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Item Open Access CSS 242: Measurements and patterns of crime and delinquency(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2012) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Dennis Onome Edewor; Course edited by Dr. Niyi Adegoke• Crime and society. • Defining crime. • History of crime. • Theories of crime. • Classification of crime. • Impact of crime. • Delinquency and society. • Delinquency defined. • Causes of delinquency. • Theories of delinquency. • Type of delinquency. • Impact of delinquency. • Measurements and patterns of crime and delinquency. • Measurement of crime and delinquency. • Measuring crime and delinquency. • Victims report method. • Police report/administrative data method. • Self-report method. • Improving crime measurement in the Nigerian state. • Patterns and trends of crime in Nigeria. • Patterns of property crime in Nigeria. • Patterns of person crime in Nigeria. • Patterns of fiscal crime in Nigeria. • Patterns of terroristic crime in Nigeria. • Patterns of trafficking crime in Nigeria. • Patterns and trends of delinquency in Nigeria. • Patterns of government political crime in Nigeria. • Patterns of physical body crime in Nigeria. • Patterns of school oriented delinquency in Nigeria. • Patterns of crime oriented delinquency in Nigeria. • Patterns of antisocial delinquency in Nigeria.Item Open Access PCR 274: Introduction to conflict transformation(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2008) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Animasawun Gbemisola Abdul-Jelil; Course edited by Dr. Olaniyi Rasheed O.• Essentials of conflict transformation. • What is conflict? • Types of conflict. • Conflict causation theories. • Causes of conflict. • Post-conflict community in Nigeria. • Type of post-conflict community. • Conflict handling styles. • Types of conflict handling styles. • Guide to intervening in conflicts. • Tools of pre-intervention analysis. • Peace keeping as a conflict handing style. • Peace building and conflict transformation. • Peace – building. • Multi – track – diplomacy. • Violence: a conceptual discourse. • Forms of violence. • Conflict transformation and human security. • Conflict transformation. • Conflict transformation. • Issue transformation. • Rule transformation. • Structure transformation. • Actor transformation.Item Open Access PHY 202: Modern Physics I(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2021) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course Written by Gyuk P. Musa• Basic structure of an atom and atomic models. • The atom, its structure and charge quantization. • Mass spectra. • Atomic models. • Bohr’s model of an atom. • Hydrogen spectra. • Structure of the nucleus and electronic configuration. • Magnetic moment (or magnetic dipole moment). • Electron spin. • Pauli’s exclusive principle. • X - Spectra. • Wave – particle duality. • Radioactivity and binding energy of nuclei. • Nuclear structure. • Nuclear stability. • Radioactivity. • Radioactive series. • Accelerators and detectors.Item Open Access PHS 203: Introduction to public health.(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2021) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course lead by Mba Okoronkwo; Course contributed by Dr. Gloria O. Anetor• General overview of public health. • General introduction to public health. • Concept of health and public health. • Determinants of health. • Major disciplines in public health. • Ethical issues and challenges in public health. • History of public health in Nigeria. • Public health practice in pre-colonial Nigeria. • Health care services in colonial Nigeria. • Health care services in the postcolonial Nigeria. • Primary health care and subsequent health developments in Nigeria. • Structure of health service delivery in Nigeria. • Primary health care concepts and principles. • Health for all. • Organization of health system based on primary health. • Community based health services.Item Open Access MAC 223: Feature and magazine art writing(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2021) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course Written by: Aderibigbe Adebola A.; Content Edited by: Dr. Olubunmi Ajibade• Introduction to feature writing. • News feature. • Profile feature. • Travelogue and how-to-do-it-yourself feature. • What is a magazine? • A brief history of magazine. • Functions of magazines. • Contents of a magazine. • Basic elements of good writing. • Basic elements of good writing. • Mechanics of writing. • Appropriate word usage. • The editor’s note. • Fiction writing. • Review writing. • Photography. • Study skills. • Information sourcing. • Tools of a feature and magazine writer. • Note taking skills.Item Open Access MAC 232: Environmental Public Relations(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2021) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Dr. J. E. Aliede; Course Edited by J. Bel-Molokwu• Understanding public relations. • Meaning