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Forces in nature. Electrostatics; electric charge and its properties, methods of charging. Coulomb’s law and superposition. electric field and potential. Gauss’s law. Capacitance. Electric dipoles. Energy in electric fields. Conductors and insulators, current, voltage and resistance. Ohm’s law and analysis of DC circuits. Magnetic fields. Lorentz force. Biot-Savart and Ampère’s laws. magnetic dipoles. Dielectrics. Energy in magnetic fields. Electromotive force. Electromagnetic induction. Self and mutual inductances. Faraday and Lenz’s laws. Step up and step-down transformers: Maxwell's equations. Electromagnetic oscillations and waves. AC voltages and currents applied to inductors, capacitors, resistance, and combinations.

This introductory course emphasises quantitative measurements. The treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of experimental techniques should be employed. The experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and mechanical resonant systems. Light. Heat. Viscosity and many others, covered in PHY 101 and PHY 102. However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.

This practical course is a continuation of PHY 107 and is intended to be taught during the second semester of the 100 level to cover the practical aspect of the theoretical courses that have been covered with emphasis on quantitative measurements. The treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction. 200 Level

The concepts of health and nursing informatics. Use of informatics in nursing practice. Competencies in efficient use of information technology in health care. Electronic health records and clinical informatics. Protection of patient/provider privacy. Confidentiality and security of information in health care environments. Telehealth, telenursing and telemedicine. Nursing informatics practice applications. Social networking tools in communicating health-related information. Informatics and evidence based practice. Nursing informatics administrative applications and quality assurance.

Macro and micro economic factors that influence health, illness and health care delivery system. Concept of health economics. Factors that affect demand and supply of health care services. Macroeconomic indices that influence the economy and health. The costing of health and nursing services. Availability and distribution. Cost recovery of services. Healthcare financing and the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Role of nurses in the National Health Insurance Scheme.

Historical perspectives of nutrition as a science. Food classes (organic and inorganic) and their functions. Food nutrients. Relationship of digestion and absorption of food to health. Nutrient quality of local foods and diets. Factors affecting choice of food such as culture, religion, socioeconomic status, food availability, health status, natural disasters and political instability. Food selection/choice, purchasing, preservation, preparation and budgeting. Diet therapy for control and treatment of disease conditions. Planning and provision of special therapeutic diets to clients and patients. Nutrition education. Use of nutritional supplements. Factors that affect nutrition. Diet, food habits and choice. Selection and formulation of balanced and weaning diets. Use of food composition tables. Nutrient requirements and recommended daily calorie requirements (RDA)/micronutrient requirements. Food in relation to the life cycle. The role of the nurse in promotion of good nutrition in hospital (in and out patient), schools, and community.

Brief history of computing. Description of the basic components of a computer/computing device. Input/Output devices and peripherals. Hardware, software and human ware. Diverse and growing computer/digital applications. Information processing and its roles in society. The Internet, its applications and its impact on the world today. The different areas/programs of the computing discipline. The job specialisations for computing professionals. The future of computing. Lab Work: Practical demonstration of the basic parts of a computer. Illustration of different operating systems of different computing devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, smart boards and smart phones. Demonstration of commonly used applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software and graphics. Illustration of input and output devices including printers, scanners, projectors and smartboards. Practical demonstration of the Internet and its various applications. Illustration of browsers and search engines. How to access online resources.

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.

Definition of concepts. Evolution of management. The scope and nature of management. The various schools of management. Essential tools for effective management of resources (human, material, financial). Management theories. Decision making. Organisational structure and organogram. Communication. Interpersonal relationship and leadership styles. Motivation. Group dynamics. Delegation, supervision, accountability, budgeting and forecasting. Conflict and conflict resolution. Philosophy. Theory, principles and techniques of management generally and as related to management of nursing services. Documentation. Record keeping and performance evaluation. The nursing process as a tool for scientific approach to solving management problems and management by objectives (MBO).

Maternal and child health from conception to delivery and post-delivery. The nursing care of mothers, the newborn, and the family. Drugs used in midwifery practice. Pain management in midwifery practice. Anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive organs. Foetal development. Review of history of midwifery in Nigeria and worldwide. Ethics and legal issues in midwifery practice. Theories applied to midwifery practice. Basic concepts of midwifery practice. Standard nursing language and nursing process. Ethico-Legal aspect of HIV/AIDs. Quality of care in midwifery practice.