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Variability in biological data: continuous and discontinuous variables. statistical sampling procedures. observations and problems of estimation. representation and summarization of biological data. frequency distribution. measures of central tendency and dispersion. Probability theory. normal, binomial and Poisson distribution. t-test, f-test and chi-square test. analysis of variance (ANOVA) and covariance. principles of experimental design. correlation, linear and curvilinear regression and transformation. 300 Level Courses Courses to be taught at this level should include courses in Physiology, Pharmacology, Entrepreneurial studies, General Studies and Industrial Attachment.

Introduction to statistics, definitions and examples of basic statistical terminologies, descriptive statistics and tabular and graphical presentations. Populations samples and the Normal distribution to Demography in medicine, procedures for hypothesis testing. Analysis of variance, correlation and regression, Chi-square, non-parametric techniques, relative risk and measure of strength of association, computers – an overview.

Course Contents Definitions. Modelling and design of fermentation systems. Microbial growth kinetics. Design of bio-reactors. Heat and mass transfer. Bioremediation of wastes. design of anaerobic and aerobic systems. Energy from biological systems. Monitoring and control of biological systems. Application of computer to biological processes.

Use of bacterial organisms in production of natural bio-available products for medical; industrial and nutritional products for animal and human use

Quality and storage of specific foods; Functional foods; Microbial influence on food production and storage; Quality assurance in the industry; Biotechnology targets in food processing; Improving food quality; Genetically engineered enzymes and additives in foods; Optimization of food processing methods; Microbial biomass and indigenous fermented foods

Data analysis: linear and non-linear models; Mass balance; Species mass; Microbial and cellular growth stoichiometry; Product formation; reductase balance and yield maintenance; Energy balance; Reaction kinectics and biological systems; Chemostats; batch fermentors; Immobilized enzymes and cells; Filtration; centrifugation and chromatography

Blood groups – Other blood groups such as MNS, Duff, Kell, Kidd and many others. Grouping techniques and antibody screening, clinical significance, secretor status, antenatal Serology – screening and Titration. Compatibility procedures – different methods, advantages and disadvantages, Blood Transfusion reactions – causes and types; Investigation, Risks attendant in blood transfusion – Diseases, Anaphylactic, haemolytic and allergic reactions. Screening of Donor blood for disease agents such as HbAgs, HIV, VDRL. Practical/tutorials. Compatibility procedures – advantages and disadvantages. Practical based on the above topics.

General characteristics and functions of blood. Properties and functions of plasma. Red blood cells factors involved in erythropoiesis, blood groups. White blood cells, origin, type, properties, functions, antigenicity and immunities. Platelets and hemostatic mechanisms. Reticulo-endothelial system. Clotting and fibrinolytic systems. Immunity and immunodeficiency disease and HIV.

General characteristics and functions of blood. Properties and functions of plasma. Red blood cells factors involved in erythropoiesis, blood groups. White blood cells, origin, type, properties, functions, antigenicity and immunities. Platelets and hemostatic mechanisms. Reticulo-endothelial system. Clotting and fibrinolytic systems. Immunity and immunodeficiency disease and HIV.

Introduction to red blood cell serology. Antigens and antibodies of ABO and Rh blood group systems, haemolytic diseases of foetus and newborn. Blood donation. Donor recruitment including criteria for acceptance and deferrals for allogenic blood donors. Blood collection and screening for TTIs including HIV–screening and window period. Clinical blood transfusion. Indications for blood transfusionn, blood storage, blood fractionation and component therapy, rational use of blood, blood compatibility testing, bedside pre-transfusion check. Complications of blood transfusion and management. Immediate, delayed, immunological and non- immunological.