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Homeopathic Materia Medica. Remedies: original and nomenclature/kingdoms. Polycrest remedies. Study of 10 remedies in each kingdom. Homeopathy pharmacy. Analytical methods by use of thin layer chromatography (TCL). Control study by violet absorption spectrum method. The dilution and the vibration of succession techniques. Mechanisms of action of homeopathic remedies. Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy of homeopathy. Homeopathy in clinical practice. Case history. Current illness. Personal and family history. Psychosocial history. Clinical examination. Laboratory investigation. Homeopathic remedies. General remedy finder. Duration of the homeopathic result. Duration and outcome of treatment. The clinical application of homeopathy. Epidemics. Diseases of cardiovascular system. Disease of respiratory system. Disease of gastrointestinal system. Disease of endocrine system. Disease of urinary system. Orthopaedic disorder. Disease of connective tissues. Disease of the skin. Venereal disorder. Neurological diseases. Gynaecological disease. Paediatric disease and many others.

Scope of microbiology, historical approach to infections and its control, classifications and nomenclature of microorganisms. Introduction to the microbial world, Introduction to bacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology (the protozoans). Disinfection and sterilisation. Nature and acquired resistance to infection. Determination of innate immunity, deep/superficial tissue infections. Fungal infections: deep and systemic mycosis, perichondral/cartilaginous/osseous infections. Hospital associated infections.

Fundamentals of Naturopathy: Students are introduced to the history of natural medicine. Principles/ origin of natural medicine and concepts. Natural therapies and their effects on body's physiology. Psychophysiological aspects in health and diseases are explained. Holistic principles in disease and health are expounded. Duties expected of a naturopathic physician. Hydrotherapy: The effective use of Hydrotherapy. Comprehensive understanding of diseases and the healing processes that are initiated with Hydrotherapy. Methods of administering water therapy including; hot water bath, cold water bath, hot and cold water therapy, sitz bath, cryotherapy and many others. The effect of varying temperature of water in different diseases.

What is Chemical Pathology? Objectives of the course; Instruments used in Chemical Pathology; Collection of Specimens; Interpretation of Results; Point of Care Testing (PCT)- Side-room Tests; Sodium Metabolism: hyponatraemia, hypernatraemia- cause, effects, clinical situations and features. Clinical significance. Potassium metabolism. Water deficiency and excess. Aldosteronism. Diabetes insipidus. Acid-base Balance. Respiratory and metabolic disturbances. Acidosis; Alkalosis. Principles of treatment of acid-base disturbances and many others. Renal Function: Glomerular dysfunction. Tubular dysfunction. Proteinuria. Nephrotic syndrome. Renal failure Investigation. Renal calculi. Gastrointestinal Tract: Gastric function, peptic ulcer, Zollinger- Ellison syndrome, carcinoma of the stomach. Malabsorption Syndromes. Differential diagnosis of generalised intestinal and pancreatic malabsorption. Pernicious anaemia. The Pancreas: acute pancreatitis, diagnosis, tests of function. The Liver: Disorders of bile pigment metabolism, Classification of jaundice, Basic processes in liver disease, cholestasis. Acute hepatitis and chronic hepatitis. Cirrhosis. Haemolytic jaundice. Congenital hyperbilirubinemia. Neonatal jaundice (and drugs). Gallstones - formation and consequence of gallstones. Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Blood glucose, glycosuria, ketonuria, ketosis, lactic acidosis. Diabetes mellitus: clinical and laboratory features, diagnosis, glucose tolerance test, types of glucose tolerance curves. Diagnosis of diabetes; acute metabolic complications - diabetic comas; keto-acidosis, hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma, hypogIycaemic coma. Investigation of a diabetic presenting in coma. Hypoglycaemia: causes, insulinoma. hypoglycaemia in children.

