SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND BIOMEDICAL

SCIENCES

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.and D. Pharm)

Philosophy and Mission Statement

The general philosophy of pharmacy education is to produce graduates worthy in

character, capable of critical thinking, life-long learning and knowledgeable in of

pharmacy, as a means of achieving optimal patient outcomes. The practice ultimate

objective of the programme is to produce pharmacy practitioners with knowledge,

skills and motivation to provide detailed pharmaceutical services

Aims and Objectives To this end the aims and objectives of the B.Pharm degree programme are to:

i. Instill in the students a sense of appreciation of the pharmacy profession

and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying

experience of learning and study.

ii. Develop students who demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge, skills

and attitudes of basic and applied pharmaceutical sciences.

To produce graduates who are capable of independent, analytical thinking and

problem-solving with respect to drugs and drug-related problems both in human

and animals

iv. Provide students with the ability to communicate effectively with patients

and caregivers, thereby promoting healthcare and optimal use of drugs.

v. Empower the graduates with adequate knowledge and skills to function

confidently as integral members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

vi. To produce graduates who will function in a manner consistent with

professional and ethical standards of practice in the country.

vii. Provide students with adequate knowledge in manufacture, drug quality

and distribution of quality pharmaceutical products.

viii. To produce graduates empowered with leadership and management skills.

ix. Instill in the students the dynamic value of the profession, which makes

life-long learning a necessity.

Provide students with adequate knowledge and appropriate skill base from which they

can proceed for further studies in specialized areas of Pharmacy

Structure of the Basic Courses

Address: 11 Awolowo road, ground floor, Ikoyi, Lagos

Tel: 08139483927

E-mail: [email protected]

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The proposed courses at 100-level for both Bachelor of Pharmacy and the Doctor of Pharmacy

programmes.

Course structure at 100- Level

1st Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

BIO 101 General Biology I 3

BIO 107 General Biology Practical I 1

CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3

CHM 107 General Chemistry Practical I 1

CSC 101 Introduction to Computer Science 3

GST111 Communication in English I 2

GST 121 Use of Library, Study skills and ICT 2

MTH 101 Elementary Mathematics I 3

PHY 101 General Physics I 3

PHY 107 General Physics Practical I 1

PCY 101 Introduction to Pharmacy 1

Total Semester Credit Units 23

2nd Semester


BIO 102 General Biology II 3

BIO 108 General Biology Practical II 1

CHM 102 General Chemistry II 3

CHM 108 General Chemistry Practical II 1

GST 112 Logic Philosophy & Human Existence 2

MTH 102 Elementary Mathematics II 3

PHY 102 General Physics II 3

PHY 108 General Physics Practical II 1


3rd Semester

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ANA 201 Introductory Anatomy and Histology 3

GST 223 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2

ICT 201 Information Communication Technology I 2

PCG 201 Organized Vegetable Drugs 3

PCH 201 Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3

PCH 203 Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry I 3

PCT 201 Introductory Pharmaceutics 3

PHM 201 Introductory Pharmaceutical Microbiology 3

PIO 201 General Physiology I 3

PIO 203 Sensory Systems 2


4th Semester


GST 222 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2

GST 224 Leadership Skills 2

PCG 202 Unorganized Vegetable Drugs 1

PCH 202 Physical Pharmaceutical Chemistry I 3

PCT 202 Unit operations 3

PIO 202 General Physiology II 3


Description of the Basic Courses

BIO 101: General Biology I: 3 Credits

Cell structure and organization, functions 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: 3 Credits

A generalized survey of the plant and animal kingdoms based mainly on study of

similarities and differences in the external features, ecological adaptation of these forms.

BIO 107: General Biology Practical 1 Credit

Laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the topics covered in BIO 101

BIO 108: General Biology Practical II: 1 Credit

Experiments designed to emphasise the practical aspects of topics of course BIO 102

CHM 101: General Chemistry I 3 Credits

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Atoms, molecules and chemical reactions. Modern electronic theory of atoms. Electronic

configuration, periodicity and building up of the periodic table. Hybridisation and shapes

of simple molecules. Valence Forces; Structure of solids. Chemical equations

andstoichiometry; Chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, kinetic theory of matter.

Elementary thermochemistry; rates of reaction, equilibrium and thermodynamics. Acids, bases

and salts. Properties of gases. Redox reactions and introduction to electrochemistry.

Radioactivity.

CHM 102: General Chemistry II 3 Credits

Historical survey of the development and importance of Organic Chemistry; Electronic theory

in organic chemistry. Isolation and purification of organic compounds.Determination of structures of organic compounds including qualitative and quantitative analysis in organic

chemistry. Nomenclature and functional group classes of organic compounds. Introductory

reaction mechanism and kinetics. Stereochemistry. The chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes,

alcohols, ethers, amines, alkyl halides, nitriles, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and

derivatives. The Chemistry of selected metals and non-metals. Comparative chemistry of

groups IA, IIA and IVA elements. Introduction to transition metal chemistry.

CHM 107: General Practical Chemistry I 1 Credit

Laboratory experiments designed to reflect the topics taught in CHM 101 and CHM 102 such as

qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, acid-base titrations. Gravimetric analysis.

Calculation, data analysis and presentation. Functional group analysis.

CHM 108: General Practical Chemistry II 1 Credit

Continuation of laboratory experiments designed to reflect the topics taught in CHM 101 and

CHM 102. Some of the experiments will have been carried out in CHM 107.

CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credits

Survey of computers and information processing and their roles in society. This

courseintroduces a historical perspective of computing, hardware, software, information

systems, and human resources and explores their integration and application in business and

other segments of society. Students will be required to complete lab assignments using the PC’s

operating system, and several commonly used applications, such as word processors,

spreadsheets and graphics presentations applications. Internet and on-line resources, browsers

and search engines.

