DEPARTMENT OF CELL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

4-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME

YEAR 1
Course Code
FSC 101
FSC 102
FSC 103
FSC 104
FSC 105
GST 102
GST 105
BTN 101
ZLY 101
CHM 101
CHM 102
PHS 103

Compulsory Courses
Title Units
Introductory Biology
3
Introductory Chemistry 3
Introductory Computer Science
2
Introductory Mathematics
3
Introductory Physics
3
Logic and Philosophy 2
Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2
General Botany 3
General Zoology 3
Introductory Chemistry I 4
Experimental Chemistry II
2
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
Course Code
BIY 201
BIY 202
BTN 201
BTN 202
MIC 201
ZLY 201
ZLY 202
CHM 203
CHM 205
GAS 201
GAS 202

Compulsory Courses
Title Units
Cell Biology
3
Introductory Developmental Biology 2
Variety of Plants I 3
Variety of Plants II
3
Introductory Microbiology
3
General Invertebrate Zoology 3
General Vertebrate Zoology 3
Basic Organic Chemistry
4
Experimental Chemistry III
2
General African Studies 2
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

Course Code
BIY 302
BIY 303
BIY 304

Compulsory Courses
Title Units
Genetics I 4
Cytology 2
Evolution I 2

BIY 305
BTN 301
ZLY 307
MAT 317
FSC 301
FSC 302

Intermediate Cell & Molecular Biology

Plant Physiology I 3
Comparative Animal Physiology
4
Statistics for Biologists 3
History and Philosophy of Science 2
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
BIY 401
BIY 405
BIY 410
BIY 411

Title Units
Molecular Biology
Genetics II 4
Seminar
2
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.