Course Title: Communication In English

COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH 1.0: Understand the concept of communication 1.1 Define communication 1.2 Analyze the purpose and process of communication 1.3 Explain the relationship between communication and language 1.4 Explain the impact of interference on communication at various levels, e.g. phonological, syntactic 1.5 Explain code-mixing, code-switching and dissonance in communication. 2.0: Know how to make Oral presentations 2.1 Label a diagram of the organs of speech. 2.2 Describe the functions of the organs in 2.1 above in speech production. 2.3 List the phoneme of English. 2.4 Explain the principles of effective speaking e.g. correct use of stress, rhythm and intonation patterns. 3.0 Know the essential elements of correspondence 3.1 List the various types of correspondence, e.g. letter, memo, circular, middle and last paragraphs. 4.0 Know the rules of comprehension and interpretation 4.1 Identify and differentiate the main ideas from the details in a passage. 4.2 Identify relationship patterns of ideas in a passage. 4.3 Explain how affixes modify meanings. 5.0: Understand the meaning and scope of a library. 5.1 Describe a library 5.2 Explain the role of a library in teaching, learning and research 5.3 State the various kinds of library stock 5.4 Identify the different sections of a typical library 5.5 Explain the different types of libraries. 6.0: know how to use a library 6.1 Explain the different types of classification schemes - e.g. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library Congress (LC) 6.2 Identify Reference Sources 6.3 Identify Types of Serials. 6.3 Explain Indexing and Abstracting 6.4 Describe the use of Card Catalogues 6.5 Explain back-to-back indexes 6.6 Describe how the library is used for research purpose COURSE TITLE: APPLIED CHEMISTRY COURSE CODE: NUS 111 1.0: Understand the concepts, principle of chemistry and its importance to nursing practice 1.1 Define science, chemistry 1.2 List branches of chemistry and the irrelevance to nursing practice 1.3 Explain the nature and importance of chemistry to nursing practice. 2.0: Understand nature of matter 2.1 Describe physical and chemical properties of matter 2.2 Describe physical and chemical changes in the body. 2.3 Explain the chemical symbols of elements. 2.4 Describe classification of elements, compounds and mixtures. 2.5 Discuss particulate nature of matter: atoms, molecules, ions 2.6 Explain structure and chemical combinations 3.0: Know acids, bases, salts and their characteristics 3.1 Define the following: acids, bases and salts 3.2 Discuss properties and uses of acids, bases and salts. 3.3 Discuss types of salts and their uses. 3.4 Describe: - efflorescent, Deliquescent 3.5 List examples of properties of metals and non-metals. 3.6 Discuss hydrolysis of salts 3.7 Discuss Titration of Acid and Base 3.8 Discuss simple volumetric analysis 4.0: Understand electrolysis/electrolytes. 4.1 Define the following electrolytes, non-electrolytes, electrolysis 4.2 Describe ionic theory and ionization 4.3 Describe electrolytes/non-electrolytes 4.4 Explain electrolysis 4.5 Enumerate the composition of air 4.6 Explain air pollution and purification 4.7 Explain water pollution and purification 5.0: Understand the application of knowledge of carbon and hydrocarbon Compounds to nursing practice 5.1 Define Carbons 5.2. List the properties of elements 5.3. Describe hydrocarbons (saturated and unsaturated) 5.4. Discuss the following functional group chemistry • • • • Alcohol Amines Carbonyls Carboxylic acid active 6.0: Know the classification and structure of organic and inorganic compounds and their impact on nursing science. 6.1 Define and classify the following: organic compounds inorganic compounds 6.2 Enumerate examples of oxidation products of alcohol 6.3 State examples and uses of aldehydes in nursing practice 6.4 Describe the chemical compounds of the following: - carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, lipids 6.5 State the biological importance of some organic and inorganic substances 6.6 Draw the biochemical structures of organic and in-organic compounds and list examples. 7.0: Understand atomic structure and nuclear energy 7.1 Discuss natural and artificial radioactivity 7.2. List radioactive elements 7.3 discuss types of radiation from radioactive elements e.g. Alpha, beta, and gamma. 