MTH 102: Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus) 3 Credits

Functions of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit of

rate of change. Techniques of differentiation, maxima and minima. Extreme curve sketching,

integration, Definite integrals, reduction formulae, application to areas, volumes (including

approximate integration: Trapezium and Simpson's rule).

PHY 101: General Physics I(Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Waves) 3 Credits

Space and Time, Units and Dimension, Kinematics; Fundamental Laws of Mechanics, statics

and dynamics; work and energy; Conservation laws. Moments and energy of rotation; simple

harmonic motion; motion of simple systems; Elasticity; Hooke's law, Young's shear and bulk

moduli, Hydrostatics; Pressure; buoyance, Archimedes' Principles; Surface tension; adhesion,

cohesion, capillarity, drops and bubbles; Temperature; heat; gas laws; laws ofthermodynamics;

kinetic theory of gases; Sound. Types and properties of waves as applied to sound and light

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energies. Superposition of waves. Propagation of sound in gases, solids and liquids and their

properties. The unified spectra analysis of waves. Applications.

PHY 102: General Physics II(Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics)3 Credits

Electrostatics; conductors and currents; dielectrics; magnetic fields and electromagnetic

induction; Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic oscillations and waves; Coulomb’s law;

methods of charging; Ohm’s law and analysis of DC circuits; AC voltages applied to Inductors,

capacitors and resistance; Applications.

PHY 107: General Practical Physics I 1 Credit

This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement

errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of experimental techniques will be employed. The

experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and

mechanical resonant systems, light, heat, viscosity, etc., covered in PHY 101 and PHY 102.

However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation,

measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.

PHY 108: General Practical Physics II 1 Credit

This is a continuation of the experiments designed for PHY 101 and PHY 102 some of which

have been covered under PHY 107.

PCY 101: Introduction to Pharmacy 1 Credit

Orientation to Pharmacy - the role of a Pharmacist in the health services. Opportunities in

pharmacy. History of pharmacy. Evolution of the Pharmacy profession. Various disciplines of

pharmacy. Stages in the development of a new drug. Concept of dosage forms. The

prescription.

GST 111: Communication in English I 2 Credits

Effective communication and writing in English Language skills, essay writing skills

(organization and logical presentation of ideas, grammar and style), comprehension, sentence

construction, outlines and paragraphs.

GST 112: Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence 2 Credits A brief survey of the main branches of Philosophy; Symbolic logic; Special symbols in

symbolic logic-conjunction, negation, affirmation, disjunction, equivalent and conditional

statements, law of tort. The method of deduction using rules of inference and bi-conditionals,

qualification theory. Types of discourse, nature or arguments, validity and soundness,

techniques for evaluating arguments, distinction between inductive and deductive inferences;

etc. (Illustrations will be taken from familiar texts, including literature materials, novels, law

reports and newspaper publications).

GST 113: Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 Credits Study of Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times; Nigerian’s perception of his

world; Culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics; Evolution of Nigeria as a political

unit; Indigene/settler phenomenon; Concepts of trade; Economic self-reliance; Social justice;

Individual and national development; Norms and values; Negative attitudes and conducts

(cultism and related vices); Re-orientation of moral; Environmental problems.

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GST 121: Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT 2 Credits

Brief history of libraries; Library and education; University libraries and other types of

libraries; Study skills (reference services); Types of library materials, using library resources

including e-learning, e-materials, etc.; Understanding library catalogues (card, OPAC, etc.)

and classification; Copyright and its implications; Database resources; Bibliographic citations

and referencing. Development of modern ICT; Hardware technology; Software technology;

Input devices; Storage devices; Output devices; Communication and internet services; Word

processing skills (typing, etc.).

GST 122: Communication in English II 2 Credits

Logical presentation of papers; Phonetics; Instruction on lexis; Art of public speaking and oral

communication; Figures of speech; Précis; Report writing.

GST 123: Basic Communication in French 2 Credits

Introduction to French, Alphabets and numeracy for effective communication (written and

oral), Conjugation and simple sentence construction based on communication approach,

Sentence construction, Comprehension and reading of simple texts.

GST 124: Basic Communication in Arabic 2 Credits

Introduction to Arabic alphabets and writing systems. Elementary conversational drills.

Basic reading skills and sentence construction in Arabic.

GST 125: Contemporary Health Issues 2 Credits

Diet, exercise and health, nutritional deficiency diseases, malaria, other infections,

hypertension, organ failure, air-borne diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, cancer and its

prevention, sickle cell disease. HIV/ IDS: Introduction, epidemiology of HIV, natural history

of HIV infection, transmission of predisposing factors to HIV, Impact of HIV/AIDS on the

society, management of HIV infection, prevention of HIV. Drugs and Society: sources of

drugs, classification of drugs, dosage forms and routes of drug administration, adverse drug

reactions, drug abuse and misuse, rational drug use and irrational drug use. Human kinetics and

health education: personal care and appearance, exercise and health, personality and

relationship, health emotions, stress, mood modifiers, refusal to tobacco, alcohol and other

psychoactive drugs.

GST 223 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 Credits

Introductory Entrepreneurial skills: Relevant Concepts: Enterprise, Entrepreneur,

Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Creativity, Enterprising and Entrepreneurial Attitude

and Behaviour. History of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Rationale for Entrepreneurship,

Creativity and Innovation for Entrepreneurs. Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skills for coping

with challenge. Unit Operations and Time Management. Creativity and Innovation for Self-

Employment in Nigeria. Overcoming Job Creation Challenges. Opportunities for

Entrepreneurship, Forms of Businesses,Staffing, Marketing and the New Enterprise.

Feasibility Studies and Starting a NewBusiness. Determining Capital Requirement and

Raising Capital. Financial Planning andManagement. Legal Issues, Insurance and

Environmental Considerations.

