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Dr. Abubakar ABDULRAZAK

HOD - Department Of Human Physiology
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WELCOME

Welcome to the department of human physiology: We are vibrant and forward thinking department committed to excellence in physiology education, research in basic medical sciences at molecular level and suiting innovations to our community /environment through hands on practical insights and real world application of physiology knowledge.
Research is at the heart of our department with staff engaged in ground-breaking innovative projects that try to address health tackle communities and global challenges in the community through systematic approach. Our state of art facilities and research centers provide an environment conducive to innovation and discovery. We are dedicated to empowering students with the skills and experiences necessary for successful careers.
Join us at the department and embark on a transformative educational journey, shape the future with us through modern teaching and learning methods, knowledge innovative research, exciting knowledge acquisition experience and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our overwhelming with a rich tract record of academic and research excellence have been a cornerstone to we have been shaping the minds of tomorrow future leaders in clinical and applied medical sciences since year of establishment.
Our esteemed departmental staff are accomplished experts dedicated to delivering of high quality physiology education to maintain and improve fostering a dynamic learning and research environment.

MISSION

At the Department of Human Physiology, our mission is to provide a transformative education experience that goes beyond the classroom walls. We are committed to fostering intellectual growth, empowering individuals and nurturing the development of well-rounded global citizens.

VISION

To be a premier institute of physiological sciences renowned for excellence in physiology education, biomedical molecular research and innovations.

CORE VALUES

Academic excellence; we are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence, providing rigorous and innovative educational programs that foster intellectual growth and inspire a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Department of Human Physiology, Kaduna State University, was established in 2008 when the then, Faculty of Medicine, Kaduna State University was established 2008, with the first set of students admitted in 2009. Department of Human Physiology, together with other departments under the faculty, moved into their respective buildings in 2011, However, the department became functional in 2011 with three tenure and one academic staff2 tenure and 1 visiting academic staff. But in March 2017, the Faculty of Medicine was upgraded to a College and the department became part of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
The pioneer Head of the Department (HOD)was Professor Abdulaziz Aliyu Umar Dikko(of blessed memory), who served till 2012. /2013 session. From 2012/2013 all through to 2015, Then Dr Ciroma, Fatima Lami took over affairs of the department as acting HOD, followed by acting from 2013 to 2015. Dr Yusuf, Mohammed Suraj, who acted from 2015 to 2016. Again, in 2016, Dr. Ciroma, F. L. was given the mantle of leadership of the department for an additional 2 years. was given the mantle to serve for an additional 2 years.
In 2018, Dr Mohammed Kabir Ahmed emerged as HOD after the first consultation, where he served in this capacity until February 2021. Finally, in 2021, Dr. Abubakar Abdulrazak became the HOD and has been leading the department since then.is the current head of the department since 2021.
In any case, the department is enriched with qualified academic and laboratory staff that can handle both Bachelor’s and Postgraduate training. Furthermore, In addition, the Department of Human Physiology tutors students from pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing, medical laboratory sciences and radiology, in addition to the MBBS students.

Preparations have been ongoing and it is therefore hoped that the department will soon begin to train core Bachelor of Science Physiology undergraduates as well as graduate students.be approved to run the applied degree programmes.

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COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

100 LEVEL COURSES

1ST SEMESTER

S/N

Course

Code

Course Title Units LH PH Remark
1. BIO   101 General Biology I 2 30 – Core
2. BIO   103 General Biology Laboratory I 1 – 45 Core
3. CHM 101 General Chemistry I 2 30 – Core
4. CHM 103 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 30 – Core
5. CHM 105 First Year Practical Chemistry I 1 – 45 Core
6. CSC  111 Introduction to Computer Science 2 30 – Core
7. GST  101 Communication in English 2 30 – Core
8. GST  103 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 30   – Core
9. GST 125 Contemporary Health Issues 2 30 – Core
10. MTH 107 Set & Number System 2 30 – Core
11. PHY  103 General Physics Laboratory I 1 – 45 Core
12. PHY  107 Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Waves 3 45 – Core
    Total 22      

