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Department of Chemistry

Chemistry is a subject which cuts across practically every facet of human development. It is the bedrock of most industries and the principal discipline in the technology for the processing of all natural resources; renewable and non-renewable.

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Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science was established in 1998/99 session. During the 1983/84 academic session, undergraduate teaching in Computer Science was started. The essence of the B.Sc.degree programme is to

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Department of Geology

The Department of Geology seeks to foster intellectual and professional development of each student by providing a strong undergraduate training that emphasizes field techniques and independent research. The geology courses provide in-depth

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Department of Physics

The department offers courses leading to:
i. B.Sc.Hons (Physics)
ii. B.Sc.Hons (Industrial Physics)
iii. B.Sc.Hons (Applied Geophysics)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVE

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Department of Mathematics

It is a common phenomenon of our time that mathematical methods are used not merely in technology but also to an ever-increasing extent in almost all fields of human endeavour. As a recognition of this fact, and also in the spirit of the motto of

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Department of Statistics

The Programme began in October 2015 as a unit of the Department of Mathematics. It is a well-known fact that no industry or establishment can survive without data collection, analysis and management with a view to making decision for the system. Statistics is necessary to

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Benin Journal of Advances in Computer Science (BJACS)

Benin Journal of Advances in Computer Science (BJACS) Call for Papers

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Foreward by the Dean

There are currently six Departments in the Faculty of Physical Sciences. The six Departments are:
1. Department of Chemistry
2. Department of Computer Science
3. Department of Geology
4. Department of Mathematics
5. Department of Physics.
6. Department of Statistics.
Each Department offers courses leading to B.Sc.Honours Degree in at least one discipline. In this site, students will find the combination of courses they are required to take and pass in order to qualify for the award of a chosen degree. Therefore, it is imperative for students to read carefully through this site and seek clarification when they are in doubt.

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About Us

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

STAFF LIST NAMES QUALIFICATION DESIGNATION F. E. U. Osagiede B.Sc.(Ed), M.Sc., Ph.D (Benin) Professor & Dean of Faculty Iyorzor B.E. B.Sc (Ed), M.Sc, Ph.D (Benin) Senior Lecturer& Assistant Dean of Faculty Abu, F.I. B.Sc.(Abraka)

History of The Faculty

You are welcome to the Faculty of Life Sciences. The Faculty is as old as well as a new Faculty. An old Faculty because it was an integral part of the former Faculty of Science, which was the first

GENERAL REGULATIONS AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATES UNDER THE COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM

GENERAL REGULATIONS AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATES

PART-TIME DEGREE PROGRAMMES

A programme of course shall be specific leading to a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. 2 All candidates shall sit for an entrance examination. In all cases, the examination will account for

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Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Chemistry is a subject which cuts across practically every facet of human development. It is the bedrock of most industries and the principal discipline in the technology for the processing of all natural resources; renewable and non-renewable.

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Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science was established in 1998/99 session. During the 1983/84 academic session, undergraduate teaching in Computer Science was started. The essence of the B.Sc.degree programme is to

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geology

Department of Geology

The Department of Geology seeks to foster intellectual and professional development of each student by providing a strong undergraduate training that emphasizes field techniques and independent research. The geology courses provide in-depth

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Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

It is a common phenomenon of our time that mathematical methods are used not merely in technology but also to an ever-increasing extent in almost all fields of human endeavour. As a recognition of this fact, and also in the spirit of the motto of

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Physics

Department of Physics

The department offers courses leading to:
i. B.Sc.Hons (Physics)
ii. B.Sc.Hons (Industrial Physics)
iii. B.Sc.Hons (Applied Geophysics)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVE

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Statistics

Department of Statistics

The Programme began in October 2015 as a unit of the Department of Mathematics. It is a well-known fact that no industry or establishment can survive without data collection, analysis and management with a view to making decision for the system. Statistics is necessary to

