There are two modes of admitting students into BSc. Ed Science, Mathematics and Vocational programmes. These are:
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and
Direct Entry (DE)
UTME
Five (5) O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics with three other relevant science subjects in not more than two (2) sittings. In addition, students should also have an acceptable score in the UTME and Post-UTME Screening examination.
Direct Entry (DE)
Five (5) O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics and three A’ levels credits in the relevant subjects, and also have acceptable score in the University Post-DE screening examination. Candidates must in addition to the requirements stated above satisfy the admission requirements stipulated by the teaching subjects departments in the Faculty of Science.
English Language and Mathematics Requirements
Whether by Direct Entry or UTME, credits in Mathematics and English Language at the Senior School Certificate/or its equivalent are required of all Education Science/Mathematics students.
PGS Admission Requirements
Five O’level credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics
BSc. Ed. Science Education of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any recognized institution with a minimum of second class lower division.
BSc in Biology, Chemistry or Physics of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any recognized institution with a minimum of second class lower division plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
HND at upper credit level with PGDE obtained from a recognized institution.
In addition to i-iv above, candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirement of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Any other qualification acceptable by the Board of Postgraduate School and the senate of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Introduction to Science, Technology and Mathematics
2
CHM 101
General Chemistry I
3
CHM 102
General Chemistry II
3
CHM 107
General Chemistry Practical I
1
CHM 108
General Chemistry Practical II
1
BIO 101
General Biology I
3
BIO 102
General Biology II
3
BCH 101
Introduction to Biochemistry I
2
BCH 102
Introduction to Biochemistry II
2
GST 101
Communication in English I
2
GST 102
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
2
GST 103
Information and Communication Technology
1
GST 104
Use of Library and Study Skills
1
GST 105 OR GST 106
Communication in French OR Communication in Arabic
2
Total
32
Elective courses for Year I (100 Level) Education/Chemistry
To satisfy the 34 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 2 Units from the following elective courses:
:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
MAT 101
Elementary Mathematics I
3
MAT 102
Elementary Mathematics II
3
MAT 103
Elementary Mathematics III
3
PHY 101
General Physics I
3
PHY 102
General Physics II
3
STA 112
Descriptive Statistic
3
Courses for 200 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 201
Philosophy of Education
2
EDU 202
Educational Psychology
2
EDU 203
Educational Technology
2
EDU 204
Curriculum and Instruction I
2
EDU 205
General Methods
2
SED 201
Primary School Science Curriculum
2
SED 213
History and Philosophy of Chemistry
2
CHM 201
Practical Chemistry I
1
CHM 202
Practical Chemistry II
1
CHM 203
Practical Chemistry III
1
CHM 210
Physical Chemistry II
2
CHM 211
Organic Chemistry II
2
CHM 212
Inorganic Chemistry
2
CHM 213
Analytical Chemistry I
2
CHM 214
Structure and Bonding
2
BCH 201
General Biochemistry I
1
BCH 202
General Biochemistry II
3
GST 211
Communication in English II
2
GST 212
Logic, philosophy and Human Experience
2
GST 213
History and philosophy of science
2
GST 214
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
2
Total
39
Elective courses for Year II (200 Level) Education/Chemistry
To satisfy the 42 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 3 Units from the following elective courses:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
BIO 201
Genetics I
2
BIO 202
Introductory Ecology I
2
BIO 203
General Physiology I
2
BIO 204
Biological techniques
2
MAT 204
Linear Algebra
2
PHY 201
General Physics V (Elementary Modern Physics)
3
PHY 202
Electronics & Electric Circuits
3
STA 202
Statistics for physical Sc. And Engr.
4
Courses for 300 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 301
Teaching Practice I
3
EDU 302
Subject Methods
2
EDU 303
Tests and Measurement
2
EDU 304
Educational Administration and Planning
2
EDU 305
ICT in Education
2
EDU 306
Curriculum and Instruction II
2
EDU 307
Research Methods and Statistics
3
CHM 301
Physical Chemistry III
2
CHM 302
Inorganic Chemistry III
4
CHM 303
Organic Chemistry III
4
CHM 304
Atomic & Molecular Structure and Symmetry
2
CHM 308
Natural Product Chemistry I
1
CHM 316
Applied Spectroscopy
2
CHM 323
Practical Chemistry IV
1
CHM 324
Practical Chemistry V
1
GST 311
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2
GST 312
Venture Creation and Growth
2
TOTAL
38
Elective Courses for Year III (300 Level) Education/Chemistry
To satisfy the 40 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 2 Units from the following elective courses:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
CHM 307
Carbohydrate Chemistry
1
CHM 309
Chemical Physics
1
CHM 312
Instrumental Methods of Analysis
2
CHM 313
Applied Surface & Colloid Chemistry
2
CHM 317
Industrial Raw Materials Resource Inventory
1
CHM 321
Use of Chemical Literature
1
Courses for 400 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 401
Teaching Practice II
3
EDU 402
Research Project
4
EDU 403
Guidance and Counselling
2
EDU 404
Special Education
2
EDU 405
Education in Islam
2
SED 401
Science Technology and Society
2
SED 413
Secondary School Chemistry Curriculum
2
SED 423
School Chemistry Laboratory Practice
2
CHM 403
Quantum Chemistry
2
CHM 406
Reactional Kinetics
2
CHM 410
Analytical Chemistry II
2
CHM 417
Industrial Chemistry Process II
2
CHM 419
Organic Synthesis
2
CHM 422
Physical organic chemistry
2
CHM 424
Coordination Chemistry
2
Total
33
Elective Courses for Year IV (400 level) Education/Chemistry
To satisfy the 34 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 1 Units from the following elective courses:
