Department of Science Education

Department of Science Education

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BRIEF HISTORY

In 2005, the Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt implemented the National Universities Commission (NUC) policy guidelines regarding teaching subjects in the Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts and Business Education. Incidentally, all teaching subjects in Science namely; Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics respectively were against the run of play, housed in the department of curriculum studies and educational technology all this while as “Science Education Sub Unit”.

Nevertheless, the   desire to usher in STEM/STEAM VISIONS as an innovative engine in Science Education, led to the quest to have Science Education established as a full DEPARTMENT. Accordingly, the idea was contemplated and proposed. The proposal for the establishment of science education as a department, went through due processes and was finally approved and announced by the university Senate in its 465th meeting of 24th November, 2021 in 2020/2021 academic session.  Be that as it may, Science Education programme metamorphosed   into the present “DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION”.

Aim and Philosophy of the Programmes:

The aim of the programmes is to produce Science Teachers for all levels of education in Nigeria. Hence, the programmes are designed to prepare first, second and third degree holders in Science Education for leadership, effective research and teaching at different levels of higher education.

Philosophy of the Programmes:

Considering the crucial roles of Science, Technology and Mathematics in the development and advancement of our nation’s Social Economic indices comes the necessity to train high level manpower in Science Education. The overall 

philosophy of the programmes is that of developing Professional educators and researchers in the area of Science Education.

Our Core Values:

Student Focus

Integrity

Total quality teaching in Science Education

Excellence

Objectives of the Programmes: Specifically, the objectives of the programmes are to:

  1. produce Science Educators who are skillful, knowledgeable and committed to teaching.
  2. increase intellectual capacity of science teachers for further development.
  3. enhance in science teacher the concept of scientific literacy and citizenship.
  4. develop a practical orientation in science teachers for better instructional delivery at primary and secondary levels of education.
  5. develop Professional expertise in students of Science Education.

Mission and Vision Statements:

The mission of the programmes is to train high level manpower with marketable skills in teaching and learning of Science subjects. Also, to be a core Centre for training and retraining of science teachers using modern processes, techniques, and resources. While the vision is to create a platform for Science Teacher Education to raise/train teachers who will assume instructional responsibilities in the Sciences and in the use of Information and Communication Technology for Teaching and Learning.

Entry Requirements:

  1. O’Level Subjects: A candidate must have credit passes in five subjects from SSCE/NECO/GCE in not more than two sittings. Also, students shall be admitted through JAMB or Certificate Programme of the University of Port Harcourt. Specifically, the O’Level entry requirements for each of the programmes (teaching subjects) are hereby listed:
  1. Agriculture Science Education Programme
  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Biology
  4. Any Science subject
  5. Any other subject

 

  1. Biology Education Programme
  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Biology
  4. Any Science subject
  5. Any other subject

 

  1. Chemistry Education Programme
  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Any Science subject
  5. Any other subject

 

  1. Computer Science Programme
  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Physics
  4. Any Science subject
  5. Any other subject

 

  1. Mathematics Education Programme
  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Physics
  4. Any Science subject
  5. Any other subject

 

  1. Physics Education Programme
  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Physics
  4. Any Science subject
  5. Any other subject

 

  1. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Subjects: a-c of the desired programme (teaching subject) listed above and any other subject.

 

  1. Direct Entry: National Certificate in Education (NCE) at merit pass level in the teaching subject and any other science subject.

COURSE CONTENTS

 

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME

 

YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

GES100.1

Communication Skills in English

3

2

GES 102.1

Introduction to Logic & Philosophy

2

3

EDU 100.1

Introduction to Education

2

4

EDU 103.1

Theory and Practice of Physical Activities, Skills and Techniques I                          

1

5

SED 101.1

Introduction to Science Education

2

6

CHM 130.1

General Chemistry I

3

7

FSB  101.1

General  Biology I

3

8

MTH 110.1

 Elementary Algebra and Set

2

9

PHY  101.1

Introduction to Mechanics and Properties of Matter

3

 

TOTAL

 

21

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

GES  101.2

Computer  Appreciation and Application

3

2

GES 103.2

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

3

EDU 101.2

Instructional Technology

2

4

EDU 103.2

Theory and Practice of Physical Activities, Skills and Techniques II

1

5

SED 122.2

Content analyses of Secondary School Agricultural Science

2

6

CHM 131.2

General Chemistry II

3

7

CHM 132.2

Introduction to Principles of Organic Chemistry

3

8

FSB102.2

General Biology II

3

9

PHY 115.2

Heat Light and Sound

2

 

TOTAL

 

21

YEAR TWO FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

EDU 200.1

Developmental Psychology

2

2

EDU 201.1

History of Education

2

3

EDU 202.1

Classroom Management

2

4

EDU 2C1.1

Community Service

1

5

SED 203.1

Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

2

6

AGE 201.1

Principles of Agricultural Economics

2

7

AGR 201.1

General Agriculture

2

8

AGR 202.1

Introduction to Farm Power and Machinery

2

9

AGX 201.1

Introduction to Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

2

10

CPS  201.1

Crop Anatomy, Taxonomy and Physiology

2

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

                               COURSE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

EDU 200.2

Art of Teaching

3

2

EDU 202.2

Sociology of Education

2

3

EDU 204.2

Supervised Teaching Practice I

2

4

SED 212.2

History and Philosophy of Science Education

2

5

AGF 201.2

Farm Practice

2

6

ANS 201.2

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

2

7

ANS 202.2

Principles of Animal Production

2

8

CPS 202.2

Principles of Crop Production

2

9

FSH 201.2

Introduction to Fisheries

2

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

 

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

                                       COURSE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

EDU 301.1

Philosophy of Education

2

2

EDU 302.1

Psychology of Learning

3

3

EDU 303.1

Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education

2

4

SED 300.1

Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Science Education

2

5

AGE 301.1

Introduction to Farm Management and Production Economics

2

6

AGR 302.1

Agricultural Research and Report Writing

2

7

ANS 302.1

Non-Ruminant Animal Production

2

8

CPP 302.1

Introduction to Entomology

2

9

FSH 306.1

Fish Population Dynamics

2

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

          COURSE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

GES 300.2

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

2

2

EDU 303.2

Research Methods and Statistics

3

3

EDU 304.2

Supervised Teaching Practice II

4

4

EDU 306.2

Media Systems

3

5

SED 305.2

Laboratory Organization and Management

3

6

SED 322.2

General Methods of Teaching Agricultural Science plus ICT

2

7

AGF 301.2

Field Course

1

8

AGX 301.2

Extension Teaching and Learning Methods and Processes

1

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

          COURSE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

EDU 400.1

Management in Education

2

2

EDU 401.1

Test and Measurement

2

3

EDU 402.1

Computer in Education

2

4

SED 401.1

Science, Technology and Society

2

5

SED 408.1

Special Methods in Agricultural Science Education

2

6

ANS 503.1

Games Production and Utilization

2

7

CPP 501.1

Weed Science

2

8

FSH 508.1

Aquatic Toxicology

2

9

SOS 503.1

Soil Water and Plant Relations

2

 

TOTAL

 

18

 

YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

                                        COURSE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

EDU 404.2

Comparative Education

2

2

EDU 405.2

Continuous Assessment

2

3

EDU401.2

Research Project in Education

4

4

SED 407.2

Seminar in Science Education(Agricultural Science)

2

5

AGE 507.2

Principles of Cooperative Practice

2

6

SOS 508.2

Soil Classification

2

7

SOS 512.2

Soil Conservation and Remediation

2

 

TOTAL

 

16

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION (AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION)

YEAR ONE:         FIRST SEMESTER

GES 100.1:  Communication Skill in English                                                               (3 Units)

Study/library skills and methods: methods for taking and making notes; techniques for organizing study time; study methods and coping with examinations; Library skills and location of library materials. Listening skills: skills for effective listening comprehension. Basic skills in understanding lectures, dialogues or conversations, identifying/understanding relevant Language and points in the discourse. Making notes/summaries of lectures. Decoding texts/information, vocabulary, inference and meaning, understanding grammar, usage, and style. Reading skills: Importance of Reading; reading as study technique. Kinds of reading: speed reading, skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive, reading for evaluation. Understanding text organization. Reading comprehension: SQ3R method. Reading and developing Vocabulary. Using grammar in Reading and Writing. The Hierarchy: Words and their classes, phrases/clauses. Level of the sentence: English as a SVOCA language. Vocabulary, using the dictionary and word relationships: polysemy, antonym, synonyms, homonyms, homophones, denotation/connotation and collocation patterns: affixation, suffixation, etc. Writing and Speaking Skills.

 

GES 102.1:    Introduction to Logic and Philosophy                                                (2 Units)

A brief survey of the scope, notions, branches and problems of philosophy. Symbolic logic, special symbolism symbolic logic; conjunction, affirmation, negations, disjunction, equivalence and conditional statements. The law of thoughts; the method of deduction, using rules of inference and bi-conditional qualification theory.

 

EDU 100.1:  Introduction to Education                                                                    (2 Units)

This course presents a general introduction to Education as a discipline and as a Profession. Students will be introduced to the scope of education, its roles in the society and why teachers study education. In addition to this, the course will introduce students to the knowledge of specialized areas in education. These include Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Educational Management, Foundations of Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. Educational awareness of their interrelationships and importance will be emphasized.

 

EDU 103.1:  Theory and Practice of Physical Activities, Skills and Techniques I  (1 Unit)

Soccer, Hockey, Handball, Badminton and Aerobic Dance and Gymnastics. (Choose Any One).

SED 101.1:   Introduction to Science Education                            (2 Units)

The history, purpose, goals, career orientation and contribution of science approach to general and Professional education. Career opportunities in science and the role of science in national, economic development, technology, production and business. Traditional and modem scientific activities in Nigeria Influence of science in the social, political, and economics life of the developing world.

 

CHM 130.1:  General   Chemistry                                                                            (3 Units)

Introduction to Chemistry; matter, energy, measurement, significant figures, dimensional analysis, state and classification of matter, mixtures, compounds and elements. Atomic theory and molecular structure. Atoms, molecules, ions, periodic table and inorganic nomenclature. Equations, types reactions, atomic and molecular weights, the mole, empirical formulae, stoichiometry, limiting reagent, molarity, , titration, energy, enthalpy, Hess’s law, standard heat of formation, calorimeter. Size of atoms, patterns on periodic table, chemical bonding, valence, electrons, ionic bonding and size of ions, covalent structures, resonances, forms of bond energies, polarities, Hydrogen bonding in solids, types of solutions, concentrations, solutions process, T and P effects, reactions in aqueous solutions and colligative properties.

 

FSB 101.1:   General Biology   (3 Units)

Characteristics of life. Investigation in Biology. The scientific substance of life; the control of metabolic activities, cell division. Basic principles of inheritance.

 

MTH 110.1:  Elementary Algebra and Set                                                    (2 Units)  

Element notion of sets, Subsets, Union, Intersection, Compliments, Venn Diagrams, Real Numbers, Integers, Rational and Irrational, Mappings of a set. Real functions and their compositions. Quadratic functions, Cubic function, Roots of quadratic and cubic functions, Partial fractions, Equations with complex roots, Complex number, Geometric representation of complex numbers, Series and sequences, Principles of mathematical induction, Binominal theorem, Trigonometry functions of angles, Circular functions, Addition theorems, Double and half angles. PRE-REQUISITE (O/LEVEL OR SSCE MATHS).

 

PHY 101.1: Introduction to Mechanics and Properties of Matter                       (3 Units)

Topics covered in this course will include the following: Motion in one dimension, motion in plane, work and energy, conservation laws, collision, solid friction, rotational kinematics and rotational dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, fluid statics and fluid dynamics, surface tension, viscosity and hydrostatics.

 

YEAR ONE:    SECOND SEMESTER

GES 101.2:  Computer Appreciation and Application                                           (3 Units)

History of computers, classification of computers; I.F model of a computer; components of a computer, system hardware and software; programming language; organization of data; data computer techniques; introduction to computer network; using the keyboard as an input device, DOS, windows, word processing and spreadsheet. Application of computer to Medicine, Social Science, Sciences, Humanities, Education and Management Science.

 

GES 103.2:  Nigeria Peoples and Culture                                                                  (2 Units)

The overall objective of this course is to help students understand the concept of culture and its relevance to human society especially as it relates to development. In more specific terms, the course is designed to help the students know the history of various Nigerian cultures beginning with pre-colonial Nigeria society. Colonialism constitutes a vital watershed in Nigerian history. Thus, the course identifies the influence of colonialism on Nigerian culture and focuses on contemporary Nigerian culture, explaining issues that relate to the political, economic, educational, religious and social institutions in the nation. The concept of culture, pre-colonial culture and languages of Nigeria, principles of kinship in Nigerian culture, the colonial impact, Nigerian economics education and development, religion in Nigerian culture, environment and health practices.

 

EDU 101.2: Instructional Technology                                                                        (2 Units)

This course exposes students to the different misconceptions of the field of educational technology. This is followed by modern definition of educational technology. The course presents the different classes of audiovisual materials and their production, utilization and evaluation techniques. It equips students to produce or improvise audiovisual materials for use during teaching practice.

 

EDU 103.2: Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skills and Techniques II      (1 Unit)

Martial Art, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming (CHOOSE ONLY ONE).

 

SED 122.2 Content Analyses of Secondary

School Agricultural Science (2 Units)

The O’level Agricultural Science curriculum is split into smaller bits to create syllabus, scheme of work, lesson plan and lesson note. Each theme/topic is analysed for possible and better ways of instructional delivery for optimal academic performance.

 

CHM 131.2:  General Chemistry II                                                                          (3 Units)

Application of the principles of chemical and physical changes to the study of the behavior of matter and the interactions between matter. Course content includes chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibria, chemical thermodynamics, electro Chemistry, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, the Chemistry of the representative elements and their common compounds with emphasis on graduation of their properties, brief Chemistry of the first series of transition elements, general principles of extraction of metals, introductory nuclear Chemistry.

 

CHM 132.2:  Introduction to Principles of Organic Chemistry                             (3 Units)

A survey of carbon compounds including an overview of the common functional groups in alphatic and benzenoid compounds. Introduction to reactants and reactions in Organic Chemistry.

 

FSB 102.2:  General Biology II                                                                                  (3 Units)

Varieties of organisms, principles of classification of organisms’ systematic., study of selected animals and plant groups., analysis of flora and sauna of signed habitants.

 

PHY 115.2:  Heat, Light and Sound 

 (2 Units)

Thermodynamics, calorimetric and heat transfer. Geometrical optics will include reflection of light at the plane and curved surfaces, and optical instruments. Properties and progression of sound waves. Sound waves propagating in air columns. Doppler effect.

 

YEAR TWO:  FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 200.1:  Developmental Psychology                                                                   (2 Units)

Nature of developmental psychology, basic needs of the child, general principles of development, human development form pre-natal stage to adulthood. Major of growth and development including physical, social emotional language and moral development. The dynamics of developmental changes and personality including implications for learning and adjustment.

 

EDU 201.1:    History of Education                                                                           (2 Units)

The course in designed to introduce the historical background of Nigerian education. The development of Western education and its influence on Nigerian education will be given some emphasis. The origin of Nigerian education including the Traditional, Islamic and Western/Formal education will be studied. The missionary and colonial contributions to Nigerian education will be examined as well as the role of nationalists and various Nigerian Governments.

EDU 202.1:  Classroom Management                                                                      (2 Units)

The course examines the nature of the classroom system, its organization, planning and resource provision for effective classroom management. The course will also discuss the teachers’ skills in effective classroom communication, discipline, maintenance behavior, school records and the legal cautions in classroom management.

 

EDU 2C1.1:   Community Service                                                                              (1 Unit)

The course is designed to make the students appreciate the dignity of labour and to acquire a sense of service to the community. Students are to execute various special projects modeled in line with their field of study. This is a community-based practical exercise in which students will develop curriculum packages to solve societal problems. This will take the form of workshops at community halls, village squares etc. it will also entail developing training packages for illiterate skilled and unskilled craftsmen in both urban and rural settings.

 

SED 203.1: Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

(2 Units)

Focus shall be on meaning, need and scope of Improvisation, advantages of Improvisation Training for Improvisation – Human resources in Teaching need be mentioned.

 

AGE 201.1:     Principles of Agricultural Economics                                              (2 Units)

Economics of Agriculture, efficiency of resource allocation. Agricultural resources. Production, processing, marketing/distribution and utilization of farm produces. Cost price analysis, demand, supply.

 

AGR 201.1:    General Agriculture                                                                           (2 Units)

Definition, scope and importance of agriculture; Agricultural ecological zones and distribution of farm; Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Extension; Introduction to Farm Forestry; Introduction to Crop Science; Introduction to Soil Science; Introduction to Farm Mechanization; Introduction to Animal Science; Introduction to Fisheries and Aquaculture; Post-harvest handling of agricultural products.

 

AGR 202.1:  Introduction to Farm Power and Machinery                                     (2 Units)

Aims and objectives of farm mechanization. Basic mechanics. Workshop tools. Principles of internal combustion engines and electric motor. Study of farm machinery used for tillage; ploughs, harrows, cultivators, farm power transmission system. Harvesting and processing equipment. (sprayers and dusters). Equipment for livestock (automatic feed conveyors, automatic drinkers for poultry, feeding and watering equipment, milking and milk handling equipment, meat processing equipment). Water lifting and irrigation equipment. Survey instruments used on the farm. Operating principles, selection and maintenance procedure of farm machinery. Farm machinery costing and records. Workshop and building materials used on the farm. Practical: day-to-day operations of machines and implements; visits to farm machinery suppliers such as Dizengoff, SCOA, etc.

AGX 201.1: Introduction to Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology             (2 Units)

The need for agricultural extension; agricultural extension in the world and in Nigeria; basic philosophy and principles of agricultural extension; basic concepts and principles of rural sociology to an understanding of rural situation; Importance of rural communities and institutions, social stratification, social processes and social changes in rural areas; Leadership in rural communities; opinion leadership; role and function of rural leaders; communication techniques and strategies of change; various agricultural extension teaching methods, aids and their use

CPS 201.1:   Crop Anatomy, Taxonomy and Physiology                                      (2 Units)

Parts of the crop cell, cell Biology and cell types, development of cells and tissues comparative anatomy of major plant organs. Enzymes, photosynthesis and transpiration, pollination and respiration and energy utilization, seed dormancy and germination, development, mineral nutrition. Introduction to plant taxonomy, characteristics, distribution, economic importance and local examples of leguminosae, compositae, dioscoreasac, utacease of plant keys.Growth and development, growth analysis, structure and function of plant growth hormones. Practical: dormancy and weed germination studies, mineral nutrition experiment.

 

YEAR TWO: SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 200.2:    Art of Teaching                                                                                    (3 Units)

This course is supposed to develop teacher’s competence in school pedagogy. It explores the teaching process in relation to the purpose of education, human growth and personality, the nature of learning, the dynamics of groups, the nature of subject matter and evaluation. The course will provide opportunity for stimulated microteaching.

 

EDU 202.2:   Sociology of Education                                                                         (2 Units)

The course will examine the role of the school as a true representative of the wider society. In an effort to present the relationship between the school and society, the societal factors, which affect both the content and the development of education in Nigeria and other countries will also be discussed. The social role of education in human development will also be discussed.

 

EDU 204.2:   Supervised Teaching Practice I                                                          (2 Units)

This is the first exposure of students to Professional teaching. The exercise lasts for six weeks during September/October long vacation. Students are posted to secondary schools where they put into practice the principles of pedagogy acquired in the classroom. Students will be supervised during this exercise.

 

SED 212.2: History and Philosophy of Science Education

 (2 Units)

This course deals with historical and philosophical foundations of Agricultural Science/ Biology Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Mathematics and Physics Education.

 

CPS 202.2: Principles of Crop Production           

 (2 Units)

Crop production and its development. The principles, problems and prospects of crop production, importance of crop rotation, cultural practices; water uptake, weeds, weed control, and their effects on crop production, pests and diseases. Basic Mendelian genetics. Principles of crop production, harvesting, processing and storage. Practical: test of seed viability, germination of seeds in laboratory and in field; tillage practices; identification of fertilizers; field trip to different cropping systems.

 

ANS 202.2: Principles of Animal Production                                                          

(2 Units)

Animal production and its development. The livestock industry – problems and prospects. Introduction to the factors of production in animal husbandry. Descriptions of different breeds of cattle, sheep and goats; pigs, poultry and rabbits, etc.  Feeding habits of farm animals. Principles of breeding and livestock judging. General principles of management for different classes of farm animals (parent stock, breeders, weaners, etc). Livestock husbandry operation and production systems for different livestock – cattle, sheep and goats, poultry, swine, and rabbit. The impacts of the environment on livestock production.

 

AGF201.2:  Farm Practice                                                                                         (2 Units)

Fisheries: i. Fish Culture    ii. Hatchery Production  iii. Fish Feed Production

Animal Science: i Livestock Production    ii Silage Making

Crop/Soil Science: i Mushroom Production ii Composting iii Budding/Grafting iv Soil Survey

Forestry/Wildlife: i. Bee Keeping ii Snail Production Game Management and Utilization

Forest Nursery/Arboretum

ANS 201.2: Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals                              (2 Units)

Introduction and glossary of some anatomical and physiological terms. External features of farm animals including their functions and usefulness. Skeletal, digestive and other systems in ruminants and non-ruminants. Nature of farm animals (body fluids; homeostasis; temperature regulation).Blood cells and their various functions. Classes and roles of farm animals. Nutrition and digestion in non-ruminants and ruminants. Endocrinology and its functions. Egg formation and production in poultry. Lactation and milk letdown in farm animals.

FSH 201.2: Introduction to Fisheries                                    

(2 Units)

Introduction, definitions, nature and scope of fisheries; Fish products and their importance.External morphological features of bony and cartilaginous fishes.

 

YEAR THREE: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 301.1: Philosophy of Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

The course is designed to enable students recognize and appreciate the importance and relevance of philosophy of education in a teacher education programme. Consequently, the nature and purpose of philosophy of education will be examined. Moreover, the concepts and issues topically discussed in philosophy of education will be introduced to the students.

 

EDU 302.1: Psychology of Learning                                                                         

(3 Units)

Nature and need for learning theories. Selected theories of learning e.g. theories of Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, Skiner, Piaget, Gagne and Bruner. Factors affecting learning and teaching will be discussed. Other topics will include learning environment, individual differences and motivation. Briefing on Maslow’s theory; Attitudes and interests, memory, forgetting, retention, transfer and application of learning will also be discussed.

 

 EDU 303.1: Supervision and Leadership Behavior in

Education                         (2 Units)

This course involves an examination of the purpose and strategies of supervision. Students will also be exposed to the trends in supervision and accepted procedures for observation. The course will also expose students to the basic approaches to leadership models and how they relate particularly to educational organizations. It will also examine organizational leadership against the background of key organizational processes and characteristics such as communication and decisions making processes and; motivational and job satisfaction force; goal setting and control processes, control dynamics, leader-member relations and organizational climate.

 

SED 300.1: Curriculum Development and Evaluation Science Education                 (2 Units)

This is a basic course which exposes students to curriculum development models, pattern of curriculum organization, sequencing of curriculum content. The course system will lay emphasis on how to produce relevant curriculum for the 9-3-4 system of education in Nigeria. The relationship between evaluation and effective curriculum development in education will be explicated.

 

AGE 301.1: Introduction to Farm Management and Production Economics       (2 Units)                                               

The nature of farm management and production economics. Theory of agricultural production and revenue concepts; Elements of time, risk, and uncertainty in agricultural production. Break-even, gross net margin, and budgetary analysis.

 

Agr 302.1: Agricultural Research and Report writing                                                                                                                                                        (2 Units)

Purpose and type of research; research proposal; problem identification and hypothesis formulation; methods of primary and secondary data collection; data organization and presentation; scientific writing; formats for project and thesis presentation. Review of basic statistics: frequency distribution, measures of location and dispersion; Principles of field experimentation.

 

ANS 302.1: Non-Ruminant Animal Production                                                       (2 Units)

Non-ruminant animal industry and its contribution to national growth and development. Importance and distribution of non-ruminant animals. Breeds and production systems .Nature of non-ruminant farm animals – poultry, swine, rabbits, and selected micro-livestock of socio-economic importance. Management and husbandry practices. Animal health and hygiene. Non-ruminant products and by-products, and marketing.

