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Basic characteristics, identification and classification of viruses, bacteria and fungi. A generalised survey of the plant and animal kingdoms based mainly on the study of similarities and differences in the external features. Ecological adaptations. Briefs on physiology to include nutrition, respiration, circulatory systems, excretion, reproduction, growth and development.

Introduction: History of Pharmacology and relationship of Pharmacology to other Pharmaceutical and clinical subjects. Definition and sources of drugs. Routes of drug administration. Drug absorption, distribution, elimination and factors affecting them. Enzyme induction and enzyme inhibition. Mechanisms of drug action – receptor and non-receptor theory. Drug dosage and dose response curves. Measurement of some pharmacokinetic parameters.

Introduction: History of Pharmacology and relationship of Pharmacology to other Pharmaceutical and clinical subjects. Definition and sources of Drugs. Routes of Drug Administration. Drug absorption, distribution, elimination and factors affecting them. Enzyme induction and enzyme inhibition. Mechanisms of drug action – Receptor and non-receptor theory. Drug dosage and dose response curves. Measurement of some pharmacokinetic parameters.

Introduction, History of Pharmacology and relationship of Pharmacology to other Pharmaceutical and clinical subjects. Definition and sources of Drugs. Routes of Drug Administration. Drug Absorption, Distribution, Elimination and factors affecting them. Enzyme induction and enzyme inhibition. Mechanisms of drug action – Receptor and non-receptor theory. Drug dosage and dose response curves. Measurement of some pharmacokinetic parameters.

Measurement and casting of a transtibial amputee using plaster of paris and measuring tape; Measurement and casting of trans femoral, trans radial and trans humeral amputees. Preparation of a positive mould using plaster and paris (P.O.P.) powder; Modification of moulds to measurements; covering the mould above with laminates i.e. P.V.A sleeve, stockinette, fibre glass, resin and reagents. Allowing the socket above to cure; cutting out and trimming the socket; assembling of the component parts of prostheses i.e. socket, ankle block and foot; bench alignment of component parts of prostheses and bond; fitting of the patient statically i.e. without moving; carrying out dynamic alignment on the prostheses. Observing patient’s gait and makng corrections where necessary after fitting with prostheses; Finishing the prosthesis by shaping and lamination. Checking that the patient’s prosthesis is as prescribed; making the patient ambulate with the prosthesis; educating the patient on prosthetic care – cleaning, routine appointment and limitations. Orthosis practice – assessment, measuring and casting a patient with lower foot deformities; assessing, measuring and casting a prosthesis for paraplegic, polio aid; preparing a positive mould using plaster of Paris powder; modification of the mould to measurement; measuring and cutting out thermoplastic sheets for quad and PLS, put sheets in oven at appropriate temperature, apply sheets on prothetic mould, allow to cool, then trim; assembling the component parts of orthoses i.e. the plastic mould, laminate side bars, knee pads and straps. Bench alignment of the component parts, check alignment of orthoses of joints, carrying out static fitting of the patient; carry out dynamic alignment and fitting on the patient; observing patients gait and make corrections where necessary; finish the orthoses by riveting; checking that orthotic device is as prescribed. Making the patient ambulate to achieve optimal gait with the orthoses. Counsel the patient on the use and care of the orthotic device – cleaning routine appointment and limitation.

General: Use of engineering measuring instruments such as callipers, gauges, and many others. Introduction to hand tools such as practice in wood planes, saws, sanders and pattern making, sampling and sizing techniques of raw materials. Sheet metal work: Production of sheet metal products-layouts, cutting and shaping, gas welding, soldering, brazing, fastening, assembly. Woodwork: Basic Woodworking principles, and tools-layout methods, cutting and shaping, finishing and evaluation, finished products. Industrial safety, behaviour analysis, safety consciousness, survey of sources of common accident, Accident prevention and control. Machine- shop Works, Lathe-work, instruction on metal working process, shaping, milling, grinding, drilling and metal spinning and many others. Design of simple jigs and fixtures automobile Work: Simple automobile diagnosis and repairs. Electrical workshop practice, convention and application of colours, codes and signs and many others, use of electrical tools, machines, cables, and conductors. 300 Level

Ultrastructure of normal cell, Cell Injury and Death, Degeneration, Necrosis and Intracellular Accumulation, Adaptive Responses: Hypertrophy, Hyperplasia, metaplasia and atrophy, Dysphasia. Disturbances of Fluid Balance. Oedema and Dehydration. Neoplasia: Definition, Classification, Nomenclature, Characteristics, Local and Systemic Effects. Haemorrhage – Causes, Local Effects, Systemic Effects including shock, Thrombosis, Embolism and Infarction. Inflammation: Acute and Chronic Inflammation, Chemical Mediators of Inflammation, Local and Systemic Effects of Inflammation. Healing and Repairing Regeneration, Primary and Secondary Healing, Factors and delay wound healing, Hypersensitivity reactions. Pathologic Calcification. 500 Level

Hereditable and non-hereditable characteristics. Probability and tests of goodness of fit. Quantitative inheritance; variation in genome structure, introduction to population genetics. Biochemistry

The course deals with the study of the nature, properties and phenomena of light in optical media. Principles of geometrical optics including reflections and refractions. Formation of images. The influence of mirrors and lenses. Spherical and cylindrical lenses; mirrors; thin and thick lenses. Lens systems; Ray tracing. Apertures; Prisms. Aberrations. Lens formulae, symbols, design and optical instruments. Neutrallsation; Transposition and specification of ophthalmic lenses. Laboratory work is included.

Definition of the aged; Identification of characteristics of aged population; Geriatric communication and evaluation; Peculiarities of communication methods by the aged population; Challenges and specific audiological ways of assessing aged people; Psychology of the aged population; Audiogram pattern of age-induced hearing loss; Co-morbidities of the aged population and audiological implications; Rehabilitation process of the aged population.