2017/2018 Physics JAMB SYLLABUS - JAMB 2017 Syllabus for Physics

2017 Physics JAMB SYLLABUS - JAMB 2017 Syllabus for Physics

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Physics is to prepare the candidates for the Board's examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) sustain their interest in physics;
(2) develop attitude relevant to physics that encourage accuracy, precision and objectivity;
(3) interpret physical phenomena, laws, definitions, concepts and other theories;
(4) demonstrate the ability to solve correctly physics problems using relevant theories and concepts.

DETAILED SYLLABUS
TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
1.    MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

(a)Length area and volume:
     Metre rule, Venier calipers
      Micrometer Screw-guage

(b)Mass
    (i) unit of mass
    (ii) use of simple beam balance

(c)  Time
   (i) unit of time
   (ii) time-measuring devices

(d)  Fundamental physical quantities

(e)Derived physical quantities and their units
   (i)  Combinations of fundamental quantities and determination of   
         their units

(f)  Dimensions
   (i) definition of dimensions
    (ii) simple examples

(g)Limitations of experimental measurements

   (ii)  accuracy of measuring instruments
   (iii)  simple estimation of errors.
   (iv)  significant figures.
   (v)  standard form.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.   identify the units of length area and volume;
ii.  use different measuring instruments;
iii. determine the lengths, surface areas and volume of regular and irregular bodies;
iv.  identify the unit of mass;
v.  use   simple   beam   balance, e.g Buchart's   balance   and  chemical  balance;
vi.  identify the unit of time;
vii. use different  time-measuring  devices;
viii. relate   the   fundamental physical quantities to their units;
ix.  deduce the units of derived physical quantities;
x.   Determine the dimensions of physical quantities;
xi.   use the dimensions to determine the units of physical quantities;
xii.  test the homogeneity of an equation;
xiii. determine the accuracy of measuring instruments:
xiv.  estimate simple errors;
xv.  express measurements in standard form.
TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
2.    Scalars and Vectors
   (i)  definition of scalar and vector quantities
   (ii)  examples of scalar and vector quantities
   (iii)  relative velocity
   (iv)  resolution of vectors into two Perpendicular directions including graphical methods of solution.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.    distinguish between scalar and vector quantities;
ii.   give examples of scalar and vector quantities;
iii.  determine the resultant of two or more vectors;
iv.  determine relative velocity;
v.   resolve vectors into two perpendicular components;
vi.  use graphical methods to solve vector problems;
TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
3.    Motion

(a)  Types of motion: translational, oscillatory, rotational, spin and random
(b)  linear motion
   (i) speed, velocity and aceleration
   (ii)equations  of uniformly accelerated motion
   (iii) motion under gravity
   (iv) distance-time graph and velocity time graph
   (v) instantaneous velocity and acceleration.
(c)  Projectiles:
   (i) calculation of range, maximum height and time of flight
   (ii)applications of projectile motion
(d)  Newton's laws of motion: .
   (i) inertia, mass and force
   (ii) relationship between mass and acceleration
   (iii) impulse and momentum
   (iv) conservation of linear momentum (Coefficient of restitution not necessary)

(e)  Motion in a circle:
   (i) angular velocity and angular acceleration
   (ii)centripetal and centrifugal


(f.) Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M.):
definition and explanation of simple harmonic motion
examples of systems that excutes S.H.M
period frequency and amplitude of S.H.M.
velocity and acceleration of S.H.M
energy change in S.H.M


OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to :

i.   identify different types of motion ;
ii.  differentiate between speed, velocity and acceleration;
iii.  deduce equations of uniformly  accelerated motion;
iv.  solve problems of motion under gravity;
v.   interpret distance-time graph and velocity-time graph;
vi.   compute instantaneous velocity and acceleration
vii.  establish expressions for the range, maximum height and time of flight of projectiles;
viii.  solve problems involving projectile motion;
ix.   interpret Newton's laws of motion;
x.   compare inertia, mass and force;
xi.   deduce the relationship between mass and acceleration;
xii.   solve numerical problems involving impulse and momentum;
xiii.   interpret the law of conservation of linear momentum;
xiv.   establish expression for  angular velocity, angular
       acceleration and centripetal force; applications
xv. solve numerical problems involving motion in a circle;
xvi. establish the relationship between period and frequency;
xvii. analyse the energy changes occurring during S.H.M

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

4.  Gravitational field
(i.) Newton's Law of universal gravitation
(ii.) gravitational potential
(iii.) conservative and non conservative fields
acceleration due to gravity [g=GM/R]
variation of g on the earth's surface
distinction between mass and weight
escape velocity
parking orbit and weightlessness

Candidate should be able to:
Identify the expressions for gravitational force between two bodies
Apply Newton's law of universal gravitation;
Give examples of conservative and non-conservative and non-conservation fileds;
deduce the expression for gravitational field potential.
identify the causes of variation of g on the earth's surface;
differentiate between mass amd weight
determine escape velocity


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
5. Equilibrium of Forces

equilibrium of a particular
equilibrium of coplanar forces
triangles and polygon of forces
Lami's theorem

Principles of moments
Momemt of a force
Simple treatment and moment of a couple (torgue)
application
conditions for equilibrium of rigid bodies under the action of parallel and non ûparallel forces
resolution and composition of forces in two perpendicular directions, resultant and equilibrant
center of gravity and stability
Stable, unstable and neutral equilibrate.

OBJECTIVES
Candidate must be able to:
i.apply the conditions for the equilibrium of coplanar foirce to solve problems;
ii.use triangle and polygon laws of forces to solve equilibrium problems
iii.use Lami's theorem to solve problems
iv.analyse the principle of moment of a force
v.determine moment of a force and couple
vi.describe some applications of moment of a force and couple.
vii.apply the conditions for the equilibrium of rigid bodies to solve problems
viii.resolve forces into two perpendicular directions;
ix.determine the resultant and equilibrium of forces
x.differentiate between stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
6. Work Energy and Power

 (i)  definition of work, energy and power
  (ii)  forms of energy
  (iii)  conservation of energy
  (iv)  qualitative treatment between different forms of energy
  (v)  interpretation of area under the force-distance curve

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i   differentiate between work, energy and power;
ii.  compare different forms of energy, giving examples;
iii.  apply the principle of conservation of energy;
iv.  examine the transformation between different forms of energy;.
 v.    interpret the area under the force -distance curve.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
7.Friction

 (i)  static and dynamic friction
 (ii)  coefficient of limiting friction and its determination.
  (iii)  advantages and disadvantages of friction
  (iv)  reduction of friction qualitative treatment of viscosity and terminal viscosity.
stoke's  law

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.  differentiate between static and dynamic friction
ii. determine the coefficient of limiting friction;
iii. compare the advantages and disadvantage of friction;
iv. suggest ways by which friction can be reduced;
v. analyse factors that affect viscosity and terminal velocity;
vi. apply stoke's law.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
8.Simple Machines

(i)   definition of machine
(ii)  types of machines
(iii)  mechanical advantage,velocity ratio and efficiency of     
     machines

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.  identify different types of machines;
ii. solve problems involving simple machines.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
9.Elasticity
.  (i)  elastic limit, yield point, breaking point, Hooke's law and Young's modulus
  (ii)  the spring balance as a device for measuring force
  (iii) work done in springs and elastic Strings

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.  interpret force-extension curves; .
ii.  interpret Hooke's law and Young's modulus of a material; ,
iii  use spring balance to measure force;
iv.  determine the work done in spring and elastic strings

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
10.Pressure
(a) Atmospheric Pressure
(i) definition of atmospheric pressure
(ii) units of pressure (S.I) units
(iii) measurement of pressure
(iv) simple mercury.baromcter,aneroid barometer and   manometer.
(v) variation of pressure with height
(vi) the use of barometer as an altimeter.
(b) Pressure in liquids
(i) the relationship between pressure, depth and density (P = pgh)
(ii) transmission of pressure in liquids (Pascal's Principle)     
(iii) application


OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.  recognize the S.I units of pressure;
ii. identify pressure measuring instruments;
iii. relate the variation of pressure to height;
iv. use a barometer as an altimeter.
v. determine the relationship between pressure, depth and density;
vi. apply the principle of transmission of pressure in liquids to solve problems;
vii. determine the application of pressure in liquid;

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
11.Liquids At Rest
(i) determination of density of solid and liquids
(ii) definition of relative density
(iii)upthrust on a body immersed in a liquid
(iv)Archimede's principle and law of floatation and applications, e.g. ships and hydrometers.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   distinguish between density  and relative density of substances;
ii.  determine the upthrust on a body immersed in a liquid
iii.  apply Archimedes' principle and law of floatation to solve problems

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
12.Temperature and Its Measurement

(i) concept of temperature
(ii) thermometric properties
(iii)calibration of thermometers
(iv) temperature scales -Celsius and Kelvin.
(v) types of thermometers
(vi) conversion from one scale  of temperature to another


OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.  identify thermometric properties of materials that'are used for different thermometers;
ii.  calibrate thermometers;
iii. differentiate between temperature scales e.g Clesius and Kelvin.
iv.  compare the types of thermometers;
vi.  convert from one scale of temperature to another.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
13. Thermal Expansion

(a) Solids
(i)  definition and determination of linear, volume and area expansivities
(ii)  effects and applications, e.g. expansion in building strips and railway lines
(vi) relationship between different expansivities

