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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY (HPTC)

 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY (HPTC)

Module CodeModule NameDescription
HPCT101 Fluid Thermodynamics This module gives students knowledge on thermodynamic principles of fluids relevant to the petroleum processes and products. The areas covered include work calculations, phase rule, solution and fluid flow thermodynamics.
HPCT102 Inorganic Chemistry The module equips students with knowledge on atomic theory and elements of bonding. It also focuses on the study of the Periodic Table itself and the general trends in periodic and group properties of the elements. The introductory elements of coordination chemistry are also covered in this course.
HPCT103 Chemistry of Hydrocarbons The module covers the study of carbon compounds, their structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparations. The areas covered include Stereochemistry, Systematic Aliphatic Chemistry and basic Benzene Chemistry.
HPCT104 Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry The module covers fundamentals concepts of solution chemistry, chemical composition of solutions, acid base equilibrium, solubility and solubility equilibria, redox stoichiometry, gravimetric methods of analysis and elementary treatment of data. The module also covers some introduction to practical aspects of chemical analysis.
HPCT105 Natural Gas Processing The module will give students knowledge on natural gas chemistry and industrial processing activities. The areas covered in the module include, field separation and oil absorption process, refrigeration and low temperature processing, liquefaction process, dehydration of natural gas, sweetening of natural gas and sulphur recovery. In addition, student gain an understanding of the processing of liquified petroleum gas and compressed natural gas.
HPCT106 Petroleum Computer Applications This module introduces computer applications used in the petroleum industry. Student will acquire skills that include the automation of open and closed loop systems,for example, SCADA and PLC.
HPCT107 Calculus The module is intended to enable students to acquire and become familiar with appropriate mathematical skills and techniques, develop further understanding of mathematical concepts and processes so as to improve confidence. Such mathematical concepts are important in the understanding of physical chemistry principles.
HPCT108 Petroleum Industry and Exploration This module gives an overview of the petroleum industry as well as, exploration, drilling, production, transportation, marketing, and refining of crude oil and natural gas.
HPCT201 Drilling Technology

This module imparts detailed knowledge on oil well drilling, planning approaches, drilling operations and practices. Students will acquire problem solving skills needed in addressing onsite challenges.
HPCT202  Reservoir Engineering  This module introduces students to concepts on Flow Processes in Porous Media, Characterization and modelling of Oil and Gas Reservoirs.
 HPCT203  Petroleum Production Operations  This module is an introduction to the two different methods associated with petroleum production: natural flow and artificial lift. The students will also develop skills and competency in lease-layout and specific recovery methods, such as water flooding, chemical flooding, thermal processes and CO2 injections.
 HPCT204  Petroleum Chemical Instrumentation and Analysis 1  This module imparts skills which include accuracy, quality, and validation of gas and liquid measurement techniques for field and plant operating personnel. General principles of correct techniques of measurement and proper procedures to correct errors will be emphasized.
 HPCT205  Oil Refining  The module gives a detailed knowledge of the oil refinery processes. The content includes distillation, catalytic cracking and reforming processes.
HPCT206 Petrology and Liquefaction of Coal The module starts by introducing the concepts of functionality of catalyst and kinetics of catalytic processes, developing ideas of important properties of industrial catalysts, methods of manufacturing catalysts and their characterization. Students will get acquainted with industrial catalytic reactors, their design and operations. These concepts are then applied to coal petrology and liquefaction, for example, Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis and Methanol to Gasoline.
HPCT207 Corrosion chemistry This module introduces basic foundational electrochemistry principles needed to understand the different types of corrosion encountered in the petroleum industrial processes and systems.
HPCT208 Machine Drawing and Workshop Practices This module covers the principles of machine drawing and its importance in machine shop operations. Basics of detailed and assembly drawing for various equipment, machine elements and machine components. Use of software for computer aided drawing of machine equipment and components. Familiarity with the workshop tools, fundamental machine shop operations and to learn machining processes on different types of engineering materials.
HPCT370  Industrial Research Project This is a module that involves a research project during the Work Related Learning period. The student is required to undertake research project to solve problems identified at their place of attachment. The student is required to submit a project report and make oral presentations on the above-mentioned stages.
HPCT380 Industrial Attachment This course gives the student a chance to apply knowledge gained in the first two years in an industrial environment to acquire professional skills or competences. The Work Related Learning will be assessed jointly by the industrial supervisor and the academic supervisor as well as by written reports submitted by the student
HPCT401 Petroleum Regulations, Economics and Risk Analysis

