COVENANT UNIVERSITY
COURSE COMPACT
2014/2015 Academic Session
College:
Science & Technology
Department:
Chemical Engineering
Programme:
Chemical Engineering
Course Code:
CHE 222
Course Title:
Selected Topics in Chemistry for non-major
Unit:
2
Course Lecturers:
Dr. Ogunniran, K. O., Dr. Adekoya, J. A. & Dr. Siyanbola, T. O.
Semester:
Omega
Time:
As approved.
Location:
As approved.
a) Brief Overview of Course
The course examines basic organic reactions, stereochemistry, chemical energetics,
statistical treatment of analytical data and physicochemical methods of analysis.
b) Course Objectives/Goals
At the end of this course, students are expected to:
i.
understand principles of basic organic reactions: free radical, elimination and
condensation reactions.
ii. understand and learn various named organic reactions in which these basic principles
are applied
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iii. understand physicochemical methods of analysis, statistical treatment of data and error
ananlysis.
c) Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids
i.
Teaching.
ii. Class interaction and discussion.
iii. Guided instruction and demonstration.
iv. Usage of overhead projector and multi-media.
v.
Lecture notes.
d) Course Outlines
Basic organic reactions e.g. addition, free radical, elimination and condensation reactions etc.
Some named organic reactions; Stereochemistry, energy of activation and free radical
substitution reactions in alkanes, electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions,
aromaticity; Theory of errors, statistical treatment of data, theory of sampling, chemical methods
of analysis including volumetric, gravimetrrc and physicochemical methods of analysis;
Introduction to separation methods of ananlysis.
Module 1:
Module 2:
Introduction to Basic organic reactions: (Dr. Siyanbola, T. O.)
Week 1:
Addition and free radical reactions
Week 2:
elimination and condensation reactions
Week 3:
Some named organic reactions
Week 4
Some named organic reactions contd.
Week 5:
Stereochemistry
Introduction to Basic organic reactions: (Dr. Ogunniran, K. O.)
Week 6: Electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions
Week 7: Energy of activation and free radical substitution reactions in
alkanes
Mid-Semester Exam
Week 8 Aromaticity
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Module 3:
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (Dr. Adekoya, J. A.)
e) Tutorials:
Week 9:
Theory of errors and statistical treatment of data; Theory of
sampling
Week 10:
Physicochemical method of analysis: gravimetric and
volumetric methods
Week 11:
Physicochemical method of analysis: Optical methods
Week 12:
Introduction to separation methods of analysis
Revision and evaluation of students’ understanding of the course will be
performed in Week 13.
f) Structure of the Programme/Method of Grading
Continuous assessment
-
30 marks

Test 1:
-
10 marks

Mid-Semester Test:
-
20 marks
Examination

70 marks
Theoretical questions from course lecturers
-
70 marks
g) Ground Rules & Regulations

Attendance shall be taken during lectures.

Mandatory 75% class attendance.

No students shall be allowed into the class 10 mins after scheduled time.

Students shall be asked questions randomly during lectures.
h) Topics for Assignments
 Do a comprehensive survey of solid phase extraction (SPE) techniques.
 Give a scheme of reaction for the production of para acetaminophen
i) Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goals

The new generation of leaders are expected to explore new analytical techniques.

The lectures will enhance the capacity of the students to connect theory with real
life application.
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j)
Contemporary Issues/Industry Relevance

The theoretical knowledge of organic synthesis and analytical chemistry to
facilitate process development and method optimization in designing and
utilization of raw materials and equipment for efficient production.
k) Recommended Reading/Texts

John E. McMurry. Organic Chemistry. Third Edition.

Peter R. S. Murray. Principles of Organic Chemistry.

Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis (2000). Sixth Edition.

Udoh, A. P (2004). Basic Analytical Chemistry, Yakndara Publishers.
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