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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

The course will enable students to advance knowledge in engineering services and applicable installations, i.e., electricity, water supply, telephone services and many more.

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.

Students are expected to choose topics on issue relating to the environment and make a presentation of the chosen topic.

The course explores the impacts organizations have on the environment and the ways they can respond to protect themselves and the environment. The use of Environmental Management System EMS as a tool for managing organizations significant environmental impacts is introduced. The course also introduces the different types of standardized environmental management system such as the British Standards Institutions BSI 7750, European Commissions, Eco- Management and Audit Scheme EMAS, the International Organization for Standardizations ISO 14001. The different elements of an EMS are also highlighted.

Definition and general principles of environmental monitoring. Organisation of auditing and monitoring programmes for site and resource specific strategies. Classification of monitoring techniques and use (physical, chemical, biological radioactive) global sources, sinks and transport (mass balance) of both man-made and natural atmospheric trace components, Ocean- atmosphere interactions, reversible effect of human activities on the global environment such as effect, climate change, depletion of stratosphere ozone layer, acid rain. Air pollution meteorology, chemistry and biology. Atmosphere dispersion models. Elements of air pollution control. Sampling and air monitoring techniques. Mechanism of pollutant interaction with soil and vegetation. General principles of bio testing, aquatic toxicity, types, bio, assays, data analysis and interpretation.

Soil erosion: causes, prevention and control technique (such as tree planting, use of sustainable farming system and so much more). Reclamation techniques for degraded mine sites, sand dune management (sand dune fixation with indigenous, and exotic plant species), zone afforestation and reforestation programmes. Reclamation/Rehabilitation of wetland, shelter belt establishment and management, micro and macro climatic applications.

The scope and objectives of psychology: basic environmental psychological concepts; ecological psychology; perception, viewing cognition, mental map, environmental images; stress/strain associated with noise, overcrowding, pollution, insanitary conditions; environmental perception and behaviour, experience and imagination; behavioural classification of environment; concepts of social interaction – personal space, personal construction theory; theory of privacy, need and conservation. Origins of the perceived environment and approaches to environmental perception; environmental perception and human behaviour; environmental assessment techniques; the quality of the environment and space perception, environmental preferences and decision making; perceptual and behavioural classification of environment; and environmental decision. 300 level

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

Atoms, molecules, elements and compounds and chemical reactions. Modern electronic theory of atoms. Electronic configuration, periodicity and building up of the periodic table. Hybridization and shapes of simple molecules. Valence Forces; Structure of solids. Chemical equations and stoichiometry; Chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, kinetic theory of matter. Elementary thermochemistry; rates of reaction, equilibrium and thermodynamics. Acids, bases and salts. Properties of gases. Redox reactions and introduction to electrochemistry. Radioactivity.