Welcome to Department of Glass & Silicate Technology
Introduction
You are welcome to the Department of Glass and Silicate Technology, which is one of the newly created Departments in the Faculty of Environmental Design and is situated at the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The Department is the first of its kind in the North-Central region of Nigeria and the second in the federation. As a Department that is established in the home of Solid Minerals (Nasarawa State) of the Nation, it takes great pride in its outstanding facilities for teaching and research, as well as its dynamic and highly qualified faculty and support staff. We offer degree programs in Glass and Silicate Technology i.e. B., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs. Additionally, we give industry-based field professionals with the chance to refresh their skills through certificate and diploma programs in Glass and Silicate Technology as well as Scientific Glass Blowing. Our graduates possess modern, applicable, and proficient skills in the general discipline of glass and silicate technology. They also acquire and possess mixed skills in related fields such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Geology, Mathematics, and Technology, in addition to their knowledge of both traditional and modern aspects of the profession. We give candidates thorough training to become proficient, up-to-date glass and silicate technologists capable of handling the demands of the glass industry in the twenty-first century. Additionally, we make sure that our graduates are deeply ingrained with the values of equity, discipline, devotion, patriotism, sincerity, and entrepreneurship. We cordially encourage you to sign up for one of our programs; you'll be glad you did. Warm regards.
Philosophy
To impact the knowledge and skill of Glass and Silicate technology at all levels to men and women of all races without any distinction on the ground of race, religious or beliefs in order to serve the need of the Nation and Humanity at large.
Vision
Our vision is to be a citadel of learning that is built on integrity, innovation and excellence as we strive to produce quality graduates with problem solving skills in the field of Glass and Silicate technology and to be a hub where state of the Art research is this profession is conducted.
Mission
Our mission is to nurture a Department that will be the centre of excellence in teaching, research and to offer consultancy services.
HOD's Profile
Aims
The aims of the programme are to:
a) produce graduates with contemporary, relevant and competent skills in the general discipline of Glass and Silicate Technology such that in addition to the possession of knowledge of traditional and modern areas of the profession, they acquire and posses mixed skills in the allied areas of Technology, physics, geology, mathematics, chemistry and computer science.
b) become an international Centre of Excellence in the training of Glass and and Silicate technologists with the skills enunciated in (a) above
Objectives
Our Objectives
The objectives of the B. Glass and Silicate Technology program are to:
a) Recruit and retain suitable high-caliber core and support manpower for the training of modern and competent Glass and Silicate Technologists.
b) Acquire all necessary equipment and facilities for the training of modern and competent Glass and Silicate Technologists.
c) Fully prepare candidates as modern and competent glass and Silicate Technologists who can address the challenges of the 21st century in Glass and Silicate Technology.
d) Educate students in the principles of Glass and Silicate Technology and allied disciplines.
e) Train students in broad-based Glass andSilicate Technology concepts and how they can apply acquired theory and methods in any sector of the economy.
f) Prepare candidates as manpower resources, especially as glass and Silicate Technologists, furnace Technologists, product packaging Technologists, materials scientists, glass and Silicate raw materials analysts etc.
g) Encourage students to develop research skills in the general discipline of glass and Silicate technology.
h) Develop the potentials of students as Glass and Silicate Technologists
i) Mould and entrench the virtues of equity, discipline, commitment, patriotism, sincerity and entrepreneurship in her graduates
Admission Requirement
1. (a) 100 Level B. Glass and Silicate Technology
Candidates wishing to pursue a course leading to the award of B. Glass and Silicate Technology must obtain at least 5 credits at O’ level which must include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and any other relevant subject, Technical Drawing will be an added advantage.
(b) 200 Level B. Glass and Silicate Technology
Candidates in addition to (a) above must obtain advanced level (A’ Level) Units pass in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics/Geology. An OND qualification in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT/Chemistry/Biochemistry), Mining/Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or Material Science and Engineering at upper credits level from a recognized institution or polytechnic will be considered for admission.
2. Special Admission:
Candidates seeking special admission at 300 level must have obtained an HND or its equivalent in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) Chemistry/Biochemistry, Mining/Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or Material Science and Engineering and graduated with an average of B. Subjects taken must include compulsory subjects listed in 1(a) and (b) above.
Departmental Board Members
Dr. Andrew Ojonugwa ADEJO
HOD
Prof Dean
Deputy Dean
Prof Dean
Faculty Officer
Prof Dean
Finance Officer
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