[b] B.Sc. (ZOOLOGY): FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME[/b]

[b]Minimum Degree Requirements Total Units[/b]

[b]1. 100 Level Courses[/b]

[b] Compulsory[/b]

ZOO 111 (3 units) ZOO 112 (3 units) ZOO 113 (3 Units)

GES 101 (3 units) GES 107 (3 units) 15

[b]Required[/b]

CHE 127 (3 units) CHE 157 (4 units) CHE 177 (3 units)

CHE 195 (2 units) PHY 114 (3 units) BOT 111 (3 units)

PHY 115 (3 units) BOT 141 (3 units) STA 111 (4 units)

STA 121 (4 units) 32

[b]Elective[/b]

ARC 122 (5 units) GEY 101 (3 units) STA 131 (2 units)

STA 112 (4 units) 14

[b]Minimum number of units to be passed: 30 units, including _________[/b]

[b] ZOO 111, ZOO 112 and ZOO 113, GES 101, GES 107 61[/b]

_________

[b]2. 200 Level Courses[/b]

[b]Compulsory[/b]

BIO 211 (4 units) BIO 212 (3 units) BIO 214 (2 units)

ZOO 211 (3 units) ZOO 212 (3 units) GES 103/105 (3 units) 18

[b]Required[/b]

CHE 229 (3 units) CHE 259 (3 units) 6

[b]Electives [/b]

BOT 211 (3 units) CHE 279 (3 units) MIC 221 (2 units) 21

ARC 222 (5 units) ANT 216 (4 units) STA 201 (4 units)

[b]Minimum numbers of units to be passed: at least 30 units [/b]_____

[b] including all compulsory units. 45[/b]

[b] _____[/b]

[b] [/b]

[b]3. 300 Level Courses[/b]

[b]Compulsory[/b]

BIO 311 (3 units) BIO 312 (3 units) BIO 317 (3 units) 24

ZOO 311(3 units) ZOO 315 (3 units) ZOO 316 (3 units)

ZOO 399 (6 units)

[b]Required[/b]

ZOO 312 (3 units) ZOO 313 (3 units) ZOO 314 (4 units) 10

[b]Electives[/b]

MIC 307 (2 units) CHE 329 (3 units) GEY 358 (2 units)

MIC 322 (2 units) 9

______

[b]Minimum numbers of units to be passed: at least 30 units [/b] [b]43[/b]

[b]including all compulsory units.[/b] [b] ______[/b]

[b]4. 400 Level Courses[/b]

[b] Compulsory[/b]

BIO 417 (3 units) ZOO 418 (2 units) ZOO 419 (4 units) 9

[b]Required[/b]

BIO 411 (3 units) ZOO 411 (4 units) ZOO 412 (4 units) 15

ZOO 413 (4 units)

[b]Electives[/b]

BIO 412 (2 units) BIO 413 (2 units) BIO 414 (2 units)

BIO 415 (3 units) BIO 416 (3 units) ZOO 414 (3 units) 24

ZOO 415 (3 units) ZOO 416 (3 units) ZOO 417 (3 units)

_______

[b]Minimum numbers of units to be passed: at least 30 units[/b] [b]48[/b]

[b]including all compulsory units.[/b] _______

[b]SEMESTER COURSES AND DESCRIPTION[/b]

