DEPARTMENT OF CELL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

4-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME YEAR 1

Compulsory Courses

Course Code Title Units

FSC 101 Introductory Biology 3 FSC 102 Introductory Chemistry 3 FSC 103 Introductory Computer Science 2 FSC 104 Introductory Mathematics 3 FSC 105 Introductory Physics 3 GST 102 Logic and Philosophy 2 GST 105 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 BTN 101 General Botany 3 ZLY 101 General Zoology 3 CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry I 4 CHM 102 Experimental Chemistry II 2 PHS 103 Introductory Practical Physics 2 TOTAL 32

!otes 1. The first semester workload will be made up of FSC 101105 and GST 103 and 105. 2. The second semester workload will be made up of the remaining compulsory courses and some

elective courses.

YEAR II

Compulsory Courses

Course Code Title Units

BIY 201 Cell Biology 3 BIY 202 Introductory Developmental Biology 2 BTN 201 Variety of Plants I 3 BTN 202 Variety of Plants II 3 MIC 201 Introductory Microbiology 3 ZLY 201 General Invertebrate Zoology 3 ZLY 202 General Vertebrate Zoology 3 CHM 203 Basic Organic Chemistry 4 CHM 205 Experimental Chemistry III 2 GAS 201 General African Studies 2 GAS 202 General African Studies 2 TOTAL 30

Elective Courses Available in the Department

Course Code Title Units

BIY 203 Cell Biology 3

!otes

A minimum of 4 units of electives must be added to complete the sessional load.

YEAR III

Compulsory Courses

Course Code Title Units

BIY 302 Genetics I 4

BIY 303 Cytology 2

BIY 304 Evolution I 2

BIY 305 Intermediate Cell & Molecular Biology 3

BTN 301 Plant Physiology I 3

ZLY 307 Comparative Animal Physiology 4

MAT 317 Statistics for Biologists 3

FSC 301 History and Philosophy of Science 2

FSC 302 Modern Language (French/German) 2

TOTAL 25

Elective Courses Available in the Department

Course Code Title Units

BIY 301 General Ecology 3

BIY 306 Biological Techniques 2

BIY 307 Conservation Biology 3

BIY 308 Radiation Biology 2

BIY 309 Essentials of Human Genetics 2

BIY 310 Wetland Ecology 2

!otes

BIY 301, BIY 306 and MIC 301 must be included in the electives.

YEAR IV

Compulsory Courses

Course Code Title Units

BIY 401 Molecular Biology 3

BIY 405 Genetics II 4

BIY 410 Seminar 2

BIY 411 Project 4

TOTAL 13

Elective Courses Available in the Department

Course Code Title Units

BIY 402 Evolution II 2

BIY 403 Population Genetics 3

BIY 404 Cytogenetics 3

BIY 406 Population Ecology 4

BIY 407 Soil Ecology 2

BIY 408 Developmental Biology 2

BIY 409 Systematic Biology 3

BIY 412 Environmental Biology 2

BIY 413 Genetics and Breeding Technology 3

BIY 414 Environmental Mutagenesis 2

BIY 415 Forensic Biology 2

!otes

A minimum of 18 units of 400 and/or 300 level courses must be taken as electives. These must include

not less than 12 units from Department of Cell Biology and Genetics.

SY!OPSES OF COURSES

100 Level Courses

FSC 101: Introductory Biology 3 Units History of biology; characteristics and classification Of living things, general reproduction,

interrelationship of organisms, heredity and evolution.

200 Level Courses

BIY 201: Cell Biology 3 Units Modern concepts relating to the cell, structure and function of cell organelles, membranes and cell

wall; basic molecule of the cell.

BIY 202: Introductory Developmental Biology 2 Units Reproduction; cell division, differentiation and growth of cells.

BIY 203: Cell Physiology 3 Units Physicochemical properties of the cell, exchange of materials across the cell membrane. Conversion of

energy and matter in the cell metabolic pathways.

300 Level Courses

BIY 301: General Ecology 4 Units The ecosystem approach to the study of ecology. Energy flow and nutrients cycling; dynamics of

populations and communities in the ecosystem; influence of man.

BIY 302: Genetics I 4 Units Principles governing the transmission of hereditary Factors from parents to offsprings and in

populations. Multiple alleles, gene action and expression; sex Determination, chemic al nature of the

gene.

BIY 303: Cytology 2 Units Light, phase contrast, dark-field and electron microscopy; auto-radiography, fluorescence; cell cycle;

introductory cytogenetics.BIY 304: Evolution I 2 Units

Theories, evidences and mechanisms of organic evolution.

BIY 305: Intermediate Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Units Biogenesis of microtubules, microfilaments, golgi and mitochondria. Membrane membrane

interactions. Ribosome biogenesis, adaptation and functions. Introduction to bionergetics and

thermodynamics.

BIY 306: Biological Techniques 2 Units Microscopy; preparation of microscope slides; microtomy; photometry, colorimetry; Chromatography;

cytochemicals techniques; conductomery.

BIY 307: Conservation Biology 3 Units Study of the genetic basis of biodiversity. Conservation techniques and strategies. Data management

and evaluation. Discussion of government and international policies on conservation. The course

includes fieldwork.

BIY 308: Radiation Biology 2 Units Sources and types of radiation. Beneficial and detrimental aspects of radiation.

BIY 309: Essentials of Human Genetics 2 Units The human chromosome aberrations. Mendelian Inheritance in man. Sex determination. Pedigree

analysis. Genetic counselling. Basic principles of gene therapy.

BIY 310: Wetland Ecology 2 Units Primary production. The autotrophy reproductive strategies of wetland. The herbivore subsystem.

Energy and nutrient.

400 Level Courses

BIY 401: Molecular Biology 3 Units Gene control by induction and repression. Initiation of DNA replication and control of cell cycle.

Principles of cellular differentiation and genetic basis of inborn errors of metabolism. Molecular basis

of neoplastic transformations.

BIY 402: Evolution II 2 Units Geological periods and epochs; Genetic variation and speciation; Evolution of selected organisms.

BIY 403: Population Genetics 3 Units

An introductory consideration of mathematical models for the analysis of gene frequencies and genetic

variation in populations.

BIY 404: Cytogenetics 3 Units

Aspects of cell and nuclear divisions Morphology and behaviour of chromosomes. Chromosomal

aberrations and polyploidy.

BIY 405: Genetics II 4 Units

Aspects of human genetics, pedigree analysis. Further consideration of and various deviations from

basic principles. Gene interaction; Hardy-Weinberg Law; mutagenesis.

BIY 406: Population Ecology 4 Units

Consideration of growth and regulation of population; interrelationships of biotic and environmental

factors that control population responses and interaction.

BIY 407: Soil Ecology 2 Units

Physical and Chemical nature of soil. Detritus and detritus organisms; cycling of

Minerals and nutrient pools.

BIY 408: Developmental Biology 2 Units

Molecular and genetic aspect of development. A detailed study of the cellular and

Multicellular bases of development.

BIY 409: Systematic Biology 3 Units

A bio-systematic approach to the classification of organisms and nomenclature.

BIY 410: Seminar 2 Units

Oral and written seminars on selected topics.

BIY 411: Project 4 Units

A systematic investigation carried out on an approved topic. Students will present written scientific

reports and be subjected to a viva voce examination.

BIY 412: Environmental Biology 2 Units

Biological principles and methods used in Environmental assessment, development and protection.

Environmental impact assessment and audit methodologies.

BIY 413: Genetics and Breeding Technology 3 Units Genetic principles and their applications in breeding, maintenance and care of organisms of economic

importance.

BIY 414: Environmental Mutagenesis 2 Units Identification, analysis of mode of action of genotoxic environmental agents.

BIY 415: Forensic Biology 2 Units Dermatoglyphic patterns (finger print patterns). Techniques of recording dermatoglyphics.

Classification of dermatoglyphics. Its application in personal identification and crime detection. DNA

finger printing and aspects of sexuality.

Clinical disorders and associated dermatoglyphics. Importance of blood groups in determination of

paternity.