1.

College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Biological Sciences
4. Programme BSc in Biological Sciences
5. Module Title Introductory Biology I: Introduction to
Cells, Microscopy and Botany
6. Module Code Bio111
7. Year One
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week Two
10 Lab Hours per week Three
11 Tutorial hours per week Three
12Revised After five years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

Not applicable

15. Co-requisites
requisites (if applicable):

CHE 111, CHE 112, MAT 111

16. Module Aims

This course introduces students to the study of life particularly at cellular and
microbiological level.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course students should be able to:
a. Describe plant and microbial characteristics and diversity in nature
b. Classify
lassify living things
c. Describe cell structures and functions
d. Explain how microscopy has improved the quality of human life
e. Discuss the basic concepts of eevolution
volution and phylogeny and how they are
important in the study of life
f. Explain plant life styles and ways in whichplant haveevolved.
 g. Collect botanical specimen in the field.

18. Indicative Content

i. Life and its attributes
ii. Classification of living things
iii. SI Units and measurements
iv. Definition and history of microscopes
v. Technical aspects in microscopy
vi. Types of microscopes and their importance
vii. Cell theory
viii. Structure of the cell (animal and plant cell)
ix. Microorganisms in nature and their control: Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses
x. Evolution and phylogeny
xi. Introduction, definitions, kingdoms studied under botany: Monera, Protista and
Plantae.
xii. Life cycles within Plantae: haplontic, diplontic and haplodiplontic as exemplified
in the algae.
xiii. Symbiosis: mutualism, parasitism and commensalism; lichens as an example of
mutualism.
xiv. Evolution from aquatic to terrestrial plants as exemplified in the Bryophytes, life
cycle and reproduction of Bryophytes (liverworts and mosses).
xv. Tracheophyta: morphology, reproduction and adaptation in Psilopsida, Lycopsida
and Pteropsida (Fems and Fern allies).
xvi. Spermopsida: Gymnosperms, characteristics of seed bearing plants, morphology
and reproduction (microspore and megaspore development)
xvii. Spermopsida: Angiosperms, reproduction, differences between dicots and
monocots, diversity of flowers and fruits

19. Assessments
Student will be assessed using the following activities:
a. Written examinations
b. Laboratory reports
c. Field reports
d. Industrial visits reports
The final grade for this course will consist of 60% of end of semester examination and 40
% of continuous assessment (CA).

20 Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Teaching and learning shall be achieved using the following approaches/activities:

a. Lectures
b. Laboratory practicals
c. Field practicals
d. Industrial/Field visits
 e. Students presentations

21. Prescribed Reading

Mouseth, J.D. (2014). Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology (5th ed.). Jones &
Bartlett Publishers. Burlington.
Tortora, G.J., Funke, B.R., Case, C.L. (2015). Microbiology: An Introduction. (12th
ed.). Pearson Education Inc. San Francisco.
22. Recommended Reading
Berrie, G.K., Berrie, A., & Eze, J.M.O. (1990). Tropical Plant Science. ELBS
Heritage, J., Evans, E.G., & Killington, R.A. (1998). Introductory Microbiology.
Cambridge Low Price Edition. Cambridge University Press.
Keeton, W.T., & Gould J.L. (1997). Biological Sciences (6th ed.). R.S. Means
Company, New York.
McKane, L., & Kandel, J. (1995). Microbiology: Essentials and applications (2nd
ed.). McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Nabors, M.W. (2004). Introduction to Botany (1st ed). Pearson Education Inc- San
Francisco.
Pelczar, T. (1998), Microbiology (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill Inc.,US.

Journ als
American Journal of Botany- www.amjbot.org
Canadian Journal of Microbiology-www.nrcresearchpress.com/journal/cjm
Journal of Microscopy-www.rms.org.uk
South Africa Journal of Botany- www.journals.elsevier.com/south-african-journal-of-
botany
The Journal of Cell Biology-www.jcb.rupress.org
The Journal of Microbiology-www.springer.com
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Language and Communication Studies
4. Programme BSc in Biological Sciences
5. Module Title Reading and Listening Skills for Science
6. Module Code LAN112
7. Year One
8. Credits 12
9. Number of lectures per Three
week
10. Number of One
Tutorials/Practicals per
Week
11. Revised After five years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: N/A

14. Co-requisites: N/A

15. Module Aim

To help students develop the skills of language learning, namely: listening and
reading.

16. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module
module, students should be able to:
a) develop
evelop as a reflective lea
learner,
b) demonstrate
emonstrate awareness of academic literacy in critical listening, critical
critica thinking and
critical reading,
c) employ
mploy appropriate techniques to find, and utilize information from print and
electronic sources.

17. Indicative Content

i. Listening and note-taking
taking skills: Taking notes from a lecture (listening for salient
points, critically Following the thread of talk and asking questions); Telling fact from
Opinion; Making Outlines; Taking notes from a ttextext (summary writing) Condensation,
Abridgement, Summary depending on the writer’s purpose (descriptive, informative,
evaluative).
 ii. Documentation of research resources (referencing in academic writing): Inserting
quotations in a text, paraphrasing, use of footnotes and endnotes, referencing
conventions in the Sciences
iii. Intensive reading skills: Basic reading skills (skimming and scanning); Using
resources within the text (non-linear information); Reference apparatus (index, blurbs,
etc.), Figures (drawings, tables, etc.), Graphic conventions (layout, punctuation
symbols, etc.)
iv. The SQ3R reading technique; Dealing with heavy texts, Inference from context,
Interpreting cohesive devices, Pro-forms and elliptical expressions, Lexical cohesion
(synonyms, hyponyms, etc.), Interpreting discourse markers, Markers signalling
sequencing of events, Markers signalling discourse organization, Markers signalling
writer’s point of view (additive, adversative, etc.).

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.

19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations.

20. Prescribed Reading

Folse, K. S., Muchmore-Vokoun, A.& Solomon, E. V. (2013). Great Writing 4: From
Great Paragraphs to Great Essays.(4th ed.). Boston: Heinly ELT.
Glenn, R. (2015). How to Write Your Essay in Half the Time and Still Get an A.
Winnetka: Long Tail Media.
Govier, T. (2013). A practical Study of Argument,(Enhanced 7th ed.). Boston:
Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

22. Recommended Reading

Langan, J. (2013). College Writing Skills with Readings, (9th ed.). Columbus:
McGraw-Hill Education
McWhorter, K.T.& Sember, B. M. (2013). Academic Reading (8th ed.). London:
Longman.
Wallace, M. (2004). Study Skills in English, (2nd Ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press.

Journals
Communication Studies: Taylor and Francis Online
Journal of Communication – Wiley Online Library, URLhttp://www.learnu.org/
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Chemistry
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours)
5. Module Title General Chemistry I
6. Module Code CHE111
7. Year 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 6 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites
N/A

15. Co-requisites
MAT111, PHY111

16. Module Aim

To introduce some basic concepts of modern inorganic chemistry
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
 deduce the electronic configuration of the elements in the periodic table
 demonstrate the relationship between the structure and properties of molecules.
 Identify the various types of chemical reactions
 calculate composition, empirical formula and yields of chemical reactions using
the mole concept

18. Indicative Content

(a) Atomic Structure and the periodic table
 Electromagnetic radiation, photoelectric effect, Bohr's hydrogen model, wave-
particle duality, de Broglie equation, statement of Schröedinger equation, the n, l,
m, and s quantum numbers, the s and p orbitals, Pauli exclusion principle, the
aufbau principle, the s, p, d, f notation
  Atomic number, mass number, isotopes; nuclear reactions, rate of radioactive
decay, mass defect, binding energy, radioactive dating, uses of radioisotopes
(b) Chemical Bonding
 Ionic bonding, lattice energy, Born-Haber cycle
 Covalent bonding - octet rule, Lewis structures, dative covalent bonds, resonance,
formal charge, exceptions to the octet rule, bond dissociation energies, giant
covalent structures and properties of diamond and graphite compared
 Molecular geometry and VSEPR (including linear, bent, trigonal, tetrahedral,
pyramidal molecular shapes), dipole moments, Van der Waals and hydrogen
bonding, valence bond theory and hybridization of atomic orbitals

(c) Chemical Reactions

 Atoms, molecules and ions: monoatomic and polyatomic ions; cations with
variable charge numbers; some common monatomic and diatomic anions
 Chemical formulae, naming inorganic compounds, balancing chemical equations
 Types of reactions including combination reactions, decomposition reactions,
single displacement reactions, double displacement reactions, oxidation-reduction
reactions; stoichiometric equation, solubility rules, spectator ions, net ionic
equation (essential equation)

(d) The Mole

 Atomic mass unit, relative atomic mass, relative molecular mass
 Definition of the mole, Avogadro’s constant, molar mass
 Percentage composition of a compound, determination of empirical formula and
molecular formula from percentage composition, composition stoichiometry,
empirical and molecular formula from elemental analysis
 Molar volume of a gas, molar concentration
 Concentrated acids and bases, dilution of solutions,
 limiting and excess reactants, percentage yield, volumetric analysis

19. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments,
demonstrations

21. PrescribedReading
Chang, R. (2013). GeneralChemistry: The Essential Concepts (7th ed.). New York:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Ebbing, D. D., & Gammon, S. D. (2014). General Chemistry (10th ed.). Boston: Cengage
Learning.

22. Recommended Reading

Chang, R. (2000). Essential Chemistry: A Core Text for General Chemistry (2nd ed.).
New York: McGraw Hill.
Housecroft, C. E., & Constable, E. C. (2006). Chemistry: An Introduction to Organic,
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (3rd ed.). London: Pearson-Prentice Hall.

Olmsted, J., Williams, G. M., & Bulk, R. C. (2015). Chemistry (2nd ed.). New York:
John Wiley & Sons.
Whitten, K. W., Davis, R. E., Peck, L. & Stanley, G. G. (2013). Chemistry (10th ed.).
Boston: Brooks/Cole.

Kotz, J. C., Treichel, P. M., & Weaver, G. C. (2008). General Chemistry: Chemistry 121,
122, 123 at Oregon State University. Boston: Cengage Learning.
Zumdahl, S. S., & Zumdahl, S. A. (2013). Chemistry (9th ed.). Boston: Brooks/Cole.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title College Algebra
6. Module Code MAT111
7. Year One
8. Credits 12
9. Number of lectures per week 3
10. Number of practicals/tutorials per week 1
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: N/A

14. Co-requisites: N/A

15. Module Aim

To provide the basic background of mathematical concepts for upcoming modules in the
programme
16. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) express mathematical arguments using appropriate symbols,
b) interpret different operations in set theory,
c) classify numbers in different number systems within the real numbers,
d) manipulate functions of real numbers,
e) sketch graphs of functions of real numbers,
f) solve equations and inequalities.

17. Indicative Content

a) Introduction to Mathematical Logic: Truth tables, implications, quantifiers, negations,
symbolic logic, proofs (by axioms and premises, counterexamples, contradiction,
mathematical induction), Application in Science and social Sciences.
b) Set theory: Cartesian products, relations, rules, counting, number systems,
summations, multiplication and factorization, inequalities, combinations,
permutations, Pascal’s Triangle, binomial expansion; Application in Natural and
Social Sciences.
 c) Functions: Definition, domain, range, co-domain, image, map, onto, 1-1, even, odd,
inverse functions and composition and other functions e.g. smallest and largest
integer functions, modulus function, composite and inverse functions. Applications.
d) Graphs and Interpretation: Graphs of various functions e.g. polynomials, sine, cosine,
tangent, modulus, relationships of f(x), f(x+c), f(cx), cf(x), f(x)+c and |f(x)|; largest
integer part and different functions on different intervals. Applications.
e) Exponential and Logarithmic functions:Exponential functions and graphs;
logarithmic functions and graphs; properties of logarithmic and exponential
functions; solving exponential and logarithmic functions; application models: growth
and decay; modeling with exponential, logarithmic and logistic functions.

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment40%, Final Examination 60%.

19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations,
brainstorming.

20. Prescribed Texts

Ewer, J.P.G. (1994). Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus. Science Teachers Association
of Malawi: Zomba.
Sullivan, M. (2012). College Algebra. 9th Edition. Pearson Education.
Swokowski, E. & Cole, J. (2011). Precalculus: Functions and Graphs. 12th Edition. Brookes Cole.

21. Recommended Texts

Carr, V. (2004). Complex Numbers Made Simple. Butterworth-Heinemann: Oxford.
Larson R. & Hodgkins A.V. (2013). Precalculus: College Algebra. 2th Edition, Brooks
Cole: Boston.
Swokowski, E.W. & Jeffery A.C. (2011). Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytical
Geometry (College Algebra and Trigonometry). 13th Edition, Brooks Cole.
Zill, D.G., Dewar, J.M., & Wright, W.S. (1993). Basic Mathematics for Calculus.
Wadsworth Publishing Co. Belmont, California.
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Mechanics and Properties of Matter
6. Module code PHY 111
7. Level Year 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

MSCE/GSCE
/GSCE with Physical Science or Physics
15. Co-requisite:
MAT111

16. Module Aim:

To provide the background needed for the further study of University Level Physics and other
Physical Sciences by exposing students to concepts of Mechanics and Properties of Matter.
Matter

17. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Explain the concept of velocity, acceleration and vectors.
b) Distinguish the force, pressure and gravity.
c) Solve problems involving Newton
Newton’s laws.
d) Discuss work, energy and conservation of energy theorem
e) Describe temperature and laws of thermodynamics.
f) Solve problems involving heat capacity and gas laws

18. Indicative Content

 Mechanics

(a) Position, velocity, acceleration Scalars and Vectors, Dimensional analysis,

(b) Forces: Gravity, Pressure. Statics, Dynamics Rectilinear, Projectile motion
(c) Momentum, Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws. Conservation of momentum , collisions,
(d) Energy and work, Kinetic and potential energy, Conservation of energy

Thermal Properties of Matter

(a) Thermometry and calorimetry. Temperature, temperature scales

(b) Liquid in glass thermometers, thermocouple
(c) Heat capacity, Latent Heat
(d) Cooling Laws: Newton's Law of cooling, The five-fourths power law
(e) Gases: Gas Laws , Ideal gas law, First law of thermodynamics
(f) The principle molar heat capacity of a gas
(g) Cp-Cv = R for an ideal gas

19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments

21. Prescribed Reading

Knight, R. D., Jones, B. and Field S. (2007). College Physics, Prentice Hall.
Nelkon M. and Parker P. (1995). Advanced Level Physics, Heinemann International
Serway, R. A., & Faughn J. S., (2000). College Physics (5th ed). Saunders College Publishing.

22. Recommended Reading:

Knight, R.D. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics: A Strategic
Approach, Addison Wesley.
Sears, F. W.; Zemansky, M. W. and Young, H. D. (1991). College Physics (7th ed.) Addison
Wesley
Young, H.D. & Freedman R.A. (2004). University Physics. (11th ed), Pearsons, Canada.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Contemporary Human Geography
6. Module Code GEO111
7. Year 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
MSCE or O’Level Geography and Mathematics

15. Co-requisites
None
16. Module Aims
To introduce students to the fundamentals of human geography and to show its diversity
as well as its practical value.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Define the nature and scope of the discipline of human geography;
b) Describe the spatial distribution of human occupation and activities on Earth’s
surface;
c) Explain the spatial distribution of human occupation and activities on Earth’s surface;
surface
d) Describe the geography of cultures including language and religion
religion;
e) Analyse the settlement geography of rural areas as well as the city including
inclu the
morphology of the city;
f) Discuss the process of urbanisation including iits
ts advantages and disadvantages;
g) Discuss the geography of industrial activities with specific reference to location
factors, geographical pattern an
and problems of industrialisation; and
h) Discuss the interaction between politics and geography including the relationship
between politics, power, and place/space.

18. Indicative Content

 (a) Scope of Human Geography
 Understanding of human geography and its relationship with social and natural
sciences
 Area of emphasis in the study of human geography
 The description and explanation of the spatial distribution of human occupation and
activity at the Earth's surface

(b) Geography of Cultures

 Global distribution of cultures, languages and religions
 Human evolution and the early colonization of the earth's surface
 The first civilizations and cultural realms
 The agricultural revolution: the domestication of plants and animals and the
beginnings of mining and smelting the industrial revolution

(c) Geography of Population

 Distribution and density
 Population changes in time and space
 Population structure
 Trends in population growth
 Migration: changes in space and time
 Optimum, over and under-population
 Population theories
 Population growth and economic development

(d) Industrial Geography

 The definition and introduction to primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of Industry
 Introduction to industrial geography: location of industries, the manufacturing
industry, industrial estates, iron and steel industries, aluminium industry, electronics
industry
 Geographical pattern of world industries
 Problems and policies of industries, geography of fuel and power

(e) Political Geography

 Introduction to political geography
 Global political regions
 The nation stateterritoriality: core area, frontiers and boundaries, capitals
 Colonialism and nationalism
 Electoral geography

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%; Final examination 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, field visits.
21. Prescribed Readings
Bradford, M., & Kent, W. (1977). Human Geography.Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Fouberg, E.H., Murphy A.B., & de Blij, H.J. (2015). Human Geography: People, Place
and Culture (11th ed.). New York: John Wiley and Sons.

22. Recommended Readings

Aitken, S. & Valentine, G. (eds.), (2006). Approaches to Human Geography. London:
Sage.
Clifford, N., Holloway, S., Rice, S., Rice, S., &Valentine, G., (eds.), (2008). Key
Concepts in Geography. London: Sage.
De Blij, H.J., & Muller, P.O. (1985). Human Geography: Culture, Society and Space (3rd
ed.).New York: John Wiley and Sons.
Herod, A. (2008).Geographies of Globalization: A Critical Introduction.London: Wiley-
Blackwell.
Hornby, W.F.,& Jones, M. (1991). An Introduction to Settlement Geography. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
Hubbard, P.,& Kitchin, R. (2010). Key Thinkers on Space and Place. London: Sage.
Kitchin, R., & Tate, N. (2000). Conducting Research in Human Geography: Theory,
Methodology and Practice, Harlow: Pearson
Money, D.C. (1960). Introduction to Human Geography (3rd ed.). London: University
Tutorila Press LTD.
Potter, R., Binns, T., Elliot, J., & Smith,D. (2008). Geographies of Development: An
Introduction to Development Studies.London: Prentice Hall.
Pratt, G., Watts, M.,& Whatmore, S. (2009). The Dictionary of Human Geography.
London: Wiley-Blackwell.
Rubenstain, J. (1999). An introduction to Human Geography (5th ed.).Oxford: Prentice Hall.
Smith, D.M. (1981). Industrial location:An Economic Geographical Analysis. New York:
John Wiley & Sons.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme BSc in Computer Science
5. Module Title Introduction to Computer Science
6. Module Code COM111
7. Year 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 1
11. Tutorial hours per week
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites:
None
15. Co-requisites:
College Algebra (MAT111)
16. Module Aim
The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the principles of operation of
a computer and to introduce them to common computer software.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Describe the internal organisation and operation of a computer system
b) Explain the principles of operation of input/output and storage devices
c) Discuss the basic functions of an operating system and how it interacts both with the
hardware and the software
d) Use standard operating systems
e) Use standard software packages like word-processors and spreadsheets.
18. Indicative Content
a) History of computing
b) Computer types and uses
c) Computer hardware: Central Processing Unit (CPU), Random Access Memory (RAM),
Read Only Memory (ROM), bus, Hard Disks (HD), floppies, Compact Disk-Read Only
Memory (CDROM), tapes, screen, keyboard, mouse, printer
d) Computer concepts: bit, byte, word, binary and ASCII coding, Boolean algebra
e) Introduction to operating systems: types, basic features of common OS, management of
Central Processing Unit (CPU), Random Access Memory (RAM), Input/Output and
security. Practice: Disk Operating System (DOS), Windows XP and Linux
f) Introduction to Network Engineering
g) Software packages: word processing, spreadsheet, World Wide Web (WWW) and E-mail
Applications (POP-3 and IMAP)

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%, final examination 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

a) Lectures
b) Practical laboratory sessions
c) Online learning

21. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

a) Prescribed Reading:
Brookshear, J., G. (2014).Computer Science: An Overview(12th ed.).New Jersey, USA:
Addison-Wesley.
Hamacher, C. Vranesic, Z., Zaky, S., Manjikian, N. (2011).Computer Organization and
Embedded Systems(6th ed.).New York, USA: McGraw-Hill Education.

b) Recommended Reading:
Patterson, D. A. (2013). Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software
Interface (5th ed.). Waltham, USA: Morgan Kaufmann.
Tanenbaum A. (2012). Structured Computer Organisation (6th ed.). Essex, England:
Prentice-Hall.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Statistics
5. Module Title The Statistical System
6. Module Code STA 111
7. Year One
8. Credits 12
9. Number of lectures per week 3
10. Number of practicals/tutorials per week 1
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: N/A

14. Co-requisites: N/A

15. Module Aims

To provide students with an overview of statistics as a discipline and its application
within the National Statistical System (NSS) in Malawi.

16. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Explain functions of the National Statistical Office and relevant parts of other
institutions that make up the Malawi National Statistical System,
b) Explain content of the National Statistical Act,
c) Describe the discipline of statistics,
d) Explain the importance of statistical information at local, national and
international level,
e) Discuss the important official statistics available in government departments,
f) Select appropriate data collection technique in a study,
g) Discuss likely errors in data collection.

17. Indicative Content

a) The National Statistical System (NSS): examples of statistics, role of statistics in
evidence based policy making, The NSS, The NSO and its key services, National
 Statistics Act, The 10 Principles of Official Statistics, their implementation and
comparison with other states.
b) Statistics in Practice: Definition of Statistics (as discipline or measurements), CPI
as an example of a regular data collection, metrological data collection, school
enrolment, statistics on business.
c) Methods used for collecting data: methods used for collecting data and the data
cycle, ask the right questions in the right way, qualitative methods for data
collection, choosing an appropriate method for data collection.
d) Quality assurance: Identifying and reducing sources of error in data collection,
rules for enumerators, developing skills to capture errors in data, Meta-data,
principles for drawing and reading a map, preparing a structured field report,
ethical issues in the collection of statistics, confidentiality
18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%, Final Examination 60%.

19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, group work, class presentations, periodic homework and assignments.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Reading
Fowler, F. J. (2013). Survey Research Methods (Applied Social Research Methods), Fifth Edition. Los
Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
McNabb, D. E. (2013). Nonsampling Error in Social Surveys. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Malawi National Statistics Act, 2013
Recommended Reading
Barahona, C. & Levy, S. (2005). The Best of Both Worlds: Producing National Statistics
Using Participatory Methods, e-document.
System of National Accounts (2008). International Monetary Fund, Washington DC.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/ School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Earth Materials: Minerals and Rocks
6. Module Code GLY111
7. Level 1
8.Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week N/A
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
None

15. Co-requisites
MAT111 and LAN112

16. Module Aim(s):

To introduce geoscience students to systematic mineral and rock description,
identification and classification.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Identify the major rock forming minerals
b) Identify the major rock types
c) Distinguish between minerals and rocks.
d) Describe major rock forming minerals in association with major rock types.