[b]Courses [/b] [b]code[/b]	[b]Short Title and Description of Course[/b]	[b]Hours of Lectures[/b]	[b]Hours of Practicals[/b]	[b]Units[/b]	[b]Pre-requisites[/b]	[b]Remarks[/b]
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]111[/b]	[b]Principles of Animal Biology:[/b] Macromolecular basis of life: Cellular basis of biological organization. Cell structure and function; energy production and utilization. Information transfers; genetic inheritance and variation; reproduction, embryogenesis and growth. The organism and its environment	30	45	3	-	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]112[/b]	[b]The Mammalian Body:[/b] The anatomy and physiology of rat, adaptation to environment. External features. Skin/Skeleton and muscular systems. Digestion and absorption of food; nutrition, Gas exchange and transports. The blood and circulatory system. The kidney and homeostasis. Nervous and chemical coordination	30	45	3	-	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]113[/b]	[b]Diversity of Animal Life:[/b] General classification of animals. The concept of evolution. Characteristic and life history of representative types from each phylum. Animal of medical, veterinary and agricultural importance.	30	45	3	-	C
[b]BIO[/b] [b]211[/b]	[b]Introductory Genetics and Cell Physiology:[/b] Cell structure and functions. Chromosome organization Mendelian Genetics, Linkage and recombination. Sex-linked inheritance. Phylogenic inheritance, DNA, RNA. Protein synthesis. Bioenergetics membrane biology	30	90	4	-	C
[b]BIO[/b] [b]212[/b]	[b]Introductory Ecology:[/b] The ecosystem and community structure. The ecological factors Affecting plants and animals in terrestrial and aquatic habitat. Major terrestrial biomes. Productivity, Energy flow nutrient cycling[b].[/b]	30	-	2	-	C
[b]BIO[/b] [b]214[/b]	[b]Biological Techniques:[/b] Microscopes, Preparation of microscope slides, Photometry, Colorimetry, Chromatography, Condoctometry, Experimental designs.	30	45	3	-	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]211[/b]	[b]Invertebrate Zoology:[/b] The systematic inter-relationships and basic organization of the invertebrates.	30	45	3	-	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]212[/b]	[b]Chordate Zoology:[/b] The systematic inter-relationships and basic organization of the vertebrates	30	45	3	-	C
[b]BIO[/b] [b]311[/b]	[b]Genetic Variability and Evolution:[/b] Structure of DNA. Mutations. Protein structure. Effect of mutation on geneticrecombination. Genetic mapping at the molecular level. Mendelian populations and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Variation, natural selection and speciation evolution.	30	45	3	BIO 211	C
[b]BIO[/b] [b]312[/b]	[b]General Ecology:[/b] The ecology of local terrestrial and aquatic communities. Population characteristics and regulation of members.	30	45	3	BIO 212	C
[b]BIO[/b] [b]317[/b]	[b]Field Course I: [/b] Sampling techniques in local habitats. Assessment by report.	15	90	3	BIO 312	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]311[/b]	[b]Comparative Animal Physiology: [/b] Nutrition and Digestion, Respiration, Blood and circulation, Excretion and homeostasis. The physiology and movement, hormones, nervous communication and sense organs.	30	45	3	BIO 211 ZOO 211 ZOO 212	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]312[/b]	[b]The Biology of Tropical Parasites:[/b] Classification, adaptation morphology, Anatomy, Life cycle and other features of interest in the protozoans, platylhelminths, nematodes and parasitic arthropods; drawing particular attention to the various adaptations to the drawing of life exhibited by selected members of the group.	30	45	3	ZOO 211	R
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]313[/b]	[b]Arthropod Diversity: [/b] Adaptive radiation within phylum Arthropoda with particular reference to the structure and functions of the body appendages. General biology of selected arthropod groups. Biologicalsuccess of the arthropods.	30	45	3	ZOO 211	R
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]314[/b]	[b]Vertebrate Zoology: [/b] Vertebrate systematics, evolution and functional anatomy; geographical distribution of recent vertebrates; the Nigerian vertebrate fauna.	30	90	3	ZOO 212	R
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]315[/b]	[b]Principle of Development:[/b] Problems and process of development. Gene-activity in oogenesis, cytoplasmic localization in the mature egg. Gastrulation and cell interactions, cellular and molecular basis of embryogenesis. Tissue interactions in development. The significance of the placenta and the development of immunity.	30	45	3	BIO 211	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]316[/b]	[b]Histology: [/b] The cellular basis of tissue formation. Cell communication. Stability of the differentiated state. The formation, distribution, structure and function of vertebrate tissues. The organization of tissues into organ systems. Histochemical techniques.	15	45	3	BIO 214 ZOO 212	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]399[/b]	[b]Industrial/Field Experience: [/b] a) Fisheries b) Wildlife Management c) Biology of Aquatic Environment d) Entomology e) Animal and Public Health f) Biotechnology	-	-	6	-	C
[b]BIO[/b] [b]411[/b]	[b]Genetics in Molecular Biology:[/b] Genetics fine structure analysis in Drosophila, Neurospora, Bacteria and Viruses. Biochemical and nucleic acid genetics. Structure and function of DNA and RNA. Genetic recombination, DNA replication. Genetic control of protein biosynthesis. The evolution of genetic systems.	30	45	3	BIO 311	R
[b]BIO[/b] [b]412[/b]	[b]Biogeography: [/b] The subdivisions of the earth into zoogeography regions; the transition zones. The distribution of plants and animals and the continental drift; and animals and plant distribution. Discontinuous distribution. The effect of man on the distribution of plants and animals. The origin of domesticated animals and cultivated crops. The biogeography of [i]Homo[/i] [i]sapiens.[/i]	30	-	2	BIO 312 ZOO 316 GEO 313 (For geography students)	E
[b]BIO[/b] [b]413[/b]	[b]History of Biology:[/b] An introduction to growth and development of ideas and concepts in Biology from the ancient. Greek era through Renaissance period to the turn of the 20th Century with accounts of the contributions made by various individuals and institutions.	30	-	2	-	E
[b]BIO[/b] [b]414[/b]	[b]Impact of Biology on Society:[/b] Concept in Biology which influence human societies. Evolution Genetics, Reproduction, Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA.	30	-	2	-	E
[b]BIO[/b] [b]415[/b]	[b]Environmental Biology:[/b] The human environment – land, water and air. Impact of man’s activities on these environments including their effects on the fauna and flora. Environmental mutagens and carcinogens. Management of human environment including solid wastes disposal	30	45	3	BIO 312 ZOO 314	E
[b]BIO[/b] [b]416[/b]	[b]Toxicology:[/b] The human environment, Toxins/Poisons (Natural and Man-made), Sources of toxins; acute and chronic exposure. Effects of toxins. Evaluation ( Toxicity testing, hazard evaluation, Risk assessment, field validation, chemical safety evaluation). Control/remedies. Toxic waste disposals, regulatory policies, FEPS, GONS, other Environmental Institutions. Equivalent existing course-None.	30	45	3	-	E
[b]BIO[/b] [b]417[/b]	[b]Field Course II:[/b] Sampling Techniques; Equipment existing. Course-None. Sampling methods in Parasitology, hydrobiology and Fisheries, Entomology, Physiology, Genetics and Cell Biology.	15	90	3	BIO 317	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]411[/b]	[b]Entomology[/b] Origin and phylogeny of insects. Biology of control of selected groups which are of economic importance in the tropics (particularly in Nigeria). Aspects of crops; stored products and vector diseases of man and his domestic animals. Insect physiology.	45	45	4	ZOO 313	R
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]412[/b]	[b]Principle of Parasitology: [/b] Evolution of parasitic mode of life. Nature of parasitism in relation to other forms of animal associations. Host-parasitic relationship. Epidemiological studies and control measures of important tropical parasitic diseases and the roles of vectors in the transmission of these diseases.	45	45	4	ZOO 312	R
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]413[/b]	[b]Hydrobiology and Fisheries: [/b] A comparative of the hydrobiology and cycle of life in marine, brackish and freshwater. Fisheries biology including the food and feeding habits of fish populations. Fecundity and reproduction, ageand growth. Aquaculture with particular reference to Nigeria. The fish fauna of Nigeria. Fishing gearand fishing techniques.	45	45	4	BIO 312 ZOO 314	R
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]414[/b]	[b]Special Topics in Physiology:[/b] Specialized aspects of animal physiology, for example; muscle contraction and cytoskeleton elements, intracellular microenvironment and metabolic compartmentation; membrane organization, receptors and endocytosis, cell communication	30	45	3	ZOO 311	E
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]415[/b]	[b]Wildlife Ecology and Conservation: [/b] Dynamics of wildlife population. Techniques of wildlife investigation. Principle of wildlife management. The wildlife resources of Nigeria; conservation policies, problems and prospects. World wildlife resources; differences in values, management philosophies and traditions.	30	45	3	BIO 312 ZOO 314	E
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]416[/b]	[b]Animal Behaviour: [/b] The basis of behavior orientation mechanism in animals, instinct and intelligence, feeding behavior,social life, courtship and mating, migration and navigation. Biological clocks and rhythms.	30	45	3	ZOO 211 ZOO 212	E
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]417[/b]	[b]Local Fauna:[/b] General survey of local molluscs, arthropods, and vertebrates. Equivalent existing course – None	30	45	3	-	E
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]418[/b]	[b]Essay: [/b] An essay based on a review of the literature on a Zoology topic	30	-	2	-	C
[b]ZOO[/b] [b]419[/b]	[b]Project:[/b] A research project involving an investigation in Zoology and a written presentation and discussion of results.	30	-	2	-	E

