Nuesa Handbook 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Dean’s Welcome Address ……………………………………………………………...…4

University Vision ………………………………………………………………………….5
University Mission ………………………………………………………………………...5
Principal Officers of the University ………………………………………………….…..5
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING…………….…………..6
Faculty Management ……………………………………………………………..………...6
Dean’s Staff List …………………………………………………………………..……….6
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………..………7
Admission Requirements for UTME ……………………………………………….………7
Remedial Placement ………………………………………………………………….…….7
Admission Requirements for Direct Entry………………………………………………….7
DURATION OF PROGRAMME ………………………………………………………..7
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………..………7
Degree Classifications……………………………………………………………….……….8
INTRA AND INTER UNIVERSITY TRANSFERS……………………………...….....8
CONDITIONS FOR PROGRESSION……………………………………………..…....9
Probation……………………………………………………………………………….….…9
Withdrawal…………………………………………………………………………..…...…9
COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM………………………………………………………….…10
GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE…10
EVALUATION………………………………………………………………………….…12
Techniques of Student Assessment…………………………………………………………12
EXAMINATIONS……………………………………………………………………..…13
Eligibility............................................................................................................................13
EXAMINATION RULES…………………………………………………………….…14
REVISED GUIDELINES AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES………..……………14
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES ……………………………………………………..16
ACADEMIC/CLASS ADVISER ………………………………………………………17
OTHER GENERAL MATTERS………………………………………………………17
FOUNDATION COURSES IN B. ENG. ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES..........19
COURSE STRUCTURE……………………………………………………………….20
FOUNDATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS…………………………………………20
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Welcome Address…………………..……………………………………………………28
Brief History of the Department of Chemical Engineering……………………………..28
Staff List…………………………………………………………………………………29
Philosophy of the Programme…………………………………….…………………….29
Aims and Objectives of the Programme………………………………………………...30
B. Eng (Chemical Engineering) Course Structure………………………………….…..31
Course Description……………………………………………………….…………….33
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Welcome Address…………………..………………………………………………...….43
Brief History of Civil Engineering Department …………………………………….….43
Academic Staff List……………………………………………………………………..43
Philosophy of the Programme…………………………………………………………..44
Aims and Objectives…………………………………………………………………….44
B.Eng (Civil Engineering) Course Structure…………………………………….……….45
Course Description……………………………………………………………………….47
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Welcome Address…………………..…………………………………………..…...……56
Brief History of the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering…………..……56
Academic Staff List………………………………………………………………….……56
Non-Academic Staff List…………………………………………………………….……56
Philosophy of the Programme……………………………………….……………………57
Aims and Objectives ……………………………………………………………………...58
B.Eng (Electrical Engineering) Course Structure…………………………………………58
Course Description………………………………………………………………………...61
DEPARTMENT OF MECHENICAL ENGINEERING
Welcome Address…………………..………………………………………….…...….…72
Brief History of the Department of Mechanical Engineering………………….…..……..72
Academic Staff List………………………………………………………………..….……70
Non-academic Staff List……………………………………………………………...…….70
Philosophy of the Programme………………………………….…..….…………………...74
Aims and Objectives………………………………………………………………………74
B.Eng (Mechanical Engineering) Course Structure…………………………….…….…...75
Course Description……………………………………………………….………...….…..78
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DEAN’S WELCOME ADDRESS
On behalf of Staff of Faculty of Engineering, University of Abuja, I would like to welcome all
new and returning students to the Faculty.
This second edition of the Faculty of Engineering Students’ handbook was compiled with the
intention of providing comprehensive information which will serve as a guide to students as they
pursue their Academic Programmes in the Faculty. In this Handbook, course structures and
outlines for all the Programmes being run in the Faculty as well as entry requirements,
registration guidelines, rules and regulations governing the conduct of examinations, grading
system, penalties for examination misconduct, requirements for graduation, probation, and
withdrawal from any Academic Programme are highlighted. Additionally, the University has a
students’ handbook, which each student is encouraged to acquaint him/her self with.
Finally, you are advised to carefully read this Handbook as it is popularly said that ‘information
is power and if you are not informed you will be deformed”.
I wish you a successful career in the Engineering Profession.
ENGR. PROF. O.B. OLOCHE

Dean, Faculty of Engineering
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UNIVERSITY VISION
To make the University of Abuja be among the first 3 in Nigeria, among the first 10 in Africa
and among the first 200 in the world through human capacity building, engagement in cutting
edge research and development activities as well as robust revenue drive.
UNIVERSITY MISSION
1. Development of Human Capital
To ensure our Administrative and core Management as well as Academic staff of the
University undergo appropriate training to enhance performance, increase productivity
and drive research and development.
2. Improved Revenue Generation
To recognize the fact that sustainable education is the only way to go in this generation of
scarce resources. To make the University self-reliant through a robust revenue generation
across all facets of the University. Apart from improving on the revenue collection
system already in place to minimize leakages, to endeavor to expand the revenue
generation base of the University to include new avenues such as Unit, Department,
Faculties, Centres, e.t.c . To also be in constant touch with various Firms, Institutions and
Individuals to woo them to make contribution to the growth and development of the
University.
3. Enhanced Teaching and Research
To create a safer and secure environment for teaching and learning, establish a unit for
Technology Analysis to explore areas of academic research, reward academic excellence
and scholarly publication as well as develop and institutional organs to attract grants for
R & D purposes
4. Sustainable Physical Development
To make frantic efforts to complete all on-going projects including the abandoned ones.
To strive to establish more Departments and Units such as Institute for Peace studies,
Institute for Project Management, Centre of Excellence in Pharmacy, etc. to meet the
dynamics and complexities of modern day society. To leverage the advantages that the
principles of the PPP provide.
5. Viable Relationships Development
To foster the development of team spirit and team work to move the University forward.
Through constructive engagement, to stimulate every facet of the University through
building relationship with all the unions including the Students Union. Will improve the
relationship between the University and the contiguous communities by using them
largely as experimental points to demonstrate our innovations; develop beneficial
relationship, with the industry and the office of the Alumni Relations, to ensure that they
participate in the government and project in the University.
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. Professor Michael U. Adikwu - Vice-Chancellor
2. Professor A. A. Kolawole - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
3. Professor S. A. Mashi - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
4. Mrs. R. H. Swanta - Registrar
5. Dr (Mrs.) R. I. Echezona - University Librarian
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6. Alh. Ahmad B. El-Yaqub - Bursar
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

The University of Abuja was established in January, 1988 and academic work started in 1990.
Its establishment was aimed at forging national unity by providing a conducive environment for
learning and interaction for youths from all parts of Nigeria.
The Senate of the University at its 92nd Regular Meeting held on 27th October, 2004 approved
the establishment of the Faculty of Engineering with effect from 2005/2006 session. The
Academic activities commenced with initial intake of nine (9) and eight (8) undergraduate (100
level) students into the Departments of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering,
respectively. In 2005/2006, Engr. Prof. T.C. Ogwueleka and Engr. Dr. I. M. Dagwa were
appointed as the pioneer Heads of Departments of Civil Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering respectively with effect from 1st June 2007 under the pioneer Dean: Engr. Prof. F.
O. Akinbode, FNSE. In 2006/2007, the Faculty took-off with nine academic staff (1No. Professor,
3 Nos. Senior lecturers, 2 Nos. Lecturer I, 1 No. Lecturer II and 2 Nos. Graduate Assistants) and
2 Nos. Technical staff. In 2008 more staff were recruited into the Faculty. Subsequently, Prof.
Duncan F. Aloko and Engr. J. S. Adedibu were appointed as pioneer Heads of Departments of
Chemical Engineering and Electrical & Electronic Engineering respectively. The present Dean
of the Faculty of Engineering is Engr. Prof. O. B. Oloche, FNMS.
The first three sets of students graduated in 2012/2013 Academic session.
FACULTY MANAGEMENT
1. Engr. Professor O. B. Oloche - Dean
2. Engr. Dr. E. E Ndububa -Deputy Dean
3. Engr. Dr. T.C. E. I. Ikpe - Ag. HOD Civil Engineering
4. Engr. Dr. M. Evuti - Ag. HOD Chemical Engineering
5. Dr. S.O. Oodo - Ag. HOD Electrical & Electronic Engineering
6. Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) K. O. Adeyemi - Ag. HOD Mechanical Engineering
7. Engr. Professor J. S. Adeyinka - Chemical Engineering Department
8. Engr. Professor T. C. Ogwueleka - Civil Engineering Department
DEAN’S STAFF LIST

1. Engr. Prof. O.B. Oloche - Dean
2. Engr. Dr. E. E Ndububa -Deputy Dean
3. Mrs. Naimat Akewusola - SAR-Faculty Officer
4. Mrs. J. U. Felix - Confidential Secretary I
5. Mr. Yakubu J. Rinas – Office Assistant
6. Mal. Ahmed Nasir Birnin Kebbi - Principal Technologist, Faculty Workshop
7. Mal. Saadu Razaq - Principal Technologist, Faculty Workshop
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Programmes of the University of Abuja
are in accordance with the NUC guidelines for UTME and Direct Entry for Undergraduate
Programme in Engineering. These are as follows:
Admission Requirements for UTME

The minimum admission requirement for Engineering is passes at credit level in the
Senior Secondary School final year examination or GCE ‘O’ Level in five subjects
including Mathematics, English Language, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates are
also required to have acceptable pass in UTME. Candidates w i t h Further Mathematics
and Technical Drawing at credit levels shall have added advantage.
Remedial Placement:
Candidates must have at least a “B” grade in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and “C” in
English Language – from Remedial Studies examination result with an acceptable score in
UTME examination results.
Admission Requirements for Direct Entry

For Direct Entry, candidates must have passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at
GCE ‘A’ level or equivalent. Holders of ND and HND at minimum of upper credit
level are eligible for consideration for admission into 200 and 300 levels respectively.
Additionally:
(i) Must have ‘O’ level requirement – pass at credit level in Mathematics, English
Language, Physics, Chemistry and any other subject.
(ii) GCE (A/L)/IJMB – At least “C” grade in Mathematics and Physics i.e. at least a
cumulative of 9 points.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
The Faculty of Engineering is offering a five-year degree programme leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in different disciplines. The minimum and maximum years of
graduation for full-time Programme are as follows:
Table 1: Programme Duration

Level of Entry Minimum Length of Time to Maximum Length of Time to
Graduate Graduate
100 5 years 7 years (14- Semesters)
For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of Senate shall be
required on the recommendation of the Faculty Board.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Bachelor of Engineering shall be awarded to Candidates who have passed all the required
courses in their respective Departments to qualify for graduation. Such students must fulfill the
following requirements:
1. Pass all core courses from 100-500L,
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2. Pass all GST courses as required by the University,
3. Pass and fulfill all the requirements for SWEP, SIWES 1 and SIWES II
4. Pass prescribed units for Elective courses.
Table 2: Minimum Units Required for Graduation
B.Eng. Programme UTME(5 yrs )- Direct Entry Direct Entry (3
100 Level (4yrs)-200 Level yrs)-300 Level
Minimum Units Required for Graduation
Chemical Engineering 182 147 103
Civil Engineering 181 146 107
Electrical/Electronic 185 142 98

Engineering
Mechanical Engineering 185 148 107
Degree Classifications
The determination of the class of degree shall be based on the Cumulative Grade Point
Average earned at the end of the Programme. The GPA is computed by dividing the
total number of credit points (TCP) by the total number of units (TNU) for all the courses
taken in the semester. The CGPA shall be used in the determination of the class of
degree as summarized in Table below.
Table 3: Degree Classification

Cumulative Grade Point Average Class of Degree
(CGPA)
4.50 – 5.00 First Class (Hons)
3.50 – 4.49 Second Class Upper (Hons)
2.40 – 3.49 Second Class Lower (Hons)
1.50 – 2.39 Third Class (Hons)
INTRA AND INTER UNIVERSITY TRANSFERS

All candidates seeking transfer (whether intra or inter University) must have spent a minimum of
one academic session in the Programme of first admission with full Sessional result attached to
the application for transfer.
(a) All intra University candidates seeking transfers to Engineering Programmes are to have a
minimum CGPA of 3.00.
(b) All inter University candidates seeking transfers to Engineering Programmes of the
University of Abuja must:
(i) Be studying an Engineering Programme in their current university
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(ii) Have passed all courses registered in their current university before seeking the
transfer.
(iii) Having a minimum CGPA of 4.00 out of 5.00 or 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.
(iv) Transfer cases can only be entertained up to and not beyond 300L.
Notice: In all cases, admission is purely based on:
(a) Available vacancies
(b) The number of candidates applying for admission.
Furthermore, Students who transfer from other universities shall be credited with only
those courses deemed relevant to the Programmes, which they have already passed
prior to their transfer. Such students shall however be required to pass the minimum
number of units specified for graduation for the number of sessions he/she has spent
in the Faculty; provided that no student shall spend less than two sessions (4 semesters)
in order to earn a degree. Students who transfer for any approved reason shall be
credited with those units passed that are within the curriculum. Appropriate decisions on
transfer cases shall be subjected to the approval of Senate on the recommendation of the
Faculty.
CONDITIONS FOR PROGRESSION

The case of screening and weeding is not limited to new students only. The following criteria
were approved for the continuing students:
(a) Students crossing from 100L to 200L must have passed 6 out of 8 credit load for each of
Mathematics and Physics and 6 out of 9 credit load of Chemistry.
(b) Must have a CGPA of not less than 2.00.
(c) Must clear all carry over courses before going to 400 level
(d) A student is not allowed to carry over 16 credit unit or eight courses per session
otherwise; such student would be advised to repeat the session.
Probation
A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below (after initially fulfilling the
progression requirement) 1.50 at the end of a particular year of study, earns a period of
probation for one academic session. A student on probation is allowed to register for
courses at the next higher level in addition to his/her probation level courses provided
that: The maximum of 18 credit units per semester is not exceeded:
(a) the regulation in respect of student work-load is complied with; and
(b) the pre-requisite courses for the higher level courses have been passed.
Withdrawal
A candidate whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 1.50 at the end of a
particular year of probation should be required to withdraw from the University.
However, in order to minimize waste of human resources, consideration should be given
to withdrawal from Programmed of study and possible transfer to other Programmed
within the same University.
Additionally, any student who fails to register and sit for examinations in any of the
sessions without any approval shall be deemed to have withdrawn himself/herself
voluntarily at the end of the session.
COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM

All courses a r e sub-divided into more or less self-sufficient and logically consistent
packages that are taught within a semester and examined at the end of that particular
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semester. Credit weights should be attached to each course. One credit is equivalent
to one hour per week per semester of 15 weeks of lectures or 2 hours of tutorials
or 3 hours per week of laboratory/studio work per semester of 15 weeks.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Grading of courses shall be done by a combination of percentage marks and letter grades
translated into a graduated system of Grade Point Equivalents (GPE). For the purpose of
determining a student’s standing at the end of every semester, the Grade Point Average
(GPA) system shall be used. The GPA is computed by dividing the total number of
credit points (TCP) by the total number of units (TNU) for all the courses taken in the
semester. The credit point for a course is computed by multiplying the number of units
for the course by the Grade Point Equivalent of the marks scored in the course. Each
course shall be graded out of maximum of 100 marks and assigned appropriate Grade
Point Equivalent as in Table below.
Grade Point Equivalent

(I) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) Class of
Credit Percentage Letter Grade Grade Point Cumulative Degree
Units Scores Grades Points Average Grade Point
(GP) (GPA) Average
(CGPA)
Vary Derived by
according multiplying I
to contact 4.50 – 5.00 First Class
and IV and
hours 70 – 100 A 5
dividing by
assigned to
each course 60 – 69 B 4 Total Credit 3.50 – 4.49 Second Class
per week Units Upper
per
semester, 50 – 59 C 3 2.40 – 3.49 Second Class
and Lower
according
to load Third Class
45 – 49 D 2 1.50 – 2.39
carried by
students 0 – 44 F 0
Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA)

The calculation of Grade point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) in
processing student’s results is a simple task. However, certain basic explanation/definition of
terms is required for easy understanding. Students are encouraged to understand this method so
as to be able to keep track of their results from admission to graduation.
Total Number of Units (TNU)
Every course has a weight of number of units attached to it. The number of units attached to any
course is composed of the hours of lectures, tutorials, and/or practical expected to be delivered
per week on the course.
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The total number of units (TNU) is simply the arithmetic addition of the unit weights of all the
courses under consideration.
Total Grade Point (TGP)
The raw score obtained by each student in any course is converted to grades and subsequently
to Grade point (GP) as follows:
%Score Grade Grade Point
70 – 100 A 5
60 – 69 B 4
50 – 59 C 3
45 – 49 D 2
0 – 44 F 0
The Total Grade Point (TGP) for each student is obtained by multiplying the Grade Point earned
by the Student in that course by the units assigned to that course, and summing over all the
courses registered by the student in that semester.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Performance in any semester is reported in Grade Point Average. This is the average of
weighted grade points earned in the courses taken during the semester. The Grade Point
Average is obtained by multiplying the Grade Point average 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 taken for the semester. The Grade Point Average (GPA) is simply
equal to the quotient of TGP and TNU, i.e.
GPA = TGP
TNU
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 other than the first semester in the Programme. It is an indication of the student’s
overall performance at any point in the training Programme. To compute the Cumulative
Grade Point Average, the total of Grade Points multiplied by the respective Credit Units for
all the semesters are added and then divided by the total number of Credit Units for all
courses registered by the student.
Cumulative TNU = Current TNU +Previous TNU

Cumulative TGP = Current TGP +Previous GTP
Cumulative GPA (CGPA= Cumulative TGP/Cumulative T.N.U.
The cumulative results will serve as the “Previous” result during the following semesters
result computations.
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A minimum CGPA of 1.50 is required for graduation. In order to obtain an overall pass in the
examination in any year of study, a student is required to maintain a CGPA of at least 1.50 to be
in “good academic standing”, student whose CGPA falls below 1.50 at the end of year of study
shall be placed on probation. A student who remains on probation for two semesters and who
fails to attain the status of “good academic standing” at the end of consecutive that year of study
shall be withdrawn from the programme of study.
EVALUATION
Techniques of Student Assessment
(a) Practical
By the nature of the Engineering discipline, laboratory practical are very important in
the training of the graduates. To reflect this importance of practical work, a minimum
of 9 hours per week (3 credits) should be spent on students’ laboratory practical.
Furthermore, it is very important to determine performance of the student in the
practical component of the Programme. To achieve this, all the laboratory
practical have been lumped together to form a course which the student must pass. It
is expected that the weighting given in the various courses is reflected in number and
nature in the design of the experiments. These practical must follow the trend in the
current development of the Programmes.
(b) Tutorials
There should be one hour of tutorial for every four hours of lecture. Thus a course
of one credit unit should comprise 12 hours of lecture and 3hours of tutorials.
(c) Continuous Assessments

Continuous assessment shall be done through a s s i g n m e n t , tests, and
practical exercises.
(i) Scores from continuous assessment shall normally constitute 30 per
cent of the final marks for courses which are primarily theoretical.
(ii) For courses which are partly practical and partly theoretical, scores
from continuous assessment shall constitute 50% of the final marks.
(iii) For courses that are entirely practical, continuous assessment shall
be based on a student’s practical work or reports and shall
constitute 100 percent of the final marks.
(d) Examinations
In addition to continuous assessment, final examinations should normally be given
for every course at the end of each semester. The final grade should be based on the
following breakdown, subject to section 1.5.1 (c) of this document:
Final Examination: 60% - 70%

Continuous assessment (Quizzes, Tutorials, Homework, Tests):30% -40%
(i) Each course shall normally be completed and examined at the end of
the semester in which it is offered.
(ii) A written examination shall normally last a minimum of one hour for
one unit course.
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A student who registered for a course but fail to take the examination without approval is
deemed to have failed the course.
(e) External Examiners’ System

This system is used only in the final year of the undergraduate Programme to assess
final year courses and projects, and to certify the overall performance of the graduating
students, as well as the quality of facilities and teaching. Only senior lecturers and
above are qualified to serve as external examiners
(f) SIWES Rating and Assessment

In engineering education, industrial attachment is very crucial, hence, it forms part of the
requirement for graduation. The minimum duration of this attachment should be 34
weeks (one semester and 2 long vacations) and should be broken into the following
modules: Students Work Experience Programme (10 weeks – long vacation); Students
Industrial Work Experience Scheme (24 weeks, one semester plus long vacation).
To make the training effective, it is important that the students learn how to operate some
of the ordinary machines and tools they will encounter in the industry before they go for
the attachment. Therefore they should start with Student Work Experience Programme
(SWEP), which is conducted in the Faculty Workshops, under strict industrial
conditions. Thereafter, the Students Industrial Work Experience Schemes can be done in
industries under strict industrial conditions and supervision.
At the end of the schemes, students are required to submit detailed reports on their
experience, which is one of the major requirement for the award of the Bachelor degree in
Engineering. There is a Faculty SIWES/SWEP Coordinator and each Department has a
Departmental SIWES/SWEP Coordinator.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations are normally held at the end of each semester. Examinations may take the form of
written papers, oral examinations, practical, the submission of projects, any combinations of
these, or any other form approved by the senate. The continuous assessment of course work is
normally included in determining examination results.
Eligibility
In order to be admitted to write any examination, a student must have registered the course to be
examined and must have fulfilled all university requirements concerning residency, fees and
others that may be specified from time to time. He/she must also fulfill all departmental
requirements regarding satisfactory completion of any course-work, practical, assignments,
projects or other matters.
A student with a genuine medical case may apply for To-Take (ToT) for examination(s) in course(s)
missed if the University Medical Centre authenticates the student’s claim. However, when approval is
granted the Student will be allowed to write the examination during the next available opportunity.
Furthermore, any student having ill-health challenge is advised to seek for medical attention in any
government approved hospital or clinic. Thereafter, such case(s) must be reported to the Head of
Department in writing at least 24 hours before the scheduled examination.
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EXAMINATION RULES
Candidates:
1. Must be at the examination venue 10 minutes before their examination is due to begin.
2. Must sit at the desks with numbers corresponding to those on their examination cards and
must not move these desks.
3. Are required to sign the attendance slip on their desk.
4. May be admitted to the examination room up to 30 minutes after the start of the
examination but shall not be allowed extra time.
5. May be allowed to leave the examination after the first 60 minutes but before the last 15
minutes of the examination. However, such a candidate shall not be re-admitted unless
through the period of his absence he has been continually under the supervision of an
invigilator or an Examination Attendant.
6. Are required to bring their examination card to each examination and display it on their
desk.
7. Shall not communicate with any other candidate or make any noise or cause disturbance
during an examination.
8. May attract the attention of the invigilator by raising their hands. Absolute silence must
be maintained.
9. Must not directly or indirectly assist any other candidate or permit them to copy from or
use their papers.
10. Must not directly or indirectly accept assistance from any other candidate or use his
papers.
11. Shall not take any book, paper document or unauthorized aid into candidate or use his
papers.
12. Shall write their examination number at the top of the cover of every answer book and
every separate sheet of paper and under no circumstances should they write their names,
13. Must do all rough work in their answer booklets or in supplementary answer sheets and
cross out neatly use of scrap paper is prohibited.
14. Shall not remove from the examination room or mutilate any paper or other materials
supplied.
15. Candidates shall stop writing when instructed to do so.
16. Shall not make use of cell phones in the Examination hall.
NOTE: Any student that violates any of the above rules is deemed to have committed
examination misconduct and shall be expelled from the university.
REVISED GUIDELINES AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES ON EXAMINATIONS

MISCONDUCT
At its 150th regular meeting held on 24th June, 2015 University Senate approved Revised
Guidelines and Disciplinary measures on Examinations Misconduct effective Second Semester
2014/2015 Academic Session.
All Students are strongly warned against indulging in any of these acts listed 1-25, as violators
will be sanctioned accordingly.
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Table 4: Examinations Misconduct Disciplinary Measures
S/N MISCONDUCT DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

1 Refusal to be identified and/or searched at the Barring the students from examination
entrance of the examination hall and/or refusal to for that paper by the Chief Invigilator and
display examination slip on the desk course treated as carry over
2 Leaving examination hall without permission Self-expulsion from the examination hall
duly reported and sanctioned by the Chief
Invigilator and the paper treated as carry-
over
3 Rudeness to Invigilator during any examination Rustication for one semester
characterized by verbal abuse, insolence, unsavoury
comments, disobedience, etc.
4 Threat and/or physical violence on Invigilator or Expulsion from the University
any University staff during the examination or in
the context of examination matters
5 Disruption of the examination characterized by Expulsion from the University
i Assault
ii violent behavior
iii threat to life
6 Disturbance during examination characterized by : Warning in the first instance and
i Speaking to other candidate(s) while the expulsion from, the examination hall by
examination is going on the Chief Invigilator on subsequent
ii frequent unauthorized movement infraction and the course treated as carry-
over
iii noise making, etc.
7 Being in possession of dangerous weapon(s) in and Expulsion from the University
around the examination hall
8 Lateness to examination hall; a student may be Shall not be allowed extra time
admitted into the examination hall 30 minutes into
the examination
9 Exchanging information written on question paper, Rustication for one (1) academic session
four figure table, etc.
10 Possession and/or use of unauthorized electronic Expulsion from the University
devices that can compromise the integrity of
examinations, including but not limited to GSM
phones, MP3 players, programmable calculators,
palm tops, wrist watches, etc.
11 Possession of unauthorized materials extraneous to Rustication from the University for one
the examination semester
12 Unauthorized possession and/or use of answer Expulsion from the University
booklets, continuation sheets and other examination
materials by means of stealing, smuggling, buying,
printing and substitution of answer booklet, etc.
13 Possession and/or concealing cheat materials in or Expulsion from the University
writing on any part of the body and/or clothes
14 Attempting to destroy exhibit(s) after apprehension Expulsion from the University
(by chewing, tearing and defacing of the exhibit(s)
or resisting apprehension (including running away)
with the exhibit(s)
15 Possession of an already written answer booklet in Expulsion from the University
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the examination hall
16 Swapping of examination booklet(s) Expulsion from the University
17 Refusal to submit answer booklet at the end of the Expulsion from the University.
examination
18 Aiding and abetting cheating characterized by : Rustication for one semester
(i) giving false information such as name,

registration number, course
(ii) giving false evidence to the Students

Misconduct Committee
(iii)acting as courier of materials that can
compromise the integrity of the
examination
19 Involvement in examination leakage Expulsion from the University