and definitions of public relations. • Media of public relations. • Need for and functions of public relations. • Approaches and techniques of public relations. • Problems facing the practice of public relations. • Organisational structure and management of public relations agency. • Structure and organisation of public relations agency. • Why organisations require the services of public relations. • Factors responsible for the growth of public relations. • Qualities of a public relations practitioner. • Public relations and the environment: the interface and imperative environmental public relations. • The nature of the environment. • The destructive challenges facing the environment. • Need for environmental public relations unit. • Conceptual exploration of environmental public relations. • Achieving environmental sustainability: public relations and collective activism. • Organisational and collective approach to environmental public relations. • Public relations and communication as tools for attaining environmental public relations goals. • Some strategic tools of environmental public relations. • Achieving environmental public relations objectives: expanding the scope of the pursuit. • Challenges facing environmental public relations. • Urgent need and current measures for saving the earth. • Planning environmental public relations programmes. • Protecting the earth through environmental public relations: saving the future. • Ethical considerations in environmental public relations. • Case studies of environmental public relations. • Laws and legislations of environmental protection.Item Open Access CSS 246: Legal and social framework of private security services in Nigeria.(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2008) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Dr. Niyi Adegoke; Course Edited by Dr A. Ikuomola• Definition of security. • Types of security. • Meaning of types of private security. • Origin and development of private security. • Reasons for the growth of private security sector. • Legal framework of private security company. • Organisation of private security company. • Prospect and limitations of the private guard companies act (1986) to the effective operations of private security companies in Nigeria. • Training and development. • Equipment and other accessories. • Functions of private security. • Risk analysis and the security survey. • Challenges and problems of private security service. • Computer and information security. • Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ) act no 2 of 2003. • List of private security companies in Nigeria. • Conflict management in private security service. • Relationship between police and private security operatives in Nigeria. • Regulation and recommendation of private security service in Nigeria. • Specific security threat.Item Open Access PHS 217: General microbiology(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2018) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course develop by Mrs. O. A. F. Ilusanya Olabisi; Course reviewed by Dr. Gideon I.A. Okoroiwu Ph.D.• Introduction to microbiology. • Composition of the microbial world. • Historical aspects of microbiology. • The relevance and scope of microbiology. • General characteristics of microorganisms. • Microscopy and specimen preparation. • A brief survey of microbes as friends and foes. • General characteristics of bacteria. • General characteristics of fungi. • General characteristics of microorganisms contd. • General characteristics of viruses. • General characteristics of algae. • General characteristics of protozoa. • Microbial growth, reproduction and control. • Microbial growth. • Measurement of microbial growth and factors that influence microbial growth. • Physical methods of controlling microbial growth. • Chemical methods of controlling microbial growth. • Systematic classification of microorganisms. • Introduction to systemic classification of microorganisms. • Systematic classification of bacteria. • Systematic classification of fungi. • Systematic classification of algae. • Systematic classification/microbial genetics and biogeochemical cycling of elements. • Systematic classification of protozoa. • Mechanisms of genetic variation and hereditary. • Biogeochemical cycling of elements.Item Open Access PCR 261: Culture, values and conflicts in war.