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Space and time; units and dimension, vectors and scalars, differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration; kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion (inertial frames, impulse, force and action at a distance, momentum conservation); relative motion; application of Newtonian mechanics; equations of motion; conservation principles in physics, conservative forces, conservation of linear momentum, kinetic energy and work, potential energy, system of particles, centre of mass; rotational motion; torque, vector product, moment, rotation of coordinate axes and angular momentum. Polar coordinates; conservation of angular momentum; circular motion; moments of inertia, gyroscopes and precession; gravitation: Newton’s law of gravitation, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, gravitational potential energy, escape velocity, satellites motion and orbits.

Heat and temperature, temperature scales; gas laws; general gas equation; thermal conductivity; first Law of thermodynamics; heat, work and internal energy, reversibility; thermodynamic processes; adiabatic, isothermal, isobaric; second law of thermodynamics; heat engines and entropy, Zero’s law of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases; molecular collisions and mean free path; elasticity; Hooke's law, Young's shear and bulk moduli; hydrostatics; pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes' principles; Bernoullis equation and incompressible fluid flow; surface tension; adhesion, cohesion, viscosity, capillarity, drops and bubbles.

Laboratory experiments designed to reflect topics presented in courses CHM 101 and CHM 102. These include acid-base titrations, qualitative analysis, redox reactions, gravimetric analysis, data analysis and presentation.

This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements. Experimental techniques. The treatment of measurement errors. Graphical analysis. The experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and mechanical resonant systems, light, heat, viscosity, etc. (covered in PHY 101, 102, 103 and PHY 104). However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis, and deduction.

This practical course is a continuation of PHY 107 and is intended to be taught during the second semester of the 100 level to cover the practical aspect of the theoretical courses that have been covered with emphasis on quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.

Electrical circuits (electrical quantities – Units, DC and AC Signals, Root-Mean-Square (RMS) Value, Average Value, Instantaneous Values, Form Factor, Crest Peak or Amplitude Factor); Electrostatics (Introduction, Capacitors, Capacitance, Capacitance of an Isolated Sphere, Spherical Capacitor, Parallel Plate Capacitor, Capacitors in Series and Capacitors in Parallel); magnetism and electromagnetism (Introduction, Absolute and Relative Permeabilities of a Medium, Magnetic Induction (Magnetic Flux Density), Flux Per Unit Pole, Field Intensity or Field Strength, the Production of Magnetic Induction by a Current, Biot-Savart Law (Laplace’s Law), Magnetic Circuit, Comparison of the Electric and Magnetic Circuits Magnetisation Curves; Electromagnetic Induction; Faraday’s Laws of Electromagnetic Induction); Basic laws and theorems (Introduction, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Superposition Theorem, Thevenin Theorem, how to thevenize a given circuit, Delta/Star transformation and Star/Delta transformation); three phase system (Introduction, Relationship between line and phase voltage, Delta connected system with a balanced load, power with balanced 3-phase load, Measurement of Power in a 3-phase three-wire system and Power Factor Measurement); electric power (Introduction, Power in an Alternating Current Circuit, Active, Reactive and Apparent Power, Power Triangle, Power Factor, why improve Power factor, Power factor in a Capacitive Circuit, the Practical importance of Power Factor, Effect of low Power Factor, Power Factor Corrective Equipment, Effect of reactive power consumption, StaticVar Compensations for AC and DC Transmission and Industry, Typical Static Var Compensator, Advantages of Static Var Compensator, Power Factor Economics and Electricity Tariffs); introduction to electrical machines (Electric Machines and Transformers, Classification of Electrical Machines, Basic Equations of DC Machines, Operating mode of DC Machines, Transformers, Ideal Transformer and Efficiency of a Transformer); basic electronics (Introduction, Electronic Tubes, Semi-conductors, Junction Diode, Field Effect Transistor and Optoelectronics); electrical measurement (Measurement of Resistance by the Voltmetre-Ammetre Method, Ohmmetres and A. C. Bridges). 200 Level