20 Intimidating/harassing staff for purposes of leaking Expulsion from the University
of examination questions
21 Impersonation (both the impersonator and Expulsion from the University
collaborator)
22 Failure to appear before the Committee on Expulsion from the University
Examination Misconduct after three (3) invitations
23 Intentional alteration of examination slip, Identity Expulsion from the University
Card number and photograph
24 Writing University examination in an unauthorized Expulsion from the University
venue(s) within or outside the University premises
25 Refusal to write statement of regulation infraction Expulsion from the University
NOTE
Wild, potentially dangerous and degrading celebration within the University Campuses that is
threatening the dignity, security and safety of students e.g. throwing/pouring of liquid or
substance including sachet water on any student in the name of celebrating completion of
examination is an act of misconduct in the University and will attract rustication for one
Academic session and in the case of final year students with holding the result for one Academic
year.
Students are strongly advised to be conversant with the content of Examination Rules on their
Examination Slips and the Revised Guidelines and Disciplinary measures on Examinations
Misconduct.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
(a) Fresh students must come with originals of their relevant documents to the Faculty for
screening. Successful candidates would be informed of the procedure for registration with the
Academic Office, the Faculty and the Department.
(b) All Students are required to register at the beginning of each Semester.
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(c) Student should note the time, schedule of registration, and be in possession of proper
identification at all times.
(d) Students should consult with their advisers before filling the course registration form.
(e) The minimum and maximum credits for full time students are 16 and 24 credit units per
semester, respectively.
(f) Students must register their carryover and outstanding courses first taking into cognizance
prerequisite (if any) for that course.
(g) Pre-requisite and/or co-requisite must be satisfied for courses that require such.
(h) All courses are registered at an officially designated centre, except otherwise stated.
(i) Unrestricted electives chosen outside those listed must be approved by the department.
(j) At registration, a student is required to pay the approved fees and dues which may be
reviewed from time to time.
(k) Late registration, usually granted after normal registration period, attracts a penalty and, does
not last beyond the stipulated date.
(l) Application for deferment must be made through the Department to the Senate, in time, for
such request to be consideration by appropriates bodies.
(m) A student is regarded as registered only when the necessary registration forms have been
submitted to the Departmental registration officer. Students are therefore advised to strictly
adhere to the registration guidelines.
Deferment of Semester/Session
A student who for a good reason wishes to defer a semester or a whole session which must be
after 100 level have to make a formal application through the Department and Faculty to the
Senate for consideration and approval.
ACADEMIC/CLASS ADVISER
Each Class of students shall have a Class Adviser, which is assigned by the Head of Department.
The role of the Class Adviser is to counsel and guide the students in their Course registration and
also advise the students generally on all academic related matters.
OTHER GENERAL MATTERS
Medical Cases
The following procedures should be followed under the appropriate situation.
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1. While on campus: A student who falls ill while on campus should seek for immediate
medical attention at the University Medical Centre. When the medical condition of a
student necessitates absence from academic activities, the HOD should accordingly be
informed in writing, and upon resumption, appropriate medical report must be presented.
2. Before/During Examination or Tests: A student who falls ill just before or during
examinations/tests should immediately seek medical attention at the Medical Centre or
any Government Approved Hospital and obtain appropriate medical report and forward
same to the HOD as soon as possible.
3. Outside the University Campus: For instance, while at home or holidays, if as a result of
ill-health, a student is likely to be late for registration, the Department should be
informed early enough, and, upon resumption, supporting evidence(s) (e.g. medical
report which will be authenticated by the University Medical Centre) must be presented.
Notes for Students on the use of Laboratory Equipment, Instruments and Materials
The Faculty and Departmental workshops and laboratories are available for use by students
during practical sessions and projects construction/analytical works under close supervision of
appropriate Technical staff.
Workshop and Laboratory Equipment
The workshop and laboratories are equipped basically to enable students perform experiments
and execute their projects with less constraints.
Project
Students should submit drawing(s) of project job(s) to the Technologist in charge including the
following particulars as necessary:
(i) General arrangement or assembly drawing fully dimensioned,
(ii) Detail drawing(s) and instructions and
(iii) Materials specifications and other relevant information that may assist in prompt
execution.
(a) Students who have been assigned approved research projects must first report to the
Chief Technical Officer or the Technologist in charge of Workshop/Laboratory for
appropriate instructions and space allocations.
(b) A student is not allowed to work on equipment or operate any instrument without
permission.
(c) A student may be surcharged for instruments, tools and equipment damaged in the course
of working in the workshop or Laboratories.
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(d) Students are encouraged to acquaint themselves with Standard Operational Procedure
(SOP) and Safety Precautions for each equipment before usage.
Issuance of Tools, Instruments and other items in the Laboratory/workshop

Tools, instruments, equipment and chemicals are normally kept in the stores. However, some
common tools and equipments are available in the workshops and laboratories. Each of the tools,
instruments, apparatuses and equipment from the stores is obtained through the loan book
system. All items borrowed must be signed for and must be returned in good condition to the
store. Students are strongly advised to be safety conscious while working in the Laboratories and
workshops.
FOUNDATION COURSES (100 & 200 LEVELS) IN B. ENG. ENGINEERING

PROGRAMMES
COURSE STRUCTURE
Table 5: 100 LEVEL SEMESTER I

Course Course Title Contact Hours/Week Credit Status
Code Lecture T Lab Unit
PHY 101 Mechanics and properties of Matter 2 1 3 3 C
STA 101 Introduction to Statistics 2 - - 2 C
PHY 102 Heat and Thermodynamics 2 1 3 3 C
PHY 108 Basic Experimental Physics I - - 3 1 C
MTH 101 Elementary Set Theory and Algebra 2 - - 2 C
MTH 103 Trigonometry 2 - - 2 C
MTH 105 Coordinate Geometry 2 - - 2 C
CHM 121 Foundation Chemistry I 2 - 3 3 C
GST 101A Use of English I 2 - - 2 C
GST 103 Nigerian People and Culture 2 - - 2 C
TOTAL 18 2 12 22
Table 6: 100 LEVEL SEMESTER II

Course Course Title Contact Hours/Week Credit Status
Code Lecture T Lab Unit
PHY 103 Optics, Waves, Sound and Modern Physics 2 - 3 3 C
PHY 104 Electricity and Magnetism 1 - 3 2 C
PHY 109 Experimental Physics II - - 3 1 C
MTH 102 Differential Calculus and Applications 2 2 - 3 C
MTH 104 Vectors 2 - - 2 C
CHM 151 Foundation Chemistry II 2 - 3 3 C
CHM 171 Foundation Chemistry III 2 - 3 3 C
GST 101B Use of English II 2 - - 2 C
GST 102 Logic and Philosophy 2 - - 2 C
GST 122 Use of Library 2 - - 2 C
TOTAL 17 2 15 23
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Table7: 200 LEVEL SEMESTER I
Course Credit Status
Course Title L T P
Code Units
FEG 211 Engineering Mathematics I 2 2 - 3 C
MEE 212 Engineering Mechanics I 1 2 2 C
MEE 213 Engineering Drawing I 1 - 3 2 C

CIE 214 Fluid Mechanics I 1 2 - 2 C
CIE 215 Strength of Materials I 1 2 - 2 C
MEE 216 Engineering Materials 2 - - 2 C
FEG 217 General Engineering Laboratory I - - 9 3 C
FEG 218 Engineer in Society 1 - - 1 C
EEE 219 Basic Electrical Engineering I 2 2 2 C
GST 221 History and Philosophy of Science 2 - - 2 C
Total Units 13 9 12 21
Table 8: 200 LEVEL SEMESTER- II

Course Course Title L T P Credit Pre-
Code Units requisites
FEG 221 Engineering Mathematics II 2 2 - 3 FEG 211
MEE 222 Engineering Thermodynamics 1 2 - 2 C
MEE 223 Engineering Drawing II 1 - 3 2 FEG 213
EEE 224 Computer Programming 2 - 3 3 C
MEE 225 Workshop Practice 1 - 3 2 C
MEE 226 Engineering Mechanics II 1 2 - 2 MEE 212
FEG 227 General Engineering Laboratory II - - 9 3 C
CEE 228 Engineering Chemistry 2 - - 2 C
EEE 229 Basic Electrical Engineering II 2 2 EEE 219
GST 222 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 - - 2 C
SWP 299 Students Works Experience Programme Pass/Fail C

(COMPULSORY)
Total 14 6 18 23
FOUNDATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
100 LEVEL COURSES
CHM 121 FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY I (3 CREDIT UNITS)

The electronic structure of atoms. Discovery of the sub-atomic particles Cathode ray, J.J.
Thompson, Milliken (oil drop), Rutherford, Rotgen, etc. experiments; Bohr’s atom and atomic
line spectra, Quantum theory and Plank’s constant, Quantum numbers, Electron arrangement in
atoms. Aufbau and Hund’s rules; Pauli’s exclusion principles, Electronic arrangement in the first
twenty (20) Elements. Ionization energies, Electron affinities and Electro negativities. The
Periodic table. Correlation with Electronic Configuration. Vertical and horizontal relationships.
Periodicity of atomic properties e.g. Ionization Energies, Atomic radii, Electro negativity,
Metallic Character and Atomic Volume. Oxides, hydrides and hydroxides and halides of the
elements of the first short periods. The Chemical bonds, physical properties related to structure
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and position in the periodic table Ionic, Covalent, Hydrogen and Metallic Bonds; Van-der-wall
forces.
CHM 151 FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

States of matter Gas, Liquid and Solid. The gas laws; Boyles, Charles, Dalton’s and Graham’s
law of diffusion. Avogadro’s principle. Ideal gas equation, Kinetic theory of gases and the
General gas equation. Real gases and Deviation from ideal behaviour. Boltzman distribution law.
Liquefication of gases. Liquids pressure and temperature relationship. Raoult’s and Henry’s
Laws. Azeotropic mixtures. Partition/distribution law. Colligate properties – Boiling point
elevation. Freezing point depression and Osmotic pressure. Solid state; Structure of solids, type
of crystal structure, Eutectic mixtures and phase diagram. Thermo chemistry; entropy, Free
energy, Hess’s Law and Heat reaction. Introduction to chemical kinetics, First order reactions,
Rate constant, Half-life, Rate and factors affecting rate of reactions. Activation energy and
catalysis.
CHM 171 FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY III (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Tetravalency of Carbon and scope of Organic Chemistry, Isolation and purification of Organic
compounds; Crystallization, Fractional distillation. Chromatography etc. Qualitative and
quantitative analysis of Organic compounds. Empirical and Molecular formulae calculations.
Structural formula, Structural formula, Structural Isomerism. Electronic concepts in Organic
compounds: Sp3, Sp2 and Ssp hybridization.
PHY 101 MECHANICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Units: Basic S. I. Units, derived units, dimension analysis. Scalar and Vectors, Statics,
concurrent forces in-equilibrium, non-concurrent forces. Movements of a force. Frictional forces.
Elastic forces in static structures. Kinetics: Speed, velocity and acceleration, equation of motion
for bodies moving with uniform acceleration and variable acceleration. Displacement and
velocity-time graphs. Free fall and vertical projection. Projectiles in two dimension and
trajectory, Dynamics of particles: Forces and linear motion, conservation of momentum. Work,
energy, power and efficiency. Elastic and inelastic collision. Rotational dynamics and
gravitation. Motion of rigid bodies. Fluids at rest and fluids in motion.
PHY 102: INTRODUCTORY HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Thermometry: Thermometers and scales of temperature, linear expansion, volumetric expansion.
Heat energy; specific heat capacity, latent heat. Thermodynamics: First and Second laws of
Thermodynamics, isovolumeric, adiabatic, isothermal processes. The Carnot cycle, cryogenics.
Thermal properties of gases: Boyles’ and Charles’ laws, the ideal gas law, the two principal
specific heat capacities of gas. Kinetic theory of gases: Assumption of the kinetic theory,
Maxwell Ian distribution. Deduction from the kinetic theory of gases, Avogadro’s law, Graham’s
law of diffusion, Dalton’s law of partial pressures. Transfer of heat: Conduction. The ideal
radiator, intensity distribution in black body radiation. Pre’vost theory, Kirchoof’s law, Stefan’s
law. Wiens displacement law.
PHY 103 OPTICS, WAVES, SOUND AND MODERN PHYSICS (3 UNITS)
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Elements of geometric optics-ray optics, reflection by plane mirrors, spherical mirrors, refraction
at plane surface, refraction through thin lenses, defects of lenses and correction, optical
instruments. Elementary treatment of wave properties: propagation, interference, diffraction,
polarization. Wave motion: transverse and longitudinal, forced vibrations, resonance,
interference and beats. Sound: motion at supersonic speeds, intensity of sound, the resonance
tube, frequency response of the ear, high fidelity, ultrasonic, simple harmonic motion (SHM).
Modern physics: photoelectric effect, spectroscopy and atomic physics, continuous and line
emission and absorption spectra, X-rays. Wave mechanics: qualitative treatment of the wave
particle duality. The atomic nucleus and radioactivity.
PHY 104: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Coulomb’s law, the electric field, the electric potential, capacitors, dielectrics, the electric circuit.
Magnetic effects of currents: The current balance measurements of the e/m ratio, mass
spectrograph and isotopes. The cyclotron, chemical effects of electric current.
Magnetism: Magnetic properties of materials, theory of magnetism, electromagnetic induction;
AC and DC generators, electric motors, Eddy Currents. The transformer, alternating current
circuit, radiation of em waves (qualitatively). The full electromagnetic spectrum.
PHY 108/109: BASIC EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I & II

A 3-hour/week laboratory course covering basic experiments illustrative of the 1st and 2nd
semester, 100 level Physics syllabus respectively.
MTH 101 ELEMENTARY SET THEORY AND ALGEBRA (2 CREDIT UNITS

Definition of a set; finite and infinite sets, subsets, union, intersection, compliments, universal
set, empty set, Venn diagrams. Relations, mappings, functions (including domain and range).
Binary operations; commutativity, associativity, distributivity, identify and inverses (simple
cases only); structure of number systems; principle of mathematical induction; linear, quadratic
and other polynomial functions and their applications to sequences and summation of series,
sequence and series. Permutation and combinations; Complex numbers, algebra of complex
numbers, the Argand diagram, De Moivres theorem; nth root of unity.
MTH 102 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS AND APPLICATIONS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Odd, even and periodic functions and their symmetries; limit and continuity of functions;
Differentiation from first principles using the definition
LT f(x + h) – f(x);
H–o
Differentiation of elementary functions – algebraic and transcendental functions; sum;
difference, product and quotient rules, implicit differentiation; integration of elementary
functions; Techniques of integration including partial fractions, substitution and integration by
parts method. Definite integral and its representation as an area. Derivative as a rate of change,
curve sketching, turning points and their classifications, small increments, approximations and
errors. Newton’s approximation; Areas and volumes of solids of revolution. Differential
equations (first order only).
MTH 103 TRIGONOMETRY (1 CREDIT UNIT)
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Trigonometric ratios of angles of any magnitude; inverses of trigonometric functions; addition
formulas for trigonometric functions and their proofs:- by geometric and vector methods;
applications as multiple or half angles; solutions of simple trigonometric equations; The factor
formulae; sine and cosine formulas and their applications to solutions of triangles including 3-
dimensional problems involving heights and distances.
MTH 104 VECTORS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Definition of a vector quantity, position vector, modulus of a vector; equality of vectors, scalar
multiplication of vectors; position vector of a point dividing a line in a given ratio. Addition,
parallelogram law, triangle law; resultant of coplanar localized vectors. Vector equation of a line.
Scalar and vector products. Application of scalar product for finding angles between lines.
(Equations of planes not required). Differentiation and integration of vectors (simple cases only).
MTH 105 COORDINATE GEOMETRY (1 CREDIT UNIT)

Rectangular Cartesian coordinates in a plane applied to points, lines and circles. Gradient;
Distance between two points. Division of a line in a given ratio; Mid-points; equation of a
straight line (including the gradient/intercept form). Point of intersection of two lines. Equation
of a line through the point of intersection of two given lines. Angle between two lines. Parallel
and perpendicular lines. Distance from a point from a given line. Equation of a circle with given
center and radius or with a given diameter. Tangent to a circle. Condition for tangency
(Emphasis should be on concept rather than formula).
STA 101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Measure of location and dispersion in simple and grouped data exponentials; Elements of
probability distribution, conditional probability, independent events; Tree Diagrams, Discrete
and continuous random variables. Probability density function; cumulative distribution functions.
Expectation and standard deviation. Binomial, Poisson and normal distributions. Bivariate data;
scatter diagrams and regression lines and their application; coefficient of correlation, product
moment correlation coefficient, spearman rank correlation coefficient.
200 LEVEL SEMESTER I
FEG 211 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1 (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Calculus and relevant theorems: Differentiation, integration; Taylor and Maclaurin’s Series and
equations; Elements of linear algebra: determinants, properties and evaluation of matrices;
Differential equations: First and simple case of second order; Application to engineering
systems; Coordinate systems: Rectangular, cylindrical, spherical coordinate systems.
MEE 212 ENGINEERING MECHANICS I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Forces in a plane (force on particle, resultant of forces, resolution of forces), Forces in space
(concurrent forces, magnitude of several forces), Equivalent of force systems ( (external and
internal forces, vector product of two forces), Moment (moment of a force about a point,
Varignom’s theorem, moment of force about a given axis, moment of couple, reduction of a
system of forces to one force, one couple) Equilibrium of rigid bodies, Centroid and Centre of
gravities, Analyses of truss system, Friction, Moment of inertia of masses and areas
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MEE 213 ENGINEERING DRAWING I (2 CREDIT UNITS)
Introduction to Engineering Drawing; Use of drawing equipment and instruments; lettering,
dimensioning, layout ; Paper sizes; Scales; Drawing layout; Introduction to standards; Simple
interpenetration and developments of pyramids, cones, prisms, cylinders, spheres; Loci: ellipse,
helixes, and link mechanisms; Blending of lines and curves; Tangency. Projections – lines,
planes and simple solids. Orthographic and projections, simple examples Threaded
fastness. Pictoral/Freehand Sketching. Auxiliary and mechanical sectional views. True length.
Graphical calculus and architectural drawings.
CIE 214 FLUID MECHANICS I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Basic concepts, Properties of fluid; density, pressure, surface tension, viscosity, compressibility
etc, Hydrostatics: Transmission of pression, pressure in a fluid at rest, pressure on a fluid at rest,
thrust on plane & curved surfaces & center of pressure, stability & oscillation of floating body,
pressure measurement; Introduction to Fluid Dynamics – Definitions and concept of fluid flow:
pathline. Streamline & streakline, streamtube & stream filament, rotational & irrotational flow,
laminar & turbulent flow, velocity distribution; Analysis of fluid flow: Concept of system,
boundary, control volume, control surface; Conservation equations, Continuity, momentum, &
applications; Euler’s and Bernoulli’s and the general energy equations and applications; pilot
tube, tapering pipe, venturimeter, nozzles, pipe orifices, small and large orifices, notches and
wires, time to empty tank; Consideration for energy losses; Introduction to viscous flow.
Principles of construction and operation of selected hydraulic machinery. Hydropower systems
CIE 215 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Force equilibrium – free-body diagrams. Concept of stress, strain: Tensile test. Young’s moduli
and other strength factors. Axially-loaded bars, composite bars, temperature stresses and simple
indeterminate problems, Hoop stress; cylinders, rings. Bending moment, shear force and axial
force diagrams for simple cases. Simple torsion and applications.
MEE 216 ENGINEERING MATERIALS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Atomic and molecular structure; Introduction to electronic configuration, inter-atomic bonding
mechanism; Crystals and microstructure; Defects in crystals; General classification of materials;
Relationship between structure and properties of metals, alloys, ceramics and plastics. Alloy
theory – Application to industrial alloys – steels in particular. Engineering properties of
materials. Hot and cold-working, heat treatment, fabrication processes and applications, etc.
Principles of behaviours of materials in common environments; Introduction to corrosion and
corrosion control. A brief discussion of non-metallic materials – glass, rubber, concrete, plastics,
wood and ceramics.
FEG 218 ENGINEER IN SOCIETY (1 CREDIT UNIT)

Philosophy of Science. History of Engineering and Technology and the evolution of modern
society. Safety in engineering and Introduction to Risk Analysis. The Role of Engineers and
impact of Technological advances in Nation Building. Professional bodies and their roles in
maintaining discipline, ethics and standards in engineering. Invited Lectures from Professionals.
FEG 217 GENERAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY I (3 CREDIT UNITS)

All courses share the laboratory schedules to suit; sometimes alternate weeks.
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Safety in engineering and Introduction to Risk Analysis. The Role of Engineers and impact of
Technological advances in Nation Building. Professional bodies and their roles in maintaining
discipline, ethics and standards in engineering. Invited Lectures from Professionals.
EEE 219 BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Circuit-elements, DC and AC circuits, basic circuit laws and theorems; Circuit analysis
(superposition, Thevenins, Norton and reciprocity principles); Resonance, power, power factors;
Inductive/ capacitive reactances, impedance, conductance, susceptance and admittance;
Introduction to electrical machines (transformers and motors) and machine designs-
constructional features, types, connections, (single and three phase), and their applications
Electrical and Electrical power measurements General principles of measuring instruments;
(Torque and restraining spring relationship); Types of instruments: Ammeters, voltmeters, watt-
meters, watt-hour meters; transducers and bridge measurement; Cathode ray oscilloscope and its
applications; Physics of devices – Discharge devices, semi-conductors, diode and transistor.
Transistor characteristics, devices and circuits; Introduction to digital electronics: Binary
numbers, binary and arithmetic, logic gates, OR, AND, NOT Boolean algebra and identities,
Simple truth tables and Karnagh maps.
200 LEVEL SEMESTER II.

