Available Programmes

B.Eng. Chemical Engineering

Philosophy

The Chemical Engineering degree program at Osun State University is guided by the following philosophy:

1. We are committed to providing students with a high-quality education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in chemical engineering. Our program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and ethical decision-making to prepare students for successful careers in industry, academia, and research.
2. We embrace the ever-evolving nature of the field and strive to equip our students with the latest knowledge and technologies. Through a curriculum that emphasizes research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, we encourage students to develop innovative solutions and contribute to the advancement of chemical engineering as a science.

• iii. Recognizing the impact of chemical engineering on society and the environment, our program emphasizes the principles of sustainability and ethical responsibility. We aim to educate future professionals who will strive to minimize the environmental footprint of chemical processes, prioritize safety, and uphold the ethical conduct of the profession.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence providing high quality teaching, research and learning experiences in Chemical Engineering that will engender the production of competent, skillful and competitive graduates that are capable of impacting on their environment.

Mission

To provide for Nigerian, African and the global industries, graduates of Chemical Engineering that will reengineer chemical and process industries, develop new ones and compete favourably with other engineers across the globe.

Objectives of the Programme

In a bid to achieve its mission, the Chemical Engineering degree program at Osun State University aims to achieve the following objectives:

• To equip students with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, theories, and practices to successfully analyze, design, and optimize chemical processes in various industries.
• To develop students' abilities to identify and solve complex and open-ended chemical engineering problems through the application of critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and multidisciplinary knowledge.
• To enhance students' communication skills, both oral and written, as well as their ability to work effectively in teams, preparing them for collaborative projects and professional interactions in diverse settings.
• To provide students with practical experiences in laboratories, industrial settings, and field studies to reinforce theoretical concepts and develop practical skills required in chemical engineering practice.
• To foster ethical behavior, professional integrity, and a commitment to safety in students' practice of chemical engineering, preparing them to uphold the highest standards of the profession.
• To encourage students to engage in research activities, fostering their curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to contribute to the advancement of chemical engineering knowledge through independent research or collaborative projects.
• To provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to pursue successful careers in chemical engineering, including leadership abilities, lifelong learning, adaptability, and entrepreneurship mindset.

Brief history 

Dr. Oyetunji Babatunde OKEDERE

Ag. HOD

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Vision of Osun State University

To be a centre of excellence providing high quality teaching and learning experiences which will engender the production of entrepreneurial graduates capable of impacting positively on their environment while being globally competitive.

Our Core Values

• Good Mentality
• Capacity Building
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Diligence

Mission of the Osun State University

To create a unique institution committed to the pursuit of academic innovation, skill-based training and a tradition of excellence in teaching, research and community service. See more at the https://www.uniosun.edu.ng/about-us/overview/about

Vision of the Faculty of Engineering

The faculty aspires to be a centre of excellence providing high quality teaching and learning experiences that will engender the production of entrepreneurial graduates in various engineering disciplines while being globally competitive.

Mission of the Faculty of Engineering

The mission of the faculty is to have teaching and research environment where students will engage in cutting edge researches that will facilitate innovations and inventions into global system.

Brief History of the Department of Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering of the Osun State University is one of the two engineering departments under the College of Science, Engineering and Technology established in 2019/2020 academic session as part of the third phase of development of the University. Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree programme in Chemical Engineering was approved by the University Senate and the Council in the 2018/2019 academic session. The first set of students were admitted into Part I of the programme in December 2019.

