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Surface Chemistry & Catalysis

This course seeks to provide an appreciation of the concepts at the interface and the effects of these interfacial properties on physical, chemical and biological interactions in nature. It covers key topics such as surfaces and interfaces, capillarity and mechanics of surfaces, adsorption and thermodynamics of surfaces,

surfactants and micelles, monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett films, colloids and emulsions, and techniques for probing surface interactions. The course will also expose students to the definition and explanation/theories of catalysis, and heterogeneous catalysis related to surfaces. Other applications such as photocalysis using sensitizers embedded on solid supports will be discussed.

Course Code: 
CHE 416
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Chemistry

Natural Products II (Elective)

This course seeks to promote understanding of the significance of natural products in terms of their biosynthesis, biological activity and chemical synthesis, combining organic chemistry and biological chemistry. 

It will focus on the diversity of natural products and their roles in biological systems, the chemistry and biosynthesis of the major natural product classes and the synthesis of important natural products. 

A special emphasis will be placed on how chemical structure affects the physiological function of various natural products.

Course Code: 
CHE 412
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Chemistry

Electrochemistry  

The course will focus on the treatment of electroanalytical methods (potentiometric, voltammetric and polarographic methods) and the application of electromotive force measurements and activities in cell potential determinations.

Electrodes types and their fabrication, assessment of their performance characteristics related to sensitivity, selectivity coefficients, etc. The basic concepts of electrochemistry are first  reviewed.

Course Code: 
 CHE 427
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Chemistry

Aromatic & Heterocyclic Chemistry

This course introduces students to simple aromatics, heterocyclic and heteroaromatic compounds. Their classification, physical and chemical properties will be discussed. The reactions of naphthalene, anthracene and phenanthrene will be reviewed.

In addition, mechanistic rationales for the synthetic basis of aromatic chemistry that is practised today will also be presented. 

Course Code: 
CHE 425
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Chemistry

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Research Project  

This will be a research project in any area of Entomology or Conservation Biology and of relevance to the goals of the Department. Projects will be undertaken by all students at Level 400, and will be supervised by a member of academic staff of the Department or a cognate department.

While Students may select research topic offered by staff but students will be encouraged to formulate their own topics. Students will be expected to identify problems in their field of study, write and defend a project proposal aimed at finding a solution(s) to the problem. They will carry out an independent study and submit a written report.

Course Code: 
CBE 499
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Herpetology 

The course will survey the biology of amphibians and reptiles from systematic to community ecology. The areas to be covered include systematics, biogeography, population and community ecology and behavior and physiology. Global diversity shall be emphasized.

Given the mounting evidence of global decline of “herptiles”, a general analysis of amphibian and reptileconservation and management shall be carried out. Laboratory work shall emphasize identification techniques and methods used for sampling reptile and amphibian populations.

 

Course Code: 
CBE 411
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Aquatic Entomology  

This course assesses the biology and taxonomy of insects and other macro invertebrates most commonly encountered in freshwater environments. The biological component emphasizes habitat, feeding, locomotion, and life history of these aquatic fauna.

Taxonomic aspects will include identification of individual taxa, mostly at family and genus level. Significance of these organisms in aquatic ecology, pollution monitoring, and natural resource management will also be covered.

Course Code: 
CBE 410
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Insect Pest and Vector Management  

The course will provide an overview of the philosophy of pest management, including the ecological and economic basis for attainment of pest status. The techniques available to pest managers will be studied, including the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.

Students will be introduced to the concept and principles of integrated pest management, involving the utilization of all effective control practices in a programme which is ecologically and economically efficient, with application to selected arthropod pests affecting crops and ornamental plants, humans and livestock.

Course Code: 
CBE 409
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Wildlife in Captivity

The course discusses Zoological gardens, in-situ-ex situ conservation interface.  Design of animal enclosures; animal collection and feeding; husbandry techniques and health care; nutrition studies; record keeping will be stressed.  Case studies will be used as illustration. 

Also to be discussed are game ranching, domestication and feed formulation.

Course Code: 
CBE 408
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

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