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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES

FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

FUTYNEWS GET NEW EDITORIAL BOARD

ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY

FUTY VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOVERNOR NYAKO AND SENATOR JUBRIL AMINU

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED

STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR

UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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M.Tech. Degree in CYTOGENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING

Courses | Philosophy | Requirements | Scope | Specialization | Prospects | Contact

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

The general philosophy of the M.Tech. programme in botany is to bring together in an integrated fashion trainings of our young graduates with the sole objectives of acquiring an advanced knowledge and skills with practical exposures in various specialties of botany. thus-preparing them for carriers in our research institutes, national development programmes and enhancing manpower generation in our universities and sister colleges.

It is hoped, however, that the internal postgraduate training will reflect more in reducing cost of sending our staff in Training to other Institutions. It is also hoped that the programme would attract research grants from Research institutes in and outside the country for our University.

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SCOPE OF PROGRAMME

The M.Tech. programme in Botany will consist of course work and Research (project). Candidates are expected to cover the various areas of botany especially in lectures and practical during the course of their projects. Where applicable field trips will be conducted which may include visits to Research Institutes and establishments.

COURSE DURATION
Full time M. Tech. students are required to spend not less than 18 months while Part-time M. Tech. students are required to spend 36 months.

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ENTRY / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All candidates for the M.Tech. must, in addition to satisfying the post graduate school requirements for admission, also satisfy the following departmental requirements.

i) prospective candidates must at least have a B.Sc. or B.Tech. in Botany from a recognised University with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division.

ii) prospective candidates with a B.Sc. or a B.Tech. in other areas, such as Biology, Biochemistry, Agriculture, and Forestry, will be considered for admissions but such candidates will be required to satisfy some undergraduate courses in Botany where
necessary.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for an M. Tech. candidates are required to meet the following:

(1) Take and pass with at least C grade in a minimum of 24 credit units and maximum of 36 credit units of post graduate course work as assigned by the post graduate
supervisory committee.

(2) Undertake laboratory based original investigative research in the candidates chosen specialty under closed supervision of a supervisory committee.

(3) Present a written thesis to a panel of examiners including an external examiner.

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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
For M.Tech. Botany, areas of specialization include the following.
i) Cytogenetics and plant breeding.
ii) Plant Biosystematics and Taxonomy.
iii) Plant Ecology and Phytosociology.
iv) Plant Pathology.
v) Plant Resources Management.

JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS OF GRADUANDS
Specialization in any of these areas of Botany listed in "4" especially at a post graduate level, will provide the graduand career opportunities in the following:

i) National and International Environmental Protection programmes/agencies.

ii) National and International Plant Improvements and Extension Programmes.

iii) National Parks, Reserves and Conservation Programmes.

iv) Research Institutes.

The provision of manpower for our various research institutes and National and International agencies at this level is an enormous step in the overall development of our great nation, and will serve as a positive index into the realization of our vision as a powerful Nation in general and earning recognition for our Institution in particular.

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course outline              course description

COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is five (5) Units.

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SECOND SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is five (5) Units.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

BT 711: PRINCIPLES OF BIOSYSTEMATICS (2 Units)
The concept of the species: Taxonomic species versus the biological species, sources of population variation and the taxonomic problem, population polymorphism and polytypic species. The complex species, biosystematic delineation of species and lower categories.

BT 712: BIOSYSTEMATIC METHODS (3 Units)
Orthodox, taxonomy, morpho-geographical taxonomy and new taxonomies, methods in experimental taxonomy: Cytology and genetics, anatomy and morphology-biometrics, biochemistry and serology, phytochemistry. Interpretation of comparative data.
45 lecture - hours, 45 practical hours.

BT 713: TAXONOMIC CHARACTERS (2 Units)
The taxonomic character, good and bad characters, character weighting, merit and demerits of a prior and a posterion weighting, sources of taxonomic characters, relative importance of taxonomic characters, usefulness of categories of taxonomic characters.

BT 714: PLANT POPULATION VARIATION AND TAXONOMIC CATEGORIES ( 3 Units)
The population: Definition and composition, individual variation versus group variation, sources of variation biological importance of variation, estimates of disperson. Evolution in population, breeding behaviour and taxonomic categories, inter- and intra- specific variation, isolation mechanism, the environment and gene-pool interactions. Taxonomic keys.

BT 715: TAXONOMIC PRACTICE (2 Units)
Fieldwork and population sampling, field study, botanical nursery and green housing, herbarium specimen preparation and information storage, conservation of the germ-plasm, biometics and data analysis.

B. CYTOGENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING OPTION

BT 716: APPLIED CYTOGENETICS (2 Units)
The chromosome, genome and karyotype analysis, origin and development of domesticated plants, chromosomal engineering-hybridization techniques. Selection, genetic banking and conservation of the germplasm.

