Department of Statistics

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Undergraduate

STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT HANDBOOK

KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL

www.kustwudil.edu.ng

Fourth Edition (Revised 2016)

Department of Statistics

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCESFACULTY OF COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Undergraduate

STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT HANDBOOK

KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY

The process of establishing Kano University of Science and Technology

(KUST) Wudil started in 1988 when the Kano State Government set up a

Task Force under the Chairmanship of Professor Ibrahim H. Umar, the

erstwhile Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano. The Task force

submitted its Report in February, 1989, recommending the

establishment of the University. Subsequently, a Technical Committee

was inaugurated in July, 1989 to study, in detail, the Report of the Task

Force. Consequent upon this, an eleven (11) member Implementation

Committee was appointed and assigned the responsibility for the smooth

take-off of the University in October, 1991. However, due to some

technical and administrative problems, the University could only

commence academic activities in April, 2001, with six (6) programmes

(Agriculture, Food Science & Technology, Computer science, Applied

Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics) in two (2) Faculties;

namely, Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (FAAAT) and Science

and Science Education (FASSE) respectively. Presently, the University

runs eighteen (18) programmes in five (5) Faculties namely; Agriculture

and Agricultural Technology (Agriculture and Food Science and

Technology), Earth and Environmental Sciences (Architecture,

Geography, Urban & Regional Planning and Geology), Engineering

(Electrical, Civil and Mechanical), Mathematical and Computing

Sciences (Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics) and Science

and Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry,

Microbiology and Science Education). This is in keeping with the

Universities Strategic and Phasing Plan and in the spirit of our Vision and

Mission. The first programme accreditation visit to the University took

place in 2005 and all the programmes were given interim accreditation.

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The subsequent visit in 2007 gave all the programmes Full

Accreditation. Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil was

among the first Universities to be subjected to Institutional accreditation

by the National Universities Commission where the University scored B

grade, which is interim accreditation for five (5) years.

DEPARTMENTS/UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1.0 Office of the Vice Chancellor

a. Physical Planning and Development Department (PP&D)

b. Academic Planning and Control (AP&C)

c. Security Division

d. University Health Services Unit (UHSU)

e. Internal Audit Unit

f. Student Affairs Division

g. Management Information System (MIS)

h. University Computer Center (UCC)

i. Counseling and Human Development Center

j. Entrepreneurship Center

k. Sports Directorate

l. Research and Development institute

m. Information and Public Relations (IPR)

n. Linkages and Affiliation Directorateo. KUST Consultancy and Investment Limitedp. KUST Division of Agricultural Collagesq. Directorate of Alumni and Advancementr. Center of Information and Communication Technologys. Directorate of Farmt. Directorate of Quality Assurance

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2.0 Office of the Registrar

a. Human Resource Division

b. Academic Division

c. Council Affairs Division

3.0 University Library

4.0 Bursary

FACULTIES AND ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS- Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology· Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension· Department of Animal Science · Department of Crop Science· Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife· Department of Soil Science· Department of Food Science and Technology

- Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences· Department of Computer Science · Department of Mathematics· Department of Statistics

- Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences· Department of Architecture· Department of Geography· Department of Geology· Department of Urban & Regional Planning

- Faculty of Engineering· Department of Civil Engineering· Department of Electrical Engineering· Department of Mechanical Engineering

- Faculty of Science · Department of Biology

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· Department of Biochemistry· Department of Chemistry· Department of Microbiology· Department of Physics

- Faculty of Science and Technology Education· Department of Agriculture Education· Department of Biology Education· Department of Chemistry Education· Department of Geography Education· Department of Mathematics Education· Department of Physics Education

- School of Postgraduate Studies- Directorate of General Studies

VISIONThe University shall be an International Centre of excellence.

MISSIONThe mission of Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, is to

provide highly skilled manpower through research and training, to meet

the challenges of a fast changing world.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY

The guiding philosophy of Kano University of Science and Technology,

Wudil shall be the provision of community based education that will

facilitate the production of graduates who shall fulfill the stipulated

requirements in learning and character to graduate in their various fields

of specialization. The graduates shall also be groomed in such a manner

that they will be able to effectively function in the Community.

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CORE VALUES OF THE UNIVERSITY

Excellence:Excellence stems from a sense of pride in who we are and what we

believe in, which explains our optimism and the faith we have in the

future. We believe that excellence, not mere compliance, is the goal of

our teaching, our research and our service. We are not motivated to

excellence out of pride, but out of a desire to be involved. In everything

we do, we are not to be satisfied with mediocrity, but excellence.

DIGNITY:Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil students are not just

joining a University, they're joining a lifelong family that understands

the value of loyalty, camaraderie, and unconditional support. At the

heart of our commitment to being people with dignity is the visible

demonstration of the value of one another. We give honour to each other

through our words and actions, and by the commitment to our collective

success that is translated into the success of the University.

LEADERSHIPThe spirit of leadership is instilled in every student; whether in the public

or private sector, they have the values, the confidence and the experience

to lead. We utilize the windows of opportunity presented to us to the

maximum. Therefore, our resources and efforts are harnessed to fulfill

our common goals. A commitment to our future aspiration means we

want to have a short term focus with a long term view. We are therefore stdetermined to effectively impact on the world of the 21 Century.

LOYALTY Loyalty and respect for tradition is about a sense of trust and conformity

to the norms and values we cherish as a community.5

HISTORY OF THE PROGRAMME

The Statistics programme of Kano University of Science and

Technology commenced in 2000/2001 session under the Department of

Mathematics as one of the pioneer programmes in the University.

