FIRST INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AT THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT OF KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITYBY: KAAYA GODFREY 11/ U /985 / CTE / PE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT SUBMITTED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TECHINOLOGYCHEMISTRY OF KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY \ AUGUST 2012 I do believe that all their advice. I am most grateful to all the staffs of Kyambogo University for giving me the help needed throughout my study period in the University. I would like to extend my words of appreciation to all staff in the laboratory for their guidance and valuable advice during the experimentation. kibalatsi Amos. Nzanzu Twalibu for their continuous effort. Mr. Dr. encouragement and exceptional they have played in making this project a reality. My utmost gratitude is forwarded to my brother Dr. Iam most grateful to them for giving me the opportunity to carry out my study as they provided a lot of inspiration and zeal for me to work hard. Last but not least. Secondly. .Galiwango Danniel for his love. commitments and comments were for the benefit. Nyende. shamin. baluku and kanyesigye Daisy for their invaluable friendship and encouragement during my academic period. my warmest appreciation to all my friends especially mbigo Ronald. patience and guidance in providing invaluable ideas.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my utmost and deepest gratitude and appreciation to my supervisors. Maseruka. support and encouragement during this period. Thank you so much. For all your love. care. support and believe in me. love and stand besides me. My supervisors. my lecturers.DEDICATION Special dedication to my family members that always inspire. . my beloved friends especially the one who always help me. my fellow Colleagues and all faculty members. and that it has not been previously submitted before for any academic award at this or any other University. Signed ……………………………… Date ………………………………… .DECLARATION I . KAAYA GODFREY. declare that this report contains a true record of all the activities and work I was involved in during the industrial Training period at the Chemistry Department. Kyambogo university. Date …………………………… Mr.APPROVAL This is this to satisfy that Kaaya Godfrey had a six weeks Industrial Training at the Chemistry Department.. Chemistry Department. Nzanzu Twalibu. Head of Chemistry department.. Kyambogo University Signed ……………………………. Date ……………………………… Mr. Laboratory Technician. Ms benah. Okumu Charles Raymond. Kyambogo university Internal supervisor. Kyambogo University Signed …………………………. . Kyambogo University. This is a true record of work he was able to do under our supervision and is now ready for submission to the Board of Examiners and the Senate of Kyambogo University with our due approval. and the Uganda National Institute of Special Education (UNISE). progress and transformation of society.CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION At Kyambogo University. undergraduate students undergo industrial training as part of their academic and professional development prior to graduate at the end of their respective courses. research institutions. It is a merger of the former Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK). this training can also be carried out at the university. as a routine for most academic programmes. The author accordingly carried out his training at the University premises. Hospitals. Kyambogo (ITEK). Kyambogo University (KYU) is Uganda’s third public university established by the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 and the Universities and Other Tertiary institutions’ (Establishment of Kyambogo University) instruments of 2003. government departments and at any other such organization. itself. Alternatively.1 History of the University . This is usually at service industries. the Institute of Teacher Education.1. equity. in which case it is called in –House training. 1.1 Background information on Kyambogo University Kyambogo University is a relatively new University created with the main aim of promoting and advancing knowledge and development of skills in Science. manufacturing sites. Technology and Education and such other fields having regards for quality. 1. Schools. it has a rich history that dates as far back as 1928.Although Kyambogo is a new university. It transformed into a National Teachers’ College and later ITEK as per the statue of parliament in 1989.1. ITEK started as a Government Teacher Training College in 1948 in Nyakasura. UNISE on the other hand started as a Department of Special Education at ITEK in 1988.2 Location The University is located 8km from Kampala City Centre along the Kampala – Jinja highway. . It was renamed Uganda Technical College and finally UPK. 1.Kiwatule road. western Uganda. Fort Portal and transferred to Ruharo and then Ntare Hill all in Mbarara. UPK started in 1928 as a small technical school on the Makerere Hill and was transferred to Kyambogo Hill in 1958 as Kampala Technical Institute. and later became an autonomous institution by act of parliament in 1998. There is also an access route through the Ntinda. It is accessible through the Banda Trading Centre or the Kyambogo “T” junction. 