(b) Liquids

(i) volume expansivity
(ii) real and apparent expansivities
(iii) determination of volume expansivity
(iv) anomalous expansion of water

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.  determine linear and volume expansivities;
ii.  assess the effects and applications of thermal expansivities
iii.  determine the relationship between different expansivities.
iv. determine volume, apparent, and real expansivities of liquids;
v. analyse the anomalous expansion of water.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
14.Gas Laws

 (i)   Boyle's law (PV = constant)
 (ii)  Charle's law ( V/P = constant)
 (iii)  Pressure law ( P/T = constant)
 (iv)  Absolute zero of temperature
(v)   General gas equation ( PV /T= constant)
 (vi)  Ideal gas equation (Pv=n RT)


OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.   interpret the gas laws;
ii.  use expression of these laws to solve numerical problems.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
15.Quantity of Heat
(i)   heat as a form of energy
(ii)  definition of heat capacity and specific heat capacity of solids and liquids
(iii) determination of heat capacity and specific heat capacity of substances by simple methods e.g method of mixtures and electrical method

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i. differentiate between heat capacity and specific heat capacity;
ii. determine heat capacity and specific heat capacity using simple methods;
iii. examine some numerical problems.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
16.Change of State
(i)   latent heat
(ii)  specific latent heats of fusion and vaporization;
(iii)  melting, evaporation and boiling
(iv)  the influence  of pressure  and  of dissolved substances on boiling and melting points.
(v)  application in appliances


OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.   differentiate between latent heat and specific latent heats of fusion and vaporization;
ii.  differentiate between melting, evaporation and boiling;
iii. examine the effects of pressure and of dissolved substance on boiling and melting points.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
17.Vapours
(i)  unsaturated and saturated vapours
(ii) relationship between saturated vapour pressure (S.V.P) and boiling       
(iii) determination of  S.V.P  by barometer tube method
(iv) formation of dew, mist,  fog, and rain
(v)  study of dew point, humidity and relative humidity
(vi) hygrometry;    estimation    of  the humidity of the atmosphere using wet and dry bulb hydrometers.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i.   distinguish between saturated and unsaturated vapours;
ii.   relate saturated vapour pressure to boiling point;
iii.  determine S.V.P by barometer tube method
iv.  differentiate   between   dew point, humidity and relative humidity;
v   estimate the humidity of the atmosphere   using   wet   and dry bulb hydrometers.


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

18.Structure of Matter and Kinetic Theory
(a) Molecular nature of matter
(i) atoms and molecules
(ii) molecular theory: explanation of Brownian motion, diffusion, surface tension, capillarity, adhesion, cohesion and angles of contact
(iii) examples and applications.

(b)Kinetic Theory
(i)  assumptions of the kinetic theory
(ii) using the theory to explain the  pressure  exerted  by  gas,  Boyle's


OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to:

i.    differentiate between atoms and molecules;
ii.   use molecular theory to explain Brownian motion, diffusion, surface, tension, capillarity, adhesion, cohesion and angle of contact;
iii.   examine the assumptions of kinetic theory;
interpret kinetic theory, the pressure exerted by gases Boyle's law, Charles law melting, boiling vaporization, change in temperature, evaporation, etc

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

19. Heat Transfer
Condition, convetion and radiation as modes of heat transfer
Temperature gradient, thermal conductivity and heat flux
Effect of the nature of the surface on the energy radiated and absorbed by it.
The conductivites of common materials
The thrmos flask Land and sea breeze

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to:

i. differentiate between conduction , convention and radiation as modes of heart transfer;
ii. determine temperature gradient, thermal conductivity and heat flux
iii. assess the effect of the nature of the surface on the energy radiated and absorbed by it;
iv. compare the conductivities of commonmaterials
v. relate  the component part of the working of the thermo flask;
vi. different between land and sea breeze.


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

20. Waves

Production and propagation
Wave motion
Vibrating systems as source of waves
Waves as mode of energy transfer
distinction between particle motion and wave motion
relationship between frequency wavelength and wave velocity (v=f?)
phase difference
progressive wave equation e.g y=A sin (2 p(vt+x))/?

Classification
Types of waves; mechanical and electromagnetic waves
Longitudinal and transverse waves
Stationery and progressive waves
Examples of waves from springs, ropes, stretched strings and the ripple tank.

Chracteristics/Properties
Reflection, refractions, diffraction and plane Polarization
Superposition of waves e.g interference


OBJECTIVES

Candidate should be a ble to

i. Interpret wave motion
ii. Identify vibrating systems as sources of waves
iii. Use waves as a mode of energy transfer;
iv. Distinguish between particle motion and wave motion
v. Relate frequency and wave length to wave velocity
vi. Determine phase difference
vii. Use the progressive wave equation to compute basic wave parameters
viii. Differentiate between mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
ix. Differentiate between longitudinal and transverse waves.
x. Distinguish between stationary and progressive waves
xi. Indicate the example of waves generated from springs, ropes, stretched strings and the ripple tank;
xii. Differenctiate between reflection, refraction, diffraction and plane polarization of waves.
xiii. Analyse the principle of superposition of waves.


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
21. Propagation of sound waves

the necessity for a material medium
speed of sound in solids, liquids and air;
reflection of sound; echoes, reverberation and their applications
disadvantages of echoes and reverberations


OBJECTIVES
Candidate should be able to:
i. determine the need for a metrial medium in the propagation of sound waves
ii. compare the speed of sound in solids liquid and air
iii. relate the effects of temperature and pressure to the speed of sound in air
solve problem on echoes, reverberation
iv.compare the disadvantages and echoes


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

22. Characteristics of sound waves
(i) noise and musical notes
(ii) quality, pitch, intensity application and loudness and their application to musical instruments
(iii)simple treatment of overtones produced by vibrating strings and their coloumns [F=L/2Lv(T/M)]
acoustic examples of resonance
frequency of a note emitted by air columns in closed and open pipes in relation to their lengths.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

23. Light Energy

Source of Light:
Natural and artificial source of light
Luminous and non-luminous objects

Propagation of light
   Speed frequency and wavelength of light
(ii) Formation of shadows and eclipse
The pin-hole camera

OBJECTIVES
Candidate  should be able to:
i. Compare the natural and artificial sources of light
ii.Differentiate between luminous and non luminous object
iii. Relate the speed, frequency and wavelength of light.
iv. Interpret the formation of shadows and eclipse
v. Solve problems using the principle of operation of a pin-hole camera

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

24. Reflection of light a Plane and curved surfaces
(i) laws of reflection
(ii) application of reflection of light
(iii) Formation of images by plane concave and convex mirrors and ray diagrams
(iv) use of the mirror formula

[1/f=(1/u)+(1/v)
(v) Linear magnification

OBEJCTIVES

Candidates should be able to
i. Interpret the laws of reflection
ii. Illustrate the formation of images by plane, concave and convex mirros:
iii. Apply the mirror formula to solve optical problems;
iv. Determine the linear magnification
v. Apply the laws of reflection of light to the working of periscope, kaleidoscope and the sextant.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
25. Refraction of light through
(a)Plane and Curved Surface
(i) explanation of refraction in terms of velocity of light in the media
(ii) laws of refraction
(iii) definition of refraction index of a medium
(iv) determination of refraction index of glass and liquid using Snell's law
(v) real and apparent depth and lateral displacement
(vI) critical angle and total internal reflection

(b) Glass Prism
Use of the minimum deviation formula

U=(sin((A+D)/2))/sin(A/2)
Type of lenses
Use of formula 1/f = (1/u) + (1/v)
magnification

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. interpret the laws of refelction ;
ii. determine the refractive index of glass and liquid using Snell's law;
iii.determine the refractive index using the principle of real and apparent depth
iv. determine the conditions necessary for total internal refelction;
v. examine the use of periscope, prism, binoculars, optical fibre.
vi.Apply the principles of total internal reflection to the formula of mirage
vii. Use of lens formula and ray diagrams to solve optical numerical problems
viii.Determine the magnification of an image
ix.Calculate the refractive index of a glass prism suing minimum deviation formula

TOPIC/CONTENT/NOTEs
26. Optical Instruments
(i) the principles of miscroscopes, telescopes, projections, cameras and the human eye (physiological details of the eye are not required)
(ii) power of a lens
(iii) Angular magnification
(iv) site defects and their corrections

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to
i. apply the principles of operation of optical instruments to solve problems
ii.distinguish between the human eye and the cameras
iii. calculate the power of a lens
iv. determine the angular magnification of optical instruments
v. determine the near and far points
vi. detect sight defects and their corrections.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

27 (a) dispersion of light and colours
Dispersion of white light by a triangular prism
Production of pure spectrum
Colour mixing by addition and subtraction
Colour of objects abd colour filters.

(b) electromagnetic spectrum
(i) description of sources and uses of various types of radiation

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to

i. Relate the expression for gravitational force between two bodies
ii. Apply Newton's laws of universal gravitation
iii. Identify primary colours and obtain secondary colour by mixing.
iv. Deduces why objects have colours
v. Analyse colours using colour filters
vi. Analayse the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to their wavelengths, sources, detection and uses.