18. Indicative Content

a. The major rock forming minerals: Definition of a mineral, rock. Mineral
properties in hand specimen: Colour, habit, form, hardness, cleavage, fracture,
specific gravity, lustre, diaphaneity. Systematic approach to mineral
identification. Structure and identification of the 10 most common silicates
and 5 non-silicate minerals. An outline of their chemistry, formation and hand
specimen identification.
 b. Sedimentary rocks and their minerals: Simple classification of sedimentary
rocks, their mineralogy. The roles of weathering, erosion, transportation and
diagenesis in the formation of sedimentary rocks.
c. Igneous Rocks and their minerals: Simple classification of igneous rocks, their
mineralogy. Melting, intrusion and eruption of magma. Factors controlling the
cooling and crystallization of magma to give igneous rocks.
d. Metamorphic Rocks and their minerals: Simple classification of metamorphic
rocks, their mineralogy. Study of how heat, pressure and hot fluids act on pre-
existing rocks to cause metamorphism.
e. The Rock Cycle. The concept of cyclic changes and recycling in rock
formation

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% from assignments and practicals, 20% from at
least one test of mineral and rock identification); Final examination: 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Klein, C.,&Philpotts, A. (2013).Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and
Petrology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Marshak, S. (2015).Earth: Portrait of a Planet (5thed.). W. W. Norton &
Company. ISBN100730321975
Tarbuck, E. J., &Lutgens, F.K. (2015).Earth Science (14thed.).Illnois: Prentice
Hall. ISBN13: 9780321928092

22. Recommended Readings

Deer, W. A., Howie, R., &Zussman, J. (2013).Introduction to the Rock-Forming
Minerals(3rded.). London: Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and
Ireland.ISBN-13:978-0903056274
Skinner, B. J., Porter, S.C., &Park, J. (2004).The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction
to Physical Geology (5thed.). California: Wiley.ISBN-10:0471152285
ISBN-13:978-0471152286
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Biological Sciences
4. Programme BSc in Biological Sciences
5. Module Title Introductory Biology II: Introduction to
Vertebrate and Invertebrate Zoology
6. Module Code Bio 121
7. Year One
8. Credits 12
9 Lectures per week Two
10 Lab Hours per week Three
11 Tutorial hours per week Three
12 Revised After five years
13.Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

Not applicable

15. Co-requisites
requisites (if applicable):
CHE 121, MAT 121

16. Module Aim

This module aims at introducing students to systematics, morphology, anatomy,
physiology, ecology, behaviour and functional organisation, including the evolutionary
history and relationships of different taxa in invertebrates and vertebrates.
vertebrates

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion
on of this course students should be able to:
a. Compare and contrast the anatomy and morphology of the major invertebrate and
vertebrate groups..
b. Identify major taxa of vertebrates and invertebrates.
c. Describe the adaptive features of the major invertebrate an
andd vertebrate groups.
groups
d. Discuss evolution
evolution, classification and phylogeny of invertebrates and vertebrates.
e. Describe the adaptive features of the major vertebrate and invertebrate groups.

18. Indicative Content

 i. Protoctista (unicellular organisms): Structure and function; Physiology, behaviour
and reproduction; Important groups: Mastigophora, Sporozoa, Rhizopoda and
Ciliaophora.
ii. Porifera (sponges) Cnidaria (jellyfish, anemones and corals): Diagnostic features;
Structure and function; Filter feeding, reproduction and multiple host life cycles;
Regeneration.
iii. Platyhelminthes (flatworms): Diagnostic features; Triploblastic condition; Structure
and function.
iv. Nematoda (round worms): Diagnostic features; Structure and function; Body
cavities; Parasitic nematodes.
v. Annelida (polychaetes, earthworms and leeches): Diagnostic features; General
structure and function; Segmentation; Polychaetes structure, ecology and
reproductive behaviour; Oligochaeta (earthworms), movement; influence on the
soil; Hirudinea (leeches), feeding behaviour.
vi. Mollusca (snail, slugs, clams, squids, etc.): Diagnostic features; General structure
and function; Gastropoda (snails), structure, growth (torsion) and feeding; Bivalvia
(clams), structure, growth, filter feeding, reproduction; Cephalopoda (squids),
structure, sensory development and behaviour.
vii. Arthropoda: Limitations and advantages of the arthropod body plan; Segmentation,
tagmosis and the cuticle; Diagnostic features of major classes (phyla): Crustacea,
Chelicerata (Arachnida only) and Uniramia (insects, myriapods); Insecta (insects),
basic structure, diversity and important features such as flight and metamorphosis.
viii. Introduction to vertebrate Zoology.
ix. Characteristics, evolution, classification, reproduction and general biology of
Protochordates (Urochordates and Cephalochordates); Agnatha (jawless fishes) and
Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes) and Osteichthyes) (bony fishes).
x. Characteristics, General biology, Evolution and Adaptation of terrestrial vertebrates
(Amphibians and Reptiles).
xi. Invasion of air by vertebrates, general biology, characteristics and adaptations by
birds.
xii. Origin of mammals, general biology, mode of life and adaptations (subterranean,
terrestrial and arboreal).

19. Assessment
Student will be assessed using the following activities:
a. Written examinations
b. Laboratory reports
c. Field reports
d. Industrial visits reports

The final grade for this course will consist of 60% of end of semester examination and 40
% of continuous assessment (CA).

20 Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Teaching and learning shall be achieved using the following approaches/activities:
 a. Lectures
b. Laboratory practicals
c. Field practicals
d. Industrial visits
e. Students presentations

21. Prescribed Reading

Solomon, E. B. (2015). Biology (10th ed.). London: Thomson Learning.
Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B. (2008).Biology (8th ed.). Pearson Benjamin
Cummings.SBN 978-0805368444.

22. Recommended Reading

Hickman, C. R. (2013). Integrated Principles of Vertebrate Zoology,
(16th ed.). New York, USA: McGraw-Hill.
Starr, C. (2014). Biology - Concepts and Applications (9th ed.).Cengage
Learning.
Pough, F.H., Janis, C.M. and Heiser, J.B. (2012). Vertebrate Life (9th ed.).
Benjamin Cummings.

Journ als
Invertebrate Zoology-www.nature.air.ru/invertebrates
Invertebrate Zoology Journals-www.pitt.edu/invertebrate zoology
Vertebrate Zoology-www.senckenberg.de/root/index.php?page
The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology-www.journals.elsevier.com/the-
journal-of-basic-and-applied-zoology
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Language and Communication Studies
4. Programme BSc in Biological Sciences
5. Module Title Writing and Oral Skills for Science
6. Module Code LAN 122
7. Year One
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per week Three
10.Numberer of Tutorials/Practicals per w
week One
11. Revised After five years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites:LAN112
14. Co-requisites: N/A
15. Module Aim
To develop the students’ English language competence and generic skills appropriate to
Science
16. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this modu
module, students should be able to:
a) express
xpress themselves orally and in writing
writing,
b) employ
mploy appropriate techniques to search and utilize information from
fr print and
electronic sources,
c) Evaluate team skills of themselves and others.

17. Indicative Content

i. Functions of academic writing
ii. Paragraph development: Topic sentence, supporting details; types of paragraphs.
iii. The essay: Topic analysis, the thesis, the structure (Introduction, body and
conclusion)
iv. The writing process: Planning; generation of ideas, order
ordering;
ing; writing; drafting;
revising; editing, proof reading.
 v. Statistical report: Report writing and presentation; what is a good statistical
report? Target audience, structure of a report, practice in report writing, revisions,
proof-reading and publication.
vi. Argumentation: Cogent argument and fallacies; techniques of argument
presentation.
vii. Referencing in academic writing: Inserting quotations in a text, paraphrasing, use
of footnotes and end notes; Referencing conventions in the Sciences; plagiarism;
types of plagiarism.
viii. Speaking skills: Social aspect; purpose, audience, turn-taking, listening;
paralinguistic features: voice, distance, use of eyes, hands.
ix. Oral presentation: Preparation- ---– the material; the audience; the presenter,
organisation; delivery and style; visuals; anticipating and handling question
x. Producing a product portfolio and presentation: Group power point presentation.

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.

19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, group work, class presentations, periodic homework and assignments.

20. Prescribed Reading

Clanchy, J. & Ballard, B. (1997). Essay Writing for Students: A Practical Guide
(3rd ed.) New South Wales. Australia:Pearson Education Australia.
Derr, J. (2000). Statistical Consulting: A guide to effective communication. Duxbury Press.
Langan, J. (2013). College writing skills with reading (9thed). New York. United States of
America:McGraw-Hill Education.

21. Recommended Reading

Mbano, Z. (2008). English Language Skills: A handbook of College Students.
Zomba. Malawi:Chanco Publications.
Rizvi, A. (2005). Effective Technical Communication. New York. United States of
America:McGraw-Hill Education.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Chemistry
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours)
5. Module Title General Chemistry II
6. Module Code CHE121
7. Year 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 6 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites
CHE111, MAT111, PHY111

15. Co-requisites
MAT121, PHY121

16. Module Aim

To introduce some basic concepts of physical and organic chemistry

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
 describe basic gas laws
 explain physical and chemical properties associated with selected organic
functional groups
 discuss the effects of temperature, pressure and concentration on equilibrium
position

18. Indicative Content

(a) The Gaseous State
Gas pressure, units of pressure, Boyle’s law, Charles’ law, Avogadro’s principle,
ideal gas equation, the gas constant, determination of molar mass of a gas, Graham’s
law of effusion, Dalton’s law of partial pressures, the kinetic theory of gases, the root
mean square speed of gaseous molecules, the Van der Waal’s equation.
 (b) Chemical Equilibrium
Reversibility of reactions, equilibrium constants, law of mass action, heterogeneous
equilibria, Le Chaterlier’s principle, effect of changes of conditions on equilibrium,
relationship between Kp and Kc, solubility product, common ion effect, predicting
precipitation, spectator ions. Reversibility of reactions, equilibrium constants,
heterogeneous equilibria, effect of changes of conditions on equilibrium, Le
Chaterlier’s principle,, relationship between Kp and Kc, solubility product, common
ion effect, predicting precipitation, industrial production of ammonia

(c) Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

Alkanes:general formula, nomenclature, physical properties, structural isomerism,
combustion, chlorination of methane.
Alkenes: general formula, nomenclature including that of two to four C=C bonds per
molecule, physical properties, geometric isomerism (cis/trans), Markovnikov’s rule,
stability of carbocations including that of conjugated and non-conjugated double
bonds, addition of halogens, addition of hydrogen halides, addition of sulphuric acid,
acid-catalyzed hydration, hydrogenation, hydroboration, oxymercuration and de-
mercuration, oxidation, ozonolysis, polymerisation, preparation by dehydration of
alcohols, dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides and dehalogenation of vicinal
dibromides.
Alkynes: general formula, nomenclature, physical properties, the acidity of
terminal alkynes, replacement of the acetylenic hydrogen atom of terminal alkynes
and alkylation of alkynide anions, synthesis of alkynes by elimination reactions,
hydrogenation of alkynes, addition of hydrogen halides, oxidative cleavage of
alkynes

19. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments,
demonstrations

21. Prescribed Reading

Chang, R. (2013). GeneralChemistry: The Essential Concepts. (7th ed.). New York:
McGraw-Hill.
Ebbing, D. D.,& Gammon, S. D. (2014). General Chemistry.(10th ed.). Boston: Cengage
Learning.
Olmsted, J., Williams, G. M.,& Bulk, R. C. (2015). Chemistry. (2nd ed.). New York:
JohnWiley & Sons.

22. Recommended Reading

Chang, R. (2000). Essential Chemistry: A Core Text for General Chemistry (2nd ed).
New York: McGraw-Hill.
 Housecroft, C. E.,& Constable, E. C. (2006). Chemistry: An Introduction to
Organic,Inorganic and Physical Chemistry.(3rd ed.). London: Pearson-Prentice
Hall.
Kotz, J. C., Treichel, P. M.,& Weaver, G. C. (2008). General Chemistry: Chemistry
121,122, 123 at Oregon State University. Boston: Cengage Learning.
Wade, L. G. (2013). Organic Chemistry. (6th ed). New York: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Whitten, K. W., Davis, R. E., Peck, L. & Stanley, G. G. (2013). Chemistry.(10th ed.).
Boston: Brooks/Cole.
Zumdahl, S. S.,& Zumdahl, S. A. (2007). Chemistry. (7th ed.). Boston: Houghton Miffin
Company.

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title Trigonometry and Elementary Calculus
6. Module Code MAT121
7. Year One
8. Credits 12
9. Number of lectures per week 3
10. Number of tutorials per week 1
11. Revised After 6years
12. Approval Date August 2016

11. Prerequisites: MAT111

12. Co-requisites: N/A

13. Module Aim

To introduce students to trigonometry and calculus
14. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
a) manipulate trigonometric functions,
b) solve trigonometric equations,
c) prove trigonometric identities,
d) sketch graphs of trigonometric functions,
e) evaluate limits of functions,
f) differentiate elementary single variable functions,
g) integrate elementary single variable functions,
h) apply differentiation and integration to real world problems.

15. Indicative Content

a) Trigonometric functions: angular measure, graphs, addition and double angle
formulae, product and factor formulae, solution of trigonometric equations,
inverse trigonometric functions
b) Limits and continuity of functions: properties of limits, computation of limits,
existence of limits, one-sided limits, infinite limits, continuity, continuous
functions, jump continuity, discontinuity etc.
c) Differentiation: derivatives; differentiation from first principles and formula;
techniques of differentiation (sum, product, quotient, chain rule); implicit
differentiation; second and higher order derivatives; derivatives of: trigonometric,
inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; extreme values;
applications: related rates; rates of change; tangents and normals; increasing and
decreasing functions; graph sketching; applied maximum and minimum problems;
kinematics.
d) Integration: definition; indefinite integral; approximating area under a curve using
rectangles; definite integral; techniques of integration: direct, partial fractions,
substitution, by parts; integrals of trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic
functions; applications: area between two curves; kinematics etc.

16. Assessment
Continuous Assessment40%, Final Examination 60%.

17. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations,
brainstorming.

18. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Readings
Anton, H. (2012).Calculus (10th ed.). New York: John Wiley.
Larson, R. (2013). Trigonometry (9th ed.). Boston :Brooks Cole
Larson, R. & Edwards, B.H. (2013).Calculus (10th ed.). Boston.: Brooks Cole.
 Stewart, J. (2015). Calculus (8th ed.). Salt Lake City: Brooks Cole.

Recommended Readings
Ewer, J.P.G. (1994). Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus. Science Teachers
Association of Malawi, Zomba.
Huettenmueller, R. (2006). Business Calculus Demystified. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Larson, R., Hostetler, R.P. & Edwards, B.H. (2005). Calculus ( 8th ed.).
Boston: Brooks Cole.
McKeague, C.P. &Turner, M.D. (2012).Trigonometry(7th ed.). Boston: Brooks Cole.
Ninestein, E.H. (1992). Technical Mathematics with Calculus. New York: Harper Collins
Publishers, Inc.
Swokowski, E.W. (1986). Calculus with Analytic Geometry. New Jersy: PWS
Publishers.

Journals
Journal of Mathematics
International Journal of Mathematics

URL: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/math/
:http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/ijm/
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Vibration and Waves & Electricity and
Magnetism
6. Module code PHY 121
7. Level Year 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY 111
15. Co-requisite:
MAT121
16. Module Aim:
To provide the background needed for the further study of University Level Physics and
other Physical Sciences
17. Intended Learning Outcomes:
Onsuccessfulcompletion
completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Explain key concepts, laws and explanatory models used in vibrations and waves,
electricity
ity and magnetism
b) solve simple problems in vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism using
basic laws and connections
c) Conduct basic experiments in vibrations & waves, electricity and magnetism

18. Indicative Content:

Vibrations & Waves

a) Vibrations: Characteristics of simple vibrations, pulses, principle of superposition, circular
motion and vibration relationship
 b) Waves: Types of waves, wave characteristics, speed of a wave, phase difference, standing
waves, reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, wave theory of light, Young's Double
Slit Experiment
Geometrical Optics
a) Mirror: Laws of reflection, images produced by plane mirror, image by location and
parallax, spherical mirrors, ray paths, the mirror formula, the laws of refraction, refractive
index, total internal reflection and critical angle, totally reflecting prism, dispersion-through
prism
b) Lenses: Basic properties, rectilinear properties, focal point, principal axis, power, ray paths,
the Gaussian Lens formula, compound lens system - 2 thin lenses in contact, lateral
magnification.
c) Optical Instruments: Visual angle/angular magnification, magnifying glass, simple
microscope, telescopes
Electricity and Magnetism
a) Electricity: Charged particles, Coulomb's Law, electric potential, potential difference,
introduction to capacitance, currents and resistance, Ohm's law, resistance colour code,
series and parallel circuits, EMF and internal resistance, circuits with more than one voltage
power supply, principle of superposition.
b) Magnetism: Magnetic fields, currents and magnetic fields – solenoids, motor effect - force
on current loops, dynamo effects, Lenz's Law, basic meters, construction of ammeters and
voltmeters, effects of meters on current and voltage measurements

19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments

21. Prescribed Reading:

Knight, R. D., Jones, B. and Field S. (2014). College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd ed.).
Prentice Hall.
Nelkon, M and Parker, P. (1995). Advanced Level Physics. Heinemann International
Serway, R. A., & Faughn J. S., (2008). CollegePhysics (7thed). Saunders College Publishing.

22. Recommended Reading

Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. (2013). Fundamentals of Physics (10thed)., John Wiley,
USA
Sears, F. W.; Zemansky, M. W. and Young, H. D. (2016). College Physics (10th ed.) Addison
Wesley
Young, H.D. & Freedman R.A. (2004). University Physics. (11th Ed.), Pearsons, Canada.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Introduction to Physical Geography
6. Module Code GEO121
7. Year 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
MSCE Mathematics, English and Geography; GEO111

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To introduce students to fundamental concepts in Physical Geography and Earth Sciences
including the physical processes that have shaped the earth and landscape from formation of the
solar system, through geological time, up to the present; processes that range in scope from the
deep Earth to the surface and from the atmosphere to the oceans.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Apply the language, graphical presentation and quantitative methods employed in
physical geography as a field of scientific inquiry;
b) Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of systems as a way of studying Earth
processes and environments; and
c) Identify the relationships that influence human–environment interaction in a specific
location at a specific time.

18. Indicative Content

(a) Introduction to the Earth
 Geography, Physical Geography, and the study of the environment
  The origin of the universe and solar system
 The Earth as a globe
 The Sun
 Seasons
 Atmosphere and oceans
 Earth structure and evolution
 Plate tectonics
 Rock types

(b) Radiation and the Thermal Environment

 Solar radiation and the energy balance
 Insolation and the thermal environment
 Global energy system; air temperature

(c) Geosphere and Hazards

 Plate Tectonics
 Rock Types
 Orogenies
 Volcanoes
 Earthquakes
 Mass Wasting Processes and Floods

(d) Atmosphere and Oceans

 Atmospheric composition
 Atmospheric energy
 Mass of the atmosphere
 Climate
 Weather
 Ocean circulation

(e) Surface Processes

 Erosion
 Rivers and hydrological processes
 Glaciers
 Waves and tides
 Weathering and soils

(f) Biogeographic Systems

 Temperature and precipitation controls on biomes
 Major biomes and relate to climate, soil, geology and hydrologic zones
 Impact of climate change and the different types of succession

(g) Environmental Change

 Past, present and future including climate change
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%; Final examination 60%.

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations,
brainstorming

21. Prescribed Readings

Arbogast, A. (2014). Discovering Physical Geography (3rd ed.). New York: John Wiley&
Sons.
Christopherson, R. (2014). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography
(9th ed.).New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Strahler, A. (2013). Introducing Physical Geography (6th ed.).New York: John Willey&
Sons.

22. Recommended Readings

Holden, J. (2011). Physical Geography: The Basics. London: Routledge.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Computer Science
4. Programme BSc in Computer Science
5. Module Title Introduction to Computer Programming
6. Module Code COM121
7. Year 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 2
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites:
a) Introduction to Computer Science (COM111)
b) College Algebra (MAT111)

15. Co-requisites:
Trigonometry and Elementary Calculus (MAT121)

16. Module Aim

The aim of this course is to equip students with concepts of computer program development
in solving problems.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Analyse computer program requirements
b) Design algorithms using various techniques
c) Develop computer programs based on a set of requirements
d) Test computer programs based on a set of requirements
 e) Document computer programs

18. Indicative Content

a) Problem definition and program specification
b) Programming languages and environments – editors, IDEs
c) Primitive data types, literals, variable declaration and instantiation, expressions, strings.
d) Program control structures: Conditional statements and Loops
e) Arrays
f) Modular programming with methods
g) Object oriented programming: Classes
h) Introduction to Algorithmic Problem Solving: Algorithm development
i) Program documentation

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 50%, final examination 50%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

a) Lectures
b) Practical laboratory sessions
c) Programming Tasks
d) Online learning

21. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

a) Prescribed Reading:
Liang, Y.D. (2011).Introduction to Java programming: Comprehensive version(8th
ed.).Essex, England: Prentice Hall
Shildt, H. (2014). Java: The complete Reference (9th ed.).New York, USA: McGraw-
Hill.

b) Recommended Reading:
Deitel, H. M., and Deitel, P. J. (2014). Java How to Program (Early Objects)(10th
ed.).Essex, England: Prentice Hall
Roy, U.K. (2015). Advanced Java Programming, New Delhi, India: Oxford University
Press India
Arnold, J. (2015). Advanced Java Optimization Techniques, CreateSpace Independent
Publishing Platform
Journal
Science of Computer Programming
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Statistics
5. Module Title Descriptive Statistics
6. Module Code STA 121
7. Year One
8. Credits 12
9. Number of lectures per week 3
10. Number of practicals/tutorials per week 1
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: STA111

14. Co-requisites: N/A
15. Module Aims
To introduce students to basic descriptive statistical analysis
16. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Summarise data in form ofcentral measures, frequencies, tables and graphs,
b) Interpret summary statistics,
c) Apply descriptive statistics to answer practical questions,

17. Indicative Content

a) Review of statistical concepts: definition of statistics, types of statistics, data and types,
scales of measurement.
b) Tables and graphs for frequencies and other statistics: use and interpretation of multi-way
tables.
c) Numerical summaries for quantitative data: percentile, quartile, deciles, mean, median,
mode, range, variance and standard deviation, relative variation, coefficient of variation,
skewness and kurtosis.
d) Processing single and multiple variables: concepts and calculations applied on real data,
effect of outliers on calculation of standard deviation, summarising single columns of
data
e) Risk and return periods: cumulative frequency distributions and their interpretations.
f) Introducing a statistics package: working with SPSS and Stata.
 g) Common complications when analysing survey data: analysis of multiple response
questions, presence of missing values in the data, need to produce weighted tables,
presence of zero values.

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 50%, Final Examination 50%.
19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, group work, class presentations, periodic homework and assignments.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Reading
Sharma, A. (2014). Statistics: A walk-through to Descriptive Statistics. New York:
Kindle edition.
Wheelan, C. (2013). Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data. New York:
Kindle edition
Donnelly, R. (2007). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Statistics, 2nd Edition. New York:
Kindle edition.
Panik, M. J. (2005). Advanced statistics from an elementary point of view. Burlington:
Elsevier.
Aczel, A. D., &Sounderpandian, J. (2002). Complete Business Statistics. NewYork:
McGraw-Hill.

Recommended Reading
H. Kara (2013). Analyzing data: A time saving guide. NewYork: Kindle edition.
Trosset, M. W. (2001). An Introduction to Statistical Inference and Data Analysis.
Williamsburg: College of William and Mary.
 1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Planet Earth
6. Module Code GLY121
7. Level 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week N/A
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111

15. Co-requisites
MAT121 and LAN122

16. Module Aims

To introduce geoscience students to the formation of the Universe, the solar system, the
Earth and its composition, and the major events and processes in its evolution.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Give an account of the Big Bang and the evolution of the Universe
b) Explain the formation of the Solar System, the Earth and the moon
c) Review the theory of plate tectonics
d) Order the major events in Earth’s history chronologically, including an outline of the
evolution of life.