FEG 221 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (3 CREDIT UNITS)
Complex analysis: Review of complex algebra, elementary complex numbers, functions.
Sequences and series, vectors: vector algebra in general and component forms with greater
emphasis on application to engineering systems; Scalar and vector products of 3 or more vectors;
Numerical analysis: error and error propagation, roots of non-linear equations: Gaussian, Gauss-
siedel, Gauss-Jordan; Interpolation: Lagrangian and finite differences; Use of Fortran and Basic
language in numerical analysis.
MEE 222 ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Basic concepts & definitions: Thermodynamics, matter, space time, and their properties, working
substance, pure substance, fluid, system, surroundings, property & state, dimensions & units,
mass & weight, temperature & Zeroth law, thermodynamic process (cyclic), reversibility;
Energy concept, definition & types; Work and heat; First law of thermodynamics &
consequences; The non-flow energy equation and application to non-flow processes; The steady-
flow energy equation and application to open systems; Second and third laws of
thermodynamics: Heat engine, efficiency, process efficiency, statements due to Plank, Kelvin
and Classius, Carnot principle, Thermodynamic scale, reversibility and irreversibility, entrophy,
perfect gas. Ideal gas cycles.
MEE 223 ENGINEERING DRAWING II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Projection of points, lines, and solids; Orthographic projections: First and third angle projections;
Auxiliary projections; Isometric and oblique projections; Dimensioning; Sectional views; Thread
fasteners; free-hand sketching; introduction to assembly drawing.
Introduction to computer aided-graphics.
EEE 224 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (3 CREDIT UNITS)
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Introduction – Types of computers and components, their uses – industrial, scientific,. Computer
logic – Software and hardware. Introduction to computer languages – Fortran, Basic; Application
of Fortran and Basic to simple problems: Algorithms and Flow charts. Practical exercises in use
of computer.
MEE 225 WORKSHOP PRACTICE I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Elementary introduction to types and organization of engineering workshop, covering jobbing,
batch, mass production. Engineering materials: their uses and properties. Safety in workshop and
general principles of working. Bench work and fitting. Hand-tools, instruments. Carpentry:
Hand-tools, materials types of joints, processing of timber. Blacksmithing: Hand-tools and
working principles. Joints and fastening: bolt, rivet, welding, brazing, soldering. Measurement
and marking: for uniformity, circulatory, concentricity etc. Standard measuring tools used in
workshops: welding, brazing and soldering; principles, classification, power source. General
principles of working of standard metal cutting machine tools. Hands-on workshop experience
on the above tools, machines and processes.
MEE 226 ENGINEERING MECHANICS II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Hooke’s law: stresses and strain due to loading and temperature changes. Torsion stress circle.
Deflection of beams with symmetrical and combined loadings. Elastic buckling of columns.
Shear forces and bending moments. Analytical methods for structures.
Newton’s laws of motion, Kinematics of particles- relative, rectilinear and curvilinear motion of
particles; Kinematics of rigid body – velocity and acceleration diagrams for simple problems.
Work, energy, and power; Kinematics of particles: Energy momentum methods; Kinematics of
rigid bodies in two dimensions: Energy and momentum methods, and impulse and momentum
approach; Newton’s laws – Kinetics of particles, momentum and energy methods. Kinetics of
rigid bodies– two-dimensional motion of rigid bodies, energy and momentum; Simple harmonic
motion and vibration of systems with single degree of freedom
FEG 227 GENERAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Practical laboratories relevant to all engineering courses are to be conducted subject to available
equipment.
CEE 228 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Chemistry of first row transition metals. Introduction to coordination chemistry; Elementary
organo- metallic chemistry; Role of metals in Biochemical Systems; Kinetic theory of gases,
behaviour of gases; the laws of thermodynamics, entropy and free energy; reactions and phase
equilibrium mechanisms and theories of elementary processes; basic electrochemistry
All courses share the laboratory schedules to suit; sometimes alternate weeks
EEE 229 BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Further treatment in D.C. circuits: D.C. steady state response; Transients in first order circuits.
Analysis by Superposition. Thevenin, Norton, and Reciprocity principles; Further treatment in
A.C. Circuits. A.C. circuit elements; Voltage and current phasors; Inductive/capacitive
reactances; impedances, conductance, suseptance and admittance; Complex j-operator notations
and its application in A.C. Circuits; Introduction to electrical machines: Transformers:
constructional features, types, connections, (single and three phase), and its applications;
Measurement and instrumentation: General principles of measuring instruments; (Torque and
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restraining spring relationship); Types of instruments: Ammeters, voltmeters, watt-meters, watt-
hour meters; transducers and bridge measurement; Cathode ray oscilloscope and its applications;
Introduction to digital electronics: Binary numbers, binary and arithmetic, logic gates, OR, AND,
OT Boolean algebra and identities, Simple truth tables and Karnagh maps.
SWEP 299 SUPERVISED WORKS EXPERIENCED PROGRAMME

A minimum of six weeks compulsory working on any projects within the university approved by
faculty of engineering and graded based on log book, project report, etc.
Definition of Terms
Core/Compulsory Course
A course which every student must compulsorily take and pass in any
particular Programme at a particular level of study.
Required Course
A course that you take at a level of study and must be passed before graduation.
Elective Course
A course that students take within or outside the faculty. Students may graduate
without passing the course provided the minimum credit unit for the course had been
attained.
Optional Course
A course which students can take based on interest and may count towards the
minimum credit unit required for graduation.
Pre-requisite Course
A course which student must take and pass before taking a particular course at a
higher level.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
WELCOME ADDRESS
This second edition of the student handbook has been designed to provide every bit of
information concerning courses registration for each Semester of an Academic Session as well as
the detailed regulations regarding admission requirements; academic regulation and the
Departmental Staff whom any student could approach for necessary guide or assistance. The
handbook is also a fulfillment of the basic requirements of the NUC/COREN accreditation,
which the department must meet in order to keep abreast of the current curriculum development
and update. The student (fresh or old) is advised to make the book a necessary companion to
avoid registering the wrong Courses and having excess credit Loads. The University is endowed
with a multiplicity of Professional Societies, e.g. Nigerian Society of Engineers (Student
Chapter), and the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) and religious groups to
which the Student could find convenient to belong instead of searching for banned secret cults or
Societies. The student is cordially invited to discuss his/her problem with Academic Adviser
attached to his/her Level or with the Head of department because we believe that peaceful
dialogue is a panacea to most problems:
Wishing you a successful career in Chemical Engineering.
ENGR. DR. A. M. EVUTI

Head of Department – (Chemical Engineering)
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PROGRAMME

The University of Abuja is established to forge national unity by providing a conducive
environment for learning, and interaction for the youths from all parts of Nigeria. The Faculty of
Engineering will enhance the technological and economical empowerment of the country.
Sequel to the above, the Senate of the University at its 92nd regular meeting held on 27th October
2004 approved the establishment of the Department of Chemical Engineering with effect from
2006/2007 session.
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Table 9: Department of Chemical Engineering - STAFF LIST
S/N Name Qualification With Designation Specialization
Dates
1 Engr. Prof. J. A. PhD, M.Sc, MNSE, R. Professor Catalysis, Petrochemical Engineering
Adeyinka Eng (COREN) and Reactor Design
2 Engr. Prof. D. F. PhD, M.Sc., MNSE R. Professor Electrochemical Engineering
Aloko Eng (COREN),
3 Engr. Dr. A. M. PhD, M.Eng., B.Eng., Senior Lecturer/ Environmental Engineering
Evuti R. Eng (COREN) HOD
4 Engr. Dr. A. PhD, M.Eng., B.Eng., Associate Chemical Eng’g Material Synthesis
Jimoh R. Eng (COREN) Professor & Characterization, Biofuel
(Sabbatical) Production, Mathematical
Modeling& Simulation
5 Engr. Dr. K. A. PhD, M.Eng. Senior Lecturer Biofuels Production, Reaction
Salam B.Tech. MNSE R. Eng Engineering and Process
(COREN), Intensification
6 Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) Ph.D, M. Eng. B. Eng. Senior Lecturer Polymer Engineering
Ishidi Y. Edith FNSE, R.Eng (Pro Bono)
(COREN)
7 Engr. (Mrs.) Y M.Sc. B.Sc. MNSE, Lecturer I Reservoir Engineering
Aladeitan R. Eng (COREN)
8 Engr. Z.A. M. Eng., B. Eng. Lecturer I Process system Engineering

Adejoh MNSE
9 Engr. Mrs. N.B. M. Eng., B. Eng. Lecturer I Chemical Engineering
Ekwe MNSE R. Eng
(COREN),
10 Engr. B.I. M. Sc, B. Eng. MNSE, Lecturer I Environmental Engineering
Abdulkarim R. Eng (COREN)
NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
11 Mr. Christian B.Eng., HND, ND Technologist I
Ugochukwu
Agumuo
12 Mal. Yusuf B.Eng., HND, ND Technologist I
Mohammed
Baba
13 Kubrah Jibrin S. A II, Conf. Sec. Confidential
III, Conf. Sec. II, Secretary I
Proficiency Cert.
PHILOSOPHY OF PROGRAMME
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The Chemical Engineering Programme is established to provide world class competent and
qualified Chemical Engineers that will contribute to the technological and economic
development of Nigeria. The philosophy is aimed at producing employable and/or self-employed
engineers through the provision of state-of-the-art training in the Chemical Engineering
discipline.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF PROGRAMME

The aims and objectives of the programme are to produce Engineering graduates who shall
possess the following attributes:
(a) The ability to design Engineering projects and supervise their constructions.
(b) The ability to manage people’s fund, materials and equipment diligently.
(c) The ability to exercise original thought, have good professional judgement and be able to
take responsibility for the direction of important tasks.
(d) The ability to improve on indigenous technology to enhance local problems solving
capability.
(e) The ability to install and maintain complex engineering systems so that they can perform
optimally in an environment.
(f) To produce high level skilled technological manpower for wider application in Nigeria.
(g) To develop links with local industries and also maintain a data bank for use by industries.
(h) To progress in successful professional careers in Chemical Engineering or will continue
their studies at a graduate level.
In pursuance of the above, specific features have been incorporated into the Programme. These
include:
(a) Common foundation courses at 100 and 200 levels for all engineering students.
(b) Workshop practice, technology, laboratory work and tutorials
(c) Design projects with bias towards local applications.
(d) Broad-based engineering and interaction between students and professionals.
(e) Project in the final year on which the student works alone under supervision in specific
areas of mechanical engineering.
(f) Special skill and in-depth study in a particular area of the Programme through optional
courses or electives.
(g) Adequate knowledge in the areas of engineering management, economics, law and
information technology.
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(h) Six months of supervised industrial training during the second semester of the fourth
year.
The academic Programme has been planned to offer challenges and to encourage the
development of ingenuity and originality in the student. The corner stone of this is an early
grounding in the basic engineering sciences and a strong emphasis in Applied Design in the later
years.
COURSE STRUCTURE FOR 300-500 LEVEL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Course Course Title Credit Pre- Contact Hours/Week
Code Units requisite
L T Lab
FEG 311 Engineering Mathematics III 3 FEG 221 3 - -

MEE 312 Engineering Economics 2 2 - -
CHE 311 Introduction to Chemical 3 3 - -
Engineering
CHE 312 Particle Technology 2 2
CHE 313 Chemical Engineering 3 3 - -
Thermodynamics I
CHE 314 Polymer Engineering I 2 2 - -
CHE 315 Transport Phenomena I 2 2 - -
CHE 316 Chemical Reaction Kinetics 3 3 - -
CHE 317 Chemical Engineering Lab I 2 - - 6
TOTAL 22 20 6

Code Units requisite Lecture T Lab
FEG 321 Engineering Mathematics IV 3 FEG311 3 -
CHE 321 Separation Processes I 3 3 -
CHE 322 Analytical Methods 2 2
CHE 323 Chemical Engineering 2 CHE315 2
Thermodynamics II
CHE 324 Chemical Technology 3 3
CHE 325 Transport Phenomena II 3 CHE313 3 -
CHE 326 Process Instrumentation 2 2
CHE 327 Chemical Engineering Lab II 2 6

CHE 328 Organic Processes Technology 3 3 -
TOTAL 23 21 6
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SW399: STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME
(SIWES I) - 3 MONTHS

Code Units requisite
Lecture T Lab
FEG 412 Technical Communications 2 2 -
GST 301A Entrepreneurship Studies I 2 2
CHE 411 Separation Processes II 3 CHE321 3 -
CHE 412 Chemical Engineering analysis 2 2 -
CHE 413 Environmental Engineering 2 2 -
CHE 414 Principles of Chemical 2 2 -
Engineering Plant Design
CHE 415 Transport Phenomena III 3 CHE325 3 -
CHE 416 Chemical Reaction Engineering 2 CHE316, 2 -
I FEG311 &
FEG331
CHE 417 Chemical Engineering Lab III 2 - 6
CHE 418 Electrochemical Technology 2 2 -
TOTAL 22 20 6
SEMESTER II
SW499: STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES II) - 6 MONTHS

Code Units requisite Lecture T Lab
MEE 515 Engineering Management 2 2 -
CHE 511 Separation Processes III 3 CHE411 3 -
CHE 512 Process Control I 2 FEG 411 2 -
CHE 513 Process Optimization 3 FEG 411 3 -
CHE 514 Plant Design I 2 6

CHE 515 Project I 2 - 6
CHE516 Chemical Reaction 2 CHE416 2 -
Engineering II
CHE 517 Chemical Engineering Lab 1 - 3
IV
CHE 518 Biochemical Engineering 2 2
Total Core (Compulsory) 19 14 15
Electives (Pick only 3 Units from below)
CHE531 Bioreactor Design 3 3 -
CHE532 Electrochemical Engineering 3 3
CHE536 Fermentation Technology 3 3
CHE534 Refining Technology 3 3
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CHE537 Soap & Detergent 3 3
Technology
CHE535 Pulp & Paper Technology 3 3
CHE 530 Gas Engineering 3 3
TOTAL 22 17 15

Course Course Title Pre- Credit Contact Hours/Week
Code requisite Units Lecture Lab
GST 301B Entrepreneurship Studies II 2 2 -
FEG 522 Law for Engineers 1 1 -
CHE521 Safety & Loss prevention in 2 2 -
Process Industries
CHE522 Process Control II CHE512 2 2 -
CHE523 Polymer Engineering II 3 3 -
CHE524 Plant Design II CHE513 3 - 9

CHE525 Project II 4 - 12
Electives (Pick only 3 Units from below)
CHE 544 Technology of Fossil Fuel 3 3 -
processing
CHE 541 Adhesives, Films and Coating 3 3
CHE 542 Battery Technology 3 3
CHE 546 Plastic Technology 3 3
CHE 540 Sugar Technology 3 3
CHE 543 Introduction to Cement 3 3
Technology
CHE 545 Petroleum Engineering 3 3
CHE 547 Petrochemical Engineering 3 3
TOTAL 20 13 21
COURSE DESCRIPTION
FEG 311 (C) ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (3 CREDITS)

Linear Algebra: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, matrix transformation; series: fourier, gamma,
bassel; Fourier transformation; Laplace transformation: second order differential equations:
linear equations with constant co-efficients, general solutions, variable co-efficient linear
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equations; probability and statistics: concepts, density and distribution functions, moments and
moment generating functions, standard distributions, regression and correlation; vector calculus:
gradient of scalar point function: Divergence and curl of a vector, second order derivations.
MEE 312 (C) ENGINEERING ECONOMICS (2 CREDITS)

Breakeven analysis: Linear models, including dumping and production above normal capacity,
non-linear models.
Time value of money: reasons for changing interest, simple interest, compound interest, nominal
and effective interest rates, cash flow diagrams. Compound interest formular and factors:
Derivation of P/F, F/P, A/P, P/A, F/A and gradient series factors {P/G, etc.} deferred annuities;
capital recovery, continuous compounding. Basic method of evaluating a single proposal;
present worth, annual worth, future worth, internal rate of return, pay-out period, etc.
Depreciation: concept and reason for depreciation of assets, depreciation as an expense;
depreciation methods (straight line, sum of the years digit, declining balance); switching between
depreciation methods.
Equipment replacement analysis: reasons for replacement of assets (economic advantage,
technological obsolescence, expensive maintenance, etc.) basic replacement models, dynamic
replacement models. After-tax economic analysis: effects of taxes on economic analyses.
CHE 311: (C) INTRODUCTIONS TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (3 CREDITS)

What is Engineering?: Various fields of Engineering. Chemical Engineering functions. Units and
dimensions: The mole unit. Conversions in the method of analysis and measurement: Physical
and Chemical properties and measurement. Stoichiometry. Material balances. Problems
involving components (elements): Recycle, Bypass and Purge: Effect of recycle and purge and
bypass on mass and energy balances. Material balances involving condensation and
vaporization. Energy balances. Concepts of Units. Unsteady state material and energy balances.
Prelimary details of in-organic technology, manufacturing of acids and other related materials.
Sulphuric acid using nitrous method, contact method and other methods. Production of sulphur
dioxides SO2, synthesis of ammonia, production of nitric acid HNO3, concentrated soda, solvay
process, chloride, caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid. Nitrogenous fertilizers
ammonium nitrate process.N~NO3 carbanide urea potassium fertilizer. Ceramic Technology
structural facing, refractory and white wares sources of ceramic materials. Organic Technology.
Basic organic synthesis, manufacture of methanol, phenol production raw materials: physical
chemical Technology floatation. Corrosion and other separation techniques.
CHE 312 (C) PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Properties of particles, motion of particles in a Newtonian fluid, stoke’s law, Newton’s law.
Flow through packed beds. Fluidization, sedimentation and flocculation; Filtration, screening,
classification and size reduction/enlargement.
CHE 313: (C) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS 1 (3 CREDITS)

CYCLES; Carnot; thermodynamics. Turbines: Steam and Gas, Refrigeration; General P-V-T
Relations: The P-V-T behavior of pure substances; Equation of state for gases; The principle of
corresponding state; Compressibility relations; reduced pressure; reduced volume; temperature;
pseudo critical constants.P-V-T approximations for gaseous mixture: ideal gas mixtures.
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Dalton’s law of additive pressure; Amagat law of additive volumes; Pesudocritical point method;
Kay’s rule; Gililand’s method; Behaviors of liquids. Heat effects; Heat capacities as a function
of temperature; specific heats of liquids and temperature and solids; Heat effects accompanying
phase change Clausive Claperson equation; Standard heats of reaction, formation and
combustion. Effect of temperature on heat reaction; Heats of mixing and solution; Enthalpy
concentration diagrams for H2SO4 H20 pressure etc; Partial enthalpies; single and multiple effect
evaporators with regards to heat effects. Thermodynamics of Flow Processes: Fundamental
equations; continuity equation; equation of motion; energy equation; Bernoulli’s equation; Flow
in pipes; laminar and turbulent flows; Reynolds number; friction factor; Fanning equation; Flow
meter; Nozzles; Compressors: single stage and multistage; effect of Clearance.
CHE 314 (C) POLYMER ENGINEERING I (2 CREDITS)

Introduction to polymer and their characteristics, source of monomers; structure and physical
properties of polymers; rheology; solubility and molecular weights, plasticity and elasticity. The
William Landel ferry equation; polymerization reactions and manufacturing methods; Ziegler
Natta catalysis processing and technology of polymers.
CHE 315 (C) TRANSPORT PHENOMENA 1 (2 CREDITS)

Basic Laws of mass, momentum and energy transfer process and their relationship; Measurement
calculations and prediction of transport coefficients: Simple problems involving dimensionless
groups such as Re, Sc,Pr; Boundary layer theory and turbulence; Navier Stokes equation;
Universal Velocity profile; Eddy diffusion; Theories of Mass transfer; Mass transfer with
Chemical reaction; Inter-phase mass transfer.
CHM 316 (C) CHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS (3 CREDITS)

Basic terminologies used in chemical engineering reaction kinetics, homogeneous reactions,
heterogeneous reaction, chain reaction, simultaneous and consecutive reaction, photochemical
reaction, catalysis, absorption of gases on solids, application to gas chromatography.
CHE 317 (C) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY 1 (2 CREDITS)

Laboratory experiments in separation processes, transport phenomena, thermodynamics and
particulate mechanics.
FEG 321 (C) ENGINEERING MATH IV (3 CREDITS)

Advanced topic in Differentiation and Integration of Complex functions: Cauchy-Riemman and
related functions, conformal mapping. Partial differential equations and applications: Line and
Multiple Integrals. Advanced Numerical Analysis: numerical solutions to ODE, finite
differences: Numerical iterations. Runge-Kutta, Euler, Predictor-corrector methods: Computer
Aided Design.
CHE 321 (C) SEPARATION PROCESSES 1 (3 CREDITS)

Stagewise and continuous contacts equipment: isothermal gas absorption: Binary distillation;
Leaching; Hydrodynamics of packed and plate columns: Drying of solids.
CHE 322: (C) ANALYTICAL METHOD (2 CREDITS)
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Treatment of analytical data: gravimetric and volumetric analysis; acid base and oxidation
reduction titration; precipitation and complex metric titration; fundamentals of spectro-chemical
and electrometric methods; ion-exchange, chromatography and solvent extraction.
CHE 323: (C) CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGING THERMODYNAMICS II (2 CREDITS)

Nature of processes of conduction, convection and radiation: definition of thermal conductivity
and heat transfer coefficients. Conduction through materials with constant and varying heat
transfer areas; unsteady state conduction, solution of equations for simple cases; Schmidt’s
methods. Dimensional analysis and heat transfer by convection; Forced convection inside and
outside tubes and tube bundles; Thermal boundary layer; Reynolds analogy and its
developments. Phase Equilibria; Criteria of equilibrium; Fugacities of pure component; General
Fugacity relations for gases; Fugacities of gas mixture; Effects if temperature and pressure on
fugacity; Pressure temperature composition relationship; Equilibrium constant; Activity
coefficient; Gibbs-Duhem equation; Marguelles and Van Lear equations. Chemical Reaction
equilibria; Standard free energy change and equilibrium constant; Evaluation of equilibrium
constants; Effect if temperature and pressure on equilibrium constants; calculation of conversion;
Gas phase reactions; Percent conversion; Liquid phase reaction; Heterogeneous reactions.
CHE 324 (C) CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Prelimary details of in-organic technology, manufacturing of acids and other related materials.
Sulphuric acid using nitrous method, contact method and other methods. Production of sulphur
dioxides SO2, synthesis of ammonia, production of nitric acid HNO3, concentrated soda, solvay
process, chloride, caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid. Nitrogenous fertilizers
ammonium nitrate process. N~NO3 carbanide urea potassium fertilizer. Ceramic Technology
structural facing, refractory and white wares sources of ceramic materials. Organic Technology.
Basic organic synthesis, manufacture of methanol, phenol production raw materials: physical
chemical Technology floatation. Corrosion and other separation techniques.
CHE 325 (C) TRANSPORT PHENOMENA II (3 CREDITS)

Nature of processes of conduction, convection and radiation: definition of thermal conductivity
and heat transfer coefficients. Conduction through materials with constant and varying heat
transfer areas; unsteady state conduction, solution of equations for simple cases; Schmidt’s
methods. Dimensional analysis and heat transfer by convection; Forced convection inside and
outside tubes and tube bundles; Thermal boundary layer; Reynolds analogy and its
developments.
CHE 326: (C) PROCESS INSTUMENTATION (2 CREDITS)

Process properties parameters measured in chemical plants; instrumentation functions. Pressure
measurement: Liquid level measurement; Flow measurement; Temperature measurement;
Mixture concentration measurement; PH measurement; Gas chromatography; Mass
spectrophometer; Sampling Systems.
CHE 327 (C) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY II (2 CREDITS)

Laboratory experiments in kinetics further experiment in Kinetics and further experiment in
thermodynamics and separation processes.
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CHE 328 (C) ORGANIC PROCESSES TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDITS)
Technology of organic processes, hydrogenation; alkylation, sulphonation, nitrogenation and
chlorination of various hydrocarbons: optimum operating conditions; thermodynamics of the
reactions involved in each case; selectivity of catalysts used; and requirements for optimum
yields: production of paraffins; olefins and aromatics from petroleum; separation and purification
techniques of reaction products from reactors; manufacture of styrene; altylbenzenesulphonate
and sodium alkylbenzenesulphonate detergent; dehydrogeneration of isobutene; normal hexane;
Technology of esterifcation reactions and condensation reactions.
SW 399: SIWES I ( Pass or Fail)

The practical exposure of the student through direct participation in the work of an industry, to
real life working condition. During the training, the student acquires a familiarity with
Engineering works, organization. Physical layout, and the flow of information, materials and
operations. This information is expected to complement and integrate the student's classroom
instruction and laboratory/workshop exercises.
Duration: 3 months.
400 LEVEL COURSES

FEG 412 (C) TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING (1 CREDIT)
Introduction to principles of effective communication with attention to the importance of
emphasis, emotive contact and style, principles of technical writing.Organization and preparation
of technical report.Technical correspondence, oral presentation of technical reports; technical
aids in presentation.
GST 301A (C) ENTERPRENEURSHIP STUDIES I (2 CREDITS)

The ventures to study include: soap/detergent, toothbrushes and toothpaste making. Rope
making, plumbing, vulcanizing, brewing, glassware, production/ceramic production,
photography, bricks, nails, screw-making, dyeing/textile, block, paste making, paper production
and water treatment; conditioning/packaging; Food processing/packaging/preservation; metal
works/fabrication- steel and aluminum door and windows and pots. Training industry, vegetable
oil and salt extraction, domestic electrical wiring, radio/tv repairs, carving, weaving, bakery,
building drawing, vehicle maintenance etc., installation of solar energy systems, ice block
making machines.
CHE 411(C) SEPARATION PROCESSES II (3 CREDITS)

Multiple-effect evaporators; crystallization; ion exchange; reverse osmosis; humidification and
water cooling.
CHE 412 (C) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

(Pre-requisite: FEG 321)
Mathematical model of chemical Engineering operation and solutions.Analytical and numercal
solutions of applied ordinary and partial differential equations.Statisitics, types of observation.
Analysis of variance, test of significance. Regression Analysis, Design of experiments.
CHE 413 (C) ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING/CHEMISTRY (2 CREDITS)

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Pollution and the Environment definitions and inter-relationship; natural and man-made
pollution; the economics of pollution. Air pollution; Gaseous and particulate pollutants and their
sources; Effects on weather, vegetation, materials and human health; Legislation relating to air
pollution; Methods of control of gaseous emission and destruction; cyclones, inertia separators,
electrostatic precipitators, bag filters; wet washers etc. Dispersal from chimneys and method of
calculating chimney height; Flare stacks. Water pollution: river pollution by industrial effluent;
Legislation and standards for effluent discharge; impurities in natural water and their effects;
Brief survey of ecology and the effects of effluent on the ecosystems; Treatment processes
including precipitation, flocculation, coagulation, sedimentation, clarification and colour
removal. Principles of biological treatment processes: Cost of treatment; Treatment for water
re-use, ion exchange; cooling water treatment; Land pollution; Disposal of solid wastes by
incinerator and dumping; Possible future trends including conversion of solid wastes into useful
material or energy: Treatment of other types of pollution; noise. Thermal and nuclear pollution.
Introduction to Waste Management, Pollution Prevention, Air Pollution Management of
Stationary Sources, Industrial Waste Water Management, Management of Solid Waste
CHE 414 (C) PRINCIPLES OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PLANT DESIGN PLANT

(2 CREDITS)
Presentation and discussion of real process design problems; Sources of design data; process and
engineering flow diagram; process outline charts incorporating method; study and critical
examination; mechanical design of process vessels and piping; Environmental considerations:
site considerations; process services. Costing of Design Process; Formulation of feasibility report
evaluation; Economics and safety consideration must be stressed.
CHE 415 (C) TRANSPORT PHENOMENON III (3 CREDITS)

Heat Exchangers: log mean temperature difference in single and multiple pass exchangers;
Calculation of heat transfer coefficient; Optimum design; Finned Tubes; Lagging effectiveness
and economic thickness; radiation; Kirchhoff’s and Stefan’s laws; Emissivity; Calculation of net
heat exchange between bodies, multiple reflection and net radiation methods; radiation from
gases; Heat transfer to boiling liquids; Types of boiling and influence of conditions on heat
fluxes and transfer coefficients.
CHE 416 (C) CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Classification and types of reactors.Methods of operation and design equations for single and
multiple reactions. Temperature and pressure effects fluid mixing and residence time
distribution.
CHE 417 (C) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY III (2 CREDITS)