[b]C=Compulsory R=Required E=Elective[/b] [b]DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY[/b] [b]UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN[/b] [b]HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMME[/b] [b]_{1. INTRODUCTION:} [/b] _{The Department of Zoology is a foundation department of the University. Graduate studies started in the Department in 1956, as part of the graduate programme of the University of London. The Department has, since the inception of the University of Ibadan, run graduate programmes culminating in Master, MPhil and Ph.D. degrees. The main focus has been and remains: To advance critical, independent and original thought, to train students in analytical and investigative processes in Zoology, to provide highly skilled scientists capable of applying their knowledge to solving pressing national problems, particularly in Environment, Zoology, Medicine, Agriculture, Education and Veterinary Science.} [b]_{2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, DURATION AND REGISTRATION:}[/b] _{Admission to the programme of M.Sc. is open to graduates of the University of Ibadan, or of other Universities recognized by Senate, who have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor in Zoology or related disciplines. Candidates admitted to the programme shall be required to register for a minimum of 32 units and a maximum of 40units, including ZOO 750, ZOO 751 and ZOO 752. To qualify for an award of the degree, a candidate must spend a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of five semesters, and pass at least 30 units, including all compulsory courses, as indicated for each programme. These requirements differ from the former ones in which the candidates were required to spend a minimum period of 12 calendar months and pass a total of 24 units to qualify for an award of the degree.} [b] [/b] [b]UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN[/b] [b]M.Sc. ZOOLOGY CURRICULA[/b] [b]M.Sc. Zoology (Ecology & Environmental Biology)[/b]