However, in 2011 the Department of Mathematical Sciences was split

into three with Statistics as a separate Department. The first set of

students admitted into the programme under the new Department was in

2011/2012 session. The programme was nevertheless accredited with

interim status by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2005

and full accreditation in 2007. The Department is affiliated to the

Nigerian Statistical Society (NSS)

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES OF DEGREE PROGRAMME IN STATISTICS

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to produce quality graduates who

are knowledgeable in the analysis, design and interpretation of the

economic, political, social, demographic and Scientific data.ObjectivesThe objectives of the programme are:· To produce students with adequate knowledge of Mathematical and statistical computations.

· To train students with adequate skills in the collection, organization, interpretation and presentation of numerical data.

· To develop students versed in the Science and methodology statistical phenomena using suitable models.

· To equip students with the basic skills in the application of statistical method and procedures.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted into the 4 year B. Sc. (Hons) Statistics, a candidate must

have;

a. UTME Entry Mode

Credit passes in five (5) WAEC/GCE/NECO/NABTEB subjects

including English, Mathematics, and at least two subjects from

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture, Economics and

Further Mathematics in not to more than two sittings.

b. Direct Entry Mode

Two “A” level passes in Science Subjects including

Mathematics or Statistics.

- Ordinary National Diploma with upper credit or HND with lower

credits.

- NCE Credits in relevant subjects with at least Merit in

Mathematics or either Physics or Chemistry.

- Five (5) credits in WAEC/GCE/NECO/NABTEB as specified in

'a' above.

Course duration

The duration of the programme is four (4) years for UTME candidates

and Three (3) years for Direct Entry candidates.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum number of earned credits required for graduation by

candidates entering at Level 100 is 120, where as those entering at Level

200 are required to earn a minimum of 90 Credits, out of the total

registered Credits. Candidates entering at Level 100 will have to spend a

minimum of 8 semesters and a maximum period of 12 semesters. For

those entering at Level 200 the minimum period of study is 6 semesters

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and a maximum of 10 semesters. In addition, for each semester of study,

a student is to register a minimum of 15 Credits subject to a maximum of

24 Credits or a total of 48 Credits in a session.Other graduation requirements include:-i. Passing of all Core Courses.ii. Having a CGPA of at least 1.50;iii. Submitting his/her final year project thesis;

LIST OF STAFF

ACADEMIC STAFF

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S/N NAME RANK STATUS 1 Prof. A.P. Nagwai professor Sabbatical 2 Prof., O. E. Asirbo Professor Visiting 3 Prof., S. U. Gulumbe Professor Visiting 4 Prof., Bashir Maifada Yakasai Professor Visiting 5 Dr. A. D. Koko Reader Visiting 6 Dr. Abdulaziz Sikiru Senior Lecturer Sabbatical 7 Dr. Ahmad Abdulkadir Senior Lecturer Visiting 8 Dr. Abubakar Yahaya Lecturer I Visiting 9 Dr. Bashir Kehinde Adekunle Senior Lecturer Sabbatical 10 Dr. Abbas Umar Faruk Senior Lecturer Sabbatical 11 Dr. Suraj M. Umar Senior Lecturer Sabbatical 12 Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Maidamisa Senior Lecturer Sabbatical 13 Munkaila Danjuma Lecturer II Permanent 14 Sani Salihu Abubakar Lecturer II Permanent 15 Lawan Adamu Ismail Lecturer II Permanent 16 Yakubu Hussain Graduate Assistant Permanent 17 Auwalu Ibrahim Graduate Assistant Permanent 18 Musa Uba Muhammad Assistant Lecturer Permanent 19 Hassan Umar Graduate Assistant Permanent 20 Abdullahi Ubale Idris Assistant Lecturer Permanent 21 Abdulhamid Ado Osi Assistant Lecturer Permanent 22 Jibrin Sunusi Alhaji Lecturer I Permanent 23 Ahmad Abubakar Sulaiman Assistant Lecturer Permanent 24 Aliyu Ismail Ishaq Assistant Lecturer Permanent 25 Usman Aliyu Abdullahi Assistant Lecturer Permanent 26 Aminu Sulaiman Assistant Lecturer Permanent 27 Adepoju A. Hakeem Assistant Lecturer Permanent 28 Abubakar Usman Assistant Lecturer Permanent 29 Shuaibu Ahmed Assistant Lecturer Permanent 30 Ishaq O. Olawoyin Assistant Lecturer Permanent 31 Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Lecturer I Permanent 32 Abdulrahaman I. Yola Departmental

Secretary Permanent

33 Abubakar Garba Muazu Clerical Officer Permanent 34 Bunya Yusuf Cleaner/Messenger Casual 35 Abubakar Tukur Cleaner/ Messenger Temporary

NON-ACADEMIC STAFF

S/N NAME QUALIFICATION

RANK REMARKS

1. Abudurrahaman I Yola

ND. Sec.Stu. Confidential Secretary II

Departmental Secretary

2. Abubakar Garba Muazu

ND Pub. Adm. Clerical Permanent

3. Abubakar Tukur SSCE Mess/Cleaner

Temporary

5. Binya Yusuf School Cert Mess/Cleaner

Casual Staff

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CREDIT SYSTEMThe University operates a course credit system. The following are the important features of the system.(a) Programme of study:This refers to the aggregate courses registered by a student that is systematically structured to meet requirements for the award of a degree.

(b)Course: This embodies an element of teaching, study and other

academic activities that may consist of lectures, laboratory work,

presentation and or field work. The University uses a system of coding

for its courses comprising three letters and four digits. The three letters

indicate the Department offering the course. The first of the four digits

indicates the level of the course, the second digit indicates the credit load

of the course and the last two digits indicate the serialization.

(c)Credit Unit: Refers to the measure of workload that describes the

student- teacher contact hours per week per semester.

(d) Semester: This refers to a segment of the Annual duration of the

period of study conventionally divided into two (2) semesters; a

semester normally lasts for at least eighteen (18) weeks including

registration, teaching and examination periods provided no less than

fifteen (15) weeks is devoted for lectures each of the semesters.

(e)Session: This is an academic year comprising of two (2) semesters as

determined by the University Senate.