18. Indicative Content

a. The Big Bang and cosmology: The origin of the universe: major elemental forming
reactions -Nucleosynthesis; expansion of the Universe. Stellar evolution.
b. The Formation of the Solar System: Planetessimals, orbits, accretion, theories for the
formation of the moon and the evolution of the Earth-moon system. Comparisons of
Earth and the other planets; an up-to-date view of the properties of the other planets
and how they originated. Meteorites.
 c. Major Geological Features of the Earth’s Surface: Shields and platforms; mountains,
rift valleys; plateaux; volcanoes; Continental margins; abyssal plains; ocean trenches;
ocean ridges. Meteorite Impact craters.
d. The Earth’s interior: Structure, composition, temperature, pressure. Major internal
boundaries. An examination of the evidence provided by earthquakes, meteorites, the
earth's magnetic field and from terrestrial rocks of deep origin now exposed at the
Earth's surface.
e. Plate Tectonics: Plate tectonic theory, discussion of how the plate tectonic theory
accounts for the major features of the Earth’s surface and interior. Definition of
Plates. Types of Plate Boundary. Historical view of Wegner’s ideas, their evolution
through continental drift to plate tectonics. How plate tectonics accounts for the
features observed in 3 above
f. Earth History: The enormity of geological time: The age of the Earth The geological
time scale. Absolute dating. The major events in Earth’s history: The Hadean,
Archean, Proterozic and Phanerozoic eons. Evolution of life.

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% from assignments and practicals and 20% from at
least one test); Final examination: 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Marshak, S. (2015).Earth: Portrait of a Planet (5thed.). W. W. Norton & Company.
ISBN100730321975.
Tarbuck, E. J., &Lutgens, F.K. (2015).Earth Science (14thed.).Illnois: Prentice Hall.
ISBN 13:9780321928092.

22. Recommended Reading

Skinner, B. J., Porter, S.C., & Park, J. (2004).The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to
Physical Geology (5thed.). California: Wiley.ISBN-10:0471152285 or ISBN-
13:978-0471152286.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Biological Sciences
4. Programme BSc in Biological Sciences
5. Module Title General Biology I: Plant form, function and
systematics and Vertebrate Form and
Function
6. Module Code Bio 211
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week Two
10. Lab Hours per week Three
11. Tutorial hours per week Three
12. Revised After five years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites
BIO 111, BIO 121

15. Co-requisites :
CHE 211, CHE 212, MAT 211

16. Module Aims

The module aims at introducing students to basic plant morphology, metabolism in
plants, functions and structure of roots, stems and leaves.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
a. Describe structure and function in roots, stems and leaves
b. Explain photosynthesis and respiration in plants
c. Relate the relevance of this course in relation to future courses such as Plant Physiology,
Plant Anatomy, Plant Taxonomy and Ecology.
d. Differentiate embryonic development across vertebrate classes.
e. Identify different vertebrate cells, tissues, and systems.
 f. Discuss how vertebrate body form is related to function.
g. Compare and contrast animal and human physiology

18. Indicative Content

i. Diversity of plants; plant cell types and functions

ii. Morphology and anatomy of roots, stems and leaves of dicots and monocots; functions
and modifications.
iii. Reproductive morphology: the flower, pollination mechanisms, fertilization; seeds and
fruits and their dispersal.
iv. Plant growth: meristems; primary and secondary growth; factors controlling growth;
introductory growth analysis.
v. Plant taxonomy: plant collection, basics of plant identification, taxonomic evidence
(morphology, anatomy, genetics, physiology); plant nomenclature
vi. Water relations of plants (basic concepts of water potential an dits components)
transpiration.
vii. Respiration: structure of mitochondria and basic physiological processes of respiration.
viii. Photosynthesis: structure of chloroplasts and basic physiological processes of
photosynthesis; translocation.
ix. Introduction to functional morphology: Homology/Analogy; Phylogeny and Ontogen.
x. Ontogeny: Gametes and fertilization, Embryonic development in amphioxus, frogs and
chicks.
xi. Body organization: Cells, tissue, organs and differentiation.
xii. Vertebrate Functional systems.
xiii. Integumentary System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Nervous System,
Excretory System, Reproductive System, Skeletal System. For each system, study on
components and how they function is made. Comparison across vertebrate classes is also
made.

19. Assessment

The final grade for this course will consist of 60% of end of semester examination and 40
% of continuous assessment (CA).

Student will be assessed using the following activities:

a. Written examinations
b. Laboratory reports
c. Field reports
d. Industrial visits reports

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Teaching and learning shall be achieved using the following approaches/activities:
a. Lectures
 b. Laboratory practicals
c. Field practicals
d. Industrial/Field visits
e. Students presentations

21. Prescribed Reading

Bidlack, J.E., & Jansky, S.H. (2011). Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology. (12th
ed.). McGraw Hill International Edn.
Fosket, D. (2012). Plant Growth and Development: a molecular approach.
Academic Press.
Hilderbrand, M.,& Goslow, G. (2001).Analysis of Vertebrate Structure
(5th Ed.) John Wiley and Sons, New York.
Young, J.Z. (2001). The Life of Vertebrates. Oxford University Press,
USA.
22. Recommended Reading
Hickman, C.P., Roberts, L.S., Larson A., I’Anson H., &Eisenhour, D.J.
(2009).Integrated Principles of Zoology (14th ed.). McGraw Hill
Atlas of Comparative Embryology.
Purves et. al. (2003). Life: the Science of Biology, W. H. Freeman.
Rost, T.L.; Barbour, M.G.; Stocking, C.R., & Murphy, T.M. (2006).Plant
Biology. (2nd ed.). The Thomson Corporation.

Journals
American Journal of Plant Sceinces-www.scirp.org/journal/ajps
Plant Science Journal- www.journals.elsevier.com/plant sciences/
Annals of Botany
Planta
Australian Journal of Botany
Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology-https://www.researchgate.net/journal/
Vertebrate Zoology-www.senckenberg.de/vertebrateZoology
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Chemistry
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours)
5. Module Title Basic Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
6. Module Code CHE211
7. Year 2
8. Credits 15
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab hours per week 3
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 6 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites
CHE111, CHE121,MAT 111, MAT121, PHY111, PHY121

15. Co-requisites
MAT211

16. Module Aim

To introduce the basic concepts of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
 apply laws of thermodynamics to chemical and physical equilibrium processes
 explain the basis of cell emf
 establish the relationship between cell emf and equilibrium position
 calculate rates and activation energies of chemical reactions

18. Indicative Content

(a) Thermodynamics
Definitions of technical terms in thermodynamics. Zeroth law, temperature scales. Work, heat and
temperature, Internal energy, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd law of thermodynamics. Standard states. Work done on
gas during compression and expansion. Exact ,and inexact differentials. Reversible and irreversible
processes. The bomb calorimeter. Enthalpy, Entropy, Gibbs free energy.

(b) Electrochemistry
Conductivity and ion mobility, Redox reactions, Chemical cells, cell reactions, electron flow.
Conventional representation of cells. Electrode potential and reference electrodes. Electrochemical
series. Calculation of cell emf (E). Significance of sign and magnitude of Eo. Qualitative relationship
of Eo and K. Spontaneous and non – spontaneous cell reactions

(c) Chemical kinetics

Definitions. Factors affecting rate of reaction. Experimental methods for studying reaction rates. Order
of and half lives reaction with examples of different 1st and 2nd order processes. Differential rate
equations. The rate constant, units of rate constant for 1st and 2nd order reactions. Effects of
 temperature on rate of reaction. Activation energy and the rate constant. Molecularity of a reaction
step, pseudo – unimolecular reaction. Rate determining step. Arrhenius equation

19. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations

21. Prescribed Reading

Atkins, P.W & Beran, J.A. (1992). General Chemistry. New York: Scientific AmericanBooks.
Atkins, P.W & Paula, J. (2009). Physical Chemistry.(9th ed.). Oxford: Oxford UniversityPress.
Howard De Voe (2015). Thermodynamics and Chemistry. (2nd ed.). New York: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

22. Recommended Reading

Chang, R. (2013). General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts. (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Higher
Education.
Ladd, M. (1998). Introduction to Physical Chemistry. (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Smith, E.B. (2013). Basic Chemical Thermodynamics. (6th ed.). London: ImperialCollege Press.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Chemistry
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours)
5. Module Title Functional Group Chemistry
6. Module Code CHE212
7. Year 2
8. Credits 15
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 3
11.Tutorial hours per week 1
12.Revised After 6 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites
CHE111, CHE121, CHE211, MAT 111

15. Co-requisites
None
16. Module Aim
To consolidate basic theories and concepts in functional group chemistry

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
 discuss the common reactions of various functional groups
 apply functional group approach to organic reactions
.

18. Indicative Content

(a) Halogenoalkane (alkyl halides)
Nucleophilic substitution reactions, mechanisms for SN1 and SN2 reactions, factors affecting SN1 and
SN2 reaction. Elimination reactions, mechanisms for E1 and E2 reactions, factors affecting E1 and E2
reactions, substitution versus elimination and importance of halogenoalkanes, preparation of
halogenoalkanes,Introduction to optical isomerism and chiral molecules.

(b) Alcohols, Phenols, thiols, ethers, epoxides, sulphides

Nomenclature, primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, physical properties, optical isomerism,
reactions with hydrogen halides, PBr3 and SOCl2, dehydration, oxidation, preparation by hydration of
alkenes, preparation by reaction between Grignard reagents and carbonyl compounds, fermentation of
sugar.
Nomenclature, properties, and reactions of phenols, thiols, ethers, epoxides and sulphides

(c) Aldehydes and Ketones

Nomenclature, physical properties, reactivity patterns and important reactions, preparations,
importance of aldehydes and ketones
 (d) Amines
Nomenclature including types (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary ammonium compounds),
physical properties, reactivity patterns and important reactions, preparation, uses

(e) Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Nomenclature, physical properties, preparation of carboxylic compounds, acidity, reactivity patterns
and important reactions, importance of carboxylic compounds

(f) Conjugation and aromaticity

Nomenclature, structure, stability of conjugated and non-conjugated systems, aromatic, anti-aromatic
and non-aromatic compounds

19. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations

21. Prescribed Reading

Brown, W.H., Foote, C.S., & Iverson, B.L. (2005). Introduction to Organic Chemistry.(4th ed.).
California: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
Wade, L.G. (2013). Organic Chemistry.(6th ed.). New York: Pearson Prentice Hall.
22. Recommended Reading
McMurry, J. (2007). Organic Chemistry.(7th ed.). Boston: Brooks/Cole.
Morrison, R.T.,& Boyd, R.N. (2010). Organic Chemistry. ( 7th ed.). New York: Pearson Prentice-Hall.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title Calculus I
6. Module Code MAT 211
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per week 3

10.Number of Tutorials/Practicals per Week 1

11. Revised After 5 years

12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: MAT111, MAT121

14. Co-requisites: N/A
15. Module Aims
To develop student’s knowledge and skills in calculus
16. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) evaluate limits using various techniques,
b) prove limit theorems,
c) differentiate functions using first principles and other techniques,
d) apply Calculus in physical and optimal solution problems.

17. Indicative Content

a) Differentiation: derivatives and their applications to extrema Problems, related rates,
rates of change, small changes, kinematics.
b) Integration: integration and its applications: area, volume, arc length and surface area.
c) Numerical Integration: Trapezium Rule and Simpson`s Rule, Newton-Raphson .
d) Vectors: Definition, axioms; dot, scalar and cross product; equations of lines and planes.

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.
19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, group work, class presentations, periodic homework and assignments.
20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists
Prescribed Readings
Stewart, J. (2015). Calculus(8th ed.). Pacific Grove:Brooks Cole.
Swokowski, E.W., (2001). Calculus with Analytical Geometry (12th ed.). Boston: Brooks
Cole.
Zill, D.G., (1988). Calculus with Analytic Geometry(2 Sub ed.). Boston:Pws Pub Co.

Recommended Readings
Anton, H. (2012). Calculus (10th ed.). New York:John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Edwards, Jr., C.H. & Penney, D.E., (1988). Calculus with Analytical Geometry
(Alternate ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title Discrete Mathematics with Applications
6. Module Code MAT 212
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per week 3
10.Number of Tutorials/Practicals per
1
Week
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: MAT111, MAT121

14. Co-requisites: MAT211
15. Module Aims
To provide students with basic knowledge in Discrete Mathematics
16. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) solve problems using counting techniques,
b) analyse problems using the pigeon-hole principle,
c) prove graph theory concepts,
d) apply graph theory techniques to real life problems,
e) solve different equations

17. Indicative Content

a) Counting techniques: the product rule, the sum rule, combinations and permutations,
inclusion and exclusion principle, multinomial theorem, generating functions
b) Pigeon-hole principle: simplest form, regular form, generalized form.
c) Introduction to graph theory: valency degree, path’s chains, cycles, vertex colouring
and time tabling, spanning trees, search trees, genetic tree, allocation problem and
networks.
d) Difference equations: iteration, root method, generating functions, formulation of
relations
18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.

19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, group work, class presentations, periodic homework and assignments.
20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists
Prescribed Readings
Roberts, F.S., (2008). Applied Combinatorics (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Rosen, K.H., (2007). Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications (6th ed.). New York
: McGraw-Hill Education.
Brown, J.I. (2013). Discrete Structures and their Interactions (Discrete Mathematics and
Its applications). London: Chapman and Hall

Recommended Readings
Anderson, I., (2000). A First Course in Discrete Mathematics (2002 ed.). New York:
Springer.
Poyla, G., Tarjan, R.E., & Woods, D.R., (2009). Notes on Introductory Combinatorics
. New York: Birkhäuser.
Grimaldi. R.P. (2003). Disrete and Combinatorial Mathematics (An applied approach)
(5th ed.). Bloomington: Pearson
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title Introduction to Mathematical Computing
6. Module Code MAT213
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per Week 3
10. Number of Tutorials/Practicals per 1
Week
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: COM111, COM121

14. Co-requisites: MAT212

15. Module Aim

To provide students with basic knowledge of computing tools to solve mathematical
problems

16. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successfulcompletion of this module, students should be able to:
a) solve mathematical problemsusing available computing tools.
b) write computer programs to solve mathematical problems,
c) execute mathematical computer programmes.

17. Indicative Content

a) Programming in Mathematical packages, e.g. MATLAB, MAPLE,
MATHEMATICA.
b) Numerical differentiation.
c) Numerical integration.
d) Solving systems of linear equations.

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.
19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Readings
Borwein, J. M. & Matthew, P. S. (2012). An Introduction to Modern Mathematical
Computing. New York: Springer.
Gilat, A. (2008). MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications.New York: John
Wiley & Sons.
Mathews,J. & Fink, K. (2004).Numerical Methods using MATLAB. New Jersey:
Person Prentice Hall.

Recommended Readings
Hahn, B. & Valentine, D. (2012). Essential Matlab for Engineers and Scientists (5th
ed.). Berlin:Elsevier Ltd
Quarteroni, A. & Saleri F. (2006).Scientific Computing with MATLAB and Octave.
Berlin: Springer.

Journals

Mathematics of Computation: American Mathematical Society

Journal of Computational Mathematics: Global Science Press

 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Mechanics I
6. Module code PHY 211
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 0
11. Tutorial hours per week None
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY 111
15. Co-requisite:
MAT211
16. Module Aim:
To expose the learners to a higher level of concepts of mechanics in order to produce
suitable graduates for industrial needs and to prepare them for further studies in these areas.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) explore situations in which acceleration iiss a specified function of velocity and time
so they can write an appropriate differential equation and solve it for velocity by
separation of variables.
b) Locate the center of mass of a system consisting of two symmetrical objects
c) Explain the center of gravi
gravity
ty and to use this concept to express the gravitational
potential energy of a rigid object in terms of the position of its center of mass.
d) Use integration to calculate the work performed by a force F(x) on an object that
undergoes a specified displacement in one dimension
e) Apply the work-energy
energy theorem, so they can calculate the change in kinetic energy
or speed that results from performing a specified amount of work on an object.
 f) Relate the radius of the circle and the speed or rate of revolution of the particle to the
magnitude of the centripetal acceleration.
g) Calculate the magnitude and direction of the torque associated with a given force.
h) State the conditions for translational and rotational equilibrium of a rigid object.
i) Calculate the angular momentum vector for a rotating rigid object in simple cases
where this vector lies parallel to the angular velocity vector

18. Indicative Content

Instantaneous and average velocity and acceleration,

Use of derivatives and integrals, Related Motion,
Particle Dynamics, Systems of Particles, Work and Energy,
Rotational kinematics, Uniform Circular Motion, torque,
angular velocity and acceleration,
rotational quantities as vectors,
moments of inertia, angular momentum.

19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading
assignments
21. Prescribed Reading
Beer F., Jonston E.R. and Mazurek, D (2015). Vector Mechanics for Engineers; statics
and dynamics (9th ed), McGraw-Hill Education.
Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. (2013). Fundamentals of Physics (10thed)., John
Wiley, USA
Nelkon, M and Parker, P. (1995). Advanced Level Physics. Heinemann International

Recommended Reading
Beer, F and Russell, J.E. (2015)Loose Leaf for Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
and Dynamics (11th ed). McGraw-Hill Education
Duncan, T. (1992). Physics, A Textbook for Advanced Level Students, John Murray,
London.
Muncaster R (1993) A-Level Physics, Nelson Thornes
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Thermal and atomic Physics
6. Module code PHY 212
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 0
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY 111 and MAT111
15. Co-requisite:
MAT211
16. Module Aim:
To equip learners with knowledge in thermal and atomic Physics so as to prepare
themfor further studies in these areas.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
(a) State the assumptions of kinetic theory
(b) Solve
olve related problems
problemsusing the concept of kinetic theory
(c) Discuss the kinetic theory of perfect gas
(d) State the perfect gas laws
(e) Use the concept of Maxwell’s speed distribution to solve related problems
(f) Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of atomic Physics

18. Indicative Content

Thermal Physics
(a) Review of ideal gas laws
(b) Assumptions of kinetic theory
 Nature of molecules, identical molecules, spherical molecules, intermolecular
forces, continuous motion of molecules, uniform distribution of molecules in
space, Isotropy of velocities, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of velocities in
thermal equilibrium, equipartition of energy
(c) Kinetic theory of the Perfect Gas Laws
Pressure from molecular impacts, molecule and momentum partial currents,
Dalton's law of partial pressures, Boyle's Law, equation of state for a perfect gas,
temperature and molecular kinetic energy, Boltzmann' constant, equipartition of
energy, Avogadro's hypothesis, calculations : number densities, molecular
speeds
(d) Maxwell's speed distribution
Derivation from distribution of velocities, properties of Maxwell speed
distribution
Atomic Physics
. (a) Quantum mechanical foundations: stationary states; expectation values;
electronic states and wave functions; electronic transitions; electric dipole
approximation; quantumnumbers and selection rules; angular momenta and
coupling schemes; radiation of higher order; radiation-less transitions.
(b) One-electron atoms: energy levels and wave functions; spin-orbit interaction;
relativistic effects; QED; alkali-halogenides; spectra.
(c) Helium: approximations for the Schrödinger equation; Coulomb- and
exchange integrals; ground state and excited states; wave functions and Slater
determinants; spectra.
(d) Many-electron atoms: central field approximation; SCF-method; Thomas-
Fermi potential, LS-coupling; fine structures; jj-coupling; intermediate
couplings; configuration mixing; spectra.
19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment , 60% Examination
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading
assignments

21. Prescribed Reading

Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. (2013). Fundamentals of Physics (10thed).,

John Wiley, USA
Pauli, W. (2010)Thermodynamics and the Kinetic Theory of Gases: Volume 3 of Pauli
Lectures on Physics. New York: Dover
Schroeder D.V (2014), An Introduction to Thermal Physics. Addison-Wesley.

22. Recommended Reading

Baierlein R (1999) Thermal Physics. Cambridge University Press

Beer, F and Russell, J.E. (2015)Loose Leaf for Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
and Dynamics (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education
Duncan, T. (1992) Physics. A Textbook for Advanced Level Students, John Murray,
 London.
Landsbersg,
ersg, P.T (1990). Thermodynamics and d Statistical Mechanics.
Mechanics Dover
Publications, New York.
Nelkon M. and Parker P. (1995). Advanced Level Physics. Heinemann International
Pendleburry JM (1985)
1985) Kinetic Theory. CRC Press
Kauzmann, W. (2012). Kinetic Theory of Gases. Dover Publications
Woods, L. C. (1993) An Introduction to the Kinetic Theory of Gases and
Magnetoplasmas. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.

University of Malawi
CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Practical/Research project in Physics I
6. Module code PHY 213
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 0
10. Lab hours per week 3
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY121
15. Co-requisite:
PHY 211 and PHY 212
16. Module Aim:
To provide the basic concepts in Mechanics and Properties of Matter.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:

(a) Apply a structured approach to planning and organising an experiment
(b) Demonstrate hands--on skills.
(c) Write a formal academic report
 18. Topics of Study:
Students should carry out any projects/practicals on any of thearea
theareas covered in modules PHY211
and PHY 212. The research should include:
i. Carrying out of the experiment.
ii. Report Preparation (preparation, use of language, note
note-making,
making, planning and layout,
writing the report, review and editing).

19. Assessment
10% lab attendance,
ce, Practical/Skills Evaluation (e.g. working circuit, good data from
experiments) = 50 %; Written Report (Formal academic report) = 40%. No End of Module
Formal Examination.

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments

21. Prescribed Texts

Beer F., Jonston, E.R. and Mazurek D (2015). Vector Mechanics for Engineers; statics
and dynamics,, (9th ed), McGraw
McGraw-Hill Education.
Halliday, D., Resnick, RR. & Walker, J. (2013). Fundamentals of Physics (10thed)., John
Wiley, USA
Schroeder D.V (2014), An Introduction to Thermal Physics
Physics. Addison-Wesley.
Wesley.

22. Recommended Texts

Baierlein R (1999) Thermal Physics. Cambridge University Press

Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. (2001). Fundamentals of Physics, 6th ed., John
Wiley, USA
Landsbersg, P.T (1990) Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Dover
Publications, New York.
Muncaster R (1993) A-Level
Level Physics
Physics. Nelson Thornes
Wolfe, J. (2013) Elements
lements of Thermal Physics(
Physics(5th ed.).Hayden-McNeil
McNeil Publishing
Woods, L. C. (1993) An Introduction to the Kinetic Theory of Gases and
Magnetoplasmas. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.

University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Introduction to Analogue Electronics
6. Module code ELE 211
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 0
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY 121
15. Co-requisite:
MAT121
16. Module Aim:
To provide the theoretical background needed for the further study of Analogue Electronics
17. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:

(a) Demonstrate an understanding of the basics and applications of active devices, basic
logic concepts and gates.

(b) Analyse circuit theorems and their application in the analysis of alternating and direct
current circuits.

18. Indicative Content

Circuit Theory
(a) Fundamentals of circuit theory: Kirchhoff’s Laws, two terminal characterisation of
elements, voltage and current sources, resistors, capacitors, inductors, linear circuits
(b) Resistive networks: Series and parallel connection of resistors and sources, Non ideal
sources, sources conversions, potential dividers, complex Impedance, filters and
Resonance
(c) Network theorems: Superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, Maximum power
transfer, Mesh and Node equations
(d) AC theory: LRC series circuit, impedance, reactance, phase angle, vector diagram,
resonance, Q, bandwidth, parallel resonant circuit.
(e) Laplace transforms : RLC circuits, poles, transfer functions, filters
(f) P-N Junctions: Diode theory, forward and reverse-biased junctions, reverse-bias
breakdown, load line analysis, diode applications - Limiters, clippers, clampers, voltage
multipliers, half wave & full wave rectification, Special purpose diodes - Zener diode,
Varactor, light emitting diodes, Laser diodes.
(g) Introduction to transistors and Transistors as amplifiers

19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment, 60% Examination
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments

21. Prescribed Reading:

Boylestad, R. L. and Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th ed.),
Prentice Hall International Inc.
Malvino, A.P. (2007). Electronic Principles.Tata McGraw Hill Publications. New Delhi.
Sedra, A.S. and Smith, K.C. (1997). Microelectronics Circuits. Oxford University Press.

