Search

Introductory Organic Chemistry

Organic chemistry is concerned with the behavior and transformations of the compounds of carbon. Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, most pharmaceutical drugs etc. are all organic compounds. Being able to understand the structures and functions of these molecules will enable you to appreciate the fascinating nature of science. 

This course is intended to introduce first year chemistry students to basic principles of organic chemistry. The course introduces students to the molecular composition of structure, purification of organic compounds, detection of elements N, S and halogens in organic compounds. Also the course introduces students to basic ideas on nomenclature, structure, physical properties, synthesis and chemical properties of the hydrocarbons (Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes). Finally, the course will include the treatment of the structure of benzene and its simple derivatives, electrophilic aromatic substitution of benzene, and synthesis of simple derivatives of benzene with specific orientation, ortho- para and meta directors. 

Course Code: 
CHE 108
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
Felicia Ansah

Felicia Ansah

An alumna of the University, Felicia Ansah, has been awarded a scholarship worth $120, 000 to pursue an MBA at the University of California, United States of America (USA).
    

Felicia competed with more than 300 Ghanaians and Nigerians in the TKC Africa MBA Tour to win the MBA scholarship sponsored by the University of California. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Cape Coast School of Business. She qualified as a professional accountant at the age of 25 and is currently a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana.

Commenting on the award, Felicia said “I plan on becoming a Management Consultant. Once businesses continue to emerge, there would always be the need to manage their operations and returns. In this day where technology is trying to make robots take over human roles, they may never be able to deal with strategy development and operational improvement services. I want to get to the heights of helping businesses in areas they may not have the expertise for,” Felicia said in a TKC Africa profile post about her.”


Credit: tkcafrica.com

Alumni Spotlight
Felicia Ansah

Henry Baye

An alumnus of UCC, Mr. Henry Baye, has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank in Jersey.
    
According to the Bank, Mr. Baye brings with him 22 years’ experience across Distribution, Wealth Management and Personal Lending. He was recently the Head of Retail Banking, Ghana and West Africa.

New Role

Commenting on his new role, he said: “Our Jersey business is one of the most unique examples of a platform for prosperous relationships.

“The business is uniquely positioned to deliver on the Bank’s refreshed strategic priorities. We will focus on bringing digital innovations that will help us deliver an improved client experience. 

He added, “The threat of financial crime and the real and present danger of cybercrime, coupled with the ever-changing regulatory landscape will remain paramount in my mind.

“We will continue to drive the required investments and discipline that will position us as a strong example of here for good.” 

Mr. Baye started his banking career as an International Graduate with Standard Chartered. He has also held leadership roles in Barclays Bank Ghana and Universal Merchant Bank Ghana.

At Standard Chartered, he has focused on delivering a wide range of initiatives for Ghana and the West Africa region, having led transformation projects and most recently the launch of Standard Chartered’s first-ever digital bank in Cote D’Ivoire. 

He also holds an MBA from the University of Ghana. 

Alumni Spotlight

General Chemistry (Practical)

Thermochemistry, Distribution experiments, Determination of molecular properties, solubility and solubility products. Experiments with pH meter, conductivity measurements, Qualitative analysis of mixture of two or more salts lf metals, volumetric analysis and inorganic preparations.

Course Code: 
CHE 109
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Fisheries and Aquatic Science

General Chemistry

Atoms and Atomic Theory, Chemistry Compounds, chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry, Electrons in Atoms, Periodic  Table and Atomic Properties, chemical Bonding-Empirical Models and Theory.  Molecular composition of structure, purification of organic compounds, detection of elements N, S and halogens in organic compounds. Determination and calculation of empirical and molecular formulae. Structural formulae, structural and geometrical isomerism. Pictorial treatment of sp, Sp2, sp3 hybridization in single, double and triple bonds. Nomenclature of Alkanes (including cycloalkanes). Alkenes, synthesis of Alkanes and Alkenes, chemical reactions of Alkanes and Alkenes. 

Course Code: 
CHE 107
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Fisheries and Aquatic Science

General Physics I (Practical)

This is the practical component of PHY 101, 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 Hooke’s Law, Surface Tension, Simple Harmonic Motion, Density Measurements, Calorimetry and Thermal expansion.

Course Code: 
PHY 103
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry
Engineering Physics
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
Physics
Science
Graduates jubilating at the Congregation

UCC Graduates Students from the College of Health and Allied Sciences

11 Sep, 2019 By louis Mensah

The University has graduated 790 students from the College of Health and Allied Sciences who successfully completed their programmes of study in the 2018/2019 academic year.
    
These graduates constitute the first session of the 52nd Congregation dedicated to the College of Health and Allied Sciences. 
    
