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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