This module acquaints the students on Regulatory requirements and structures associated with the petroleum industry. In addition, Fundamentals of Economics and risk analysis are covered.
HPCT402 Industrial Safety and Environmental Considerations The module covers health hazards in petroleum production refining and utilization as well as safety protection systems and environmental considerations.
HPCT403 Process Development of Fine Chemicals The module seeks to familiarize the student with fine chemicals, their markets and technologies. It will enable the student to gain a foothold in fine chemicals process design sector and Quality Assurance Management Systems.
HPCT404 Petroleum Chemical Instrumentation and Analysis 2 This module advances the student’s knowledge of electrochemistry and chromatographic techniques, which were introduced at Level 2. Areas covered will include modified voltammetric techniques and high performance liquid chromatography. Students will acquire skills in state-of-the-art instrumental methods of analysis based on Fourier transform and hyphenated techniques.
HPCT405 Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques This module covers technique of enhanced recovery in the petroleum industry. It covers area such as microscopic and macroscopic displacement of fluids in a reservoir, miscible displacement processes and microbial oil recovery.
HPCT406 Project Management The module involves the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirement.
HPCT470 Dissertation This is a module that involves a research proposal, experimental work, and dissertation. The student is required to make oral presentations on the above-mentioned stages.

 

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (HPHC)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (HPHC) 

Module CodeModule NameDescription
HPHC101 Physical Chemistry 1 This module is an entry level module for university physical chemistry. Both kinetics and thermodynamics are the main elements constituting the bulk of physical chemistry, and this module gives an introduction to both components of the subject.
HPHC102 Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry touches on atomic theory, elements of bonding. It also focuses on the study of the Periodic Table itself and the general trends in periodic and group properties of the elements. The introductory elements of coordination chemistry are also covered in this module.
HPHC103 Organic Chemistry 1 Organic Chemistry 1 is a sub discipline involving the study of carbon compounds, their structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparations. Due to catenation these compounds are far more numerous than those of other elements. The module consists of 3 sections: Introduction to Stereochemistry which will cover various types of isomerism, projection formulae to R/S configuration; Systematic Aliphatic Chemistry; and basic Benzene Chemistry.
HPHC104 Analytical Chemistry The module covers fundamentals concepts of solution chemistry, chemical composition of solutions, acid base equilibrium, solubility and solubility equilibria, redox stoichiometry, gravimetric methods of analysis and elementary treatment of data. The module also covers some introduction to practical aspects of chemical analysis.
HPHC115 Physical Pharmaceutics and Dosage Forms

This module is an introduction that comprises
physico-chemical properties of solutions, colligative phenomena, diffusion and surface and colloid chemistry. Different dosage forms and their properties, above all technical and biopharmaceutical aspects. Physical systems relevant to pharmaceutical dosage forms, their properties and characterisation. Pharmaceutical production methods and design and production of finished pharmaceuticals. Inspection and control of drug dosage forms and quality assurance, especially Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). The laboratory part of the course integrates physico-chemical and pharmaceutical problems relating to drug dosage forms.

