The programme has been designed to provide a sound understanding of the concepts of microbiology in relation to mankind and the environment. The programme will elaborate the importance of microorganisms and their products in industry (alcoholic beverages, petroleum and petrochemicals), health, food, agriculture, pharmacy and environmental sectors of the society. The Microbiology programmes will also emphasize the linkage between microbiology and biotechnology.
The philosophy is to train microbiology graduates who will apply microbiological procedures and techniques to solving developmental needs of the society.
The objectives of the programme are to:
A graduate with degree in microbiology can provide opportunities in sectors such as private and government hospitals, technicians in private laboratories, forensic science laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, environmental management organisations, petroleum and petrochemical companies, agriculture, educational institutions, food processing industry, dairy industry, alcohol production, brewery industry, government regulatory agencies and non- governmental organisations (NGOs).
A degree in microbiology should equip the individual with technical, laboratory, scientific analytical and writing capacities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. To ensure success the individual should have meticulous attention to detail and display a keen interest in treating and preventing diseases that are harmful to humans, proffer measures to monitor food quality, control food and material biodeterioration and enhance environmental quality
Among the 21st Century skills for the programme are:
Finally other skills emphasized are creativity, artistry, curiosity, imagination, innovation, personal expression perseverance, self-direction, planning, self-discipline, adaptability and initiative.
The programme includes a wider range and modern aspects (food, industrial, medical, systematics, pharmaceutical, environmental, petroleum, waste management, agricultural, biotechnology including genetic engineering and entrepreneurial) of microbiology
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including english language, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics at the senior secondary certificate (SSC) or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable pass in the unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) is required for admission into 100-level.
Candidates with at least two A level passes GCE/IJMB/ JUPEB in two relevant subjects (biology, botany, chemistry, geography, mathematics and physics) may be admitted into 200-level, provided they satisfy the ‘O’ Level requirement.
To be eligible for the award of a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, a student must pass a minimum 120 units for those admitted through UTME and 90 units for direct entry.
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 101 | General Physics I | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 102 | General Physics II | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 103 | General Physics III | 2 | C | 30 | |
| PHY 104 | General Physics IV | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 107 | General Physics Practical I | 1 | C | – | 45 |
| PHY 108 | General Physics Practical II | 1 | C | – | 45 |
| Total | 21 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GST 212 | Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| ENT 211 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
| PHY 205 | Thermal Physics | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| PHY 206 | General Physics VII (Energy & Environment) | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 211 | Workshop Practice | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
| PHY 213 | Classical Physics I | 2 | C | 30 | |
| Total | 13 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GST 312 | Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| ENT 312 | Venture Creation | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
| PHY 301 | Analytical Mechanics I | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 303 | Electromagnetism | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| PHY 305 | Quantum Physics | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| PHY 306 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 312 | Analogue Electronics | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 315 | Electronics | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 316 | Circuit Theory | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 317 | Experimental physics V | 1 | C | – | 45 |
| PHY 325 | Measurement and Instrumentation | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY 399 | Industrial Attachment | 3 | C | ||
| Total | 26 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 401 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| PHY 403 | Mathematical Methods in Physics I | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| PHY 404 | Mathematical Methods in Physics II | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| PHY 413 | Digital Systems | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY415 | Digital Communication Systems | 2 | C | 30 | |
| PHY417 | Advanced Electronics Lab | 1 | C | – | 45 |
| PHY422 | Digital Electronics | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| PHY423 | Entrepreneurship in Physics Electronics | 2 | C | 30 | |
| PHY499 | Project | 6 | C | – | 270 |
| Total | 24 |