Departmental Curriculum

HANDBOOK

DEPARTMENTAL CURRICULUM

FOR

THE AWARD

B. TECH. SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

AND

HINTS ON HAZARDS &SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY

THE VISITORS

The Executive Governor of Oyo State

Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi

The Executive Governor of Osun State

Mr. Rauf Aregbesola

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

CHANCELOR

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

PRO-CHANCELOR AND CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL

Ag.VICE CHANCELOR

Prof. Adeniyi Sulaiman Gbadegesin

Ag. UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR

Mr. J.A. Agboola

Ag. UNIVERSITY BURSAR

Mr. A.A. Okediji

Ag. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Mr. M.O. Ajala

FACULTY OFFICE

DEAN

Prof. E.T. Ayodele

DEPUTY DEAN

Dr. A.T.J. Ogunkunle

FACULTY OFFICER

Mrs. A.G. Ajala

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Name Year

Prof. E.T. Ayodele2002 – 2004

Dr. I.O. Adeoye2004 – 2006

Prof. (Mrs) F. Adelowo2006 – 2008

Dr. A. Adeyeye2008 – 2010

Dr. S.O. Adewoye2010 – 2012

Dr. A. Lateef2012 – Till date

LEVEL ADVISORS

100 level Mr. O.O.Oladapo

200 level Mr. G. Adeyinka

300 level Mr. G.J. Ibikunle

400 level Mrs. H.O. Adedosu

500 level

Physics/ElectronicsMr. O. Olabisi

Chemistry/Biochemistry Mrs. A.O. Akintola

Biology/Microbiology Miss I.C. Oladipo

LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF

S/N / STAFF / DISCIPLINE / QUALIFICATION / RANK
1 / Dr. A. Lateef / Biology / Ph.D / HOD/Reader
2. / +Dr. P.G. Oyeyiola / Microbiology / Ph.D / Reader
3 / Dr. A. Adeyeye / Chemistry / Ph.D / Senior Lecturer
4 / +Dr. M. T. Yakubu / Biochemistry/Toxicology / Ph.D / Reader
5 / +Dr. L.A. Usman / Organic Chemistry / Ph.D / Senior Lecturer
6 / +Dr. C.O. Olaiya / Biochemistry / Ph.D / Senior Lecturer
7 / Mrs. O.A. Akintola / Biochemistry / M.Sc. / Lecturer I
8 / Miss I.C. Oladipo / Microbiology / M.Sc.. / Lecturer I
9 / Mrs. H.O. Adedosu / Chemistry / M.Sc. / Lecturer I
10 / +Dr. S. Olatunji / Geophysics / Ph.D / Lecturer I
11 / +Dr. T.T. Ibrahim / Nuclear/Engineering Physics / Ph.D / Lecturer I
12 / Mrs. A.G.Adewoyin / Microbiology / M.Tech. / Lecturer II
13 / Mr. P.B. Ayoola / Chemistry / M.Sc. / Lecturer II
14 / Mr. G.J. Ibikunle / Chemistry / M.Tech / Lecturer II
15 / Mr. O. Olabisi / Physics / M.Tech / Lecturer II
16 / Mr. O.O. Oladapo / Physics / M.Sc. / Lecturer II
17 / Mr. G. Adeyinka / Chemistry / B.Sc. / Graduate Assistant
+ Associate Lecturer

LABORATORY STAFF

S/N / NAME OF STAFF / QUALIFICATION / RANK
1. / Mr. A.A. Akinola / ANIST, HND, MNIP, PGD / Asst. Chief Technologist
2. / Mr. E.A. Adekeye / ANIST, HND, PGD, M.Tech / Technologist I
3. / Mr. M.A. Odeniyi / ANIST, HND / Technologist I
4. / Miss. M.O. Adesiyan / ANIST, HND, PGD,M.Tech. / Technologist I
5. / Mrs. B.A. Fatukasi / ANIST, HND,PGD / Technologist I
6. / Mr. S.B. Ogunsona / WASSC / Lab. Assistant
7. / Miss. O.B. Awoniyi / WASSC / Lab. Assistant
8. / Mrs. O.O.Olanrewaju / WASSC / Lab. Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