22. Recommended Reading:

Bogart, T.F. and Beasley, J.S. (2003) Electronic Devices and Circuits (6thed.). Pearson
Howe, R. T. and Sodini, C. G. (1997). Microelectronics: An Integrated Approach. Prentice-
Hall Inc.
Millman, J, and Halkias, C.C. (1991). Electronic devices and circuits.Tata McGraw Hill
Publications.
Shur, M (2000). Introduction to Electronic Devices. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Streetman, B.G. and Banerjee S. (2006). Solid State Electronic Devices (6th ed.), PHI, Pearson
Education.
Tyagi, M. S. (1991). Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and Devices,.John Wiley & Sons
Inc.
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE
1. College ChancellorCollege
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Electronics
5. Module Title Practicals in Analogue Electronics
6. Course code ELE 212
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 0
10. Lab hours per week 3
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY121
15. Co-requisite:
ELE211
16. Module Aim:
To provide the practical background needed for the further study of Analogue Electronics

17. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to:
(a) Use basic electronic equipment with for measurement and interpretation of electronic data.
(b) Conduct experiments with sound scientific reasoning
(c) Observe the world around you through observations;
(d) Explain the underlying physical concepts at work throughout our universe;

18. Indicative Content:

At least 10 experiments covering entire syllabus should be set to have well predefined inference and
conclusion. Computation/simulation based experiments are also encouraged. The experiments
should be students’ centric and attempt should be made to make experiments more meaningful,
interesting and innovative.
Term work assessment must be based on the overall performance of the student with every
experiment graded from time to time. The grades will be converted to marks as per ‘credit and
grading’ system and should be added and averaged. Based on the above scheme grading and term
work assessment should be done.
All practicals should be based on:
(a) Fundamentals of circuit theory: Kirchoff’s Laws, two terminal characterisation of elements,
voltage and current sources, resistors, capacitors, inductors, linear circuits
(b) Resistive networks: Series and parallel connection of resistors and sources, Non ideal
sources, sources conversions
(c) Network theorems: Superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, Maximum power
transfer, Mesh and Node equations
(d) AC theory: LRC series circuit, impedance, reactance, phase angle, vector diagram,
resonance, Q, bandwidth, parallel resonant circuit.
(e) Laplace transforms : RLC circuits, poles, transfer functions, filters
(f) P-N Junctions: Diode theory, forward and reverse-biased junctions, reverse-bias breakdown,
load line analysis, diode applications - Limiters, clippers, clampers, voltage multipliers, half
wave & full wave rectification, Special purpose diodes - Zener diode, varactor, light
emitting diodes, laser diodes

19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
21. Prescribed Readings:
Boylestad, R. L. and Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices & Circuit Theory (11th Ed),
Prentice Hall International Inc.
Kleitz, W. (2012). Digital Electronics, Prentice Hall International Inc.
Malvino, A.P. (2007). Electronic Principles, Tata McGraw Hill Publications, New Delhi.
Sedra, A.S. and Smith, K.C. (1997). Microelectronics Circuits, OxfordUniversity Press.

22. Recommended Readings:

Howe, R. T. and Sodini, C. G. (1997). Microelectronics: An Integrated Approach, Prentice-
Hall Inc.
Millman, J, and Halkias, C.C. (1991). Electronic devices and circuits, Tata McGraw Hill
Publications.
Shur, M (2000). Introduction to Electronic Devices, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Streetman, B.G and Banerjee S. (2006). SolidState Electronic Devices (6th Ed.), PHI,
Pearson Education.
Tyagi, M. S. (1991). Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and Devices, John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE
23. College ChancellorCollege
24. Faculty/School of Science
25. Department Physics
26. Programme BSc in Electronics
27. Module Title Practicals in Analogue Electronics
28. Course code ELE 212
29. Level Year 2
30. Credits 12
31. Lectures per week: 0
32. Lab hours per week 3
33. Tutorial hours per week none
34. Revised After 5 years
35. Approval Date August 2016

36. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY121
37. Co-requisite:
ELE211
38. Module Aim:
To provide the practical background needed for the further study of Analogue Electronics

39. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to:
(e) Use basic electronic equipment with for measurement and interpretation of electronic data.
(f) Conduct experiments with sound scientific reasoning
(g) Observe the world around you through observations;
(h) Explain the underlying physical concepts at work throughout our universe;

40. Indicative Content:

At least 10 experiments covering entire syllabus should be set to have well predefined inference and
conclusion. Computation/simulation based experiments are also encouraged. The experiments
should be students’ centric and attempt should be made to make experiments more meaningful,
interesting and innovative.
Term work assessment must be based on the overall performance of the student with every
experiment graded from time to time. The grades will be converted to marks as per ‘credit and
grading’ system and should be added and averaged. Based on the above scheme grading and term
work assessment should be done.
All practicals should be based on:
(g) Fundamentals of circuit theory: Kirchoff’s Laws, two terminal characterisation of elements,
voltage and current sources, resistors, capacitors, inductors, linear circuits
(h) Resistive networks: Series and parallel connection of resistors and sources, Non ideal
sources, sources conversions
(i) Network theorems: Superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, Maximum power
transfer, Mesh and Node equations
(j) AC theory: LRC series circuit, impedance, reactance, phase angle, vector diagram,
resonance, Q, bandwidth, parallel resonant circuit.
(k) Laplace transforms : RLC circuits, poles, transfer functions, filters
(l) P-N Junctions: Diode theory, forward and reverse-biased junctions, reverse-bias breakdown,
load line analysis, diode applications - Limiters, clippers, clampers, voltage multipliers, half
wave & full wave rectification, Special purpose diodes - Zener diode, varactor, light
emitting diodes, laser diodes

41. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
42. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
43. Prescribed Readings:
Boylestad, R. L. and Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices & Circuit Theory (11th Ed),
Prentice Hall International Inc.
Kleitz, W. (2012). Digital Electronics, Prentice Hall International Inc.
Malvino, A.P. (2007). Electronic Principles, Tata McGraw Hill Publications, New Delhi.
Sedra, A.S. and Smith, K.C. (1997). Microelectronics Circuits, OxfordUniversity Press.

44. Recommended Readings:

Howe, R. T. and Sodini, C. G. (1997). Microelectronics: An Integrated Approach, Prentice-
Hall Inc.
Millman, J, and Halkias, C.C. (1991). Electronic devices and circuits, Tata McGraw Hill
Publications.
Shur, M (2000). Introduction to Electronic Devices, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Streetman, B.G and Banerjee S. (2006). SolidState Electronic Devices (6th Ed.), PHI,
Pearson Education.
Tyagi, M. S. (1991). Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and Devices, John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Cartography, Map Analysis and Surveying
Techniques
6. Module Code GEO211
7. Level 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week None
11.Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GEO111, GEO121

15. Co-requisites

16. Module Aims

This course is designed to introduce and enhance students’ proficiency in analyzing and creating maps focusing on
the fundamental principles of map reading and analysis, as well as those skills required to create maps effectively
and to communicate myriad types of spatial information
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
c) At the end of the course students should be able to:
a) Interpret a variety of map types;
b) Carry a cartographic project through from idea to product;
c) Explain contemporary cartographic techniques including GIS;
d) Demonstrate ethical and responsible cartography; and
e) Demonstrate the ability to effectively and accurately present geographic information

18. Indicative Content

(a) Introduction to Cartography
 Scope and nature of cartography
 Cartographic Methods
 Map projections

(b) Map Reading and Interpretations

  Map classification
 Components of maps
 Types and forms of scales
 Importance of maps in geographical studies
 Analysis and interpretation of Topographical Maps

(c) Introduction to Surveying

 Defining surveying
 Chain survey
 Principles of chain surveying
 Chain survey procedures
 Error in chaining
 Obstacles to chaining
 Prismatic Compass Bearings
 Magnetic Declination
 Local Attraction
 Error in compass survey

(d) Levelling
 Defining levelling
 Methods of Levelling
 Basic Levelling instruments
 Steps in levelling
 Booking and Reducing Levels
 Contouring

(e) Contemporary Geographic Techniques

 Geographical Information System (GIS): Basic concept of GIS
 Global Positioning System (GPS)
 Importance of GIS
 Remote sensing
 Mathematical analysis
 Photogrammetry:Types of Photographs
 Main elements of aerial photographs
 Difference and similarities between aerial photographs and maps
 Analysis and interpretations of photographs

(f) Statistics for Geographers

 Statistical Methods for Geographers
 Measures of central tendency
 Measures of Dispersion
 Measures of Central Location
  Measures of Dispersion in Point Distribution (criteria for measurements of point
distribution
 Nearest Neighbour Index)
 Discrete Area Distribution (Lorenz Curve; Gini coefficient)
 Statistical Presentation of Geographical Data
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment (40%) and final examinations (60%)

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Students learn how to read and analyze various cartographic examples as well as create individual map
products. Cartographic responsibility is examined throughout the course with an emphasis on developing
technical skill. It is a combination of lecture and lab stressing the practical approach to cartography

21. Prescribed Readings

Kavanagh, B.,& Mastin, T. (2013). Surveying: Principles and Applications

(9thed.).London: Pearson.
Hammond, R..,& McCullagh, P.S. (2004). Quantitative Techniques in
Geography(4th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

22. Recommended Readings

Clendinning,J. (1960). The Principles of Surveying(2nded.).London: Blackie and Son Ltd.
Robinson, A.H., Morrison, J.L.,Muehrcke, P.C., Kimerling, A.J.,&Guptill, S.C. (1995) Elements of
Cartography (2nded.). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Fundamentals of Economic Geography
6. Module Code GEO212
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week None
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GEO111, GEO121

15. Co-requisites
GEO212

16. Module Aims

To provide students with a more advanced general understanding of changing locations and spatial patterns of
economic activity.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Describe the scope and nature of economic geography;
b) Examine the philosophies and approaches in the field of economic geography;
c) Discuss the different types of economic activities;
d) Account for factors for the spatial variation of agriculture, manufacturing and service activities in time
and space; and
e) Apply spatial economic principles of trade, transportation, communications and regional economic
development.

18. Indicative Content

(a) Scope and nature of economic geography
 The discipline and subfields of economic geography
 The economy and economic geography
 History of economic and commercial geography
 Fundamental concepts in economic geography
 Climate and economic activity; population and economic activity
 The concept of carrying capacity
(b) Philosophies and approaches to economic geography
  Empiricism and traditional economic geography
 Positivism and spatial analysis in economic geography
 Dialectical materialism and the political economic in economic geography
 Postmodernism and institutionalism and the institutional/cultural turn in economic
geography
(c) Geography of primary activities
 The geography of agriculture – spatial organisation,
 location and Von Thunen’s location theory
 the economic geography of energy – spatial organisation
 location and transportation
(d) Geography of secondary activities
 The geography of manufacturing activities – location factors (market, labour costs,
agglomeration economies, industrial inertia, environmental factors, political factors,
etc)
 Theories of industrial location – Weber’s least cost theory of location, Losch’s
model, Isard’s economics of location
 Changing pattern of manufacturing regions
(e) Geography of tertiary and quaternary activities
 Introduction to transport geography
 Geography of air transport, railway geography, highway geography
 Geography of international trade
 Geography of tourism and recreation – tourism development and Butler’s tourism
model, tourism and economic development, tourism, culture and economic
regeneration
 Geography of communications
 Problems and policies of transportation
 Economic geography of the oceans and international law of the sea
(f) Geography of economic development
 Development as a contested concept
 Measuring development and socio-economic standardization of developing countries
(quantitative and qualitative measures of development – MDGs, SDGs)
 Theories and models of economic development (modernisation theory, structuralism
and dependency theory, neoliberalism, grass root approach)
 The north-south conflict; patterns of development
(g) Geographies of development – contemporary issues
 Trade and development
 Structure and role of development aid
 Resisting development (social movements and development in developing countries
 International economic co-operation
(h) Fringe Areas of Economic Geography
 Applied economic geography
  Financial geography
 Geography of public policy and administrative geography
 Geographies of governance
 Geographies of globalisation
 Social geography
 World economic regions
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%; Final examinations 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, and field visits.

21. Prescribed Readings

Coe, N., Kelly, P., & Yeung, H. (2007) Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction. London:
John Wiley & Sons.
Cumbers, A. & Mackinnon, D. (2011). An Introduction to Economic Geography: Globalisation, Uneven
Development, and Place. Essex: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Dicken, P. (2010) Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy (6thed), London:
Sage.
Getis, A, J., Getis, J.D., & Fellmann, J.D. (2000). Introduction to Geography (7th ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill.

22. Recommended Readings

Alnwick, H. (1969). Geography of Commodities. London: Harrap.

Aoyama, Y., Murphy, J., &Hanson, S. (2010).Key Concepts in Economic Geography. London: Sage.
Barnes, T., Peck, J., Sheppard, E. and Tickell, A. (eds.) (2003).Reading Economic Geography.London:
Wiley-Blackwell
Bradford, M.,& Kent, W. (1977). Human Geography.Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Christopherson, S.,& Clark, J. (2009).Remarking the Regional Economies: Power, Labour and Firm
Strategies in the Knowledge Economy). Routlege.

Clark, G., Gertler, M.,& Feldman, M.(eds) (2003). The Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography. Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
Coe, N.,& Kelly, P. (2007).Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction. Malden, USA:
Blackwell.
Coe, N.,&Jones, A. (eds.) (2010). The Economic Geography of the UK. London: Sage.
Hudson, R., (2005). Economic Geographies: Circuits, Flows and Spaces. London: Sage.
Johnston, R.J.,Watts,M., Gregory,D.,& Smith, D. (2000). Human Geography (4th ed.). Oxford: Blackwell
Publishers LTD.
Leyshon, A., Lee, R., McDowell, L.,& Sunley, P. (eds.) (2011). The Sage Handbook of Economic
Geography, London: Sage.
Polenske, K. (ed.) (2007). The Economic Geography of Innovation. Cambridge University Press:
Cambridge.
Potter, R., Binns, T., Elliot, J., &Smith,D. (2008). Geographies of Development: An Introduction to
Development Studies. Prentice Hall: London.
Smith, D.M. (1981). Industrial location:An Economic Geographical Analysis. New York: John Wiley &
Sons.
Wheeler, J.O., & Muller, P.O.(1986). Economic Geography (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Cartography, Map Analysis and Surveying
Techniques
6. Module Code GEO211
7. Level 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week None
11.Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GEO111, GEO121

15. Co-requisites

16. Module Aims

This course is designed to introduce and enhance students’ proficiency in analyzing and creating maps focusing on
the fundamental principles of map reading and analysis, as well as those skills required to create maps effectively
and to communicate myriad types of spatial information
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
d) At the end of the course students should be able to:
f) Interpret a variety of map types;
g) Carry a cartographic project through from idea to product;
h) Explain contemporary cartographic techniques including GIS;
i) Demonstrate ethical and responsible cartography; and
j) Demonstrate the ability to effectively and accurately present geographic information

18. Indicative Content

(g) Introduction to Cartography
 Scope and nature of cartography
 Cartographic Methods
 Map projections

(h) Map Reading and Interpretations

  Map classification
 Components of maps
 Types and forms of scales
 Importance of maps in geographical studies
 Analysis and interpretation of Topographical Maps

(i) Introduction to Surveying

 Defining surveying
 Chain survey
 Principles of chain surveying
 Chain survey procedures
 Error in chaining
 Obstacles to chaining
 Prismatic Compass Bearings
 Magnetic Declination
 Local Attraction
 Error in compass survey

(j) Levelling
 Defining levelling
 Methods of Levelling
 Basic Levelling instruments
 Steps in levelling
 Booking and Reducing Levels
 Contouring

(k) Contemporary Geographic Techniques

 Geographical Information System (GIS): Basic concept of GIS
 Global Positioning System (GPS)
 Importance of GIS
 Remote sensing
 Mathematical analysis
 Photogrammetry:Types of Photographs
 Main elements of aerial photographs
 Difference and similarities between aerial photographs and maps
 Analysis and interpretations of photographs

(l) Statistics for Geographers

 Statistical Methods for Geographers
 Measures of central tendency
 Measures of Dispersion
 Measures of Central Location
  Measures of Dispersion in Point Distribution (criteria for measurements of point
distribution
 Nearest Neighbour Index)
 Discrete Area Distribution (Lorenz Curve; Gini coefficient)
 Statistical Presentation of Geographical Data
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment (40%) and final examinations (60%)

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Students learn how to read and analyze various cartographic examples as well as create individual map
products. Cartographic responsibility is examined throughout the course with an emphasis on developing
technical skill. It is a combination of lecture and lab stressing the practical approach to cartography

21. Prescribed Readings

Kavanagh, B.,& Mastin, T. (2013). Surveying: Principles and Applications

(9thed.).London: Pearson.
Hammond, R..,& McCullagh, P.S. (2004). Quantitative Techniques in
Geography(4th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

22. Recommended Readings

Clendinning,J. (1960). The Principles of Surveying(2nded.).London: Blackie and Son Ltd.
Robinson, A.H., Morrison, J.L.,Muehrcke, P.C., Kimerling, A.J.,&Guptill, S.C. (1995) Elements of
Cartography (2nded.). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Fundamentals of Economic Geography
6. Module Code GEO212
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week None
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GEO111, GEO121

15. Co-requisites
GEO212

16. Module Aims

To provide students with a more advanced general understanding of changing locations and spatial patterns of
economic activity.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
f) Describe the scope and nature of economic geography;
g) Examine the philosophies and approaches in the field of economic geography;
h) Discuss the different types of economic activities;
i) Account for factors for the spatial variation of agriculture, manufacturing and service activities in time
and space; and
j) Apply spatial economic principles of trade, transportation, communications and regional economic
development.

18. Indicative Content

(i) Scope and nature of economic geography
 The discipline and subfields of economic geography
 The economy and economic geography
 History of economic and commercial geography
 Fundamental concepts in economic geography
 Climate and economic activity; population and economic activity
 The concept of carrying capacity
(j) Philosophies and approaches to economic geography
  Empiricism and traditional economic geography
 Positivism and spatial analysis in economic geography
 Dialectical materialism and the political economic in economic geography
 Postmodernism and institutionalism and the institutional/cultural turn in economic
geography
(k) Geography of primary activities
 The geography of agriculture – spatial organisation,
 location and Von Thunen’s location theory
 the economic geography of energy – spatial organisation
 location and transportation
(l) Geography of secondary activities
 The geography of manufacturing activities – location factors (market, labour costs,
agglomeration economies, industrial inertia, environmental factors, political factors,
etc)
 Theories of industrial location – Weber’s least cost theory of location, Losch’s
model, Isard’s economics of location
 Changing pattern of manufacturing regions
(m) Geography of tertiary and quaternary activities
 Introduction to transport geography
 Geography of air transport, railway geography, highway geography
 Geography of international trade
 Geography of tourism and recreation – tourism development and Butler’s tourism
model, tourism and economic development, tourism, culture and economic
regeneration
 Geography of communications
 Problems and policies of transportation
 Economic geography of the oceans and international law of the sea
(n) Geography of economic development
 Development as a contested concept
 Measuring development and socio-economic standardization of developing countries
(quantitative and qualitative measures of development – MDGs, SDGs)
 Theories and models of economic development (modernisation theory, structuralism
and dependency theory, neoliberalism, grass root approach)
 The north-south conflict; patterns of development
(o) Geographies of development – contemporary issues
 Trade and development
 Structure and role of development aid
 Resisting development (social movements and development in developing countries
 International economic co-operation
(p) Fringe Areas of Economic Geography
 Applied economic geography
  Financial geography
 Geography of public policy and administrative geography
 Geographies of governance
 Geographies of globalisation
 Social geography
 World economic regions
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%; Final examinations 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, and field visits.

21. Prescribed Readings

Coe, N., Kelly, P., & Yeung, H. (2007) Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction. London:
John Wiley & Sons.
Cumbers, A. & Mackinnon, D. (2011). An Introduction to Economic Geography: Globalisation, Uneven
Development, and Place. Essex: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Dicken, P. (2010) Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy (6thed), London:
Sage.
Getis, A, J., Getis, J.D., & Fellmann, J.D. (2000). Introduction to Geography (7th ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill.

22. Recommended Readings

Alnwick, H. (1969). Geography of Commodities. London: Harrap.

Aoyama, Y., Murphy, J., &Hanson, S. (2010).Key Concepts in Economic Geography. London: Sage.
Barnes, T., Peck, J., Sheppard, E. and Tickell, A. (eds.) (2003).Reading Economic Geography.London:
Wiley-Blackwell
Bradford, M.,& Kent, W. (1977). Human Geography.Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Christopherson, S.,& Clark, J. (2009).Remarking the Regional Economies: Power, Labour and Firm
Strategies in the Knowledge Economy). Routlege.

Clark, G., Gertler, M.,& Feldman, M.(eds) (2003). The Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography. Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
Coe, N.,& Kelly, P. (2007).Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction. Malden, USA:
Blackwell.
Coe, N.,&Jones, A. (eds.) (2010). The Economic Geography of the UK. London: Sage.
Hudson, R., (2005). Economic Geographies: Circuits, Flows and Spaces. London: Sage.
Johnston, R.J.,Watts,M., Gregory,D.,& Smith, D. (2000). Human Geography (4th ed.). Oxford: Blackwell
Publishers LTD.
Leyshon, A., Lee, R., McDowell, L.,& Sunley, P. (eds.) (2011). The Sage Handbook of Economic
Geography, London: Sage.
 Polenske, K. (ed.) (2007). The Economic Geography of Innovation. Cambridge University Press:
Cambridge.
Potter, R., Binns, T., Elliot, J., &Smith,D. (2008). Geographies of Development: An Introduction to
Development Studies. Prentice Hall: London.
Smith, D.M. (1981). Industrial location:An Economic Geographical Analysis. New York: John Wiley &
Sons.
Wheeler, J.O., & Muller, P.O.(1986). Economic Geography (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Mineralogy and Petrology
6. Module Code GLY211
7. Level 1
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week N/A
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111 and GLY121

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To build on knowledge and skills from GLY 111 in identification of minerals, and basic processes of rock
formation,

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Systematically identify major minerals and rocks
b) Properly classifymajor minerals and rocks
b) Explain the major factors controlling mineral compositions
c) Relate the major rock forming processes to the major rock types
d) Relate basic petrological processes to plate tectonics

18. Indicative Content

a. Basic Mineralogy and Crystallography: The internal structure of minerals, their systematic
crystallography and a simple chemical classification. Chemistry, structure and identification of at least
20 common silicates and 10 non-silicates, building on GLY100. Identification of these minerals.
Systematic approach to mineral identification reinforced through practical work and tests.
b. Optical Mineralogy: Thin sections and their preparation. The petrological microscope, polarized light,
isotropic and anisotropic minerals. Mineral properties; relief, pleochroism; birefringence and
Polarization colours. The optical properties of at least 20 common silicates and 10 non-silicates.
c. Basic Petrology:
i. Sedimentary Petrology - Clastic and chemical sedimentary rock types classified. Diagenetic
changes. The concepts of sedimentary processes and sedimentary depositional environments.
ii. Igneous Petrology - Methods of classification including IUGS and Pyroclastics. Melting,
crystallization and mode of emplacement. Bowen's reaction series, Igneous Terrains.
 iii. Metamorphic Petrology - Classification, role of pressure, temperature and fluid phase.
Relationship between deformation and metamorphism. Metamorphic facies, simple PT facies
diagram
d. The Rock Cycle as an expression of Plate Tectonics
How Plate Tectonics leads to cycling of rocks through the crust and mantle. Relationship of Plate
Tectonics to the three main types of rock.