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GST 224 Leadership Skills 2 Credits

Transformation is a fundamental shift in the deep orientation of a person, organization or society

such that the world is seen in new ways and new actions and results become possible that were

impossible prior to the transformation. Transformation happens at theindividual level but must be

embedded in collective practices and norms for the transformation to be sustained. Leadership

Development Programme (LDP) proposes novel approaches to teaching and learning, which

emphasizes the practical involvement of participants. It is interactive and involves exercises

and actual implementation of breakthrough projects by teams that make difference in the lives

of the target population. In this course, leadership concepts comprising of listening,

conversation, emotional intelligence, breakthrough initiatives, gender and leadership, coaching

and leadership, enrollment conversation and forming and leading teams will be taught.

PCG 201: Organized Vegetable Drugs 3 Credits

Introduction to pharmacognosy – definitions, scope and application. Classification of natural

drugs of vegetable origin. The microscope - optical principles and techniques. Macroscopy,

microscopy and chemomicroscopy. Basic histology, micromorphology and anatomy of

medicinal roots, rhizomes, herbs, leaves, wood, fruits, seeds and flowers. Examples from

Nigerian flora. Official monographs. Field trips.

PCG 202: Unorganized Vegetable Drugs 1 Credit

Introduction to plant products of primary metabolism. Photosynthesis and its significance to

the production of natural products. Natural sources, processing, identification and uses of

saccharides, commercial starches, pharmaceutical gums, resins, balsalms, and mucilages.

PCT 201: Introductory Pharmaceutics 3 Credits

Introduction to dispensing. Sources of information for dispensing. Official compendia and

formularies. Principles of dispensing. Prescriptions. Procedures and ethics of dispensing.

Pharmaceutical incompatibilities. Computers in Pharmacy. Pharmaceutical calculations.

PCT 202: Unit Operations 3 Credits

Milling and size reduction. Mixing of solids and liquids. Separation of solids from liquids.

Clarification and filtration. Mass and heat transfer. Drying principles and methods.

Evaporation and distillation. The Phase Rule; solution and solubility. Solutions as a dosage

form. Stability of solutions. Surface and interfacial phenomena. Surface active agents,

solubilization, micelles. Introduction to dispersed systems.

PHM 201: Introductory Pharmaceutical Microbiology 3 Credits

Historical development of microbiology and the effects on health. Morphology of bacteria and

fungi. Nutritional needs of microorganisms. Cultivation and isolation methods for microorganisms.

Diagnostic techniques in relation to culture determination. Bacteria growth in culture and

respective phases including death. Formation of colonies. Metabolism in microbial systems.

Genetics (introductory) Introductory Parasitology.

PCH 201: Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3 Credits

Introduction to inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry. Occurrence, sources, control and removal

of impurities in pharmaceuticals and their limit tests.Atomic and molecular structure and

bonding. Periodic table and electronic configuration of the elements.Inorganic substance

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pharmaceuticals and medicinal agents. Principles and applications of volumetric and

gravimetric analysis.

PCH 202: Physical Pharmaceutical Chemistry I 3 Credits

Basic knowledge of the physical non-electrolyte solutions. Colligative properties and solubility

of pharmaceuticals. Osmotic pressure and isotonic solutions. Chemical and ionic equilibria.

General concepts; acid-base equilibria, buffer solutions and pharmaceutical applications.

Electrochemical methods of analysis of pharmaceuticals. Electrolyte solutions and

electrochemistry. Conductimetry. Potentiometry - principles, instrumentation and applications

in pharmaceutical analysis. Amperiometric and dead-stop titration. Polarography.

PCH 203: Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry I 3 Credits

Fundamental concepts and techniques of organic chemistry. Functional group chemistry.

Strengths of acids and bases. Introduction of stereochemistry of compounds. Molecular

dysmmetry, racemization and resolution methods.

ANA 201: Introductory Anatomy and Histology 3 Credits

The cell, tissues, blood, and lymphatic system. Histology of the skin, digestive system, and

glands of digestive system. Histology of the respiratory, urinary, reproductive and endocrine

systems. Origin and functions of the nervous system. Anatomy of the spinal cord and the

peripheral nervous system. Anatomy of the brain, motor system, and autonomic nervous

system

PIO 201: General Physiology I 3 Credits

Body fluid compartments. Blood formation and functions. Electrophysiology of the heart.

Physiology of respiration.

PIO 202: General Physiology II 3 Credits

Physiology of the gastro-intestinal tract. Structure and function of the kidney. Physiology of

the endocrine glands. Human reproduction.

PIO 203: Sensory System 2 Credits

Sensory system. Transmission of impulses. Physiology of the muscles. The central nervous

system - the cortex, brainstem and the cerebellum. Physiology of hearing, vision, taste and

smell.

ICT 201: Information and Communication Technology in Pharmacy I 2 Credits

Overview of information and communication technology and their applications in

contemporary society. Computer types. (mainframe, mini computers, micro computers).

Computerparts and terminologies (hardware, software). Computer Hardware.

Components affecting the performance of a computer. Computer software.

Application Software. Database management system.

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PHARMACOLOGY (B.Sc. Pharmacology)

Philosophy

To train high level manpower in the area of drug development so as to fill in the gaps in

the pharmaceutical industry, research institutes, and as

trainers in the school of nursing and allied health sciences

Aims and Objectives

To train students to become:

i) Scientists and researchers in health-related industries

ii) Skilled health care workers in pharmaceutical industries in the area of drug

development

iii) Broad knowledge pharmacologists who will be able to specialize in different areas

of the field.

iv) Future pharmacology teachers in the University most especially in the School of

Medicine, and allied health sciences.

