FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA

P.M.B. 1041, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE.

STUDENTS’ GUIDE/
HAND BOOK FOURTH EDITION
2008 FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA.
ISBN
 FOREWARD
The purpose of any book review is to update the book’s contents in such a way that certain
information are removed, adjusted, added or modified to fit the current realities and
ambiguities are cleared.

Since the production of the 2002 edition of the Student’s Handbook of the Federal College
of Education, Zaria, tremendous changes have taken place in the College in relation to
significant developments in infrastructural facilities, staff/student population, curriculum
and the entire administrative machinery. These changes rendered the handbook increasingly
archaic and much inadequate in guiding and running both the academic, social affairs of
students during their academic sessions in the College. These necessitated the urgent review
to include the recent and current developments and to address the lapses of the 2002 edition.

To facilitate proper implementation, the Governing Council of the College has duly
approved this edition as an operational document for the College.

While the review may not be the last on this valuable book, it is hoped that this fourth
edition will truly be the students’ manual and effective guide to the College administration
on students’ matters.

MOUKTAR IBRAHIM MACCIDO (PhD)

PROVOST
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 STRUCTURE OF THE COLLEGE 1

1.1 Historical Background of the College 2
1.2 Objectives of the College 3
1.3 Major achievements of the College 3
1.3.1 Physical Facilities 4
1.3.2 Staffing 4
1.3.3 Student Population 4
1.3.4 Research and Teaching 4
1.3.5 Manpower Development 5
1.4 National Commission For Colleges of Education (NCCE) 5
1.4.1 Functions 6
1.5 The Governing Council 6
1.5.1 Membership of the Council 7
1.5.2 Functions of the Council 8
1.6 The Academic Board 8
1.6.1 Functions of the Academic Board 8
1.7 College Committees 9
1.8 Academic Structure

2.0 ADMISSION AND MATRICULATION 12

2.1 Admission Requirements 12
2.1.1 Nigeria Certificate Education (NCE) 12
2.1.2 NCE by Correspondence (NCE cc) 12
2.1.3 Pre- NCE Programme 13
2.1.4 Remedial Programme 13
2.1.5 Part-Time Programme 13
2.1.6 Undergraduate Programme 13
2.1.7 Deferment of Admission 13
2.1.8 Application for Admission 13
2.1.9 Registration/Documentation 14
2.2 Matriculation 15
2.3 Orientation of Student 17

3.0 COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM

3.1 Definition of Course Credit System 18
3.1.1 Advantages of the Course Credit System 18
3.1.2 Credit Unit 19
3.2 Course Requirement (Credit Units) 19
3.3 Student Workload 20
3.4 Attendance 21
3.5 Department of Student 21
3.5.1 Procedure for Deferment/Reinstatement 21
3.5.2 Reinstatement after Rustication 22
3.6 Change of Course of Study 22
3.7 Evaluation and Assessment Methods 23
3.8 Grade Point Average (GPA) 23
3.8.1 Definition of Grade Point Average and
Cumulative Grade point Average 24
3.8.2 Carry-Over 25
3.90 Condition for Probation and Withdrawal 26
3.10 Transfer of Student 26
3.11 Teaching Practice 26
3.12 Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) 26
3.13 Acculturation/Excursion/Fieldtrip 27
3.14 Research Project 28
3.15 Academic Adviser 28

4.0 EXAMINATION MATTERS

4.1 Admission of Examination 29
4.1.1 Question papers 29
4.1.2 Answer Scripts 30
4.1.3 Invigilation 30
4.2 Preparation for Examination 32
4.3 Examination Ethics 32
4.4 Absence from Examination 34
4.5 Examination Malpractice and Punishment 35
4.5.1 Procedure for handling Examination Malpractice 37
4.6 Release of Examination Result 37

5.0 HOSTEL ACCOMODATION

(Available for Female Students only for a meanwhile)
5.1 Eligibility 38
5.2 Application 38
5.3 Procedure for Payment and Allocation (Bed space) 38
5.4 Hostel Rules and Regulations 38
5.5 Accommodation during Vacation 40
5.6 Accommodation Offences and Punishment 40

5.0 STUDENTS’ UNION GOVERNMENT AND ASSOCIATIONS

(Suspended for a meanwhile)
6.1 Students’Union Government 42
6.1.1 Membership 42
6.1.2 Functions 42
6.1.3 Structure 43
6.1.4 Boycott of Lectures 43
6.2 Students’ Associations 43
6.2.1 Departmental Associations 44
6.2.2 Cultural Associations 44
6.2.3 Religious Associations 44
6.2.4 Clubs and Societies 44
6.3 Conditions for Registration 44
6.4 Students’ Publications 45
6.4.1 Communication with Outside Bodies/The press 46
6.5 Procedure for Channeling Grievances 46
6.6 Rallies and Demonstrations 47

7.0 FACILITIES
7.1 College premises 49
7.2 Facilities/Equipment 49
7.3 Library Services 49
7.4 Medical Services 53
7.4.1 How to use the Clinic 54
7.4.2 Preventive Health Advice 54
7.5 Security Service 55
7.6 Guidance and Counseling Services 56
7.6.1 NICEGA 56
7.6.2 CESSAN 58

8.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

8.1 The Ethics of the Teacher Profession 59
8.2 Misconduct 60
8.2.1 Punishment for Misconduct 60
8.3 DRESS CODE 60
8.3.1 DECENT AND ACCEPTABLE DRESSES 60
8.3.2 PUNISHMENT FOR DEVIANTS 61
8.3.3 OTHER RELEVANT RECOMMENDATION 61
8.4 Cultism/Secret Societies 61
8.5 Staff/Students Relationship 62
8.6 Exeunt 62
8.7 Discipline 62
8.8 Scholarship and Bursary Award 63
8.8.1 Federal Scholarship 63
8.8.2 State Scholarship 63
8.8.3 Local Government Scholarship Scheme 63
8.8.4 Other Scholarship Scheme 63
8.9 Change of Name and Address 64
8.9.1 General Conduct in the Lecture Rooms 65

APPENDIX (A) Available Subject Combination 66

A.N.C.E 68

APPENDIX (B) Undergraduate 95

1.0 STRUCTURE OF THE COLLEGE

1.1 Historical Background of the College

The Federal College of Education, Zaria, formerly known as the

Advance Teachers’ College,(A.T.C) Zaria, is located in Zaria. The town lies between
Latitude 11.07 and 12 degrees North and Longitude 07.44 and 8 degrees east. Located at a
distance of about 962km from the Atlantic Ocean, it is about 80 kilometers North of
Kaduna, the Capital of Kaduna State.

In April 1959, the Federal Ministry of Education, realizing the cardinal importance of
educational development to a nation newly attaining political independence, appointed a
Commission under the chairmanship of Sir Eric Ashby, Master of Clare College,
Cambridge, to investigate the needs of Nigeria in Post-School Certificate and Higher
Education. On the basis of the report of this Commission, which was significantly entitled
“Investment in Education”, the Government of Nigeria in 1961 presented to the parliament
a white paper on educational development up to 1970.
s
The white paper foresaw a possible increase in the enrolment of exiting secondary schools
and the building of 600 new ones, with an annual intake of pupils rising from 12, 000 to 45,
000. in order to meet this rapid expansion, four new Advanced Teachers’ Training
Colleges were recommended: One in Lagos and one in each regions; Zaria, Oweri, and
Ondo. For the Colleges to take off, four requests for assistance were made to the then United
Nations Special Fund which later became the United Nations Development Programme,
(U.N.D.P) Special Fund component.

Therefore, acting on the recommendation of the Ashby Commission, the Government of the
former Northern Region established a Northern Secondary Teachers’ College in Zaria. The
Northern Regional Government through the Federal Government, requested the United
Nation Special Fund for assistance. The request was granted and a plan of operation was
drawn up, which was formally signed in March 1963 by the Federal Government of Nigeria,
the United Nations special Fund and UNESCO.

Authorization to start operations was given in May 1963, but the College was formally
opened on 1st November, 1962 with an initial intake of 150 students. The project was
originally envisaged for a five year duration. Subsequent revisions to the original plan of
operation extended this for about three years. The name of the College was later changed to
Zaria Teachers’ College.
1.2 Objectives of the College

Briefly, the aims and objectives for establishing the College, at the take off, can be
summarized as follows:

To provide professionally qualified non-graduate teachers of Northern origin to man the

Secondary and Teacher Training Colleges in the region.

To provide professionally qualified Assistance Inspectors for primary schools.

Through the products or graduates of the College, to be able to gradually Northernise the
entire staff of all the Secondary Schools and Teacher Training Colleges in the region.

The College was temporarily situated in the present site of the Nuhu Bamalli
Polytechnic (Annex Campus) along Gaskiya Road, Zaria, opposite the Institute of
Education, ABU Annex. Within a short time, the building became inadequate for the needs
of an Advanced Teachers’ College. In January 1973, the College finally moved to its present
site by old Jos Road, opposite the Institute of Administration (Kongo Campus), Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria.

The administrative fortunes of the College have somehow been bound up with the political
vicissitudes of the Federation. With the creation of more states in the Federation, the College
became the property of the former six Northern States. The duty of administering the
College, in the interest of all the six. Northern States, first fell on the Interim Common
Services Agency (ICSA), which in 1970 specifically requested the Institute of Education,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, to take over the administrative control of the College for
the following reasons:

i. To minimize administrative inconveniences.

ii. To cut down and also streamline the cost of managing the policy making
body.

iii. To encourage staff and student participation in the formation of policies

affecting the College.

With the Institute of Education’s take-over the admission of students was virtually on a
quota basis; which ensured there was almost equal representation from each of the Northern
States. Each State was fully responsible for the sponsoring of its own candidates.
After the take-over on 1st January 1970 the Institute of Education was responsible for the
following:

i. Development of curriculum and standardization of syllabi

ii. Examination and certification of NCE candidates.

iii. Admission qualifications policies and selection of students.

iv. Liaison with State Ministries of Education and

v. Recruitment of teaching and administrative staff.

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) became the funding and
policy agency of the College as from 1 st January, 1990. The Commission was established by
the Federal Government through Degree 3 in an official gazette published on 17 th January,
1989.

A decree promulgated by the Federal Government changed the name of the College from
Advanced Teachers’ College,(A.T.C.) Zaria, to Federal College of Education,(F.C.E.) Zaria,
along with other Colleges, of Education in Kano and Ondo. (see Federal Republic of
Nigeria Official Gazette No. 16 of 14th May, 1991 Vol. 78 Decree No. 12 Federal College of
Education (Amendment Decree 1991). The first Governing Councils of the three Colleges
were inaugurated in Lagos on Friday, 29th May, 1992. Federal College of Education, Zaria,
had a total of 15 members on its first Council.

1.3 Major Achievements of the College

Right from inception, Federal College of Education, Zaria has recorded various
achievements, which have helped to raise it to its present enviable standard of credibility,
fame and prestige. The most significant achievements of the College relate to physical
facilities, staffing, student population, research and teaching, and manpower development.

1.3.1 Physical Facilities

In terms of physical facilities, the College has adequate lecture halls, functional
laboratories/workshops and adequate staff offices for each of the six schools: Arts & Social
Sciences, Education, Languages, Science, Vocational & Technical Education and
Undergraduate Studies.
In addition to these, there are two large Lecture Theatres, each with a capacity of
accommodation three hundred (300) students. Also worthy of note is the fact that the
College has a beautiful and spacious library building,
which is well equipped with relevant books, journals and other study materials, including an
internet facility. With the excellent facilities available, the library provides efficient services
to the staff and students of the College who constitute the bulk of its readership.

It must also be noted that the College has the largest functional Computer Department
among all the Colleges of Education in the country.

1.3.2 Staffing
One factor that has earned the College tremendous respect among its peers is its large crop
of highly trained, experienced and professionally competent staff in all the academic and
administrative departments. For instance, of the two hundred and seventy-two (272)
Academic staff in the College, not fewer than one hundred and sixteen (116) have a masters
degree or its equivalent, while twenty-five (25) have PhD degree. Several other staff are in
the process of acquiring higher degrees in their fields of specialization. All this is indicative
of the superior quality of research and teaching which the College provides.

1.3.3 Student Population

The student population of the College has been on the increase over the years. This is a
definite response to the increasing yearnings for admission occasioned by the growing
popularity and prestige of the College.

The total student population as at 2006 matriculation was about six thousand, eight hundred
and sixty-five (6,865). This, indeed, is a significant number, but accords with the excellent
facilities available in the institution.

1.3.4 Research and Teaching

The College has also maintained a leadership role in the area of scholarly research and
publication as evidenced by the large number of contributions by many of the lecturers to
various reputable academic journals within and outside the country. The College also
produces the Zaria Journal of Educational Studies (ZAJES) and has actively encouraged the
writing and publication of textbooks by many individual staff.

1.3.5 Manpower Development

In terms of manpower development for the country, the College has done remarkably well.
There is hardly any parastatal in the country where a product of Federal of Education, Zaria
cannot be found. The College is proud to have produced such eminent personalities like
Professor P.N Lassa, former Executive Secretary of the NCCE and Professor Abdullahi
Mahdi, former Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University and Vice-Chancellor of Gombe
State University. Others include Dr M.M. Bunza, former Executive Director, National
Teachers’ Institute (NTI), and the former provost of the College;
Late Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Shika (Wakilin Makarantan Zazzau).The College has
produced more than forty thousand (40,000) NCE and about twelve thousand (12,000)
degree holders.

