Department of Chemistry

NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION MINIMUM STANDARDS (2020 EDITION)

Introduction

The Department of Chemistry at Raphat College of Education Obaagun trains future teachers with a solid grounding in chemical principles, reactions, and laboratory techniques. The programme combines theory with practical work to build analytical and problem-solving skills. Graduates are equipped to teach chemistry at the basic education level and support scientific advancement in Nigeria.

Philosophy

The intrinsic and utility values of Chemistry in all spheres of human activity necessitated its inclusion in the NCE curriculum. Consequently, the teaching and learning of Chemistry should be such as to produce competent teachers that can transmit these values to the learners.

Objectives of the Programme

The objectives of the programme are to:

  • Develop functional knowledge of chemistry concepts and principles.
  • Observe and explore the chemical environment
  • Apply the skills and knowledge gained through the study of chemistry to solve day-to-day problems
  • Explain simple natural phenomena.
  • Develop scientific attitudes such as curiosity, objectivity, creativity etc.
  • Manipulate simple apparatus and use of chemicals for purposes of demonstration, production.
  • Improvise simple equipment from available junk in the local environment.

Admission Requirements

  • A Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with credits in 5 subjects including English Language and mathematics at not more than two sittings. Two of the credits must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer.
  • All candidates wishing to be considered for admission must meet the requirements of an accredited body such as JAMB.
  • Candidate must pass RACOED screening tests and interviews.

NCE Year 1

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Status
CHE 111 General Chemistry 1 C
CHE 112 Introductory Organic Chemistry I 1 C
CHE 113 Chemistry Practicals I 1 C
CHE 114 Chemistry Methodology I 1 C

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Status
CHE 121 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 C
CHE 123 Chemistry Practicals II 1 C
CHE 124 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 C
CHE 126 Application of Mathematics to Chemistry II 1 C

NCE Year 2

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Status
CHE 211 The Gaseous State 1 C
CHE 212 Environmental and Industrial Chemistry 1 C
CHE 213 Chemistry Practicals III 1 C
CHE 214 Nuclear Chemistry 1 E
CHE 215 Chemistry of Metals, Non-metals and Alloys 1 C
CHE 216 Transition Elements and Ionic Compounds 1 C
CHE 217 Liquid State and Colloids 1 E

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Status
CHE 221 Organic Chemistry I 1 C
CHE 223 Chemistry Practicals IV 1 C
CHE 224 Basic Analytical Chemistry and Research Techniques 1 C
CHE 225 Chemistry Methodology II 1 C

NCE Year 3

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Status
EDU 311 Teaching Practice 6 C

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Status
CHE 321 Chemical Kinetics 1 C
CHE 322 Chemistry of Alcohols, Carbonyl Compounds and Mono Carboxylic Acids 1 C
CHE 323 Chemistry Practicals V 1 C
CHE 324 Chemical Equilibrium & Thermodynamics 1 C
CHE 325 Natural Products & Amines 1 E
CHE 326 Benzene Chemistry 1 C