[b]Course Code[/b]	[b]Course Title /Contents (Course description/synopsis)[/b]		[b]No. of contact hours (T:P) / Unit(s)^[/b]
ZOO 710	[b]Methods in Animal Ecology[/b] Sampling techniques and methods of estimating animal abundance; dispersion and dispersal; the construction of life tables; the estimation of productivity and construction of energy budgets. Analysis of ecological data 1o ,2o ,3o Production;. Energy production and utilization;		(30:90);4;R
ZOO 711	[b]Ecology of Tropical Terrestrial Ecosystem[/b] The animal communities of lowland forests, savanna, deserts and mountain systems. Community structure, function and dynamics. Adaptations of animals to different tropical environments; and the effect of human activity on tropical ecosystems Biodiversity and Conservation.		(45:0);3;E
ZOO 712	[b]Advanced Population Dynamics[/b] Theories of population regulations; analysis of changes within population; species interactions (competition, and predator/ prey relationships). Evolutionary responses; Social environment and integration of population		(45:0);3;E
ZOO 713	[b]Behavioural Ecology[/b] The survival value of behavioural patterns, the strategies of social organization breeding seasons, sexual behaviour, food habits and territorially as mechanisms that result in optimal utilization Case Studies		(45:0);3;E
ZOO 714	[b]Advanced Topics in Ornithology[/b] The biology, distribution ecology, systematic and economic importance of the bird fauna of Africa. Field techniques in ornithology.		(30:45);3;E
ZOO 715	[b]Ecotoxicology[/b] Sources of exposure to toxins- Natural and man-made toxins; Toxins in Nigerian environment; Bioassay for ecotoxins; Radiation biology.		(30:45);3;R
ZOO 716	[b]Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)[/b] Principles and concepts of EIA; Field case studies of impact assessment in Nigeria; Indicator species and organisms of value in environmental assessment.		(30:90),4;R
ZOO 717	[b]Marine Ecology[/b] Ecology of coastal waters including estuaries and lagoons. Physical and chemical oceanography. Marine resources, marine pollution.		(30:45);3;E
ZOO 718	[b]Ecology of Zoo and Captive animals[/b] History and Principles of Menageries and Zoo management; Local fauna; Practical management of captive animals; Behaviour of captive animals- socials,feeding and reproductive behaviours; Types and causes of abnormal behaviour in captivity; CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species); Case studies.		(30:45);3;E
ZOO 719	[b]Wetlands[/b] What are wetlands?; Distribution of wetlands in Nigeria; Ecology of wetlands; Biology of wetland fauna;Values of wetlands; Field studies		(30:90);4;E
[b]M.Sc. Zoology (Animal Physiology)[/b]
ZOO 724	[b]Physiology and Environment[/b] The physiological adaptation of animals to their environment. Food selection and feeding behaviour. Biological rhythms. Dormancy and migration. Responses of animals to polluted environments.	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 725	[b]The Physiology of Digestion[/b] The variety of alimentary systems. Digestive enzymes and their kinetics. Gut motility. The control of gut functions.	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 726	[b]Animal Hormones[/b] Classification of invertebrate and vertebrate hormones. Endocrine organs. Regulation of hormones production and action, hormone receptors. Mediators of hormonal effects. Hormones in metabolism, growth and reproduction. Pheromones.	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 727	[b]The Physiology of Excitable Tissues[/b] Neural organization in invertebrates and vertebrates. The propagation and transmission of nerve impulses. Sensory structures. Nervous integration and neural control of muscle function. The mechanics and biochemical basis of muscle contraction. The comparative physiology of muscle. The electric organs of fishes. Cilia and flagella.	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 728	[b]Techniques in Animal Physiology[/b] Experimental design. The preparation of animal material for investigation. The use and care of instruments in physiological research.	(15:90);3;R
ZOO 774	[b]Physiology and Biochemistry of Parasites[/b] Bioenergetics, purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis, amino acid metabolism and membrane biology in parasitic protozoa and helminthes. Nutritional requirements of parasites. Subcellular organization of metabolic pathways.	(45:0);3;R
ZOO 762	[b]Insect Physiology and Biochemistry[/b] The integument. Digestion; excretion; water and temperature relations and ionic regulation; respiration; circulation. Nerve and muscle function; locomotion. Sensory perception; sound- and light production. Metabolism and energetic. Reproduction, growth and development. Hormones. Pheromones. The physiology of insecticide resistance.	(30;45);3;R
ZOO 786	[b]Fish Nutrition and Growth[/b] Nutritional requirements of fish; Organic and inorganic nutrients; Energy requirement in fish; Ration levels; Growth studies; Early growth; Factors affecting growth; Growth parameters- FCE, PER etc.	(30:45)3:E
[b] M.Sc. Zoology (Entomology)[/b]
ZOO 760	[b]Insect Taxonomy[/b] The principles of insect classification: Introduction to the characters used in identification of insects at various taxonomic levels. Techniques for the collection and preservation of insects.	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 761	[b]Insect Ecology[/b] The effect of environmental factors- temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, wind etc- on insects. Intraspecific and inter-specific competition. Insect population dynamics, including the use of life-tables in population models.	(30;90);4;E
ZOO 762	[b]Insect Physiology and Biochemistry[/b] The integument. Digestion; excretion; water and temperature relations and ionic regulation; respiration; circulation. Nerve and muscle function; locomotion. Sensory perception; sound- and light production. Metabolism and energetic. Reproduction, growth and development. Hormones. Pheromones. The physiology of insecticide resistance.	(30;45);3;E
ZOO 763	[b]Biology of Non-insect Arthropods[/b] Biology of terrestrial non-insect arthropods in tropical Africa.	(30:45)3;E
ZOO 764	Physiology and Biochemistry of Parasites Bioenergetics, purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis, amino acid metabolism and membrane biology in parasitic protozoa and helminthes. Nutritional requirements of parasites. Subcellular organization of metabolic pathways.="top">[b]Aquatic Entomology[/b] The aquatic environment as a living medium for insects. Habitat selection and adaptations. Production turnover. Aquatic insects as indices of pollution.	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 765	[b]Insect Vectors[/b] Types of insect vectors. The habitats, habits, life cycle and behaviour of insect vectors in the transmission and control of diseases. Chemical, biological and ecological control of insect v/tdGenetics in Molecular Biology: topp/b (30:45);3;E/td ectors. The economic importance of insect vectors.	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 766	[b]Principles of Stored Products Entomology[/b] The biology of stored products insects and factors influencing their populations. Techniques for screening stored products for infestation.	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 767	[b]Biology of Selected Insect Groups[/b] Taxonomy and morphometrics. Habitats, dispersal and population changes. Food plants and feeding behaviour. Utilization of food and general metabolism. Circadian and other rhythms. Locometer activity flight. Sensory perception. Sound production. Reproduction embryonic and post-embryonic development. The economic importance of grasshoppers, especially in the tropics. Biological and chemical control.	(30;45):3;E
ZOO 768	[b]Management of Harmful Insects. [/b] Biology of selected insects harmful to man and his activities. Methods of control and current practice of management of such pest. Case study of at least 3 harmful pests.	(45;0)3;E

[b]M.Sc Zoology (Parasitology)[/b]

ZOO 770	[b]Basic Principles and Concepts in Parasitology[/b] Heterospecific associations among animals (Symbiology), Types of parasitism, parasites and their hosts. The effects of parasitism on the parasite and host. Distribution of parasites in a host population; factors influencing parasite density and distribution; Host–parasite specificity; The species problem and the evolution of parasitism in the animal kingdom.	(45:0);3;E
ZOO 771	[b]Taxonomy of Parasitic Organisms[/b] Principles of the taxonomy of protozoan, platyhelminth, nematode and arthropod parasites. Problems of the taxonomy of parasites in tropical Africa. Theory and practice of classification.	(45:45);4;E
ZOO 772	[b]Transmission and Diseases of Protozoan Parasites[/b] Patterns of transmission and types of diseases caused by protozoan parasites in the tropics. The role of protezoan vectors in disease transmission. The role of the behaviour of protozoan organisms and their hosts in disease transmission; Circadian rhythyms in protozoan parasite transmission.	(45:45);4;R
ZOO 773	[b]Epidemiology and Control of Parasitic Diseases in the Tropics[/b] Types, epidemiological surveys (Descriptive, Experimental and Analytical); Patterns of disease occurrence in the tropics; Measurement of parasitic infections in a host population. Epidemiology and the recent developments in the control of major parasitic diseases and their vectors in tropical Africa. Ethical considerations in epidemiological studies.	(45:45);4;R
ZOO 774	[b]Physiology and Biochemistry of Parasites[/b] Bioenergetics, purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis, amino acid metabolism and membrane biology in parasitic protozoa and helminthes. Nutritional requirements of parasites. Subcellular organization of metabolic pathways.	(45:0);3;E
ZOO 775	[b]Research Techniques in Parasitology[/b] Collection and preservation of parasites and their vectors; identification; sampling methods in field and laboratory investigations. Egg and larvae counts in faecal samples; histochemical techniques; cultivation of parasites in vitro	(30;45);3;R
ZOO 776	[b]Transmission and Diseases of Helminth parasites[/b] Helminths (cestode ,trematode and nematode) transmission patterns; Life cycles and infections; Types of diseases caused by helminths;The roles and behaviour of helminth parasites and the hosts, in disease transmission; Circadian rhythms in helminth parasite transmission;	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 777	[b]Parasite Immunology[/b] Basic concepts; Natural and acquired immunity; Cell types in immune systems; Immunity to parasites (Protozoa, helminthes); Evasion of immune response; Harmful immunity; Advances in immunization against parasitic infections. Immunological methods.	(30:45);3;R
[b]M.Sc. Zoology (Hydrobiology and Fisheries)[/b]
ZOO 717	[b]Marine Ecology[/b] Ecology of coaster waters including estuaries and lagoons. Physical and chemical oceanography. Marine resources, marine pollution.	(30:45); 3;E
ZOO 780	[b]Fisheries Biology [/b] Food and feeding habits. Identification of gut contents. Age and growth. Reproduction, breeding and life cycles. Prey-predator relationships. Population studies, recruitment and mortality.	(30:90);4R
ZOO 781	[b]Limnology [/b] Physico-chemical parameters of the aquatic environment. Plankton and benthos. Primary and secondary production. Allochthorous production in inland waters. Man-made lakes. The effects of pollution.	(45:45);4;R
ZOO 782	[b]Principles of fish culture[/b] Dam and pond construction. Stocking and pond management. Cropping and marketing. Cage culture; raceways and closed circulation systems. Fish propagation, controlled natural and induced spawning. Hatchery organization and management.	(30:90);4;R
ZOO 783	[b]Taxonomy of Nigerian Fishes[/b] Principles of taxonomy and identification of fresh water and marine fishes of Nigeria.	(15:90);3;R
ZOO 784	[b]Aquatic Resources[/b] Dynamics of aquatic resources. Theoretical considerations of primary and secondary energy budget. Factors affecting energy budget.	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 785	[b]Fish and fishing Technology[/b] Fish preservation and processing; Fish by products; Assessment of fish quality; Fishing methods; Evolution of fishing methods- Trawls, Nets, Gears, and Gear types; fish location gadgets	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 786	[b]Fish Nutrition and Growth[/b] Nutritional requirements of fish; Organic and inorganic nutrients; Energy requirement in fish; Ration levels; Growth studies; Early growth; Factors affecting growth; Growth parameters- FCE, PER etc.	(30:45)3:E
[b]M.Sc. Zoology (Cell Biology & Genetics)[/b] [b] [/b]
ZOO 790	[b]Cellular Organization compartmentalization[/b] Principles of cell fractionation. Cell organelles. Energy production. Cell membranes and surface receptors. Endocytosis and lysosomes. Exocytosis and membrane recycling. Cytoskeletal elements.	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 791	[b]Human Genetics[/b] .Pattern of transmission of single gene traits in human, multifactorial inheritance, sex, determination, Human biochemical genetics,Twinning, Genetic aspects of human development, Genetics of Cancer, Genetic counseling, Human Genome	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 792	[b]Macromolecular Structure and Function[/b] DNA: biosynethsis of precursors; enzymology, mechanism of replication; modification and restriction. Regulation of DNA and RNA synthesis; repressors. Ribosome structure and function. Protein synthesis and structure in relation to function.	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 793	[b]Molecular Genetics[/b] Recombinant DNA. DNA sequencing. Genetic engineering: Organization and expression of foreign genes introduced into cells. Organization and reorganization of immunoglobulin. Bioinformatics	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 794	[b]Environmental Mutagens[/b] Interaction between gene and environment. Mutagens and carcinogens. Mechanisms of mutagenesis. Genetic factors in the response to mutagens. Genetic risks to man with particular reference to the tropical environment. DNA repair mechanism, Assays for evaluating integers, Toxicogenomics	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 795	[b]Advanced cytogenetics[/b] Chromosomes: evolution; structure and function; karyotyping and analysis; aberrations and associated syndromes. Polyploidy and evolution in animals.	(30:45);3R
ZOO 796	[b]Population and Quantitative Genetics[/b] Sampling techniques. Genetic markers and biometric traits. Gene and genotypic frequencies in natural populations. Mating systems, gene pools and natural selection, Analysis of Genetic variation, Genetic polymorphism.	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 798	[b]Molecular Techniques in Parasitology[/b] Molecular methods in diagnosis of parasitic infections( Malaria, Trypanosomiasis, Schistosomiasis etc); Cellular methods (Preparation of PBMC,Crude parasite antigen,T-cell proliferation, etc); Parasite and Cell culture Techniques; Comet Assay.	(30:45);3;E

