UNN College of Medicine First Year Course Outline

This post contains UNN first year course outline (first & second semester) for students in Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Nursing Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Anatomy, Physiology and Biological Sciences.

Ensure that you read the breakdown on each of the First Year Course Outline for College of Medicine Students. The guide will assist you to know how to excel in your semester examination.

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FIRST SEMESTER

Here is the first semester course outline for UNN first year Medical students.

CHEMISTRY (CHM 101) 

1. Introduction to Chemistry 
2. Stoichiometry 
3. Atomic Structure 
4. Quantum Theory 
5. Schrodinger Equation and Quantum Theories 
6. Electronic Configuration of elements and Ions 
7. Periodic Table 
8. Chemical Bonding 
9. Nuclear Chemistry 

PHYSICS (PHY 111) 

1. Systems of Measurement 
2. Motion in One and Two dimensions Kinematics 
3. Vectors and Motion in Two and Three Dimensions 
4. Newton’s Law and Linear Dynamics 
5. Work, Energy, and Power 
6. Systems of Particles and Conservation of Momentum and Collisions  
7. Circular and Harmonic Motion of a Particle 
8. Rotational Dynamics of Rigid Body 
9. Static Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies 
10. Properties of Matter 
11. Hydrodynamics 

MATHEMATICS (MTH 111) 

1. Indices and Logarithm 
2. Set 
3. Sequence and Series 
4. Quadratic Equation 
5. Binomial Theorem 
6. Complex Numbers 
7. Permutation and Combination 
8. Trigonometry 
9. Miscellaneous 

NOTE: UNN students in Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry and Medical Rehabilitation do not offer MTH 111.

BIOLOGY (BIO 151) 

1. Living and Non-living things 
2. The Cell concept 
3. Microbial classification 
4. The eukaryotic protists: Fungi and Algae  
5. Eukaryotic protists; Protozoa – General characteristics and classification 
6. The viruses 
7. Some plant terminologies of plant description 
8. Bryophyte; morphology and life cycles 
9. Pteridophyta; Morphology and Life cycle 
10. Taxonomy of plants 
11. Morphology and life cycles of spematophyta 
12. Plant tissues 
13. Overview of animal cell 
14. Taxonomy of Animals  
15. Arthropoda, mollusc, Echinodermata, Annelida,  
16. Animal tissues – Epithelial, nervous, muscular and connective tissue 
17. PH, buffers and transport across biological membranes 
18. Inorganic elements and relevance to biology 
19. Simple hydrocarbons 
20. Aldehydes, ketones and fatty acids 
21. Carbohydrates, sugars, starch, glycogen and cellulose 

GENETICS FOR MEDICAL STUDENT  (BIO 101)

1. Introduction to genetics 
2. Overview of the cell 
3. Mitosis and Meiosis 
4. Deviation from classical Mendelian ratios 
5. Human Genetics 
6. Genetics basis of some human disease 
7. Chemical basis of inheritance 
8. Basic statistical concept relevant to genetics
9. Current trend in genetics 
10. Eugenics, euphenics and genetic counselling 
11. Population Genetics 

THE USE OF THE LIBRARY AND STUDY SKILLS (GSP 111)

1. Introduction to the use of the library 
2. The reader in the library environment 
3. Arrangement of library materials 
4. Reference resources 
5. Sources of information 
6. Modern technologies in the library 
7. Online resources and online research 
8. How to cite sources consulted in the research process 
9. Term paper writing and study skills 
10. Law libraries 
11. Copyright and Intellectual  property 

SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVES TO PEACE AND CONFLICT (GSP 201)

1. The universe of the social sciences  
2. Research methodology in the social sciences 
3. Sociology and Anthropology 
4. Religion in contemporary African Society 
5. Geography and human society 
6. Political science and contemporary society 
7. Psychology  
8. Basic concepts and theories of economics 
9. Principles of public administration 
10. Ethics and leadership issues in Africa 
11. Mass communication  
12. Social work and social problems 
13. Gender empowerment and society 
14. Governance and political participation 
15. Globalization and African Institutions 

USE OF ENGLISH (GSP 101)

1. Language: Meaning, Characteristics and Function 
2. Study skills and Note-taking 
3. English as a second language in Nigeria 
4. Varieties of English 
5. Methods of Vocabulary Development 
6. Word Choice and Usage in Speech and Writing 
7. The English Language Registers 
8. Listening Skills 
9. Phonetics and Phonology 
10. Oral Communication: Principles of Effective Delivery 
11. Reading Techniques and Strategies 
12. Research Methodology and The Term Paper 
13. Human Communication 

BASIC PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY

1. Volumetric and Qualitative Analysis
2. Principles and Experiments
3. Organic Preparations and Physical Determinations
4. Qualitative Analysis and Procedure

Students in the Department of Radiography and Nursing Sciences offer auxiliary courses not listed above.