Introduction and history of physiology. Structure and functions of cell membranes. Transport process. Special transport mechanism in amphibian bladder, kidney, gall bladder, intestine, astrocytes and exocrine glands. Biophysical principles. Homeostasis and control systems including temperature regulation. Biological rhythms. Composition and functions of blood. Haemopoiesis. WBC and differential count. Plasma proteins Coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet functions. Blood groups –ABO system – Rh system. Blood transfusion – indication for collection and storage of blood, hazards of blood transfusions. Reticulo- endothelial system. Imunity and immodeficiency disease and HIV.

Immunity; definition and classification. General principles of natural immunity. Phagocytosis, acquired immunity (active and passive), antigens. Chemical nature of antigens. Structure and formation of antibodies. Antigen-antibody reactions Bacterial Exotoxins and endotoxins. Significance of toxoids in active immunity. Immunological disorders: introduction to T and B cells. HIV/AIDS and the immune system. MHC proteins or (transplantation antigens), immune tolerance Hypersensitivity reactions, Autoimmunity. Immunisation.

Clinical Nutrition: A nutritional approach to the prevention and treatment of diseases. The importance of homeostasis. Prevention and treatment of specific disease conditions with nutrition. How to carry out a nutritional assessment on a patient. Nutritional diseases affecting major organ systems in the body. Management and treatment of diseases using superfoods, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant supplements, orthomolecular remedies and many others. Botanical Medicine: In-depth study of therapeutic herbalism. Actions of medicinal plants (nervines, hepatic, anodynes, antispasmodic and many others) and their uses in correcting various organ dysfunctions, Medicinal constituents of plants (tannins, glycosides, terpenoids, flavonoids and many others), Pharmacognosy, specific indications, contraindications as well as toxicity and dosing criteria for medicinal plants. The study of herb-herb interaction. Herb compounding and dispensing skills especially in polypharmacy. 400 Level

Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria; Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914; formation of political parties in Nigeria; Nationalist movement and struggle for independence). Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade, skill acquisition and self- reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual, norms and values (basic Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition; citizenship and civic responsibilities; indigenous languages, usage and development; negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values (The 3R’s – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC), Mass Mobilisation for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in Nigeria.

Concepts of Peace, Conflict and Security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and Theories of Conflicts. Ethnic, Religious, Economic, Geo-political Conflicts. Structural Conflict Theory, Realist Theory of Conflict, Frustration-Aggression Conflict Theory. Root causes of Conflict and Violence in Africa: Indigene and settlers Phenomenon; Boundaries/boarder disputes. Political disputes. Ethnic disputes and rivalries. Economic Inequalities. Social disputes. Nationalist Movements and Agitations. Selected Conflict Case Studies – Tiv-Junkun; Zango Kataf, Chieftaincy and Land disputes and many others. Peace Building, Management of Conflicts and Security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management --- (Religious, Government, Community Leaders and many others). Elements of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution: Conflict dynamics assessment Scales: Constructive & Destructive. Justice and Legal framework: Concepts of Social Justice; The Nigeria Legal System. Insurgency and Terrorism. Peace Mediation and Peace Keeping. Peace & Security Council (International, National and Local levels) Agents of Conflict resolution – Conventions, Treaties Community Policing: Evolution and Imperatives. Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR. Dialogue b) Arbitration c) Negotiation d) Collaboration and many others. Roles of International Organisations in Conflict Resolution. (a). The United Nations, UN and its Conflict Resolution Organs. (b) The African Union & Peace Security Council (c) ECOWAS in Peace Keeping. Media and Traditional Institutions in Peace Building. Managing Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis: Refugees. Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. The role of NGOs in Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis .

Scope of philosophy; notions, meanings, branches and problems of philosophy. Logic as an indispensable tool of philosophy. Elements of syllogism, symbolic logic— the first nine rules of inference. Informal fallacies, laws of thought, nature of arguments. Valid and invalid arguments, logic of form and logic of content — deduction, induction and inferences. Creative and critical thinking. Impact of philosophy on human existence. Philosophy and politics, philosophy and human conduct, philosophy and religion, philosophy and human values, philosophy and character molding and many others.