Integrated science is a science course that is offered in junior classes. The development curriculum of integrated science is what is needed. The embedded courses have been described to help the teachers and the learners perform well.
ISC III Basic Chemistry, for Integrated Science 3C
Introductory chemistry, the concept of matter, Element, Atom, etc. Mole concept, Oxidation number, Water, air, and solubility. Coal, Petroleum, Carbon and sulphur compounds. (It should contain an elementary treatment of introductory inorganic, Intrinsic physical, and introductory organic chemistry.) (Involves practical).
ISC 112 Basic Physics for Integrated Science Students 3C
Linear motion is motion in a circle and simple harmonic motion, as well as gravitation, statics and hydrostatics, elasticity, friction, and surface tension.
Heat: Temperature, Thermometers, Expansion of Solids, Liquids and Gases. The gas laws, change of state. Kinetic theory of matter. Transfer of heat; waves, sound waves, Resonance, Reflection and retraction of Light at plane and curved surfaces. The human eye, Dispersion, Optical instruments, Current Electricity. Ohm’s Law, Potentiometer, Electrolysis, Kinetic induction and A.C.C., current.
ISC 113 Diversity of Plant Life 3C
Classification of plants. Introduction to the Biology of bacteria, fungi, algae, sporophytes and pteridophytes.
ISC 114 Remedial Mathematics 3C
Theory of Indices (Laws of exponents), Laws of Logarithms, rational and irrational numbers; algebra of real line; remainder theorem for algebra, (if f(x) is a polynomial equation and solving cubic equations with an integral root; inequalities, arithmetic and geometric progressions.
Introduction to functions; Definition, main and range; composition functions, graphs; coordinate geometry of lines; examples.
Real variables: Limits and notation of continuity, derivatives; application of differentiation, on maximal and minimal turning points, linear programming, exponentials;
ISC 121 The Nature of Matter 3C
Periodicity of Elements, Elementary Quantum chemistry, bonding and shapes of orbitals, Nuclear chemistry, Gas laws, Kinetic theory, Acids, bases and salts. (Can be rearranged).
ISC 122 Mechanics and Heat 3R
Rectilinear motion: Newton’s Laws of Motion. Gravitation, Satellite and radial escape velocity work and energy, Friction and orbital motion. Moments and conservation of angular momentum and energy of rotation. Simple harmonic and capillary effects. Temperature scale and the second law of thermodynamics are properties of liquids and gases, e.g., calorimetric, expansion of liquids, gases, properties, heat pumps and refrigerators. Law of absolute zero temperature. Thermal conductivity, types of radiation and energy spectrum of radiation
ISC 123 Intro. To Computer Sc. For Integrated Science Students 3R
The general structure of a computer system, types, and classification of the computer system. Historical development of EDP equipment. Computer system and environmental conditions; machine cycle, internal representation of data, record, file, basic modes of film processing advantages, computer structure and machine language. Introduction to computer programming with special emphasis on the BASIC Programming Language.
ISC 124 Principles and Elements of Climate 3C
The principles and elements of climates, soil, and vegetation are treated in outline form. Simple relationships between the earth’s surface phenomena and processes.
ISC 211 Electrostatics and Current Electricity 3R
Capacitors and dielectric, Ohm’s Law,w and analysis of direct current circuits, contain cells and simple circuit laws, e.g. Kirchhoff’s laws. Whetstone bridge and potentiometer, and their applications. Dynamics of charged particles, magnetic fields, and the magnetic effect on current-carrying conductors. Application to measuring instruments. Concepts of electromagnetic induction and applications, dynamics, generators, etc. A.C. Voltages are applied to capacitors and resistance signals and combined. The Trans-former.
ISC 212 Diversity of the Animal Life 3R
Classification of animals. The concepts of evolution. Characteristics and life history of representative types from the phylum. Animals of medical veterinary importance.
ISC 213 The Carbon Compounds 3R
Tetravalency of carbon, structure, molecular composition and variety of carbon compounds. Functional group, classes of carbon compounds. Reaction mechanism and kinetics, skeletal classification of carbon compounds. The chemistry of alkynes and petroleum, alkynes, including ozonolysis, alkynes, benzene, alcohols, including phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carbonic acids derivatives and amines, the structure of simple sugars, starch and cellulose, peptides and proteins. Synthetic polymers have various classes of compounds. Mechanism of reactions in all cases and uses of compounds.
ISC 214 Science Education 3C
A brief history of Science leading to the development of integrated science with special reference to the Nigerian Integrated Science Project (NISP). The contributions of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) in the development of NISP. The basic philosophy of Integrated Science. Psychological theories and their applications to Integrated Science teaching.
ISC 221 The Earth and the Moon 3R
The natural cycles-days, lunar months and years. Seasons-harmattan, dry, rainy (monsoons, summer, winter, etc.). Structure of the earth and classification of rocks. Rock cycle. Relationship between the moon and the Earth. Tides. Solar and lunar eclipses.
