4.0 ZOOLOGY DESCRIPTION
ZOO 102: INTRODUCTORY ZOOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101
A study of the animal kingdom with cellular components and continuing through to the higher forms in the animal kingdom. Special considerations will include cytology, morphology, physiology and ecology with emphasis on a comparative approach to the study of systemic organization.
ZOO 161: ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101.
Population, community, ecosystem, environment and environmental factors. Study of communities and ecosystem, density, yield, cover, frequency. The ecology of niche, niche, overlap completion coexistency, resource shift. Habitats: The primary terrestrial and aquatic habitat which affect man. Alteration imposed on the habitats by man. Integration of ecology and environment into development planning. Ecological management. Ecodevelopment and integrated development. Environmental planning principles – inter-disciplinary not multidisciplinary, holistic, comprehensive, participative coordinated, integrated and continuous planning
ZOO 201: INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101, 102: ZOO 102
General characteristics, organization, classification, inter relationships, life history, adaptations, economic importance of the invertebrate phyla with selected examples from Protozoa to Arthropoda.
ZOO 202: CHORDATE ZOOLOGY (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 102, 201
General characteristics organization comparative morphology and anatomy, classification range of from, origin, evolution, relationship and general biology of the Prochordates, Pisces, Amphibian, Reptiles, Aves Sand Mammalian.
ZOO 212: GENERAL CYTOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 102
Light, phase-contrast, dark-field and electron microscopy, autoradiography, florescence, cell cycle, introductory cytogenetics. Detailed structure and functions of tissue and organs of vertebrates, histological techniques.
ZOO 222: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHEOLOGY (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ.BIO 102, 261.
Definition of environment and science; consideration to human species, human needs; nature and interaction of above factors; material assets and cultural heritage. Sustainability relationship of environmental planning with other environmental disciplines as a process and activity oriented
ZOO 282: INTRODUCTORY PARASITOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101 AND 102
Introductory course on parasites as they concern man, livestock and plants. A simple survey and classification of protozoa, helminthes and their biology, geographical distribution, prevention, control and economic importance.
ZOO 385: THE BIOLOGY OF TROPICAL PARASITES: (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 282.
Classification, adaptation morphology. Anatomy, life cycle and other features of interest in the protozoans, plathyhelminthes, nematodes and parasites arthropods; drawing particular attention to the various adaptions to the drawing of life exhibited by selected members of the group.
ZOO 303: VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ BIO 102, ZOO 202.
Vertebrate systematic, evolution and functional anatomy, Geographical distribution of recent vertebrates: Nigerian Vertebrate Fauna.
ZOO 315: PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ.ZOO 212.
Problems and Processes of Development Gene-activity, in cogenesis. Cytoplasmic localization in the nature egg. Gastrulation and Cell interactions. Cellular and molecular basis of embroyologenesis. Issue interactions in development. The significance of placenta and the development of immunity.
ZOO 311: HISTOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 201, ZOO 212.
The Cellular basis of tissue formation. Cell Communication. Stability of the differentiated state. The formation, distribution, structure and function of vertebrate tissues. The organization of the tissue into organ system.
ZOO 321: GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101, ZOO 102
The immune response, structure of antigens antigenic determinants of Cellular response, structure and classification of immunoglobulin and antibodies, mechanisms and theories of antibody interactions, role of lymphoid tissue and thymus in immune response, immunological tolerance, complement system, hypersensitivity, allergic reaction, therapeutic, and prophylactic application of immunology. Study of human genetics, pedigree analysis, further consideration of various genes from basic principles, Gene interaction.
ZOO 331: ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 201 AND 202
The principles of physiology in animals, functional interrelationship of the different organ systems in animals, metabolic processes, control system, reproduction, heredity and adaptation, principles of animal behavior, relaxes, sense organs, stimuli, biological rhythms, instinct, learning conflict behaviour in animals form invertebrates to vertebrates.