 

CPP 302.1: Introduction to Entomology                                                                   (2 Units)

Insect morphology, structure and function; life cycles and metamorphosis, semi-chemicals – kairomones, allomones, pheromones; insect classification and identification; orders of insects of economic importance with special emphasis on insects found in Nigeria. Practical: insect morphology, taxonomy and identification; killing and preservation of insects; preparation for insect parts, fixing, staining and Drawing.

 

FSH 306.1: Fish Population Dynamics                                                                     (2 Units)

Age determination of fish; Length/weight relationships, condition factor. Von Bertalanffy growth equations, Ford-Walford plot, growth curves. Estimation of mortality; Natural, fishing and total mortality. Fish stock assessment; Virtual population analysis, recruitment, yield models; Estimation of standing stock size, potential stock size; Maximum sustainable yield, optimum yield etc; Over-fishing.

 

YEAR THREE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 300.2: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship              

(2 Units)

History and the development of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur qualities and characteristics; the entrepreneur and business environment, identify business opportunity, starting and developing new business ventures; Legal forms, business ownership and registration. Types of business Ownership, Feasibility Studies, Role of Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SME) in the Economy, Role of government on Entrepreneurship, Business Location and Lay-out accounting for SME Financing SME, Managing SME, Marketing in SME risk Management of SME, Success and Failure factor of SME, Prospects and Challenges of Entrepreneurship, Ethical Behaviour in Small Businesses.

 

EDU 303.2: Research Methods and Statistics                                                           (3 Units)

The course is designed to acquit students with the nature and scope of statistics, it covers basic descriptive statistics, data collection, measures of frequency, distribution, central tendency and dispersion. Students are introduced to inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric; tests as a means for scientific study. Introduction to research- definitions and values, types of research, descriptive, experimental, quasi-experimental, phenomenology etc and steps in conducting research, problem formulation, methodology and data analysis and reporting. Documentation in research-various formats: Harvard citation, Vancouver (numbering) and American Psychological Association (APA) style will be presented.

 

EDU 304.2: Supervised Teaching Practice II                                                        (4 Units)

This fieldwork is a follow up of EDU 203.1 and it will also be of six weeks duration during a long vacation. Students are expected to overcome stage fright experienced during the first teaching practice outing and to exhibit maturity in applying skills acquired during microteaching.

 

EDC 306.2: Media Systems                                                                   

(3 Units)

This course exposes students to modern information, technology gadgets as they apply to classroom instruction. This course will emphasize the process approach to instructional development and the integration of appropriate media materials.

 

SED 305.2:  Laboratory Organization and Management

(2 Units)

Shortage and HANDLING of chemicals, care, use and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment e.g. balance, microscopes, electrical meters, batteries etc. HANDLING of glassware and purification of waters by distillation management of practice class. Management of a laboratory store — taking inventory, issuance of materials, retrieval of materials. Safety in the laboratory.

SED 322.2: General Methods in Science Education         

(2 Units)                                                    

The course is designed to expose teachers to the various teaching methods. The characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each method will be explored. The concept of individualization of instruction as an innovative teaching approach will be presented. Different individualized teaching strategies will also be presented. Efforts will be geared towards producing a highly purposeful and self-directed learner and to turn a teacher from being a dispenser of information to a facilitator of learning in Science Education(Agriculture) including ICT.

 

AGF 301.2: Field Course                                                                                             

(1 Unit)

Study visit to areas, institutions, industries, etc, relevant to students’ area of specialization. Students are required to write a report on the trip.

 

AGX 301.2: Extension Teaching and Learning Methods and Processes               

(1 Unit)

The nature and elements of communication; The meaning of the concepts of teaching, learning and motivation; steps and principles of teaching and learning; extension teaching methods; preparation and use of teaching materials and aids.

 

YEAR FOUR: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 400.1: Management in Education                                                                 

(2 Units)

The course is meant to provide basic knowledge of simple administrative processes, principles and practices of educational management for both majors and non-majors of educational management. It will expose students to the simple management principles, techniques and processes and their application to the day to day running of educational institutions and organizations.

EDU 401.1: Test and Measurement                                                                        

(2 Units)

The nature and role of tests, test construction, administration, analysis and interpretation of test scores. Measurement is treated as the scientific base for decision making. Evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of learning process. Continuous assessment and examining bodies will be discussed.

EDU 402.1: Computer in Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

Curriculum specialists can no longer ignore the impact of computer technology in this 21st century. To overcome the problems inherent in being computer literate, this course will expose students to the rudiments of computer literacy. Students will be exposed to the use of application software, the internet and the application of the principles of information and communication technology to education. 

 

SED 401.1: Science, Technology and Society                                                          

(2 Units)

Processes of scientific enquiry, science and super situation philosophical, psychological and societal bases of science; manifestations of thoughts and the cultural context of thinking agriculture health/diseases, Dr.ug and medicines, brewing, oil and textile industries, mineral prospecting and population, synthetic materials, indigenous technologies, modern technologies. Calculators and computer, electronic and print media, atomic and nuclear energies and utilization.

SED 408.1:Special Methods in Science Education (Agricultural Science)

 (2 Units)

Objective of teaching Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics; The secondary school Curriculum, a brief review, methods of presenting Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics contents. Teaching materials in Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/ Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics; evaluation learning outcome in Agricultural Science/Biology/ Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics, planning Agricultural Science/ Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics lessons.

 

ANS 503.1: Game Production and Utilization                                                       

(2 Units)

Game production; Traditional uses of game and game products; Problems of game cropping; harvesting strategies and hunting techniques; “bush meat” processing methods; Growth behaviour and reproduction of game animals in captivity; Habits and food preferences; Game ranching and domestication. Design of paddocks, game animal houses and cages; Husbandry techniques and health care in captivity.

 

CPP 501.1: Weed Science                                                                                           

(2 Units)

Loses due to weeds; problems associated with weed infestation; methods of weed control - cultural, physical, biological, mechanical, chemical, etc., major weeds of cultivated plants and crops, pasture and gardens; aquatic weeds, physiology of weeds; crop-weed-fertilizer interrelationship; classification of herbicides; Chemistry and selectivity, formulation, application, storage and mode of action. Herbicides and the environment, safety factors in the use of herbicides. Application equipment and techniques, practical methods of controlling weed in Nigeria. Practical: identification of major weeds of the area; visit to nearby farms; fields experiment on weed-crop-fertilizer inter-relationship and weed control.

 

FSH 508.1: Aquatic Toxicology                                          

(2 Units)

Concepts of toxico-kinetics, biotransformation and dose-response relationships of different xenobiotics. Toxicological impact of single and multiple pollutants on aquatic species. Determination of LC50 values and Probit analysis. Introduction to genotoxicity, current methods of determining genotypic impacts. Genotoxic effects of a variety of xenobiotics; their mechanism of action. Phases of biotransformations and factors which lead to variations in the capacity to biotransformxenobiotics.

 

SOS 503.1: Soil- Water- Plant relations                                            (2 Units)

Soil characteristics, soil water, soil salinity and its effect on plant growth, nitrogen, sulphur, carbon, phosphorus cycle. Hysteresis, capillary rise of soil water. Watermovement in soils. Field capacity, the continuous chain forrelationship between soil-water-plant-atmosphere. Soil colloids; their natureand practical significance to plant growth regulators. Soil stabilizers,macro and micronutrientelements and plant growth, Plant water consumption andwilting point.

 

YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 404.2: Comparative Education                                                                         (2 Units)

Attempt will be made to discuss the scope and meaning of comparative education as well as the examination of the rationale for studying comparative education in teacher training. The relationship between the state and education and the factors influencing the character of an education system will be examined in some details. Examples will be drawn from some specific educational system including Nigeria.

 

EDU 405.2: Continuous Assessment in Schools                                                           (2 Units)

The nature and role of continuous assessment in diagnostic and prescriptive management in teaching and learning situation.  Cumulative record keeping for guidance and counseling. A review of achievement test construction techniques. The keeping of records of continuous assessment; use of achievement of scores (transformation of scores) weighting of scores for inter and intra-school comparison for streaming along with other factor at the end of junior and senior secondary school.

 

EDU 401.2: Research Project in Education                                     (4 Units)

The project is designed to introduce students to the process of conducting original bout the investigation must show a substantial degree of originality to be acceptable. Students are accepted to select their project topics by the end of the third year these will be related to some aspect of their course of study within the faculty or to General Education Issues. They will be guided in their investigation by a faculty member who will serve as a project supervisor and they are required to submit report of their findings in thesis style by the end of their final year.

 

SED 407.2: Seminar in Science Education (Agricultural Science).              

(2 Units)

A consideration, identification, and examination of major issues in Science Education Course development in Nigeria and world at large. Institution problems of vocational teacher education and career opportunities and problems in Science Education Course

 

AGE 507.2:Principles of Cooperative Practices                                                                                                              (2 Units)

History and concept of cooperatives; Kinds and operations of agricultural cooperatives; Cooperative production and marketing; Agricultural cooperatives in socialist and capitalist economic systems; Problems of agricultural cooperatives in Nigeria.

 

            SOS 508.2: Soil Classification                                                                                   

            (2 Units)

The study of soil genesis, classification, and geomorphology / evolution of soils, their organization into natural units and their distribution throughout the world. Physical, chemical, and morphological soil characteristics. Processes that influence the development of soils- biological, physical, and chemical, soil forming factors, distribution of the soils of the world. soil morphology,soil taxonomy, diagnosticepipedons and subsurface horizons, soil orders, suborders, great groups, subgroups, families, and seriessoil forming reactions, soil forming factors,major soils of the world: their genesis and distribution. Practical: description of soil Profile pit.

SOS 512.2: Soil Conservation Remediation                                                                    (2 Units)

Meaning and significance of soil conservation, causes, agents, and types of soil erosion, factors influencing soil erosion, quantitative and qualitative estimation of soil loss, erosivity and erodibility, problems of soil erosion, erosion control techniques, restoration of eroded lands, wind erosion, soil degradation, remediation of degraded land, administrative and legislation measures to prevent land degradation, including oil spills. Bioremediation, phytoremediation, etc. Sources of salts in soil, salinesoil, alkali soil, leaching factor, water balance and salt balance relationship, SAR, ESR, ESP, water quality criteria. Threshold concentration, chemical amendments. Practical:  Field trips to regions with saline problems and oil pollution, analysis of water and soil samples, construction of runoff plots.

 

BIOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMME

YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 100.1

Communication Skill in English

3

2

GES 102.1

Introduction to Philosophy and Logic

2

3

EDU 100.1

Introduction to education

2

4

EDU 103.1

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques I

1

5

SED101.1

Introduction to Science Education

2

6

CHM 130.1

General Chemistry I

3

7

FSB 101.1

General Biology I

3

8

PHY 101.1

Mechanics and Properties of matter

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 101.2

Computer Appreciation and Application

3

2

GES 103.2

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

3

EDU 101.2

Instructional Technology

2

4

EDU 103.2

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques II

1

5

SED 122.2

Content Analyses of Secondary School Biology

2

6

CHM 131.2

General Chemistry 11

3

7

CHM 132.2

Introduction to Principle of Organic Chemistry

3

8

FSB 102.2

General Biology 11

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

 

YEAR TWO FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.1

Developmental Psychology

2

2

EDU 201.1

History of Education

2

3

EDU 202.1

Classroom Management

2

4

EDU 2C1.1

Community Services

1

5

SED 203.1

Improvisation in Science Education

2

6

MCB 200.1

General MicroBiology

3

7

FSB 201.1

Cell Biology

3

8

PSB 201.1

Structure and Function of a plant

3

9

AEB 205.1

Animal Behaviour

2

 

TOTAL

 

20

 

YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.2

Art of Teaching

3

2

EDU 202.2

Sociology of Education

2

3

EDU 204.2

Supervised Teaching Practice 1

2

4

SED 212.2

History and Philosophy of Science Education

2

5

FSB 202.2

Genetics 1

3

6

FSB 203.2

Biology Techniques

2

7

FSB 204.2

General Ecology

3

 

TOTAL

 

17

 

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 301.1

Philosophy of Education

2

2

EDU 302.1

Psychology of Learning

3

3

EDU 303.1

Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education

2

4

SED 300.1

Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Science Education

2

5

AEB 302.1

Protochordates and Chordates

3

6

FSB 301.1

Genetics 11

3

7

PSB 300.1

Mycology

3

8

PSB 307.1

Weed Science

1

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 300.2

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

2

2

EDU 303.2

Research Method and Statistics

3

3

EDU 304.2

Supervised Teaching Practices 11

4

4

EDU 306.2

Media Systems

3

5

SED 305.2

Laboratory Organization and Management

3

6

SED 322.2

General Method of Teaching Biology plus ICT

2

 

TOTAL

 

17

 

YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 400.1

Management in Education

2

2

EDU 401.1

Test and Measurement

2

3

EDU402.1

Computer in Education

2

4

SED 401.1

Science, Technology and Society

2

5

SED 408,1

Special Methods in Biology Education

2

6

PSB 401.1

Plant Pathology

3

7

PSB 405.1

Conservation & Development of Natural Resources

3

8

AEB 451.1

Comparative Anatomy and Physiology

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 404.2

Comparative Education

2

2

EDU 405.2

Continuous Assessment

2

3

EDU401.2

Research Project in Education

4

4

SED 407.2

Seminar in Science Education (Biology)

2

5

FSB 406.2

Molecular Biology

3

6

PSB 402.2

Economic plant

1

7

AEB 457.2

Reproductive and Developmental Biology

3

 

 

                                OR

 

8

AEB 487.2

Environment Polices and Law

3

 

TOTAL

 

17

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION (BIOLOGY EDUCATION)

YEAR ONE: FIRST SEMESTER

GES 100.1:  Communication Skill in English                                                            (3 Units)

Study/library skills and methods: methods for taking and making notes; techniques for organizing study time; study methods and coping with examinations; Library skills and location of library materials. Listening skills: skills for effective listening comprehension. Basic skills in understanding lectures, dialogue or conversation. Identifying/understanding relevant Language Points in the discourse. Making notes/summaries of lectures. Decoding texts/information, vocabulary, inference and meaning, understanding grammar, usage, and style. Reading skills: Importance of Reading; reading as study technique. Kinds of reading: speed reading, skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive, reading for evaluation. Understanding text organization. Reading comprehension: SQ3R method. Reading and developing Vocabulary. Using grammar in Reading and Writing. The Hierarchy: Words and their classes, phrases/clauses. Level of the sentence: English as a SVOCA language. Vocabulary, using the dictionary and word relationships: polysemy, antonym, synonyms, homonyms, homophones, denotation/connotation and collocation patterns: affixation, suffixation, etc. Writing and Speaking Skills.

 

GES 102.1:    Introduction to Philosophy and Logic                                             (2 Units)

A brief survey of the scope, notions, branches and problems of philosophy. Symbolic logic, special symbolism symbolic logic; conjunction, affirmation, negations, disjunction, equivalence and conditional statements. The law of thoughts; the method of deduction, using rules of inference and bi-conditional qualification theory.

EDU 100.1:  Introduction to Education                                                                   (2 Units)

This course presents a general introduction to Education as a discipline and as a Profession. Students will be introduced to the scope of education, its roles in the society and why teachers study education. In addition to this, the course will introduce students to the knowledge of specialized areas in education. These include Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Educational Management, Foundations of Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. Educational awareness of their interrelationships and importance will be emphasized.

EDU 103.1:  Theory and Practice of Physical Activities, Skills and Techniques I  (1 Unit)

Soccer, Hockey, Handball, Badminton and Aerobic Dance and Gymnastics (Choose Any One).

SED 101.1:   Introduction to Science Education               

(2 Units)

The history, purpose, goals, career orientation and contribution of science approach to general and Professional education. Career opportunities in science and the role of science in national, economic development, technology, production and business. Traditional and modem scientific activities in Nigeria Influence of science in the social, political, and economics life of the developing world.

CHM 130.1:  General   Chemistry 1                                  

(3 Units)

Introduction to Chemistry; matter, energy, measurement, significant figures, dimensional analysis, state and classification of matter, mixtures, compounds and elements. Atomic theory and molecular structure. Atoms, molecules, ions, periodic table and inorganic nomenclature. Equations, types reactions, atomic and molecular weights, the mole, empirical formulae, stoichiometry, limiting reagent, molarity, titration, energy, enthalpy, Hess’s law, standard heat of formation, calorimeter. Size of atoms, patterns on periodic table, chemical bonding, valence, electrons, ionic bonding and size of ions, covalent structures, resonances, forms of bond energies, polarities, Hydrogen bonding in solids, types of solutions, concentrations, solutions process, T and P effects, reactions in aqueous solutions and colligative properties.

FSB 101.1:   General Biology 1                                           

(3 Units)

Characteristics of life Investigation in Biology. The scientific substance of life; the control of metabolic activities, cell division. Basic principles of inheritance.

PHY 101.1:   Introduction to Mechanics and Properties of Matter                       

(3 Units)

Topics covered in this course will include the following: Motion in one dimension, motion in plane, work and energy, conservation laws, collision, solid friction, rotational kinematics and rotational dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, fluid statics and fluid dynamics, surface tension, viscosity and hydrostatics.

YEAR ONE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 101.2:  Computer Appreciation and Application                                           (3 Units)

History of computers, classification of computers; I.F model of a computer; components of a computer, system hardware and software; programming language; organization of data; data computer techniques; introduction to computer network; using the keyboard as an input device, DOS, windows, word processing and spreadsheet. Application of computer to Medicine, Social Science, Sciences, Humanities, Education and Management Science.

GES 103.2:  Nigeria Peoples and Culture                                                                  (2 Units)

The overall objective of this course is to help students understand the concept of culture and its relevance to human society especially as it relates to development. In more specific terms, the course is designed to help the students know the history of various Nigerian cultures beginning with pre-colonial Nigeria society. Colonialism constitutes a vital watershed in Nigerian history. Thus, the course identifies the influence of colonialism on Nigerian culture and focuses on contemporary Nigerian culture, explaining issues that relate to the political, economic, educational, religious and social institutions in the nation. The concept of culture, pre-colonial culture and languages of Nigeria, principles of kinship in Nigerian culture, the colonial impact, Nigerian economics education and development, religion in Nigerian culture, environment and health practices.

 

EDU 101.2:    Instructional Technology                                       (2 Units)

This course exposes students to the different misconceptions of the field of educational technology. This is followed by modern definition of educational technology. The course presents the different classes of audiovisual materials and their production, utilization and evaluation techniques. It equips students to produce or improvise audiovisual materials for use during teaching practice.

EDU 103.2: Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skills and Techniques 1I

(1 Unit)

Martial Art, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming (CHOOSE ONLY ONE).

 

SED 122.2 Content Analyses of Secondary School Biology

(2 Units)

The O’level Biology curriculum is split into smaller bits to create syllabus, scheme of work, lesson plan and lesson note. Each theme/topic is analysed for possible and better ways of instructional delivery for optimal academic performance.

CHM 131.2:  General Chemistry II                                                                      (3 Units)

Application of the principles of chemical and physical changes to the study of the behavior of matter and the interactions between matter. Course content includes chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibria, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, the Chemistry of the representative elements and their common compounds with emphasis on graduation of their properties, brief Chemistry of the first series of transition elements, general principles of extraction of metals, introductory nuclear Chemistry.

CHM 132.2:  Introduction to Principles of Organic Chemistry                         

(3 Units)

A survey of carbon compounds including an overview of the common functional groups in alphatic and benzenoid compounds. Introduction to reactants and reactions in Organic Chemistry.

 

FSB 102.2:   General Biology II                                                                                  (3 Units)

Varieties of organisms, principles of classification of organisms’ systematic., study of selected animals and plant groups., analysis of flora and sauna of signed habitants.

YEAR TWO: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 200.1:  Developmental Psychology                                                                   (2 Units)

Nature of developmental psychology, basic needs of the child, general principles of development, human development form pre-natal stage to adulthood. Major of growth and development including physical, social emotional language and moral development.The dynamics of developmental changes and personality including implications for learning and adjustment.

 

EDU 201.1:    History of Education                                                                           (2 Units)

The course in designed to introduce the historical background of Nigerian education. The development of Western education and its influence on Nigerian education will be given some emphasis. The origin of Nigerian education including the Traditional, Islamic and Western/Formal education will be studied. The missionary and colonial contributions to Nigerian education will be examined as well as the role of nationalists and various Nigerian Governments.

 

EDU 202.1:  Classroom Management                                                                       (2 Units)

The course examines the nature of the classroom system, its organization, planning and resource provision for effective classroom management. The course will also discuss the teachers’ skills in effective classroom communication, discipline, maintenance behavior, school records and the legal cautions in classroom management.

 

EDU 2C1.1:   Community Service                                                                              (1 Unit)

The course is designed to make the students appreciate the dignity of labour and to acquire a sense of service to the community. Students are to execute various special projects modeled in line with their field of study. This is a community-based practical exercise in which students will develop curriculum packages to solve societal problems. This will take the form of workshops at community halls, village squares etc. it will also entail developing training packages for illiterate skilled and unskilled craftsmen in both urban and rural settings.

 

SED 203.1: Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

(2 Units)

Focus shall be on meaning, need and scope of Improvisation, advantages of Improvisation Training for Improvisation – Human resources in Teaching need be mentioned.

 

MCB 200.1: General MicroBiology                                   

(3 Units)

History and development of MicroBiology; medical characteristics of microorganisms, growth and reproduction; principles of sterilization and disinfection; problems of in-affectivity; brief survey of microorganisms as friends and foes; antimicrobial agent and sensitivity tests.

 

FSB 201.1: Cell Biology                                                       

(3 Units)

Modern concept relating to the cell; a study of the molecular organization, function and assembly of eukaryotic cell Components, including membranes and membranous organelles, ribosomes, cilia and flagella, microtubules, micro-filaments, nucleic and chromosomes, metabolic; energy; cellular dynamics.

 

 

 

PSB 201.1: Structure and Function of a Plant                  

(3 Units)

The main structural and functional features of the adult plant and its parts – leaves, stems, roots, flower and fruits. These structures are treated in relation to functions such as plant/water relations, nutrition, photosynthesis respiration, growth and development, reproduction and movement.

 

AEB 205.1:  Animal Behaviour                                          

(2 Uniits)

Forms of behaviour; reflexes and complex behaviour; development of behaviour; adaptiveness and adaptability of behaviour; importance of instinct and learning in animal kingdom; evolution of behavioural patterns; cultural transmission of behaviour; sexual isolation; imprinting; animal communication, migration and navigation; conflict behaviour; courtship; social behaviour; animal associations and aggregation. Reproduction; Subphylum Vertebrate: Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles, Birds and Mammals (general characteristics, adaptations, evolution) Primates, non-human and human, primate groups; human characteristics evolution, Apes and hominids; the ape men, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens.

 

 

YEAR TWO: SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 200.2:    Art of Teaching                                                                                    (3 Units)

This course is supposed to develop teacher’s competence in school pedagogy. It explores the teaching process in relation to the purpose of education, human growth and personality, the nature of learning, the dynamics of groups, the nature of subject matter and evaluation. The course will provide opportunity for stimulated microteaching.

 

EDU 202.2:   Sociology of Education                                                                         (2 Units)

The course will examine the role of the school as a true representative of the wider society. In an effort to present the relationship between the school and society, the societal factors, which affect both the content and the development of education in Nigeria and other countries will also be discussed. The social role of education in human development will also be discussed.

 

EDU 204.2:   Supervised Teaching Practice I                                                          (2 Units)

This is the first exposure of students to Professional teaching. The exercise lasts for six weeks during September/October long vacation. Students are posted to secondary schools where they put into practice the principles of pedagogy acquired in the classroom. Students will be supervised during this exercise.

 

SED 212.2: History and Philosophy of Science Education                                   (2 Units)

This course deals with historical and philosophical foundations of Agricultural Science! Biology! Chemistry! Computer Science! Mathematics and Physics Education.

 

FSB 202.2: Genetics I                                                          

(3 Units)

Heritability and non-heritable characteristics; Mendelian genetics; Gene interactions, quantitative genetics; Extra-chromosomal inheritance, sex determinations, linkage and recombination in eukaryotes; introduction to recombination in prokaryotes; chromosome morphology, variations in polidy and level and chromosome behaviour.

 

FSB 203.2: Biological Techniques                                      

(3 Units)

Procedure for collection, identification and preservation of biological specimens, sampling techniques; wax embedding techniques; photometry, Colorimetric, Chromatograph, Eletrophoresis and conductometry.Experimental design and analysis.

