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Phytochemical Methods: Electrophoresis; chromatography; anatomical and histological techniques; To demonstrate chemical processes involved in variety of biologically important processes e.g.; photosynthesis; mitochondrial respiration; nitrogen fixation; and carbon transfer etc

The taxonomy of major groups and the communities of selected tropical fishes; The place of fish in freshwater and marine communities; Food and feeding habits of fish species; Identification of gut contents; Age and growth determinations; Reproduction; breeding and life cycles; Prey-predator relationships; Population studies; recruitment and mortality; Fish migration; territorial behaviour and schooling

Introduction to Engineering properties of biomaterials: fatigue of biomaterials applications of materials in medicine-cardiovascular, surgical, dental, ophthalmologic, orthopaedic applications. Bioelectrodes and bio (medical) sensors. Artificial organs: heart, teeth, limbs and kidney. Compatibility of biomaterials: tissue-material interactions; host response to biomaterials; biomaterials failure. 400 Level GET 402 Engineering Project I (2 Units C: PH 90) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. complete the design phase of a complex engineering problem sourced from industry or community during the SIWES III programme; amd 2. demonstrate the connection between engineering product-making and the theoretical courses they have learned following the applicable industry best practices. Course Contents In the second semester of the 400-level students, preferably in groups, work from the university on the identified industry or organization to tackle industry complex engineering problems. Theoretical issues may be provided by the department faculty or industry experts. During the vacation, students will now work full time with the organisation/industry on the project as part of the SIWES III. The students can also go beyond the department and engage in multidisciplinary undertakings. Literature survey, review of existing systems etc. must be achieved to a satisfactory extent. GET 404 Engineering Valuation and Appraisal (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. identify at least three (3) objectives of engineering valuation work, valuer's primary duty and responsibility and valuation terminologies; 2. describe at least four (4) Valuer's obligation to his or her client, to other valuers, and to the society; 3. demonstrate with example the engineering valuation methods, valuation standards, and practices; 4. prepare engineering valuation and appraisal reports and review; 5. discuss expert witnessing and ethics in valuation; and 6. determine price, cost, value, depreciation and obsolescence in real property, personal property, personal property, machinery and equipment, oil, gas, mines, and quarries valuation.

Mathematical Methods of Deterministic or Stochastic aspects of Biological Systems e.g.; Population dynamics; species interaction malaria epidemic; etc

Identification of the anatomical parts of the human body; Explaination of the following human anatomical terms; coronal plane, sagittal plane, medial, Lateral, superior, inferior. Draw annotated diagram of the human limbs – leg to show bones or joints; muscles. Draw annotated diagram of the human to body to show bones; limbs and muscle. Description of the function of the various bones, joints and muscles and their interaction in human movement. The planes and reference point of the human body. Types of joints in the body such as Upper & Lower limb joints; functions of the various joints in the body. The interactive biomechanical forces of the body. Various joints of the body using the full skeleton. Major muscles of the upper and lower limbs. Functions of the action of the various muscles of the body; agonistic and antagonists of the muscle action in the upper and lower limbs of the human body. Definition of terms: gait cycle, heel strike, stance phase, swing phase, toe-off. Description of the sub-divisions of the stance phase thus: Heel strike, Foot – flat, Mid – Stance, Push – Off. Description of the sub-divisions of the swing phase: (a) acceleration, mid-swing, deceleration. Description of the normal and abnormal human locomotion; human gait cycle. Explaination of normal and abnormal human gait cycle. Determination of the division of gait cycle. Definiton of the word “forces” and its application to various joints and muscle activity. Various forces in the upper and lower joints and muscles. Forces involved in normal human locomotion and gait cycle. Demonstration of the action of the gravitational force to joint motions in human locomotion. Explaination of the forces involved in walking; muscles that generate forces in various joints necessary for the following: support, balance, locomotion in relation to both upper and lower limbs; effect of external forces on normal human locomotion. Demonstration of the effect of external forces on normal human locomotion. POT 303, POT 305, POT 306 Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, student should be able to: 1. compare and contrast strategies for clinical assessment of patients and describe appropriate investigative techniques including patient history taking and physical examination; 2. recognise and describe the signs and symptoms of the most common pathologies which require orthotic solutions including, etiology, clinical presentation, prognosis and appropriate device management; 3. distinguish between the physical characteristics of the limbs and discuss the relative implication for device design; 4. describe and compare temporospatial and kinematics characteristics of normal and pathological gait and use this information to justify the selection and design of appropriate devices; 5. discuss biomechanical force systems and use these principles in generating an appropriate orthotic prescription; 6. describe the mechanics of materials and be able to apply these concepts to the design and construction of devices; 7. compare and contrast the functional characteristics of orthotic components. 8. formulate appropriate orthotic and prosthetic prescriptions for wide range clinical situations; 9. appreciate and describe the roles of key members of the rehabilitation team and identify how they interrelate with the Prosthetist/ Orthotist; 10. assess the medical condition of a patient related to their orthotic/ p r os t h et ic management using appropriate investigative techniques which include patient history taking and clinical testing; 11. formulate an optimal orthotic solution using information from the patient assessment, other members of the rehabilitation team, medical charts; 12. communicate and discuss patient goals and expectations and discuss and debate the orthotic or prosthetic management with the patient, co-workers and other members of the rehabilitation team; 13. reliably measure and capture a positive cast or image of clients’ appendage while correctly positioning the body part and if appropriate apply the necessary corrective force system; 14. create the final design of the orthosis through modification of the positive cast and/or tracing of the body part or, when indicated, measure and fit prefabricated devices; 15. identify, prescribe and justify selection of appropriate materials and componentry in the construction of the device; 16. construct the device using appropriate fabrication techniques in preparation for the initial fitting; 17. fit the device to the patient using static and dynamic functional criteria established from the original assessment; 18. evaluate the quality of the device fit to ensure the appropriate interface contouring, force application and trimlines; 19. identify problems related to device fit and/or alignment and be able to suggest and implement appropriate correction; 20. assess and solve orthotic problems as part of long-term patient care; 21. maintain accurate records of patient treatment and follow up as well as confidentiality of such information; 22. communicate effectively with patient, co-workers, and other health care professionals in such a manner that will ensure the highest quality of service and reflect a professional attitude on the part of the student; and 23. educate the client and/or caregiver on use, care and function of the device.