Laboratory experiments in process instrumentation, heat transfer and further experiments in
separation processes.
CHE 418 (C) ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to electrochemical technology, Basic elements of electrochemical systems,
electrodes, diaphragm, electrolytes, anode, cathode, solution, voltage balance and r,
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electromotive force, Nerst equation, calculation involving Nerst formula, method of minimizing
voltage and electromotive force, current density and individual electrolytes.
SW 499: SIWES II ( Pass or Fail)

The practical exposure of the student through direct participation in the work of an industry, to
real life working condition. During the training, the student acquires a familiarity with
Engineering works, organization, physical layout, and the flow of information, materials and
operation. This information is expected to complement and integrate the student's classroom
instruction and laboratory/workshop exercises.
Duration: 6 months.
500 LEVEL COURSES
MEE 515 (C) ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Organisational structure and behavior; engineer to engineer manager transition; managerial
functions – principle and techniques of planning, forecasting, organizing; technical activities;
project selection and management, leadership, styles of leadership and management. Techniques
in engineering management – motivated appraisal participative and control techniques.
CHE 511 (C) SEPARATION PROCESSES III (3 CREDITS UNITS)

Solvent Extraction, Extractive and azeotopic distillation; multi-component gas absorption;
distillation of multi-component mixtures; novel separation process.
CHE 512 (C) PROCESS CONTROL I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Process dynamics, transfer functions, frequency response analysis, control system design,
cascade control, feed forward and feed backward control, control tuning, control valve,
introduction to multi-variable control.
CHE 513 (C) PROCESS OPTIMISATION (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Maxima of functions through the use of calculus. Unconstrained peak seeking methods, single
and multivariable search techniques. Constrained optimization techniques. Linear programming.
Dynamic programming. Network analysis and queing theory. Numerical optimization
techniques.
CHE 514 (C) PLANT DESIGN I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

A chemical Engineering design problem involving the study of manufacturing process,
preparation of flow sheet, heat and mass balances. Details design of some plant items; process
economics, safety considerations, environmental and site consideration are to be emphasized.
CHE 515 (C) PROJECT I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Individual research projects under the supervision of an academic staff. Projects should focus on
national and state industrial problems.
CHE 516 (C) CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING II (2CREDIT UNITS)

Design of fluid/fluid and solid fluid/reactors. Auto thermal reactors. Catalyst deactivation and
regeneration. Factors governing choice of reactors.
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CHE 517 (C) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LAB IV (1 CREDIT UNITS)
Further laboratory experiments in separation process, transport phenomena thermodynamics and
particulate mechanics.
CHE 518 (C) BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2 CREDITS)

Biochemical Engineering: Introduction to microbiology and biochemistry: Classification and
growth characteristics of microorganisms; screening and selection of microorganisms for
industrial application: Enzymes in Engineering: Microbial culture processes in manufacturing
industries, bioreactor design; practice of post harvest technology and agricultural waste
recycling.
500 LEVEL ELECTIVES
CHE 531 (E) GAS ENGINEERING (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Sources, synthesis and characterization of natural gas, biogas and inorganic gases. Flow diagram,
Design and optimization of production equipment. Storage and handling of gases.
CHE 532 (E) BIOREACTOR DESIGN (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Review of bioreactor types: chemostat, batch, semi batch or fed batch and continuous
bioreactors; derivation of the design parameters; specific growth rate; generation or doubling
time for microbiotic mass production. Enzyme kinetics for enzyme reactors; Design of baffles;
cooling coils thermostats, impeller geometry and rheology of the fermentation broth; optimum
conditions of pH temperature agitation/mixing for aerobic and anaerobic processes; surface and
submerged cultures; bioenergetics and criteria of scale up.
CHE533 (E) ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING (3 CREDITS)

Electrolysis of water; Electrolysis of water at reduced pressure. Electrochemical production of
chlorine, oxygen and sodium hydroxide. Electrochemical synthesis of inorganic materials and
organic materials; electrochemical coating of metals and alloys using zinc, cadmium, etc
CHE 534 (E) REFINING TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDITS)

Separation of crude oil from associated gases: Refinery gases and refined petroleum products;
Atmospheric distillation of petroleum feed stocks; vacuum distillation of atmospheric distillation
residue. Technological process diagrams for atmospheric and vacuum distillation units:
Thermal and catalytic cracking of petroleum heavy stocks. Platforming and reforming processes
CHE 535 (E) PULP AND PAPER TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Properties of raw materials used in paper making. Preparation of pulpwood. Pulping processes.
Energy recovery, blending of pulp and stock preparation. Utilization of by-products, economic
and ecological aspects of paper manufacture.
CHE 536 (E) FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDITS)

Evolution of modern fermentation processes: Requirements for the growth of micro-organisms.
Media formulation: Alteration and consequences on environment in fermentations; Parameters
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and control of fermentation processes; Sterilization of media air and equipment; control of
pressure, temperature, pH REDOX potential; Use of antiform agents. Nature of fermentation
fluids: Product recovery. Batch and continuous fermentations: Instrumental control of
fermenters; Examples of industrial fermentations to produce chemicals, food and related
substances.
CHE 537 (E) SOAP AND DETERGENT TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Historical outline; Types of soap and detergents; mechanism of detergency: oils, fats and organic
compounds (e.g. linear alylbenene) used in the manufacture of soap and detergent. Manufacture
of soap based on direct saponification of oils and fats. Production of soap and soap flakes;
manufacture of fatty acids, manufacture of non-soapy detergents.
GST 301B (C) ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES II (2 CREDIT UNITS) (Pre-requisite

GST 301A)
The ventures to study include: soap/detergent, toothbrushes and toothpaste making. Photography.
Bricks, nails, screw making. Dyeing/textile, block, paste making. Rope making, plumbing,
vulcanizing, brewing, glassware, production/ceramic production, paper production, and water
treatment/conditioning/packaging. Food processing/packaging/preservation. Metal
works/fabrication – steel and aluminum door and windows and pots. Training industry.
Vegetable oil and salt extraction. Domestic electrical wiring, Radio/TV repairs, carving,
weaving, bricklaying and making. Bakery, building drawing, vehicle maintenance etc,
installation of solar energy systems, ice block making machines
MEE 522 (C) LAW FOR ENGINEERS (1 CREDIT UNIT)

Engineering Profession: Professional ethics and conduct. Law: Definition and specification:
Application of business law to engineering. Patent and invention trademark and copyrights:
Contract and contract document. Engineering business – types, the structure and functions of
organizations. Professional problems – legal responsibilities; professional liability, role of
engineering in law suits.
CHE 521 (C) SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION IN PROCESS INDUSTRIES (2

CREDIT UNITS)
Hazard in the chemical and process industries, safety and safe working practices in plants.
Causes of accidents HAZOP and HAZAN techniques. Plant maintenance to minimize losses.
Waste disposal and effluent treatment. Pollution and its control. Legal and financial implications
of various losses.
CHE 522 (C) PROCESS CONTROL II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Measurement of and signal transmission for pressure, temperature, flow rate and levels.
Programmable controllers, computer aided control of chemical plant. Distributed control
systems. Intelligent controllers and actuators, neural networks.
CHE 523 (C) POLYMER ENGINEERING II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Polymerization reactions and manufacturing methods. Rheology of polymer melts. Practical
Rheometer and the analysis of flow data. Batchmixers, continuous mixers. Extrusion. Principles
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and practice; Extrusion processes; profile, wire – covering film blowing. Injection moulding,
Blow moulding; Compression moulding, Calendering joining, plating, machining and finishing.
CHE 524 (C) PLANT DESIGN II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

A chemical Engineering design problem involving the study of a manufacturing process,
preparation of flow sheet, heat and mass balances. Detailed design of some plant items, process
economics, safety consideration, environmental and site consideration are to be emphasized.
CHE 525 (C) PROJECT II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Individual research projects under the supervision of an academic staff. Projects should focus on
National and State industrial problems.
CHE 541(E) Adhesion theory; physical chemistry of surfaces, theories of Adhesion; polymers
and adhesives; their classification, selection and formulation; industrial bonding procedures for
plastic bonding properties of films and their measurement e.g. permeability; friction optical and
mechanical application of films and coatings and industrial electrolysis.
CHE 542 (E) BATTERY TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Chemical current source (CCS), General knowledge and terminology; properties of CCS –
Active materials and active mass, Electrolytes and separation, electrical properties of
accumulator, specific characteristic of electrode in CCS processes. Primary CCS e.g. Leclanche
dry cell etc., primary CCS in a non-aqueous electrolytes accumulations.
CHE 543 (E) INTRODUCTION TO CEMENT TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to binding materials, physical chemical stages, of production and hardening of
binding materials. Basic stages of production of binding materials, production of cement,
classification of clinker technology, properties of cement, special cement.
CHE 544 (E) TECHNOLOGY OF FOSSIL FUEL PROCESSING (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Source availability and characterization of fossil fuel, petroleum, natural gas; tar sands; coal
modern processing technology; choice of product lines and products; production specification to
be emphasized.
CHE 545 (E) SUGAR TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Study of the equipment, processes and operations involved in the manufacture of refined sugar
from sugar. Utilization of by-products, safety, economic and environmental consideration;
energy recovery.
CHE 546 (E) PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Sources of raw materials for the production of plastics; classification of plastic materials;
economic design of molecular structures for the optimum performance and processibility;
polyolefins and vingly plastics composition; styrene thermoplastics acrylics and fluoroplastics;
Heterochain thermoplastics; polyesters and epoxy resins; polyurethane plastics; Technological
requirements for plastics materials. The effect of molecular and morphological features on
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deformational behavior, strength and toughness; Experimental methods of evaluation of strength
and toughness; principles of plasticization reinforcement and toughening.
CHE 547 (E) PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING (3 CREDIT UNITS)

History of petrochemical, Raw materials and classification, feed stock for petrochemical
industry, fraction from the distillation of crude oil, petrochemical process technology;
manufacture of styrene, cooking process, pyrolysis of napthatha, manufacture of ethyl benzene,
polypropylene, ethylene oxide,. Design and optimization of process equipment.
CHE 548 (E) PETROLEUM ENGINEERING (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Petroleum geology, petroleum exploration, crude oil production and processing, pollution
control, natural gas production
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

WELCOME ADDRESS
The Civil Engineering Handbook records all of the requirements associated with earning the
degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering at the University of Abuja. The degree
Programme is administered by the Department of Civil Engineering. This handbook also
contains other useful information related to studying civil engineering, being a student in our
department. The Handbook is revised regularly to reflect changes in requirements and other
relevant information. The civil engineering curriculum committee works regularly to improve
the curriculum that we offer to you.
If you have any problems, concerns, or suggestions related to the Handbook or, more generally,
the undergraduate Programme in Civil Engineering, please bring them to my attention. Good
luck in your studies.
Engr Dr. Elias Ikpe

HOD, Civil Engineering Department
BRIEF HISTORY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The University of Abuja is established to forge national unity by providing a conducive
environment for learning, and interaction for the youths from all parts of Nigeria. The
department will enhance the technological and economic empowerment of the country. Sequel to
the above, the Senate of the University at its 92nd Regular Meeting held on 27th October 2004
approved the establishment of the Department with effect from 2005/2006 session. The
Department offers a unique educational opportunity for students to achieve excellence through
vigorous classes, practices and participation in cutting edge research. The Department of Civil
Engineering offers a five-year Programme leading to the award of degree of the Bachelor of
Engineering (B.Eng) in Civil Engineering.
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Table 15: DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING- STAFF LIST
S/N Name Qualification With Designation Specialization
Dates
1 Engr. Prof. T. C. PhD, M. Eng, B. Eng. Professor Water Resources and
Ogwueleka MNSE, R.Eng (COREN) Environmental Engineering
2 Engr. Dr. E. E. Ph.D, M.Eng, B.Sc. R.Eng Senior Lecturer Structural Engineering
Ndububa (COREN), MNIM
3 Engr. Dr. Elias Ikpe PhD, M. Sc, MNSE Lecturer I (Ag. Structures/Construction
HOD) Management
4 Engr. Dr. M. T. Ph.D, M. Eng, B. Eng. Senior Lecturer Structural Engineering
Audu R.Eng (COREN), MNSE
5 Engr. Dr. Emannuel Ph.D, M.Eng, B.Eng, Senior Lecturer Water Resources and
A. Adanu MNSE, R.Eng (COREN) (Contract) Environmental Engineering
6 Engr. Dr. D. N. PhD, M.Eng. B.Sc. MNSE, Lecturer I Highway and
Mbaezue R.Eng (COREN) (Contract) Transportation Engineering
7 Engr. Prof. J. Tanko PhD, M.Sc. MNSE, R.Eng Visiting Water Resources
(COREN) Professor Engineering
8 Engr. Dr. O. I. PhD, M.Sc. MNSE, R.Eng Visiting Senior Environmental Engineering
Ndububa (COREN) Lecturer
9 Engr. Oseni Olumide M. Eng., B.Eng. MNSE, Lecturer I Structural Engineering
W. R.Eng (COREN)
10 Engr. D. O. Kpue M.Eng, MNSE, R.Eng Lecturer I Structural Engineering
(COREN)
11 Engr. Adakayi M.Eng, B. Eng Lecturer II (Part Geotechnical Engineering
Time
NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
14 Ugochukwu HND, ND Senior
Romanus Technologist
PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME

The philosophy of the Civil Engineering Programme, University of Abuja, is to produce
graduates with high academic standard and adequate practical background for self- employment
as well as being of immediate value to industry and the community in general. This will help to
meet up with national goals and objectives of industrialization and self-reliance.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The aims and objectives of the Civil Engineering Programme are in consonance with the
realization of national needs and aspirations vis-à-vis industrial development and technological
emancipation. The graduates must therefore be resourceful, creative, knowledgeable and able to
perform the following functions:
(a) To design engineering projects and supervise their implementation.
(b) To design and implement components, machines, equipment and systems.
(c) To design and develop new products and production techniques in industries.
(d) To install and maintain complex engineering systems so that they can perform
optimally in our environment.
(e) To adapt and adopt exogenous technology in order to solve local engineering
problems.
(f) To be able to exercise original thought, have good professional judgment and be
able to take responsibility for the direction of important tasks.
(g) To be able to manage people, fund, materials and equipment.
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(h) To improve on indigenous technology to enhance local problems solving capability
In pursuance of the above, specific features have been incorporated into the Programme. These
include:
(a) Common foundation courses at 100 and 200 levels for all engineering students.
(b) Workshop practice, technology, laboratory work and tutorials
(c) Design projects with bias towards local applications.
(d) Broad-based engineering and interaction between students and professionals.
(e) Project in the final year on which the student works alone under supervision in specific
areas of mechanical engineering.
(f) Special skill and in-depth study in a particular area of the Programme through optional
courses or electives.
(g) Adequate knowledge in the areas of engineering management, economics, law and
(h) Six months of supervised industrial training during the second semester of the fourth
year.
grounding in the basic engineering sciences and a strong emphasis in Applied Design in the later
years.
COURSE STRUCTURE FOR 300-500 LEVEL CIVIL ENGINEERING

Course Course Title Contact Hours/Week Credit Pre- Status
Code Lecture T P Units requisites
FEG 311 Engineering Mathematics III 2 2 - 3 FEG 221 C
CIE 312 Fluid Mechanics II 2 - 3 3 CIE 214 C
CIE 313 Strength of Materials II 2 - 3 3 CIE 215 C
CIE 314 Engineering Geology 2 - 3 3 C
CIE 315 Laboratory Practical/Design - - 9 3 C
Studio I
CIE 316 Civil Engineering Materials 2 - 3 3 C
CIE 317 Elements of Architecture 2 2 - 3 C
GST 301A Entrepreneurship Studies I 2 - - 2 C
Total 14 4 21 23

Code L T P Units requisites
FEG 321 Engineering Mathematics IV 2 2 - 3 FEG 311 C
CIE 321 Engineering Surveying and 2 - 3 3 C
Photogrammetry
CIE 322 Structural Mechanics 2 2 - 3 C
CIE 323 Design of Structures 2 2 - 3 C
CIE 324 Soil Mechanics I 2 - 3 3 C
CIE 325 Laboratory Practical/Design Studio II - - 9 3 C
CIE 327 Hydrology 2 - - 2 C
CIE 326 Hydraulics 2 - - 2 C
SWS SIWES I (compulsory) C
399
Total 14 6 15 22
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SWS 399: STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME I

Code Lecture T P Units requisites
FEG 411 Engineering Mathematics (V) 2 2 - 3 FEG 321 C
CIE 411 Structural Analysis I 2 - - 2 C
CIE 412 Design of Structures II 2 - - 2 CIE 323 C
CIE 413 Soil Mechanics II 2 - - 2 CIE 324 C
CIE 414 Civil Engineering Practice 2 - - 2 C
CIE 415 Laboratory Practical/Design - - 9 3 C
Studio III
CIE 416 Highway Engineering 2 - - 2 C
CIE 418 Engineering Surveying & 2 - 3 3 C
Photogrammetry II
FEG 418 Technical Communications 2 - - 2 C
GST 301A Introduction to 2 2 C
Entrepreneurship Studies
CIE 431 Drainage and Irrigation Eng’ring 2 - - 2 C
Total 18 2 12 23
400 LEVEL SEMESTER II

SW 499: STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME II (SIWES II) - 6
MONTHS

Code Units requisites
L T P
CIE 511 Structural Analysis II 2 - - 2 CIE 411 C
CIE 512 Highway and Traffic Engineering 2 - - 2 C
CIE 513 Water Resources Engineering 2 - - 2 C
CIE 514 Geotechnical Engineering I 2 - - 2 C
CIE 515 Laboratory Practical/Design Studio IV - - 9 3 C
CIE 516 Management and Economics I 2 - - 2 C
CIE 598 Project I - - 6 2 C
CIE 531 Safety Engineering 2 - - 2 C
Electives (Pick only one course from below)
CIE 517 Advanced Structural Analysis I 2 2 - 3 E
CIE 518 Advanced Highway and Transportation 2 2 - 3 E
Engineering I
CIE 519 Advanced Water Resources and 2 2 - 3 E
Environmental Engineering
CIE 531 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 2 2 - 3 E
CIE 533 Advanced Building/Construction 2 2 - 3 E
Engineering I
TOTAL 20
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Course Course Title Contact Credit Pre- Status
Code Hours/Week Units requisite
L T P
CIE 521 Design of Structures III 1 2 - 2 CIE 412 C
CIE 522 Highway and Transportation Engineering 2 - - 2 C
CIE 523 Environmental Engineering 2 - - 2 C
CIE 524 Geotechnical Engineering II 2 - - 2 CIE 514 C
CIE 525 Laboratory Practical/Design Studio V - - 9 3 C
CIE 526 Management and Economics II 2 - - 2 CIE 516 C
FEG 522 Engineering Law 1 - - 1 C
CIE 599 Project II - - 12 4 C
GST Introduction to Entrepreneurship Studies 2 - - 2 C
301B II
Electives (Pick only one course from below)
CIE 527 Advanced Structural Analysis II 2 2 3 E
CIE 528 Advanced Highway and Transportation 2 2 3 E
Engineering II
CIE 529 Advanced Water Resources and 2 2 3 E
Environmental Engineering II
CIE 543 Advanced Building/ Construction 2 2 3 E
Technology II
CIE 541 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 2 2 - 3 E
TOTAL 23
COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR 300 – 500 LEVELS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
FEG 311 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Linear Algebra – Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, matrix transformation; series: Fourier, Gamma,
Bessel; Fourier transformation: Laplace transformation; second order differential equations:
Linear equations with constant coefficients, general solutions; probability and statistics:
Concepts, density and distribution functions, moment sand moment generating functions,
standard distributions, regression and correlation; Vector calculus: Gradient of scalar point
function; Divergence and curl of a vector, second order derivations. Numerical differentiation,
solution of ordinary differential equations. Curve fitting. Simple linear programming.
CIE 312 FLUID MECHANICS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Fluid statics: Floatation and stability considerations of floating bodies. Dynamics of fluid flow –
conservation equation of mass and momentum: Euler and Bernoulli equations. Introduction to
incompressible viscous flow, Reynolds number and its significance. Dimensional Analysis –
philosophy of dimensional analysis. Methods of dimensional analysis, Buckingham PI theorems.
Similitude. Applications. Hydraulic models. Flow measurements: Flow meters, flow
measurement, errors in measurement
CIE 313 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Advanced topics in bending moment and shear force in beams. Theory of simple bending of
beams. Deflection of beams. Unsymmetrical bending and shear centre. Applications, strain
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energy and principles of work. Biaxal and triaxal state of stress. Transformation of Stresses.
Mohr’s circle. Failure theories. Springs, creeps, fatigue, fracture and stress concentration.
CIE 314 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY I (3CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction: Definition, scope and subdivisions of geology. Relevance of Geology to the Civil
Engineering, geological structures and mapping. Structure and composition of the Earth. The
core, the mantle and the crust. Composition of the various layers. Radioactivity and magnetism
of some rocks and minerals. Minerals resources of the earth. Definition, physical properties of
minerals, mineral types, fossil fuels, organic minerals, non-metallic minerals and rocks, metallic
minerals. Mineral resources of Nigeria with emphasis on petroleum – its origin, physical state of
the hydrocarbons, migration accumulation and exploitation. Stratigraphy – historic geology and
stratigraphy, geology time scale, measuring geological time. Fossil records. Importance of
fossils, types of fossils. Special reference to Nigeria. Introduction to Geology of Nigeria: The
basement complex, the cretaceous and younger sedimentary rocks, major soil types and their
distribution. Engineering application in water supply, site investigation, Dams, Dykes, etc.
CIE 315 LABORATORY PRACTICAL/DESIGN STUDIO (3 CREDITUNITS)

Identification of civil engineering laboratory equipment. Cement test, compressive strength of a
sample of cement using mortar cubes. Aggregate test: field settling test (clay and slit content of
sand), moisture content of sand, impact values of coarse aggregate, specific gravity of sand and
coarse aggregate, Bulk density and voids ratio of sand and coarse aggregate. Grain size analysis
of coarse aggregate standard flakiness and elongation tests. Design project: hydraulic design of
channel .All courses share the Laboratory schedules to suit; sometimes in alternate weeks.
CIE 316 CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Concrete Technology – types of cement, aggregate properties, concrete mix – design, properties
and their determination. Steel Technology – production, fabrication and properties: corrosion and
its prevention. Tests on steel and quality control. Timber Technology – Types of woods,
properties, defect. Stress grading, Preservation and Fire Protection. Timber products, rubber,
plastics: Asphalt, tar, glass, lime, bricks etc. Applications to buildings, roads and bridges.
CIE 317 ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction: Dimensional awareness, graphic communication, relation to environments. Free
hand: drawing form in terms of shades, light and shadow. Orthographic: diametric, perspective
projection. Common curves. Elementary designs. Introduction to Computer Aided Design and
Drawing (CADD).
FEG 321 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Fourier series – Euler coefficients, even and odd functions. Sine and Cosine functions, simple
applications. Gamma, Beta and probability functions. Differential equation of second order –
series solution. Legendre and Bessel function and their properties. Vector theory – Dot product
cross product, divergence, Curl and Del operators. Gradient Line, surface and volume integrals
and related theorems.
CIE 321: ENGINEERING SURVEYING AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY II (3 CREDIT

UNITS)
Introduction to engineering surveying and principles. Chain surveying: principles and methods,
measurement errors; compass surveying – methods, contours and their uses. Traversing –
methods and applications. Levelling – Geodetic leveling, errors and their adjustment,
applications. Tachometry-methods: substance heighting, self-adjusting and electro-magnetic
methods. Introduction to photogrammetry, principles, types: terrestrial and aerial.
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CIE 322 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS (3 CREDIT UNITS)
Theory and analysis of determinate structures: beams, trusses, structure. Influence lines for
statistically determinate structures. Graphical methods: application to simple determinate trusse.
Williot Mohr diagram. Deflection of statically determinate structures. Unit load method, moment
area method, conjugate beam method, strain energy method. Introduction to statically
indeterminate structures.
CIE 323 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Fundamentals of design process, materials selection, building regulations and codes of practice.
Design philosophy, Elastic design: Limit State design. Design of structural elements in
Reinforced concrete. Further work in Computer Aided Design
CIE 324 SOIL MECHANICS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction: Formation and structure of soils, soil water relationship – void ratio, porosity,
specific gravity and other factors. Soil classification: Particles size distribution and Atterberg
limits. Permeability and capillary of soil. Seepage forces and quicksand phenomenon.
Laboratory work.
CIE 325 LABORATORY PRACTICAL/DESIGN STUDIO II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Soil investigation. Natural moisture content determination. Atterberg limit determination (liquid
limit, plastic limit, shrinkage limit and soil indices, linear shrinkage test). Grain size analysis:
sieve analysis for coarse samples, hydrometer and pipette methods of settlement analysis for fine
grained samples and sieve analysis. Determination of coefficient of permeability. Design project:
Hydraulic design of culverts/bridges. All courses share the Laboratory schedules to suit;
sometimes in alternate weeks.
CIE 326 HYDRAULICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Simulation of complex flow fields using sources, sinks uniform flows and
Doublets and combinations of vortices. Steady and unsteady flows in open channels. Dimension
analysis and similitude. Hydraulic modeling techniques, Pipe network analysis, Design of
reticulation systems. Unsteady flows in pipes with special emphasis on water hammer and the
use of surge tanks.
CIE 327 ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