1.4 NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (NCCE)

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) was established by Decree
No.3 of April, 1989 as an agency to supervise all aspects of non-degree teacher education
and teacher professionalism in Nigeria. The enabling decree was later amended by Decree
No. 12 of 1st January, 1993.

1.4.1 Functions
The decree establishing the NCCE mandates it, among other functions, to:
i. Make recommendation on the National Policy necessary for the full development
of teacher education and training of teachers;

ii. Lay down minimum standards for all programmes of teacher education and
accredit their certificates and other academic awards;

iii. Approve guidelines setting out criteria for accreditation of all Colleges of
Education in Nigeria;

iv. Determine the qualified teacher needs of the country for the purpose of planning
training facilities and in particular; prepare periodic master plans for the balanced
co-ordinated development of Colleges of Education;

v. Advise on, and take steps to harmonize entry requirements and;

vi. Consider any matter pertaining to teacher education as may be referred to it from
time to time by the Minister;

vii. Enquire into and advise the Federal Government on the financial needs of the
Colleges and receive block grants from the Government and allocate to the
Colleges based on approved formula;

viii. Collate, analyze and publish information relating to teacher education in the
country;

ix. Undertake periodic reviews of terms and conditions of service of personnel in the
Colleges of Education and make recommendations thereon to the government;

x. Make recommendations on the development of Pre-Vocational Technical,

Agricultural, Business and Home Economics Education in our Primary and
Secondary Schools and advise as to what necessary facilities would be provided
for them: The course requirements, the relative contribution of government and
industry and how to ensure that our women take full part in these;

xi. Recommend to the Visitor of the College that a visitation is made to the College
as and when it considers it necessary.
 1.5 The College Governing Council

The Governance of the College and the direction of its affairs are vested in the
Governing Council of the College hereinafter referred to as “The Council.” Subject to the
provisions of the Decree, the Council shall approve:

i. The plan of activities of the College;

ii. The programme of studies, courses, and research to be undertaken by the

College;

iii. The annual estimates of the College; and

iv. The investment plans of the College.

1.5.1 Membership of Council

The Council of the College shall consist of a Chairman to be appointed by the President and
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and the following other members:

i. a representative of the Federal Ministry of Education;

ii. A representative of the University, to which the College is affiliated;

iii. A representative of the alumni association to the College.

iv. Three persons appointed on individual merit, on a nationwide basis, who shall
have wide experience of service in the public or private sector;

v. Awo representatives of the National Commission for Women Affairs;

vi. A representative of the National Commission for Colleges of Education; and

vii. The Provost of the College;

viii. Two representatives of the Academic Board of the College;

ix. Registrar of the College as Secretary.

1.5.2 Functions of the Council

i. For the purpose of carrying out the functions of the College, the Council shall
have power to:

a. Hold examinations and grant diplomas, professional certificates and other

distinctions of the University to which the College is affiliated;

b. Demand and receive from any student attending the College for the purpose of
instructions such as fees as the Council may, with the prior approval of the
Minister, from time to time determine;
 c. Hold public lectures and undertake printing, publishing and bookselling;

d. Make gifts for any charitable purpose;

e. Hold examination in education for qualified teachers;

f. Provide amenities for and make such other provision for the welfare of the staff
of the College;

g. Invest the funds of the College in securities specified by law or in such other
securities in Nigeria as may be approved by the Minister.

h. Borrow money within Nigeria in such manner and upon security as the Minister
may, from time to time authorize;

i. Enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for carrying into
effect the objectives of the College;

j. Recruit staff of the right calibre and determine the career structure of such staff;

k. Establish and maintain such schools and other teaching units within the College
or extra-mural departments as the Council may from time to time decide;

l. Provide such courses of instructions either alone or in association with such

Universities and other institutions in or outside Nigeria as the Council may
determine; institute and award fellowships, medals, prizes and other titles;

m. Mount exhibitions and displays designed to foster an appreciation of trends in

and the scope and requirements of education;

n. Erect, provide, equip and maintain such educational, recreational and residential
facilities as the College may require;

o. Create lecturerhips and other academic posts and offices and make appointments
thereto;

p. Encourage and make provision for research in the College;

q. Do such acts and things whether or not incidental to the foregoing powers as may
advance the objectives of the College.

ii. The power of the Council to establish further schools within the College shall be
exercisable by order and not otherwise.
1.6 The Academic Board

The Academic Board of the College shall consist of the following members:
i. the Provost of the College who shall be the Chairman;

ii. All Heads of Academic Departments;

iii. The College Librarian;

 iv. Not more than two members of the Academic Staff other than heads of departments
to be appointed by the Council; and

v. The Registrar of the College to serve as the Secretary of the Board.

1.6.1 Functions of the Academic Board

The Academic Board of the College shall be responsible for:

i. The direction and management of academic matters of the College including the
regulation of admission of students, the award of certificates, scholarships, prizes
and other academic distinctions;

ii. Discharging any other functions which the Council may from time to time
delegate to it;

iii. Making period report on such academic matters to the Council as the Council
may from time to time direct;

iv. Prescribing and modifying from time to time entry requirements into the College;

v. Amending from time to time the academic programmes of the College;

vi. Initiating and approving any other relevant programmes to improve the quality of
teachers and standard of education in the College;

vii. Awarding any certificate other than degrees in Education or Nigeria Certificate in
Education to students who qualify for such awards, and

viii. expelling any student for misconduct or withdrawing a student on academic

grounds.

1.7 College Committees

The Administration of the College is run through committee system. The Provost is
the Chairman of all committees ably represented by officers appointed by the Management
Committee of the College. The following are some committees existing in the College:

Management Committee Academic Planning Committee

Academic Board Student Advisory Committee
Students’ Welfare and Displinary Committee. Committee Library
Committee
Sexual Harassment Committee Hostel Allocation Committee
Community Relations Committee Health Mgt. Committee
Security Committee Admissions Committee
Exam. Mal. Inv. Com. (EMIC).

1.8 Academic Structure

The College is organized into Schools, each headed by a Dean. Every School is
made up of a number of departments of related subjects. The affairs of the departments are
managed by the heads of Departments.
The provost is both the administrative and Academic Head of the College. He is assisted by
the Deputy Provost who acts as Provost, in the absence of the Provost.

The academic structure of the College is as follows:

i. Provost
ii. Deputy Provost
iii. Deans of Schools iv. Heads of Departments

a. School of Arts & Social Sciences Christian Religious Studies

Geography
Islamic Religious Studies
Social Studies

b. School of Education General Studies Education

Pre-NCE & Remedial Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
Foundation of Education
Primary Education Studies
Education. Psychology

c. School of Languages Arabic

English
French
Yoruba
Hausa
Igbo

d. School of Sciences Biology

Computer
Chemistry
Integrated Science
Mathematics
Physical & Health Education(PHE)
Physics

e. School of Vocational Agric Education

and Technical Education Business Education
Home Economics
f. Part-Time Programme Units

g. Undergraduate Studies All Departments Running Degree Programme

1.9 Administrative Structure of the College
2.0 ADMISSION AND MATRICULATION

2.1 Admission Requirements

2.1.1 Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)

i. GCE O/L or SSCE with passes in at least five (5) subjects in one sitting, three of
which must be at credit level;
ii. GCE O/L or SSCE with passes in at least five (5) subjects in two sittings, four of
which must be at credit level;
iii. Grade II Teachers Certificate (TC II) /Higher Islamic Studies (SISC) with credit or
merit in three subjects, two of which must be relevant to the course the candidate
wishes to study;
iv. R.S.A or City and Guilds Intermediate Certificate or the Federal Craft Training
Certificate;
v. Associate Certificate in Education awarded by an approved institution in Nigeria or
abroad;
vi. Credits in English and/or Mathematics may be required in some courses;
vii. Successful candidates in the Pre-NCE, (Languages or Sciences), final examination
organized by an accredited body, would also be qualified for admission;
viii. The College may, in addition to all of the above, administer its own qualifying
elimination tests and/or interviews for some courses, e.g. Physical and Health
Education.

2.1.2 NCE by Correspondence (NCE cc)

To be admitted into the NCE by Correspondence programme, a candidate must have any of
the following:

i. Teachers’ Grade II (TC II) with credits/merits in three subjects one of which must be
in the subject the candidate wishes to study;

ii. GCE (O/L) or SSCE with passes in five subjects in one sitting, three of which must
be at credit level;

iii. GCE (O/L) or SSCE with passes in five subjects, four of which must be at credit
level in two sittings;

iv. Grade II pass certificate with minimum of five years post qualification teaching
experience.

2.1.3 Pre-NCE Programme

i. SC/GCE (O/L) with four passes at sitting or five (5) Passes at two sittings including
English Language and Mathematics and passes in related subjects.
ii. TC II certificate with passes.
iii. Other relevant or equivalent qualification with four (4) passes at a sitting or five (5)
passes at two sittings and passes in related subjects i.e. City and Guilds, Federal
Craft Certificate, etc.
2.1.4 Remedial Programme
GCE (O/L) or SSCE with two (2) passes
TC II with at least two (2) passes
Federal Craft Certificate or City and Guilds Certificate with at least two (2) passes.

2.1.5 Part-Time Programme

There are two part-time Programmes. They are the Postgraduate Diploma in
Education (PGDE) and Certificate Courses.
Entry requirements for PGDE is a minimum of first degree or HND.
Entry requirements for the Certificate Courses is minimum of secondary school leaving
certificate.

2.1.6 Undergraduate Programme

The Degree Programme began in the College in 1982 with the first set of students
graduating in 1984. At that time, the course duration was two years. Since then there have
been several changes in both the admission requirements and duration.
Admission Requirements
NCE certificate with credit/merit in the relevant subject area of study and Education.

In addition, a credit in Mathematics and at least a pass at O’ Level are required for Science
Courses, while Arts courses require a credit in English at O’ Level (For details on
Admission Requirements for the Undergraduate Programme, see relevant appendix).

2.1.7 Deferment of Admission:

Admission is not deferrable. However, after completion of registration in the College, a
newly registered student may defer a semester or course(s) by a written application to the
Academic Secretary through the concerned Heads of Departments. Such Deferment is valid
only through a written approval by the Academic Secretary.

2.1.8 Application for Admission

Applications are made on prescribed forms for the various programmes in the College.
Application for NCE Programme is made on JAMB Polytechnics and Colleges of Education
Matriculation Form (MPCE). Call for the application is done through JAMB. And
candidates are expected to sit for the selection examination on a specified date announced by
JAMB. Successful Candidates are communicated on their success and admission.

The Pre-NCE and Remedial Programmes have a separate application form. This is sold in
the College at a fixed fee prescribed by the Academic Board. Candidates are expected to
buy, fill and submit the completed Form to the pre-NCE and Remedial Office of the
College. Names of successful candidates are usually placed on the College notice board.

Application for the Part-time programme is also made on a prescribed application form at a
fee decided by the Academic Board. Completed forms are sent to the Part-time Programme
secretariat. A list of successful candidates is placed on the College notice board.

Candidates who are admitted into the NCE Regular will be required to pay for JAMB
Regularization and their Admission would be regularized by JAMB.

2.1.9 Registration/Documentation
i. Registration and documentation are compulsory for every new and returning student
at the beginning of each semester/session.
 ii. All registrations involve obtaining and completing relevant forms, payment of
necessary fees and registering courses at the students’ schools and departments.

Note: each new student, on arrival, reports to the Academic Office with the following
documents for verification:
a. Letter of offer of Admission by the College or the joint Admission and
Maculation Board (JAMB);
b. A copy of the acceptance letter;
c. A letter of identification from the student’s Local Government Area.
d. A letter of good conduct from an Imam or Clergyman of his Juma’at
Mosque/Church;
e. Six recent passport-sized photographs;
f. A medical report;
g. Original copies of Certificates or notification of results (statement of results);
h. Original Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age.

iii. After the documents are verified, the new student collects a clearance form with
which he proceeds to the Bursary Department where he pays the prescribed fees and
collects registration forms and then returns to the Academic Office where he collects
registration forms and then moves to his departments and schools where he is
registered by the heads of departments and Dean(s). Students may be expected to pay
some amount of departmental registration fee to be decided by departments and
schools and to be approved by the Academic Board.

All Registration forms must be returned to the School Officer of the School where
the student belongs on completion of all Registration.

iv. Late Registration

Any student who fails to register within two weeks of resumption is automatically
considered as having lost his offer (in case of new students) and not qualifies for
normal registration (in case of returning students). The period for late registration is
the third week from the first day of the semester, except otherwise decided by the
Management.

v. Penalty for Late Registration

Late registration attracts a fee as may be decided from time to time by the Academic
Board.
Any returning student who fails to register at the expiration of the late registration
period shall be advised to defer the semester.
Any student who registers late more than two consecutive times shall be made to
face the Students’ welfare and Disciplinary Committee for appropriate disciplinary
action.
Any student who absconds from Lectures without prior written permission by the
appropriate authority for one semester shall considered as self-withdrawal.

2.20 Matriculation

Matriculation is simply a ceremony at which new students are confirmed as bona fide
member s of the College Community. Every new student is expected to matriculate before
his entry into the academic community of the College is recognized. At the ceremony new
students are required to take an oath to observe the rules and regulations of the institution.
This includes filling a form specially designed for the purpose:
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA.

