HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDENT LIFE

University is a time of creative, intellectual and personal expression; a time to discover who you are, what interests you, what motivates you, and what gets you up in the morning (or early afternoon). University is a great place to try out everything you have always been meaning to try, and in this process, discover and develop new talents.
The problem is that it goes too fast. Blink and you’ll miss it. So to help, we checked in with students past and present, as well as our current graduates, to hear their experiences, to help us compile our tips for making the most of your student life.

1. Meet new people
Meet as many people as you can. You’ll probably never get a chance like this again, so make the most of it. And remember, everyone is in the same boat. You’re just as likely to meet your future best friend in the queue at the freshers’ fair, as you are to fall in love on the way to the library. And finally, a strong network will support you at University and in your future career. That person you made friends with in the lunch queue that time, they may happen to be hugely successful in 20 years’ time and looking for someone ‘just like you’.
2. Avoid doing the bare minimum
It’s easy to fall in to the trappings of the ‘lazy’ student – but don’t! Now it’s easier said than done, but:
• Try to attend all your classes (no matter how close to 9am they’re scheduled)
• Keep up with the workload and don’t leave it until the very last day to begin a piece of work
• If you need to miss a class or don’t think you can meet an assessment deadline, chat to your lecturer or tutor so that they can provide guidance
3. Try new things
University is a time you can expand your horizons and push your boundaries, so get out and try something new
4. Join a club or society
There are so many clubs and societies out there to join! It’s your chance to try something different. There’s tennis, football, juggling, dance, skiing ultimate Frisbee, competitive ironing, you name it! Give it a go. What’s the worst that can happen? If nothing else, you’ve met a new group of people (see point 1). It has also been shown that there is a strong correlation between a sense of belonging and the feeling of happiness.
5. Take advantage of work experience programs
Many of the skills you’ll need once you graduate aren’t taught in a lecture theatre, and nothing beats real life work experience. These type of programmes aren’t always the easiest to find, and can seem daunting to apply for, but when you do, you’ll reap big rewards. Don’t take it from us, take it from one of the Shell Ideas360 2014 winners, Sami Sayegh: “Competitions like Shell Ideas360 require students to immerse themselves in a subject and acquire skills and experience in several different fields. This type of immersive education is becoming increasingly important for engineering students and what they do after”


Registration is still open for Shell Ideas360. Submit your idea here, before Midday (GMT) Friday 22 January 2016 https://shellideas360.twinehr.com/register

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SHELL IDEAS360 2015-16

Shell Ideas360 2015-16 is now open for registrations!

What if an idea could change the world? Shell Ideas360 is a global ideas competition offering your students the chance to submit an idea that could help to solve a food, water or energy challenge in your university, community, country, or even the world. The winners will receive a National Geographic Adventure as prize and the opportunity to explore the world.

Do your students have an idea that could help to solve an energy, food or water challenge in your university, community, country, or even the world? Their idea could come from existing course-work or something entirely new. Whatever their idea or vision, we’d love to hear it...and help them to bring it to life through business mentoring and support. Main benefits for students:

• Great way to connect with other student innovators around the world
• By joining Shell Ideas360 students can access Hangouts and be inspired to learn about innovation, teamwork, business planning and other skills that could improve their cv, and help them in their future career
• Submitting an idea is very simple! Additionally, all idea submissions will receive a bonus 3 month subscription to WIRED's digital magazine and Stage 2 receive a subscription to National Geographic magazine

If this makes you as excited as we are, we’d like to ask for your support to make students aware of the Shell Ideas360 competition so that they can register and submit an idea atwww.shellideas360.com

Outbreak of Lassa Fever and its implication on Animal house users and the entire university community.

This is to notify you that the Committee on Animal house Management is organising an Awareness programme on the outbreak of Lassa Fever and its implication on Animal house users and the entire university community.

While it is compulsory for all animal house users to attend, other members of the University/college community are invited.

Venue: Pharmacology Laboratory, College Laboratory complex

Time: 10.00am prompt

Date: Wednesday, 13th January, 2016

FROM THE SPAN PRESIDENT

As we begin this year, I, in a very special way wish to appreciate the support and contributions of all towards SPAN in 2015. We hope to have more of that this year.

A child that is born starts from a dependent stage, when he relies on people for everything. Gradually he gets to the independent stage, when he relies on himself more. But the apex of growth is the interdependent stage, when he realizes that greater achievements are made when he works with others, as a team.