 

FSB 204.2: General Ecology                                                                             

(3 Units)

Ecological factors and cycles; ecosystems and energy flow; water and nutrient budgets; population attributes (treat to include analysis of variance and organization and dynamics of ecological communities in soil, fresh water and sea); Succession and climax Ecological methods; Man and the biosphere; Increase in human population and its consequences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR THREE: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 301.1: Philosophy of Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

The course is designed to enable students recognize and appreciate the importance and relevance of philosophy of education in a teacher education programme. Consequently, the nature and purpose of philosophy of education will be examined. Moreover, the concepts and issues topically discussed in philosophy of education will be introduced to the students.

 

EDU 302.1: Psychology of Learning                                                                        

(3 Units)

Nature and need for learning theories. Selected theories of learning e.g. theories of Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, Skiner, Piaget, Gagne and Bruner. Factors affecting learning and teaching will be discussed. Other topics will include learning environment, individual differences and motivation. Briefing on Maslow’s theory; Attitudes and interests, memory, forgetting, retention, transfer and application of learning will also be discussed.

 

 EDU 303.1: Supervision and Leadership Behavior in Education                                 

(2 Units)

This course involves an examination of the purpose and strategies of supervision. Students will also be exposed to the trends in supervision and accepted procedures for observation. The course will also expose students to the basic approaches to leadership models and how they relate particularly to educational organizations. It will also examine organizational leadership against the background of key organizational processes and characteristics such as communication and decisions making processes and; motivational and job satisfaction force; goal setting and control processes, control dynamics, leader-member relations and organizational climate.

 

SED 300.1: Curriculum Development and Evaluation Science Education                

(2 Units)

This is a basic course which exposes students to curriculum development models, pattern of curriculum organization, sequencing of curriculum content. The course system will lay emphasis on how to produce relevant curriculum for the 9-3-4 system of education in Nigeria. The relationship between evaluation and effective curriculum development in education will be explicated.

 

AEB 302.1: Protochordates and Chordates                                                     (3 Units)

General Introduction: characteristics of phylum chordate, the invertebrate, chordates, Urochordates and Cephalochordates. General features and Biology-nutrition, excretion, internal transport, nervous system reproduction. Suiphylum Vertebrate, Fishes, Amphibianns and Reptiles, Birds and Mammals (general characteristics, adaptation, evolution).Primates, non-human and human primate groups; human characteristics, evolution, Apes and hominids; the ape men, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens.

 

FSB 301.1:   Genetics II                                                                                       (3 Units)

Mutation, Recombination in prokaryotes and viruses.Sex-linked inheritance.Elements of human genetics; inborn errors of metabolism, blood group polymorphism; medical genetics, pedigree analysis.Introductory cytogenetics.Genetic engineering, cloning and recombinant DNA technology, introduction to population genetics.

PSB 300.1: Mycology                                                                                                    (3 Units)

Morphology, taxonomy, physiology, reproduction and ecological characteristics of various groups of fungi.

 

PSB 307.1: Field Course I/ Weed Science                         

(1 Unit)

Definition of a weed-factor allowing weeds to compete successfully. How weeds spread, practical problems associated with the growth of terrestrial and aquatic weeds. Methods of weed control. The Biology of selected weeds of importance in the tropics. Sampling methods and techniques in local habitats and application of statistical methods to research situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR THREE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 300.2: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship                                         (2 Units)

History and the development of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur qualities and characteristics; the entrepreneur and business environment, identify business opportunity, starting and developing new business ventures; Legal forms, business ownership and registration. Types of business Ownership, Feasibility Studies, Role of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in the Economy, Role of government on Entrepreneurship, Business Location and Lay-out accounting for SME Financing SME, Managing SME, Marketing in SME risk Management of SME, Success and Failure factor of SME, Prospects and Challenges of Entrepreneurship, Ethical Behaviour in Small Business.

 

EDU 303.2: Research Methods and Statistics                                                           (3 Units)

The course is designed to acquit students with the nature and scope of statistics, it covers basic descriptive statistics, data collection, measures of frequency, distribution, central tendency and dispersion. Students are introduced to inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric; tests as a means for scientific study. Introduction to research- definitions and values, types of research, descriptive, experimental, quasi-experimental, phenomenology etc and steps in conducting research, problem formulation, methodology and data analysis and reporting. Documentation in research-various formats: Harvard citation, Vancouver (numbering) and American Psychological Association (APA) style will be presented.

 

 

 

EDU 304.2: Supervised Teaching Practice II                                                           (4 Units)

This fieldwork is a follow up of EDU 203.1 and it will also be of six weeks duration during a long vacation. Students are expected to overcome stage fright experienced during the first teaching practice outing and to exhibit maturity in applying skills acquired during microteaching.

 

SED 305.2: Laboratory Organization and Management

 (2 Units)

Shortage and HANDLING of chemicals, care, use and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment e.g. balance, microscopes, electrical meters, batteries etc. HANDLING of glassware, and purification of waters by distillation management of practice class. Management of a laboratory store — taking inventory, issuance of materials, retrieval of materials.Safety in the laboratory.

 

EDC 306.2: Media Systems                                                 

 (3 Units)

This course exposes students to modern information, technology gadgets as they apply to classroom instruction. This course will emphasize the process approach to instructional development and the integration of appropriate media materials.

 

SED 322.2: General Methods in Science Education plus ICT                            

(2 Units)                                                    

The course is designed to expose teachers to the various teaching methods. The characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each method will be explored. The concept of individualization of instruction as an innovative teaching approach will be presented. Different individualized teaching strategies will also be presented. Efforts will be geared towards producing a highly purposeful and self-directed learner and to turn a teacher from being a dispenser of information to a facilitator of learning in Science Education (Biology) including ICT.

 

 

YEAR FOUR: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 400.1: Management in Education                                  (2 Units)

The course is meant to provide basic knowledge of simple administrative processes, principles and practices of educational management for both majors and non-majors of educational management. It will expose students to the simple management principles, techniques and processes and their application to the day to day running of educational institutions and organizations.

 

EDU 401.1: Test and Measurement                                                 

(2 Units)

The nature and role of tests, test construction, administration, analysis and interpretation of test scores. Measurement is treated as the scientific base for decision making. Evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of learning process. Continuous assessment and examining bodies will be discussed.

 

EDU 402.1: Computer in Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

Curriculum specialists can no longer ignore the impact of computer technology in this 21st century. To overcome the problems inherent in being computer literate, this course will expose students to the rudiments of computer literacy. Students will be exposed to the use of application software, the internet and the application of the principles of information and communication technology to education. 

 

SED 401.1: Science, Technology and Society                                                            (2 Units)

Processes of scientific enquiry, science and super situation philosophical, psychological and societal bases of science; manifestations of thought and the cultural context of thinking agriculture health/diseases, Dr.ug and medicines, brewing, oil and textile industries, mineral prospecting and population, synthetic materials, indigenous technologies, modern technologies. Calculators and computer, electronic and print media, atomic and nuclear energies and utilization.

SED 408.1: Special Methods in Science Education (Biology)      (2 Units)

Objective of teaching Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics; The secondary school Curriculum, a brief review, methods of presenting Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics contents. Teaching materials in Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/ Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics; evaluation learning outcome in Agricultural Science/Biology/ Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics, planning Agricultural Science/ Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics lessons.

 

PSB 401.1: Plant Pathology                                                                      

(3 Units)

Introduction: Definitions to concepts of Disease, History of plants pathology, Diagnosis of Diseases and Disease symptoms. Characteristics of disease causing agents. Development of plant diseases. Loss assessment. Roles of Enzymes, toxins and Growth Regulators. Host plant response to pathogenic attack. General principles of Disease Control.

 

PSB 405.1: Conservation and Development of Natural Resources                               

(3 Units)

Analysis of the concept of conservation, development and natural resources. Classification of natural resources. Abiotic and biotic resources, stock and flow resources, and rationale for conservation. Ecology of natural resources. Inventory techniques for bio-natural resources conservation approaches for abiotic and biotic resources. Development and management of bio-natural resources human communities, grasslands, forests, fisheries and wildlife. Conservation of our bio-physical environments —urban and rural

 

AEB 451.1: Comparative Anatomy and Physiology                                  (3 Units)

Vertebrate plan and phylogeny, adaptation and evolution.General and integrated principles of vertebrate structure and morphology, vertebrate skeletal adaptations to life in water, land and air. Comparative anatomy and physiology of vertebrate respiratory structure, comparative feeding, comparative gaseous exchange, development of the urino-genital system, osmo-regulation in different habitats (water and land) salt and water balance, thermoregulation, endocrine control of physiological system (3 credits).

 

 

YEAR FOUR: SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 404.2: Comparative Education                                                                         (2 Units)

Attempt will be made to discuss the scope and meaning of comparative education as well as the examination of the rationale for studying comparative education in teacher training. The relationship between the state and education and the factors influencing the character of an education system will be examined in some details. Examples will be Dr.awn from some specific educational system including Nigeria.

 

EDU 405.2: Continuous Assessment in Schools                                                           (2 Units)

The nature and role of continuous assessment in diagnostic and prescriptive management in teaching and learning situation. Cumulative record keeping for guidance and counselling. A review of achievement test construction techniques. The keeping of records of continuous assessment; use of achievement of scores (transformation of scores) weighting of scores for inter and intra-school comparison for streaming along with other factor at the end of junior and senior secondary school.

 

EDU 401.2: Research Project in Education                        

(4 Units)

The project is designed to introduce students to the process of conducting original bout the investigation must show a substantial degree of originality to be acceptable. Students are accepted to select their project topics by the end of the third year These will be related to some aspect of their course of study within the faculty or to General Education Issues. They will be guided in their investigation by a faculty member who will serve as a project supervisor and they are required to submit report of their findings in thesis style by the end of their final year.

 

SED 407.2: Seminar in Science Education (Biology)                            (2 Units)

A consideration, identification, and examination of major issues in Science Education Course development in Nigeria and world at large. Institution problems of vocational teacher education and career opportunities and problems in Science Education Course

 

AEB 457.2: Reproductive and Developmental Biology   

 (3 Units)

Modes of reproduction: sexual, asexual: reproductive structures: reproductive hormones and reproductive cycles: primordial germ cells: spermatogenesis and cogenesis, ovulation and fertilization; blastocyst formation, implantation, sex determination: maintenance of pregnancy; fetal growth; maturation and lactation; pregnancy losses and birth defects; sexually-transmitted diseases; growth, maturation and puberty; senescence. Artificial control of reproduction: artificial insemination; applied animal reproduction and management e.g. Grass cutter production; avian reproduction.

 

ELECTIVES:

AEB 487.2: Environmental Policies and Law                                   (3 Units)

National and international environmental protection-policies and law; international concepts. Green house index as global ecological indicator, ecological forecasting. Nigeria policies and laws. FEPA Act Cap. 126. Selections 7,8,10, w 29, 30 and 36. Oil and navigable water cap 337. Pest control of produce Act Cap. 349. Harmful wastes (special provision) Act Cap.

 

 

CHEMISTRY EDUCATION PROGRAMME

 

YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 100.1

Communication Skill in English

3

2

GES 102.1

Introduction to Philosophy and Logic

2

3

EDU 100.1

Introduction to education

2

4

EDU 103.1

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques 1

1

5

SED 101.1

Introduction to Science Education

2

6

CHM 130.1

General Chemistry 1

3

7

FSB 101.1

General Biology 1

3

8

PHY 101.1

Mechanics and Properties of matter

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 101.2

Computer Appreciation and Application

3

2

GES 103.2

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

3

EDU 101.2

Instructional Technology

2

4

EDU 103.2

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques 1

1

5

SED 122.2

Content Analyses of Secondary School  Chemistry

2

6

CHM 131.2

General Chemistry 11

3

7

CHM 132.2

Introduction to principle of Organic Chemistry

3

8

FSB 102.2

General Biology 11

3

 

TOTAL

                                 

19

 

YEAR TWO FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.1

Developmental Psychology

2

2

EDU 201.1

History of Education

2

3

EDU 202.1

Classroom Management

2

4

EDU 2C1.1

Community Services

1

5

SED 203.1

Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

2

6

CHM 250.1

Inorganic Chemistry

3

7

CHM 260.1

Organic Chemistry 1

3

8

BCH 210.1

General BioChemistry I

3

 

TOTAL

 

18

 

YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.2

Art of Teaching

3

2

EDU 202.2

Sociology of Education

2

3

EDU 204.2

Supervised Teaching Practice 1

2

4

CHM 240.2

Physical Chemistry

3

5

CHM 261.2

Organic Chemistry 11

3

6

ICH 270.2

Industrial Aspect of Chemistry

3

7

SED 212.2

History and Philosophy of Science Education

2

 

TOTAL

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 301.1

Philosophy of Education

2

2

EDU 302.1

Psychology of learning

3

3

EDU 303.1

Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education

2

4

SED 300.1

Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Science Education

2

5

CHM 340.1

Physical Chemistry 11

3

6

CHM 349.1

Chemical Kinetics

2

7

CHM 350.1

Inorganic Chemistry 11

3

8

CHM 365.1

Structure and Reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry

3

9

ICH 374.1

Introduction to Polymer Chemistry

3

 

TOTAL

 

23

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 300.2

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

2

2

EDU 303.2

Research Method and Statistics

3

3

EDU 304.2

Supervised Teaching Practices 11

4

4

EDU 306.2

Media Systems

3

5

SED 305.2

Laboratory Organization and Management

3

6

SED 322.2

General Method of Teaching Chemistry plus ICT

2

 

TOTAL

 

17

 

 

 

YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 400.1

Management in Education

2

2

EDU 401.1

Test and Measurement

2

3

EDU402.1

Computer in Education

2

4

SED  401.1

Science, Technology and Society

2

5

SED  408,1

Special Methods in Chemistry Education

2

6

CHM 440.1

Physical Chemistry III

3

7

CHM 442.1

ElectroChemistry

3

8

CHM 450.1

Inorganic Chemistry III

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 404.2

Comparative Education

2

2

EDU 405.2

Continuous Assessment

2

3

EDU   401.2

Research Project in Education

4

4

SED   407.2

Seminar in Science Education (Chemistry)

2

5

CHM 461.2

Organic Synthesis

3

 

ANY 3 ELECTIVE COURSE (6 CREDITS)

 

6

CHM 445.2

Photo Chemistry

2

7

CHM 447.2

Statistical Thermodynamics

2

8

CHM 448.2

Group Theory of Symmetry

2

9

CHM 451.2

X-Ray Refraction

2

10

CHM 452.2

Alloy Chemistry

2

11

CHM 453.2

Organic metallic Chemistry

2

12

CHM 462.2

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

2

 

TOTAL

 

19

COURSE DESCRIPTION (CHEMISTRY EDUCATION)

YEAR ONE: FIRST SEMESTER

GES 100.1:  Communication Skill in English                                                            (3 Units)

Study/library skills and methods: methods for taking and making notes; techniques for organizing study time; study methods and coping with examinations; Library skills and location of library materials. Listening skills: skills for effective listening comprehension. Basic skills in understanding lectures, dialogue or conversation. Identifying/understanding relevant Language Points in the discourse. Making notes/summaries of lectures. Decoding texts/information, vocabulary, inference and meaning, understanding grammar, usage, and style. Reading skills: Importance of Reading; reading as study technique. Kinds of reading: speed reading, skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive, reading for evaluation. Understanding text organization. Reading comprehension: SQ3R method. Reading and developing Vocabulary. Using grammar in Reading and Writing. The Hierarchy: Words and their classes, phrases/clauses. Level of the sentence: English as a SVOCA language. Vocabulary, using the dictionary and word relationships: polysemy, antonym, synonyms, homonyms, homophones, denotation/connotation and collocation patterns: affixation, suffixation, etc. Writing and Speaking Skills.

 

GES 102.1:    Introduction to Philosophy and Logic         (2 Units)

A brief survey of the scope, notions, branches and problems of philosophy. Symbolic logic, special symbolism symbolic logic; conjunction, affirmation, negations, disjunction, equivalence and conditional statements. The law of thoughts; the method of deduction, using rules of inference and bi-conditional qualification theory.

EDU 100.1:  Introduction to Education                                                                    (2 Units)

This course presents a general introduction to Education as a discipline and as a Profession. Students will be introduced to the scope of education, its roles in the society and why teachers study education. In addition to this, the course will introduce students to the knowledge of specialized areas in education. These include Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Educational Management, Foundations of Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. Educational awareness of their interrelationships and importance will be emphasized.

 

EDU 103.1:  Theory and Practice of Physical Activities, Skills and Techniques I  (1 Unit)

Soccer, Hockey, Handball, Badminton and Aerobic Dance and Gymnastics (Choose Any One).

 

SED 101.1:   Introduction to Science Education                            (2 Units)

The history, purpose, goals, career orientation and contribution of science approach to general and Professional education. Career opportunities in science and the role of science in national, economic development, technology, production and business. Traditional and modem scientific activities in Nigeria Influence of science in the social, political, and economics life of the developing world.

 

CHM 130.1:  General   Chemistry 1 (3 Units)

Introduction to Chemistry; matter, energy, measurement, significant figures, dimensional analysis, state and classification of matter, mixtures, compounds and elements. Atomic theory and molecular structure. Atoms, molecules, ions, periodic table and inorganic nomenclature. Equations, types reactions, atomic and molecular weights, the mole, empirical formulae, stoichiometry, limiting reagent, molarity, titration, energy, enthalpy, Hess’s law, standard heat of formation, calorimeter. Size of atoms, patterns on periodic table, chemical bonding, valence, electrons, ionic bonding and size of ions, covalent structures, resonances, forms of bond energies, polarities, Hydrogen bonding in solids, types of solutions, concentrations, solutions process, T and P effects, reactions in aqueous solutions and colligative properties.

 

FSB 101.1:   General Biology 1        (3 Units)

Characteristics of life. Investigation in Biology.The scientific substance of life; the control of metabolic activities, cell division.Basic principles of inheritance.

 

PHY 101.1:    Mechanics and Properties of Matter                      (3 Units)

Topics covered in this course will include the following: Motion in one dimension, motion in plane, work and energy, conservation laws, collision, solid friction, rotational kinematics and rotational dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, fluid statics and fluid dynamics, surface tension, viscosity and hydrostatics.

 

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

GES 101.2:  Computer Appreciation and Application                                           (3 Units)

History of computers, classification of computers; I.F model of a computer; components of a computer, system hardware and software; programming language; organization of data; data computer techniques; introduction to computer network; using the keyboard as an input device, DOS, windows, word processing and spreadsheet. Application of computer to Medicine, Social Science, Sciences, Humanities, Education and Management Science.

 

GES 103.2:  Nigeria Peoples and Culture                                                                  (2 Units)

The overall objective of this course is to help students understand the concept of culture and its relevance to human society especially as it relates to development. In more specific terms, the course is designed to help the students know the history of various Nigerian cultures beginning with pre-colonial Nigeria society. Colonialism constitutes a vital watershed in Nigerian history. Thus, the course identifies the influence of colonialism on Nigerian culture and focuses on contemporary Nigerian culture, explaining issues that relate to the political, economic, educational, religious and social institutions in the nation. The concept of culture, pre-colonial culture and languages of Nigeria, principles of kinship in Nigerian culture, the colonial impact, Nigerian economics education and development, religion in Nigerian culture, environment and health practices.

 

EDU 101.2:    Instructional Technology                                        (2 Units)

This course exposes students to the different misconceptions of the field of educational technology. This is followed by modern definition of educational technology. The course presents the different classes of audiovisual materials and their production, utilization and evaluation techniques. It equips students to produce or improvise audiovisual materials for use during teaching practice.

 

EDU 103.2: Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skills and Techniques 1I     (1 Unit)

Martial Art, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming (CHOOSE ONLY ONE).

 

SED 122.2: Content Analyses of Secondary School Chemistry (2 Units)

The O’level Biology curriculum is split into smaller bits to create syllabus, scheme of work, lesson plan and lesson note. Each theme/topic is analysed for possible and better ways of instructional delivery for optimal academic performance.

 

CHM 131.2:  General Chemistry II                                                                          (3 Units)

Application of the principles of chemical and physical changes to the study of the behavior of matter and the interactions between matter. Course content includes chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibria, chemical thermodynamics, electroChemistry, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, the Chemistry of the representative elements and their common compounds with emphasis on graduation of their properties, brief Chemistry of the first series of transition elements, general principles of extraction of metals, introductory nuclear Chemistry.

 

CHM 132.2:  Introduction to Principles of Organic Chemistry                             (3 Units)

A survey of carbon compounds including an overview of the common functional groups in alphatic and benzenoid compounds. Introduction to reactants and reactions in Organic Chemistry.

 

FSB 102.2:   General Biology II                                                                                  (3 Units)

Varieties of organisms, principles of classification of organisms’ systematic, study of selected animals and plant groups, analysis of flora and sauna of signed habitants.

 

 

 

YEAR TWO: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 200.1:  Developmental Psychology                                                                   (2 Units)

Nature of developmental psychology, basic needs of the child, general principles of development, human development form pre-natal stage to adulthood. Major of growth and development including physical, social emotional language and moral development.The dynamics of developmental changes and personality including implications for learning and adjustment.

 

EDU 201.1:    History of Education                                                                           (2 Units)

The course in designed to introduce the historical background of Nigerian education. The development of Western education and its influence on Nigerian education will be given some emphasis. The origin of Nigerian education including the Traditional, Islamic and Western/Formal education will be studied. The missionary and colonial contributions to Nigerian education will be examined as well as the role of nationalists and various Nigerian Governments.

 

EDU 202.1:  Classroom Management                                                                       (2 Units)

The course examines the nature of the classroom system, its organization, planning and resource provision for effective classroom management. The course will also discuss the teachers’ skills in effective classroom communication, discipline, maintenance behavior, school records and the legal cautions in classroom management.

 

EDU 2C1.1:   Community Service                                                                              (1 Unit)

The course is designed to make the students appreciate the dignity of labour and to acquire a sense of service to the community. Students are to execute various special projects modeled in line with their field of study. This is a community-based practical exercise in which students will develop curriculum packages to solve societal problems. This will take the form of workshops at community halls, village squares etc. it will also entail developing training packages for illiterate skilled and unskilled craftsmen in both urban and rural settings.

 

SED 203.1: Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

(2 Units)

Focus shall be on meaning, need and scope of Improvisation, advantages of Improvisation Training for Improvisation – Human resources in Teaching need be mentioned.

 

BCH 210.1: General Biochemistry I                                  

 (3 Units)

Acids, Bases and Buffers. Chemistry of amino acids, proteins and their derivatives. Methods of isolation and identification. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary structures of proteins. Determination and biochemical importance of the structures. Chemistry and structure of carbohydrates, their nomenclature and chirality. Vitamins and minerals. Enzymes.

 

CHM 250.1: Inorganic Chemistry I                                                           

(3 Units)

The physical principles of Inorganic Chemistry are treated. Topics include Chemistry of non-transition elements and alloy Chemistry.

 

 

 

 

 

CHM 260.1: Organic Chemistry I                                       

(3 Units)

Fundamental theories and principles of chemical reactivity. Chemical and synthesis of

Mono-functional compounds. Reaction and mechanic common reactions, stereo-Chemistry.

 

 

YEAR TWO:   SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 200.2:    Art of Teaching                                                                                    (3 Units)

This course is supposed to develop teacher’s competence in school pedagogy. It explores the teaching process in relation to the purpose of education, human growth and personality, the nature of learning, the dynamics of groups, the nature of subject matter and evaluation. The course will provide opportunity for stimulated microteaching.

 

EDU 202.2:   Sociology of Education                                                                         (2 Units)

The course will examine the role of the school as a true representative of the wider society. In an effort to present the relationship between the school and society, the societal factors, which affect both the content and the development of education in Nigeria and other countries will also be discussed. The social role of education in human development will also be discussed.

 

EDU 204.2:   Supervised Teaching Practice I                                                          (2 Units)

This is the first exposure of students to Professional teaching. The exercise lasts for six weeks during September/October long vacation. Students are posted to secondary schools where they put into practice the principles of pedagogy acquired in the classroom. Students will be supervised during this exercise.

