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Subsidiary Mathematics

The course is designed to familiarize learners with fundamental mathematical concepts such as basic set theory, mappings, linear and quadratic functions and their graphs. Other topics to be considered in the course are: matrices and determinants with applications to simultaneous linear equations. Permutations and combinations, binomial theorem.  Radian measure, trigonometric functions, identities. Elementary calculus and co-ordinate geometry.

Course Code: 
MAT 103
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Pre-requisite: 
WASSCE/ SSSCE Core Mathematics
Select Programme(s): 
Mathematics

Analytic Geometry and Calculus

This course is designed to develop the topics of analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable.  The topics to be covered are: Rectangular Cartesian co-ordinate systems.  Distance between two points, gradient of a line, co-ordinates of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio.  Equations of a circle in the form. Points of intersection of lines and circles. Limit of a function of one variable at a point.  Continuous functions. Derivatives of a function and its interpretation as the rate of change. Higher order derivatives. Differentiation of algebraic, circular, exponential functions.  Sum, product and quotient rules. Differentiation of composite, absolute value and implicit function. Small increments and calculation of approximate values. Application of derivative to increasing and decreasing of functions, maxima and minima.  Curve sketching. Integration as the inverse of differentiation. Integration of simple continuous functions and rational functions by substitution. Parametric representation of loci. The parabola, ellipse and rectangular hyperbola. Chords, tangents and normal.

Course Code: 
MAT 102
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Pre-requisite: 
MAT 101
Select Programme(s): 
Mathematics

Algebra and Trigonometry

This course seeks to prepare students for advanced courses in Mathematics. Students will have a better appreciation of how to perform basic operations on sets, real numbers and matrices and to prove and apply trigonometric identities. The specific topics that will be covered are: commutative, associative and distributive properties of union and intersection of sets.  DeMorgan’s laws. Cartesian product of sets. The real number system; natural numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers. Properties of addition and multiplication on the set of real numbers. Relation of order in the system of real numbers. Linear, quadratic and other polynomial functions, rational algebraic functions, absolute value functions, functions containing radicals and their graphical representation. Inequalities in one and two variables. Application to linear programming. Indices and logarithms, their laws and applications. Binomial theorem for integral and rational indices and their application. Linear and exponential series. Circular functions of angles of any magnitude and their graphs. Trigonometric formula including multiple angles, half angles and identities. Solution to trigonometric equations.

Course Code: 
MAT 101
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Pre-requisite: 
WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Mathematics
Select Programme(s): 
Mathematics
Mathematics-with-Business

Photonics/Laser Physics

Principles; Properties; Pumping Process; Process; Optics Resources; Types of  Lasers; Output  Characteristics; Theory  of  Laser Oscillation. Laser modulation; demodulation, detection, Laser Applications in   metrology, holography medicine etc.

Course Code: 
PHY412
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Electromagnetic Field Theory I

Basic field concepts; Review of equations in electrostatics; Magnetostatics and electromagnetic induction; Maxwell’s equations; Electromagnetic wave equation; Poynting theorem; Reflection and refraction; Propagation in conducting and in ionized media; The ionosphere.

Course Code: 
PHY405
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Electrochemistry

The course will focus on the treatment of electroanlytical methods (potentiometric, voltametric and polarographic methods) and the application of electromotive force measurement and activities in cell potential determination. Electrodes types and their fabrication, assessment of their performance characteristics related to sensitivity, selectivity coefficient, etc. will be reviewed.

Course Code: 
CHE427B
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Natural Products II

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 products 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: 
CHE412
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Socio-Economic Concerns of Biosafety

Communicating biosafety information: Communication skills, Communicating with target groups (e.g. farmers, legislators, media, regulators etc.), Other methods of disseminating information (e.g. fliers, brochures, workshops etc.), Socio-economics of Biosafety and biotechnology; Assessing the costs of Biosafety Regulations:  conceptual issues; Economics of Biotechnology, Economics of Biosafety (Cost of biosafety regulations and Strategic approaches to biosafety regulations (Trade, Labour, Socio-cultural issues); Non-biosafety issues (Bioethics).

Course Code: 
MBB414
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Biotechnology

Students are introduced to the application of microorganisms, biological systems, and processes to manufacturing and service industries. The course examines the role of micro-organisms in industrial, agricultural, and pharmaceutical processes; biologically produced sources of energy (single cell protein); waste management, mining, and other areas. The impact of genetic engineering, enzyme biotechnology, recent advances in genetics and physiology of industrial micro-organisms for strain development will be discussed

Course Code: 
MBB406
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

Science, Technology and Society

This course is meant to relate theoretical science to technology in the home and in the manufacturing sector. It will generate awareness and interest in industrial applications of science so that relevance and meaning can be brought into science teaching and learning. 

Topics to be covered are Science, Technology and Society(STS) Teaching Models, initiatives and reforms; The Concept of Indigenous Technology and Community Science; Indigenous Technology in Ghana (Traditional Soap making, palm oil extraction, fermentation processes and Akpeteshie production etc). Industrial Processes in Ghana (Crude oil, Gold, aluminum, and cocoa etc.).

Course Code: 
ESC407
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Science

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