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test of
mineral and rock identification); Final examination: 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods

a. Teaching and tutorials
b. Group or individual presentations on a specific topic.
21. Prescribed Readings
Deer, W., Howie, R., &Zussman, J. (2013).Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals (3rded). London:
Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland.ISBN-13:978-0903056274
Gribble C.D., &Hall, A.J. (1992).Optical Mineralogy, Principles and Practice.CRC press. ISBN1-85728-
014-8
Klein C.,&Philpotts, A. (2013).Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press
Marshak, S. (2015).Earth: Portrait of a Planet (5thed.). W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN100730321975

22. Recommended Readings

Best, M.G. (2002).Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (2nded.).Wiley-Blackwell.ISBN-
13: 978-1405105880
Skinner, B.J., Porter, S. C., Park, J. (2003). The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to
Physical Geology (5thed.). ISBN-10:0471152285 or ISBN-13:978-0471152286.
Tarbuck, E.J., &Lutgens, F. K. (2015).Earth Science (14thed). Illinois: Prentice Hall
ISBN13: 9780321928092

23.Online Resources:
http://www.virtualmicroscope.org/about
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/ School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Stratigraphy and paleontology
6. Module Code GLY212
7. Level 1
8.Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week N/A
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111 and GLY121

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To introduce geoscience students to the principles of stratigraphy, the practice of palaeontology, and their
relationship to each other

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Review the evolution of life
b) Apply the principles of stratigraphy to the subdivision of the geological record
c) Relate the tree of life to its main representatives in the fossil record

18. Indicative Content

a. Stratigraphy: Concepts of geological change and relative dating. Methods of relative dating. Absolute
dating, methods and limitations. Correlation. The Geological time scale and its subdivisions. The work
of the International Commission on Stratigraphy.
b. Evolution: The theory of evolution; an historical account of Darwin etc., natural selection. Evidence
for evolution. Punctuated equilibria, mass extinctions and their causes, re-radiations. The big five mass
extinctions
c. The Tree of Life: Major subdivisions and their evolution.
d. Fossilisation: The Processes of preservation. Life and death assemblages. Trace and body fossils.
e. Systematic Palaeontology: Vertebrate and invertebrate
f. Paleo-environmental interpretation: Use of fossils to establish major paleo-environments
g. Palaeontology and stratigraphy: Zone and index fossils
h. Stratigraphy of Malawi

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% each from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test);
Final examination: 60%
20. Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Benton, M.J., &Harper, D.A.T. (2009).Introduction to paleobiology and the fossil record.Wiley-Blackwell.
ISBN-13: 978-1405141574.
Jackson, P.W. (2010). Introducing to Palaeontology: A Guide to Ancient Life. Dunedin Academic Press
Ltd. ISBN-13:978-1906716158

22. Recommended Readings

Milson, C., & Rigby, S. (2004). Fossils at a Glance. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
Clarkson, E.N.K. (1998). Invertebrate Palaeontology and evolution.Wiley-Blackwell Science.ISBN: 978-
0-632-05238-8-7
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/ School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Earth’s Resources
6. Module Code GLY213
7. Level 2
8.Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week N/A
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111 and GLY121

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To introduce geoscience students to the main types of geological resources found on Earth and their
formation, and the global context of their exploitation with the increasing population of the world

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Give an account of the range of geological resources.
b) Explain where and how they are found.
c) Evaluate the importance of georesources to the past and future of the world
d) Analyse the global geographical and political inter-dependence of natural resources
e) Evaluate the value of georesources in outline, and how they are processed
f) Evaluate the geological resources of Malawi

18. Indicative Content

a. The global context: population, demand and supply. Hubbert’s curve; the concept of peak production.
Sustainability. Politics of Resources. History of georesource exploitation.
b. Mineral Deposits. Definition of resources vs. reserves. Concepts of tonnage and grade.
c. Commodity classification: Precious and semi-precious metals, base metals, industrial minerals,
gemstones. Classification of ore deposits: REE, Porphyry, Epithermal, Hydrothermal, magmatic,
sedimentary, residual etc.
d. The mining cycle. Targeting, exploration, evaluation, mining, processing and mine remediation.
e. Hydrocarbons. Coal, oil, gas, unconventional hydrocarbons. Their formation, extraction and use.
f. Energy. Renewable vs. non-renewable. Energy minerals, current demand and supply situation for
energy. Renewable resources: geothermal, hydro, solar, tidal, wind.
g. Gemstones. An outline of gemmology
h. Resources in Malawi. Brief survey of main associations: alkaline igneous, basement, cover and
residual groups. Energy sources and context of Malawi
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% each from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test);
Final examination: 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Kesler, S.E., &Simon, A.C. (2015).Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment.Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press. ISBN9781107074910
O’Hara, K. (2014). Earth Resources and Environmental Impact.Wiley Global Education. ISBN: 978-1-
118-98728-5.

22. Recommended Reading

Marshak, S. (2015).Earth: Portrait of a Planet (5thed.). W.W. Norton & Company. ISBN100730321975
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/ School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Earth’s Resources
6. Module Code GLY213
7. Level 2
8.Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week N/A
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111 and GLY121

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To introduce geoscience students to the main types of geological resources found on Earth and their
formation, and the global context of their exploitation with the increasing population of the world

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Give an account of the range of geological resources.
b) Explain where and how they are found.
c) Evaluate the importance of georesources to the past and future of the world
d) Analyse the global geographical and political inter-dependence of natural resources
e) Evaluate the value of georesources in outline, and how they are processed
f) Evaluate the geological resources of Malawi

18. Indicative Content

a. The global context: population, demand and supply. Hubbert’s curve; the concept of peak production.
Sustainability. Politics of Resources. History of georesource exploitation.
b. Mineral Deposits. Definition of resources vs. reserves. Concepts of tonnage and grade.
c. Commodity classification: Precious and semi-precious metals, base metals, industrial minerals,
gemstones. Classification of ore deposits: REE, Porphyry, Epithermal, Hydrothermal, magmatic,
sedimentary, residual etc.
d. The mining cycle. Targeting, exploration, evaluation, mining, processing and mine remediation.
e. Hydrocarbons. Coal, oil, gas, unconventional hydrocarbons. Their formation, extraction and use.
f. Energy. Renewable vs. non-renewable. Energy minerals, current demand and supply situation for
energy. Renewable resources: geothermal, hydro, solar, tidal, wind.
g. Gemstones. An outline of gemmology
h. Resources in Malawi. Brief survey of main associations: alkaline igneous, basement, cover and
residual groups. Energy sources and context of Malawi
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% each from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test);
Final examination: 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Kesler, S.E., &Simon, A.C. (2015).Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment.Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press. ISBN9781107074910
O’Hara, K. (2014). Earth Resources and Environmental Impact.Wiley Global Education. ISBN: 978-1-
118-98728-5.

22. Recommended Reading

Marshak, S. (2015).Earth: Portrait of a Planet (5thed.). W.W. Norton & Company. ISBN100730321975
22. College Chancellor College
23. Faculty/School of Science
24. Department Computer Science
25. Programme BSc in Computer Science
26. Module Title Operating Systems
27. Module Code COM211
28. Year 2
29. Credits 12
30. Lectures per week 3
31. Lab Hours per week 1
32. Tutorial hours per week
33. Revised After 5 years
34. Approval Date August 2016

35. Prerequisites:
Introduction to Computer Programming (COM121)

36. Co-requisites:
None

37. Module Aim

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the key concepts of computer operating
systems, design and implementation and provide the practical ability to use the common
operating systems.

38. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Explain the principles of operating systems
b) Understand relationship between subsystems of a modern operating system
c) Develop multi-process and multi-threaded applications
d) Evaluate the efficiency aspect of using system resources (processor, memory, disk)

39. Indicative Content

a) Introduction to operating systems
b) Operating system structures, computer hardware properties
 c) Process concept in modern operating systems
d) Multi-processes
e) Thread concept and multi-threading
f) Process synchronization
g) Process synchronization
h) Deadlocks in multi-processing
i) Memory management
j) Virtual memory management
k) CPU scheduling algorithms
l) File system
m) Disk subsystem
40. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%, final examination component 60%

41. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

a) Lectures
b) Practical laboratory sessions
c) On-line learning

42. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

a) Prescribed Reading
Silberschatz, A., Galvin, P.B., Gagne, G. (2012). Operating System Concepts (9th ed.).
New Jersey, USA: Wiley
Tanenbaum, A. S., Bos, H. (2014). Modern Operating Systems (4th ed.). Essex, England:
Pearson

b) Recommended Reading
Anderson, T. Dahlin, M.(2014). Operating Systems: Principles and Practice (2nd ed.).
Recursive Books
Stallings, W. (2014). Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles (8th ed.). Essex,
England: Pearson

Journals
SIGOPS - Operating Systems Review
IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Faculty of Science
3. Department Computer Science
4. Programme BSc in Computer Network Engineering
5. Module Title Introduction to Computer Network
Engineering
6. Module Code NET 211
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 1
11. Tutorial hours per week
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites:
Introduction to Computer Programming (COM121)

15. Co-requisites:
None
16. Module Aim
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the principles and practice of
network engineering.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Describe computer network models
b) Explain the connection-oriented and connectionless network paradigms
c) Examine four layers in the TCP/IP model.
d) Use connection-oriented and connectionless network paradigms in wide-area networks

18. Indicative Content

a) Network types: LAN, MAN, WAN
b) Network hardware and media
c) Network topology: the physical aspects of LAN
d) TCP/IP and OSI models, layers and protocols
e) Ethernet and IEEE 802 LANs
f) FDDI and Token Ring LANs
g) Network devices: hubs, repeaters, bridges, switches, and gateways
h) Wireless and Mobile networks
i) Gigabit networks
 j) Basic commands: Ipconfig, ping, traceroute
k) Internetworking

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%, final examination component 60%
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
a) Lectures
b) Seminars
c) Practical Laboratory sessions
d) Online learning

21. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

a) Prescribed Reading:
Kurose, J.F., and Ross, K.W., (2012). Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (6th
ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Peterson, L., L., & Davie, S., B., (2011). Computer Networks: A Systems Approach (5th
ed.). San Francisco: Morgan Kaufmann.
Tenenbaum, S., A., & Wetherall, J., D., (2010).Computer Networks (5thed). Upper
Saddle River: Pearson.
b) Recommended Reading:
Dumas, M., B., & Schwartz, M., (2008). Principles of Computer Networks and
Communications. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Karris, S., (2002). Networks: Design and Management. Fermont:Orachard Publications.
14. College Chancellor College
15. Faculty/School of Faculty of Science
16. Department Computer Science
17. Programme BSc in Computer Network Engineering
18. Module Title Introduction to Computer Network
Engineering
19. Module Code NET 211
20. Year 2
21. Credits 12
22. Lectures per week 3
23. Lab Hours per week 1
24. Tutorial hours per week
25. Revised After 5 years
26. Approval Date August 2016

22. Prerequisites:
Introduction to Computer Programming (COM121)

23. Co-requisites:
None
24. Module Aim
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the principles and practice of
network engineering.
25. Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
e) Describe computer network models
f) Explain the connection-oriented and connectionless network paradigms
g) Examine four layers in the TCP/IP model.
h) Use connection-oriented and connectionless network paradigms in wide-area networks

26. Indicative Content

l) Network types: LAN, MAN, WAN
m) Network hardware and media
n) Network topology: the physical aspects of LAN
o) TCP/IP and OSI models, layers and protocols
p) Ethernet and IEEE 802 LANs
q) FDDI and Token Ring LANs
r) Network devices: hubs, repeaters, bridges, switches, and gateways
s) Wireless and Mobile networks
t) Gigabit networks
 u) Basic commands: Ipconfig, ping, traceroute
v) Internetworking

27. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%, final examination component 60%
28. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
e) Lectures
f) Seminars
g) Practical Laboratory sessions
h) Online learning

29. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

c) Prescribed Reading:
Kurose, J.F., and Ross, K.W., (2012). Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (6th
ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Peterson, L., L., & Davie, S., B., (2011). Computer Networks: A Systems Approach (5th
ed.). San Francisco: Morgan Kaufmann.
Tenenbaum, S., A., & Wetherall, J., D., (2010).Computer Networks (5thed). Upper
Saddle River: Pearson.
d) Recommended Reading:
Dumas, M., B., & Schwartz, M., (2008). Principles of Computer Networks and
Communications. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Karris, S., (2002). Networks: Design and Management. Fermont:Orachard Publications.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Statistics
5. Module Title Foundations of Probability and Statistics
6. Module Code STA211
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per Week 3
10. Number of Tutorials/Practicals per 1
Week
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: STA121

14. Co-requisites: MAT211, MAT212

15. Module Aim

To provide theoretical foundations for statistical science and practical background to
quantitative research methods.
16. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Explain basic concepts of probability and probability distribution,
b) Distinguish between discrete and continuous measurements,
c) Calculate probability of occurrence of events given parameter values,
d) Model practical problems using probability and random variables,
e) Demonstrate the origin of fundamental principles in probability and statistics.
17. Indicative Content
a) Revision: Set theory; Random experiment; Sample space and examples; Events and
related operations of union, intersection, and complementation; Properties of set
operations- commutativity, associativity, distributive laws, and DeMorgan's laws, and
their proofs.
b) Elementary probability theory: sample spaces, events, conditional probability,
independence, rules of probability, counting techniques (multiplication rule, sum rule,
inclusion-exclusion), law of total probability and Bayes’ theorem.
 c) Random variables and probability distributions: types and derivations of random
variables, probability mass (density) functions, Bernoulli, binomial, geometric, negative
binomial, Pascal, hypergeometric, Poisson, discrete uniform, continuous uniform,
exponential, gamma, normal (Gaussian) distributions, jointly distributed random
variables and standardising a random variable.
d) Properties of probability functions: cumulative distribution functions, expectation,
variance and standard deviation, median and mode, expectations and variances of linear
combinations of random variables of common distributions and joint probability
functions.
e) Applications of normal distribution: computing probabilities on known normal
distributions and applying the central limit theorem on common distributions, sums and
proportions.
f) Relating probability distributions: Poisson approximation to the binomial; Normal
approximation to the binomial and Poisson distributions,
g) Using R package or spreadsheet to generate random variables.
18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.
19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations.
20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists
Prescribed Reading
Clarke, G.M., Cooke, D. (2011). A Basic Course in Statistics (3th ed.). London:
Edward Arnold.
Dekking, F. M., Kraaikamp, C., Lopuhaä, H. P., & Meester, L. E. (2005). A Modern
Introduction to Probability and Statistics: understanding why and how. London:
Springer-Verlag.
Panik, M. J. (2005). Advanced statistics from an elementary point of view. Burlington:
Elsevier.
Aczel, A. D. & Sounderpandian, J. (2002). Complete Business Statistics. New York:
McGraw-Hill.
Recommended Reading
Kallenberg, O. (2002). Foundations of Modern Probability: Probability and its
Applications (2nd ed.). New York: Springer-Verlag
Savage, L.J. (2012). The Foundations of Statistics (2nd ed.). New York: Dover
Publications
Journals
Statistics and Probability Journals: New York University
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Biological Sciences
4. Programme BSc in Biological Sciences
5. Module Title General Biology II: Introduction to
Ecology, Genetics, Evolution,
Environmental and Natural Resources
6. Module Code Bio 221
7. Year Two
8. Credits 18
9. Lectures per week Three
10.Lab Hours per week Three
11.Tutorial hours per week Three
12. Revised After five years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

Bio 111 and Bio 121

15. Co-requisites
requisites (if applicable):
Not applicable

16. Module Aim

This module introduces students to ecology, genetics, general concepts of the
Environment, Natural Resources and their management.
.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
 On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
a. Debatethe basic principles of organisimal, population, community, ecosystem
ecology and global patterns of biodiversity.
b. Measure population size using a variety of technique..
c. Analyse abiotic features and interactions that determine densities and distributions
of organisms in an ecosystem.
d. Discuss the principles of Mendelian Genetics.
e. DisplayMitosis and Meiosis using diagrams.
f. Demonstrate the processes of replication, transcription and translation.
g. Arguefor the importance of selection in Evolution i.e. Natural and Sexual
selection
h. Illustrate the interaction of major components of natural resources.

18. Indicative Content

i. Introduction to Ecology.
ii. Ecological Methods.
iii. The Environment.
iv. Habitats and the Ecological niche concept.
v. Introduction to Ecosystems.
vi. Introduction to Genetics.
vii. Mendelism and Mendelian Ratios.
viii. Mitosis and Meiosis.
ix. Central Molecular Dogma: DNA and genes: Replication, Transcription and
Translation.
x. DNA and chromosomes.
xi. Introduction to Population Genetics: Population structure, genetic drift, Mutation
and migration.
xii. Evolution: History and evidence of Evolution, origins of species, natural
selection and selection.
xiii. Soil: concepts of soil, soil characteristics, soil classification and distribution, soil
resource management.
xiv. Water Resource: Hydrologic cycles, Water pollution, Water resource
management.
xv. Forest Resource.
xvi. Wildlife Resource: Value of wildlife resources, Wildlife and ecosystems,
Endangered species’ characteristics, Wildlife resource management.
xvii. Mineral Resource: Sources and availability, Extraction process, Environmental
impact of extraction and processing.

19. Assessment
Student will be assessed using the following activities:
i. Written examinations
ii. Drawing book illustration reports
iii. Group presentation of experimental findings
 The final grade for this course will consist of 60% of end of semester examination and 40
% of continuous assessment (CA).

20 Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Teaching and learning shall be achieved using the following approaches/activities:
a. Lectures
b. Laboratory practicals
c. Field practicals
d. Field visits
e. Students presentations
f. Video scrips

21 Prescribed Reading

Griffiths, A.J.F., Carroll, S.B., Doebley, J. (2010). An Introduction to Genetic

Analysis. W H Freeman & Co.
Krebs, C. J. (2009).Ecology: The Experimental Analysis of Distribution and
Abundance (6th Ed.). The University of British Columbia. Benjamin
Cummings.
Krebs, C.J. (2016). Why Ecology Matters. University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
Miller, T.G. (1994). Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections and
Solutions. (8th ed.). Wadsword Publishing: Belmont,.

Recommended Reading

Abramowitz, J.N. (1991). Investing in Biological Diversity, UD Research and

Conservation Efforts in Developing Countries. WorldResources Institute:
Washington.
African Biodiversity, (1993). A Framework for Integrating Biodiversity Conservation
and Sustainable Development, Foundation for the future. Nairobi.
Fiedler, P.L., & Jain, S.K. (1992). Conservation Biology: The Theory and Practice of
Nature Conservation, Preservation, and Management, Chapman and Hall.
Hawley, & Mori, (1999). The Human genome: A user’s guide. Academic
Press.
Jones, R.N., & Karp, A. (1986) Introducing Genetics. John Murray Ltd.
London.
Karban, R. (2014). How to Do Ecology;a Concise Handbook(2nd ed.). Princeton
University Press.
Klee, G.A. (1991). Conservation of Natural resources. Prentice Hall: Englewood Cliffs.
Rocklefs, R. (2013). Ecology: The Economy of Nature (3rd ed.). Freeman. W. H.
Smith, T.M. (2014). Elements of Ecology (9th ed). Benjamin Cummings.
 Journals
Journal of Ecology-www.journalofecology.org
Journal of Applied Ecology-www.journalofappliedecology.org
Journal of Ecology and The Natural Environment-
www.academicjournals.org/journal/JENE
Journal of Genetics-www.springer.com
Journal of Genetics and Genomics-www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/16738527
The American Journal of Humana Genetics-www.ajhg.org
Journal of Evolutionary Biology-onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/
Journal of Environmental Management-www.journals. Elsevier.com/journals-of-
environmental-management
Natural Resources-www.scirp.org/journal/nr
Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research-www.tandfonline.com
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Chemistry
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours)
5. Module Title Acids, Bases and Spectroscopy
6. Module Code CHE221
7. Year 2
8. Credits 15
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab hours per week 3
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 6 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites
CHE111, CHE121,MAT111, MAT121, PHY111, PHY121

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aim

To introduce basic theories and fundamental concepts in acid/base chemistry and spectroscopy

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
 explain the BrØnsted-Lowry theory of acid and bases
 classify acids and bases based on their strength
 characterise acids and bases using titration curves
 determine solution concentrations using spectroscopic methods

18. Indicative Content

(a) Acids and Bases
BrØnsted-Lowry definition of acid and base, conjugate acid-base pairs, self ionization of water, the
ionic product of water, the pH scale, the pOH of solutions, acidity and basicity constants; the role of
solvent in acid strength, strength of oxoacids, the pH of weak acids and bases, the pH of salt solutions,
the pH of polyprotic acid solutions, buffer solutions, strong acid-strong base titrations, weak acid-
strong base titrations. Titration curves for weak acids, Titration curves for weak bases/base system.

(b) Spectroscopy
Electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic spectrum. Introduction to theory of spectroscopy. Emission
and absorption spectra. Line spectra, band spectra, vibration spectra (Morse curve), rotation spectra,
vibration – rotation spectra, electronic spectra. The Beer – Lambert law. Spectrometers.
19. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations

21. Prescribed Reading

Atkins, P.W.,& Beran, J.A. (1992). General Chemistry. New York: Scientific AmericanBooks.
Smith, B. (2013). Basic Chemical Thermodynamics (6th ed.). London: Imperial College Press.