FCEZ/STU/ DATE__________________
STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING

Name:_________________________________________________________________
(Surname) (Middle name, if any) (First name)

Sex:________ State:______________________ Hall/Room No.:____________________

Residential Address, if off campus____________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Department:____________________________ School___________________________

Course:______________________________ Year of study:_______________________

“I……………………………….do solemnly and sincerely declare that on admission into

the membership of Federal College of Education, Zaria, I pledge and declare that I will pay
due respect and obedience to the Provost and all other officers of the College and that I will
faithfully observe all regulations which may from time to time be issued by them for the
good order and governance of the College, including an order that the students body shall
make restitution for damage done by students to public property. I equally declare that I am
NOT and shall never be a member of any secret/cult association. In addition, I faithfully
promise to refrain from any acts of violence and other actions that may disrupt the smooth
running of the College or likely to bring the College into disrepute. So help me God.

------------------------------------------
SIGNATRE
NB: The violation of the Oath of Matriculation is a very serious offence which could lead to
the rustication/suspension/expulsion of a student. All matriculants are required to be
formally dressed (that is, long suit gowns/national dress for matriculation ceremony).
2.30 Orientation of Students

The purpose of orientation is to formally introduce the new student to the College
environment and familiarize him with facilities available for the use of the entire College
Community. The orientation exercise is normally conducted within two weeks after the
matriculation ceremony has taken place. Orientation must be organized by schools and
departments.

Matriculation shall be conducted at three levels:

1. College
2. School
3. Departmental

Orientation is mandatory for all students to attend. Students who fail to attend may face
disciplinary measures.
3.0 COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM

Course Credit System is an educational revolution that is sweeping across the world.
The developed countries brought the innovation and have since been modifying and
perfecting its inner dynamics. With the educational revolution generated by the National
Policy on Education (as amended 1993) and the consequent 6-3-3-4 system Nigeria had no
choice but to embrace the Course Credit System phenomenon. The National Policy on
Education (1993), specially stipulates that:

A Credit System which is transferable among Universities and

the Institutions of higher learning on a reciprocal basis will be
initiated. This is to enable a student who may be compelled to
change his residence before completing his course to finish it in
another institution (S.101).

3.1 Definition of Course Credit System

The Course Credit System is a quantitative system of organization of the curriculum

in which subject areas are broken down into units which are examinable and for which
students earn credit(s) if passed. The courses are arranged in a progressive order of difficulty
or in levels of academic progress, e.g. level 1 or year one courses are 100, while level 2 or
year two courses are 200 series.

3.1.1 Advantages of the Course Credit System

The adopting of the Course Credit System by this College has the following merits:

i) It allows students within limit to move at their own pace;

ii) It allows a thematic structuring of the programmes of study; i.e. ability to break
courses into convenient and manageable modules;

iii) It allows inter-departmental and inter-disciplinary collaboration in curriculum

planning, formulation and teaching, and minimizes duplication of courses;

iv) It permits a diagnostic approach to students’ learning as well as a continuous

examination of the students in each subject area;

v) It provides students with greater flexibility in taking elective courses from

outside their area of specialization, thereby broadening their education base;

vi) It facilitates inter-college transfers, thus enhancing student mobility in all NCE
awarding institutions that adopt this system.
3.1.2 Credit Unit

Courses are assigned weights called credit units. Credit units consist of specified number of
student-teacher contact hours per week per semester. Credit units are used in two
complementary ways: one, as a measure of course weighting, and also as an indicator of
student workload.

As a measure of course weighting, a course may earn 2 credit units; another 1 unit; another 2
units, etc. 1 credit unit means 1 hour of lecture per week for 15 weeks of the semester. 2
credit units may mean one 1-hour lecture plus one 2-hour practical per week per semester of
15 weeks.

As a measure of work load, one credit unit means 1 hour of lecture or tutorial per week per
semester. For other forms of teaching requiring student-teacher contact, the following
equivalents may apply:

i. Two hours of seminar.

iii. Three hours of laboratory work, field work, and studio work, practicum, stadium
supporting activity.

iv. One week of industrial attachment (NUC, 1989).

v. Teaching Practice: twelve weeks (12 weeks) of teaching to earn six credits (6cu)
for NCE and nine credits (9cu) for B.Ed/B.Sc (Ed).

3.2 Course Requirements (Credits Units)

i) An NCE student must earn a total minimum of 129 credit units to graduate,
distributed as follows: however, the number of credit units required for
graduation may change from time to time as may be decided by the Review of
Minimum Standard conducted by NCCE.

Education 36 Credit Units

Two major subjects at 36 Credits each 72 Credit Units

Teaching Practice 6 Credit Units

General Studies 15 Credit Units

Total 129 Credit Units

Or

Education 36 Credit Units

A double major subject 72 Credit Units

Teaching Practice 6 Credit Units

General Studies 15 Credit Units

Total 129 Credit Units

ii) The General Education Course is compulsory for all registered students.

iii) All registered students must submit a supervised project before graduation.
The project may be written in the area of Education or any of the student’s
major subjects. (This is without prejudiced to long essays or seminar papers
that may be required by some departments or in some subject area). Three
copies of such projects, typed double-spaced and bound (hard covers) must
be submitted by each student before graduation.

iv) All registered students must enroll for and pass a minimum required General
Studies Courses before graduation.

v) Industrial attachment or SIWES is compulsory for all students registered for

Courses in Vocational and Technical Education in NCE I and NCE II and
students who are reading Computer Science Studies.

Note:
i In some departments students may be required to carry more credit loads. What we
have here is only a minimum.
ii. Undergraduate Course Requirements vary from one department to another. Students
are therefore, advised to consult their respective H.O.D.s. for details.

3.3 Student Workload

i. Every full-time student is required to register for a minimum of 18 and maximum of
24 credit units per semester except for students on field experience or industrial
attachment. The total number of credits required for graduation shall be 126 (NCE)
and 130 (B.E.d/B.Sc(Ed)).

ii. It shall be understood that the minimum period for the completion of NCE course is
three (3) years and the maximum is five (5) years. Each student is expected to work
at his own pace to enable him graduate with the best result. It is not compulsory that
a student completes his course of study in three years.

iii. Students on probation or with carry-over will not be allowed to register for new
Courses in a new semester, until they have registered for the failed courses.
Sometimes they may not be allowed to register for new courses at all, depending on
their performance.

3.4 Attendance
A registered student in a programme must attain a 75% attendance at all registered courses
to be allowed to write the end of Semester Examination. Attendance at all lectures is
compulsory (for registered course).

Lecturers are in-charge of taking students’ attendance during the lecture hours and shall
report to the HOD of any students who has not met the 75%.

The HOD shall stop the students who do not have 75% from writing examination and report
to the Academic Board for ratification. Such students should carry over the course(s).

Any students who is absent from the college for a whole semester, without a written
permission, shall be considered as self-withdrawal.

Any student who is discovered to be running two programmes within or outside the College
shall be required to withdraw from the College.

3.5 Deferment of Students

Any student who has problems that may affect his attendance shall defer all his
courses or some of them to avoid violating the 75% attendance requirement. This is usually
done by writing a letter to the Academic Secretary through the concerned Academic
Departments. A written permission must be given for deferment of course.

3.5.1 Procedure for Deferment/reinstatement

i. Application for deferment shall be addressed to the Academic Secretary through the
Dean and Head(s) of Department(s). Approval for Deferment must be conveyed
through a written approval by the Academic Secretary.

ii Application for reinstatement after deferment shall follow the same channel as in (i)
above.

3.5.2 Reinstatement after Rustication

Any student who wishes to be reinstated after the rustication period shall:

a. Bring his Parents/Guardian who will attest to the student’s good behavior
thereafter;

b. Submit a letter of pledge to be of good behaviour in the College; take the

matriculation Oath before his Parents or Guardian, to be readministered by
the Academic Secretary.

c. The affected student shall receive a written letter of reinstatement by the

College to enable him re-register.

3.6 Change of Course of Study

On recommendation of the department(s) concerned, application for change of course in the

first year of admission (2 weeks after registration) shall be considered on merit.

Returning students who have been advised to change their courses shall be considered for a
change of only at the beginning of a session (within the two weeks of normal registration).
Change of course shall be for medical or academic reasons only and must take into
consideration the interest of the student and the College.

Change of course from Science to Arts shall be seriously discouraged.

All such applications shall be on a designed form obtained from the Academic Secretary
after payment of prescribed fee. The application form must be endorsed by the Head of
Departments concerned. The fee for the form shall be decided by the Academic Board.

The releasing Head of Department must indicate his readiness to release the student while
the accepting Head of Department (where the student wants to transfer to) must show his
willingness to accept the student.

The application must be at the beginning of a session and the student must be adequately
qualified for the new course.

Where a student is accepted for a change of course, he is expected to register in the new
department as a new student; that is beginning from NCE 1. However, courses and
examination results in the other unaffected departments, General Studies in Education
(GSE) and Education will remain unchanged. HODs shall only register students who
applied for a change of course after receiving approval in writing from the Academic
Office.

3.7 Evaluation and Assessment Methods

The evaluation and assessment of NCE and undergraduate students shall be carried
out as follows:
 i. Continuous Assessment 40%

ii. End of Semester Examination 60%

Continuous Assessment is carried out at the discretion of individual lecturers in the courses
they handle. It may be two assignments and one class test or any other means of assessment
designed by the lecturers in charge as may be directed by the nature of the course.

3.8 Grade Point Average (GPA)

There is considerable variation in the grading systems in operation in Nigerian

Universities. This has reflected on the Colleges of Education. Most Colleges of Education
tend to use a combination of letter and figure grades. The letter grades range from A to F,
while the figure grades vary from 0-7, but a number of Colleges use 0-5 figure grades.

i. The College has adopted the grading systems which uses both letter (A-F) and figure
(0.5). This is more consistent with the Degree Classification in use in Nigeria. Thus
the grading system for the NCE is similar to what is in use in the Universities.

ii. The percentage score, letter grades, grade point average (GPA), and Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA), and the status of pass are:
Distinction = A =5
Credit = B =4
Merit = C =3
Upper Pass = D =2
Lower Pass = E =1
Fail = F =0

iii. A minimum pass mark of 40% (equivalent to Grade Point of 1 is adopted by all
Colleges of Education. Also a minimum GPA of 1.00 is required for graduation.
3.8.1 Definition of Grade Point(GP), Grade Point Average(GPA) and Cumulative
Grade Point Average(CGPA).

i. Grade Point(GP):
The grade point derives from the actual percentage raw score for a given course; the raw
score is converted into a letter grade and a grade point. See Table 1:

Table 1: Approved Scoring and Grading System

ii. Grade Point Average (GPA):

This is the average of weighted grade points earned in the courses registered during the
semester. The Grade Point Average is obtained by multiplying the Grade Points attained in
each course by the number of credit units assigned to that course and then summing these up
and dividing by the total number of credit units registered for the semester.

iii. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):

This is the up-to-date mean of the Grade Points earned by the student in a Programme of
Study. It is an indication of the student’s overall performance at any point in the training
programme.

CGPA = Sum of Total Points x respective credit units for semester

Total Credit Units for all courses registered by the student
3.9 Carry-Over

A carry-over is a situation where a student’s academic performance on a particular

course is below the pass mark of 40% or (E) grade in a particular semester but with a CGPA
of 1.00. Such a student is expected to re-register for the failed course in a semester that the
course is available. He is expected also to attend lectures and under-go all assessments in the
course.

A student who is not satisfied with the grade of a course after passing the course may retake
the course to improve on the grade level of that course. This shall be at his own risk should
he fail the course. However, the advice of the student’s adviser could be sought on the
matter.

A student may wish to re-take some courses to improve on his CGPA, if he can perform
better.

3.90 Condition for Probation and withdrawal

i. Probation
Probation is a status granted to a student whose academic performance falls bellow an
acceptable standard. A student whose CGPA is below 1.00 at the end of a particular year of
study earns a period of probation for one academic year.

A student who is on probation at the end of a year of study, shall be required to re-take the
failed course(s) as carry-over. In addition, he shall register for new courses in the next level
of study to a maximum of twenty-four (24) credit units. That is where he failed six (6) credit
units and is on probation and the courses are available at the next Semester, such a student
shall take only eighteen (18) credit units from the new courses in addition to the six (6)
credit units he failed during the preceding level of study, thereby making a total of twenty-
four (24) credit units.

ii. Calculation of CGPA for a Student on Probation

The scores earned by the student on the courses he had the carry-over in are, however,
reflected in the records of the semester in which the courses were earlier taken and failed.

The grades earned at all attempts shall count toward the calculation of the CGPA. In
addition, a student under probation is still expected to attend classes during the period.

iii. Withdrawal
If at the end of a probationary period a student’s CGPA still falls below 1.00, he shall be
advised to withdraw from the College.
3.10 Transfer of Student
A student may be acceptable for transfer from another College of Education, provided his
course of study is available in the College. The process of transfer is a written application to
the Provost/Registrar through the Registrar of the College from which the student is
studying. All previous results of the student on transfer must be sent to the
Registrar/Academic Secretary under confidential cover. The student must however, meet the
College Admission and Departmental requirements.

3.11 Teaching Practice

There shall be Teaching Practice (TP) for a period not less than 12 weeks for NCE II or
NCE III students every academic session. Failure to participate means carrying over the
exercise to the next year. No student shall graduate without obtaining a pass in Teaching
Practice. There is a standing committee on Teaching Practice.The committee allows students
to chose the schools from the approved list of co-operating schools. Students are posted to
such schools only if they are acceptable. Where a school rejects student-teachers, they could
be posted to any other school available.

Each student is expected to participate fully in the activities of the co-operating school,
where he is doing his Teaching Practice.
The co-operating schools are responsible for the discipline and control of student-teachers
posted to them and are required to send report on each student after the exercise.

