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Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Available Programme(s)
B.Sc. Biochemistry
FOREWORD |
The Federal University, Dutsin-Ma was established in 2010 by the Federal Government of Nigeria for the purpose of increasing access to University education in the country. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is in the Faculty of Science and Education and is one of 17 Academic Departments that commenced academic programmes in July, 2012. The Department started with eleven (11) students and staff that specialized in different areas of Biochemistry. Biochemistry is a branch of science dealing with the chemical compounds, reactions, and other processes that occur in living organisms. In other words, Biochemistry is the discipline that embraces the study of the structure and function of life – form at the molecular level. Life possesses the properties of replication, catalysis and mutability. Biochemists are, therefore, concerned with the manner in which living organisms exhibit these properties. Molecular biology is a closely related discipline that originates in the study of DNA and its metabolism, and now embraces all those investigations that exploit the technology that has resulted from this work. Both disciplines aim to explain the behaviour of life-forms in molecular terms, and are so closely interrelated that separation is barely possible. It is a versatile discipline that spans all disciplines associated with life and living organism. For instance, Physiology, the study of body function, overlaps with biochemistry almost completely. Immunology employs numerous biochemical techniques, and many immunologic approaches have found wide use by biochemists. Pharmacology and pharmacy rest on a sound knowledge of biochemistry and physiology; in particular, most drugs are metabolized by enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Poisons act on biochemical reactions or processes; this is the subject matter of toxicology. Biochemical approaches are being used increasingly to study basic aspects of pathology (the study of disease), such as inflammation, cell injury, and cancer. Many workers in microbiology, zoology, and botany employ biochemical approaches almost exclusively. These relationships are not surprising, because life as we know it depends on biochemical reactions and processes. In fact, the old barriers among the life sciences are breaking down, and biochemistry is increasingly becoming their common language.
ADEJO GODWIN
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PHILOSOPHY |
The philosophy of the Department is anchored on the need to restore the dignity of man through the molding of the total being, developing the mind and imparting both theoretical and practical knowledge that encourage self-reliance and self-confidence in the individual. |
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To provide excellent education in Biochemistry |
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To improve life through biochemical research and learning |
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To promote the relevance of Biochemistry to Medicine, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Toxicology, Pharmacology etc. |
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To produce qualified manpower to handle the various areas of Biochemistry |
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To preserve the environment through biochemical knowledge and research |
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To explore and exploit our natural resources through biochemical research |
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B.Sc. Biochemistry
ACADEMIC CURRICULLUM
COURSE DESCRIPTION OR SYNOPSIS
BCH201 |
General Biochemistry I |
3 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Water: structure and hydrophilic interactions amongst water molecules;
The ionic product of water-pKw; acidity, alkalinity and the concept of pH;
pH, the body buffer systems, and their effects on cellular activities;
Chemistry, structures, and function |
BCH202 |
General Biochemistry II |
3 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Introductory Enzymology: Michaelis-Menten equation and its derivation and modifications; the kinetic parameters- Km and Vmax and their significance for a given enzyme. Chemistry and structure of fatty acids and lipids. Chemistry, structure, nomenclature o |
BCH301 |
Enzymology |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Vitamins and co-enzymes. Fat and water soluble vitamins. Structures and functions of vitamins and co-enzymes. Classification and nomenclature of enzymes. Genetics of enzymes and inhibition. Mechanisms of enzyme-catalysed reactions. Effects of temperature, |
BCH311 |
Metabolism of Nucleic acids |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Genome organisation and biosynthesis of proteins. Metabolism of purines and pyrimidines, nucleosides and nucleotides; abnormalities in nucleic acid metabolism- xeroderma pigmentation and skin cancer. |
BCH321 |
Metabolism of Amino acids and Proteins |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Amino acids as building blocks of proteins; covalent backbone of proteins; amino acid sequence of proteins. Protein isolation, fractionation, purification and characterization of proteins. Biological functions of proteins. Oxidative degradation of amino a |
BCH331 |