22. Recommended Reading

Chang, R. (2013). GeneralChemistry: The Essential Concepts. (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Higher
Education.
Ladd, M. (1998). Introduction to Physical Chemistry(3rd ed.). Cambridge: CambridgeUniversity Press.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Chemistry
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours)
5. Module Title Periodicity, Molecular Bonding and Coordination Chemistry
6. Module Code CHE222
7. Year 2
8. Credits 15
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 6 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites
CHE111, CHE121

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aim

To consolidate basic theories and fundamental concepts in inorganic chemistry

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
 discussthe chemical properties of group I, II and VII and VIII elements and their compounds
 explain molecular orbitals of homonuclear and heteronuclear diatomic molecules and their bond
properties
 discuss the properties and uses of transition metal coordination compounds

18. Indicative Content

(a) The Periodic Table
The periodic arrangements of elements ( Groups 1-18): group and periodic trends in some physical
and chemical properties including Ionization energy, atomic radius, ionic radius, electron affinity,
electronegativity, effective nuclear charge, ionic radius, diagonal relationships

General survey of the descriptive chemistry of elements of groups I(1) and II(2): the occurrence and
preparation of the metals, the physical and chemical properties of some of their compounds (their
hydrides, halides, oxides, nitrides, and sulphides), their uses in modern society and their roles in
biological systems; macrocycles; covalent character of Be compounds

The descriptive chemistry of group VII(7) elements (the halogens);colours of elements; interhalogens;
pseudohalogens; reaction with hydrogen, the noble gases, some metals and no-metals, water and
alkalis; oxidizing ability of the halogens; the hydrogen halides, metal halides, oxides, and oxoacids of
 the halogens, balancing redox equations, uses of salts of the halogen oxoacids, identification of
unknown substances

Group 18, the noble gases: elements, compounds, halides, oxides

(b) Molecular Bonding

Molecular orbitals of diatomic molecules: Bonding and anti-bonding orbitals, homonuclear diatomic
molecules, the building up principle for molecules, heteronuclear diatomic molecules, delocalised
molecular orbitals

Bond properties: bond order, bond lengths, bond strength, bond correlations

(c) Coordination Chemistry

Introduction to first row d-block elements

Basic definitions of ligands, complexes and coordination compounds; nomenclature; denticity and
modes of coordination (mono-, bi-, tri-, poly- and ambi-dentate ligands); the chelate effect; common
geometries, coordination numbers and oxidation states; isomerism: geometrical (examples for square
planar and octahedral), linkage, coordination, ionisation, optical

Colour in coordination compounds; applications of coordination compounds

19. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations

21. Prescribed Reading

Chang, R. (2013). General Chemistry (7th Ed.). McGraw-Hill: New York
Kotz, J. C., Treichel, P. M.,& Weaver, G. C. (2008). General Chemistry: Chemistry 121, 122, 123 at
Oregon State University. Cengage Learning.
Zumdahl, S. S.,& Zumdahl, S. A. (2007). Chemistry(7th Ed.), Houghton Miffin Company, Boston

22. Recommended Reading

Barrett, J. (2002). Atomic Structure and Periodicity. Royal Society of Chemistry
Housecroft, C. E., & Constable, E. C. (2006). Chemistry: An Introduction to Organic, Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry(3rd Ed.), Pearson-Prentice Hall, London
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours)
5. Module Title Calculus II
6. Module Code MAT221
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per Week 3
10. Number of Tutorials/Practicals 1
11. Revised After 5years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites:
MAT211

14. Co-requisites
NA

15. Module Aim

To provide students with further knowledge and skills of Calculusand introduce them to the set of complex
numbers

16. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
 differentiate transcendental functions,
 integrate transcendental functions,
 sketch curves in polar coordinates,
 evaluate areas, volumes, surface areas and arc lengths using parametric equations,
 evaluate limit of sequences,
 prove convergence of series using various tests,
 perform algebraic operations on complex numbers.

17. Indicative Content / Topics of Study

a) Transcendental functions: logarithm functions, trigonometric functions, hyperbolic
functions.
b) Parametric equations and polar coordinates including applications to conic sections..
c) Indeterminate forms. Improper integrals.
 d) Infinite sequences and series: Taylor polynomials and approximation, bisection
method as a sequence.
e) Introduction to Complex numbers.

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.

19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Texts
Anton, H. (2012). Calculus (10th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Gersting, J.L. (2012). Technical Calculus with Analytic Geometry. New York: Dover
Publications, Inc.
Larson, R., & Edwards, B.H. (2013). Calculus (10th ed.). Boston: Brooks/Cole.
Recommended Texts
Larson, R., Hostetler, R.P., & Edwards, B.H. (2005). Calculus (8th ed.). Boston:
Brooks/Cole.
Stewart, J., (2015). Calculus (8th ed.). Salt Lake City: Brooks Cole.
Zill, D.G., & Wright, W.S. (2011). Calculus: Early Transcendentals (4th ed.).
Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, LLC.

Journals
British Open Journal of Advanced Calculus
International Journal of Advanced Calculus

URL
http://www.borpub.com
http://www.acascipub.com
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title Introduction to Linear Algebra
6. Module Code MAT222
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per Week 3
10. Number of Tutorials/Practicals per 1
Week
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: MAT111, MAT121

14. Co-requisites

15. Module Aim

To provide students the mathematical background needed for further study of
Mathematics.
16. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
a) Perform matrix operations.
b) Compute determinants of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices.
c) Compute inverses of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices.
d) Solve systems of linear equations using Cramer’s rule.
e) Solve systems of linear equations using inverse of a matrix.
f) Use Matlab to perform matrix operations.
g) Use Matlab to solve systems of linear equations.
h) Apply matrices to solve real life problems.

17. Indicative Content

a) Matrices: Definition, equal, equivalent, zero/null, square, diagonal, scalar matrix,
identity, basic operations of matrices: equality, addition, scalar / dot multiplication and
product, dimension and rank, transpose(symmetric, skew-symmetric), product of
matrices, trace, sub matrix, direct product, partitioned matrix, singular and non-singular
matrices, elementary matrices.
b) Determinants: Properties of determinants/inverses including direct product properties,
determinants by cofactors, Cramer’s Rule.
 c) Solving systems of linear equations (2x2 and 3x3): Using determinants (Cramer’s rule),
inverse matrix, Gauss Jordan elimination.
d) Applications: Linear programming, the idea of a linear transformation, assignment
problem, Leontief economic models, input-output models etc
e) Practical in Matlab on matrix operations e.g. Matlab: Addition, subtraction,
multiplication, transpose, determinant, inverse, solving systems of linear equations etc.

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.

19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Readings
Anton, H. (2005). ElementaryLinear Algebra. New York: John Wiley.
Cambridge Press.
Fraleigh, J.B., & Beauregard, R.A. (2010). Linear Algebra (3rd ed.). New York Addison-
Wesley.
Lay, D.C. (2011). Linear Algebra and Its Applications (4th ed.). Los Angeles:
Pearson.
Strang, G. (2006). Linear Algebra and its Applications. Belmont: Thomson Learning Inc.
Strang, G. (2009). Introduction to Linear Algebra (4th ed.). : California: Wellesley

Recommended Readings
Anton, H. (2000). Elementary Linear Algebra. New York: Wiley.
Kolman, B. & Hill, D.R. (2004). Introductory Linear Algebra: An Applied First Course
(8th ed.). Boston: Prentice Hall.
Leon, S.J. (2011). Linear Algebra with Applications (8th ed.). New York: MacMillan.

Journals
Linear Algebra and its Applications: Elsevier
Linear Algebra and its Applications: Science Direct
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title Introduction to Financial Mathematics
6. Module Code MAT223
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per Week 3
10. Number of Tutorials per Week 1
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: MAT211, STA212

14. Co-requisites: N/A

15. Module Aim

To provide student with the mathematical concepts needed to understand financial
analysis and decision making.

16. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Use the theory of interest rates and discount factors as a price for the use of
money.
b) Formulate dynamic pricing for discrete and continuous time models.
c) Analyse the Black-Scholes and the binomial models and use them for pricing.
d) Assess the valuation of different securities by using different techniques.
e) Analyse the capital structure and make short-term and long term investment
decisions.

17. Indicative Content / Topics of Study

a) Accumulation function, Simple and compounded interest, Effective and nominal
rates of interest and discount
b) Force of interest, Level and non-level annuities and perpetuities, Amortization
c) Reinvestment, Sinking funds, Bonds, Depreciation methods
d) Short sales of stock, Term structure of the interest rates, Duration, Convexity
e) Derivative markets.
18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%, Final Examination 60%.
19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments,
demonstrations, brainstorming.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Readings
Micheal, T. (2013). Introductory Course on Financial Mathematics, London: Imperial
College Press.
Zastawniak, T. (2010). Mathematics for Finance: An Introduction to Financial
Engineering. New York: Springer.
S. J Garrett, S. J. (2013).An Introduction to Mathematics of Finance: A deterministic
Approach. Oxford: Oxford Press.

Recommended Readings
Buchanan, J.R. (2012).An undergraduate introduction to financial mathematics, (3rd
ed). Pennsylvania: Millersville University.
Gooodman, V., &Stampfli, J. (2000). The mathematics of finance modelling and
hedging. California: Brooks Cole.
Capinsik, M., & Zastawniak, T.(2003). Mathematics of finance, an introduction to
financial engineering. London: Springer-Verlag.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title Introduction to Linear Algebra
6. Module Code MAT222
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per Week 3
10. Number of Tutorials/Practicals per 1
Week
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: MAT111, MAT121

14. Co-requisites

15. Module Aim

To provide students the mathematical background needed for further study of
Mathematics.
16. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
i) Perform matrix operations.
j) Compute determinants of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices.
k) Compute inverses of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices.
l) Solve systems of linear equations using Cramer’s rule.
m) Solve systems of linear equations using inverse of a matrix.
n) Use Matlab to perform matrix operations.
o) Use Matlab to solve systems of linear equations.
p) Apply matrices to solve real life problems.

17. Indicative Content

f) Matrices: Definition, equal, equivalent, zero/null, square, diagonal, scalar matrix,
identity, basic operations of matrices: equality, addition, scalar / dot multiplication and
product, dimension and rank, transpose(symmetric, skew-symmetric), product of
matrices, trace, sub matrix, direct product, partitioned matrix, singular and non-singular
matrices, elementary matrices.
g) Determinants: Properties of determinants/inverses including direct product properties,
determinants by cofactors, Cramer’s Rule.
 h) Solving systems of linear equations (2x2 and 3x3): Using determinants (Cramer’s rule),
inverse matrix, Gauss Jordan elimination.
i) Applications: Linear programming, the idea of a linear transformation, assignment
problem, Leontief economic models, input-output models etc
j) Practical in Matlab on matrix operations e.g. Matlab: Addition, subtraction,
multiplication, transpose, determinant, inverse, solving systems of linear equations etc.

18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%; Final Examination 60%.

19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, demonstrations.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Readings
Anton, H. (2005). ElementaryLinear Algebra. New York: John Wiley.
Cambridge Press.
Fraleigh, J.B., & Beauregard, R.A. (2010). Linear Algebra (3rd ed.). New York Addison-
Wesley.
Lay, D.C. (2011). Linear Algebra and Its Applications (4th ed.). Los Angeles:
Pearson.
Strang, G. (2006). Linear Algebra and its Applications. Belmont: Thomson Learning Inc.
Strang, G. (2009). Introduction to Linear Algebra (4th ed.). : California: Wellesley

Recommended Readings
Anton, H. (2000). Elementary Linear Algebra. New York: Wiley.
Kolman, B. & Hill, D.R. (2004). Introductory Linear Algebra: An Applied First Course
(8th ed.). Boston: Prentice Hall.
Leon, S.J. (2011). Linear Algebra with Applications (8th ed.). New York: MacMillan.

Journals
Linear Algebra and its Applications: Elsevier
Linear Algebra and its Applications: Science Direct
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
5. Module Title Introduction to Financial Mathematics
6. Module Code MAT223
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of Lectures per Week 3
10. Number of Tutorials per Week 1
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: MAT211, STA212

14. Co-requisites: N/A

15. Module Aim

To provide student with the mathematical concepts needed to understand financial
analysis and decision making.

16. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
f) Use the theory of interest rates and discount factors as a price for the use of
money.
g) Formulate dynamic pricing for discrete and continuous time models.
h) Analyse the Black-Scholes and the binomial models and use them for pricing.
i) Assess the valuation of different securities by using different techniques.
j) Analyse the capital structure and make short-term and long term investment
decisions.

17. Indicative Content / Topics of Study

f) Accumulation function, Simple and compounded interest, Effective and nominal
rates of interest and discount
g) Force of interest, Level and non-level annuities and perpetuities, Amortization
h) Reinvestment, Sinking funds, Bonds, Depreciation methods
i) Short sales of stock, Term structure of the interest rates, Duration, Convexity
j) Derivative markets.
18. Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40%, Final Examination 60%.
19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments,
demonstrations, brainstorming.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Readings
Micheal, T. (2013). Introductory Course on Financial Mathematics, London: Imperial
College Press.
Zastawniak, T. (2010). Mathematics for Finance: An Introduction to Financial
Engineering. New York: Springer.
S. J Garrett, S. J. (2013).An Introduction to Mathematics of Finance: A deterministic
Approach. Oxford: Oxford Press.

Recommended Readings
Buchanan, J.R. (2012).An undergraduate introduction to financial mathematics, (3rd
ed). Pennsylvania: Millersville University.
Gooodman, V., &Stampfli, J. (2000). The mathematics of finance modelling and
hedging. California: Brooks Cole.
Capinsik, M., & Zastawniak, T.(2003). Mathematics of finance, an introduction to
financial engineering. London: Springer-Verlag.
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Electricity & Magnetism I
6. Module code PHY 221
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 0
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY 121
15. Co-requisite:
MAT221
16. Module Aim:
To develop in learners a deeper understanding of the concepts of electricity and magnetism
17. Intended Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
(a) Analyse various laws on electricity and magnetism and their use to solve related
problems
(b) Explain how dielectric affect capacitance of a capacitor
(c) Differentiate
ferentiate direct current from alternating current
(d) Discuss the magnetic field around a current carrying conductor
(e) Calculate the magnetic force of a current carrying conductor experiences in a
magnetic field
(f) Explain how generators and transformers operate
(g) Identify LRC circuits and solve problems related to LRC circuit
(h) Discuss the properties of electromagnetic waves andhow they are produced
18. Indicative Content

Electricity
Electric Charge and Electric Field , Gauss's Law , Electric Potential , Capacitance and
Dielectrics, Current, Resistance and Electromotive Force , Direct Current Circuits,
Alternating Currents
Magnetism
Magnetism and magnets, Sources of Magnetic Field, Magnetic field due to a current, Forces
onacurrent carrying wire, Introduction to Faraday's law, Generators and transformers
andmotors, Inductors in AC circuits, simple LRC circuits, Electromagnetic waves
19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
21. Prescribed Reading
Knight, R. D., Jones, B. and Field S. (2014). College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd
ed.). Prentice Hall.
Sears, F. W.; Zemansky, M. W. and Young, H. D. (2016). College Physics (10th ed.)
Addison Wesley
22. Recommended Reading:
Knight, R.D. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics: A Strategic
Approach, Addison Wesley.
Serway, R. A., & Faughn J. S., (2000). College Physics (5th ed). Saunders College
Publishing.
Young, H.D. & Freedman R.A. (2004). University Physics. (11th Ed.), Pearsons, Canada.
Nelkon, M. and Parker P. (1995). Advanced Level Physics, Heinemann International
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Physical Optics and Doppler Effect
6. Module code PHY 222
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 0
11. Tutorial hours per week None
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable)

PHY 121 and MAT121
15. Co-requisite
MAT221
16. Module Aim:
To provide a grounding to students in concepts of physical optics and Doppler Effect
17. Intended Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
(a) Explain the basic properties of waves
(b) Describe the interference pattern of waves from two slits
(c) Explain the formation of Newton rings
(d) Solve problems related to interference of waves
(e) Explain the different types of diffraction
(f) Explain how plane
plane-polarized light is produced by Polaroid
(g) Describe the electromagnetic spectrum
(h) Solve problems involving sound including the Doppler Effect

18. Indicative Content

(a) Waves - basic properties, Interference and diffraction of light waves, division of wave-
wave
front, division of amplitude, Division of wave
wave-front,
front, interference between waves from 2
 slits, interference between 2 equal sources of separation , (f » λ) (Young's slit
s
experiment), The air wedge; Lloyd's mirror, Division of amplitude, Newton rings,
Michelson's spectra
interferometer, Diffraction, fraunhoffer diffraction, single slit diffraction, iffraction
grating

(b) Polarization of light

Polarization and lightt waves, production of plane

plane-polarized
polarized light by Polaroid, The
electromagnetic spectrum, optical emission spectra line, band and continuous spectra,
optical absorption spectra, Doppler effect
19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination

20. Teaching
ing and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
21. Prescribed Reading

Sears, F. W., Zemansky, M. W. and Young, H. D. ((2016). College Physics (10th ed.)
Addison Wesley
Knight, R.D. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics: A Strategic
Approach, Addison Wesley.
Young, H.D. & Freedman R.A. (2004). University Physics. (11th ed), Pearsons, Canada.

22. Recommended Reading

Duncan, T. (1992).Physics, A Te
Textbook for Advanced Level Students,, John Murray, London
Halliday, D., Resnick, R.. & Walker, J. (2013
(2013). Fundamentals of Physics (10thed)., John Wiley,
USA
Serway, R. A., & Faughn J. S., (2000). College Physics (5th ed). Saunders College Publishing.

University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
 5. Module Title Practical/Research project in Physics II
6. Module code PHY 223
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 0
10. Lab hours per week 3
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY213
15. Co-requisite:
PHY 221 and PHY 222
16. Module Aim:
To provide the basic concepts in Electricity & Magnetism, Vibrations & Waves.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
i. Apply a structured approach to planning and organising an experiment
ii. Demonstrate hands-on skills.
iii. Write a formal academic report

18. Topics of Study:

Students should carry out any project on any areas covered in modules PHY221 and PHY 222.
The researchshould include:
i. Carrying out of the experiment.
ii. Report Preparation (preparation, use of language, note-making, planning and
layout, writing the report, review and editing).

19. Assessment
10% lab attendance, Practical/Skills Evaluation (e.g. working circuit, good data from
experiments) = 50 %; Written Report (Formal academic report) = 40%. No End of Module
Formal Examination.
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
21. Prescribed Reading:
Knight, R.D. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics: A Strategic
Approach, Addison Wesley.
Young, H.D. & Freedman R.A. (2004). University Physics. (11th ed), Pearsons, Canada.

22. Recommended Reading:

Sears, F. W.; Zemansky, M. W. and Young, H. D. (2016). College Physics (10th ed.)
Addison Wesley
Serway, R. A., & Faughn J. S., (2000). CollegePhysics (5th ed).Saunders College Publishing.
 Duncan T. (1992).Physics,
Physics, A Textbook for Advanced Level Students
Students,, John Murray, London,.

University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Physics
5. Module Title Introduction to Digital Electronics
6. Module code ELE 221
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 0
11. Tutorial hours per week none
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY121
15. Co-requisite:
MAT221
16. Module Aim:
To provide knowledge of fundamental digital design and systematic methods of analysis and
design of digital systems
17. Intended Learning Outcomes:
Onsuccessful completion of this module the student should be able to:
(a) Convert between different number systems to describe some different codes.
(b) Explain the function of basic digital combinatorial circuits and sequential circuits.
(c) Employ Boolean algebra to describe the function of logic circuits.
(d) Construct both combinational and sequential networks.
 (e) Analyse the behaviour of digital components by using hardware description
languages.
(f) Use computer tools to simulate the description of a digital system to realize the system
in different types of programmable logic device.
(g) Design digital networks.
(h) Interpret information from data sheets and other information sources.

18. Indicative Content:

Number Systems: Decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal number system and conversion ,
binary weighted codes, signed numbers, 1s and 2s complement codes, Binary arithmetic
(multiplication, division, addition)

Boolean Algebra: Binary logic functions , Boolean laws, truth tables, associative and
distributive properties, DeMorgans theorems, realization of switching functions using logic
gates

Combinational Logic: Switching equations, canonical logic forms, sum of product &
product of sums, Karnaugh maps, two, three and four variable Karnaugh maps,
simplification of expressions, Quine-McCluskey minimization technique, mixed logic
combinational circuits, multiple output functions., Karnaugh mapping, synthesing logic gate
circuits by use of practical example designs, switches, multiplexers and demultiplexers,
binary based codes, code converters, ROM's,

Analysis & design of Combinational Logic: Introduction to combinational circuits, code

conversions, decoder, encoder, priority encoder, multiplexers as function generators, binary
adder, substractor, BCD adder, Binary comparator, arithmetic logic units

19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
21. Prescribed Reading:
Boylestad, R. L. and Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices & Circuit Theory (11th ed),
Prentice Hall International Inc.
Kleitz, W. (2012). Digital Electronics, Prentice Hall International Inc
Malvino, A.P. (2007). Electronic Principles, Tata McGraw Hill Publications, New Delhi.
Sedra, A.S. and Smith K.C. (1997). Microelectronics Circuits, Oxford University Press.

22. Recommended Reading:

Howe, R. T. and Sodini, C. G. (1997). Microelectronics: An Integrated Approach, Prentice-Hall
Inc.
Millman, J, and Halkias, C.C. (1991). Electronic devices and circuits, Tata McGraw Hill
Publications.
Shur, M (2000). Introduction to Electronic Devices, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Streetman, B.G and Banerjee S. (2006). Solid State Electronic Devices (6th Ed.), PHI, Pearson
Education.
Tyagi, M. S. (1991). Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and Devices, John Wiley & Sons
Inc.

University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

1. College Chancellor College

23. Faculty/School of Science
24. Department Physics
25. Programme BSc in Physics
26. Module Title Electricity & Magnetism I
27. Module code PHY 221
28. Level Year 2
29. Credits 12
30. Lectures per week: 3
31. Lab hours per week 0
32. Tutorial hours per week none
33. Revised After 5 years
34. Approval Date August 2016

35. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY 121
36. Co-requisite:
MAT221
37. Module Aim:
To develop in learners a deeper understanding of the concepts of electricity and magnetism
38. Intended Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
(i) Analyse various laws on electricity and magnetism and their use to solve related
problems
(j) Explain how dielectric affect capacitance of a capacitor
(k) Differentiate direct current from alternating current
(l) Discuss the magnetic field around a current carrying conductor
(m) Calculate the magnetic force of a current carrying conductor experiences in a
magnetic field
(n) Explain how generators and transformers operate
(o) Identify LRC circuits and solve problems related to LRC circuit
(p) Discuss the properties of electromagnetic waves andhow they are produced

39. Indicative Content

Electricity
Electric Charge and Electric Field , Gauss's Law , Electric Potential , Capacitance and
Dielectrics, Current, Resistance and Electromotive Force , Direct Current Circuits,
Alternating Currents
Magnetism
Magnetism and magnets, Sources of Magnetic Field, Magnetic field due to a current, Forces
onacurrent carrying wire, Introduction to Faraday's law, Generators and transformers
andmotors, Inductors in AC circuits, simple LRC circuits, Electromagnetic waves
40. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
41. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
42. Prescribed Reading
Knight, R. D., Jones, B. and Field S. (2014). College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd
ed.). Prentice Hall.
Sears, F. W.; Zemansky, M. W. and Young, H. D. (2016). College Physics (10th ed.)
Addison Wesley
43. Recommended Reading:
Knight, R.D. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics: A Strategic
Approach, Addison Wesley.
Serway, R. A., & Faughn J. S., (2000). College Physics (5th ed). Saunders College
Publishing.
Young, H.D. & Freedman R.A. (2004). University Physics. (11th Ed.), Pearsons, Canada.
Nelkon, M. and Parker P. (1995). Advanced Level Physics, Heinemann International
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

23. College Chancellor College

24. Faculty/School of Science
25. Department Physics
26. Programme BSc in Physics
27. Module Title Physical Optics and Doppler Effect
28. Module code PHY 222
29. Level Year 2
30. Credits 12
31. Lectures per week: 3
32. Lab hours per week 0
33. Tutorial hours per week None
34. Revised After 5 years
35. Approval Date August 2016

36. Prerequisites (if applicable)

PHY 121 and MAT121
37. Co-requisite
MAT221
38. Module Aim:
To provide a grounding to students in concepts of physical optics and Doppler Effect
39. Intended Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
(i) Explain the basic properties of waves
(j) Describe the interference pattern of waves from two slits
(k) Explain the formation of Newton rings
(l) Solve problems related to interference of waves
(m) Explain the different types of diffraction
(n) Explain how plane
plane-polarized light is produced by Polaroid
(o) Describe the electromagnetic spectrum
(p) Solve problems involving sound including the Doppler Effect

40. Indicative Content

(c) Waves - basic properties, Interference and diffraction of light waves, division of wave-
wave
front, division of amplitude, Division of wave
wave-front,
front, interference between waves from 2
 slits,
ts, interference between 2 equal sources of separation , (f » λ) (Young's slit
experiment), The air wedge; Lloyd's mirror, Division of amplitude, Newton rings,
Michelson's spectra
interferometer, Diffraction, fraunhoffer diffraction, single slit diffrac
diffraction,
tion, iffraction
grating

(d) Polarization of light

Polarization and light waves, production of plane

plane-polarized
polarized light by Polaroid, The
electromagnetic spectrum, optical emission spectra line, band and continuous spectra,
optical absorption spectra, Doppler effect
41. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination

42. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
43. Prescribed Reading

Sears, F. W., Zemansky, M. W. and Young, H. D. (2016). College Physics (10th ed.)
Addison Wesley
Knight, R.D. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics: A Strategic
Approach, Addison Wesley.
Young, H.D. & Freedman R.A. (2004). University Physics. (11th ed), Pe
Pearsons,
arsons, Canada.

