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ENT 211
2
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. define and explain the concepts and theories of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, opportunity seeking, new value creation, and risk taking 2. state the characte...
ENT 211
2
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. explain the concepts and theories of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, opportunity seeking, new value creation, and risk taking; 2. state the characteristics of...
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Concept of Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship, Intrepreneurship/Corporate Entrepreneurship,).
Theories, Rationale and relevance of Entrepreneurship (Schumpeterian and other perspectives,
Risk-Taking, Necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and Creative destruction).
Characteristics of Entrepreneurs (Opportunity seeker, Risk taker, Natural and Nurtured, Problem
solver and change agent, Innovator and creative thinker). Entrepreneurial thinking (Critical
thinking, Reflective thinking, and Creative thinking). Innovation (Concept of innovation,
Dimensions of innovation, Change and innovation, Knowledge and innovation). Enterprise
formation, partnership and networking (Basics of Business Plan, Forms of business ownership,
Business registration and Forming alliances and join ventures). Contemporary Entrepreneurship
Issues (Knowledge, Skills and Technology, Intellectual property, Virtual office, Networking).
Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (Biography of inspirational Entrepreneurs, Youth and women
entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship support institutions, Youth enterprise networks and
Environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce.
ENT 211
2
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. explain the concepts and theories of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, opportunity seeking, new value creation, and risk taking 2. state the characteristics of...
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Concept of Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship/Corporate Entrepreneurship,).
Theories, Rationale and relevance of Entrepreneurship (Schumpeterian and other perspectives,
Risk-Taking, Necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and Creative destruction).
Characteristics of Entrepreneurs (Opportunity seeker, Risk taker, Natural and Nurtured, Problem
solver and change agent, Innovator and creative thinker). Entrepreneurial thinking (Critical
thinking, Reflective thinking, and Creative thinking). Innovation (Concept of innovation,
Dimensions of innovation, Change and innovation, Knowledge and innovation). Enterprise
formation, partnership and networking (Basics of Business Plan, Forms of business ownership,
Business registration and Forming alliances and join ventures). Contemporary Entrepreneurship
Issues (Knowledge, Skills and Technology, Intellectual property, Virtual office, Networking).
Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (Biography of inspirational Entrepreneurs, Youth and women
entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship support institutions, Youth enterprise networks and
Environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce.
ENT 211
2
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. explain the concepts and theories of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, opportunity seeking, new value creation, and risk taking. 2. state the characteristics of...
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Concept of Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship/Corporate Entrepreneurship,).
Theories, Rationale and relevance of Entrepreneurship (Schumpeterian and other perspectives,
Risk-Taking, Necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and Creative destruction).
Characteristics of Entrepreneurs (Opportunity seeker, Risk taker, Natural and Nurtured, Problem
solver and change agent, Innovator and creative thinker). Entrepreneurial thinking (Critical
thinking, Reflective thinking, and Creative thinking). Innovation (Concept of innovation,
Dimensions of innovation, Change and innovation, Knowledge and innovation). Enterprise
formation, partnership and networking (Basics of Business Plan, Forms of business ownership,
Business registration and Forming alliances and join ventures). Contemporary Entrepreneurship
Issues (Knowledge, Skills and Technology, Intellectual property, Virtual office, Networking).
Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (Biography of inspirational Entrepreneurs, Youth and women
entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship support institutions, Youth enterprise networks and
Environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce.
CLT 407
2
At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe the traits, skills, attitudes and drive necessary to be a successful entrepreneur; and 2. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses matching the profiles...
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Meaning of entrepreneurship; theories of entrepreneurship; characteristics of entrepreneurs;
generating business ideas; Entrepreneurial attributes, traits and skills for success. Feasibility
analysis and Customer identification. Definition and principles of consumer education. An analysis
of economic forces affecting individuals and facilities as consumers of goods and services.
Creating awareness of the rights and responsibilities of consumers in the market place, developing
aids and techniques for making intelligent choices of goods and services. Political, social,
economic and legal implications of consumer decisions and actions.
CLT 497: Seminar I (Pre-Data) (1Units C: LH15)
Presentation of final year Pre-Data projects by students.
EVM 405
2
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. know the nature and scope of Urban and Regional Planning Law; 2. learn the disposition of planning authorities and development control; and 3. acquaint with the A...
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The origin of urban and regional planning law in Nigeria; Its nature, scope and contents in the
framework of the Nigerian judicial system. The course also exposes students to the powers and
duties of the planning authorities; planning schemes development control, acquisition and
disposal of land for planning scheme – compensation and betterment. The structure and working
of the Nigerian legal system. The courts and their procedure, tribunals and inquiries, reference
to courts for decision in any matter affecting a planning scheme and legal proceedings. Acts
relating to highways, public health and industrial location.
ENS 412
2
At the end of this course students will be able to: 1. explain the concept of environmental audit; 2. discuss the system of auditing standards and existing environmental auditing; 3. explain the processes associated with...
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Definition, general principles of environmental monitoring. Organisation of auditing and
monitoring programmes for site and resource specific strategies. Classification of monitoring
techniques and use (physical, chemical, biological radioactive) global sources, sinks and transport
(mass balance) of both man-made and natural atmospheric trace components, Ocean-
atmosphere interactions, reversible effect of human activities on the global environment like the
greenhouse effect, climate change, depletion of stratosphere ozone layer, acid rain. Air pollution
meteorology, chemistry and biology. Atmosphere dispersion models. Elements of air pollution
control. Sampling and air monitoring techniques. Mechanism of pollutant interaction with soil and
vegetation. General principles of biotesting, aquatic toxicity, types, bio, assays, data analysis and
interpretation.
