COVENANT UNIVERSITY
COURSE COMPACT
2014/2015 Academic Session
College:
Science & Technology
Department:
Chemistry
Programme:
Industrial Chemistry
Course Code:
CHM 225
Course Title:
Industrial Raw Material Resource Inventory
Unit:
2
Course Lecturers:
Dr. Ogunniran, K. O. and Dr. Mordi, R. C.
Semester:
Omega
Time:
As approved.
Location:
As approved.
a)
Brief Overview of Course
Survey of Nigeria’s industries and their raw material requirements. Mineral resources.
Raw materials from petroleum, coal. Plant and animal products. Potentials and applications of
locally available raw materials as industrial feedstocks.
b)
Course Objectives/Goals
At the end of this course, students are expected to:
1.
Identify most of the major industries in Nigeria
2.
Have knowledge of raw material require by these industries
3.
List the mineral resources in Nigeria
4.
List the resources from crude oil
5.
Differentiate between plant and animals products
6.
Knowledge of how to use local material as industrial feedstocks.
c)
Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids
1.
Teaching.
2.
Class interaction and discussion.
3.
Guided instruction and demonstration.
4.
Usage of overhead projector and multi-media.
5.
Lecture notes.
d)
Course Outlines
Survey of Nigeria’s industries and their raw material requirements. Mineral resources.
Raw materials from petroleum, coal. Plant and animal products. Potentials and applications of
locally available raw materials as industrial feedstocks.
Dr. Ogunniran, K. O
Module 1:
Module 2:
Survey of Nigeria’s industries and their raw material requirements.
Week 1:
Factors Affecting Location of Industries
Week 2:
Glass industries
Week 3:
Cement and some building material industries
Week 4:
Ceramic industries and surface coating industries
Week 5:
The perfume industries and soap and detergent industries
Mineral resources. Raw materials from petroleum, coal.
Week 6: Manufacture or petroleum refining
Week 7: Manufacture of petrochemicals
Mid-Semester Examination
Dr. Mordi, R. C.
Week 8:
Module 3:
Products derived from coal
Potentials and applications of locally available raw materials as industrial
feedstocks
Week 9:
Chocolate and cocoa
Week 10:
Adhesives
Week 11:
Explosives
Week 12:
e) Tutorials:
Solar energy
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

g)
Theoretical questions from course Lecturers
70 marks
-
70 marks
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.
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 (2008). Basic Indusrial Chemistry, Yakndara Publishers.