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Students should acquaint themselves with the microbial techniques involving the use of instrumentation, isolation and identification of microbes in different environmental media.

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 Kartaf, 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.

Introduction to pest/vector and pest & vector management. Pest ecology – systematic and phylogeny. Athropodes of Public Health Importance: Insects – Culicidae (mosquito), Simulidae (Black fly), Phlebotomidae (Sand fly), Glossinidae (Tsetse fly), Muscidae (House fly), Splinantero (Fleas), Anoplura (Lice), nemiptera (Bug). Other classes of public health Importance: Diplopoda, Chlopoda, Arachnida. Rodents:-types, characteristics, habitats, life cycle, control and diseases associated with rodents. Assessment of pest status, Vector – definition, type, classification. Vector-borne diseases. Vector control programme. Diseases of Pests. Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM). Types of pesticides-organo- chlorines, organo-phosphates, carbamate and pyrethroids, pesticides formulation and use, methods in pest management and control: such as chemical, biological, physical, environmental hygiene, Equipment for Pest Management: Sprayers, rat trap. Indoor residual spraying (IRS). Outdoor spray. Principles of fumigation, disinfection, disinfestation, decontamination, deodorisation and spraying and many others.

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.

Introduction to Research Methodology and proposal writing. Research strategies and design. Descriptive epidemiological studies and clinical trials. Experimental studies. Sampling methods and sampling size, bias and confounding. Basic risk measurement. Test of significance, association and causation. Ethical aspect of health research. Construction of research proposal. Questionnaire design, validity and reliability. Qualitative and Quantitative Data. Types of data. Data analysis using Descriptive statistics and Inferential statistics and many others. use of computer based analytical packages such as SPSS, EPI-INFO, chi-square and many others. Research topic selection, objective, literature search, methodology, results and discussion. Referencing such as APA and Vancouver. Organisation of research project and communication of research findings, timeline, budgeting.

Students shall, with the guidance of their Supervisors select an area they wish to conduct their scientific research on. The results of the research work shall be collated and reported in conformity with the standard guidelines of the awarding Institution.

Concept and principles of inspections. Definitions –Inspection, Sanitary Inspection of Premises (SIP), Sanitary Audit (SA) Standards. Guidelines, Purpose, Objectives of inspection, Procedure and methodology of premises inspection. Ethical issues in sanitary inspection of premises - fairness, objectivity, honesty, openness and many others. Types of premises: residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, hospitality; institutional, mobile premises and special event. Environmental surveillance tools: Tools (form ES 1, 2 …..15); equipment (camera, GPS kits, metre rule, torch light and many others) and instruments (hand held noise level meter, thermometer, air quality monitors, contamination metre [Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), and many others] for sanitary inspection of premises (SIP); Planning for SIP- area mapping, plan of action, budget, resource mobilisation and utilisation, Strategy for SIP; Qualities of inspecting officer, inspection skills - thoroughness, accuracy and many others. Report writing and dissemination (Environmental Health Management Information System, Local Data Base, web portal, reporting tools; laws, policies, regulations, guidelines and enforcement. Nuisance: types of nuisance – structural nuisance, non-structural nuisance, statutory nuisance; Abatement of nuisance – Abatement Notice, Improvement Notice; Communication on SIP- Behaviour Change Communication (BCC); Target parameters/Nuisances for inspection: Sanitary situation, Toilet facilities (Availability/Access/Cleanliness/Adequacy), Noise level, Temperature, Humidity, Pest & vector infestation, microbial contamination, congestion, water safety waste disposal, crowding, Lighting, Ventilation, Records & Certifications and many others. Certification of Premises – Certificate of Fitness for Habitation; Certificate of Fitness for Use; Certificate of Fitness for Continued Use; Private Sector Participation (PSP) in SIP/A; National Policy Guidelines on Sanitary Inspection of Premises.

Students will be required to study and to review literatures on a topic in Environmental Health and thereafter, make a presentation at the Faculty/Department. Scores will be allotted based on student performance during the presentation.

Waste water Systems. Population studies. Waste water flow rates. Runoff. Groundwater Infiltration. Materials for sewers. Hydraulics of sewers. Design of Sewers/drains Combined sewers and Storm water sewers, appurtenances and special structures. Pumps and pumping stations. Design of wastewater treatment plant, Primary treatment processes: – screening, grit removal, flow measurement (weirs and flumes). Design facilities for primary treatment – radial and rectangular sedimentation tanks, Design facilities for secondary/ biological treatment of wastewater, Activated sludge process, Trickling Filters, Stabilisation and Oxidation ponds, Anaerobic lagoons. Treatment and disposal of sludge. Sources of sludge, Quantities and characteristics. Sludge dewatering methods. Uses of sludge. Sources of water supply, and their exploitation: Advanced waste water treatment methods. Types and sources of waste water. Characteristics and flow rates impacts of waste water treatment, objectives and disposal. regulation, principles of applied microbiology, wastewater treatment (introduction, primary (screens and comminutors, grit removal, flow equalisation, sedimentation and flotation), secondary (Tricking filters, rotating biological discs: activated sludge, oxidation pond) physic- chemical treatment, advanced treatment,(Ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, activated carbon filter, UV sterilisation, and many others) treatment of sludge, disinfection), land disposal , sewer corrosion, design of waste water treatment units. Business opportunities in sewage management.