7.4 explain nuclear structure and radioactive decay 7.5 explain the following: • • • Radioisotopes Nuclear reaction Nuclear energy e.g. Nuclear fusion 7.7 Identify health hazards from radioactive substances 7.8 State precautionary measures taken against biochemical and radioactive substances used in the health care system. COURSE TITLE: APPLIED PHYSICS COURSE CODE: NUS 112 ONE 1.1 Define the following terms - Science Physics 1.2 Enumerate the branches of science and their relevance to nursing practice 1.3 List the branches of physics and their relevance to nursing practice. TWO 2.1 Define the following: - Atom Molecule Matter 2.2 State common examples of molecular phenomenon 2.3 Describe the states of matter 2.4 Explain the concept of the following: - Surface tension - Osmosis - Capillarity - Active Transport - Diffusion 2.5 Discuss the application of the following to nursing - Surface tension Osmosis Capillarity Active Transport Diffusion THREE 3.1 Define heat and energy 3.2 Enumerate the sources of Heat Energy 3.3 Explain the various methods of providing heat for the body 3.4 Define Temperature 3.5 List types of thermometer and their uses 3.6 Describe heat conversion 3.7 Define calories 3.8 State the caloric values of the following: - Adult food Baby food Vegetarian diet FOUR 4.1 Define the following terms: - Electricity Magnetism 4.2 Explain the basic principles of the following: - Electricity Magnetism 4.3 State the properties of magnet 4.4 Explain Electromagnetism 4.5 Discuss x-ray under the following: - Prediction - Properties and nature (in healthcare) 4.6 State the precautionary measures in radiological procedures FIVE 5.1 Define the following: - Optics Waves 5.2 List types of Waves 5.3 Explain the basic principles in the propagation of sound waves 5.4 Define light energy 5.5 Discuss properties of light 5.6 List sources of light Energy 5.7 Explain the following: - Propagation of light Transmission of light - Reflection of light Dispersion of light 5.8 Discuss lenses 5.9 Explain reflection of light through lenses 5.10 Explain light application on - - Simple lenses - Human eye Microscope Common eye defect Corrective mechanism SIX 6.1 Enumerate types of measurement commonly carried out by nurses 6.2 Explain Standard International Unit (SI Unit) 6.3 Identify the various SI Units and their related English unit conversions 6.4 Explain the conversion of the unit(s) identified in 6.3 6.5 Explain the following measuring instruments and their uses: - Barometer Sphygmomanometer Hydrometer Urinometer Fluid hydrometer 6.6 Explain the following: - Characteristics of pressure in fluid Specific gravity 6.7 Discuss the following and their applications to Nursing - Pascal’s law Boyle’s law Buoyancy and Archimede’s principles Viscosity SEVEN 7.1 Define elasticity 7.2 Explain stress and strain 7.3 Enumerate and discuss types of stress 7.4 Define the following: - Hook’s law Young’s modulus Bulk’s modulus Shear’s modulus 7.5 Describe the applications of 7.4 in the following: • • • Blood vessels Spring balance Shearing force in decubitus ulcer EIGHT 8.1 Define machine 8.2 Enumerate types of machine used in health care 8.3 Explain the applications of lever and pulleys in Nursing practice. NINE 9.1 Define the following: - Force Work Energy Power 9.2 Explain the principles and relevance of the following to nursing practice: - Force Work Energy Power COURSE: HUMAN ANATOMY COURSE CODE: NUS 113 1.0: Understand the structure and organization of the human cell/ body. 1.1 Define the following anatomical terms: - positions i.e. Anterior, posterior, lateral etc. Plane/ axis 1.2 Describe the basic unit of the human body i.e. Cell, tissues etc. 1.3 Outline the cell theory. 1.4 Describe cell division i.e. Meiosis and mitosis 1.5 List the various tissues and membranes of the human body 1.6 Describe the characteristics of the various tissues and membranes of the human body listed in 1.5 above 1.7 Explain the processes of embryological development and human genetics. 1.8 Describe the body regions and cavities. 1.9 Identify various systems of the body e.g., Nervous system cardio-vascular system Musculo-skeletal system digestive system etc. 2.0 Understand the structure of the Musculo-skeletal system 2.1 Describe the development, structure and composition of bones 2.2 Explain the development and structure of compact and cancellous bone tissues 2.3 Explain the following anatomical terms relating to musculoskeletal system. Proximal, distal, lateral etc. 2.4 Describe the bones of the human body (skull, pelvis, vertebrae, ribs, femur, tibia, humerus etc) 2.5 List types of muscles in the human body. 2.6 Explain the different types of muscles and tissues listed in 2.5 above 2.7 Describe the characteristics and composition of the muscles listed in 2.6 above. 