Mech Handbook - Revised 2019

Department of
Mechanical
Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Bayero University, Kano
Undergraduate Handbook
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Foreword .
This Prospectus is designed to provide general information on
Department of Mechanical Engineering and on first degree programmes
offered by the department. The publication is of great benefit to
prospective students, staff members of the department and all those who
seek information about the department.
There are other publications which contain sets of rules and regulations
of the University, Faculty and the Department which are made available
to the students of the University.
The Department urges those students who have been opportune to be
students of this great department to put in the necessary determination,
goals and effort that will ensure success in their quest for higher
education.
You are most welcome. Have a happy and productive stay in the
Department.
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Table of Contents
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Foreword .............................................................................................................. ii
Table of Contents ............................................................................................... iii
1 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT .............................................. 1
2 STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT ............................................................... 2
2.1 Academic staff............................................................................... 2
2.2 Senior technical and administrative Staff..................................... 3
2.3 Junior staff ..................................................................................... 4
3 THE BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL) DEGREE
PROGRAMME ................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Philosophy ..................................................................................... 4
3.2 Aim and Objectives of the programme ........................................ 5
3.3 Admission requirements ............................................................... 6
3.3.1 Level 100:.................................................................................. 6
3.3.2 Level 200 (Direct Entry):........................................................... 6
3.4 Duration of the programme .......................................................... 7
3.5 Academic atmosphere.................................................................. 7
3.6 Semester system .......................................................................... 7
3.7 Basic concepts .............................................................................. 7
3.7.1 Credit Units (CU) ...................................................................... 8
3.7.2 Grade Points (GP) .................................................................... 8
3.7.3 Grade Point Average (GPA) .................................................... 8
3.7.4 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).............................. 8
3.7.5 Academic probation.................................................................. 9
3.7.6 Incomplete status ..................................................................... 9
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Withdrawal ................................................................................ 9
3.7.8 Carry over ................................................................................. 9
3.7.9 Spill over.................................................................................. 10
3.7.10 Deferment ............................................................................... 10
3.7.11 Attendance requirement......................................................... 10
3.7.12 Calculation of CGPA/GPA ..................................................... 10
3.8 Graduation requirements............................................................ 10
3.9 Grading of students’ work ........................................................... 11
3.10 Degree classification ................................................................... 11
3.11 Curriculum ................................................................................... 12
3.11.1 Course coding......................................................................... 12
3.11.2 Core Courses:......................................................................... 13
3.11.3 Optional courses..................................................................... 15
3.11.4 Pre-requisite courses ............................................................. 16
4 DETAILED SYLLABUS ............................................................................ 17
4.1 Level 100 courses ....................................................................... 17
4.1.1 CHM1230: Inorganic Chemistry ............................................ 17
4.1.2 CHM1240: Organic Chemistry .............................................. 17
4.1.3 CHM1250: Physical Chemistry.............................................. 18
4.1.4 CHM1270: Practical Chemistry ............................................. 18
4.1.5 CSC1201: Introductory Computer Science .......................... 19
4.1.6 MTH1301: Elementary Mathematics I [Algebra &
Trigonometry]......................................................................................... 19
4.1.7 MTH1302 Elementary Mathematics II [Vectors, Geometry &
Dynamics] .............................................................................................. 19
4.1.8 MTH1303: Elementary Mathematics III [calculus 1] ............. 20
4.1.9 PHY1210: Mechanics ............................................................ 20
4.1.10 PHY1220: Electricity and Magnetism .................................... 20
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4.1.11 PHY1230: Behaviour
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4.1.12 PHY1170/1180: Physics Practical I/II .................................... 21
4.1.13 STA1311: Probability I............................................................ 21
4.2 Level 200 courses ....................................................................... 21
4.2.1 EGR2301: Engineering Mathematics I.................................. 21
4.2.2 EGR2302: Engineering Mathematics II................................. 22
4.2.3 EGR2306: Applied Mechanics .............................................. 22
4.2.4 EGR2206: Materials Science I .............................................. 23
4.2.5 EGR2202: Solid Mechanics I................................................. 23
4.2.6 EGR2203: Engineering Drawing ........................................... 24
4.2.7 EGR2204: Workshop Practice............................................... 24
4.2.8 EGR2101: Engineer in Society I ............................................ 25
4.2.9 EGR2313: Computer Programming...................................... 26
4.2.10 EGR2201: Fluid Mechanics I ................................................. 27
4.2.11 EGR2103: Experimental Methods and Analysis.............. 28
4.2.12 EGR2201: Thermodynamics I ............................................... 28
4.2.13 EGR2207: Principles of Electrical Engineering I................... 29
4.2.14 EGR2208: Principles of Electrical Engineering II.................. 30
4.3 Level 300 courses ....................................................................... 31
4.3.1 EGR 3101: Engineer in Society II .......................................... 31
4.3.2 EGR 3102: Technical Writing and Presentation ................... 31
4.3.3 EGR 3311: Computer Applications ....................................... 31
4.3.4 EGR 3103: SIWES ................................................................. 33
4.3.5 EGR 3301: Engineering Mathematics III............................... 33
4.3.6 EGR 3302 : Computational Techniques ............................... 33
4.3.7 MEC3201: Thermodynamics II .............................................. 33
4.3.8 MEC3202: Materials Science II ............................................. 34
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MEC3203: Engineering
4.3.10 MEC3204: Fluid Mechanics II................................................ 35
4.3.11 MEC3205: Machine Tools ..................................................... 35
4.3.12 MEC3206: Metrology ............................................................. 36
4.3.13 MEC3207: Mechanics of Machines....................................... 37
4.3.14 MEC3301: Solid Mechanics II ............................................... 37
4.3.15 MEC3300: Electrical Eng. for Mechanical Engrs. ................. 38
4.3.16 MEC3209: Mechanical Eng. for Electrical Engineers:.......... 38
4.3.17 MEC3401: Laboratory A ........................................................ 39
4.3.18 MEC3402: Laboratory B ........................................................ 39
4.4 Level 400 courses ....................................................................... 39
4.4.1 EGR 4101: Engineer in Society III ......................................... 39
4.4.2 EGR 4201: Engineering Statistics ......................................... 40
4.4.3 MEC4201: Innovative Design ................................................ 40
4.4.4 MEC4202: Manufacturing Processes ................................... 41
4.4.5 MEC4203: Fluid Mechanics III............................................... 41
4.4.6 MEC4301: Design of Machine Elements I ............................ 42
4.4.7 MEC4302: Mechanics of Machines II ................................... 42
4.4.8 MEC4303: Thermodynamics III ............................................. 43
4.4.9 MEC4304: Laboratory ............................................................ 43
4.4.10 EGR 4301: Siwes II ................................................................ 43
4.5 Level 500 courses ....................................................................... 44
4.5.1 MEC5301: Design of Machine Elements II ........................... 44
4.5.2 MEC5312: Laboratory ............................................................ 44
4.5.3 MEC5401: Thermodynamics IV ............................................ 44
4.5.4 MEC5402 - Solid Mechanics II .............................................. 44
4.5.5 MEC5403: Control System Engineering ............................... 45
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MEC5404: Fluid Mechanics IV .............................................. 46
4.5.7 MEC5405: Engineering Management................................... 47
4.5.8 MEC5601: Project. ................................................................. 48
4.5.9 MEC5301: Refrigeration And Airconditioning: ...................... 48
4.5.10 MEC5302: Heat And Mass Transfer: .................................... 48
4.5.11 MEC5303: Alternative Energy Sources ................................ 49
4.5.12 MEC5304: Operational Research ......................................... 50
4.5.13 MEC5305: Manufacturing and Industrial Finishing............... 51
4.5.14 MEC5306: Theory Of Metal Cutting ...................................... 52
4.5.15 MEC5307: Fracture Mechanics ............................................. 52
4.5.16 MEC5308: Mechanics of Metal Forming............................... 52
4.5.17 MEC5309: Vehicle Dynamics ................................................ 53
4.5.18 MEC5312: Laboratory ............................................................ 53
5 GENERAL CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE .............................................. 53
5.1 Degree classification and academic standing ........................... 54
5.2 Examination regulations ............................................................. 54
5.3 Examination procedure and disciplines ..................................... 55
5.4 Examination and academic misconduct .................................... 57
5.5 Categories of examination misconduct...................................... 57
5.6 Misconducts related to projects, essays, etc. ............................ 58
5.7 Dressing and dress code............................................................ 59
5.8 Penalties for violation of the dress code .................................... 60
6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ................................................................. 60
6.1 Orientation ................................................................................... 60
6.2 Add/drop of courses.................................................................... 60
6.3 Change of department/programme ........................................... 61
6.4 Suspension of studies ................................................................ 61
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6.5 Withdrawal from studies
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6.5.1 Compulsory............................................................................. 62
6.5.2 Voluntary Withdrawal ............................................................. 62
6.6 Lecture and examination time table ........................................... 62
6.7 Transcript/partial transcript ......................................................... 62
6.8 Notification of results................................................................... 63
6.9 Correction of results .................................................................... 63
6.10 Verification of results................................................................... 63
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1 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Mechanical Engineering became an autonomous

Department in the 1981/82 session when the first set of students was
admitted into Part II of the 3-year Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
degree programme. Part I courses were taught as common courses for
all Students of the Faculty of Technology.
The aim of establishing the Department of Mechanical Engineering was
to meet the growing need for manpower in the profession. The main
objective was to train and produce Engineers with the required qualities
and capabilities to meet the increasing need for professional Engineers
in the country.
Until the 1984/85 session the Department of Mechanical Engineering
offered a 3-year degree programme following a 2-year pre-degree
programme in the Faculty of Science. From the 1984/85 session,
however, the Department, like all other Departments in the Faculty of
Technology, started admitting students for the 4-year programme after
completing the pre-degree programme in the Faculty of Science or by
direct admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board
(JAMB).
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, starting from the 1988/89
session runs a 5-year degree programme. In the 5-year degree
programme, courses are grouped into levels each of which spans one
academic session. Courses in the 100 and 200 levels are common to all
the Departments in the Faculty.
The degree programme of the department of mechanical engineering is
fully accredited by both COREN and NUC.
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2 STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT
Below are the current lists of staff in the department.
2.1 Academic staff