Continuous Assessment:

This refers to the Assessment of the student performance and conduct

throughout the semester. It includes tests, assignments, attendance and

so on. The Continuous Assessment carries 40% and examination 60%.

Grading System:

The University operates a course credit system. The following are the

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important features of the system.

(a) Letter Grade: Letter grades A, B, C, D; F and (Inc) are used in

assessing each course. The letters are classified as follows.

S/N LETTER GRADE SCORE

1 A 70 – 100

2 B 60 – 69

3 C 50 – 59

4 D 45 – 49

5 F 0 – 44

The Incomplete grade (Inc) is awarded to a student who has completed

all aspects of a course except the end-of-semester examination with

approved valid reason(s). The student's C.A for the course will be

carried forward and the student can sit for the examination in the

following session. Such a student will not need to register for the course

again.

(B) Grade Points (GP): Each letter grade is assigned a Grade Point

as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and F=0. No grade point is

assigned to the grade (Inc)

(c) Points: The points earned in a course are the product of the

credit weight and the grade point. For instance, if a student

obtains a 'B grade' in a 3-credit course, the points are 4×3=12

(d) Grade Point Average (GPA): The (GPA) is defined as the

weighted average of all grade points obtained in a semester. It is

an indication of student's performance in the semester. In

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computing the GPA, credit weight of incomplete course(s) are

not counted. GPA = Total Points Earned per Semester

Total Credits Registered per Semester

(e) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): The (CGPA) is

defined as the weighted average of all the grade points earned by

the student from the time he\she joined the program of study up

to the time of computation. Thus, the CGPA gives an indication

of the student's overall performance in the program of study. It is

computed as follows:CGPA = Total Points Earned for all Semesters

Total Credits Registered for all semesters

(F)CGPA classification: The CGPA values are classified as follows:

S/N CGPA Degree Classification

1 4.50-5.00 First Class

2 3.50-4.49 Upper Second Class

3 2.40-3.49 Lower Second Class

4 1.50-2.39 Third Class

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(g) Probation

A student whose CGPA is below 1.50 at the end of a session will be

placed on probation for one academic session. (h) Withdrawal

A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is below 1.50

at the end of two consecutive sessions would be required to withdraw

from the programme. Any student who cannot satisfy the graduation

requirements within two (2) years after the prescribed duration of the

programme (6 or 7 years after admission as the case may be) will also be

required to withdraw from the University.

REGISTRATIONi. Both returning and fresh students must register online with the

University portal (www.kustwudil.edu.ng) at the beginning of each session, based on the guidelines set out by the Senate.

ii. Each student must complete the registration exercise within the

stipulated period.

iii. Copies of completed registration forms should be deposited with

the following:

· Department

· Faculty

· Academic Division

· Students Affairs Division

Students are advised to keep copies of all their registration documents for

future reference.

DEFERMENT OF ACADEMIC SESSION

A student is allowed to defer an academic session subject to acceptable

reasons. All applications for deferment should be addressed to the Vice

Chancellor through the relevant Head of Department and Dean of the

Faculty. A student who seeks to defer a session must present evidence of

registration for the session he/she wishes to defer. Before a student could

proceed for deferment, he/she must receive an approval of the Senate.

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SPECIAL INFORMATION

Students at all levels are advised to be familiar with their Level

Coordinators and ensure that they consult them from time to time for

guidance and counseling.

CLUBS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Students are advised to be actively involved in social and professional

associations in order to develop their social and mental faculties. The

University has a fully registered Student Union which elects its

executive council and Student Representatives. At the Faculty and

Departmental Level, there are professional Associations that promote

learning and intellectual interaction among the students. Through the

associations students have the opportunity to relate with their colleagues

from other Universities and Academic institution of learning. Students

are therefore, encouraged to join any of the above association as part of

the extra curricula activities during their stay in the University.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING UNIT:

The University has a fully established guidance and counseling unit

under the office of the Vice Chancellor. The Unit provides advisory

services to all students, males and females at all levels of their studies.

The staff of the Unit is proactive and treat students' issues with utmost

confidentiality. Therefore, all students are advised to approach the unit

whenever they find themselves in situations that require counseling.

Students are strongly advised to avail themselves to the Services of the

Unit.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:

The Library is the nerve center of academic activities in the University.

The University has a modern functioning in addition to Faculties and

Departmental Library Complex in addition to Faculty and Departmental

Libraries. The Central Library renders its services from 09:00am

8:00pm Mondays to Fridays and on Saturdays 09:00 3:00pm. There are

many sections of the Library that offer different specialized services

including; reference, circulation, serials and e library. All students are

required to register with the University Library. Registered Student will

be issued with three barrowing cards for tickets. All books loaned out to

students are to be returned within 2 weeks from the date of issue. The

University has an e-resources center that is networked with internet

facilities that enables access to online resources such as Science Direct,

AJON (African Journal Offline),Offline Data Base, e-Granary

resources, AGORA and Nigerian Virtual Library. All students are

therefore advised to utilize the services being offered by the Library to

enhance the quality of their studies. On CD room one also available.

INTERNET FACILITIES:

In line with modern trend in information and communication

Technology, Kano University of Science and Technology, has deployed

both Local Area Network (LAN) and Wireless internet services on the

campus. Student who has laptop computers can access wireless internet

services especially within the academics area, otherwise they can make

use of the e-library section of the Central Library. Students must use the

internet facilities sensibly in order to get the full benefits of the services.

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UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES

The University has a Clinic under the Health Services Unit that attends

to staff and students' health care needs. The Unit has entered into a

viable contract under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

with some health management organizations. The Clinic offers

different health care services such as Consultations, Pharmaceutical

Services, Laboratory Analysis and a sick bay for short observatory

admission. Therefore, students are required to register with the

University Health Services and NHIS in order to enjoy the services

under the scheme.

