Credit Hours - 3

Elementary idea of limit, continuity and derivative of a function. Rules of differentiation. Applications of differentiation. Derivative of the elementary and transcendental functions. Methods of integration. Improper integrals. Applications of integration. Formation of differential equations and solution of first order differential equations both separable variable type and using an integrating factor.

Credit Hours - 1

This laboratory-based course seeks to equip students with further skills in experimental techniques. Qualitative inorganic analysis such as; determination of aluminium, barium, bismuth, calcium, copper, iron, nickel and silver, as well as the identification of halides, phosphates, sulphates and nitrates; simple organic synthetic preparations such as the synthesis of the analgesic aspirin from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride with exercises in purification and re-crystallization are some of the practical concepts and applications that will be explored.

Credit Hours - 3

This course is a calculus-based general physics course that introduces students to basic principles in electricity and magnetism. Topics covered in the course include the following: Electric charge and electric field; Gauss’ law; electrical potential; capacitance and dielectrics; electric current, resistance and direct-current circuits; magnetic field and magnetic forces; sources of magnetic fields; magnetic materials; electromagnetic induction; displacement current and Maxwell’s equations; inductance; alternating current.

Credit Hours - 3

This course is a calculus-based general physics course that introduces students to basic principles in mechanics and thermal physics. Topics covered in the course include the following: vectors and vector algebra; linear momentum; motion; Newton's laws; force; circular motion; work and energy; rotational motion; gravitation; thermodynamic systems; thermal equilibrium; work and heat; First law of thermodynamics; entropy; gas laws; Kinetic theory of gases.

Credit Hours - 1

In this first of a series of practical physics courses, laboratory experiments are conducted to expose students to handling various measuring instruments and to data and error analysis. The course begins with an introduction to physical measurement techniques, data presentation, and error analysis. This is followed by several experiments in mechanics and thermal physics. Additional experiments in other topical areas may be included.

Credit Hours - 3

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts in general chemistry. Topics to be considered will include measurements and presentation of data, uncertainty in measurements, significant figures, Normal distribution of data, Precision, Accuracy and Propagation of errors in calculations. Acid- base concepts such as Bronsted-Lowry’s concept (≥ 10¯6 M); strength of acids and bases; levelling effect of water; pX scale; Hydrolysis of salts (cations and anions) are dealt with. The course concludes with and introduction to redox reactions and its applications; Solubility of sparingly soluble salts and their important terms including ionic product constants; Ksp; common-ion effect and selective precipitation.

Credit Hours - 1

This practical course exposes the students to basic techniques in volumetric analysis including preparation of standard solutions, acid/base titrations; redox titrations involving permanganate, and iodimetry. Applications of volumetric analysis such determination of solubility product constants, purity of reagents, determination of water of hydration will be explored. Throughout the course, attention is drawn to uncertainties in measurements, the use of significant figures, propagation of errors, precision, and accuracy in order to ensure the application of the knowledge gained in the theory.

Credit Hours - 3

This course introduces students to education in Ghana as a social process and a social institution. It will explore classical and contemporary theories in the sociology of education. Particular emphasis will be placed on examining the relationship between educational institutions and processes and the reproduction of social inequality; and the competing visions of educational reform that have been offered in recent years. Topics to be addressed include the social functions of education; social foundations of schooling within the Ghanaian context; the school as a formal organization and social system; social factors affecting the educational process. Course Objective/Goals The course is designed to support students to • identify the meaning and purpose of education • identify what societal needs does education serve Page 8 of 68 • identify how these needs are met.

Credit Hours - 3

This course explores the role of education in the world. Students will be introduced to the implications of schooling in the Ghanaian context, West African sub-region, and Africa as a whole. In addition to readings and discussions, there will be opportunities for hands-on experience and interactions with students in schools. Topics to be addressed include principles of learning; the role of schools in student achievement, and the changing nature of literacy in the world. Course Objective/Goals The course is designed to support students to: • develop an understanding of the various forms of schooling • examine the changing nature of education • examine the historical development of education in Ghana and in Africa.

Credit Hours - 3

Carbohydrates Metabolism: Digestion of carbohydrates, glycolysis and fate of pyruvate in different organisms; tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle; pentose phosphate pathway and fate of reduced coenzymes; catabolism of monosaccharides other than glucose; gluconeogenesis, Calvin Benson cycle, Cori cycle, glyoxylate cycle; glycogenesis and glycogenolysis; regulation of carbohydrate metabolism; Diseases of carbohydrate metabolism. Aerobic metabolism of pyruvate, starvation and obesity. The coenzyme role of B vitamins. Changes in nutritional requirement and metabolic rate in injury and disease. Lipids Metabolism: Digestion of triacylglycerols; the different lipases (lipoprotein lipase, hormone-sensitive lipase); fate of glycerol; beta-oxidation of fatty acids; fate of products (acetyl and propionyl CoA, ketone bodies, reduced coenzymes); synthesis of fatty acids triacylglycerol, cholesterol; regulation of metabolism. Protein Metabolism: Digestion of proteins, transamination, deamination and decarboxylation of amino acids and the fate of ammonia (urea cycle) and carbon skeleton; metabolism of specific amino acids (aromatic and sulphur-containing amino acids); synthesis of amino acids; in-born errors of amino acid metabolism; regulation of metabolism. Enzymes as biological catalyst: Enzyme kinetics and concept of rate-determining step. Enzyme specificity and allosteric regulation. Mechanisms of enzyme action and examples. Coenzymes and vitamins. Drugs and their effect on enzymes.

Credit Hours - 3

Carbohydrates Metabolism: Digestion of carbohydrates, glycolysis and fate of pyruvate in different organisms; tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle; pentose phosphate pathway and fate of reduced coenzymes; catabolism of monosaccharides other than glucose; gluconeogenesis, Calvin Benson cycle, Cori cycle, glyoxylate cycle; glycogenesis and glycogenolysis; regulation of carbohydrate metabolism; Diseases of carbohydrate metabolism. Aerobic metabolism of pyruvate, starvation and obesity. The coenzyme role of B vitamins. Changes in nutritional requirement and metabolic rate in injury and disease. Lipids Metabolism: Digestion of triacylglycerols; the different lipases (lipoprotein lipase, hormone-sensitive lipase); fate of glycerol; beta-oxidation of fatty acids; fate of products (acetyl and propionyl CoA, ketone bodies, reduced coenzymes); synthesis of fatty acids triacylglycerol, cholesterol; regulation of metabolism. Protein Metabolism: Digestion of proteins, transamination, deamination and decarboxylation of amino acids and the fate of ammonia (urea cycle) and carbon skeleton; metabolism of specific amino acids (aromatic and sulphur-containing amino acids); synthesis of amino acids; in-born errors of amino acid metabolism; regulation of metabolism. Enzymes as biological catalyst: Enzyme kinetics and concept of rate-determining step. Enzyme specificity and allosteric regulation. Mechanisms of enzyme action and examples. Coenzymes and vitamins. Drugs and their effect on enzymes.