Other parts of Physical Pharmaceutics provide information on techniques used in the preparation of medicines. Sections constituting this module include Heat transfer, evaporation and drying, Fluid flow, Water and Powders.
HPHC106  Introduction to Pharmacognosy  The module comprises natural products with usage as drugs and other bioactive molecules from nature, their origin, identification, development, production, control and usage. Further, photosynthesis, biosynthesis, chemical structure and classification and the extraction and isolation of natural products are treated. The importance of natural products as drugs and drug precursors internationally and industrially is addressed.
 HPHC107  Pharmaceutical Biochemistry  The module provides thorough knowledge and understanding of the molecules of life - nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids - and their building blocks, including their structure and composition, and synthesis and degradation, as well as about energy metabolism in the human body. The module also provides knowledge and understanding on the composition and function of biological membranes, and puts special emphasis on pharmaceutically relevant elements within biochemistry, employing pharmacy-related examples. Nucleic acid biochemistry: Replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation. Human intermediary metabolism: Digestion and absorption of nutrients, energy metabolism of cells, including oxidative phosphorylation, metabolism and biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins and regulation and pathological changes of these processes, integration and hormonal regulation of the intermediary metabolism, biochemical functions of vitamins, signal substances. The laboratory exercises include enzyme kinetics and analytical methods used in clinical chemistry.
HPHC108 Physiology for Pharmacy This module is designed to provide the students with knowledge about disease & dysfunction from physiological perspective, with emphasis on integrating knowledge of tissues & organ systems into a holistic framework of body function and dysfunction. It will provide the student with a strong theoretical perspective on the mechanisms of normal and altered functioning of human cells, organs and organ systems. Using a comprehensive study guide with reference to additional readings, course content is presented in a way that fosters a critical and conceptual foundation emphasizing the integration of organ systems and their function within the body. Particular emphasis is placed on the widespread effects upon other systems following dysfunction of a particular organ or system of the human body and the ability to discuss specific disorders in relation to general concepts of dysfunction.
HPHC201 Physical Chemistry 2 The module consists of 2 two physical chemistry sections – Quantum Chemistry and Chemical Thermodynamics. Quantum Chemistry covers wave mechanics, structure and computational chemistry. Chemical Thermodynamics focuses on phase equilibria and properties of simple mixtures in solution.
HPHC202 Bioinorganic and Organometallic Chemistry Bioinorganic and Organometallic Chemistry emphasizes the role played by metals in biological systems and some organic compounds. Most metals in living organisms are found at the active sites of the proteins. Organometallic compounds, such as metal organic frameworks, can now be applied to perform specialized tasks in industry. Organometallic chemistry includes topics such as the effective atomic number rule, metal-carbon complexes and catalysis. Bioinorganic chemistry covers metalloproteins, inorganic medicines and biological processes that involve metals.
HPHC203 Organic Chemistry 2 Organic Chemistry 2 seeks to equip the student with further techniques that are required in synthesis and characterization of organic compounds. The module covers advanced stereochemistry and alicyclic chemistry, rearrangement reactions and further aromatic chemistry. Here, stereoisomerism encompasses that of biphenyls, other aromatic and spiro compounds. Alicyclic chemistry involves conformational analysis of cyclohexane and its derivatives. Further aromatic chemistry incorporates aromaticity and criteria for aromaticity.  Case studies of selected aromatic and non-aromatic compounds (carbocyclic and heterocyclic systems).  Systematic chemistry of naphthalene, phenanthrene and anthracene.  
HPHC204 Instrumental Methods of Analysis This module will introduce students to chemical instruments used in Analytical Chemistry, based on atomic spectroscopy and molecular spectroscopy. Methods covered in this module include flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry, flame emission spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible, infrared and fluorescence spectrophotometry and X-ray spectrometry. The module also covers separation techniques, with emphasis of theory, classification, principles and methods in gas and liquid chromatography. The other part of the module deals with polarimetry, refratometry and electrochemical methods.
HPHC205 Introduction to Molecular Modelling Molecular Modelling involves use of computational chemistry software to study structure and behaviour of compounds. This module is critical in the design or discovery of drugs.  Important sections that make up the module include, software packages, virtual screening, pharmacophore modelling and molecular docking.
HPHC206 Organic Synthesis 1 Organic synthesis is a branch of organic chemistry that involves formation of desired compounds. This section covers synthesis design, important reagents and reactions and use of synthons in retrosynthesis. The module focuses on synthetic tools and their applications to synthesizing simple organic molecules.
HPHC217 Drug Delivery and Biopharmaceutics

Drug Delivery incorporates drug delivery methods and formulations. Included are Processing prior to tableting, Composition of standard formulations, Compression, Tablet coating, Controlled release and novel dosage forms, Properties of micro-emulsions, Radiopharmaceuticals and Packaging material.