All students are expected to be supervised at least six(6) times. The calculation of TP result
is the average of the six supervisions and the system of grading is the same as the
examination grading system.

3.12 Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)

This scheme is designed to the full acquisition of skills in industry and commerce with a
view to generating a pool of indigenous manpower to meet the economic needs of the
country.

i. Objectives of SIWES
a. To expose and prepare students in vocational and science related courses for the
industrial working situation they are likely to meet after graduation.
b. To bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical experience.
c. To expose the students to work methods in handling equipments and tools that may
not be available in educational institutions.
d. To expose the instructors and lecturers to new developments in industrial sectors.
e. To promote cordial relationship between educational institutions and industrial
sectors.
f. To involve employers of labour in the entire educational process of preparing
students as future employees.
g. To prepare students for a business career by merging his analytical powers with self-
reliance.
By the stipulations of the NCCE Revised Minimum Standards for NCE teachers, all courses
offered in Vocational and Technical Education, have SIWES as a very important component
of their programmes. The courses include:

(a) Agricultural Education

(b) Business Education
(c) Fine and Applied Arts
(d) Home Economics
(e) Technical Education
(f) Computer Science Studies.

Students offering these courses must participate in SIWES – Industrial attachment in both
their first and second years before they can qualify to be certificated by NCCE.

The duration for industrial attachment is eight (8) weeks, during the long vacation; between
July and September. SIWES is therefore, a continuation of the students’ studies and NOT an
ordinary long vacation employment. This, in a way, is a kind of education that needs the co-
operation of the Students, the College and the Employer.

3.12 Acculturation/Excursion/Fieldtrip
Acculturation, excursion and fieldtrip are usually organized by academic departments and
approved by the Academic Board. However, students are responsible for the cost of such
educational activities. The following Institutions have been approved by the NCCE as
Acculturation providers:

French: Nigerian French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State.

Arabic: Nigerian Arabic Language Village, Ngala, Borno State.

Igbo: NINLAN, Aba, Abia State.

Hausa: Federal College of Education, Kano, Kano State.

Yoruba: Federal College of Education(s), Oyo, Oyo state.

Each student is required to keep himself informed of the date, period and all financial
expectation of the programme. Students shall be responsible for their registration, feeding
and accommodation.

Departments are required to make adequate arrangement for acculturation within and with
centres in good time.

The College shall provide Officers to guide the students and transport to and from during the
programme.
3.12.1 Research Project
There shall be a final year Essay/Project for all students. This Essay/Project may start from
NCE II, depending on the requirement of the Department. Degree students are also required
to write a research project as part of the requirements for the award of a degree certificate.
All students shall be assigned project supervisors by students’ academic departments with
whom they will agree on the topic and area of research depending on the students’ area of
specialization. Each student is expected to produce three copies of such research, meeting
departmental and course specifications. One of the works is to be kept in the department,
another in the College Library and the third with the project supervisor.

Project result is also included in the students’ cumulative result in the appropriate column
under General Education and has the same grading system as examination grading system.

Students are free to choose the area in which they are going to do their research work.
Departments shall not insist that students must do a research work in an area the students are
not interested. Departments can only guide students.

3.13 Academic Adviser

Each registered student is assigned to Lecturer, from one of the departments to which the
student belongs. The function of the Lecturer is to advise the student in terms of his studies
and other academically related problems. Students are advised to seek the advice of their
academic advisers at the beginning of every semester or session on all academic matters.

It is also the duty of the academic adviser to keep himself abreast of the progress of his
advisees and always be ready to assist in advising his advisee on how to solve their
problems.

It is difficult to separate academic problems from other social or health problems. Therefore
an academic adviser is also a Counselor. He is expected to provide the students with all
relevant counseling services.

Students could refer all relevant problems to academic advisers on all matters as long as they
remain students in this College. Lecturers are expected to guide their students as much as
possible.
4.0 EXAMINATION MATTERS

Most Colleges of Education have adopted the semester system of examination.

Federal College of Education, Zaria, is one of them. With the adoption of the course credit
system, examinations are now administered only at the end of every semester in the College.
There are two semesters per academic session. Examination period is usually part of the
academic calendar of the College. However, approval for the commencement and release of
examination time-table is approved by the Academic Board.

4.1 Administration of Examination

Administration of examination in the College lies with the Deans and Heads of
Departments. The Heads of departments assign Llecturers to invigilate while they supervise
all departmental papers. The Dean is the Chief Examination Officer of his school and could
be assisted by an appointed Examination Officer. Similarly, the Head of Department is the
Chief Examination Officer in his department, assisted by other officer(s) appointed by him.

i. College examinations on any course of study shall normally be held during the last 2
weeks of each semester in which particular course(s) end and all candidates who are
required to pass an examination in any subject or subjects shall sit for the course
examination in the subject or subjects.

ii. The dates of all course examinations shall be fixed by the Examination Time-table
Committee and approved by the Academic Board. Such dates shall be published in the
College calendar and once published, shall not be altered excepted with the approval of the
Board.

iii. The Deans/the College Examinations Officer subject to directive by the Deputy
Provost in consultation with the Registrar will allocate rooms for various Examinations and
draw up a Time-table. The Time-Table shall normally precede the actual examination by not
less than 30 days.

Examination shall be held at the places and times specified in the Examinations Time-Table.
The Examination shall on all days of the week except Sundays and Public holidays. Where
necessary, there shall be three sessions a day and a candidate shall not take more than two
papers in one day.

4.1.1 Question papers.

Pre-NCE, NCE II, NCE III and Undergraduate Studies examinations shall be externally
moderated.
i. Question papers for end of Semester Examinations shall be set at the same time. All
enveloped question papers shall be sealed and signed by the Head of Department.

ii. The signed envelopes shall be delivered (by hand) by the Head of Department to the
College Examination Officer not later than 30 days before the commencement of
Examinations.

iii. Moderated Question papers must be under the supervision of the Chief Examiner,
with their corresponding course code numbers and titles.

iv. However, Examinations are decentralized; schools are free to make arrangements on
when and how they will conduct their examinations.

v. The Assistant Chief Examiner (HOD) of each subject shall be responsible for the
accuracy of the question papers. All corrections must be signed by the Assistant
Chief Examiner.

vi. Examiners as well as all others concerned are required to observe strictly the secrecy
of question papers at all stages after the Examination. The contents of question
papers must not be disclosed to any person before the examination is written.

4.1.2 Answer Scripts

The Assistant Chief Examiner shall arrange for the delivery of marked answer scripts
to External Examiners and under no circumstances shall the scripts be forwarded by
post.
On the completion
Of the Examinations, answer scripts shall be retained by the Registrar for at least five years
after the date of examination after which they may be destroyed.

4.1.3 Invigilation:
i. The Departments shall appoint Invigilators for each session of the Examination from
among staff of the Department, the list of which shall be sent to the Academic
Secretary by the Head of Department.

ii. The Head of Department who is the Chief Invigilator shall be present at all times all
through the Examination period.

iii. Examination time-table and instructions to candidates shall be made available to the
Invigilator at least 5 days before commencement of Examination.

iv
The time appointed for the Examination, in each paper as indicated in the
examination time-table must be strictly adhered to unless otherwise affected by
public holiday. In this case, the time-table shall be staggered forward by the number
of days of the public holiday, while all other arrangement remains the same.
v. Each sealed packet of question paper must be held up and shown to the candidates
and opened in their presence at the time appointed for the commencement of the
Examination in the subject to which the packet relates.

vi. At the close of the Examination, candidates shall be asked to handover their answer
scripts to the Invigilator and not leave them on the desk for Invigilator collect
.
vii. Thirty (30) minutes into the commencement of the paper Invigilator shall check and
sign the attendance sheet. The signed attendance sheet shall be considered the final
list of candidates in that Examination
.
viii. The Assistant Chief Examiner shall, as soon as practicable collect examination
scripts for onward transmission to the Examiner.

Departmental Examination Officers are responsible for the collation and computation of
examination results of their various departments under the supervision of the Head of
Department. The computed result is then presented to the Academic Board for approval
through the Dean of the school concerned. This shall be done after the School Board of
Examiners must have deliberated on the results from each Department.

Each Head of Department, through the Dean recommends a list of external examiners to the
Academic Board of the College for approval.

External Examiners so recommended may either come from sister Institutions, the
Universities or may be respectable Professionals in the field.

External Examiners from the College of Education must not be below the rank of Principal
Lecturers, while those from the Universities must be Senior Lecturers or above.
Professionals in the field must have not less than ten years post-qualification experience.

The External Examiners shall moderate the questions, the marked answer sheets, as well as
the projects and send their written reports to the Academic Board through the Provost.

In addition to all of the above, the NCCE shall appoint a monitoring team of experts in each
discipline to go round the Colleges from time to time to vet their academic standards and
forward written reports to the Commission.

4.2 Preparation for Examination

All students are expected to be prepared for examination at all times. Specifically the
examination period is the only such time that students get prepared for examination.
Students are expected as part of study guide to have their own personal study time-table.
This will enable them prepare gradually for the end of semester examination.

It is very important for students to be familiar with examination time-table. The examination
time-table usually contains date, time, course to be taken, venue of the examination and
invigilators. In Education and General Studies courses, students are given venues based on
their subject combinations. Students shall be careful in copying out their time-table.

Students shall avoid rumours about examination schedule. All examination matters shall be
referred to the Examination Officer of the concerned department or the Head of Department.

4.3 Examination Ethics

i. Every student shall be at the examination room at least, ten (10) minutes before the
advertised time of the examination. Every student is required to supply his own pens,
pencils, rulers, etc.
ii. A student may be admitted up to forty-five minutes after the start of the examination
but he shall not be allowed extra time. If a student arrives later than forty-five
minutes after the start of the examination, an Invigilator may, at his own discretion,
admit him if he is satisfied that the student had good reason for his lateness.

iii. A student may be permitted by an invigilator to leave the examination room during
the course of an examination provided that:
a. No student shall be allowed to leave the examination hall during the 30
minutes or the last 15 minutes of the examinations.

b. He/She must hand-over his script to the Invigilator before leaving if he

does not intend to return.

iv. A student who leaves the examination room shall not be re-admitted unless
throughout the period of his absence he has been continually under the supervision
of an Invigilator.

v. A student shall bring his identity card to each examination and display it in a
prominent position on his desk.

vi. Each student shall sign in an attendance sheet his number, name and signature which
shall be collected by the Invigilator of each examination.

vii. During an examination, a student shall not speak to any other student or, except as
essential, to the Invigilator, or make any noise or disturbance.

viii. No book, printed paper, or written document or unauthorized aid may be taken into
an examination room by any student, except as may be stated in the rubrics of any
examination paper.

ix. A student must not during an examination directly or indirectly give assistance to
any other student or permit any other student to copy from or otherwise use his
papers. Similarly, a student must not directly accept assistance from any other
student or use any other student’s paper.

x. If any student is suspected or found to be infringing any of the provisions of

paragraphs iv-ix above or in any way cheating or disturbing the conduct of the
examination, a written report on a form shall be made as soon as possible to the
College.

xi. A student shall write his examination number, not his name distinctively at the top of
the cover of every answer book or additional sheets of paper used.

xii. The use of scrap paper is not permitted. All rough work must be done in answer
books and crossed neatly, or in supplementary answer books which must be
submitted to the Invigilator. Except for the printed question paper a student may not
remove from the examination room or mutilate any paper or other material supplied.

xiii. At the end of the time allotted, each student shall stop writing when instructed to do
so and shall gather his scripts together in order for collection by the Invigilator.
xiv. Strict observance of the above provisions is expected of every student.

4.4 Absence from Examination

Candidates must present themselves at such College Examinations for which they
have registered under these Regulations. Candidates who fail to do so for reasons other than
illness or accident shall be deemed to have failed that Examination. Mis-reading of Time-
table shall not be accepted as a satisfactory explanation for absence.

Any candidate who on account of illness, is absent from a College Examination, may be
permitted by the Academic Board after considering a report from the Board of Examiners, to
present himself for such Examination at a future date provided that:

a. The illness has been properly reported to the Head of Department verbally and
the student reports to the College Clinic. This shall be followed with a written
request for the deferment of the affected examination. Written approval of the
deferment shall be communicated by the Academic Secretary; and

b. He/She has obtained a written excuse/report from the Chief Medical Office of
any Government Hospital, confirmed by the College Director of Medical
Services.

c. Any student whose examination clashes with any national examination shall
report to the concerned HODs and may have to choose which examination to
miss.

d. Any student who completes the three year NCE programme with some carry-
over shall be required to pass such courses within the next two years after
completion. After the two years, no student shall be allowed to take any course
and shall be considered as unable to obtain the NCE within the maximum of five
(5) years.
4.5 Examination Malpractice and Punishment.
The following examination offences are punishable as specified in the table:

S/No Examination Offence Punishment Alternative Punishment

1 1. Impersonation at Examination: Where it involves Withdrawal of admission
students of the
a.This may involve the exchange College, the
of examination numbers or names concerned students
on answer sheets or the shall be expelled.
intentional use of someone else’s
examination number. Where it involves a
student from
b. It may involve an outsider another institute, a
or an ex-student writing full report of the
examination(s) for another involvement of the
student. other student shall
be sent to the
institution by the
Registrar for
appropriate action
of the institution.