3.0: Understand the structure of blood & cardiovascular system. 3.1 Describe the stem cell 3.2 Explain the formation of blood 3.3 Describe the structure of the blood cells e.g. Erythrocytes, thrombocytes and platelets. 3.4 Describe the development and the structure of the heart and the blood vessels. 3.5 Describe blood flow through the heart 3.6 Describe the general circulation of blood through the body, pulmonary, portal, etc. 3.7 Describe the structure of the lymphatic system. 3.8 Explain the circulation/ drainage of lymph fluid in the lymphatic system. 4.0: Understand the structure of the respiratory system. 4.1 Identify the organs of the respiratory system: (nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs etc.) 4.2 Describe the organs listed in 4.1 above. 4.3 Explain the following terms: respiration, inspiration, expiration gaseous exchange, apnea 4.4 Explain the process of breathing and gaseous exchange in the lungs COURSE TITLE: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 1 COURSE CODE: NUS 114 1.0: Understand the basic physiological processes and functions of the human cell /body 1.1 Define the term “physiology” 1.2 State properties and characteristics of the human cell i.e. -respiration, excretion etc. 1.3 Describe the functions of a cell membrane. 1.4 Explain the concept of adaptation and homeostasis 1.5 Explain human genetics 2.0: Know the functions of the Musculo-skeletal system. 2.1 Describe the functions, development and composition of cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscles 2.2 Describe the types, characteristics and composition of the Musculo- skeletal system. 2.3 Describe the structure and functions of the joints 2.4 List the types of articulations of the skeletal system e.g., Fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, synovial joints etc. 2.5 Explain the physiology of muscle contraction 3.0: Know the functions of blood and the cardio- vascular system. 3.1 Describe the formation, composition and functions of blood and plasma. 3.2 State the functions of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma. 3.4 Explain blood grouping (ABO), rhesus factor and genotype. 3.5 Explain blood compatibility and incompatibility 3.6 Describe the conducting system of the heart. 3.7 Outline blood flow through the heart (cardiac cycle) 3.8 Describe the general circulation of blood through the body (upper and lower limbs, heart, pulmonary, portal etc.) 3.9 Describe the blood pressure, pulse and apex beat. 3.10 Describe the electro- cardiography (ECG) machines 3.11 List the functions of the of the lymphatic system 3.12 Outline the flow of fluid in the lymphatic system. 4.0: Know the functions of the respiratory system. 4.1 Explain the functions of organs of the respiratory system. 4.2 Define the physiological terms used in respiration e.g., Inhalation, expiration, tidal volume etc. 4.3 Explain the mechanism of respiration: oxygen transportation, carbon-dioxide, oxygen, other gaseous exchange, internal & external respiration. 4.4 Explain the buffer system (acid, alkaline, bases, alkalosis, acidosis) 4.5 Explain the nervous and chemical control of respiration. COURSE: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING AND EMERGENCY CARE I CREDIT UNIT: 4 1.0: Know the history, ethics and trends in nursing 1.1 Define the following: nursing, ethics, professionalism and philosophy of nursing 1.2 Outline the history and trends in nursing 1.3 Discuss the characteristics of a professional nurse. 1.4 explain the following concepts: i) health ii) illness iii) basic human needs etc. 2.0: Know the structure and functions of health care institutions and agencies 2.1 Describe the: structure of primary, secondary and tertiary health care institutions and the social services 2.2 Explain the functions of health care institutions identified in 2.1 above 2.3 List the functions of professional/international organizations and agencies i.e. National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), International Council of Nurses (ICN), International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), West African College of Nursing (WACN), World Health Organization (WHO) etc. 2.4 Outline the principles and techniques of health education 3.0 Describe the patient as an individual, member of the family and community 3.0: Understand the ethic – legal issues in nursing practice 3.1 Explain code of ethics of nursing (ICN, ICM, NMCN) 3.2 Explain ethics and ethical principles (confidentiality, informed consent, care of properties, clinical trials, signing of legal documents etc.) 3.3 Explain the nursing and midwifery ordinances, decrees and acts. (Registration act cap n.143 of 2004), standards and regulation of training and practices, licensing requirements and disciplinary measures, continuing professional development in Nigeria etc. 3.4 Explain human rights and patients’ bill of rights. 