SPORTS

The University recognizes the imperative of Physical fitness in

promoting the mental and intellectual abilities of staff and students. The

University has formally established a Directorate of Sports and

appointed a Director to develop, coordinate and manage sporting

activities. The Directorate is proud to have standard football pitches,

basket ball, volley ball, lawn tennis and badminton courts and a well set

out track for athletics and facilities for indoor sports. The University

organizes an annual Inter Faculty Sport competition for the Student. In

addition the University also organizes an annual Sporting Competition

among the staff of the University tagged the (Unity Cup). The University

has been consistent on participating in West African University Games

(WAUG) and National University Games Association (NUGA).

Furthermore, in 2011, the University hosted Nigerian Universities Staff

Sports Association (NUSSA). Therefore, students are advised to join

any of the sports in order to utilize the facilities and opportunities offered

by the sports Directorate.

CURRICULUM TABLE

100 LEVEL

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

STA1301 Probability I 3 CORE

STA1201 Inference I 2 CORE

GST 1201 Use of Library, Study Skills and

Information & Communication

Technology

2 CORE

PHY1201 Mechanics 2 CORE

PHY1105 Physics Practical I 1 CORE

CSC1301 Introduction to Computer Science 3 CORE

MTH1301 Algebra & Trigonometry 3 CORE

TOTAL 16

First Semester Elective Courses

course code Course Title Credit Units

Status

CHM1201 Inorganic Chemistry 2 ELECTIVE

CHM1203 Physical Chemistry 2 ELECTIVE

BIO1201 Ecology 2 ELECTIVE

18

Second Semester Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

STA1402 Descriptive Statistics 4 CORE

STA1202 Inference I 2 CORE

STA1204 Statistical Computing I 2 CORE

GST1202 Environment and Aspect of Morality 2 CORE

PHY1202 Electricity & Magnetism 2 CORE

PHY1104 Physics Practical II 1 CORE

MTH1302 Elementary Mathematics I 3 CORE

MTH1304 Elementary Mathematics II 3 CORE

TOTAL 19

Second Semester Elective Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

CHM1202 Organic Chemistry 2 ELECTIVE

CHM1204 Practical Chemistry 2 ELECTIVE

BIO1204 Evolution & Genetics 2 ELECTIVE

19

200 LEVEL

FIRST SEMESTER CORE COURSES

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

STA2401 Probability II 4 CORESTA2301 Inference II 3 COREGST2203

Communication in English I

2

CORE

GST2201

Nigerian Peoples & Culture

2

COREMTH2201

Linear Algebra I

2

CORE

MTH2301

Mathematical Methods I

3

COREMTH2307

Real Analysis I

3

CORE

CSC2401

Computer Programming I

4

CORETOTAL

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(FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE COURSE)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Units

Status

STA2403

Statistics for Agric & Bio Sci.

4

ELECTIVE(SECOND SEMESTER CORE COURSES)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Units

Status

STA2302

Statistical Quality Control

3

CORESTA2204

Statistical Computing II

2

CORESTA2304

Inference III

3

CORESTA2306

Probability III

3

COREGST2202

Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

2

COREGST 2204

Communication in English II

2

COREMTH2202

Linear Algebra II

2

COREMTH2302

Elementary Differential Equation

3

CORETOTAL

20

(SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE COURSE)

Course Code Course Title Credit

UnitsStatus

STA2404 Statistics for Physics & Eng Scs. 4 ELECTIVE

20

LEVEL 300

(FIRST SEMESTER CORE COURSES)

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

STA3301 Distribution Theory I 3 CORESTA3305 Sampling Techniques and Survey I 2 CORESTA3307 Demography 3 CORESTA3309 Design and Analysis of Experiment I 3 CORESTA3311 Operation Research 3 COREMTH3309 Mathematical Methods II 3 COREEPP3201 Entrepreneurship I 3 CORETOTAL 20

(FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE COURSES)

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

STA3303 Econometric Methods 3 ELECTIVEMTH3303 Real Analysis II 3 ELECTIVE

(SECOND SEMESTER CORE COURSES)

Course Code Course Title Credit UNITS

STATUS

STA3608 Industrial Training 6 CORE

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LEVEL 400

(First Semester Core Courses)

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

STA4301 Regression Analysis 3 CORE STA4303 Stochastic Processes 3 CORE STA4305 Sampling Techniques and Survey II 3 CORE STA4307 Biometry 3 CORE STA4309 Non Parametric 3 CORE TOTAL 15 (First Semester Elective Course)

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

STA4311 OPERATIONS RESEARCH II 3 ELECTIVE (Second Semester Core Courses)

Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Status

STA4302 Time Series Analysis 3 CORE STA4304 Bayesian Inference 3 CORE STA4306 Design & Analysis of Exp. II 3 CORE STA4308 Multivariate Analysis 3 CORE STA4600 Project 6 CORE EEP3202 Entrepreneurship 2 TOTAL 20 (Second Semester Elective Courses)

Course Code Course TITLE Credit Units

Status

STA4312 Statistical Inference IV 3 ELECTIVE

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DESCRIPTION OF COURSESSTA 1402 Descriptive of Statistics:Statistical data: type, sources and methods of collection. Presentation of

data: tables charts and graphs. Errors and approximations. Frequency

and cumulative distributions, Measures of location, partition,

dispersion, skewness and kurtosis. Rates ration and index numbers.

STA1301

PROBABILITY I

Permutation and combination. Concepts and principles of Probability.

Random variables. Probability and distribution Functions. Basic

distributions: Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Hypergeometric, and

normal.

STA1201 Statistical Inference I

Population and samples, Random sampling distribution, estimation

(point and interval)

STA1202 Statistical Inference I

Test of hypotheses concerning population mean and proportion (one and

two large sample cases), Regression and correlation, Elementary time

series analysis.

