Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry Program Offered at Jomo Kenyatta University

Bachelors Degree 4years Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

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About Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry Bachelors Degree program.

Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT)  is the branch of chemistry which applies physical and chemical processes towards the transformation of raw materials into products that are of benefit to humanity.

The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry degree programme at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) is to produce graduates who will be highly skilled in this activity. We do this by first giving the students a strong foundation in chemistry, mathematics and physics.

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry degree programme at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) graduate is a chemist with knowledge linkages in engineering, chemical processing, economics and industrial management.

Objectives of Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry

The objective of Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT):

  • To produce industrial chemists who can work as quality controllers (from raw material and intermediate product to final product) in every sector of the industry.
  • To produce a personal capable to work in research laboratories, standardization laboratories, clinical laboratories, college and university laboratories and others where the knowledge of industrial chemistry is required.
  • To provide skill in handling chemicals, managing chemical laboratories and scientific instruments.
  • To prepare students to act ethically the dangerous chemicals if misused.
  • To produce personal who can run the growing small-scale industries.
  • To prepare for career which requires the knowledge of chemistry in their daily life.

      The graduates of Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) are able to:

  • Work as quality controllers in every small and big industries.
  • Manage and control small-scale industries independently.
  • Work as an assistant in college, university and research laboratories where the knowledge of practical chemistry is required.
  • Operate scientific equipment properly to generate scientific data.
  • Conduct research in collaboration with others in the field of industrial chemistry.
  • Manage laboratory chemicals and avoid the environmental risks caused by chemicals in chemical stores and in industrial areas.
  • Act ethically in handling and distributing of chemicals and demonstrate environmentally conscious attitude and behave as a responsible citizen.

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Entry requirements for Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry

A student to be admitted for Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements;

Either:

1.1. must have passed chemistry or physical science in the K.C.S.E. at a minimum grade of C+.  In addition, a student must have passed in Mathematics and any one of the following subjects with C-: Physics ,Biology/Biological Sciences    

or

1.2.      have a minimum of 2 principals passes in science subjects in the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE), of which one must be in Chemistry,

or

1.3.    have a diploma in relevant subjects and with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognized by the University Senate,

or

1.4. have any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to 1. 1 to 1.3.

Students who hold any of the qualifications 1.2 and 1.3 above may at the discretion of the Faculty of Science be admitted directly to the second year of the course in which case they may complete their course in a minimum of three years and a maximum of five academic years.

 

Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry Course Subjects

Bachelor of science Industrial Chemistry at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) has the following course units;

1ST YEAR

UNIVERSITY UNITS

HRD 2101      -           Communication Skills

HRD 2102      -           Development Studies and Social Ethics

SZL 2111       -           HIV/AIDS

 

FACULTY UNIT

 

SMA 2104      -           Mathematics for Sciences

CORE UNITS

SCH 2100       -           Atomic Structure

SCH 2101       -           Chemical Bonding and Structure

SCH 2102       -           Physical Chemistry I

SCH 2103       -           Organic Chemistry I

SPH 2110       -           Instrumental Electronics

ICS 2100         -           Introduction to Computers

SMA 2101      -           Calculus I

SMA 2102      -           Calculus II

SMA 2103      -           Probability and Statistics I

ELECTIVES

SPH 2105                    Motion and Waves

SPH 2101                    Electricity and Magnetism I

SPH 2201                    Electricity & Magnetism II

SBT 2173                   Introduction to Microbiology

SBH 2200                   Structure of Biomolecules

SZL 2130                    Anatomy and Physiology

2ND YEAR

CORE UNITS

SCH 2200       -           Comparative Study of s and p block Elements

SCH 2201       -           Physical Chemistry II

SCH 2202       -           Organic Chemistry II

SCH 2203       -           Nuclear and Radiochemistry

SCH 2304       -           Analytical Chemistry I

SCH 2334       -           Computers in Chemistry

SCH 2406       -           Introduction to Industrial Chemistry

ICS 2102         -           Introduction to Programming

SMA 2200      -           Calculus III

SMA 2220      -           Vector Analysis

SPH 2203        -           Modern Physics

SCH 2204       -           Chemistry of Organic Functional Groups

Compulsory Additional

SMA 2201      -           Linear Algebra I

3RD YEAR

CORE UNITS

SCH 2303       -           Organic Chemistry III

SCH 2302       -           Chemical Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

SCH 2330       -           Unit Operations                     

SCH 2332       -           Chemistry of Pigments and Dyes

SCH 2356       -           Separation Techniques

SCH 2331       -           Polymer Synthesis

SCH 2412       -           Natural Products Chemistry

SCH 2314       -           Industrial Electrochemistry

SCH 2305       -           Reaction Kinetics

SCH 2313       -           Theory of Spectroscopic Methods

SCH 2310        -          Environmental Chemistry

SCH 2311       -           Carbohydrates and Proteins

Additional Units

SCH 2333       -           Natural and Synthetic Pharmaceutical Products

SCH 2350       -           Introduction to Instrumentation

4TH YEAR

University unit

HRD 2401 – Entrepreneurship Skills

CORE UNITS

SCH 2403       -           Organic Spectroscopy

SCH 2414       -           Research Project  (2 units)

SCH 2437       -           Agrochemicals                                               

SCH 2438       -           Cosmetics and Toiletry                      

SCH 2439       -           Technology of Dyeing and Surface Coating

SCH 2441       -           Industrial Waste, Treatment and Environmental Legislation

SCH 2442       -           Polymer  Processing

SCH 2410       -           Structural Chemistry

SCH 2443       -           Polymer Characterization and Analysis

SCH 2444       -           Polymer Structure and Mechanical Properties

SCH 2455        -          Application of Analytical Chemistry

Additional Units

SBH 2445       -           Introduction to Biotechnology