3.5 Enumerate the common offences in medical/nursing practice: e.g., Tort, negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, vicarious liability defamation etc. 3.6 Explain the difference between slander and libel. 3.7 Explain criminal offences e.g., Manslaughter (murder), infanticide 3.8 Describe the legal safe-guards in nursing practice e.g., Record keeping, incidental report, providing competent care, good Samaritan act, informed consent, professional liability, insurance etc. 4.0: Know the tools relevant to nursing practice and their uses 1 4.1 Define communication 4.2 Explain types of communication 4.3 Outline the steps in communication process 4.4 List types of communication skills: interview skills, listening skills, counselling skills 4.5 Describe each type of skill listed above. 4.6 List selected theories and models relevant to nursing: Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs, Roy’s adaptation theory, Orem’s self-care theory, Peplau’s interpersonal relationship theory, communication theory, rehabilitation theory, Nightingale theory Virginia Henderson theory etc. 4.7 Explain each theory/ model and their application to nursing practice 4.8 Describe interpersonal relationship in nursing. 4.9 Define problem solving 4.10 Explain problem – solving techniques 4.11 Define nursing process 4.12 Explain the components of nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, standardized nursing language and evaluation) 4.13 Differentiate between problem solving techniques and nursing process. 5.0: Know the principles and procedures for providing comfort and safety measures to patients. 5.1 Explain the principles of bed making. 5.2 List types of bed making. 5.3 Explain the procedure for making simple unoccupied beds. 5.4 Explain the preparation of trolleys for different types of bed making. 5.5 Describe the uses and care of the following bed accessories i.e. Bed cradle, air rings, bed linen etc. 5.6 Explain the procedure for making special beds e.g., Admission, pre- and post-operative bed, cardiac, divided bed, etc. 5.7 Explain the different positions used in nursing. 5.8 Explain the principles and methods of lifting patients (bed to chair, stretcher to chair etc.) And safety measures. 5.9 Explain the body support/posture. 5.10 Outline the nurse’s responsibilities in promoting rest and sleep. 6.0: Know the principles and procedures for providing emergency care 6.1 Outline the principles of emergency care. 6.2 Outline the priorities of emergency care 6.3 Discuss the different conditions that require emergency care 6.4 Explain the principles of transportation of casualties for further management. 6.5 Describe the psychological management of casualties and families in emergency situations. COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY COURSE CODE: NUS 115 CREDIT UNITS: 2 1.0: Understand sociology as a body of scientific knowledge 1.1 Define sociology 1.2 Define the scope of sociology and its methods 1.3 Summarize the historical development of sociology 1.4 Analyze the inter relationship of sociology and the other social sciences 2.0: Understand social groups 2.1 Define society 2.2 Identify the basic groups of society, e.g., Aggregate, category, social or formal groups. 2.3 Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary groups in-groups and out-groups 2.4 State the characteristics of reference group 3.0: Know social institutions and their impacts on the society 3.1 Define social institutions 3.2 Identify few basic social institutions 3.3 Delineate the most important characteristics of institutions in 3.2 3.4 Enumerate the specific functions of social institutions 3.5 Explain the concepts of: (a) transfer of functions (b) competition and cooperation among institutions and (c) institutional universality and variation 4.0: Understand culture and its influence on the individual, the group and the society in general 4.1 Define culture 4.2 Distinguish between material and non-material aspects of culture 4.3 Analyze culture as a mode of communication 4.4 Describe cultural norms, values, folkways, and mores. 5.0: Understand the process of socialization and its impact on the personality of the individual. 