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Atoms, molecules, elements and compounds and chemical reactions. Modern electronic theory of atoms. Electronic configuration, periodicity and building up of the periodic table. Hybridization and shapes of simple molecules. Valence Forces; Structure of solids. Chemical equations and stoichiometry; Chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, kinetic theory of matter. Elementary thermochemistry; rates of reaction, equilibrium and thermodynamics. Acids, bases and salts. Properties of gases. Redox reactions and introduction to electrochemistry. Radioactivity.

Historical survey of the development and importance of Organic Chemistry; Fullerenes as fourth allotrope of carbon, uses as nanotubes, nanostructures, Nano chemistry. Electronic theory in organic chemistry. Isolation and purification of organic compounds. Determination of structures of organic compounds including qualitative and quantitative analysis in organic chemistry. Nomenclature and functional group classes of organic compounds. Introductory reaction mechanism and kinetics. Stereochemistry. The chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, amines, alkyl halides, nitriles, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives. The chemistry of selected metals and non-metals. Comparative chemistry of group IA, IIA and IVA elements. Introduction to transition metal chemistry.

Introduction to basic problems in the observation and interpretation of forms with concern for space, time, shapes, form and composition. Exercise in the use of basic principles and techniques of drawing lines, basic shapes; at this stage, the flexibility of the student is put to test. Skill development in drawing with chiaroscuro.

Studies in the basic problems in the observation and interpretation of form using variety of media and subject matter. Drawing from still-life objects such as household utensils, electrical appliances, musical instruments, mechanical objects, among others. Proper study of light on objects with concentration on the distinct tones of shading that characterize a lighted object such as; lighted surface, shade, shadow, reflection and cast-shadow.

Definition and historical development of glass-ceramics as a new field of technology. Development and properties of glass-ceramics. The significant applications of glass-ceramics. Processing of glass-ceramics. Conversion of glass to microcrystalline ceramic. Crystallization and devitrification. Nucleation and crystallization of glasses. Nucleating agents. Porous glass-ceramics. Definition of specialty glasses. Types of Specialty glasses. Processing of specialty glasses. Applications of specialty glasses.

Techniques for Materials Characterization. Physical, mechanical, thermal, mineralogical and microstructural characterizations. International standard of measuring water absorption, bulk density, porosity, compressive strength, flexural strength, thermal conductivity, X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy.

General description of glass melting furnaces. Discontinuous furnace (day tanks and pot furnaces). Continuous glass furnaces. Regenerative furnaces. Recuperative furnaces. Electric melting consideration in furnace design construction. Refractories, properties and testing. Classification of refractories. Principles of refractory manufacture, slip laws and concepts. Corrosion of refractories. Glass defects through refractories inclusions. Theory governing combustion calculations. Coal carbonization, coke. Solid and liquid fuel combustion. Injectors and electric heating.

Classification of glass raw materials into glass formers, fluxes, network modifiers, colourants and decolourants and refining agents. Methods of analyzing glass raw materials. Processing methods of glass including solid state and liquid state techniques.

Creative and exploratory efforts based on the application of the knowledge of IDL307, IDL 308 and IDL407 for the development of glass and glass-based products suitable for exhibition.

This course surveys the pivotal events and achievements that led to the current state of integrated communication design. The unceasing quest to give form to ideas is traced from the pictographs painted on cave walls to the latest imaginative designs. Introduction to the fundamentals of design history and theory, beginning with Historic Times: Pre – historic design in Africa (North, West, East and South Africa). Concept of design in Africa discussed, 16th – 19th centuries History of Art and Design in Africa, Europe and America; schools of thought on design; lectures, tutorials and library investigations. Through lectures, videotapes, discussions, presentations and research, students are introduced to the creative thinkers, important innovations and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication.