CURRICULUM

CATEGORY I

1. MBBS
2. NURSING
3. MICROBIOLOGY
4. BIOCHEMISTRY
5. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
6. PHARMACOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE Lecture Practical Units Status
Hour hours
BIO 101 Basic Biology I 3 0 3 C
BIO 107 Experimental Biology I 0 1 1 C
CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3 0 3 C
CHM 107 Experimental Chemistry I 0 1 1 C
MTH 105 Elementary Mathematics I 3 0 3 C
PHY 101 General Physics I 3 0 3 C
PHY 107 Experimental Physics I 0 1 1 C
CIT 101 Introduction to Computing 2 1 2 R
GNS 111 Use of English 2 0 2 R
GNS113 Use of Library 1 0 1 R
Total 20 Units
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE Lecture Practical Units Status
CODE Hour hours
BIO 102 Basic Biology II 3 0 3 C
BIO 108 Experimental Biology II 0 1 1 C
CHM 102 General Chemistry II 3 0 3 C
CHM 108 Experimental Chemistry II 0 1 1 C
MTH 106 Elementary Mathematics II 3 0 3 C
PHY 102 General Physics II 3 0 3 C
PHY 108 Experimental Physics II 0 1 1 C
GNS 104 Nigerian people and culture 2 0 2 R
Total 17 Units

CATEGORY II: AUDIOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE Lecture Practical Units Status
Hour hours
BIO 101 Basic Biology I 3 0 3 C
BIO 107 Experimental Biology I 0 1 1 C
CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3 0 3 C
CHM 107 Experimental Chemistry I 0 1 1 C
MTH 105 Elementary Mathematics I 3 0 3 C
PHY 101 General Physics I 3 0 3 C
PHY 107 Experimental Physics I 0 1 1 C
GNS 111 Use of English 2 0 2 R
CIT 101 Introduction to Computing 2 1 2 R
GNS113 Use of Library 1 0 1 R
Total 20 Units

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE Lecture Practical Units Status
CODE Hour hours
BIO 102 Basic Biology II 3 0 3 C
BIO 108 Experimental Biology II 0 1 1 C
CHM 102 General Chemistry II 3 0 3 C
CHM 108 Experimental Chemistry II 0 1 1 C
MTH 106 Elementary Mathematics II 3 0 3 C
PHY 102 General Physics II 3 0 3 C
PHY 108 Experimental Physics II 0 1 1 C
PSY 102 Psychology of child development 2 1 2 R
GNS 104 Nigerian people and culture*** 2 0 2 R
Total 19 Units

CATEGORY III: NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE Lecture Practical Units Status
Hour hours
BIO 101 Basic Biology I 3 0 3 C
BIO 107 Experimental Biology I 0 1 1 C
CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3 0 3 C
CHM 107 Experimental Chemistry I 0 1 1 C
MTH 105 Elementary Mathematics I 3 0 3 C
 CIT 101 Introduction to Computing 2 1 2 R
PHY 101 General Physics I 3 0 3 C
PHY 107 Experimental Physics I 0 1 1 C
GNS 111 Use of English 2 0 2 R
GNS113 Use of Library 1 0 1 R
Total 21 Units

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE Lecture Practical Units Status
CODE Hour hours
BIO 102 Basic Biology II 3 0 3 C
BIO 108 Experimental Biology II 0 1 1 C
CHM 102 General Chemistry II 3 0 3 C
CHM 108 Experimental Chemistry II 0 1 1 C
MTH 106 Elementary Mathematics II 3 0 3 C
PHY 102 General Physics II 3 0 3 C
PHY 108 Experimental Physics II 0 1 1 C
NUT 101 Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics 3 1 3 C
GNS 104 Nigerian people and culture*** 2 0 2 R
Total 20 Units

CATEGORY IV: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH INFORMATICS

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE Lecture Practical Units Status
Hour hours
BIO 101 Basic Biology I 3 0 3 C
BIO 107 Experimental Biology I 0 1 1 C
CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3 0 3 C
 CHM 107 Experimental Chemistry I 0 1 1 C
MTH 105 Elementary Mathematics I 3 0 3 C
PHY 101 General Physics I 3 0 3 C
PHY 107 Experimental Physics I 0 1 1 C
GNS 111 Use of English 2 0 2 R
CIT 101 Introduction to Computing 2 1 2 R
ITH 102 Introduction to Problem Solving in 2 1 2 C
GNS113 Use of Library 1 0 1 R
Total 22 Units

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE Lecture Practical Units Status
CODE Hour hours
BIO 102 Basic Biology II 3 0 3 C
BIO 108 Experimental Biology II 0 1 1 C
CHM 102 General Chemistry II 3 0 3 C
CHM 108 Experimental Chemistry II 0 1 1 C
MTH 106 Elementary Mathematics II 3 0 3 C
PHY 102 General Physics II 3 0 3 C
PHY 108 Experimental Physics II 0 1 1 C
ITH 104 Introduction to Health Informatics 2 1 2 C
GNS 104 Nigerian people and culture*** 2 0 2 R
Total 19 Units