S/N NAME QUALIFICATION RANK
Dr. Mohammed B.Eng (Ilorin), M.Eng (BUK), PhD Senior
1 Tajudeen Jimoh (UK) MNSE Lecturer/HOD
Prof. Abdu Salihi B.Eng , Msc, PhD (UK), MNSE, Professor
2 RCOREN
Prof. Ibrahim Shehu Diploma D'etude(Province), Professor
3 Diso Doctorat (Province), MNSE
Prof. Dalhatu Balarabe M.Sc(Bulgaria), PhD (BUK), Professor
4 Yahaya MNSE, COREN
Prof. Joseph Samuel B.Sc (Ibadan), M.Eng. (ABU), Professor
5 Enaburekhan PhD (ABU) MNSE,COREN
Prof. Adamu Umar B.Eng (ABU), M.Eng. (ATBU), Professor
6 Alhaji PhD (Uniben), MNSE, COREN
Prof. Ibrahim Ahmed B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD (Russia). MNSE, Professor
7 Rufa’I COREN
8 Prof. Isa Garba M. Eng. (BUK), PhD (BUK) Professor
Prof. Mahdi Makoyo B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD (Russia), MNSE, Professor
9 COREN
Prof. Ibrahim Abdullahi B.Eng, M.Eng, PhD (BUK), Professor
10 MNSE, COREN
Dr. Abubakar Baba B.Eng (BUK), M.Eng. (BUK), PhD Associate
Aliyu (ATBU) Professor
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Dr. Abdullahi Audu B.Eng, M.Eng PhD (BUK), MNSE, Associate
12 Adamu COREN Professor
Engr. Vesta Johson B.Sc, M.Sc.(USSR) MNSE, Senior Lecturer
13 Utong COREN
Dr. Ibrahim Inuwa Jidda B.Eng (ABU), M.Eng. (BUK) Senior Lecturer
14 MNSE, PhD (BUK), COREN
15 Dr. Isa Aliyu Yola B.Eng, M.Eng, PhD (BUK) Senior Lecturer
16 Dr. Ibrahim A. Rafukka B.Eng., M.Eng(Benin), PhD (UTM) Senior Lecturer
17 Dr. Yusuf Tijjani B.Eng., M.Eng(Benin), PhD Lecturer I
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Dr. Sunusi M. Manladan B.Eng(BUK), M. Eng(Benin), PhD Lecturer I
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19 Dr. Abubakar Muazu B.Eng., MSc(ABU), PhD Lecturer I
Dr. Mubarak Danladi B.Eng (BUK)., MSc and PhD ( UK), Lecturer I
20 Muhammad MNSE, COREN
Dr. Abubakar Idris Bashir B.Eng. (BUK), MSc (UK), PhD Lecturer II
21 (Pretoria)
Dr. Abba Abdulhamid B. Eng, MSc and PhD (KFUMP) Lecturer II
22 Abubakar
Engr. Abdulrahman B. Eng, MSc (China), COREN Lecturer II
23 Ahmad Umar
Engr. Dahiru Umar B. Eng, MSc (KFUMP) Lecturer II
24 Lawan
Engr. Muhammad Tahir B.Eng, MSc(Brunel), COREN Lecturer II
25 Said
26 Abdulazeez A Aliyu B. Eng, MSc Lecturer II
27 Adamu Bashir Gidado B. Eng, MSc Lecturer II
28 Hadiza Aminu Umar B. Eng, M. Eng. (BUK) Lecturer II
29 Jamilu Saminu B. Eng, MSc (India) Lecturer II
Hamza Sulayman B. Eng, MSc Lecturer II
30 Abdullahi
31 Najib Ahmad Muhammad B. Eng, MSc (China) Lecturer II
Zulfiqar Ibrahim Farouk B. Eng, MSc (China) Assistant
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2.2 Senior technical and administrative Staff

S/N Name Rank
1 Balarabe Musa Chief Technologist
2 Salisu Abdulhamid Chief Technologist
3 Shehu Tijjani Abdulkareem Principal Technologist
4 Saminu Rabiu Haladu Principal Technologist
5 Mustapha Usman Principal Technologist
6 Ali Uba Senior Technologist
7 Usman Idris Isa Senior Technologist
8 Maruwan Saádu Inuwa Technologist I
9 Sabo Aminu Kurawa Technologist I
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10 Muhammad Garba Muhammad Technologist I
11 Muhammad Jungudo Technologist I
12 Umar Ali Muhammad Technologist I
13 Aminu S Yansiliyu Technologist II
14 Muhammad Salisu Kabir Technologist II
15 Kabiru Bappah Higher Technical Officer
16 Ruslanu Abdulrashid Technical Officer
17 Bolajoko Esther Aina Chief Typist
18 Abubakar Rabiu Abdullahi Higher Executive Officer
2.3 Junior staff

S/N Name Rank
1 Bilyaminu Umar Adam Foreman (Mechanical)
2 Yusuf Abubakar Ahmed Artisan I
3 Garba B Umar Head Cleaner
4 Jamilu Abdu Ashiru Cleaner/Messenger
5 Usman Muhammad Assistant Executive Officer
3 THE BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

(MECHANICAL) DEGREE PROGRAMME
3.1 Philosophy
To achieve national goals and objectives of industrialization and self-
reliance, the Engineering and Technology education should be geared
towards:
 The development of a thorough practice in Engineering and
Technology training.
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 Broad - based training in general Engineering and Technology
at the early stages of the programme.
 Practical application of Engineering, Technology and
Manufacturing processes.
 Adequate training in human, organizational behaviour and
management.
 Introduction to entrepreneurial education and training.
 Close association of the programme with industries in the
country.
 The general philosophy therefore 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.
3.2 Aim and Objectives of the programme

The overall aim of the programme is in consonance with the realization
of national needs and aspirations vis-à-vis industrial development and
technological emancipation. The programme gives the minimum
academic standards required to meet these needs and to produce
graduates with sufficient academic background and practical experience
who would be able to rise to the challenges of a developing economy
like ours.
Some of the objectives of the programme include producing graduates
who will be able:
 To design engineering projects and supervise their construction.
 To design and develop new products and production techniques
in industries.
 To install and maintain complex engineering systems so that
they can perform optimally in our environment.
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 To adapt and adopt exogenous technology in order to solve local
engineering problems.
 To exercise original thought, have good professional judgment
and be able to take responsibility for the direction of important
tasks.
 To manage people, funds, materials, and equipment.
 To improve on indigenous technologies so as to enhance local
problem-solving capability.
3.3 Admission requirements

The main entry point into the programme is the Senior Secondary
School Certificate or GCE O’level or its equivalent. Candidates must
satisfy all University entry requirements plus passes at credit in at least
five subjects (including Mathematics, English, Chemistry, and Physics)
all obtained at not more than two sittings.
3.3.1 Level 100:

Admission into Level 100 requires, in addition to the above, an
acceptable performance in the University Tertiary Matriculation
Examination (UTME) in the relevant subjects which include Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language.
3.3.2 Level 200 (Direct Entry):

Candidates who apply for direct entry are admitted into Level 200,
provided they satisfy one or more of the following requirements in
addition to the above general requirements.
a) They have at least three passes in subjects including Physics,
Mathematics and/or Chemistry at GCE ‘A’ Level.
b) They have a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with
a minimum of Upper credit plus.
I. Relevant credits at ‘O’ Level, or
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II. Grade A in WAEC – Technical or City and Guilds
3.4 Duration of the programme

The minimum duration of the programme is five academic sessions for
candidates who enter with Senior Secondary School Certificate or GCE
‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications. Candidates admitted under Direct
Entry and special entry will spend a minimum of four provided that they
satisfy all the other University requirements.
3.5 Academic atmosphere

The Department encourages and supports conduct of and participation
in seminars, workshops and conferences within and outside the Country.
Students are encouraged to participate in various academic programmes
relevant to their discipline.
3.6 Semester system

The Department, in line with the University Regulation operates a
semester system which is defined as a quantitative organization of the
curriculum where courses are divided into examinable units and for
which a student earns credit if passed. The courses are arranged in a
well-defined order that indicates the credits load as well as the semester
in which they are taken. For instance, a course coded MEC 3201 where
3 indicates a 300 level course, 2 indicate credit units, and 01 indicates
the course is taken at first semester. Usually odd numbers are assigned
to courses in the 1st semester, while even numbers are assigned for 2nd
semester courses.
3.7 Basic concepts

The main concepts used in the semester system are: Credit Unit (CU),
Grade Points Average (GPA), Cumulative Grade Points Average
(CGPA), Probation, Carry-over, Withdrawal, Spill over and Grading
System.
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3.7.1 Credit Units (CU)
Credit Unit (CU) represents the weight assigned to the course, and is
recorded in credit hours. One credit is considered as one hour of
classroom lecture per week or two hours of laboratory time per week.
Thus, CU consists of specified number of student teacher
hours/week/semester.
3.7.2 Grade Points (GP)

This involves assigning numerical or alphabetical letter to the scores of
students at examinations, reports, projects or papers. Letter systems
generally run from A (5 points), to B (4 points), C (3 points), D (2
points), E (1 point), and F (0 point).
3.7.3 Grade Point Average (GPA)

This refers to the evaluation of students’ performance in any semester.
It is the average of weighted grade points earned in the courses offered
by a student in a semester. The GPA is calculated as follows:
GPA = TCE
TCR
Where;
TCR = Total Credits Registered
TCE =Total Credits Earned
3.7.4 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

The CGPA represents an up to date average (i.e. cumulative) of the GPA
earned by the student in at least two semesters. It is an indication of the
student’s overall performance at any point in his training at the
university. CGPA is attained after two semesters or more in an academic
programme.
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3.7.5 Academic probation
A student who fails to earn a minimum of GPA of 1.0 point at the end
of two semesters would be placed on probation for another academic
session. Probationary status is removed if a student placed on probation
attains a minimum CGPA of 1.0 or above in the following academic
session. He will be notified by his level coordinator.
3.7.6 Incomplete status

If a student earns 75% lectures attendance in a course but due to sickness
or accident or other acceptable reasons is unable to write the semester
examination, he/she should apply for incomplete status to retain his/her
CA and be allowed to write the examination for that course at a later
date.
3.7.7 Withdrawal
A student, who is placed on probation the previous year and fails to earn
a CGPA of 1.0 the following year, would be considered unfit for the
course; accordingly, he/she would be advised to withdraw from the
University. A student who fails to sit for examination scheduled for a
particular semester without valid reason(s) would be considered to have
voluntarily withdrawn from the University.
3.7.8 Carry over

A student who fails to earn a minimum of 40 marks in a course
(continuous assessment and examination) will be asked to carry over the
course to the next available period and get it registered bearing in mind
that he/she will be allowed to register a maximum of 20 credit courses
per semester. Continuous assessment (CA) carries 40/30 marks while
examination carries 60/70 marks.
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3.7.9 Spill over
A student who fails to pass a registered CORE course at the end of
regular years of studies in the University will not graduate. i.e. he/she
has exhausted the approved years of the programme by the University.
3.7.10 Deferment
If a student falls sick or suffers an accident after registering for a
programme in the University, such a student should apply with relevant
medical reports (subject of satisfaction of the Director, University
Health Services) to the Dean of his/her faculty through the Head of
Department for deferment of a semester or a session (as the case may
be) to enable him/her fully recover. However, such request will be
counted within his/her maximum allowable period of stay for a degree
(7 years for students admitted into 100 level and 6 years for those
admitted into 200 level).
3.7.11Attendance requirement
Students must attain at least 75% attendance of lectures, tutorial and
practical work before being allowed to sit for examination. Students who
did not attain 75% attendance of lectures in any course of the
Department will not be allowed to sit for examination.
3.7.12 Calculation of CGPA/GPA

CGPA is calculated as follows:
CE = CGPA
CR
Where;
CE stands for credits earned.
CR is credits registered
3.8 Graduation requirements

All courses in Levels 100– 400 are compulsory. In the final year (Level
500), students are required to register for all the core courses and at least
10
9 credits of optional courses. To be eligible for the award of a degree, a
student must pass a minimum total of credit units depending on
programme entry point as follows:
(i) Level 100 entry point 187 credit units
(ii) Level 200 entry point 157 credit units
3.9 Grading of students’ work

Grading of courses is done by a combination of percentage marks and
letter grades translated into a graduated system of Grade Point
Equivalent (GPE). For the purpose of determining a student’s standing
at the end of every semester, the Grade Point Average (GPA) system is
used. Each course is graded out of maximum of 100 marks (made up of
continuous assessment and written Examination) and assigned
appropriate Grade point Equivalent as follows:
The Project is graded over 100% without any written examination.