[b]MSc (Cellular Parasitology Programme)[/b]

ZOO 790	[b]Cellular Organization and Compartment[/b] Principles of cell fractionation. Cell organelles. Energy production. Cell membranes. Energy production. Cell membranes and surface receptors. Endocytosis and lysosomes. Exocytosis and membrane recycling. Cytoskeletal elements.	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 792	[b]Macromolecular Structure and Function [/b] DNA: biosynthesis of precursors; enzymology, mechanism of replication; modification and restriction. Regulation of DNA and RNA synthesis; Repressors. Ribosome structure and function. Protein synthesis and structure in relation to function.	(30:45); 3;R
ZOO 793	[b]Molecular Genetics [/b] Recombinant DNA. DNA sequencing. Genetic engineering: organization and expression of foreign genes introduced into cells. Organization and reorganization of immunoglobulin. Bioinformatics	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 797	[b]Genomics and Molecular Evolution of Parasites [/b] Kinetoplast phylogeny and evolution; development of eukarytic transcriptional control mechanisms; the origin and function of subcellular organelles; the nature of host-pathogen relationship; the role of lateral genetic transfer in phylogenetic history of higher eukaryotes and comparative genomics; genome evolution; RNA processing and post-transcriptional gene regulation.	(30:45);3;E
ZOO 798	[b]Molecular Techniques in Parasitology[/b] Molecular methods in diagnosis of parasitic infection (Malaria, Trypanosomiasis, Schistosomiasis etc); Cellular methods (Preparation of PBMC, Crude parasite antigen, T-cells proliferation, etc.); Parasite and Cell Culture Techniques; Comet Assay.	(30:45);3;R
ZOO 772	[b]Transmission and Diseases of Protozoan Parasite[/b] Patterns of transmission and types of diseases caused by protozoan parasites in the tropics. The role of protozoan vectors in disease transmission. The role of the behavior of protozoan organisms and their hosts in disease transmission: Circadian rhythms in protozoan parasite transmission	(45:45); 4;R
ZOO 792	[b]Transmission of Helminth Parasites[/b] Helminths (Cestode,trematode and nematode) transmission patterns; Life cycles and infections; Types of diseases caused by helminthes: The roles and behavior of helminth parasites and the hosts in disease transmission; Circadian rhythms in helminth parasite transmission.	(30: 45); 3;E
ZOO 773	[b]Epidemiology and Control of Parasitic Diseases in the Tropics[/b] Types, epidemiological surveys (Descriptive, Experimental and Analytical); Patterns of disease occurrence in the tropics: Measurement of parasitic infections in a host population. Epidemiology and the recent developments in the control of major parasitic diseases and their vectors in tropical Africa. Ethical considerations in epidemiological studies.	(45:45); 4; R
ZOO 774	[b]Physiology and Biochemistry of Parasites[/b] Bioenergetics, purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis, amino acid metabolism and membrane biology in parasitic protozoa and helminthes. Nutritional requirements of parasites. Subcellular organization of metabolic pathways.	(45:0); 3;R

[b]M.Sc. Compulsory Course (All Students)[/b] [b]M.Sc. Compulsory Course (All Students)[/b]

ZOO 750	[b]Project[/b] A research project in an area of Zoology in which the student is specializing.	(0:270);6;C
ZOO 751	[b]Seminar:[/b] Critical review of current literature on topics in specific areas of Zoology	(60:0);4;C
ZOO 752	[b]Research Techniques[/b] Experimental design and statistical analysis. Sampling methods. Information search and retrieval; writing scientific reports and dissertations. Instrumentation and general laboratory techniques. Biology & Bioethics.	(30:90);4;C

[b]800 LEVEL COURSES – ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY[/b]

