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Basic concept and uses of GIS. Components of GIS and its relationship to CAD and BIM. GIS data input, sources and integration. Spatial data models: discrete vs. continuous data, 2D, 2.5D, 3D and 4D data. Vector and raster data types. Non-spatial or attribute data. GIS reference system and geodetic datum. Data formats, standards and providers. Topology and spatial relationship. Data analysis toolbox (Selection, buffer, overlay). Data query, GIS output and visualization. Web mapping and location-based services. Temporal GIS and GIS packages. GIS data management. Data encoding principles and equipment. Raster-to-vector conversion. Editing and error analysis. Data scale and accuracy. Database structures, ordered and indexed lists, hierarchical, network, relational, object-oriented and hybrid structure. Standards and practice, creation, maintenance, distribution of metadata. Control terrain representation and analysis. Network models and analysis. GIS applications in utility management, environmental monitoring and assessment, land management, engineering.

Basic concept of geodesy. Aims and historical development of geodesy. Methods used in Geodesy and factors used for the classification in Geodesy. Representation of the figure of the earth. Coordinate systems like terrestrial and celestial coordinate systems, satellite coordinate system, inertial coordinates, curvilinear and Cartesian coordinate systems. Three-dimensional geodesy, Relative and absolute geodetic positioning. Geometry of an ellipse. Latitudes. space-rectangular coordinates. Radii of curvature. Lengths and areas on ellipsoid. Curves on the ellipsoid. Normal Sections and Geodesics. Direct and inverse problems on sphere and ellipsoid. Geodetic datum and ellipsoid as reference surface. Data transformation from one datum to another.

Basic concept of hydro graphic surveying. Z-dimensional positioning at sea and on water. Depth determination, tides and mean sea level. Sounding methods and position fixing at sea. Three- point problem, Strength of fix, Sextants and station pointer. Positioning accuracies, measuring systems and sources of errors. Navigation and positioning, tides and tidal streams. Chart and sounding datums. Mean sea level determination. Tide gauge and poles. River surveys and measurement of current and discharge.

Sounding, wave propagation, Mathews chart and vertical beam, Echo Sounder instrumentation, operation and calibration. Acoustic waves. Ports development and management. Sweeping, side looking sonar, multibeam sonar and electronic sweeping. Elements of Oceanography, tides, currents, temperature, salinity, dredging and channelization. Pressure measurement, sedimentation and beach erosion. Modern techniques in hydro graphic, bathymetric survey in reservoirs and sediment monitoring in reservoirs using bathymetric data.

History of Surveying. Definition and procedural categories in Surveying. Principles, Classes and Uses of Surveying. Methods used in Surveying. Fields of study in Surveying. Practice of Surveying and Qualities of a Surveyor. National and International Surveying Organizations. Concept of Geographic Information System (GIS). Benefits and components of GIS. Definition, classes and units of measurements. Types, treatment of errors, precision and accuracy in Surveying measurements. Employment opportunities in Surveying and Geoinformatics. Basic concept, historical development and applications of Geoinformatics. Relationship among GIS, Geoinformatics and Geo-matics Engineering. Geospatial data sources. Data models, format, quality and providers.

Basic concept, theory and uses of map projection. Representation of the earth's surface by physical and mathematical figures. Geometry of the ellipse and reference ellipsoids. Coordinate systems (Cartesians, spherical and ellipsoidal), Computations on spherical and ellipsoidal surfaces. Types of geodetic reference systems, computational procedures and coordinate transformation methods. Projection systems: plane, conic, cylindrical, conformal, equidistance, equivalent, azimuthal projections, convergence, line scale factor, arc-to-chord correction. Concept of conformal projection, Transverse Mercator (TM), Nigeria Traverse Mercator (NTM) and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM). Transformation of coordinates from geographic to NTM and UTM and vice versa.

Basic concept of mining and underground surveying techniques. Design of underground survey networks. Mine orientation, mechanical and optical shaft plumbing gyroscopic methods, laser and accuracies obtainable. Operation, sources of errors and accuracy obtainable for gyro- theodolite. Volume determination, erosion problems and crustal movements. Survey for subsidence and stability of large structures.

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 Mobilization 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. Peace Building, Management of Conflicts and Security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management --- (Religious, Government and Community Leaders). 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. Roles of International Organizations 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 moulding.