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Data Collection and Analysis 

The course introduces students to various methods of data collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of scientific data. Data collection methods include experiments, field surveys and direct observations. Concepts of statistics, importance and misuse of statistics, sampling and its importance sampling methods (simple, random, systematic and stratified sampling).

Various types of data presentation (bar graph, pie chart, histogram, line graph, polygons and tables) will be discussed. Other areas are scales of measurements (nominal, ordinal interval, ratio), measures of central tendency (mean, mode, median, stem-and-leaf and box plots) and methods of dispersion range, quartiles, inter-quartiles, percentages, standard deviation, standard error, coefficient of variation).

Course Code: 
BIO 103
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Basic Cytology and Genetics      

The course provides a basic background in the various principles of Genetics with a focus on the cytological basis.  It covers cell structure, nuclear divisions and chromosomal aberrations.  These would illustrate the relevant cytological basis of Mendelian Genetics, Cytogenetics and Darwinian Evolution. 

The course also covers the DNA structure, the Genetic Code based on the Central Dogma theory and the basis of Microbial genetics.  The concepts of Recombinant DNA, Genetic engineering and Biotechnology would be mentioned..

Course Code: 
BIO 102
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

General Physics I (Practical) 

This is the practical component of PHY101, and is assessed separately. It is intended to make physics as interesting and relevant as possible by investigating some practical applications of physics.

The main topics treated include Hook’s Law, Surface Tension, Simple Harmonic Motion, Density Measurements, Calorimetric and Thermal Expansion.

Course Code: 
PHY 103
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

General Physics I (Theory) 

This course is intended to introduce students to some of the fundamental concepts and principles underlying physics so as to develop the scientific problem-solving skills and logical reasoning of students.

The knowledge acquired is for later application in allied programmes like Nursing, Optometry, Computer Science, Science Education and Laboratory Technology.

The main topics treated include Physical Quantities, Vectors, Dynamism, Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Work, Energy and Power.

Course Code: 
PHY101
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Diversity of Living Organisms     

Students are introduced to the classification of living organisms and the morphological characteristics of the following kingdoms of organisms: Prokaryotae, Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.  The course also examines the life histories and adaptations of some selected members of the various kingdoms e.g.

Bacteria and Cyanobacteria; Protozoa with particular emphasis on the Sporozoa; Zygomycota, Ascomycota and Basidiomycota; Chlorophyta and Phaeophyta; Bryophyta; Lycophyta; Filinophyta; Gymnospermophyta, Angiospermophyta; Platyhelminthes, Nematoda; Arthropoda, Amphibia, Pisces, Reptilia, Aves; and Mammalia.

Course Code: 
BIO 101
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Introduction to Basic Organic Chemistry I     

This course introduces students to the molecular composition of structure, purification of organic compounds, detection of elements like C, H, N, S and the halogens in organic compounds.

It will also cover topics such as calculation and determination of empirical and molecular formulae; structural and geometrical isomerism; pictorial treatment of sp, sp2, and sp3 hybridization in single,

double and triple bonds in hydrocarbons.

Course Code: 
CHE 105A
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Introductory Practical (Physical and Inorganic Chemistry) 

This course aims at helping students to develop requisite laboratory skills in general chemistry. Laboratory work includes basic techniques of qualitative and quantitative measurements such as gravimetric, colorimetric, thermometric and selected volumetric methods and analysis.

Practical exercises undertaken in this course include calibration of analytical balance and volumetric glassware (burette and pipette), conductivity and pH measurements, determination of molecular properties and solubility products, quantitative analysis of mixtures of two or more metallic salts and thermochemistry.

Course Code: 
CHE 103
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Introduction to Basic Physical/Inorganic Chemistry I   

This course is designed to provide a survey of general, inorganic and physical chemistry for students in sciences and allied science majors. Students enrolled in this course will have the opportunity to learn about atoms, atomic structure, chemical compounds,

reactions and stoichiometry, electrons in atoms, Periodic tables and atomic properties. The main objective of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the basic theories, laws, processes and reactions in chemistry.

It is also aimed at developing an appreciation for the relationship between chemistry and our environment. The fundamental principles of general chemistry will be reinforced during lectures and tutorial sessions. of focal length of lenses and refractive index of glass block;

investigation of Ohm’s law and determination of resistivity of materials.

 

Course Code: 
CHE 101A
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife
Dr. Mrs. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah

Dr. Mrs. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah Appointed as the Deputy Director of DRIC

05 Sep, 2020 By abarku-basic

The Vice-Chancellor has on behalf of the University Council has appointed Dr. (Mrs.) Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, as the Deputy Director of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), with effect from 1st August 2020. 


