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Our Zoology programme for higher degrees focuses on the scientific study of animals and their behaviour, physiology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and conservation. We examine the diversity of animal life and its interactions with the environment. Here's a general overview of the course content in Zoology:
Animal Taxonomy:
Animal Anatomy and Physiology:
Evolutionary Biology:
Genetics:
Ethology:
Behavioural Ecology:
Comparative Psychology:
Population Ecology:
Community Ecology:
Ecosystem Ecology:
Conservation Biology:
Endocrinology:
Neurobiology:
Reproductive Physiology:
Marine Biology:
Courses cover the study of marine organisms, their adaptations to aquatic environments, and marine ecosystem dynamics.
Entomology:
Ornithology:
Herpetology:
Field Techniques:
Laboratory Techniques:
Graduates of Zoology programs have a wide range of career opportunities in research, conservation, education, and more. Their expertise in understanding animal life and ecological systems is valuable in various sectors. Here are some common career paths for graduates:
Research Scientist:
Wildlife Biologist:
Zoo or Aquarium Curator:
Environmental Consultant:
Conservation Officer:
Educator:
Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist:
Biotechnologist:
Science Writer or Communicator:
Animal Behaviorist:
Ecotourism Guide:
Fisheries Biologist:
Wildlife Photographer or Filmmaker:
Biomedical Researcher:
Laboratory Technician:
Zoology graduates contribute to our understanding of the natural world, its biodiversity, and the interactions between animals and their environments. Their work has a significant impact on conservation efforts, animal welfare, and scientific advancements in multiple disciplines.
Professor Adekunle A. Bakare, FAS, FZSN
My field of research is Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology. The primary focus has been on the genotoxicity and mutagenicity of xenobiotics, and the mechanism of DNA damage using in vitro and in vivo assays. We are investigating the anti-genotoxic and anti-carcinogenic properties of some medicinal plants with anti-malaria and anti-cancer properties. As an AvH George Forster Experienced Researcher Fellow, I engaged in an investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying apoptosis induction and cell cycle modulation by isothiocyanates obtained from cruciferous vegetables in hepatocellular carcinoma and non-transformed liver cells. We studied the mechanisms using molecular genetics techniques and identified the resistance factors in Anopheles gambiae sensus lato and Anopheles funestus in Southwestern Nigeria and the Southern Benin Republic. We have also been examining the spatial variation in the gene frequencies, and polymorphisms of some traits in the Nigerians. These studies involve the capacity building of several generations of postgraduate students.
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