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Analytical Chemistry

This course focuses on the fundamental principles of analytical methods in chemistry. Topics to be discussed will include concepts based on analytical sampling, experimental uncertainty, statistical data analysis, glassware and instrument calibration, volumetric analysis, solvent extraction, gravimetry, titrimetry (acid-base, complexometric, precipitation and redox titration), 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.

Course Code: 
CHE 301
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester

Teaching of Biology Practicals

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

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

Course Code: 
ESC 344
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester

Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Biology 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 biology 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 biology.

Course Code: 
ESC 330
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Introduction to Molecular Genetics

This course focuses on mitosis and meiosis; Mendelian genetics; extensions of the Mendelian genetics;   chromosome mapping in eukaryotes; sex chromosomes and  sex determination; chromosome mutations; DNA structure and analysis; DNA replication and recombination; DNA organization in chromosome; the genetic code and transcription. Translation and proteins, gene mutation and DNA repair, regulation of genes, gene expression in eukaryotes and recombinant DNA technology will be discussed.

Course Code: 
MBB309
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester

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: 
BIO 201
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
Guidance and Counselling

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: 
Second Semester

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: 
Second Semester

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 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester

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 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester

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 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester

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