 

SED 212.2: History and Philosophy of Science Education

(2 Units)

This course deals with historical and philosophical foundations of Agricultural Science! Biology! Chemistry! Computer Science! Mathematics and Physics Education

 

CHM 240.2 Physical Chemistry I                                                      (3 Units)

Introduction to basic physical chemistry. The emphasis is on the properties of gases, the three laws of thermodynamics and the principles of chemical kinetics CHM 250.1 Inorganic Chemistry I The- physical principles of Inorganic Chemistry are treated. Topics in Chemistry of non- transition elements and alloy chemistry

 

CHM 261.2: Organic Chemistry                                         

(3 Units)

Chemistry of dysfunctional compounds: Dienes, allenes, diols, diketonesdialdehydes, etc. Chemistry of aromatic compounds.Arornaticity and polymer aromatic compounds.

 

ICH 270.2 Industrial Aspects of Chemistry                                    (3 Units)

Overview of chemical processes and products with emphasis on the original and applications of the products of the chemical and allied industries.

 

 

 

YEAR THREE: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 301.1: Philosophy of Education                                        

(2 Units)

The course is designed to enable students recognize and appreciate the importance and relevance of philosophy of education in a teacher education programme. Consequently, the nature and purpose of philosophy of education will be examined. Moreover, the concepts and issues topically discussed in philosophy of education will be introduced to the students.

 

EDU 302.1: Psychology of Learning                                                                         

(3 Units)

Nature and need for learning theories. Selected theories of learning e.g. theories of Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, Skiner, Piaget, Gagne and Bruner. Factors affecting learning and teaching will be discussed. Other topics will include learning environment, individual differences and motivation. Briefing on Maslow’s theory; Attitudes and interests, memory, forgetting, retention, transfer and application of learning will also be discussed.

 

 EDU 303.1: Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education                        

(2 Units)

This course involves an examination of the purpose and strategies of supervision. Students will also be exposed to the trends in supervision and accepted procedures for observation. The course will also expose students to the basic approaches to leadership models and how they relate particularly to educational organizations. It will also examine organizational leadership against the background of key organizational processes and characteristics such as communication and decisions making processes and; motivational and job satisfaction force; goal setting and control processes, control dynamics, leader-member relations and organizational climate.

 

SED 300.1: Curriculum Development and Evaluation Science Education                 (2 Units)

This is a basic course which exposes students to curriculum development models, pattern of curriculum organization, sequencing of curriculum content. The course system will lay emphasis on how to produce relevant curriculum for the 9-3-4 system of education in Nigeria. The relationship between evaluation and effective curriculum development in education will be explicated.

 

CHM 340.1: Physical Chemistry II                                                           (3 Units)

Chemical thermodynamics including treatment of partial molar quantities chemical potentials.

Brief introduction to quantum mechanics; limit mechanics and derivation/application. Physical

significance. Atomic structure.

 

CHM 349.1 Chemical Kinetics                                                                         (2 Units)

Theories of reaction rates, interpretation of kinetic data. Kinetics of reaction surface reactions, experimental methods, mechanism, chain reactions and gas phase reactions.

 

CHM 350.1: Inorganic Chemistry II                                                                 (3 Units)

Detailed study of the Chemistry of the transition (d-block) elements to highlight their industrial uses. Introduction to alloy Chemistry and the Chemistry of coordination compounds.

 

CHM 365.1: Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry  (3 Units)

Stereo-Chemistry, kinetics and mechanism of organic reactions; reactive intermediates. Theory of organic Chemistry.

 

ICH 374.1: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry                                                 (3 Units)

The nature of macromolecules, Outline of sources of raw-materials for polymers. Polymerization processes and conditions. Kinetics of polymerization process. Copolymerization. Polymer reactions. Molecular weight determination. Analysis and testing of polymers. Concepts of thermoplastic and thermoses polymers, polymer utilization, functionality of monomers, structure-reactivity relationship, auto-acceleration and polymerization condition.

 

 

YEAR THREE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 300.2: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship                                                   (2 Units)

History and the development of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur qualities and characteristics; the entrepreneur and business environment, identify business opportunity, starting and developing new business ventures; Legal forms, business ownership and registration. Types of business Ownership, Feasibility Studies, Role of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in the Economy, Role of government on Entrepreneurship, Business Location and Lay-out accounting for SME Financing SME, Managing SME, Marketing in SME risk Management of SME, Success and Failure factor of SME, Prospects and Challenges of Entrepreneurship, Ethical Behaviour in Small Business.

 

EDU 303.2: Research Methods and Statistics                                                           (3 Units)

The course is designed to acquit students with the nature and scope of statistics, it covers basic descriptive statistics, data collection, measures of frequency, distribution, central tendency and dispersion. Students are introduced to inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric; tests as a means for scientific study. Introduction to research- definitions and values, types of research, descriptive, experimental, quasi-experimental, phenomenology etc and steps in conducting research, problem formulation, methodology and data analysis and reporting. Documentation in research-various formats: Harvard citation, Vancouver (numbering) and American Psychological Association (APA) style will be presented.

 

 

 

EDU 304.2: Supervised Teaching Practice II                                                           (4 Units)

This fieldwork is a follow up of EDU 203.1 and it will also be of six weeks duration during a long vacation. Students are expected to overcome stage fright experienced during the first teaching practice outing and to exhibit maturity in applying skills acquired during microteaching.

 

SED 305.2 Laboratory Organization and Management  

 (2 Units)

Shortage and HANDLING of chemicals, care, use and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment e.g. balance, microscopes, electrical meters, batteries etc. HANDLING of glassware, and purification of waters by distillation management of practice class. Management of a laboratory stock-takings/inventory, issuance of materials, retrieval of materials. Safety in the laboratory.

 

EDU 306.2: Media Systems                                                 

(3 Units)

This course exposes students to modern information, technology gadgets as they apply to classroom instruction. This course will emphasize the process approach to instructional development and the integration of appropriate media materials.

 

SED 322.2: General Methods in Science Education plus ICT                                    (2 Units)                                                    

The course is designed to expose teachers to the various teaching methods. The characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each method will be explored. The concept of individualization of instruction as an innovative teaching approach will be presented. Different individualized teaching strategies will also be presented. Efforts will be geared towards producing a highly purposeful and self-directed learner and to turn a teacher from being a dispenser of information to a facilitator of learning in Science Education (Biology) including ICT.

 

 

YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 400.1: Management in Education                                                                   

(2 Units)

The course is meant to provide basic knowledge of simple administrative processes, principles and practices of educational management for both majors and non-majors of educational management. It will expose students to the simple management principles, techniques and processes and their application to the day to day running of educational institutions and organizations.

 

EDU 401.1: Test and Measurement                                                                        

(2 Units)

The nature and role of tests, test construction, administration, analysis and interpretation of test scores. Measurement is treated as the scientific base for decision making. Evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of learning process. Continuous assessment and examining bodies will be discussed.

 

EDU 402.1: Computer in Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

Curriculum specialists can no longer ignore the impact of computer technology in this 21st century. To overcome the problems inherent in being computer literate, this course will expose students to the rudiments of computer literacy. Students will be exposed to the use of application software, the internet and the application of the principles of information and communication technology to education. 

 

SED 401.1: Science, Technology and Society                                                           

(2 Units)

Processes of scientific enquiry, science and super situation philosophical, psychological and societal bases of science; manifestations of thought and the cultural context of thinking agriculture health/diseases, drug and medicines, brewing, oil and textile industries, mineral prospecting and population, synthetic materials, indigenous technologies, modern technologies. Calculators and computer, electronic and print media, atomic and nuclear energies and utilization.

SED 408.1: Special Methods in Science Education (Chemistry)                              (2 Units)

Objective of teaching Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics; The secondary school Curriculum, a brief review, methods of presenting Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics contents. Teaching materials in Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Mathematics and Physics; evaluation learning outcome in Agricultural Science/Biology/ Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics.

 

CHM 440.1: Physical Chemistry III                                                                (3 Units)

Atomic and molecular structure, Molecular spectroscopy, electric and magnetic properties of molecules and crystal structure.

 

CHM 442.1: Electrochemistry                                                   (3 Units)

Equilibria in electrochemical cells, thermodynamics of electrochemical cells, solution electrolytes, ionic strength, Debye-Huckel Theory), transport members, conductance and equilibria, Fick’s laws, electrodics

 

 

 

 

CHM 450.1: Inorganic Chemistry III                                

(3 Units)

Chemistry of lanthanides and actinides, electron deficient compounds. Born compounds and metal carbonyls.

 

 

YEAR FOUR: SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 404.2: Comparative Education                                                                         (2 Units)

Attempt will be made to discuss the scope and meaning of comparative education as well as the examination of the rationale for studying comparative education in teacher training. The relationship between the state and education and the factors influencing the character of an education system will be examined in some details. Examples will be drawn from some specific educational system including Nigeria.

 

EDU 405.2:  Continuous Assessment in Schools                                                           (2 Units)

The nature and role of continuous assessment in diagnostic and prescriptive management in teaching and learning situation. Cumulative record keeping for guidance and counselling. A review of achievement test construction techniques. The keeping of records of continuous assessment; use of achievement of scores (transformation of scores) weighting of scores for inter and intra-school comparison for streaming along with other factor at the end of junior and senior secondary school.

 

EDU 401.2: Research Project in Education   

                         (4 Units)

The project is designed to introduce students to the process of conducting original bout the investigation must show a substantial degree of originality to be acceptable. Students are accepted to select their project topics by the end of the third year These will be related to some aspect of their course of study within the faculty or to General Education Issues. They will be guided in their investigation by a faculty member who will serve as a project supervisor and they are required to submit report of their findings in thesis style by the end of their final year.

 

SED 407.2: Seminar in Science Education  (Chemistry)                                        (2 Units)

A consideration, identification, and examination of major issues in Science Education Course development in Nigeria and world at large. Institution problems of vocational teacher education and career opportunities and problems in Science Education Course

 

ANY THREE ELECTIVES (6 CREDITS)

CHM 445.2: Photo Chemistry                                                                                  (2 Units)                      

Interaction of radiation with matter electronic excitation and selection rules Laws of photochemistry quantum yields, photosensitization, luminescence quenching photochemistry of the atmosphere, and chemical actinumetry.

 

CHM 447.2: Statistical Thermodynamics                                                                   (2 Units)

Microstate and randomness, probability distribution functions, the molecular partition function thermodynamic qualities of ideal gases, statistical thermodynamics of monatomic solids.

 

CHM 448.2: Group Theory and Symmetry                                               (2 Units)

Symmetry elements and symmetry operations, molecular symmetry groups and group properties, stoneflies symmetry of point Group classification, mathematical structure of groups, applications of symmetry in Chemistry, block orbitals for infinite system.

 

CHM 451.2: X-Ray Refraction                                                                                (2 Units)

Types of solids, Bravaris lattices, miller indices, indexing of diffraction patterns for cubic crystals, Debye-scherer and x-ray diffractometer method for studying inorganic compounds.

 

 

CHM 452.2: AlloyChemistry                                                                                   (2 Units)

Basic principles of alloy Chemistry, alloy preparation, types and phase changes in alloys importance of alloy additions to elements, phase diagrams of some industrial alloys and their uses.

 

CHM 453.2: Organic MetallicChemistry                                                               (2 Units)

Classification of organometallic compounds, preparation, structure am reactions of organometallic compounds, synthetic utility of organometallic compounds of transition metals, their reactions and structure. The role of organometallic compounds in some catalytic reactions.

 

CHM 462.2: Pharmaceutical Chemistry(2 Units)

Physicochemical properties in relation to biological activity. General drug metabolism. Medicinal chemistry of some selected classes of compounds including their synthesis: steroids (including steroidal hormones) and vitamins Analgesic (antipyretic and narcotic). Local anaesthetics. Chemotherapeutic agents, e.g. sulphonamides, penicillins, antimalarial and anthelmintics Pharmaceutical analysis and quality control procedures.

 

 

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME

YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 100.1

Communication Skill in English

3

2

GES 102.1

Introduction to Philosophy and Logic

2

3

EDU 100.1

Introduction to education

2

4

EDU 103.1

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques 1

1

5

SED 101.1

Introduction to Science Education

2

6

CSC 180.1

Introduction to Computer and Basic Programming

2

7

MTH 110.1

Algebraic and trigonometry

3

8

MTH 120.1

Calculus

3

9

PHY 101.1

Mechanics and Properties of matter

3

 

TOTAL

 

21

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 101.2

Computer Appreciation and Application

3

2

GES 103.2

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

3

EDU 101.2

Instructional Technology

2

4

EDU 103.2

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques 1

1

5

SED 122.2

Content Analysis of Secondary School Computer Science

2

6

MTH 114.2

Introduction to set, logic and numbers

3

7

MTH 124.2

Coordinate Geometry

3

8

FSB 102.2

General Biology 11

3

9

SCS 182.2

 Computer Application

2

 

TOTAL

 

21

YEAR TWO FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.1

Developmental Psychology

2

2

EDU 201.1

History of Education

2

3

EDU 202.1

Classroom Management

2

4

EDU 2C1.1

Community Services

1

5

SED  203.1

Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

2

6

CSC  280.1

Introduction to Computer Programming

3

7

CSC  283.1

Introduction to Information System and File structure

3

8

CSC  284.1

Introduction to Digital System

3

9

CSC  288.1

Structured Programming (Pascal)

3

 

TOTAL

 

21

 

YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.2

Art of Teaching

3

2

EDU 202.2

Sociology of Education

2

3

EDU 204.2

Supervised Teaching Practice 1

2

4

SED 212.2

History and Philosophy of Science Education

2

5

CSC 282.2

Data base Programming

2

6

CSC 285.2

Digital Design and Microprocessor

3

7

CSC 286.2

Data structure

2

8

STA 262.2

Mathematical Statistics I

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 301.1

Philosophy of Education

2

2

EDU 302.1

Psychology of Learning

3

3

EDU 303.1

Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education

2

4

SED 300.1

Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Science Education

2

5

CSC 382.1

Computer Architecture

3

6

CSC 396.1

Automata Theory, Computability and Formal Language

3

7

CSC 394.1

Operation System

3

 

TOTAL

 

18

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 300.2

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

2

2

EDU 303.2

Research Method and Statistics

3

3

EDU 304.2

Supervised Teaching Practices 11

4

4

EDU 306.2

Media Systems

3

5

SED  305.2

Laboratory Organization and Management

3

6

SED 322.2

General Method of Teaching Computer Science plus ICT

2

 

TOTAL

 

17

 

 

 

 

YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 400.1

Management in Education

2

2

EDU 401.1

Test and Measurement

2

3

EDU402.1

Computer in Education

2

4

SED 401.1

Science, Technology and Society

2

5

SED 408.1

Special Methods in Computer Science

2

6

CSC 480.1

Database Management

3

7

CSC 486.1

System Analysis and Design

2

8

CSC 496.1

Comparative Programming Language

3

9

CSC 498.1

Data Communication and Network

3

 

TOTAL

 

21

 

YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 404.2

Comparative Education

2

2

EDU 405.2

Continuous Assessment

2

3

EDU  401.2

Research Project in Education

4

4

SED 407.2

Seminar in Science Education (Computer Science)

2

5

CSC 494.2

Introduction and Artificial Intelligence

3

6

STA 474.2

Probability Theory

3

7

STA 477.2

Simulation and Modeling

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION (COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION)

YEAR ONE: FIRST SEMESTER

GES 100.1:  Communication Skill in English                                                            (3 Units)

Study/library skills and methods: methods for taking and making notes; techniques for organizing study time; study methods and coping with examinations; Library skills and location of library materials. Listening skills: skills for effective listening comprehension. Basic skills in understanding lectures, dialogue or conversation. Identifying/understanding relevant Language Points in the discourse. Making notes/summaries of lectures. Decoding texts/information, vocabulary, inference and meaning, understanding grammar, usage, and style. Reading skills: Importance of Reading; reading as study technique. Kinds of reading: speed reading, skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive, reading for evaluation. Understanding text organization. Reading comprehension: SQ3R method. Reading and developing Vocabulary. Using grammar in Reading and Writing. The Hierarchy: Words and their classes, phrases/clauses. Level of the sentence: English as a SVOCA language. Vocabulary, using the dictionary and word relationships: polysemy, antonym, synonyms, homonyms, homophones, denotation/connotation and collocation patterns: affixation, suffixation, etc. Writing and Speaking Skills.

 

GES 102.1:    Introduction to Philosophy and Logic                                             (2 Units)

A brief survey of the scope, notions, branches and problems of philosophy. Symbolic logic, special symbolism symbolic logic; conjunction, affirmation, negations, disjunction, equivalence and conditional statements. The law of thoughts; the method of deduction, using rules of inference and bi-conditional qualification theory.

 

EDU 100.1:  Introduction to Education                                                                    (2 Units)

This course presents a general introduction to Education as a discipline and as a Profession. Students will be introduced to the scope of education, its roles in the society and why teachers study education. In addition to this, the course will introduce students to the knowledge of specialized areas in education. These include Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Educational Management, Foundations of Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. Educational awareness of their interrelationships and importance will be emphasized.

 

EDU 103.1:  Theory and Practice of Physical Activities, Skills and Techniques I       (1 Unit)

Soccer, Hockey, Handball, Badminton and Aerobic Dance and Gymnastics (Choose Any One).

 

SED 101.1:   Introduction to Science Education                                                    (2 Units)

The history, purpose, goals, career orientation and contribution of science approach to general and Professional education. Career opportunities in science and the role of science in national, economic development, technology, production and business. Traditional and modem scientific activities in Nigeria Influence of science in the social, political, and economics life of the developing world.

 

CSC 180.1: Introduction to Computer Science and Basic Programming             (2Units)

History and development of computers: functional components of a computer, characteristics of a computer, Number systems, Boolean Algebra, Flowcharts; algorithms; Symbolic names, lists and arrays, subscripts, expressions and control statements in computer programming, Programming in BASIC, Computer application, strategy for computer programming, Rules that guide the writing of BASIC programmes/statements. Library functions, User-defined functions, Subprogrammes & subroutine in BASIC.

 

Practical Section

A student must pass a practical course to be administered in the computer laboratories which will emphasis on the implementation of the programming constructs taught in the class before he or she will pass the course. The aim is to inculcate in students’ the ability to solve problems related to the programming language taught and to increase the Entrepreneurial skills of the students.

 

MTH 110.1 Algebra and Trigonometry                                                                     (3 Units)

Element notions of sets, subsets, union, intersection, compliments, Venn diagrams, real numbers integers, Rational and Irrational, Mappings of a set. Real functions and their compositions. Quadratic functions. Cube function. Roots of quadratic and cube functions. Partial fractions. Equations with complex roots. Complex number. Geometric representation of complex numbers, De Moirvers., series and sequences, principle of mathematical induction, Binominal theorem. Trigonometry functions of angles. Circular functions. Addition theorems. Double and angles. PRE-REQUISITE (0/LEVEL OF SSCE MATHS)

 

 

 

MTH 120.1: Calculus                                                                                               (3 Units)

Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity, the derivative as limit of rate of change, techniques of differentiation, extreme curve sketching; integration as an inverse of differentiation, methods of integration, definite integrals, application to area, volume.

 

PHY 101.1:    Mechanics and Properties of Matter                       (3 Units)

Topics covered in this course will include the following: Motion in one dimension, motion in plane, work and energy, conservation laws, collision, solid friction, rotational kinematics and rotational dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, fluid statics and fluid dynamics, surface tension, viscosity and hydrostatics.

 

 

YEAR ONE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 101.2:  Computer Appreciation and Application                                           (3 Units)

History of computers, classification of computers; I.F model of a computer; components of a computer, system hardware and software; programming language; organization of data; data computer techniques; introduction to computer network; using the keyboard as an input device, DOS, windows, word processing and spreadsheet. Application of computer to Medicine, Social Science, Sciences, Humanities, Education and Management Science.

 

GES 103.2:  Nigeria Peoples and Culture                                                                  (2 Units)

The overall objective of this course is to help students understand the concept of culture and its relevance to human society especially as it relates to development. In more specific terms, the course is designed to help the students know the history of various Nigerian cultures beginning with pre-colonial Nigeria society. Colonialism constitutes a vital watershed in Nigerian history. Thus, the course identifies the influence of colonialism on Nigerian culture and focuses on contemporary Nigerian culture, explaining issues that relate to the political, economic, educational, religious and social institutions in the nation. The concept of culture, pre-colonial culture and languages of Nigeria, principles of kinship in Nigerian culture, the colonial impact, Nigerian economics education and development, religion in Nigerian culture, environment and health practices.

 

EDU 101.2:    Instructional Technology                                                                      (2 Units)

This course exposes students to the different misconceptions of the field of educational technology. This is followed by modern definition of educational technology. The course presents the different classes of audiovisual materials and their production, utilization and evaluation techniques. It equips students to produce or improvise audiovisual materials for use during teaching practice.

 

EDU 103.2: Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skills and Techniques 1I     (1 Unit)

Martial Art, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming (CHOOSE ONLY ONE).

 

SED 122.2: Content Analyses of Secondary School Computer Science               (2 Units)

The O’level Biology curriculum is split into smaller bits to create syllabus, scheme of work, lesson plan and lesson note. Each theme/topic is analysed for possible and better ways of instructional delivery for optimal academic performance

 

FSB 102.2:  General Biology II                                                                                  (3 Units)

Varieties of organisms, principles of classification of organisms’ systematic, study of selected animals and plant groups., analysis of flora and sauna of signed habitants.

 

MTH 114.2: Introduction to Sets, Logic and Algebra                                                (3 Units)

 Set theory- with proofs of set theoretic theorems involving union, intersection, and compliments of sets, difference set De Morgan’s Laws, power sets, posset, diagrams, cardinality of set, product set and relations on sets, Logic: statement and statement formula, connectives and true tables, implementation and equivalence. Quantifier and quantified statements truth functions. Subtraction and replacement in statement. Elementary notions of prepositional and predicate logic proofs. Rules of inference technology (direct, indirect, eliminations and contradiction).Demonstration of proof.

MTH 114.2b:

1)         Relations and equivalence relations on a set Mapping           — types of mappings (injective and subjective and        subjective mapping. inverse mappings composition of   mappings. Permutation on a set.

2)         Peanoaxions. Integer — divisibility division algorithms,             congruence modulo, Diophantine equation, prime and             prime decomposition, Chinese reminder theorem

3)         System of linear equation, solution of linear equation,             matrices and echelon forms. Determinants of matrix
 

PRE-REQUISITE (SSCE/MTH11O.1)

MTH 124.2: Co-ordinate Geometry                                                                      (3 Units)

Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola.  Tangents, normal. Addition of vectors, scalar and vectors products, vector equation of line and place. Kinematics of a particle. Components of velocity and acceleration of a particle moving in a plane, force, momentum, laws of motion, under gravity projectiles, resisted vertical motion, elastic string, simple pendulum impulse, Impact of two smooth sphere. Addition of Vectors.

 

CSC 182.2: Computer Applications                                                                     (2 Units)

Overview of application packages, modes of acquisition, criteria for package acceptability. Application software family, a typical word processing software. MS Word document creation, save, text, editing, formatting, creation and handling of tables. MS Excel document creation, editing, formatting and handling of records. A typical database management system packages… Access. FUNCTIONS OF DBMS. Advantages of DBMS, types of DBMS. Advantages of DBMS over manual processing, spread sheet, features of spread sheet, limitations, areas of application of spreadsheet. Desktop publishing, software packages- Corel draw or PageMaker, features, Educational packages (CAL, CAI), PowerPoint, Microsoft outlook.

 

 

YEAR TWO: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 200.1:  Developmental Psychology                                                                  (2 Units)

Nature of developmental psychology, basic needs of the child, general principles of development, human development form pre-natal stage to adulthood. Major of growth and development including physical, social emotional language and moral development. The dynamics of developmental changes and personality including implications for learning and adjustment

 

EDU 201.1:    History of Education                                                                           (2 Units)

The course in designed to introduce the historical background of Nigerian education. The development of Western education and its influence on Nigerian education will be given some emphasis. The origin of Nigerian education including the Traditional, Islamic and Western/Formal education will be studied. The missionary and colonial contributions to Nigerian education will be examined as well as the role of nationalists and various Nigerian Governments.

 

EDU 202.1:  Classroom Management                                                                       (2 Units)

The course examines the nature of the classroom system, its organization, planning and resource provision for effective classroom management. The course will also discuss the teachers’ skills in effective classroom communication, discipline, maintenance behavior, school records and the legal cautions in classroom management.