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BT 717: APPLIED GENETICS (3 Units)
The gene: its chemistry and structure, radiation genetics and application of radiation biology in generating mutations and development of new taxa. mutant hurt selection and propagation of new biotypes, developmental genetics, gene activity and genetic variability. Genetic control of plant diseases. Immunogenetics and natural resistance models.

BT 718: GENETIC ENGINEERING (3 Units)
DNA base complimentarily, DNA splicing and DNA chimeras. Genetic transaction and the transposable genetic elements. Principles and Practice of genetic engineering.

BT 719: PRINCIPLES OF PLANT BREEDING: (3 Units)
Reproductive biology of plant, apomixis and panmixis in higher plant. inbreeding and outbreeding, incompartibility, sexual sterility and heterostyl plant breeding artificial selection physiochemical factors of the environment and artificial plant breeding. Chromosomal manipulation and plant breeding.

BT 720: METHODS IN PLANT BREEDING (2 Units)
Indigenuous and exotic plants, Germplasm preservation and genetic banks. Adaptation and distribution of plant types; plant hygiene and sanitation, plant quarantine practice Breeding techniques, resistance breeding and acid testing selection techniques heritability of desirable traits.
30 lecture hours 90 practical hours.

BT 721: VEGETATION AND FOREST MANAGEMENT (3 Units)
Ecology of major vegetation types - forest savanna montane Nigerian vegetation and plant distribution plant resources conservation, human activity and urban development effects on Nigerian forest potentials. Desertification phenomenon in Nigeria.

BT 722: ECOLOGICAL PRACTICE (3 Units)
Techniques of field sampling, field study of specific ecological communities, ecological succession of plant communities. Arboreal terrestrial and marine ecology ecological models.

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BT 723: WEED BIOLOGY (2 Units)
The weed in biology, classification and life cycle of common weeds. Physiology of weed success in weed-crop competition, weed control. Haerbician and antitranspirants; properties, physiology and chemistry.

BT 724: POLLUTION ECOLOGY (3 Units)
Pollution phenomenon; the ecological balance of the environment; pollution indicators in plant communities. Environmental protection efforts in Nigeria.

BT 725:ADVANCED SOIL ECOLOGY (2 Units)
Soil types, soil formation and soil characteristics. Edaphic factors in plant population distribution soil conservation; erosion phenomenon, soil pollution phenomenon and soil degradation phenomenon in land use and soil conservation.

BT 726: PLANT PATHOLOGY TECHNIQUES (3 Units)
Plant infection, isolation of pathogens from infected tissues, cutting of isolates and culture maintenance, staining techniques, secturing of infected tissues, test of pathogenicity, Koch's postulates. Assessment of fungicides.

BT 727: MICROBIAL DISEASES OF PLANTS (3 Units)
Survey of plant diseases in Nigeria. Microbial agents of plant diseases and economics of plant diseases. Symptoms etiology and control of microbial diseases.

BT 728: CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES (3 Units)
Survey of Natural plant protection against microbial diseases. Methods and techniques of plant protection-cultural practices and use of chemicals. Biological control of plant diseases, genetical antiol of plant diseases-resistant types, tolerant types and selection in breeding. Induction of immunity and quarantine practice.

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BT 729: PHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASED PLANTS (3 Units)
Plant infection and its physiological implication, host-pathogen relationships. Anatonical and biochemical defence echanisms in diseased plants pathogen-produced toxins, disturbance of host metabolism and tumor/gall production.

BT 730: PLANT ANATOMY (2 Units)
Concept, structure and organization of plant meristems. Tissue differentiation and development. Structure and distribution of secondary tissues. Anatomy of specialized organs/tissues for plant products.

BT 731: PLANT TISSUE CULTURE (3 Units)
Principle and practice of tissue culture. Totipotency and plant tissue regeneration. Organ differentiation and chimeras in tissue culture. Tissue culture in agro-based industries.

BT 732: PULP AND PAPER (2 Units)
Plant products associated with paper making, sources and roperties of plant fibres and cellulosic materials principles of pulp and paper production. Properties of paper. Paper industry in Nigeria.

BT 733: WOOD TECHNOLOGY (3 Units)
Structure and properties of wood. Utilization of wood. Wood biodegradation and control. Wood pests and control. The timber industry in Nigeria. Wood processing.

BT 734: ECONOMIC FUNGI (2 Units)
A survey of fungal flora of Nigeria. Fungi of economic importance - pathogens, biodegradants and foods importance of fungi in Agriculture, industry medicine and Nigerian cultures. The Agencies and mushroom farming.

BT 797: PROJECT I (2 Units)
Seminar presentation on a proposal in the candidate's chosen project topic. Literature search, write-up and presentation are weighted not less than 2 credits units.

BT 798: PROJECT II (4 Units)
This shall be a Research Project on a topic in the specific option of the candidate. The project shall consist of intensive lab/field work, literature search and presentation of a dissertation all weighted to be not less than 225 practical hours (4 Credits).

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