S/NNAME RANK

Mrs. E.O AdeyemiChief Confidential Secretary

Mrs. R. T. AkandeChief Typist I

Mrs G.R. BolajiSenior Office Assistant

DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTES

(A) FINANCE COMMITTEE

H.O.D.
Mrs. H.O. Adedosu
Mrs. E. O. Adeyemi

(B)EXAMINATION OFFICER

Miss I.C. Oladipo

(C)EXAMINATION COMMITTEE

Miss I.C. Oladipo
Mr. O.O. Oladapo
Mr. G.J. Ibikunle

(D) ADMISSION COMMITTEE

1. H.O.D.

2. Mrs. O.A. Akintola

3. Mr.O.Olabisi

(E) TIME TABLE COMMITTEE

1. Mr.O.Olabisi

2. Mrs. O.A. Akintola

3. Mr. G. Adeyinka

(F) INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COMMITTEE

1. Mr. O.O. Oladapo

2. Mr. G. J. Ibikunle

3. Mr. A.A. Akinola

(G) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE

LABORATORY STUDENTS ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

Mr. O. Olabisi
Mr. G.J. Ibikunle

(H) SEMINAR/PROJECT COMMITTEE

Mrs. H.O. Adedosu
Miss I.C. Oladipo
Mr. G. Adeyinka
Mr. O.O. Oladapo

(I) PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

1. Dr. A. Lateef

3. Mr. P.B. Ayoola

4. Miss M.O. Adesiyan

5. Mr. G. Adeyinka

6. Mr. O.O. Oladapo

(J) LABORATORY COMMITTEE

1. Mr. A.A. Akinola

2. Mr. P.B. Ayoola

3Mrs. A.G. Adewoyin

4. Mr. O. Olabisi

5. Mr. M.A. Odeniyi

(K) BOARD EXAMINATION

1. Dr. A. Lateef

2. Dr. A. Adeyeye

3. Miss I.C. Oladipo

4. Mr.O.O. Oladapo

LEVEL ADVISORS

100 level Mr. O.O.Oladapo

200 level Mr. G. Adeyinka

300 level Mr. G.J. Ibikunle

400 level

500 level

Physics/ElectronicsMr. O. Olabisi

Chemistry/Biochemistry Mrs. A.O. Akintola

Biology/Microbiology Miss I. C. Oladipo

LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF

S/N / STAFF / DISCIPLINE / QUALIFICATION / RANK
1 / Dr. A. Lateef / Microbiology / Ph.D / Ag. HOD/Reader
2. / +Dr. P.G. Oyeyiola / Microbiology / Ph.D / Reader
3 / +Dr. M. T. Yakubu / Biochemistry/Toxicology / Ph.D / Reader
4 / Dr. A. Adeyeye / Chemistry / Ph.D / Senior Lecturer
5 / +Dr. L.A. Usman / Organic Chemistry / Ph.D / Senior Lecturer
6 / +Dr. C.O. Olaiya / Biochemistry / Ph.D / Senior Lecturer
7 / +Dr. S. Olatunji / Geophysics / Ph.D. / Lecturer I
8 / +Dr. T.T. Ibrahim / Nuclear Physics / Ph.D / Lecturer I
9 / Mrs. H.O. Adedosu / Chemistry / M.Sc. / Lecturer I
10 / Mrs. A.O. Akintola / Biochemistry / M.Sc. / Lecturer I
11 / Miss I.C. Oladipo / Microbiology / M.Sc. / Lecturer I
12 / Mrs.A.G.Adewoyin / Microbiology / M.Tech. / Lecturer II
13 / Mr. P.B. Ayoola / Chemistry / M.Sc. / Lecturer II
14 / Mr. G.J. Ibikunle / Chemistry / M.Tech / Lecturer II
15 / Mr. O. Olabisi / Physics / M.Tech / Lecturer II
16 / Mr. O.O. Oladapo / Physics / M.Sc. / Lecturer II
17 / Mr. G. Adeyinka / Chemistry / B.Sc. / Graduate
Assistant

LABORATORY STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

S/NNAME RANK

Mrs. E.O AdeyemiChief Confidential Secretary

Mrs. R. T. AkandeChief Typist

Mrs G.R. BolajiSenior Office Assistant

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Science Laboratory Technology is an offshoot of Science Laboratory Technology Training Scheme (SLTTS) which was initially offered by the university in the Faculty of pure and Applied Sciences.