1 Getting at Kyambogo University.3 core functions The University`s core function is teaching and learning although consultancy and community services are other functions that it also carries out. Kyambogo Telephone Contacts: General: (+256) 414 285001 Academic Registrar: (+256) 414 285037 University Secretary: (+256) 414 288 551 Fax No. 1. Box 1.: (+256) 414 220 464.O.Postal Address: Kyambogo University Kyambogo Hill Campus P. relevant and market driven academic programmes. The university offers innovative. both at . Plate 1 .1. These include the following core values: Freedom of thought and expression. progress and transformation of society. Technology and Education. . Quality customer service. certain shared values are nurtured.4 Vision “To be a centre of Academic and Professional Excellence ’’ 1. Good corporate governance. The university also provides an environment and policy framework for undertaking high quality and relevant research. and in such other fields having regards for quality.1.1. Professionalism.1. Innovativeness and creativity.7 Core values In order for the university to realize its vision and mission. equity. Team spirit and teamwork. 1. The is University guided by the right values derived from the virtues and moral standards of the Uganda and wider society.1. 1.5 Mission To advance and promote knowledge and development of skills in Science.6 Motto “Knowledge and skills for service” 1.undergraduate and postgraduate levels with inbuilt quality control systems. . University librarian –responsible for the development. ii. academic tittles and distinctions of the university. vi. postgraduate studies. undergraduate studies. control. Academic registrar –Chief coordinator of all matters pertaining to the academic affairs of the University including admissions. Below him are other important officials whose roles are explained below. iii. i. First deputy vice Chancellor-deputizes the Vice Chancellor and in that regard responsible for academic affairs of the University. research and publications. the titular head of the University. Second Deputy vice Chancellor-Deputizes the vice Chancellor and oversees the Finances and administration of the University. secretary to council and Accounting officer. Above him is the visitor who performs the overall supervisory role over the affairs of the University. University secretary –In charge of general administration of the University. The vice chancellor is the Chief Executive officer in charge of administrative. Bursar –In charge of financial administration and planning of the University. vii. iv. examinations. who presides over all ceremonial assemblies of the University and confers degrees. management and coordination of all library matters and information of the university.1.1. v. academic and financial affairs of the university and chairman of Senate. Dean of students –responsible for the welfare and discipline of students.8 Organization structure The University is headed by the Chancellor. Senate. The examination division. The divisions under the Academic Registrar’s office execute various functions under that Office `s jurisdiction.The Academic registrar`s Department comprises of Academic Units and Divisions. ceremonies and Staff Development division and The post graduate studies Division. Extension and affiliated institutions Divisions. Academic units are where teaching takes place and are called Schools. as part of the their corporate social responsibility. In some other cases different companies and organizations usually extend help to the University in terms of research grants. Faculties or Institutes. logistical as well as financial support. Admissions and records Division. as well as government remittances in terms of contribution towards tuition fess and the well fare of Government sponsored students. 1.9 Major Sources of funds The university `s major sources of fund are the payments by private sponsored students for tuition and other functional fees.1. the Academic Registrar is represented by an Administrator in each of these units. headed by Deans or Directors. . These include the following. The Government also independently contributes money towards improvement in service delivery at all the public Universities. It provides work experience that is relevant to the academic and professional development of a student before graduation. Industrial training is a full course unit in almost all Kyambogo University programmes.10 Future plans of the University.2 Purpose and objectives of IT activities. lasting a period of ten weeks. www. Have an increased appreciation of chemistry and its vast applications in society. The University has in place a five year strategic plan curtailing the different things it plans to accomplishing in the short. which however . Develop personality and communication skills for future roles in the scientific field and the society at large. can`t be discussed here in details. It serves as a bridge between university and the world of work. It helps student make informed decisions and improve one `s marketability after graduation.1. Its available on the University website.kyu. and normally takes place during the recess term. appreciating that science and technology are expanding disciplines and that learning is a continuous process.1.ug 1.ac.1. . Industrial training is a program that provides pre-professional experience with specific assignment and responsibilities. The industrial training undertaken was to enable us to : Learn the way of industry and develop talent and attitudes necessary for an all round career while embracing responsibilities of a professional scientist. medium and long term to achieve its vision of becoming a centre of Academics and professional excellence. Extraction and analysis of insecticides from orange and lemon peelings and Datura. and thus increase efficiency for future undertaking and. Etraction and analysis of G nut oils .3 Overview of the IT activities The training was meant to cover projects. 1. namely.Learn how to find solutions for problems that occur at work places since these are seldom unique. Develop a sense of responsibility towards society.
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