- This module is designed to convey the basics of probability theory, descriptive statistics, graphical data presentation, distributions, types of data, dependent and independent variables, hypothesis testing and types of error, notion of power, and introduction to statistical analyses.
- The course is very hands on, with exercises to allow students practice with each concept.
- Students will then learn about the most commonly applied statistical tests using real data sets in class and SPSS statistical programme.
- Students will use SPSS or MS Excel to calculate descriptive statistics and graphically portray data.
This module will introduce students to the animal development process (From fertilization up to the adult form). Students will learn to differentiate the embryonic development stages in animal development, characterize the post-embryonic development in animals and explain some factors controlling and /or affecting animal growth.
Recombinant DNA technology an area of biotechnology concerned with the manipulation of recombinant DNA. In future years the power of genetic engineering is likely to impact ever more strongly on industry and on the way we live. This course describes the important methods involved in Recombinant DNA technology at the heart of which is DNA cloning.
This course covers molecular techniques in DNA and RNA manipulations in traits, yields, and improved technology. In this course, we will have the 5 Units preceded by the introduction part.
The module provides students with basic theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to implement a Geographic Information System (GIS) project: basic concepts, tools and methods to capture, store, query, analyze, display and output spatial data (geo-information, basic processes of remote sensing. Because GIS can be applied to many research fields, this class is meant to give students an understanding of its possibilities along with the capabilities to begin engaging those possibilities in biodiversity conservation. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
- Describe GIS concepts and context
- Collect and analyse spatial data
- Make acceptable maps
- Apply GIS and Remote sensing principles for biodiversity conservation
The objective of this module is to provide students with basic theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to implement a Geographic Information System (GIS) project. This includes mastering basic concepts, tools and methods to capture, store, query, analyze, display and output spatial data (geo-information) in general. Students will learn about the basic processes of data capture from distance (remote sensing), and to distinguish types of platforms and sensors used for remote sensing data as well as their applications. Students will learn to conduct image processing, classification and interpretation.
This module is designed for second year students in Botany and Conservation and Zoology and Conservation.
It covers the following content:
1. Climate Change: the science of climate change, the body of evidence
2. Impacts of climate change globally and locally
3. Impacts of climate change on Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
4. Adaptation and mitigation strategies
5. Climate resilience
6. Global policies and multilateral agreements
7. Local policies and strategies
8. Research agenda for monitoring biodiversity and climate change
Foodborne diseases is one of the food components of the Module Food Microbiology. It equip the students with knowledge to understand the causes and control foodborne diseases/food poisoning i.e. diseases that are transmitted to a consumer by the presence of pathogenic microorganisms (Food infection) or by bacterial toxins that are either preformed in food (Food Intoxication) or produced in Gastro intestinal Tract (Food Toxico-Infection)
Viruses have been with us for millions of years evolving to survive and adapt to new host environments while driving the evolution of host genes. Diseases that are causally linked to viral infections are major contributors to morbidity and mortality in the animal and human populations globally. On the other hand, several viral infections are asymptomatic or only cause minor diseases. This module will examine overarching principles in molecular virology, addressing structural, molecular, and cellular biology aspects underpinning the fascinating interaction between viruses and the host. Focusing primarily on animal viruses, we will study key aspects of viral evolution, replication, and gene expression linked to infectivity that will be reviewed based on groundbreaking past discoveries and recent advances in research from published literature.
This module aims to (i) provide students with a thorough grounding in the concepts of virus biology, (ii) examine in greater depth assembly mechanisms and molecular viral strategies of replication and gene regulation, and (iii) explore the impact of viruses as tools for potential therapeutic exploitation using appropriate case studies rather than a systematic approach.
To provide the students with knowledge on microbiological issues related to production, quality and safety assurance enabling them to apply this knowledge in the design of safe food processes and products. They will also develop the ability to apply advanced theoretical knowledge to complex real world problems.
All living organisms growth and development. Species in the Animal Kingdom have the most
complex developmental cycles of any living organism. Animal species have a sequence of discrete, recognizable stages of development that they pass through as they develop, from the the fertilized egg or zygote, to the sexually mature adult. This process from zygote to adult is referred to the developmental cycle. In this module students will learn about the amazing sequential processes involved in animal development from egg to adult. Students will also learn about the different types of growth animals exhibit, and the relationship to natural history. The processes of animal growth and development will be discussed in the context of wildlife conservation, management, livestock care, and implications of climate change on animal growth and development. 