The hydrologic cycle. Precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, groundwater, surface run-off,
floods and droughts. Physical and statistical analysis related to hydrologic processes. Flood
routing techniques. Hydrologic systems analysis. Hydrography analysis. Unit hydrograph theory
.Occurrence and distribution of water in nature. Hydro geology, Fundamentals of flows in porous
media. Equations governing flows in aquifer. Exact and approximate solutions. Flows in layered
aquifer systems.
GST 301A ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to entrepreneurship and new ventures creation: Introduction to module, learning
objectives and assessment, description of entrepreneurship. The roles of entrepreneur. Creation
of new ventures, Stevenson’s model, entrepreneurial resources, business plan, case studies,
entrepreneurial opportunities, entrepreneurial team, entrepreneurial finance, determining capital
requirements, financial strategy and managing cash flow, raising financial capital - venture
capital and informal equity, department finance and other financial instruments. Marketing and
new ventures product, price, place, promotion, and people. Cash study, new venture workshop.
GST 301B: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES (2CREDIT UNITS)
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The ventures to study include: soap/detergent, toothbrushes and toothpaste making. Photography.
Bricks, nails, screw making. Dyeing/textile, block, paste making. Rope making, plumbing,
vulcanizing, brewing, glassware, production/ceramic production, paper production, and water
treatment/conditioning/packaging. Food processing/packaging/preservation. Metal
works/fabrication – steel and aluminum door and windows and pots. Training industry.
Vegetable oil and salt extraction. Domestic electrical wiring, Radio/TV repairs, carving,
weaving, bricklaying and making. Bakery, building drawing, vehicle maintenance etc,
installation of solar energy systems, ice block making machines.
400 LEVEL
FEG 411 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS V (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Complex variables – advanced topics, differentiation and integration of complex functions.
Cauchy – Reiman equations: Related theorems. Laplace and Fourier transforms – applications.
Introduction to non-linear differential equation-stability and applications. Probablity-Elements of
probability, density and distribution functions. Moments, standard distribution etc. Statistics –
Regression and correlation – large sampling theory. Test hypothesis and quality control.
CIE 411 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (3CREDIT UNITS)

Indeterminate structural analysis: Energy and Virtual work Methods, Slope deflection and
Moment distribution methods. Elastic Instability. Simple plastic theory of bending. Collapse
loads. Stress-Grading of Timber, visual mechanical and electronic stress grading of Timber.
CIE 412 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES II (2 CREDIT UNITS)
Limit state philosophy and Designing steel: Elastic and Plastic moment Designs. Design of
Structural Elements in steel and connections and Joints. Limit state
philosophyanddesigninTimber.ElasticmethodsandDesigninTimber.Design of structural
elements in Timber and Timber connectors. Laboratory Tests on Structural elements in Concrete
,Timber and Steel Computer Aided Design of structures
CIE 413 SOIL MECHANICS II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Mineralogy of soils. Laboratory soil tests – classification and index tests, permeability, specific
gravity test, direct shear, triaxial and consolidation test. Insitu density tests, compaction and CBR
test, identification of rock and rock materials. Soil structures, compaction and soil stabilization
site Investigations. Laboratory Work.
CIE 414 CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE (2 CREDITUNITS)

Civil Engineering Works Standard and measurements: measurement of concrete, steel,
earthwork, demolition and site clearance, brickwork, block work, masonry, painting and
waterproofing, timber, pipe work. Contracts and sub-contracting; forms of civil engineering,
contracts – measurement contracts, bill of quantities, schedule rates, lump sum, cost
reimbursement, direct labour, subcontracts documents. Works constructions and supervision.
Arbitration, job planning, control and decision making – Programme charts – Bar charts, linear
programming, critical path method, PERT. Factors affecting plant selection, modern techniques
in construction works, influence of technology in the method of designing. Construction
machinery and equipment. Application/case study – dams, foundations, bridges, highways,
industrial buildings, and sewage works.
CIE 415 LABORATORY PRACTICAL/DESIGN STUDIO III (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Compaction test (standard and modified proctor method). Bitument-recovery test. Water quality
test: physical properties, chemical properties and bacteriological test. Wood test: crushing
strength test, bending and deflection test. Design project: structural design of channel; design of
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retaining wall. Exercise design and detailing of connections, basic structural elements in steel
and timbers.
CIE 416 HIGHWAY ENGINEEERING (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Soil engineering aspects of Highways. Railways and Airfields. Railways and Airfields Highway
Geometrics. Pavement structures and Design: pavement types, highway flexible pavement and
rigid pavement. Pavement materials and laboratory tests. General transportation systems, Road
classification. Earth work calculations.
CIE 418 ENGINEERING SURVEYING AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY II (3CREDIT

UNITS)
Further work on contours and contouring: Methods of contouring, contour interpolation and uses
of contour plans and maps. Areas and Volumes. Setting out of Engineering Works. Elementary
topographical surveying: Elements of photogrammetry, Photogrammetry equipment and Errors
of Measurement.
FEG 418 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (2CREDIT UNITS)

Oral communication: Public speaking skills with effective use of visual aids and statistical
and technical information. Principles of effective communication in interpersonal and mass
communication process. Effective reading skills-extracting main ideas and reading for specific
information through speed reading. Written communication: principles of technical writing.
Project report Presentation. 15 hrs (Teaching & demonstrations), 30hrs (Practicals).
CIE 431 DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING (2CREDIT UNITS)

Analysis and design of surface and combined drainage systems, collectors, storages and pumps.
Methods of overflow protection of large areas. Analysis and design of irrigation systems. Soil-
plan-water relationships. Water supplies, water delivery systems and water distribution systems.
500 LEVEL
CIE 516 MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS (2CREDITUNITS)

The Management of Environment: Formation of a company, sources of finance, money and
credit. Insurance. National Policies, GNP growth rate and prediction. Organizational
Management: Principles and Element of Organization. Organizational Charts. Functions. Types.
Principles of Management: Accounting Methods. Financial Statement. Elements of Costing. Cost
Planning and Control. Budget and Budgeting Control. Cost reduction Programme. Depreciation
accounting valuation of assets. Personnel Management: Selection recruitment and training. Job
evaluation. Merit Rating. Incentive Schemes. Industrial Committees and join consultations.
Trade Unions and Collective bargaining Industrial psychology. Individual and Group Behaviour.
The learning process Motivation and Morale. Influence of the Industrial Environment. Resources
Management. Material Management; Purchasing Methods Contract Interests Formulae. Rate of
Return Method of Economic Evaluation Selection between alternatives. Tendering Evaluation
and Contract administration.
CIE 511 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II (2 CREDITUNITS)

Plastic method of structural Analysis, Matrix method of Structural Analysis Elastic Instability
Continuum of plane strain, elastic flat plates and torsion, solution by series, finite difference,
finite elements, yield line analysis and strip methods for slabs. Matrix analysis of structures:
Introduction, matrix formulation of force and displacement methods, solution of trusses, plane
and space frames and computer application.
CIE 513 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING (2 CREDITUNITS)

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The Hydraulics of open channels and well, drainage, hydrograph analysis, reservoir and flood
routing. Hydrological forecasting. Hydraulic structures – Dams, Dykes/Levees, Weirs, Docks
and Harbours, Spill Ways, Stilling Basins, Man Holes and Coastal Hydraulic etc. Engineering
Economics in Water Resources Planning.
CIE 514 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (2CREDITUNITS)

Stresses in soils, slope stability, consolidation and settlement, shear strength, earth pressure. Site
investigations. Bearing capacity of soils. Design of gravity, cantilever, buttress and counterfort
retaining walls. Design of shallow and deep foundations, design of footings, combined footing
and raft foundation.
CIE 512 HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 1 (2 CREDITUNITS)

Highway planning and traffic surveys. Roads and railways traffic analysis and design, including
definition and determination of level of service capacity for different types of roads and railways.
Pavement analysis and design. Construction and Maintenance, Administration and Finance of
Highways, Coordination of all Transportation Media, Transportation Planning and Economics,
Traffic Management and Design of Traffic Signals. Parking; geometric design, construction
methods, construction materials and laboratory tests.
CIE 515 LABORATORY PRACTICAL/DESIGN STUDIO IV (3 CREDITUNITS)

Calibration of weirs (rectangular and v-notch) Determination of the Chezy coefficient of Perspex
channel. Study of water flow pattern (broad crested weir, ogee weir and apron). Design project:
Pipe network analysis. Design of pipe distribution system for a selected village or town.
CIE 526 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II (2CREDITUNITS)

Planning and Decision-Making: Forecasting planning scheduling production control. Gantt
Chart. C.P.M and PERT. Optimization, Linear Programming as an aid to decision making
policies under risk and uncertainties. Transport and Materials handling: Selection of Transport
Media for finished goods, raw materials and equipment. Factory layout and location. Work study
and production processes. Basic principles of work-study. Principles of motion economy.
Ergonomics in the design of equipment and processes. Contracts and contract documents:
Engineering Business – Types, the Structure and Function of Organization. Responsibilities and
rights of the owner, responsibilities of engineer. Litigation arising from supervision of
construction projects.
CIE 524 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING II (2 CREDITUNITS)

Design of Pile foundations. Pile foundations subjected to lateral and vertical loads. Batter piles,
caissons foundation and drilled pier foundation. Sheet pile wall. Design of flexible bulkheads.
Foundations on collapsible and expansive soils. Site investigation.
CIE 523 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (2 CREDITUNITS)

The work of the Sanitary Engineer. Water Supply. Treatment and Design. Wastewater collection,
treatment, disposal and design. Solid waste collection, treatment, disposal and design of systems.
Air pollution and control.
CIE 521 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES III (2 CREDITUNITS)

Composite design and construction in steel and reinforced concrete. Steel design: plate girders,
crane girders, stanchions in multstorey building, fire and corrosion protection devices. Design of
structural foundations. Pre-stressed concrete design, modern structural form. Tall buildings, Lift
shafts and Shear Walls, System Building. Complete design and detailing of complete structure in
steel, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete.
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CIE 522 HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING II (3 CREDITUNITS)
The management of traffic and design of traffic signals. Parking, Geometric Design,
Construction Methods, Construction Materials and Laboratory Tests.
CIE 525 LABORATORY PRACTICAL/DESIGN STUDIO V (3 CREDITUNITS)

In situ density test, consolidation test. Design projects: design of 3-bedroom duplex or hydraulic
and structural design of Reinforced Concrete Bridge.
CIE 517 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 1 (3 CREDITUNITS)

Advanced topics of matrix of structural analysis Finite difference and finite element methods.
Structural Vibration and model analysis, introduction to the theory of plate and shells. Emphasis
on understanding of geometrical load carrying characteristics of plate and shell structures and
interpretation of numerical solutions.
CIE 518 ADVANCE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

(3 CREDITUNITS)
Highways, airfields and railways traffic analysis and design, including definition and
determination of levels of service and capacity design, operations and control of at-grade
intersections and interchanges. Method of determining traffic flow parameters Design of
signalization programs for different purposes on isolated road section. Production, laying and
compaction of HMA. Quality Control (QC) on road projects. Marshall Stability Test of Hot Mix
Asphalt (HMA), advantages and disadvantages. Introduction to Superpave (Superior Performing
Pavements) method of Test for HMA.
CIE 519 ADVANCE WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

(3 CREDITUNITS)
Groundwater hydrology: Occurrences, hydraulics, well, yield, surge waves, design and operation
of water projects, application of principles of hydraulic and hydrology to problem in the control,
conservation and usage of water, basic concepts or systems and economics analyses as applied to
water resources.
CIE 527 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING II (3 CREDITUNITS)

Planning and design of structures. Analysis of framed structures, planar and 3D using beam
column elements and shear walls and floors. Composite steel – concrete structures, Modern
Structural form and method of construction.
CIE 528 ADVANCE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING II

(3 CREDIT UNITS)
In-depth analysis of factors affecting the performance of highway and airport pavement
performance evaluation techniques, pavement maintenance techniques and management.
Distresses in highway and airport runway pavements. Pavement performance evaluation
methods. Axle load surveys and calculations, assessment of loads for design of airport runway
pavements. AASHTO performance equations for flexible and rigid pavements and their
solutions. CBR and other methods of rigid and flexible pavement design. Recycled / Reclaimed
Asphalt Pavements (RAP). Pavement rehabilitation methods. Design of a Railroad cross-section,
conceptual design of a railway station, conceptual design of a bus station, motor park.
Conceptual design of airports, sea ports, harbours, wharfs and Jetties. Advanced Traffic
Management Systems and their applications Electronic Toll Collection (ETC). Security (against
terrorism) on/at Transportation Systems. Degradation and Remediation of highway and railroad
road cuttings. The stability of high railroad and highway embankments. Design method for
flexible and rigid pavements. Testing of properties of bituminous and stabilized mixtures.
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CIE 529 ADVANCED WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING II (3 CREDIT UNITS)
Appropriate technology of water supply and treatment; coagulation, Storage, Filtration,
disinfection and distribution. Excreta disposal, appropriate technology (septic tanks, oxidation
ponds, relevant to Nigerian situation) and waste water treatment. Sewage; source and effect of
pollution, water quality standards and control Agents of air pollution, effect and control,
management and finance of public health engineering systems.
CIE 531 ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING I (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Bearing Capacity of Soils;Terzaghi’s equations for bearing capacity of soils, Hansen’s equation
for bearing capacity of soils, Kempton’s equation for bearing capacity of soils. Identification of
collapsing soils, collapse potential of a soil, expansive soils, laboratory measurement of Swell.
Foundation Construction methods on expansive soils. Sheet Pile Retaining Walls: tied and untied
sheet pile walls, net Pressure and Bending Moment diagrams. Walls with anchor piles, batter
piles. Braced Cuts. Drilled shaft and Caisson foundations.
Degradation and remediation of rock slopes. Techniques of site investigation for geotechnical
purposes insitu testing, subsurface stratigraphy and it interpretation for foundations of structures.
Analysis and design of foundations. Design of dewatering systems.
CIE 541 ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Geotechnical Properties and behavior of lateritic soil, black cotton soils, groundwater level and
erosion problems. Design of foundations of bridges and other structures including excavations,
footings, pilling, etc. Development, design and uses of piled foundations, anchor, underpinning
of structures, raft foundations. Types of piled foundations: Driven, Driven cast-in place, Bored
piles. Uses, advantages and disadvantages. End-bearing formula, Skin friction formula. Broom’s
table of earth pressure coefficients.
Ultimate capacity of a pile: - Standard Penetration Test (SPT) methods (also called Soil
Mechanics methods), Static (Dutch) Cone Penetration Test methods. An der Veen’s method of
estimating end bearing capacity of piles. Meyerhof’s method of estimating skin friction.
De Beer’s method, Vesic’s Rule.Group piles.
FEG 522 ENGINEERING LAW (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Nigeria Legal system as it affect engineering; industrial safety laws, industrial law and law
relations; law of contract and torts agency law, principles and types of business ownership
including advantages and disadvantages of each, steps in setting up a partnership.
CIE 598/599 PROJECT (6 CREDIT UNITS)

Projects shall be taken by students in the same area as their option subjects. Individual student
project to deepen knowledge, strengthen practical experience and encourage creativity and
independent work. The project ends in a comprehensive written report.
CIE 532 SAFETY ENGINEERING (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Apply health and safety principles to construction projects. Summarize the role for organization
of health and safety management .Investigate causes of accident and damage on construction
sites. Determine preventive and precautionary measures. Promote a positive health and safety
culture. Summarize basic Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) legislation. Evaluate risk
assessment and principles of control. Evaluate construction hazards. Distinction between risk and
hazards. Explain health and safety, hygiene in various hazardous environments. Explain Health
Safety and Environment (HSE) in Engineering Projects. Use safety software for developing
safety management plan.
CIE 533 ADVANCED BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING I

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Earthwork and earth moving and construction equipment. This course considers the engineering
aspects of construction including earthmoving, equipment productivity, fleet balancing,
formwork design, shoring, hoisting, aggregate production, equipment operating costs, and
modular construction. Taking and basement construction. Vertical communication in buildings,
staircases, elevators, ramps, escalators, systems building. Advance building structural systems,
space frames, folded, plates, arches etc construction materials, Maintenance of Civil Engineering
structures.
CIE 543 ADVANCED BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING II

Several construction projects will be reviewed to demonstrate methods and processes. Students
will be expected to visit construction sites, so safety boots and hard hats are required.
Developing infrastructure for sustainable cities entails understanding the connection between
urban morphology and physiology. Elements of sustainable transportation, green buildings,
urban climatology, urban vegetation, water systems and local energy supply are integrated in the
design of sustainable urban neighbourhoods. Maintenance and rehabilitation of water and
wastewater systems, and optimization of network design. Design projects.
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DEPARMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
WELCOME ADDRESS
Welcome to Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department. The Department expects and
believes that you can grow and attain higher levels. You will find this handbook helpful in
course registration as well as understanding graduation requirements and other activities.
Questions will arise as you make your way toward graduation, many of which will be
answered through this handbook. Other questions may be better answered through interactions
with Lecturers, Level advisers, HOD, staff members and your fellow students. Reach out for
help and guidance during your time here.
Above all, the Department wants you to challenge yourself in all ways, both inside and outside
of the classroom. We believe our program, detailed here, will give you that opportunity.
Have an excellent school year!
Dr. S. O. Oodo
HOD, Electrical Engineering
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PROGRAMME

About 27 years ago, the Federal Government established the University of Abuja, to forge
national unity by providing a conducive environment for learning, and interaction for the
youths from all parts of Nigeria. To achieve this noble objective, several faculties and other
relevant academic Programmes were created in various fields of human endeavour.
But only the availability of adequate manpower in Engineering can lead to realization of
national needs and aspiration in relation to industrial development and technological
emancipation. To realize this, the Senate of the University at its 92nd Regular Meeting held on
27th October 2004 approved the establishment of the Faculty of Engineering having Electrical
and Electronic Engineering Department among others with effect from 2005/2006 session.
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Table 21: DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
STAFF LIST
S/N Name Specialization Rank Qualifications
1. Dr S. O. Oodo Power Engineering Senior PhD, M.Eng., B.Eng
Lecturer/HOD
2. Engr (Dr) E. C. Sensor Technologies and Senior Lecturer PhD, M.Eng, B.Eng,
Ashigwuike Artificial Intelligence. MNSE, NCS, R.Eng
(COREN)
3. Engr (Dr) E. M. Embedded Systems Senior Lecturer PhD, M.Sc(Eng) B.Eng,
Eronu Applications & Wireless MNSE, R.Eng.
Communication (COREN), MIEEE
4. Engr D. O. Uke Power Electronics Lecturer I M.Eng-2007, B.Eng,
R.Eng(COREN) MIEEE
5. Dr Muhammad Photonics & Lecturer I PhD, M.Sc, B.Eng
Uthman Telecommunications
6. Engr E. I. Tashiwa Electronics and Lecturer I M.Eng, B.Eng., MNSE,
Telecommunications R.Eng(COREN)
7. H. M. John Electronics and Lecturer II M.Eng, B.Eng., MNSE,
Telecommunications MNAAE
8. Engr (Dr) A. S. Electronics and Lecturer I PhD, M.Eng,
Umar Telecommunications Pro-Bono B.Eng(Hons)
9. Engr (Dr) A. Felix Power System Engineering Lecturer I PhD, M.Eng, B.Eng.,
Pro-Bono MNSE, R.Eng (COREN)
10 Engr (Dr) J. A. Electronics and Lecturer I PhD, M.Eng, B.Eng.,
Momoh Telecommunications Pro-Bono MNSE, R.Eng (COREN)
11 Engr (Dr) I. H. Electronics and Lecturer I PhD, M.Eng, B.Eng.,
Danjuma Telecommunications Pro-Bono MNSE, R.Eng (COREN)
NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
12 Engr. J. O. Power & Machines Senior Technologist M.Eng, PGD, PGD,
Kehinde HND, ND, Dip.(Data
Proc),
13 Mr. C. Olorunsola Electronics & Technologist II ND, HND
Telecommunicatios
14 Lasisi Kabir Adio Technologist I ND, HND
ADMINISTRATIVE NON-TEACHING STAFF
15 Eze Ursula C. Senior Assisstant Pitman Cert, Dip. In
Secretary Computer, Civil Servant
Cert. , WAEC
PHILOSOPHY OF PROGRAMME
The Philosophy of the programme is to provide world class competent and qualified Electrical
and Electronic Engineers that will contribute to the technological and economic development
of Nigeria and beyond. The philosophy is aimed at producing employable and/or self-
employed engineers through the provision of state-of-the-art training in Electrical and
Electronic Engineering discipline.
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF PROGRAMME
The aims and objectives of the Electrical/Electronics Engineering Programme are in

consonance with the realization of national needs and aspirations vis-à-vis industrial
development and technological emancipation. The graduates must therefore be resourceful,
creative, knowledgeable and able todesign,install, maintain, adapt, adopt, manage and improve
engineering systems.
The objectives of the Programme are to produce Engineering graduates who shall possess the
following attributes:
(a) The ability to design and analyse Electrical or Electronics systems.
(b) The ability to manage people’s fund, materials and equipment diligently.
(c) Develop professionalism in relevant areas and maintain contact with learned bodies.
(d) The ability to improve on indigenous technology to enhance local problems solving
capability.
(e) Provide educational diversity to meet the needs of emerging sub fields within the
Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering and related disciplines.
(f) To produce high level skilled technological manpower for wider application in Nigeria.
(g) Ability to install and maintain complex engineering systems so that they can perform
optimally in an environment.
(h) To make life more meaningful to the local populace by harnessing and developing
more on the global electronic age.
(i) To adapt and adopt exogenous technology in order to solve local engineering
problems.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Course Course Title Credit Contact Pre- Status
Code Units Hours/Week Requisite
L P T
FEG 311 Engineering Mathematics III 3 3 FEG 211 C
FEG 312 Engineering Economics 2 2 C
EEE 311 Data Communication & Networks 2 2 EEE 224 C
EEE 312 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I 3 2 3 C
EEE 313 Control Theory I 3 2 3 EEE 229 C
EEE 314 Circuit Theory I 3 2 3 EEE 229 C
EEE 315 Laboratory Practical’s and Mini 2 6 C
Project I
EEE 316 Electromechanical Devices and 3 2 3 1 C
Machines I
EEE 317 Electronic Circuit I (Analogue) 2 2 1 C
TOTAL UNITS 23 10 13 7 C
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L P T
FEG 321 Engineering Mathematics IV 3 FEG 311 C
EEE 321 Measurement and Instrumentation 3 2 1 C
EEE 322 Introduction to CAM & CAD 2 2 2 C
EEE323 Introduction to Mechatronics and 2 2 C
Robotics
EEE 324 Circuit Theory II 3 2 EEE 314 C
EEE 325 Laboratory practical and Mini 2 2 C
Project II
EEE 326 Introduction to Renewable energy 2 2 C
EEE 327 Electronic Circuit II (Digital) 2 2 2 C
EEE 328 Physical Electronics 2 2 EEE 317 C
TOTAL UNITS 21 14 4 3 C

L P T
FEG 411 Engineering Mathematics V 3 3 1 FEG 311 C
FEG 412 Technical Communication 2 2 C
EEE 411 Electric Power Principles 3 2 3 C
EEE 412 Advanced Computer Programming 2 2 EEE 224 C
& Assembly Language
EEE 413 Control Theory II 3 2 3 EEE 313 C
EEE 414 Communication Principles 3 2 3 C
EEE 415 Laboratory practical and Mini 2 6 C
Project III
EEE416 Electromechanical Devices and 3 2 3 1 EEE 316 C
Machines II
GST Entrepreneurship Studies I 2 2 C CCCC
301A
TOTAL 23 17 18 2 C
SEMESTER II
EEE499: SIX (6) MONTHS STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK
EXPERIENCE SCHEME(SIWES)

Course Course Title Contact Credit Pre-
Code Hours/Week Units requisites
Status
L T P
EEE 510 Numerical Methods 2 2 - 2 FEG 321 C

EEE 511 Microcontroller and embedded 2 - 3 3 EEE 412 C
Systems
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EEE 512 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves II 2 - 3 3 EEE 312 C
EEE 513 Optoelectronics and Nanotechnology 2 - 2 C
EEE 514 Power Electronics and Devices 2 - 3 3 C
EEE 515 Final Year Project I - 6 2 C
MEE Engineering management 2 - 2 C

515
Total Core (Compulsory) 12 2 15 17
Electives (Pick only four Credit Units from below)
EEE 531 Power System Communication and 2 2 E

Control
EEE 532 Modern Control Engineering 2 2 E
EEE 533 Advanced Power Systems Engineering 2 2 E
EEE 534 Power System Computer applications 2 2 E
EEE 535 Electrical Energy Conversion and 2 2 E

Storage
EEE 536 Switchgear and High Voltage 2 2 E
Engineering
EEE 537 Semiconductor Devices 2 2 E
EEE 538 Power System Protection 2 2 E
EEE 539 Satellite Communications 2 2 E
TOTAL 16 21

L P T
EEE 521 Power System Engineering 3 2 3 1 EEE 411 C
EEE 522 Electrical & ICT Service Design 3 2 3 1 C
EEE 523 Use of Engineering Software packages 2 2 1 - C
EEE 524 Reliability and Maintainability 2 2 - - C
Engineering
GST Entrepreneurship Studies 11 2 2 - C
301B
EEE 525 Project II 4 12 - C
Total Core (Compulsory) 16 10 19 2
Electives (Pick only four Credit Units from below)
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EEE 541 Mobile and Personal Communication 2 2 - - E
Systems
EEE 542 Microcomputer Hardware and Software 2 2 - - E
Techniques
EEE 543 Digital Signal Processing 2 2 - E
EEE 544 Broadcasting and Internet technology 2 2 - - E
EEE 545 Advanced Electronic Circuits 2 2 E

