DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Chemical Science Department of the School of Science, Yaba College of Technology- the First institution and the Nation’s pride. Over the years, the Department has always been made up of highly skilled manpower compared with our counterpart in the Universities and other establishments in Nigeria and the world at large. A capable and energetic administration, with a well-trained staff, is in place to provide the knowledge, support and experiences required to ensure and enhance productivity in the academic environment. The Department has a well-defined relationship among the academic staff where the junior staff is being mentored by senior colleagues for future task ahead.
HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Chemical Science Department was carved out from the Department of Science Laboratory Technology under the School of Science and Technology. It was authorized in 1998 through an academic reorganization plan and eventually accredited by National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in 1999. The Chemical Science Department runs National Diploma Programme in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) and Higher National Diploma Programme in Chemistry and Biochemistry options in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT). In October 2019, the Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) National Diploma Programme was carved out of the Department. The Programme after its initial accreditation by NBTE in 1999 has undergone four other additional re-accreditations by the same board. On each occasion, the Department demonstrated excellence in its activities in pursuit of high academic standard set by the board.
The Department currently has two Laboratories one each for Biochemistry and Chemistry options. Our students are encouraged to use the College Central Research Laboratory for their Projects. The Department is actively involved in the training of students at all levels in other departments such as Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Polymer and Textile Technology, Food-Technology, Printing Technology, Metallurgical Engineering etc. The Department is also in collaboration with the University of Nsukka in training students for the award of B.Sc. in Vocational Technical Education Programmes. Indeed, the Department is involved in collaborative work with some public research institutions such as Federal Institute Industrial Research Organization, Nigeria Agency Food Drug Administration and Control, Breweries, Pharmaceutical’s and Oil & Gas Industries among others. The Department has been managed by seven Heads of Departments since inception. The names are
Dr A.A. Abiodun 1998 – 2001
Dr (Mrs) E.O .Bikomo 2001 --2005
Dr (Mrs), N.I .Azike 2005 – 2007
Mr I.O Amaechina 2007 – 2011
Dr (Mrs) A.O. Dawodu 2011 -- 2015
Dr C.C. Ojiodu 2015 – 2017
Dr A. Apena 2017 – 2020
Dr (Mrs) A.O.Eruola 2020
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admission requirements for the Higher National Diploma Programme (HND) in the Department is a minimum of Lower Credit Pass at National Diploma Programme in Science Laboratory Technology(SLT) obtained from any NBTE accredited institution and one year Post-ND cognate work Experience. In exceptional, a Pass at National Diploma Programme ND in Science Laboratory Technology with at least Two Years Post cognate work Experience. In addition, a Five O’ Level Credit Passes in GCE or SSCE at not more than two sittings. The five subjects must include English-Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES.
The focal point of Chemical Science Department vision is in training of highly skilled, qualified and competitive graduates. The academic programme helps to fulfill this vision, which is complemented with a rich diversity of recognized scholars, and scientists who have established reputations around the world. Over the years, the Department has always done excellently well in its activities by producing skilled manpower that is adequately furnished with the comprehensive information required for effective performance for their future employment. Our programme is therefore geared towards providing courses that will lead to a well-balanced Higher National Programme (HND) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) with options in Biochemistry and Chemistry respectively. The courses are design to produce graduates who are sufficiently sound theoretically and practically in their areas of option to easily cope with the present day and future industrial demand. They could be thoroughly resourceful, adaptive and innovative in their later employment whether in the field of chemistry research, industry, as technologists in tertiary institutions or develop initiative to be self-employed as well as adapt to Nigeria’s need for effective technological take off. We are irrevocably committed to sustaining this culture and indeed transmitting it from excellence to distinction.
Specifically the objectives are
i. To provide intensive quality training towards producing technologists capable of applying laboratory techniques to complement the work of scientists in industrial and laboratory analysis and production processes.
ii. To train graduate with range of skill applicable in biochemistry/chemistry and related areas there by providing confidence for employment in broader sense.
iii. To train Biochemist/Chemists with adequate skill on how to produce and set up small/medium scale biochemical and chemical product industries.
iv. To train graduates with sustained interest and enthusiasm in biochemistry/chemistry and its applications.
CURRICULLUM:-
Curriculum of all programmes consists of four main components. These are
(i) General studies education which includes Use of English, Commmunication, Social studies- Citizenship (the Nigeria Constitution) is compulsory.
(ii)Foundation Courses including courses in Pure Science Technical Drawing, Statistics etc. These may account for about 10 – 15 % of the total contact hours.