5.1 Define socialization 5.2 List four basic goals of socialization 5.3 Identify the major agents of socialization: the family the school peer groups mass media etc. 5.4 Define personality 5.5 Analyze the effects of nature and nurture on the personality of an individual. 6.0: Understand the structure and the importance of the family as a basic social institution 6.1 Define family 6.2 Describe the types of family grouping, e.g., nuclear family, extended family, compound family, family of procreation, family of orientation. 6.3 Outline the variations in marital forms – monogamy, polygamy, polyandry, polygyny, group marriage and ghost marriage 6.4 Enumerate the functions of the family, e.g., Sexual, reproduction, socialization, economic. 7.0: Know the meaning of social stratification and the variables associated with it. 7.1 Define social class 7.2 Define social mobility 7.3 Identify the basic indicators of social class and their roles in social mobility – income, occupation, education, race, religion, nationality, sex, location of residence, family background. 7.4 Examine the impact of the variables in 7.3 on groups and inter-personal relationship 7.5 Distinguish social stratification from social differentiation. 8.0: Understand deviant behaviour and the consequences of such behaviour on social order. 8.1 Define deviant behaviour 8.2 Enumerate the various conditions that can give rise to deviant behaviour e.g., relative deprivation anomie lie nation, role conflict, absence of rules and regulation, Influence of peer group defense mechanism 8.3 State the characteristics of a deviant behaviour 8.4 Explain the consequences of deviant behaviour in relation to social organization. 9.0: Understand the mechanism of social control and the roles of the individual in the control process. 9.1 Define: control, social control, rules, regulation, sanctions, reward and punishment 9.2 Explain the functions of rules and regulations in the society as mechanism for social control and order. 9.3 Explain the various uses of sanctions in social control e.g., Reward and punishment etc. COURSE TITLE: USE OF COMPUTER COURSE CODE: NUS 116 CREDIT UNITS: 2 1.0: Know the various types of computers commonly in use. 1.1 Define computer 1.2 Classify computer according to: function – i.) analog, digital and hybrid, ii.) Purpose, iii) size – mainframe, mini, micro, laptop, palmtop etc., Age – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th generation computers 1.3 Distinguish between analog, digital and hybrid computers 2.0: Know the components of the computer system 2.1 Describe the different components of a computer: 2.2 Hardware • • • Input Output Processing devices 2.3 Software system • • Program application program utility Programme translation 2.4 program input • • • • Devices Computer mouse Document reader terminal and optional marker reader etc. Processors, central processing unit (CPU), central unit: - arithmetic logical unit (ALU), main memory, output devices, printers, visual display unit, platters etc. • main memory, read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), functions of main storage, input storage area, working storage area, output area 3.0: Understand the basic concepts of file organization and management of different computer files 3.1 Define computer file. 3.2 List the different types of computer files. Logical files, physical files, master files, reference files 3.3 Describe the different types of file arrangements, random, access, sequential, index 3.4 Describe the techniques of file processing, batch processing, online processing, real-time processing, multiprocessing, multi user. 3.5 Identify types of storage devices (secondary and auxiliary storage) floppy diskettes, USB flash drive, compact disk, zip disk. 3.6 State the storage capacity of each device listed in 3.5 above 4.0: Understand the basic concepts of data collection and control 4.1 Define data collection 4.2 List the stages of data collection, data creation, data transmission, data processing, multi-processing, multi user 4.3 Explain each of the data collection listed in 4.2 above 4.4 Explain the importance of data security: -viruses and anti-virus 4.5 Prevention and control of viruses 4.6 Explain data control techniques 6.0: Understand the use of ICT in health care delivery 6.1 Describe major electronic and digital devices used in health care delivery/services - diagnostic devices: ultrasound scan computer, tomography scan, fluoroscope, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electro cardiogram (ECG), Electrocardiography monitoring devices: -oximeter cardiac monitoring etc. treatment devices: -radio therapy physiotherapy surgical devices e.g., endoscope chemotherapy (ECT) electro- convulsive therapy (EEG) electro encephalography. 