[b]Course Code[/b]	[b]Course Title/Contents (Course description/synopsis)[/b]	[b]No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s)*[/b]
[b]ZOO 810[/b]	[b]Biodiversity[/b] Natures variety and diversity, Genetic biodiversity, species biodiversity, ecosystem biodiversity. Measuring biodiversity. Biological Resources, Social Related	(30:90);4;E
[b]ZOO 811[/b]	[b]Measurements in Ecology[/b] Environmental Baseline study. Environmental Audit, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Post Impact Assessment ISO 14001. Case studies of specific environments.	(30:90);4;E
[b]ZOO 812[/b]	[b]Recent Advances in Ecotoxicology & Monitoring[/b] Ecological disturbances, Methods of ecotoxicological assessment , recent reports on in situ and ex situ ecotoxicitological assessment in Nigeria	(30:45);3;E
[b]ZOO 813[/b]	[b]Environmental Health[/b] Effects of chemical pollutants on human health, Effects of environmental pollutants on Wildlife. Case studies in Nigeria..	(30:45);3;E
[b]ZOO 814[/b]	[b]Harnessing Natures Resources[/b] Methods and impact of culture and technology in the harnessing of natures resources.	(30:45);3;E
800 LEVEL COURSES – ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
[b]ZOO 820[/b]	[b]The Physiology of Development[/b] An advance study of physiological changes during the growth and development of selected animal types	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 821[/b]	[b]The Kinetics and Characterization of Digestive Enzymes [/b] The basis for characterizing digestive enzymes: theoretical and experimental aspect.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 822[/b]	[b]Food Selection and Feeding in Animals[/b] A consideration of the ways by which animals locate their food. The process of feeding and digestion.	(45;0);3;E
[b]800 LEVEL COURSES – PARASITOLOGY[/b]
[b]ZOO 871[/b]	[b]Chemotherapy of Parasitic Infections[/b] Recent advances in the chemotherapy of major parasitic diseases of man in the tropics and subtropics.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 872[/b]	[b]Recent Advances in the Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases [/b] Practical epidemiology; the epidemiologic state of major parasitic diseases of man in tropical Africa.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 873[/b]	[b]Ultrastructure of Parasitic Organisms[/b] Advances in the uses of electronmicroscope; aspects of the ultrastructure of major parasitic organisms of man; utilization of ultrastructural studies in solving parasitological problem.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 874[/b]	[b]In Vitro Studies of Parasitic Organisms[/b] Cultivation of parasitic organisms [i]in vitro[/i], Advances [i]in vitro[/i] studies of major parasitic organisms of man – 3 units	(45;0);3;E
[b]800 LEVEL COURSES – HYDROBIOLOGY AND FISHERIES[/b]
[b]ZOO 881[/b]	[b]Fish Nutritional Diseases[/b] Dietary requirements of tropical fish species including amino acids, vitamins And mineral salts. Natural and artificial foods, Nutritional deficiencies and diseases. Non-nutrient components of the diet.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 882[/b]	[b]Advances in Aquaculture[/b] Fish Hybridization. Stocks manipulation, Feed formulation and evaluation. Culture of shell fishes.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 883[/b]	[b]Aquatic Pollution [/b] Industrial effluent discharges – their effects on aquatic life. The oil industry and aquatic environment. Impact assessment and monitoring –	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 884[/b]	[b]Age and Growth of Tropical Fishes[/b] Specific studies of age and growth in selected tropical fishes. Effects of Environmental parameters on age and growth of fishes.	(45;0);3;E
[b]800 LEVEL COURSES – CELL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS/[/b] [b] CELLULAR PARASITOLOGY[/b]
[b]ZOO 890[/b]	[b] Genetic Engineering[/b] Vector-hosts systems. Synthesis and Cloning of CDNA construction of genomic libraries. Identification and analysis of recombinant DNA clones. Site-directed mutagenesis and protein engineering. Applications of recombinant DNA Technology.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 891[/b]	[b]The Cell Surface[/b] Cell surface architecture. Distribution of proteins over cell membranes. Cell surface receptors. Endocytosis. Molecular basis of cell recognition.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 892[/b]	[b]Intracellular Protein and Membrane Traffic [/b] Synthesis of non-cytoplasmic proteins. Transport of proteins to the endoplasmic reticulum. Pathways of proteins to and from the Golgi apparatus. Protein targeting to organelles. Transport of proteins across membranes.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 893[/b]	[b]Human Genetics[/b] Cytogenetics and approaches to studies or individual, human. Chromosomes. Biochemical genetics. Immunogenetics.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 895[/b]	[b]Cell and Molecular Biology of Trypanosomes[/b] Pleimorphism and transformation. Bioenergetics. Organelles and intracellular traffic. Membrane biology. The cell surface an antigen variation, Molecular Biology of the variant surface glycoprotein.	(45;0);3;E
[b]ZOO 896[/b]	[b]Cell and Molecular Biology of [i]Plasmodium [/i]Species[/b] Ultrastructure. Bioenergetics. The cell surface and mechanisms of red cell invasion. Recombinant DNA technology and application in development of malaria vaccine.	45(45;0);3;E

[b]DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY[/b] [b]UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN[/b] [b]HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES[/b] 1. Areas of specialization available in the Department are: (i) Ecology/Environmental Biology (ii) Entomology (iii) Fisheries and Hydrobiology (iv) Cell Biology and Genetic (v) Parasitology (vi) Cellular Parasitology (vii) Animal Physiology 2. Courses available to candidates admitted into each area of specialization are listed below. Students are also advised, wherever appropriate, to register for courses available in other departments.

[b]SUMMARY OF COURSES[/b]