Score Letter Grade Grade Point
70-100% A 5
60-69% B 4
50-59% C 3
45-49% D 2
40 – 44% E 1
0 – 39% F 0
3.10 Degree classification

Determination of the class of degree is based on the Cumulative Grade
Point Average (CGPA) earned at the end of the programme. The CGPA
is used in the determination of the class of degree according to the
following table:
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Class of Degree CGPA
First Class 4.50 - 5.00
Second Class Upper 3.50 - 4.49
Second Class Lower 2.40 - 3.49
Third Class 1.50 - 2.39
Pass 1 – 1.49
3.11 Curriculum
In Levels 100 and 200 all Engineering students in the Faculty take the
same courses. In the third year (Level 300) the students are separated so
as to take courses in their respective degree programmes.
The long vacation (8 weeks) at the end of Level 200 is spent on the
campus to expose students to practical work on the Students Work
Experience Programme (SWEP). Also, during the long vacation at the
end of Level 300 students spend 12 weeks on attachment with industries
on the SIWES I programme. At the end of the first semester of Level
400 students embark on six months of industrial training (SIWES II
programme).
3.11.1Course coding
Each course in the Department is identified by a seven-character code of
which the first three characters identify the programme e.g. MEC (for
Mechanical Engineering), ELE (for Electrical Engineering), or EGR
(for Faculty of Engineering). The last four characters in a course code
are numeric. The first digit designates the level (e.g. ‘1’ for level 100,
e.t.c). The second digit designates the credit hours for the course. The
last two digits designate the course number. For example, the code
MEC5405 represents a Mechanical engineering course (MEC) for level
500, with 4 credit hours which is serially numbered as No. 5.
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3.11.2Core Courses:
Table 3. 1: Level 100 (First and Second Semesters)
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT REMARKS
CODE UNITS
CHM1271 Practical Chemistry 2 CORE
CHM1231 Inorganic Chemistry 2 “
CHM1241 Organic Chemistry 2 “
CHM1251 Physical Chemistry 2 “
CSC1201 Intro. To Computer Science 2 “
GSP1201 Use of English 2 “
GSP1202 Study skills & ICT 2 “
MTH1301 Elementary Mathematics. I 3 “
MTH1302 Elementary Mathematics. II 3 “
MTH1303 Elementary Mathematics. III 3 “
PHY1170 Practical I 1 “
PHY1180 Practical II 1 “
PHY1210 Mechanics 2 “
PHY1220 Electricity & Magnetism 2 “
PHY1230 Behavior Of Matter 2 “
STA1311 Probability I 3 “
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COURSE CREDIT
COURSE TITLE REMARKS
CODE UNITS
EGR2207 Principles of Electrical Engineering I 2 CORE
EGR2208 Principles of Electrical Engineering II 2 “
Foundation of Nigerian Culture,
GSP2204 2 “
Government and Economy
GSP 2206 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 “
GSP2205 Logic and Philosophy 2
*GSP 2201 Use of English 2 “
*GSP 2202 Study skills and ICT 2
EGR2103 Experimental Methods & Analysis 1 “
EGR2205 Thermodynamics I 2 “
EGR2206 Material Science I 2 “
EGR2306 Applied Mechanics 3 “
EGR2101 Engineer in Society 1 “
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EGR2102 SWEP 1 “
EGR2201 Fluid Mechanics I 2 “
EGR2202 Solid Mechanics I 2 “
EGR2203 Engineering Drawing I 2 “
EGR2204 Workshop Practice 2 “
EGR2304 Laboratory A 3 “
EGR2301 Engineering Mathematics I 3 “
EGR2302 Engineering Mathematics II 3 “
EGR2313 Computer Programming 3 “
EGR2305 Laboratory B 3 “
TOTAL *43/47
* GSP 2201 and 2202 to be registered only by direct entry student

Course Course Title Credit Remarks
Code Units
EGR3101 Engineer in Society II 1 Core
EGR3102 Tech. Writing and Presentation 1 Core
EGR3311 Computer Applications 3 Core
EGR3203 SIWES I 2 Core
EGR3301 Engineering Mathematics III 3 Core
EGR3302 Computational Techniques 3 Core
MEC3201 Thermodynamics II 2 Core
MEC3202 Materials Science II 2 Core
MEC3203 Engineering Drawing II 2 Core
MEC3218 Engineering Drawing III 2 Core
MEC3204 Fluid Mechanics II 2 Core
MEC3205 Machine Tools 2 Core
MEC3206 Metrology 2 Core
MEC3207 Mechanics of Machines I 2 Core
MEC3301 Solid Mechanics II 3 Core
ELE3300 Elect for Mech. Engineers 3 Core
MEC3401 Laboratory A 4 Core
MEC3402 Laboratory B 4 Core
Total 43

Course Course Title Credit Remarks
Code Units
EGR4101 Engineer In Society 1 Core
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EGR4201 Engineering Statistics 2 Core
MEC4303 Thermodynamics III 3 Core
MEC4201 Innovative Design 2 Core
MEC4203 Fluid Mechanics 2 Core
MEC4302 Mechanics of Machines II 3 Core
MEC4202 Manufacturing Processes 2 Core
MEC4301 Design of Machine Elements I 3 Core
MEC4304 Laboratory B 3 Core
EGR4401 SIWES II 4 Core
Total 25

Course Course Title Credit Units Remarks
Code
MEC5405 Engineering Management 4 Core
MEC5401 Thermodynamics IV 4 Core
MEC5404 Fluid Mechanics IV 4 Core
MEC5402 Solid Mechanics III 4 Core
MEC5403 Control Systems Engineering 4 Core
MEC5311 Design of Machine Elements II 3 Core
MEC5309 Automotive Engineering 3 Core
MEC5310 CAD/CAM 3 Core
MEC5302 Laboratory 3 Core
MEC 5601 Project 6 Core
Optional Courses 9 Optional
Total 47
*Level 500 Students are expected to select three optional courses from the following
groups.
3.11.3Optional courses
Group I – Thermo-fluids
Course Code Title Credits Remarks
MEC 5301 Refrigeration and Airconditioning: 3 Optional
MEC 5302 Heat and Mass Transfer: 3 Optional
MEC 5303 Alternative Energy Sources: 3 Optional
Group II - Production
Course Code Title Credits Remarks
MEC 5304 Operational Research: 3 Optional
MEC 5305 Manufacturing and Ind. Finishing: 3 Optional
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MEC 5306 Theory of Metal Cutting: 3 Optional
Group III - Applied Mechanics

Course Title Credits Remarks
Code
MEC 5307 Fracture Mechanics: 3 Optional
MEC 5308 Mechanics of Metal Forming: 3 Optional
MEC 5309 Vehicle Dynamics: 3 Optional
3.11.4Pre-requisite courses
Level 200
Course Code and Title Pre-requisite Course Code and Title
EGR 2207 Principles of Electrical PHY 1220 Electricity & Magnetism
Engineering I
EGR 2301 Engineering Mathematics I MTH 1301 Elementary Mathematics I
EGR 2313 Computer Programming CSC 1201 Intro. To Computer
Science
EGR 2208- Principles of Electrical PHY 1220 Electricity & Magnetism
Engineering Ii
Level 300
MEC 3201 Thermodynamics II EGR 2205 Thermodynamics I
MEC 3202 Material Science II EGR 2206 Material Science I
MEC 3204 Fluid Mechanics II EGR 2201 Fluid Mechanics I
MEC 3301 Solid Mechanics II EGR2202 Solid Mechanics I
MEC 3203 Engineering Drawing II EGR 2203 Engineering Drawing I
EGR 3311 Computer Applications CSC 1201 Intro. To Computer
Science
EGR 3302 Computational Techniques EGR 2302 Mathematics II
EGR 3101 Engineer in Society II EGR 2101 Engineer In Society I
Level 400
MEC 4303 Thermodynamics MEC 3201 Thermodynamics
MEC 4203 Fluid Mechanics MEC 3204 Fluid Mechanics
MEC 4301 Design of Machine Elements MEC 3203 Engineering Drawing II
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EGR 4101 Engineer In Society EGR 3101 Engineer In Society
Level 500
MEC 5401 Thermodynamics MEC 4303 Thermodynamics
MEC 5404 Fluid Mechanics MEC 4203 Fluid Mechanics
MEC 5301 MEC 4301 Design of Machine
Design of Machine Elements
Elements
MEC 5402 Solid Mechanics MEC 3301 Solid Mechanics
4 DETAILED SYLLABUS
Level 100 and 200 courses are common to all students of Faculty of
Engineering. They are part of the core courses for students of the
Faculty.
4.1 Level 100 courses
4.1.1 CHM1230: Inorganic Chemistry

Principles of atomic structure, isotopes, empirical and molecular
formulae. Electronic configuration, periodicity and building up of the
periodic Table. Hybridization and shapes of simple molecules.
Extraction of metals. Comparative chemistry of groups IA, IIA and
IVA elements. Preparation, properties, structure and application of
some of the selected compounds. Introduction to transition metal
chemistry and nuclear chemistry.
4.1.2 CHM1240: Organic Chemistry

Historical survey of the development and importance of organic
chemistry; IUPAC Nomenclature and classification of organic
compounds; homologous series; Covalent bonds and hybridization to
reflect the tetravalency of carbon in Organic compounds, electronic
theory in Organic chemistry. Qualitative and quantitative Organic
chemistry, Determination of empirical and molecular formulas;
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isolation and purification of Organic compounds; saturated
hydrocarbons; structural isomerism, properties and reactions of
alkanes and cycloalkanes, mention of their chemistry and uses in
petroleum; unsaturated hydrocarbons; alkenes; alkynes, cyclo-
alkenes; cis-trans isomerism, simple electrophilic addition reactions,
polymerization.
4.1.3 CHM1250: Physical Chemistry

