DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

SENIOR STAFF LIST

NAME	QUALIFICATION	DESIGNATION
A: Academic Staff Ude, C.M.	HND (Yaba), PGD (ASUTECH) M.Sc. (NAU). ANIST	Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department
Okaka, A.N.C.	B.Sc. (Nig) M.Sc. (Lyon) D.Sc (Lyon)	Adjunct Professor
Ene, F.U.	B.Sc (Nig), M.Sc. (Nig)	Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Ikpeazu, O.V.C.	Ph.D. (UNICAL), M.Sc. (UNIMEE) B.Sc. (UNMED)	Lecturer I
Amadjfe, A.E.	B.Sc. (Lond.) HNC, AIMLT M.I. Biol.	Lecturer I
Achikanu C.E.	B.Sc. (ASJTECH), M.Sc. (NAU)	Lecturer II
Okechi, M.U. Ezeh, C.O.	B.Sc. (Nig), M.Sc. (Benin) B.Sc. (Nig), M-Sc. (UniPort)	Lecturer 11 Asst. Lecturer
Nwodo, C-S.	B.Sc. (ASJTECH), M.Sc (Benin)	Lecturer II
Ejeagbasi, S. Ugwudike. P.O	M.Sc. PGD MIST M.Sc. B.Sc.	Lecturer II
Chude, Mary A.	M.Sc. B.Sc.	Assistant Lecturer
B. Technical Staff Ogbu. S.M	AMILT/AMLS, NIM, ISP
Okoli, K.C.	B.Sc. (Nigeria)	Technologist II
Aneke, C.J.	AMILT	Technologist II

INTRODUCTION

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes which take place in living organisms. It aims at understanding and unraveling the molecular logic of the living state. It is a relatively young science and has only just emerged as a discipline in its own right. Its study has resulted in explaining many cellular phenomena. The knowledge gained from the study of Biochemistry has led to solution of many problems is the medical/clinical field. Of more recent application is the application of biochemical principles for the production of industrial products of a variety of human use. The study of Biochemical engineering aims at optimizing these manufacturing processes. Of immense relevance is the application of Biochemistry in the fermentation and beverage Qualified graduates of Biochemistry are expected to play an important role in the industrialization of Nigeria.

OBJECTIVES

The programme of the department is made to reflect the ‘Applied’ nature of Biochemistry as taught in a University of Technology: hence. Applied Biochemistry is designed for students whose career will involve the practical application of biochemistry. The students are motivated towards understanding and applying the Biochemical principles they have been taught. Owing to the wide scope of Applied Biochemistry, the programme is designed to give a broad based training covering both classical and technological aspects of biochemistry. This includes courses in Enzymology, Metabolic pathways, Immunochemistry, Plant Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Pharmacological Biochemistry Industrial Biochemistry/Biotechnology. Food and Nutritional Biochemistry as well as Biochemical Instrumentation and techniques. In addition, an industrial training experience in a modern industry is as major part of the programme. The graduate of the department are therefore well-at-ease in clinical laboratories, industrial and research establishments and manufacturing industries; thus contributing to the achievement of the national objective for a sound technological take-off.

CODE FOR THE DESIGNATION OF COURSES IN SPECIALIST (CORE) AREAS
‘Number	Specialist (Core) Areas
0	Introductory and general biochemistry
1.	Enzymology
2.	Medical, pharmacological, food and nutritional biochemistry
3.	Metabolism, plant biochemistry, microbial Biochemistry, Biosynthesis of macromolecules
4.	Analytical biochemistry, physical biochemistry
5.	Industrial biochemistry /Biotechnology, Genetic engineering.
6.	Special Topics/Seminar in Biochemistry
7.	Research Project, Students industrial Work Experience (SIWES)/ IT.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CODES AND TITLES

