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Faculty of Engineering Sciences - University of GhanaIndustry/Global TrendsBotany is one of the key disciplines investigating theeffects of human activities on the environment. Thefindings of such studies help in predicting climatechanges and their consequences, particularly on foodproduction. Botanists studying chemicals producedby plants are also churning out new uses which werepreviously unknown. Some of these include rawmaterials for building, paper, solvents and adhesives,fabrics and medicines used in treating debilitatingdiseases like cancer.Recently, advances in Genetics and other relatedsciences have been applied by botanists to expandthe fields of Tissue Culture and Biotechnology.With Tissue Culture, whole plants can be grownfrom single cells; and this is useful in plant breedingwhere desirable traits such as disease, insect anddraught resistance can be propagated. Similarly,Biotechnology allows for modifying the geneticmaterials of organisms directly and precisely toimprove plants for specific purposes.AssessmentStudents will be assessed on the basis of completedassignments, examinations, workplace learning andprojects or other methods as outlined in specificsubject outlines.Entry RequirementsSee General Admission Requirements andProcedures pages.Career ProspectsThere are numerous job opportunities in Industry,Research, Educational Institutions and MDAs for B.ScBotany graduates. These include among others;• Biodiversity/Environmental Conservation• Consultancy for Environmental NGOs• Environmental Protection/Monitoring• Flora Surveys• Horticultural Services• Mining/Land Use Rehabilitation• Research/Policy Advocacy• Vegetation Management• Vegetation MappingB.Sc Biochemistry, Cell & MolecularBiologyDurationCampusAwarding Faculty4 yearsLegon CampusFaculty of ScienceOverviewBiochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology [BCMB]is concerned with the study of the chemical andphysical principles of biological processes such as celldevelopment and the storage and transfer of geneticinformation. It is a sub-discipline of the BiologicalSciences and draws from Biology, Chemistry, Physics,Mathematics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Geneticsand Molecular Biology.Research is an integral part of BCMB because it isbuilt on the need to understand the basic structuraland functional units of life. Basic research in BCMBinvestigates among others cell development, growthand heredity whereas applied research focuses ondeveloping products and processes to improvehuman lives. Without such research efforts, enhancedmethods of detecting diseases and genetic disorderstogether with the discovery of new drugs andmedication such as those used in treating cancer andAlzheimer’s disease may not have been discovered.Other useful applications of BCMB include biofuelsand genetically engineered crops.Enrolled students have the option of either pursuing aBachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell & MolecularBiology or a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistrycombined with a second subject such as Nutrition.Aims and ObjectivesAt the end of the programme, graduates areexpected to:• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of themolecular mechanisms of biological processes.• Acquire the knowledge of the effects of substancessuch as drugs, hormones and food on tissues andbiological processes.• Develop proficiency in practical researchtechniques such as the ability to isolate, analyse,and synthesize proteins, enzymes and DNA.• Develop the ability to use microscopes, lasers, andother laboratory instruments and equipment toconduct experiments.• Be able to work on teams with other scientists suchas chemists, physicists and botanist on researchprojects.130 2013/2014 Univeresity of Ghana Prospectus
Industry/Global TrendsDictated by increasing human population growth,BCMB is at the frontline for finding lifesaving newdrugs and procedures to cure and prevent diseases.Aside creating new medicines and treatments, BCMBis also involved in the development of alternativeenergy sources such as biofuels. The age-oldchallenge of producing sufficient food at affordablecost is another focal area of BCMB. By using geneticengineering, BCMB scientists hope to address thischallenge.Faculty of Engineering Sciences - University of GhanaThe body of knowledge in the Life Sciences has alsobeen expanded by experiments in BCMB. Key amongthese are: understanding cancer and regulation ofcell proliferation; manipulating genetic material anddeveloping potentially useful applications [geneticengineering]; the molecular and cellular basis of allmajor physiological functions and the molecularrelationship between viruses [such as HIV] and targethost cells.AssessmentStudents will be assessed on the basis of completedassignments, examinations, workplace learning andprojects or other methods as outlined in specificsubject outlines.Entry RequirementsSee General Admission Requirements andProcedures pages.Career ProspectsThe BCMB programme equips students adequatelyfor further advanced study programmes or entrylevelpositions on the job market. Typically, BCMBgraduates work as Laboratory Technicians/ResearchAssistants in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies,government agencies, forensics and academicresearch laboratories.Michael Onyekachi OkorieB.Sc Computer Science, Level 300Icame to the University of Ghana without a clearcareer perspective. I therefore decided to enroll intoa programme that I believed offered varied and greatcareer opportunities; Computer Science.Naïve as I was then, I never thought this programmecame with such a serious baggage of mathematics. ButI had to get used to it, because I had no other choiceand there was no turning back. Three years into mystudies however, I find myself thriving in my departmentand realising that I had indeed made the best choice ofcourses for myself.As a bit of an introvert, it took a while before I got usedto my environment, my course mates and the universityas a whole. However, my integration was facilitatedby my fellow international students, residents of theInternational Students Hostel (ISH) and the members ofthe International Students Association (ISA).Apart from the academic impact I have received here, Ihave also learnt valuable life skills. For example, I neverused to be the type of person who was able to workin a team, however thanks to my programme, this haschanged.I have learnt how to play the guitar (the basics), how tocook, how to better manage my time and so much more.2013/2014 Univeresity of Ghana Prospectus 131
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