Where it involves
an individual whose
place of work or
institution could not
be identified, such
person shall be
handed over to law
enforcement
agency.
2. Bring relevant foreign materials Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
and cheat notes into the
Examination Hall or Venue
3. Exchange of relevant material Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
in Examination Hall or Venue.
4. The Exchange of Question Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
paper containing relevant jotting
and materials
5. Collaboration/copying from Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
each others’ script.
6. Exchange of answer script Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
7. Theft/removal of examination Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
script or material.
8. Mischief by setting fire on Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
examination scripts or materials.
9. Copying from cheat notes. Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
10. Consulting cheat note outside Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
examination hall/venue on pretext
of easing oneself.
11. Facilitating cheating by Withdrawal of Rustication for one
 careless display of answer scripts.admission semester.
12. Abetting cheating Where it involves a Rustication for one
staff, such staff semester.
shall be referred to
appropriate
authority.
13. Non submission or incomplete Rustication for two Rustication for one
submission of answer scripts. semesters. semester.
14. Speaking or conversation Written warning Written warning
during Examination
15. Writing on question Written warning Written warning
paper/scripts, etc.
16. Refusal to submit answer Rustication for two Carry-over and written
script when asked to do so. semesters warning.
17. Refusal to sign/write on Rustication for two Rustication for one
examination malpractice form as semesters semester and thereafter
suspect. the student shall face
EMIC.
18. False claims during Expulsion Withdrawal of admission
examination
19. Refusal to appear before As a witness, the A student is rusticated for
EMIC. concerned student one semester and
shall be made to thereafter must appear
carry-over the before the EMIC.
course and a written
warning be served If the student still refuse
to him by the to appear before the
Academic EMIC after first
Secretary. rustication as a suspect,
the student shall be
As suspect, the expelled.
concerned student
shall be rusticated
for two semesters.
20. Running out of examination Expulsion Expulsion
Hall after being caught for an
offence.
21. Refusal to be a witness to Rustication Carry over the course and
Examination malpractice be served with a written
warning.
22. Refusal to expose other Rustication Carry-over the course.
student(s) cheating during an
examination.
23. Planning any kind of mischief Expulsion Expulsion
to facilitate cheating during an
examination.
24. Forgery of Examination Withdrawal of Rustication for one
Documents, e.g Examination card, admission semester.
question paper, Answer script, etc

Students are warned that these offences apply to any given C.A. Test.
4.51 Procedure for Handling Examination Malpractice
The following is the procedure for handling cases of examination malpractice4

i. When a student is suspected for examination malpractice, he shall fill the

examination malpractice form. (The attention of the supervisor shall be drawn).

ii. Two students sitting next to the suspect shall sign the Malpractice Form as witnesses.

iii. He/She shall be allowed to continue with the examination;

iv. Any evidence (exhibit) shall be seized and attached to the Examination Malpractice
Form.

v. The filled form shall be submitted to the HOD concerned, who shall further
investigate and determine the relevance of the cheat note or material caught and
make recommendation to the Examination Malpractice Investigation Committee
(EMIC), through the Dean of the school.

vi. EMIC shall then sit, investigate further and compile reports and recommendations to
the Academic Board.

4.6 Release of Examination Results

i. The Dean shall be responsible for the co-ordination of the examination results.
The mark sheets shall be signed by the Dean.

ii. The proceedings of the Board of Examiners and the numerical marks awarded
to any candidate for any question or any paper or examination are confidential
and shall in no circumstances be disclosed to any candidate or any other
unauthorized person. However, results may be released to students after
approval by the Dean of school.

iii. The results of the Examination shall be tabled before the Academic Board by
the Academic Secretary.

iv. The results of the College Examination shall not be published before they have
been approved by the Academic Board.

v. Departments are free to publish their results as soon as they are approved by
the Academic Board. Students can request and collect result slip from the
Academic Office at the end of a session and duly signed by the Academic
Secretary.
5.0 HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION (Available for Female Students only for a Meanwhile)

5.1 Eligibility

i. Student hostel accommodation in the College is a privilege, not a right. Only bona
fide and registered students of the College are eligible to apply for hostel
accommodation.

ii. Only first year and final year students may be considered for accommodation.

iii. Senior staff request may be granted for any student.

5.2 Application

Any student seeking hostel accommodation may apply on the prescribed forms
through the Student Affairs Officer. As soon as the list of successful applicants is released,
every successful applicant is expected to pay the accommodation fees and occupy the room
allocated to him/her.

5.3 Procedure for Payment and Allocation (Bed space)

All applications for accommodation are considered by the Hostel Allocation

Committee. Students can only pay the prescribed fee for accommodation, when their names
appear on the accommodation list released by the Committee. Students shall pay such fee in
the Accounts Department of the College and obtain payment receipt.

The payment receipt is photocopied and attached to the accommodation form which shall be
taken to the Students Affairs Officer for space allocation and collection of key.

5.4 Hostel Rules and Regulations

i. Each student must occupy the room allocated to him or her and shall be responsible
for the care of the furniture and fittings in the room. The actual cost of replacing
broken or lost keys must be paid for by the student before a replacement can be
made.

ii. It is a serious offence for any student in the hostel to sublet his/her room, harbour
squatters or acquire accommodation on behalf of any student.

iii. At the end of each session, rooms MUST be vacated, unless permission to stay
during vacation has been granted in writing. The charges for lodging during
vacations shall be determined by the College Authority and shall be subject to
change from time to time.

iv. Students must hand in all keys and beddings, to the Porters before leaving the
College premises, Failure to do so will attract payment for each extra day; to be
determined by the College Authority.

v. Individual problem(s) concerning the hostel, shall be referred to the Hostel Porters in
the first instance.
 vi. Students MUST not interfere in any way with electrical fittings. Reports on any
defect(s) shall be made to the Porters.

vii. Radios and Cassettes players may be used only between 6.00 a.m. and 11.00pm. At
no time shall the sound be as loud as to disturb other residents of the hostels.

viii. All electrical equipment owned by students MUST be registered with the Students’
Affairs Officer within 3 days of acquisition and may be installed only as authorized.

ix. The following electrical appliances are NOT allowed in the hostel: Hot Plate, Boiling
Ring, Extension wire, Fridge, Dryers, Television set and other appliances with high
voltage.

x. Pets, such as dogs, cats etc are not allowed in the Hostels.

xi. Indiscriminate pouring of water in the Hostels is not allowed. Dustbins shall be put
into proper use (Sanitary pads shall be neatly disposed off in buckets provided for
them).

xii. No student is allowed to install any extra lock(s) to their rooms without the prior
permission of the Students’ Affairs Officer, such fixed lock(s) automatically
become(s) College property.

xiii. Indiscriminate use of installed toilets and laundry facilities will not be tolerated.
Defecating and littering of human waste in and around the Hostel, use of hard
materials such as stones, newspapers, etc, is obviously a dirty habit, and is not
condoned.

xv. Collective problems may be referred to the Students’ Affairs Officer, who will if
necessary, refer the matter(s) to the appropriate authority.

xvi. Each student shall be responsible for the Keys which are to be fixed to their toilet for
proper maintenance.

xvii. New NCE I students shall go through medical examination in the College as part of
the admission requirements.

xviii. Any student found with immoral behavior in the hostel shall face the disciplinary
committee, and forfeit his/her accommodation in the hostel.

xix. Students who do not occupy their rooms after two weeks of allocation forfeit the
space with no refund of the accommodation fee.

xx. All visitors to the female hostel must register with the Students’ Affairs Officer on
arrival and departure.

xxi. Visitors are NOT allowed in the halls beyond 9.00pm.

xxii. Females shall NOT for whatever reason reside in the male hostel;

xxiii. Toilets must be used properly;

xxiv. Bathing outside the bathroom is strictly prohibited;

xxv. All commercial activities such as hawking, barbing, hairdressing, baking, etc in the
hostels are prohibited;

xxvi. All personal effects must be registered with the security office and the Students’
Affairs Officer;

xxvii. Fighting is animalistic and therefore prohibited.

55 Accommodation during Vacation

i. Every student resident in the College hostel is expected to vacate his/her room at end
of second semester, handing over the keys to his/her room and other College
property to the appropriate authorities.

ii. Any student who wishes to remain in the hostel at the end of the second semester
must obtain College approval by applying through the Students’ Affairs Officer.

5.6 Accommodation Offences and Punishment

i. Accommodation offences include loss of keys to rooms, subletting of rooms, failure

to vacate room at the end of second semester, failure to complete room clearance at
the end of second semester, interference with electrical fittings, misuse of College
properties in the hostel, keeping pets e.g. dogs and cats, theft, engaging in immoral
behavior e.g. sexual harassment etc. failure to occupy room after two weeks of
allocation, trespassing, fighting, squatting, etc.

ii. Any student found guilty of any of the aforementioned accommodation offences
shall be liable to any of the following disciplinary actions; ranging from paying for
the cost of repairs/replacement of properties, forfeiting the room, withdrawal of
allocation, forceful ejection, to suspension and/or expulsion from the College.

Note that in all cases of withdrawal of room allocation for reasons of discipline, there shall
be no refunds of payments made.
6.0 STUDENTS’ UNION GOVERNMENT AND ASSOCIATIONS (Suspended for
Meanwhile)

6.1 Student Union Government

The Students’ Union Government is the highest student body in the College and is
created by the College to provide students with opportunities to train and acquire
experiences in responsible leadership. Therefore, the Students’ Union Government is
expected to maintain effective communication with the College Administration while
pursuing the welfare of its members, thus enhancing peace in the institution. The following
shall be noted and enforced:-

i. The administration of the Students’ Union Government is the responsibility of the

elected Students’ Union Government Officials.

ii. The Provost must be informed of any congress meeting through the Dean of Students
Affairs, at least two days before the date of the meeting.

iii. The Provost must be informed two weeks before the Executive Council is dissolved
and must also be informed of all procedure of election and swearing-in of a new
Executive Council at least a week before the dates of the events.

iv. All students of the College, except Part-time students, may be members of the
Students’ Union Government.

v. To contest for any elective post in the Students’ Union Government a candidate must
be above average morally and academically.

vi. The provost has the power to suspend any student, Students’ Union Government
Executive, Council, Parliament, Club or Association as soon as they breach their
constitution.

6.1.1 Membership
The membership of the Students’ Union is open to all students: Membership becomes
automatic but NOT compulsory as soon as a student is registered in the College. However,
Part-time students are not members of Students’ Union Government.

6.1.2 Functions
The powers and functions of the officers and other activities of the Students’ Union
Government are clearly stipulated in the Union’s Constitution. However, the Students’
Union Government is expected to maintain effective communication with the College
Administration while pursuing the welfare of its members, thus enhancing peace in the
institution.

6.1.3 Structure (This structure has been suspended for a meanwhile)

The governing body of the Students’ Union Government consists of the following officers
chosen through election by the students’ congress:
President
Vice President
Secretary General
Assistant Secretary General
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
 Public Relations Officer
Director of Sports
Director of Socials
Director of Sales and
Speaker

There is the Students’ Representative Assembly, representing each year of study and blocks
of hostels.

6.1.4 Boycott f lectures

In accordance with the directives of the College Authority, before any decisions of the
Students’ Union General Meeting or Congress become effective on College-wide issues,
such as boycott of lectures, demonstrations, etc. the following procedures must be followed:

i. A referendum involving voting by secret ballot;

ii. At least 50% of the membership of the Students’ Union shall participate in such a
referendum;

iii. The referendum shall be decided by a simple majority of the votes cast;

iv. The referendum shall be held under the supervision of the Dean of Students’ Affairs.

6.2 Students’ Associations

i. There are four types of recognized and registered Students’ Associations in the
College. These are Academic Associations; Cultural Associations; Social
Associations and Religious Associations.

ii. All registered students’ associations in the College are expected to complement the
curriculum through their extra-curricular activities and as such every student is
encouraged to identify with any of them. Every student is however advised to limit
the number of associations he belongs to so as not to hamper his academic work.

iii. All associations are free to run their own affairs as stipulated in their constitutions
under the supervision of the Students’ Affairs Unit and their Patrons/Matrons.

6.2.1 Departmental Associations

There are various departmental associations. They exist for the benefit of students in the
departments and have such noble objective of improving the academic activities of the
department and the sharing of knowledge through seminars/local conferences, fieldtrips and
excursions. Such associations are solely academic in nature and complement the effort of the
departments.

6.2.2 Cultural Associations

Cultural Associations are allowed to operate in the College but NOT tribal associations.
Cultural Associations are meant to foster understanding among students, to revive and
enhance the continuation of Nigeria’s healthy and acceptable cultural practices.

6.2.3 Religious Associations

There are only two recognized religions in the country. They are Christianity and Islam. As
such only two religious students’ associations are recognized. These are the Fellowship of
Christian Students (FCS) and the Muslim Students Society (MSS). Where there are
traditional worshipers, they have not been known and registered by the College.

6.2.4 Clubs and Societies

There are clubs and societies which are neither of those discussed above. These are
clubs/societies, which are social or political in nature. Such clubs/societies are like the states
and local governments unions, Rotract, Students for Life, Palm wine Drinkers club, etc.

