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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 challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerianpolitics; Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade, skill acquisition and self- reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual, norms and values (basic Nigeria 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 – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption(WAIC), Mass Mobilisation 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; ZangoKartaf, Chieftaincy and Land disputes and many others. Peace Building, Management of Conflicts and Security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management --- (Religious, Government, Community Leaders and many others.). 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 & Security Council (International, National and Local levels) Agents of Conflict resolution – Conventions, Treaties Community Policing: Evolution and Imperatives. Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR. Dialogueb). Arbitration, c). Negotiation d). Collaboration and many others. Roles of International Organisations 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. Mediaand 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 and many others.

Structure and classification of muscles, excitation and contraction theories and principles involved in muscles contraction, resting membrane and action potentials. Generation of impulses in excitable tissues. Nerve and neuromuscular transmissions. Simple reflex and spinal reflexes. Spinal cord ascending, descending pathways. Receptors. Thalamus-sensory motor cortex. Control of posture and movement. The reticular activating system, sleep, neural centers regulating Visceral functions. Neurophysiological basis of instinctive behaviour, conditioned reflexes learning, and temperature regulation. Sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways. Role in the various system especially cardiovascular, respiratory and gastro intestinal.

Introduction to the Science and profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The different arms of medical Laboratory Sciences. Hall marks characterizing the lives of all professions; licensing to practice, Group culture patterns. Justice, rights and responsibilities as a professional. The concept of duty, professional standards and Laboratory management. Authority and discipline. The use of reason. Personal relationships – inter and intra professional, Act of good faith. Place of religion in the hospital. Value judgment, exercise of professional judgment, skill and care charge and wellbeing of patients. Patients - professional relationship – confidentiality, communication skills; trust; seeking to safe guard patients, particularly in respect to health and safety and information. Research training, professional development, knowledge and skill, quality control in the field of medical laboratory sciences and practice: Reputation. Fulfilment of professional role with integrity, refraining from its misuse to the detriment of patients, employers and colleagues. Medico-legal aspects. 500 Level

Introduction to research methodology. Collection of literature review articles Problem definition. Sampling technique Experimental designs of medical and public health studies. Questionnaire design and collection analysis. Interpretation and utilization of research findings. The role of research in health and social welfare. The need for Institutional and Governmental ethical clearance for some research projects. Research proposals and sourcing of funding for research projects. Art of scholarly publications and Instructional design.

Independent research findings into selected areas/topics of interest to the supervising academic staff. Students will be required to carry out literature survey on the topics, perform experiments and produce reports (preferably at the end of second semester). Students will be subjected to both seminar and oral examination on the projects undertaken.

A seminar on current concepts or advances on a specific topic in medical Laboratory Science. The aim is to develop in the student the ability to search for past and current literature on any given topic.