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Courses

Chemistry courses

Department of Chemistry- Courses

List of courses The courses listed below are offered in the department. i UNDERGRAUATE B.Sc.Hons (Chemistry)DEGREE PROGRAMME 100 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER Course Code Title Credit Status   CHM111 General Chemistry I 3 Core   CHM113 Organic Chemistry I 3 Core   CHM 113P Practical Chemistry I 0 Core   MTH110 Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Mandatory…

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Department of Computer Science- Courses

100 LEVEL  FIRST   SEMESTER Course Code Course Title Credits Status CSC110 Introduction to Computing 3 Core MTH110 Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Core MTH112 Calculus 3 Core PHY111 Mechanics, Thermal Physics 3 Core CHM111 General Chemistry I 3 Core GST111 Use of English I 2 Core GST112 Philosophy and Logic 2 Core CSC111 Programming Essentials 3…

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geology

Department of Geology- Courses

PROGRAMME OUTLINE The programme of study for the Bachelor’s degree in Geology will normally extend over a period of four academic sessions (eight semesters) during which courses are to be selected according to the outline below in consultation with the course advisers.The first digit in a course number indicates the level of the course, the…

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Mathematics

Department of Mathematics- Courses

COURSES AVAILABLE 100 Level FIRST SEMESTER Course Code Course Title Credits MTH 110 Algebra and Trigonometry 03 MTH 112 Calculus 03 SECOND SEMESTER Course Code Course Title Credits MTH 123 Vectors, Coordinate Geometry and Statistics 03 MTH 125 Differential Equations and Dynamics 03 200 Level FIRST SEMESTER Course Code Course Title Credits MTH 210 Elementary…

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Physics

Department of Physics- Courses

PHY 212 – THERMAL PHYSICS (2 CREDITS)
Heat, work, temperature, first law of thermodynamics, latent, change of state, kinetic theory of gases, perfect and imperfect gases, van der waal’s and viral equations. Joule-Thomson process. Thermal expansion, specific heats of solids and liquids.
Pre-requisite: GCE A-level or PHY 111 PHY 212 – THERMAL PHYSICS (2 CREDITS)

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Statistics

Department of Statistics- Courses

STA 110 – INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (4 CREDITS)
Introduction to Descriptive Statistics. Statistical data, sources, collection and presentation by tables and graphs, construction of Questionaires, Measures of location, partition, dispersion, skewness and kurtosis. Trimmed mean. Regression and Correlation: Least squares estimation of simple, Linear regression, interpretation of regression coefficient:

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Our Team

Mr Abu Fatai Imhonike (PAR) Faculty Officer

Mr Abu Fatai Imhonike (PAR)

Faculty Officer
Prof Augustine.A.Osagiede(HOD Of Mathematics)

Prof Augustine.A.Osagiede

HOD Of Mathematics
Professor-Augustine-Iduseri

Professor Augustine Iduseri

HOD of Statistics
Prof. O.M Alile(HOD Of Physics)

Prof. O.M Alile(HOD Of Physics)

HOD Of Physics

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Prof O.I Imasuen(HOD Of Geology)

Professor-F.-E.-U.-OSAGIEDE

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UNIBEN GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION

One of Africa’s most sought-after Universities, the University of Benin, will be 50 years old on 23rd November, 2020. In view of the significance of the event, the Vice-Chancellor has already approved the composition of several committees to plan and execute a befitting Golden Jubilee celebration for the University.

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COVID-19 PANDEMIC:MESSAGE OF HOPE
17 Aug

COVID-19 PANDEMIC:MESSAGE OF HOPE

Dear UNIBEN Students,
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which originated from Wuhan, Hubei, China on December 1, 2019, engulfed Europe, North America, and within 12 weeks spread all over the world with devastating consequences. Its human-to-human mode of …

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2020/2021 ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE
17 Aug

2020/2021 ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE

2020/2021 ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE: The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Admission Screening Exercise (Post UTME) for 2020/2021 Academic Session will take place between Monday, 23rd November, 2020 and Tuesday, 8th December, 2020 in designated centres within Ugbowo Campus of the University.

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