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Phylogeny & Morphology of Vertebrates and Invertebrates  

The course introduces students to the principles of Systematic Zoology.  The laws of Zoological Nomenclature and the procedure for naming animals are discussed.  The course also provides a survey of invertebrates and vertebrates emphasizing their phylogenetic relationships. 

Both preserved and live specimens will be used in practical studies to illustrate the relationships among animals.

Course Code: 
BIO 203
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Cell and Tissue Organization   

Students are introduced to the cell theory and the generalized structure of plant and animal cells and the functions of the organelles.  A survey of the types, structure and functions of mammalian tissues would be given.  Students will be introduced to basic histological methods – temporary and permanent preparations. 

The use of microtomes in cutting sections and staining procedure will be emphasized. 

Course Code: 
BIO 202
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Basic Soil Science 

This introductory course seeks to provide basic information on soil development emphasizing the soil formation factors and the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils. The course also emphasizes the special characteristics of clays and humus in relation to plant growth. 

Soil classification is discussed with emphasis on tropical soils. Land use and soil degradation are discussed with focus on conservation and management.

Course Code: 
BIO 201
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Entomology and Wildlife

Introduction to Basic Organic Chemistry II   

This course is the continuation of CHE 105A. The basic ideas on nomenclature, structure, physical properties, synthesis and chemical properties of the aliphatic hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes) will be treated.

The course will also include the treatment of the structure of the concept of resonance and aromaticity, nomenclature of benzene and synthesis of simple derivatives of benzene with specific orientation, ortho-, para- and meta-directors. Prerequisite: CHE105.

Course Code: 
CHE 105B
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Entomology and Wildlife

Introductory Practical Organic Chemistry     

This course is an introductory organic laboratory processes which seeks to enable students acquire basic laboratory skills for the techniques of crystallization, melting and boiling point determination; simple fractional and steam distillation; refluxing liquid-liquid extraction;paper, thin-layer and color chromatography.

Course Code: 
CHE104
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Entomology and Wildlife

Introduction to Physical/ Inorganic Chemistry II   

This course gives a further insight into the concepts in physical chemistry. It deals with chemical bonding, various theories of bonding, as well as, structure and shape, the gas laws, the ideal gas law, deviations from ideality and its application. Prerequisite: CHE 101 A.

Course Code: 
CHE 101C
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Entomology and Wildlife

General Physics II (Practical)  

This is the practical component of PHY 102 and is designed to help students gain some hands-on experience with laboratory equipment as they perform experiments to enhance their understanding of some of the theoretical concepts.

Such experiments include the determination.This course is interactive and conversational in tone and aims at helping students to appreciate how to use the tools in logic in arriving at most cogent conclusions given different issues of life.

Course Code: 
PHY 104
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Entomology and Wildlife

General Physics II (Theory)     

This is the second part of a two-semester introductory physics course aimed primarily at students majoring in the sciences and allied programmes. The main topics covered are Introductory Optics, Waves, Electricity and Magnetism. A non-calculus approach is used but a working knowledge of algebra is required.

Course Code: 
PHY 102
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Entomology and Wildlife

Data Collection and Analysis 

The course introduces students to various methods of data collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of scientific data. Data collection methods include experiments, field surveys and direct observations. Concepts of statistics, importance and misuse of statistics, sampling and its importance sampling methods (simple, random, systematic and stratified sampling).

Various types of data presentation (bar graph, pie chart, histogram, line graph, polygons and tables) will be discussed. Other areas are scales of measurements (nominal, ordinal interval, ratio), measures of central tendency (mean, mode, median, stem-and-leaf and box plots) and methods of dispersion range, quartiles, inter-quartiles, percentages, standard deviation, standard error, coefficient of variation).

Course Code: 
BIO 103
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Basic Cytology and Genetics      

The course provides a basic background in the various principles of Genetics with a focus on the cytological basis.  It covers cell structure, nuclear divisions and chromosomal aberrations.  These would illustrate the relevant cytological basis of Mendelian Genetics, Cytogenetics and Darwinian Evolution. 

The course also covers the DNA structure, the Genetic Code based on the Central Dogma theory and the basis of Microbial genetics.  The concepts of Recombinant DNA, Genetic engineering and Biotechnology would be mentioned..

Course Code: 
BIO 102
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

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