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
28. Electrostatics
(i) existence of ositive and negative charges in matter
(ii) charging a body by friction, contact and induction
(iii) electroscope
(iv) Coulomb's inverse square law electric field and potential
Electric field and potential

OBJECTIVES
Candidate should be able to:
i. Identify charges
ii. Examine uses of an electronscope
iii.apply coulomb's square law of electrostatic to solve problems
iv. deduce expression for electric field and potential
v. identify electric field flux patterns of isolated and interacting charges
vi. analyze the distribution of charges on a conductor and how it is used I lightening conductors.

Conductor and how it is used in lightening conductors

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

29. Capacitors

Functions of capacitors
Parallel plate capacitors
Capacitance of a capacitors
The relationship between capacitance, area separation of plates and medium between the plates [C=3A/d]
Capacitors in series and parallel
Energy stored in a capacitor


OBJECTIVES
Candidate should be able to:
i. determine uses of capacitors
ii. analyse parallel plate capacitors
iii. determine the capacitance of a capacitor
iv. analyse the factors that affect the capacitance of a capacitor
v. solve problems involving the arrangement of capacitor
vi. determine the energy stored in capacitors


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

30. Electric Cells
(i) simple voltaic cell and its defects;
(ii) Daniel cell, Leclanche cell (wet and dry)
(iii) lead acid accumulator and Nickel Iron (Nife) Lithium Ion and Mercury cadmium
(iv) maintenance of cells and batteries (detail treatment of the chemistry of a cell is not required
(v) arrangement of cell

OBJECTIVES
Candidate should be able to:
i. identify the defects of the simple voltaic cell and their corrected;
ii. compare different types of cells including solar cell
iii. compare the advantages of lead-acid and Nikel iron accuulator
iv. citance of a capacitor
v. solve problems involving series and parallel combination of cells


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

31. Current Electricity
(i) electromagnetic force (emf), potential difference (p.d.), current, internal resistance of a cell and lost volt
(ii) Ohm's law
(iii) measurement of resistance
(iv) meter bridge
(v) resistance in series and in parallel and their combination
the potentiometer method of measuring emf, current and internal resistance of a cell.

OBJECTIVES
Candidate should be able to:
i. differentiate between emf p.d current and internal resistance of a cell.
ii. apply ohm's law to solve problems
iii. Use meter bridge to calculate resistance
iv. Compute effective total resistance of both parallel and series arrangement of resistors
v. determine the resistivity and the conductivity of a conductor
vi. measure emf current and internal resistance of a cell using the potentiometer.


32.Electrical Energy and Power
(i)   concepts of electrical energy and power
(ii)   commercial unit of electric energy and power
(iii)  electric power transmission
(iv)   heating effects of electric current.


OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i. apply the expressions of electrical energy and power to solve problems;
ii. analyse how power is transmitted from the power station to the consumer;
iii. identify the heating effects, of current and its uses.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
33.Magnets and Magnetic Fields
(i)   natural and artificial magnets
(ii)   magnetic properties of soft iron and steel
(iii)  methods of making magnets and demagnetization
(iv)   concept of magnetic field
(v)   magnetic field of a permanent magnet
(vi)   magnetic field round a straight current carrying conductor, circular wire and solenoid
 (vii)   properties of the earth's magnetic Meld; north and south poles, magnetic meridian and angle of dip and declination
 (viii)  flux and flux density
 (ix)   variation of magnetic field intensity over the earth's  surface
(x)   applications: earth's magnetic field in navigation and mineral exploration.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i. give examples of natural and artificial magnets
ii. differentiate between the magnetic properties of soft iron and steel;
iii. identify  the  various  methods of making magnets and  demagnetizing magnets;
iv. describe how to keep a magnet from losing its magnetism;
v. determine the flux pattern exhibited when two magnets are  placed together pole to pole;
vi. determine  the  flux  of a current carrying conductor, circular wire and solenoid including the polarity of the solenoid;
vii. determine the flux pattern of magnetic placed in the earth's magnetic fields;
viii. identify the magnetic elements of the earth's flux;
ix.  determine the variation of earth's magnetic field on the earth's surface;
x.     examine the applications of   the earth's magnetic field.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
34.Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
quantitative treatment of force between two parallel current carrying conductors.
Force on a charge moving in a magnetic field
The dc motor
Electromagnets
Carbon microphone
Moving coil and moving iron instruments
Conversion of galvanometers to ammeters and voltmeter using shunts and multipliers

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i. determine the direction of force on a current carrying conductor using Fleming's left-hand rule:
ii. interpret the attractive and repulsive forces between two parallel current carrying conductors using diagrams:
iii. determine the relationship between the force, magnetif field strength, velocity and the angle though which the charge enters the field
iv. interpret the working of the d. c. motor
v. analyse the principle of electromagnets give examples of its application
vi.compare moving iron and moving coil instruments
vii. converts a galvanometer into an ammeter or a voltmeter


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
35. (a) Electromagnetic Induction

Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction
Factors affecting induced emf
Lenz's law as an illustration of the principle of conservation of energy
A.c and d.c generators
Transformers
The induction coil

(b) Inductance
i. Explanation of inductance'
ii. Unit of inductor
iii. Energy stored ina n inductance
E= 1I2 L/2
iv. Application/uses of inductors

c.Eddy Current

i. reduction of eddy current
ii. application of eddy current


OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i. interpret the laws of electromagnetic induction
ii. identify the factors affecting induced emf;
iii. recognize how Lenz' law illustrates the principle of conservation of energy
iv. interpret the diagrammatic setup of A.C. generators;
v. indentify the types of transformer
vi. examine principles of operation of transformers
vii. assess the functions of an induction coil
viii. draw some conclusions from the principles of operation of an induction coil
ix. interpret the inductance of an inductor
x. recognize units of inductance of an inductor
xi. calculate the effective total inductance in series and parallel arrangement.
xii. deduce the expression for the energy stored in an inductor;
xiii. examine the applications of inductors
xiv. describe the method by which eddy current losses can be reduced.
xv. determine the ways by which eddy current can be used.


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
36. Simple A.C. Circuits
i. Explanation of a.c current and voltage
ii. Peak and r.m.s values
iii. A.C. sources connected to a resistor
iv. A.C. sources connected to a capacitor-capacitive reactance
v. A.C. sources connected to an inductor-inductive reactance
vi. Series R-L-C circuits
vii. Vector diagram
viii. Reactance and impedance of alternative quantities
ix. Effective voltage in an R-L-C circuits
x. Resonance and resonance frequency
[F0 =1/(2pvLC)



OBJECTIVES
Candidate should be able to
i. identify A.C. current of and d. d. voltage
ii. differentiate between the peak and r.m.s. values of a.c
iii. determine the phase difference between current and voltage
iv. nterpret series R-L-C circuit
v. analyse vector diagrams
vi. calculate the effective voltage reactance and impedance
vii. recognize the condition by which the circuit is at resonance
viii. determine the resonant frequency of R-L-C arrangement
ix. determine the instantaneous power, average power and the power factor in a circuit.

37. Conduction of Electricity through liquid
(a) liquids
(i) electrolytes and non electrolytes
(ii) concept of electrolysis
(iii) Faradays law of electroysis
(iv) application of electrolysis e.g electroplating, calibration of ammeter etc.


(b) gases
(i) discharges through gases(quantitative treatment only)
(ii) application of conduction of electricity through gases



OBJECTIVES


Candidate should be able to
i. distinguish  between electrolytes and non-electrolytes
ii. analyse the processes of electrolytes
iii. apply faraday's laws of electrolysis to solve problems
iv. analyse discharge through gases
v. determine some applications/uses of conduction of electricity through gases.

TOPIC/COMMENT/NOTES

38. Elementary Modern Physics

(i) models of the atom and their limitations
(ii) elementary structure of the atom
(iii) energy level and spectra
(iv) thermionic and photoelectric emissions
(v) einstein's equation and stopping potential
(vi) applications of thermionic emissions and photoelectric effects
(vii) simple method of production of x-rays
(viii) properties and applications of alpha, beta and gamma rays.
(xiii) halflife and decay constant
(xiv) simple ideas of production energy by fission
(xv) binding energy, mass defect and Eintein's Energy equation[?E=?Mc^2
(xvi) wave-particle paradox (duality of matter)
(xvii) electron diffraction
(xviii) the uncertainty principle


OBJECTIVES
Candidate should be able to
i. identify the models of the atom and write their limitation
ii. describe elementary structure of the atom
iii. differentiate between the energy levels and spectra of atom
iv. compare thermionic emission and photoelectric effects
v. apply  Einstein's equation to solve problems of photoelectric effect
vi. calculate the stopping potential
vii. relate some application of thermionic emission and photoelectric effects
viii. interpret the process involved in the production of x-rays
ix. identify come properties and application of x-rays
x. analyse elementary radioactivity.
xi. distinguish between stable and unstable nuclei
xii. Identify isotopes of an element
xiii. compare the properties of alpha beta and gamma rays
xiv. relate half life and decay constant of a radioactive element
xv. determine the binding energy, mass defect and Einsteins's energy equation
xvi. analyse wave particle duality
xvii. Solve some numerical problems based on the uncertainty principle

TOPIC/COMMENT/NOTES

39. Introductory Electronics
(i) distinguish between metals semi conductors and insulators(elementary knowledge of band gap is required)
(ii) intrinsic and extrinsic semi conductor
(iii)uses of semiconductors and diodes in rectification and transistors in amplification.
(iv) n-type and p-type semi-conductors
(v) elementary knowledge of diode and transistors
(vi) use of semiconductors and diodes in rectification and transistors in amplification

OBJECTIVES
Candidates 'should be able to
i. differentiate between conducturs, semi conductors and insulators
ii. distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
iii.distinguish between electron and hole carrier
iv. distinguish between n-type and p-type semi-conductor
vi. analyse diodes to rectification and transistor to amplification

Physics
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2017/2018 Hausa Language JAMB Syllabus and Recommended Textbook

HAUSA JAMB Syllabus

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Hausa is to prepare the candidates for the Board's examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to enable the candidates to:

2017/2018 Agric Science JAMB SYLLABUS

AGRICULTURE GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Agriculture

The aim of the Unitied Tertiary Matriculation Examination syllabus in Agriculture is to prepare the eandidates lor the Board's examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1.stimulate and sustain their interest in Agriculture;
2.acquire basic knowledge and practical skills in Agriculture;
3.acquire the knowledge of interpretation and the use of data;
4.stimulate their ability to make deductions using the acquired knowledge in Agriculture

The syllabus is divided into five sections as given below:
A.General Agriculture
B.Agronomy
C.Animal Production
D.Agricultural Economics and Extension
E.Agricultural Technology

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DETAILED SYLLABUS

SECTION A: General Agriculture
TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
1.Meaning and Scope of Agriculture
a.Definition of Agriculture
b.Branches of Agriculture

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to:
use the definition of Agriculture in modern terms as it relates to production, processing and marketing differentiate between the various branches of Agriculture

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

2.  Importance of Agriculture e.g. provision  of raw  materials, employment and rural development, e.t.c.

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OBJECTIVE

Candidates should be able to:
relate   the   various   contributions   of Agriculture to economic development in West Africa

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

3.  Agricultural Ecology
a.  Ecological zones of West Africa
b.  Agricultural   products   of each ecological zone

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OBECTIVE

Candidates should be able to:
differentiate between the features of the ecological zones in West Africa
classify agricultural products according to each ecological zone

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

c. Environmental factors and their effects on crop and livestock production

OBJECTIVE

differentiate abiotic from factors affecting agricultural production

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

4. Genetics
a. First and second laws of Mendel

OBJECTIVE
Candidates should be able to:
Apply the first and second laws of Mendel to genetics

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
b. Cell division

OBJECTIVE
differentiate between the types of cell division

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
c. Dominance and recessiveness

OBJECTIVE
i.    determine the outcome of genetic crossing involving homozygous and heterozygous traits;
ii.   compute simple probability ratios

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
5. Farm Inputs materials, e.g.planting agrochemicals, e.t.c.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to: classify different types of farm inputs and their uses

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
6. History of Agricultural Development in West Africa
a.Agricultural systems e.g. shifting cultivation, subsistence farming e.tc

OBJECTIVE
Candidates should be able to: compare various agricultural systems

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
b.Evolution of national research institutes e.g. NCRI, IAR, IAR&T, CRIN, NIFOR, FRIN, RRI, NRCRI, NfflORT, LCRI, e.t.c. and international research institutes e.g. IITA, ILRI, ICRISAT, WARDA e.tc, leading to increased application of science to the development of agriculture.\

OBJECTIVES
i.  trace the history of research institutes from past to present
ii. asses their role in the development of agriculture

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
c.  Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs) e.g. RTEP, FERDAMA programmes

OBJECTIVE
give reasons for the establishments of ADPs

TOPIC/CONTENT/NOTE
d.  National agricultural programmes such as OFN, NAFPP, NALDA, Green Revolution, NCRPs,NARP, Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) e.t.c

OBJECTIVE
evaluate the contributions of national agricultural programmes

e. Roles of NGOs in agricultural development
examine the roles of NGOs in the development of agriculture  in West Africa

TOPIC/CONTENT/NOTE
7. Role of Government in Agricultural Development
a.   Development of fiscal policies favourable to agricultural production e.g.  import duties ban on importation, e.tc.

OBJECTIVE
Evaluate the  effects  of government policies on agricultural development.

b.  Government programmes aimed at agricultural development e.g. subsidies, Credit facilities, e.t.c.

OBJECTIVES
i. Identify the various agricultural incentives provided by the Nigeria government
ii. Assess their effects on agricultural development

c.   Provision of infrastructures e.g. transport systems, communication systems, e.t.c.

OBJECTIVE
Compare the various infrastructural facilities provided by government and their uses.


SECTION B: Agronomy

TQPIC3/CONTENTS/NOTES
1.   Rocks and Soil formation
/a.   Factors affecting rock weathering and soil formation

OBJECTIVE
Candidates should be able to:
identify major types of rocks arid soils; factors and processes of soil formation

b. i.  Soil profile
ii.  Soil texture and structure
iii. Soil acidity and alkalinity

OBJECTIVES
differentiate between the horizons in a soil profile.
i.  differentiate between the components of soil
ii. compute   the   proportion   of  soil constituents
iii.analyse  soil  into  its  constituents parts
iv. determine the water-holding capacity of soil ,determine the soil pH


TOPIC/CONTENT/NOTE
2.   Soil Water and Soil Conservation
a. Soil water:  its importance, sources, movement, management and conservation

OBJECTIVE
Candidates should be able to:
i.  compare capillary, gravitational and hygroscopic water
ii.  determine water-holding capacity, wilting points and plant available/unavailable water

b. Soil conservation, leaching, erosion, importance, causes, revention and control, cropping, burning, oxidation of organic matter and their effects on plant nutrients in the soil.

OBJECTIVE
i.   identify the causes of erosion and leaching
ii.  determine control methods

c. Irrigation and drainage methods

OBJECTIVE
i.  classify irrigation and drainage systems.
ii. Examine the importance and challenges of irrigation and drainage


TOPIC/CONTENT/NOTE
3.  Soil Fertility
a.Macro and micro-nutrients and their roles in plant nutrition: Carbon and nitrogen cycles

OBJECTIVE
Candidates should be able to:
i. classify plant nutrients

b.The living population of the soil (flora and fauna), and their roles in soil fertility

OBJECTIVE
i.  identify factors affecting their availability
II. examine the roles of soil flora and fauna in maintaining soil fertility

c. Maintenance of soil fertility: Methods of maintaining soil fertility e.g. use of cover crops,
application of organic manures, e.tx.

OBJECTIVE
i. compare the different methods of maintaining soil fertility.
ii. differentiate between organic  and inorganic fertilizer, and their methods of application

d.Nutrient deficiency symptoms e.g. chlorosis, sickle leaves, stunting, apical necrosis e.t.c.

OBJECTIVE
i.  identify the deficiency symptoms and their causes
ii. suggest remedies

4. Land Preparation and Soil Tillage
a. Principles and practices of land preparation and soil tillage

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. compare the different methods of land preparation and soil tillage in relation to different groups crops

b.  Factors affecting choice of tillage methods: Zero tillage, minimum tillage, e.t.c.

OBJECTIVE
ii. Give reason for the advantages and disadvantages of land preparation and soil tillage.
Give reasons for the choice of tillage methods


TOPIC/CONTENT/NOTE
5.  Plant Forms and functions
a. Parts of monocot and dicot plants and their functions
b. The anatomy and morphology of the storage organs of the common crop plants

OBJECTIVES
i.  identify plant parts and their functions.
ii. distinguish between monocot and dicot plants


TOPIC/CONTENT/NOTE
6.Growth, Development and Reproduction
a.Gametogenesis
b.Pollination
c.Fertilization
d.Embryo formation and development

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
examine the process of   gamete formation. give reasons  for different types  of pollination. analyse the process of fertilization. trace the process of embryo formation and development to the formation of seeds and fruits.


TOPIC/CONTENT/NOTE
7.Plant Propagation and Methods
a. Sexual: the use of seeds, seed viability, viability test, seed rate and seed germination

OBJECTIVE
Candidates should be able to:
i.  classify crops propagated by sexual methods.
ii. determine seed viability and seed rate.
iii. differentiate between types of seed germination.
iv. examine the conditions  for seed germination. classify crops into different vegetative propagation methods.

b.  Asexual  (vegetative propagation)  e.g. cutting, budding, grafting, layering, e.t.c.

OBJECTIVE
i.  determine appropriate nursery sites, types; their  advantages     and disadvantages.
ii. apply the techniques of transplanting seedlings

c.   Nursery and  nursery management

8.   Cropping Systems, Planting Patterns and Plant Densities

OBJECTIVE
Candidates should be able to:
i.  compare cropping systems.
ii. apply different cropping systems to solve problems in agriculture.

a.Croppingsystems: Monocropping, mixed, multiple, inter, relay, strip and rotational cropping
b. Planting patterns: Broadcasting, row spacing and drilling Plant densities: single, double and multiple stands

OBJECTIVES
differentiate between the various planting patterns.
i. examine the various types of plant densities and their effects on crop yield
ii. compute plant density per hectare


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
9.Crop Husbandry
Common and scientific names, gross morphology, anatomy of storage organs, methods of propagation, husbandry practices, harvesting, processing and storage, common diseases and pests, economic importance of the following groups of crops.
Group 1: Cereals - maize, guinea corn, rice
Group 2: Legumes - cowpea, groundnut, soyabean
Group 3: Tubers - yam, cassava,sweet potatoes
Group 4: Vegetables and Spices -tomatoes, egg plant, pepper, onion, okro,cabbage, amarranthus sp.
Group 5: Fruits - citrus, pineapple, pawpaw
Group 6: Beverages - cocoa, kola, coffee
Group 7: Oils - oil palm, coconut, shearbutter
Group 8: Latex - para rubber
Group 9:   Fibres - jute, cotton sisal hemp
Group 10: Sugars - sugarcane, beet

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. apply the different methods of crop propagation, husbandry, harvesting, processing and storage for each crop
ii. identify common diseases and pests and their effects on crop yield
iii. determine the economic importance of each of the crops


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
10. Pasture and Forage Crops
a. Study of gross morphology, methods of propagation and husbandry of common grasses and legume, and establishment, maintenance, conservation and uses of pastures
b.Study of natural grasslands and their distribution in West Africa
c.Range management

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. distinguish between the various methods of conserving pastures e.g. hay- and silage-making.
ii. Classify common grasses and legumes used as pastures and Forage
iii. Differentiate between pasture and forage crops by their common and scientific names. relate different vegetational zones to their dominant pasture species determine range types and utilization of range resources in Nigeria


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
11.Floriculture
Establishment, maintenance and uses of ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. distinguish between common ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers
ii. determine their uses and maintenance


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
12.Weeds
a.Gross morphology, methods of reproduction, dispersal and control of weeds
b.Weed control methods - weeding, mulching, cover cropping, tillage, herbicides and trap cropping

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   identify weeds with their common and specific names
ii.  classify weeds according to their mode of dispersal apply various  weed control methods


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
13.Crop Diseases
Identification of disease - causing organisms both in store and in the field.
A simple account of diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, nematodes and viruses; the nature of the damage, methods of transmission and common methods of control

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. distinguish between common store and field disease - causing organisms.
ii. relate various disease-causing organisms to the damage caused, symptoms and their mode of spread
iii. apply appropriate control methods


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
14.Crop pests
a. General account of pests of agricultural plants both in the field and in the store, their types, importance, principles and methods of prevention and control

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   identify the various field and store pests
ii.  assess their economic importance iii. relate various prevention  and control methods to different pests

b.Life cycles of: biting insects e.g. grasshopper; boring insects e.g. weevil; sucking insects e.g. aphids and cotton strainer.

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OBJECTIVES
i.   describe the life cycles of various insects.
ii.   apply the knowledge of the  life cycles   of  insect   pests   to   their prevention and control.

c.  Common pesticides and their side effects

OBJECTIVES
i. differentiate between common pesticides
ii. examine their mode of action on pests

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
15.Forests management (Silviculture)
a.Importance:   Source of wood, pulp,   fibre   and   other   forest products
b.Conservation: regulation, exploitation, regenartion, afforestation, agro-foresrty and taungya system

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
relate various forest products to their uses.
i.   compare different forest conservation methods
ii.  apply the various methods appropriately

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
16.Crop improvement
Methods of crop improvement e.g. introduction, selection, crossing, quarantine e.t.c.

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OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.    give reasons for crop improvement
ii.   distinguish  between   various methods of crop improvement.

SECTION C: Animal Production
1.Forms and classification of major animals in West Africa
a. species, breeds and distribution
b. external    features    of   cattle, sheep,  goat,  pig,  rabbit  and poultry

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   classify  various  breeds  of farm animals
ii.   locate where they are found, identify their characteristic features

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
2.General terminology in animal production
Common terms used in animal husbandry, e.g. calving, kidding, castrate, capon, veal, mutton, e.t.c.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to: use various terms in animal husbandry

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
3.Anatomy and physiology of farm animals
a.   Functions of tissues and organs of farm animals
b.  Animal body systems e.g. digestive (ruminants and non- ruminants), reproductive, respiratory, urinary (excretory) and nervous systems.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
distinguish between various functions of tissues and organs of farm animals compare different body system in farm animals

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
4. Reproduction in farm animals
a.Gametogenesis, oestrus cycle, signs of heat and heat periods, secondary sexual characters, gestation periods, parturition and the role of hormones in reproduction.
b.Development, nourishment and birth of young, mammary glands and lactation in farm animals.
c.Egg formation and incubation in poultry.

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OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   give  account  of the  process of reproduction in farm animals
ii.  determine the role of hormones in reproduction trace the development in farm animals from fertilization to birth trace the process of egg formation and incubation in poultry

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
5.  Animal nutrition
a. Feed nutrients and functions
b. Feeds and feeding: Simple ration formulation û balanced ration, common pasture/forage crops e.g. guinea grass, elephant grass, giant star grass.
Andropogan sp, calopogonium sp. Hay and silage preparation, different types of rations, namely maintenance ration and production ration
c.Nutrient deficiencies: Causes and symptoms of malnutrition and their correction in farm animals

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
identify the various feed nutrients, their sources and functions.
i.   Differentiate between the types ofanimal feeds and their formulation
ii.  Relate the various types of rations to different classes of livestock.
i.  Trace symptoms to nutrient deficiencies in farm animals
ii.  Apply appropriate corrective measures to nutrient deficiencies in farm animals

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TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
6.  Livestock management
Housing, feeding, sanitation  and veterinary care of ruminants, pigs, rabbits and poultry under intensive, semi-intensive and extensive systems of management from birth to slaughter

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
apply the different management practices for farm animals

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
7. Animal Health
a.  Animal diseases (pathology)
i.   Environmental factors predisposing animals to diseases; casual organisms, symptoms, transmission and effects
ii. Preventive and curative methods for diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa
b.Parasites (parasitology)
i. Life cycles and economic importance of livestock parasites e.g. endoparasites, ectoparasites and disease vectors
ii. Prevention and control
-Diping
-Spraying
-Deworming
-sanitation

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.  identify diseases of farm animals and causative agents
ii. classify livestock diseases, based on symptoms and mode of transmission.
iii. apply appropriate preventive and curative measures against diseases caused by theses pathogens.
iv. classify livestock parasite determine   their  role   in   disease transmission trace life cycles of parasites from egg to adult stage apply appropriate prevention and control methods against livestock parasites

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
8.  Fisheries and Wildlife

a. Fish culture systems Common types of fisheries e. g Tilapia, Catfish, etc.
i.  Extensive systems: inland and deep sea fishing, lakes and rivers.
ii. Semi-intensive systems: dams
iii. Intensive systems: fish pond
Factors to consider in pond establishment and pond management e.g. pond fertilization, liming and silting.

b.  Fish harvesting and processing methods
i.   Use of drag nets, hook and line, etc.
ii.  Curing, sun-drying and smoking.
iii. Fishery regulations

c.   Wildlife management
Habit conservation, feeding, domestication, harvesting, processing and wildlife regulations.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   Identify the common types of fishes in West Africa.
ii.  Differentiate between various systems of fish farming in West Africa.
iii. Determine the factors to be considered in intensive farming.

i.    assess the advantages and disadvantages of different fish harvesting and processing methods
ii.   use the various methods of catching fish.
iii.   apply the various methods of fish preservation apply fishery regulations in Nigeria.

i.     Identify animals found in West Africa game reserves.
ii.   Give reasons for the establishment of game reserves
iii.  Apply common wildlife regulations.


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
9. Animal Improvement
Methods of animals improvement e. g. introduction, breeding, quarantine and selection: Breeding systems  -  inbreeding, line-breeding, cross-breeding, artificial insemination

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.    give reasons for animal improvement
ii.   differentiate between the various methods of animal improvement.


SECTION D: Agriculture Economics and Extension
TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

1.Factors of agricultural production
a.Land
b.Labour
c.Capital
d.Management

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OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.identify the various forms of land
ii.examine      their      effects agriculture.
iii.differentiate between the various features of land and their effects on land use differentiate  between  the  types  sources of labour and their effects on agricultural production.
Compare the sources of capital and associated problems.
Determine the function of a farm manager in an agricultural enterprise

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
2.Basic Economic Principles
a.Demand and supply
b.production function:
Input/input, Output/output, Input/output relationship; stages of production, concepts of diminishing returns, scale of preference and choice.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.    relate demand to supply in agricultural production.
ii.   interpret geographicalrepresentation of demand and supply

i.    relate input to output.
ii.   deduce economic concepts from graphic representation.


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
3.Characteristic Features of Agricultural Production
Smallness of farm holdings: biological limits of farm production and susceptibility of farm production to climate, seasonality of farm productions, price elasticity in demand and supply of agricultural produce.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.     Distinguish between the common features of agricultural production and produce.
ii.    Compute elasticity of demands and supply.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
4.  Labour Management
a.  Labour relations: Supervision, etc.
b.  Types of labour: Permanent labour etc.
c.  National labour laws andregulations

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   identify the various ways of achieving labour efficiency.
ii.  differentiate between the various types and sources of labour.
iii. apply national labour laws and regulations

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
5.Farm Management
a.Qualities, functions and problems of farm manager
b.Records and record-keeping: Types and importance of record¬ keeping - livestock records profit and loss account book.
c.Stock evaluation, gross and net
profits in farm management

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
Identify the qualities, functions and problems of a farm manager
i.  Differentiate between the types of farm records.
ii. Give reasons for keeping farm records. Compare gross and net margins.