1st Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Unit

BIO 101 General Biology I 3

BIO 107 General Biology Practical I 1

CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3

CHM 107 General Chemistry Practical I 1


GST 111 Communication in English 2

GST 112 Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence 2

GST 113 Nigerian Peoples and Human Existence 2

GST 121 Use Library, Study Skills & ICT 2

GST 123 Communication in French 2

GST 125 Contemporary Health Issues 2

MAT 101 Elementary Mathematics I 3

PHY 101 General Physics I 3

PHY 107 General Physics Practical I 1


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2nd Semester


BIO 102 General Biology II 3

BIO 108 General Biology Practical II 1

CHM 102 General Chemistry II 3

CHM 108 General Chemistry Practical II 1

GST 112 Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence 2

GST 122 Communication in English II 2

GST 124 Communication in Arabic 2

PHY 102 General Physics II 3

PHY 108 General Physics Practical II 1


3rd Semester


BCH 201 General Biochemistry I 3

GST 211 Environment & Sustainable Development 2

GST 223 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2

PCH 201 Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry 3

PCH 203 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 3

PHA 299 Students’ Industrial Work Experience 3

PHE 201 Biostatistics 2

PIO 203 General Physiology 3

PIO 205 Physiology for Pharmacy I 3

Total SemesterCredit Units 25

4th Semester


ANA 202 Histology of Basic Tissues 2

GST 222 Peace and Conflict Studies 2


PCH 202 Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry 3

PHS 206 Physiology for Pharmacy II 3

Total SemesterCredit Units 12

GST 111: Communication in English 2 Credits

Effective communication and writing in English, Language skills, writing of essay answers,

Comprehension, Sentence construction, Outlines and paragraphs, Collection and organization

of materials and logical presentation, Punctuation.

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GST 123 Philosophy and Logic: 2 Credits

A brief survey of the main branches of Philosophy, Symbolic Logic, Special symbols in

symbolic Logic-conjunction, negation, affirmation, disjunction, equivalent and conditional

statements, law of tort, the method of deduction using rules of inference and bi-conditionals

qualification theory. Types of discourse, Nature or arguments, Validity and soundness;

Techniques for evaluating arguments; Distinction between inductive and deductive inferences;

etc. (Illustrations will be taken from familiar texts, including literature materials, Novels, Law

reports and newspaper publications).

GST 113: Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 Credits

Study of Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times, Nigerian’s perception of his

world, Culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics, Evolution of Nigeria as a political

unit, Indigene/settler phenomenon, Concepts of trade, Economic self-reliance, Social justice,

Individual and national development, Norms and values, Negative attitudes and conducts

(cultism and related vices), Re-orientation of moral Environmental problems.

GST 121: Use of Library, Study Skills and Information Communication Technology

(ICT) 2 Credits

Brief history of libraries, Library and education, University libraries and other types of

libraries, Study skills (reference services). Types of library materials, using library resources

including e-learning, e-materials; etc, Understanding library catalogues (card, OPAC, etc) and

classification, Copyright and its implications, Database resources, Bibliographic citations and

referencing.Development of modern ICT, Hardware technology ,Software technology, Input

devices, Storage devices, Output devices, Communication and internet services, Word

processing skills (typing, etc).


Logical presentation of papers, Phonetics, Instruction on lexis, Art of public speaking and oral

communication, Figures of speech, Précis, Report writing.

GST 124: History and Philosophy of Science 2 Credits

Man – his origin and nature, Man and his cosmic environment, Scientific methodology, Science

and technology in the society and service of man, Renewable and non-renewable resources –

man and his energy resources, Environmental effects of chemical plastics, Textiles, Wastes and

other material, Chemical and radiochemical hazards, Introduction to the various areas of

science and technology, Elements of environmental studies.

GST 125: Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2 Credits

Basic concepts in peace studies and conflict resolution, Peace as vehicle of unity and

development, Conflict issues, Types of conflict, e.g. Ethnic/religious/political/economic

conflicts, Root causes of conflicts and violence in Africa, Indigene/settler phenomenon, Peace

– building, Management of conflict and security. Elements of peace studies and conflict

resolution, developing a culture of peace, Peace mediation and peace-keeping, Alternative

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Dispute Resolution (ADR). Dialogue/arbitration in conflict resolution, Role of international

organizations in conflict resolution, e.g. ECOWAS, African Union, United Nations, etc

GST 222 Introduction to Computer 2 Credits

History of Computer Science and their generations. Computer Hardware; functional

components Modern I/0 units. Software: Operating Systems, Application Packages.

Program: Development; Flow charts and algorithms; Program Objects. BASIC or VISUAL

BASIC Fundamentals. The application of computers in social research and social

administration would be presented and discussed.

GST 223Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills: 2 Credits

Introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation; Entrepreneurship in theory and

practice; The opportunity, Forms of business, Staffing, Marketing and the new venture;

Determining capital requirements, Raising capital; Financial planning and management;

Starting a new business, Feasibility studies; Innovation; Legal Issues; Insurance and

environmental considerations and Possible business opportunities in Nigeria.

BIO 101: General Biology I 3 Credits

Characteristics of living and non-living things. Scientific methods to biology concepts.

Taxonomy of living organism – Microbes. Plants including field and herbarium methods.

Morphology and life cycles of phyla and plant kingdoms. Cell concepts, structure,

organization, functions, and chemical and physical characteristics. Plant and tissues and

organism systems. Elements of biological chemistry – aspects of organic, inorganic and

physical chemistry relevant to biology.

BIO 102: General Biology II 3Credits

Genetics and its scope. Mendel and his laws of inheritance. Physical and chemical basis of

inheritance. Man as an object of genetics. Modifications of classical Mendelian ratios.

Heredity and environment. Probability and the chi square test Quantitative and multiple allelic

inheritance. Sex development, sex linkage and sex abnormalities. Mutations, Heredity,

Eugenics and the future of mankind.

BIO 107: General Biology Practical I 1 Credit

Laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the topics covered in BIO 101

BIO 108: General Biology Practical II 1Credit

Experiments designed to emphasise the practical aspects of topics of course BIO 102

CHM 101: General Chemistry I 3Credits

Atoms, molecules and chemical reactions. Modern electronic theory of atoms. Electronic

configuration, periodicity and building up of the periodic table. Hybridization and shapes of

simple molecules. Valence Forces; Structure of solids. Chemical equations and stoichiometry;

Chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, kinetic theory of matter. Elementary

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thermochemistry; rates of reaction, equilibrium and thermodynamics. Acids, bases and salts.