We are transcending progressively between the dependent, independent and interdependent stages of growth as an association and I can, in all confidence, say that the executive body of SPAN is committed to making things better in all aspects.

I wish all SPANITES a Happy New Year and hope for more of your involvement in the activities of SPAN.

Together, we can #Be the difference.

God bless us all.
Happy New Year.

Fii Stephen Michael,
SPAN President.

ANATOMY COURSE OUTLINES

Courtesy: Anatomical students's society of Nigeria (ASSON)

     200 LEVEL 

ANA 201 General Anatomy

Structure and functions of the cell.General histology and basic tissues of the body.Preparation of tissues for microscopy.

15h (L) 45h (P).

ANA202 Respiratory System

Gross Anatomy of the thorax.Gross Anatomy of the nasal Cavity, Para nasal Air Sinuses, Larnyx, Trachea and Lungs.The heart and great vessels and the thoracic duct, dissection of the thorax. Anatomy of the upper G.I.T., intercostal spaces typical and typical ribs, lungs, various subdivisions

of the mediastinum, diaphragm, autonomic nervous system, Osteology of the ribs and thoracic vertebrae, respiratory movements.

15h (L) 45h (P).

ANA203 Genetics

Introduction of genetics, Heritable and non-heritable Characteristics; Pattern of

inheritance; Human chromosome, Cytogenetic and Karyotyping.

15h (L) 45(P).

ANA 204 Cardiovascular System                                                            2 Credits

The heart and the vascular tree including the lymphatic channels. Gross and microscopic anatomy

of the heart and great vessels. Developmental anatomy and congenital anomalities of the heart and vascular channels.

15h (L) 45 (P)

ANA 205 General Embryology                                                               2 Credits

General consideration, fertilization, cleavage, implantation, placenta and its formation, Development anomalies. This covers the first 8 weeks of human development.

30h (L) 45 (P).

ANA 206   Gastrointestinal System                                                         3 Credits

The anterior abdominal wall, Inguinal canal and hernia. Organs of the lower gastrointestinal tract.The peritoneum and recesses of the posterior abdominal wall.Dissection of the abdomen.

15h (L) 90h (P).

ANA 207 Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb                                         3 credits

Anatomy of the superior extremity (Upper Limb).Pectoral region. Axilla, Back Brachial Plexus, Arm forearm, Cubital Fossa, Carpal Tunnel, Hand, Shoulder, Elbow and wrist. Joints and osteology of pectoral girdle and free limb bone. Vascular anastomosis and lymphatic drainage of the breast and upper limb, nerve supply.

30h (T); 45h (P); C.

ANA 208Man and His Environment                                                        3 credits

Introduction of the concept of interdependence of man and other forms of life in the ecosystem.The process of adaptation, community structure and organization. Influence of the relationship of man to his environment on health and the occurrence of disease. Human ecology, medical sociology, social psychology and anthropology.Historical development of science and medicine, and the importance of observations and experimentation in Medicine.

ANA 209 Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb                                         3 Credits

Anatomy of the superior extremity (Upper Limb). Pectoral region, Axilla, back, brachial Plexus, Arm, forearm, Cubital Fossa, Carpal Tunnel, Hand, Nerve Injuries, Shoulder, Elbow and wrists, Joints and Ostelogy of pectoral girdle and low limb bones. Vascular anastomoses and lymphatic drainage of the breast and upper limb nerve supply.

15h (L) 90h (P).

300 LEVEL

ANA 301 Gross Anatomy of Urogenital System                         3 credits

Posterior abdominal wall, Pelvic cavity walls and diaphragm. Pelvic viscera, Perineum; boundaries and sub divisions. Perineal pouches. External genitalia.   

30h (T); 45h (P); C.

ANA 302 Gross Anatomy (Head and Neck)                                           3 credits

Scalp and the face, Back to the neck. Cranial cavities; orbital;

parotid, temporal and infratemporal regions. Submandibular region, Triangles of the neck. Deep structures of the neck.Thyroid and parathyroid glands.Buccal cavity, tongues, pharynx and larynx.Nasal cavity.The ear and the eye. 

15h(L) 90h(P)

ANA 303 Histology and Embryology of Urogenital System                3 credits

Developmental anatomy of the urogenital system and microscopic anatomy of the urogenital organs and pelvic endocrine organs.                                                              

15h(L) 45h(P);C

ANA 304 Gross Anatomy (The Brain and the Spinal Cord)                   3 credits

Covering of the brain.Forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain.Ventricular systems and production of Cerebrospinal fluid.Structures and pathways in the brainstem and spinal cord.            