BCH 102	-	Introductory Biochemistry
BCH 201	-	General Biochemistry I
BCH 202	-	General Biochemistry II
BCH 241	-	General Biochemistry Methods (practical)
BCH 222	-	Physiological chemistry
BCH 311	-	Enzymology
BCH 321	-	Pharmacological Biochemistry) I
BCH 323	-	Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
BCH 331	-	Metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids
BCH 333	-	Metabolism of amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids
BCH 335	-	Plant Biochemistry
BCH 341	-	Bioenergetics
BCH 343	-	Methods in Biochemistry
BCH 345	-	Membrane Biochemistry 1
BCH 399	-	Students Industrial work experience (SIWES)
BCH 412	-	Advanced Enzymology
BCH 421	-	Tissue Biochemistry
BCH 423	-	Immunochemistry
BCH 431	-	Biosynthesis of macromolecules
BCH 443	-	Advanced Biochemical Instrumentation and technique
BCH 441	-	Bioinorganic chemistry
BCH 451	-	Industrial Biochemistry/ Biotechnology
BCH 481	-	Special topics/Seminar in Biochemistry
BCH 422	-	Biochemistry of tropical disease pathogens
BCH 424	-	Pharmacological Biochemistry II
BCH 432	-	Metabolic regulation
BCH 414	-	Microbial Biochemistry
BCH 442	-	Membrane Biochemistry
BCH 452	-	Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering
BCH 490	-	Research project.

COURSE DISTRIBUTION FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME YEAR I (100 LEVEL)

First Semester

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
1	GST 101	Use of English 1	2
2	GST 102	Nigeria Peoples and Culture	2
3	BIO 101	General Biology I	3
4	ICH 101	Chemistry I	3
5	PHY 101	General Physics I	3
6	MAT 101	Mathematics I	3
7	AMB 101	Introductory Microbiology	3
8	CEE 111	Introduction to Computer and Information Technology	3
			22

Second Semester

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
1	GST 106	Social Science	2
2	GST 107	Use of English II	2
3	BIO 102	General Biology II	3
4	ICH 102	Grenistry II	3
5	PHY 102	General Physics II	3
6	MAT 102	Mathematics II	3
7	AMB 102	Introductory Biochemistry	3
8	CEE112	Computer Programming and Language	3
		Total	22

YEAR 2 (200-LEVEL)

First Semester

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
1	BCH 201	General Biochemistry I	3
2	BCH 241	General Biochemistry Methods (Practical)	2
3	ICH 231	General Physical Chemistry	2
4	ICH 221	General Organic Chemistry I	2
5	ICH 211	General Inorganic Chemistry	2
6	STA 201	Statistics for Applied Sciences	3
7	PHY 251	Modern Physics	3
		TOTAL	17
8	MEC211*	Engineering Drawing I	3
9	MEC251*	Workshop Processes and Practice I	2

First Semester

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
1	BCH 202	General Biochemistry II	3
2	BCH 222	Physiological Chemistry	2
3	ICH 222	General Organic Chemistry	2
4	ICH 212	General Inorganic Chemistry II	2
5	ICH 222	Introductors Genetics	3
6	MAT 202	Ordinary Differential Equation	3
7	GST 202	Man and His Environment	2
		TOTAL	17
8	MEC211*	Engineering Drawing II	3
9	MEC251*	Workshop Processes and Practical II	2

* Electives.

YEAR 3 (300-LEVEL)

First Semester

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
1	BCH 331	Metablisin of Carbohydrate and Lipids	3
2	BCH 333	Metabolism of Amino acids, Proteins and Nucleic acids	3
3	BCH 335	Plant Biochemistry	2
4	BCH 341	Bioenergetics	2
5	BCH 343	Methods in Biochemistry	3
6	BCH 323	Food and Nutritional Biochemistry	2
7	BCH 321	Pharmacological Biochemistry 1	2
8	BCH 311	Enzymology	3
		TOTAL	21

First Semester

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
1	BCH 399	Students Industrial’Work Experience (S1WES) Students to proceed on six months (6 months) IT	3

YEAR 4 (400-LEVEL)

First Semester

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
1	BCH 490	Research Project	3
2	BCH 421	Tissue Biochemistry	2
3	BCH 423	Immuno chemistry	2
4	BCH 431	Biosynothesis of Macromolecules	2
5	BCH 441	Bionorganic Chemistry	2
6	BCH 443	Advanced Biochemical methods	2
7	BCH 451	Industrial Biochemistry/Biotechnology	3
8	BCH 481	Special topics/Seminar	2
		TOTAL	18

First Semester

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
1	BCH 490	Research Project	3
2	BCH 412	Advanced Enzymology	2
3	BCH 422	Biochemistry of tropical disease pathogens	3
4	BCH 424	Pharmacological Biochemistry II	2
5	BCH 432	Metabolic Regulation	2
6	BCH 434	Microbial Biochemistry	2
7	BCH 442	Membrane Biochemistry	2
8	BCH 452	Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering	2
		TOTAL	18