EEE 546 Digital Communication Principles 2 2 E
EEE 547 Digital System Design and VHDL 2 2 - - E
Programming
EEE 548 Industrial Electronics 2 2 - - E
EEE 549 Digital Computer Networks 2 2 - - E
TOTAL 20 14
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
300 LEVEL
FEG 311 - ENGINEERING MATHS III (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Linear algebra (including eigenvalues and eigenvectors). Laplace transformations. Series
(Fourier, Gamma, Bessel, Lagrangian). Second order different equations.
FEG 312 - ENGINEERING ECONOMICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Breakeven analysis: linear and non-linear models. Time value of money: interest, cash flow
diagram. Compound interest and factors: deferred annuities; canital recovery; continuous
compounding. Basic methods of evaluating a single proposal: present, annual and future
worth. Internal rate of return, payout method etc. Depreciation: concepts and reasons for,
models of Equipment replacement analysis. After-tax economic analysis: effect of taxes.
EEE 311 - DATA COMMUNICATION & NETWORKS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to Data communications. LAN topology, access methods, signaling methods.
WAN systems. Protocols: Introduction to network protocol. Seven layer ISO-OSI standard
protocols and network architecture. Peer-to-peer, Client Server. Client-Server Requirements.
Information Network Software. Features and benefits of major recovery mechanisms.
Development of Data Communications; types and sources of data, simple communications
network, transmission definitions, one way transmission, half duplex transmission,
transmission codes, transmission modes, parallel transmission, serial transmission, bit
synchronization, character synchronization, character synchronization, synchronous
transmission, asynchronous transmission, efficiency of transmission, error detection methods
and data compression. Network Operating Systems. Internet protocol, IPv4, IPv6.lnternet
programming, Intranet. System administration, and security issues. Analytic perspective of
data networks using telephone networks, wireless networks, optical networks, the Internet and
data centers as primary applications. Basic tools for modeling and performance analysis
accompanied by elementary simulations. The physical layer of optical transmission systems
and networks on different time - and length-scales.
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EEE 312 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND WAVES I (3 CREDIT UNITS)
Review of electromagnetic laws in integral form, Gauss’s Law, Ampere’s and Faraday’s
Laws; Electrostatic fields due to distribution of charge, magnetic fields in and around current
carrying conductors, time-varying magnetic and electric fields; conduction and displacement
current; Maxwell’s equation (in rectangular co-ordinates and vector-calculus notation):
Derivation of Maxwell’s equations; electromagnetic potential and waves; Poynting vector;
Boundary conditions; wave propagation in good conductors, skin effect; plane waves in
unbounded dielectric media.
EEE 313 - CONTROL THEORY I (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Concepts. Time response analysis. Stability. Routh-Hurwitz criterion. Root-locus, polar, Bode
and Nichol plots. Frequency and time domain design techniques. Compensation and
techniques. Introduction to non-linear control.
EEE 314 - CIRCUIT THEORY I (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Review of Kirchhoff's law; Superposition, Reciprocity, Thevenin, Norton & Power transfer
theorems. Steady state and transient state analysis. Laplace and Fourier transforms, and the
application to transient analysis of RLC circuits. Transfer functions: concepts and reliability.
EEE 315 - LABORATORY PRACTICALS AND MINI PROJECT 1

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
To incorporate all first semester courses.
EEE 316 – ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES AND MACHINE

(3 CREDIT UNITS)
Review of electromechanical energy conversion, rotating magnetic fields, performance and
methods of speed control of DC machines, induction motors, linear induction motors, circle
diagrams, power transformers, and parallel operation of 3-phase transformers.
EEE 317 – ELECRONICS CIRCUIT (Analogue) (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Review of single-stage transistor amplifiers using BJTS and JFETs. Equivalent circuits of
Amplifiers and the calculation of current gain, voltage gain, power gain, input and output
impedances of amplifiers. Operational Amplifiers: Parameters and applications. Feedback,
Broadband and narrowed band amplifies. Power amplifiers, voltage- and current-stabilizing
circuit. Voltage amplifiers. Analysis and design of multi-stage amplifiers. Analysis of
integrated analogue circuits. Design and synthesis of wideband amplifiers and modulation
circuits. VCO, phase locked loops. Design techniques for advanced analogue circuits
incorporating Op-amps and transistors.
FEG 321 - ENGINEERING MATHS IV (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Partial differential equations and applications. Analytical geometry. Line and multiple
integrals. Advanced numerical analysis (including interpolation and differential equation
method, curve fittings, numerical differential and integration methods, numerical solution of
ordinary differential equations, finite difference methods).
EEE 321-MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION (3 CREDIT UNITS)
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Basic meter in A.C and D.C measurements. Rectifier voltmeter. Dynamometer. Wattmeter.
Instrument transformer. D.C and A.C bridges. Digital instruments for the measurement of
voltage, current and impedance. The multimeter; Oscilloscopes; Waveforms generator
Pulsegenerators. Waveform analyses Counters. Time-base circuit Analogue and digital data
acquisition Systems, converters, sample and hold circuits.
EEE 322 - INTRODUCTION TO CAM & CAD (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and CAD tools (Software e.g. AUTOCAD,
SOLID WORKS); Basic concepts of CAD tool; Concepts & techniques of 3D Modeling using
CAD tools; Precision Drawing & Drawing Aids; Geometric Shapes; Basic Printing and
Editing Tools; Architectural Views & Drafting Views; Annotating (with Text & Hatching) in
CAD tools; Layers; Templates & Design Center; Advanced plotting (Layouts, Viewports),
Office Standards; Dimensioning; Internet and collaboration; Blocks, Drafting symbols,
Attributes & Extraction of data. Introduction to Manufacturing Systems and Computer Aided
Manufacturing (CAM); CAM tools(Software e.g. BobCAD/CAM); Part Design Specification;
Numerical Control programming; machine model simulation; Process and Production
planning; Computer aided process planning (CAPP); CAD and CAM System; CAD-CAM
Data Exchange
EEE 323 - INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS AND ROBOTICS

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
Concepts, principles, and algorithms for sensing and computation related to the physical
world. Motion planning, geometric reasoning, kinematics and dynamics, state estimation,
tracking, map building, manipulation, human-robot interaction, fault diagnosis, and embedded
system development. Implementation and operation of developed embedded system.
Introduction to microsystems design. Material properties, microfabrication technologies,
structural behavior, sensing methods, electromechanical actuation, thermal actuation and
control, multi-domain modeling, noise, and microsystem packaging. Applied microsystem
modeling, and manufacturing principles to the design and analysis of a variety of micro scale
sensors and actuators (e.g., optical MEMS, bioMEMS, and inertial sensors). Introduction to
Mechatronic Systems and components. Microprocessors and their applications, integrated
circuits, sensors, actuators and mechatronic systems hardware. Principles of system
communication. Interfacing DA and AD converters, software and hardware principles and
tools to build mechatronic system.
EEE 324 – CIRCUIT THEORY II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Foster and Cauer’s methods of Synthesis. 2-port network synthesis. Active filters.
Approximation to non-linear characteristic analysis and synthesis of non-linear resistive
circuits. Harmonic analysis of non-linear dynamic circuits. Computer applications to the
analysis of linear and non-linear circuits.
EEE 325 LABORATORY PRACTICALS II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

To incorporate all second semester courses.
EEE 326 - RENEWABLE ENERGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

An introduction to and overview of the existing energy sources (Solar PV, Biomass, Nuclear,
Hydro, Geothermal &Wind/Tidal,) and means of generation and, in particular, to consider the
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emerging new energy technologies and how they may be used to make an increasing
contribution in the future.
EEE 327– ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT (digital) (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Number Systems and Codes. Logic Gates, Karnaugh maps. Simplification of Logic
expressions using Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Method. Flip-Flops. Application of Flip-
Flops in the design of counters, registers and timers. Switching and Wave shaping circuit.
Generation of non-sinusoidal signals (multi vibrators). Introduction to ADC and DAC. Design
of Logic Gates (Diode, DTL, TTL, ECL etc.) Combinational logic realisation with gates,
multiplexers. ROMs. PLAs. State assignment and redundant states. Counters. State machine
realization with counters. Display drivers. Encoders. Decoders. Comparators and adders.
EEE 328-PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Free election motion in static electric and magnetic fields. Electronic structure of matter.
Conductivity in crystalline solids. Theory of energy bands m conductors, insulators and semi-
conductors. Electron in metals; carriers and transport phenomenon in semi-conductors.
Characteristics of some electron and photo-devices, junction diodes, transistors, FETs and
SCR, vacuum tubes, photo resistors, diodes, transistors, photo-cell and light emitting diode.
Elementary discrete devices, fabrication techniques and technology.
400 LEVEL
FEG 411 - ENGINEERING MATHS V (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Complex variables: Advanced topics in differentiation and integration of complex functions.
Cauchy-Reiman and related theories. Conformal mapping. Non-linear differential equations
(including stability and application). Probability and statistics concept, density and distribution
functions. Moments and moment generating functions, standard distributions, regression and
correlation, large sampling theory, tests of hypothesis, quality control.
FEG 412 - TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to principles of effective communications with attention to the importance of
emphasis, emotive content and style. Principles of technical writing. Organisation and
preparation of technical report. Technical correspondence. Oral presentation of technical
report, Technical aids in presentation.
EEE 411 - ELECTRICAL POWER PRINCIPLES (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to power sources and sources of energy. Structure of electric systems. Load
characteristics. Energy transmission and distribution. Line impedance. Per-unitsystems.
Voltage regulation and losses. Construction of overhead lines and underground cables. Power
system equipment standards and safety. Corona effect, voltage control, circuit breakers, load
forecast, siting of generating plants.
EEE 412 - ADVANCED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
Number systems. Logical operations. Algorithms, flow charts and pseudo codes. Structured
programming concepts. Details of Pascal and C language with engineering applications.
Python basics, computational concepts, algorithmic techniques, data types, recursion and tail
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recursion, the notion of computation; simple algorithms and data structures, testing and
debugging, Fundamental concepts, functions, and structures of compilers, High level
language. Program counters and instruction registers. Instruction formats and instruction
types. Addressing technique. Pass assemblers. Macros. Linkers. Program modularizations.
Absolute and relocatable modules. Debuggers. Symbolic and unsymbolic debuggers. Usage of
language in system programming. Mixed assembly C-modules. Interfacing of assembly
language to C. Intel80x87 floating point programming. Introduction to MMX and SSE
programming. Motorola 680xO assembly language programming. Extensive practical
engineering problems solving in assembly language using MASM for Intel, and cross-
assembler for Motorola.
EEE 413 - CONTROL THEORY II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

State-space description of linear systems. Concepts of controllability and observability.
Feedback concept, advantages, system classification, structures, control systems components-
mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, thermal, position control, transient analysis of
servomechanism, signal regulators compensation techniques. Series/parallel feedback
controllers. System transfer functions signal flow graphs, stability, Routh-Hurwitz criteria.
Modern control observers. Realization of systems having specified transfer function.
Optimisation methods. Flow graphs. Linear discrete dynamic systems. Identification methods.
Non-linear control application.
EEE 414 - COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Brief historical development on communications. Block diagram of a communication system.
The frequency spectrum. Modulation: Reasons for, types of (analogue/digital). AM systems:
DSB, BSBSC, SSB, ISB, VSB and their generation, detection, spectrum, power, applications.
FM systems: frequency deviation, modulation index, significant sideband criteria, bandwidth
of a sinusoidally modulated FM signal, power of an FM signal, narrowband FM, direct and
indirect FM generation, various methods of FM demodulation: discriminator, phase-locked
loop, limiter, pre-emphasis and de-emphasis. Noise waveforms and characteristics. Effect of
noise on AM and FM systems. Pulse modulation systems: PAM, PWM, PPM and their
generation, detection and applications. Multiplexing techniques: FDM and TDM. Pulse code
modulation (PCM). Antenna principle and design. Block diagram of a superheterodyne radio
receiver, broadcast band and specification. TV broadcast band and specification. Signal
format, transmitter and receiver block diagrams of Black and White TV and Color TV
Introduction to digital broadcasting Commercial radio systems. Transmission media;
attenuation in open space, air, cable and fibre channels; construction of cables and fibres,
sampling theorem.
EEE - 415 LABORATORPRACTICAL III (2 CREDIT UNITS)

To incorporate all first semester courses.
EEE 416 - ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES AND MACHINE

(3 CREDIT UNITS)
Performance of synchronous machines, parallel operation of synchronous generators,
fractional horse-power motors, single-phase induction motors, universal motors. Reluctance
motors, Stepper motors. Faults on machines, methods of starting and protection of machines.
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500 LEVEL
EEE 510 - NUMERICAL METHODS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Polynomials and their zeros – methods of bisection, Newton, Bairstow, synthetic division and
Lehmer; Direct methods for the solution of linear equations; Iterative process, its application
to the solution of simultaneous linear equations; convergence; interpolation and differentiation
method in Numerical integration – Newton Coates formulae and finite difference methods;
The Eigen system problem Solution of ordinary differential equations – methods of Taylor,
Euler, Predictor – Corrector and Runge-Kutta. The advantages and disadvantages of the
different numerical and computational techniques used in solving common engineering
problems. Use of appropriate software packages should be encourage.
EEE 511 - MICROCONTROLLER AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
Analysis and design of embedded systems. Microcontroller adaptation, flexibility, and real-
time control. Construction of a microcontroller-based embedded system. Emphasis placed on
the construction of complete systems, including a five-axis robot arm, a fluorescent lamp
ballast, a tomographic imaging station (e.g. a CAT scan), and a simple calculator. Introduction
a wide range of basic tools, including software and development tools, peripheral components
such as A/D converters, communication schemes, signal processing techniques, closed-loop
digital feedback control, interface and power electronics, and modeling of electromechanical
systems.
EEE 512 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND WAVES II

(3 CREDIT UNITS)
Propagation of electromagnetic waves in free space and in material media. Dielectric,
conductors and ionized media. Fundamentals of transmission lines, wave-guides and antennae.
Transmission line theory including wave- guides and resonators, the Smith Chart. Radiating
elements and antenna theory.
EEE 513 - OPTOELECTRONICS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
Introduction to Optoelectronics. Interaction of optical signals with materials and
optoelectronic devices and systems. Analysis of key components of optoelectronic systems, as
well as complete optoelectronic systems. Introduction to the theory and technology of
micro/nano fabrication. Basic processing techniques such as vacuum processes, lithography,
diffusion, oxidation, and pattern transfer. Students to fabricate MOS capacitors,
nanomechanical cantilevers, and microfluidic mixers. Emphasis should be made on the
interrelationships between material properties and processing, device structure, and the
electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical or biological behavior of devices. Transistors at the
Nano scale. Quantization, wave functions, and Schrodinger's equation. Introduction to
electronic properties of molecules, carbon Nano tubes, and crystals. Energy band formation
and the origin of metals, insulators and semiconductors. Ballistic transport, Ohm's law,
ballistic versus traditional MOSFETs, fundamental limits to computation.
EEE 514 - POWER ELECTRONICS AND DEVICES (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Switching characteristics of diodes, BJTs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, etc. Analysis of diode circuits
with reactive loads. Analysis of circuits using transistors as switches. Power control circuits.
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A.C and D.C converters. Characteristics of switching transformers. Power semi-conductor.
Protection. Rectification and smoothing techniques. Voltage and current regulation, regulator
circuits, the thyristor or SCR and its applications, timing circuits, motor speed control, power
translator and integrated circuits. Doping of semiconductor materials, Wide bandgap
materials, SOI and Diamond power devices.
EEE 515 - FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (2 CREDIT UNITS)
MEE 515 - ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Factors of management's decision making. Resources for organizational survival. Management
functions. Organisation and planning. Fundamentals of control. Personnel management.
Quality management. Maintenance management. Nigerian legal system as it affects
engineering. Industrial safety laws. Industrial law' and relations. Law of contracts and torts,
agency law.
EEE 521 - POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3 CREDITS UNITS)

Representation of power systems. Power systems equations and analysis; Power system
modeling, static flow equations, classification of system variables, generalized n-bus system,
network model formulation, use of network analyzer and digital computer, optimum operating
strategies. Load flow studies. Load forecasting. Economic operation of power systems.
Symmetrical components; Symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. System protection; Various
types of relay used in power systems. Protection systems for power transmission lines. Fault
analysis, Principles of fault detection, discrimination and clearance. Elements of power
systems stability.
EEE 522 - ELECTRICAL & ICT SERVICES DESIGN (3 CREDITS UNITS)

Basic electrical installations. Distribution system. Regulation-lEE, NSE, Nigeria standard.
Illumination. Cables-types, ratings, wiring systems, earth protection. Auxiliary electrical
systems: fire alarm, telephone, elevator circuit. Design of electrical installations (domestic,
industrial, commercial air-conditioning) using CAD tools. Telecommunication Design &
Installation: Telephone, PABX, cables, cablings, trucking, calculations, etc. Computer
Networking: Design, Calculations, topology, cables, cabling, etc. Satellite and VSAT
installation. Surge and lightning protections. Earthing: earth resistivity measurement, surge
and lightning equipment selection and installation. Contract proposal and document
preparation. Costingand preparation of BEME. Basic Law of Contract. Commissioning.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
EEE 523 - USE OF ENGINEERING SOFTWARE PACKAGES

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
General review of MATLAB, MultiSim, AutoCAD (Electrical), PSIM, Proteus Lite (ARES &
ISIS), SonoDraw, etc. with the associated toolboxes. Lectures should interactive, with students
conducting simple problems and/or practical designs in real time with assignments. Students
must provide their own laptop.
EEE 524 - RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY (2 CREDIT UNITS)
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Introduction to reliability, maintainability and availability. Elementary reliability theory.
Application to power systems and electronic components. Types of fault. Designing for higher
reliability. Packaging, Mounting and Ventilation. Protection from humidity and dust.
EEE - 525 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (4 CREDIT UNITS)

Projects shall be taken by students in the same area as their option subjects. Individual student
project to deepen knowledge, strengthen practical experience and encourage creativity and
independent work. The project ends in a comprehensive written report.
ELECTIVES
EEE 531 - Power System Communication and Control (2 Credit Units)
Review of transmission line theory, high frequency communication on power lines. Carrier
systems and power line carrier applications. Multiplexing. Telemetering, signal processing,
and data transmission. Control of power generation. Voltage control, system stability,
automatic voltage regulators, regulating transformers.
EEE 532 - Modern Control Engineering (2 Credit Units)

Digital control; concept of sampling, Z - transform, inverse zero-order- hold, stability analysis.
State variables of dynamic system, formulation of state vector differential equation, solution
state equation, transition matrix, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. System response and stability.
Finite word length effect. Digital 3-term PID design. Introduction to Neural
Network.Introduction to fuzzy control system.
EEE 533 - Advanced Power Systems Engineering (2 Credit Units)

Advanced power system modeling;Advancedload-flow analysis, static flow equations and
classification of system variables, generalized n-bus system and network model
formulation.Use of any three of the following:MATLAB, NEPLAN, PSCAD, CYME, EMTP-
RV, ETAP, DIGSILENT, CAPE and EASYPOWER for analyzing and simulating power
systems.
EEE 534 –Power System Computer applications (2 Credit Units)

Revision of linear algebra and numerical methods. Iterative methods: Newton Raphson
method, Gauss elimination method, Gauss-Seidel method, Euler method, Runge-Kutta 4th
order method. Application of numerical methods in power system analysis. Node admittance
matrix.
EEE535 - Electrical Energy Conversion and Storage (2 Credit Units)

Electromechanical energy conversion, sources of motive power. Waste heat recovery. Solar
energy nuclear power other sources of energy. Wind, geothermal, primary and secondary cells,
cars and heavy vehicle batteries, testing, fault diagnosis, repairs effect of environmental
factors on battery life, small-scale power sources.
EEE 536 - Switchgear and High Voltage Engineering (2 Credit Units)

Generation and measurement of high voltage and current. Breakdown theories for gaseous
liquid and solid dielectrics. Lightning phenomenon. High voltage equipment, insulation
coordination, lightning protection., electric cables and condensers.
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EEE 537 - Semiconductor Devices (2 Credit Units)
This module aims to introduce the concepts of insulators, metals and semiconductors and to
develop an insight into band theory and carrier transport within semiconductors. It enables
students to consider n-type and p-type semiconductors and the electronic characteristics of p-n
junctions; to understand the design and fabrication of bipolar and field effect transistors, the
physics of their operation and their strengths and weaknesses; to consider silicon devices
throughout, as the dominant semiconductor in terms of commercial device production,
although some reference to III-V semiconductors is made; to introduce the concept of
nanotechnology, and its impact on shrinking dimensions within silicon transistor technology;
to experience state-of-the-art clean room conditions and to practically fabricate a Schottky
diode
EEE 538 - Power System Protection (2 Credit Units)

Introduction to power system protection: power system protection, prevention and control of
system failure (reactionary devices, safeguard devices, protective devices operations),
protective system design considerations, definitions used in system protection. Protection
measurement and control: graphic relay connection, instrument transformers (current and
voltage transformers, C- and V-Ts), fault analysis. Types of relay or protective system and
characteristics: over current/earth fault relays, impedance relays, differential relay. Protection
scheme: transmission line protection scheme, transformer protection scheme, generator
protection scheme. Introduction to circuit breaker: types of circuit breaker, operation, auto-
reclosing of circuit breakers
EEE 539 - Satellite Communications (2 Credit Units)

Satellite Communication: Types (LEO, GEO, etc.), orbits, frequency bands, applications, and
services. Antennas: types, gain, pointing loss, G/T, EIRP; high power amplifiers; low noise
amplifiers; BUC/LNB: conversion process, polarization hopping, redundancy configurations;
earth station monitoring and control. Basic link analysis, attenuation, sources of interference,
carrier to noise and interference ratio, system availability, frequency reuse, link budget, link
design. Multiple access techniques. VSAT networks: Technologies, network configurations,
multi-access and networking, network error control, polling VSAT networks. Mobile radio
systems: radio paging, cordless telephones, cellular radio. Trends in cellular radio and
personal communications. Standards and overview of analogue and digital cellular systems:
AMPS, TACS, GSM, CT2, PCN, DECT, PHS. Frequency management and channel
assignment. GSM: Architecture, elements, and standard interfaces; FDMA/TDMA structure.
Third and fourth Generation Wireless Standard. Global Positioning System: principles, and
applications.
EEE 541 - Mobile and Personal Communication Systems (2 Credit Units)

Evolution and examples of mobile radio communications. Basic cellular system,
Frequencyreuse, Roaming, Hand-off strategies, Co-channel interference, Traffic and Grade of
service.System capacity and improvement. Propagation path loss, multipath propagation
problem,Raleigh fading, Rician distribution. Doppler effect. Field strength prediction
models.Standards and overview of analogue and digital cellular systems: AMPS, TACS,
GSM, CT2,PCN, DECT, PHS. Frequency management and channel assignment. GSM:
Architecture, elements, and standard interfaces. Third Generation Wireless Standards. Paging
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& SMSservices and technologies. Call Processing. Signaling. Roaming and mobility
management;Route optimization.
EEE 542 - Microcomputer Hardware and Software Techniques (2 Credit Units)

Comparison of hardwired and programmable digital systems. Von Neumann
architecture.Block diagram of digital computer and description of its components. Single
Address Machine. Micro-processor system: CPU, memory, I/O, and buses subsystems using
INTEL &
MOTOROLA families and their programming models. Interrupt system. Memory
system:static, dynamic, VRAM and applications. Memory inter-facing and address
decoding.8031microcontroller and programming. PIC micro-controller and programming.
Interfacing tomicrocomputer, microprocessor, microcontroller, and PIC. Software: monitor
and devicedriver for embedded system.
EEE 543 - Digital Signal Processing (2 Credit Units)

Overview of signals, systems and signal processing; concepts of discrete-time signal
processing and systems necessary for the design and analysis of advanced signal processing
technology. Types and selection of ADC/DAC, sampling theorem, aliasing, quantization,
noise and coding. Analysis and application of discrete-time signals and systems in transformz-
domain: z-transform, properties, transfer stability, causality and difference equations. Discrete
Fourier analysis and FFT. Digital time signals and systems, DTFT and IDTFT. Digital filters:
definitions and types, structure and design, FIR and IIR filters. Software implementation of
DSP algorithms. DSP microprocessors: architecture, fixed point and floating point DSP; signal
segmentation effect, DSP chips. Practical application of DSP in audio and video.
EEE 544 - Broadcasting and Internet technology (2 Credit Units)

Elements of broadcasting system. Studio: Design, acoustic, and equipment.
Broadcastingregulations. Frequency spectrum: allocation, assignment, and licensing.
Regulatory bodies.Design, configuration, and services of CATv, MATv, MMDS systems.
Multipath problems.Polarization, field strength, and footprint. Transmitter power rating, beam
width, interferenceand minimum separation. Frequency spectrum management of digital and
analoguebroadcasting. Antenna design and installation for radio, television, and satellite.
Antennasupport: Mast, Tower, High altitude design and application. Digital Audio
Broadcasting.Analogue television standards: Digital Television standards: MPEG, DVB,
channel codingtechniques. HDW Digital television/Monitor set: LCD, and Plasma technology.
InternetTechnology: The Internet, definition and services. Internet architecture, OSI layers,
TCP/18Internet addressing, IPv4, IPv6. Internet broadcasting: principles, components,
standards,and applications.
EEE 545 - Advanced Electronic Circuits (2 Credit Units)

