Department of Biological Sciences

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PHILOSOPHY OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Biological Sciences prepares students for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degrees in Botany, Microbiology and Zoology respectively. The Department is geared towards producing students that are knowledgeable and skilled in the science of Botany, Microbiology and Zoology and relevant and useful in the struggle to uplift the social, moral, and economic well-being of the country.

The Programmes offers courses that are tailored to suit the needs of the nation as much as possible and produce graduates that will use their knowledge and skills to add value to life.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

The specific objectives are:

To develop skilled scientists who are equipped with in-depth understanding of biological theories, methodologies, and techniques in the various disciplines of Botany, Microbiology and Zoology as tools for national development
To produce high level manpower relevant to national needs where research skills are required such as in Universities, Research Institutions, Industries and Government Agencies.

To produce deeply knowledgeable graduates who are equipped to be innovative and create jobs through consultancy services in the various fields of Botany, Microbiology and Zoology.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES

View Course Information: B.Sc. Botany

View Course Information: B.Sc. Microbiology

View Course Information: B.Sc. Zoology

LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN THE BOTANY PROGRAMME

S/N	NAME OF STAFF	AREA OF SPECIALIZATION	DISCIPLINE	ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS	RANK	STATUS
1.	Prof. Adegoke Emmanuel Adegbite	Cytogenetics and Biosystematics	Botany	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D	Professor	Permanent
2.	Prof. David Olaniran Aworinde	Plant Anatomy and Taxonomy	Botany	B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Sc., Ph.D	Professor	Permanent
3.	Dr. A. O. Ojatula	Phytomedicine	Plant Biology and Biotechnology	B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	Lecturer II	Permanent
4.	Dr. A. O. Osewole	Plant Ecology	Botany	B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	Lecturer II	Permanent
5.	Dr. (Mrs.) Funmilola Mabel Ojo	Plant Anatomy and Genetics	Botany	B. Sc. (Ed) M.Sc., Ph.D.	Lecturer II	Permanent
6.	Mr. Sakiru Morenikeji Erinoso	Ethnobotany and Plant Anatomy	Botany	B. Sc., M.Sc.	Lecturer II	Permanent
7.	Mr. Anthony Oluwadamilola Ogungbemi	Plant Ecology	Botany	B. Sc., M.Sc.	Assistant Lecturer	Permanent

LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN THE MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAMME

S/N	NAME OF STAFF	AREA OF SPECIALIZATION	DISCIPLINE	ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS	RANK	STATUS
1.	Prof. Olakunle David Teniola	Industrial Microbiology	Microbiology	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D	Professor	Permanent
2.	Dr. Soji Fakoya	Food Microbiology/ Mycology/ Mushroom Biotechnology	Microbiology	B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D.	Reader	Permanent
3.	Dr. (Ms) Eucharia Ezenwanyi Nmema	Medical Bacteriology	Microbiology	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	Senior Lecturer	Permanent
4.	Dr. Adeyemi Isaiah Adeyemo	Environmental Microbiology	Microbiology	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	Senior Lecturer	Permanent
5.	Dr. Felix Adeleke Ikuesan	Environmental Microbiology	Microbiology	B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D	Lecturer I	Permanent
6.	Dr. (Mrs.) Temitope Deborah Agboola	Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology	Microbiology	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.	Lecturer II	Permanent
7.	Mrs. Monica Oluwatoyin Oguntimehin	Food Storage Technology	Storage Technology	B.Tech., M.Tech.	Assistant Lecturer	Permanent
8.	Mr. Saanu Bartholomew Adeleke	Food Microbiology	Microbiology	B.Sc., M.Tech.	Assistant Lecturer	Permanent

LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN THE ZOOLOGY PROGRAMME

S/N	NAME OF STAFF	AREA OF SPECIALIZATION	DISCIPLINE	ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS	RANK	STATUS
1.	Mrs. D. O. Owolabi	Ecology and Environmental Biology	Zoology	B.Sc, M.Sc.	Lecturer II	Permanent
2.	Mr. A. S. Bagbe	Parasitology	Zoology	B.Sc, M.Sc.	Lecturer II	Permanent
3.	Mr. A. S. Arosoye	Parasitology	Zoology	B.Sc, M.Sc.	Assistant Lecturer	Permanent

LIST OF ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGISTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

S/N	NAME OF STAFF	AREA OF SPECIALIZATION	DISCIPLINE	ACADEMIC QUALIFICA-TIONS	RANK	STATUS
1.	Mr. Emmanuel Tayo Adeoye	Microbiology	Microbiology	B. Sc., HND, OND	Assistant Chief Technologist	Permanent
2.	Mr. Kareem Adebisi Oluyinka	Zoology/ Fisheries	Zoology	M.Sc., B. Sc., HND, OND, ANISLT	Assistant Chief Technologist	Permanent
3.	Mrs. Busayo Abiola Fagbemi	Microbiology	Microbiology	B. Sc., HND, NCE, ANISLT	Principal Technologist	Permanent
4.	Mrs. Catherine Funmi Winiki	Microbiology	Microbiology	B. Sc., HND, OND, ANISLT	Principal Technologist	Permanent
5.	Mrs. Bolanle Oluwaseun Olakanmi	Microbiology	Microbiology	HND, OND	Senior Technologist	Permanent
6.	Mrs. Elizabeth Bolanle Sam-Omoniyi	Microbiology	Microbiology	B. Sc., HND, OND	Senior Technologist	Permanent
7.	Mr. Oluwadamilola, Tubosun Aturu	Herbarium/Taxonomy	Botany	B. Tech	Technologist Ii	Permanent

LIST OF JUNIOR STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

S/N	NAME OF STAFF	AREA OF SPECIALIZATION	DISCIPLINE	ACADEMIC QUALIFICA-TIONS	RANK	STATUS
1.	Mrs. Toyin Adekankun	-	-	SSCE	Senior Office Assistant	Permanent
2.	Mrs. Oluwakemi Ruth Metulukuro	-	-	SSCE	Senior Office Assistant	Permanent
3.	Mr. Olatunji Aiyemobuwa	-	-	SSCE	Senior Office Assistant	Permanent
4.	Mrs. Omotola Felicia Oluwase	-	-	NCE	Laboratory Assistant	Permanent
5.	Mrs. Doris Ayanfe Okwun	-	-	WASSCE	Laboratory Assistant	Permanent
6.	Mr. Babatunde Omotayo	-	-	WASSCE	Field Overseer I	Permanent
7.	Mr. Aderemi Ajele	-	-	WASSCE	Field Overseer III	Permanent
8.	Mr. Omosuyi Igbekele	-	-	WASSCE	Field Overseer III	Permanent

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