 

EDU 2C1.1:   Community Service                                                                              (1 Unit)

The course is designed to make the students appreciate the dignity of labour and to acquire a sense of service to the community. Students are to execute various special projects modeled in line with their field of study. This is a community-based practical exercise in which students will develop curriculum packages to solve societal problems. This will take the form of workshops at community halls, village squares etc. it will also entail developing training packages for illiterate skilled and unskilled craftsmen in both urban and rural settings.

 

SED 203.1: Improvisation of Science Learning Resources                                   (2 Units)

Focus shall be on meaning, need and scope of Improvisation, advantages of Improvisation Training for Improvisation – Human resources in Teaching need be mentioned.

 

CSC 280.1: Introduction to Computer Programming                                        (3 Units)

Principles of programming. Programme design, algorithms, flowcharts, pseudo codes.

Programming with FORTRAN: declarations, input/output loops, decisions, arithmetic/assignment statements. Arrays and subroutines.

 

Practical Section

A student must pass a practical course to be administered in the computer laboratories which will emphasis on the implementation of the programming constructs taught in the class before he or she will pass the course. The aim is to develop the students’ ability to solve problems related to the programming language taught and to inculcate Entrepreneurial skills to the students.

 

 

CSC 283.1: Introduction to Information Systems and File Structures                        (3 Units)

Data hierarchy: bits bytes, data types, records, files. File design: serial and sequential files, random and index sequential files. File maintenance: master flies, transaction files, etc. Tape and disk devices: timing, record blocking 1 etc.

 

CSC 284.1: Introduction to Digital Systems                                                                   (3 Units)

Numerical representations; Digital and analogue systems; Representing binary quantities-fixed number representations, floating-point representations; Digital circuits/Logic circuits; Parallel and serial transmission; Memory; Digital computers. Binary-to- decimal conversions decimal- to-binary conversions; Binary arithmetic; BCD code; Alphanumeric codes-ASCII, EBCDIC, Unicode, etc.; Parity codes, parity method for error detection.

 

CSC 288.1: Structured Programming                                                          (3 Units)

Principles of good programming style, expression; structured programming concepts; control flow-invariant relation of a loop; stepwise refinement of both statement and data; programme modularization (Bottom up approach, top-down approach, nested virtual machine approach); languages for structured programme debugging testing verifying code inspection; semantic

analysis. Test construction. Programme verification, test generation and running. The use of PASCAL to illustrate these concepts. String processing, Record Structures, file Processing, Dynamic data, types for lists, etc. Recursion for tree search, sorting, etc writing efficient programmes. Turbo PASCAL project management facilities.

 

Practical Section

A student must pass a practical course to be administered in the computer laboratories which will emphasis the implementation of the programming constructs taught in the class, before he or she will pass the course. The aim is to improve students’ ability to solve problems using the programming technique taught and to enhance the Entrepreneurial skills of the students.

 

 

 

YEAR TWO:   SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 200.2:    Art of Teaching                                                                                    (3 Units)

This course is supposed to develop teacher’s competence in school pedagogy. It explores the teaching process in relation to the purpose of education, human growth and personality, the nature of learning, the dynamics of groups, the nature of subject matter and evaluation. The course will provide opportunity for stimulated microteaching.

 

EDU 202.2:   Sociology of Education                                                                         (2 Units)

The course will examine the role of the school as a true representative of the wider society. In an effort to present the relationship between the school and society, the societal factors, which affect both the content and the development of education in Nigeria and other countries will also be discussed. The social role of education in human development will also be discussed.

 

EDU 204.2:   Supervised Teaching Practice I                                                          (2 Units)

This is the first exposure of students to Professional teaching. The exercise lasts for six weeks during September/October long vacation. Students are posted to secondary schools where they put into practice the principles of pedagogy acquired in the classroom. Students will be supervised during this exercise.

 

SED 212.2: History and Philosophy of Science Education                                   (2 Units)

This course deals with historical and philosophical foundations of Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics Education.

 

CSC 282.2: Database Programming                                  

(2 Units)

Characteristics of business programming. Records, files File creation, accessing. Record accessing, insertion, updating, deletion. Searching and retrievals. Programming with Base and MS Access, or other suitable language. Introduction to SQL.

 

Practical Section

A student must pass a practical course to be administered in the computer laboratories which will emphasis the implementation of the programming constructs taught in the class before he or she will pass the course. The aim is to develop students’ ability to solve problems related to the application of database taught and to inculcate Entrepreneurial skills to the students.

 

CSC 285.2: Digital Design and Microprocessor                                                   (2 Units)

Practical design and operation of the laboratory equipment. Digital signal generation and transmission. Sequential circuit contd. Flip flips or latches. Registers and counters. Arithmetic circuits-parallel and serial binary adders-half adders and full adders. Binary substrates half sub tractors and full sub-tractors and synthesis of simple synchronous control mechanisms. Data and Address bases:

Addressing and accessing methods. Memory segmentation, practical methods of timing-pulse generation, Comparison of Commonly used codes e g ASCII, BCD, EXCESS-3 etc parity generation and detection; code generators.

CSC 286.2: Data Structures                                                                            (2 Units)

Bits, Bytes, words4jnearstructures and lists structures; arrays, tree structures, sets and relations, higher level language data types and. data-handling facilities Techniques for storing structured data list, files, tables trees, etc their space and access time properties, algorithm for manipulating linked lists, binary, b-trees, b*trees, and A VIAL trees. Algorithm for transversing and balancing trees.

 

STA 262.2: Mathematical Statistics I                                                                     (3 Units)

Distribution of random variable, the probability density function, the distribution function, the moment generating function, characteristic function, factorial moments. Chebyshev’s inequality. Conditional probability and Stochastic independence marginal and conditional distributions, the correlation coefficient covariance. Distribution of functions of random variables. Sampling theory, transformation of variables of the discrete and continuous types, the t and F distributions, the moment generating function technique. Pre-requisite; MTH 260.1

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 301.1: Philosophy of Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

The course is designed to enable students recognize and appreciate the importance and relevance of philosophy of education in a teacher education programme. Consequently, the nature and purpose of philosophy of education will be examined. Moreover, the concepts and issues topically discussed in philosophy of education will be introduced to the students.

 

EDU 302.1: Psychology of Learning                                                                         

(3 Units)

Nature and need for learning theories. Selected theories of learning e.g. theories of Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, Skiner, Piaget, Gagne and Bruner. Factors affecting learning and teaching will be discussed. Other topics will include learning environment, individual differences and motivation. Briefing on Maslow’s theory; Attitudes and interests, memory, forgetting, retention, transfer and application of learning will also be discussed.

 

EDU 303.1: Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education                         (2 Units)

This course involves an examination of the purpose and strategies of supervision. Students will also be exposed to the trends in supervision and accepted procedures for observation. The course will also expose students to the basic approaches to leadership models and how they relate particularly to educational organizations. It will also examine organizational leadership against the background of key organizational processes and characteristics such as communication and decisions making processes and; motivational and job satisfaction force; goal setting and control processes, control dynamics, leader-member relations and organizational climate.

 

SED 300.1: Curriculum Development and Evaluation Science Education                 (2 Units)

This is a basic course which exposes students to curriculum development models, pattern of curriculum organization, sequencing of curriculum content. The course system will lay emphasis on how to produce relevant curriculum for the 9-3-4 system of education in Nigeria. The relationship between evaluation and effective curriculum development in education will be explicated.

 

CSC 382.1: Computer Architecture                                                                           (3 Units)

Basic logic design and Circuits; Data representation; instruction formats; Computer

Architecture; Study architecture simple minicomputer. Assembly languages and as stage

operation of the assembler. Machine instruction Programmes and Link Editors.

 

CSC 394.: Operating Systems                                                                                     (3 Units)

Principles of operating systems; Types of operating system multiprogramming, multiprocessing. Processes, inter communication, synchronization, deadlocks storage mar and resource allocation illustrated from a popular operating such as UNIX.

Practical Section

A student must pass a practical course to be administered in the computer laboratories which will emphasis on the implementation; on the programming construct taught in the class before he or she will pass the course. The aim is to encourage students’ ability to solve problems related to the programming language taught and to increase the Entrepreneurial skills of the students.

 

CSC 396.1 Automata Theory, Computability and Formal Languages                   (3 Units)

The role of programming language. Benefits of high level language. Programming paradigms imperative, logic, functional and object- oriented programming. General multipurpose programming languages. Language design and language evaluation criteria. Programme structures and representations. Types, objects and declarations. Expressions and statements. Subprogrammes.

Data structures. Input/output. Introductory notions in formal languages. Relationship to programming languages. Issues in programming languages; syntax, semantics, language constructions — declarations, statements, variables binding, loop. Blocks, procedures, parameter parsing, scope ‘of variables. Grammars, productions, parsing and pattern matching. Translating infix and postfix expressions.

 

 

 

YEAR THREE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 300.2: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship                                                   (2 Units)

History and the development of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur qualities and characteristics; the entrepreneur and business environment, identify business opportunity, starting and developing new business ventures; Legal forms, business ownership and registration. Types of business Ownership, Feasibility Studies, Role of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in the Economy, Role of government on Entrepreneurship, Business Location and Lay-out accounting for SME Financing SME, Managing SME, Marketing in SME risk Management of SME, Success and Failure factor of SME, Prospects and Challenges of Entrepreneurship, Ethical Behaviour in Small Business.

 

EDU 303.2: Research Methods and Statistics                                                           (3 Units)

The course is designed to acquit students with the nature and scope of statistics, it covers basic descriptive statistics, data collection, measures of frequency, distribution, central tendency and dispersion. Students are introduced to inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric; tests as a means for scientific study. Introduction to research- definitions and values, types of research, descriptive, experimental, quasi-experimental, phenomenology etc and steps in conducting research, problem formulation, methodology and data analysis and reporting. Documentation in research-various formats: Harvard citation, Vancouver (numbering) and American Psychological Association (APA) style will be presented.

 

 

 

EDU 304.2: Supervised Teaching Practice II                                                           (4 Units)

This fieldwork is a follow up of EDU 203.1 and it will also be of six weeks duration during a long vacation. Students are expected to overcome stage fright experienced during the first teaching practice outing and to exhibit maturity in applying skills acquired during microteaching.

 

SED 305.2: Laboratory Organization and Management                                      (2 Units)

Shortage and HANDLING of chemicals, care, use and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment e.g. balance, microscopes, electrical meters, batteries etc. HANDLING of glassware, and purification of waters by distillation management of practice class. Management of a laboratory stocktaking/inventory, issuance of materials, retrieval of materials. Safety in the laboratory.

 

EDU 306.2: Media Systems                                                                       

(3 Units)

This course exposes students to modern information, technology gadgets as they apply to classroom instruction. This course will emphasize the process approach to instructional development and the integration of appropriate media materials.

 

SED 322.2: General Methods in Science Education plus ICT                                (2 Units)                                                    

The course is designed to expose teachers to the various teaching methods. The characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each method will be explored. The concept of individualization of instruction as an innovative teaching approach will be presented. Different individualized teaching strategies will also be presented. Efforts will be geared towards producing a highly purposeful and self-directed learner and to turn a teacher from being a dispenser of information to a facilitator of learning in Science Education (Biology) including ICT.

 

 

YEAR FOUR: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 400.1: Management in Education                                                                   

(2 Units)

The course is meant to provide basic knowledge of simple administrative processes, principles and practices of educational management for both majors and non-majors of educational management. It will expose students to the simple management principles, techniques and processes and their application to the day to day running of educational institutions and organizations.

 

EDU 401.1: Test and Measurement                                                                        

(2 Units)

The nature and role of tests, test construction, administration, analysis and interpretation of test scores. Measurement is treated as the scientific base for decision making. Evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of learning process. Continuous assessment and examining bodies will be discussed.

 

EDU 402.1: Computer in Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

Curriculum specialists can no longer ignore the impact of computer technology in this 21st century. To overcome the problems inherent in being computer literate, this course will expose students to the rudiments of computer literacy. Students will be exposed to the use of application software, the internet and the application of the principles of information and communication technology to education.

 

SED 401.1: Science, Technology and Society                                                           

(2 Units)

Processes of scientific enquiry, science and super situation philosophical, psychological and societal bases of science; manifestations of thought and the cultural context of thinking agriculture health/diseases, drug and medicines, brewing, oil and textile industries, mineral prospecting and population, synthetic materials, indigenous technologies, modern technologies. Calculators and computer, electronic and print media, atomic and nuclear energies and utilization.

SED 408.1: Special Methods in Science Education (Computer Science)    (2 Units)

Objective of teaching Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics; The secondary school Curriculum, a brief review, methods of presenting Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics contents. Teaching materials in Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Mathematics and Physics; evaluation learning outcome in Agricultural Science/Biology/ Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics, planning Agricultural Science/ Biology/ Chemistry/Computer Science/ Mathematics and Physics lessons.

 

CSC 480.1: Database Management                                                                                (3 Units)

Basic concepts.Data integration.Data independence.Functions and architecture of a DBMS.Data models.Storage structures and access strategies.Relations and relational operations.Relational algebra and calculus.Normalization.Security and integrity issues.Relational systems, INGRES, DBASE entity — relationship model. E-R diagrams. Semantic and semantic nets.

 

CSC 486.1: Systems Analysis and Design                                                                          (2 Units)

Introduction to systems analysis, structured and object-oriented analysis and design, structured and object-oriented tools, the systems life cycle.Organizational structure.Systems investigation.Feasibility studies. Determination and evaluation of alternatives designs of input, and output. Documentation.Choice of system characteristics (Hardware and software).Testing, conversion. Parallel runs. Evaluation of system performance.Maintenance.

 

CSC 496.1: Programming Languages                                                             (3 Units)

Introduction to 4th and 5th Generation Programming Languages, The role and comparison of programming languages generations.Benefits of Fourth and Fifth Programming languages. Data manipulative - based fourth generation language- Structured Query Language Programming logic based Fourth Generation Languages- Ruby and/Python, Advanced Queries and Object-Oriented Query handling. General purpose/multipurpose representations in 4GL— Input/output Types, objects and declarations.Expression and statements.Methods, Practical Illustrations.

 

Practical Section

A student must pass a practical course to be administered in the computer laboratories which will emphasis on the implementation of the programming constructs taught in the class before he or she will pass the course. The aim is to encourage students’ ability to solve problems related to the programming language taught and to increase the Entrepreneurial skills of the students.

 

CSC 498.1:   Data Communications and Network                                           (3 Units)

Introduction, waves Fourier analysis, measure of communication channel characteristics, transmission media, noise and distortion, modulation and demodulation; multiplexing TDM FDM and FCM. Parallel and serial transmission (synchronous vs anachronous). Bus structures and loop systems, computer network. Examples and design consideration: data switching principles; broadcast techniques; network structure for packet switching, protocols, description of network e.g. ARPANET, DSC etc.

 

Practical Section

A student must pass a practical course to be computer laboratories which will emphasis the techniques and constructs taught in the pass the course. The aim is to encourage taught to solve problems related to the Entrepreneurial skills of the students.

 

 

YEAR FOUR: SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 404.2: Comparative Education                                                                         (2 Units)

Attempt will be made to discuss the scope and meaning of comparative education as well as the examination of the rationale for studying comparative education in teacher training. The relationship between the state and education and the factors influencing the character of an education system will be examined in some details. Examples will be drawn from some specific educational system including Nigeria.

 

EDU 405.2: Continuous Assessment in Schools                                                           (2 Units)

The nature and role of continuous assessment in diagnostic and prescriptive management in teaching and learning situation. Cumulative record keeping for guidance and counselling. A review of achievement test construction techniques. The keeping of records of continuous assessment; use of achievement of scores (transformation of scores) weighting of scores for inter and intra-school comparison for streaming along with other factor at the end of junior and senior secondary school.

 

EDU 401.2: Research Project in Education                                                                (4 Units)

The project is designed to introduce students to the process of conducting original bout the investigation must show a substantial degree of originality to be acceptable. Students are accepted to select their project topics by the end of the third year These will be related to some aspect of their course of study within the faculty or to General Education Issues. They will be guided in their investigation by a faculty member who will serve as a project supervisor and they are required to submit report of their findings in thesis style by the end of their final year.

 

SED 407.2: Seminar in Science Education   (Computer Science)                                (2 Units)

A consideration, identification, and examination of major issues in Science Education Course development in Nigeria and world at large. Institution problems of vocational teacher education and career opportunities and problems in Science Education Course

 

CSC 494.2: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence                                                  (3 Units)

Definition of Artificial Intelligence. Scope and applications of Artificial Intelligence. Problem solving

techniques; searching. Logic and inference knowledge-based systems.Natural languages. Pattern

Recognition and vision systems. Expect system-architecture, construction and use.

 

STA 474.2: Probability Theory                                                                                 

(3 Units)

Probability spaces, measures and distribution. Distribution of random variables as measureable functions. Product spaces; product of measurable spaces, product probabilities. Independence and expectation of random variables; weak convergence, convergence almost everywhere, convergence in nth mean, central limit theorem, laws of large number. Characteristic function and Laplace transforms.

 

STA 477.2: Simulation and Modelling                  

 (3 Units)

Basic Concepts: Philosophy, development implementation and design of simulation models.

Pseudo-Random Numbers: Generation of random numbers, Uniform distribution and its importance to simulation.

 

Simulation Techniques: Mid-square, mid-product, Fibonacci, Congruential, mixed method, multiplicative etc.

Tests for Random Number Generator: Frequency, Gap, Runs, Poker etc.
 

Simulation Languages: Overview and Comparison, GPSS, GASP, SIM ULA, DYNAMO etc. Simulation Modeling:Queues, sales of insurance policies production line maintenance.

 

 

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION PROGRAMME

YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 100.1

Communication Skill in English

3

2

GES 102.1

Introduction to Philosophy and Logic

2

3

EDU 100.1

Introduction to education

2

4

EDU 103.1

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques 1

1

5

SED  101.1

Introduction to Science Education

2

6

MTH 110.1

Algebraic and trigonometry

3

7

MTH 120.1

Calculus

3

8

PHY  101.1

Mechanics and Properties of matter

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 101.2

Computer Appreciation and Application

3

2

GES 103.2

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

3

EDU 101.2

Instructional Technology

2

4

EDU 103.2

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques II

1

5

SED  122.2

Content Analyses of Secondary School  Mathematics

2

6

MTH 114.2

Introduction to set, logic and numbers

3

7

MTH 124.2

Co-ordinate Geometry

3

8

PHY  112.2

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR TWO FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.1

Developmental Psychology

2

2

EDU 201.1

History of Education

2

3

EDU 202.1

Classroom Management

2

4

EDU 2C1.1

Community Services

1

5

SED  203.1

Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

2

6

MTH 220.1

Introduction to Real Analysis

3

7

MTH 210.1

Linear Algebra

3

8

STA260.1

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

3

9

MTH 270.1

Numerical Analysis

3

 

TOTAL

 

21

 

YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.2

Art of Teaching

3

2

EDU 202.2

Sociology of Education

2

3

EDU 204.2

Supervised Teaching Practice 1

2

4

SED   212.2

History and Philosophy of Science Education

2

5

MTH  224.2

Mathematics Methods I

3

6

MTH  226.2

Real Analysis II

3

7

MTH  250.2

Elementary Differential Equations

3

8

MTH  262.2

Mathematics Statistics I

3

 

TOTAL

 

21

 

 

 

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 301.1

Philosophy of Education

2

2

EDU 302.1

Psychology of learning

3

3

EDU 303.1

Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education

2

4

SED  300.1

Curriculum development and evaluation in Science Education

2

5

MTH 320.1

Real Analysis III

3

6

MTH 340.1

Ordinary Differential Equations I

3

7

STA  360.1

Mathematics Statistics II

3

8

STA  370.1

Operations Research

3

 

TOTAL

 

21

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 300.2

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

2

2

EDU 303.2

Research Method and Statistics

3

3

EDU 304.2

Supervised Teaching Practices 11

4

4

EDU 306.2

Media Systems

3

5

SED  305.2

Laboratory Organization and Management

3

6

SED  322.2

General Method of Teaching Mathematics plus ICT

2

7

MTH 342.2

Mathematics Methods II

3

 

TOTAL

 

20

 

 

YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 400.1

Management in Education

2

2

EDU 401.1

Test and Measurement

2

3

EDU402.1

Computer in Education

2

4

SED 401.1

Science, Technology and Society

2

5

SED  408.1

Special Methods in Mathematics Education

2

6

MTH 420.1

Functional Analysis

3

7

MTH 440.1

Partial Differential Equation

3

8

STA  466.1

Optimization Methods

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 404.2

Comparative Education

2

2

EDU 405.2

Continuous Assessment

2

3

EDU  401.2

Research Project in Education

4

4

SED  407.2

Seminar in Science Education (Mathematics)

2

5

MTH 474.2

Probability Theory

3

6

MTH 492.2

Numerical Method

3

7

STA  472.2

Time Series Analysis

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION (MATHEMATICS EDUCATION)

 

YEAR ONE: FIRST SEMESTER

GES 100.1:  Communication Skill in English                                                            (3 Units)

Study/library skills and methods: methods for taking and making notes; techniques for organizing study time; study methods and coping with examinations; Library skills and location of library materials. Listening skills: skills for effective listening comprehension. Basic skills in understanding lectures, dialogue or conversation. Identifying/understanding relevant Language Points in the discourse. Making notes/summaries of lectures. Decoding texts/information, vocabulary, inference and meaning, understanding grammar, usage, and style. Reading skills: Importance of Reading; reading as study technique. Kinds of reading: speed reading, skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive, reading for evaluation. Understanding text organization. Reading comprehension: SQ3R method. Reading and developing Vocabulary. Using grammar in Reading and Writing. The Hierarchy: Words and their classes, phrases/clauses. Level of the sentence: English as a SVOCA language. Vocabulary, using the dictionary and word relationships: polysemy, antonym, synonyms, homonyms, homophones, denotation/connotation and collocation patterns: affixation, suffixation, etc. Writing and Speaking Skills.

 

GES 102.1:    Introduction to Philosophy and Logic                                             (2 Units)

A brief survey of the scope, notions, branches and problems of philosophy. Symbolic logic, special symbolism symbolic logic; conjunction, affirmation, negations, disjunction, equivalence and conditional statements. The law of thoughts; the method of deduction, using rules of inference and bi-conditional qualification theory.

 

EDU 100.1:  Introduction to Education                                                                    (2 Units)

This course presents a general introduction to Education as a discipline and as a Profession. Students will be introduced to the scope of education, its roles in the society and why teachers study education. In addition to this, the course will introduce students to the knowledge of specialized areas in education. These include Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Educational Management, Foundations of Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. Educational awareness of their interrelationships and importance will be emphasized.

 

EDU 103.1:  Theory and Practice of Physical Activities, Skills and Techniques I  (1 Unit)

Soccer, Hockey, Handball, Badminton and Aerobic Dance and Gymnastics (Choose Any One).

 

SED 101.1:   Introduction to Science Education                                                    (2 Units)

The history, purpose, goals, career orientation and contribution of science approach to general and Professional education. Career opportunities in science and the role of science in national, economic development, technology, production and business. Traditional and modem scientific activities in Nigeria Influence of science in the social, political, and economics life of the developing world.

 

MTH 110.1 Algebra and Trigonometry                                                                                 (3 Units)

Element notions of sets, subsets, union, intersection, compliments, Venn diagrams, real numbers integers, Rational and Irrational, Mappings of a set. Real functions and their compositions. Quadratic functions. Cube function. Roots of quadratic and cube functions. Partial fractions. Equations with complex roots. Complex number. Geometric representation of complex numbers, De Moirvers., series and sequences, principle of mathematical induction, Binominal theorem. Trigonometry functions of angles. Circular functions. Addition theorems. Double and angles. PRE-REQUISITE (0/LEVEL OF SSCE MATHS)

 

MTH 120.1: Calculus                                                                                               (3 Units)

Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity, the derivative as limit of rate of change, techniques of differentiation, extreme curve sketching; integration as an inverse of differentiation, methods of integration, definite integrals, application to area, volumes

 

PHY101.1: Introduction of Mechanical Properties of Matter                                    (3 Units)

Topic covered in this course will include the following: motion in one dimension, motion inplane, work and energy, conservation law, collision, solid friction, rational kinematics and rotational dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, fluid statics and fluid dynamics. Surface Tension, Viscosity and Hydrostatics

 

YEAR ONE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 101.2:  Computer Appreciation and Application                                           (3 Units)

History of computers, classification of computers; I.F model of a computer; components of a computer, system hardware and software; programming language; organization of data; data computer techniques; introduction to computer network; using the keyboard as an input device, DOS, windows, word processing and spreadsheet. Application of computer to Medicine, Social Science, Sciences, Humanities, Education and Management Science.

