COVENANT UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE COMPACT FOR CHE431 (2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION)

College:

College of Engineering

Department:

Chemical Engineering

Program:

Chemical Engineering

Course Title:

Corrosion of Metals and Alloys

Course Code:

CHE431

Unit:

Two (2)

Course Lecturer:

Engr. (Dr.) Odunlami & Mr. A. T. Ogunbiyi

Semester:

Alpha

Time:

Wednesdays, 8am -10am

Location:

Chemical Engineering Building, Room C37

Brief Overview of the Course:

The course Corrosion of Metals and Alloys addresses the major causes of corrosion of metals
and alloys, effects of corrosion, preventive and corrective measures to corrosion problems of
metals and alloys. All these are being looked at from the engineering point of view.
Course Objectives/Goals:
The principal aim of the course is to create a life-long impression of the possibility of having a
world full of metals and alloys with less or no corrosion.
Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids:
It is going to be a participatory class. Examples will be drawn from the current and relevant issues
in the society. Lecture notes and presentation slides will be made available to students on the
Universitys e-learning platform called the Moodle with the URL
www.moodle2.covenantuniversity.edu.ng. The teaching aids include smart board and
accessories, flash drive, Powerpoint presentation slides, lecture notes and case studies. Pictures and
items that illustrate certain facts will also be made available in class.

Course Outlines:
Week 1: Introduction:
Week 2: Meaning, Effects and Causes of Corrosion
Week 3: Principles of Corrosion
Week 4: Forms of Corrosion
Week 5: Test 1
Week 6: Corrosion Testing
Week 7: Selection of Materials
Week 8: Corrosion Prevention
Week 9: Corrosion in Chemical Industries
Week 10: Test 2
Week 11: Corrosion in Petroleum Industries
Week 12: Corrosion in Automobile Industries
Week 13: Revision
Week 14: Examination
Tutorials:
Tutorial questions will be given to students. Students will be expected to try their
hands on the questions and told which ones to submit as part of their continuous assessment. The
solution will be provided later on.
Structure of the Programme/ Method of Grading:

Test 1 = 10 marks,

Test 2 = 10marks and

Assignment &Tutorial Questions = 10marks.

Total Continuous Assessment = 30 marks

Examination = 70 marks

Ground Rules and Regulations:

No student will be allowed into the class ten (10) minutes after the commencement of the lecture,
and students causing distraction or disturbance will be sent out of the lecture room. Only students
that are physically present for each lecture will sign the attendance sheet. The 75% attendance
rule for eligibility to take the exam will be EFFECTIVELY ENFORCED.

Topics for Term Papers/Assignments/Students Activities:

Practical and relevant questions will be given to students as term papers, assignments and tutorials.

Alignment with Covenant University Vision/ Goals:

One important goal of Covenant University is to raise generational leaders through mental
productivities, my conducts and mode of teaching will be tailored in this pattern. And emphasis
will be laid on the enforcement of this goal among the students.
Contemporary Issues/Industry Relevance:
As mentioned earlier, contemporary issues like Factors Responsible for Niger Delta Crisis and
Recent Preventive Maintenance on The Third Mainland Bridge will be considered.
Recommended Reading/Text:
Corrosion Control by Samuel A. BradfordGerald Kiely (2003).
A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry by S.S. Dara (2006). S. Chand And Company
Limited.
Corrosion: Understanding the Basics (Second Edition) by J.R. Davis (2003).
Electronic sources
From time to time in this semester, students will be directed to the Universitys e-learning platform
called Moodle for lecture notes, assignments, e-books, quizzes, important instructions, etc. The
Moodle has the URL:

www.moodle2.covenantuniversity.edu.ng
Students are advised to always frequent this website for important information. The login access to
the Moodle can be obtained from the CSIS.

NOTE: The 75% rule for eligibility to take the exam will be EFFECTIVELY ENFORCED.