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Basic Soil Science

This introductory course seeks to provide basic information on soil development, emphasizing the soil formation factors and the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils.  The course also emphasizes the special characteristics of clays and humus in relation to plant growth. Soil classification is discussed with emphasis on tropical soils. Land use and soil degradation are discussed with focus on conservation and management.

Course Code: 
BIO201
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Development of Science Teaching Materials

The aim of the course is to equip students with the skills of designing, developing, improvising and using science teaching materials in the classroom. 

The course gives an in-depth knowledge of the role of science teaching materials in different teaching and learning systems; the designing and development, and use of different types of teaching materials in science teaching. The teaching materials that the course emphasizes are printed and duplicated materials, non-projected materials, still projected materials, educational games, mobiles and computer assisted instruction (CAI).

Course Code: 
ESC335
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Research Methods in Science Education

This course equips students with relevant research skills to enable them to effectively apply the appropriate methodology in carrying out research in science education. Students will be abreast with modern principles underlying the types of research. Students will also apply appropriate statistical tools in analyzing different science education research data. Students will also be introduced to software packages to help them analyze data.

The following topics will be emphasized: Meaning and purposed of research in science education; types of research in science education; steps in carrying out science education research; Research problem and hypothesis; Pilot studies; Review of literature; and Research methodology. Students will also analyze different types of data using various statistical tools (such as regression analysis, chi-square test, t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, one-way analysis of variance and the Kruskall-Wallis test); evaluation of published articles and referencing.

Course Code: 
ESC399
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Vector Algebra and Differential Equations

Vector Algebra with applications to three-dimensional geometry; first order differential equations; applications to integral curves and orthogonal trajectories; ordinary linear differential equations with constant co-efficients and equation reducible to this type; simultaneous linear differential  equations; introduction to partial differential equations.

Course Code: 
MAT202
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Methods of Teaching Chemistry

This course requires student-teachers to scaffold learning; practice how to promote active engagement of the learner; expose and discuss common misconceptions; organize the syllabus into schemes of work and further into lesson notes; use assessment as a means of advancing learning; develop effective and interactive teaching techniques and styles; and use collaborative rich tasks to engage science students in co-operative small group work.

The course specifically includes the following topics: Overview of theories of learning and teaching; principles of learning and teaching; various instructional strategies; creating a good teaching environment (including board management, class control and class management); motivation in science teaching; statement of lesson objectives and set induction; lesson  planning; questioning and questioning skills; learning difficulties in chemistry; practical work in chemistry; and use of ICT in teaching chemistry.

Course Code: 
ESC209
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Curriculum Studies in Chemistry

This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to discuss the Senior High School curriculum in chemistry, including the basic principles of curriculum development.  Students will be exposed to the factors that influence the development, design, implementation and evaluation of curriculum. 

This course introduces students to the various theories of curriculum development. It covers the various factors that influence curriculum development. Students will learn how to select and organize learning experiences. Curriculum implementation and evaluation will be covered in this course. Students will be exposed to how to interpret the chemistry syllabus.

Course Code: 
ESC216
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Physical Chemistry II

This course deals with the principles of chemical equilibrium, acid and bases, and solubility equilibra. Students will be introduced to the concepts of pKa and pKb as measures of acidic and basic strengths respectively. The solubility of sparingly soluble salts will be discussed.

Course Code: 
CHE208
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Science

Practical Organic Chemistry

The course introduces students to qualitative organic analysis, and physical and chemical properties of organic compounds. Experiments will be carried out on structural elucidation of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives.

Course Code: 
CHE216
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Science

Organic Chemistry II

This course introduces students to the structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis and functional group of organic compounds (alcohols, ethers, epoxides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives and amines). It will also introduce students to stereochemistry and chirality of compounds containing one and two asymmetric centres. The simple chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids and synthetic polymers will be studied. 

Course Code: 
CHE204
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Methods of Teaching Physics

This course requires student-teachers to scaffold learning; practice how to promote active engagement of the learner; expose and discuss common misconceptions; organize the syllabus into schemes of work and further into lesson notes; use assessment as a means of advancing learning; develop effective and interactive teaching techniques and styles; and use collaborative rich tasks to engage science students in co-operative small group work.

The course specifically includes the following topics: Overview of theories of learning and teaching; principles of learning and teaching; various instructional strategies; creating a good teaching environment (including board management, class control and class management); motivation in science teaching; statement of lesson objectives and set induction; lesson  planning; questioning and questioning skills; learning difficulties in physics; practical work in physics; and use of ICT in teaching physics.

Course Code: 
ESC210
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

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