Properties of gases. Redox reactions and introduction to electrochemistry. Radioactivity.

CHM 102: General Chemistry II 3 Credits

Historical survey of the development and importance of Organic Chemistry; Electronic

theory in organic chemistry. Isolation and purification of organic compounds. Determination

of structures of organic compounds including qualitative and quantitative analysis in organic

chemistry. Nomenclature and functional group classes of organic compounds. Introductory

reaction mechanism and kinetics. Stereochemistry. The chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes,

alcohols, ethers, amines, alkyl halides, nitriles, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and

derivatives. The Chemistry of selected metals and non-metals. Comparative chemistry of group

IA, IIA and IVA elements. Introduction to transition metal chemistry.

CHM 107: General Chemistry Practical I 1 Credit

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.

CHM 108: General Chemistry Practical II 1 Credit

Continuation of CHM 107. Additional laboratory experiments to include functional group

analysis, quantitative analysis using volumetric methods.


Survey of computers and information processing and their roles in society. This course

introduces a historical perspective of computing, hardware, software, information systems, and

human resources and explores their integration and application in business and other segments

of society. Students will be required to complete lab assignments using the PC’s operating

system, and several commonly used applications, such as word processors, spreadsheets and

graphics presentations applications. Internet and on-line resources, browsers and search

engines.

MAT 101: Elementary Mathematics. 3 Credits

Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real

numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematical induction, real sequences and

series, theory of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of complex

numbers; the Argand diagram. De-Moivre’s theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure,

trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

PHY 101: General Physics I (Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Waves ) 3 Credits

Space and time, units and dimension, kinematics; Fundamental laws of mechanics, statics and

dynamics; work and energy; Conservation laws. Moments and energy of rotation; simple

harmonic motion; motion of simple systems; Elasticity; Hooke's law, Young's shear and bulk

moduli, hydrostatics; Pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes' principles; Surface tension; adhesion,

cohesion, capillarity, drops and bubbles; Temperature; heat, gas laws; laws of thermodynamics;

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kinetic theory of gases; Sound. Types and properties of waves as applied to sound and light

energies. Superposition of waves. Propagation of sound in gases, solids and liquids and their

properties. The unified spectra analysis of waves. Applications.

PHY 102: General Physics II(Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics) 3 Credits

Electrostatics; conductors and currents; dielectrics; magnetic fields and electromagnetic

induction; Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic oscillations and waves; Coulomb’s law;

methods of charging; Ohm’s law and analysis of DC circuits; AC voltages applied to Inductors,

capacitors and resistance.

PHY 107: General Practical Physics I 1 Credit

This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement

errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of experimental techniques should be employed. The

experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and

mechanical resonant systems, light, heat, viscosity, etc., covered in PHY 101 and PHY 102.

However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation,

measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.

PHY 108: General Practical Physics II 1 Credit

This is a continuation of PHY 107

BCH 201: General Biochemistry I 3 Credits

Introductory chemistry of amino acids; their properties, reactions and biological functions.

Classification of amino acids: neutral, basic and acidic; polar and non-polar; essential and non-

essential amino acids. Introductory chemistry of proteins; methods of their isolation,

purification and identification. Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of

proteins. Basic principles of tests for proteins and amino acids. Biological functions of proteins.

Introductory chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Nomenclature of

nucleosides, and nucleotides; effects of acid and alkali on hydrolysis of nucleic acids.

ANA 202: Histology of Basic Tissues 2 Credits

Components of the cell, cell cycle, chromosomes, protein secretion and transcription of DNA.

Introduction to light microscopy, electron microscopy and units of measurement. Basic tissues

of the body, the epithelial, connective tissues, muscle and nervous tissue. Lymphoid Organs.

PHE 201: Biostatistics 2 Credits

The course is planned to equip the undergraduates in all the disciplines of health sciences with

the necessary tools and skills for collecting, analyzing, interpreting data quantitatively. Topics

to be covered include: The central role of statistics in health sciences disciplines, data

description, elements of probability, description of random variables, applications of the

binomial and normal distributions, estimation and confidence intervals, contingency tables,

regression and variance analysis, study design and hypothesis testing. For practical purposes,

students are provided with specific data to work on and are also required to develop simple

questionnaire protocols for analysis.

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PHS 202: Principles of Neurophysiology 2 Credits

Membrane potentials, Nerve impulse and its physiological properties; Synaptic transmission.

Mechanism of force production; functional adaptations of muscles. Functional organization of

CNS, autonomic neurotransmitter and autonomic effects.

PHS 205: Physiology for Pharmacy I 3 Credits

Introduction and history of physiology. Structure and functions of cell membranes. Transport

process. Biophysical principles. Homeostasis and control systems including temperature

regulation. Blood – functions of erythrocytes, leukocytes and thrombocytes. Haemopoiesis;

Haemostasis, Blood groups.

PHS 206: Physiology for Pharmacy II 3 credits

Membrane potentials, Nerve impulse and its physiological properties; Synaptic transmission.

Mechanism of force production; functional adaptations of muscles. Functional organization of

CNS, autonomic neurotransmitter and autonomic effects.

PCH 201: Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credits

Introduction to inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry. Occurrence, sources, control and removal

of impurities in pharmaceuticals and their limit tests. Atomic and molecular structure and

bonding. Periodic table and electronic confijuration of the elements. Inorganic substance

pharmaceuticals and medicinal agents. Principles and applications of volumetric and

gravimetric analysis

PCH 202: Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry 3 Credits

Basic knowledge of the physical non-electrolyte solutions. Colligative properties and solubility

of pharmaceuticals.Osmotic pressure and isotonic solutions. Chemical and ionic equilibra.