 

GES 103.2:  Nigeria Peoples and Culture                                                                  (2 Units)

The overall objective of this course is to help students understand the concept of culture and its relevance to human society especially as it relates to development. In more specific terms, the course is designed to help the students know the history of various Nigerian cultures beginning with pre-colonial Nigeria society. Colonialism constitutes a vital watershed in Nigerian history. Thus, the course identifies the influence of colonialism on Nigerian culture and focuses on contemporary Nigerian culture, explaining issues that relate to the political, economic, educational, religious and social institutions in the nation. The concept of culture, pre-colonial culture and languages of Nigeria, principles of kinship in Nigerian culture, the colonial impact, Nigerian economics education and development, religion in Nigerian culture, environment and health practices.

 

EDU 101.2:    Instructional Technology                                                                        (2 Units)

This course exposes students to the different misconceptions of the field of educational technology. This is followed by modern definition of educational technology. The course presents the different classes of audiovisual materials and their production, utilization and evaluation techniques. It equips students to produce or improvise audiovisual materials for use during teaching practice.

 

EDU 103.2: Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skills and Techniques 1I     (1 Unit)

Martial Art, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming (CHOOSE ONLY ONE).

 

SED 122.2: Content Analyses of Secondary School Computer Science                (2 Units)

The O’level Biology curriculum is split into smaller bits to create syllabus, scheme of work, lesson plan and lesson note. Each theme/topic is analysed for possible and better ways of instructional delivery for optimal academic performance

 

MTH 114.2: Introduction to Sets, Logic and Algebra                                               (3 Units)

Set theory- with proofs of set theoretic theorems involving union, intersection, and compliments of sets, difference set De Morgan’s Laws, power sets, posset, diagrams, cardinality of set, product set and relations on sets, Logic: statement and statement formula, connectives and true tables, implementation and equivalence. Quantifier and quantified statements truth functions. Subtraction and replacement in statement. Elementary notions of prepositional and predicate logic proofs. Rules of inference technology (direct, indirect, eliminations and contradiction).Demonstration of proof.

 

MTH 114.2b: Introduction to Set, Logic & Algebra                                             (3 Units)

1) Relations and equivalence relations on a set Mapping — types of mappings (injective and subjective and subjective mapping. inverse mappings composition of mappings. Permutation on a set.

2) Peanoaxions. Integer — divisibility division algorithms, congruence modulo, Diophantine equation, prime and prime decomposition, Chinese reminder theorem

3) System of linear equation, solution of linear equation, matrices and echelon forms. Determinants of matrix PRE-REQUISITE (SSCE/MTH11O.1)

MTH 124.2: Co-ordinate Geometry                                                                      (3 Units)

Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola. Tangents, normal. Addition of vectors, scalar and vectors products, vector equation of line and place. Kinematics of a particle. Components of velocity and acceleration of a particle moving in a plane, force, momentum, laws of motion, under gravity projectiles, resisted vertical motion, elastic string, simple pendulum impulse. Impact of two smooth sphere. Addition of Vectors.

 

PHY 112.2: Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism                                    (3 Units)

This is the introductory course on Electricity and Magnetism. Topic covered all will include: the Electric field, Gauss’s Law, Electric potential, Capacitor and Dielectric, current and resistance, electromotive force and circuits, the magnetic field, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law of induction.

Text: electromagnetism and Modern Physics for Physical Science by Evwaraye and Mgbenu.

 

YEAR TWO: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 200.1:  Developmental Psychology                                                                    (2 Units)

Nature of developmental psychology, basic needs of the child, general principles of development, human development form pre-natal stage to adulthood. Major of growth and development including physical, social emotional language and moral development. The dynamics of developmental changes and personality including implications for learning and adjustment

 

EDU 201.1:    History of Education                                                                           (2 Units)

The course is designed to introduce the historical background of Nigerian education. The development of Western education and its influence on Nigerian education will be given some emphasis. The origin of Nigerian education including the Traditional, Islamic and Western/Formal education will be studied. The missionary and colonial contributions to Nigerian education will be examined as well as the role of nationalists and various Nigerian Governments.

 

EDU 202.1:  Classroom Management                                                                       (2 Units)

The course examines the nature of the classroom system, its organization, planning and resource provision for effective classroom management. The course will also discuss the teachers’ skills in effective classroom communication, discipline, maintenance behavior, school records and the legal cautions in classroom management.

 

EDU 2C1.1:   Community Service                                                                              (1 Unit)

The course is designed to make the students appreciate the dignity of labour and to acquire a sense of service to the community. Students are to execute various special projects modeled in line with their field of study. This is a community-based practical exercise in which students will develop curriculum packages to solve societal problems. This will take the form of workshops at community halls, village squares etc. it will also entail developing training packages for illiterate skilled and unskilled craftsmen in both urban and rural settings.

 

SED 203.1: Improvisation of Science Learning Resources                                   (2 Units)

Focus shall be on meaning, need and scope of Improvisation, advantages of Improvisation Training for Improvisation – Human resources in Teaching need be mentioned.

 

MTH 210.1: Linear Algebra                                                                                (3 Units)

Vectors space over the real field. Subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimension. Linear transformations and their representation by matrix – range, null space, rank. Singular and non-singular transformation and matrices. Systems linear equation and change of basis, equivalence and similarity. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Minimum and characteristic polynomials linear transformation (Matrix).Caley-Hamilton Theorem. Bilinear and quadratic.

 

MTH 220.1:   Introduction to Real Analysis                                                      (3 Units)

Real numbers: order – upper and lower bounds. Least upper bounds axiom for real numbers and its consequences. Basic properties of convergent sequences. Upper and lower limits. Monotonic sequences. Cauchy’s principles of convergence. Series (of positive terms): Integral test. Euler’s constant. Index and ration tests. Comparison test for series. Alternating series tests for series. Series in General Absolute and conditional convergence. Atel and Dirichet test. Rearrangement properties. Power series – Circle of convergence and multiplication series. Function of a Real variables: Continuity of a set. Elementary properties of continuous functions, uniform continuity. Monotonic functions. Differentiation of functions of a real variable: Mean value theorem Rolle’s Theorem. etc. and its applications. De L’Hospital’s theorem.Tailors series with remainder.Maxima and minima.

 

STA 260.1: Introduction to Probability and Statistics                                     

(3 Units)

Definition of probability, frequency and probability of events. Equally likely events counting techniques. Conditional probability.(Baye’s Theorem) independent events, random variables, probability distributions. The central limit theorem, mathematical expectation, moments, the mean, variance, variance of a sum, covariance and correlation, conditional expectation.

Analysis of variance plus contingency tables plus parametric inference.

 

MTH 270.1: Introduction to Numerical Analysis                                                 

(3 Units)

Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations. Curve fitting. Error analysis. Interpolation and approximation. Zeros or non-linear equation to one variable Systems of linear equations. Numerical differentiation and integral equation. Initial value problems for ordinary differential equation.

 

YEAR TWO: SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 200.2: Art of Teaching                                                                                    (3 Units)

This course is supposed to develop teacher’s competence in school pedagogy. It explores the teaching process in relation to the purpose of education, human growth and personality, the nature of learning, the dynamics of groups, the nature of subject matter and evaluation. The course will provide opportunity for stimulated microteaching.

 

EDU 202.2: Sociology of Education                                                                         (2 Units)

The course will examine the role of the school as a true representative of the wider society. In an effort to present the relationship between the school and society, the societal factors, which affect both the content and the development of education in Nigeria and other countries will also be discussed. The social role of education in human development will also be discussed.

 

EDU 204.2: Supervised Teaching Practice I                                                          (2 Units)

This is the first exposure of students to Professional teaching. The exercise lasts for six weeks during September/October long vacation. Students are posted to secondary schools where they put into practice the principles of pedagogy acquired in the classroom. Students will be supervised during this exercise.

 

SED 212.2: History and Philosophy of Science Education                                  

(2 Units)

This course deals with historical and philosophical foundations of Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics Education.

MTH 224.2:   Mathematical Methods I                             

(3 Units)

Review of differentiation and integration and their applications and mean value theorem. Taylor series. Real –valued functions or two or three variables. Partial derivatives chain rule, extreme Lagrange multipliers. Increments, differentials and linear approximations. Evaluation of line, integrals, multiple integrals. Integrals transform and applications

 

MTH 226.2:   Real Analysis II                                            

(3 Units)

Metric spaces: Metrics, Norms. Examples of metric spaces.Minikowski’s inequality. Open balls, closed balls, spheres. Open sets, closed sets. Closure of a set. Foundary and diametric subspaces of a metric space. Continuous functions on metric spaces. Complete metric spaces. Subsets of complete metric spaces. Complete metric spaces. Subsets of complete metric space.Completion of compact spaces.Finite intersection property.The Heine-Borel Theorem.

Integration: The Riemann-Stieljes integral of bounded functions. Conditions of integrality.Properties of Riemann integrals.Fundamental theorem of integration. Mean value theorems of integrals. Integration by parts and by substitution.

 

MTH 250.2:   Elementary Differential Equations                                               (3 Units)

First order ordinary differential equations. Existence and uniqueness. Second order ordinary differential equations with constant co-efficient. General theory of nth order linear equations. Laplace transform solution of initial-value problem by Laplace transform method. Sturm Liurville problems and applications.Simple treatment of partial differential equations in two independent variables.Application of O.D.E to physical, life and social Sciences.Pre-requisite MTH120.1.

STA 262.2:     Mathematical Statistics I                                                                   

(3 Units)

Distribution of random variables, the probability density function, the distribution function, the moment generating function, characteristic functions, factorial moments, Chebyshev’s inequality. Conditional probability and stochastic independence marginal and conditional distributions, the correlation coefficient covariance. Distributions of functions of random variables, sampling theory, transformation of variables of the discrete and continuous types, the t and F distributions, the moment generating function technique.

 

YEAR THREE: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 301.1: Philosophy of Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

The course is designed to enable students recognize and appreciate the importance and relevance of philosophy of education in a teacher education programme. Consequently, the nature and purpose of philosophy of education will be examined. Moreover, the concepts and issues topically discussed in philosophy of education will be introduced to the students.

 

EDU 302.1: Psychology of Learning                                                                         

(3 Units)

Nature and need for learning theories. Selected theories of learning e.g. theories of Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, Skiner, Piaget, Gagne and Bruner. Factors affecting learning and teaching will be discussed. Other topics will include learning environment, individual differences and motivation. Briefing on Maslow’s theory; Attitudes and interests, memory, forgetting, retention, transfer and application of learning will also be discussed.

 

EDU 303.1: Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in

Education                        

(2 Units)

This course involves an examination of the purpose and strategies of supervision. Students will also be exposed to the trends in supervision and accepted procedures for observation. The course will also expose students to the basic approaches to leadership models and how they relate particularly to educational organizations. It will also examine organizational leadership against the background of key organizational processes and characteristics such as communication and decisions making processes and; motivational and job satisfaction force; goal setting and control processes, control dynamics, leader-member relations and organizational climate.

 

SED 300.1: Curriculum Development and Evaluation Science Education                 (2 Units)

This is a basic course which exposes students to curriculum development models, pattern of curriculum organization, sequencing of curriculum content. The course system will lay emphasis on how to produce relevant curriculum for the 9-3-4 system of education in Nigeria. The relationship between evaluation and effective curriculum development in education will be explicated.

 

MTH 320.1:   Real Analysis III    (3 Units)

Integration: Review of Riemann-Stieljes integrals. Improper Riemann-Stieljes integrals.Functions of Bounded variations, Sequences and Series of Function, Sequences in metric spaces. Cluster points of a sequence, Cauchy sequence, Sequences and series of functions. Uniform convergence of sequences and of functions. Test for uniform convergence of series, and properties of uniformly convergent series power series. Weiestrass approximation theorem.

 

Function of several Variables: The n-dimensional Euclidean space. Continuity, Partial and total derivatives. Chain rule. Implicit functions theorem. The inverse function theorem.Directional derivatives.Higher partial derivatives. The mean value theorems.Taylor series. Maxima and minima of function of several variables. Necessary conditions for free and constrained cases.Lagrange multi-pliers. Integration of Functions of Several Variables.Definition of multiple integrals as limit of sum.Evaluation of multiple integrals (transformation of integrals).Line integrals and Green’s formula. Uniform Convergence: Uniformly convergent sequences and series of analytic functions and their properties. Infinite products.Absolute and uniform convergence of infinite products.

 

MTH 340.1:   Ordinary Differential Equations I                                              

(3 Units)

Series solution of second order linear equations. Boessel, Legend and hypergeometric equations and functions gamma Beta functions sturnliovelle problems. Orthogonal polynomials and functions, fourier, Fourier-Bessel and Fourier Legend series. Fourier transformation. Solution of Laplace, wave and heat equations by Fourier method.

 

STA 360.1:     Mathematical Statistics II                                                               

(3 Units)

Distribution: Bivariate normal distribution, the gamma, chi-square, 2 types of beta distribution of functions of random variables. Probability integral transformation.Bivariate moment generating functions, univariate characteristic functions. Various modes of convergence, laws of large numbers and the central limit theorem using characteristic function.

 

STA 370.1:     Operations Research                                                                       

(3 Units)

Definition and scope of operations research. Elementary inventory models, replacement maintenance and reliability problem. Linear programming: formulations and simplex method. Allocation problems (simplex, assignment and transportation algorithms) and their applications to routing problems.Queueing theory, Game theory, sequencing problems.

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

GES 300.2: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship                                                   (2 Units)

History and the development of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur qualities and characteristics; the entrepreneur and business environment, identify business opportunity, starting and developing new business ventures; Legal forms, business ownership and registration. Types of business Ownership, Feasibility Studies, Role of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in the Economy, Role of government on Entrepreneurship, Business Location and Lay-out accounting for SME Financing SME, Managing SME, Marketing in SME risk Management of SME, Success and Failure factor of SME, Prospects and Challenges of Entrepreneurship, Ethical Behaviour in Small Business.

 

EDU 303.2: Research Methods and Statistics                                                           (3 Units)

The course is designed to acquit students with the nature and scope of statistics, it covers basic descriptive statistics, data collection, measures of frequency, distribution, central tendency and dispersion. Students are introduced to inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric; tests as a means for scientific study. Introduction to research- definitions and values, types of research, descriptive, experimental, quasi-experimental, phenomenology etc and steps in conducting research, problem formulation, methodology and data analysis and reporting. Documentation in research-various formats: Harvard citation, Vancouver (numbering) and American Psychological Association (APA) style will be presented.

 

EDU 304.2: Supervised Teaching Practice II                                                           (4 Units)

This fieldwork is a follow up of EDU 203.1 and it will also be of six weeks duration during a long vacation. Students are expected to overcome stage fright experienced during the first teaching practice outing and to exhibit maturity in applying skills acquired during microteaching.

 

SED 305.2: Laboratory Organization and Management

(2 Units)

Shortage and handling of chemicals, care, use and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment e.g. balance, microscopes, electrical meters, batteries etc. handling of glassware, and purification of waters by distillation management of practice class. Management of a laboratory stocktaking/inventory, issuance of materials, retrieval of materials. Safety in the laboratory.

 

EDU 306.2: Media Systems                                                                       

(3 Units)

This course exposes students to modern information, technology gadgets as they apply to classroom instruction. This course will emphasize the process approach to instructional development and the integration of appropriate media materials.

 

SED 322.2: General Methods in Science Education plus ICT                                

(2 Units)                                                    

The course is designed to expose teachers to the various teaching methods. The characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each method will be explored. The concept of individualization of instruction as an innovative teaching approach will be presented. Different individualized teaching strategies will also be presented. Efforts will be geared towards producing a highly purposeful and self-directed learner and to turn a teacher from being a dispenser of information to a facilitator of learning in Science Education (Biology) including ICT.

 

MTH 342.2: Mathematical Methods II                             

 (3 Units)

Calculus of variation: Lagrange’s functional and associated density, Necessary condition for a weak relative extremum Hamilton’s principles. Lagrange’s equations and geodesic problems.The Du Bois-Raymond equation and corner condition.Variable end-points and related theorems. Sufficient conditions for a minimum. Isoperimetric problems. Vibrational integral transforms. Laplace, Fourier and Hankel transforms. Complex variable methods convolution theorems. Application to solution of differential equations.

 

YEAR FOUR: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 400.1: Management in Education                                                                   

(2 Units)

The course is meant to provide basic knowledge of simple administrative processes, principles and practices of educational management for both majors and non-majors of educational management. It will expose students to the simple management principles, techniques and processes and their application to the day to day running of educational institutions and organizations.

 

EDU 401.1: Test and Measurement                                                                        

(2 Units)

The nature and role of tests, test construction, administration, analysis and interpretation of test scores. Measurement is treated as the scientific base for decision making. Evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of learning process. Continuous assessment and examining bodies will be discussed.

 

EDU 402.1: Computer in Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

Curriculum specialists can no longer ignore the impact of computer technology in this 21st century. To overcome the problems inherent in being computer literate, this course will expose students to the rudiments of computer literacy. Students will be exposed to the use of application software, the internet and the application of the principles of information and communication technology to education. 

 

SED 401.1: Science, Technology and Society                                                           

(2 Units)

Processes of scientific enquiry, science and super situation philosophical, psychological and societal bases of science; manifestations of thought and the cultural context of thinking agriculture health/diseases, Drug and medicines, brewing, oil and textile industries, mineral prospecting and population, synthetic materials, indigenous technologies, modern technologies. Calculators and computer, electronic and print media, atomic and nuclear energies and utilization.

SED 408.1: Special Methods in Science Education (Mathematics)                  (2 Units)

Objective of teaching Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics; The secondary school Curriculum, a brief review, methods of presenting Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics contents. Teaching materials in Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Mathematics and Physics; evaluation learning outcome in Agricultural Science/Biology/ Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics, planning Agricultural Science/ Biology/ Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics lessons.

 

MTH 420.1     Functional Analysis                                                                          (3 Units)

Contraction mapping theorem.Arzela-Ascoli lemma.Stone-Weierstrass theorem.Categories.Nowhere differentiable continuous functions.

Normedspaces: Banach spaces. Hahn-Banach theorem. Uniform boundedness principle. Open mapping and closed graph theorem. Riecz lemma.Duality theory in Banch spaces.Dual of LP spaces.Riecz representation theorm.Compact operators.The Riecz-Schauder theory.

Helbert spaces: Projection theorem. Riecz representation theorem.

Banch Algebras:Commutative Banachalgegras. Maximal ideals Gelfard representation for Banach algebras with identity.

MTH 440.1:   Partial Differential Equation                                                           

(3 Units)

Linear equations of the first order, non-linear equations of the first order. Characteristics. Existence and uniqueness of solutions. Second order linear and quasi-linear equations in two independent variables. Elliptic, hyperbolic and parabolic equations. Well set mathematical problems. Applications to equations of mathematical physics.

 

STA 466.1:     Optimization Methods                                                                     (3 Units)

 Linear Programming: Revised Simplex methods, duality theory and applications. Unconstrained Optimization: Search methods, Grid, Nelder and Meads Methods. Gradient methods for unconstrained optimization; steepest descent, Newton-Raphson, constrained: classical methods of optimization, Maxima and Minima, Lagrange’s multipliers. Kuhn-Tucker conditions. Parametric programming, integer programming. Dynamic programming. Pre-requisite MTH 370.1.

YEAR FOUR: SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 404.2: Comparative Education                                                                       (2 Units)

Attempt will be made to discuss the scope and meaning of comparative education as well as the examination of the rationale for studying comparative education in teacher training. The relationship between the state and education and the factors influencing the character of an education system will be examined in some details. Examples will be Dr.awn from some specific educational system including Nigeria.

 

EDU 405.2: Continuous Assessment in Schools                                                           (2 Units)

The nature and role of continuous assessment in diagnostic and prescriptive management in teaching and learning situation. Cumulative record keeping for guidance and counselling. A review of achievement test construction techniques. The keeping of records of continuous assessment; use of achievement of scores (transformation of scores) weighting of scores for inter and intra-school comparison for streaming along with other factor at the end of junior and senior secondary school.

 

EDU 401.2: Research Project in Education                                      (4 Units)

The project is designed to introduce students to the process of conducting original bout the investigation must show a substantial degree of originality to be acceptable. Students are accepted to select their project topics by the end of the third year These will be related to some aspect of their course of study within the faculty or to General Education Issues. They will be guided in their investigation by a faculty member who will serve as a project supervisor and they are required to submit report of their findings in thesis style by the end of their final year.

 

SED 407.2: Seminar in Science Education (Mathematics)                       (2 Units)

A consideration, identification, and examination of major issues in Science Education Course development in Nigeria and world at large.Institution problems of vocational teacher education and career opportunities and problems in Science Education Course.

 

MTH 492.2: Numerical Methods                                                                            (3 Units)

Solution of ordinary Differential Equations: Linear equations, finite difference method for boundary value problems. Non-linear equations, Runge-Kutta and Shooting algorithms. Method of quasi-linearization. Partial differential equation: Parabolic equations, explicit finite, differences scheme. Implicit scheme.Elliptic and hyperbolic equations and finite differences.Finite element methods.

 

STA 472.2: Time Series Analysis  (3 Units)

Time series-definition, purpose, notations. Component of time series, measurement of trend, the seasonal index. Deseasonalization. Statistics (estimation of mean, variance, auto covariance, autocorrelation and partial autocorrelation) of a time series. Autocorrelation and partial autocorrelation functions. Linear Stationary Time Series. Back shift and difference operators. Autoregressive (AR) models and their statistics. Stationarity condition. Moving average (MA) models and their statistics. Invertibility condition, confidence intervals.Mixed Autoregressive-moving average (ARMA) models and their statistics.Stationarity and invertibility properties. Estimates of parameters of time series models. Linear Non-Stationary Models – Non stationarity in mean and variance. Autoregressive-integrated-moving average (ARIMA) models. Forms of the ARIMA models. Conversion of models (from AR to MA and vice versa, from ARMA to AR and MA etc.).Seasonal Models. Diagnostic Checks. Forecasting- using the different models. Forms of forecast. Correlation between forecast errors.

           

 STA 474.2:    Probability Theory                                                                             

(3 Units)

Probability spaces, measures and distribution. Distribution of random variables as measureable functions. Product spaces; product of measurable spaces, product probabilities. Independence and expectation of random variables; weak convergence, convergence almost everywhere, convergence in nth mean, central limit theorem, laws of large number. Characteristic function and Laplace transforms.