STA1204 Statistical Computing I

Introduction to and use of calculators, Computations (using calculators)

involving topics in STA1201, 1202, and 1402. Introduction to

computer, structure, involving, type, uses and applications

GST 1201 Use of Library, Study Skills and Information and

Communication Technology Brief history of Library and education,

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University Libraries and other types of libraries, Study skills (reference

services). Types of library materials, using library resources including e-

learning, e-materials; etc, Understanding library catalogues (card,

OPAC, etc) and classification, Copyright and its implications, Database

resources, Bibliographic citations and referencing. Development of

medern ICT, Hardware technology, Software technology, Input devices,

Storage devices, Communication and Internet services, Word processing

skills (typing etc)GST 1202 Environment and Aspects of Morality

Aspect of morality:(Definition of Islam): Pillars of Islam; Position of

Islam; Pronouncing and Denouncing of Islam; Suitability of Islam to all

times; Universal applicability of Islam; Originality and incorruptibility

of Islam. Definition of Tawheed: i) Articles of Faith; ii) Finality of

message and Prophet hood; Definition of Shari'ah: i) Aims of Shari'ah;

ii) Scope of Shari'ah; iii) Growth of Shari'ah iv) Principles of Shari'ah v)

Sources of Shari'ah; Islamic aspects of Morality: i) Kindness tom

parents, Kinsfolk, Neighbours and less privileged; ii) Guarding against

mixture of Sexes, Zina and related Evils; iii) Trust, Truthfulness and

Justice; iv) Frightening Rivalry for pilling-up; v) Bribery and abuse of

Power; vi) Mutual relationship between spouses vii) The most grievous

seven offences. Muslims contribution to Science and Technology.Islam

VS Secularism, Modernism and Westernization

Environment: i) The notion of Environment; ii) The spiritual

Environments; iii) The physical Environment; iv) The Biological

Environment; v) The Social Environment; vi) The Preventative

Approach to Preventative Medicine; vii) The Environmental

Hazard; viii) Industrial Waste; ix) Biolgical Hazard; x) Physical Hazard;

xi) Social Hazard; xii) Pollution; xiii) Food-Borne Illness.

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MTH 1301 Algebra & trigonometry

Elementary set theory: subject, union intersection, complements, Venn

diagram; real numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers;

complex numbers; algebra of the complex numbers, the Argand

diagram, De Moire's theorem, n-th roots, mathematical induction; real

sequences and series; theory of quadratic equations; binomial

theorem; circular measure; trigonometric functions of angles of any

magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

MTH 1302 Elementary Mathematics I (Vectors, Geometry and

Dynamics)

Geometric representation of vectors in 1- dimension, 2- dimension and

3- dimension, components, direction cosines. Addition, scalar,

multiplication of vectors, linear independence. Scalar and vectors

products of two vectors. Differentiation and integration of vectors with

respect to a scalar variable. Two dimensional coordinate geometry.

Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola. Tangents, normals.

Kinematics of a particle. Components of velocity and acceleration of

particle moving in a plane. Force momentum, laws of motion, under

gravity, projectiles, resisted vertical motion, elastic string and simple

pendulum impulse. Impact of two smooth spheres, and of a sphere on a

smooth sphere.

MTH1304: Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus and Its Application)

Function of variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The

derivative, as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation.

Extreme curve sketching; integration as an inverse of differential.

Methods of integration, definite integrals. Application to areas and

volume.

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CSC 1301 Introduction to Computer Science

History of computers, functional components of computer.

Characteristics of a computer, problem solving, flow charts, application

software, introduction to work processors, and spreadsheet, database

management systems; computer graphics; communication software,

other software categories. Algorithms, computer programming,

statements, symbolic names; arrays, subscripts, expressions and control

statements. Introduction to BASIC or VISUAL BASIC Fundamentals.STA2401 PROBABILITY II

Further permutation and Combination, Probability laws, Conditional

probability and independence, Bayes' theorem, Probability distribution

of discrete and continuos random variables: binomial, Poisson,

geometric, hypergeometric, ectangular (uniform), negative exponential,

normal. Expectations and moments of random variables, Chebyshev's

inequality, Joint marginal and conditional distributions and moments,

Limiting distribution and moments, Limiting distributionSTA 2301 INFERENCE II

Sampling and sampling distribution, Point and Interval estimation,

Principle of hypotheses testing, Test of hypotheses concerning

population means, proportions and variances of large and small samples,

large and small sample cases, Goodness of fit tests, Analysis of

variance.STA2304 Inference IIICriteria of estimation, Consistency, Unbiasedness, Efficiency, Minimum variance and Sufficiency, Method of estimation, Maximum likelihood, least squares and method of moments, Confidence intervals, Simple and Composite hypotheses, Likelihood ratio test, Inference about mean and variance STA 2302 Statistical Quality Control

Process control: use of charls lo achieve process stability. Tolerance

limits as a function of component variability. Product control: design of

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simple, double, multiple, and sequential sampling plans. Comparison of

different sampling plans. Cumulative sum charts, feedback theory for

controlling continuous process.

STA2204 Statistical Computing II

Uses of computers in statistical computing, Introduction to Package,

Word, Star, Wordperfect, Spread sheets, SYSTAT, D-Base, C-stat,

MINETAB, SPSS, Use of BASIC and FORTRAN prorammes in solving

problem in STA2401 and STA2302

STA 2306 Probability III

Discrete sample spaces, Definitions and rules of probability,

Independence Baye's theorem, Um models, Sampling with and without

replacement, Inclusion-exclusion theorem, Allocation and matching

problems, Probability generating function, Bernoulli trials, Binomial,

Poisson, Hypergeometric, negative binomial and multinomial

distribution, Poisson Process

GST 2201 Nigerian People and Culture

Study of Nigerian history, and culture arts in pre-colonial times,

Nigeria's perception of his world, Culture areas of Nigeria and their

characteristics, Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit, Indigene/settler

phenomenon, Concept of trade, Economics self-reliance, Social justice,

Individual and National development, Norms and values, Negative

attitudes and conducts (cultism and related vices), re-orientation of

moral Environment problems

GST 2202 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Basic concepts in peace studies and conflict resolution, Peace as tieg

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Africa Indigene \settler phenomenon, peace-building, Management 0f

conflict and security. Element of peace studies and conflict resolution,

Developing a culture of peace, peace mediation and peace-keeping,

Alternative Dispute Resolution ( ADR). Dialogue\arbitration in conflict

resolution, Role of international organization in conflict resolution, e.g

ECOWAS, African United National etc.

