BSc Industrial Chemistry — Caleb University

Duration 4 years
Credits 120–180
Mode Full-time
Accreditation Fully accredited

I. About

About the programme.

Programme description pending.

Department Department of Biochemistry & Industrial Chemistry

Faculty College of Pure and Applied Sciences

Code BSc-ICHE

II. Curriculum

Four levels, one journey.

65 courses across 4 levels, totalling 132 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.

Download the approved curriculum (PDF)

100 Level

17 courses 30 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST121`	Character in Leadership I	1	1	Core GST
`CHM101`	General Chemistry I	2	1	Core
`CHM107`	General Chemistry Practical I	1	1	Core
`PHY101`	General Physics I Space and time. units and dimension. vectors and scalars. differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics. …	2	1	Core
`PHY107`	Practical physics i This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex…	1	1	Core
`MTH101`	Elementary Mathematics I Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements and venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers…	2	1	Core
`GST111`	Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all…	2	1	Core GST
`COS101`	Introduction to Computing Sciences	3	1	Core
`CULICH111`	Green Chemistry and Industrial Process of Materials	2	1	Core
`CHM102`	General Chemistry II	2	2	Core
`CHM108`	General Chemistry Practical II	1	2	Core
`PHY102`	General physics ii Forces in nature. Electrostatics (electric charge and its properties, methods of charging). Coulomb’s law and superposition. Electric field…	2	2	Core
`PHY108`	General physics practical ii This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex…	1	2	Core
`MTH102`	Elementary Mathematics II Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiatio…	2	2	Core
`GST112`	Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course.	2	2	Core GST
`CULICH 112`	Introduction to Environmental Chemistry	2	2	Core
`CULICH114`	Medicine and Drugs	2	2	Core

200 Level

18 courses 36 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST203`	Tech Plus II	1	1	Core GST
`CULGST221`	Character in Leadership II	1	1	Core GST
`CHM211`	Organic Chemistry I	2	1	Core
`CHM207`	General Practical Chemistry I	1	1	Core
`ICH213`	Analytical Chemistry I	2	1	Core
`ICH251`	Process Science I	3	1	Core
`COS201`	Computer programming i	3	1	Core
`ENT211`	Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na…	2	1	Core GST
`CUL-ICH213`	Atmospheric chemistry	3	1	Core
`CULGST204`	Introduction to French	2	2	Core GST
`CULGST206`	Psychology, Sexuality and Mind Education	2	2	Core GST
`CULGST104`	TECH PLUS I	1	2	Core GST
`CHM210`	Physical Chemistry I	2	2	Core
`CHM212`	Inorganic Chemistry I	2	2	Core
`CHM208`	General Practical Chemistry II	1	2	Core
`ICH252`	Process Science II	3	2	Core
`GST212`	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	2	Core GST
`CULICH204`	Basic Food Chemistry	3	2	Core

300 Level

16 courses 33 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST311`	Tech Pro Elevate I	0	1	Core GST
`CULGST321`	Character in Leadership III	1	1	Core GST
`CHM301`	Physical Chemistry II	2	1	Core
`CHM303`	Organic Chemistry II	2	1	Core
`ICH305`	Petroleum Chemistry	2	1	Core
`ICH317`	Industrial Raw Material Resource Inventory	1	1	Core
`ICH319`	Glass Blowing Practical	1	1	Core
`CULICH321`	Chemistry of Beauty and Cleansing Agents	2	1	Elective
`CHM305`	Inorganic Chemistry II	2	1	Core
`ICH301`	Polymer Chemistry	2	1	Core
`ICH314`	Entrepreneurial skills in Industrial Chemistry	3	2	Core
`ICH318`	Management and Chemical Industry I	2	2	Core
`ICH398`	Industrial Attachment (SIWES)	6	2	Core
`GST312`	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	2	Core GST
`ENT312`	Venture Creation	2	2	Core GST
`CUL-ICH302`	Food Product Development	3	2	Core

400 Level

14 courses 33 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST407`	Works Pro Experience I	0	1	Core GST
`CULGST411`	Character in Leadership IV	2	1	Core GST
`ICH453`	Chemistry of Industrial Processes	3	1	Core
`ICH455`	Macromolecular Chemistry II	3	1	Core
`CULICH411`	Modern Drug Design	2	1	Elective
`CULCHM435`	Natural Product Chemistry	2	1	Core
`CULCHM437`	Agrochemical and Chemotherapeutic	2	1	Core
`CULCHM455`	Mineral Processing	2	1	Elective
`ICH400`	Seminar in Industrial Chemistry	2	2	Core
`ICH402`	Research Project	6	2	Core
`ICH422`	Entrepreneurial Skills for Industrial Chemistry	2	2	Core
`ICH454`	Chemical Processes Technology	3	2	Core
`CUL-ICH402`	Homogeneous catalysis	2	2	Core
`CULICH414`	Environmental sustainability and governance	2	2	Core

Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →

III. Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do.

Detailed learning outcomes for this programme are being finalised. Contact admissions for an indicative outline.

VI. Assessment

How you'll be assessed.

Continuous + summative

Each course carries continuous assessment plus a summative end-of-semester examination. Specific weights and formats are detailed in each course outline.

External examiners

In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other Nigerian universities review examination questions, moderate marks, and assess degree projects.

CCMAS compliance

The programme follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards.

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BSc Industrial Chemistry.