6.3 Conditions for Registration

All student associations must register with the Dean of Student Affairs. Any student
association seeking registration must fulfill the following conditions:

i. The objectives must not be at variance with the objectives of the College.

ii. The association must not duplicate another already registered association in the
College.

iii. Evidence of student membership and staff patron/adviser.

iv. Submission of all relevant documents to the Dean of Student Affairs that includes
some or all of the following as the Dean may direct.

a. Two copies of the constitution of the association.

b. Names, admission numbers, department and home addresses of student members.
c. Name, department, rank and signature and acceptance letter of staff
patron/adviser.
d. Outline of objectives
e. Statement of proposed activities
f. Statement of financial support and its source.

v. The Provost reserves the right to approve, reject or dissolve any students’ association
in the College.

vi. An association’s registration may be withdrawn for any of the following reason(s):

a. Inability to fulfill the condition(s) stipulated for registration of students’ associations

in the College.
b. Breaching the students association’s constitution as approved by the Dean of Student
Affairs.

6.4 Student Publications

Every students’ association has the freedom of expression but is expected to exercise
this freedom with a high sense of responsibility and commitment to the protection of the
peace and tranquility of the College. In this regard, all students’ publications must comply
with the following provisions:
i. No Students’ publication shall be circulated without the prior approval of the Dean
of Students Affairs. This includes posters, cartoons, handbills, magazines,
newspapers, newsletters, notices, press releases, etc.

ii. Any students’ publication must be placed on approved notice boards only, and any
Association, which violates this provision, shall be issued a letter of warning by the
Dean of Students’ Affairs.

iii. The College prohibits the following publications and any students’ association that
circulates any of them shall be banned:

a. Obscene or pornographic publications

b. Inciting publication
c. Libelous publications
d. Anonymous publications
e. Poorly produced publications.

iv. Every students’ association shall bear full responsibility for the libelous content of its
publications.

6.4.1 Communication with Outside Bodies/the Press

i. Any student organization or individual student who wishes to issue a press release
must make it available to the Provost through the Dean of Students Affairs for
comment and approval before the release is made.

ii. Any students’ organization or individual student who wish to hold press conference
must have the prior approval of the Provost.
iii. Communications from any student to government officials or organizations must be
channeled through the Provost and the Dean, Student Affairs.

iv. Any students’ organization or individualization wishing to use the broadcasting or

other medial for publicity purposes, must first obtain the approval of the Provost.

6.5 Procedure for Channeling Grievances

Any student who is aggrieved may seek redress by channeling his/her complaint
through the following process:

i. Academic Matters: A student shall first of all report to his Academic Adviser for
advice. Thereafter the laid down channel is to write to the Provost, through the
Deputy Provost, the Dean of the School and the H.O.D.

ii. General welfare:

a. Hostel Accommodation matters: students shall see Hall Matron/Supervisor
then Students’ Affairs Officer, then Hostel Allocation Committee, Students’
Welfare and Disciplinary Committee and finally the Dean, Students’ Affairs.

b. Medical cases: All medical complaints shall be taken to the Medical Director
and/or the Dean, Students’ Affairs.

c. Library Matters: All complaints about library matters shall be taken to any
Library Staff and/or the College Librarian.
 d. Security Matters: All Security related issues shall be directed to the Chief
Security Officer, his Assistant or the Dean of Students’ Affairs.

e. Any Other: Any other case not state shall be directed to the Dean, Students’
Affairs.

6.6 Rallies and Demonstrations

The following guidelines are essential for the organizers of rallies, demonstrations
and other similar actions. Demonstrators must note the following:

i. They must not force others to join them, or deny other members of the College
community (both staff and students) their right not to join a demonstration, a strike
and such similar actions;

ii. They must not distract or obstruct the educational and other activities of the College
including lectures, tutorials, examinations, and laboratory works;

iii. They must not obstruct or restrict free movement of persons in any part of the
College premises;

iv. They must not deny the use of offices, classrooms, and other facilities to staff and
students or guests of the College;

v. They must not destroy or damage College properties;

vi. They must not endanger the safety of any person or the College campus;

vii. They must serve a written notice to Provost, at least 24 hour before any
demonstration is staged on the campus. Such notice must be acknowledged before
they are considered valid;

viii. Where the Provost declines to give his consent, the proposed demonstration must be
suspended until such consent is obtained;

ix. Any student who participates in any unauthorized demonstration is guilty of

misconduct and shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures ranging from
suspension to expulsion.

x. Demonstration must not be conducted after 6.00 at night or before 9.00 in the
morning;

xi. Demonstration must not interfere with the free movement of persons on the public
high way.

xii. In case of the disorderly demonstrations, the organizers of the demonstration shall be
held responsible for not taking adequate precautions.
 DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA

N.C.E PART-TIME PROGRAMME COURSES DISTRIBUTION INTO

SEVEN SEMESTERS

N.C.E. I 1ST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 111 PRE-ISLAMIC LITERATURE 2CR C

ARB 112 GRAMMAR 2CR C

ARB 113 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 2CR C

ARB 114 LETTER WRITING 1CR E

ARB 115 INTRODUCTION TO RHETORIC 1CR C

N.C.E. I SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 121 EARLY ISLAMIC LITERATURE 2CR E

ARB 122 GRAMMAR 2CR C

ARB 123 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 1CR C

ARB 216 PROSODY 1 1CR E

N.C.E.II 1st SEMESTER

 COURSES TITLE C.U. STATUS
CODE
ARB 211 UMMAYAD LITERATURE 2CR C

ARB 212 GRAMMAR 2CR C

ARB 213 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 1CR E

ARB 214 COMPOSITION 1CR C

ARB 225 RHETORIC (BAYAN) 2CR C

N.C.E. II SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 124 LANGUAGE METHODS 2CR C

ARB 221 ABBASID LITERATURE 2CR C

ARB 222 GRAMMAR 2CR E

ARB 314 ESSAY WRITING 1CR E

N.C.E. III 1st SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 223 LITERATURE METHODS 1CR C

ARB 215 DRAMA 2CR E

ARB 311 MODERN ARABIC LITERATURE 2CR C

ARB 312 GRAMMAR 1CR C

ARB 315 RHETORIC (MA’ANI) 2CR C

N.C.E. III SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
 ARB 313 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 1CR C

ARB 321 NIGERIAN ARABIC LITERATURE 1CR C

ARB 324 RHETORICS (BADI”I) 1CR C

ARB 226 PROSODY II 1CR E

N.C.E. IV 1st SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 227 PHONOLOGY 1CR C

ARB 125 FIELD WORK (NGALA) 2CR C

ARB 323 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 1CR E

ARB 322 GRAMMAR 1CR C

N.C.E. IV SECOND SEMESTER

- PROJECT
- T/P

DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA
 NCEcc

N.C.E. I 1ST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 111 PRE-ISLAMIC LITERATURE 2CR C

ARB 112 GRAMMAR 2CR C

ARB 113 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 2CR C

ARB 114 LETTER WRITING 1CR E

ARB 115 INTRODUCTION TO RHETORIC 1CR C

N.C.E. I SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 121 EARLY ISLAMIC LITERATURE 2CR E

ARB 122 GRAMMAR 2CR C

ARB 123 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 1CR C

ARB 216 PROSODY 1 1CR E

N.C.E.II 1st SEMESTER

COURSES TITLE C.U. STATUS
CODE
ARB 211 UMMAYAD LITERATURE 2CR C

ARB 212 GRAMMAR 2CR C

ARB 213 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 1CR E

ARB 214 COMPOSITION 1CR C

ARB 225 RHETORIC (BAYAN) 2CR C

N.C.E. II SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 124 LANGUAGE METHODS 2CR C

ARB 221 ABBASID LITERATURE 2CR C

ARB 222 GRAMMAR 2CR E

ARB 314 ESSAY WRITING 1CR E

N.C.E. III 1st SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 223 LITERATURE METHODS 1CR C

ARB 215 DRAMA 2CR E

ARB 311 MODERN ARABIC LITERATURE 2CR C

ARB 312 GRAMMAR 1CR C

ARB 315 RHETORIC (MA’ANI) 2CR C

N.C.E. III SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 313 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 1CR C

ARB 321 NIGERIAN ARABIC LITERATURE 1CR C

ARB 324 RHETORICS (BADI”I) 1CR C
 ARB 226 PROSODY II 1CR E

N.C.E. IV 1st SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ARB 227 PHONOLOGY 1CR C

ARB 125 FIELD WORK (NGALA) 2CR C

ARB 323 READING, CONVERSATION AND TRANSLATION 1CR E

ARB 322 GRAMMAR 1CR C

N.C.E. IV SECOND SEMESTER

- PROJECT
- T/P

NCE PART – TIME PROGRAMME

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

YEAR ONE (FIRST SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ENG 111 Practical listening skills 2CU EC

ENG 112 Introduction to phonetic and phonology 2CU CC

ENG 114 Basic Grammar 2CU CC

ENG 116 Introduction to literature and literary Appreciation 2CU CC

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ENG 121 Speech work 2CU EC

ENG 122 Reading Comprehension 2CU CC

ENG 123 English Language Methods 2CU CC

ENG 125 Modern Africa Literature 2CU CC

YEAR TWO (FIRST SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ENG 221 Ten Structure of English 2CU CC

ENG 212 Applied English Linguistic I 2CU CC

ENG 214 Prentices and Phonology 2CU CC

ENG 218 European Authors 2CU EC

(SECOND SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ENG 222 Composition I 2CU CC

ENG 223 Varieties of English 2CU EC

ENG 224 Theatre and Drama in Education 2CU CC
 ENG 225 Literature methods 2CU CC

YEAR THREE (FIRST SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
ENG 313 Applied English Linguistic II 2CU CC
ENG 314 Critical theory and practical stoicism 2CU CC
ENG 315 Composition II 2CU CC

YEAR THREE (SECOND SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
ENG 324 Summary Writing Skill 2CU CC
ENG 326 Children’s Literature 2CU CC

YEAR FOUR (FIRST SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
ENG 308 Temale African Writers 2CU EC

YEAR FOUR (SECOND SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
ENG 329 Long Essay 2CU CC

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
NCEcc

YEAR ONE (FIRST SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ENG 111 Practical listening skills 2CU EC

ENG 112 Introduction to phonetic and phonology 2CU CC

ENG 114 Basic Grammar 2CU CC

ENG 116 Introduction to literature and literary Appreciation 2CU CC

 SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ENG 121 Speech work 2CU EC

ENG 122 Reading Comprehension 2CU CC

ENG 123 English Language Methods 2CU CC

ENG 125 Modern Africa Literature 2CU CC

YEAR TWO (FIRST SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ENG 221 Ten Structure of English 2CU CC

ENG 212 Applied English Linguistic I 2CU CC

ENG 214 Prentices and Phonology 2CU CC

ENG 218 European Authors 2CU EC

(SECOND SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

ENG 222 Composition I 2CU CC

ENG 223 Varieties of English 2CU EC

ENG 224 Theatre and Drama in Education 2CU CC

ENG 225 Literature methods 2CU CC

YEAR THREE (FIRST SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
ENG 313 Applied English Linguistic II 2CU CC
ENG 314 Critical theory and practical stoicism 2CU CC
ENG 315 Composition II 2CU CC

YEAR THREE (SECOND SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
ENG 324 Summary Writing Skill 2CU CC
ENG 326 Children’s Literature 2CU CC

YEAR FOUR (FIRST SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
ENG 308 Temale African Writers 2CU EC

YEAR FOUR (SECOND SEMESTER)

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
ENG 329 Long Essay 2CU CC

NCE PART – TIME PROGRAMME

FRENCH DEPARTMENT

N.C.E. I 1ST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

FRE 111 Oral Expression 2C C
FRE 112 Grammar I 2C C
FRE 113 Written Expression 1C C
FRE 114 Francophone Civilization 1C C

N.C.E. I SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
FRE 121 Oral Expression 2C C
FRE 122 Grammar II 2C C
FRE 123 Written Expression and Composition 2C C
FRE 124 Francophone Civilization II 1C C
 FRE 125 Laboratory Exercises 1C C

2ND YEAR – NCE II FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
FRE 211 Oral Expression 2C C
FRE 212 Grammar II 1C C
FRE 213 Written Expression and Composition 2C C
FRE 214 Intro. To methodology/Primary French Method 2C C

FRE 215 Intro. To Francophone Literature 1C C

NCE II SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
FRE 221 Laboratory Exercises 2C C
FRE 222 Grammar II 2C C
FRE 223 Phonetic and Phonology 1C C
FRE 224 Methodology/Primary French Methods II 2C C
FRE 225 Intro. To French Literature 1C C
FRE 226 Linguistic Immerssion Programme 2C C
RD
3 YEAR – NCE III FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

FRE 311 Grammar II 1C C
FRE 312 Francophone Drama, Poetry and Prose 2C C
FRE 313 Written Expression and Composition 1C C

NCE III SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

FRE 321 Oral Expression and Laboratory Exercises 1C C
FRE 322 Methodology of Grammar 1C C
FRE 323 Translation 1C C
FRE 324 Drama, Poetry and Prose 1C C

4th YEAR – NCE IV FIRST SEMESTER

Project writing/Teaching practices C

NCE IV SECOND SEMESTER

Project writing continues C
 FRENCH DEPARTMENT
NCEcc

N.C.E. I 1ST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

FRE 111 Oral Expression 2C C
FRE 112 Grammar I 2C C
FRE 113 Written Expression 1C C
FRE 114 Francophone Civilization 1C C

N.C.E. I SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
FRE 121 Oral Expression 2C C
FRE 122 Grammar II 2C C
FRE 123 Written Expression and Composition 2C C
FRE 124 Francophone Civilization II 1C C
FRE 125 Laboratory Exercises 1C C
 2ND YEAR – NCE II FIRST SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
FRE 211 Oral Expression 2C C
FRE 212 Grammar II 1C C
FRE 213 Written Expression and Composition 2C C
FRE 214 Intro. To methodology/Primary French Method 2C C

