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Framework of the Nigerian legal system and structure for administration of justice in Nigeria. Judicial personnel. Elements of the law of contract to include formation of a contract, vitiating factors, discharge of contract, breach and remedies in contract, terms of contract. Introduction to the Law of Torts: the building blocks of the law of torts – duty of care, negligence, trespass, damages.

The basic fields and career prospects in Marine Technology. Introduction to marine vessels, equipment and facilities for transportation, offshore and harbour operations. Definition of terminologies. Marine engineering systems and machinery onboard ships. Types of ship power plants, prime movers and auxiliary machinery onboard. Machinery arrangements and their functionalities. Field trip to Marine industry/production facilities. 200 level

Mathematical Modelling; The Art of Transforming Real Life Situation into Mathematical statements; Examples will be drawn from Areas such as Biology; Business; Deformable Media; Industry; and other dynamical system; Case studies

Definition of maxillo-facial prosthetics. Introductory treatment of fractures related to the maxillo- facial region, the importance of maxillo-facial prosthetics in contemporary dental practice, history of maxillofacial prosthetics. Description of the outlay of a typical maxillo-facial laboratory and its essential requirements in terms of tools and equipment. Design of maxillo-facial laboratory taking safety precautions into account. Identification of common fracture sites in the maxillo-facial region and common maxillo-facial appliance such as acrylic splints, eyelet wiring, and many others.

Standard Methods of Measurement (SMM) of construction works: Evolution of SMM of construction works, development of different editions of SMM and introduction to the use of Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement, Fourth Edition Revised (BESMM4R) in practice. Philosophy underlying the use of the tabulated format; exercises in framing and coding typical descriptions. Introduction to the standard stationery used in manual bill of quantities preparation: taking off sheet, abstracting sheet and billing sheet. The Bill of Quantities: Purposes of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), manual processes of preparation of the bill of quantities: taking off, squaring, working up and billing – with simple illustrative examples; and an appreciation of a model BOQ. Introduction to the use of MS Excel in BOQ preparation with simple illustrative examples. Types of bill format and their uses. Components of bill of quantities: preamble clauses, Preliminary items, measured items and the use of provisional and prime cost sums.

Historical development of the mechanical engineering discipline. Philosophy and scope of contemporary mechanical engineering course programme. Overview of mechanical engineering special fields: applied (solid) mechanics, fluid and thermal engineering (thermodynamics and heat transfer). Industrial/production engineering and engineering management sciences. The linkage between mechanical engineering and other engineering disciplines and the sciences. The concept of innovation. Illustrations of a wide variety applications of mechanical engineering. The role of mechanical engineers in the society and human development. Professional ethical responsibility. Climate change, renewable energy and environmental sustainability. 200 Level

Introduction to mechatronics systems -- Measurement Systems, Control Systems, Microprocessor-based Controllers. Sensors and Transducers – Performance Terminology – Sensors for Displacement, Position and Proximity; Velocity, Motion, Force, Fluid Pressure, Liquid Level. Temperature, Light Sensors – Selection of Sensors. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems – Directional Control Valves – Rotary Actuators. Mechanical Actuation Systems – Cams – Gear Trains – Ratchet and Pawl – Belt and Chain Drives – Bearings. Electrical Actuation Systems – Mechanical Switches – Solid State Switches – Solenoids – DC Motors – AC Motors – Stepper Motors. Introduction to Robot and Robotics, Three laws of robotics, History, Issues of industrial robot usage, Robot Types, limitations, Architecture and Configuration of Robots, Applications of Robots, Robots Classification, Robot Repeatability and Accuracy, Robot component, Degree of freedom, Drive Technologies, Coordinate Systems, three related frames, Rotational about fixed frames (x,y,z). Transformation of Coordinate Frame, Forward Kinematics, Orientations, Translation of rigid body. Introduction to robotics, mobile robots, swamp robot and industrial robots, Robot Mechanisms, Actuators and Drive Systems, Differential Motion, Statics and dynamics, Force and Compliance Controls, Realistic and Safe Use of Robots. 200 Level

General introduction to Medical Microbiology, immunology and Histopathology, specimen collection, reception and registration. Safety precaution in Medical Microbiology Immunology and Histopathology Laboratories. Microscopy use and care of the microscope and other equipment sterilisation-principles and techniques. Glassware-care and maintenance. Refrigeration-Principle, uses and care. General introduction to clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences. Storage and disposal of specimens. Specimen containers. Safety precaution in the chemical pathology, Haematology and Blood Bank Laboratories. Handling of Laboratory animals.

Basic Concepts in Psychology, behavior, stimulus systems, motivation and moods. Basic cognitive process, learning and intelligence and memory. Thinking and cognitive theories. Personality. Introduction to social psychology. Introduction to behavioral research. Fundamentals of psychopathology.

History. Ethical orientation and scope of practice of medical rehabilitation professions. Roles of medical rehabilitation in preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care. Importance of patients in health care, and patient’s family in treatment. Responsibilities of the clinician and the patient. Student/patient relationship. Respect and confidentiality. Patient care communication – Professional conduct and ethical practice. Teamwork. Listening and interviewing skills. Use and interpretation of verbal and nonverbal communication. Emotional responses to, and strategies for managing patient’s behavior and patient’s safety. Medical laws and regulation.