A seasoned academic, her qualifications include BSc., MB.ChB, MSc, and PhD. Her research interests include sexually-transmitted infections, clinical microbiology and immunology, Antimicrobial Resistance, HIV/AIDS, Human Papilloma virus (HPV), Molecular epidemiology, and Oncology. She is a prolific and accomplished scholar and some of her research works have appeared in high impact journals including PLoS One, Parasitology Research, AIDs and Behaviour, Annals of Global Health, Malaria Journal, American Journal of Otolaryngology, Virology Journal, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Journal of Public Health in Africa, and BMC Journals (Women’s Health, Cancer, Health Services Research, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases). 

Publications

Dr. Obiri-Yeboah is globally visible and has close to 60 publications in Scopus-indexed journals indicating that she is third in the all-time list of UCC faculty and first in the female category in terms of the number of scholarly output in Scopus. She has an active and extensive network of research collaborators across the African continent and beyond. She is present on all scholarly online platforms including Publons, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. She has close to 80 peer-reviewed international journal articles on Google Scholar. 

Awards

In 2020, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK and Taylor & Francis Group jointly announced that Dr. Obiri-Yeboah had won the best journal article prize for a paper on “Epidemiology of cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) among a cohort of HIV-infected and uninfected Ghanaian women” which was published in BMC Cancer.  

Outreach Services

Dr. Obiri-Yeboah continues to offer clinical service at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital particularly with the HIV/STIs and Tuberculosis units under the Public Health Department. In addition, she supports the National AIDS/STI Control Programme and other National and International agencies supporting health delivery in Ghana. She is currently a member of the National Paediatric HIV Acceleration Plan task team and an Advisory Board member for the West African Network of Excellence for TB, AIDS and Malaria (WANETAM).  


She is the immediate past Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery and has previously served as the Head of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medical Sciences, UCC for six years. 

Research News
04 Sep, 2020

CONSULTANCY SERVICES UNDER WORLD BANK AFRICA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN COASTAL RESILIENCE (ACECoR)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

As part of the Africa Centre of Excellence Impact Project (ACEIII), the World Bank and the Government of Ghana (GoG) is supporting a five-year capacity building program at the University of Cape Coast to promote coastal resilience within the West and Central African sub-regions. The objective of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) Project is to support the development of technical and scientific capacity of young African professionals to develop integrated solutions to address coastal degradation in the countries of intervention through short to long-term professional and academic training programmes. It will deliver high quality postgraduate courses, international caliber research focused on addressing coastal developmental challenges. In this context, University of Cape Coast is leading the World Bank (ACE III) Impact project on Capacity Building sub-component. This will be achieved through partnerships and collaboration with academia, research institutions and industry, locally and internationally.

As part of activities aimed at achieving the broader objectives, the University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of the World Bank Funds under the contract to carry out the following consultancy services:

IFT No.: CR/UCC/CS/0003/2020 (UCC/ACE/08/2020)

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

Engagement of Consultant for a short-term technical facilitation service to coordinate and fully execute five (5) short courses.

Scope of Assignment

The scope of services includes but not limited to the following:

  1. Coordinate the organization of the listed courses, whilst working closely with the ACECoR Project Office to achieve specific related Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs) set out by the World Bank
  2. Adopt innovative methodologies to minimize risks of COVID-19 and maximize participation from females and regional candidates
  3. Facilitate the running of the following short courses: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Coastal Areas, Fisheries Management, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Intermediate GIS courses.

Specific Objectives of the Assignment

The assigned facilitator will coordinate various services in the following areas:

  1. Use existing training manuals on the five (5) courses to build the capacity of local, national and regional level stakeholders and professionals of coastal areas management and research in West Africa.
  2. Develop and implement a comprehensive short-term plan to optimise regional visibility, accessibility and participation for all five (5) short courses in this assignment.
  3. Develop and implement a COVID-19 prevention and mitigation plan for CCM short courses.
  4. Achieve at least twenty-five percent regional participation and a least of thirty percent female participation in each of the short courses in this assignment.

Duration of Assignment: one month

The University of Cape Coast now invites eligible consultants, having relevant professional backgrounds with proven track records, to express their interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Information provided by consultants must include brochures, description of similar assignments undertaken by the consultant and clients for whom those assignments were provided, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. that will enable the University to shortlist suitable consultants.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, of the Republic of Ghana and shall meet the following criteria where applicable:

  1. Certificate of Registration
  2. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
  3. VAT Certificate
  4. Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate
  5. Evidence of registration with Public Procurement Authority
  6. Relevant Experience of Consultant
  7. Availability and Experience of relevant key staff

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from Thursday September 3, 2020 between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Expressions of interest, comprising one original and four copies, sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the IFT No. and Name of Consultancy service, must be delivered to the address below on or before 4:00pm, Tuesday, 22nd September, 2020. Expression of interest received after the deadline for submission shall be rejected.

Procurement Office

Central Administration Block- Old Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 233-3321-32480 ext 280, 153/0242188655

Email: acecor@ucc.edu.gh/procurement@ucc.edu.gh

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