Energy and Applied Chemistry

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY IN BRIEF

The Department of Energy and Applied Chemistry has its origins in the Department of Chemistry which was one of the pioneer departments established in 1977 following the creation of the University of Sokoto (now Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto) in 1975. The department was initially awarding B.Sc. Chemistry until during the 1981/1982 academic session when B.Sc. Applied Chemistry was introduced. In 1995, the Department was renamed “Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry”, and subsequently, two units (Pure Chemistry Unit and Applied Chemistry Unit), were created under the Department, each headed by a Head of Unit.
The creation of the Department of Energy and Applied Chemistry was a result of the decision of the University Senate in 2021 to upgrade all academic units under various departments into full-fledged departments. Consequently, the Applied Chemistry Unit was upgraded into the Department of Energy and Applied Chemistry under the newly created Faculty of Chemical and Life Sciences. Operationally, however, the department took effect in May 2022 when Dr. Misbahu Ladan Mohammed was appointed as the pioneer Head of the Department.
The Department awards B.Sc. Applied Chemistry in addition to postgraduate programmes leading to the award of M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, and Renewable Energy. It also offers M.Phil. degrees in Petroleum Chemistry and Renewable Energy.
The Department is largely housed in the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Upgrade Building (popularly called the “Whitehouse” by students). PTDF also sponsors a Professorial Chair in Petroleum Chemistry under the Department with Professor A. B. Muhammad as the current Chair Occupant. Since its inception in 2003, the Chair embarked on staff development in petroleum studies as a prelude to the commencement of B.Sc. Petroleum Chemistry programme. Now the staff threshold for the take-off of the programme is achieved and it is expected to commence as soon as approved by the University Senate.

Our Vision

To serve as a center for advanced training and applied research that tackles real-world problems confronting the chemical industry and sustainable energy supply.p>

Our Mission

To provide students with the necessary education, training, and mentorship to enable them to work professionally in the chemical and energy sectors to advance the quality of life on a green planet.

List of Academic Programs

BSC. APPLIED CHEMISTRY

LIST OF COURSES

	100 Level Courses
S/NO	Course Description	Course Code	Course Unit
1	General Chemistry I	CHM 101	4
2	General Chemistry II	CHM 102	4
3	General Chemistry Practical I	CHM 107	1
4	General Chemistry Practical II	CHM 108	1
5	General Physics I	PHY 101	3
6	General Physics II	PHY 102	3
7	General Physics III	PHY 103	2
8	Physics Laboratory I	PHY 107	1
9	General Biology I	BIO 101A	3
10	General Biology II	BIO 102A	3
11	General Biology III (Practical)	BIO105	2
12	Elementary Mathematics I	MAT 101	3
13	Elementary Mathematics III	MAT 103	3
14	Basic Statistical Methods	STA 113	3
15	Communication in English	GST 101	2
16	Nigerian Peoples and Culture	GST 102	2
17	Information & Communication Technology (ICT)	GST 103	1
18	Use of Library and Study Skills	GST 104	1
19	Communication in French	GST 105
20	Or	or	2
	Communication in Arabic	GST106
			44
	200 level (Core Courses)
S/NO	Course Description	Course Code	Course Unit
1	Physical Chemistry II	CHM 210	2
2	Organic Chemistry II	CHM 211	2
3	Inorganic Chemistry II	CHM 212	2
4	Analytical Chemistry I	CHM 213	2
5	Structure and Bonding	CHM 214	2
6	Practical Chemistry I	CHM 201	1
7	Practical Chemistry II	CHM 202	1
8	Practical Chemistry III	CHM 203	1
9	General Physics V (Elementary Modern Physics)	PHY 201	3
10	Electronics & Electric Circuits	PHY 202	3
11	Statistics for physical Sc. And Engr.	STA 202	4
12	Linear Algebra	MAT 204	2
13	Communication in English II	GST 211	2
14	Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence	GST 212	2
15	History and Philosophy of Science	GST 213	2
16	Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution	GST 214	2
	Sub-Total (core)	33
200 Level Elective Courses (Choose a minimum of 5 units)
17	Abstract Algebra	MAT 205	2
18	Introduction to Numerical Analysis	MAT 207	3
19	Mathematical Methods I	MAT 201	3
20	General Physics IV	PHY 204	3
21	Thermal Physics	PHY 205	3
22	General Physics VI	PHY 206	3
23	Genetics	BIO 201	2
24	Introductory Ecology	BIO 202	2
25	Biological Technique	BIO 204	2
26	General Physiology	BIO 203	2
27	General Biochemistry I	BCH 201	1
28	General Biochemistry II	BCH 202	3

	300 Level (Core Courses)
S/NO	Course Description	Course Code	Course Unit
1	Physical Chemistry III	CHM 301	2
2	Inorganic Chemistry III	CHM 302	4
3	Organic Chemistry III	CHM 303	4
4	Natural Product Chemistry I	CHM 308	1
5	Petrochemistry	CHM 305	2
6	Polymer Chemistry I	CHM 310	2
7	Colour Chemistry & Technology	CHM 311	2
8	Instrumental Method of Analysis	CHM 312	2
9	Applied Spectroscopy	CHM 316	2
10	Industrial Raw Material Resources Inventory	CHM 317	1
11	Industrial Chemical Processes I	CHM 318	2
12	Environmental Chemistry	CHM 319	2
13	Industrial Chemical Technology I	CHM 320	2
14	Use of Chemical Literature	CHM 321	1
15	Industrial Chemical Lab.	CHM 322	1
16	Practical Chemistry IV	CHM 323	1
17	Principle of Marketing	BUS 203	3
18	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	GST 311	2
19	Venture Creation and Growth	GST 312	2
	Sub-Total (Core Courses)	38
300 Level Elective Courses (Choose 0-5 Units)
20	Organometallic Chemistry	CHM 306	1
21	Carbohydrate Chemistry	CHM 307	1
22	Food Chemistry	BCH 308	1