Methods in Biochemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Principles of instrumentation. Principles, methodologies and applications of electrophoresis, chromatography, thin layer chromatography, spectroscopy and spectrophotometry: Mass Spectroscopy, Electron Spin Resonance- ESR, and Nuclear Magnectic Resonance- |
BCH341 |
Food and Nutritional Biochemsitry |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
An introduction to the theory and application of physical and chemical methods for determining the constituents of food. Food processing, preservation and storage of traditional food- root and stem tubers, fruits and fruit drinks, seeds and grains, green |
BCH351 |
Metabolism of Lipids |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Classification of lipids- fatty acids, triglycerides, glycosylglycerols, phospholipids, waxes, prostaglandins. Lipid micelles, monolagers bilayers. Lipoprotein systems. Oxidation and synthesis of fatty acids; cholesterol synthesis. Formation of ketone bod |
BCH361 |
Bioenergetics |
1 Credit Unit |
Description: |
High-energy compound; chemical potentials, electrochemical potentials, electron transport system and oxidative phosphorylation; regulation of ATP production. Chemical thermodynamics; oxidations and reductions. |
BCH371 |
Clinical Biochemistry I |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Biochemical norms in health disease; Body fluids, secretions, water and electrolyte balance; Homeostasis, the concept of pH, and the body buffer systems. Biochemical tests and diagnosis- basis or uses; interpretations, factors affecting tests; variations, |
BCH381 |
Metabolism of Carbohydrates |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Degradation and digestion of carbohydrates- sugars, storage polysaccharides and cell walls. Reactions of sugars. Glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, the glyoxylate pathway, the pentose phosphate pathway and the cori cycle, the calvin pathway. Glucon |
BCH391 |
Field Trip Course |
1 Credit Unit |
Description: |
This will enable students in the department... |
BCH392 |
Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES) |
6 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Students will be attached to some industrial organizations for 6 months. The exact period being determined by the institution. |
BCH401 |
Advanced Enzymology |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Steady state enzyme kinetics. Transcient kinetic methods. Chemistry of enzyme catalysis. Regulatory enzymes. Molecular models for allosterism. Multi-enzyme complexes. Enzyme assays. Criteria for determining purity of enzymes. Enzyme reconstitution. Regula |
BCH402 |
Biosynthesis of Macromolecules |
2 Credit Unit |
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Structure and functions of macromolecules. Storage and structural polysaccharides; mucopolysaccharides, glycoproteins, bacterial cell wall synthesis of complex lipids, lipoproteins and nucleic acids. |
BCH411 |
Membrane Biochemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
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Structure, composition and function of biological membranes. Isolation, characterization and classification of membranes; chemistry and biosynthesis of membranes. Molecular organization of membrane components. Natural and artificial membrane bilayers- the |
BCH412 |
Tissue and Organ Biochemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
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Biochemistry of muscles, kidney, liver and adipose tissues. General metabolism of the brain and neuronal biochemistry. Biochemistry of reproductive tissues. Detoxification and excretion in tissues. Contemporary topics in medical biochemistry- (see BCH 371 |
BCH421 |
Advanced Biochemical Methods |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
The purpose of this course is to familiarise students with operations of latest biochemical equipment and with methods of research, assimilation and dissemination of information. Students will go therefore round lecturers and laboratories housing speciali |
BCH422 |
Industrial Biochemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
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A short review of microbial physiology and genetics. A review of general metabolic pathways and application in industrial processes. Continuous culture method, principles and applications. The chemostat and its application in industrial fermentations. Fer |
BCH431 |
Bio-Inorganic Chemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Relationship between the physicochemical properties and biological functions of inorganic ions. Ligand complexes and their biochemical significance. Electrolyte metabolism. Nitrogen fixation and sulphur cycle. |
BCH432 |
Pharmacological Biochemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
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Cellular metabolism in infected cells. Biochemical aspects of host-parasite relationships. Metabolic factors affecting chemotherapeutic agents. Theories of the mechanism of drug action. Drug resistances and other factors affecting drug efficacy. The physi |
BCH441 |
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering |
3 Credit Unit |
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Replication, transcription and translation- a brief review. The genetic code and its relationship to cellular functions. DNA replication in a cell-free system. Genetic transformation, transduction and conjugation. Gene mutation, mutagenic agents and their |
BCH442 |
Clinical Biochemistry II |
2 Credit Unit |