ZOO 361: NIGERIA ANIMAL AND BIOGEOGRAPHY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 201 AND 202
General survey of local mollusks arthropods and all vertebrates, fishes, amphibian, reptile, aves and mammals. The subdivision of earth into zoologeographic regions off the transition zone. The distribution of plants and animals and the sentimental drift, animal and plant distribution. The effect of man on the distribution of plant and animals.
ZOO 371: INTRODUCTION TO INSECTS AND OTHER ARTHROPODS (2 CREDITS)
Introduction to insects and their economic importance. Dimensions of Entomology and relationship of different areas to other fields. Over view of characteristics of insects and other arthropods. Insect diversity and abundance with emphasis on adaptations and success. Overview of the biology of insects including habits and life cycles. Principles of insect classification. Discussion of the roles of both beneficial and detrimental insects.
ZOO 381: ZOOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES (2 CREDITS)
Temporary and permanent preparation of arthropods, staining, preservation, use of reagents and dissection of insects, sampling techniques in entomology. Collection and preservation of insects.
Temporary and permanent preparation of materials, staining, preservation. Examination of hosts for parasites, use of different reagents, parasite storage, collection and preservation of animal parasites.
ZOO 383: MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 201 AND 282
Identification, biology and significance of parasites in transmission and causation of human diseases and domestic animals. The vectors of parasites and their capabilities, control of parasitic vectors of human diseases and diseases of domestic animals – birds, mammals, etc.
ZOO 399: GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (6 CREDITS)
ZOO 411: VERTEBRATE ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY
(2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 202
A study of the developmental stages of the vertebrate classes, problems and processes of development. Gene activities in or genesis, cytoplasmic localization in mature egg, gastrulating, cell interactions cleavage and organogenesis, cellular and molecular basis of embryogenesis. Tissue interactions in development. The significance of the placenta and the development of immunity.
ZOO 412: COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 202, 212 AND 331
A study of the structure, functions and production sites of hormones, the role of hormones in integrative mechanisms of vertebrates and invertebrates.
ZOO 421: ANIMAL ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 261, 361
Animal communities and position among living organisms, interaction between animals including man and environment, the concept of ecosystem to analyze the impact of environmental management, restoration of environmental equilibrium, energy crisis and mortality in environmental conservation.
ZOO 422: WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 261, 361
Dynamics of wildlife population, techniques of wildlife investigation, principles of wildlife management, the wildlife resources of Nigeria, conservation policies, problems and prospects, wildlife resources differences in values, management philosophies and traditions.
ZOO 431: ENTOMOLOGY I (2 UNITS)
Discussion of biology of arthropod vectors of human diseases. Topics include an overview of disease transmission and public health, epidemiology; host, vector, and pathogen interactions and control of these arthropods. Biology and behaviour of insects, mites and ticks attacking livestock, poultry, pets and widelife. Emphasis on identification and current control methods will be discussed.
ZOO.432: ENTOMOLOGY II (2 CREDITS)
Principles of insects damage, populations and distribution. Various types of natural and applied control methods, including problems of insecticides toxicity, resistance and residues.
ZOO 433:ENVIRONMENTAL/ FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY (2 UNITS)
Investigations of diversity and roles of insects in natural and affected envioronments. Impacts of insects and pesticides on environmental quality. Discussion of environmental ethics in ecological science. An overview of the principles, procedures and concepts of forensic and investigative sciences, students will receive instruction in the definitions, scope, and use of tools, techniques and protocols in forensic applications used to resolve social, regulatory, and legal disputes. Students will be intorduced to the use of insects and othr arthropods in investigations of human and animal deaths, thefts, illegal drug trade and in court-of-law proceedings that may result from such investigations.
ZOO 434: INSECT SOCIETIES AND URBAN ENTOMOLOGY (2 UNITS)
Identification and detailed study of honey bee and other social insects. Economic importance in pollination and honey production. Emphasis is placed on bee behaviour, colony management, equipment, honey-plant identification and honey production and processing. Study of pests common to urban environment with emphasis on biology, damage, and control. Identification of household, structural, stored products and food pests. Students should learn both theoretical and practical aspects of urban pest management and the pest control industry.
