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Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

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:

  1. 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
  2. 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.

Prof. Soji Fakoya

Food Microbiology/ Mycology/ Mushroom Biotechnology

Microbiology

B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D.

Professor

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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