100 level University courses/subject/topics

100LEVEL 2ND SEMESTER COURSES

MTH 102 - Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus) (3 Credit Units) 

Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of change.Techniques of differentiation, maxima and minima. Extreme curve sketching: Integration as an inverse of differentiation. Methods of integration, Definite integrals.Application to areas, volumes (Trapezium and Simpson’s rule).

CHM 102 - General Chemistry II (3 Credit Units) 

Brief historical survey of the development and importance of organic chemistry. The carbon atom and bonding in organic compounds, sp3, sp2, and sp hybridization and their structural and optical implications of isomerism. Functional groups, homologous series, classification of organic compounds, isolation, purification and derivatization of organic compounds, qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic compounds. IUPAC (systematic) nomenclature of organic compounds.Structural determination in organic chemistry.Electronic theory in organic chemistry.Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.Periodic table and periodicity of properties. Valence forces, structure of solids. The chemistry of selected metals and non-metals.

CHM 108 - Practical Chemistry II (1Credit Unit)

Practical chemistry class deriving from CHM102.Use of different types of balance for weighing.Volumetric analysis.Acid-base titrations requiring the use of one or more indicators – partition coefficient.Qualitative inorganic and organic analysis.Redox reactions – Chromatography. Determination of heat of neutralization, rate of reaction, activation energy of reaction, solubility of a sparingly soluble salt (e.g. Ca salts).

PHY 102 - General Physics II (Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics)(3 Credit Units) 

Electrostatics; Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law; simple applications.Electric field, Electrostatic potential.Energy in electric field.Capacitance .Insulators, conductors, dielectrics; polarization.Electric current.Ohm’s law, circuit analysis.Thermoelectricity.Magnetic effects of current, Ampere’s law, Applications.Permanent magnetism, earth’s magnetic field.Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. Maxwell’s equations..Alternating currents.AC circuits..Basic electronics, digital logic, elementary circuits.Measuring devices. Motion of a charged particle in electric and magnetic fields, Hall effect. Atomic and Nuclear structure..Nuclear fission and fusion.Nuclear reactor.

PHY 108 - Practical Physics II (1 Credit Unit) 

Students will carry out laboratory experiments covering the main aspects of PHY 102 after having been introduced to quantitative measurement techniques, the treatment errors and graphical analysis. 

MTH 104 - Elementary Mathematics III (3 Credit Units) 

Vectors: Algebra of Vectors; Coplanar Forces; Their resolution into components, equilibrium conditions moments and couples, parallel forces; friction; centroids and centres of gravity of particles and rigid bodies; equivalence of sets of coplanar forces. Kinematics and rectilinear motion of a particle, vertical motion under gravity, projection; relative motion.Dynamic of a particle.Newton’s laws of motion; motion of connected particles.

FET 102 - Technical Drawing (2 Credit Units) 

Introduction: Graphic communication, drawings described, types of drawings, types of technical drawings, purpose of technical drawings, applications of technical drawings.Technical Drawing with Instruments: Conventional instruments, scales, paper sizes.Geometric Construction: Geometric nomenclature, elemental construction principles, polygon construction. Spatial Visualization: Orthographic projection.

GST 102 - Use of English II (2 Credit Units)

Logical presentation of papers, Phonetics; Instruction on lexis; Arts of public speaking ad oral communication; Figures of speech; Precise; Report writing.

Course Outline 

A. Oral English 

B. Parts of Speech (direct and indirect speeches) 

C. Sentences (parts and types) 

D. Phrase and Clauses 

E. Speech Writing 

F. Essay and Comprehension (paragraphs-qualities outline) 

G. Technical Writing (minutes, reports, scientific writing) 

A. Oral English 

a. Definition of Sound 

b. Organs of Speech 

c. Differentiating Sound from letters of the Alphabet 

d. Differentiating Sound in English (Consonant, Vowels) 

e. Places and Manner of Articulation 

f. Transcription, Plural Markers and Past Tense Markers 

g. Syllable, Stress and Intonation in English 

B. Parts of Speech 

a. Types (Lexical and Grammatical Types) 

b. Noun, Pronoun 

c. Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives 

d. Preposition, Conjunctions

C. Phrases and Clauses 

a. Phrase, Types and functions 

b. Clause, types and functions 

D. Sentences

a. Definition of a sentence 

b. Elements of a sentence 

c. Types of sentences 

d. Functions of the English sentence 

E. Speech Writing 

a. Qualities of a good speech 

b. Structure and outline of a good speech 

c. Speech presentation 

d. Elocution and appearance 

e. Direct and Indirect Speech 

F. Essays and Comprehension 

a. Types of Essays (Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Argumentative, Persuasive) 

b. Features of Essay (Titles, paragraphs, Conclusions) 

c. Formats of Essays (Content, Organization, Mechanical Accuracy, Expression) 

d. Comprehension Passages and their features 

e. Figurative Expressions and Figures of Speech 

f. Developing a Paragraph (topic sentence, thesis statement, linking and transitional paragraphs) 

G. Letter Writing and Technical Writing 

a. Types and uses of Letters (Formal and Informal Letters) 

b. Features of letters 

c. Reports Writing (Uses, types and classifications of report) 

d. Memo (Types, uses and layout of memo) 

e. Minutes (Purposes, style/methods of writing minutes) 

f. Scientific Writing 

GST 104 - Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence(2 Credit Units)

PART A - Philosophy 

A brief survey of the main branches of Philosophy; Symbolic logic; Special symbols in symbolic logic-conjunction, negation, affirmation, disjunction, equivalent and conditional statements, law of tort. The method of deduction using rules of inference and bi-conditionals, qualification theory. Types of discourse, nature or arguments, validity and soundness, techniques for evaluating arguments, distinction between inductive and deductive inferences; etc. (Illustrations will be taken from familiar texts, including literature materials, novels, law reports and newspaper publications). Finally, it provides a holistic view about reality as against fragmented views about the world as well as improving their reasoning power. 

PART B- Logic 

LOGIC: Meaning and nature of Logic 

Why we study logic, components of an argument, types of sentences, types of argument, laws of thought. 

2. Definition and Their Purposes 

Kinds of definitions- stipulate, lexical précising, theoretical, persuasive. Functions and purposes of definition.

3. Logical Operators in Syllogistic Logic 

4. Fallacies in Reasoning 

Kinds of fallacies 

Material fallacies and linguistic fallacies.

PHY 122 - General Physics III (Electricity and Magnetism) (3 Credit Units) 

Electric Field and Electric potential, Field of force, Electric Field, electric charge, magnetic field nuclear field, Electrostatics Coulomb’s law, electric field, potential energy relations, Gauss theorem , Equilibrium potentials, capacitance, Parallel plate and practical forms of capacitors, capacitors in series and parallel, energy stored, dielectrics, action of dielectric charging and discharging a capacitor. Conductors and electric currents, magnetic field and induction, electromagnetic oscillations and waves, applications, A. C. circuits.