General concepts; acid-baseequilibra, buffer solutions and pharmaceutical applications.

Electtrochemical methods of analysis of pharmaceuticals. Electrolyte solutions and

electrochemistry. Conductimetry. Potentiometry: principles, instrumentation and applications

in pharmaceutical analysis. Amperiometric and dead-stop titration, polarography

PCH 203: Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 3 Credits

Fundamental concepts and techniques of organic chemistry. Functional group chemistry.

Strengths of acids and bases. Introduction of stereochemistry of compounds. Molecular

dysmmetry, recemization and resolution methods.

PHA 299 Students’ Industrial Work Experience 3 Credits

Students will be posted for twelve weeks to recognized and relevant placement areas of their

choice during the industrial training. Continuous assessment of students will be undertaken

jointly by their industrial-based supervisors, ITF officials and institutional supervisors. Finally,

students on returning to the institution will present a seminar on major duties performed and

skills acquired during the training. Grades are allotted according to ITF directives.

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SCHOOL OF LAW

Philosophy and Fundamental Principles of the LL.B Degree

Programme The Law programme is established to contribute significantly to the enrichment and

enhancement of legal study and practice. It is designed to provide legal education within the

realm of a dynamic socio – political environment that encompasses the national and global

trends and challenges. The main focus of the Law programme is to create an environment that

encourages intellectual rigour, analytical and critical engagement as well as profound ethical

standards. The programme will produce law graduates who can compete actively in legal,

social, economic and political developments on a global scale.

Aims and Objectives of the LL.B Degree Programme

The main aims and objectives of the degree programme in Law should be:

i. To ensure that Law is taught as it exists at any given time, and that every Law student adopts a comparative approach to legal studies bearing in mind that there are many systems of Law (Common Law, Statutory Law, Customary Law and Islamic Law) currently in operation.

ii. To ensure that students are imbued with a general knowledge and

understanding of Law. iii. To develop in students the intellectual ability to apply research, knowledge

and analytical skills to solving theoretical and practical legal problems. iv. To acquaint students with principles of the judicial process and legal systems,

as well as their interaction with socio-economic frameworks.

v. To provide, through training and orientation, an appreciation of the growing

relevance of inter- and multi-disciplinary approach to the solution of

complex life problems and the role of law therein

1st Semester

Course No. Course Title Total Credit Hours

LAW 101 Legal Method 1 4


LIT 105 Introduction to Prose Literature 2

GST 111 Communication in English I 2

GST 121 Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT 2

2nd Semester


LAW 102 Legal Method 11 4

LIT 104 Introduction to Poetry 2

LIT 106 Introduction to Drama 2

GST 112 Logic, Philos. and Human Existence 2

GST 122 Communication in English II 2

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3rd Semester


PUL 201 Constitutional Law I 4

CIL 201 Law of Contract I 4

PUL 203 Nigerian Legal System I 4

PPL 203 Family Law I 4

JIL 209 Criminology I 4

PPL 205 Administrative Law I 4

GST 211 Envir. and Sustainable Development 2

GST 223 Intro. to Entrepreneurship 2

4thSemester


PUL 202 Constitutional Law II 4

CIL 202 Law of Contract II 4

PPL 204 Family Law II 4 4

PUL 204 Nigerian Legal System II 4

JIL 210 Criminology II 4

PPL 206 Administrative Law II 4


GST 111: Communication in English I: 2 Credits

Effective communication and writing in English Language skills, essay writing skills

(organization and logical presentation of ideas, grammar and style), comprehension, sentence

construction, outlines and paragraphs.

GST 112: Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence 2 Credits

A brief survey of the main branches of Philosophy; Symbolic logic; Special symbols in

symbolic logic-conjunction, negation, affirmation, disjunction, equivalent and conditional

statements. The method of deduction using rules of inference and bi – conditionals,

qualification theory. Types of discourse, nature or arguments, validity and soundness,

techniques for evaluating arguments, distinction between inductive and deductive inferences;

etc. (Illustrations will be taken from familiar texts, including literature materials, novels, and

newspaper publications).

GST 113: Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 Credits

Study of Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times; Nigerian’s perception of his

world; Culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics; Evolution of Nigeria as a political

unit; Indigene/settler phenomenon; Concepts of trade; Economic self – reliance; Social justice;

Individual and national development; Norms and values; Negative attitudes and conducts

(cultism and related vices); e – orientation of moral; Environmental problems.

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GST 121: Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT 2 Credits

Brief history of libraries; Library and education; University libraries and other types of

libraries; Study skills (reference services); Types of library materials, using library resources

including e –learning, e – materials, etc.; Understanding library catalogues (card, OPAC, etc.)

and classification; Copyright and its implications; Database resources; Bibliographic citations

and referencing. Development of modern ICT; Hardware technology; Software technology;

Input devices; Storage devices; Output devices; Communication and internet services; Word

processing skills (typing, etc.).


Logical presentation of papers; Phonetics; Instruction on lexis; Art of public speaking and oral

communication; Figures of speech; Précis; Report writing.

GST 123: Basic Communication in French 2 Credits

Introduction to French, Alphabets and numeracy for effective communication (written and

oral), Conjugation and simple sentence construction based on communication approach,

Sentence construction, Comprehension and reading of simple texts.

GST 125: Contemporary Health Issues 2 Credits

Diet, exercise and health, nutritional deficiency diseases, malaria, other infections,

hypertension, organ failure, air – borne diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, cancer and

its prevention, sickle cell disease. HIV/AIDS: Introduction, epidemiology of HIV, natural

history of HIV infection, transmission of predisposing factors to HIV, Impact of HIV/AIDS on

the society, management of HIV infection, prevention of HIV. Drugs and Society: sources of

drugs, classification of drugs, dosage forms and routes of drug administration, adverse drug

reactions, drug abuse and misuse, rational drug use and irrational drug use. Human kinetics and

health education: personal care and appearance, exercise and health, personality and

relationship, health emotions, stress, mood modifiers, refusal to tobacco, alcohol and other

psychoactive drugs.