Principles of atomic structure; Isotopes, empirical and formula,
Nuclear structure, atomic fission and nuclear energy. The electronic
structure and arrangement of electrons in atoms. Electronic
configuration 1st and 2nd rows of elements. Properties of gases:
equation of state, kinetic and molecular theory of gas and Heat
capacities of a gas. Equilibrium and Thermodynamics;
Thermochemistry, Enthalpy of reactions, bond energies,
thermodynamic cycles, Hess’s law Born Herbert cycle, the meaning
of Ka, K and K Lech atelier’s principle pH, ionic equilibrium, buffers,
indicators, solubility product, common ion effect, redox reactions.
Electrode potentials, electrolytes and electrolysis. Kinetics: the
positions of equilibrium and the rate at which at which is attained.
Factors influencing rate of reactions. Introduction to activation and
catalysis.
4.1.4 CHM1270: Practical Chemistry

Laboratory instruction and Experimental products shall be conducted
for the candidates from the following subject areas:
Physical: Determination of heats of reaction, effect of solute on
boiling point of solvents, partition coefficient. Determination of
molecular mass by Dumas and Victor Meyer methods. Measurements
of rate equation and Activation energy. Other experiments based on
the scope of the lectures and as approved by the Department.
Organic: Safety precaution instructions, classification of Organic
compounds by their solubility’s in common solvents. Qualitative
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analysis for common elements in Organic compounds. Identification
and classification of acids and bases functional groups. Identification
of the following: natural function groups; alcohols, aldehydes, ketons,
esters, anhydrides and ethers. Acetylation of aniline as an example of
the preparation of solid aniline derivative. An electrophilic addition
reaction.
Inorganic: Qualitative and quantitative analysis, molarity,
concentration and percentage purity.
4.1.5 CSC1201: Introductory Computer Science

History of computers, functional components of computer,
characteristics of a computer, problem solving; flow charts,
Algorithms. Computer programming. Statements, symbolic names;
arrays, subscripts, expressions and control statements. Introduction to
BASIC or FORTRAN programming language, computer applications
4.1.6 MTH1301: Elementary Mathematics I [Algebra &

Trigonometry]
Elementary set theory: subsets, union, intersection, complements,
Venn diagram; Real numbers: algebra of the complex irrational
numbers; complex numbers algebra of the complex numbers, the
Argand diagram, De Moiver’s theorem, n-th roots; mathematical
Induction; real sequences and series; theory of quadratic equations;
binomial theorem; circular measure; trigonometric functions of angles
of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.
4.1.7 MTH1302 Elementary Mathematics II [Vectors,

Geometry & Dynamics]
Geometric representation of vectors in 1,2, and 3 dimensions,
components, direction cosines, addition, scalar multiplication of
vectors, linear independence. Scalar and vector product of vectors.
Differentiation and integration of vector functions with respect to
scalar variables. Two-dimensional co-ordinate geometry: straight
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lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, tangents, normal.
Kinematics of a particle: component of velocity and acceleration of a
moving particle in a plane. Force momentum, laws of motion under
gravity, projectiles, resisted vertical motion, elastic string, simple
pendulum impulse. Impact of two smooth spheres, and of a sphere on
a smooth surface.
4.1.8 MTH1303: Elementary Mathematics III [calculus

1]
Function of real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The
derivative, as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation.
Extreme curve sketching; integration as an inverse of differential.
Methods of integration, Definite integrals. Application to areas, and
volumes.
4.1.9 PHY1210: Mechanics

Space and time, frames of reference, units and dimension, kinematics;
fundamental laws of mechanics Statics and dynamics; Galilean
invariance; universal gravitation; work and energy; rotational
dynamics and angular moment; conservation laws.
4.1.10 PHY1220: Electricity and Magnetism

Electrostatics; conductors and currents; dielectrics; magnetic fields and
induction; Maxwell’s equations; electromagnetic oscillations and
waves; applications;
4.1.11 PHY1230: Behaviour of matter

Molecular treatment of properties of matter elasticity; Hooke’s law;
young’s shear and bulk moduli. Hydrodynamics; streamlines,
Bernoulli and continuity equations, turbulence, streamlines, Bernoulli
and continuity equations, turbulence; Reynold’s number. Viscosity;
laminar flow, Poiseuille’s equation. Surface tension; adhesion,
cohesion, capillarity, drops and bubbles, Temperature; the zeroth law
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of thermodynamics; heat; gas law; laws of thermodynamics; kinetic
theory of gases. Applications.
4.1.12 PHY1170/1180: Physics Practical I/II

This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the
treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of
experimental techniques will be employed. The experiments include
studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and
mechanical resonant systems, light, heat, viscosity, etc. covered in the
above physics courses.
4.1.13 STA1311: Probability I

Generation of statistical events from set-theory and combinatorial
methods. Elementary principles of probability. Types and distribution
of random variables; the binomial, Poisson, hypergeometric and
normal distributions. Expectations and moment, random variables;
probability sampling from table of random numbers; selected
applications.
4.2.1 EGR2301: Engineering Mathematics I

Vector and matrix algebra: Basic definitions and operations. The
inverse of a non-singular matrix.
Theory of linear equations, Eigenvalue and eigen-vectors. Consistency
dependence, and solution of simultaneous linear equations (including
cramer's rule).
Analytic geometry: Coordinate transformation, solid geometry, polar
cylindrical and spherical co-ordinates, curves and surfaces, plane
curves and quadric surfaces.
Multivariable calculus: Vector functions, continuity and derivatives,
Elementary partial differentiation, multiple integrals. Various
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applications including maxima, minimum, volumes, tangent planes
and normal lines.
4.2.2 EGR2302: Engineering Mathematics II

Vector analyses: Vector theory, dot product, cross product, vector
fields, line and surface integrals. Grad. div, and curl. Green’s and
Stoke's theorems.
Series and sequence: Basic definitions. Tests for convergence.
Power series and Taylor's expansion of various elementary functions.
Complex number, their representation and algebra. Fourier series.
Euler coefficients; even and odd functions; sine and cosine functions.
Calculus: Complex analysis. Elements of complex algebra,
trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Analytic and harmonic functions. Integration of complex variables,
Cauchy theorem. First order equations, special types of second order
equations.
4.2.3 EGR2306: Applied Mechanics

Statics:
Laws of statics; System of forces and their properties; Application and
simple problem.
Friction and its applications: Nature and types of friction; Application
of friction in machines-wedges, belt drives, screws and simple
problems.
Virtual Works: Works principle of virtual work; Application and
simple problems
Particle Dynamics:
Kinematics of plane motion, Kinetics of particles (equation of motion,
momentum and energy method); Kinematics of Rigid Bodies; Types
of rigid bodies; Velocity and acceleration diagrams for simple
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mechanisms; Kinetics of rigid bodies; Two-dimensional motion of
rigid bodies,
Energy and momentum:
Moment of inertia and simple problems. Simple harmonic motions
4.2.4 EGR2206: Materials Science I

Structure of the Solid State:
Review of the theory and structure of the atom; Primary and secondary
bonds in solids. Crystalline solids; Common crystal structures in
elements; Miller notation for crystallographic planes and directions;
Crystal defects:
Point defects (vacancy, substitutional and interstitial stems.); Line
defects (dislocations); Plane defects (grain boundaries).
Single-Phase and Multi-phase Materials:
Solid solutions and intermediate phases; Equilibrium diagrams; Some
important commercial alloy systems.
Deformation in Solids:
Elastic deformation, plastic deformation and motion of dislocations;
Properties of Materials:
Mechanical properties; Thermal properties; Electrical properties;
Magnetic properties; Optical properties.
4.2.5 EGR2202: Solid Mechanics I

Fundamentals of equilibrium. Statical determinacy with reference to
pin-jointed frames. Force analysis of pin-jointed plans and space
frames. Shear force and bending moment. Shear force and bending
moment diagrams Relations between load, shear and bending
moment.
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Normal stress and strain. The stress strain relationship Poisson’s ratio.
Thin cylinders and spheres.
Shear stress. Complementary shear stress. Shear strain torsion of shafts
of circular section.
Bending theory. Deflection of beams, Macaulay’s, method. The
moment Area Method. Simple applications of strain energy to single
load systems. Close coiled helical springs.
4.2.6 EGR2203: Engineering Drawing

Introduction:
The importance of drawing in the engineering process; Standards,
units and paper sizes; equipment and drawing instruments; scales,
lettering and dimensioning; good draughts-manship and drawing
procedure.
Representation of three-dimensional objects:
Freehand sketching; first and third angle orthographic projections;
isometric drawing and projectional representation of hidden detail and
sections; Construction and dimensioning of circles and areas; oblique
(cavalier and cabinet) drawing; axonometric and perspective
projections.
Engineering Practice:
Introduction to the various branches of engineering drawing; common
engineering terms, conventions, abbreviations and symbols; electrical
engineering symbols and circuit diagrams.
4.2.7 EGR2204: Workshop Practice

Workshop Hazard. Hand processes and bench work. Joining and
Fastening, Welding, Hand tools, Measurement Systems and devices,
Marking out, Sheet carpentry and joinery, Electrical tools and usage,
Simple Electrical Installation
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Cement and concrete preparation. Concrete block making. Shuttering
and concrete casting. Wall building.
Introduction to machine tools, practical marking out and filling
exercise, Manufacture of a simple bolt, Construction of a simple
amplifier, Exercise in battery maintenance and charging. Cement and
concrete preparation
Block making: Column casting, Block and brick wall building,
4.2.8 EGR2101: Engineer in Society I

Historical Background:
The development of engineering as the response to the increasingly
complex problems of the individual, the community and society.
Significant technological discoveries which have affected the progress
of civilization. The industrial revolution and the harnessing and
exploitation of various fuel sources: coal, oil, and generation of
electricity, nuclear power and renewable sources (solar energy, wind
power, etc). The impact of engineering activities on the environment
and its resources.
The Engineering Profession
The evolution of the different branches of engineering, and the
structure, organization and ethics of the professions, the specific
responsibilities to society of the civil engineer, Electrical Engineer,
and the Mechanical Engineer. Other engineering disciplines and their
interrelationships; multi-disciplinary projects. The contrast between
the Engineer and the Scientist, and the engineering approach to the
solution of practical problems.
Engineering Projects:
The role of engineering activities and industry in the nation's economy.
Introduction to economics, management and law as relating to
engineering and industrial practice. The planning, construction and
operation of engineering projects and facilities.
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NOTE; Films and seminars by practicing engineers will comprise part
of the above lecture course, which will also be supplemented by work
visits to illustrate the major branches of engineering as far as local
opportunities allow.
4.2.9 EGR2313: Computer Programming

