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Functional Analysis I

This course covers major theorems in Functional Analysis that have applications in Harmonic and Fourier, Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations. Topics covered include: Hilbert space as an infinite dimensional generalization of geometric spaces; linear closed subspaces and orthogonality, linear transformations, projections, and  spectral theory.

Course Code: 
MAT 803
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Pre-requisite: 
MAT 408
Select Programme(s): 
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics

Assessment in Science Education

The course is to equip students with the skills in assessing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of behaviours of their prospective science students. It will examine, among others, the general science assessment techniques, characteristics of good science tests, different types of science test items, and continuous assessment of science students. It will also take a critical look at the current modes of internal and external examinations in science in Ghana.

This course emphasizes the following: nature of assessment of students; goals and learning objectives of instruction; characteristics of tests in science; planning of classroom tests and assessments; construction and validation of science assessment instruments; providing  guidelines for assembling and administering classroom tests; item analysis; interpretation of test scores obtained from students; and development of science performance-based assessment instrument.

Course Code: 
ESC311
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Instructional Laboratory Experience (ON-CTP)

In this course, students learn specific skills in a non-threatening environment, get feedback from peers and supervisors. The specific teaching skills and practices include questioning techniques, use of the chalkboard and other audio-visual resources, systematic presentation and lesson closure. Also, opportunities are provided for students to observe good models of teaching through video presentations and demonstration of specific teaching techniques.

Course Code: 
ETP390
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Advanced Calculus I

Limit and continuity of functions of several variables; partial derivatives, differentials, composite, homogenous and implicit functions; Jacobians, orthogonal curvilinear coordinates; multiple integral, transformation of multiple integrals; Mean value and Taylor’s Theorems for several variables; maxima and minima with applications.

Course Code: 
MAT301
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Pre-requisite: 
MAT 202 and 203
Select Programme(s): 
Mathematics
Mathematics-with-Business
Science

Teaching of Physics Practicals

This course seeks to equip student-teachers with skills to enable them to handle physics practicals competently. Students will be exposed to various ways to inculcate scientific inquiry skills into physics students.

This course introduces students to the various practical and experimental skills. Students will learn how to plan and design physics experiments, organize and handle equipment, collect data, record data, plot suitable graphs and interpret data. Students will be taken through how to organize selected physics practicals in the SHS physics syllabus.

Course Code: 
ESC348
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Physics II

This is the second of two courses designed to equip students with pedagogical content knowledge to enable them teach new or perceived difficult topics in the senior high school physics syllabus more competently in a variety of ways to reflect students’ different learning styles. Students will be able to develop special amalgam of content and pedagogy that is uniquely the province of teachers.

Appropriate strategies for successful teaching of selected topics, generally, will be discussed. Students will also learn how to recognize opportunities where learners will be encouraged to develop their thinking skills as applied to the study of physics. 

Course Code: 
ESC314
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Atomic and Modern Physics

The Experimental Basis of Quantum Theory: Discovery of the X-Ray and the Electron; Determination of Electron Charge; Line Spectra; Quantization; Black body Radiation; Photo electric Effect (Experimental results of PE; Classical Interpretation; Einstein’s      Theory; Quantum Interpretation); X-Ray Production; Compton Effect; Pair production and Annihilation. Structure of the Atom: The Atomic   Models of Thomson and Rutherford; Rutherford Scattering; The    Classical Atomic Model; Bohr Model; Characteristic X-Ray Spectra and Atomic Number; Atomic Excitation by Electrons. Wave Properties of Matter, X-Ray Scattering; De Broglie Waves; Bohr’s Quantization condition; Electron Scattering ; Wave Motion; Waves or [articles; Relationship Between Probability and Wave Function; Uncertainty Principle. (3hrs) Semiconductor Theory and Devices: Band Theory of Solids; Semiconductor Theory; Semiconductor Devices Diodes, Bridge Rectifiers; Devices Diodes; LED, PV cells, Transistors; FET and MOSFETs, Schottky Barriers; Ics.

Course Code: 
PHY309
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Thermal Physics

Thermal Physics is an advanced undergraduate course. It connects the world of everyday systems, of astronomical objects, and of chemical and biological processes with the world of molecular, atomic, and electronics systems. The course will be introduced through a unified approach to the equilibrium thermal properties of large systems based on the quantum viewpoint and statistical probability. The laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of entropy, temperature, chemical potential, free energy, and thermodynamic potential will be covered. The heat transfer, phase transition, and classical kinetic theory will be discussed.

Course Code: 
PHY303
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Teaching of Chemistry Practicals

This course seeks to equip student-teachers with skills to enable them to handle physics practicals competently. Students will be exposed to various ways to inculcate scientific inquiry skills into chemistry students.

This course introduces students to the various practical and experimental skills. Students will learn how to plan and design chemistry experiments, organize and handle equipment, collect data, record data, plot suitable graphs and interpret data. Students will be taken through how to organize selected chemistry practicals in the SHS chemistry syllabus.

Course Code: 
ESC346
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Chemistry I

This is the first of two courses designed to equip students with pedagogical content knowledge to enable them teach new or perceived difficult topics in the senior high school chemistry syllabus more competently in a variety of ways to reflect students’ different learning styles. Students will be able to develop special amalgam of content and pedagogy that is uniquely the province of teachers.

Appropriate strategies for successful teaching of selected topics, generally, will be discussed. Students will also learn how to recognize opportunities where learners will be encouraged to develop their thinking skills as applied to the study of chemistry. 

Course Code: 
ESC312
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

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