Description of different types of amputation. Stump and socket design. Different types of stump in Patients; magnitude of pressure between stump and socket; typical stump/socket pressure. importance of the shape of the Socket to the stump pressure distribution. Bench alignment procedures in prosthesis; component required for alignment. Procedures in prosthesis such as knee component, foot component, socket component insert. Assemble the component identified. Explaination of term “static (standing) alignment” and dynamic (walking) alignment. Demonstration of the bench alignment, static alignment and dynamic alignment on patients. Pathological gait and pattern in a patient such as dipping gait, lateral trunk, bending, vaulting and many others; the causes of the pathological gaits; Orthotic devices for the treatment of each of the patterns in the pathological gait. Orthosis and major types; functions and hazards of orthosis; functions of the following orthotic devices; ankle foot orthosis, knee-ankle foot orthosis, Hip-knee-ankle foot orthosis, orthopaedic shoes, and assistive locomotive aid. Definition of the following: bench alignment, dynamic alignment, static alignment with effect on muscle action of human body. The Law of inert a, momentum and its application to normal- human locomotion. Use of the functional terminal devices in upper limb prosthesis and orthosis. Description of body alignment to prosthetic and orthotic fitting. Definition of normal gait; pathological gait; phases of gait cycle; types of gait cycle; gait deviations; qualitative and quantitative gait variables; different gaits patterns associated with lower limb amputees; ways normal gait can be achieved in patients with lower limb amputees.

General overview of biomedical electronics; history of biomedical electronics; biomedical electronics as composing of bioelectronics and medical electronics; intersection areas in biomedical electronics. Introduction to bioelectronics. Introduction to medical electronics. Study of common biomedical electronic equipment and systems such as thermometers, stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, patient monitors, telemetry systems, ambulatory systems. Hazards of electro-medical devices: physiological effects of electricity; tests and safety checks of medical devices; electrical safety testing. Troubleshooting of electro-medical equipment. Design of biomedical circuits. Computer applications in biology and medicine.

Workshop practice. Principles of use maintenance and repair of common apparatus and laboratory equipment. Principles of applied and general electronics. Circuit diagrams, Computer programming. Improvisation. Glass blowing and construction of simple laboratory equipment. Design techniques, improvement on existing equipment, review and modifications of laboratory methods.

Overview of Engineering Design: classical steps in engineering design - identify the need, research the problem, develop possible solutions, select the most promising solution, construct a prototype, test and evaluate the prototype, communicate the design, and redesign. Biomedical Devices: Introduction to biomedical devices; overview of biomedical device design. Biomedical Engineering Design methodology: design tools; design (project) team management; the design process; project definition; project design specification; materials selection. Biomedical engineering manufacturing: prototyping in biomedical device design; testing and optimisation of biomedical design; product documentation; project presentation; manufacturing and quality control. Ethico-legal issues in Biomedical Engineering Design: intellectual property management; regulation of biomedical devices.

Introduction to Radiation: review of physical concepts of radiation-atomic and nuclear structures, electromagnetic spectrum, x-ray production, radioactive decay; ionizing and non- ionizing radiation; X-ray interaction. Radiation & Imaging Systems: X-rays - characteristics and applications; computerized tomography; technology and applications; gamma camera; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; systems and applications; ultrasound imaging. Basic radiobiology: radiation dosimetry and protection; Legislation and regulations for radiation protection.