The Department took off fully in 2004/2005 academic session with sixty five (65) students, five (5) academic staff, three (3) technologists and two (2) administrative staff.

The department of science Laboratory Technology is to provide its students with a broad based knowledge of theoretical, technological and practical training in the multi- disciplinary fields of sciences with options of specialization in Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biology/Microbiology and Physics/Electronics.

The objectives of the programmes are:

-To offer specialized courses and training for laboratory managers with sound (broad based) scientific knowledge for laboratory for those who may opt for academic career.

-To produce graduates who will be able to set up their own laboratories

- To produce high-level manpower that will be able to fit into Research institutes and universities as scientific officers and laboratory trainer/instructors who would have understood the fundamental principles in the field of science and acquired enough practical experience.

- To produce academic and professional Laboratory scientists that emphasizes technical planning, adaptation and maintenance, as well as developmental and productive skills in laboratory and scientific disciplines.

- To produce and promote sound scientists trained in the field of laboratory, management, maintenance and control as a foundation for the growth and development of laboratory scientists needed for the necessary industrial growth of the country.

- To produce modern management scientists in the area of laboratory management and control in relation to the development of man power for a sound development of the industrial based of the country.

The undergraduate students will find this hand book useful from time to time. For guidance, students are advised to read this book and relate well with their level advisors course coordinators, supervisors and head of department for clarification on any aspect of this book that may not be clear to them.

Finally, I welcome you most sincerely to the Department and appeal for your co-operation with the entire staff and fellow students in making your stay in the Department an enjoyable and memorable one

Dr. A. Lateef

Ag. HOD, SLT.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Five ‘O’ Level credit passes at WASSC/NECO which, must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The Department has no waiver.

The department admits students through these routes:

(i) University Matriculation Examination (UME)

(ii) Pre-degree Science Programme runs by the Faculty of Pure and Applied
Sciences

(iii) National Diploma with Upper credit and Higher National Diploma from
recognized Colleges and Polytechnics into 200 level as direct student.

(iv) Programme/Sub-Discipline Structure to include period of formal studies in
the Universities Industrial Training, planned visit and projects:

The periods of formal studies in the university are as follows:

(i) 1 year common year (100 Level)

(ii) 4 years- B. Tech. Science Laboratory Tech. (SLT) (200-500 Level)

Total 5 years

Industrial Trainingis now observed at a stretch for 6 months. The whole of the Rain
(2nd) semester 400-level is set aside for this. See the attached curriculum.

v)Course content specifications/Syllabus of all courses in the Programme/Sub
discipline/Discipline:

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A DEGREE

To be eligible for the award of a degree, a candidate must satisfy the following
conditions:

(i) Pass all University/Faculty compulsory courses

(ii) Pass all Departmental compulsory courses

(iii) Spend the minimum number of semesters prescribed by the University

COURSE CODE

Science Laboratory Technology course codes normally comprise of three digits:

(i) The first digit represents the level of the course,

e.g. 1 – 100 level

2 – 200 level

(ii) The second digit represents the type of course

e.g. LLecture
P Practicals

(iii) The third digit denotes the semester in which the course is to be taught,

e.g. Odd number – Harmattan semester

Even number – Rain semester

CURRICULUM

(i)University Requirements – 47 units

First Year Degree Course

(ii) General Studies

Other than those in (i) above – 8 units

(iii)Computer Studies– 2 units

(iv)Faculty/Department Requirements – 99 units

(v) Industrial Training – 4 units

EVALUATION OF STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE

EXAMINATIONS

Examinations are conducted in accordance with regulations approved from time to time by the University Senate. To sit for any end of course examination, candidates must be duly registered for the course, and attain 75% attendance at the course lectures/laboratory practical/tutorials. Students who are absent from lectures/laboratories/tutorials must communicate their reasons to their course lecturers. Every course shall be examined during the academic semester for which it is taken. End of course examination will consist of one or more of the following:

(a)Written examination 70%

(b)Practical and/or continuous assessments 30%

Note that continuous assessment is for all courses taught.