(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2013) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Monsuru Adegboyega Kasali; Course edited by Ifeanyi I. Onyeonoru• Meaning of war. • Culture of war: conceptual definition. • Evolution of culture of war. • Sources of the culture of war. • The United Nations and culture of war. • Violence modelling and violent behaviour. • Agents of violence modelling. • Ethnicity and value of war/violence. • Religion and value of war/violence. • Ideology and value of war/violence. • Morality of war and just war. • Philosophy of pacifism. • The dimensions of war. • Laws of war and war crime. • Culture of peace. • Peaceful resolution of conflict I. • Peaceful resolution of conflict II. • Peacekeeping. • Peace building. • Gender perspective in peace building.Item Open Access NSC 210: Introduction to sociology II(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2017) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by J. O. Fayeye; Course written by Mr. Segun Igbinlade• Meaning of sociology and society. • Society, nature and individuals. • Sociology and human society. • Origin and development of sociology. • The subject matter of sociology. • Founding fathers of sociology. • Perspectives of sociology. • Scientific study of society. • Sociological analysis. • Social interaction and processes. • Social movements and collective behaviour. • Social organisation and roles. • Groups and human relationships. • Groups and normative patterns. • The sociological study of culture. • Social institutions. • Perspectives of social institutions. • Synopsis of social institutions. • Concepts of nature of complex organisation. • Structure and nature of formal organisation. • Bureaucracy and organisation. • Organization in contemporary times. • Meaning of sociology and society. • Society, nature and individuals. • Sociology and human society. • Origin and development of sociology. • The subject matter of sociology.Item Open Access BIO 101: General Biology I(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2023) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria• Properties of life. • The diversity of life and its organization. • Introduction to biological inquiry. • Scientific inquiry method. • Microscopy and the cell theory. • Structure and functions of the cell. • Cell and cell components. • Cells communication. • Tissues, organs and organ systems. • Characteristics and classification of living things. • The study of genes and chromosomes. • Reproduction process and life cycles. • Interrelationship between organisms. • Heredity and variation. • Introduction to evolution. • Natural selection. • Elements of ecology.Item Open Access MAC 121: Introduction to news reporting & writing(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2021) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Oloruntola Sunday; Course edited by Josef Belmolokwu• Role of the journalist in society. • The reporter and his attributes. • Gathering the news. • Theories of the press. • Print journalism. • News and components of news. • Writing for newspaper: the lead. • The body. • Covering speeches, meetings and news conferences. • Broadcast journalism. • Broadcast style book. • Preparing broadcast copy. • Interviewing. • Online journalism. • What is the net?. • Computer-assisted journalism. • Legal pitfalls on the internet. • The journalist and the law. • Regulation and press freedom. • Disclosure of source of information. • Contempt of court. • The ethical journalist. • Ethics and journalism. • Codes of journalistic ethics. • Ethical issues and enforcement of ethics in Nigerian journalism. • Writing for advertising and public relations. • Writing advert copy unit 2 public relations writing.Item Open Access BIO 102: General biology II(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2009) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Adams Abiodun E.• Living Organisms. • Algae. • Bryophytes. • Pteridophytes • Seed plants (Gymnosperms and Angiosperms) • Animal Kingdom (Protozoa) • Phylum Porifera • Phylum Coelenterate • Phylum Platyhelminthes. • Phylum Aschelminthes. • Phylum Annelida. • Phylum Mollusca. • Arthropods. • Phylum Echinodermata. • Vertebrates/Vertebrata (Fishes). • Amphibia • Reptiles. • Aves (Birds) Mammalia.Item Open Access EDU 111: Foundations of education(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2014) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by F. Umar• Philosophy of education: meaning and relevance. • Equality of educational opportunity. • Psychology of education. • Introduction of learning theories. • Readiness to learning. • Motivation and its relation to learning. • Transfer of learning. • Concept and nature of education. • Types of education. • The growth of education in Nigeria. • Educational trends in Nigeria. • Innovations in education. • The status of teachers in Nigeria. • Education and the society. • Social class and educational opportunity. • Factors that influence education.Item Open Access PCR 115: Introduction to conflict resolution processes I(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2022) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Osita Agbu; Course edited by E. Remi Aiyede• Understanding conflict and process of conflict resolution. • Conflict handling styles. • Strategies of conflict resolution. • Communication in conflict resolution. • What is alternative dispute resolution? • Negotiation. • Types of negotiation. • Strategies of negotiation. • What is mediation?. • Skills of mediation. • Types and strategy of mediation. • Conditions for successful mediation. • Understanding peace. • Peace support operation. • Basic standards