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Research principles and methods. Identifying and defining a research problem. Topic selection and proposal writing; searching and reviewing literature. Citation and referencing in research. Research design, sampling techniques, techniques for data collection and questionnaire design. Data analysis and presentation of results. Drawing conclusions; making recommendations; dissertation structuring and writing up. Presentation of research report.

Statistics systems. Nature, types, sources, methods of collection and problem of official statistics. Index numbers, theory, construction and problems. Descriptive statistics. Basic principles of probability; discrete and continuous random variables (binomial, normal, t, chi-square, Poisson, other univariate distributions); joint distributions; sampling distributions; central limit theorem; properties of estimators; linear combinations of random variables; testing and estimation; maximum likelihood principle, basics of hypotheses testing. Socio-economic indicators: nature, types, uses and computation. Nature, sources, contents and problems of official statistics in selected sectors.

Definition of estimating and tendering; the role of estimator in a construction organisation. Skills required of an estimator. Purposes of estimating; Types of estimating: preliminary estimating, approximate quantities estimating and detailed estimating. Methods of estimating: single rate estimate and range estimate. Obtaining, storing and retrieval of data and information required for estimating.

Course synopsis. Nature of quantity surveying services. Range and scope of QS services (traditional and emerging). Consulting process. Marketing of quantity surveying services. Professional regulations guiding marketing of quantity surveying services. Client/customer relationship management. Business and enterprise management. Forms of business organisation. Merger, acquisition, joint venture. Service quality management. International quality certifications.

Measurement of more advanced substructure works to include non-regular strip foundations, Excavation in rock and below ground water level. Measurement of super structural wall (external and internal), precast reinforced concrete lintel, in-situ reinforced concrete lintel and roof beam, and timber roof construction to a domestic type bungalow building. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured.

Measurement of floor, wall and ceiling finishes (internally and externally) and adjustment for openings in domestic type buildings; Measurement of doors and windows (including ironmongery); Preparation of door and window schedules. Measurement of Demolition and alteration work to domestic type buildings. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method; the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. Group assignment in preparation of bill of quantities for a complete domestic type building.

Measurement shall include for electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations. Electrical installations: electrical equipment and control gear, conduits, trunking, cables and conductors. Fittings and accessories shall be grouped according to power distribution, Lighting, ventilating, and security system - CCTV, telephones, signals, fire-alarms, burglar-alarms, earthen conductors and lighting conductors. Mechanical and plumbing installations: measurement of cold and hot water supply. Sanitary installations, Air conditioning and gas installation. Firefighting installation. Refuse disposal installation, special equipment including incinerator, refuse chutes. Installation of air handling, automatic control, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, mechanical movement including lifts, hoists, escalators, conveyors, and associated builders’ works. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works: using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured.

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 movements 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 3Rs – 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.

Meaning and definition of public procurement. The importance of public procurement. Historical brief of developments of procurement law in Nigeria. Detailed treatment of latest public procurement Act to bring out the following: procurement policy and institutional topics; institutions, procurement committees and their functions; organisation of the procurement function; procurement implementation. Examination of procurement laws of some states in Nigeria. Implementation challenges of procurement laws in Nigeria. The Tendering process and contractor selection using Public Procurement Act (PPA). Exercises on public procurement tender analysis and evaluation, leading to contractor selection. The Adjudication Committee. The Tender committee. Ethics and conflicts in the tendering process. Performance management in procurement

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 and social disputes. Nationalist movements and agitations. Selected conflict case studies: Tiv-Junkun; Zangon-Kataf 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): a) dialogue b) arbitration, c) negotiation d) collaboration. Roles of international organizations in conflict resolution: (a) the United Nations and its conflict resolution organs, (b) the African Union, & its peace and 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/crises. .