 

 

PHYSICS EDUCATION PROGRAMME

 

YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 100.1

Communication Skill in English

3

2

GES 102.1

Introduction to Philosophy and Logic

2

3

EDU 100.1

Introduction to education

2

4

EDU 103.1

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Technology 1

1

5

SED 101.1

Introduction to Science Education

2

6

PHY 101.1

Mechanics and Properties of matter

3

7

PHY 102.1

Laboratory Practices I

3

8

MTH 110.1

Algebra and Trigonometry

3

9

MTH 120.1

Calculus

3

 

TOTAL

 

22

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 101.2

Computer Appreciation and Application

3

2

GES 103.2

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

3

EDU 101.2

Instructional Technology

2

4

EDU 103.2

Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skill and Techniques 1

1

5

SED 122.2

Content Analyses of Secondary School Physics

2

6

PHY 103.2

Laboratory Practices II

3

7

PHY 112.1

Introduction to Electricity and Management

3

8

PHY 115.2

Heat, Light and Optics

3

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

 

YEAR TWO FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.1

Developmental Psychology

2

2

EDU 201.1

History of Education

2

3

EDU 202.1

Classroom Management

2

4

EDU 2C1.1

Community Services

1

5

SED  203.1

Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

2

6

MTH 210.1

Linear Algebra

3

7

PHY  206.1

Laboratory Practices III

3

8

PHY  216.1

Vibration and Waves

3

9

PHY  231.1

Modern Physics

3

 

TOTAL

 

21

 

YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 200.2

Art of Teaching

3

2

EDU 202.2

Sociology of Education

2

3

EDU 204.2

Supervised Teaching Practice 1

2

 

SED  203.2

Improvisation of Science Learning Resources

2

4

SED 212.2

History and Philosophy of Science Education

2

5

PHY 200.2

Energy Environment and Basic Space Science                             

2

6

PHY 207.2

Laboratory Practices IV

1

7

PHY 211.2

Quantum Mechanics

3

8

PHY 222.2

Theoretical Fluid Mechanics I

2

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 301.1

Philosophy of Education

2

2

EDU 302.1

Psychology of learning

3

3

EDU 303.1

Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education

2

4

SED 300.1

Curriculum development and evaluation in Science Education

2

5

PHY 306.1

Thermal Physics

3

6

PHY 313.1

Electricity and Magnetism I

3

7

PHY 331.1

Quantum Mechanics

3

8

PHY 315.1

Electronics Instrumentation

2

 

TOTAL

 

20

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

GES 300.2

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

2

2

EDU 303.2

Research Method and Statistics

3

3

EDU 304.2

Supervised Teaching Practices 11

4

4

EDU 306.2

Media Systems

3

5

SED  305.2

Laboratory Organization and Management

3

6

SED322.2

General Method of Teaching Physics plus ICT

2

7

SED 321.1

Improvisation of learning Resources

2

 

TOTAL

 

19

 

 

YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 400.1

Management in Education

2

2

EDU 401.1

Test and Measurement

2

3

EDU402.1

Computer in Education

2

4

SED 401.1

Science, Technology and Society

2

5

SED 408,1

Special Methods in Physics Education

2

6

PHY 409.1

Physical Optics

3

7

PHY 414.1

Electricity Magnetism II

3

8

PHY 442.1

Solid State Physics I

3

9

PHY 452.1

Electronics

3

 

TOTAL

 

22

 

YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

UNITS

1

EDU 404.2

Comparative Education

2

2

EDU 405.2

Continuous Assessment

2

3

EDU401.2

Research Project in Education

4

4

SED 407.2

Seminar in Science Education (Physics)

2

5

PHY 434.2

Atomic & Nuclear Physics

3

6

PHY 442.2

Solid State Physics II

2

7

PHY 454.2

Micro Waves

2

 

TOTAL

 

17

 

 

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION (PHYSICS EDUCATION)

 

YEAR ONE: FIRST SEMESTER

GES 100.1:  Communication Skill in English                                                            (3 Units)

Study/library skills and methods: methods for taking and making notes; techniques for organizing study time; study methods and coping with examinations; Library skills and location of library materials. Listening skills: skills for effective listening comprehension. Basic skills in understanding lectures, dialogue or conversation. Identifying/understanding relevant Language Points in the discourse. Making notes/summaries of lectures. Decoding texts/information, vocabulary, inference and meaning, understanding grammar, usage, and style. Reading skills: Importance of Reading; reading as study technique. Kinds of reading: speed reading, skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive, reading for evaluation. Understanding text organization. Reading comprehension: SQ3R method. Reading and developing Vocabulary. Using grammar in Reading and Writing. The Hierarchy: Words and their classes, phrases/clauses. Level of the sentence: English as a SVOCA language. Vocabulary, using the dictionary and word relationships: polysemy, antonym, synonyms, homonyms, homophones, denotation/connotation and collocation patterns: affixation, suffixation, etc. Writing and Speaking Skills.

 

GES 102.1:    Introduction to Philosophy and Logic                                             (2 Units)

A brief survey of the scope, notions, branches and problems of philosophy. Symbolic logic, special symbolism symbolic logic; conjunction, affirmation, negations, disjunction, equivalence and conditional statements. The law of thoughts; the method of deduction, using rules of inference and bi-conditional qualification theory.

 

EDU 100.1:  Introduction to Education                                                                    (2 Units)

This course presents a general introduction to Education as a discipline and as a Profession. Students will be introduced to the scope of education, its roles in the society and why teachers study education. In addition to this, the course will introduce students to the knowledge of specialized areas in education. These include Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Educational Management, Foundations of Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. Educational awareness of their interrelationships and importance will be emphasized.

 

EDU 103.1:  Theory and Practice of Physical Activities, Skills and Techniques I (1 Unit)

Soccer, Hockey, Handball, Badminton and Aerobic Dance and Gymnastics (Choose Any One).

 

SED 101.1:   Introduction to Science Education                                                    (2 Units)

The history, purpose, goals, career orientation and contribution of science approach to general and Professional education. Career opportunities in science and the role of science in national, economic development, technology, production and business. Traditional and modem scientific activities in Nigeria Influence of science in the social, political, and economics life of the developing world.

 

MTH 110.1:  Algebra and Trigonometry                                                                       (3 Units)

Element notions of sets, subsets, union, intersection, compliments, Venn diagrams, real numbers integers, Rational and Irrational, Mappings of a set. Real functions and their compositions. Quadratic functions. Cube function. Roots of quadratic and cube functions. Partial fractions. Equations with complex roots. Complex number. Geometric representation of complex numbers, De Moirvers., series and sequences, principle of mathematical induction, Binominal theorem. Trigonometry functions of angles. Circular functions. Addition theorems. Double and angles. PRE-REQUISITE (0/LEVEL OF SSCE MATHS)

 

MTH 120.1: Calculus                                                                                               (3 Units)

Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity, the derivative as limit of rate of change, techniques of differentiation, extreme curve sketching; integration as an inverse of differentiation, methods of integration, definite integrals, application to area, volumes

 

PHY101.1: Introduction of Mechanical Properties of Matter                        (3 Units)

Topic covered in this course will include the following: motion in one dimension, motion inplane, work and energy, conservation law, collision, solid friction, rational kinematics and rotational dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, fluid statics and fluid dynamics. Surface Tension, Viscosity and Hydrostatics.

 

PHY 102.1: Laboratory Practice 1                                                                                     (3 Units)

This course emphasizes experimental verification and quantitative measurement of physic laws, treatment of measurements errors and graphical analysis. The experiments include studies of mechanical systems, static and rotational dynamics of rigid bodies, viscosity, electricity, surface tension and hydrostatics.

YEAR ONE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 101.2:  Computer Appreciation and Application                                           (3 Units)

History of computers, classification of computers; I.F model of a computer; components of a computer, system hardware and software; programming language; organization of data; data computer techniques; introduction to computer network; using the keyboard as an input device, DOS, windows, word processing and spreadsheet. Application of computer to Medicine, Social Science, Sciences, Humanities, Education and Management Science.

 

GES 103.2:  Nigeria Peoples and Culture                                                                  (2 Units)

The overall objective of this course is to help students understand the concept of culture and its relevance to human society especially as it relates to development. In more specific terms, the course is designed to help the students know the history of various Nigerian cultures beginning with pre-colonial Nigeria society. Colonialism constitutes a vital watershed in Nigerian history. Thus, the course identifies the influence of colonialism on Nigerian culture and focuses on contemporary Nigerian culture, explaining issues that relate to the political, economic, educational, religious and social institutions in the nation. The concept of culture, pre-colonial culture and languages of Nigeria, principles of kinship in Nigerian culture, the colonial impact, Nigerian economics education and development, religion in Nigerian culture, environment and health practices.

 

EDU 101.2:    Instructional Technology                                                                   (2 Units)

This course exposes students to the different misconceptions of the field of educational technology. This is followed by modern definition of educational technology. The course presents the different classes of audiovisual materials and their production, utilization and evaluation techniques. It equips students to produce or improvise audiovisual materials for use during teaching practice.

 

EDU 103.2: Theory and Practice of Physical Activity Skills and Techniques 1I     (1 Unit)

Martial Art, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming (CHOOSE ONLY ONE).

 

SED 122.2: Content Analyses of Secondary School Physics                                       (2 Units)

The O’level Biology curriculum is split into smaller bits to create syllabus, scheme of work, lesson plan and lesson note. Each theme/topic is analysed for possible and better ways of instructional delivery for optimal academic performance

 

PHY 103.2: Laboratory Practices II                                                                     (1 Unit)

The experiment carried out in this course will cover area discussed in PHY 112.2. These experiments include verifications of the current electricity, measurement of the electrical properties of conductors, D.C and A.C circuit properties, series and parallel resonant circuits, transformer characteristics and other electrical circuit problems.

 

PHY 112.2: Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism                                     (3 Units)

This is the introductory course on Electricity and magnetism. Topic covered all will include: Electric field, Gauss’s Law, Electric potential, Capacitor and Dielectric, current and resistance, electromotive force and circuits, the magnetic field, Ampere’s Law, faraday’s Law of induction.

Text: electromagnetism and Modern Physics for Physical Science by Evwaraye and Mgbenu

 

PHY 115.2: Heat, Light and Optics                                                                     (3 Units)

This course is designed for students in the Biological Sciences (Botany, MicroBiology and Zoology). Topics to be covered in this course include: Thermometry, calorimetry and heat transfer Geometrical topics will include reflection and of light at the plane and curved surfaces and optical instruments. Properties and propagation of sound waves- Sound waves propagating in air columns. Doppler Effect.

 

YEAR TWO: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 200.1:  Developmental Psychology                                                                  (2 Units)

Nature of developmental psychology, basic needs of the child, general principles of development, human development form pre-natal stage to adulthood. Major of growth and development including physical, social emotional language and moral development. The dynamics of developmental changes and personality including implications for learning and adjustment

 

EDU 201.1:  History of Education                                                                           (2 Units)

The course in designed to introduce the historical background of Nigerian education. The development of Western education and its influence on Nigerian education will be given some emphasis. The origin of Nigerian education including the Traditional, Islamic and Western/Formal education will be studied. The missionary and colonial contributions to Nigerian education will be examined as well as the role of nationalists and various Nigerian Governments.

 

EDU 202.1:  Classroom Management                                                                       (2 Units)

The course examines the nature of the classroom system, its organization, planning and resource provision for effective classroom management. The course will also discuss the teachers’ skills in effective classroom communication, discipline, maintenance behavior, school records and the legal cautions in classroom management.

 

EDU 2C1.1:   Community Service                                                                              (1 Unit)

The course is designed to make the students appreciate the dignity of labour and to acquire a sense of service to the community. Students are to execute various special projects modeled in line with their field of study. This is a community-based practical exercise in which students will develop curriculum packages to solve societal problems. This will take the form of workshops at community halls, village squares etc. it will also entail developing training packages for illiterate skilled and unskilled craftsmen in both urban and rural settings.

 

SED 203.1: Improvisation of Science Learning Resources                                   (2 Units)

Focus shall be on meaning, need and scope of Improvisation, advantages of Improvisation Training for Improvisation – Human resources in Teaching need be mentioned.

 

PHY 206.1: Laboratory Practice II                                                                                  (3 Units)

The laboratory courses consist experiments drawn from electromagnetism and modern Physics. Such experiment will include: measurement of specific charge, verification of the Hall Effect, electron motion in electric and magnetic fields; experiment with the Geiger Mueller

Tube; the Erank-Herz experiment and the photo-electric effect.

 

PHY 216.1: Vibrations and Waves                                                                         (3 Units)

This course is an introduction to Oscillation and Waves phenomena. Topic covered will include vibrations and waves, electromagnetism waves, vibrating systems, types of waves, sound waves and optics

 

PHY 231.1: Modern Physics                                                                                       (2 Units)

This is an introductory course on modem Physics. Topic in atomic structure, photoelectric effect, black-body radiation, relativity, radioactivity, nuclear structure, mass spectrometers

 

MTH 210.1     Linear Algebra                                                                        (3 Units)

Vectors space over the real field. Subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimension. Linear transformations and their representation by matrix – range, null space, rank. Singular and non-singular transformation and matrices. Systems linear equation and change of basis, equivalence and similarity. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Minimum and characteristic polynomials linear transformation (Matrix). Caley-Hamilton Theorem. Bilinear and quadratic.

 

YEAR TWO: SECOND SEMESTER

 

EDU 200.2: Art of Teaching                                                                                    (3 Units)

This course is supposed to develop teacher’s competence in school pedagogy. It explores the teaching process in relation to the purpose of education, human growth and personality, the nature of learning, the dynamics of groups, the nature of subject matter and evaluation. The course will provide opportunity for stimulated microteaching.

 

EDU 202.2: Sociology of Education                                                                         (2 Units)

The course will examine the role of the school as a true representative of the wider society. In an effort to present the relationship between the school and society, the societal factors, which affect both the content and the development of education in Nigeria and other countries will also be discussed. The social role of education in human development will also be discussed.

 

EDU 204.2: Supervised Teaching Practice I                                                          (2 Units)

This is the first exposure of students to Professional teaching. The exercise lasts for six weeks during September/October long vacation. Students are posted to secondary schools where they put into practice the principles of pedagogy acquired in the classroom. Students will be supervised during this exercise.

 

SED 212.2: History and Philosophy of Science Education                                   (2 Units)

This course deals with historical and philosophical foundations of Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics Education.

PHY 200.2: Energy Environment and Basic Space Science                                          (2 Units)

The principles, demands and outlook for power and energy. Transformation of energy, its cost and pollution. Principles and problems of electrical energy from fossil and hydroelectric generation, their cost, capacity, storage, reserve, efficiency and consequent environmental effects, electrical energy from nuclear water power, geothermal power, tidal power, wind power etc promises and problems of such unconventional energy sources. Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Suitable Communication, introduction to atmospheric Science, Space, Environment, Space craft systems and Dynamics. Aero/Astrodynamics Engineering, Rocket Engineering. Cosmology, Origin of the universe and life, space law and business development.

 

PHY207.2: Laboratory Practice IV                                                                           (1 Unit)

This laboratory course will include calorimetry and heat transfer experiments. Light interference and diffraction experiments, experiments with Michelson interferometer, Fresnel Baptism, Nicol prism, Polari meter and the Newton’s Ring experiment.

 

PHY 211.2: Quantum Mechanics 1                                                                         (3 Units)

Inadequacies of classical mechanics, differences between classical land quantum mechanics; wave-particle properties, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principles, wave and state functions; principles of Quantum mechanics: Schrodinger’s wave mechanics formulation, postulates of quantum mechanics, matrix representation of Quantum mechanics, time-independent Schrodinger’s wave equation; wave mechanics for some simple system;

PHY 222.2: Theoretical and Fluid Mechanics 1                 

(2 Units)

Newtonian Mechanics. Motion of a particle in one, two and three dimension, system of particles and collision theory, Newtonian gravitation, conservative forces and potentials, oscillations, central force problems, accelerated frames of reference, rigid body dynamics, generated motions; mechanics of continuum media. Fluid statics and dynamics.

 

YEAR THREE: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 301.1: Philosophy of Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

The course is designed to enable students recognize and appreciate the importance and relevance of philosophy of education in a teacher education programme. Consequently, the nature and purpose of philosophy of education will be examined. Moreover, the concepts and issues topically discussed in philosophy of education will be introduced to the students.

 

EDU 302.1: Psychology of Learning                                                                         

(3 Units)

Nature and need for learning theories. Selected theories of learning e.g. theories of Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, Skiner, Piaget, Gagne and Bruner. Factors affecting learning and teaching will be discussed. Other topics will include learning environment, individual differences and motivation. Briefing on Maslow’s theory; Attitudes and interests, memory, forgetting, retention, transfer and application of learning will also be discussed.

 

EDU 303.1: Supervision and Leadership Behaviour in Education                         (2 Units)

This course involves an examination of the purpose and strategies of supervision. Students will also be exposed to the trends in supervision and accepted procedures for observation. The course will also expose students to the basic approaches to leadership models and how they relate particularly to educational organizations. It will also examine organizational leadership against the background of key organizational processes and characteristics such as communication and decisions making processes and; motivational and job satisfaction force; goal setting and control processes, control dynamics, leader-member relations and organizational climate.

 

SED 300.1: Curriculum Development and Evaluation Science Education       (2 Units)

This is a basic course which exposes students to curriculum development models, pattern of curriculum organization, sequencing of curriculum content. The course system will lay emphasis on how to produce relevant curriculum for the 9-3-4 system of education in Nigeria. The relationship between evaluation and effective curriculum development in education will be explicated.

 

PHY 306.1: Thermal Physics                                                                                     (3 Units)

This course aims at presenting thermodynamics and statistical mechanics in a unified manner. Topics include quantum states, entropy, temperature, pressure, chemical potential, thermodynamics potential, grand sum and partition functions; distribution function, relationship of statistical variables of thermodynamic variables, applications, transport processes and fluctuation phenomenon. Maxwelt-Boltzman velocity distribution law

 

PHY 313.1: Electricity and Magnetism 1   (3 Units)

This course deals with the topics of electricity and magnetism seen in PHY 112.2 at a more advanced level, topics include electrostatics, solutions of Laplace’s Equations, dielectric, static magnetic fields, magnetic materials, electromagnetic induction and Maxwell’s Equation.

 

PHY 315.1: Electronics Instrumentation 1   (2 Units)

Introduction to the principles of measurement and control. Generalized approach to measuring systems. (Functional description, input—output configuration). Performance characteristics of instruments. Analysis of errors, units of measurements. Analytical techniques for system analysis. (Different domain, Review of Laplace transform, transfer function). Frequency response analysis, Rouith-Huwite stability criteria, Poles-zero plots. Bode plots and polar plots. Nyquist stability and principles and properties of feedback systems as applied to measurement systems. Control systems characteristics open and closed loop control systems.

 

PHY 331.1: Quantum Mechanics 11    (3 Units)

Degenerate and non-degenerate steady state permutation theory, identical particles, the matrix formulation of Quantum mechanics, Time-dependent perturbation theory, the relativistic wave equation, origin of the electron spin.

 

YEAR THREE: SECOND SEMESTER

GES 300.2: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship                                                   (2 Units)

History and the development of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur qualities and characteristics; the entrepreneur and business environment, identify business opportunity, starting and developing new business ventures; Legal forms, business ownership and registration. Types of business Ownership, Feasibility Studies, Role of Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SME) in the Economy, Role of government on Entrepreneurship, Business Location and Lay-out accounting for SME Financing SME, Managing SME, Marketing in SME risk Management of SME, Success and Failure factor of SME, Prospects and Challenges of Entrepreneurship, Ethical Behaviour in Small Business.

 

EDU 303.2: Research Methods and Statistics                                                           (3 Units)

The course is designed to acquit students with the nature and scope of statistics, it covers basic descriptive statistics, data collection, measures of frequency, distribution, central tendency and dispersion. Students are introduced to inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric; tests as a means for scientific study. Introduction to research- definitions and values, types of research, descriptive, experimental, quasi-experimental, phenomenology etc and steps in conducting research, problem formulation, methodology and data analysis and reporting. Documentation in research-various formats: Harvard citation, Vancouver (numbering) and American Psychological Association (APA) style will be presented.

 

EDU 304.2: Supervised Teaching Practice II                                                           (4 Units)

This fieldwork is a follow up of EDU 203.1 and it will also be of six weeks duration during a long vacation. Students are expected to overcome stage fright experienced during the first teaching practice outing and to exhibit maturity in applying skills acquired during microteaching.

 

SED 305.2: Laboratory Organization and Management                                         (2 Units)

Shortage and HANDLING of chemicals, care, use and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment e.g. balance, microscopes, electrical meters, batteries etc. HANDLING of glassware, and purification of waters by distillation management of practice class. Management of a laboratory stocktaking/inventory, issuance of materials, retrieval of materials. Safety in the laboratory.

 

EDU 306.2: Media Systems                                                                        

(3 Units)

This course exposes students to modern information, technology gadgets as they apply to classroom instruction. This course will emphasize the process approach to instructional development and the integration of appropriate media materials.

 

SED 322.2: General Methods in Science Education plus ICT                                (2 Units)                                                    

The course is designed to expose teachers to the various teaching methods. The characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each method will be explored. The concept of individualization of instruction as an innovative teaching approach will be presented. Different individualized teaching strategies will also be presented. Efforts will be geared towards producing a highly purposeful and self-directed learner and to turn a teacher from being a dispenser of information to a facilitator of learning in Science Education (Biology) including ICT.

YEAR FOUR: FIRST SEMESTER

EDU 400.1: Management in Education                                                                    (2 Units)

The course is meant to provide basic knowledge of simple administrative processes, principles and practices of educational management for both majors and non-majors of educational management. It will expose students to the simple management principles, techniques and processes and their application to the day to day running of educational institutions and organizations.

 

EDU 401.1: Test and Measurement                                                                        

(2 Units)

The nature and role of tests, test construction, administration, analysis and interpretation of test scores. Measurement is treated as the scientific base for decision making. Evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of learning process. Continuous assessment and examining bodies will be discussed.

 

EDU 402.1: Computer in Education                                                                        

(2 Units)

Curriculum specialists can no longer ignore the impact of computer technology in this 21st century. To overcome the problems inherent in being computer literate, this course will expose students to the rudiments of computer literacy. Students will be exposed to the use of application software, the internet and the application of the principles of information and communication technology to education. 

 

SED 401.1: Science, Technology and Society                                                           

(2 Units)

Processes of scientific enquiry, science and super situation philosophical, psychological and societal bases of science; manifestations of thought and the cultural context of thinking agriculture health/diseases, Dr.ug and medicines, brewing, oil and textile industries, mineral prospecting and population, synthetic materials, indigenous technologies, modern technologies. Calculators and computer, electronic and print media, atomic and nuclear energies and utilization.

SED 408.1: Special Methods in Science Education (Physics)                                (2 Units)

Objective of teaching Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics; The secondary school Curriculum, a brief review, methods of presenting Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics contents. Teaching materials in Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Mathematics and Physics; evaluation learning outcome in Agricultural Science/Biology/ Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics, planning Agricultural Science/ Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics and Physics instructions.

PHY 409.1: Physical Optics                                                            (3 Units)

Wave equation in rectangular and polar coordinates, superposition of waves; production of coherent sources by division of wave fronts and of amplitude; applications. Michelson and Jamin Interferometers with applications. Multiple beam interference by division of amplitude and wave front-Fabry-perot etalon, Fresnel and fraunboffer diffraction patterns, polarization of lights.

PHY 414.1: Electricity and Magnetism 11                                                   (2 Units)

Continuation of PITY 313.1. Topics include polarization, dispersion, reflection and refraction of EM. Waves guided waves, radiating systems resonance cavities transmission lines, diffraction and electrodynamics.

 

PHY 442.1: Solid State Physics 1                                                                     (3 Units)

Crystal structure, Diffraction Studies in solids and X-ray crystallography and its experimental methods. Theory of solid, classical free electron theory, quantum theory of electron gas and the band theory of solids. Electrical and thermal properties of solids.

 

PHY 452.1: Electronics II                                                                                        (3 Units)

This course introduces students to the application of feedback theory in measurement and digital electronics. feedback theory; type, networks and applications. The concept of small, medium, large and very large integration and their consequences, Boolean algebra and, the nature of two-value variables. Boolean functions and production methods. Logic gates and switching devices, logic design, and minimization techniques reliability design synchronous sequential and combination logic circuits. Analysis of logic gates of various families. Some digital building, blocks. Flip-flip counters, latch registers and doctors. Diode logic, RTL, DECL, Moss and MOSIC. Introduction to D/A and AID conversion, principles. Microprocessors, microprocessor control, flow charts, programmes, simple Instruction set and control programmes.

 

YEAR FOUR: SECOND SEMESTER

EDU 404.2: Comparative Education                                                                         (2 Units)

Attempt will be made to discuss the scope and meaning of comparative education as well as the examination of the rationale for studying comparative education in teacher training. The relationship between the state and education and the factors influencing the character of an education system will be examined in some details. Examples will be drawn from some specific educational system including Nigeria.

 

EDU 405.2: Continuous Assessment in Schools                                                           (2 Units)

The nature and role of continuous assessment in diagnostic and prescriptive management in teaching and learning situation. Cumulative record keeping for guidance and counselling. A review of achievement test construction techniques. The keeping of records of continuous assessment; use of achievement of scores (transformation of scores) weighting of scores for inter and intra-school comparison for streaming along with other factor at the end of junior and senior secondary school.

 

EDU 401.2: Research Project in Education                                                           (4 Units)

The project is designed to introduce students to the process of conducting original bout the investigation must show a substantial degree of originality to be acceptable. Students are accepted to select their project topics by the end of the third year. These will be related to some aspects of their course of study within the faculty or to General Education Issues. They will be guided in their investigation by a faculty member who will serve as a project supervisor and they are required to submit report of their findings in thesis style by the end of their final year.

 

SED 407.2: Seminar in Science Education (Physics)                                (2 Units)

A consideration, identification, and examination of major issues in Science Education Course development in Nigeria and world at large. Institution problems of vocational teacher education and career opportunities and problems in Science Education Course

PHY 434.2: Atomic and Nuclear Physics                                                               (3 Units)

Nuclear structure and properties; Nuclear models and nuclear reactions; vector model of the atom Nuclear spectroscopy; X-ray spectra; alkali spectra Azeeman and Stark effect.