The Department runs a 5-year undergraduate programme in its curriculum to acquaint the students with the basic knowledge, practices and current advances in the field of Chemical Engineering. Chemical Engineering is designed to bridge the gap between Engineering and Sciences as well as between academics and industries including oil and gas, petrochemical, paper and pulp, cosmetic, chemicals and allied industries.  Chemical Engineers all over the world are playing leading roles in the current search for alternative and renewable energy sources, development of new process routes and process equipment which will be more eco-friendly. Graduates of Chemical Engineering will fit into both the traditional and alternative chemicals and energy industries. They will possess the knowledge and skills needed to design new products, processes and energy sources while making efforts to make existing chemical processes and energy cleaner and improve the efficiency of current and emerging technologies. The programme in Chemical Engineering is therefore designed to produce engineers that can meet the challenges in the afore-mentioned areas through service in governmental agencies/establishments, public and private process industries as well as being self-employed. The two semesters in the calendar of the University, tagged Harmattan and Rain, each has 17-18 weeks duration. The programme leads to the awards of Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Chemical Engineering.

The department operates academic curricular that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards and as required by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering (COREN) in Nigeria. The curricula for the programme are being regularly revised in line with the updates from the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

Philosophy of the Department

The Chemical Engineering degree program at Osun State University is guided by the following philosophy:

1. We are committed to providing students with a high-quality education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in chemical engineering. Our program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and ethical decision-making to prepare students for successful careers in industry, academia, and research.
2. We embrace the ever-evolving nature of the field and strive to equip our students with the latest knowledge and technologies. Through a curriculum that emphasizes research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, we encourage students to develop innovative solutions and contribute to the advancement of chemical engineering as a science.
3. Recognizing the impact of chemical engineering on society and the environment, our program emphasizes the principles of sustainability and ethical responsibility. We aim to educate future professionals who will strive to minimize the environmental footprint of chemical processes, prioritize safety, and uphold the ethical conduct of the profession.

Vision of the Department

To be a centre of excellence providing high quality teaching, research and learning experiences in Chemical Engineering that will engender the production of competent, skillful and competitive graduates that are capable of impacting on their environment.

Mission of the Department

To provide for Nigerian, African and the global industries, graduates of Chemical Engineering that will reengineer chemical and process industries, develop new ones and compete favourably with other engineers across the globe. See more about the department’s vision, mission, philosophy, aim and objectives in the Departmental handbook, on pages 7-9 at:

Programme Educational Objectives

The Chemical Engineering Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) can be viewed at (https://uniosun.edu.ng/index.php/dean-faculty-of-engineering-and-environmental-sciences/departments-set-3/chemical-engineering.html)  It describes the expectations of our graduates after a few years of work experience by contributing to the society through modern technologies and practices. It aims to enable suitably qualified graduates from a range of engineering backgrounds to:

PEO1 -KNOWLEDGE

- access high quality teaching and learning experiences in mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of developmental and complex engineering problems;

PEO2 -RESEARCH

- conduct investigation into developmental or complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

 PEO3 -ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

- have entrepreneurial skills that can make them stand on their own as job creators, to provide the engineering industry and profession globally, with readily employable and enterprising graduates prepared for the assumption of technical, managerial and financial responsibilities.

PEO4 -PROFESSIONALISM AND TEAMWORK

- execute and manage teamwork, interpersonal skills and professional growth and be able to conduct professional practice considering societal, ethical, and environmental aspects.

PEO5 – INVENTION AND CREATIVITY

-apply the acquired knowledge and skills in chemical engineering to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for global competitiveness.

Programme Outcomes

The programme outcomes are presented in Table 1.1

 100 Level Harmattan Semester

100 Level Rain Semester

200 Level Harmattan Semester

200 Level Rain Semester

CVE 206         Strength of Materials                           -                     2   1   0              3          C

EEE 202          Applied Electricity II                          -                     2   0    0             2          C

EEE 232          Engineering Mathematics II              EEE 231         2   1    0             3          C

EEE 292          Applied Electricity Lab. II                                        0    0   3             1          C

GNS 212         Introduction to Information and         -                     2    0   0             2          R

                        Communication Technology

GNS 204         Logic and Philosophy                                               2    0   0             2          R

MEE 204         Engineering Mechanics II                   MEE 203        2    0   0            2          C

MEE 206         Basic Fluid Mechanics                        -                      2    0   0            2          C

