The chemistry involved in selected industrial processes will be discussed; Petroleum chemistry: Industrial production of dye stuffs, pharmaceuticals. Pesticides. Organic polymers etc; The chemistry of inorganic compounds and processes of industrial importance will also be discussed; Extraction and purification of metals, catalysis by inorganic systems; Locally available raw materials for the chemical industry and their further processing will be illustrated; Selected local industries will be discussed in detail. Practicals and Industrial visits.
- editing-lecturer: James Ndiritu