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Introduction to histology; Method of study in histology; Cell Membrane, Cellular organelles; Cell dynamics and cell cycle. Cytogenetics. Histochemistry and cytochemistry. Introduction to recombinant DNA; In situ hybridization histochemistry. Cell dynamics and cycle. Basic tissues of the body, the epithelial, connective tissues, muscle and nervous tissue. The microanatomy of the four basic tissues, namely: epithelial tissue, including glandular tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue, and nervous tissue. Covering and Lining Epithelia. Glandular Epithelia. Connective tissue. Bone, Bone formation and Joints. Blood. Muscle. Nervous tissue (PNS). Nervous tissue (CNS). Cardiovascular system. Respiratory system. Integumentary system. Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas. Gastro-intestinal system. Lymphatic tissue and the Immune system. Endocrine system. Urinary system. Female reproductive system. Male reproductive system. Eye.

Neurohistology. Spinal cord, brain stem, cerebrum and cerebellum. Organs of special senses, sensory receptors, eyes, ear and nose. Histology of endocrine organs. Principles and techniques of histochemistry including immunocytochemistry.

Neurohistology. Spinal cord, brain stem, cerebrum and cerebellum. Organs of special senses, sensory receptors, eyes, ear and nose. Histology of endocrine organs. Principles and techniques of histochemistry including immunocytochemistry.

Evolution of historical and legislative contexts of town planning from ancient to modern times. Emergence, growth and decline of settlements as a reflection of changing social, educational, political, physical and technological factors. Survey of human settlements. The effects of philanthropic movements and pioneer thinkers and public health laws on urban and Regional planning. Urban and Regional Planning thoughts in Europe, America and Africa. Influence of nineteenth and twentieth centuries concepts on modern urban planning. The development and benefits of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) in Nigeria. Case studies of historic cities like Ibadan, Kano, Osogbo, Benin, Ife, Oyo, Lagos. 200 Level

The study of manifestations of the built form as shells for human activities in Africa. The course figures out how the environment and ecology shaped their forms, including the taxonomy they exhibit. For example, the paranoiac architectural traditions, the Great Walls of Zimbabwe, the royal architectures of the Ashanti, Benin, the Yoruba Kingdoms, and their impluvium and compluvium configurations, the advent of hybrid styles like Afro-Brazilian architecture, and other style fusions. The discussed objects include domestic and non-domestic architecture and other elements of the material culture that support the built form. Particular attention will be paid to how these objects functioned within such settings.

Definition of costumes, meaning of traditional and contemporary costumes. Various types of costumes, the different types of traditional costumes and contemporary costumes. The historical development of costume from the past to present. Evolution of costume in Nigeria, different types of costumes in Nigeria from different ethnic groups. The influence of culture, religion and tradition on the costume of different background of people in Nigeria. Major costumes used in African with emphasis on Nigeria. The evolution of contemporary Nigerian costumes. Evaluation of the current trend in traditional costume in Nigerian. The impact of acculturation on contemporary Nigerian fashion. Various contributions made by the fashion designers to the Nigerian fashion industry. Collection of photographs or samples of costume from different backgrounds.

History of Costumes: define costume, state the various types of costume, and trace the historical development of costumes from the past to present times. Traditional and Contemporary Costumes: explain the difference between traditional and contemporary costumes, discuss the various costumes used within African context with emphasis on Nigeria, and determine effect of culture, religion and tradition on costumes.

Traditional and Contemporary Costumes: explain the difference between traditional and contemporary costumes, discuss the various costumes used in African context with emphasis on Nigeria, and determine effect of culture, religion and tradition on costumes. 200 level

Key movements in the history of textile fashion, key artists in the history of textile and fashion design, key design elements from identified movement /period of fashion design, identify key technological breakthroughs that have influenced textile, clothing and fashion design, identify key designers who have participated in the design profession, elements and principles of design, use examples to illustrate principles of design. Pivotal events and achievements that led to the current state of integrated communication design. The unceasing quest to give form to ideas is traced from the pictographs painted on cave walls to the latest imaginative designs. Through lectures, seminars, videotapes, discussions, presentations and research, students are introduced to the creative thinkers, important innovations and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication. (This course is taken by specialisation students in Ceramics Graphics and Textiles)