Out of the total number, 68 were from the School of Medical Sciences, 244 from the School of Nursing and Midwifery and 294 from the School of Allied Health Sciences. There were also 184 graduates from Affiliate institutions including Schools of Anaesthesia in Kumasi, Ridge and 37 Military Training School and the School of Dispensing Optics in Oyoko, Ashanti Region.

Appreciation to CoHAS and Management of UCC

Speaking at the ceremony, the Chancellor Sir (Dr.) Sam Esson Jonah, commended the College for working diligently to add other programmes like the Doctor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to help boost healthcare delivery in the country. “I have no doubt that in no time, this new programme will become one of the University’s flagship programmes and sell like a hotcake not only in the country but the African continent” he noted. The Chancellor appreciated the Management of the University, members of faculty and staff of the CoHAS for serving the University diligently.

Sir (Dr.) Sam Esson Jonah congratulated the graduates on the successful completion of their studies and urged them that “Whatever be your area of specialisation in the health profession, each and every one of you is well trained to play crucial roles in the promotion of good health practices. As Ghanaians, we have come to a point where we need healthcare innovations that will make modern-day healthcare delivery easily accessible and much more affordable”.

Application of Technology to Healthcare

The Chancellor reminded the fresh graduates that “We live in an era where the application of technology in healthcare delivery is making enormous contributions to the treatment of patients”. He mentioned one of such technological advancement as Artificial Intelligence stressing that “Many systems in modern hospitals use technology supported by Artificial Intelligence infrastructure”. He explained that the computer recognised spoken word and could respond but the potential uses of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare had far greater applications than that. 


 
Activities of the College

In his report, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, highlighted some of the activities undertaken by the College of Health and Allied Sciences. He noted that the School of Medical Sciences had introduced Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) option for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He said the University Eye Clinic which was established through collaboration between the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences and the Directorate of University Health Sciences had been inaugurated and offering eye care services to the University community and the general public.

Prof. Ampiah reported that two students from the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology won grants from YES Ghana to undertake community projects during the vacation period. He said the Department has been accredited to run Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes for the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) and the Allied Health Professions Council.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the Department of Chemical Pathology in conjunction with Breast Society of Ghana and the Ministry of Gender and Children Protection have planned to screen women in the Central Region for breast cancer with the new light-based breast cancer screening tool known as the breast-i. “ This device is a world-class scientific tool for detecting breast masses developed with the Black African woman in mind,” he said the breast-i was collaborative research between lecturers in the Departments of Chemical Pathology, Surgery, Medical Biochemistry at UCC, Mammocare Ghana and Highland Innovations Centre in Scotland, UK.

Notable Awards and Achievements of UCC


Highlighting some of the notable awards and achievements of the University, the Vice-Chancellor said the National Varietal Release and Registration Council (NVRRC) of the Ministry of Agriculture has approved four new varieties of cowpea developed by a team of researchers from UCC. he added that “The four new varieties are climate-resilient and high yielding cowpea genotypes adaptable to the coastal and savannah areas”.

Prof. Ampiah noted that the UCC sports team was adjudged the overall champions in the maiden African Universities Games held in Cairo, Egypt. “In all our students won 10 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze medals,” he announced. The Vice-Chancellor thanked faculty, staff and students who continue to lift high the image of the University. He thanked banks and other institutions that continue to support the University’s activities.

Overall Best Graduating Student

Mr. Brah Augustine Suurinobah, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.8 was adjudged the overall best graduate for the first session of the 52nd Congregation.
 

Thesis Research in Integrated Coastal Management

Students would be required to carry out projects on coastal profiles that elicit information on the existing environmental, socio-cultural and economic conditions in the coastal environment, etc. It is also required that students make at least two seminar presentations during the research and thesis preparation, as well as an oral defense of the thesis.

Course Code: 
FAS 899D
No. of Credits: 
15
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Thesis Research in Integrated Coastal Management

Students would be required to carry out projects on coastal profiles that elicit information on the existing environmental, socio-cultural and economic conditions in the coastal environment, etc. It is also required that students make at least two seminar presentations during the research and thesis preparation, as well as an oral defense of the thesis.

Course Code: 
FAS 899D
No. of Credits: 
15
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Project Appraisal

The course is designed to cover financial appraisal of projects, cycle and sequence of project development, and static and dynamic measures of project appraisal. The students learn about the tools of project appraisal and how to apply them in economic, financial and social projects. It also introduces the rationale for social cost-benefit analysis, the concept of shadow pricing, treatment of risk and uncertainty in project evaluation, evaluates alternative approaches to project appraisal, and uses and abuses of project appraisal.

Course Code: 
FAS 840
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Pages