6.2 Explain telemedicine/telenursing 6.3 Explain information search: research, evidence-based care etc. 6.4 Explain the importance of ICT on the quality of nursing care. COURSE TITLE: MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY COURSE CODE: NUS 117 CREDIT UNITS:3 1.0: Understand the historical development of microbiology and its contributions to medicine and health 1.1 Define microbiology 1.2 Define the various microbiological terms 1.3 Outline the historical development of microbiology. 1.4 Explain the contributions of microbiological knowledge to nursing and health 2.0: Know the classification of microorganisms with their characteristic features 2.1 Classify microorganisms based on their characteristic, features and stains i.e. • • • • Bacteria Viruses Protozoa Parasites etc. 2.2 Explain each classification of microorganism listed in 2.1 above 2.3 Explain gram negative (-) and gram positive (+) bacteria 2.4 Describe the following: • • • • Bacteria Viruses Protozoa Parasites 3.0: Know the various microorganisms of clinical importance 3.1 Define communicable and non-communicable diseases and give examples of each. 3.2 List causative microorganisms responsible for communicable and non-communicable diseases in man. 3.3 State the modes of transmission of communicable and non-communicable diseases. 3.4 Describe non-communicable diseases. 3.5 Explain the causes of infections. 3.6 Describe the treatment of specific infectious microorganisms. 3.7 Apply the treatment described in 3.6 above for the specific infectious microorganisms. 3.8 List the various water, food and milk borne diseases 3.9 Describe the causative agents or organisms in 3.8 above. 3.10 Explain the sources of the microorganisms listed in 3.9 above. 3.11 List the clinical manifestations of the various diseases listed in 3.8 above 3.12 Describe the prevention and control of diseases listed in 3.8 above. 3.13 Describe the life history and economic importance of worms. 3.14 Identify the diseases caused by worms. 3.15 Describe the prevention and control of each disease listed in 3.14 above 4.0: Know the general principles of disease process, infection and disease control 4.1 State the sources, transmission and causes of infections. 4.2 Outline the chain of spread of infection (causative agents, reservoirs, carriers etc.) 4.3 Describe the mode of action of the various chemical and anti –microbial agents. 4.4 Identify the lesions produced by infective agents. 4.5 Describe each lesion listed in 4.4 above 4.6 State the general signs and symptoms of infections. 4.7 Describe the process of infection 4.8 List reasons why microorganisms should be controlled in man and his environment. 4.9 Explain the control methods of infectious diseases e.g., Hand washing, waste disposal, decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, use of aseptic methods, application of sterile procedures in operating theatres, proper disposal of injectable materials and specimens 4.10 Explain the concepts of quarantine, isolation, contact tracing, case control and notification of diseases. 4.11 Enumerate the standard precautionary measures applied in disease control e.g., Universal precaution. 4.12 State the functions of the infection control unit of a hospital. 5.0: Understand the basic processes of immunology, immune system and immune response 5.1 Explain the concepts of immunity, immunology and immune response. 5.2 Explain the general principles and practice of immunology and immune response. 5.3 Explain the terms: antigens and antibodies. 5.4 Explain the structure and synthesis of antibodies including monoclonal antibodies 5.5 Explain the terms ‘natural and artificial’ immunity 5.6 Describe the body’s defenses against microorganisms: specific and non- specific types. 5.7 Explain antigen– antibody reactions 5.8. Enumerate the factors affecting antigen – antibody reaction. 5.9 Explain abnormal immune responses. 5.10 Identify abnormal immune responses in clients: auto-immune response anaphylaxis serum sickness acquired immune deficiencies 5.11 Explain the role of immunization in control of infectious diseases. 6.0: Know the microbiological investigations required in various diseases and interpretation of results 6.1 Define specimen 6.2 Explain the procedures for collection of specimens for microbiological investigations 6.3 Explain the isolation of microorganisms from different environments 6.4 Identify different organisms and their specific characteristic features under the microscopes. 