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
6.Marketing of Agricultural
Produce
a. Importance of Marketing
b. Marketing channels
c. Characteristic features of agricultural product affecting their marketing.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
Evaluate the importance of agricultural marketing
i.    Classify marketing agents and their functions
ii.    Determine the various ways  in which  marketing  channels  pose problems
in    Agricultural production
Determine the characteristics of agricultural products affecting their marketing

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
7.  Agricultural Extension
a. Meaning and importance
b. The role of Agricultural Development programmes, universities, research institutes and farmers' organizations (Cooperative societies)
c. Extension methods including demonstration plots, use of visual aids, mass media, etc.
d. Problems of agricultural extension in West Africa and possible solutions.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.  identify the importance of agricultural extension
ii. analyse the roles of government and non-governmental organizations in agricultural extension education.
iii. differentiate between the various extension methods.

i.    Examine the problems of agricultural extension in West Africa.
ii.   Provide possible solutions.

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SECTION E: Agricultural Technology
TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
1.  Surveying and farmstead Planning
a. Meaning and importance
b.Common surveying equipment, their uses and care
c. Common survey methods
d. Principles of farmstead outlay.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   examine the relevance of farm survey to agriculture
ii.  classify common survey equipment, their uses and care.
iii. differentiate between the commonsurvey methods
iv. apply survey principles to farmsteadoutlay.


2.  Simple farm tools
OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.Identify simple farm tools
ii.Use and maintain farm tools
iii.Compare the advantages and  disadvantages of simple farm tools


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
3.  Farm Machinery
a.Types e.g. ploughs, harrows, etc
b.Uses and maintenance of farm machinery

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
identify common farm machines and equipment'
i:   classify farm machinery according to their uses
ii.   apply appropriate maintenance - routines on farm machines.
iii.  operate farm machines and equipment.

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TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
4.Mechanization and sources of farm power
a.Sources of farm power: e. g. animal and machines
b.Advantages and disadvantages of mechanization of agriculture
c.Problems and prospects of mechanized agriculture in West Africa

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.   identify sources of farm power and their application
ii.  distinguish between the advantages and disadvantages of mechanization
iii. assess the problems and prospects of mechanized agriculture in West Africa


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
5.Processing and storage
a. Processing: traditional and modern methods of food processing e.g. gari, rice and groundnut processing, etc.
b. Storage

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.  identify the importance of agricultural processing
ii. differentiate between the various methods of processing agricultural produce.

i.compare different storage method
ii. apply different storage methods.


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
6.  Introduction to biotechnology
Basic terms, e.g. tissue, culture, another culture and genetic engineering

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.    use basic terms in biotechnology
ii.   provide reasons for the importance of biotechnology


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
7.  Computers in Agriculture
a. Features of computers
b. Uses of computers in agriculture: disease and weather forecasting ration formulation, database and simulation studies, etc.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.  identify the various components of the computer
ii. use the computer to enhance agricultural practices.

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TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES
8.   introduction to agricultural research and statistics
a. Basic concepts in agricultural experiments
b. Interpretation of results, e.g. measures of central tendency and experimental errors.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
use basic concepts in agricultural experiments
i.  draw inferences from experimental results
ii. compare simple measures of central tendency

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RECOMMENDED TEXTS

Adeniyi, M. O. et al (1999) Agricultural Science: Countdown to Senior Secondary Certificate Examine, Ibadan: Evans
Akinsanmi, A. O. (2000) Junior Secondary Agricultural Science, Uk:   Longman
Akinsanmi, O. A. (2000) Senior Secondary Agricultural Science, Uk:   Longman
Anthonio, Q. B. O. (1999) General Agriculture for West Africa, London:  George Allen and Unwin
Daramola, A. M. et. Al (1999) Agricultural Science for SSCE and JME, Ibadan: University Press
Falusi, A. O. and Adeleye, I. O. A (2000) Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary Schools Books 1-3, Ibadan: Onibonoje
Komolafe, M. F. et al (1981) Agricultural Science for West African Schools and Colleges 2nd Edition, Ibadan: University Press Ltd.
Komolafe, M. F. et al (2004) Agricultural Science for senior secondary Schools 1, 2 and 3, Ibadan: University Press Ltd.
Komolafe, M. F. et al (2004) Practical Agriculture for West African Schools and Colleges, (2nd Edition), Ibadan: University Press Ltd.
Philips T. A. (1986) Agricultural Notebook, Lagos: Longman
STAN   (1999)  Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools,   Lagos: Longman,

2017/2018 HOME ECONOMICS JAMB Syllabus and Recommended Textbooks

HOME ECONOMICS JAMB SYLLABUS 2017

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Home Economics is to prepare the candidates for the Board's examination. It is designed to test the candidate achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

1.Acquire knowledge on the concepts and principles of Home Economics education;
2.Apply the principles of foods and nutrition to meal planning and the adoption of safe sanitary habits;
3.Be able to select appropriate clothing for all occasions and body types;
4.Apply the knowledge of housing selection, planning the interior space arrangement of furniture and furnishing the home.

DETAILED SYLLABUS
TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
1.Home Economics
   a. Meaning, scope and importance  of Home Economics
   b. Objectives and ideals of Home Economics

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to
i. examine the importance of Home  Economics;
ii. identify the objectives of  Home  Economics

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
2.Areas/Careers in Home Economics
a. Home Economics
-Interior decoration
-Credit management
-Florist
-Teaching

b. Foods and Nutrition
-Catering
-Dietetics
-Nutritionist
-Public Health Education

c. Clothing and Textile
-Fashion designing
-Teaching

d. Family and Child development
-Early and childhood educator

e. Counseling

f. Media

g. Research

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. determine the scope of Home  Economics.
ii. recommend possible vocations in  the different areas of Home  Economics.
iii. relate skills required to each  vocation;
iv. assess the benefits of each vocation  to the individual and society;
v. identify current vocations in  Home Economics;
vi. identify sources of career information.

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
3. Interrelationship of Home Economics with other subjects:
Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Agricultural Science and Fine Arts.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.  compare the different areas of study from which Home Economics derive its knowledge
ii. determine the contributions of these subject to Home Economics

SECTION B: HOME MANAGEMENT
TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
1. Home Management
a.Meaning of Home Management
b.Steps in the management process
c.Decision-making: meaning and process
d.Motivation for home management e.g. goals values, standards and needs.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. Highlight the meaning of home  management
ii. identify steps involved in the management process;
iii. determine issues for decision¬making  in the home;
iv. examine the role of motivators in  home management

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
2.Resources
a.Human Resources
-Time management; definition/ types
-Types of worktime
-Factors influencing the use of time
-Advantages of time management
-Energy, definition and reasons for energy management
-Work simplication - its purpose
-guidelines for work simplication and time saving gadgets;

b.Material Resource: definition/types
-money management
-meaning and types of income
-principles of money management
-household budgeting; steps in making a budget
-economic security of the family
-bank accounts
-traditional savings, building societies and insurance.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to
i. identify the resources available to the individual and family;
ii. determine the steps involved in household budgeting.
iii. examine ways of family saving;
iv. apply the principle of time management to work simplification in the home;
v. examine the sources of income available to an individual;
vi. give reasons for saving family income;
v. examine the sources of income available to an individual;
vi. give reasons for saving family income;
vii. suggest alternative  resources for home management;
viii. analyse the principles of money management

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
3.Family Living
a.Definition and types of family
-Advantages and disadvantages of Family type
-Role of a family life cycle
b. Family relationships
-Husband/wife relationship, parent/child relationship, brother/sister or sibling Relationships
 - Factors that influence family relationship
c. Basic personality profiles
   -Meaning of Personality
   -Extroversion, introversion and Anxiety/stability
   -Adolescents and their problems
d.  Family crises

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. compare types of family;
ii. differentiate between the types of relationships that exist in the family;
iii. determine the factors that influence family relationships;
iv. assess the influence of family size on family relationships;
v. identify characteristics and problems of adolescents.
vi. compare the basic personality profiles (extrovert, introvert);
vii. identify types of family crises;
viii. suggest ways of solving family Crises

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
4. Marriage/Sex Education
-  Meaning of marriage
-  Boy/Girl relationship
-  Courtship
-  Factors to consider when choosing a partner
-  Prepare for marriage
-  Meaning and purpose of engagement
-  types of marriage; Islamic,Christian, Court and Traditional
-  Planning a family.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i  differentiate between types of marriages in Nigeria;
ii. compare the advantages and disadvantages of inter-tribal marriages,
iii. analyse the role of courtship and engagement in marriages;
iv. examine the different ways of planning a family.

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
5. Pregnancy and childbirth
 a. Menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, labour delivery and post- natal care
 b. Childcare, baby's layette care of` the baby, bathing, feeding etc.
 c. Care of toddlers
 -  common ailments in children immunization.
 d.  child development
 -  stages, social and emotional
 -  Good habits and character training
 e. Play and play materials

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. describe the process from conception to birth;
ii. determine the care an infant needs from birth to 5 years;
iii. determine the factors that affect pregnancy;
iv. analyse complications that arise during labour;
v. differentiate between the stages of labour;
vi. identify the symptoms of common ailments in children.
vii. differentiate between the types of
viii. trace the stages of development in children
ix. recommend suitable play materials for children;

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
6. Housing the family
a. - Houses and home
   - Types of houses
   - Factors that affect the choice of a house Ways of acquiring a house    
   -Ways of acquiring a house

b. Interior decoration
- Wall finishing and the application of principles of art and design to
- colours
- textures
- lines and
- proportions

c. Furniture and furnishings in the home
- Types
- Factors that affect choices and position.

d. Utilities in the Home
- Water light etc.
- Cooking fuels e.g gas, coal,
  Kerosene and fire wood.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. differentiate between a house and home;
ii. determine the factors that  influence residential choice;
iii. identify items that beautify living areas;
iv. suggest suitable colours, textures  and other related factors that should be considered in interior decoration;
v. determine factors that influence choice and arrangement of furniture;
vi. compare different floral arrangements;

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
7.  Home surface
- Types and care of surface and coverings
- identification, preparation and use of cleaning agents such as water, soap, abrasives and polish
- Wood, tiles, formica, concrete plastics, linoleums, mats rugs and terrazzo.
- care, washing, sweeping, dusting, shampooing, buffing and polishing

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. identify common surfaces in the homes
ii. suggest cleaning agents and their uses in the home;
iii. identify materials needed for preparing local cleaning agents;
iv. compare the care of the following
a. wood
b. plastic
c. concrete
d. rugs
e. mats
f.  lineum.