ISC 222 Science Education II 3C
Structuring learning experiences through developing a course lesson, increasing the practical component. Devising work for mixed-ability groups. Caring for pupils with special educational needs. The teacher as a presenter: Board work, demonstrations, the purpose of assessment, different modes of writing questions, and writing questions in all modes. Marking schemes. Devising multiple-choice questions. Assessment of practical and verbal skills. Micro teaching.
1SC 223 Laboratory Techniques 3R
Use of the microscope. Preparation of materials for the microscope-temporary slides, and permanent stained slides, cultivating and maintaining a culture centre. Preparation of an aquarium. Preparation of dried specimens and models.
ISC 311Physical Chemistry for Life Science 3C
The theory of gases, ideal and real gases. Solution of non-vapour pressure and osmosis. The concept of entropy. Chemical equilibrium of the compilation of reactions. Application of thermodynamics of topical systems. Kinetics of chemical reactions, rate equations, molecularity, temperature effects on reaction rates and analysis. Enzyme catalysis. Oxidation and reduction. Electron and respiratory chain.
ISC 312Plant forms and functions 3R
Review of the classification of plants. The morphology and anatomy of each major group of plants. The functions of life are related to the anatomy and physical characteristics of the example chosen.
ISC 313 Basic Statistics 3R
Presentation of data graphs. Diagram frequency and cumulative distributions. Measurement of location and dispersion, correlation, and regression. Simple concepts of probability. Distribution and density functions. Some basic distributions,s Binomial, Poisson, and Normal, and random sampling, based on large and small samples. Estimation of tests of population variance.
ISC 314 The Earth and the Universe 3R
Physiographic features of the earth, classification, properties and description of major minerals, rock types and occurrence of economic minerals. History of the Earth and the Universe. Distribution and classification of major fossil groups, their occurrence, and uses of historical geology and stratigraphy.
ISC 315 Science Education III 3C
Qualities of a good teacher, teacher as a resource person, and formation of a lesson plan. Lesson Note. School Records and record-keeping, writing the scheme of work. Precautions in the laboratory. Laboratory management. Safety precautions in the laboratory. Intensive Micro teaching.
ISC 321 Physical characteristics of the atom 3R
Ohmic nature of matter and electric effect. Newton and Compton effects. Thermionic emission. Uncertainty principle. The atomic model. Nuclear structure and radioactivity. Measurement and detection of charged particles (including the treatment of detectors), X-rays. Nature and spectra.
ISC 322 Culture and Science 3R
Culture, its meaning and significance. Cultural attributes and their dynamics. Ecology, Language, Social, Political and balance system. Cultural development with special reference to a recent cultural history. West Africa as a case study.
ISC 323 Animal forms and functions 3R
Review of the classification of animals. The morphology and anatomy of each major group of animals. The functions of life are related to the morphology and anatomy of the example chosen.
ISC 411 Analysis of Matter and Applications 3C
Acid/base titration, identification of ions, and analysis of substances like water and other organic substances. Chemistry in industry, home and environment, pollution -(involves Practicals).
ISC 412 Organism and its Environment 3C
Macromolecular basis of life, cellular basis of biological organisation. Cell structure and function, energy production and utilisation. Informational transfer, genetic inheritance and variation; reproduction, embryogenesis and growth, organism and environment.
ISC 413 Introductory Genomic and Cell Physiology 3R
Cell structure, chromosome structure, mitosis, meiosis, and segregation of genes. Independent Assortment of Genes and linked inheritance. Extra-nuclear inheritance. Nucleic acid and its composition. Duplication of DNA. Protein synthesis mutations. Biological specificity. Aerobic and anaerobic production. The cell membrane. Nucleo-cytoplasm interaction.
ISC 414 Introduction to Operating Systems 3R
Definition of an operating system; reasons for using an operating system, some activities of an operating system, text editing, and linkage editing. Compilation, relocation, leading, executing, scheduling, sharing, supervision of the usage of resources, etc. Certain hardware features and the role they play in some activities of an operating system: Interrupts, i/o channel multiplexers, relocation of bus system; concepts of job and job steps; DCL, JC on the local DOS/VS in respect of compilation, linkage, loading and executing program.
ISC 421 Global Ecology 3R
Social and political implications of science and technology. Problems of drug abuse, alcohol, tobacco, and hard drugs. Possible causes, environmental effects, possible treatments and avoidance of non-communicable diseases, e.g. cancers, asthma, etc. Differences among bacteria, viruses and fungi, examples of diseases caused by each. Response of bacteria to antibiotics. Distinguish between methods of disease transmission with examples – airborne, foodborne, vector-borne and innate and nd acquired immunity, with examples -airborne, food-borne, vector-borne and contact. Innate and acquired immunity. Read further on this page.
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