2ND SEMESTER

S/N Course Code Course Title Units LH PH Remark
1. BIO   102 General Biology II 2 30 – Core
2. BIO   104 General Biology Laboratory II 1 – 45 Core
3. CHM 104 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 30   Core
4. CHM 106 First Year  Chemistry Practical II 1 – 45 Core
5. CHM 108 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 30 – Core
6.  GST 102 Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT 2 30   Core
7.  GST 104/106 Communication in French or Arabic 2 30   Core
8. PHY  102 Electricity, Magnetism & Modern Physics 3 45 – Core
9. PHY  104 General Physics Laboratory II 1 – 45 Core
    Total 16      

200 LEVEL COURSES

1ST SEMESTER

  S/N

Course

Code

Course Title Units LH PH Remark  
  1. AHS 201 Biostatistics 2 30 – Core  
  2. ANT 211  Histology of Basic Tissue 1 15 – Core  
  3. ANT 213  Gross Anatomy of upper limbs 2 30 – Core  
  4. ANT 215  Embryology and Medical Genetics 1 15 – Core  
  5. BCH 251 General Biochemistry I 1 15 – Core  
  6. BCH 253 General Biochemistry II 1 15   Core  
  7. GST 201 Communication in English II 2 30 – Core  
  8. GST 203 History and Philosophy of Science 2 30 – Core  
  9. HPH 221  General principles, Blood and Body Fluids 2 30 – Core  
  10. HPH 223 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology 2 30 – Core  
  11. HPH 225  Endocrine and Reproductive     Physiology 2 30 – Core  
  12. NSC 201 Foundations of Nursing Science  I 2 30 – Core  
  13. POL 201 Nigerian Government and Politics 3 30 – Core  
      Total 23        
S/N

Course

Code

Course Title Units LH PH Remark
13 CSC 111

Introduction to Computer Science for

Direct Entry

 2 30 – Core

Familiarization posting for 4 weeks at the end of First Semester for all 200level students

2ND SEMESTER

S/N

Course

Code

Course Title Units LH PH Remark
1. ANT 222

Gross Anatomy of Thorax, Abdomen,

Pelvis and Perineum

 3 45 – Core
2. BCH 254 General Metabolism 2 30 – Core
3. BCH 258 General Biochemistry Practical 1 – 45 Core
4. GST 202 Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence 2 30 – Core
5. GST 204 Peace, Studies & Conflict Resolution 2 30 – Core
6. HPH 224

GIT and Renal Physiology

 

       2 30 – Core
7. HPY 222 Practical Physiology 1 15 – Core
8. HPY 226 Neuro-Physiology and Special senses 2 30 – Core
9. MCB 202 Medical Microbiology and Parasitology 3 45    
10. NSC 202 Foundations of Nursing II 2 30 – Core
11. NSC 204  Developmental Psychology 2 30 – Core
12. NSC 206 Practical/Demonstration –      
13. NSC 208  Medical Sociology 2 30 – Core
    Total 24      

TOTAL 23+24=47

300 LEVEL COURSES

1ST SEMESTER

  Course Code Course Title Credit Units Lecture Hours

Practical

Hours

Remark
1.  ANT 311 Human Anatomy III 3 45 – Core
2.  BCH 351 Nutritional Biochemistry 2 30 – Core
3.  ENT 301

Introduction to

Entrepreneurship Skills

 2 30 – Core
4.  NSC 303 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 3 45 – Core
5.  NSC 305 Community Health Nursing I 3 45 – Core
6.  NSC 307 Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing I 3 45 – Core
7.  NSC 309 Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum I 3 – 135 Core
8.  NSC 311

Human Behaviour in Health &

Illness

 1 15 – Core
9.  CMD 301 Principles and methods of epidemiology 2 30    
    Total                                           22      

