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ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Integrity, Creativity, & Excellence

Department Of Science Laboratory Technology

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT

The department of Science Laboratory Technology is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in various scientific and technological fields. Our program emphasises hands-on experience, critical thinking, and innovative problem-solving to prepare graduates for careers in research, industry, and education.

Our mission is to foster a dynamic learning environment that encourages scientific inquiry and to equip our students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to meet the challenges of modern science and technology.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE SLT DEPARTMENT

Bachelor of Technology in Science Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Food Manufacturing Technology
Higher National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
Higher National Diploma in Dispensing Technology
Certificate Programs 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

Year 2 Semester I

No	Course Code	BTech Science Laboratory Technology	Credit Hours	Remarks
1	SBT 419	INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT	8	C
2	SBT 440	RESEARCH PROJECT II AND REPORT	8	C
		Total	16

HND SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Year 1 Semester I

No	Course Code	HND Science Laboratory Technology	Credit Hours	Remarks
1	AFS 111	AFRICAN STUDIES	2	C
2	CLT 101	COMPUTER LITERACY I	2	C
3	COS 127	COMMUNICATION SKILLS I	2	C
4	MAS 137	GENERAL MATHEMATICS	2	C
5	SCT 101	PHYSICS	2	C
6	SCT 103	CHEMISTRY I	2	C
7	SCT 105	BIOLOGY	2	C
8	SCT 107	PRACTICAL PHYSICS	1	C
9	SCT 109	PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY I	1	C
10	SCT 111	PRACTICAL BIOLOGY	1	C
		Total	17

Year 1 Semester II

No	Course Code	HND Science Laboratory Technology	Credit Hours	Remarks
1	SCT 112	PRACTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY	1	C
2	SCT 114	PRATICAL ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS	1	C
3	SCT 116	PRACTICAL MICROBIOLOGY	1	C
4	SCT 118	PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY	1	C
5	SCT 108	MICROBIOLOGY	2	C
6	SCT 106	BIOCHEMISTRY	2	C
7	SCT 104	CHEMISTRY	2	C
8	SCT 102	ELECTRICALS AND ELECTRONICS	2	C
9	MAS 138	STATISTICS	2	C
10	COS 128	COMMUNICATION SKILLS II	2	C
11	CLT 102	COMPUTER LITERACY II	2	C
		Total	18

Year 2 Semester I

No	Course Code	HND Science Laboratory Technology	Credit Hours	Remarks
1	SCT 213	PRACTICAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I	1	C
2	SCT 215	PRACTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY II	1	C
3	SCT 221	PRACTICAL INSTRUMENTATION	1	C
4	SCT 217	PRACTICAL MICROBIOLOGY II	1	C
5	LAN 205	LAW I	2	C
6	SCT 201	LAB WORKSHOP PROCESSES	2	C
7	SCT 203	ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I	2	C
8	SCT 205	INSTRUMENTATION I	2	C
9	SCT 207	BIOCHEMISTRY II	2	C
10	SCT 209	LABORATORY MGT. & ADMINISTRATION	2	C
11	SCT 211	MICROBIOLOGY II	2	C
		Total	18

Year 2 Semester II

No	Course Code	HND Science Laboratory Technology	Credit Hours	Remarks
1	SCT 212	MICROBIOLOGY III	2	C
2	SCT 210	LAB MGT & ADMIN II	2	C
3	SCT 208	BIOCHEMISTRY III	2	C
4	SCT 206	INSTRUMENTATION II	2	C
5	SCT 204	ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II	2	C
6	LAN 208	LAW II	2	C
7	LAN 224	RESEARCH METHODS	2	C
8	SCT 218	PRACTICAL MICROBIOLOGY III	1	C
9	SCT 222	PRACTICAL INSTRUMENTATION II	1	C
10	SCT 216	PRACTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY III	1	C
11	SCT 214	PRACTICAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II	1	C
		Total	18

Year 3 Semester I

No	Course Code	HND Science Laboratory Technology	Credit Hours	Remarks
1	SCT 301	PROJECT WORK	2	C
2	SCT 303	LABORATORY SAFETY	2	C
3	SCT 305	ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY III	2	C
4	SCT 307	INSTRUMENTATION III	2	C
5	SCT 319	PRACTICAL. MICROBIOLOGY IV	1	C
6	SCT 309	BIOCHEMISTRY IV	2	C
7	SCT 313	MICROBIOLOGY IV	2	C
8	SCT 315	PRACTICAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ILL	1	C
9	SCT 317	PRACTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY IV	1	C
10	EMT 301	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	2	C
		Total	17

Year 3 Semester II

No	Course Code	HND Science Laboratory Technology	Credit Hours	Remarks
1	SCT 318	PRACTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY V	1	C
2	SCT 316	PRACTICAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY	1	C
3	SCT 314	MICROBIOLOGY V	2	C
4	SCT 310	BIOCHEMISTRY V	2	C
5	SCT 320	PRACTICAL MICROBIOLOGY V	1	C
6	SCT 306	ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II	2	C
7	SCT 302	PROJECT WORK II	4	C
		Total	13

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