The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, and the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, have called on the Management of the Central Regional Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
In his opening remarks, Prof. Boampong noted that the services ECG provided were very critical to the operation of the University. He noted that it was heartwarming that the University had over the years collaborated with ECG to deliver quality education to numerous Ghanaians. “It will be difficult to effectively carry out our mandate without electricity especially in this era where every organisation or institution is going digital,” he stated.
Introduction
The Vice-Chancellor said the visit was to formally introduce themselves to Management of the Company and also deepen the mutually beneficial relationship between the University and ECG. “We are aware of the exceptional services you are giving to the University community and I am here to ask for your continuous support as we also take up leadership of the University,” he entreated.
UCC is our Priority
On his part, the outgoing Regional General Manager, Ing. Ebenezer Ghunney, said he and his team were happy to receive the new Vice-Chancellor and his entourage to their facility. He noted that ECG had always prioritised its services to UCC. “We consider UCC as one of our top clients in the region and respond to your calls with urgency,” he recounted.
Mr. Ghunney noted that though he would soon be assuming another portfolio in the Company, he was confident that his successor would also follow his steps to sustain the relationship between ECG and UCC.
The incoming Central Regional General Manager, Ing. Emmanuel Ankomah, pledged to enhance the collaboration between ECG and UCC. “I know the value of our relationship so I will also play my part to take it to another level. UCC is very dear to our hearts,” he assured.
The team from UCC was made up of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh; Ag. Director of Public Health, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (Rtd); Vice-Chancellor's Secretary, Ms. Elizabeth Yankah. The rest were Ing. Ebenezer Sackey, Ing. Anthony Atta-Bosompem and Ing. Joseph W. Ansah from the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management (DPDEM).
Other Management members from ECG who were present at the meeting were - Regional Engineer, Ing. Bismark Otoo; Regional Commercial Manager, Mr. Emmanuel Sam; Regional Accounts Manager, Mr. Julius Opoku; Madam Pamela Akaba, Human Resource Manager; Madam Dorcas Prah, Regional Materials and Transport Manager and Mr. Awal Marmah Boye - Public Relations Officer.
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2017-2019
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A total of 1,859 students have been admitted by the University to pursue various programmes both at undergraduate and graduate levels via the Sandwich mode.
The number is made up of 559 undergraduates and 1,300 postgraduate students.
This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, during a matriculation ceremony for Sandwich students on campus.
UCC's Environment
In his address, Prof. Boampong said the University has always provided an environment that exposed students to an entertaining and a wide-range of learning experiences. “Our lecturers, scholars and researchers are not only here to help you obtain that prestigious and enviable University of Cape Coast degree, but also to help expand your understanding of society and the world, at large” and asked them to feel proud of being part of this academic environment.
Virtues
Extolling the virtues of the University, Prof. Boampong noted that, the University did not only pride itself in training students in academic work but also was concerned with moulding their character so that upon graduation the student would be ready to be a responsible citizen to contribute to national development in a patriotic and result-oriented manner. “Our hope is that you will imbibe the virtues of self-discipline, self-care, good mode of dressing, fidelity to your studies and work, and general comportment before you graduate from this University”, he added.
Freedom and Responsibility
The Vice-Chancellor reminded the matriculants that “The University is a place where you enjoy a lot of freedoms, but that freedom often comes with some corresponding obligations. Here your freedom ends where another person’s freedom begins”. “So not only must you protect your rights, privileges and freedoms, you must also ensure that you do not trample on the rights and freedoms of others”, he said.
Rules and Regulations
On rules and regulations, the Vice-Chancellor said the University like any other university, has rules and regulations but were not meant to punish them rather ensure that there was order and harmony in the University and also to make their stay on campus enjoyable. Continuing, he said that the University would continue to maintain zero tolerance for all anti-social behaviours such as cultism, examination malpractices, hooliganism, prostitution and other vices. “The University has enjoyed relative peace over the years and, therefore, you are advised to keep the matriculation oath and stay away from any activities that will constitute a threat to the peace of this noble institution”, he admonished them. He said the University as an institution was committed to helping them achieve their dreams and should, therefore, study hard and adhered to the rule and regulations contained in the student’s handbooks.
COVID-19
Turning to COVID-19, he said the pandemic had rendered today’s world as has never been seen before, anticipated or planned for. Again, he said the foundation of all societal institutions had changed completely and for that matter, the conduct of tertiary education had no other option than to undergo several reforms to survive. “We may never go back to the system you were most acquainted with; you, therefore, have to brace yourselves for enormous novel challenges. We encourage you to continue to observe the COVID-19 protocols and measures put in place to stay safe”, he concluded.
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CHE 305
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This course would introduce students to the nature of industrial materials such as metal, polymers, ceramics, composites, their classifications and some of their important forms or states. The course would also deal with the processing of these materials and others such as cement. Corrosion and degradation of materials would be explained as well as some material selection for corrosion control and environmental control as well.
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CTN 301
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This course focuses on the fundamental principles of analytical methods in Chemistry. Topics to be discussed will concepts based on analytical sampling, experimental uncertainty, statistical data analysis, glassware and instrument calibrations, volumetric analysis, solvent extraction, gravimetry, titrimetry (acid–base, complexometric, precipitation and redox titrations), and Beer’s law and its related chemical and instrumental deviations. Students will also be introduced to the principles of optical instrumentation, atomic spectroscopy and chromatographic methods.
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CHE 301
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The course explains some industrial Chemical Separation processes which include Crystallisation, Drying, Adsorption and Chromatography, Membrane Separation processes,
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CTN 212
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CHE 208
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2
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Level 200
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Second Semester
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CHE 205
No. of Credits:
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Level:
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