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
8. Sanitation in the Home
- Drainage systems - types
- Disposal of household refuse
- Pest menace
- Pest control
- Pollution and health hazards

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. differentiate between the types of liquid household refuse;
ii. suggest ways of disposing household refuse;
iii.identify some disease transmitted by pests;
iv. examine sources of pollution;
v. determine the health hazards of pollution.

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
9. Consumer Education
- Meaning and importance of consumer education
- definition and types of market.
- distributors or consumer agents
- sources of consumer information
- purchasing practices
- advertising
- consumer rights and Responsibilities

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
identify the types of media used by advertisers;
ii. assess its advantages and disadvantages
iii. determine sources of consumer,advice and information;
iv. apply the principles of consumer education to wise shopping;
v. analyse the rights and responsibilities of the consumer

SECTION C: FOODS &NUTRITION
TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
1. Foods and Nutrition
a. definition of food and nutrition
-classification of nutrients, their source and function, deficiency diseases
-Classification of foods, cereals, fats and oils, sugars, milk and milk products, meat, fish pulses, nuts, fruits and vegetables.
b. The digestive system
c. Nutrition for special groups e.g.infants, toddlers, adolescents

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to :
i. differentiate between the following terms: food nutrients, carbohydrates, mineral elements, fatty acids enzymes, metabolism and digestion;
ii. analyse the process which break down large food molecules;
iii. recommend the nutritional need for special groups;
iv. determine the reasons for the nutritional needs of the following:
a.expectant / lactating mothers
b.sedentary /manual workers
c.children between 5 and 8 years
d. adolescents.

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
2. Meal planning
a.Principles of meal planning differentiate between dietary needs and meals for special occasions/groups
-preparation and serving of meals.
-snacks and beverages
b.Table setting, table manners and hostessing

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. identify factors that influence the choice and preparation of food for  the family;
ii. plan meals for special groups/ occasions:
iii. compare types of table setting;
iv. determine the qualities of a good hostess

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
3.  Cookers and cooking
a. Types of cookers
b. Reasons for cooking
c. Methods of cooking heat transference by conduction convection and radiation care of cookers moist and dry methods of cooking

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:

i. suggest reasons for cooking food;
ii. identify types of cooker and their care.
iii. group the methods of cooking into the following:

a.Moist methods
b.Dry methods
c.Fast methods
d.Slow methods

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
4. Flours and uses
a. Types and uses of flours
b. Raising agent e.g air, yeast palmwine, steam, etc.

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. identify types of flours and their uses;
ii. select appropriate raising agents for basic mixtures;
iii. use flour to produce assorted food items;

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
5.Basic mixtures
-Pastries/Batters
Definition/uses

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i.differentiate between batters and pastries;
ii.use batters and pastries for different purposes;

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
6.Recipes and methods
-Scientific methods in foods and nutrition
-measure units and accuracy
-various nutrients tests in food e.g test for protein, fats and carbohydrates

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. develop basic recipes in food preparation
ii. demonstrate skills in unit measurements;
iii. detect the nutrient in a given food.

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
7.The Kitchen:
-types of kitchen;
-arrangement
-tools and equipment
-selection, use and care

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. compare large and small kitchen equipment and tools;
ii. determine factors to consider in selecting tools and equipment.

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
8.Safety and hygiene
a.Common accidents in the home
-causes of accidents in t he home preventive measures.
b. First Aid; definition/components of a first aid kit
-simple first aid for burns, scalds,cuts bruises, bleeding, electric shock, poisoning, chocking and bites.
c.Kitchen, personal and food hygiene
-Communicable and non communicable disease.
d.Sense organs: Exercise and cosmetics care of sense organs

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. identify common accidents in the home;
ii. suggest ways of making the home a safe place to live in;
iii. specify items which should be included in a first aid kit
iv. suggest simple first aid for scalds, cuts, bleeding, bums etc.
v. detect ways in which food is contaminated;
vi. compare communicable and non- communicable diseases and their preventive measures;
vii. determine the effect of exercise and cosmetics on the skin;
viii. describe the structure of the sensory organs;
ix. suggest ways of taking care of the sensory organs

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
9. Food Storage and Preservation
a.  Meaning and purpose of Preservation
-   causes of food spoilage
-   principles of food preservation methods of food preservation.
b.  Convenience foods
-   definition and types
-   guidelines for selection
-   additives to convenience foods.
c.  Rechauffe dishes
-   meaning, rules and types
-   advantages and disadvantages of rechauffe dishes

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. identify agents of food spoilage;
ii. analyse the principles involved in the preservation and storage of foods;
iii. compare the advantages and disadvantages of food preservation;
iv. identify convenience foods;
v. compare the advantages and disadvantages of using convenience foods
vi. determine guidelines for selecting convenience foods;
vii. identify additives used in convenience foods;
viii. compare the advantages and disadvantages of rechauffe dishes

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
10. Home Gardening
- definition
- common gardening tools advantages of home Gardening

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. determine the procedure involved in home gardening;
ii. identify gardening tools;
iii. assess the economic importance of home gardening;

SECTION D: CLOTHING &TEXTILE
TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
1. Fibres and Fabrics
a. origin of fibres
-  definition oftexile terms, eg fibres, fabrics, yarn, staple, filament,blends and dye
b. classification and properties of fibres e.g cotton, rayon and silk
c. fabric finishes: moth-proofing,embossing, durable pleating, flame-proofing and stain-repellant
d. Textile labelling
-  meaning and types
-  recognition of washing, cleaning and ironing symbols, wool symbols

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to;
i. differentiate between weaves using diagrams;
ii. determine the characteristics of fabrics;
iii. identify reasons for giving finishing to fabrics;
iv. compare types of labels found on clothing.
v. assess the importance of label on garments.

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
2. Sewing equipment and garment construction
a. Sewing machine
- types, parts, use and its care
b.Basic process in garment construction e.g basic stitches,
seams edge finishes, crossway strips.
c.Style features e.g collars, yokes pockets, frills, cuts and belts.
d.Arrangement of fullness e.g darts tuck gathering, pleats, smocking and shirring.
e.Decorative design decorative Stitches, needlecraft e.g tarring,crotcheting, knitting, applique patch work and soft toys.
f.Simple processes and mend garments e.g patching, darning and renovation, batik/tie and dye
g.Garment construction

 - figure types, body measurement
 - choice of styles for different  f igures
 - factors influencing the choice of fabric.
h.  Wardrobe planning and maintenance
-basic rules in wardrobe planning factors affecting wardrobe. planning, weather, occupation, personal features.
i. good grooming, dress sense and accessories.
-definition

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. identify the types and parts of a sewing machine;
ii. describe various process in garment constructions;
iii. apply basic process in garment construction;
iv. determine style features on garments;
v. determine style features to enhance the beauty and quality of garments;
vi. apply decorative designs on  fabrics;
vii. differentiate between types of household clothing using various designs;
viii. apply the knowledge of sewing to mend and renovate garments;
ix. compare the process of making batic/tie and dye;
x.. relate body figures to the selection of styles and fabrics;
xi. determine factors which affect the choice of clothing;
xii. identify factors to consider in wardrobe planning;
xiii. compare the following terms:        
   a. Good grooming
   b. Dress sense
   c. Accessories
   d. Colour harmony

TOPIC/CONTENTS/NOTES
3.  Laundry and care of clothes a.Washing and finishing process, sorting, mending, removal of stains, soaking, rinsing, drying and ironing
b.laundry agents - water, detergents, soaps, stiffness and disinfectants
c.Stain
 - meaning, types, removing
 - agents,
 - process of remova
d.  Iron and ironing temperature

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be able to:
i. arrange in correct order the processes involved in the washing finishing of clothing;
ii. compare the role of stifTeners and disinfectants in laundry work
iii. suggest ways of removing common stains;
iv. differentiate between the following:
a.Laundry agents
b.Stains
c.Ironing temperatures.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS

Antani-Joe, M.E. and Ogunjide, L.O. (1993) Home Management for Senior Secondary Schood 1-3, Ibadan: University Press
Anyakoha, E.U. and Eluwa, M.  (1990)  Home  Management for Schools and Colleges: Onitsha: Africana FIRST Publishers.
Anyakoha, E.U (2006) Home Economics for  Junior  Secondary  Schools Books 1 - 3 Years): Onitsha Africana FIRST Publishers
Neil, A and Hesmondhalgh, Z. (1985)  Revised Home Economic: A Complete Revision Course for O 'Level and GCE, Charles Co. Ltd.
Ogunjide, L.O., Egbuchulam, B., Eyisi, O. Anifani-Joe, M.E  and Olusanya, J.O. (1993) Clothing and Textiles for Senior Secondary Schools I
-3, lhadan: University
Olusanya, J.O.,   Eyis, O. Anfani-Joe, M.E. Ogunjide, L.O. and Egbuchlam, B.   (1990) Foods and Nutrition for Secondary Schools Books I
-3, Ibadan: University Press Pic.
Olusanya, J. O., Olojala, S. O.,  Bala, F and  Eyisi, O. (2000) Exam Focus, Food and Nutrition for WASSCE andSSCE, Ibadan: University Press Plc.