GNS 113: Nigerian Peoples and Culture (2 Units C: LH 30)

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. analyse the historical foundation of the Nigerian culture and arts in
pre-colonial times; 2. list and identify the major linguistic groups in Nigeria; 3. explain the gradual evolution of Nigeria as a political unit; 4.
analyse the concepts of trade, economic and self-reliance status of the Nigerian people towards national development; 5. enumerate the
challenges of the Nigerian State towards nation building; 6. analyse the role of the judiciary in upholding people’s fundamental rights; 7. identify
acceptable norms and values of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria; and 8. list and suggest possible solutions to identifiable Nigerian
environmental, moral and value problems.
Course Contents
Nigerian history, culture, and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups).
Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria, Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit
(amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914, formation of political parties in Nigeria, nationalist movement and struggle for independence). Nigeria and
challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics and Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance
(indigenous trade and market system, indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people, trade, skill acquisition and self-reliance). Social
justices and national development (law: definition and classification). Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual norms and values (basic
Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition, citizenship and civic responsibilities, indigenous languages, usage and
development, negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values
(The 3R’s – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation). Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution,
Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC), Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance,
Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in
Nigeria

GNS 111: Use of English (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45)

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. identify possible sound patterns in English language; 2. list notable language skills; 3.
classify word formation processes; 4. construct simple and fairly complex sentences in English; 5. apply logical and critical reasoning skills for
meaningful presentations; 6. demonstrate an appreciable level of the art of public speaking and listening; and 7. write simple and technical
reports.
Course Contents
Sound patterns in English language (phonetics and phonology, vowels and consonants). English word classes (lexical and grammatical words,
definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations and many more.). Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex).
Grammar and usage (tense, mood, modality, concord and aspects of language use in everyday life). Logical and critical thinking and reasoning
methods (Logic and syllogism, inductive and deductive argument and reasoning methods, analogy, generalisation and explanations). Ethical
considerations, copyright rules and infringements. Writing activities: (Pre-writing, writing, post writing/editing and proofreading; paragraphing,
types of writing, summary, essays, letters, curriculum vitae, report writing, note making and mechanics of writing). strategies (Reading and types
of reading, comprehension skills, 3RsQ). Information and Communication Technology in modern language learning. Language skills for
effective communication. Major word formation processes. Writing and reading comprehension strategies. Logical and critical reasoning for
meaningful presentations. Art of public speaking and listening. Report writing

MTH 101: Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra and Trigonometry) (3 Units C: LH 30)

Course Contents
Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements and venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers,
mathematical induction, real sequences and series, theory of quadratic equations and binomial theorem. Complex numbers, algebra of complex
numbers and the argand diagram. De-Moivre’s theorem, nth roots of unity. circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude,
addition and factor formulae.

MTH 102: Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus) (3 Units C: LH 30)

Course Contents
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 and definite integrals. Application to areas and
volumes

CIT 101: Introduction to Computing Sciences (2 Units C: LH 30; PH 45)

Course Contents
Brief history of computing. Description of the basic components of a computer/computing device. Input/Output devices and peripherals.
Hardware, software and human ware. Diverse and growing computer/digital applications. Information processing and its roles in society. The
Internet, its applications and its impact on the world today. The different areas/programs of the computing discipline. The job specializations for
computing professionals. The future of computing.

Practicals /Lab Work: Practical demonstration of the basic parts of a computer. Illustration of different operating systems of different
computing devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, smart boards and smart phones. Demonstration of commonly used applications such as
word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software and graphics. Illustration of input and output devices including printers, scanners,
projectors and smartboards. Practical demonstration of the Internet and its various applications. Illustration of browsers and search engines. How
to access online resources.

BIO 101: General Biology I (3 Units C: LH 30)

Course Contents
Cell structure and organisation, functions of cellular organelles. Characteristics and classification of living things. Chromosomes, genes; their
relationships and importance. General reproduction. interrelationships of organisms (competitions, parasitism, predation, symbiosis,
commensalisms, mutualism, saprophytism). Heredity and evolution (introduction to Darwinism and Lamarkism, Mendelian laws, explanation of
key genetic terms). Elements of ecology and types of habitat.

BIO 102: General Biology II (3 Units C: LH 30)

Course Contents
Basic characteristics, identification and classification of viruses, bacteria and fungi. A generalized survey of the plant and animal kingdoms
based mainly on the study of similarities and differences in the external features. Ecological adaptations. Briefs on physiology to include
nutrition, respiration, circulatory systems, excretion, reproduction, growth and development.

