M.V.Sc. and PhD Degree Programmes in Veterinary Microbiology
Admission Requirements
As in College regulation.
Duration of Programme
As in College regulation.
Graduation Requirements
As in College regulation.
11.18.2 Postgraduate Courses for M.Sc Programme in Veterinary Microbiology
First Semester
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Abbreviation |
Unit |
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Compulsory Courses |
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VCM 801 |
Developments in Veterinary Science |
DEVVETSC |
1 |
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CSC 801 |
Use of Computer in Research |
USEOCOMP |
4 |
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VCH 803 |
Biostatistics in Veterinary Science |
VETBIOSC |
3 |
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VPM 801 |
Applied Immunology |
APLDIMMU |
2 |
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VCM 803 |
Research Ethics |
RESETHIC |
1 |
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VPM 803 |
Pathogenic Gram negative Bacteria and Mycoplasma |
PGNBACMY |
3 |
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VPM 811 |
Microbial Chemistry |
MICRBCHM |
3 |
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VPM 897 |
Thesis Seminar I |
SEMINAR1 |
1 |
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VPM 899 |
Dissertation |
DISSERTN |
6 |
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Elective Courses |
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VPM 809 |
Microbial Genetics |
MICRBGEN |
3 |
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VCH 814 |
Epizootiological Approaches to Disease Investigation and Control |
EPIDISCO |
3 |
Second Semester
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Abbreviation |
Unit |
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Compulsory Courses |
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VPM 802 |
Pathogenic Gram positive Bacteria and other miscellaneous micro-organisms |
PGPOSMIC |
3 |
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VPM 804 |
Pathogenic fungi |
PATHFUNG |
3 |
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VPM 806 |
Diagnostic Techniques in Microbiology |
DIAGTECH |
3 |
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VPM 808 |
Microbiological case presentation |
MICRCASE |
3 |
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VPM 810 |
Advanced Virology |
ADVIROLG |
3 |
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VPM 814 |
Microbiology Review |
MICROREV |
1 |
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VPM 898 |
Thesis Seminar II |
SEMINAII |
1 |
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Elective Courses |
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VPM 812 |
Environmental Microbiology |
ENVIRMCB |
2 |
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VPT 802 |
Advanced General Pathology |
ADGENPAT |
3 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Courses
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Abbreviation |
Unit |
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VPM 997 |
Thesis Seminar (Pre-data Seminar) |
PREDATA |
1 |
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VPM 998 |
Thesis Seminar (Post-data Seminar) |
POSTDATA |
1 |
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VPM 999 |
Thesis |
RETHESIS |
6 |
11.18.3 Course Synopses
VPM 801: Advanced Immunology (2 Credit Units)
Introduction/concepts, types of immunity, antigens and immune responses, immunoglobulins, mechanisms of specific and non specific immune responses, chemical mediators of immune responses complement systems, lymphoid system, cells of the immune system, antibody mediated allergic reactions, cell mediated immunological reactions, delayed hypersensitivity reactions, auto-immune reaction, immunological tolerance, major histocompatibility complex, gene regulation of immune responses, oncogenesis and differentiation antigens, immunodeficiences, immunity to parasitic and microbial (viruses bacteria and fungi) infections, antigen and antibody reactions in vitro.
VPM 802: Pathogenic Gram positive bacteria and other miscellaneous micro-organisms (3 Credit Units)
Bacteriology and clinic significance of Gram positive micro-organisms. Including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Enterococcus, Micrococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, Listeria, Erysipelothrix, Mycobacterium, Environmental Mycobacteria, Nocardia, Actinomyces, Erhlichia, Cowdria, Rickettsia, Orientia, Coxiella and Chlamydia.
VPM 803: Pathogenic Gram negative bacteria and Mycoplasmas (3 Credit Units)
Taxonomy and classification of bacteria of veterinary and medical importance, Bacteriology and clinical significance of the following micro-organisms: Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter Shigella, Salmonella, Citrobacter, Proteus, Yersinia, Campylobacter, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Erwinia, Serratia, Vibrio, Pseudommas, Brucella. Bordetella, Franscisella, Helicobacter Legionella, Pasteurella, Mannheimia, Burkholderia, Actinobacilus, Histophilus, Bacteriodes, Fusobacterium, Treponema, Borrelia, Leptospira, Neisseria, Moraxella, Mycoplasmas.
VPM 804: Pathogenic Fungi (3 Credit Units)
Taxonomy and classification of fungi, Distribution and importance of fungi. Structure, nutrition and reproduction of fungi. Fungi of Veterinary and medical importance. Mycology techniques.
VPM 806: Diagnostic techniques in Microbiology (2 Credit Units)
Introduction, Specimen collection, handling and transport, Safety in Microbiology laboratory, Diagnostic techniques including microscopy, growth, biochemical characterization, immunologic techniques, bacteriophage typing, Molecular methods, Susceptibility testing.
VPM 808: Microbiological Case Presentations (1 Credit Unit)
Microbiological study of cases of veterinary/medical importance and their presentation as seminars at the departmental level (both MSc and MVSc)
VPM 809: Microbial genetics (3 Credit Units)
Introduction to microbial genetics, Nucleic acids, Genetic codes, Gene structure, DNA replication, Phage biology, Molecular aspect of gene expression, DNA damage and repair, DNA restriction, Mutation and their chemical basis, Detection and isolation of mutants, recombination, Transposition, Gene transfer, Mapping and sequencing of the genome, Recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering, Infections drug resistance and its significance.
VPM 810: Advanced Virology (3 Credit Units)
Introduction and general characteristics, Structure and taxonomy of mammalian viruses. Epidemiology of virus diseases. Viruses, viroida, and prions of veterinary and medical importance.
VPM 811: Microbial Chemistry (3 Credit Units)
Chemical composition of micro-organisms. Nature and kinetics of microbial enzymes. Energy generation, Use of energy in biosynthesis, Synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, Enzymes and gene regulation. Nature and modes of actions of antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents, antibacterials, bacteriocins and cytosuppressive drugs, Analytical and investigative techniques.
VPM 812: Environmental Microbiology (2 Credit Units)
Microorganisms as components of the ecosystem, Control and monitoring of air, soil and water-borne (marine and fresh water) infections, milk and food microbiology.
VPM 814: Microbiology Review (1 Credit Unit)
Review and critique of the papers published in recent journals, proceedings and periodicals. The student will choose a topic and review relevant papers from journal articles and present the details of techniques used, results obtained and his own critique on the validity and use of the results and conclusions. Students’ critical analysis and evaluation of selected journal articles, inferences and own recommendations will be presented.
VPM 897: Thesis Seminar I (Pre-data seminar) (1 Credit Unit)
This is a follow-up seminar/post-data or bench work findings. It should cover detailed analysis and interpretation of research results, discussion of findings in view of previous reports and new ideas emanating from the study, conclusion and recommendations for future work.
VPM 898: Thesis Seminar II (Post-data seminar) (1 Credit Unit)
This is essentially a pre-data seminar on the research focus of the student’s project covering the title, objectives and scope of the work, review of relevant literature, experimental design and methodology.
VPM 899: Research Project (6 Credit Units)
An approved research project
DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
11.19.1 M.Sc. and PhD Degree Programmes in Veterinary Parasitology
Admission Requirements
As in College regulation.
Duration of Programme
As in College regulation.
Graduation Requirements
As in College regulation.
11.19.2 Postgraduate Courses for M.Sc Programme in Veterinary Parasitology
First Semester
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Abbreviation |
Unit |
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Compulsory Courses |
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VCM 801 |
Developments in Veterinary Science |
DEVVETSC |
1 |
|
CSC 801 |
Use of Computer in Research |
USEOCOMP |
4 |
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VCH 803 |
Biostatistics in Veterinary Science |
VETBIOSC |
3 |
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VPM 801 |
Applied Immunology |
APLDIMMU |
2 |
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VCM 803 |
Research Ethics |
RESETHIC |
1 |
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VPR 801 |
Taxonomy of Parasites of Veterinary and Medical Importance |
TAXPARVM |
3 |
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VPR 803 |
Insects of Veterinary and Medical Importance |
INSECVET |
3 |
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VPR 809 |
Parasitology Case Study and Presentation |
PARACASE |
1 |
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VPR 897 |
Thesis Seminar I |
SEMINARI |
1 |
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VPR 899 |
Dissertation |
DISSERTN |
6 |
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Elective Courses |
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VPR 805 |
Parasites of Captive and Laboratory Animals |
PARCAPTV |
3 |
Second Semester
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Abbreviation |
Unit |
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Compulsory Courses |
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VPR 802 |
Helminths of Veterinary and Medical Importance |
HELMINTS |
3 |
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VPR 804 |
Protozoa of Veterinary and Medical Importance |
PROTOZOA |
3 |
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VPR 808 |
Special Topics in Parasitology |
SPTOPPAR |
2 |
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VPR 810 |
Parasitology Case Study and Presentation II |
PARCASII |
3 |
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VPR 812 |
Identification of Parasites of Veterinary and Medical Importance |
PARAIDEN |
3 |
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VPR 898 |
Thesis Seminar II |
SEMINAII |
1 |
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Elective Courses |
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VPR 806 |
Parasites of Fish and Shrimps |
FISHPARA |
3 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Courses
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Abbreviation |
Unit |
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VPR 997 |
Thesis Seminar (Pre-data Seminar) |
PREDATA |
1 |
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VPR 998 |
Thesis Seminar (Post-data Seminar) |
POSTDATA |
1 |
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VPR 999 |
Thesis |
RETHESIS |
6 |
11.19.3 Course Synopses
VPR 801: Taxonomy of Parasites of Veterinary and Medical Importance (3 Credit Units)
Taxonomy and methods of classification of arthropods, helminths and protozoa of veterinary and medical importance. Parasite ecology. Life cycles of parasitic arthropods, helminths and protozoa.