FRE 215 Intro. To Francophone Literature 1C C

NCE II SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
FRE 221 Laboratory Exercises 2C C
FRE 222 Grammar II 2C C
FRE 223 Phonetic and Phonology 1C C
FRE 224 Methodology/Primary French Methods II 2C C
FRE 225 Intro. To French Literature 1C C
FRE 226 Linguistic Immerssion Programme 2C C
RD
3 YEAR – NCE III FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

FRE 311 Grammar II 1C C
FRE 312 Francophone Drama, Poetry and Prose 2C C
FRE 313 Written Expression and Composition 1C C

NCE III SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

FRE 321 Oral Expression and Laboratory Exercises 1C C
FRE 322 Methodology of Grammar 1C C
FRE 323 Translation 1C C
FRE 324 Drama, Poetry and Prose 1C C

4th YEAR – NCE IV FIRST SEMESTER

Project writing/Teaching practices C

NCE IV SECOND SEMESTER

Project writing continues C
 NCE PART – TIME PROGRAMME
HAUSA DEPARTMENT

NCE 1 YEAR 1 – FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.111 History and Dey. Of Hausa Lang. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.112 Hausa Grammar 2 C
HAUSA Lang.113 Introduction to Hausa Oral and written Literature. 2 C
Total 6 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
HAUSA Lang.121 Methodology of teaching Hausa. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.122 Hausa people and their Culture 2 C
HAUSA Lang.123 Introduction to General Linguistic. 2 C
Total 6 C

YEAR II – FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.211 The use of Hausa. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.212 Phonetics/Phonology of Hausa 2 C
HAUSA Lang.213 Methodology of teaching Hausa Language 2 C
Total 6 C

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.221 The Ajami From of Written Hausa. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.222 Morphology of Hausa 2 C
HAUSA Lang.223 Hausa Research Method. 2 C
Total 6 C

NCE III YEAR- FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.311 Hausa Syntax 2 C
HAUSA Lang.312 Hausa Prose 2 C
HAUSA Lang.313 Translation (Theory & Practice) 2 C
Total 6 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
HAUSA Lang.321 Hausa Oral Literature 2 C
HAUSA Lang.322 Hausa Occupation & Crafts. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.323 Advanced Hausa Orthography 2 C
Total 6 C

YEAR IV – FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.411 Hausa Drama. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.412 Hausa Poetry 2 C
HAUSA Lang.413 Varieties of Hausa. 2 C
Total 6 C

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

Teaching Practice Teaching Practice
Project
 HAUSA DEPARTMENT
NCEcc

NCE 1 YEAR 1 – FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.111 History and Dey. Of Hausa Lang. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.112 Hausa Grammar 2 C
HAUSA Lang.113 Introduction to Hausa Oral and written Literature. 2 C
Total 6 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
HAUSA Lang.121 Methodology of teaching Hausa. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.122 Hausa people and their Culture 2 C
HAUSA Lang.123 Introduction to General Linguistic. 2 C
Total 6 C

YEAR II – FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.211 The use of Hausa. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.212 Phonetics/Phonology of Hausa 2 C
HAUSA Lang.213 Methodology of teaching Hausa Language 2 C
Total 6 C

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.221 The Ajami From of Written Hausa. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.222 Morphology of Hausa 2 C
HAUSA Lang.223 Hausa Research Method. 2 C
Total 6 C

NCE III YEAR- FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.311 Hausa Syntax 2 C
HAUSA Lang.312 Hausa Prose 2 C
HAUSA Lang.313 Translation (Theory & Practice) 2 C
Total 6 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
HAUSA Lang.321 Hausa Oral Literature 2 C
HAUSA Lang.322 Hausa Occupation & Crafts. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.323 Advanced Hausa Orthography 2 C
Total 6 C

YEAR IV – FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

HAUSA Lang.411 Hausa Drama. 2 C
HAUSA Lang.412 Hausa Poetry 2 C
HAUSA Lang.413 Varieties of Hausa. 2 C
Total 6 C

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

Teaching Practice Teaching Practice
Project
 IGBO DEPARTMENT
REVIEWED MINIMUM STANDARD FOR NCE PART-TIME
PROGRAMME
YEAR 1: FIRST SEMESTER.

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 111 Evolution of Igbo Language Studies 2 C
IGBO 112 Introduction to Igbo Phonetics and Phonology 2 C
IGBO 113 Introduction to Igbo Grammar and Morphology 2 C
IGBO 114 Igbo History 1 E

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 121 Igbo Methodology I 1 C
IGBO 122 Introduction to Igbo Written and Oral Literature 2 C
IGBO 123 Introduction to General Linguistic 2 C
IGBO 124 Igbo Cultural Life 1 E

YEAR II FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 211 Essay Writing and Comprehension 2 C
IGBO 212 Igbo Prose 2 E
IGBO 213 Further Studies in Igbo Grammar and Morphology 2 C
IGBO 214 Study of Selected Igbo Poets 2 E

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
IGBO 211 Introduction to Igbo Stylistics 2 C
IGBO 222 Igbo Methodology II 1 C
IGBO 223 Introduction to Research Methodology 1 E
IGBO 224 Igbo Traditional Religion 1 E

YEAR III FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 311 Descriptive Linguistics 2 C
IGBO 312 Igbo Institution 2 E
IGBO 313 Igbo Drama 2 E
IGBO 114 Igbo Stylistic II 2 C
SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 221 Advanced Igbo Grammar and Morphology 2 C
IGBO 322 Igbo Translation 2 C
IGBO 323 Igbo Dialects 2 E
IGBO 324 Critical Theory/Practical Criticism 2 E

YEAR IV FIRST SEMESTER

Teaching Practice

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 411 Use of Igbo 2 C
IGBO 412 Advanced Phonetics and Phonology 2 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
IGBO 421 Creative Writing 2 E
IGBO 422 Project. 2 C

Summary: Compulsory: 32, Elective: 18, Total =50

 IGBO DEPARTMENT
NCEcc
YEAR 1: FIRST SEMESTER.

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 111 Evolution of Igbo Language Studies 2 C
IGBO 112 Introduction to Igbo Phonetics and Phonology 2 C
IGBO 113 Introduction to Igbo Grammar and Morphology 2 C
IGBO 114 Igbo History 1 E

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 121 Igbo Methodology I 1 C
IGBO 122 Introduction to Igbo Written and Oral Literature 2 C
IGBO 123 Introduction to General Linguistic 2 C
IGBO 124 Igbo Cultural Life 1 E

YEAR II FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 211 Essay Writing and Comprehension 2 C
IGBO 212 Igbo Prose 2 E
IGBO 213 Further Studies in Igbo Grammar and Morphology 2 C
IGBO 214 Study of Selected Igbo Poets 2 E
 SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
IGBO 211 Introduction to Igbo Stylistics 2 C
IGBO 222 Igbo Methodology II 1 C
IGBO 223 Introduction to Research Methodology 1 E
IGBO 224 Igbo Traditional Religion 1 E

YEAR III FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 311 Descriptive Linguistics 2 C
IGBO 312 Igbo Institution 2 E
IGBO 313 Igbo Drama 2 E
IGBO 114 Igbo Stylistic II 2 C
SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 221 Advanced Igbo Grammar and Morphology 2 C
IGBO 322 Igbo Translation 2 C
IGBO 323 Igbo Dialects 2 E
IGBO 324 Critical Theory/Practical Criticism 2 E

YEAR IV FIRST SEMESTER

Teaching Practice

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS

IGBO 411 Use of Igbo 2 C
IGBO 412 Advanced Phonetics and Phonology 2 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
IGBO 421 Creative Writing 2 E
IGBO 422 Project. 2 C

Summary: Compulsory: 32, Elective: 18, Total =50

 NCE PART – TIME PROGRAMME
YORUBA DEPARTMENT

FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U.
YOR 1, 111 Yoruba Orthography 2
YOR 1, 112 Introduction to Yoruba Oral Literature 2
YOR 1, 113 Yoruba History and Culture 1

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U.
YOR 1, 114 Use of Yoruba 2
YOR 1, 121 Introduction to Yoruba Written Literature 2
YOR 1, 122

SECOND YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT

YOR 1, 123 Yoruba Grammar 1 2
YOR1,124 Methods of Teaching Yoruba I 2
YOR 1, 211 Yoruba Morphology 2

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT
YOR 1, 212 Advanced Work on Yoruba Oral Literature 1
YOR1,213 Advance Yoruba Phonology 2
YOR 1, 214 Methods of Teaching Yoruba II 2

THIRD YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT
YOR1,215 Yoruba History & Culture II 1
YOR 1, 221 Yoruba Grammar II 2
YOR 1, 222 Yoruba Written Prose 2
YOR 1, 223 Translation 2

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT

YOR 1, 224 Research Methods in Yoruba 1
YOR1,311 Yoruba Dialects 1
YOR1,312 Yoruba Written Poetry 2

COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT

YOR1,313 Yoruba Practical 1
YOR 1, 314 Literary Appreciation & Stylistics 2
YOR 1, 322 Creative Writing 2
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT
YOR 1, 321 Yoruba Written Literature Drama 2
YOR 1, 323 Yoruba Traditional Education 1
YOR1 J 322 Project
 YORUBA DEPARTMENT
NCEcc
FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U.
YOR 1, 111 Yoruba Orthography 2
YOR 1, 112 Introduction to Yoruba Oral Literature 2
YOR 1, 113 Yoruba History and Culture 1

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U.
YOR 1, 114 Use of Yoruba 2
YOR 1, 121 Introduction to Yoruba Written Literature 2
YOR 1, 122

SECOND YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT

YOR 1, 123 Yoruba Grammar 1 2
YOR1,124 Methods of Teaching Yoruba I 2
YOR 1, 211 Yoruba Morphology 2

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT
YOR 1, 212 Advanced Work on Yoruba Oral Literature 1
YOR1,213 Advance Yoruba Phonology 2
YOR 1, 214 Methods of Teaching Yoruba II 2
 THIRD YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT
YOR1,215 Yoruba History & Culture II 1
YOR 1, 221 Yoruba Grammar II 2
YOR 1, 222 Yoruba Written Prose 2
YOR 1, 223 Translation 2

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT

YOR 1, 224 Research Methods in Yoruba 1
YOR1,311 Yoruba Dialects 1
YOR1,312 Yoruba Written Poetry 2

COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT

YOR1,313 Yoruba Practical 1
YOR 1, 314 Literary Appreciation & Stylistics 2
YOR 1, 322 Creative Writing 2
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE TITLE CREDIT UNIT
YOR 1, 321 Yoruba Written Literature Drama 2
YOR 1, 323 Yoruba Traditional Education 1
YOR1 J 322 Project
 NCE PART – TIME PROGRAMME
BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT COURSE OUTLINE

1ST SEMESTER
S.NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

1. Bio 111 Basic Principles of Biology 1 C

2 Bio 112 Cell Biology 1 C
3 Bio 113 Viruses, Bacteria and Lower Plant 2 C
4 Bio 114 Biology Practical 1 1 C

2ND SEMESTER
S.NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

1 Bio 121 Diversity of Invertebrates 2 C

2 Bio 122 Diversity of Spermatophytes 2 C
3 Bio 123 Biology Methods 1 1 C
4 Bio 124 Ecology 1 1 C
5 Bio 125 Biology Practical II 1 C

3RD SEMESTER

S.NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

1 Bio 211 Anat & Histology of Spermatophytes 1 C

2 Bio 212 Diversity of chordates 2 C
3 Bio 213 Research Method and Biometry 1 C
4 Bio 214 Genetics 2 C
5 Bio 215 Biology Method II 1 C
6 Bio 216 Biology Practical III 1
 4th SEMESTER
S.NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

1. Bio 221 Plant Physiology 2 C

2 Bio 222 Animal Histology 1 E
3 Bio 223 Ecology II 2 C
4 Bio 224 Biology Practical IV 1 C

5th SEMESTER
S.NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

1. Bio 311 Evolution 1 C

2 Bio 312 Vertebrates anat & Physio 3 C
3 Bio 313 Embryology 1 E
4 Bio 314 Plant Pathology 1 C

6th SEMESTER
S.NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

1. Bio 321 Laboratory Management 1 C

2 Bio 322 Applied Biology 2 C
3 Bio 323 Introductory Parasitological 1 C
4 Bio 324 Biology Practical VI 1 C

7th SEMESTER
S.NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

1. Bio 315 Population Education 1 C

2 Bio 316 Biology Practical V 1 C
3 Bio 323 Project 2 C

8th SEMESTER
S.NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

1. Bio 324 Teaching Practice 6 C

2 Bio 323 Project 2 C

NCE PART – TIME PROGRAMME

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
PROPOSED 4YR PROGRAMME FOR NCEPP
 1ST SEMESTER 100L COURSES
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

CHE 111 General Chemistry 2 C

CHE 112 Introductory Organic Chem 1 2 C
CHE 113 Chemistry Particles 1 1 C
CHE 114 Application of Maths to Chem 1 1 C
CHE 115 Chemistry Methodology 1 1 C

2ND SEMESTER 100L COURSES

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

CHE 121 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 C

CHE 122 Introductory Inorganic Chemistry 1 C
CHE 123 Introductory Organic Chemistry II 2 C
CHE 124 Chemistry Practical II 1 C
CHE 125 Chemistry Laboratory Techniques 1 C
CHE 126 Application of Maths to Chemistry II 1 C

