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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, immunity and immunodeficiency disease and HIV.

History of microscopy, composition of the microscope, contrast and resolution concepts, the practical step by step method of tissue processing for light microscope study shall be taught and demonstrated, transmitted light microscopy: brightfield, phase contrast, dark field, DIC and polarization microscopy, koller illumination, image acquisition, digital image acquisition, cameras, binning gain, principles of fluorescence microscopy, emission and excitation spectrum, stokes shift, basic techniques of optics, light & fluoresence microscopy - fluorescence filter cubes acquisition of simple and complex images, principles of confocal microscopy, the principles and techniques for the use of advance light microscopes will be taught and where possible demonstrated i.e. polarizing microscope, phase contrast microscope, interference microscope, dark-field Microscope, and Ultraviolet Microscope. Spectral microscope/spectral unmixing Sample preparation for microscopy: fixation, permeabilization, reducing auto fluorescence, making samples transparent, image processing.

Students shall be attached to relevant diagnostic laboratories and research laboratories to provide opportunities for acquisition of practical on-the-job experience in line with the objectives of entrepreneurial studies. They should be involved in the analysis of vocational education programme, programme planning and implementation.

Neuroembryology; introduction to the central nervous system; spinal cord morphology; spinal cord-tracts; lower medulla-pyramids; decussation, tubercles; upper medulla-olive, pons-basis pontis and middle cerebellar penduncle; pons tegmentum; midbrain-tectum; midbrain- tegmentum; cerebellum; diencephalon-thalamus; diencephalon-hyphothalamus; epithalamus, subthalamus; ascending pathways and descending pathways, ventricles; pyramidal system; cerebral hemispheres, sulci and gyri, internal structure of cerebrum, basal ganglia; cortex- cytoarchitectonics, brodman areas, limbic system blood supply to the brain and spinal sord; meninges, venous sinuses, hypophysis cerebri, cranial nerves; autonomic nervous system; Applied Anatomy.

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 the 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 Nigerian people; trade, skill acquisition and self-reliance). Social justice and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual 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 3R’s – Reconciliation, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation; 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.

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; Zango Kartaf, chieftaincy and land disputes, etc. Peace building, management of conflicts and security: peace & human development, approaches to peace & conflict management --- (religious, government, community leaders, etc.), elements of peace studies and conflict resolution: conflict dynamics assessment scales: constructive & destructive, justice and legal framework: concepts of social justice; the Nigerian legal system, insurgency and terrorism, peace mediation and peace keeping, peace & security council (international, national and local levels), agents of conflict resolution – conventions, treaties community policing: evolution and imperatives, alternative dispute resolution, (ADR), dialogue b). arbitration, c). negotiation d). collaboration, etc. 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, media and traditional institutions in peace building, managing post-conflict situations/crisis: refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), the role of NGOs in post- conflict situations/crisis.

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.

Basic principles of radiological imaging of human tissue, radiological identification of major body structures, introduction to modern imaging techniques, precautionary measures. Anatomical position: viewing radiograph, sagittal, coronal, axial, anterior, posterior, dorsal, ventral, supine, prone, erect, medial, lateral, superior, inferior, cranial, caudal, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, rotation, proximal, distal, oblique, decubitus, superficial, deep, palmar, plantar, inversion, eversion. apical, foramen, condyle, fossa, process and other important cross sectional anatomical terminology. Posteroanterior, anteroposterior, RAO, LAO, RPO, LPO, dorsal decubitus, ventral decubitus, lateral decubitus. OF, OM.

Introduction to biomedical research, definitions, types of research designs, preparatory stages: literature review, identification of research gaps and referencing styles, protocol development, sampling and sampling techniques, questionnaire design and validation, methods for acquisition of data, data analysis and presentation, basics of data processing, report/manuscript presentation, human and animal ethical issues: ethics in biomedical research, use of computer packages in research and presentations.

This course focuses on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. Topics in areas related to gross anatomy, embryology, histology and histochemistry, molecular biology, skeletal biology and anthropology, human growth, etc. Seminars shall be developed and presented orally.