2ND SEMESTER

  Course Code Course Title Credit Units Lecture Hours

Practical

Hours

 Remark
1.      NSC302 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 3 45 – Core
2.      NSC304 Community Health Nursing II 3 45 – Core
3.      NSC306 Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing II 3 45 – Core
4.      NSC312 Maternal and Child Health Nursing I 3 45 – Core
5.      PCL312 Pharmacodynamic and Chemotherapy 3 45 – Core
6.       PAT302 General Cellular Pathology and Cytology 3 45 – Core
7.      NSC309 Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum II 3 – 135 Core
8.      NSC316 Community Health Nursing Outreach / Field trip 1 15 – Core
    Total 22      

TOTAL 22+22=44

Concentrated Clinical Posting (8 weeks)

Community Health Nursing Outreach and Field Trip

400 LEVEL COURSES

1ST SEMESTER

  Course Code Course Title          Credit Units

Lecture

Hours

Practical

Hours

 Remark
1. NSC 401 Medical – Surgical Nursing III 3 45 – Core
2. NSC 403 Maternal and Child Health Nursing  II 3 45 – Core
3. NSC 405

Curriculum Development &

Principles in Nursing Education

 3 45 – Core
4. NSC 407 Pediatric Health Nursing Practicum (6weeks) 3 – 135 Core
5. NSC 409 Pediatric Health Nursing 2 30 – Core
6. NSC 411 Nutrition and Dietetics in Health and Illness 2 30 – Core
7. PCL  413 Systemic Pharmacology 3 45 – Core
    Total 19      

2ND SEMESTER

  Course Code Course Title          Credit Units

Lecture

Hours

Practical

Hours

 Remark
1. ENT 402 Business Creation and Growth 2 30 – Core
2. NSC 402 Medical – Surgical Nursing IV 3 45 – Core
3. NSC 404 Research Methodology 3 45 – Core
4. NSC 406 Management of Nursing Care Services 3 45 – Core
5. NSC 408

Maternal and Child Health Nursing

III

 3 45 – Core
6. NSC 410 Nursing Seminar in Medical-Surgical Nursing 3 45 – Core
7. NSC 412 Nursing Ethics & Jurisprudence 2 30 – Core
8. NSC 416

Practicum in Teaching &

Management

 3 – 135 Core
    Total 22      

TOTAL 19+22=41

NMCN General Nursing Final examination

Concentrated Clinical Posting (5 weeks)

500 LEVEL COURSES

1ST SEMESTER

  Course Code           Course Title          Credit Units

Lecture

Hours

Practical

Hours

Remark
  NSC 501 Public Health Nursing  I 4 60 – Core
  NSC 503 Community Health Nursing Seminar (Special Topics) 2 30 – Core
  NSC 505 Gynaecological Nursing Practicum 3 – 135 Core
  NUR 507 Obstetric Nursing Practicum I 3 – 135        Core
  NSC 509 Introduction to Nursing Informatics 2 30 – Core
    Subtotal 14      
  Electives          
  NSC 509 Paediatric Nursing 3 45 – Electives
  NSC 511 Peri-Operative Nursing 3 45 – Electives
  NSC 513 Ortho -Rhino -Laryngology 3 45 – Electives
  NSC 515 Ophthalmic Nursing 3 45 – Electives
  NSC 517 Occupational Health Nursing 3 45 – Electives
  NSC 519 Anaesthetic Nursing 3 45 – Electives
    Subtotal (14+3)=17             17      

Concentrated Clinical Posting (8 weeks) and Midwifery Examination.

2ND SEMESTER

  Course Code Course Title Credit Units

Lecture

Hours

Practical

Hours

 Remark
  NSC 510 Research Project 6 – 360 Core
  NSC 504 Public Health Nursing II 4 60 – Core
  NSC 506

Health

Economics/Entrepreneurship

 2 30 – Core
  NSC 502 Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing Practicum II 3 – 135 Core
    Subtotal 15      
  Electives          
  NSC 512 Intensive Care Nursing 3 45 – Electives
  NSC 516 Orthopaedic Nursing 3 45 – Electives
  NSC 518 Dermatology Nursing 3 45 – Electives
  NSC 520 Radiology in Nursing 3 45 – Electives
    Subtotal (15+3)=18 19      

TOTAL 17+19=36

Concentrated Clinical Posting (8 weeks)