Fundamental particles, strong and weak electromagnetic interactions. Resonance.

 

 

PHY 442.2: Solid State Physics 1                                                                            (3 Units)

Crystal structure, Diffraction Studies in solids and X-ray crystallography and its experimental methods. Theory of solid, classical free electron theory, quantum theory of electron gas and the band theory of solids. Electrical and thermal properties of solids.

PHY 454.2: Microwaves (Antennas and Propagation)                                   (3 Units)

Theory dipole ‘antenna arrays, beam shaping. Types of antennas, antenna gain: E.M wave propagation, Noise, guided waves and wave guide structure. Cavity resonators and types of resonators.

 

Degree in View: B.Sc(Ed) (Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics).

 

Expected Date for Commencement of Programme: 2021/2022 Academic Session.

 

 Duration of Programmes:

Each programme shall last for a minimum of four academic years (8 semesters) and a maximum of six academic years (12 semesters) on full-time basis. To complete the programme successfully, students shall undergo practical training in Teaching Practice (T.P) in government approved post-primary schools.

 

A:  ACADEMIC STAFF OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

S/N

NAME

 

QUALIFICATIONS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

 

1.

Prof. Ndioho, O.F.

B.Sc. PGDE (B.Sc.(Ed)., M.Ed, Ph.D. (UPH)

Science Education (Biology)/Head of Department.

2.

Prof.Obomanu, B.J.

B.Sc., (RSUST) M.Ed., Ph.D.(UPH

Science Education (Chemistry)

3.

Prof. Nwanekezi, A.U.

Sc. (Ed)., M.Ed., Ph.D. (UPH)

Science Education (Integrated Science)

 

4.

Prof.Arokoyu, A.A

 

 

B.Sc.(Ed),M.Ed,, Ph.D. (UPH)

Science Education (Chemistry)

5

Dr.Obafemi D.T.A

B.Sc. PGDE (B.Sc.(Ed)., M.Ed Ph.D. (UPH)

Science Education (Physics)

6

Dr.Avwiri, E.

B.Sc. (IJPH)., M.Ed,(RSUST) Ph.D. (UPH)

Science Education (Physics)

7

Dr.  Charles-Ogan, G.I

B.Sc.(Ed) (Uniuyo)

M.Ed RSUST (Rsu)

Ph.D. (UPH)

Science Education (Mathematics)

8

Dr.Ugonwa, R.C

B.Ed  (UI),  M.Ed, Ph.D (UPH)

Science Education (Chemistry)

9

Mr.  Epsi Deme

B.Sc.(Ed) RSU, M.Ed(UPH)

Science Education (Mathematics)

 

B: ACADEMIC STAFF OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

1

Prof.Lale, N.E.S.

B.Sc (Unimaid) PhD (Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K)

Agricultural Entomology

2

Prof.Agumagu, A.C.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (Ibadan).

Agric. Ext.; Rural Sociology

3

Prof.Ayeloja, A.A.

NCE (Ilesa). B.Sc (Benin), M.Sc. Ph.D. (Ibadan)

Forest Economics and Management, Forest Enterprises Development

4

Prof.Erondu,  E.S.

B.Sc (UNN), M. Tech (Rsust), Ph.D (UNN)

Fisheries

5

Prof.Ironkwe, M.O.D.

B.Sc, MSc, PhD. Animal Science (RSUST)

Aquaculture

6

Prof.Etela, I.

BSc, MSc. (RSUST); PhD (Benin)

Animal Science

7

Prof.Adesope, O.M.

BSc (Ibadan), TTC. (FCETOM)

MSc, PhD (FUTO)

Agric. Ext. (Rural Development)

8

Prof. Godwin-Egein, M.I.

B.Ed, MSc, PhD (UPH)

Crop Protection

(Plant Pathology & Mycology)

9

Dr.Amiye Francis

 

BSc (ABU), PGDE, MSc, PhD (UPH)

Fisheries Management

10

Prof.Zabbey, N.

BSc, MSc, PhD, (UPH)

Benthic Ecology and Biomonitoring

11

Dr.Nwogwugwu, O.N.

NCE (Alvan), BSc, MSc (UST), PhD (FUTO)

 

Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology

12

Dr.Orluchukwu, J.A.

BSc (RSUST), MSc. Crop (RSUST), PhD (RSUST)

Crop Production

(Agronomy)

13

Dr.Ekine, O.

HND (Vom), PGD.; MSc. PhD, (RSUST)

Animal Production & Nutritional Physiology

14

Dr.Hamadina, E.

BSc (RSUST), M.Sc (Ibadan), PhD (READING)

Crop Physiology

 

C: ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND BIO-TECHNOLOGY   (BIOLOGY EDUCATION)

 

S/N

NAME

QUALIFICATIONS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1

Prof.Nyananyo, B.I.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D

Plant Taxonomy

2

Prof.Ataga, A.E.

B.Sc, M.Sc (Jos), Ph.D (Manchester)

Physiology and Molecular Environmental Plant Pathology

3

Prof.Akonye, I.A.

B.ScM.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Plant/Environmental/Stress/Physiological Toxicology

4

Prof.Nwachukwu, E,O.

B.Sc (Imo), M.Sc, Ph.D, PGDE (UPH)

Mycology/Plant Pathology and Environmental Technology

5

Prof.Osuji, J.O.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Molecular Genetics and Cytotaxonomy

6

Prof.Obute, G.C.

B.Sc (Imo),  Ph.D (Lagos)

Biosystematics Cytogenrtics

7

Prof.Agbagwa, I.O.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Taxonomy, Bioinformatics

8

Dr.Mensah, S.I.

B.Sc (Zaria), M.Sc, Ph.D (Glasgow)

Environmental Plant Physiology

9

Dr.Tanee, F.B.G.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Ecology

10

Dr.Agogbua, J.U.

B.Sc (UPH), M.Sc (Ibadan), Ph.D (UPH)

Genetics and Plant Breeding

11

Dr.Ochekwu, E.B.

B.Sc (Jos), M.Sc (Ibadan), Ph.D (UPH)

Ecology/Biocontrol/Biometrics

12

Dr. Edwin-Wosu, N.L.

B.Sc, M.Sc, (UPH), Ph.D (Calabar)

Ecology/Phytoremediation

13

Dr.Eremrena, P.

B.Sc (UPH) , M.Sc (Lagos), Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Physiology

14

Dr.Wahua, C.

B.Sc (UPH), M.Sc (RSUST), Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics

15

Dr. Albert, E.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Ecology

16

Dr.Okonwu, K.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Physiology

17

Dr.Ikechi-Nwogu, C.G.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Pathology/Mycology

18

Dr.Ugiomoh, I, G.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Ecophysiology/Taxonomy

19

Dr.Ekeke, C.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Taxonomy

20

Dr.Odogwu, B.A.

B.Sc, M.Sc, (UPH), Ph.D (Makerere)

Plant Breeding/Biotechnology

21

Dr.Ogbuji, N.G.

B.Sc (UNN), M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Plant Pathology/Mycology

22

Ukomadu, J.

B.Sc (UPH), M.Sc (UK)

Plant Taxonomy

 

 

D: ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (BIOLOGY EDUCATION)

 

S/N

NAME

QUALIFICATIONS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1.

Prof.Sikoki, RD.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Fisheries! HyDr.oBiology

2.

Prof.Awi-Waadu, G.D.B

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Parasitology Ecology & Pathology

3.

Prof.Hart, A.].

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Fisheries/HyDr.obiobgy

4.

Prof.Zitte, L,F.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Animal Physiology/Toxiology

5.

Prof.Noutcha, A.E.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Entomology/Molecular Biology

6.

Dr.Nzeako, S.O.

B,SC..M.SC., Ph.D.

Parasitology

7.

Dr. I.E. Vincent- Akpu

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Fisheries/HyDr.oBiology

8.

Dr.Imafidor H.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Parasitology

9.

Dr.TambekeGbarakoro Entomology

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Entomology

 

 

E: ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

S/N

NAME

QUALIFICATIONS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1.

Prof..Akaranta, O.

B.Sc. (Nigeria) M.Sc (ABU) Ph.D (UPH)

Polymer Science & Technology

2.

Prof..Ogali, R.E

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D.

Organic! Pharmaceutical Chemistry

3.

Prof..Horsfall, M.

B.Sc, M.Sc., Ph.D

Analytical/Environmental Chemistry

4.

Prof..Osuji L.C.

B.Sc (UPH), PGD. Pet. Engr., M.Sc, PhD (Ibadan) 

Petroleum/Environmental Chemistry

5.

Prof..Okoye, I.P.

B.Sc, ,MSc., Ph.D.

Petroleum Chemistry

6.

Prof..Obuzor, G.U

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D

Polymer/Organometallics

7.

Prof..Ifeanecha, M.C

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Nutrition Toxicology

8.

Prof..IbezimEzeani, M.U.

B.SC,M.Sc, PhD.

Physical Chemistry

9.

Prof..James A.D.

B.Sc, M.Sc,  Ph.D.

Organic/corrosion Chemistry

10.

Dr.Osu, C.l

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Environmental Chemistry

11.

Dr.Belonwu D.C

B.Sc, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Environmental BioChemistry

12.

Dr.Achugasi, M.O

B.Sc, Ph.D.

Organic Chemistry

 

F: ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

S/N

NAME

QUALIFICATIONS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1.

Prof. Asagba, P.O.

B.Sc (UNN), M.Sc (Benin), Ph.D (UPH)

Network Security Programming, Database Mgt System

2.

Prof.Ugwu, C.

B.Sc,M.Sc., Ph.D (UPH)

Computer Modeling and Simulation AI, Algorithm

3.

Prof. Onyejegbu, L.N

B.SC (Jos), M.SC (NAU), Ph.D (UPH)

Web Applications, E-Learning, AI.

4

Prof.  Eke, B.0.

B.Sc,M.Sc, Ph.D (UPH)

Software Engineering, Application Development

5.

Dr. Ogheneovo, E.E.

B.Sc (UPH),M.Sc (FUTA), Ph.D (UPH)

Programming and Software Engineering, Database Management System

6.

Dr. Onuodu, F.E.

B.Sc (FUT Minna),M.Sc, Ph.D.(UPH)

Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining

7

Dr. Egbono F.

B.Sc, M.Sc (USSR), Ph.D (ESU)

Computer Systems, Distributed Database, Networking

8.

Dr. Okengwu, U.

B.Sc, M.Sc., Ph.D (UPH)

Software Engineering

9.

Dr. Wobidi, F.

B.Sc (UPH),M.Sc (Lagos)

Database Mgt System, Artificial Intelligence

 

 

G: ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

S/N

NAME

QUALIFICATIONS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1.

Prof.Jeremiah .N. E.

B.Sc,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Numerical Analysis

2.

Prof.Bazuaye, F.E.

B.Sc.,M.Sc, Ph.D.

Numerical Analysis

3.

Prof.Olisa,O.D.

B.Sc,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Applied Mathematics

4.

Prof.Ikonwa, 1.O.

B.Sc.,M.Sc, Ph.D.

Applied Mathematics

5.

Dr.Udu-Akpan, I.U.

B.Sc.,M.Sc, Ph.D.

Applied Mathematics

6.

Dr.Jachreece, P.C.

B.Sc.,M.Sc, Ph.D.

Functional Differential Equation

7.

Dr.Nzeram, R.E.

B.Sc,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Applied Mathematics

8.

Dr.Alimi, A.

B.Sc.,M.Sc, Ph.D.

Mathematics

9.

Dr.Euchana C. Nwachukwu

B.Sc,M.Sc., Ph.D

Mathematics

10

Dr.Emkaka, A.E.N.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Modeling

11

Bazuaye, F.E.

B.Sc.,M.Sc, Ph.D.

Numerical Analysis

12

Oahirnire, J.

B.Sc.,M.Sc, Ph.D.

Pure Mathematics

 

 

H: ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

S/N

NAME

QUALIFICATIONS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1.

Prof.Ebeniro, J.O.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

GeoPhysics

2.

Prof.Abumere, 0.E

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Solid State Physics/Electronics

3.

Prof.Avwiri. G..0

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Electronics/Environmental Physics

5.

Prof.Chukwuocha, E.O.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Theoretical Physics (MHD floes)

6.

Prof. Chad-Umoren, Y.E.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Nuclear Physics

7.

Prof.Nte, F.U.

BSc.,PGD., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Environmental Physics

8.

Dr.Sofolabo, A.O.

BSc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Exploration/Applied GeoPhysics

9.

Dr.Nwankwo, C.N.

B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Applied GeoPhysics

10.

Dr.Enyinna P.1

B.Sc,M.Sc., Ph.D.

Environmental Physics

11.

Dr.Emujakporue, G.

B. Tech., M. Tech.

Applied GeoPhysics

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE INEDUCATION (AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS).

To obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in the Faculty of education, a student must complete an approved programme of study by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board.

GRADING SYSTEM:

The following system of Grade Points shall be used for all Faculties:

Marks

Grade Points

Letter Grade

Description

70% and Above

5.00

A

Excellent

60%-69%

4.00

B

Very Good

50%-59%

3.00

C

Good

45%-49%

2.00

D

Fair

40%-44%

1.00

E

Pass

0%-39%

0.00

F

Fail

 

Students are obliged to sit for examination in all registered courses. Any student who fails to sit for an examination without satisfactory reason earns “F” Grade.

Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA)

  1. Every course carries a fixed number of Credit Units (CU), one Credit Unit being when a class meets for one hour every week in a semester, or three Credit Units if the class meets for three hours every week in a semester.

 

  1. Quality points (QP) are derived by multiplying the Credit Units for the course by the Grade Points earned by the student: e.g. in a course with 3 Credit Units in which a student earned a B with 4 Grade Points, the Quality Point is 3 x 4 = 12.

 

  1. Grade Point Average (GPA) is  derived by dividing the Quality Points for the semester by the Credit Units for the Semester:  e.g. in a semester where a student earned 61 Quality Point for 19 Credit Units, the GPA is 61 ÷ 19 = 3.21.

 

  1. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is derived by adding the Total Quality Point (TQP) to date and dividing by the Total Credit Units (TCU) to date: e.g. if the TQP are 234 and the TCU are 65, then the CGPA is 234 ÷65 = 3.60.

Continuation, Probation and Withdrawal

  1. Continuation Requirement.

The continuation requirement at the University of Port Harcourt is a minimum CGPA of 1.0 at the end of every academic year.

  1. Probation

Probation is a status granted to a student whose academic performance falls below an acceptable standard.  A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 1.at the end of a particular year of study earns a period of probation for one academic session.

  1. Limitation of registration

Students on probation may not register more than 15 units per semester.  The purpose of the restriction is to give the students chance to concentrate on improving their performance and thus raising their CGPA.

  1. Warning of danger of probation

Students should be warned by their Department if at the end of any semester their GPA falls below 1.50.

  1. Repeating Failed Course Unit(s)

Subject to the conditions for withdrawal and probation, a student must repeat the failed course unit(s) at the next available opportunity, provided that the total number of credit units carried during that semester does not exceed 24.

  1. Temporary Withdrawal from study.

Any student who takes ill and goes into hospital should write and inform the University about the sickness, and when discharged should write to inform the University and attach the medical report(s) to the application of resumption of study. The medical papers should be authenticated by the Health Services Department.  Any student who takes off without permission or informing the University and stays away for more than 2 years should regard himself or herself as being out of the programme. Application for temporary withdrawal is one year for the first instance and thereafter renewable for another one year only.

The Application should specify the period (Session) to be away and the session for resumption of study. The HOD of the student should furnish the Faculty with the CGPA of the student at the time of the request.

(ii)       Any student who has genuine reason(s) to request for temporary withdrawal from study should inform the University in writing through the Department and Faculty stating the reason(s) and session to be away; and obtain approval by Senate.

(iii)      Temporary withdrawal from study is for one academic session and for a just cause; it may be renewed for only one more session.

7.         Resumption of Studies

The student should notify the University at the time he/she resumes studies with evidence of approval of temporary withdrawal from studies.

 

8.         To Write Examination as First Attempt

Any student who takes ill and goes into hospital during examination should write and inform the University and attach the original of the Medicals Report(s).  The application to write the missed examination as first attempt should indicate the course(s), semester and session involved.  The medical report(s) should be authenticated by the Health Services Department of the University. Thereafter, the application will be considered by the Departmental and Faculty Boards and recommendation be made to Senate for approval.

 

9.         Withdrawal

A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 1.00 at the end of one year probation shall be required to withdraw from the programme.  However, in order to minimize waste of human resources, consideration should be given to withdrawal from programme of study and possible transfer to any other programme within the University. The student shall meet the departmental and Faculty requirements with regards to UTME subjects, UTME Score, and relevant O-Level credits. The Faculty/Department should be willing to accept the student.

 

Degree Classification

The degree classification includes 1st class, 2nd class Upper, 2nd class Lower, 3rd class Honours or a Pass degree. The cumulative Grade Point Average for these classifications shall be:

Class of Degree

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

1st Class

4.50-5.00

2nd Class      Upper

3.50-4.49

2nd Class      Lower

2.40-3.49

3rd Class

1,50-2.39

Pass

1.00-1.49

 

Auditing of Courses

Students may attend courses outside their prescribed programme. The courses shall be recorded in their transcript only if they have registered for it with the approval of the Head of their Department and the Dean of the Faculty and taken the prescribed examination. An audited course shall not be used in calculating the CGPA.

Academic Advisers

Every student is attached to an Academic Adviser who is a member of the academic staff and who will advise him/her on academic affairs as well as on personal matters. Academic Advisers are expected to follow their students’ academic progress and provide counseling to them. It  the duty of the Head of Department to assign an Academic Adviser to each student at the beginning of each session. Academic Advisers should give clear information on their office doors about  times and places at which they will be available to students who wish to consult them.

General Remarks

All the students admitted into the first year in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology must have met the entry requirements stipulated by the University and Department; thus, eligible to pursue the available careers in the Department. The students should be serious with class attendance, assignment and examination in the courses registered for. However, experience has shown that many students relax their efforts in the early years of study, apparently assuming that they would make up the lost efforts in their later years of study. This assumption is false and deceitful.

Here, at the University of Port Harcourt, every registered course (except officially Dropped:

  1. Requires a minimum of 75% attendance to lecture/tutorial and /or Laboratory Practice.
  2. Must be assessed continuously through assignment, tests and examination.
  3. Must have a grade returned for every student who registered for it, which must comprise of at least 30% from the continuous assessment and 70% from the examination.

Therefore each course in the programme contribute toward the cumulative grade point average(CGP) with its weight credit units, which may be 1,2or3 credit units ,except for 3rd year Teaching Practice and final year Project whose weights are 4 credit units respectively.

Therefore, for the ambitious student, hard work begins from year 1 and spans through year 4. Failing grades can thwart your ambition. However, hard work according to your abilities should be the focus and not cheating.

Students are advised to completely avoid vices (such as secret cultism and examination malpractice) that will ultimately put them out of focus in the pursue of their ambition. They are rather encouraged to be obedient, Humble and law abiding and to act in such a way as to achieve their Primary purpose of aspiring for University education. In Nigeria and all over the world, top job opportunities are usually reserved for graduates with excellent or very good degree classification such as 1st class or 2nd class upper division. To qualify to be a lecturer at the University, the first degree grade of aspirants should not be below 2nd class upper and to qualify for admission into a Post- Graduate degree programme at the University of Port Harcourt, a minimum of 3.0 CGPA is required.

 

SENATE POLICY ON EXAMINATIONS MALPRACTICE

Definition of Examination Malpractice

Examination malpractice shall be defined as all forms of cheating, which directly or indirectly falsify the ability of the students. These shall include cheating within an examination hail, cheating outside an examination hail and any involvement in all examination related offences. Forms of cheating are categorized as follows:

Cheating within an Examination Hall/Room

  • Copying from one another or exchanging questions/answer sheets.
  • Bringing in prepared answers, copying from textbooks, notebooks, laboratory specimens and any other instructional aides smuggled into the hall.
  • Collaboration with Invigilator/Lecturer, where it involves the lecturer-invigilator providing written/oral answers to a student in the examination hall.
  • Oral/written communication between and amongst students.
  • Bringing in prepared answer written on any part of the body.
  • Receiving information whether written or oral from any person(s) outside an examination hail when examination is going on.
  • Refusal to stop writing at the end, within half a minute in an examination.
  • Impersonation.
  • Illegal removal of answer scripts from the examination hail.
  • A check-off system of students who have actually submitted answer scripts should be devised.

*Excerpts from the University Statement of Academic Policies

Other Form of Examination Malpractice

Plagiarism is a form of examination malpractice and should be investigated and punished in the same way as cheating in the examination hall/room. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s work (i.e. in writing term papers, final year project, seminar presentation, etc) without appropriate acknowledgement both in the text and in the references at the end.

Punishment for Examination Malpractice

Any student found guilty of examination malpractice after due process shall be dismissed from the University. This decision shall be pasted on all notice boards throughout the University and shall be contained in each Faculty Prospectus so as to give it the widest possible publicity.

Examination

i. Supervisors must identify and check students into the examination hall using the authenticated register of students for the course. The student must show the invigilator his registration /identity card on entry to every examination. He/she must leave these on the desk throughout the examination for easy inspection by the invigilator.

ii. All examination scripts used by the students must be endorsed by the supervisor at last 30 minutes after the commencement of the examination and must be retrieved after the examination.

iii. The invigilator must ensure that no students remove from the examination venue any paper or other examination material except the printed examination question paper when it is allowed. Students must not be in possession of answer booklets, they are University property.

vi. A student should be in the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the start of the examination  A student who is up to 30 minutes late should be admitted, but should not be given extra time .A student who arrives 30 minutes after the start of the examination shall not be admitted. A student may be allowed to leave the examination hall temporarily before the end of the examination but must NOT:

 (a)Do so during the first hours of the examination except in cases of emergency like illness.

(b) Do so unaccompanied and with the script.

v. Every student must write his/her name, registration number and sign the attendance register within the first hour of the examination.

vi. Each student shall write his number (not name) at the appropriate places on the cover and pages of the answer booklet.

vii. No student shall leave any handbag, brief case, books notebooks and paper near him/her during the examination.

viii. No student shall directly or indirectly give or accept any assistance during the examination, including lending/borrowing any materials.

ix. No student shall continue writing when at the end of the allotted time, the invigilator orders all students to stop writing.

x. A student shall avoid noise-making and/or communicating with any other student or with any other person, except with the invigilator if necessary.

xi.   Students who disrupt an examination at any venue will have their examination cancelled and they will be required to re-register

xii. These regulations apply to all students studying for the award of University of Port Harcourt degrees, diplomas and certificate.

Procedure for Review of Scripts by Aggrieved Student

i. Any student who is aggrieved about the grading result of a course examination may petition his/her head of department in the first instance through the Dean. The Head of Department shall refer the petition to the Dean of the Faculty who shall cause the scripts to be reassessed and the scores presented to the Faculty Board for determination.

ii. A student applying for a review of answer scripts shall be required to pay N500.OO to the Bursary Department before commencement of the review.

iii. If the appeal results in a significant improvement (i.e. a change in letter grade) on the student’s original grade, the fee so paid shall be refunded to the student within 30 days from the release of the result. The student whose letter grade is marked lower, losses his money.

iv. Application for review of answer script must be made not later than one month from the date of publication of results by the faculty.

v. The application must be personal, i.e. an appeal by someone for the review of someone else’s script shall not be entertained

 vi. No result/ grade approved by the Faculty Board shall be changed without reference to the Faculty Board.

vii. No result/grade approved by Senate shall be changed without reference to Senate.

viii. Application for a change of grade must be accompanied in writing by:

(a) Clearly defined reasons for the change.

(b) Evidence that the request has been considered and approved by department/Faculty Board.

 

Procedure for Investigation of Examination Malpractice:

 Any unauthorized material found in the possession of a student shall be seized, the student must acknowledge that it was retrieved from him. Refusal to sign is tantamount to:

i. Acceptance of guilt.

ii. Where the student refuses to sign, the Lecturer (invigilator) should make a clear statement on the Answer sheet and sign.

iii.  The student, however, shall not be prevented from finishing the examination

 iv.The invigilator shall, immediately after the examination submit a written report to the Head of Department conducting the examination.

 v. The report shall include the following information slated overleaf:

 

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