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Historical development of metallic materials in dentistry, the metallurgy of dental metallic materials, production of dental metallic materials. Classification of metallic dental materials. Properties of metallic dental materials, – corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, tarnishing, dimensional changes, malleability, ductility, impact strength, fatigue strength, work hardening, stress anneal, heat treatment, hardening heat treatment Materials for construction of metallic prosthodontic appliances - gold alloys, chromium cobalt, swaged stainless steel, and many others and suitability of each material for the prosthodontic appliance. and many others. Types of casting machines, Principles of fabrication, introductory foundry technology, casting, moulding and extrusion techniques, Densification and properties of compacts – bulk density, porosity and shrinkage, Thermal treatments, solidification, powder processing, hot isostatic precisions. Duplication of a model using refractory model materials, Casting failures, and how to avoid them.

Definition; Spectrum and types of Research; Development of conceptual framework in Geological Research; Preparing a Research Proposal Approach to Geological problems; Systematic collection of field and laboratory data; Statistical analysis; Geo-writing and referencing; Ethics in Research; Common errors in Research process; Publishing Research; Scientific Creativity

Textile processes from fiber to fabrics. Fiber classifications by their structures and properties and processes of yarn production as well as fabric construction; Fiber tests for identification, determination of fiber size and composition in fabric samples and fabric reactions. Principles and techniques in textile design; design format; development of design elements and techniques of colour /motif manipulation. Technical information on fabric decoration processes, materials and techniques such as screen printing, photographic transfer and block printing.

Chemical composition of micro-organisms; Nature and kinetics of microbial enzymes; Energy generation; use of energy in biosynthesis; synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins; Enzyme and gene regulation; Nature and modes of action of antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents; antibacterials bacteriocins; and cytosuppressive drugs; analytical and investigative techniques

Introduction to microbial genetics; nucleic acids; genetic codes; gene structure; DNA replication; phage biology; molecular aspect of gene expression; DNA damage and repair; DNA restriction; mutation and their chemical basis; detection and isolation of mutants; recombination; transportation; gene transfer; mapping and sequencing of the genome; Recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering; Infectious drug resistance and its significance

Definition of terms, bacterial genetic materials. Genetic Code. Transcription and translation. Mechanism of gene transfer. Transformation. Transduction. Conjugation. Genetic basis of variation. Bacteriophages. Genetic basis of drug resistance.

Definition of terms, bacterial genetic materials. Genetic Code. Transcription and translation. Mechanism of gene transfer. Transformation. Transduction. Conjugation. Genetic basis of variation. Bacteriophages. Genetic basis of drug resistance.

Introduction mapping of prokaryotic genomes eg; E coli; gene libraries; sequencing; experimental techniques; hybridization tests; Yeast (S; Cerevisiae) genome; Pattern of gene expression - SAGE DNA chip technology; etc; Functional genomics - computer analysis; experimental analysis; Proteomics

History of microbial technology; Microbial biodiversity; Protein production by bacteria; Production of fuel alcohol; beer; wine; dairy products; etc; Biomass transformation and microbiology of pulp and paper; Polymer synthesis and biodegradation; Use of viruses in biotechnology