VPR 802: Helminths of Veterinary and Medical Importance (3 Credit Units)
Biology of helminths of veterinary and medical importance including nematodes, trematodes and cestodes. Field techniques e.g. tracer studies. Control methods.
VPR 803: Insects of Veterinary and Medical Importance (3 Credit Units)
Biology of winged and wingless insects of veterinary and medical importance. Sampling and trapping methods. Dissection of insects. Biological and chemical control of insects.
VPR 804: Protozoa of Veterinary and Medical Importance (3 Credit Units)
Biology of protozoa of veterinary and medical importance. Global status of trypanosomosis and malaria. Mechanical transmitters and vectors of protozoan diseases. Control methods.
VPR 805: Parasites of Captive and Laboratory Animals (3 Credit Units)
Biology and economic importance parasites of captive (zoo) animals, game animals and laboratory animals. Wild life and game animals as reservoirs of parasites of animals and humans. Control of parasites of captive and laboratory animals.
VPR 806: Parasites of Fish and Shrimps (2 Credit Units)
Biology and economic importance of parasites of fish and shrimps. Role of fish as intermediate hosts of animal and human parasites. Control of parasites of fish and shrimps.
VPR 808: Special Topics in Parasitology (2 Credit units)
Host-parasite relationships. Pathophysiology, biochemical and immunological basis of major tropical parasitic infections. Principles of control of parasitic diseases. Modeling and simulation of parasitic epizootics.
VPR 809: Parasitology Reviews (1 Credit unit)
Students registered for master’s degree (MSc. or MVSc.) will be required to review/critique recent parasitology research publications at seminars.
VPR 810: Parasitology Case Study and Presentation (3 Credit unit)
Students registered for MVSc. programme will be required to follow up clinical cases due to or associated with parasites, document the same and present at seminars.
VPR 812: Identification of Parasites of Veterinary and Medical Importance (3 Credit units)
Methods of identification of parasites: Uses of identification keys; floatation and sedimentation techniques; culture methods; staining methods.
VPR 897: Thesis Seminar I (Pre-data seminar) (1 Credit Unit)
This is a follow-up seminar/post-data or bench work findings. It should cover detailed analysis and interpretation of research results, discussion of findings in view of previous reports and new ideas emanating from the study, conclusion and recommendations for future work.
VPR 898: Thesis Seminar II (Post-data seminar) (1 Credit Unit)
This is essentially a pre-data seminar on the research focus of the student’s project covering the title, objectives and scope of the work, review of relevant literature, experimental design and methodology.
VPR 899: Research Project (6 Credit Units)
An approved research project.
11.19.4 Postgraduate Lecturers
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Name |
Rank |
Qualifications |
Area of Specialization |
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Oyekunle M.A. |
Reader/HOD |
DVM, M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D (Ibadan) |
Bacteriology |
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*Fagbemi B.O. |
Professor |
DVM, M.Sc, Ph.D (Ibadan) |
Parasitology |
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*Ajuwape A.T.P. |
Reader |
DVM, M.V.Sc, Ph.D (Ibadan) |
Bacteriology |
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*Adejinmi J. O. |
Reader |
DVM, M.V.Sc, Ph.D (Ibadan) |
Parasitology |
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Olufemi F.O. |
Senior Lecturer |
DVM, M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D (Ibadan) |
Virology |
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Ojo O.E. |
Lecturer I |
DVM, M.Sc, Ph.D (Ibadan) |
Bacteriology/Food Safety Microbiology |
* Associate lecturer