Analysis and design of integrated operational amplifiers, multipliers and advanced circuits
such as wide-band amplifiers, instrumentation amplifier circuits, voltage controlled oscillators
and phased locked loop. Design techniques for advanced analogue circuits containing
transistors and operational amplifiers.
EEE 546 - Digital Communication Principles (2 Credit Units)
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Extraction of digital signal from noise. Pulse shaping. Optimum reception. Baseband analysis.
Inter symbol interference (lSI). Matched filtering. Equalizers. ASK, FSK GPSK, DPSK with
noise., phase referencing and timing. Correction coding. Decoding.
EEE 547 - Digital System Design and VHDL Programming (2 Credit Units)
Finite State Machine. Sequential circuits design. Structured Design: Design constructs,Design
levels, Geometry-based interchange formats, Computer aided electronic systemdesign tools,
Schematic circuit capture, Hardware description languages, Design process.Introduction to
VHDL: language, design. Concurrent VHDL, Sequential VHDL, Advanced features of
VHDL. Structural level modeling, Register-Transfer level modeling, FSM with data path level
modeling, and Algorithmic level modeling. Introduction of ASIC, FPGA Design. Paradigm,
FPGA synthesis, FPGA/CPLD Architectures. VHDL synthesis, optimization and mapping,
constraints, technology library, delay calculation, synthesis tool, synthesis directives.
Computer-aided design of logic circuits.
EEE 548 - Industrial Electronics (2 Credit Units)

Characteristics and industrial applications of thyristors and other SCR devices. Transducers
and their applications in sensing light, voltage, pressure, motion, current, temperature etc.
Mechanical relays, solid state relays and stepping motors. Real-time control and remote
control concepts in instrumentation. Micro motors. Microprocessor and microcomputer based
systems. Fire alarms, burglar alarms and general home and industrial instrumentation.
EEE 549 - Digital Computer Networks (2 Credit Units)

Communication within computer systems: addressing and databases. CPU - memory -I/O
device communications. Communication between systems: host/host versus host/slave
relationships, handshaking protocols and synchronization. Serial versus parallel
communications. Hardware elements of network design - terminals, modems, multiplexors,
and concentrators. Message and control processors. Communication equipment and carriers.
Software elements of computer networks: host operating systems. Message and packet
switching. Structure of computer networks: star, ring, and hierarchical networks.
Decentralized networks.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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WELCOME ADDRESS
This section of the student handbook has been prepared by the Department of Mechanical
Engineering to provide you with valuable and relevant information and guide you regarding a
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. As a student in the Faculty of Engineering, it is
your responsibility to educate yourself with the contents of this Handbook as it will enhance
your learning experience in the classroom and beyond. This is the second edition of the
Faculty Handbook and information contained therein are updated regularly. If there is
anything you feel is not covered in the handbook or there are clarifications you would like to
make, you can always consult with your level adviser or the Head of Department. Remember
“Information is power” so get yourself familiarized with this Handbook.
At this point, I will encourage you to take advantage of all that Department of Mechanical
Engineering has to offer so that you can broaden your knowledge, grow intellectually,
personally and socially.
Welcome!
Engr. Dr. K. O, Adeyemi

HOD
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

The University of Abuja was established in January, 1988 and academic work started in 1990.
Its establishment was aimed at forging national unity by providing a conductive environment
for learning and interaction for the youths from all parts of Nigeria. The Senate of the
University at its 92nd regular meeting held on 27th October, 2004 approved the establishment
of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering with effect from
2005/2006 Session. The Programme took off at the mini campus, University of Abuja situated
at Gwagwalada. The Department runs a 5-year degree Programme leading to the award of the
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Table 27: DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - STAFF LIST

NAME OF
AREA OF
S/N. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION RANK
SPECIALISATION
STAFF
1. Engr. Prof. O. B. M.Sc, M. Phil, Ph.D, MNSE, R. Professor Metallurgy and
Oloche Eng.(COREN) Materials
2. Engr. Prof. E. J. B.Eng, M.Eng, Ph.D, FNSE, Professor (Pro Energy

Bala R.Eng (COREN), FAE Bono)
3. Engr.Dr. Ishaya B. Eng. (Mech), M.Eng. Ph.D, Associate Manufacturing ,
Musa Dagwa MNSE, R. Eng.(COREN) Professor Design, and
Composite Materials
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4. Engr. Dr.S.O. B.Eng, M.Eng, Ph.D, MNSE, Senior Lecturer Manufacturing
Onuh R. Eng.(COREN) (Pro Bono)
5. Engr. Dr. F. H. B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD, MNSE, R. Senior Lecturer Materials and
Tobins Eng.(COREN) Corrosion
6. Dr. Ugheoke B. I. B. Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D, Senior Lecturer Production/Industrial

7. Engr. Dr. Kafayat B. Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D, MNSE, Senior Energy studies
O. Adeyemi R.Eng(COREN) MNIMechE, Lecturer/HOD
MAEE
8. Engr. Dr. Ozigis I. B. Eng., M. Eng., Ph.D., Senior Lecturer Energy and Thermo-
Ibrahim MNSE, R.Eng(COREN) fluids
9. Engr. Dr. Ibrahim B.Eng., M.Eng., PhD, MNSE, Senior Lecturer Production/Industrial
M. Dauda R.Eng(COREN)
10. Engr .Dr Musa T. B. Eng., M. Eng. MNSE, Senior Lecturer Energy Studies
Zarmai MNIMechE, R.Eng(COREN)
11. Engr. E. O. Onche M.Sc. R.Eng(COREN) Lecturer 1 Metallurgy and
Materials
12. Engr. Daud-Yusuf B. Eng., M.Eng. MNSE, Lecturer 1 Materials and
Adiat R.Eng(COREN) Metallurgy
13. Engr. Isiaka S. M.Sc. MNSE, R.Eng(COREN) Lecturer 1 Manufacturing

Arudi
14. Engr. Dr Nasiru B. Eng. M.Eng. PhD, R. Lecturer 1 Energy and Thermo-
M. Lawal Eng(COREN), MNIMechE fluids
NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
`15 Enock Kskbiya ND, HND, MNATE Principal
Misali Technologist
16 Obaitor Halimat ND, HND, MNATE Technologist I

Usmam
17 Mariyetu Chatta Kad.Poly Civil Service - Confidential

(Mrs) (35WPM), Dip.Computer, Secretary I.
Dip.(Pub.Admin). B.Sc
(Bus.Admin.), Kad.Poly Civil
Service -(60WPM)
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PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME
The philosophy of the Mechanical Engineering Programme, University of Abuja is to
produce knowledgeable, competent and qualified Mechanical Engineers that will contribute
to the technological and economic development of the nation and the world at large. The
programme is aimed at producing employable and/or self–employed engineers through the
provision of adequate training including the use of modern and up to date equipment in
Mechanical Engineering discipline.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

In addition to the broad aim of the programme above, the specific objectives are to produce
Engineering graduates who shall possess the following attributes:
(a) The ability to design Engineering projects and supervise their constructions.
(b) The ability to manage people’s fund, materials and equipment diligently
(c) The ability to exercise original thought, have good professional judgment and be able
to take responsibility for the direction of important tasks.
(d) The ability to improve on indigenous technology to enhance local problem solving
capability.
(e) The ability to install and maintain complex engineering systems so that they can
perform optimally in an environment.
(f) To produce high level skilled technological manpower for wider application in
Nigeria.
(g) To develop links with local industries and also maintain a data bank for use by
industries.
(h) To progress in successful professional careers in Mechanical engineering or will

continue their studies at a graduate level.
(i) To be able to exercise original thought, have good professional judgment

and be able to take responsibility for the direction of important tasks.
In pursuance of the above, specific features have been incorporated into the Programme.
These include:
(i) Common foundation courses at 100 and 200 levels for all engineering students.
(j) Workshop practice, technology, laboratory work and tutorials
(k) Design projects with bias towards local applications.
(l) Broad-based engineering and interaction between students and professionals.
(m) Project in the final year on which the student works alone under supervision in
specific areas of mechanical engineering.
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(n) Special skill and in-depth study in a particular area of the Programme through
optional courses or electives.
(o) Adequate knowledge in the areas of engineering management, economics, law and
(p) Six months of supervised industrial training during the second semester of the fourth
year.
grounding in the basic engineering sciences and a strong emphasis in Applied Design in the
later years.
COURSE STRUCTURE FOR 300 – 500 LEVEL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course Course Title L T P Credi Pre- Status

Code t Unit requisite
FEG 311 Engineering Mathematics III 2 2 - 3 FEG 221 CORE
MEE 311 Theory of Machines I 2 2 - 3 MEE 226 CORE
MEE 313 Engineering Drawing III 1 - 3 3 MEE 223 CORE
MEE 314 Fluid Mechanics II 1 2 - 2 CIE 214 CORE
MEE 315 Workshop Practice II 1 - 3 2 CORE
MEE 316 Numerical Analysis 2 - - 2 CORE
MEE 317 Mechanical Engineering Lab. I - - 9 3 CORE
CIE 318 Mechanics of Materials 2 - - 2 CORE
EEE 319 Electrical Machines 2 - - 2 CORE
MEE 341 Metrology 2 - - 1 CORE
Total 13 6 15 23
Course Credit Pre- Status

Course Title L T P
Code Unit requisite
FEG 321 Engineering Mathematics IV 2 2 - 3 FEG 221 CORE
MEE 321 Manufacturing Technology 2 - - 2 CORE
MEE 322 Thermodynamics II 1 2 - 2 MEE222 CORE
MEE 323 Control System Engineering 2 2 - 3 CORE
MEE 324 Computer Programming and 1 - 3 2 CORE
Engineering Application
MEE 325 Engineering Metallurgy I 2 - - 2 CORE
MEE 326 Heat and Mass Transfer 1 2 3 CORE
MEE 327 Mechanical Engineering Lab. II - - 9 3 CORE
MEE 328 Mechanics of Materials II 2 - - 2 CORE
SWS 399 SIWES I (compulsory) CORE
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Course Course Title L T P Credit Pre- Status
Code Unit requisite
FEG 412 Technical Communication 2 - - 2 CORE
MEE 411 Theory of Machines II 2 2 - 3 MEE CORE
311
MEE 412 Thermodynamics III 2 - - 2 MEE CORE
322
MEE 413 Mechanical Engineering Design I 2 2 - 3 CORE
MEE 414 Fluid Mechanics III 1 2 - 2 MEE CORE
314
MEE 415 Auto Workshop Practice 1 - 3 2 CORE
MEE 416 Technology Policy and 2 - - 2 CORE
Development
MEE 417 Mechanical Engineering Lab. III - - 9 3 CORE
MEE 418 Engineering Statistics 2 - - 2 CORE
GST Entrepreneurial Studies 2 CORE
301A
SEMESTER II
SWS 499 SIWES II

Course Course Title L T P Cred Pre- Status
Code it requisite
Unit
MEE 511 Engineering Metallurgy II 2 - - 2 MEE 325 CORE
MEE 512 Corrosion Engineering 2 - - 2 CORE
MEE 513 Mechanical Engineering Design II 2 2 - 3 MEE 413 CORE
MEE 514 Engineering Materials Selection 3 - - 3 CORE
and Economics
MEE 515 Engineering Management 2 - - 2 CORE
MEE 517 Mechanical Engineering Lab. IV - - 9 3 CORE
MEE Project I - - 9 2 CORE
599A
Total Compulsory Units 17
Total Units 23
Electives (pick 6 Units)
MEE 518 Mechatronics 2 2
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MEE 519 Foundry Technology 2 2
MEE 556 Engineering Economics 2 2
MEE 589 Fracture of Structural Materials 2 2

MEE 431 Auto Technology & Design Principles 2 2
MEE 514 Fuels, Refractories and Furnace 3 3
Technology
MEE 531 Tool Design 2 2
MEE 532 Operations Research 2 2
MEE598 Mechanical Engineering Services 2 2
MEE 574 Automobile Engine System Design 2 2

MEE 533 Production Planning and Control I 2 2
MEE 534 Organization And Management Of 2 2
Production Process
MEE 544 Industrial Computers And Application 2 2
MEE 545 Stress Analysis 2 2
MEE 551 Process Metallurgy 2 2

MEE 553 Metallurgical Thermodynamics And 2
Kinetics
MEE 554 Extractive Metallurgy 2
MEE 555 X-Ray Diffraction 3
MEE 561 Physical Metallurgy I 3
MEE 565 Elements Of Powder Metallurgy 2
MEE 582 Auto-Systems & Vehicle Dynamics 2
TOTAL 23
Course Course Title Credit Pre- Contact Status

Code Units requisite Hours/Week
L T P
MEE Advanced CAD/CAM 3 2 - 3 CORE
521
MEE Thermodynamics IV 2 MEE 412 2 - - CORE
522
MEE Theory of Elasticity & 3 3 - - CORE
523 Plasticity
MEE Fluid Mechanics IV 2 2 - - CORE

524
MEE Law for Engineers 2 2 - - CORE
526
GST Entrepreneurship Studies II 2 2 - - CORE
301B
MEE Project II 3 MEE - - 9 CORE
599B 599A
Total Core (Compulsory) 17
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Electives (pick 6 Units)
MEE 580 Fundamentals of Solar Energy 2 2 - -
MEE 558 Tribology 2 2 - -
MEE 597 Mechanical Vibrations 3 2 3
MEE 575 Refrigeration and air conditioning 2
MEE 542 Machine Tools 3 2 3
MEE528 Introduction to Quality Control & 2
Reliability
MEE 557 Machanical Engineering Design III 2
MEE 594 Fluid dynamics 2 2 - -
MEE 535 Industrial Engineering Statistics 2
MEE 543 Production Planning And Control II 2
MEE 546 Mechanics Of Deformable Bodies 2
MEE 547 Production Meterology 2
MEE 548 Composite Materials 3
MEE 562 Physical Metallurgy II 3
MEE 564 Iron And Steel Metallurgy 2
MEE 589 Fundamentals Of Nuclear Engineering 3
MEE 592 Fracture Mechanics 3
MEE 596 Computer Aided Design 2
MEE 537 Turbo-Machinery 2
MEE 573 Heat And Mass Transfer 3
TOTAL 23 -
COURSE DESCRIPTION
300 LEVEL
MEE 311 THEORY OF MACHINES I (3 CREDIT UNITS) (Pre-requisite MEE226)
Introduction to simple mechanisms and their analysis, vector diagrams, simple harmonic
motion, Newton’s law of motion, general solutions to velocity and acceleration of
mechanisms, force analysis of mechanisms, friction effect, analysis and application to
wedges, bearings, screws, clutches and belt drives. Theory of structures; Dynamics of linear
systems; Balancing; Gear systems and Gear trains; Rigid body; introduction to tribology.
MEE 313 ENGINEERING DRAWING III (3 CREDIT UNITS) (Pre-requisite MEE223)

Conventional representations, Standards and their application to design; Surface finish
symbols and their application to design; Assembly drawing, part-lists; Principal and sectional
views of assemblies; Part-drawings; Disassembly of machine mechanisms; Detailing design
for production including fasteners, knuckle joints, Universal joints and creation of part and
assembly drawings to machine components, engine parts, etc. General conventions; Limits
and fits; Geometrical tolerances; Cam profiles; Gear tooth profiles; Introduction to Computer
Aided Drafting: Electronic draughting packages: principle and use in engineering design.
Simulation packages: principle and use in engineering. Introduction to AUTOCAD to
produce 2-D and 3-D drawing.
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Descriptive geometry. Limits and fits. Geometric tolerance. Welding drawing and design.
Redesigning of cast components using weld joints. Harder examples on exploded
assembly drawing (eg a complete gear box in exploded assembly drawing). Pipe joints.
Arrangement of engineering components to form a working plant (Assembly drawing of a
plant.
MEE 314 FLUID MECHANICS II (2 CREDIT UNITS) (Pre-requisite CIE 214)

Review of Properties of fluids and Hydrostatics; Dynamics of fluid flow: Conservation
principles and equations; Fluid motion; Momentum equation; equation of motion neglecting
viscosity (Euler’s equation in Cartesian tensor notation, also in cylindrical and spherical
coordinate system); Equation of motion for a viscous flow, (derive Navier-Stroke’s equation
of motion and its application), Boundary layer flow; The Cartesian tensor forms; Application
to laminar and turbulent flow in bounded systems: Laminar flow between parallel plates, flow
between concentric cylinders, laminar flow in circular cross section pipes, turbulent flow in
circular cross section pipes, determination of head loss and use of Moody chart; Separation
losses, sudden expansion and contractions, pipe fittings, bends, pipe entry, equivalent length
for pipe fitting loss calculations; Elements of Potential Flow: Ideal fluid flow; Simple
motions of a fluid element: Translation, rotation and shear deformation; Definition of
irrotational motion; Velocity potential; Stream function; and Velocity potential; Circulation
and vorticity, Vectorial approach; Application of Euler’s equation to irrotational flows; 2-D
Incompressible potential flow; Flow nets and methods of solution of Laplace equation for
stream function and velocity potential; Energy variation across curved streamlines;
Curvilinear flow of an inviscid fluid; Flow pattern and their combinations, Superposition;
Flow measurements; Fluid operated machines; introduction to rotor dynamic machines; fluid
power transmission; pumps and pump design.
MEE 315 WORKSHOP PRACTICE II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Workshop setting; Types of workshop equipment, machines, and materials; Use of
instruments and tools; Machine operation practice (Use of drilling, boring, grinding); Safety
procedures in workshop; main engine parts – functions, defects; Maintenance of engines;
Maintenance of electrical equipment and transmission mechanisms; Running gear
maintenance; Maintenance of cooling system; Hands-on workshop experience on the above
tools, machines.
MEE 316 INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL ANALYSIS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Numerical iteration procedures (Newton-Cotes, Runge-Kutta, Euler, Predictor-Corrector);
Eigen value problems; Solution to ordinary differential equations; Use of Fortran and Basic
languages in numerical analysis; Partial differential equations and their solution methods;
Introduction to matrix computations; Finite difference and introduction to finite element
methods.
MEE 317 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY PRACTICALS I

(3 CREDIT UNITS)
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Practical laboratory experimentation and report presentation on all first semester courses
having practical components.
EEE 319 ELECTRICAL MACHINES I (2 UNITS)

Energy conversion concepts, DC machines: generators, motors; Design and construction of
transformer: equivalent circuits, characteristics. Open/short circuit, polarity tests. Regulation,
auto, three-phase transformers connections.
Electromagnetic devices; Single and Poly-phase induction machines; Synchronous machines,
Electric drives; D. C. and A. C. motors (shunt, series, squirrel-cage, slip-wound motors),
characteristic starters; Generation of electrical energy, power transmission and distribution
transformer.
MEE 341 METROLOGY (1CREDIT UNIT)

Slip and block gauges; Length bars; Comparators and Talysurf; the sine bar, sine tables, and
sine center, Taper gauges; Optical instruments for angular measurements; Measurement of
square ness, straightness and flatness; Interchangeability, Systems of limits and fits; Limits
and gauges; Taylor’s theory of gauging, Gauging of large diameters; Screw thread
measurement. Theory and practice of high precision. Mechanical measurements under strict
control conditions. Super micrometry, comparator profilometry, collimators application in
machine installations, etc. Tolerances and quality, fits, transition and interference fits
CIE 318 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (2 CREDIT UNITS)
Analysis of determinate structures, beams, trusses, theorem; Graphical methods; Application
to simple determinate trusses; Williot Mohr-diagram; Deflection of statically determinate
structures; Unit load moment and strain energy methods; Application to thin members.
Introduction to statically indeterminate structures. Helical and leaf springs. Deflection of
beams; Plastic bending of beams; buckling; revision of method of solution; shear stress
distribution and deflection due to shear centre. Unsymmetrical bending.
FEG 311 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Linear algebra – Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, matrix transformation; Series: Fourier,
Gamma, Bassel; Fourier transformation: Laplace transformation; Second order differential
equations: Linear equations with constant coefficients, general solution: Complementary and
particular solutions, variable coefficient linear equations; Probability and statistics: Concepts,
density and distribution functions, moments and moment generating functions, standard
distributions, regression and correlation; Vector calculus: Gradient of scalar point function;
Divergence and curl of a vector, Second order derivations.
MEE 321 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Fabrication methods; Casting and pattern design; Forging and extrusion; Welding methods;
and other material processing machines.
Use of drilling, boring, grinding and other material processing machines; Foundry wo
rk. Lectures from Professionals
MEE 322 THERMODYNAMICS II (2 CREDIT UNITS)
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Application of combined first and second laws to various systems and processes, and to
perfect gases and steam; Properties and property diagrams of liquids and vapours; Idea air
cycle: vapour power cycles; Carnot, Rankine, Reheat, Regenerative, Binary cycles, Back
pressure and extraction turbines, nuclear power plant, etc. Gas Power Cycles; Gas turbine
engines; the simple gas turbine cycle, gas turbine cycles with heat exchange, inter-cooling
and reheating, etc.; Reciprocating engine cycles: Otto cycles, Diesel cycle, Dual cycle, etc.
Heat pump and refrigeration cycles. Principles of absorption refrigeration; Introduction of
internal combustion engines; reciprocating air compressor and other positive displacement
compressors; Testing of various heat engine plants.
MEE 323 CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Basic definitions and concepts. Transfer functions and system Reponses: Block diagram,
signal flow graphs, response of first and second order systems. Differential Equation of
control systems: Ordinary differential equation, Laplace Transforms responses. Root Locus
Analysis and Design: Pole – zero plots, Root Locus for feedback systems, introduction to
Root Locus construction. Frequency Response Analysis and Design: Bode plots, complex
Roots, Graphical frequency Response Methods, Gains and phase margins, Nyquist Methods.
Transducers; Automatic control methods.
MEE 324 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND ENGINEERING APPLICATION

Program design using pseudo-code/flowchart. Extensive examples and exercises in solving
engineering problems using pseudo-code/flowchart. Computer programming using structure
BASIC such as QBASIC: symbols, keywords, identifiers, datatypes, operators, statements,
flow of control, arrays, and functions. Extensive examples and exercises in solving
engineering problems using QBASIC. Use of Visual programming such as Visual BASIC in
solving engineering problems. Engineering applications of Visual Basic, C and C++
programming languages.
MEE 325 ENGINEERING METALLURGY I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to the electric structure of atom and matter. Solid state crystallography. Relation
between structure and composition and the mechanical and thermal properties of material of
metals, alloys, plastics, ceramics and natural products. Heat treatment: annealing,
normalizing, tempering and hardening. Metallic corrosion and protection; Manufacture and
properties of high polymers: Thermoplastic and thermosetting resins; Non- Ferrous Metals
and alloys, their production and uses; Nature and control of structure in metallic systems and
their relation to mechanical properties; Diffusion; nucleation and growth; Hardness testing;
Phase and phase change; hardening mechanisms
MEE 326 HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER (3 CREDIT UNITS) (LH 30; PH 45}
Conduction: steady and unsteady conduction; numerical methods. Convection heat transfer;
free and forced convection for laminar and turbulent flows. Boundary layers (laminar,
turbulent); Heat transfer coefficients; Nusselt, Prandtl, Stanton and Grashoff numbers;
Duct/pipe flow (fully developed flow); Natural convection (horizontal and vertical layers,
Grashoff and Raleigh numbers); Combined modes of heat transfer; Heat exchangers: Types
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of heat exchangers; Parallel and counter flow analysis of shell and tube head exchangers;
LMTD and NTU analysis and design for different exchangers flow configurations: Thermal
Radiation heat transfer: Definition, laws and surfaces, blackbody radiation, grey-body
radiation, Stefan-Boltz Mann and Lamber’s laws, shape and geometric factors, radiation
exchange between grey-bodies , heat transfer coefficient for radiation, gas function. Mass
transfer processes; solar energy application.
MEE 327 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY PRATICALS II (3

CREDIT UNITS).
Practical laboratory experimentation and report presentation on all second semester courses
MEE 328 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS II (3 UNITS LH 45)

Thick cylinders; compound cylinders. Rotating disks. Bending of flat plates. Beams on an
elastic foundation. Membrane stresses in shells of revolution. Two-dimensional theory of
elasticity. Elastoplastic problems and limit theory.
FEG 321 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Advanced topics in differentiation and integration of complex functions; Cauchy-Riemman
and related functions; conformal mapping; Partial differential equations and applications;
Line and multiple integrals; advanced numerical analysis: Numerical solutions to ODE, finite
differences, numerical integration: Runge-Kutta, Euler, Predictor-Corrector methods
SWS 399: STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME I

A minimum of eight weeks compulsory working on projects in an engineering firm/company
and graded based on log book, project report
400 LEVEL
MEE 411 THEORY OF MACHINES II (3 CREDIT UNITS) (Pre-requisite MEE 311)

Transverse, longitudinal and torsional vibrations of beams and whirling of shafts; Flywheels,
governors, gyroscopes, cams and their applications; Dynamics of linear systems; Balancing;
Gear systems and gear trains; Introduction to Computer Aided Analysis and Synthesis of
mechanisms. Vibration of machinery; free and forced vibration, damping, natural frequencies
and critical speeds.
MEE 412 THERMODYNAMICS III (2 CREDIT UNITS) (Pre-requisite MEE 322)