GST 2203: Communication in English I

Effective communication and writing in English, writing of essay

answer, C0mprehensive, Sentence construction, outline and paragraph

(recognition of paragraph structure (topic sentence, exemplification,

contrast, paragraph sequencing and use of connective device).

Collection and organization of materials and logical presentation,

punctuation, Reading types and function (extensive reading, intensive

reading for pleasure etc), Reading techniques (skimming, scanning,

surveying ), Recognition of meaning (literal, implies). Introduction to

literature (definition of literature, branches of literature poetry, prose,

Drama).

GST 2204 : Communication in English II

Logical presentation of papers, phonetics (listening for problematic

English sounds, stress and intonation Types of listening (attentive,

reciprocal, jigsaw etc), Introduction on lexis, Art of public speaking and

oral communication (Types and functions of speaking-speaking in a

group, giving an address, chairmanship etc ); Figure of speech, Precis,

Report writing; Similarities and differences between listening and

reading; Literary appreciation/Book review

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MTH2201 Linear Algebra I

Vectors space over the real field. Subspaces, linear independence, basis

and dimension, linear transformations and their representation by

matrices-range, null space, rank, Singular and non-singular

transformation and matrices, Algebra of matrices.

MTH2202 Linear Algebra II

System of linear equation, Change of basis, equivalence and similarity,

Eigen values and eigen vectors, Minimum and characteristics

polynomials of a linear transformation (matrix), Caley-Hamilton

theorem, Bilinear and quadratic forms, Orthogonal diagonalisation,

Canonical forms

MTH2301 Mathematical Methods I

Real valued of a real function variable. Review of differentiation and

integration and their applications. Differentiation and integration of

vector functions with respect to scalar variable, mean value theorem,

Taylor series, Real valued functions of two or three variables, Partial

derivatives chain rule, extrema, Langrange's multipliers, Increments,

Differential and linear approximations, Evaluation of lines, Integrals,

Multiple Integrals, Infinite sequence and series, test of convergence

MTH2307 Real Analysis I

Bounds of real numbers, convergence of sequence of numbers,

Monotone sequences, The theorem of nested intervals, Cauchy

sequences, Test for convergence of series, Absolute and conditional

convergence of series and rearrangements, Completeness of real and

incompleteness of rational, Continuity/and differentiability of functions 29

R……., Rolle's and mean value theorems for differentiable functions,

Taylor series

MTH2302 Elementary Differential Equation

Derivation of differential equation from primitive, geometry, physics,

etc. order and degree of differential equations, Techniques for solving

First and Second order linear and non-linear equations, Solutions of

system of first order linear equations, Finite linear difference equations,

Application to geometry and physics

STA3301 DISTRIBUTION THEORY

Distribution and frequency functions, Documents, Cumulants and their

generating functions, Some special Univariate distribution, Laws of

large numbers, Central limit theorem, Distribution: Stochastic and

independence, Bivariate moment generating functions of random

variable, Bivariate distribution: Stochastic independence, Bivariate

moment generating functions, Bivariate normal distribution,

Distribution associated with the normal chi-square,t and F distribution

STA 3305 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND SURVEY I

Survey design, Planning and programming, Methods of data collection,

Design of forms and questionnaires, Data processing, analysis and

interpretation, Errors and biases, Probabilities and non probability

sampling, Selection procedures, Estimation of mean, totals, ratio and

proportions in simple random, systematic, stratified cluster and two-

stage sampling probability, Proportion-to-size sampling, Nigeria's

experience in sampling survey

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STA 3307 DEMOGRAPHY

Type and sources of demographic data, Method of collection of

population censuses, Sample surveys and vital registration, Evaluation

of the quality of demographic data, Measures of fertility, Mortality,

Nuptiality and Migration, Standardization and Decomposition, Life

tables, Construction and application, Framework for developing

demographic information systems

STA 3309 Design and Analysis of Experiment I

Basic principle of experimentation, Randomization, Replication and

Blocking, Local control, Basic designs, Completely randomized,

Randomized blocks, Latin squares, Balanced incomplete blocks, Split

plot, Missing values, Relative efficiency, Estimation and test of variance

components, Multiple comparisons, Departures from the underlying

assumptions, Application to Agriculture, Biology and Industry

STA3311 Operations Research

Nature and scope of operation research, Linear Programming and

graphical, simplex (including big M and two-phase) methods,

Sensitivity analysis, Duality theory, Transportation and Assignment

problems, Network analysis: CPM and PERT, Inventory theory and

applications, Sequencing and scheduling

STA3303 ECONOMETRICS (restrictive elective)

Nature of econometric, Econometric models, Nature, Type and

characteristics, Econometric problems related to single equation

models, Construction, Estimation and Tests, Models involving lagged

variables, Simultaneous equation systems, Structural form,

Identification, Estimation and Test, Application of econometric models:

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Demand analysis, Production functions, Consumption and Investment

function

EEP 3201 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Definition of the concept of Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurship; the

theories of Entrepreneurship; the concept of Corporate

Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial / Entrepreneurial mind strategies,

habits, attitudes and behaviors; the Nigerian business environment; the

cultural issues at work in the entrepreneurial process; monitoring and

identification of opportunities / threats and how to deal with them;

barriers to Entrepreneurship; intellectual property and its protection and

Nigerian copyrights laws; the interface between Entrepreneurship and

technology development; the impact of technology on business; new

technologies and entrepreneurship opportunities; the concept, nature

and types of innovation; theories of innovation; critical issues in

financing new innovation and new ventures; change and how it could be

successfully managed; the concept of family business and the factors that

make it unique; the cultural context of the family business; the complex

roles and relationships involved in a family business; the process of

managerial succession in a family firm; the concept and nature of women

Entrepreneurship; barriers to women Entrepreneurship and the

contributions of women Entrepreneurs to the economy; the concept of

social Entrepreneurship; factors that facilitate social Entrepreneurship;

the difference between an idea and an opportunity; Examination of

opportunities with examples from “Angels” and venture capital

investors.