Introduction: Significance of Measurement and block diagram of Measurement System, Static characteristics- Accuracy, Precision, Sensitivity, Linearity, Repeatability, Reproducibility, Resolution, Threshold, Drift, Stability, Dead zone, hysteresis, Dynamic Characteristics- speed of response, measuring lag, fidelity, dynamic error, Types of Errors – Gross error, systematic errors, Random errors. Measuring Instruments: PMMC, DC voltmetre and current metres and its Extension ranges, True RMS Responding Voltmeter, Average responding rectifier type voltmetre, electronic voltmetre, block diagram approach for measurement of voltage, current and Resistance using Digital Multi Metre (DMM), Basic Potentiometer Circuit, Q-meter – Series Method. Bridges and AnalyseAnalysers: DC Bridge- Wheatstone bridge, Kelvin's Double Bridge, AC Bridge- Maxwell’s Bridge, Schering bridge and Wien’s Bridge. Signal Analysers: Frequency Selective and Heterodyne Wave Analysers, Harmonic distortion Analysers, Total Harmonic distortion, Spectrum AnalyseAnalysers. Oscilloscopes: Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), Electrostatic Deflection, Post-deflection and Acceleration of Electron Beam, Screens for CRT’s, Block diagram of CRO, Time-based Generator, Delay line, Attenuators, probes, Dual beam oscilloscope, Dual trace oscilloscope, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Applications of CRO: Measurement of Phase and Frequency using Lissajous Patterns. Transducers: Transducer and its classification, ideal features of Transducer – Resistive Transducer: Potentiometric type, Strain Gauge type (Gauge factor derivation, SG materials, Bonded and unbounded strain gauges), Capacitive Transducers - Variable gap type, variable area type and variable Dielectric type, Inductive Transducers - LVDT, Thermocouple, Thermistor, Piezo Electric Transducers, Piezoelectric effect, Piezoelectric materials, RTD, photo voltaic cell, LDR.

Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and cultures; peoples and cultures of the minority ethnic 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). Concepts of trade and economics of self- reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigerian peoples; trade, skill acquisition and self-reliance). Social justice and national development (definition and classification of law); Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individuals, norms and values (basic Nigerian 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 3Rs – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; re-orientation strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, 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.

The concepts of peace, conflict and security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and theories of conflicts: ethnic, religious, economic, geo-political Conflicts; structural conflict theory, realist theory of conflict, frustration-aggression conflict theory; root causes of conflict and violence in Africa: indigene and settlers phenomenon, boundaries/boarder disputes, political disputes, ethnic disputes and rivalries, economic inequalities, social disputes, nationalist movements and agitations; selected conflict case studies – Tiv-Junkun, ZangoKartaf, chieftaincy and land disputes. Peace building, management of conflicts and security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management (religious, government, community leaders,). Elements of peace studies and conflict resolution: Conflict dynamics assessment Scales: Constructive & Destructive. Justice and Legal framework: Concepts of Social Justice; The Nigeria Legal System. Insurgency and terrorism. Peace mediation and peace keeping. Peace and Security Council (international, national and local levels). Agents of conflict resolution – Conventions, Treaties Community Policing: Evolution and Imperatives. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (dialogue,. arbitration, negotiation, collaboration). The roles of international organizations in conflict resolution (a) The United Nations, UN and its conflict resolution organs. (b) The African Union & Peace Security Council (c) ECOWAS in peace keeping). The media and traditional institutions in peace building. Managing post- conflict situations/crises: Refugees. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs);the role of NGOs in post-conflict situations/crises.

Scope of philosophy; notions, meanings, branches and problems of philosophy. Logic as an indispensable tool of philosophy. Elements of syllogism, symbolic logic— the first nine rules of inference. Informal fallacies, laws of thought, nature of arguments. Valid and invalid arguments, logic of form and logic of content — deduction, induction and inferences. Creative and critical thinking. Impact of philosophy on human existence. Philosophy and politics, philosophy and human conduct, philosophy and religion, philosophy and human values, philosophy and character molding.