6.5 Describe the process of incubation and examination of specimens under various test conditions. 6.6 Describe various microbiological tests for food, milk and water. 7.0: Understand the principles of environmental sanitation and waste management in disease control 7.1 Define entomology and parasitology 7.2 Explain the role/importance of entomology and parasitology to health. 7.3 Explain the terms: environment, sanitation and environmental sanitation 7.4 Explain the relationship between environmental sanitation and parasitic infections 7.5 Define the terms; sewage biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) & chemical oxygen demand (COD) and waste disposal. 7.6 Describe the various sewage and waste disposal methods 7.7 Describe the different ways of sewage treatment i.e., Sewage farming, stabilization ponds, filter beds, cesspits, septic tanks, activated sludge 7.8 Define water and air pollution. 7.9 Explain pollution and pollutants. 7.10 List examples of pollutants e.g., Carbon monoxide, Sulphur dioxide, oil, uric acid, sewage etc. 7.11 Explain the effects of pollutants on plants, animals, environment and man. 7.12 Explain and classify health care wastes. 7.13 Enumerate the risks and hazards related to health care wastes. 7.14 State the importance of proper health care waste disposal system within the hospital environment and community 7.15 Describe the different methods of health care waste disposal 7.16 Outline the key steps in health care waste disposal management. COURSE TITLE: CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION COURSE CODE: GNS 112 CREDIT UNITS: 2 1.0: Understand the constitution of Nigeria 1.1 Explain the term constitution 1.2 Distinguish the different types of constitutions 1.3 Highlight some provision constitution of Nigerians of an international constitution. 1.4 Assess the effectiveness of international constitution. 1.5 Recognize the supremacy of Nigerian constitution to other laws with emphasis on the 1989 constitution 1.6 Evaluate the main part of the Nigerian constitutions. 1.7 Draft a constitution for an association 1.8 Trace the historical development of the Nigerian constitutions 1.9 Discuss the merit and demerit of each of the Nigerian constitutions. 1.10 Explain the concept of ‘’ rule of law’’ 2.0: Understand the federal system of government in Nigeria 2.1 Describe a federation 2.2 Distinguish a federation from a confederation 2.3 Outline the basis for the federal system in Nigeria 2.4 Examine the evolution, structure and functions of the federal system in Nigeria 2.5 Analyze the relationships among the three tiers of government in Nigeria. 2.6 Evaluate the revenue allocation formula in operation in Nigeria. 2.7 Compare and contrast other federations in Nigeria 3.0: Know the constitutional rights and obligations of Nigerian citizens 3.1 Examine the significance of rights and obligations in Nigeria to Nigerian citizens 3.2 Assess government’s protection of fundamental rights contained in the Nigeria constitution. 3.3 Evaluate the responsibilities and duties of Nigerian citizens and the benefits for performing them. 3.4 Assess the responsibilities and duties of constituted authority to the people. 3.5 Evaluate the responsibilities and duties of government to the people 4.0: Understand citizenship 4.1 Discuss the significance of citizenship. 4.2 Analyze the principles and benefits of citizenship. 4.3 Explain the differences in the mode of acquiring citizenship. 4.4 Evaluate the merits and demerits of each type of Nigerian citizenship. 4.5 Analyze the basis for the acquisition and withdrawal of Nigerian citizenship. 4.6 Examine the benefits derivable from Nigerian citizenship 5.0: Know the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy of Nigeria. 5.1 State the fundamental obligations of government as provided in the constitution 5.2 Explain the general provisions of the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy. 5.3 Explain the political, social and educational policies of Nigeria 5.4 Explain the directive principles and policy of the Nigeran government on culture, the mass media, national ethics and duties of the citizen. 5.5 Assess the conformity, observance and application of the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy by government and people of Nigeria. 5.6 Recommend improvements on the provisions, conformity, observance and application of the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy.