In the age of Technological advancement in Medicine and Medical Science, the search for new ways of resolving complex ailments remains unabated. The Science Laboratory Technology Department provides the foundation of course sequence from Chemistry to Biology. Our instructional teaching and application to real-world situations set us apart from the rest.
With our well-resourced laboratories designed to allow students to conduct analysis on samples and other medical tests in a practical atmosphere. With the vision of becoming a leading centre of excellence in the West African Sub-Region for the training of Science Laboratory, Technologists and Technicians for various sectors of industry, the department is producing skilled graduates suited to work in the domestic economy and abroad with high standards.
The department offers programmes at Certificate, Higher National Diploma and Degree levels in Science Laboratory Technology.
Programme Structure of the Department
BTECH SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Year 1 Semester I
No. | Course Code | BTech Science Laboratory Technology | Credit Hours | Remarks |
1 | SBT 401 | GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2 | C |
2 | SBT 403 | PRACTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 4 | C |
3 | SBT 405 | MICROBIOLOGY | 2 | C |
4 | SBT 407 | PRACTICAL MICROBIOLOGY | 4 | C |
5 | SBT 409 | PRINCIPLES OF ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES | 2 | C |
6 | SBT 411 | PRACTICAL ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES | 4 | C |
7 | SBT 413 | INSTRUMENTATION APPLICATION | 2 | C |
8 | SBT 415 | LABORATORY MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS | 2 | C |
9 | SBT 417 | BIOSTATISTICS WITH COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 3 | C |
| | Total | 25 | |
Selection of students into the various options will be confirmed after the release of the end of 1st-semester examinations results
Year 1 Semester II
BTech Clinical Biochemistry Option
No | Course Code | BTech SLT Clinical Biochemistry Option | Credit Hours | Remarks |
1 | SBT 402 | PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2 | C |
2 | SBT 404 | BLOOD AND SOME BLOOD DISEASES | 2 | C |
3 | SBT 406 | IMMUNOLOGY | 2 | C |
4 | SBT 410 | CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY PRACTICE | 5 | C |
5 | SBT 412 | RESEARCH PROJECT I (PROPOSAL) | 2 | C |
6 | SBT 428 | PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS AND NUTRACEUTICALS | 2 | E |
7 | SBT 436 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT | 2 | E |
8 | SBT 408 | TOXICOLOGY | 2 | E |
9 | SBT 422 | FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND DRUG TESTING | 2 | E |
| | Total | 21 | |
Students are required to do at least two electives with a Minimum of 17 credit hours Maximum of 22 Credit hours for each of the electives
BTech Food Technology Option
No. | Course Code | BTech SLT Food Technology Option | Credit Hours | Remarks |
1 | SBT 414 | FOOD CHEMISTRY | 2 | C |
2 | SBT 416 | FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND PACKAGING | 2 | C |
3 | SBT 418 | FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION | 2 | C |
4 | SBT 420 | FOOD TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTICE | 5 | C |
5 | SBT 412 | RESEARCH PROJECT I (PROPOSAL) | 2 | C |
6 | SBT 408 | TOXICOLOGY | 2 | E |
7 | SBT 432 | ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2 | E |
8 | SBT 436 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT | 2 | E |
| | Total | 19 | |
BTech Analytical Chemistry Option
No. | Course Code | BTech SLT Analytical Chemistry Option | Credit Hours | Remarks |
1 | SBT 424 | OIL, GAS AND MINING OPERATIONS | 2 | C |
2 | SBT 426 | INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY | 2 | C |
3 | SBT 428 | PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS AND NUTRACEUTICALS | 2 | C |
4 | SBT 430 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY PRACTICE | 5 | C |
5 | SBT 412 | RESEARCH PROJECT I (PROPOSAL) | 2 | C |
6 | SBT 414 | FOOD CHEMISTRY | 2 | E |
7 | SBT 436 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT | 2 | E |
8 | SBT 422 | FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND DRUG TESTING | 2 | E |
| | Total | 19 | |
BTech Environmental Technology Option
No | Course Code | BTech SLT Environmental Technology Option | Credit Hours | Remarks |
1 | SBT 432 | ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY: | 2 | C |
2 | SBT 434 | ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY: | 2 | C |
3 | SBT 436 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT | 2 | C |
4 | SBT 438 | ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTICE | 5 | C |
5 | SBT 412 | RESEARCH PROJECT I (PROPOSAL) | 2 | C |
6 | SBT 424 | OIL, GAS AND MINING OPERATIONS | 2 | E |
7 | SBT 408 | TOXICOLOGY | 2 | E |
8 | SBT 426 | INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY | 2 | E |
| | Total | 19 | |