Introduction to Programming Languages (3 hrs)
Operating Systems (DOS & Windows) (3 hrs)
Introduction to Microsoft DOS: Copy, Delete, Dir, MD, RD
commands etc. creation of Batch files. AUTOEXEC. BAT and
CONFIG. SYS files
Windows Desktop (Taskbar, Start a program, Switch between running
programs, Opening a file or folder, copy a file or folder, create a folder,
change the name of a file or folder, Searching for files, back up your
files.
Customizing Windows Desktop (change the background of the
desktop, change the ways items on the desktop look, set up a screen
saver, to show all files and file name extension, to add a program to
the Start or Program menu)
Using Windows Accessories (Calculator, Games, Notepad,
Entertainment, Using scandisk, Multimedia
The Concept of a Program, Preparation, Execution. Algorithms, Flow
Charts and Pseudocodes (3 hrs)
Elements of Fortran: (24 hrs)
Characters, symbolic names, types of variables, Arithmetic
expressions, Logical expressions, assignment
Control within a program unit: Simple loops, logic IF, unconditional
transfer, (GO Assigned GO To.
Arrays: Types of arrays, subscripts, simple functions, basic external
functions, statements functions
Function and subroutine subprograms: Functions subprogram,
subroutine, subprograms, external, use and abuse of local variables
and arguments.
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Common storage: Common statement, stacks, equivalence statement
Initialization: Data, Block Data, Characters.
Input/output: Read, write, general, I/O list, format, FW.d, EW.d,
DW.d, GW.d, IW, AW, Banks, Free-format input.
Files: Formatted files, unformatted files, end file, REWIND and
Backspace
Exercises: Numerical calculations; Solution of certain equations,
numerical integration, vectors and matrices, linear equations.
Introduction to PASCAL (6 hrs)
4.2.10 EGR2201: Fluid Mechanics I

Properties of Fluids:
Characteristics of liquids, mass and the "ideal" fluid, viscosity:
compressibility; surface tension and capillarity; vapour pressure and
solubility of gases. Dimensions and units.
Static Fluids:
Intensity of pressure and hydrostatic pressure on plane and non-plane
surfaces; forces on floating and immersed objects; stability and height.
Fluid in Motion:
Definition: Steady, unsteady, uniform and non-uniform flow; steady,
unsteady, uniform and non-uniform flow; velocity distribution and
discharge; the concepts of a fluid particles; streamlines and
streamtube. The continuity (conservation of mass) equation. The
energy (Bernoulli’s) equation for incompressible steady flow:
applications to orifices, nozzles, venturi meters, Pilot tubes, notches
and weirs, Time of emptying tanks.
Fluid Friction:
Laminar and turbulent flow, and the experiments of Reynolds. Head
loss due to friction in pipes and closed conduits: the Darcy equation
and the concept of hydraulic gradient: other losses in pipe
appurtenances.
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Introduction to flow in open channels: the Chezy formula.
4.2.11 EGR2103: Experimental Methods and

Analysis
Principles of measurement, standard deviation, method of least
squares and its application. Curve fitting, Theory of errors. Binomial
and other distributions, `Goodness of fit, Chi-squared test.
Experimental Methods:
Experimental methods. Displacement and strain measurement. Force
and torque measurement. Temperature measurement. First and second
order system. Dynamic response.
4.2.12 EGR2201: Thermodynamics I

Fundamental Concepts:
Introduction to Thermodynamics. The System. Thermodynamic
properties. Heat and work. Energy resources. Heat sources and heat
sinks.
The First Law of Thermodynamics: The cycle. The statement of the
first law of thermodynamic. Corollaries of the first law. The non-flow
energy equation application of the I to various processes.
The Steady flow Energy Equation:
The derivation of the steady flow energy equation from the first law.
Simple applications of the steady flow energy equations. The Second
Law of Thermodynamics:
Cycle efficiency:
Definition of a heat engine. Statements of the Second Law of
Thermodynamics. Reversibility. Carnot cycle and other cycles.
Corollaries of the Second Law.
Properties of Substances:
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Definition of a pure substance. Phase changes. Relationship between
properties. The perfect gas and the semi-perfect.
4.2.13 EGR2207: Principles of Electrical Engineering I

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering:
Electric Current. Coulomb's Law. Potential difference. Faraday's law
of Electromagnetic induction. Chm's law. Kirchhoff's Laws. Ampre's
Law.
Circuit Elements:
Energy and Power. Resistance. Capacitance and Inductance
parameters. Circuit Elements in practice. Construction, materials,
colour-code and preferred values. Series and parallel combination of
resistors, capacitors and inductors Series-parallel circuits.
Elementary Network Theory:
Superposition Theorem. Thevenin's Theorem. Norton's Theorem.
Network Analysis by Mesh Current and Node par voltages
Conversion of voltage sources to current source. Network reduction
by Delta-star (D-Y) transformations.
Steady State Sinusoidal Response:
Sinusoidal Functions. 1 stantenous and average power. Power Factor.
Phasor Representation of sinusoids. Sinusoidal Steady State Response
of single elements. R-I, R-C, and R-I-C Circuits. Applications
Network Theorems to complex impedances. Balanced three phase
circuits.
Semi-Conductor Devices:
Conductors. Insulators and Semi-conductors. Conduction in
Semi-Conductors. Types of semi-conductors. Charge carrier density
in Semi-conductors. Semi-conductor Diodes-characteristic and
Equivalent Circuits. The Diode Equation. Zener Diode, Tunnel
Diodes. Varicap Diodes, Schottky (Hot Carrier) Diodes (LEDds),
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDS).
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Junction Transistors:
Transistors Characteristics. C.B., CE and CC configurations.
Transistors biasing, the operating point, load line, stability factors,
design of DC bias circuits, phototransistors.
Introduction to Measurement:
Units and standards. Direct and comparative measurements. Analogue
and digital Measurements. Measurements of Current, voltage,
resistance, capacitance and inductance.
4.2.14 EGR2208: Principles of Electrical Engineering II

Electromechanical Energy Conversion:
Magnetic theory and circuits. Permeability magnetic flux, magnetic
field intensity, derived relationships. Theory of magnetism. The
magnetic circuit, concepts and analogies. Units for magnetic
calculations. Magnetic circuit computations. Hysteresis and Eddy
Current Loss.
Transformers:
Theory of operation and development of phasor, the equivalent circuit,
parameters from no-load tests. Efficiency and voltage regulation;
mutual inductance.
Basic Analysis of Electromagnetic Torque:
Analysis of induced voltages. Construction features of electric
machines. Practical form of torque and voltage formulae.
Single Phase Motors: Types, principles of operation. Characteristics
and typical applications.
Three-Phase Induction Motor:
The revolving magnetic field. The induction motor as a transformer,
the equivalent circuit. Computation of performance Torque-speed
characteristics.
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Three Phase Synchronous Machine:
Generation of a three-phase voltage system. Synchronous
generator-phase diagram and equivalent circuit. The synchronous
motor. Synchronous motor -operator diagram and equivalent circuit.
Computation of performance. Applications.
D.C. Machines
D.C. generator analysis, D.C. motor analysis, motor speed torque
characteristics, speed control. Application. Starters.
4.3.1 EGR 3101: Engineer in Society II

Basic Economics:
Business organization, industrial combinations, public utilities and
finance, industrial concentration and Government Control. The
Location of West African industry and trade. The background of the
West African economy, planning of development, financing of
development. The banking system, Money and Capital markets,
inflation, cost benefit analysis.
4.3.2 EGR 3102: Technical Writing and Presentation

Principles of effective communication. Professional use of the English
language. Principles of technical writing. Oral presentation of
technical ideas.
4.3.3 EGR 3311: Computer Applications

Revision of operating systems and programming concepts (3 hrs),
Word Processing (6 hrs + 3 hrs of exercises), Types and Uses, Details
of Microsoft word: ile Management (Starting MS-Word, Open,
Saving, Exiting, Editing (Select text, Inserting symbols not on the
keyboard, Formatting (Font selection, Bold, Italic and Underline
formats, Paragraph Spacing, Indent, Page setup (Page Margin, Paper
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Size, Page Orientation, Page Numbers etc. Graphics (adding Auto
shapes, Grouping Resizing, Moving and Rotating objects, Crop or
Trim portions, Introduction to Spreadsheets (9 + 3 hrs of exercises
hrs), Types and Uses of Spreadsheets, Details of Microsoft Excel,
Creating Worksheets (Opening, Saving and Closing Workbook, Data
Entry, Cell and range Selection, Series Entries, Editing Worksheets
(Worksheet Data Copying, Data , Management, Column, Row and
Cell insertion and deletion, Worksheet insertion and deletion,
Formatting Worksheets (Cell formatting, Numerical formatting,
Column , width and Row Height formatting, Data Alignment etc),
Formulas and functions (Formula Creation, Formula Operators,
Debugging, Range Names, Creating Functions. Charts (Creating a
Chart, Using Chart Wizard, Change a Chart Placement, Editing
Charts. Printing (Printing a particular area, Inserting and Removing
Page break, Modifying the Page Setup, Creating Headers and Footers,
Printing Worksheet by page. Data Management (9 + 3 hrs of exercises
hrs). Types and Uses of Database
Details of Microsoft Access. Starting MS-Access Creating, Opening
and Saving Database, Quitting MS-Access. Microsoft Database
(Tables, Field Names, field and Records Tables (Creating a new Table,
Modify Table Design, Set File Properties, Set Table Properties, Set
Relationships, Viewing and Editing Data (Datasheet view, Perform
Basic data entry tasks, Locate, sort and filter data, Import and Export
data, Change the Datasheet Layout), Forms (Creating Forms, Uses of
Forms and Planning a form Design, Modify a Form Design, Set
Control and Form Properties, Query (Create and Save a Query,
Perform Query calculations, Specify Query criteria, Modify data with
Action Query, Reports (Creating a new Report, Use Report Wizards,
Modify sections of a Report, use groups and subtotals, Introduction to
Computer , Communication (6 + 3 hrs of exercises hrs), LAN,
WAN. Internet, Terms and Usage (ISP, Sever, WWW, Cookies
etc. E-mail,
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4.3.4 EGR 3103: SIWES
4.3.5 EGR 3301: Engineering Mathematics III

Differential Equations:
First order equations, special types of second order equations. Higher
order linear equation with constant coefficients. Partial differential
equation. Poisson's and Laplace's equation. Simple solutions,
Legendre functions and Hermite functions. Application problems in
heat transfer (parabolic equations), wave propagation (hyperbolic
equation), steady-state (elliptic equation). Problems in different
coordinate systems, boundary value problems. Laplace and Fourier
Transforms.
4.3.6 EGR 3302 : Computational Techniques

Numerical analysis: Linear and non-linear equations. Finite
differences operators. Flow diagrams and charts. Solution of simple
algebraic and transcendent equations. Direct methods for the solution
of linear equations. Iterative methods of matrix inversion. Numerical
integration and differentiation - Newton coetes formulae. Introduction
to linear programming.
Polynomials and their zeros - methods of bisection, Newton, Bairstow,
synthetic division and Lehiner and Convergence. The Eigenvalue
problem solution of ordinary differential equation methods of Taylor,
Euler, Predictor-corrector and Runge-Kutta.
4.3.7 MEC3201: Thermodynamics II

