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The theory and principles of application of the different classes of therapeutic exercises: - Passive movements and Active exercises. Specific exercise Regimens (Isotonic exercise Regimen, Isokinetic exercises Regimen, Chest Physiotherapy). Some mechanical variable in exercise prescription (progression of exercises):- Intensity, Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax), Rates of expired exertion, Maximum Oxygen Consumption (V02max), Frequency of exercise, Duration of exercise. Therapeutic Exercises for the treatment of specific neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Treatment of abdominal surgery (Pre and post op physiotherapy). Routine exercise when plaster of Paris (Cast) is in-situ, Common fractures:- Colle's fractures, Pott's fractures, fracture shaft of femur and many others. General postural correction - Definition of posture, Regulation of posture, Technique of lifting an object/ patient, Correct sitting posture, Correct standing posture, Correct walking posture, Causes of faculty posture, Principle of treatment of faulty postures. Principles of muscle strengthening in health and disease as applied to major muscles of the body. Role of motor unit in muscle strengthening. Use of medicine ball, wobble boards, and Tilt tables. Relaxation techniques. Exercise programme development & design, principles of therapeutic exercise prescription. Individual and group/class exercise therapy.

Sampling, planning the sampling programme, sample containers, collection of various environmental samples – water solid sediments, vegetation, blood, milk, fish, invertebrate birds, mammals, air. Sample Preservation: Extraction and cleanup methods, instrumentation for pesticide analysis, use of gas chromatograph for determination of pesticide residues, Analytical quality assurance; recovery and precision studies. Pesticide formulation analysis. Experimental designs and field/greenhouses trials on effect of pesticide on (a) growth and yield of crops (b) control of pests and diseases. (c) insect resistance probit analysis. Screening of Nigerian herbs for pesticide activities. Isolation and characterization of active ingredients in Nigerian herbs. Maintenance, trouble shooting and calibration of instruments

Review of Artificial Intelligence and its place in experts systems; Introduction to expert systems and expert support system; Characteristics of experts systems; Knowledge-based systems; Types of expert systems

Role of geophysics in mineral exploration; Basic physical laws; properties of rocks and minerals; instruments; field procedure; data acquisition; reduction and interpretation relating to gravity; magnetic; self potentials; resistivity; induced polarization; electromagnetic; seismic reflection and refraction; and radioactivity methods; Geophysical well logging; Applicability of various methods; field examples; relative cost and survey planning

Introduction to the concept of Exposure Assessment. Purpose of designing a sound exposure assessment: (a) to assess potential health risks; differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable exposures; control unacceptable exposures; (b) determine needs and priority for health controls; (c) ensure and demonstrate compliance with governmental and other exposure guidelines; (d) establish and document historical record of exposure levels, communicate exposure monitoring results. Major steps in exposure assessment strategy. establish exposure assessment strategy; basic characterization; occupational exposure; exposure assessment; information gathering: exposure monitoring, exposure modelling, biological monitoring, epidemiological data generation; health hazard controls: engineer controls, administration control, and personal protection equipment. reassessment; communication and documentation.

OPT 598 (Externship and SIWES): The course is for six months (i.e, 500 Level 2nd Semester and Long vacation) covering industrial and clinical attachment and rotation for ophthalmic care, optical laboratory and dispensing experience in solo/group practice, as well as in optometric instrumentation and patient care provided in hospital, or multi-disciplinary health care settings (external to the University) by students under strict supervision of approved supervisors/preceptors. The aim of the course is for student to acquire industrial (clinical) experience under the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) scheme. Complete 24 weeks of 500 Level 2nd semester and immediate long vacation posting under the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) utilizing the 6-month Logbook from ITF. Finally, students on returning to the institution will present a seminar on major duties performed and skills acquired during the training. Grades are allotted according to ITF and individual institution guidelines. Students must submit a report on their ITF experience. The report will form part of the assessment/grade for the course. 600 Level

Meaning, purpose and procedure of laundering; laundering different fabrics (cotton, linen, wool and polyester); finishing agents; using appropriate washing methods and finishing agents. Ironing and pressing; handy hints for ironing/pressing. Using the washing machine, dry-cleaning and sponging. Shaking, brushing and airing of clothes. Stains, classification of stain and stain removal; techniques of stain removal, precautions while removing stains. Laundry symbols and meaning; fabric care labels; Importance of caring for clothes/fabrics. Storing and packing clothes; storage facilities for clothing. Mending of clothes, reasons for mending clothes, different ways of mending clothes. Customising (renovating or remodelling of clothing); reasons for renovation and remodelling, methods of renovation of clothes or fabrics and ways of remodelling.

Meaning and significance of family health in the context of primary health care. A review of the various social structures of the family provides the student with an understanding of the types of family structures they may likely encounter during practice. Knowledge relating to organisation of family health services. Special areas of emphasis include contemporary issues on gender preference; Genital mutilation. Human sexuality, puberty and the changes associated with it. Contraceptives and family planning. Reproductive health and population dynamics are also featured.

Introduction to family medicine. Scope of family medicine. Basic principles of family medicine. Overview of family dynamics (to include definition of family, family types and structure, family tasks and functions, impact of the family in health and disease). Patterns of illness and behaviour presenting to the family physician. Family medicine tools. Introduction to the role of the family physician in the society. Principles and use of the bio-psychosocial model of care. Difference between illness and disease. Family models. Effects of the illness of the index patient on their family. Functional and dysfunctional family. WONCA/ICPC. Family medicine tools. Generational risks and infectious diseases from travel. HIV staging and commencement of ART/opportunistic infections. Applied medical sciences clinical attachment at GOPD.

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.