LAW 101: Legal Method 1 4 Credits

Law in social context (a) nature and functions of law in society: law, order and justice; law and

freedom; law and the state; law and legitimacy; law and sovereignty (b) aspects of law

– types of law – eternal law, divine law, natural law and human or positive law; classification

of law: common law and civil law; common law and equity; public and private law; civil and

criminal law, substantive and procedural law; written and unwritten law; customary law and

Islamic law (c) methods of social control through law – penal method; grievance – remedial

method; private arranging method; constitutive method, administrative regulatory method;

fiscal method; conferral or social benefits method (d) Legal reasoning and approach to

problems – language of the law; principles, standards and issues in law; formality and precision

in the use of language and distinctiveness of legal language; legal rhetoric and legal logic; legal

reasoning and practical reasoning; legalism (e) Legal reasoning in judicial processes: sifting of

facts and law in courts; ratio decidendi; precedents (f) Legal reasoning in legislation –

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legislative proposals; legislative drafting; ambiguity, vagueness, open texture, semantics in

law; legislative process: construction of statutes; types of legislation; codification of laws.

LAW 102: Legal Method II 4 Credits

Sources of law – primary sources; statutory materials and judicial materials; secondary sources:

books and pamphlets, letters, speeches, interviews, periodicals, and news – papers; foreign

materials (b) Use of source materials – law library and legal research, indexing and

identification of library materials, cases and citation of cases and reports; opinions; analysis

and note taking; use of authorities in legal argument and legal writing (c) online research

methods (d) Legal writing – methods and approaches in essay writing; styles of writing;

analysis of social and legal issues and application of legal rules; division of topics into chapters,

sections and subsections (e) Professional ethics, and regulation of the legal profession.


Survey of computers and information processing and their roles in society. This course

introduces a historical perspective of computing, hardware, software, information systems, and

human resources and explores their integration and application in Law, business and

other segments of society. Students will be required to complete lab assignments using the PC’s

operating system, and several commonly used applications, such as word processors,

spreadsheets and graphics presentations applications. Internet and on-line resources, browsers

and search engines.

LIT 104:Introduction to Poetry: 2 Credits

This course explores Poetry as a literary genre, the different poetic forms and traditions e.g

narrative/dramatic/the lyrics and ode. It also looks at the epic tradition,

romance,praise/panegyric poetry. Examples are drawn from different classical, English,

African/Nigerian poetic experiences.

LIT 105:Introduction to Prose Literature: 2 Credits

(Short stories and a few selected novels that are considered classic) The course is to trace the

origin of the English novel, and the subsequent adaptation in Africa/Nigeria; the basic features

that characterize the novel and the distinguishing features of the English novel and the African

novel, etc

LIT 106:Introduction to Drama: 2 Credits

This course is an Introduction to Drama (i.e. as a significant generic form of literature). It

includes the possible origins of drama – from ritual/festivals, the Greek classical drama, the

medieval English drama, modern drama/ African drama; forms of drama: tragedy, comedy,

epic, etc.; dramatic traditions and major proponents of the traditions, etc.

GST 211 Environment and Sustainable Development 2Credits

Man – his origin and nature; Man and his cosmic environment; Scientific methodology,

Science and technology in the society and service of man. Renewable and non-renewable

resources – man and his energy resources. Environmental effects of chemical plastics, Textiles,

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Wastes and other materials, Chemical and radiochemical hazards, Introduction to the various

areas of science and technology. Elements of environmental studies.

GST 222 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2Credits

Basic Concepts in peace studies and conflict resolution; Peace as vehicle of unity and

development; Conflict issues; Types of conflict, e. g. Ethnic/religious/political/ economic

conflicts; Root causes of conflicts and violence in Africa; Indigene/settler phenomenon; Peace

– building; Management of conflict and security. Elements of peace studies and conflict

resolution; Developing a culture of peace; Peace mediation and peace-keeping; Alternative

Dispute Resolution (ADR). Dialogue/arbitration in conflict resolution; Role of international

organizations in conflict resolution, e.g. ECOWAS, African Union, United Nations, etc.

GST 223 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2Credits

Introductory Entrepreneurial skills: Relevant Concepts: Enterprise, Entrepreneur,

Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Creativity, Enterprising and Entrepreneurial

Attitude andBehaviour. History of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Rationale for

Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation for Entrepreneurs. Leadership and Entrepreneurial

Skills for coping with challenge. Unit Operations and Time Management. Creativity and

Innovation for Self-Employment in Nigeria. Overcoming Job Creation Challenges.

Opportunities for Entrepreneurship, Forms of Businesses, Staffing, Marketing and the New

Enterprise. Feasibility Studies and Starting a New Business. Determining Capital Requirement

and Raising Capital. Financial Planning and Management. Legal Issues, Insurance and

Environmental Considerations.

GST 224 Leadership Skills 2Credits

Transformation is a fundamental shift in the deep orientation of a person, organization or

society such that the world is seen in new ways and new actions and results become possible

that were impossible prior to the transformation. Transformation happens at the individual level

but must be embedded in collective practices and norms for the transformation to be sustained.

Leadership Development Programme (LDP) proposes novel approaches to teaching and

learning, which emphasizes the practical involvement of participants. It is interactive and

involves exercises and actual implementation of breakthrough projects by teams that make

difference in the lives of the target population. In this course, leadership concepts comprising

of listening, conversation, emotional intelligence, breakthrough initiatives, gender and

leadership, coaching and leadership, enrollment conversation and forming and leading teams

will be taught.