EEP 3202 Business Creation and Growth

Concept of business and new value creation and financing; an

overview of the theories of growth; the strategies for growth

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(franchising, buy in and buy out); mergers and acquisitions; viability

analysis of new ventures and new venture financing; sources of funds

for new entrepreneurial ventures; the concept, method, and type of

finances provided by venture capital; the concept of marketing; the

concept of small marketing; the fundamental differences between small

business marketing and large business marketing; the use of the

marketing mix in new ventures; opportunities for expansion; new

technique of E-Commerce, E-business, E-trade; the challenges to E-

commerce, E-business, E-trade in the context of Nigeria; the concept

and importance of business ethics and social responsibility; managing

transition: from start up to growth; issue of transition in business;

planning, managing business and decision making in transition

situation; the stress and pressures, and various resource constraints

associated with transitory stage of business growth

STA 4301 REGRESSION ANALYSIS

Multiple linear regression models, polynomial regression. Test of

independence and goodness-of-fit. Useof dummy variables. On-

linearity in parameters requiring simple transformation. Partial and

conditional regressionand correlation models. Conoconical correlation.

Test of independence of regression coefficients. Multicollinearity and

other problems associated with 'Best Regression-Models, Logistic

regression, Departures from ANOVA assumptions, Transformation,

Missing values, Analysis of covariance in one -way, two- way and three-

way and nested (hierarchical) classifications, Analysis of covariance

with two concomitant variablesSTA 4302 Time series

Estimation and isolation of Components of time series, Non-stationary

and stationary processes: Theoretical moments, Auto-correlation and 33

partial auto-correlation, Sample moments: Ato-correlations, Partial

auto-correlations, Univariate Time series model: Identification and

estimation, Auto-regressive (AR), Moving Average (MA) and Auto-

regressive moving average (ARMA), Diagnostic checking of models,

Linear prediction and Forecasting pectral (Harmonic) analysis STA

4303 STOCHASTIC PROCESSES

Generating function: Tail probabilities and convolutions, Recurrent

events, Random walk (unrestricted and restricted), Gamblers ruin

problem, Markov process in discrete and continuous time, Poison,

branching, birth and death processes. Queuing processes; M/M/I,

M/M/S, M/a/I queues and their waiting time distributions. Relevant

applications.

STA 4304 BAYESIAN INFERENCE

Baye's theorem, Prior and Posterior distributions for proportion, means

and variances, Choice of prior distribution, Simple non-informative

prior distributions, Entropies and decomposition analysis, Principle of

decision-making, Roles of uncertainty, Utility functions and their

properties, Bayesian strategy, Minimax strategies, Theory of game

STA 4305 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND SURVEY II

Ratio, Regression and difference estimation procedures, Double

sampling, Interpreting scheme, Multiphase and multi-stage sampling,

Cluster sampling with unequal sizes, Problem of optimal allocation with

more than one item, Further stratified sampling STA 4306 DESIGN

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AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENT II

Further split plot design and nested designs, Unbalanced designs, n

Incomplete block designs, 2 factorial designs, Yates- Algorithm,

confounding and fractional replication, Diallel cross Analysis,

Introduction to response surface methodology

STA 4307 Biometry

Stability models, Simultaneous selection models, Path analysis,

Descriminant analysis, Parallel line and slope ratio assays in completely

randomized block and incomplete block designs, Logistic curve and

logic transformations in relation to bio-assays

STA4308 MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS

Multivariate normal and related distributions, Inference about mean

vectors, Hotelling's T-square and Mahalanobi's D-square statistics,

Multivariate analysis of variance, Test of independence and

homogeneity, Descrimination and classification, Principal component

and Factor analysis, Canonical correlation analysis, Cluster analysis

STA4309 NON-PARAMETRIC STATISTICS

Order statistics and their distributions, Test based on runs, Test of

Goodness of Fit, One sample and two sample linear ranks tests for

location and scale, Test for independence samples, Measure of

association for bivariate samples and multiple classifications

STA 4313 PROBABILITY IV (Elective)

Probability spaces, measure and distribution. Distribution of random

variables as measurable functions. Product spaces; product of

measurable spaces, product of measurable functions. Product

probabilities. Independence and expectation of random variables.

Convergence almost everywhere, convergence in path mean. Central

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limit theorem, laws of large number. Characteristics function and

Laplace transforms.

STA 4600 STATISTICAL PROJECT

Individual work on a selected topic illustrating application of some of

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EXAMINATION GUIDELINES(a) In order to be admitted to any examination a student MUST have

been registered for the course to be examined and fulfill all University requirements. At least 75% attendance is required to qualify for the examination

(b) Students MUST ensure that they collect their examination cards at least two (2) weeks before the commencement of the Examinations

(c) All students MUST be at the examination venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of the examination

(d) Thirty (30)minutes after the commencement of the examination, a student may be admitted into the examination hall but will not be allowed extra time

(e) A student who arrives 45 minutes after the commencement of the examination will not be allowed to sit for the examination.