Biopharmaceutics deals with the study of physical and chemical properties of medicines and the biological effects they produce. Components that constitute this module are Routes of drug administration, Drug absorption, Oral administration, non-enteral administration, Topical preparations, Ocular and administration, Rectal and vaginal administration, Administration via the lungs, Physicochemical factors, Properties of dosage forms, Effects of other drugs or substances and Assessment of drug release from dosage forms.
HPHC208 Clinical Biochemistry Also known as Chemical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry is the molecular biology of diseases and disorders. The module covers the following topics: Lactose tolerance, Ligand binding of drugs, Diabetes, Poisons of the respiratory chain, Amino acidopathies, Lipoprotein profiles, Lipidoses, Treatment of inflammation, Inhibitors of drug metabolism, Drug metabolism polymorphisms, Inhibitors of viral replication, Action of steroids on protein biosynthesis, Inhibitors of protein biosynthesis, Biotechnology in pharmaceutics and diagnostics, Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, Membrane glycoproteins and disease, Prions, Antimetabolites in disease treatment, Phorbol esters action on 1 P3 pathway, Diet and disease.
HPHC301 Cheminformatics Cheminformatics is a field of science where computational methods like machine learning are applied to solve various problems in chemistry. This module facilitates students understanding of the use of High-Performance Computing and molecular simulations as well as understanding data types. With the increase of computational power, machine learning has found many applications in different fields of science. One of them is chemistry, where scientists apply machine learning models to predict various molecule’s properties such as its solubility and toxicity or use it for drug discovery. In this module, emphasis will be placed on practical applications of computational chemistry.
HPHC302 Drug Stability and Metabolism This module focuses on stability of medicines, incorporating ageing, oxidation, hydrolysis, degradation mechanisms, and prevention of deterioration.  It also deals with metabolism of drugs by proteins and that includes cytochromes, P450, metabolic pathways, conjugation reactions, enzyme induction and inhibition. Computer modelling methods will also be considered.
HPHC303 Organic Spectroscopy 1 Organic spectroscopy encompasses functional group identification and structural elucidation of organic compounds by use of instruments. The topics falling under this section are ultra-violet, infrared, proton-nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy includes proton, Carbon -13, 2-D and 3-D.
HPHC304 Natural Product Chemistry This module is practical-based and involves Screening for natural product activity, Isolation of active compounds and Purification of target molecules. Methods used incorporate both traditional and modern ways.
HPHC315 Internship/Innovation Project The Internship Innovation Project module will allow students to undertake an internship innovation project with a partner organization or research group within the university. Interns will work with their academic supervisor(s) to co-design an innovation project with their partner organization to work on the organization’s innovation activities, helping them improve their products, processes, or services. Innovation projects are expected to lead to change and improvements or increased efficiencies in business models, products, processes, or service delivery for the partner organization, research group and/or community.
HPHC401 Organic Synthesis 2 This is a practical-based module in which examples, case studies and total synthesis of complex organic molecules (including naturally-occurring compounds), are considered.
HPHC402 Organic Chemistry 3 Organic Chemistry 3 comprises three sections: chemistry of biomolecules, heterocyclic chemistry and bioorganic chemistry. The section on chemistry of biomolecules covers carbohydrate chemistry, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and vitamins. Heterocyclic chemistry includes nomenclature, classification of heterocyclic compounds, together with reactions and mechanisms of pyrole, furan, thiophen, pyridine, indole, quinoline. Bioorganic chemistry deals with reaction mechanisms in biological systems, examples of which are enzyme action and structure-activity relationships.
HPHC403 Organic Spectroscopy 2 This is a practical-based module in which examples, case studies and structural elucidation of sophisticated organic compounds are considered.
HPHC404 Industrial Pharmacognosy This module deals with processing of natural medicinal products into conventional pharmaceutical dosage forms. Sections include Formulation development, Extraction, characterization and isolation of active ingredients.
HPHC405 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology This module deals with processing of natural medicinal products into conventional pharmaceutical dosage forms. Sections include Formulation development, Extraction, characterization and isolation of active ingredients.
HPHC405 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Biotechnology involves methods of developing, manufacture, assembly and distribution of medicinal products. Critical elements of the module incorporate Cosmetology and perfumery, Drug development workshop and Production facilities.
HPHC406 GLP in Pharmaceutical Industry

Good Laboratory Practice in the Pharmaceutical Industry deals with management standards that must be followed during drug development. Important elements include Project design, Site selection and process flow, Architectural considerations, Clean rooms, Tablet production systems, Packaging systems and Validation.

The Microbiology section of this module will cover the main types and sources of micro-organisms and the issues associated with them in relation to both sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical production. Specific sessions will cover water systems, clean room design and operation, the concept of sterilisation and sterility assurance.
HPHC470 Dissertation This is a double module that involves a research proposal, experimental work, and dissertation. The student is required to make oral presentations on the above-mentioned stages.

 

 

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