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Diagnostic enzymes: causes of release of plasma enzymes of clinical importance and their applications in differential diagnosis. Metabolic disorders – diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, glycogen storage disease and obesity. Disorders of lipid metaboli |
BCH451 |
Metabolic Regulations |
2 Credit Unit |
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The relationship of Krebs’ Cycle to protein, carbohydrate, lipid and nucleic acids metabolism. Integration of metabolic pathways. Turn-over rates and metabolic pools. Regulation of enzymes of metabolic pathways- feed-back inhibition versus enzyme synthesi |
BCH452 |
Research Project |
6 Credit Unit |
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Independent research findings into selected areas/topics of interest to the academic staff. Students will be required to carry out literature survey on the topics, perform experiments and produce reports (preferably at the end of second semester). Student |
BCH461 |
Plant Biochemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
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Organization of plant cells, photosynthesis, alkaloids and flavonoids, plant hormones. Biosynthesis of carotenoid pigments, Biochemistry of plant development. The plant cell wall structure, formation and growth. Lignin formation. Free amino acids, pyrimid |
BCH471 |
Seminars |
2 Credit Unit |
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Contemporary topics in biochemistry are assigned to students for presentation as seminars by the teaching staff (Faculty). Following such presentations, grades are awarded by all the members of Faculty present, at the end of which an average of all indivi |
BCH481 |
Special Topics in Biochemistry |
1 Credit Unit |
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Immunology and immunochemistry: basic concepts in immunology, definitions of basic immunological terms such as antigens, antibody, hapten, immunogenicity; non- specific defences and an overview of acquired immunity; development of immune systems and the b |
BIO111 |
General Biology I |
3 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Cell structure and organization, Functions of cellular organelles, Diversity of organisms, General reproduction. Inter relationships of organisms, Heredity and evolution, Elements of Ecology. |
BIO112 |
General Biology II |
3 Credit Unit |
Description: |
A general survey of the plant and animal kingdoms based mainly on similarities and differences in anatomy, Physiology and Ecological adaptations. |
BIO121 |
First Year Practical Biology I |
1 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Microscopy: Types of microscope, using the microscope, guidelines for making biological drawings, Morphology and classification of representative members of different classes of the kingdom monera, protista, fungi (mycota), animalia and plantae. |
BIO122 |
First Year Practical Biology II |
1 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Reproductive systems of invertebrates and vertebrates, some aspects of reproduction in plants, plant tissues, plant organs, photosynthesis, growth and development in plants. |
BIO211 |
Genetics I |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Hereditable and non-hereditable characteristics, Biological variations and mechanisms involved in inheritance. The probability factor in inheritance, Structural changes of genes, such as mutation and rearrangements, Numerical changes of genes; such as eup |
BIO212 |
Introduction to Ecology |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Basic ecological concepts, Theories and principles of ecology, Energy flow, trophic levels and biogeochemical cycles in the ecosystem, Types of habitats and biomes, Interactions and interrelationships between organisms, Effects of man on his environment. |
BIO221 |
Generaly Physiology I |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
The chemistry of life, Organic compounds of biological importance: e.g. porphyrins, chlorophylls, cytochromes, haemoglobins carotenoids, xanthophylls, flavins, melanines, pteridines, anthocyanins, phosphagen, carbohydrates, lipids and fats and proteins, V |
BIO222 |
Biological Techniques II |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
General laboratory rules, Microbiological techniques, the light, phase-contrast, dark field and electron microscopy, Auto-radiography and the X-ray, Staining techniques, Fluorescent microscopy, Immunoassays, Diagnostic microbiology.Biological instrumentat |
BIO231 |
Cell Biology and Histology I |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
History and present trends in cell Biology, The Cell Theory, The cell structure and functions, The cell cycle, Cell division (Mitosis and Meiosis), Cell differentiation and growth, the molecular basis of cell structure and development, Nucleic Acids and P |
BIO232 |
Biostatistics I |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Sampling methods, Data collection, description, preparation and presentation, sources and types of data, Exploratory data analysis techniques, probability concepts, Sample distributions, Estimation of values, linear regression and correlation, Non-paramet |
BIO242 |
General Physiology II |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Organ and TissueSystems among Plants and Animals.Digestive System, Respiratory System, Nervous System, Reproductive System and Excretory System. |
BIO411 |
Population Genetics |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Mendelian population and its origin, Scope of population genetics and available tools. Mendelian and quantitative genetics: genetic variations, significance of variation in evolution, effects of natural and artificial selection, Mathematical models and th |