ZOO 442: HYDROBIOLOGY AND FISHERIES (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 201, 202, BOT 201, BIO 261
A comparative study of the hydrobiology and cycle of life in marine, brackish and fresh water. Fisheries biology including the food and feeding habits of fish populations. Fecundity and reproduction, age and growth. Aquaculture with particular refere
nce to Nigeria. The Fish fauna of Nigeria. Fishing gear and fishing techniques.
ZOO 443: FISH SYSTEMATICS, PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 202, 301, 331; 341
Study of homeostatic mechanism in the areas of ionic and osmotic regulations, excretion, circulation, respiration, metabolism and body temperature regulation plus the gross anatomy of the various organs. Classification of fish species based on various parameters, comparative features and characteristics of various species of fish.
ZOO 444: FISH CULTURE AND FARMING TECHNIQUES (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 202, 301, 331; 341
Principles and techniques in the culture of fish, shrimp,, calms mollusks and other related organisms, importance of fish farming, water for fish farm, different kind of fish culture in floating cages, rice fields, deep sea fishing and legal aspects of sea farming, fish seed multiplication, care of fish larvae and fingerlings.
ZOO 451: PARASITIC ORGANISMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH PARASITOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
Epidemiological methods, health related aspects of community development- water supply, sanitation and disposal of waste matter, Epidemiology and control of water and food borne infections. Epidemiology and control of zoonoses. Administration and cultural aspects of communicable diseases, focal nature of parasitic infections, epidemiology of parasites, models of host-parasite systems and the control of parasitic diseases.
ZOO 453: TOPICAL ISSUES IN PARASITOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
Immunology of animal parasites, including parasites’ responses to host immune reactions, Host specificity, neglected and emerging parasitic diseases, climate change and parasitism, evolution of parasitism..
ZOO 452: ECOLOGY OF ANIMAL PARASITES (2 CREDITS)
Quantitative description of animal parasite populations and communities prevalence, density, intensity of infection, abundance and mean abundance, types of populations and communities, infra-and inter-specific relations within a host, dispersion of parasites within a host-parasite system population changes within intermediate and definitive hosts.
ZOO 461: PHYSIOLOGY I (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 232, AND 331
Structure and function of the nervous system, Cellular Metabolism, Circulatory system, excretion and homeostasis in animals
ZOO 462: PHYSIOLOGY I I (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 321 AND 331
Human reproduction, Growth and Development, Mechanics of motion in animals
ZOO 463: RESPIRATION (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. ZOO 202, 331
Gas exchange in terrestrial and aquatic animals, control of gas exchange in vertebrates, respiratory quotient, respiratory pigment, physiology of respiratory disorders.
ZOO 464: THE MOLECULES OF LIFE (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 232, ZOO 331
The biochemistry of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acid, vitamins, minerals and water.
ZOO 490: SEMINAR (1 CREDIT)
Literature research/review on a selected topic under staff guidance written up and presented in class and finally submitted as a dissertation.
ZOO 499: PROJECT (4 CREDITS)
Short research project involving an investigation on a selected zoological problem. The project is to be written up in the form of a scientific report or paper.
5.0 BIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION (GENERAL COURSES)
BIO 101: GENERAL BIOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. O/LEVEL BIOLOGY
Cell structure and organization of cellular organelles, diversity, characteristics and classification of living things, general reproduction, interrelationship of organisms, heredity and evolution, elements of ecology and types of habitat.
BIO 102: GENERAL BIOLOGY II (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101
Generalized survey of plant and animal kingdoms based mainly on the study of similarities and differences in the external features and ecological adaptation of these forms.
