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Human Heredity: haploid and diploid chromosome, DNA, trait, genes, blood group. The Human Genome: Definition of Genome; History of Human Genome Project; Gene Sequencing; Molecular organization and gene content; Genetic Coding Genomic variation in humans. Genetic disorders: Albinism, Cystic Fibrosis, Dwarfism, Sickle Cell Disease, Color Blindness, Hemophilia, Duschenne Muscular dystrophy. 300 Level

Fundamental human genetic principles. Variation in gene expression in man. Patterns of inheritances in families (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked dominant, X- linked recessive, Y-linked and sex influenced). Cytogenetics, types and classification of human chromosomes. Methods of preparation of human chromosomes and Karyotyping. Types of numerical and structural chromosome aberrations and their causes. Gene hybridisation. Human genomic studies. 199

Fundamental human genetic principles. Variation in gene expression in man. Patterns of inheritances in families (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked dominant, X- linked recessive, Y-linked and sex influenced). Cytogenetics, types and classification of human chromosomes. Methods of preparation of human chromosomes and Karyotyping. Types of numerical and structural chromosome aberrations and their causes. Gene hybridisation. Human genomic studies.

Fundamental human genetic principles and variation in gene expression in man, classical and molecular genetics including Mendelian inheritance, linkage, nucleic acids, gene expression, recombinant DNA, genomics, immunogenetics, and regulation: patterns of inheritances in families (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked dominant, X-linked recessive, Y- linked and sex influenced), cytogenetics, types and classification of human chromosomes, methods of preparation of human chromosomes and karyotyping, types of numerical and structural chromosome aberrations and their causes, gene hybridization, human genomic studies.

Historical perspectives of nutrition as a science. Food classes (organic and inorganic) and their functions. Food nutrients. Relationship of digestion and absorption of food to health. Nutrient quality of local foods and diets. Factors affecting choice of food such as culture, religion, socioeconomic status, food availability, health status, natural disasters and political instability. Food selection/choice, purchasing, preservation, preparation and budgeting. Diet therapy for control and treatment of disease conditions. Planning and provision of special therapeutic diets to clients and patients. Nutrition education. Use of nutritional supplements. Factors that affect nutrition. Diet, food habits and choice. Selection and formulation of balanced and weaning diets. Use of food composition tables. Nutrient requirements and recommended daily calorie requirements (RDA)/micronutrient requirements. Food in relation to the life cycle. The role of the nurse in promotion of good nutrition in hospital (in and out patient), schools, and community.

Basic concepts in Human physiology; cellular physiology; homeostasis; musculoskeletal system; Cardiovascular System; Respiratory System; Urinary System.

Nature of human resource development process. Features of the organisation (including leadership and managerial style, organisational culture, organisational climate), and its environment (including social, economic, technological, regulatory and political factors) and their influence human resource development. An understanding of the purposes, main stages, techniques and information sources of human resource planning. Identifying the main factors influencing human resource development. Evaluate policies and practices adopted to achieve human resource plans and development. Issues relating to hospital human resource management in terms of manpower planning, personnel selection and development. Performance appraisal, compensation and employee motivation.

Foundations of HCI. Concept underlying the design of HCI. Principles of GUI. GUI toolkits. System design methods. User conceptual models and interface metaphors. Human cognitive and physical ergonomics. Human-centred software evaluation and development. GUI design and programming. Lab Work: Illustration of the principles of HCI design. Practice on GUI design and programming. Demonstration of some GUI toolkits. Practical evaluation of GUIs

Introduction: hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation and transpiration. Quantitative Hydrology: hydrography, volume runoff, storage routing. Groundwater: occurrence, hydraulics, well, yield. Open channels: hydraulics of open channel flow, culverts and bridges. Steady uniform flow. Steady gradually varied flow. Hydraulic Jump. Surge Waves. Measurement of flow in open channels. WRE 308 Engineering Geology (3 Units C: LH 45) Learning Outcome At the end of this course, students should be able to; 1. demonstrate understanding of geological structures and mapping; 2. understand the properties of rocks and minerals; 3. understand time scale, fossils and their importance; 4. be familiar investigation of sites for water resources projects; and 5. perform basic engineering geology assessment and analyses. Course Content s Geological structures and mapping. Rocks and minerals. Stratigraphy – time scale – fossils and their importance: Special reference to Nigeria. Introduction to geology of Nigeria: Engineering Applications – Water supply – site investigations, geophysical investigation (vertical electrical sounding), – Dams, Dykes.