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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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THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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M.Tech. Degree in Applied Entomology and Parasitology

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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

Parasites and their vectors continue to pose a serious challenge to human health and to social and economic development of tropical countries. The impact of these diseases have increased with advancement in agriculture and urbanization. Effective vector and parasite control requires approaches which are broad-based, multidisciplinary and community - relevant for such efforts to be sustainable. It also requires applied field techniques, planning skills , resource management, problem definition and project implementation. The broad objective of the MTech. Applied Entomology and Parasaite Epidemiology degree is to prepare candidates for field research and control of parasites and their vectors within community populations.

The specific objectives of the programme are:
1. To train candidates in applied field research.
2. To train candidates in the techniques of tropical vector and parasite control.
3. To provide a link between research and its application for the benefit of the local population.

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SCOPE OF PROGRAMME
The programme will introduce candidates to the biology transmission and characteristics of parasites and their vectors.
It will also address the role of biological, social and economic factors in the control of parasites and their vectors.

Course Duration
Full time: 12 months
Part time: 24 months

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ENTRY / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Entry requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the M. Tech. Applied Entomology and Parasite Epidemiology degree Programme must in addition to the general university requirements possess any of the following qualifications:
(i) Honours degree in Zoology, Agriculture, Botany, Biochemistry or Microbiology, Medical and Health Sciences of the Federal University of Technology, Yola or of any
other University recognised by the Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.
(ii) Any other qualification from any other institution, recognised by the Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Yola and approved by the Postgraduate Committee
of the Department of Biological Sciences for the purpose of admission.

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 panel of examiners including an external examiner.

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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Applied Entomology and Parasitology.

JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS OF GRADUANDS
Graduates from the programme have career opportunities in
i) Public Service
ii) Research institutions (Agriculture & Health)
iii) Teaching
iv) Non-government Development Organizations (NGDO) involved
in Disease Control and Food Production.
v) Health, Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries
vi) International Health, Food and Agriculture Establishments.

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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 two (2) Units.

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SECOND SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is two (2) Units.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

BL 701: Research Method & Experimental Design in Biological Sciences (3units)
Elements of the Philosophy of Science, Problem identification, hypothesis, literature consultation, information retrieval and review. Probabilistic approach and inferential statistics, probability distribution and central limit theorem. Basic measurements, standard error and confidence limit. Principles of significance tests, single and double classification of NOVA, factorial experiments, correlation and regression analysis, introduction to non-parametric statistics: X2 tests, other non- parametric tests. Introduction to biological information data base (EPINFO or SPSS), verbal and written reports.

ZO 702: Tropical Vector Control Methods (2units)
Principles of vector control, Chemical Control of Pests (types of chemicals, their properties and application). Pesticide Resistance. Bioassay and evaluation. Monitoring of resistance to common pesticides of medical and agricultural use. Physical and Cultural Control. Biological and Genetic control of pests. Integrated approach to pest and disease control in agriculture and medicine. Participants experience. (common and overlap topics in vector and disease control). Case studies. Control projects e.g. Onchocerciasis Control Programme in West Africa.

ZO 703: Parasitic Protozoans (2units)
General biology of protozoans. Identification, taxonomy, morphology transmission, pathology due to and epidemiology of Trypanosomes, leishmaniasis, Giardia lamblia, Trichomonads Hiotomonas meleagridis Heterakis, Entamoeba, histolytica, Eimeria, Isospora, Plasmodium, Haemoproteins, Babesia, Theileria, Sarrocystis, Toxoplasma, Balantidium coli, Ichthyophthirins, Opalina ranarium. Emphasis on host-parasite relationship and economic importance of the parasite to rural population (Concurrent laboratory identification).

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ZO 704: Control of Parasitic diseases (2units)
Epidemiological considerations of disease transmission. Types of Intervention (Chemotheraphy prevention, immunity and vaccines, education and environmental alternations, etc.). Definition of objective and selection of intervention strategies. The benefiting population Ethics in research and intervention. Community Involvement Census and Mapping. Evaluation. Case studies. Malaria, Guinea worm, Sleeping sickness. Schistosomiasis. Flariasis riverblindness, (review of strategy, identify strengths and weaknesses of control programmes e.g. mass distribution of drugs, medicated salts). Laboratory work and visit and visit to control programmes e.g. NVRI.

ZO 705: Parasitic Helminths (2units)
General Biology and adaptive features of helminths with emphasis on taxonomy, identification. structure and properties of the tegument, egg formation and a review of life cycles. Immunological and biochemical aspects of helminths, Transmission and pathology due to Schistosomes, Fasciola, Para-amphistomes, Pseudophyllid and diplyllobothrid cestodes. Nematodes of economic importance (vector borne and soil-water associated Nematodes) Emphasis on Ascaris, Enterobius, Strongyloides, Trichinella, Trichuris, hookworm, Onchocerca volvulus, Dracunculus, Loa loa, Wuchereria bancrofti, Mansonella sp. (Concurrent laboratory identification).