	400 Level (Core Courses)
S/NO	Course Description	Course Code	Course Unit
1	Seminar	CHM 400	1
2	Research Project	CHM 401	6
3	Analytical Chemistry	CHM 410	2
4	Polymer Chemistry	CHM 411	2
5	Industrial Chemical Technology	CHM 413	2
6	Industrial Chemical processes II	CHM 417	2
7	Organic Synthesis	CHM 419	2
8	Natural Products Chemistry II	CHM 423	2
9	Non-Aqueous Solvents	CHM 425	1
10	Quality Control & Industrial Safety	CHM 428	2
11	Ceramics	CHM 429	2
12	Petroleum Chemistry	CHM 431	2
13	Industrial Attachment	CHM 499	4
	Sub-Total Core Courses	30
400 Level Elective Courses (Choose 0-5 Units)
14	Reaction Kinetics	CHM 406	2
15	Electrochemistry	CHM 407	2
16	Colour Chemistry & Technology II	CHM 412	2
17	Polymer Technology	CHM 415	2
18	Fuel Chemistry	CHM 427	2
19	Leather Chemistry	CHM 430	2
20	Petrochemicals	CHM 432	2
21	Industrial Biochemistry	BCH 412	3

MSC. APPLIED CHEMISTRY

LIST OF COURSES

S/NO	Course Description	Course Code	Course Unit
1	Research Project	CHE 800	12
2	Advanced Thermodynamics	CHE 802	2
3	Analytical Chemistry	CHE 803	2
4	Natural Products Chemistry	CHE 808	2
5	Advanced Applied Spectroscopy	CHE 810	2
6	Advanced Laboratory Practice	CHE 812	2
7	Advanced Polymer Chemistry	CHE 813	2
8	Petroleum and Petrochemicals	CHE 824	2
9	Advances in Iron and Steel making.	CHE 825	2
10	Environmental Chemistry	CHE 826	2
11	Textile and Leather Technology	CHE 828	2
12	Chemometrics	CHE 849	2
	Elective Courses		2
13	Modern Separation Methods	CHE 805	2
14	Silicate Chemistry	CHE 821	2
15	Ceramics	CHE 822	2
16	Organometallics and Heterogeneous Catalysis	CHE 823	2
17	Advances in Iron and Steel making.	CHE 825	2

MSC. RENEWABLE ENERGY

LIST OF COURSES

	*M.SC RENEWABLE ENERGY* *CORE COURSES*
S/NO	Course Description	Course Code	Course Unit
1	Research Project	MRE 800	12
2	Introduction to Energy Resources, Exploration and Utilization	MRE 801	2
3	Principles and Technologies of Solar Thermal Systems	MRE 802	2
4	Principles and Technologies of Solar PV Conversion Systems	MRE 803	2
5	Science, Technology & Society	MRE 809	2
6	Energy and Environment	MRE 810	2
7	Direct Energy Conversion	MRE 811	2
8	ICT and Research Method	CHE 844	2
9	Principles and Technologies of Wind Energy Systems	MRE 804	2
10	Principles and Technologies of Small Hydropower Systems	MRE 805	2
11	Principles and Technologies of Bio-Energy Systems	MRE 806	2
12	Management and Economics of Energy Resources	MRE 808	2
13	Management and Entrepreneurship	SCI 801	2
14	Chemometrics	CHE 849	2
15	Local Solutions for Energy Access	MRE 815	2
16	Solar Appliances for Off-grid Communities	MRE 816	2
Elective Courses
15	New (Emerging) Renewable Energy	MRE 812	2
16	Nuclear Fuel Technology	MRE 813	2
17	Advanced Thermodynamics	MRE 814	2
18	National and Global Chemical Environmental Issues	CHE 877	2
19	Physics and Technology of Semi-conduct Devices	PHY 808	2
20	Thin Film Technology	PHY 812	2

MSC PETROLEUM CHEMISTRY

CORE COURSES

S/NO	Course Description	Course Code	Course Unit
1	Research Project	PCH 800	12
2	Advanced Petroleum Chemistry	PCH 801	2
3	Surface Chemistry and Catalysis	PCH 802	2
4	International Laws and Economics of Oil	PCH 803	2
5	Information and Communication Technologies in Chemical Research.	PCH 804	2
6	Fuels	PCH 805	2
7	Alternative or Renewable Energy Sources	PCH 806	2
8	Basic Industrial Processes and Techniques	PCH 807	2
9	Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry	CHE 801	2
10	Advanced Laboratory Practices	CHE 812	2
11	Petroleum and Petrochemicals	CHE 824	2
12	Chemometrics	CHE 849	2
13	Advanced Spectroscopy	CHE 810	2
14	Management and Entrepreneurship	SCI 801	2
15	ICT and Research Methodology	SCI 802	2
	Elective Courses*
16	Advanced Thermodynamics	CHE 802	2
17	Analytical Chemistry	CHE 803	2
18	Modern Separation Methods	CHE 805	2
19	Transition Metal Chemistry	CHE 806	2
20	Advanced Applied Spectroscopy	CHE 810	2
21	Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry	CHE 811	2
22	Advanced Polymer Chemistry	CHE 813	2
23	Environmental Chemistry	CHE 826	2

Dr. M. L Mohammed
**Head of Department**
**(Energy and Applied Chemistry)**

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