PUL 201: Constitutional Law I 4 Credits

(a) Definition and sources of constitutional law: classification of the constitutions: written and

unwritten, rigid and flexible, federal and unitary, presidential and parliamentary (b) The

concepts of separation of powers, rule of law, federalism, supremacy of the

constitution/parliament (c) The legal consequences of the change of government by extra –

constitutional means (e.g., coup ; d’etat); constitutional history of Nigeria from the advent of

British rule up – to – date; The Military and Constitution-Making in Nigeria, Law Making by

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the Military, The Judiciary under the Military, The Executive under the Military, The Military

and search for constitutional and political order.

PUL 202: Constitutional Law II 4 Credits

(a) Supremacy of the constitution, citizenship, fundamental rights, fundamental objectives and

directive principles of state policy, creation of states, and constitutional amendments (b)

legislative power: its meaning, scope and relation with the executive and judicial powers;

delegation of legislative power – division of legislative power between the federation and the

states; interpretation of legislative entries/its doctrines of pith and substance, implied powers,

repugnancy, and occupied field – impeachment power: oversight functions of the Legislature

(c) judicial power: its meaning and scope – judicial review of legislation – independence of

judiciary, jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal and State

High Courts and Sharia and Customary Courts of Appeal, Judicial control of administration –

nature, scope of writs and orders; habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari,prohibition, quo

warranto, declaration and injunction (d) Executive power: its meaning and scope; powers and

functions of the President and Governors: appointment, legislative, police, public order,

defence, emergency, prerogative of mercy, foreign affairs – Federal (and State) executive

bodies – Attorney General’s powers (e) Local government; status – relationship with State and

Federal government, creation, finance, personnel and dissolution.

CIL 201: Law of Contract I 4 Credits

(a)Nature of contract: sources of law, concept of bargain, classification (b) Formation of

contract: offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations (c) Contents of

contract: terms, representations, excluding and limiting terms and fundamental breach of terms,

(d) Capacity: infants, illiterates, corporations, mental patients and drunken persons.

CIL 202: Law of Contract II 4 Credits

(a)Vitiating elements of a contract: mistake; misrepresentation; duress; illegality and

unenforceable contracts (b) Privity of contract: rules and exceptions (c) Discharge of contract:

by performance, agreement, breach and frustration (d) Remedies / damages; equitable remedies

in outline only, quantum meruit claims and quasi contract (e) Contract under customary law

and Islamic law: constituents, capacity, terms, breach, and remedies.

PUL 203: Nigerian Legal System I 4Credits

(a)Sources of Nigerian law (b) Administration of justice in Nigeria: problems and concepts of

substantive law (c) Interaction between various arms of government within the Nigerian legal

system and the social context (d) The idea and structure of a legal system (e) Nature and

function of law (f) Classification of law, sources of Nigeria law: (i) legislation; judicial

precedents / case law; customary law; Islamic law; English Common Law and doctrine of

equity (ii) reception and application of English law in Nigeria.

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PUL 204: Nigerian Legal System II 4Credits

(a)Internal conflicts (i) different customary laws/Islamic laws (ii) English law and customary

law (iii) English law and Islamic law (b) judicial institutions (c) the role of the judiciary (d) the

history and development of the courts (e) types and jurisdiction of courts: customary and Area

Courts; magistrate and district courts; and courts of record (f) Special courts: Sharia Court of

Appeal, Customary Court of Appeal, Tribunals (excluding Commissions of Inquiry) (g)

Judicial Personnel – appointment and tenure (h) Outline of civil and criminal procedure in

Nigeria (i) Legal Aid and Advice: development and future of law in Nigeria, (j) the organization

of legal education and legal profession in Nigeria.

PPL 203: Family Law I 4 Credits

(a)Nature of family including the extended family system, (b) the nature and sources of

Nigerian family law and succession (c) nature, form and incidence of marriage under

customary / Islamic law (d) contract and celebration of marriage (e) formal and essential

validity of statutory marriage (f) void and voidable marriages (g) dissolution of marriage (h)

relationship between parents, children and the state – issues from the Children’s Rights Act

2003.

PPL 204: Family Law II 4 Credits

(a)Rectification of marriage (b) judicial separation (c) maintenance and financial relief (d)

legitimacy, custody, guardianship and adoption (e) basis of marriage and divorce (f)

succession, testate and Intestate in customary, Islamic and statutory laws (g) foreign marriages

(h) parental responsibility and parenthood through reproductive technology (i) gender

perspectives on law.

JIL 209: Criminology I 4 Credits

(a)The meaning, nature and scope of criminology (b) the evolution of criminological thought

(c) phenomenology (d) actiology of crime and victimology (f) Legal principles

relating to insanity (g) mental deficiency and other forms of mental incapacity (h)

criminological aspects of victimless crimes (i) the criminology of enforcement (j)

criminological forecasting and planning.

JIL 210: Criminology II 4 Credits

Drug addiction, alcoholism, cultism, juvenile delinquency (b) theories of punishment (c) the

law governing sentencing and court orders made in respect of criminal cases (d) sentencing

practice (e) treatment techniques (f) strategies and criminological research methods (g)

Philosophies of punishment, correction and treatment: analysis of different forms of

punishment or treatment (h) execution (i) the correction of convicts.

PPL 205: Administrative Law I 4Credits

Nature, scope and sources of administrative agencies and procedure, relationship between

administrative law, the rule of law, separation of powers and delegation of powers. Delegated

legislation: its nature, forms, making and control thereof.

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PPL 206: Administrative Law II 2Credits

Administrative adjudication; (b) powers of administration: administrative invasion by tribunals

of the peoples’ legal right and delegations – tribunals and inquiries (c) Judicialcontrol of

administration; and judicial power of administration: (i) ground of judicial review e.g. doctrine

of ultra vires, principle of natural justice and error of law (ii) remedies–

e.gquowarranto,certiorari, prohibition, mandamus, declaration, injunction, habeascorpus,

damages, appeal and ombudsman (iii) action by and against the state, corporationsincluding

Local Government Areas and Councils.

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