EVM 515
2
1 institution need this
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. know the historical development of biotechnology; 2. know how to use the tools and practice of genetic engineering; and 3. learn the applications of bio-technolog...
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Definition and historical development of biotechnology, genes and genetic engineering tools and
practice of genetic engineering, applications of bio-technology (bio-remediation, bio-control, bio
fertilizers, bio-gas, bio-informatics.) socio-economic implications of bio-technology.
Minimum Academic Standards
Equipment
1. Soil, Plant and Water Laboratory
U-V Spectrophotometer, Microscope, Petri dishes, forceps, Oven, Fridge, Burners, PPE's,
Reagents, pH Meter, Thermometer, Analytical balance, Desiccator, Distiller, Sterilizer, Water test
kits, Sterilizers and Mini water treatment plant, Electrical Conductivity Meter, Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer, Colorimeter, AAS, Flame Photometer, GC, hydrometer, thermometer,
plungers, measuring cylinder, reagents, Soil Colour Chart, Mechanical shakers, sieve, centrifuge,
rack, water bat, cryotubes, Digestion block, Kjeldahl distillation set, Sieve shaker, Turbidity meter,
D.O meter, Pycnometer.
2. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System Laboratory
Global Positioning System, Computers, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and GIS Application, GIS and
Modelling Soft wares, AutoCAD, Binoculars, Satellite Imageries, Measuring Equipment,
Densitometer, Abney Level, Ranging poles and pegs, Colour Printers, Cameras
3. Microbial Laboratory
Microscope, Petri dishes, forceps, Oven, Fridge, Burners, PPE's, Reagents, Glassware (test tubes,
beakers, conical flasks, dishes, stirrers, pestle and mortar, pipettes, burettes) Autoclave, Colony
counters, Wire loops, Glass slides, Centrifuge, Cover slips
4. In-situ Field Survey and Measurements (Dry Laboratory)
Global Positioning System, Gas Sensors, Gas Sensors, Cameras, Binoculars, Measuring
Equipment, Noise Level metres, Gas Chromatograph, handled physicochemical analysers, soil
auger, Mussel Colour charts, Particulate Matter metres, Temperature metres, Relative humidity
meters, Health index metres.
Staffing
Personnel
The personnel requirements for the programme should reflect students’ population and the
variety of activities to be performed in the classrooms, studios, laboratories and workshops. The
ratios should conform to the NUC minimum guidelines on staff/student ratio of 1:15.
Academic Staff
The point of entry for each of the recognized academic positions should reflect appropriate
academic qualifications, and experience in both teaching and professional practice. Details of the
requirements for the various positions are indicated below:
Academic Support Personnel
Teaching Assistant/Demonstrators are recommended to assist lecturers in the conduct of
tutorials, practicals and fieldwork.
Administrative Support Personnel
The services of the administrative support staff are indispensable in the proper administration of
the departments. These will normally include confidential secretaries, clerical officers, typists,
messengers and cleaners. It is important to recruit very competent senior personnel who are
technology savvy.
Technical Support Personnel
The technical support personnel shall consist of technical officers and technologists. It is
important to recruit very competent senior technical staff to maintain teaching and research
equipment.
Library
In addition to the library resources at the University central library, the programme should be
provided with fully equipped library and information technology centre with minimum of 5
computers, Internet connectivity, 5 reference books, 5 periodicals, 5 Journals for each of the
areas of specialisation in the programme and audio-visual materials. The computers should be
fully connected to the e-library section of the University central library having e-books and e-
journals in all areas of specialisation of the programme.
Classrooms, Laboratories, Clinics, Workshops and Offices
Space Use Minimum (m²)
33. Professors Office Academic 24
34. Head of Department Administration 24
35. Senior Lecturer Academic 20
36. Lecturer Academic 16
37. Assistant Lecturer Academic 12
38. Senior Technical Staff Technical 12
39. Senior Administrative Staff Administration 12
40. Junior Technical Staff Technical 10
41. Junior Administrative Staff Administration 10
42. Studio Space Students 30
43. Lecture Space Students 75
44. Seminar Space Students 30
45. Laboratory Space Students 30
46. Library Students 35
47. Social Space Students 40
48. Storage Space Students 30
EVM 510
2
2 institutions need this
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. advance knowledge in engineering services; and 2. know applicable installations in electricity, water supply and telephone services.
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The course will enable students to advance knowledge in engineering services and applicable
installations, i.e., electricity, water supply, telephone services and many more.
ENS 204
3
At the end of this course students will be able to: 1. distinguish between the concepts of Environmental ethics and environmental philosophy; 2. narrate the historical development of environmental philosophy from the twe...
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The concept of Environmental ethics and philosophy. Role of ethics in the environment.
Importance of environmental ethics. Branches of environmental ethics:
a) environmental law;
b) environmental sociology;
c) Eco theology;
d) ecological economics;
e) ecology; and
f) environmental geography.
Historical development of environmental philosophy in the twentieth and twenty first century;
role of environmental philosophy in evaluating attitudes toward the environment; compatibility of
human and environmental/ecological values; Importance of environmental philosophy within the
management and design of social systems; Relevance of environmental ethics and values within
the field of environmental science.