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Basic characteristics, identification and classification of viruses, bacteria and fungi. A generalised survey of the plant and animal kingdoms based mainly on the study of similarities and differences in the external features. Ecological adaptations. Briefs on physiology to include nutrition, respiration, circulatory systems, excretion, reproduction, growth and development.

The course is designed to acquaint students in the discipline of health sciences with management information and skills in matters relating to all aspects of the national health care systems and Policies, (the primary health care, the secondary health care and the tertiary health care systems). The course gives an overview of the national health policy and the development of the national health systems. Introduction to Nigeria Health care system. Definition of Health Economics and health care finance. Principles of demand and supply and their application to health care. How societies pay for health care services. Primary role of finance in Health care organisation, the four Cs, cost, cash, capital and control. Health Financing and different methods of Financing Health needs. Principles and practice of Health Insurance Scheme and challenges of the programme. Health Policy Management. National Health Care Agencies in Nigeria. Process of Health Budgeting Law making in State and Federal Government. Social Policies for vulnerable populations in Nigeria. Evaluation of Health care policies. Elements of financial management, health care settings, Government Hospitals, Private Hospital, Private no Profit Hospitals, other sources of health care like patent medical stores in village communities. Outpatient care, long term care and its cost implication. Regulations and Legal Issues in health care and its financing. Health care budget and financial challenges of the health care system.

The course is intended to prepare public health students of the health sciences to organise health programs that meet specific and identified community needs. The course also highlights the critical issues and logical questions in health planning. The main functions of managements, the implementation function. The supports systems to implement health care programs. The evaluation processes, and the health information format. Skills include setting goals and objectives. Selecting strategies, assessing, and mobilising internal and external recourses linking implementing and evaluating results. Evaluation procedures such as engaging stake holders, assessing resources and developing evaluation question and how to evaluate health budget. Different types of evaluation, formative evaluation, process evaluation and summative evaluation. Different types of planning, Strategic and Operational planning.

This course reviews social determinants of health. How education status, social status and economic status affects health. Sociological perspective of health. The functionalist approach, the conflict approach, and the interactionist approach. The social issues in health with reference to the services offered such as social welfare services, care of the motherless babies, care, and rehabilitation of the handicapped, care of the elderly and the care of destitute/beggars are discussed. Inequality and social class in relation to health. Ethnicity. gender and health. Health equity and social stigmatisation are taught.

The course is designed to acquaint students in the discipline of health sciences with management information and skills in matters relating to all aspects of the national health care systems, (the primary health care, the secondary health care and the tertiary health care systems). Students should learn organisational behaviour, theories of motivation and managerial skills. The course gives an overview of the national health policy and the development of the national health systems. The roles of governments at each of the levels and those of the NGOs are highlighted. Modern concepts and elements of management by objectives are reviewed in the context of health planning, implementation and health programme monitoring and evaluation. Principles and practice of Health Insurance Scheme and challenges of the programme. Modalities for leading health team and organising health care activities are as well highlighted Methods and means of managing human and material resources are also covered. The course covers also various aspects of selected international health care system.

The course introduces the students in the public health program to the historical perspective of the international health agencies. It also highlights the policies governing international collaboration and coordination on issues relating to health and development at the global level. Various agencies involved and activities of these bodies are also highlighted. Historical backgrounds to the development of international collaboration in health issues are covered. Special attention is devoted to the activities of the United Nations Agencies, particularly those of the W.H.O, UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA and Bilateral agencies such as ODA, USAID, the World Bank, amongst others. The policies governing International Coordination of Global health are also reviewed. Students should be taught role of International Philanthropic organisations such as Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation in Health care, also sources of funding global Health and access to funding.

Brief history of computing. Description of the basic components of a computer/computing device. Input/Output devices and peripherals. Hardware, software and human ware. Diverse and growing computer/digital applications. Information processing and its roles in society. The Internet, its applications and its impact on the world today. The different areas/programs of the computing discipline. The job specialisations for computing professionals. The future of computing. Lab Work: Practical demonstration of the basic parts of a computer. Illustration of different operating systems of different computing devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, smart boards and smart phones. Demonstration of commonly used applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software and graphics. Illustration of input and output devices including printers, scanners, projectors and smartboards. Practical demonstration of the Internet and its various applications. Illustration of browsers and search engines. How to access online resources.

Definition of Health. The WHO definition, its limitation, other definitions of Health. Historical development in Health. Historical Perspective of Health. Definition of Public Health. Its history and development. Branches of Public health. Primary Health care, secondary Health care and Tertiary health care facilities. Role of respective tiers of Government in Health Provision.

Introduction and history of physiology. Structure and functions of cell membranes. Transport process. Special transport mechanism in amphibian bladder, kidney, gall bladder, intestine, astrocytes and exocrine glands. Biophysical principles. Homeostasis and control systems including temperature regulation. Biological rhythms. Composition and functions of blood. Haemopoiesis. WBC and differential count. Plasma proteins Coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet functions. Blood groups –ABO system – Rh system. Blood transfusion – indication for collection and storage of blood, hazards of blood transfusions. Reticulo- endothelial system. Imunity and immodeficiency disease and HIV.

Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria; Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914; formation of political parties in Nigeria; Nationalist movement and struggle for independence). Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade, skill acquisition and self- reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual, norms and values (basic Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition; citizenship and civic responsibilities; indigenous languages, usage and development; negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values (The 3R’s – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC), Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in Nigeria.