BIO 103 GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL (1 CREDIT)
General Concepts of Biology, Classification: Diversity of Plant habit animal classification, Microscopy use of microscope, Observing different cell types under the Microscopy, Measurement of object under the Microscopy
Food & digestion, Food test, Action of digestive Enzymes
Transportation in living organism, Diffusion, osmosis, plasmolysis & turgidity.
BIO 104 GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL II (1 CREDIT)
Plant studies –flowering plants, the roots, leaf, flower, fruit & seeds;
Animal studies – Objective of study, invertebrates, vertebrates, Dissection of vertebrates.
Ecology studies – Organism and their habitats, Ecological instruments, Studies of human impact on ecosystem.
BIO 201: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101 AND 102
Microscope, preparation of temporary and permanent microscope slides. Photometry, colorimetry, chromatography, conductometry and experimental design. Collection and preservation of biological specimen form terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
BIO 203: INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY ( 2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101 AND 102
Detailed study of cell and cell organelles including their ultrastructure. General structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, crytology and cytochemical methods, cytoplasm and cytoplasm organelles, variation in chromosome, morphology and number, polyploidy and mutations.
BIO 212: SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101 AND 102
Bio systematic approach to the classification of organisms and nomenclature. Internationally recognized nomenclature of classification of organisms.
BIO 232: GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101 AND 102
Structure, properties and organization of matter. Thermodynamics and energy reactions. Physiological importance of organic and inorganic molecules. Movement of substances in and out of cell: movement in plants and animals.
BIO 251: GENERAL GENETICS (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101 AND 102
Historical background and model works. Basic terminologies, chemical nature of the gene and gene interactions. Hereditable and non-hereditable characteristics. Sex determination, inheritance in population, multiple allele; sex linkage, mutations; molecular basis of inheritance (DNA, RNA) and protein synthesis). The concept and theory of evolution, variation and natural selection. Aspects of human genetics and common genetic diseases.
BIO 261: INTRODUCTORY ECOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 101 AND 102
Definition of basic concepts. Environmental factors: abiotic and biotic factors of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, energy flow and nutrient cycling in various ecosystem. Major biomes of the world. Population parameters, basic sampling techniques for both plants and animals.
BIO 361: PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY AND FIELD COURSE (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 261
The ecosystem concept, community attributes and species diversity, community metabolism and community dynamics. Local biotic communities, man and his environment. Extensive filed work and written reports. Sampling techniques from plants. Animals and environmental facts in local terrestrial and aquatic habitat, field trips and assessment by report.
BIO 401: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 102, 203
Biogenesis of microtubules, microfilament, golgi body and mitochondria. Membrane – membrane interactions. Introduction to biogenetics and thermodynamics.
BIO 403: BIOSTATISTICS AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN (2 CREDITS)
Experimental design (Hypothesis, use of replicates, randomization of treatment). Analysis and presentation of data (Graphing data, types of graphs, tables and principles of table construction). Samples and sampling methods. Descriptive statistics- measuring location (Mean, median and mode); measuring dispersion (range, variance and standard deviation); Test of significance (T-test, F-test, 2-Test) Regression and Correlation.
BIO 421: CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 261, AND 361
Development of conservation movement, scope of conservation, strategy for conservation, man, nature and resources, principles of conservation and resource use, protected ecosystem and land spaces, grasslands and production, sea and its mineral and biological resources, pollution, environmental limits of man’s economic growth.
BIO 423: AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGY (3 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 306
Relevance of ecological concepts in agriculture. Energy flow and the study of ecosystems. Biological efficiency, and facts involved in plant and animal interaction, parasitism and predation, grazing, nutrient cycle, ecological significance of disease, parasites and pests. Productivity of agricultural systems. Contribution and consequence including pollution by agriculture to man and his environment.
BIO 425: CLIMATOLOGY (2 CREDITS)
PRE REQ. BIO 361 AND 306
Trend and concepts in climatology, energy and water, earth and its atmosphere, climatic changes, the general circulation of the atmosphere, weather and climate in the tropics and temperature lands.