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Introduction: Chemical neurotransmitters – Evidence for Noradrenaline as an adrenergic neurotransmitter, Synthesis, storage, release, metabolism, and uptake of catecholamines. Detection and bioassay of Adrenaline and Nor-adrenaline. Adrenergic receptors – Types of adrenoceptors. Concept of agonists and antagonists. Sympathomimetic amines – Catecholamines, properties and uses. Sympatholytic drugs (Adrenergic Blockers) properties and uses. Structure – Activity Relationships among the sympathomimetic amines and beta-Adrenergic Blockers.

Respiration in birds; anatomy and functions of the lungs and air sac; avian digestion; Regulation of food intake and avian reproduction

Basic descriptive and relational terminologies in anatomy; Definition of anatomical land marks such as planes tuberosity etc; Histological review of basic osteology and the techniques for embalming museum specimen preparation including cosmetic embalming bone maceration and plastination; Preparation of whole skeleton

Traditional and S.I units in Clinical Chemistry; Reference values: Gastric function tests; Agents for Gastric stimulation. Ward procedures and Laboratory Investigation of Gastric Secretions. Intestinal function tests; Digestion and absorption; Causes of Malabsorption. Laboratory investigation of malabsorption. Renal function tests; functions of the kidney; Measurement of Renal plasma flow, Glomerular filtration rate – Creatinine clearance, Insulin clearance, Concentration and Dilution Tests; Urinary Acidification Tests, urine specific gravity/Osmolarity Dye Excretion test. Water and Electrolyte metabolism. Acid base balance; Definition and causes of acidosis and alkalosis; Blood buffers. Transport of blood gases; assessment of acid/base status. Lipids; definition and types of lipids; Formation of free fatty acids, ketone bodies and Lactate; Measurement of plasma lipids and lipoproteins. Plasma proteins and physiologic functions; factors affecting synthesis and catabolism. Methods for the determining of total protein in serum. Carbohydrate metabolism: Blood glucose homeostasis; hyperglycaemia diabetes mellitus – its causes and investigation; Hypoglycaemia – types causes and investigation.

The foundation focuses on the basic concept of design, with reference to special attention on the elements and principles of design. Identification and selection of materials for basic design work; the basic tools and work space for designer. Practical exploration of the real-life applications of design element and principles.

Practical exercises are taken in both two- and three-dimensional design with focus on the use of design elements based on design principles. Focus on two elements of a design that are presented in opposite ways. Create a focal point, or a spot to which your eyes is naturally drawn. Observe to see how one element becomes more immediately visible than its contrasted opposite, giving it more visual weight and attracting the eye. In form of composition, position the elements in relation to each other to create alignment in design. Group all elements like words, shapes or images near each other to reinforce an idea or relationship and create a focal point for a design that draws the eye. Repeat elements like words, colour or textile design treatment, to reinforce an effect. Create a textile design pattern that suggests rhythm.

Introduction to the basic elements of design, line, texture, value, tones, colours. Contours and outlines Perspective – rules relating to observation. Drawing of simple geometric forms – cuboids, cones, cylinders. Definition of colour, concepts of colour, classes of colour, colour wheel and harmony. Principles of design-principles of design as concept used in organizing and arranging the structural elements of design- balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis and harmony. Formation of motifs and pattern repeat system.

This course is an introduction to basic drawing skills. The course aims to sharpen manual skills through exercises that stress the relationship between the drawing tool and the wrist and fingers, the coordination between the hand and the eyes, and the design and placement of objects on paper. Competence is honed through the exploration of analytical and expressive drawing to develop technical, intellectual, and observational skills

This course furthers on FAA 121 on the exploration of analytical and expressive drawing of purposively arranged objects, the composition of scenery, perspective rendition, and interpretation, including the bird’s eye-view interpretation of tones and shades vis-à-vis points of illumination and the attainment of solidity in the drawn object through a variety of shading mechanisms.

To introduce the basic engineering principles of drilling for hydrocarbons on and offshore locations. To provide knowledge of drilling systems. To develop skills in order to design a drill string and to practise the power requirements for hoisting systems and the circulation of drilling fluid. The module provides a thorough grounding in the engineering principles of drilling for hydrocarbons on and offshore and an awareness of drilling systems. Topics include: geology and hydrocarbons, history of oil well drilling, the drilling rig, hoisting, drill string design, drill bits, rig hydraulics, straight hole drilling, directional drilling (including slant and horizontal drilling), fracture gradient, casing design, cementing, blow out control, offshore drilling and recent developments.