Applied thermodynamics and heat transfer: General thermodynamics of non-reactive gaseous
mixtures; kinetic theory of gas; Gaseous mixtures, Psychrometry and applications – Air-
conditioning, cooling towers, etc. Fuels and Combustion: definitions, fuel and product
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analysis, chemical balance of reaction, chemical equilibrium, dissociation; Reciprocating
internal combustion engines: Working principle, performance, factors limiting performance,
comparison of real I. C. engine with air-standard cycles; Combustion heat transfer: Fourier’s
law’ steady and unsteady conduction, conduction through composite walls, conduction
through thick-walled cylinders, conduction with internal heat generation, thermal
conductivities of materials in common use;
MEE 413 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Analytical approach to design; Overview of the steps in engineering design process and
introduction to analytical/qualitative techniques applicable to each step: Recognition of need,
specification formulation, concept generation, concept selection, embodiment and detail
design, optimization, geometric representation for visualization and manufacture and product
life cycle. Codes and Standards. Engineering materials selection. Design Case Studies.
Failure analysis; various types of joints, design of machine elements; system design, Design
of gear systems; material selection in design, design and production matching; optimization
in design.
MEE 414 FLUID MECHANICS III (2 CREDIT UNITS) (Pre-requisite MEE314)

Boundary layer flow: Concept and description of boundary layer and re-circulating flow;
Definitions: Boundary layer thickness, displacement thickness, momentum thickness;
Velocity profile and shear stresses in the boundary layer; Von Kaman momentum integral
equation of the boundary layer; Laminar boundary layer of a smooth flat plate with zero
pressure gradient, Turbulent B.L. on a smooth flat plate with zero pressure gradient. Lift and
drag on a body; Incompressible flow around a body: Flow past a cylinder, a sphere, aero
foils; Incompressible flow in pipes and duct systems; Incompressible flow through pipes in
series, through pipes in parallel, through branching pipes, through pipe networks, resistance
coefficients. Introduction to transient flow in bounded systems. Unsteady flow; Oscillation in
U-tube; Surge tank; Water hammer open channel flows.
MEE 415 AUTO WORKSHOP PRACTICE (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Practical works on Engines and other auto systems; Bodywork techniques; Wheel balancing
and alignment; Routine maintenance; Fault finding techniques and rectification procedures;
Test and Performance analysis of auto parts and systems.
MEE 416 TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Technology evolution, development and transfer; Appropriate (indigenous) technology;
Machinery and equipment; Energy; Material resources; General overview of priority areas in
technology (agriculture, health and industry); International exchanges and cooperation
technology; Research and development.
MEE 417 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY PRACTICAL III

(3 CREDIT UNITS)
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MEE418 ENGINEERING STATISTICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)
Probability- elements of Probability, density and distribution functions, moments,
standard distributions etc. Statistics – Regression and correlation, large sampling
theory. Test hypothesis and quality control. Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Software packages.
GST 301A ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to entrepreneurship and new ventures creation: Introduction to module, learning
objectives and assessment, description of entrepreneurship. The roles of entrepreneur.
Creation of new ventures, Stevenson’s model, entrepreneurial resources, business plan, case
studies, entrepreneurial opportunities, entrepreneurial team, entrepreneurial finance,
determining capital requirements, financial strategy and managing cash flow, raising financial
capital - venture capital and informal equity, department finance and other financial
instruments. Marketing and new ventures product, price, place, promotion, and people. Cash
study, new venture workshop.
FEG 412 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (2 CREDIT UNIT)

Introduction to the principles of effective communication with attention to the importance of
emphasis, emotive contact and style, Principles of technical writing. Organization and
preparation of technical report. Technical correspondence. Oral presentation of technical
reports. Technical aids in presentation.
SWS 499 SIWES II
500 LEVEL
MEE 511 ENGINEERING METALLURGY II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Alloys and alloy steels; Effect of alloying elements Classification and grading of alloy steels,
Structural steels; Tool steels; Scale and heat resisting steels and alloys; Corrosion resisting
steels and alloys; Wear resisting steels and alloys; Magnetic steels and alloys; Cast and
wrought iron
MEE 512 CORROSION ENGINEERING (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Qualitative application of electrochemical principles of corrosion reactions; Effect of
metallurgical factors, atmospheric, soil or aqueous environments; Oxidation and tarmist;
Stray current, cathodic and anodic protection; Metallic, inorganic and organic coatings;
Inhibitors, selection of materials.
MEE 513 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Design of machines and machine components using advanced concepts and analytical tools;
Overview and definition of feasibility, synthesis, and analysis as used in design;
Determination of loads, materials properties, factors of safety and their analytical
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distributions; Analysis of stress and performance; Failure criteria, yielding, fracture, fatigue,
stress corrosion cracking, creep; Formulation of solutions and optimization of design;
Application to design of shafts, springs, fasteners, and screws; spur, bevel and helical gear
design; Group design. Creative application of the design process to engineering problems
with emphasis on the manufacture of complete systems to accomplish overall objectives of
minimum weight, high efficiency while satisfying the design constraints. Use and evaluation
of several CAD/CAM software packages. Students will gain experience with CAD/CAM
software while carrying out an actual manufacturing design project.
MEE 514 ENGINEERING MATERIALS SELECTION AND ECONOMICS

(3 CREDIT UNITS)
Material classification; Grouping, sub-grouping; Functional characteristics; Specifications
and standards; Concepts of selection of engineering materials; Materials economics,
optimized selection and substitution criteria; Concept of strength-to-weight ratio;
Applications to steel, cast iron, non-ferrous materials, etc; Formalization of the selection
process.
MEE 515 ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Factors of management’s decision making (shareholders, bankers, workers, government,
general public, suppliers and customer); Resources for organizational survival (money, men,
materials, machines etc.), Management functions (organizing, staffing, controlling,
coordinating, directing); Organization and planning: Need for and objectives of organization;
Organizational charts and organizational levels, organizational structures (line, line and staff,
functional, matrix, informal); Use of committees; Organizational planning (short-term,
intermediate-term and long-term);
Fundamentals of control: Basic control tools/elements (plan, actual performance, comparison
and evaluation, corrective action); Characteristics of good control; Basic causes of control
failure; Control applied to different management functions; Personnel management: Role of
people in an organization. Functions of personnel department (employment, training, health,
safety, benefits, incentive schemes, services etc.) Financial management: Kind of capital
(equity and borrowed capital, long term and short-term capital, fixed and working capital);
Sources of capital (savings, loans, sale of securities, security exchanges, trade credits, profit
plough-back, debentures, etc); Financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss account),
Cost control; Basic cost elements (direct labour cost, direct material cost, overhead, factory
cost); quality management: Product life cycle, quality assurance, quality control techniques;
Organizing for quality; Economics of quality (appraisal, failure and prevention costs);
product liability; Total Quality Management (TQM); Maintenance management: Scope of
maintenance; Organizing for maintenance; Economics of maintenance; Types of maintenance
(corrective, preventive, predictive)
MEE 517 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY PRACTICALS IV (3

CREDIT UNITS)
having practical components
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MEE 599A PROJECT I (2 CREDIT UNITS)
Students are expected to choose project topics (in line with the objectives of the Programme)
intended to deepen their knowledge, strengthen their practical experience and encourage
creativity and independence in research work. The work shall entail a proposal write-up
comprising an introduction, review of literature relevant to the topic and a proposed
methodology for accomplishing the work. This shall be presented in form of a Seminar to the
Departmental Academic Board for grading.
MEE 521 ADVANCED CAD/CAM (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) theory and
applications. CAD/CAM systems (Hardware and Software), Geometric modeling using
curves, surfaces and solids, CAD/CAM data exchange, CAD and CAM integration,
Mechanical assembly, Mechanical Tolerance, Mass property calculations, Process planning
and Tool path generation, integration of CAD/CAM with the production machine, and
Computer control of machines and processes in manufacturing systems. Hands-on experience
on CNC machine tool’s operations.
GST 301B ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

The ventures to study include: soap/detergent, toothbrushes and toothpaste making.
Photography. Bricks, nails, screw making. Dyeing/textile, block, paste making. Rope making,
plumbing, vulcanizing, brewing, glassware, production/ceramic production, paper
production, and water treatment/conditioning/packaging. Food
processing/packaging/preservation. Metal works/fabrication – steel and aluminum door and
windows and pots. Training industry. Vegetable oil and salt extraction. Domestic electrical
wiring, Radio/TV repairs, carving, weaving, bricklaying and making. Bakery, building
drawing, vehicle maintenance etc, installation of solar energy systems, ice block making
machines
MEE 522 THERMODYNAMICS IV (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Applied thermodynamics: Availability of open and closed systems and heat reservoir; Steam
and gas turbine stage analysis; Turbine theory, velocity diagrams, degree of reaction,
impulse, efficiency, reheat factor; Centrifugal and axial flow compressors;
MEE 523 THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY 2 UNITS

Application of the theory of elasticity to two and three dimensional problems in engineering;
Stress concentration round holes; discs, wedges under loading, etc. Experimental stress
analysis, strain guaging, photo-elasticity and holography. Fundamental of plasticity, stress
and strain relations, yield criteria, various approximate methods applied to elastoplastic
problems of bending of beams and bars.plastic limit design.
524 FLUID MECHANICS IV (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Dimensional analysis & similitude: Quantities, their dimensions, & units; Methods of relating
quantities: Rayleigh or indicial method, group method, etc.; Dimensionless numbers;
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Buckingham’s theorem; Applications of dimensional analysis, Geometric, kinematics and
dynamic similarity & applications; Fluid machinery: Theory and performance of rotodynamic
machines, applications; Positive displacement machines; Machine – network interactions;
Advanced fluid power transmission.
MEE 525 LAW FOR ENGINEERS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Nigerian legal system as it affect engineering; Industrial safety laws; Industrial law and
labour relations; Law of contracts and torts; Agency law, Principles and types of business
ownership, including advantages and disadvantages of each; Steps in setting up a partnership.
MEE 599B FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (4 CREDIT UNITS)

In furtherance to MEE 599A, students are expected to submit a comprehensive written report,
detailing work done or research undertaken and results obtained/ applications, discussion and
conclusion. The reports are to be defended before a board of examiners, before a final hard-
bound copy is submitted to the department. The project report is a partial requirements for the
award of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
ELECTIVES
MEE 518 MECHATRONICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Introduction to Mechatronic Systems and components. Principles of basic eletronics.
Microprocessors and their applications, integrated circuits, sensors, actuators and other
electrical/electronic hardware in mechatronic systems. Principles of eletronic/system
communication. Interfacing DA and AD converters, software and hardware principles and
tools to build mechatronic system.
MEE 519 FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Pattern making technology; Materials, machines, and tools for pattern making; Mould and
core making technology: Sands used for moulding: Moulding processes; Machine moulding;
Core sands and core making; Casting procedure; Casting methods; Gating systems; Casting
design; Melting furnaces; Refractories for melting unit; Metallurgical characteristics of cast
metals; Pollution control in foundries.
MEE 556 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

The nature and scope of economics. Basic concepts of engineering economy. Interest
formulae, Discounted cash flow, present worth, equivalent annual growth and rate of return
comparisons. Replacement analysis, Breakdown analysis. Benefit cost analysis. Minimum
acceptable rate of return. Judging attractiveness of proposed investment.
MEE 558 TRIBOLOGY 2 UNITS

Theories of friction between metallic, non-metallic, dry and lubricated surfaces. Testing, and
properties of materials for production of liquid and solid lubricants. Theory of self-acting
and pressurized bearing including Reynolds equation and solution; dynamic loading,
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temperature and pressure effects on viscosity; elastohydrodynamic lubrication, gear and
rolling contact bearings. Design of journal and thrust bearings.
MEE 597 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (3 CREDIT UNITS)
Free and forced vibrations of lumped mass-spring systems with harmonic, periodic and non-
periodic excitations; Matrix methods and eigenvalue problems; Natural frequencies and
modes of vibrations and resonance.
MEE 580 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOLAR ENERGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Basic concepts and definitions: the sun and the earth, solar time, solar radiation, its
measurement and prediction; Review of related heat transfer principles. Solar energy
conversion and utilization: solar collectors- types, performance and ratings; Solar heating
systems, solar dryers, solar stills, solar refrigeration and cooling of buildings, active and
passive coolers; solar thermal storage, conversion of heat into mechanical energy;
Photovoltaic systems- types, components and their functions; Sizing of photovoltaic systems.
MEE 528 INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY CONTROL AND RELIABILITY (2

CREDIT UNITS)
Concepts of Quality Engineering, Taguchi’s Approach to Quality, On-line and Offline
Quality Control, Difference from Classical Approach, Quality Loss Function, System Design,
Parameter Design, Tolerance Design, Causes of Variation, Classification of Parameters,
Parameter Design Strategy . Statistical quality control. RELIABILITY ENGINEERING: The
Reliability Function, Failure Rate, Hazard Rate, Bath-tub Curve, Relationship between
Various Reliability Characteristics. Component Reliability, Mean-time-to-failure, Time-
dependent Hazard Models –Constant-hazard, Linear-hazard, Nonlinear-hazard and Gamma
Models. System Reliability, Two-state Modeling, Series Models, Parallel Models, Series-
parallel and Parallel-series Models, k-out-of-m Models, Standby Models, Non-series-parallel
Models, Fault- tree Approach to System Modeling .
MEE 431 AUTO TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES (2 CREDIT UNITS)

(E)
Introduction to automobiles, types and classifications; various systems of an automobile,
main parts/components, description, functions and operations: Chassis, engine, transmission,
suspension, braking, fuel, cooling, lubrication, Ignition and electrical etc.
MEE 514 FUELS, REFRACTORIES AND FURNACE TECH(3 CREDIT UNITS (E)
Properties of air- fuel mixtures; Effect of mixture strength on ignition; Flame propagation,
flame velocity; combustion rate, peak pressure and temperature; Refractories; Functions,
types of furnace design; Ladles, tackles and alloys; Crane hoist operation safety kit.
MEE 557 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN III (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Design of flexible power transmission machine elements: Belt and rope drives, chain drives,
brakes and clutches; Bearing and bearing selection; Design of bolted and welded joints;
Flywheels; Design of pressured tubes and shells; Design of rotation cylinder; Universal
joints; Group design projects; Use of codes, charts, tables, standards and empirical data;
Examination of various design standards and specifications; Patent system design
MEE 594 FLUID DYNAMICS 2 units
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Mathematical theory of the motion of inviscid fluids; steady compressible flow. Laminar and
turbulent boundary layers, and wakes. Theory of turbulence models, isotropic wall and free
turbulence. Isentropic flow in ducts, normal shock waves, etc. Hydrodynamic review:
gradient, divergence, curl, line integral; Gauss’s divergence theorem; Green’s theorem.
Fundamental of aerodynamic: Bound vortex and Kutta condition
MEE 531 TOOL DESIGN (2 CREDIT UNITS) (E)
Tool materials and cutting fluids; Design of machine and constructional elements; Economics
of tools; Broach design; Design of press tools for blanking, drawing and extrusion; Machine
tool maintenance; Installation and testing of machine tools; Design application of jigs and
fixtures.
MEE 532 OPERATIONS RESEARCH (2 CREDIT UNITS) (E)

Introduction, scope, and application of operation research; Linear programming: Problems;
Graphical and simplex methods of solution; Dual solution and interpretation; Sensitivity
analysis; Use of computer packages; Queuing theory, Game theory; Transportation
algorithm; Network Analysis: Preparation of network; Critical path analysis; Resource
allocation and scheduling; Use of computer packages; Inventory control and models
(deterministic); Decision theory; Assembly line balancing and line of balance analysis.
MEE 533 PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Production economics; Nature and significance of production costs; Objectives of cost
analysis and cost control; Standard and marginal costing; Allocating of overheads; Overhead
absorption and brake-even analysis; Variance analysis and budgetary control; Profit planning
and profitability analysis; Project cost control analysis.
MEE 534 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRODUCTION PROCESS (2

CREDIT UNITS)
Organizational structure and behaviour, Engineer to engineer transition; Principles and
techniques of planning; Forecasting, organizing technical activities, Project selection and
management; Leadership styles and management; Work study and work measurement; Time
study; Incentive schemes; Job evaluation; Training and implementing changes; Estimating
and labour control; Reliability and maintainability.
MEE 535 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING STATISTICS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Basic statistical concepts; Statistical quality control; Control charts; Sampling inspection;
Common significance tests; Curve fitting; Analysis of variance; Analysis of enumeration
data; Chi-square tests.
MEE 537 TURBO-MACHINERY

Moment of momentum principles for turbines, compressors, pumps, fans. Performance
characteristics of turbines etc. Specific speed. Matching of pump and load. Cascade theory
including Mach number effects.
MEE 539 FRACTURE OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS (4 Units)

Conventional design concepts in relation to fractures; the mechanics of fracture.
Designing
and testing for fracture resistance. Microscopic aspect of fracture. Fracture of specific
materials. Fatigue.
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MEE 542 MACHINE TOOLS (3 CREDIT UNITS)
Machine tool principles and applications; Production tooling and methods; Elements of
machine tools; kinematics of machine tool; Jig and tool design; Grinding machining of gears
and threads; Construction of machine tools; Drilling and milling.
MEE 543 PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL II

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
Manufacturing activities; Utilization of resources for production including people; Concept of
job enrichment; Company structure; Production organization; Layout; Inventory control;
Corporate strategies; Short and long range planning; Decision tree analysis.
MEE 544 INDUSTRIAL COMPUTERS AND APPLICATION

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
Types of industrial computers; Understanding operation of industrial computers; Numerical
methods for computing; Role of computers in production planning
MEE 545 STRESS ANALYSIS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Formulation of two and three dimensional elasticity problems; Thermal stressing; Stress
function; Analytical and numerical solutions; Thin plates and shells; Hertzian stresses and
deflections; Energy and vibrational methods; Contact stresses; Rotating cylinders.
MEE 546 MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Stress and strain; Compatibility, transformation; Hook’s law; Elastic energy; Stresses in
beams, Columns, and torsional members; Yield and fracture; Elastic deformation of beams;
statically indeterminate systems; Concept of stability.
MEE 547 PRODUCTION METEROLOGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Measurement and errors; Review of CRT operations; Measurement of electrical parameters
by oscilloscope, Measurement of voltage, resistance, frequency, etc., Construction of moving
coil and moving coil instruments; Simple multi-range instruments; Electronic voltmeters;
Frequency meters; Power factor meters; and Synchroscope; Semi-conductors measurements;
Classification of transducers; Photosensitivity devices.
MEE 548 COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Fundamental aspect including principles, strength, fracture behavior and interfacial reactions;
Whisker technology and properties; Fabrication and properties of various reinforcement
fibers; Behaviour of metal-metal, ceramic-metal, and fiber reinforced plastic composites;
Applications of composite-glass structures, polymeric composites and dispersion
strengthened streaks.
MEE 551 PROCESS METALLURGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Ores and ore operations; Pyro-metallurgy; Hydro-metallurgy; Electro-metallurgy and other
extraction methods; Charge calculations; Extraction of non-ferrous metals.
MEE 553 METALLURGICAL THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS

(2 CREDIT UNITS)
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Free energy of metallurgical reaction; Thermodynamics functions; Gibb’s Dahum equation;
Raoult and Henry laws; Perfect and ideal dilute solutions; Activity; Real solutions; Molecular
diffusion; Convective diffusion; Limiting stage of heterogeneous processes; Kinematics of
dissolution and melting; Degassing of molten steel; Mass transfer in slag.
MEE 554 EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Sources of metal; Dressing, crushing, gravity concentration, spiral concentration, floatation
and magnetic separation; Pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and electrometallurgy;
Purification of metals; fuels and refractories; By-products of extractive metallurgy
MEE 555 X-RAY DIFFRACTION (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Atomic arrangement of crystals and their determination by X-ray diffraction reciprocal-lattice
concept; Laue and power methods; Stereographic projection; the diffract meter method;
Phase diagrams; Residual stress measurements; Texture studies: Identification and chemical
analysis of unknown substances.
MEE 561 PHYSICAL METALLURGY I (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Atomic bonding; Crystal structure; Defects in crystals; Plastic deformation and mechanical
properties; failure of metals; determination of mechanical properties of metals and alloy
strength of metals; Influence of heat on metals; Cold and hot deformation; Phases in metal
alloys heat treatment of steels; Microscope and diffraction methods
MEE 562 PHYSICAL METALLURGY II (2 CREDIT UNITS)

High temperature metals and materials; Alloys with special thermal and elastic properties,
special purpose metals and alloys; Non-ferrous metals and alloys; Light metals and alloys;
Copper and its alloys Bearing alloys and steels; Miscellaneous alloys and steels; Bimetals and
composite materials.
MEE 564 IRON AND STEEL METALLURGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Manufacturing process of pig iron, wrought iron, cast iron, carbon and alloy steels, Heat
treatment of steels; Hardening; low-alloy, high strength, heat resistant and tool steels; Deep
drawing steels, stainless steels; Surface treatments; Structure and properties of cast iron.
MEE 565 ELEMENTS OF POWDER METALLURGY (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Power properties; Forming of metal powder metal components; Hot pressing and sintering
kinetics; Engineering components; Processing and properties; Bearing and friction materials;
Cemented carbides; Porous metals; Electrical and magnetic, materials.
MEE 573 HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Steady and transient heat conduction and convection in one dimensional and two dimensional
situations; Laminar and turbulent flow; Boiling and condensation; Numerical computational
method of solving heat and mass transfer problems; Radiation; Heat exchangers; Boilers and
typical industrial power plant.
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MEE 574 AUTOMOBILE ENGINE SYSTEM DESIGN (3 CREDIT UNITS)
Design of main engine parts: piston, connecting rods, piston rings, crankshaft, etc; Design of
metering systems.
MEE 575 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Properties of refrigerants; Refrigeration control systems; Economic aspects and optimization
criteria; Applications in aircraft, automotive and marine
MEE 582 AUTO-SYSTEMS & VEHICLE DYNAMICS (2 CREDIT UNITS) (E)
Defects of main engine parts and maintenance; Engine servicing; Maintenance of various
automobile components: running gear, cooling system, transmission mechanisms, electrical
automobile components: running gear, cooling system, transmission mechanisms, electrical
equipment, etc.; Testing of models and prototypes; Testing of vehicles for off design
performance; Calibration and operation of test equipment.
MEE 589 FUNDAMENTALS OF NUCLEAR ENGINEERING (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Basic aspect, reactor materials and design; Reactor system and power plants commissioning
and control; Nuclear instrumentation, safety and health physics.
MEE 592 FRACTURE MECHANICS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

Solid structure, strength, shear and cleavage defects in solids; Phenomenon of elastic cracks
and theory of elasticity; Crack initiation, propagation and growth; Fracture of solids, elastic
and plastic fracture; Stress concentration and design considerations in machine elements.
MEE 596 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (2 CREDICT UNITS)

Computer draughting and graphics; Symbols and standards; Part-lists and text libraries; Basic
calculations; Graphical techniques; Development of sketching and presentation skills.
MEE 598 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (2 CREDIT UNITS)

Areas of mechanical engineering services in both academic and industry; Mechanical
services for buildings; Mechanical services for industry; industrial maintenance and related
fields.
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Dean’s Welcome Address ……………………………………………………………...…4

ENGR. PROF. O.B. OLOCHE

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEAN’S STAFF LIST

Admission Requirements for UTME

Admission Requirements for Direct Entry

Table 1: Programme Duration

Minimum Units Required for Graduation

Chemical Engineering 182 147 103

Civil Engineering 181 146 107

Electrical/Electronic 185 142 98

Mechanical Engineering 185 148 107

Table 3: Degree Classification

INTRA AND INTER UNIVERSITY TRANSFERS

CONDITIONS FOR PROGRESSION

(a) the regulation in respect of student work-load is complied with; and

COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM

GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Grade Point Equivalent

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA)

Cumulative TNU = Current TNU +Previous TNU

(c) Continuous Assessments

Final Examination: 60% - 70%

(e) External Examiners’ System

(f) SIWES Rating and Assessment

REVISED GUIDELINES AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES ON EXAMINATIONS

S/N MISCONDUCT DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

(i) giving false information such as name,

(ii) giving false evidence to the Students

19 Involvement in examination leakage Expulsion from the University

OTHER GENERAL MATTERS

The following procedures should be followed under the appropriate situation.

Issuance of Tools, Instruments and other items in the Laboratory/workshop

FOUNDATION COURSES (100 & 200 LEVELS) IN B. ENG. ENGINEERING

Table 5: 100 LEVEL SEMESTER I

Table 6: 100 LEVEL SEMESTER II

MEE 213 Engineering Drawing I 1 - 3 2 C

Table 8: 200 LEVEL SEMESTER- II

SWP 299 Students Works Experience Programme Pass/Fail C

FOUNDATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

100 LEVEL COURSES

CHM 121 FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY I (3 CREDIT UNITS)

CHM 151 FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY II (3 CREDIT UNITS)

CHM 171 FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY III (3 CREDIT UNITS)

PHY 101 MECHANICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER (3 CREDIT UNITS)

PHY 102: INTRODUCTORY HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

PHY 103 OPTICS, WAVES, SOUND AND MODERN PHYSICS (3 UNITS)

PHY 104: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (3 CREDIT UNITS)

PHY 108/109: BASIC EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I & II

MTH 101 ELEMENTARY SET THEORY AND ALGEBRA (2 CREDIT UNITS

MTH 102 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS AND APPLICATIONS (3 CREDIT UNITS)

MTH 103 TRIGONOMETRY (1 CREDIT UNIT)

MTH 104 VECTORS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

MTH 105 COORDINATE GEOMETRY (1 CREDIT UNIT)

STA 101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

200 LEVEL SEMESTER I

FEG 211 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1 (3 CREDIT UNITS)

MEE 212 ENGINEERING MECHANICS I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

CIE 214 FLUID MECHANICS I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

CIE 215 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I (2 CREDIT UNITS)

MEE 216 ENGINEERING MATERIALS (2 CREDIT UNITS)

FEG 218 ENGINEER IN SOCIETY (1 CREDIT UNIT)