Introduction to Internet, world wide web Internet resources, browsers, search engines, PubMed, Biological databases, and its retrieval. Nucleotide sequence databases and analysis, genes and genome, prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes. Genebank

Research findings into selected topics in Botany. Students will be expected to carry out literature survey on chosen topics, perform experiments and produce reports. Students will be subjected to both

Research findings into selected topics in Botany. Students will be expected to carry out literature survey on chosen topics, perform experiments and produce reports. Students will be subjected to both

Fundamental and applied aspects of plant molecular biology, structure, expression and isolation of plant nuclear genes. Biogenesis of microtubule, microfilaments. Golgi apparatus and mitochondria. Membrane and membrane interactions. Cell wall

Fundamental and applied aspects of plant molecular biology, structure, expression and isolation of plant nuclear genes. Biogenesis of microtubule, microfilaments. Golgi apparatus and mitochondria. Membrane and membrane interactions. Cell wall

Morphology and classification of spores and pollen; their stratigraphic occurrence. Palaco climate and palaco environment. Biozones. Application of pollen and spores to hydrocarbon exploration 45hrs (T), C

Morphology and classification of spores and pollen; their stratigraphic occurrence. Palaco climate and palaco environment. Biozones. Application of pollen and spores to hydrocarbon exploration 45hrs (T), C

Morphology and behaviour of chromosomes, Chromosomal Aberrations and Polyploidy, importance of polyploidy, Population cytogenesis. Examples with reference to specific individuals. Population cytogenesis, Hardy-Weinberg law. Gene recombination, elementary probability and testing

Morphology and behaviour of chromosomes, Chromosomal Aberrations and Polyploidy, importance of polyploidy, Population cytogenesis. Examples with reference to specific individuals. Population cytogenesis, Hardy-Weinberg law. Gene recombination, elementary probability and testing

The use of algae, lichens, bryophytes and higher plants in monitoring environmental pollution. The use of algae as indicators of aquatic pollution. The merits and demerits of using various taxonomic

The use of algae, lichens, bryophytes and higher plants in monitoring environmental pollution. The use of algae as indicators of aquatic pollution. The merits and demerits of using various taxonomic

Host penetration and colonization. Pre- and post-penetration interactions of the host, pathogen and environment. Mechanisms of damage and resistance. Methods of disease control and management. 30hrs (T), 45hrs (P), C

Host penetration and colonization. Pre- and post-penetration interactions of the host, pathogen and environment. Mechanisms of damage and resistance. Methods of disease control and management. 30hrs (T), 45hrs (P), C

Biology, ecology and economic importance of mushrooms. Collection, identification and preservation of ‘mushrooms. History of mushroom cultivation. Spawn production and cropping. 30hrs (T), 45hrs (P), C UIL-BOT 403: Plant morphogenesis

Biology, ecology and economic importance of mushrooms. Collection, identification and preservation of ‘mushrooms. History of mushroom cultivation. Spawn production and cropping. 30hrs (T), 45hrs (P), C UIL-BOT 403: Plant morphogenesis

Plant breeding concepts and methods. Development of conservation movement, scope of conservation, strategy for conservation, man, nature and resources, principles of paces, grasslands, man’s use of forestry. 30hrs (T), 45hrs

Plant breeding concepts and methods. Development of conservation movement, scope of conservation, strategy for conservation, man, nature and resources, principles of paces, grasslands, man’s use of forestry. 30hrs (T), 45hrs

Industrial/Field experience in anyone of the following: (a) Afforestation; (b) Applied Plant Anatomy; (c) Aquatic and Pollution Biology; (d) Horticulture; and (¢) Biotechnology for a period of three months preferably

Industrial/Field experience in anyone of the following: (a) Afforestation; (b) Applied Plant Anatomy; (c) Aquatic and Pollution Biology; (d) Horticulture; and (¢) Biotechnology for a period of three months preferably

Student reports on an assigned or chosen current topic in botany. Review of literature on the assigned topic should be included. 45hrs (P), C

Student reports on an assigned or chosen current topic in botany. Review of literature on the assigned topic should be included. 45hrs (P), C

A study of the botany, cultivation, processing and uses of tropical plants with particular references to Nigerian economic plants will be undertaken. Plants producing oils, rubber and wood products, fibres,

A study of the botany, cultivation, processing and uses of tropical plants with particular references to Nigerian economic plants will be undertaken. Plants producing oils, rubber and wood products, fibres,

A study of Nigerian vegetation types: mangrove, swamp forest, fresh water swamp forest, savannah grasslands and arid zones. The impact of human activities on Nigerian vegetation. 30hrs (T), C 2

A study of Nigerian vegetation types: mangrove, swamp forest, fresh water swamp forest, savannah grasslands and arid zones. The impact of human activities on Nigerian vegetation. 30hrs (T), C 2

Classification and characteristics of soils. Chemical component and analysis of soils and plant tissue. Plant, soil water relationships. 30hrs (T) 45hrs(P), C

Classification and characteristics of soils. Chemical component and analysis of soils and plant tissue. Plant, soil water relationships. 30hrs (T) 45hrs(P), C

Development trends of sexual and asexual reproduction to be studied. Structure and functions of nucleus, mechanisms of cell division, mitosis and meiosis in plant reproduction. Sexual reproduction in flowering plants,

Development trends of sexual and asexual reproduction to be studied. Structure and functions of nucleus, mechanisms of cell division, mitosis and meiosis in plant reproduction. Sexual reproduction in flowering plants,

Meristem culture, organ cultivation, embryo culture. The role of plant hormones and vitamins. Techniques of plant tissue culture. Applications of plant tissue culture in plant breeding. 15hrs (T), 90hrs (P)

Meristem culture, organ cultivation, embryo culture. The role of plant hormones and vitamins. Techniques of plant tissue culture. Applications of plant tissue culture in plant breeding. 15hrs (T), 90hrs (P)