30h (T), 45h(P); C

ANA305   Embryology                                                                            1 Credits

Development Anatomy to the urogenital system and their anomalies.    15h (L)

ANA 306 Embryology & Histology of CNS and glands of (Head & Neck)     3 credits

Microscopic and anatomy of the brain and spinal cord.Histology of the endocrine and salivary glands of the head and neck.Developmental Anatomy of the head and neck.The neural tube and its derivatives.Congenital abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord and of the face.         

30h (T), 45h (P); C

ANA 307 Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb                                        3 credits

Gluteal region. Front and back of the thigh. Popliteal region, Flexor and extensor

Compartment of the leg.The foot and its arches.Blood supply and innervations of the lower limb, joints and bones of the lower limb.

30h (T), 45 (P): C

ANA 308 Embryology                                                                             2 Credits

Development anatomy of the head and neck.The neural tube and its derivatives. Congenital abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord and of the face.

30h (L)

ANA 309 Laboratory Techniques                                                            3 Credits

Comprises laboratory sessions and lectures to train students in histological techniques; photomicroscography; tissue preparations and embalming techniques.

15h (L) 90h (P).

ANA 310 Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy                                           3 Credits

Comprises laboratory sessions and lectures to train students in histological techniques; photomicrography; tissue preparations and embalming techniques.

15h (L) 90h (P).

ANA 311 Histochemistry                                                             2 Credits

Histological background.Importance of Histochemistry. Basic equipment used.

     ANA 312 Research Methodology                                                           3 credits

Introduction to basic concepts to research, types of research, sampling method, data analysis and interpretation.                                                                                          

30h(T) 90h(P); C

ANA 314 Man and his environment II                                                    3 credits

Comprehensive overview of environmental health problems, their effect on human health and the Principles of environmental management and control, particularly as they relate to human health. Emphasis will be aid on water supply, waste disposal, food hygiene, housing and disease vectas

30h(T), 45h (P); C

Techniques for carbohydrate, protein, lipids, acid, alkaline and enzyme studies.Neurohistochemistry and immunochemistry.

     15h (L) 45h (P).

 400 LEVEL

ANA 401   Evolution                                                                               3 Credits

Mechanism and current of Evolution.Comparative Anatomy and choice of experimental animal.        

30h (L) 45 (P).     

ANA 402 Advanced Developmental Anatomy                                       3 Credits

A detailed review of the development of the body systems with special emphasis on its application to clinical medicine and research technique – Teratology.

30h (L) (P).

ANA 403 Advance Gross Anatomy                                                       3 Credits

A review of the various systems covered at 200 and 300 levels including anatomical techniques such as Cadaver preservation.

15h (L) 90h (P).

ANA 404   Radiological Anatomy                                                           3 Credits

Basic principal of radiological anatomy as related to structures of the human body; muscular-skeletal system, respiratory system and other body systems by using ionizing radiation and other imaging techniques and modalities.

15 (L) 90h (P).

ANA 405 Applied and Clinical Anatomy                                                3 Credits

Application of knowledge of gross anatomy as studies by dissection of a cadaver to clinical medicine; Anatomy of common surgical exposures, routine clinical procedures such as lumbar puncture, venepuncture and femoral tap, Applied anatomy of the eye, pharynx, mouth, an ‘canal, rectum, perineum and other vital organs.

ANA 406 Surface Anatomy                                                                     2 Credits

A lecture – demonstration course on surface projections of significant body landmarks, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, viscera and other structures.

ANA 407 Seminar                                                                             1 Credit

Students will present a paper on a chosen topic at a department seminar.

2^ND SEMESTER

ANA 408 Microscopic Techniques                                                           3 Credits

This is a course of the principles and techniques of advanced microscopy. Use of advance light microscope will be taught and where possible demonstrate i.e., polarizing microscopy, Phase contrast microscopy, Interference microscopy, etc.

15h (L) 90h (P).

     ANA 409 Introduction to Anthropology                                     3 credit

Variation of species.Fossil evidence of human development.Techniques of fossil analysis.