2017/2018 Fine Arts JAMB Syllabus and Recommended Textbook

ART

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Art is to prepare the candidates for the Board's examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

1. exhibit knowledge of the fundamental elements, principles and terminology of art;
2. demonstrate knowledge of historical dimensions of art with emphasis on Nigerian and African art;
3. demonstrate knowledge of artistic techniques, processes, the use of materials and maintenance of tools and equipment;
4. display aesthetic sensitivity to the environment and knowledge of the meaning and function of art in society.


SECTION A

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

1.CLASSIFICATION OF ART:
a.Visual Arts:(Fine and Applied Art)
b.Performing Arts: (Music, Dance and Drama)
c.Literary Art: (Poetry, Prose, Recitals) etc

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to:
i.   differentiate between the three branches of art;


2.ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:
a.Elements: line, colour, shape, form, texture, tone, value, space etc.
b.Principles: balance, rhythm, proportion, harmony, contrast, repetition, dominance, variety, etc.

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to:
i. identify the elements of design;
ii. analyse the principles of design;

3.ART TERMS:
Pigments, motif, greenware, armature, silhouette, chiaroseuro, cireperdue, terra-cotta etc.

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to:
i. identify art terms in illustrations;
ii. link the terms to their areas of specialization;
iii. use the terms in analyzing art-works

SECTION B

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

1. CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL DIMENSSIONS OF ART:
a. Prehistoric, Greek and Roman Art,
b.Medieval Art: architecture, surface decorations and calligraphy;
c.Renaissance Art and Artists: Giotto Di Bondone, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leanardo da vinci, Raphael (Raffaello Santi) etc.
d.19th and 20th Century art movements; impressionalism, Realism, Futurism, Cubism, Bauhaus, Pop art, Abstract, Expressionism, Fauvism, etc.

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to:
i. compare their materials, styles and techniques;
ii. classify the periods and styles with emphasis on architecture, surface decoration and calligraphy;
iii. compare the artists, their works and styles;
iv. trace the periods they emerged;
v. differentiate between the various art movements;
vi. analyze their styles techniques, innovations and influences;


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

2.TRADITIONAL AFRICAN ART:
Egypt, Ashanti, Dogon, Mossi, Fon, Senufo, Bambara, Mende, Kisi, Bamileke, Bakumba etc.


OBJECTIVES

i. categorise works in terms of style, materials and locations;


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

3.TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN ART:
Nok, Ife, Igbo-Ukwu, Benin, Esie, Igala, Jukun, Akwashi, Mbari, etc.

OBJECTIVES

i.categorise works in terms of styles, materials and locations;

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

4.NIGERIAN LOCAL CRAFTS:
Pottery, woodworks, cloth-weaving, carving, leather works, metal works, beadworks, body decoration, mat and cane weaving etc.

OBJECTIVES

i. distinguish between crafts in terms of functions, characteristics and location,


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

5.DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN ARTS AND ARTISTS:
a. Art Schools: Zaria, Nsukka, Oshogbo group etc.
b. Nigerian artists and art educators; Aina Onabolu, Ben Enwonwu, S. I.wanggboje, Jimoh Akolo, Dele Jegede etc.
c. Museums, galleries and art centres;
d.Art institutions, Cultural art centres National art organizations -  Nigerian Society for Education through Arts (S.N.E.A), Society for Nigerian Artists (S.N.A), National Council for Arts and Culture (N.C.A.C), etc.
e.Major Festivals: Argungu Fishing Festival, Eyo, Egungun, Iri-ji (New Yam), Durbar, Igue, Ekpo, Odo, etc.

OBJECTIVES
i. trace the origins, locations and styles;
ii. determine the influence of the art schools and groups;
iii. assess the artists in terms of their works, specializations, techniques and styles;
iv. analyse the functions of museums, galleries, art centres and art institutions;
v. evaluate their impact on the development     of art;
vi.   assess their roles and functions;
vii. examine the impact of major festivals on art and culture.


SECTION C

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

1.ARTISTIC SKILLS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES
a.Two-Dimensional Art: Drawing, Painting, Graphics and Textile design.
b.Perspective:
i. Linear, angular, aerial, parallel etc.
ii. Perspective terms: foreground, picture plane, eye-level vanishing point, foreshortening, optical illusion, dept etc.
c.Sculpture, Ceramics and Crafts,
d.Computer Graphics: Corel Draw,

OBJECTIVES
Candidates should be conversant with:
i. the techniques, skills and processes with emphasis on tone, composition and colour application;
ii. the types of perspective;
iii. the use of perspective rules and terms;
iv. techniques, skills and processes with emphasis on composition and forms;
v. the basic tools of designs;


TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

2.TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
a.Two-dimensional Art Materials: Pencils charcoal, pastel/crayon, fixatives, fabric, dyes, lino, wood blocks etc.
b.Two-Dimensional Art Tools: Brushes, lino cutters, drawing instruments, calligraphy, pens, sharpeners, etc;
c.Two-Dimensional Art Equipment: air compressor, spray gun, enlarger, computer etc.
d. Improvisation of materials:
i.   Two-Dimensional Art: colours, brushes, calligrph etc
ii.  Three-Dimensional Art: spatula, kiln, beater, etc

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to: vi. use art materials and tools;
vii. maintain tools and art materials;
viii.operate art equipment;
ix. maintain art equipment;
x.  improvise alternative local materials for use;

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

3.PRACTICAL DRAWING
Still life, nature or imaginative composition.

OBJECTIVES
xi.   demonstrate their drawing skills within a maximum of 30 minutes;


SECTION D

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

1. ART APPRECIATION
a.   Man-made objects: architecture and sculpture
b.   Natural phenomena: Zuma Rock, Ikogosi Warm Springs, etc.

OBJECTIVES

Candidates should be able to:
i.be aware of the existence of natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena in the Nigeria environment;
ii.differentiate between natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena;

TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

2. MEANING AND FUNCTIONS OF ART IN SOCIETY
a.What art is
b.Functions of art in society: Religious, social, cultural, political, therapeutic and economic needs,
c.Functions of art in television: Advertising, educational recreational, etc

OBJECTIVES

i.examine the meaning and functions of art;
ii.use art as a medium of enhancing societal values
iii.assess the role of art in multimedia.

RECOMMENDED

Banjoko I. (2000) Visual Arts made Easy: Textbook for Schools and Colleges, Lagos, Movie Publishing Company Ltd.

Egonwa, O.D (1991) African Art: A contemporary Source Book, Benin: Osasu Publishers.

Equilae, S.A (1985) The Essential Ground work in Art and Design, Omotola Standard Press and Bookshop (Nig) Ltd.

Erese, U. O and Ogunsina E. D (1989) Creative Arts and Crafts for J. S. S Onibonoje Press.

Nahab, S. J (2003) Art of the Millennium for Senior Secondary Schools, Ehindero (Nig.) Ltd.

Ogumor, E (1993) Certificate Art for Junior Secondary Schools and Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: University Press Pic.

Olaosebikan W. A (1982) Cultural and Creative Arts, Evans

Olurukooba, B. K (1991) Art for Senior Secondary Schools, ABU

Wangboje,!. N (1982) A Textbook on Art for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Evans

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2017/2018 WAEC Specimen For Biology - WAEC Biology Specimen 2017

WAEC Biology Specimen 2017 | Check WAEC Biology Practical Specimen.

WAEC Biology Specimen 2017 | Check WAEC Biology Practical Specimen for 2017 below:

WAEC Biology Specimen 2017 is a list of Biology Specimen and relevant WAEC Biology materials that will be used for the May/June WAEC 2017 Biology Practical Examination.

2017/2018 History JAMB Syllabus and Recommended Textbooks

HISTORY JAMB Syllabus for 2017/2018

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in History is to prepare the candidates for the Board's examinations. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

WAECDIRECT Results -TimeTable -Syllabus -WASSCE Online Result Checker

WAEC 2017 examination has already begun and students who got the WASSCE time table earlier are better much prepared towards the exams. The WAEC website doesn't really provide full information for candidates, hence, we created WAECDIRECT blog to always keep candidates updated on all round notification, news and latest happenings on WAEC related issues.

NABTEB Result Checker 2017 - NABTEB Examination, Registration & Timetable

NABTEB Result 2017 is not yet out as the NABTEB Registration for 2017 is still on-going. The official NABTEB website is http://www.nabtebnigeria.org/. In a situation where you have to verify any update as regarding NABTEB Result Checker, NABTEB eWorld, NABTEB Timetable, etc. Kindly copy and paste the NABTEB portal URL on your web browser for a more concise detail about NABTEB Nigeria. You could as well visit their alternate website located at www.eworld. nabtebnigeria.org.