in international law and humanitarian principles. • Early warning and preventive measures and deployment. • Peace building. • Multi-track diplomacy in peace building. • Gender-inclusive peace building. • International humanitarian law on the protection of civilians and vulnerable group.Item Open Access MAC 225: News writing and reporting(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2012) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Nnamdi Tobechukwu Ekeanyanwu; Course edited by Josef Bel-Molokwu• What is news? /elements of news values and news virtues. • Qualities of a news reporter. • What motivates a news reporter? • General rules for news writing. • the basics • Elements of good writing/ what makes for poor writing. • Conducting interviews. • News gathering and sources. • Journalese. • News writing and reporting for the print media. • The lead. • The story structure/components of the story. • Types of news stories. • The qualities of a good news story. • Reporter’s checklist. • News writing and reporting for the broadcast media. • Criteria for selecting broadcast stories. • Style. • Features/structure of a broadcast news story. • Writing a broadcast copy. • Specialised reporting. • Introduction to specialised reporting. • Reporting from the beats. • Online reporting. • Follows. • Advanced reporting. • Science and technology reporting. • Reporting sports. • Political reporting. • Economy and business reporting. • Reporting crime, accidents and the courts. • The reporter, the law and ethical issues. • Press freedom unit 2 basic press laws. • Ethical issues in media practice.Item Open Access MAC 221: Editing and graphics of communication(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2021) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course written by Oladokun Omojola• Graphic features of communication. • Introducing editing and graphics of communication. • Format, forms and uses of graphics. • Devices of editing and graphics of communication. • Input, output and storage devices. • Typography. • Text as communication. • Anatomy of type. • The graphic process. • Text editing, graphics and communication. • Reasons for editing. • Introducing the sub editors. • Headline casting. • Editing of text graphics. • Image editing, captions, layout and design. • Photographs unit 2 caption writing. • Layout and design. • The printing process.Item Open Access CRD 305: Rural development(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2017) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Lawal, K.A.A; Course developed by Amoo, Z. O; Course edited by Okuneye P.• The concept of rural. • The meaning of development. • The meaning of rural development. • Goals of rural development. • Objectives of rural development. • Principles of rural development. • Approaches to rural development. • The necessity for rural development in Nigeria. • Planning, implementation and appraisal of rural development projects. • Financing rural development projects. • Some typical problems of rural areas. • The problems of rural development in Nigeria. • Methods of motivating society for social actions through community development. • Approaches to community modernization. • Various community modernization programmes of past and present governments.Item Open Access ACC 102: Elements of book-keeping II(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2015) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by Ofe I. Inua; Course edited by ThankGod O. Imo• Basic accounting. • Methods of recording data: manual and mechanical. • Accounting concepts. • The accounting equation and its components. • Basic documentation and prime books. • Prime books, general journals and the ledgers. • Inventory valuation. • Trial balance. • Final accounts of a sole trader 1: statement of profit or loss. • Final accounts of a sole trader 1: statement of financial position. • End of year adjustments in final accounts. • Accounting treatment of control accounts. • Bank reconciliations. • Cost accounting. • Elementary break-even analysis.Item Open Access EHS 207: General biochemistry for environmental health(Abuja: (National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway Jabi): National Open University of Nigeria press,, 2024) NATIONAL Open University of Nigeria; Course developed by O. A. Saliu; Course Edited by A. T. Oladiji• Introduction to general biochemistry. • Definition of biochemistry. • Cell structure, cell components and their functions. • Biochemistry of the plasma membrane. • Water, acids, bases, buffer and macromolecules. • Water, acids, bases and buffer. • Chemistry of carbohydrates. • Chemistry of amino acids and protein. • Chemistry of lipids. • Chemistry of nucleic acids. • Metabolism of biomolecules. • Metabolism of carbohydrates. • Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. • Metabolism of proteins. • Metabolism of lipids. • micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and detoxification • Water soluble vitamins. • Trace elements. • Detoxification