(a) [b]Ecology/Environmental Biology[/b] Course No Course Title Unit Remarks ZOO 710 Methods in Animal Ecology 3 R ZOO 711 Ecology of Tropical Terrestrial Ecosystems 3 E ZOO 712 Advanced Population Dynamics 3 E ZOO 713 Behavioural Ecology 3 E ZOO 714 Advanced Topics in Ornithology 3 E ZOO 715 Ecotoxicology 3 R ZOO 716 Environmental Impact Assessment 3 E ZOO 717 Marine Ecology 3 E ZOO 718 Ecology of Zoo and Captive Animals 3 E ZOO 719 Wetlands 4 E ZOO 781 Limnology 4 E ZOO 794 Environmental Mutagens 3 R ZOO 750 Project 6 C ZOO 751 Seminar 4 C ZOO 752 Research Techniques 4 C [b] (b) Animal Physiology[/b] ZOO 724 Physiology and Environment 3 R ZOO 725 The Physiology of Digestion 3 E ZOO 726 Animal Hormones 3 E ZOO 727 The Physiology of Excitable Tissues 3 E ZOO 728 Techniques in Animal Physiology 3 R ZOO 750 Project 6 C ZOO 751 Seminar 4 C ZOO 752 Research Techniques 4 C ZOO 774 Physiology and Biochemistry of Parasites 3 R [b] ( c) Entomology[/b] ZOO 760 Insect taxonomy 3 E ZOO 761 Insect Ecology 4 E ZOO 762 Insect Physiology and Biochemistry 3 E ZOO 763 Biology of Non-insect Arthropods 3 R ZOO 764 Aquatic Entomology 3 R ZOO 765 Insect Vectors 3 R ZOO 766 Principles of Stored products Entomology 3 E ZOO 767 Biology of Selected insects Groups 3 E ZOO 768 Management of Harmful Insects 3 E ZOO 750 Project 6 C ZOO 751 Seminar 4 C ZOO 752 Research Techniques 4 C [b](d) Parasitology[/b] ZOO 770 Basic Principles and Concepts in Parasitology 3 E ZOO 771 Taxonomy of Parasitic Organisms 4 E ZOO 772 Transmission and Diseases of Protozoan Parasites 4 R ZOO 773 Epidemiology and Control of parasitic Disease in the Tropics 4 R ZOO 774 Physiology and Biochemistry of Parasites 3 E ZOO 775 Research Techniques in Parasitology 3 R ZOO 776 Transmission and Diseases of Helminth Parasites 4 R ZOO 777 Parasite Immunology 3 R ZOO 750 Project 6 C ZOO 751 Seminar 4 C ZOO 752 Research Techniques 4 C [b](e) Fisheries & Hydrobiology[/b] ZOO 780 Fisheries Biology 4 E ZOO 781 Limnology 4 E ZOO 782 Principles of Fish Culture 4 R ZOO 783 Taxonomy of Nigerian Fishes 3 R ZOO 784 Aquatic Resources 3 E ZOO 785 Fish and Fishing Technology 3 E ZOO 786 Fish Nutrition and Growth 3 E ZOO 750 Project 6 C ZOO 751 Seminar 4 C ZOO 752 Research techniques 4 C [b] (f) Cell Biology & Genetics [/b] ZOO 790 Cellular Organization Compartmentalization 3 R ZOO 791 Human Genetics 3 R ZOO 792 Micromolecular Structure and Function 3 E ZOO 793 Molecular genetics 3 R ZOO 794 Environmental Mutagens 3 R ZOO 795 Advanced Cytogenetics 3 R ZOO 796 Human Population Genetics 3 E ZOO 798 Molecular Techniques in Parasitology 3 E ZOO 777 Parasite Immunology 3 R ZOO 750 Project 6 C ZOO 751 Seminar 4 C ZOO 752 Research techniques 4 C [b] (g) Cellular Parasitology[/b] ZOO 790 Cellular Organization and Compartmentation 3 R ZOO 792 Macromolecular Structure and Function 3 R ZOO 793 Molecular Genetics 3 E ZOO 797 Genomics and Molecular Evolution in Parasites 3 E ZOO 798 Macromolecular techniques in Parasitology 3 R ZOO 772 Transmission and Disease of Protozoan Parasites 4 R ZOO 773 Epidemiology and control of Parasitic Diseases in the tropics 4 E ZOO 774 Physiology and Biochemistry of Parasites 3 R ZOO 776 Transmission and Disease of Helminth Parasites 4 E ZOO 777 Parasite Immunology 3 R ZOO 750 Project 6 C ZOO 751 Seminar 4 C ZOO 752 Research Techniques 4 C

[b]REGULATIONS FOR THE M.PHIL. DEGREE IN ZOOLOGY[/b]

1. Admission to the programme shall be open to: (a) Candidates who have attained a 50% level of pass in the course examinations for the M.Sc. degree programme in Zoology of the University of Ibadan, and made satisfactory progress in their research. (b) Candidates who possess a Master’s degree in Zoology, each case being considered on its own merit. 2. Candidates for the M.Phil. degree shall be required to carry out original research. Their research work shall commence in the first year of their registration. 3. Candidates admitted to the programme may be required to take relevant courses at the 400, 700 and 800 levels. 4. The degree shall be awarded on the basis of a dissertation resulting from original independent research and satisfactory performance in the course.

[b]REGULATIONS FOR THE PH.D DEGREE IN ZOOLOGY[/b]

1. Admission to the programme shall be open to: (a) Candidates who have attained a 60% level of pass in the course examinations for the M.Sc. degree programme in Zoology of the University of Ibadan, and made satisfactory progress in their research. (b) Candidates for the M.Phil. programme of the University of Ibadan who have satisfied the course required for the degree, and have been permitted by the Senate to upgrade their registration on the basis of satisfactory progress in Research. (c) Candidates who possess the M.Phil. degree or equivalent qualification in Zoology, each case being considered on its own merit. 2. Candidates admitted to the programme may be required to take relevant courses at the 400, 700 and 800 levels. 3. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree shall be required to carry out original research. 4. Areas of specification available in the Department are: (i) Ecology/Environmental Biology (ii) Entomology (iii) Fisheries and Hydrobiology (iv) Parasitology (v) Cellular Parasitology (vi) Animal Physiology 5. The degree shall be awarded on the basis of a thesis embodying original contribution to knowledge and satisfactory performance in any courses taken.

RESEARCH SUPERVISORS AND COURSE TEACHERS

Each candidate for the degree of M.Phil. or Ph.D. shall have one or more supervisors who must have a minimum of three years post-doctoral research/teaching experience, except that a teacher without post-doctoral experience but of grade of Senior Lecturer or above shall be eligible to act as supervisor, provided that such a teacher is not pursuing higher degree studies under supervision. Where there is more than one supervisor, one of them shall be designated the major supervisor.

COURSE AND PROJECT LOAD

1. All candidates shall be required to register for and take an approved combination courses. Courses shall be evaluated terms of course units and/or contact hours. 2. A course unit is currently defined as one hour lectutbody /pp/p/p/h2/ppre/tutorial contact hour per week; or three hours of laboratory/practical class per week throughout a semester; or an equivalent amount of other assigned study or practical experience or any combination of these.td valign=td valign=top