MEE 208         Workshop Technology II                     MEE 104         1   0    3           2          C

MEE 212         Introduction to Mechanical-                                        2   0    0           2          C

Engineering                

MEE 200         SWEP I (Vacation Period)

300 Level Harmattan Semester

300 Level Rain Semester

MEE 300         SWEP  II (Vacation Period)               

400 Level Harmattan Semester

400 Level Rain Semester

500 Level Harmattan Semester

500 Level Rain Semester

Available Programmes:

B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

Philosophy:

The general philosophy is to produce graduate with high academic and ethical standard and adequate practical exposure for self-employment as well as of being of immediate value to industry and community.

 Consequently, the philosophy behind training of students in Mechanical Engineering at the Osun State University is to train students and produce graduates with high academic standards and adequate practical background in Mechanical Engineering fields of design, construction, installation and use of a variety of equipment ranging from manufacturing and power generating equipment to consumer goods, through broad-based training and exposure to industrial as well as entrepreneurial practices, to enable them satisfy the immediate manpower needs of the industry and the community.

Objectives:

The specific objectives of the programme are itemized below:

• Provision of broad based academic and practical training to achieve mastery in Mechanical Engineering concepts
• To provide a wide range of quality learning opportunities for students in Mechanical Engineering without distinction of race, creed, sex, religious or political conviction such that will enhance their best intellectual, social and personal development;
• To provide academic, professional and vocational training of high quality in Mechanical Engineering, in such a way as to enrich and improve the state, national and international human resources capabilities and assist its graduates to contribute to the common good of the society;
• Training individuals in the standard engineering practices as applicable to the modern techniques; formulating solutions to the various industrial, manufacturing, and service delivery problems prevalent in our society.
• To foster academic research in Mechanical Engineering, which contributes to human knowledge and the vitality of the institution;
• To evolve academic programmes in Mechanical Engineering to suit the changing social and economic needs of society through continuous review of curricula and development of new programmes to respond to societal and technological changes in Osun State in particular, Nigeria and the world in general.

Admission Requirements:

Requirements for admission into Mechanical Engineering programme are guided by the University policy on admission and in accordance with the NUC guidelines.

UTME Requirements

To qualify for admission into the programme in the Department, a candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in SSCE or NECO (O’ Level), obtained at not more than two sittings, which must include the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other Science subject (Credit in Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing is an advantage). Candidates with acceptable passes in the Pre-Degree Programme Examination of the Osun State University and that have an acceptable pass in the UTME may also be admitted into the 5-year degree programme of the Department.

Direct Entry Requirements

Candidates with passes at the Advanced Level (A-Level) in relevant subjects, which must include Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and those with OND (Upper Credit) and HND (minimum of lower Credit) from any higher institution recognized by the University Senate may be admitted into the 200-level, provided such candidate fulfill the UTME admission requirements of the Department.

Post UTME Screening

All candidates seeking admission into the University shall be required to present themselves for the University Post UTME Screening before being admitted.

Registration Procedure:

1. Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester
2. Any addition or deletion from the courses for which a student is formally registered must be made with the consent of the course coordinator.
3. A student may be allowed to withdraw from a course by the course administrator before a third of lectures have been given. Such a student who withdraws after this time or who fails to sit for the examination without reasons acceptable to the appropriate Faculty/College Board shall be deemed to have failed the course. A Grade Point 0F shall be recorded for such a student in the course.
4. Late registration in the course may be allowed with penalty of up to 4 weeks after the commencement of registration.

Duration of Degree Programme:

The minimum duration for the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) programme is 10 semesters. Direct entry candidates with ND and the equivalents shall have minimum duration of 8 semesters while those with HND shall have minimum duration of 6 semesters.

Graduation Requirements:

To qualify for a degree of the Osun State University, a student is required to have:

1. Completed and passed the prescribed number of units including all compulsory courses specified by the University.
2. Completed and met the standards for all required and optional courses.
3. Obtained the prescribed minimum CGPA