BIO 107: General Biology Practical I (1 Unit C: PH 45

Course Contents
Common laboratory hazards. prevention and first aid. measurements in biology. uses and care of microscope. compound and dissecting
microscope. Biological drawings and illustration, scaling, accuracy and proportion. use of common laboratory apparatus and laboratory
experiments designed to illustrate the topics covered in BIO 101.

BIO 108: General Biology Practical II (1 Unit C: PH 45).

Course Contents
Anatomy of flowering plants, primary vegetative body. stem, leaf and root to show the mature tissues namely parenchyma, collenchyma,
sclerenchyma, xylem and phloem. Types of fruits and seeds. Care and use of dissecting kits and other biological wares. Dissection and general
histology of animal tissues based on vertebrate forms. Morphology and functions of epithelial, muscular, nervous and connective tissues.
Examination of various groups of lower invertebrates under microscopes, identification of various groups of organisms in Animal Kingdom and
any experiment designed to emphasize the practical aspects of topics in BIO 102.

CHM 101: General Chemistry I (3 Units C: LH 30).

Course Contents
Atoms, molecules, elements, compounds and chemical reactions. Modern electronic theory of atoms. Electronic configuration, periodicity and
building up of the periodic table. Hybridization and shapes of simple molecules. Valence forces and structure of solids. Chemical equations and
stoichiometry, chemical bonding and intermolecular forces and kinetic theory of matter. Elementary thermochemistry, rates of reaction,
equilibrium and thermodynamics. Acids, bases and salts. Properties of gases. Redox reactions and introduction to electrochemistry.
Radioactivity.
CHM 102: General Chemistry II (3 Units C: LH 30
Course Contents
Historical survey of the development and importance of organic chemistry, fullerenes as fourth allotrope of carbon, uses as nanotubules,
nanostructures and nano chemistry. Electronic theory in organic chemistry. Isolation and purification of organic compounds. Determination of
structures of organic compounds including qualitative and quantitative analysis in organic chemistry. Nomenclature and functional group classes
of organic compounds. Introductory reaction mechanism and kinetics. Stereochemistry. The chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols,
ethers, amines, alkyl halides, nitriles, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives. The Chemistry of selected metals and non-metals.
Comparative chemistry of group IA, IIA and IVA elements. Introduction to transition metal chemistry.

CHM 107: General Chemistry Practical I (1 Unit C: PH 45)

Course Contents
Laboratory experiments designed to reflect topics presented in courses CHM 101 and CHM 102. These include acid-base titrations, qualitative
analysis, redox reactions, gravimetric analysis, data analysis and presentation.

CHM 108: General Chemistry Practical II (1 Unit C: PH 45)

Course Contents Continuation of CHM 107.
Additional laboratory experiments to include functional group analysis, quantitative analysis using volumetric methods.

PHY 101: General Physics I (Mechanics) (3 Units C: LH 30).

Course Contents
Space and time. units and dimension. vectors and scalars. differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics.
Newton laws of motion (Inertial frames, Impulse, force and action at a distance, momentum conservation). relative motion. Application of
Newtonian mechanics. equations of motion. conservation principles in physics, conservative forces, conservation of linear momentum, Kinetic
energy and work, Potential energy, System of particles, Centre of mass. Rotational motion. torque, vector product, moment, rotation of
coordinate axes and angular momentum, polar coordinates. conservation of angular momentum; Circular motion. Moments of inertia,
gyroscopes and precession. gravitation: Newton’s Law of Gravitation, Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion, Gravitational Potential Energy,
Escape velocity, Satellites motion and orbits.

PHY 102: General Physics II (Electricity &Magnetism) (3 Units C: LH 30)

Course Contents
Forces in nature, electrostatics, electric charge and its properties, methods of charging, Coulomb’s law and superposition, electric field and
potential, Gauss’s law, capacitance, electric dipoles, energy in electric fields, conductors and insulators, current, voltage and resistance, Ohm’s
law and analysis of DC circuits, magnetic fields, Lorentz force, Biot-Savart and Ampère’s laws, magnetic dipoles, dielectrics, energy in
magnetic fields, electromotive force, electromagnetic induction, self and mutual inductances, Faraday and Lenz’s laws, step up and step down
transformers. Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic oscillations and waves, AC voltages and currents applied to inductors, capacitors, resistance
and combinations.

PHY 107: General Practical Physics I (1 Unit C: PH 45)

Course Contents
This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors and graphical analysis. A variety of
experimental techniques should be employed. The experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and
mechanical resonant systems, light, heat and viscosity covered in PHY 101. However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical
techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.

PHY 108: General Practical Physics II (1 Unit C: PH 45)

Course Contents
This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors and graphical analysis. A variety of
experimental techniques should be employed. The experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and
mechanical resonant systems, light, heat, viscosity and many more, covered in PHY 102. However, emphasis should be placed on the basic
physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.