45h (T); C

     ANA 410 Introduction of Immunology                                       3credits

     Antigen antibody reactions for cell typing

       30h (T), 45h (P); E

       ANA 414 MUSEUM TECHNIQUES                                        3 credits

Organisation of anatomy museums, Sourcing Processing and arrangement of specimens 30h(T) 45hrs(PC); C

ANA 499 Research Project                                                          6 Credits

A simple research project will be carried out by the students in their areas of interest under supervision by an Academic Staff approval by the Head of Department.

ANA 401   Introduction to Archaeology     (Elective)                 3 Credits

N/B: All course outlines are subject to modification by the attending lecturer.

B.SC PHYSIOLOGY COURSE OUTLINES

200 LEVEL
PHS201: Introduction to Physiology - 2 Credits General principles of physiology. Cell membrane, transport mechanisms and membrane potentials. Homeostasis. 15h(T),45h(P);C.

PHS204: Cardiovascular System - 3 Credits General plan and physiologic anatomy. Cardiac cycle, volume and pressure changes. Electrical activity of the heart. Heart rate. Arterial, capillary and venous pressures. Regional circulation. Integration of cardiovascular system functions. 30h (T), 45h (P); C

PHS 206: Nutrition and Metabolism - 1 Credit Principles of nutrition. Energy metabolism 15h(T),

PHS 207: Blood and Body Fluid - 3 Credits Body fluid compartments, composition and measurements. General characteristics and functions of blood, red blood cell,, white blood cells, platelets, haemopoiesis, homeostasis, blood groups and lymph. 30h(T),45h(P);C

PHS 208 : Respiratory System -2 Credits General plan and physiologic anatomy of respiratory system. Gas laws, diffusion and mechanics of breathing. Hypoxia, acclimatization, control of respiration, pulmonary circulation and gas transport. 15h(T),45h(P);C

PHS209: Demography and Biostatistics -3 Credits Principles of population: composition, distribution, growth and factors influencing them. Health effects of population characteristics and analysis. Acquisition of necessary skills for the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. 30h(T),45h(P);C

300 LEVEL
PHS301: Renal System - 2 Credits General plan, Cranal system, and transport processes. Urine formation and composition. Acid-base balance. Fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. 15h(T),45h(P);C

PHS303: Reproduction - 1 Credit Physiologic anatomy of reproductive system. Male and female sex hormones. Puberty, menopause, ovarian cycle, pregnancy, parturition, lactation and contraception. 15h(T);C

PHS 304: Autonomic Nervous System - 2 Credits General plan of aautonomicnevous system. Parasympathetic and sympathetic ganglia. Neurotransmitters. 15h(T),45h(P);C PHS 309: Endocrinology -3 Credits General features of endocrine glands and classical hormones. Other sources of hormones. Clinical correlate: hyper and hypo functions. 30h(T),45h(P);C !

PHS 310: Neurophysiology I -2 Credits Action potential, nerve impulse, receptors, reflexes, sensory pathways, reticular formation, thalamus and sensory cortex. 15h(T),45h(P);C

PHS 312: Neurophysiology II -3 Credits Synapse, motor cortex and basal ganglia, Pyramidal and extra pyramidal tracts. Cerebellum, posture, muscle spindle and muscle tone. Hypothalamus. Limbic system. Higher functions of the central nervous system and special senses. 30h (T) 45h (P); C

PHS314: Gastrointestinal System - 2 Credits Biologic anatomy of gastrointestinal system. Salivary, gastric, pancreatic, intestinal and hepatic secretions. Mastication, deglutition, peristalsis, vomiting, defecation, gut hormones, basal metabolic rate and liver functions. 15h(T),45h(P),C

PHS 316: Man and His Environment II - 3 Credits Comprehensive overview of the major environmental health problems; their effect on human health and the principle of environmental management and control, particularly as they relate to human health. Water supply, waste disposal, food hygiene, housing and diseases vectors. 30h(T),45h(P);C

400 LEVEL
PHS 402: Cardio-pulmonary Physiology -3 Credits Developmental milestones. Functions in foetus and old age and responses at rest. Moderate and severe stress. Responses in special environment, space and deep sea. 30h(T),45h(P),C

PHS 403: Environmental Physiology and Metabolism - 3 Credits Energy balance. Intermediary metabolism. Metabolism of specific organs: brain, kidney, lungs and Heart. Environmental problems. Skin and temperature regulation. 30h (T), 45h (P); C

PHS 405: Seminar - 3 Credits Presentation of seminars on comprehensive literature review of selected research topics. 135h(P);C

PHS 407: Selected Topics in Neurophysiology

NB: These outlines are subject to modification by the attending lecturer.


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