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Conditioning; distribution theory; approximation to distributions; modes of convergence; limit theorems; statistical models; parameter estimation; properties of estimators; confidence sets; theory of hypothesis tests; introduction to Bayesian inference and nonparametric estimation

Classification of stochastic processes; Random walk models; markov chains; inventory model; branching processes; Poisson; birth-and-death processes; Waiting time models; Estimation problems

Bio-taxonomy and ecology of insect pests of crops and stored products in the tropics; with particular emphasis on West Africa; Techniques for screening stored products for infestation; Prediction of pest outbreaks; The chemistry of pesticide action; Principles and techniques of pest control for arable crops; plantation crops and stored products

Crystal structure of solids - fundamental types of lattices; position and orientation of planes in crystals; simple crystal structure; cohesive energy of crystals; Theory of reciprocal lattice and crystal diffraction - scattering from real crystals; systematic absent reflections; Experimental study of crystals diffraction; rotating crystal method; Laue method and power method; electron diffraction patterns; study of structure of materials - determination of accurate lattice parameters; Phonons and lattice vibration; Defects in crystalline solids; Dislocations; Crystal growth

Atmospheric nomenclature; Hydrostatic equations of atmospheric structure; scale height; Heat balance in the thermosphere; dissociation and diffusion; Production and loss processes of ions and electrons; Chapman theory; Altitude distribution and temporal variations of neutral and ionized constituents; temperature and collision frequency in the mesosphere and thermosphere; Winds and tidal oscillations; Gravity waves; Drift motions of irregularities; E-region electric current and the dynamics of the ionosphere; Propagation of electromagnetic waves in the ionosphere; Measuring techniques for the parameter of the neutral constituents; Ions and electrons; wind and drifts of irregularities; and temperature with special emphasis on those used locally

Subsurface data acquisition; drilling; coring; logging; fluid sampling and seismic surveys; Petrophysics; reservoir characteristics and geology; Construction and interpretation of subsurface maps; Cross-sections and panel diagrams; Seismic stratigraphic data processing and interpretations; special topics and problems; criteria for identifying subsurface faulting; Basin analysis

Collection of plants; preparation of herbarium specimens; preparation of microscope slides; Geographical and morphological methods in presentation of data; literature mapping; tabulation; symbolic and graphical methods; Identification: keys; comparison with named materials; nomenclature; Use of methods of numerical taxonomy in construction of taxonomic groups; Relevance of taxonomy in plant identification and usage

Plant sampling techniques in aquatic; forest and savanna ecosystems; Elements of forest mensuration; Data collation; cleaning; coding; information retrieval; significance testing; multiple and partial correlation and regression; Classification; clustering; ordination and principal component analysis; Ecosystem modelling and systems approach to ecological problem

History; Raw materials; Fermentation; Distillation; Maturation and aging; Blending and colouring; Organoleptically important components of Whisky; Rum; Gin; and Vodka; Wine; Cider and Perry and other drinks

History, Raw materials, Fermentation, Distillation, Maturation and aging, Blending and colouring, Organoleptically important components of Whisky, Rum, Gin, and Vodka, Wine, Cider and Perry and other drinks.