CHM101 |
Introduction to General Chemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Atoms, molecules and chemical reactions; Chemical equations and stoichiometry; Atomic structure and periodicity; Modern electronic theory of atoms; Valence forces and chemical bonding; Inter molecular forces; Kinetic theory and gas laws; Basic chemical Ki |
CHM111 |
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Periodic table and periodicity of elements; Inorganic chemistry of hydrogen, the noble gases, groups 1,2 and 13-17 elements |
CHM122 |
Introduction to Physical Chemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Units and measurements in physical chemistry; States of matter and change of state; Gases and their properties; Chemical equilibria; Thermochemistry; Chemical kinetics; The scope of thermodynamics; The first and second law of thermodynamics; Enthalpy, ent |
CHM132 |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Historical survey of the development and importance of organic chemistry; Scope of organic chemistry; Determination of molecular formula and molecular structure; Electronic concepts
(inductive effect, resonance, dipolemoments); Hybridization of the carbo |
CHM161 |
First Year Practical Chemistry I |
1 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Theory and practice of volumetric/quantitative and inorganic qualitative analyses |
CHM162 |
First Year Practical Chemistry II |
1 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Melting points and boiling points determination; Heats of solution and neutralization; Solubility and solubility curves; Organic purification methods; Reactions and qualitative analyses of organic functional groups |
CHM211 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Definition and general characteristics of the transition elements; Chemistry of the d-block transition elements (1st, 2nd and 3rd rows); Magnetic properties and metal-metal bonds; Theories of transition metal complexes; Complexes of first row transition m |
CHM221 |
Chemical Kinetics |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Review of first, second and third order rate equations; Rate constants and equilibrium constants; Collision theory; Transition state theory; Reaction co-ordinates; Uni-molecular reaction theory; Bimolecular reaction mechanisms; Chain reaction mechanisms; |
CHM222 |
Chemical Thermodynamics |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Reversible processes and Chemical equilibria; Thermodynamic systems; The laws of thermodynamics; Spontaneous chemical processes; Gibbs free energy function, entropy; thermodynamics of multicomponent systems; Chemical potential and partial molar quantities |
CHM232 |
Organic Chemistry |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Electronic theory in organic chemistry; Stereochemistry (enantiomers, diastereomers, meso compounds, optical activity, racemates); Electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN1; SN2 and E1; E2 reactions); Chemistry of alcohols and alkyl halid |
CHM301 |
Organic Reaction Mechanisim |
2 Credit Unit |
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GST111 |
Communication in English I |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Effective communication and writing in English Language skills, writing of essay answers, Comprehension, sentence construction, outlines and paragraphs, collection and organization of materials, punctuation. |
GST112 |
Communication in English II |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Logical presentation of papers, phonetics, instruction on lexis, art of public speaking and oral communication, figures of speech, precise, report writing. |
GST121 |
Nigerian Peoples, Culture and Anti-Cultism/Social Vices |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times, Nigerian’s perception of his world, culture areas of Nigeria and their characterictics, evolution of Nigeria as a political unit, indigene/settler phenomenon, concepts of trade, economic self-relia |
GST122 |
Use Of Library, Study Skills & Information Communication Technology |
2 Credit Unit |
Description: |
Brief history of libraries, library and education, University libraries and other types of libraries, study skills (reference services). Types of library materials, using library resources including e-learning, e-material, etc, understanding library catal |
GST131 |
Introduction to Computer Studies |
2 Credit Unit |
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History and development of Computer Technology. The why and how of computers. Computer types: Analogue, Digital, and Hybrid, Central preparation, Equipments: Keypunch, starter etc. Data Transmission, Nature, speed and error detection. Data capture and val |
GST132 |
Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence |
2 Credit Unit |
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A brief survey of the main branches of Philosophy symbolic Local Special symbols in symbolic logic-conjunction, negation, affirmation, disjunction, equivalent and conditional statements law of tort. The method of deduction using rules of inference and bi- |
GST211 |
History and Philosophy of Science |
2 Credit Unit |
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Man- his origin and nature, man and his cosmic environment, scientific methodology, science and technology in the society and service of man, renewable and on-renewable resources – man and his energy resources, environmental effects of chemical plastics, |