SECOND SEMESTER

NOTE: UNN students in the department of Medical Laboratory Sciences do not offer ZEB 112.

However, students in UNN MLS who purchased change of course form must offer ZEB 112.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (CHM 122)

1. Nature of Organic Compound
2. Structure and Bonding in Organic Chemistry
3. Hydrocarbon: Alkanes, Alkenes & Alkynes
4. Halogen Derivatives
5. Atomic Hydrocarbons
6. Alcohol, Phenols and Ethers
7. Carbonyl Compounds Carboxylic Acids
8. Amines
9. Carbohydrates, Amino Acids & Proteins

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (CHM 112)

1. Ideal Gas Behaviour
2. The Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases
3. Real Behaviour of Gases
4. Phase Equilibria
5. Solutions
6. First Law of Thermodynamics
7. Thermochemistry
8. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
9. Entropy, Free energy and Equilibrium
10. Chemical Equilibria
11. Ionic Equilibria
12. Chemical Kinetics

WAVES, THERMAL AND MODERN PHYSICS (PHY 112)

1. Waves Physics
2. Nature, Production and Propagation of Sound
3. Source of Sound and Sound Detectors
4. Reflection at Plane and Curved Surfaces
5. Refraction at Plane and Curved Surfaces
6. Prism and Dispersion 
7. Wave Theory of Light
8. Interference, Diffraction and Polarization of Waves
9. Temperature and Thermometers
10. Kinetic Theories of Gases
11. Thermal Expansion of Solids, Liquids and Gases
12. Heat Capacity and Latent Heat
13. Heat Transfer

ELECTROMAGNETISM AND MODERN PHYSICS (PHY 114)

1. Electric Charge and Electric Field
2. Gauss’s Law
3. Electrical Potential
4. Capacitance and Dielectrics
5. Electric Current
6. DC Current and Instruments
7. Magnetism
8. Sources of Electromagnetism
9. Electromagnetic Induction
10. Atomic and Nuclear Physics

GENERAL BIOLOGY II (BIO 152)

1. Enzymes
2. Introduction to Cellular Metabolism
3. Anaerobic Metabolism
4. Aerobic Metabolism
5. Uses and Forms of Energy Derived from Respiration
6. Introductory Molecular Metabolism
7. Recent Advances in Genetic Engineering, Gene Cloning and Therapy
8. Water Relations and Transport in Plants
9. Control and Coordination in Plants
10. Autotrophic Nutrition and Photosynthesis
11. Plant Relation to their Environment
12. Continuity in Plants
13. Cell Cycle and Cell Division
14. The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
15. Impact of Man’s Activity on the Environment
16. Mutation
17. Plant Biotechnology, Tissue Culture and Transgenic Plant
18. Transport in Animal
19. Control and Coordination in Animals
20. Nutrition in Animals
21. Animals and their Environment
22. Reproduction in Animals
23. Evolution and Variation
24. Health and Diseases
25. Beneficial Uses of Microorganisms
26. New Advances in Genetic Modification

GENERAL PRACTICAL BIOLOGY (154)

1. Microbiology
2. Botany 
3. Biochemistry 
4. Zoology 

SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVES TO PEACE AND CONFLICT 2 (GSP 202)

1. History, Evolution & Nature of Peace and Conflict Studies 
2. Basic Concepts in Peace and Conflict
3. Theories of Peace and Conflict Studies
4. Theories and Practice of Peace Education
5. Ethnicity, Identity & Conflict in Africa
6. Terrorism 
7. Conflict Analysis 
8. Conflict Handling Style
9. Conflict Resolution in Traditional African Societies
10. Media, Language, Communication in Peace & Conflict
11. Non-Violent Resistance
12. Peace Psychology
13. The Role of International Organization in Conflict Management in Africa

• GSP 202 Questions and Answers

USE OF ENGLISH (GSP 102)

1. Grammar: Definition, Types & Features
2. Major Parts of Speech
3. The Sentence as a Grammatical Unit in English
4. Minor Parts of Speech
5. Direct and Reported Speech
6. Figurative Expressions and Literary Usage
7. Concord in English
8. Mechanics of Writing: Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization
9. Error Analyses
10. Report Writing
11. Developing Letters of Application and the Curriculum Vitae
12. Speech Writing
13. Book Review
14. Literary Appreciation and Evaluation
15. Qualities and Varieties of Writing
16. Letter Writing: Characteristics and Formats
17. Memorandum
18. The Language of Information and Technology
19. Verb Forms and Style in Writing
20. The English Special Registers

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