1st SEMESTER 200L COURSES

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

CHE 211 Properties of Lonic Solids 1 C

CHE 212 The Gaseous State 1 C
CHE 213 The Liquid State and Coluds 1 C
CHE 214 Environmental & Industrial Chemistry 1 C
CHE 215 Chemistry Practical III 1 C
CHE 216 Chemistry Methodology II 1 C

2nd ESTER 200L COURSES

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS
CHE 221 Chemical Equilibrium 2 C
CHE 222 Organic Chemistry 1 2 C
CHE 223 Metals and Alloys 1 C
CHE 224 Chemistry Practical IV 1 C
CHE 225 Basic Analytical Chemistry and Research Techniques 1 C

1st SEMESTER 300L COURSE

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS
CHE 311 Benzene Chemistry 1 C
CHE 314 Chemistry of Alcohols, Carbonyl Compounds & 2 C
Monocarboxylic acids
CHE 315 Transition Elements 1 C

2ND SEMESTER 300L COURSES

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

CHE 321 Nuclear Chemistry 1 C

CHE 333 Chemistry of non-metals 1 C
CHE 323 Natural products and Amines 2 C

1st SEMESTER 400L COURSES

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

CHE 313 Project work 2 C

CHE 321 Chemical Kinetics 2 C
Teaching Practice

2ND SEMESTER 400L COURSES

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

CHE 324 Thermodynamics 2 C

CHE 325 Chemistry Practical V 1 C

FEDERAL COLLAGE OF EDUCATION

PHYSIC DEPARTMENT
NCEPP PROGRAMME, 2008/2009 SESSION

N.C.E 1 FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS
PHY 111 Mathematics for Physics 2 C
PHY 112 Electromagnetism 1 2 C
PHY 113 Mechanics and properties of Matter 1 3 C
PHY 114 Introduction to Physics Practical 1 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

PHY 121 Thermal Physics 1 3 C

PHY 122 Optics 2 C
PHY 123 Basic Electronics 2 C
PHY 124 Physics Methodology 2 C
PHY 125 Physics Practices 1 C

NCE II FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

PHY 211 Thermal Physic II 2 C

PHY 212 Mechanic & Properties of Matter II 2 C
PHY 213 Electromagnetism II 2 C
PHY 214 Physics Practical II 1 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

PHY 222 Optic II 2 C

PHY 223 Atomic and Quantum 1 2 C
PHY 224 Physics Methodology 2 C

NCE III FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

PHY 311 Acoustics 2 E

PHY 312 Environmental Physics 1 E

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

PHY 321 Electromagnetism III 2 E

PHY 322 Atomic and Quantum Physic II 2 C
PHY 323 Physic Practical III 1 C
 NCE IV FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

PHY 221 Work Shop Practice 1 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C.U STATUS

PHY 323 Research Project 2 C

PHY 324 Teaching Practice 6 C

Mrs Maryam Aliyu

Coordinator
Physic Dept.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ZARIA,
NCE PART-TIME PROGRAMME

6.0
7.0
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNIT STATUS
MAT 111 Algebra 2 Core
MAT 112 Trigonometry 1 Core
,MAT 113 History of mathematics 2 Core
Total Credit Units 5
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNIT -STATUS
MAT 114 -_._-.-
Basic - ---.~
concept _. _. -
maths ---
2 ------ - -_._- Core --

.MAT 121 Differential Calculus 2 Core

.
 MAT 122 Co-ordinate Geometry 2 Core
Total. Credit Units 6
NCE I FIRST SEMESTER COURSES -

NCE I SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

NCE II FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

Course code Course title Credit unit status

MAT 123 Mathematics Methodology 2 Core
MAT 124 Mathematics Laboratory Practical 1 Core
MAT 211 Number Theory 2 Elective
MAT 212 Problem solving in mathematic 2 Core
Total Credit Units 7

NCE II SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

Course code Course title Credit unit status

MAT 213 Introduction to Computer Studies 2 Core
MAT 214 Statistics 1 Core
MAT 221 Integral Calculus 2 Core
Total Credit Units 5

NCE III FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

Course code Course title Credit unit status

MAT 222 Vector Analysis 2 Core
MAT 223 Probability 1 Core
MAT 224 Complex Number 2 Core
Total Credit Unit 5

NCE III SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNIT STATUS

MAT 311 Dynamics 2 Core
MAT 312 Real Analysis I 1 Core
MAT 313 Differential Equation 2 Core
Total Credit Units 5

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREOIT UNIT STATUS

MAT 321 Statistics 2 Core
MAT 322 Linear Algebra 2 Core
MAT 323 Real Analysis II 2 Elective
MAT 324 Abstract Algebra 2 Elective
Total Credit Units 8
NCE IV FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

NCE IV SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREOIT UNIT STATUS

EDU 323 Research Project 2 Core
EDU 324 Teaching Practices 6 Core

___________________ ______________________
Ahmad T.Rabiu Mustapha Shettima
Department Co-Coordinator Ag. HOD Mathematics
 NCE PART-TIME PROGRAMME COURSE
OUTLINE, FCE-ZARIA COMPUTER
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

NCE 1 FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE C. U. STATUS
CSC 111 Intro. To computer Science 2 C
CSC 112 Basic programme Languages 2 C
CSC 113 Computer Operations and Application 2 C
CSC 114 Number system 1 C

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
CSC 121 Electronic data processing 1 C
CSC 122 Fortran computer programming 2 C
CSC 123 Electronic spreadsheet & word processing (with Ms Excel 2 C
&Ms word)
CSC 124 The teaching of computer science 1 2 C

NCE II FIRST
SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
CSC 213 Database Management 1 2 C
CSC 214 Data Structure 1 C
CSC 215 Computer Logic 2 C
CSC 216 Advance Programming Technique in Basic 2 C

NCE II SECOND
COURSES CODE
CSC 221 Pascal programming languages
CSC 222 Operating system (OS) windows application
CSC 223 Introduction to numerical method
CSC 224 The teaching of computer science II
 NCE III FIRST SEMESTER
COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
CSC 311 Computer maintenance/troubleshooting 1 C
CSC 312 The microprocessor 1 C
CSC 313 Database management II (with dbase for window) 2 C
CSC 314 System analysis & design 1 C

NCE III SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
CSC 321 Cobol programming languages 1 C
CSC 323 Desktop publishing 1 E
CSC 324 Computer Graphics 1 E
CSC 325 Introduction to networking 1 C

NCE IV FIRST SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
CSC 211 Introduction to symbolic logic 1 E
CSC 212 Introduction to operation research 1 E
CSC 255 Siwes 2 C

NCE IV SECOND SEMESTER

COURSES CODE TITLE C.U. STATUS
CSC 322 Seminar 1 C
CSC 326 Project 2 C/E

------------------------ ----------------------------
Subject coordinator HOD, Computer Sci. Dept

DOUBLE – MAJOR COURSES

S/N SEMESTER COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT CONTACT STATUS
CODE UNIT HOURS
NCE 1
1. FIRST ISC 111 Mathematics for science I 1 2 C
ISC 112 Science Education I 2 2 C
ISC 113 Introduction to Sci Methods 2 4 C
ISC 114 CComponent of the environment I 3 5 C
ISC 115 Man and Energy II 3 4 C
ISC 116 Nature of Matter I 3 4 C

2. SECOND ISC 121 Mathematics for science II 1 2 C

ISC 122 Science Education II 2 2 C
ISC 123 Process of life 3 4 C
ISC 124 Component of environment II 3 4 C
ISC 125 Man and Energy II 2 3 C
ISC 126 Transport control and 3
Development in living things
ISC 127 The earth and the moon 1 2 C
NCE II
3. FIRST ISC 211 Mathematics for science III 1 2 C
ISC 212 Science Education III 2 2 C
ISC 213 Man and the environment 3 4 C
ISC 214 Nature of matter II 2 3 C
ISC 311 Carbon compounds I 2 8 C
ISC 312 Transport control and 1 6 C
Development in living things II

4. SECOND ISC 221 Mathematics for science IV 1 2 C

ISC 222 Science Education IV 2 2 C
ISC 223 Metals 3 4 C
ISC 224 The earth in the Universe 1 2 C
ISC 326 Carbon compounds II 2 3 C
 ISC 323 Chemical Energetics 2 3 C
NCE III
5. FIRST ISC 125 Statics and Fluids 1 2 C
ISC 216 Dynamics 2 3 C
ISC 217 Energy of particles 2 3 C
ISC 218 Workshop Practice, Laboratory 2 3 C
Management and safety
ISC 313 Global Ecology I 1 6 C
ISC 314 Introduction to qualitative and 2 3 C
quantitative analysis

6. SECOND ISC 225 Fundamentals of living things 3 4 C

ISC 226 Man and Energy III 3 5 C
ISC 227 Reproduction and Growth 1 2 C
ISC 321 Environment and Population 2 3 C
ISC 322 Science and Society 2 3 C

IV
7. FIRST ISC 324 Genetics, Growth and 1 2 C
development in living things
ISC 325 Fields and Waves 2 3 C
ISC 327 Global Ecology II 2 3 C

8. SECOND ISC 328 Final year Project 2

SINGLE MAJOR COURSE

S/N SEMESTER COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT CONTACT STATUS
CODE UNIT HOURS
 NCE I
1. FIRST ISC 111 Mathematics for Science 1 2 C
ISC 112 Introduction to Scientific Methods 2 4 C
ISC 113 Man and Energy I 3 4 C

2. SECOND ISC 121 Mathematics for Science II 1 2 C

ISC 123 Process of life 3 4 C
ISC 126 Transport control and development 1 3 C
in living things

NCE II
3. FIRST ISC 114 Component of Environment I 3 5 C

4. SECOND ISC 124 Component of Environment II 3 4 C

ISC 125 Man and Energy II 2 3 C
ISC 127 The Earth and the moon 1 2 C

NCE III
5. FIRST ISC 212 Science Education III 2 2 C
ISC 213 Man and the environment 3 4 C
ISC 216 Dynamics 2 3 C

6. SECOND ISC 222 Science Education IV 2 2 C

ISC 226 Man and Energy III 3 5 C
ISC 227 Reproduction and growth 1 2 C

7. FIRST ISC 214 Nature of matter II 2 2 C

ISC 311 Carbon compounds I 2 8 C
ISC 313 Global Ecology I 1 6 C

8. SECOND ISC 328 Final Year Project 2

Note that contact hours are recommended in the minimum standard, you
may wish to confirm this.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION DEPT.

FEDERAL COLLEGE OOF EDUCATION, ZARIA.
COURSE FOR NCEPP
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT STATUS COURSE
CODE UNIT LECTURE
 FIRST SEMESTER NCE I
PHE 111 Theory & Tech. of Football 2C Compulsory Iro
PHE 112 Theory & Tech. of Handball 2C “ Machido Victor
PHE 113 Physical Fitness 2C “ Tahwa Gani
PHE 114 Hist & Philo of P.E 2C “ Sale Iro
PHE 115 Recreation Education 2C “ Sani
PHE 116 Concepts of health education 2C “ Kolawole Kaja
PHE 117 Anating & Playsiology I 2C “ Dikko

SECOND SEMESTER
PHE 121 Theory & Tech. athletic (Track) 2C Compulsory Dikko
PHE 122 Theory & Tech. of Gymnastics 2C “ Bala
PHE 124 Methods of Teaching P.E 2C “ Sani
PHE 125 School & Community Health 2C “ Kajang
PHE 126 Anatomy & Physiology II 2C “ Amua
PHE 127 Methods of Teaching Health Educ 2C “ Kolawole
PHE 128 Personal mental & Emotional Health. 2C “ Hurera

THIRD SEMESTER NCE II

PHE 211 Theory & Tech. of Basketball 2C Compulsory Maccido
PHE 212 Theory & Tech. of Volleyball 2C “ Amua
PHE 214 Intro. To sports management 2C “ Sani
PHE 216 Sports Coating & Of scietion 2C “ Kajang
PHE 217 Nutrition & sports performance 2C “ Bala (Gani)
PHE 218 First Aid & Safety education 2C “ Kolawole

FOURTH SEMESTER
PHE 221 Theory & Tech. of Tennis 2C Compulsory
PHE 222 Theory & Tech. Athletics (Field) 2C “
PHE 223 Theory & Tech. Hockey ball 2C “
PHE 224 Seminar in PHE 2C “

NCE III FIFTH SEMESTER

PHE 226 Sport sociology 1C Elective
PHE 227 Research Methods in PHE 2C Compulsory
PHE 311 Theory & Tech of Badmintory 2C “
PHE 312 Theory & Tech. of Table Tennis 2C “
PHE 313 Dance Education 1C Elective

SIXTH SEMESTER
PHE 314 Test & Measurement in PHE 2C Compulsory
PHE 315 Sport Psychology 1C “
PHE 316 Comm. & Non Comm. Diseases 2C “
PHE 317 Intro. To Kinesiology 2C “
PHE 321 Practicum. 2C “

NCE IV SEVENTH SEMESTER

PHE 322 Traditional Sport 1C Elective
PHE 323 Exercise Physiology 2C Compulsory
PHE 324 Adapted P.E 2C “
PHE 325 Sex & Family life Educ. 2C “
PHE 326 Alcohol & Drug Education. 2C “

EIGHTH SEMESTER
PHE 219 Citizenship & Leadership Training 2C Compulsory
PHE 327 Final Year Project 2C “
PHE 324 Teaching Practice 2C “

DR. (Mrs) Kolawole

Sub. Coordinator

19/03/09.