(iii)Professional Courses which give the students the theory and practical skills needed to practice as a technologist level. These may account for between 60 – 70% of the contact hours depending on the programme.
(iv) Seminar &Project which account for about 10% of the contact hours.
The full time students are expected to register maximum of 30 units and minimum of 20 units, however approved minimum excludes th carry over students.
CONDICTIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE HND CHEMISTRY/ BIOCHEMISTRY
The Higher National Diploma either for the biochemistry or chemistry option shall be awarded to candidates who successfully completed the programme after passing prescribed course work, examinations diploma project and the student industrial work experience scheme. Such candidates should have completed minimum of 87 and 90 semester credit units depending on the programme. Diploma shall be classified as follows:
Distinction. GPA of 3.50 and above.
Upper Credit GPA of 3.00 to 3.49.
Lower Credit GPA of 2.50 to 2.99
Pass of GPA 2.00 to 2.49
Fail GPA of bellow 2.00.
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY LAB 1-10:
UV VISIBLE SPECTROPHOTOMETER
UV VISIBLE SPECTROPHOTOMETER is to study Organic and Inorganic complexes also for the Kinetics of Organic and Inorganic reactions
FLAME PHOTOMETER
FLAME PHOTOMETER: - Analysis of some metals like sodium, Potassium, Lithium and Calcium in different matrices.
ATOMIC ABSOPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETER
ATOMIC ABSOPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETER(AAS): Analysis of Heavy metals in different matrices.
GAS CHROMATOGRAPH TCD
GAS CHROMATOGRAPH TCD:- Analyses Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in different matrices
HIGH PERFOMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY
HIGH PERFOMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY:- Analyses NonVolatile Organic Compounds (nVOCs) like vitamins in Pharmaceutical products.
BIOCHEMISRTRY LABORATORY LAB NASB 1-12
BIOCHEMISRTRY LABORATORY LAB 1-12
EQOUPMENTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY
S/N | EQUIPMENTS | USES |
1. | OVEN | It is used for annealing, drying, and sterilizing. |
2. | ANALYTICAL BALANCE | It is used for weighing laboratory samples. |
3. | HEATING MANTLE | It is used for heating solutions. |
4. | PH METER | It is used to measure hydrogen ion activity (acidity or alkalinity) in solution. |
5. | DIGITAL POLARIMETER | It is used to measure the angle of rotation of optically active substance. |
6. | PHOTOELECTRIC COLORIMETER | It is used to determine the concentration of colored compounds in solution. |
7. | CONDUCTIVITY METER | It is used to measure the electrical conductivity in a solution. |
HOD PROFILE: -
ERUOLA Adeyinka. Olubunmi is a Chemistry Graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture. She taught for some years in secondary school before she joined the services of Yaba College of Technology in 1997.She proceeded to the University of Lagos for her Master degree in Chemistry (2000) and Post Graduate Diploma in Education (2002). She had her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2012. Her overall research interest lies in physical/Environmental Chemistry. She started as an Assistant Lecturer and rose to a position of Chief Lecturer in 2016 in the Department.
She is a member of Chemical Society of Nigeria (MCSN), Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, (MSTAN), Nigerian Meteorological Society (MNMetS), Material Science and Technology Society (MMSTS), Polymer Institute of Nigeria (MPIN) and American Chemical Society (MACS). She is a reviewer of several peers locally and internationally reviews journals.
She has served in the Department, School and College levels at various capacities such as Project coordinator, Chairman Departmental Research Committee and Accreditation Committee, School Examination Malpractice Investigation Committee (Chairman), School Examination Committee (Chairman), Member Conference Organizing Committee and Staff Development and Training Committee for School of Science, Academic Planning and Implementation Committee (member) among others.
She was Head of Chemistry unit since 2014 before elected as the Head of Department in January 2020.She teaches and supervises ND and HND courses as well as B.Sc. courses in School of Science Teachers Education. She has a total Fifty-two publications comprising of Thirty-eight (38) articles in reputable local and foreign journals, Ten (10) articles in read at Conference and Three (3) standard Chemistry Test books.
She has contributed in various community services such as Associate Lecturer Distance Learning Institute of the University of Lagos (DLI UNILAG), Joint Admission and Matriculation (JAMB) Examination Supervisor, External Examiner in Chemical Science Department of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Abram Adesanya Polytechnic and Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH). She has also served as WAEC Moderator and Evaluator of Chemistry Questions. She is happily married and blessed with children.
