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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

Environmental impact of human actions. Response of society to environmental changes. Bio- geophysical and socio-economic impacts. Administrative procedures in planning/decision making of environmental impact assessment (EIA). Contents of EIA. Methods for identifying, predicting and interpreting impacts/effects and inspection procedures. Conceptual framework for EIA using simultaneous models and policy analysis. Socio-economic methods or EIA with respect to current socio-economic environment and methods for deriving impacts.

Concepts and definition of terms in epidemiology. Purpose of epidemiology. Relationship in epidemiological triad. Epidemiological models and application. Epidemiological study designs and types. Application of epidemiology to communicable and non-communicable diseases. Measuring and interpreting patterns of disease occurrence. Routine sources of data. Communicable diseases (such as diseases of contact and droplets, water and food related,diseases spread by insects and other animals and many others) and their management. Non communicable diseases. HIV and sexually transmitted infections/diseases. Use of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) Framework. -

Definitions of physical exercise and sport. Energy expenditure during physical exercise. Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal adjustments during physical exercise. Thermoregulatory system in exercise. Water and electrolytes balance in exercise. The integrated neural and hormonal control during physical exercise. The health benefits of physical exercise and the role of exercise in the management of various health conditions. PIO 499: Research Project (5 units C: PH 225) Learning Outcomes On completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. prepare the final write-up of the research project using the appropriate format within the stipulated time frame; and 2. present and defend the write-up of the research project. Course Contents Independent research findings into selected areas/topics of interest to be supervised by an academic staff. Students will be required to carry out literature survey on the topics, perform experiments and produce reports (preferably at the end of second semester). Students will be subjected to both seminar and oral examination on the projects undertaken.

Management decision making. Functions of management planning, organisation, staffing, directing and controlling. Financial management. Principles of extension: diffusion, adoption and rejection of innovations. Communication and leadership in agricultural extension.

Nature of investment projects: identification and preparation. Application of modern appraisal techniques – discounted cash flow, internal rate of return and net present value, sensitivity analysis, cost-benefit analysis. Principles and techniques of investment appraisal and application to property. Pick and uncertainty in valuation. Effects of taxation and inflation. Estate surveyor as an adviser on investments, property development scheme, property investment markets. Procedure and methods of assessing economic demand for a particular project. Principal sources of finance for funding development, including techniques of direct property financing. Investment decision process. Examination of projects from investment point of view. Sources of information: financial plans, feasibility studies. Project supervision and management, monitoring and evaluation. Examination of techniques of site evaluation. Relationship between capital return and development yields. Alternative cash flow methods of calculating development costs including the incorporation of building cost inflation and rental growth. Risk in financial appraisals: simple sensitivity and probability analysis, simulation.

Nature of universe and solar, stellar and satellite systems. The motion of planets, Normal orbit, Kepler’s laws and perturbed orbit of satellite. The motion and the relationship of the earth and the sun/star. Stars constellations, magnitude and distance of sun/star from the earth. Solution of astronomical triangle. Celestial coordinate system. Time system, Star catalogues and charts. Uses of stars almanac. Solar and stellar observations. Processing of observations for the determination of azimuth.

Unit 1: Aims and Objectives of Education Concept of education. Aims, objectives and goals of Nigerian education. Unit 2: Structure of Nigerian system of education Traditional education Islamic education Western education UNIT 3: Importance and relevance of philosophy of education The nature and scope of philosophy of education. Relevance and importance of philosophy of education to: the teaching-learning process the student teacher. The schools of philosophy of education and some leading philosophers Naturalism: Rousseau, Herbert Spencer etc. Idealism: Plato, Thomas Acquinas etc Realism: Aristotle, Fredrick Herbert, etc. Pragmatism: Dewey, William James etc. Existentialism: Camus, Satre etc Some philosophical concepts like: Rationality Justice Responsibility values and value judgment creativity self-reliance democracy, freedom, equity equality of educational opportunities. UNIT 4: Impact of Sociology on Education The nature and scope of sociology on education agents of socialization and their impact on education. relationship between culture and education. the impact of culture and education on technology. the influence of education on social stratification sociological analysis of contemporary issues in Nigerian Education. UNIT 5: Control and administration of Education Overview of the provisions of the National Policy on Education The school as a formal organization. Relationship between the school and the community. UNIT 6: The teaching profession Concept of a profession. Ethics of teaching Professionalism in teaching. Describe the level of professionalization of teaching in Nigeria Professional organizations and their roles in teaching. UNIT 7: Education and law Legal basis for education in Nigeria Legal framework in Nigerian education ordinance from 1882 to date Concept of academic freedom in Nigerian educational system. Legal right of students, teacher and administration in Nigerian educational system

Introduction to the fundamentals of nursing as a profession, rudiments of health attainment and health care, giving extensive considerations to the roles of nurses within organisational and professional ethical prescriptions for the practice of nursing. Interpersonal communication and understanding of scientific basis of nursing care. Laboratory demonstration of basic nursing skills prior to exposure to clinical practice.

Fluid properties, hydrostatics - Centre of pressure, buoyancy, stability of floating bodies, fluid dynamics using principles of mass, momentum, and energy conservation from a control volume approach and applications. Flow Measurements in pipes, Dimensional analysis, and Similitude, Hydropower systems. Turbomachinery - types, performance prediction, sizing.