Application of the steady flow Energy Equation:
Boiler and condensers. Turbines. Adiabatic steady flow processes.
Throttling. Isothermal steady flow processes.
Vapor Power Cycles: The Carnot Cycle. The Rankine Cycle.
Comparison of Cycles. The Reheat Cycle. The Regenerative cycle.
The economizer and the air preheater.
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Gas Power Cycle: Internal combustion engines and air standard
cycles. The simple gas turbine cycle. The jet engine. Reciprocating
engine cycles. Otto and Diesel Cycles.
Properties of Mixtures: Mixtures of gases. The mixing processes. Gas
and vapor mixtures. Hygrometry. Cooling towers.
4.3.8 MEC3202: Materials Science II

Iron and steel:
The manufacture of iron and steel - iron - carbon equilibrium diagrams
- Alloy steels - stainless steels - Heat resisting steels. Wrought and cast
irons.
Non-ferrous metals and alloys:
Copper and its alloys - aluminum and its alloys - other important
alloys.
Heat treatment Processes:
Stress relieving - annealing - Normalizing - Tempering - Hardening -
Core refining - isothermal transformation. Curves - Hardenability -
mass effect - ruling section - age hardening of metals.
Corrosion of metals:
Types of corrosion - cause - Prevention.
4.3.9 MEC3203: Engineering Drawing II

a) Geometrical Drawing:
The Vertical and the horizontal plane. Representation of a point and of
a line. The determination of the true length of a line. Representation of
a solid. First and third angle projections Auxiliary projections
Isometric projections. Construction of conic sections, loci, gear teeth,
cams. Intersection of surfaces Developments.
b) Methods of joining Mechanical parts: Fasteners (thread, bolts,
nuts) -Types & Technical reps, Riveting, Welding, Keys, Set screws
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c) Methods of support: Journal, Roller, and Ball Bearings
d) Power Transmission: Gears, Pulleys
e) Fits, Limits, and Tolerances: Representation of Fits, tolerances,
and surface finish.
4.3.10 MEC3204: Fluid Mechanics II

Properties of Real Fluids:
Viscosity. Compressibility and elasticity. Surface tension and
capillarity. Vapor pressure. Stresses in a viscous fluid. Relationship
between stress and rate of strain.
Flow of an Incompressible Fluid:
Velocity and acceleration steady and unsteady flows. One dimensional
flow: Euler's equation, Bernoulli’s equation. Two dimensional flows:
Euler's equation, Bernoulli’s equation. Navier Stokes equation.
Newton's Second law of motion (control volume approach)
Application of the impulse - momentum principles. Fluid flow in
pipes. Fundamental equation. Friction factor. Pressure losses in pipes.
Applications.
Elementary Hydrodynamics:
Streamline, streamtube and stream function. Basic flow fields. The
velocity potential. Flow superposition.
4.3.11 MEC3205: Machine Tools

Construction of Machine tools. Bed, spindle, change gears. Tool
lubrication. Rigidity and alignment. Tool attachment chucks.
Theory of Metal Cutting: Economics of metal cutting. Effects of
speed, feed, depth of cut. Types of chips and chip breakers. Cutting
fluids.
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Lathe work: Taper turning. Eccentric turning. Form turning. Collet
chuck. Leadscrew accuracy. Boring. Slotting.
Milling work: Horizontal machine. Cutter support. Types of cutter.
End and face Mills. Choice of cutter. Fixtures. Dividing Head. Simple
and angular indexing. Vertical milling. Jig boring.
Shaping, Planning and Slotting: Hydraulic shaper. Use of Dividing
head. Planers. Table drive. Slotting. Slotting tools.
Grinding: Abrasive, artificial and natural wheels. Bonding. Grit and
grade. Wheel mounting. Truing and dressing. Wheel speed. Hand
grinding. Lathe grinding, attachments. Cylindrical grinding.
Centreless grinding. Steadies. Taper grinding, Surface grinding.
Drilling:
4.3.12 MEC3206: Metrology

Accuracy:
Conditions for accuracy. Types of error. The effect of averaging
results. The evolution of a length standard. Interferometry applied to
flatness testing. The N.P.L. flatness interferometer. The pitter - N.P.L.
Gauge Interferometer.
Linear Measurement:
Slip and block gauges. Length bars. Design and operation of linear
measurement instruments (i.e. "effects of" Principles of alignment,
sensitivity, accuracy, variances and inertia of moving parts). Principles
of kinematics (complete constraint and one degree of Freedom).
Design of comparators. High-magnification gauge comparators.
(Brookes level comparator and the Eden-Rott `Millionth' comparator).
Angular Measurement and Circular Division:
Protractors, Sine bars. Angle gauges. Levels, Clinometers.
Autocollimators and Angle Dekkors. Reflectors and optical square.
Calibrating circular divided scales and indexing equipment, Precision
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Polygons and their calibration. Testing straightness, flatness and
squareness. Taper measurement.
Screw Thread Measurement: Types of Thread. Thread measurement.
Errors in Thread. Thread gauges.
Gear Measurement: Pitch measurement. Tooth thickness
measurement, etc.
Measurement of Surface Finish: Methods of measurement (Peak to
Valley, R.M.S., and C.L.A.). Effect of sampling length, Measuring
Instruments.
4.3.13 MEC3207: Mechanics of Machines

Mechanics: Acceleration in mechanisms: Coriolis compartment.
Forces required to accelerate machine elements. Torque diagram.
Flywheel. Cams. Governors.
Power Transmission: Hookes Universal Joint. Friction clutch. Gearing
systems. Spur/Helical Gears, Epicyclic gearing. Gyroscopic effect and
Euler's equations.
Balancing of Machinery: Static and Dynamic balance. Reciprocating
engine balancing.
Friction and Lubrication:
Dry friction, Boundary Lubrication. Film Lubrication. Thrust
bearings. Hydrostatic bearings.
4.3.14 MEC3301: Solid Mechanics II

Part A:
Complex systems for stress and strain. Thermal effects and combined
stresses. Mohr's circle for stress and strain. Theories of Elastic failure.
Thick cylinders; Lame's Theory; Force fits; compound cylinders.
Bending of thick curved beams; the Winkler Theory. Unsymmetrical
bending. Composite beams.
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Part B:
Force analysis of statically indeterminate beams. Column and beam-
column theory; Euler columns and real columns. Introduction to
energy methods of structural analysis, complementary energy and
strain energy. Castigliano's and Engesser's theorems; the theorem of
stationary complementary energy; potential energy; stationary
potential energy; Rayleigh-Ritz method; approximate methods of
solution.
4.3.15 MEC3300: Electrical Eng. for Mechanical Engrs.

Electronics:
Transistor equivalent circuits. R-C amplifiers. Direct coupled
amplifiers. Power amplifiers. Feedback in amplifiers. Oscillators.
Thyristors and Triacs. Operational amplifiers. Analogue computers.
Digital systems:
Logic gates. Basics of Boolean algebra. Simplification and
mechanization of Boolean functions. Flip-flops. Microprocessors.
Measurement of Instrumentation:
Basic instrumentation system. Accuracy of transducers. Electrical
pressures, displacement and temperature transducers. Bridges.
Measurement of speed. On-line data acquisition and data logging.
4.3.16 MEC3209: Mechanical Eng. for Electrical

Engineers:
Application for the Steady Flow Energy Equation:
Boiler and condensers. Turbines. Adiabatic Steady Flow Processes.
Vapour Power Cycles:
The Carnot Cycle. The Rankine Cycle. The Reheat Cycle. The
Regenerative Cycle. The Economiser and the Air Pre-heater.
Gas Power Cycles:
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Internal Combustion engines and air standard cycles. The simple gas
turbine cycle. The free power turbine. Reciprocating engine cycles.
Otto and Diesel cycles. Spark ignition and fuel infection.
Supercharging.
Hydro-Plants
Location - Technical and economic consideration - Hydrograph and
Flow duration curves: catchment area and simple power calculations.
Advantages and disadvantages of Hydro Plant heads (high, Medium
and Low) of water and Power and Plant capacity. Review of dam types
and Hydro - Plant types. Components of Hydro Plant. Water Hammer
and Surge Tanks. Type of Turbines and their characteristics.
Solar - Energy Conversion - Thermal Plants:
The motion of the sun. Direct and diffuse radiation. Flat plate
collectors. Concentrating collectors. The low temperature Rankine
cycle. The Sterling Cycle.
Machines:
Mechanical Transmission systems:
Brakes, gears, clutches, hydraulic clutches, flywheels.
Balancing: Dynamic and static balancing of reciprocating machines.
4.3.17 MEC3401: Laboratory A
4.3.18 MEC3402: Laboratory B
4.4.1 EGR 4101: Engineer in Society III

Law:
A brief introduction to the following topics:
The Nigerian Legal System:
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Industrial Safety Laws:
Engineering Bye Laws:
Electricity Supply Laws. Water and Public Health Laws.
Company and Partnership Law:
Nature and functions of companies. Formation and floatation of
companies. Nature and type of partnership.
Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks:
The Law relating to employers and employees Contract Law:
Formation of contract. Discharge of Contracts. Remedies. Land
Acquisition Law.
4.4.2 EGR 4201: Engineering Statistics

Sampling, frequency tables and their graphs, center of distribution,
spread of distribution, outcomes and their probabilities, conditional
probability. Independence and standard deviation. Random variables.
Expectation, variance, specific discrete and continuous distributions.
Higher dimensional random variables. Multinomial and Bivariate
normal probability distributions. Correlation and regression. Law of
large numbers and central limit theorem. Sampling and sampling
distributions. Test hypothesis and quality control.
4.4.3 MEC4201: Innovative Design

Introduction to the design cycle and production consumption cycle.
Market Analysis and Market research. Feasibility, preliminary design
and detailed design phases of the design cycle. Problem formulation
with restraints and constraints. Creativity and concept hunt. Evaluation
of concepts and alternatives on the basis of physical realizability,
economic viability, financial feasibility, and social acceptability tests.
Introduction to the concepts of maintenance, safety, and
Ergonomics. Introduction to computer Aided Design. Simple design
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exercises involving creativity and innovative design process will be
assigned to students.
4.4.4 MEC4202: Manufacturing Processes

Technology of Industrial Casting: Sand moulds, properties of sand.
Cores and core sands, Design of Mould, centrifugal casting. Precision
Casting, die casting, shell molding and investment casting.
Powder Metallurgy: Methods of producing metal powder, sintering,
Products Applications, etc.
Metal Forming Methods: Rolling: Hot and Cold rolling. Defects in
rolled metals. Drawing and deep drawing. Wire and tube drawing.
Extruding and extrusion molding. Forging. Defects in Forging.
Welding and Joining Methods:
Gluing. Pressure welding. Cold welding and resistance welding
processes. Fusion welding, electric arc and gas welding. Neutral,
oxidizing and carbonizing flames. Welding with a chemical heat
source. Thermit welding, Electron beam Welding. Introduction
welding.
New developments and Special machining processes:
- Electrochemical machining, Laser beam machining, Electric
Discharge Machining.
4.4.5 MEC4203: Fluid Mechanics III

