About the department of Biological science Futo

Biological Sciences constitutes a field of

coordinated study based on life and living

organisms. Traditionally, the subject has been

divided into Zoology, the study of animals, and

Botany, the study of plants. The subject enquires

into the natural constitution of living matter and

the biochemical processes by which the

maintenance of life is accomplished in organisms.

Its widely accepted principles are vital for

anybody wishing to proceed to advanced work in

the pure and applied aspects of most life

sciences.

The basic philosophy of the Department of

Biological Science in keeping with the

fundamental philosophy of the University at large

is designed to encourage and promote the

training of students in all aspects of Biological

Sciences. At the end of their programme of

studies, the students are expected to be aware of

their environment and appreciate the balance

between plant and animal life. Above all, the

Department is to produce graduates who can

relate to life in general. The training will expose

students to the knowledge of plants and animals.

The graduate biologists are not only equipped

with knowledge in all the modern aspects of the

discipline, but also aware of the particular

problems of Nigeria and Africa in general, in the

area of their specialty. The emphasis of the

programme will be on developing the skills and

knowledge necessary for application to a wide

range of biological challenges. There will also be

adequate opportunities for research training in

such areas of biology such as General and

Applied Ecology, Entomology, Parasitology, Plant

Science and Hydrobiology. To this extent, the

course system has been planned to give the

students the broad type of education which will

enable them to see biology in a wider perspective

within the context of science education.

Our vision is to develop into a world class

technology incubation centre where new ideas are

formed, researched and congregated for the

development of our local technology for the

enormous benefits of enhancing intellectual

capital, reducing unemployment, creation of

wealth, increase production of goods and services

and add value to the economy.

To facilitate the advancement of learning by

offering academic programmes in Biological

Science leading to award of diplomas, 1st

degrees PG research etc. The Department of

Biological Science will provide training in general

biology for students at foundation (100/200)

levels plus in-depth training intended to expose

students at 300-500 levels to specific/applied

aspects of Biological Science. This is with a view

to equipping the students for possible self-

employment on graduation. The students will also

be adequately prepared for inter- disciplinary

research work in biological sciences, involving

gainful application of the principles of

Biostatistics, Genetics, Physiology, Embryology,

Immunology etc. It is also the goal of the

Department to produce students who can relate

to the needs of the Nigerian society and beyond,

through their knowledge of the many facets of

Biology. Students will be required to take ancillary

courses in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology,

Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and

General Studies. The students as expected will

power our industries in producing goods and

services needed to improve our levels of industrial

development. Above all, it is the aim of the

Department to train and develop the minds of our

students such that they can be well educated

people capable of logical reasoning.

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