ZO 706: Practical Epidemiology and Intervention Techniques (2units)
Methods of Epidemilogy. Disease determinants. Observation recording, Population samples, Control, Fieldwork Techniques. Analysis and data presentation. Investigation of Epidemics. Records Questionaire design and field work techniques. Proposal design. Objectives, study size, ethical considerations, formal approval, censuses and mapping, randomization and coding, interviews, discussions and observations, questionnaires, field organization, computing requirements and reporting.

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ZO 707: Medical Entomology (2units)
Taxonomy, biology, role as vector, ecological adaptations, life cycles and methods of control of Anopheline and Culicine mosquitoes, sand flies and biting midges, Black flies, Horse flies, tsetse flies, stable flies. Myiasis in man and livestock, bedbugs and Triatomids; biting and sucking lice of man and livestock, fleas and plague transmission. Acarina, itch and mange mites, follicle mites, grain mites, chigger and samb typhus, hard and soft ticks. Concurrent laboratory work.

ZO 708: Public Health (2units)
Definition of terms, health and development of disease, preventive measures, health education, high risk groups, population coverage, Water, Excreta disposal, Food hygiene, Housing, refuse, village health survey, pollution. Visitation to public health establishments. Zoonoses, Aetiology and Epidemiology of arboviruses in vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. Transmission dynamics and factors supporting the transmission. General clinical features. Systemic febrite Diseases (Chikungunya, Onyong-nyong, Ross River fever, Sandfly fever), symptoms, Diagnosis and treatment Viral Haemorrhagic fevers (Dengue, Rift valley fever virus, yellow fever virus, Lassa virus). Transmission and management Arthropod borne encephalitis, Japanese B. Encephalitis, Tick borne encephalitis.

ZO 709: Agricultural Entomology (2units)
Significance of insects in agricultural productivity. Taxonomy, biology, role as pests and disease vectors, life cycles, economic importance and control of pests of agricultural importance amongst various orders such as Isoptera, Orthoptera, Thysanoptera, Coleoptera, Hemiptera Hymenoptera, Diptera. Plant host relationship. (host defense strategies). Concurrent laboratory work.

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ZO 710: Community Evaluation and Health Impact Assessment (2units)
Community attributes, planning control programmes, community, District and States Organizations, Local Leaders, budget, staff training, transport, supplies, discipline, principles of evaluation and monitoring, strategies of monitoring. Interactive studies with community. Community health programmes, techniques of administration, Case studies: review strategies, successes and pitfalls, method and logistics of assessment. Examples of Health/Development linkages. Labour mobility, resettlement land use, construction, transport and communication. mining, energy, agriculture, irrigation, fisheries, forestry, livestock, public services, manufacture and trade. Exercises in rapid health impact assessment.

ZO 711: Techniques in Entomology and Parasitology (2units)
Survey design, medical and veterinary specimen collection (blood, skin, urine, stool, sputum), fixing, preserving, staining, (mounting) and examination of protozoa, trematodes, cestodes and nematodes as well as some larval stages. Snail sampling, dissection and taxonomy. Planning field trips. Field Experience. Sorting of field material. Entomological sampling methods for flying and non-flying insects Baiting. Special sampling techniques for mosquitoes, blackflies and biting tsetse flies. Mark-recapture for population monitoring. Laboratory breeding of mosquitoes. Dissection of mosquitoes for age-grading and bloodmeal identification. Mosquito taxonomy. Collection, fixing, preserving, mounting and identification of entomological specimens. Field experience.

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ZO 712: Current issues in Parasitology and Applied Epidemiology (2units)
Flexible course focusing on state of the art techniques issues, controversies and developments in entomology and parasite epidemiology. The effect of current issues on less developed countries will also be reviewed.

ZO 713: Vector Population Dynamics (2units)
Factors affecting the distribution of insects. Responses to temperatures and humidity, cicardian rythms, flight activity and migration. Host detection and feeding. Population growth and intraspecific competition, Bionomics strategies, intraspecific competition, predation and parasition, regulation of population size. Analysis and modelling of insect population data. Laboratory experience. Computer modelling practices.

ZO 715: Health, Development and Society (2units)
Culture and health. Traditional medical intervention against parasitic diseases. Socio-cultural perception of disease, illness and health. Anthropological techniques in epidemiology, medical sociology and health economics. Ethical issues. Rural community health problem appraisal. Population, pollutions and development. Health Economics. Primary Healthcare. Community Participation in Health. International Agencies and health care delivery. Review of Community Healthcare needs.

ZO 796: Seminar (2units)
Candidate selects a topic of special interest, reviews available literature on it and writes a dissertation which will be presented to the department as part of requirement for graduation. The selected topic will complement the candidates research project (Entomology/Parasitology options).

ZO 798: Project (6units)
A supervised research topic.

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