Flow of a Real Fluid:
Laminar and turbulent Flows. Effects of Viscosity on fluid motion.
Non-Newtonian fluids. Reynold's modification of Navier-Stokes
equations. Turbulent mixing process. The concept of Boundary layer.
Boundary layer thickness. Boundary layer equations. Exact and
approximate solutions. Turbulent boundary layer on a flat plate.
Boundary layer separation. Wakes, form drag, profile drag and lift.
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Boundary layer control. Steady flows in pipes and annuli. Friction
coefficients and wall shear stress in laminar and turbulent pipe flows.
Gas Dynamics:
Conservation of mass. Dynamic equations of motion. Momentum and
energy equations. Propagation of disturbances. Speed of sound in a
medium. Mach number. Compressible flow regimes. Concept of static
and total conditions. Isentropic flow through ducts of varying area.
Nozzles and diffusers. Choked flow. Shock waves. Normal shock
waves. Pressure, temperature, density, velocity and entropy changes
across a normal shock wave.
4.4.6 MEC4301: Design of Machine Elements I

Introduction. Design factors, Materials selection, lubrication and
lubricants, stress concentration and fatigue. Strength under combined
loads. Design/selection consideration for screws, fasteners, and
connections, springs, shafts, brakes, clutches, and couplings.
Design exercises relating to real engineering problems are to be
undertaken by students.
4.4.7 MEC4302: Mechanics of Machines II

Vibrations of Linear System with one degree of Freedom:
Introduction. Degrees of Freedom. Undamped free and forced
vibration. Damping (viscous). Damped free and forced vibration.
Vibration isolation and transmitted force. The centrifugal pendulum.
Torsional damped vibration at critical speed.
Vibration of Linear System with Two or More degrees of Freedom:
Equations of motion and solution. Undamped free and forced
vibrations. Dynamic vibration absorber. Transmission of force and
motion.
Torsion Vibration: Discrete systems. Undamped free and forced
torsional vibration. Oscillation of geared systems.
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Transverse Vibration: Natural frequency of distributed system in
transverse vibration whirling shafts. Exact and approximate method.
Introduction to Non-linear Vibrations.
4.4.8 MEC4303: Thermodynamics III

Principles of Combustion:
Fuels, The chemical equation of Combustion. Stoichiometry. Exhaust
gas analyzers. Application of the First Law to combustion. Energy
released by combustion. Flame temperatures. Dissociation. The Van't
Hoff equilibrium.
Introduction to Heat transfer: Modes and basic laws of heat transfer.
Conduction. Convection and Radiation. Heat exchangers. Counter,
parallel and mixed flow.
Refrigeration: The reversed Carnot cycle. The mechanical vapor
compression cycle. The absorption refrigeration cycle. Air cycle
refrigeration. Heat pumps. Air conditioning processes.
Solar Energy:
The motion of the sun and the solar constant - Direct and diffuse
radiation. Solar collectors. Solar tracking systems. Storage systems.
Power towers. The low temperature Rankine cycle. The Sterling
engine. Other solar applications.
4.4.9 MEC4304: Laboratory
4.4.10EGR 4301: Siwes II

Industrial attachment for six months. Students keep a log book and
write a comprehensive technical report on their experience in industry.
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4.5.1 MEC5301: Design of Machine Elements II

Design of gear systems, belt, rope, and chain drives. Sliding and
rolling contact bearings, Cam design. Failure analysis. Optimization
in design. Design exercises relating to real engineering problems are
to be undertaken by students.
4.5.2 MEC5312: Laboratory
4.5.3 MEC5401: Thermodynamics IV

Steam and Gas turbines:
Blade velocity diagrams. Efficiency. Impulse and reaction stages.
Pressure and velocity compounding. Free power gas turbines. Twin
spool and ducted fan jet engines. Turbo-compressors.
Positive Displacement Compressors:
Reciprocating air compressors. Indicator diagram. Rotary
compressors.
General Thermodynamics Relations:
Properties to be related. Exact differentials. Some general
thermodynamic relatives. Processes undergone by solids and liquids.
Availability and the Gibbs function. Availability as a criterion of cycle
performance.
4.5.4 MEC5402 - Solid Mechanics II

Introduction: Introduction to general elasticity and general plasticity.
Uniaxial tensile test with Preference to elasticity and plasticity
problems; Nominal and true stress. Engineering and logarithmic
strains. Equilibrium equations. Strain- displacement relations.
Compatibility equations. Stress-Strain relations in the elastic region,
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Material's stress strain relations. Boundary conditions. Any stress
functions. Stress concentration.
Elasticity:
Analysis of thin rotating discs. Bending of thin plates. Membrane
theory of thin shells. Torsion of uniform bars, exact theory based on
Saint-Venant stress function and Brandtl's membrane analogy.
Approximate theory for thin walled tubular sections. The Bredt-Batho
equation. Distribution of shear stresses in beams. Thermal stresses,
contact problems and deformation of springs.
Fundamentals of Plastic deformation:
Review of the structure of metals. Elastic and plastic deformation in
metals. Flow stress determination. Cold and Hot working. Effects of
strain rate and Hot working on the properties of metals.
Fundamentals of Metal forming:
Classification of forming processes. Mechanics of metal working.
Friction and lubrication. Workability, Residual stresses. Experimental
techniques for measuring loads and deformations.
4.5.5 MEC5403: Control System Engineering

Linear Control Theory:
Concepts of open-loop and closed-loop linear control systems.
Concept of transfer function. Block diagrams and their reduction
techniques. Signal Flow Graphs. Mason's rule.
Regulator and Servomechanism:
System classification. Steady-State error. Transient response of first
and second order systems. Performance specification - peak time,
Percentage overshoot, Settling time.
Control Systems and Components:
Governors. Hydraulic pumps and motors. Hydraulic valves. Hydraulic
feedback systems. Pneumatic bellows, flapper-valve (baffle-nozzle
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pair), relays and actuators. Pneumatic feedback systems. Electronic
PID controllers. Control motors. Synchronous. Hybrid feedback
systems. Basic speed and position control systems.
Stability Analysis:
Routh-Hurwitz Criterion. Frequency Analysis Techniques - Nyquist.
Bode Diagram.
Root Locus.
Design: 3 Term (PID) Controllers. Compensation Circuits and
applications. Determination of class of servomechanism by means of
asymptotic plots. Design using
Bode Diagrams.
Introduction to Non-Linear Systems:
Common types of non-linearities. Some effects of non-linearities on
closed-loop control systems.
4.5.6 MEC5404: Fluid Mechanics IV

Rotordynamic Machines: Flow through rotating passages. Euler's
turbine equation and hydraulic efficiencies. Velocity diagrams.
Practical Impellers. Centrifugal machines. Types of turbines.
Performance Curves. Specific speeds and scale ratio. Turbine
Selection. Net positive suction head. Cavitation. Detection of
cavitation and avoidance.
Advanced Gas dynamics: Review of normal shock wave. Prandtl-
meyer relation. Oblique shocks. Attached and detached shock waves.
Measurement of temperature in high speed gas flows. Pitot-tube in
compressible flow. Prandtl-Meyer flow. Shock expansion theory.
Intermediate Hydrodynamics: General equations of flow in vectorial
form. This airfoil terminology. Properties of a symmetrical airfoil of
infinite length. Wings of infinite length. Practical airfoils (shape, data
and performance).
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4.5.7 MEC5405: Engineering Management
Productivity: Definition, factors affecting productivity in industry,
how to increase productivity, measurement of productivity in industry.
Work study: (a) Motion study: Method study objectives, basic
procedure of method study, recording technique process chart, time
chart, multiple activity chart, process examination procedure, human
factors, work study report and installation.
(b) Time study: Recording information, dividing the operation into
elements numbers of cycles, the rating factor, allowance, norm and
standard time.
Wage Incentives: Incentive plans, day rate plan, full participation
plans, less than full-participation plan, the step plan.
Production Planning and Control:
Production control in intermittent manufacturing, production control
in continuous manufacturing, Planning and controlling in project
management - PERT.
Statistical Quality Control:
Kinds of control, acceptance sampling by attributes, operating
characteristics curves, sampling, control charts for attribute, control
charts for variables.
Cost Data for Decision:
Fixed and variable costs, break-even analysis and construction of
break-even chart.
Capital costs and investment criteria:
Capital costs, common criteria of comparing economic alternatives,
present value criterion, average investment criterion, rate of return
criterion, pay off periods.
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4.5.8 MEC5601: Project.
4.5.9 MEC5301: Refrigeration And Airconditioning:

Refrigeration Cycles: Revision of single stage vapor compression
systems. Analysis of absorption refrigerators.
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Applications: Domestic,
commercial, industrial, marine and transportation applications of both
refrigeration and air-conditioning.
Properties of Refrigerants: Toxicity, inflammability, chemical activity,
odor and oil solvent properties, Thermodynamic characteristics.
Compressors: Reciprocating and rotary types. Hermetically sealed
compressors. Lubrication. Fans.
Heat Exchangers: Condensers and evaporators. Water and brine spray
chambers. Evaporative condensers. Cooling coils and air washers.
Refrigeration Load: Convected heat. Product load. Infiltration and
ventilation effects. Radiation effects.
The Psychometry of Air-Conditioning Processes: Revision of
dehumidification and humidification. Water injection. Steady
injection. Mixing and adiabatic saturation with reheat.
Comfort and inside design conditions: The metabolic rate. Bodily
mechanisms of heat transfer. Environmental influences on comfort.
Environmental refreshness.
4.5.10MEC5302: Heat And Mass Transfer:

Heat and Mass by Conduction: The general conduction equation.
Steady one-dimensional conduction with and without generation.
Steady quasi one-dimensional conduction. Steady two-dimensional
conduction. Numerical solution of two-dimensional conduction
equation. One-dimensional transient conduction.
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Heat Transfer by Convection: Forced convection-consideration of
thermal boundary layer. Forced convection-Reynolds analogy and
dimensional analysis. Natural convection. Separated flow convection.
Convection with phase change. Mass transfer by convection.
Processes of diffusion. Mass transfer in laminar and turbulent
convection. Combined heat and mass transfer.
Combined Conduction and Convection Heat Transfer: Extended
surfaces. The straight fin and spine. Limit of usefulness of the straight
fin. Fin effectiveness and overall coefficients. Heat exchangers.
Determination of heat transfer coefficients from heat exchanger tests.
Heat Transfer by Radiation: The laws of black and grey body
radiation. Absorption and reflection of radiant energy. Emission,
radiosity and irradiation. Black and non Black bodies. Kirchoff law.
Intensity of radiation. Radiation exchange between black surfaces.
Grey-body radiation exchangers. Radiation coefficients.
Solar Energy: The fundamentals of solar energy. Solar energy
collectors, Receivers and concentrators. Radiation transmission
through glass and selected heat transfer topics. Analysis of pipe and
fin type flat plate collector with a glass cover. Collector design.
4.5.11MEC5303: Alternative Energy Sources