MATRICULATION

All students entering the University for the first time will be required to matriculate at a formal ceremony to be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor which normally takes place after registration and having been certified that such candidates are qualified for the
courses offered them on admission. The Dean of each Faculty presents students from his/her Faculty for matriculation while the registrar administers the Matriculation Oath. Students are made to solemnly undertake and swear to observe and respect the provisions of the Ladoke
Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, laws and status ordinances and regulations which are now in force or whichmay be brought into force in addition to not belonging to secret cult.

DURATION OF B. TECH DEGREE PROGRAMME

Normally, the B. Tech Programmes are five year programmes

A student admitted through UME or Pre-Degree is expected normally to spend a minimum of five (5) years and a maximum of seven and half (7½) years

A student admitted through direct is expected normally to spend a minimum of four (4) years and a maximum of six (6) years.

A student admitted though transfer is expected normally to spend a minimum of the number of years left for him/her to graduate and a maximum of one and half (1½) of the number of years left. For example, a student transferred to 300 Level has three years left to graduate. Therefore he/she normally has a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of four and half (4½) years to graduate.

REGISTRATION FOR COURSES

Any student of the department must register at the beginning of each semester for courses approved by the university authority. Normally a students is allowed to register for a minimum of twelve (12) units and a maximum of twenty-four (24) units per semester, unless otherwise stated in a situation where a final year student needs to exceed the maximum of twenty-four (24) units for him/her to be able to graduate, a formal application to that effect must be made in writing to the senate through the HOD and through the Dean for approval. A student is free to "borrow" courses from other departments if he/she wishes to do so.

UNIT LOAD

A unit is fifteen one-hour lecturers or tutorials or a series of fifteen three-hour practicalclasses, or the combination of these types of instruction.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

New Students

The procedure for the registration of new students is as follows.

i.Obtaining the students pre-registration forms. Filling it and returning it to theAdmissions Officer with the require credentials.

ii.Collecting the registration kit (green file) from the Admission Officer

iii.Presenting the originals of the required credential to the Admission Officer who will sign the pre-registration forms and academic clearance after the credentials have been checked and verified and entry qualifications confirmed.

iv.Proceeding to the Faculty Officer who will issue course registration forms and direct students to the appropriate Heads of Departments for guidance inselecting courses.

v.After selection of courses, filling course registration forms separately and completely with biro and obtaining the signature of Course and Level Adviser.

vi.Submitting course registration forms to the Faculty Officer for the signature of the Dean; and

vii.Finally, asking the Faculty Officer for copy of the course registration form.

ATTENTION: Note that registration is not complete until all payments are made and
registration forms are submitted to appropriate places.

Returning Students

i.After due payments have been made, proceeding to the Faculty Officer and obtaining course registration forms.

ii.Consulting with the appropriate Head of Department for guidance in selecting courses.

iii.After the selection of courses obtaining signature of Course and Level Adviser.
iv.Submitting course registration forms to the Faculty Officer for the
signature of the Dean and

iv.Finally, asking the Faculty Officer for copy of the course registration form.

SEMESTER AND SESSION

The University runs a semester system

A semester is normally a period of sixteen (16) five-day weeks of instruction. The period of instruction is followed by a period of examinations.

A session consists of two consecutive semesters as determined by the University senate.

EXAMINATION OF COURSES

A course is normally taught in a semester, unless otherwise designed. A course is normallyassessed at the end of the period of instruction. Assessment in a course consists of two components, the continuous assessment and the final examination. The continuous assessment component earns 30%. It is made up of classroom tests, written assignments, written reports and the likes. The final 'examination component earns 70%.

REGULATIONS IN RESPECT OF CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

DEFINITION OF TERMS

(i) University Examinations

- University Examinations include semester.