44. Recommended Reading

Duncan, T. (1992).Physics, A Textbook for Advanced Level Students

Students,, John Murray, London
Halliday, D., Resnick, R.. & Walker, J. (2013
(2013). Fundamentals of Physics (10thed)., John Wiley,
USA
Serway, R. A., & Faughn J. S., (2000). College Physics (5th ed). Saunders College Publishing.

University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

23. College Chancellor College

24. Faculty/School of Science
25. Department Physics
26. Programme BSc in Physics
 27. Module Title Practical/Research project in Physics II
28. Module code PHY 223
29. Level Year 2
30. Credits 12
31. Lectures per week: 0
32. Lab hours per week 3
33. Tutorial hours per week None
34. Revised After 5 years
35. Approval Date August 2016

36. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY213
37. Co-requisite:
PHY 221 and PHY 222
38. Module Aim:
To provide the basic concepts in Electricity & Magnetism, Vibrations & Waves.

39. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
iv. Apply a structured approach to planning and organising an experiment
v. Demonstrate hands-on skills.
vi. Write a formal academic report

40. Topics of Study:

Students should carry out any project on any areas covered in modules PHY221 and PHY 222.
The researchshould include:
iii. Carrying out of the experiment.
iv. Report Preparation (preparation, use of language, note-making, planning and
layout, writing the report, review and editing).

41. Assessment
10% lab attendance, Practical/Skills Evaluation (e.g. working circuit, good data from
experiments) = 50 %; Written Report (Formal academic report) = 40%. No End of Module
Formal Examination.
42. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
43. Prescribed Reading:
Knight, R.D. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics: A Strategic
Approach, Addison Wesley.
Young, H.D. & Freedman R.A. (2004). University Physics. (11th ed), Pearsons, Canada.

44. Recommended Reading:

Sears, F. W.; Zemansky, M. W. and Young, H. D. (2016). College Physics (10th ed.)
Addison Wesley
Serway, R. A., & Faughn J. S., (2000). CollegePhysics (5th ed).Saunders College Publishing.
 Duncan T. (1992).Physics,
Physics, A Textbook for Advanced Level Students
Students,, John Murray, London,.

University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

23. College Chancellor College

24. Faculty/School of Science
25. Department Physics
26. Programme BSc in Physics
27. Module Title Introduction to Digital Electronics
28. Module code ELE 221
29. Level Year 2
30. Credits 12
31. Lectures per week: 3
32. Lab hours per week 0
33. Tutorial hours per week None
34. Revised After 5 years
35. Approval Date August 2016

36. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY121
37. Co-requisite:
MAT221
38. Module Aim:
To provide knowledge of fundamental digital design and systematic methods of analysis and
design of digital systems
39. Intended Learning Outcomes:
Onsuccessful completion of this module the student should be able to:
(i) Convert between different number systems to describe some different codes.
(j) Explain the function of basic digital combinatorial circuits and sequential circuits.
(k) Employ Boolean algebra to describe the function of logic circuits.
(l) Construct both combinational and sequential networks.
 (m) Analyse the behaviour of digital components by using hardware description
languages.
(n) Use computer tools to simulate the description of a digital system to realize the system
in different types of programmable logic device.
(o) Design digital networks.
(p) Interpret information from data sheets and other information sources.

40. Indicative Content:

Number Systems: Decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal number system and conversion ,
binary weighted codes, signed numbers, 1s and 2s complement codes, Binary arithmetic
(multiplication, division, addition)

Boolean Algebra: Binary logic functions , Boolean laws, truth tables, associative and
distributive properties, DeMorgans theorems, realization of switching functions using logic
gates

Combinational Logic: Switching equations, canonical logic forms, sum of product &
product of sums, Karnaugh maps, two, three and four variable Karnaugh maps,
simplification of expressions, Quine-McCluskey minimization technique, mixed logic
combinational circuits, multiple output functions., Karnaugh mapping, synthesing logic gate
circuits by use of practical example designs, switches, multiplexers and demultiplexers,
binary based codes, code converters, ROM's,

Analysis & design of Combinational Logic: Introduction to combinational circuits, code

conversions, decoder, encoder, priority encoder, multiplexers as function generators, binary
adder, substractor, BCD adder, Binary comparator, arithmetic logic units

41. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
42. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
43. Prescribed Reading:
Boylestad, R. L. and Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices & Circuit Theory (11th ed),
Prentice Hall International Inc.
Kleitz, W. (2012). Digital Electronics, Prentice Hall International Inc
Malvino, A.P. (2007). Electronic Principles, Tata McGraw Hill Publications, New Delhi.
Sedra, A.S. and Smith K.C. (1997). Microelectronics Circuits, Oxford University Press.

44. Recommended Reading:

Howe, R. T. and Sodini, C. G. (1997). Microelectronics: An Integrated Approach, Prentice-Hall
Inc.
Millman, J, and Halkias, C.C. (1991). Electronic devices and circuits, Tata McGraw Hill
Publications.
Shur, M (2000). Introduction to Electronic Devices, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Streetman, B.G and Banerjee S. (2006). Solid State Electronic Devices (6th Ed.), PHI, Pearson
Education.
Tyagi, M. S. (1991). Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and Devices, John Wiley & Sons
Inc.
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE
1. College ChancellorCollege
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Electronics
5. Module Title Practicals in Digital Electronics
6. Course code ELE 222
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 0
10. Lab hours per week 3
11. Tutorial hours per week None
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY212
15. Co-requisite:
PHY221
16. Module Aim
To provide practical knowledge of fundamental digital design and systematic methods of
analysis and design of digital systems

17. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to:
(a) Utilise basic digital electronic equipment with for measurement and interpretation of
electronic data.
(b) Design circuits which represent digital logic expressions. Specifically, design a gate-
level digital circuit to implement a given Boolean function.
(c) Design digital networks.
(d) Convert between different number systems and describe some different codes.
(e) Construct both combinational and sequential networks.

18. Indicative Content:

At least 10 experiments covering entire syllabus should be set to have well predefined inference and
conclusion. Computation/simulation based experiments are also encouraged. The experiments
should be students’ centric and attempt should be made to make experiments more meaningful,
interesting and innovative.
Term work assessment must be based on the overall performance of the student with every
experiment graded from time to time. The grades will be converted to marks as per ‘credit and
grading’ system and should be added and averaged. Based on the above scheme grading and term
work assessment should be done.
All practicals should be based on:
(a) Number Systems: Decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal number system and conversion ,
binary weighted codes, signed numbers, 1s and 2s complement codes, Binary arithmetic
(multiplication, division, addition)
(b) Boolean Algebra: Binary logic functions , Boolean laws, truth tables, associative and
distributive properties, DeMorgans theorems, realization of switching functions using logic
gates
(c) Introduction to digital electronics - NOT, AND, OR, NAND, NOR gates
(d) Combinational Logic: Switching equations, canonical logic forms, sum of product &
product of sums, Karnaugh maps, two, three and four variable Karnaugh maps,
simplification of expressions, Quine-McCluskey minimization technique, mixed logic
combinational circuits, multiple output functions., Karnaugh mapping, synthesing logic gate
circuits by use of practical example designs, switches, multiplexers and demultiplexers,
binary based codes, code converters, ROM's,
(e) Analysis & design of Combinational Logic: Introduction to combinational circuits, code
conversions, decoder, encoder, priority encoder, multiplexers as function generators, binary
adder, substractor, BCD adder, Binary comparator, arithmetic logic units

19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
21. Prescribed Readings:
Boylestad, R. L. and Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices & Circuit Theory (11th ed),
Prentice Hall International Inc.
Kleitz, W. (2012). Digital Electronics, Prentice Hall International Inc
Malvino, A.P. (2007). Electronic Principles, Tata McGraw Hill Publications, New Delhi.
Sedra, A.S. and Smith K.C. (1997). Microelectronics Circuits, OxfordUniversity Press.

22. Recommended Readings:

Howe, R. T. and Sodini, C. G. (1997). Microelectronics: An Integrated Approach, Prentice-
Hall Inc.
Millman, J, and Halkias, C.C. (1991). Electronic devices and circuits, Tata McGraw Hill
Publications.
Shur, M (2000). Introduction to Electronic Devices, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Streetman, B.G and Banerjee S. (2006). Solid State Electronic Devices (6th Ed.), PHI,
Pearson Education.
Tyagi, M. S. (1991). Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and Devices, John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE
1. College ChancellorCollege
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Physics
4. Programme BSc in Electronics
5. Module Title Electricity and Magnetism I
6. Course code ELE 223
7. Level Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week: 3
10. Lab hours per week 0
11. Tutorial hours per week None
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY121
15. Co-requisite:
none
16. Module Aim
To develop a basic understanding of electric and magnetic fields in free space using the integral
forms of Maxwell's laws.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
(a) Discuss electric field and potential, and related concepts, for stationary charges.
(b) Calculate electrostatic properties of simple charge distributions using Coulomb's law,
Gauss's law and electric potential.
(c) Solve problems related to magnetic field for steady currents and moving charges.
(d) Calculate magnetic properties of simple current distributions using Biot-Savart and
Ampère's laws.
(e) Apply the principles of electromagnetic induction, Faraday and Lenz's laws to solve
related problems and design challenges.
(f) Analyse content of Maxwell's laws in integral form.

18. Indicative Content:

(a) Introduction: Forces in nature; electric charge and its properties; vectors, fields, flux and
circulation
 (b) Electric Fields and Stationary Charges: Coulomb's law and superposition; electric field
and potential; capacitance; electric dipoles; energy in electric fields.
(c) Magnetic Fields and Steady Currents: Magnetic fields; Lorentz force; Biot-Savart and
Ampère's laws; magnetic dipoles.
(d) Electrodynamics: Electromotive force; electromagnetic induction; Faraday and Lenz's
laws; inductance; energy in magnetic fields.
(e) Maxwell's Equations: Maxwell's fix of Ampère's law; Maxwell's equations in integral
form.
(f) Generators and transformers and motors
(g) Inductors in AC circuits
(h) Simple LRC circuits

19. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
21. Prescribed Readings:
Grant, I.S. and Phillips, W.R. (2001). Elements of Physics (Oxford University Press,
London.
Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. (2001). Fundamentals of Physics, 6th ed., John
Wiley, USA.
Tipler, P.A. and Mosca, G. (2007). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, WH Freeman,
NewYork.
Young, H.D. and Freedman, R.A. (2012). University Physics (13th ed) (Addison-Wesley)

22. Recommended Readings:

Dobbs, E.R. (1993). Basic Electromagnetism, Chapman-Hall.
Duffin, W.J. (1990). Electricity and Magnetism, McGraw-Hill.
Feynman, C., Feynman, M., Gottlieb, M. A., and Leighton, R. (2010). Lectures in Physics
Volume 11, California Institute of Technology.
Grant, I.S. and Phillips, W.R. (1990). Electromagnetism (2nd Ed.),Wiley.
Griffiths, D.J. (2012). Introduction to Electrodynamics (4th Ed.), Wiley.
Kip, A.F. (1969). Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism, McGraw-Hill.
Schey, H.M. (2005). Div, Grad, Curl and All That (4th Ed.), Norton and Co inc.
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE
23. College ChancellorCollege
24. Faculty/School of Science
25. Department Physics
26. Programme BSc in Electronics
27. Module Title Practicals in Digital Electronics
28. Course code ELE 222
29. Level Year 2
30. Credits 12
31. Lectures per week: 0
32. Lab hours per week 3
33. Tutorial hours per week None
34. Revised After 5 years
35. Approval Date August 2016

36. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY212
37. Co-requisite:
PHY221
38. Module Aim
To provide practical knowledge of fundamental digital design and systematic methods of
analysis and design of digital systems

39. Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to:
(f) Utilise basic digital electronic equipment with for measurement and interpretation of
electronic data.
(g) Design circuits which represent digital logic expressions. Specifically, design a gate-
level digital circuit to implement a given Boolean function.
(h) Design digital networks.
(i) Convert between different number systems and describe some different codes.
(j) Construct both combinational and sequential networks.

40. Indicative Content:

At least 10 experiments covering entire syllabus should be set to have well predefined inference and
conclusion. Computation/simulation based experiments are also encouraged. The experiments
should be students’ centric and attempt should be made to make experiments more meaningful,
interesting and innovative.
Term work assessment must be based on the overall performance of the student with every
experiment graded from time to time. The grades will be converted to marks as per ‘credit and
grading’ system and should be added and averaged. Based on the above scheme grading and term
work assessment should be done.
All practicals should be based on:
(f) Number Systems: Decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal number system and conversion ,
binary weighted codes, signed numbers, 1s and 2s complement codes, Binary arithmetic
(multiplication, division, addition)
(g) Boolean Algebra: Binary logic functions , Boolean laws, truth tables, associative and
distributive properties, DeMorgans theorems, realization of switching functions using logic
gates
(h) Introduction to digital electronics - NOT, AND, OR, NAND, NOR gates
(i) Combinational Logic: Switching equations, canonical logic forms, sum of product &
product of sums, Karnaugh maps, two, three and four variable Karnaugh maps,
simplification of expressions, Quine-McCluskey minimization technique, mixed logic
combinational circuits, multiple output functions., Karnaugh mapping, synthesing logic gate
circuits by use of practical example designs, switches, multiplexers and demultiplexers,
binary based codes, code converters, ROM's,
(j) Analysis & design of Combinational Logic: Introduction to combinational circuits, code
conversions, decoder, encoder, priority encoder, multiplexers as function generators, binary
adder, substractor, BCD adder, Binary comparator, arithmetic logic units

41. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination

42. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
43. Prescribed Readings:
Boylestad, R. L. and Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices & Circuit Theory (11th ed),
Prentice Hall International Inc.
Kleitz, W. (2012). Digital Electronics, Prentice Hall International Inc
Malvino, A.P. (2007). Electronic Principles, Tata McGraw Hill Publications, New Delhi.
Sedra, A.S. and Smith K.C. (1997). Microelectronics Circuits, OxfordUniversity Press.

44. Recommended Readings:

Howe, R. T. and Sodini, C. G. (1997). Microelectronics: An Integrated Approach, Prentice-
Hall Inc.
Millman, J, and Halkias, C.C. (1991). Electronic devices and circuits, Tata McGraw Hill
Publications.
Shur, M (2000). Introduction to Electronic Devices, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Streetman, B.G and Banerjee S. (2006). Solid State Electronic Devices (6th Ed.), PHI,
Pearson Education.
Tyagi, M. S. (1991). Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and Devices, John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
 University of Malawi

CHANCELLOR COLLEGE
23. College ChancellorCollege
24. Faculty/School of Science
25. Department Physics
26. Programme BSc in Electronics
27. Module Title Electricity and Magnetism I
28. Course code ELE 223
29. Level Year 2
30. Credits 12
31. Lectures per week: 3
32. Lab hours per week 0
33. Tutorial hours per week None
34. Revised After 5 years
35. Approval Date August 2016

36. Prerequisites (if applicable):

PHY121
37. Co-requisite:
none
38. Module Aim
To develop a basic understanding of electric and magnetic fields in free space using the integral
forms of Maxwell's laws.
39. Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
(g) Discuss electric field and potential, and related concepts, for stationary charges.
(h) Calculate electrostatic properties of simple charge distributions using Coulomb's law,
Gauss's law and electric potential.
(i) Solve problems related to magnetic field for steady currents and moving charges.
(j) Calculate magnetic properties of simple current distributions using Biot-Savart and
Ampère's laws.
(k) Apply the principles of electromagnetic induction, Faraday and Lenz's laws to solve
related problems and design challenges.
(l) Analyse content of Maxwell's laws in integral form.

40. Indicative Content:

(i) Introduction: Forces in nature; electric charge and its properties; vectors, fields, flux and
circulation
 (j) Electric Fields and Stationary Charges: Coulomb's law and superposition; electric field
and potential; capacitance; electric dipoles; energy in electric fields.
(k) Magnetic Fields and Steady Currents: Magnetic fields; Lorentz force; Biot-Savart and
Ampère's laws; magnetic dipoles.
(l) Electrodynamics: Electromotive force; electromagnetic induction; Faraday and Lenz's
laws; inductance; energy in magnetic fields.
(m) Maxwell's Equations: Maxwell's fix of Ampère's law; Maxwell's equations in integral
form.
(n) Generators and transformers and motors
(o) Inductors in AC circuits
(p) Simple LRC circuits

41. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment 60% Examination
42. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, projects work, oral presentations and reading assignments
43. Prescribed Readings:
Grant, I.S. and Phillips, W.R. (2001). Elements of Physics (Oxford University Press,
London.
Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. (2001). Fundamentals of Physics, 6th ed., John
Wiley, USA.
Tipler, P.A. and Mosca, G. (2007). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, WH Freeman,
NewYork.
Young, H.D. and Freedman, R.A. (2012). University Physics (13th ed) (Addison-Wesley)

44. Recommended Readings:

Dobbs, E.R. (1993). Basic Electromagnetism, Chapman-Hall.
Duffin, W.J. (1990). Electricity and Magnetism, McGraw-Hill.
Feynman, C., Feynman, M., Gottlieb, M. A., and Leighton, R. (2010). Lectures in Physics
Volume 11, California Institute of Technology.
Grant, I.S. and Phillips, W.R. (1990). Electromagnetism (2nd Ed.),Wiley.
Griffiths, D.J. (2012). Introduction to Electrodynamics (4th Ed.), Wiley.
Kip, A.F. (1969). Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism, McGraw-Hill.
Schey, H.M. (2005). Div, Grad, Curl and All That (4th Ed.), Norton and Co inc.
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Advanced Physical Geography
6. Module Code GEO221
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week None
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GEO211, GEO121

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To provide students with a more advanced overview of physical geography with
focus on the systems and processes in physical geography.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
a) Discuss the scope of advanced physical geography;
b) Describe the systems and process in physical geography;
c) Define the various systems of the earth surface and upper spheres and grand spheres; and
d) Apply the general systems theory with a dynamic approach to environmental phenomena.

18. Indicative Content

(a) Introduction
 Systems in Physical Geography: open, closed and isolated systems
 Morphological, cascade and process response

(b) The Earth/Atmosphere system

 Definition
 The Earth atmosphere energy budget
 The denudation matter cascade
 Oceans and sea level change
 The Troposphere as a system: energy and matter transfer through the atmosphere

(c) Weathering and the Soil system

  Development of weathering profiles
 Weathering of different rock types
 The soil moisture cascade
 Soil as a process response system
 Soil type

(d) Sub aerial relief as a system

 Davisian and dynamic equilibrium models of relief change

(e) The drainage basin system

 Definitions
 Drainage basin models
(f) Ecosystems
 Definitions
 Trophic levels
 Interaction with other systems

(g) Lacustrine systems

 Energy and matter cascades
 Lakeshore change
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%; Final examination 60%.

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, brainstorming.

21. Prescribed Readings

Christopherson, R.W. (2014). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography(9th ed). New York:
Prentice Hall.
Petersen, J., Sack, D.,&Gabler, R. (2014). Fundamentals of Physical Geography(2nded.). Stamford:
Cengage Learning-Educ.

22. Recommended Readings

Smithson, P.,& Briggs, D.J. (1993). Fundamentals of Physical Geography.
London: Routlege
Barry, R.G. ,& Chorley, R.J. (2003). Atmosphere, Weather and Climate (8th ed.).New York: Routledge.
Ward, R.C.,& Robinson, M.(2000). Principles of Hydrology (4th ed.).London: Mc Graw-Hill.

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Geographies of Development
6. Module Code GEO222
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week None
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GEO111, GEO212

15. Co-requisites

16. Module Aims

To provide an in-depth awareness and understanding of the key theories and policy debates which inform
poverty and development ideas and strategies, as well as the empirical context of different regions of the
world.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Examine how development policy and practice related to wider political norms, ideas and power
relations using theories of capitalism and neoliberalism;
b) Examine how development agendas and practices are negotiated, by looking at the tools and strategies
available to the groups often deemed the most marginal or powerless; and
c) Explore current development impacts and agendas as well as recent attempts to create a radical new
development paradigm.

18. Indicative Content

(a) Scope and Nature of Geographies of Development

 Conceptualising development
 Spatialising development
 Development and geography
 Measuring development

(b) Colonialism and Development

 Colonialism and imperialism
 Phases of colonialism
 Legacies of colonialism
(c) Development Thinking (Development Theory)
 Approaches (e.g. Classical-traditional approach , the historical-empirical approach; the
radical)
 Alternative approaches
 Development theory
 Modernity and post-modernity
(d) Globalisation and (Uneven)Development
  Perspectives on globalisation
 Globalisation and the world economy
 Geography of global inequality
 Winners and losers in the global economy
 The growth of the global justice movement
(e) Development in Practice: Components of Development
 People in the development process
 Population and resources and quality of life
 Resources and the environment: importance of resources in development
 Resource constraints and the development process
 Environmental impacts of development
 The search for sustainable resource management
 Institutions
 Communities and development: the rise of global governance
 The role of the state
 Community participation and empowerment
(f) Spaces of Development: Places and Development
 Movements and flows in the real world: people
 Commodity
 Finance, aid and debt
 Urban spaces and development
 Rural spaces and development
(g) Tourism and Development
 The development of tourism
 Consuming places: tourist experiences
 Tourism and economic development
 Tourism and Culture
 Economic regeneration
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%; Final examinations 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, and field visits.

21. Prescribed Readings

Potter, R.B., Binns, T., Elliott, J.A., & Smith, D.W. (2008).Geographies of
Development. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Willis, (2011). Theories and Practices of Development (2nd ed.). London:
Routledge.

22. Recommended Readings

Cumbers, A.,& Mackinnon, D. (2007). An Introduction to Economic Geography:
Globalisation, Uneven Development, and Place. Essex: Pearson-
Prentice Hall.
Desai, V., & Potter, R.B. (eds.) (2008). The Companion to Development Studies.
 London: Arnold.
Kothari, U. (2005). A Radical History of Development Studies. London: Zed
Books.

23. Additional Resources

The following websites also offer a useful introduction to the course:

World Bank www.worldbank.org

ID21 Research www.id21.org
Institute of Development Studies
http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/researchgateway/index.html
United Nations Development Programme http://www.undp.org/
Department for International Development http://www.dfid.gov.uk/
Overseas Development Institute http://www.odi.org.uk/
DFID Developments Magazine http://www.developments.org.uk/
Eldis Gateway to Development Information http://www.eldis.org/
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Advanced Physical Geography
6. Module Code GEO221
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week None
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GEO211, GEO121

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To provide students with a more advanced overview of physical geography with
focus on the systems and processes in physical geography.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
e) Discuss the scope of advanced physical geography;
f) Describe the systems and process in physical geography;
g) Define the various systems of the earth surface and upper spheres and grand spheres; and
h) Apply the general systems theory with a dynamic approach to environmental phenomena.