GST212 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies |
2 Credit Unit |
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Introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation, Enterpreneurship in theory and practice; Forms of business, Staffing, Marketing and new venture; determining capital requirements, Raising capital; Financial planning and management; starting a ne |
GST221 |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution |
2 Credit Unit |
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Basic concepts in peace studies and conflict resolution, peace as vehicle of unity and development, conflict issues, types of conflict, e.g. ethnic/religious/political/economic conflicts, root causes of conflicts and violence in Africa, indigene/settler p |
GST222 |
Communication in French |
2 Credit Unit |
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Introduction to French, French Alphabets and Sounds – Writing and Pronounciation, French Syllabus –Writing and Pronounciation, French Words – Writing and Pronunciation, Phrases, Simple Sentences and Pharagaraphs, Conjuction, dialogue Advance Study of Sent |
GST232 |
Communication in Arabic |
2 Credit Unit |
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GST311 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Skills |
2 Credit Unit |
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Some of the ventures to be focused upon include the following:
1. Soap/Detergent, tooth brushes and tooth paste making
2. Photography
3. Brick, Nails, screws making
4. Dyeing/textile blocks paste making
5. Rope making
6. Plumbing
7. Vulcanizing
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MCB211 |
General Microbiology I |
3 Credit Unit |
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General review of the nature and biology of Protozoa, fungi, bacteria and viruses; Genera characteristics of Microorganisms, growth, nutrition, biochemical activities and reproduction;
Microbiology Methods and instrumentation; Sterilization and disinfect |
MCB222 |
General Microbiology II |
3 Credit Unit |
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Systemic Classification (taxonomy) of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses, Physiology, ecology and laboratory identification of important species of microorganisms. |
MCB432 |
Epidemiology and Public Health |
2 Credit Unit |
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Sources of infection and routes of transmission in the community, Epidemiology of diseases, Mode of disease transmission, Community health, hygiene and sanitation, Water and sewage sanitation, Safe community disease control and management ;vector control, |
MTH111 |
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS 1 |
3 Credit Unit |
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Elementary set theory, subset, union, intersection, complements, Venn diagrams. Real numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematical induction, real sequences and series, theory of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; a |
MTH112 |
Elementary Mathematics III |
3 Credit Unit |
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Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit or rate of change. Techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching. Integration as an inverse of differentiation. Methods of integration, Definite integrals |
PHY111 |
General Physics I |
2 Credit Unit |
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Units and dimensions, scalars and vectors, linear and circular motion; velocity, acceleration. Laws of mechanics and gravitation, simple applications. Conservation of energy, momentum; work, power, simple harmonic motion, simple pendulum. Moment of inerti |
PHY112 |
General Physics II |
2 Credit Unit |
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Concepts of heat, temperature; measurement of temperature, clinical thermometer. Heat capacity, specific heat, latent heat, calorimetry. Gas laws; kinetic theory of gases. Thermal energy, isothermal and adiabatic changes. Conduction, convection, radiation |
PHY121 |
Experimental Physics I |
1 Credit Unit |
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This introductory course emphasises quantitative measurement, the treatment of measurement, errors and graphical analysis, reading and repeated readings, best value, mistakes, discrepancy, systematic errors, detecting systematic errors, use of the mean. R |
PHY122 |
Experimental Physics II |
1 Credit Unit |
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A continuation of the treatment of experimental errors and analysis. Mean square error, standard deviation, sample and set standard errors, meanings and uses. Frequency distribution, histogram and frequency data curve, least square errors and curve – fitt |
PHY212 |
Elementary Modern Physics |
2 Credit Unit |
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Special relativity; defects in Newtonian mechanics, the speed of light; the Lorentz transformation of velocities. The atomic structure, experimental basis of quantum theory; black body radiation; electrons and quanta; Bohr’s theory of atomic structure; De |
PHY221 |
Thermal Physics |
2 Credit Unit |
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The foundations of classical thermodynamics including the Zeroth law and definition of temperature; the first law, work done and heat, Carnot’s cycle and the second law; entropy and irreversibility. Thermodynamic potentials and the Maxwell’s relations and |
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