(f) No student will be allowed to leave the examination hall during the first hour or the last 15 minutes of the examination

(g) A student MUST bring his/her identity card and examination card to each examination and display them in a prominent position.

(h) A student who fails to bring his/her identity and examination cards (or a covering letter to that effect) to the examination hall will not be admitted

(i) Each student MUST complete an attendance register with his/her Name, Registration Number, Booklet Number and Sign-in and out

(j) All students MUST dress in accordance with the Senate approved Student Public Decency and Dress Code before entering examination hall. Any student who fails to comply will not be allowed into the examination hall

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(k) A student should write only his/her University registration number at the top of every answer script and supplementary answer sheet

(l) The use of scrap paper is not allowed. All rough work must be

done in the answer booklet and crossed neatly or in a

supplementary sheet, which must be submitted, to the Invigilator

at the end of the examination

(m) At the end of the stipulated examination time, all students

MUST stop writing and submit their booklet to the invigilator

(n) A Student may provide all authorized materials he/she may

require (e.g. non programmable calculator, pencil, biro and ruler

etc.)

(o) The use of G.S.M handset, electronic diary or any other storage

device during the course of an examination is not allowed.

ATTENDANCE RECORD

The University's regulation stipulated that, no student shall be

permitted to sit for an examination in a course in which the student did

not attain 75% attendance. Thus, if student have genuine excuses to stay

away from classes, such as authentic medical reasons, the total number

of lectures missed under the excuse could still be used to calculate

attendance qualification for examination purposes.

For a student to miss a lecture, practical examinations or other

assignments, a formal application has to be made to the staff in-charge.

Usually, any such complaint must be backed by medical certification by

the University Health Services. Such excuses (if they involve missing

scheduled examination s and other components of the degree

programme) must be passed to the Head of Department for assessment

and processing to Faculty Board and Senate for approval. In the absence

of such approved excuse, however, means that the student would be

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given a later chance to submit the assignment missed or given a make-up

test.

EXAMINATIONSExaminations shall be in the form of Continuous assessment (40%) and end of Semester Examination (60%). Rules governing examinations shall apply for both C.A and the examinations.

EXAMINATION CARD

The management information System (MIS) shall prepare examination

cards with appropriate examination number for issuance to Students at

least two weeks before the Semester examinations begin. These cards

will be issued on the basis of list of students registered by each

Department who shall certify that the student have been registered for the

courses shown on them.

It shall be the responsibility of student to make sure that all the courses

he/she registered are reflected and knows the dates, time and places of

the examinations for which he/she is registered.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

The Continuous Assessment (C.A) include (a) tests, (b) class

assignments, (c) quizzes, (d) group work and Practicals. There shall be

administered one week to, during or after examinations. Continuous

Assessment results are submitted to the Head of Department at least 2

weeks before examinations.

RIGHTS OF STUDENTS AND SPONSORS TO RESULTS

Upon approval of semester examination results by the Faculty Board, the

results shall, subject to approval by the University Senate, be displayed

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on Departmental Notice Boards and on the student portal of the

University website. Each student and his/her sponsors and/or guardians

shall be issued statement of result at the end of each semester.

GUIDELINES ON EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

Students are strongly advised to refrain from indulging in actions that are

inimical to the conduct of examinations because the University has zero

tolerance for any form of examination malpractice.The following are Categories of offences which invite expulsion from the University:(a) Impersonation

(b) Exchange of names and/or numbers on answer booklet

(c) Introduction and use of relevant unauthorized materials into the

examination hall

(d) Exchange of materials in the examination hall, such as question

paper, containing information relevant to the on-going

examination

(e) Theft and or illegal removal of examination booklet

(f) Any kind of mischief likely to hinder the smooth conduct of the

examination. e.g. physical violence, assault, arson etc

(g) Collaboration with or copying from other candidate(s)

(h) Cheating outside the examination hall, e.g., at toilets, etc

(i) Any other offence under this category Committed by a student of

this University in another Institution

(j) Refusal to complete the 'Student report on suspected

Examination malpractice' form and/or destruction of Exhibit by

candidates

(k) Any other malpractice(s) deemed by the Senate Committee on

Examination Regulations and Irregularities that warrants

expulsion39

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The following are Categories of offences which invite maximum of

one year rustication:

(a) Facilitating and abetting cheating

(b) Introduction, but not using relevant unauthorized materials to the

examination hall

(c) Unauthorized communication during the conduct of the

examination

(d) Any offence under this category committed by a student of this

University in another Institution

(e) Any other malpractice(s) deemed to warrant rustication by the

Senate Committee on Examination Regulation and Irregularities

The following are Categories of offences that attract Warning:

(a) Writing on question papers and/or answer scripts

(b) Introduction of unauthorized irrelevant material to Examination

hall

(c) Any other offence under this category committed by a student of

this University in another institution

(d) Any other malpractice(s) deemed to warrant warning by the

Senate committee on Examination Regulations and IrregularitiesMaternity Leave

Female students may be granted maternity leave if they so desire. Such a

leave MUST be preceded by a written application to that effect. The

application should contain an authenticated medical certificate showing

the expected date of delivery.

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APPROVED GUIDELINES FOR WRITING AND PRESENTING

OF UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTPreliminary pages should consist of the following and in this approved sequence:i. Title pageii. Abstractiii. Certificationiv. Acknowledgementsv. Dedicationvi. Table of Contentsvii. List of Tablesviii. List of Figuresix. List of PlatesThe project should consist of five chapters as follows:Chapter One: IntroductionChapter Two: Literature ReviewChapter Three:Materials and MethodsChapter Four: Results and DiscussionChapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and RecommendationReferencesAppendixAdditional Information· Writing should be typed, double spaced, justified, font size 12,

Times New Roman.· Abstract should not be more than 300 words and single spaced· References should be based on the style approve by Department · Students should submit five copies of their projects· The report should be bound in hard cover.· The approved Programme color is lemon green.