- Professional and other Examinations involving the participations of both the department or Faculty and the examination office.

- Continuous Assessment means course tests, tutorial and other graded assignments done within the Department Faculty where the course is being taught.

(ii)Semester

A semester is one-half of an academic year as determined by senate

(iii)Session

A session consists of two semesters otherwise referred to as an Academic year as determined by senate.

(iv) Course Unit/Credit

-One credit/unit represents fifteen of lecture/tutorial or 45 hours practical work persemester.

-Two units/credits represent thirty hours of lecturer/tutorial or 90 hours of practical work per semester.

-Three credits/units represent forty-five hours of lecture/tutorial or 135
hours of practical work per semester.

-There are courses that are purely theoretical or practical while some others are combination of both.

EXAMINATION OFFENCES AND SANCTIONS

The sanctions for various examination offences committed by any student as approved by the university Senates are as below:

S/N / EXAMINATION OFFENCE / Sanctions
1. / Involvement in leakages of examination questions and/or marking scheme:
(a)Student(s) involved
(b)Staff involved / Expulsion
Dismissal
2. / Illegal possession of answer script(s) by student
Blank answer script(s)
Scripts(s) containing answers / Suspension for two (2) Semesters
Expulsion
3. / Possession of answer script(s) filled with more than one handwriting:
(a)Student(s) involved
(b) Staff complicity in multiple handwriting malpractices / Expulsion
Dismissal
4. / Possession of unauthorized text(s) and illustration(s) of any form that aid examinations malpractices / Suspension for four (4) semesters
5. / Impersonation (mercenary) in writing examination:
(a)Student involved
(b)Staff complicity in impersonation malpractices in any form / Expulsion
Dismissal
6. / Impersonation in any form / Expulsion/dismissal of parties involved
7. / Student involvement in assault on personnel involved in invigilation;
(a)Assault on personnel involved in invigilation
(b)Harassment and/or battery of personnel involved in invigilation / Expulsion
8. / Harassment of co-students for non-cooperation in examinations malpractices
(a)Battery of co-student for non-cooperation in examination malpractices / Suspensions for two (2)
9 / Falsification of identify, such as names, matriculation number, etc by a student / Suspensions for four (4)
10 / Giraffing / Suspension for two semesters
11. / Exchanging of scripts or information during examination failure to submit examination answer script / Suspension for four (4) semesters
12. / Failure to submit examination answer script / Suspension for two (2) semesters
13. / Transfer or receipt of information during examination / Suspension for four (4) semesters for all parties involved
14. / Failure to obey invigilator’s institutions during examination / Suspension for two (4) semesters in any form
15. / Insubordination / Suspension for four (4) semesters
16. / Failure to appear before the Examination Malpractices Panel after invitation. / Suspension for four (4) semesters after which the student will then face the panel on original offence

PROCEDURE FOR INVESTIGATING ALLEGED EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT

(a) At the discretion of the Chief invigilator, a candidate may be required to leave the examination venue when his/her conduct is judged to be disturbing or likely to disturb the examination. The Chief Invigilator shall report immediately any such action taken to the Dean through the Faculty Examination Coordinator after the completion of the examination by the candidates.

(b)Any candidates suspected of any examination irregularity shall be required to write and submit to the Chief Invigilator a written statement in the Examination Hall Failure to make a written statement shall be regarded as an admission of the charge against such a candidate.

(c)The Dean shall, within 48 hours of receipt of a report, set up a panel of not less than three academic staff to investigation shall be made available within two weeks through the Dean Registrar (Academic) to the Registrar who shall on the basis of the recommendations, determine whether or not the matter should receive the attention of the Students Disciplinary Committee.

(d) The student Disciplinary Committee shall within weeks of receiving such a report, investigate and recommend penalty in cases of proven misconduct to the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with section 17 of the University Act.

PENALTIES

(a) Any candidate found cheating or aiding and abetting cheating in any examination shall be rusticated for two sessions in addition, the result of such an examination shall be nullified for any such candidate. A student so rusticated shall be barred fromexamination(s) that fall during the period of rustication.