18. Indicative Content

(h) Introduction
 Systems in Physical Geography: open, closed and isolated systems
 Morphological, cascade and process response

(i) The Earth/Atmosphere system

 Definition
 The Earth atmosphere energy budget
 The denudation matter cascade
 Oceans and sea level change
 The Troposphere as a system: energy and matter transfer through the atmosphere

(j) Weathering and the Soil system

  Development of weathering profiles
 Weathering of different rock types
 The soil moisture cascade
 Soil as a process response system
 Soil type

(k) Sub aerial relief as a system

 Davisian and dynamic equilibrium models of relief change

(l) The drainage basin system

 Definitions
 Drainage basin models
(m) Ecosystems
 Definitions
 Trophic levels
 Interaction with other systems

(n) Lacustrine systems

 Energy and matter cascades
 Lakeshore change
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%; Final examination 60%.

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Seminars/presentations, lectures, tutorials, group work, assignments, brainstorming.

21. Prescribed Readings

Christopherson, R.W. (2014). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography(9th ed). New York:
Prentice Hall.
Petersen, J., Sack, D.,&Gabler, R. (2014). Fundamentals of Physical Geography(2nded.). Stamford:
Cengage Learning-Educ.

22. Recommended Readings

Smithson, P.,& Briggs, D.J. (1993). Fundamentals of Physical Geography.
London: Routlege
Barry, R.G. ,& Chorley, R.J. (2003). Atmosphere, Weather and Climate (8th ed.).New York: Routledge.
Ward, R.C.,& Robinson, M.(2000). Principles of Hydrology (4th ed.).London: Mc Graw-Hill.

1. College Chancellor College

2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geography
5. Module Title Geographies of Development
6. Module Code GEO222
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lecture hours per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week None
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GEO111, GEO212

15. Co-requisites

16. Module Aims

To provide an in-depth awareness and understanding of the key theories and policy debates which inform
poverty and development ideas and strategies, as well as the empirical context of different regions of the
world.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
d) Examine how development policy and practice related to wider political norms, ideas and power
relations using theories of capitalism and neoliberalism;
e) Examine how development agendas and practices are negotiated, by looking at the tools and strategies
available to the groups often deemed the most marginal or powerless; and
f) Explore current development impacts and agendas as well as recent attempts to create a radical new
development paradigm.

18. Indicative Content

(h) Scope and Nature of Geographies of Development

 Conceptualising development
 Spatialising development
 Development and geography
 Measuring development

(i) Colonialism and Development

 Colonialism and imperialism
 Phases of colonialism
 Legacies of colonialism
(j) Development Thinking (Development Theory)
 Approaches (e.g. Classical-traditional approach , the historical-empirical approach; the
radical)
 Alternative approaches
 Development theory
 Modernity and post-modernity
(k) Globalisation and (Uneven)Development
  Perspectives on globalisation
 Globalisation and the world economy
 Geography of global inequality
 Winners and losers in the global economy
 The growth of the global justice movement
(l) Development in Practice: Components of Development
 People in the development process
 Population and resources and quality of life
 Resources and the environment: importance of resources in development
 Resource constraints and the development process
 Environmental impacts of development
 The search for sustainable resource management
 Institutions
 Communities and development: the rise of global governance
 The role of the state
 Community participation and empowerment
(m)Spaces of Development: Places and Development
 Movements and flows in the real world: people
 Commodity
 Finance, aid and debt
 Urban spaces and development
 Rural spaces and development
(n) Tourism and Development
 The development of tourism
 Consuming places: tourist experiences
 Tourism and economic development
 Tourism and Culture
 Economic regeneration
19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%; Final examinations 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, tutorials, and field visits.

21. Prescribed Readings

Potter, R.B., Binns, T., Elliott, J.A., & Smith, D.W. (2008).Geographies of
Development. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Willis, (2011). Theories and Practices of Development (2nd ed.). London:
Routledge.

22. Recommended Readings

Cumbers, A.,& Mackinnon, D. (2007). An Introduction to Economic Geography:
Globalisation, Uneven Development, and Place. Essex: Pearson-
Prentice Hall.
Desai, V., & Potter, R.B. (eds.) (2008). The Companion to Development Studies.
 London: Arnold.
Kothari, U. (2005). A Radical History of Development Studies. London: Zed
Books.

23. Additional Resources

The following websites also offer a useful introduction to the course:

World Bank www.worldbank.org

ID21 Research www.id21.org
Institute of Development Studies
http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/researchgateway/index.html
United Nations Development Programme http://www.undp.org/
Department for International Development http://www.dfid.gov.uk/
Overseas Development Institute http://www.odi.org.uk/
DFID Developments Magazine http://www.developments.org.uk/
Eldis Gateway to Development Information http://www.eldis.org/
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Earth Systems
6. Module Code GLY221
7. Level 1
8.Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week N/A
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111, GLY121 and GLY211

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To introduce geoscience students to the main processes in the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere,
hydrosphere, atmosphere, mantle and core and their interrelationships using a systems science approach

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Describe key processes that occur in the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere,
mantle and core
b) Relate the flux of matter and energy between the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere, mantle and core
c) Analyse the drivers of the fluxes and their interactions
d) Apply the systems approach to the understanding the Earth
e) Evaluate global change and its geological and anthropogenic context

18. Indicative Content

a. Systems science: Energy and matter transfer. Closed and open systems. Equilibrium, stable, metastable
and unstable states. Feedback
b. The atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere: The atmosphere: composition and fluxes. The
hydrosphere: all its components, ocean circulation. The water cycle and its drivers. The biosphere: the
distribution of life on Earth. Interactions between the hydrosphere and the biosphere. Gaia. Evolution
of the atmosphere and hydrosphere through Earth history
c. The lithosphere: Definition of the lithosphere. Major plates of the Earth, their present and past
movements. The supercontinent cycle.
d. The interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere.
Role of water in subduction.Interactions between continental configurations and
ocean currents.Interactions between orogenesis, weathering, erosion and climate.
 Volcanism as an expression of lithosphere-atmosphere interactions
e. The Mantle and Core: Definition, formation, and properties. Mantle-Lithosphere interactions and plate
tectonics. Drivers of plate tectonics. Core-mantle interactions: the D’layer.

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% each from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test);
Final examination: 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Skinner, B.J., &Murck, B.W. (2011).The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science (3rded.).
Wiley.
Marshak, S. (2015).Earth:Portrait of a Planet (5thed.). W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN100730321975

22. Recommended Reading

Kump, L. R. (2010). The Earth System (3rded.). Pearson. ISBN-10:0321597796
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/ School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Data Analysis and Statistics
6. Module Code GLY222
7. Level 1
8.Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111, GLY121, MAT111, MAT121 and GLY212

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To introduce geoscience students to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of geosciences data.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Categorise various types of geoscience data.
b) Apply basic statistical parameters to describe a population
c) Distinguish between accuracy and precision appropriately
d) Apply correlation, regression and causation.

18. Indicative Content

a. The scientific method. Empirical vs. deductive approaches. Nature of Geology and a mainly empirical
science because of its historical nature
b. Basic Statistics. Samples and populations. Normal, log-normal and log-log distributions. Mean, mode,
median, standard deviation. Histograms, graphs
c. Error, accuracy, precision. Definitions and quantification
d. Correlation and regression. Rank, single and bi-variate correlations and coefficients. Regression and
regression coefficients, standard errors of the regression coefficients.
e. Factor and cluster analysis
f. Statistics of Spatial Data
g. Statistics of Orientation Data
h. Interpretation of Statistical Measures. Correlation is not causation. Error limits, confidence limits
i. Writing and referencing correctly
All module content to be illustrated by geosciences data examples, preferably from Malawi

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% each from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test);
Final examination: 60%
20. Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Davis, J. C. (2002). Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology (3rded.).Wiley.ISBN:978-0-471-17275-8
Isaaks, E.H. (1989). An Introduction to Applied Geostatistics.New York: Oxford University Press.

22. Recommended Readings

Journel, A.G., &Huijbregts, C.J. (2003).Mining Geostatistics.UK: Blackburn Press,
Swan, A.R.H., &Sandilands, M. (1995).Introduction to Geological Data Analysis, Blackwell Science.
ISBN: 0632032243
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/ School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Data Analysis and Statistics
6. Module Code GLY222
7. Level 1
8.Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13.Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111, GLY121, MAT111, MAT121 and GLY212

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To introduce geoscience students to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of geosciences data.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Categorise various types of geoscience data.
b) Apply basic statistical parameters to describe a population
c) Distinguish between accuracy and precision appropriately
d) Apply correlation, regression and causation.

18. Indicative Content

a. The scientific method. Empirical vs. deductive approaches. Nature of Geology and a mainly empirical science
because of its historical nature
b. Basic Statistics. Samples and populations. Normal, log-normal and log-log distributions. Mean, mode,
median, standard deviation. Histograms, graphs
c. Error, accuracy, precision. Definitions and quantification
d. Correlation and regression. Rank, single and bi-variate correlations and coefficients. Regression and
regression coefficients, standard errors of the regression coefficients.
e. Factor and cluster analysis
f. Statistics of Spatial Data
g. Statistics of Orientation Data
h. Interpretation of Statistical Measures. Correlation is not causation. Error limits, confidence limits
i. Writing and referencing correctly
All module content to be illustrated by geosciences data examples, preferably from Malawi

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% each from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test);
Final examination: 60%
20. Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Davis, J. C. (2002). Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology (3rded.).Wiley.ISBN:978-0-471-17275-8
Isaaks, E.H. (1989). An Introduction to Applied Geostatistics.New York: Oxford University Press.

22. Recommended Readings

Journel, A.G., &Huijbregts, C.J. (2003).Mining Geostatistics.UK: Blackburn Press,
Swan, A.R.H., &Sandilands, M. (1995).Introduction to Geological Data Analysis, Blackwell Science.
ISBN: 0632032243
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/ School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Field Geology and Geological Maps
6. Module Code GLY223
7. Level 2
8.Credits 10
9. Lectures per week 1
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111, GLY121 and GLY213

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To give a practical comprehension to geoscience students on minerals and rocks in the field, and how maps
and cross-sections are made and used to achieve a 4D understanding of geological evolution.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Describe minerals and rocks on an outcrop.
b) Interpret geological maps and cross-sections in 3 and 4D (i.e. through time).
c) Producea basic geological map.

18. Indicative Content

a. Outcrop Geology. Learning how to describe rocks systematically in the field, keeping exemplary field
notes. e.g. Date, time and location; minerals, grain size, texture, sedimentary, igneous and
metamorphic structures, use of compass for strike and dip of planar features, trend and plunge of linear
features.
b. Geological Field Mapping Techniques. Location on a map: Reading maps and air photograph. Use of
compass for location. Outcrop mapping: representing outcrops and inferred geology on a map.
c. Sample collecting, sampling, and collation procedures. Use of GPS,Including setting datums and units.
d. Maps and Cross sections. Key, scale and orientation as basic features of all maps and sections.Types of
geological boundary: conformable, unconformable, tectonic, and intrusive. Mapping accurate, inferred
and gradational boundaries. Interactions of geological boundaries with topography. Use of structure
contours. Folds, faults and intrusions on maps. Throw, heave, dip slip, strike slip and net slip of faults.
Constructing cross-sections from maps. Constructing outcrop/ subcrop patterns from maps. Predicting
depths to planar and linear features. This module will include at least 3days in the field.

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% each from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test);
Final examination: 60%
20. Teaching and Learning Methods
Fieldwork, Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and
Individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Bennison, G.M., Oliver, P.A., &Moseley, K.A. (2013).An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps
(8thed.).Taylor and Francis.
Freeman, T. (1999).Procedures in Field Geology. Wiley
Lisle, R.J., Brabham, P.J., &Barnes, J.W. (2011).Basic geological mapping (5thed.)Oxford:Wiley-
Blackwell.

22. Recommended Readings

Compton, R. R. (2009). Manual of Field Geology.USA: Carlifornia University Press
Lisle, R. J. (2004).Geological Structures and Maps(3rded.). Butterworth-Heinemann
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/ School of Science
3.Department Geography and Earth Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Geology
5. Module Title Field Geology and Geological Maps
6. Module Code GLY223
7. Level 2
8.Credits 10
9. Lectures per week 1
10. Lab Hours per week 2
11. Tutorial hours per week 1
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date

14. Prerequisites
GLY111, GLY121 and GLY213

15. Co-requisites
None

16. Module Aims

To give a practical comprehension to geoscience students on minerals and rocks in the field, and how maps
and cross-sections are made and used to achieve a 4D understanding of geological evolution.

17. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Describe minerals and rocks on an outcrop.
b) Interpret geological maps and cross-sections in 3 and 4D (i.e. through time).
c) Producea basic geological map.

18. Indicative Content

a. Outcrop Geology. Learning how to describe rocks systematically in the field, keeping exemplary field
notes. e.g. Date, time and location; minerals, grain size, texture, sedimentary, igneous and
metamorphic structures, use of compass for strike and dip of planar features, trend and plunge of linear
features.
b. Geological Field Mapping Techniques. Location on a map: Reading maps and air photograph. Use of
compass for location. Outcrop mapping: representing outcrops and inferred geology on a map.
c. Sample collecting, sampling, and collation procedures. Use of GPS,Including setting datums and units.
d. Maps and Cross sections. Key, scale and orientation as basic features of all maps and sections.Types of
geological boundary: conformable, unconformable, tectonic, and intrusive. Mapping accurate, inferred
and gradational boundaries. Interactions of geological boundaries with topography. Use of structure
contours. Folds, faults and intrusions on maps. Throw, heave, dip slip, strike slip and net slip of faults.
Constructing cross-sections from maps. Constructing outcrop/ subcrop patterns from maps. Predicting
depths to planar and linear features. This module will include at least 3days in the field.

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment: 40% (20% each from assignments and practicals and 20% from at least one test);
Final examination: 60%
20. Teaching and Learning Methods
Fieldwork, Lectures, Tutorials, Laboratory work, group work and
Individual assignments

21. Prescribed Readings

Bennison, G.M., Oliver, P.A., &Moseley, K.A. (2013).An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps
(8thed.).Taylor and Francis.
Freeman, T. (1999).Procedures in Field Geology. Wiley
Lisle, R.J., Brabham, P.J., &Barnes, J.W. (2011).Basic geological mapping (5thed.)Oxford:Wiley-
Blackwell.

22. Recommended Readings

Compton, R. R. (2009). Manual of Field Geology.USA: Carlifornia University Press
Lisle, R. J. (2004).Geological Structures and Maps(3rded.). Butterworth-Heinemann
43. College Chancellor College
44. Faculty/School of Science
45. Department Computer Science
46. Programme BSc in Computer Science
47. Module Title Advanced Computer Programming
48. Module Code COM221
49. Year 2
50. Credits 12
51. Lectures per week 2
52. Lab Hours per week 2
53. Tutorial hours per week
54. Revised After 5 years
55. Approval Date August 2016

56. Prerequisites:
Introduction to Computer Programming (COM121)

57. Co-requisites:
Database Systems (COM222)

58. Module Aim

The aim of this module is to introduce students to concepts of advanced programming and
software development frameworks.

59. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Use collaborative software development tools
b) Design object-oriented programs
c) Develop object-oriented programs
d) Demonstrate basic knowledge of parallel and network programming concepts
e) Develop full stack applications
60. Indicative Content
a) Object Oriented programming
b) Collaborative software development and tools
c) Software frameworks: concepts and application
d) Graphical User Interfaces
e) Database Modelling
f) Database Manipulation
g) Client Server programming
h) Parallel programming
i) Network Programming: Protocols, IP, TCP, URL;
61. Assessment
Continuous assessment 50%, final examination 50%
62. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
a) Lectures
b) Practical laboratory sessions
c) Programming Tasks
d) Online learning
63. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists
a) Prescribed Reading:
Malik D.S. (2012). C++ Programming: From Problem Analysis to Program Design(6th
ed.). Stamford, USA: ThomsonCourse Technology
Evans, B. J., & Verburg, M., (2013). The Well-grounded Java Developer: Vital
Techniques of Java 7 and Polyglot Programming.Shelter Island, USA: Manning

b) Recommended Reading:
Phillips, D. (2010). Python 3 Object Oriented Programming.Birmingham, UK: Packt
Publishing
Roy, U.K. (2015). Advanced Java Programming.New Delhi, India: Oxford University
Press India
Arnold, J. (2015). Advanced Java Optimization Techniques, CreateSpace Independent
Publishing Platform

URL
https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/
https://netbeans.org/kb/articles/learn-java.html
64. College Chancellor College
65. Faculty/School of Science
66. Department Computer Science
67. Programme BSc in Computer Science
68. Module Title Database Systems
69. Module Code COM222
70. Year 2
71. Credits 12
72. Lectures per week 3
73. Lab Hours per week 1
74. Tutorial hours per week
75. Revised After 5 years
76. Approval Date August 2016

77. Prerequisites:
Advanced Computer Programming (COM211)
78. Co-requisites:
None

79. Module Aim

The aim of this module is to give students a thorough understanding and good working
knowledge of databases and databases management systems.

80. Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Describe the different types and architectures of database systems
b) Analyse different data models and their features
c) Apply the theory underlying database query languages
d) Design databases
e) Implement databases
f) Evaluate database designs and implementations
81. Indicative Content
a) Overview of databases and Database Management Systems (DBMS)
b) Architecture of database systems, representation of databases on storage devices
c) Normalisation and normal forms: first, second and third forms
d) Data models: relational, network and hierarchical
e) Data sub languages: relational calculus and relational algebra
f) Retrieval operations, storage operations
g) Recovery: the need for recovery, types of failure, recovery techniques.
h) Concurrency: concurrency problems, locking, types of locks, deadlocks and deadlock
prevention.
i) Query Optimisation: the need for query optimisation, stages in query optimization,
database statistics useful in query optimisation.
j) Security: security threats, access control, access control mechanism.
k) Emerging database technology: NoSQL, XML
82. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%, final examination 60%

83. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

a) Lectures
b) Practical laboratory sessions
c) Programming Tasks
d) Online learning
84. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists
a) Prescribed Reading:
Elmasri R., and Navathe S.B. (2010).Fundamentals of Database Systems (6th ed.).
Addison Wesley
Connolly T. and Begg C. (2014). Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design,
Implementation, and Management (6th ed.).Essex, England: Pearson Education

b) Recommended Reading:
Date C.J. (2010). Introduction to Database Systems (9th ed.).Essex, England:Pearson
Education
Garcia-Molina, H., Ullman, J.D., Widom, J. (2008). Database Systems: The Complete
Book (2nd ed.). Essex, England: Pearson
Ramakrishan and Gerke (2003). Database Management Systems (3rd ed.).New York,
USA: McGraw-Hill
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Faculty of Science
3. Department Computer Science
4. Programme BSc in Computer Network Engineering
5. Module Title Network Design and Management
6. Module Code NET221
7. Year 2
8. Credits 12
9. Lectures per week 3
10. Lab Hours per week 1
11. Tutorial hours per week
12. Revised After 5 years
13. Approval Date August 2016

14. Prerequisites:
Introduction to Computer Network Engineering (NET211)

15. Co-requisites:
None
16. Module Aim
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of how to design and manage a
computer network, and how network managers use different techniques to capture and
analyse network and system data.
17. Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Identify all subnet characteristics
b) Conduct needs analysis for computer network solutions
c) Document network requirements
d) Design networks, producing blueprints
e) Demonstrate the functionality of network management software
f) Analyse computer networks
g) Extend the functionality of network management software to meet their needs
h) Apply principles and concepts of network management, with an emphasis on the “why”,
not just the “how”
i) Apply network management paradigms, architectures, functions, and foundational
management algorithms

18. Indicative Content

a) Problem definition and overview - What is network management, network management
business drivers, network management scenarios, examples of management tools
 b) Network Analysis and Analysis Tools
c) Characterizing Network Traffic & Flows
d) Logical Network Topologies & Network Architecture Overview: Core Networks: Logical
Design
e) Network Design requirements and Implementation: Network Setup: Router & Switch
Setup; Small Network Design; WAN design.
f) Network Operations and Management: Basic management concepts and management
architectures; Management functions and basic management algorithms; Management
information fundamentals –Management communication fundamentals – Management
protocol reference architecture, basic management and control patterns and their
applications
g) Management protocols
h) Service level management: service level agreements, service level monitoring and
performance measurement, service level assurance
i) Scripting.
j) Network management suites

19. Assessment
Continuous assessment 40%, final examination component 60%

20. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

a) Lectures
b) Seminars
c) Practical Laboratory sessions
d) Online learning

21. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

a) Prescribed Reading:
Clemm, A, (2007). Network Management Fundamentals (1sted.). Indianapolis: Cisco
Press
McCabe, J., (2007). Network Analysis, Architecture and Design (3rded.). San Francisco:
Morgan Kaufmann Publishers.
Oppenheimer, P., (2010). Top-Down Network Design (3rded.). Indianapolis: Cisco Press
Verma C., D., (2009). Principles of Computer Systems and Network Management. New
York: Springer
b) Recommended Reading:
Goransson, P., Black, C., (2014). Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive
Approach. Waltham: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers
Thomatis, M., (2015). Network Design Cookbook: Architecting Cisco Networks.
Raleigh: Lulu
1. College Chancellor College
2. Faculty/School of Science
3. Department Mathematical Sciences
4. Programme Bachelor of Science in Statistics
5. Module Title Statistical Hypothesis Testing
6. Module Code STA221
7. Year Two
8. Credits 12
9. Number of lectures per week 3
10. Number of practicals/tutorials per 1
week
11. Revised After 5 years
12. Approval Date August 2016

13. Prerequisites: STA211

14. Co-requisites: N/A

15. Module Aim

To introduce students to inferential methods for testing statistical hypotheses.

16. Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Explain the philosophy behind statistical hypothesis testing,
b) Perform common parametric and non-parametric tests manually and using
statistical package,
c) Select appropriate statistical tests for questions on real data,
d) Test whether given data fits some specified probability distribution,
e) Apply concepts of confidence intervals and hypothesis testing to real life or
hypothetical problems.

17. Indicative Content

a) Estimation: What is Estimation, Point and Interval Estimates,
b) Statistical hypothesis testing: definition of hypothesis, null and alternative
hypotheses, type I error and significance level, type II error and power of the test,
definition of a test statistic, critical and acceptance regions, p-values, exact and
approximate tests,
c) Parametric tests: assumptions, normal test including CLT applications, t-tests of
one sample, paired samples, independent samples (equal and unequal variances),
F-tests(one-way and two-way analysis of variance),
 d) Confidence intervals (C.I.) of means, proportions and sums, under CLT,
confidence of interval of variance of i.i.d. normally distributed observations, link
between C.I. and testing hypothesis about a mean.
e) Non-Parametric tests: sign test, Wilcoxon test, Mann-Whitney test, tests of runs,
Kruskal-Wallis tests, chi-square tests of association and chi-square goodness of fit
tests,
f) Use of statistical packages (SPSS or STATA) and other software to enhance class
work.
18. Assessment
Continuous 40%, Examination 60%
19. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities
Seminars/presentations, lectures, practicals, tutorials, group work, assignments,
demonstrations, brainstorming.

20. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Prescribed Reading
Clarke,G.M., and Cooke, D. (2011). A Basic Course in Statistics, 5thEd., West
Sussex: Wiley.
Mann, P.S. (2012). Introductory Statistics 8th Ed., New York: Wiley.
Matlof, N. (2011, October 15). The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical
Software Design. (1st Ed.). San Francisco: No Starch Press.
Panik, M.J. (2005). Advanced statistics from an elementary point of view. Burlington:
Elsevier.
Trosset, M.W. (2001). An Introduction to Statistical Inference and Data Analysis.
Williamsburg: College of William and Mary.

Recommended Reading
Chapman S.J. (2015, May 14). MATLAB Programming for Engineers. (5th Ed.). Cengage
Learning Engineering.
Daniel, W.W., (1994). Biostatistics: a foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences
6thed., New York: Wiley.
Lindgren, B.W. (1975). Basic Ideas in Statistics, New York: Macmillan