Nuclear Power Plant:
Revision of nuclear reactions. Decay processes. Neutron activation.
Reaction cross sections. Nuclear fission. Reactor theory. Reactor
types. Component design and materials.
Neutron life cycle in a thermal reactor. Liquid cooled reactors
pressurized water reactors, boiling water reactors, fast breeder
reactors. Gas cooled reactors - Magnox Type, advanced gas cooled
reactors, high temperature reactors.
Wind Power: Windmill designs. Wind powered generators and
pumps.
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Hydro-Systems: Pumped storage systems. The hydraulic ram. The
hydraulic air compressors.
Direct Conversion: Thermionic converters. Semi-conductor
(Thermoelectric) converters. Magneto hydrodynamic converters. Fuel
cells.
Other Sources: Tidal Power. Geothermal energy, micro-biological
conversion of plant material.
4.5.12MEC5304: Operational Research

Introduction to Operational Research: Definition and historical
development of
Operational research.
Simulation Models for Decision Making: Types of models - ionic,
analogue, and symbolic. The need for simulation. Manual simulation.
Analogue and Digital computer simulation.
Linear Programming:
Introduction to linear programming. Formulating and solving a linear
program - Geometric method, standard and revised simplex method.
Post optimality and sensitivity.
Replacement Theory:
Replacement of equipment which deteriorates. Replacement of items
which fail expensively. Renewal theory.
Scheduling and Loading:
Types of Scheduling - Single project planning, continuous process
planning, (Assembly line balancing). Job shop scheduling, and batch
production scheduling. Performance criteria, and priority rules used in
scheduling.
Forecasting:
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The need for forecasting, sales forecasting, Demand Patterns.
Criterion for comparing forecasting methods. Time series analysis -
Arithmetic averages, correlation techniques, exponentially moving
averages. Exponential smoothing, and the effect of seasonal trends.
Role of Computers in Production Control:
Data collection, Production planning. Production control, and data
presentation.
4.5.13MEC5305: Manufacturing and Industrial Finishing

a) Miscellaneous Cold Working Processes:
Shearing, bending, spinning, stretching, coining, processing,
Powder Metallurgy: Metal powders. Mining and blowing.
Pressing. Sintering. Sizing and impregnation. Applications.
Plastics: Plastic materials. Plastic processing. Design of moulded
plastic parts.
b) Surface Treatment:
Burnishing, diamond tools, wire brushing, polishing, buffing,
harperizing, barreling, vibratory finishing, electro-mechanical
polishing, chemical polishing, electrolytic polishing, abrasive blast
polishing (hydrodynamic) and blasting, metal shoot, anodizing.
Metal Cleaning:
Alkaline cleaning, emulsion cleaning, vapor degreasing, solvent
cleaning, acid cleaning, pickling, descaling, derusting, dipping,
etching.
Electro-Plating: Principles of electro-plating, electro- plating
standards, Cadmium zinc, copper, nickel chromium plating, including
applications, preparation and maintenance of plating solutions, also
equipment. Quality control stripping of faulty deposits. Design of
the process chart.
Other Metallic Coating:
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(Hot dipping, metal spraying, cladding, vacuum coating).
Conversion coats. Phosphating, chromating, anodizing, oxide
blacking. Organic coats: Lacquers and varnishes. Paints: Oot
type stoving enamels, synthetic enamels, plastics.
4.5.14MEC5306: Theory Of Metal Cutting

Detailed geometry of cutting tool angles. Cutting forces and
temperatures. The variables of metal cutting (speed, feed rake angle,
energy power, tool wear and life). Cutting - tool materials. Cutting
fluids (coolants). Economics of metal cutting (cutting speed, feed and
depth of cut and their effect on tool life, criteria of selection of suitable
machine tool, example). Machine tool acceptance test. Machine tool
foundation. Vibration in machine tools.
4.5.15MEC5307: Fracture Mechanics

Fracture Mechanics Concept:
Fracture mechanics and strength of solids, stress and displacement
fields in cracked bodies, The Griffith - or wan-Irwin concept, Stable
and unstable crack growth.
Fatigue Crack growth:
Stress intensity factor range, Empirical expressions for crack growth
rate, factors affecting fatigue crack growth rate.
Fracture Mechanics design approach:
Crack detection techniques, Initial flaw sizes, Design procedure in
the presence of cracks, Examples of designing with cracks, Stress
Intensity Factor (SIF), Basic characteristics of cracked Bodies.
4.5.16MEC5308: Mechanics of Metal Forming

Rolling of Metals, Forging, Extrusion, Drawing, Sheet metal forming.
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4.5.17MEC5309: Vehicle Dynamics
Vehicle performance:
Engine characteristics, resistance to motion, maximum speed and
acceleration performance, gradeability, fuel consumption.
Power train:
Clutch, gear box, determination of gear ratios, prop shaft, Unusual and
constant vel joint, differential and rear axles.
Brakes:
Basic requirements, directional stability, weight transfer, brake, force
distribution, types of brakes shoe factors and materials.
Tyres: Tyres and construction material. Manufacture of tyres, tread
patterns, tyre designation, speed rating, ply rating, aspect ratio, rules of
tyre mixing.
Wheel and vehicle handling: Basic dimension and designation. Tyre
cornering force characteristics, plane motion and stability of vehicles.
Steering and suspension systems: Basic types, geometrically correct
steering, Ackerman linkage, turning circle radius, steering gear
requirements. Basic functions and components, geometry of
dependent and independent suspension.
4.5.18MEC5312: Laboratory
Fifteen 3-hour laboratory sessions
5 GENERAL CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
The Department of Mechanical and the university as a whole expect

students to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner during their
interactions with members of the university community and to live
peacefully with them.
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5.1 Degree classification and academic standing
Misconduct is any action that is contrary to University
Regulations, some of which are as follows:
a) belonging to, or participating in the activities of
unregistered/illegal associations including secret cults;
b) physical assault and/or causing bodily harm on any other
person, whether a student or not;
c) fighting;
d) rioting and unauthorized assembly;
e) organizing and/or taking part in demonstration by any
student without permission;
f) examination related misconduct;
g) drug abuse and the use of prohibited substances;
h) persistent rowdy and/or anti social behaviour;
i) reckless and/or dangerous driving;
j) insulting and/or attacking university officials in the pursuit
of their legitimate duties; and
k) willful damage to university property.
5.2 Examination regulations

Credible examination is the only measure used in determining the
success or failure of any University system. That is why students found
to be engaged in examination irregularities are out rightly disciplined.
The University has drawn examination regulations to clarify the

legitimate expectations and corresponding responsibilities of all staff
and students. It is intended to ensure that the University’s examinations
are organized and conducted in a consistent and professional manner.
These regulations apply at all examinations/assessments in the
University (including continuous assessment test, tutorials and take
home assignments.)
Some of the regulations are as follows:
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a) Students are expected to read all notice boards, bulletins and
other related media in the University to keep them abreast with
what is the happening. REFUSAL TO READ NOTICES from
the designated media is not an excuse for not performing any
academic activity.
b) Attendance at lectures, practicals and examinations are
compulsory, and anyone who does not attend a lecture, practical
and examination at the time and place published in the
examination time table will be deemed to have failed in that part
of the assessment.
c) Students who have clashes in examinations based on the
timetable should immediately inform their departmental
examinations officer before the commencement of the
examination. Students who fail to inform the appropriate
officers of the University of likely clash in examinations shall
blame themselves for any difficulty or eventuality that may
arise.
d) It will be the responsibility of each student to make sure that he
is aware of the final examination timetable. Students are to
expect changes of date, time and venue of examination before
the examinations start.
5.3 Examination procedure and disciplines

a) It shall be the responsibility of each student to make sure that
she/he is registered for the appropriate examinations and be sure
of the dates, times and places of the examinations for which he
is registered, also to ensure that he is in possession of any
identity document prescribed for the examination.
b) Each candidate should be at the examination venue at least
fifteen minutes before the commencement of the examination.
Lateness will not be tolerated.
c) Each candidate is required to supply his own drawing
instruments and any other examination aids for which provision
is prescribed. A student shall bring his identity document to each
examination and display it in a prominent position on his desk.
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d) Any book, paper, document, examination aid, handbag or
briefcase which is brought to the examination room must be
deposited at the invigilator’s desk, or a place designated for the
purpose before the start of the examination. In no circumstances
must it be placed on or near any candidate’s writing desk.
e) Each student shall write in the attendance register his/her
registration number, name, answer booklet number and
department and then sign. Students are advised to note their
serial number and attendance register number (in case there are
more than one registers) for ease of signing out.
f) Student shall write his examination number, but not his name,
distinctly on the cover and on every page of the answer book, as
well as on any extra sheets used.
g) The use of scrap paper, question paper, toilet tissue, etc. for
rough work is not permitted. All rough work must be
done in answer booklets and crossed neatly or in supplementary
answer booklets which must be submitted to the invigilator.
h) A student leaving the examination hall must sign out and hand
his script to the invigilator before leaving if he does not intend
to return.
i) A student who leaves the examination room shall not be
readmitted unless throughout the period of his absence, he has
been continuously under the supervision of an invigilator or
examination attendant.
j) No student shall be allowed to leave during the first thirty
minutes or the last ten minutes of the examination.
k) No student shall speak to any other student or make any noise or
disturbance during the examination. A student must not
indirectly give assistance to any other student or permit any
other student to copy from or otherwise use his/her papers. A
student must not directly or indirectly accept assistance from any
other student or use any other student’s paper.
l) A student shall entre the examination hall with a handset.
m) A student is responsible for protecting his work so that it is not
exposed to other students.
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n) Smoking is forbidden in the examination hall during any
examination and in the university premises.
o) At the end of the time allotted, each student shall stop writing.
He shall gather his scripts together and remain seated until all
candidates’ scripts have been collected. It shall be the
candidate’s responsibility to ensure that his answer scripts are
collected. Except for the printed question paper, a student must
not remove from the examination room or mutilate any paper or
other materials supplied.
5.4 Examination and academic misconduct

Misconduct as mentioned earlier is any action that is contrary to
University regulations. Therefore, candidates for any examination are to
conduct themselves properly in and around the examination halls.
Deviations from proper conducts may constitute examination
misconduct.
The vicinity of an examination hall is considered to be part of the

examination hall. Thus, any student caught with unauthorized materials
or writing in the vicinity of the examination hall (after the student has
seen the question paper) shall be treated as if the materials are found on
him/her in the examination hall. Similarly, any student caught cheating
in any way in students’ hostels or other areas shall be appropriately
treated.
Examination misconduct discovered during the marking of the
examination scripts are also subject to appropriate investigations and
further necessary action.
5.5 Categories of examination misconduct

The following are some of the categories of examination misconduct.
i. Impersonating another student, or being impersonated by
another student at an examination.
ii. Exchanging names and/or numbers on answer scripts/sheets.
iii. Introduction and use of relevant unauthorized materials into the
examination hall.
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iv. Exchange of materials (such as question papers, examination
cards) containing jottings which are relevant to the ongoing
examination in the examination hall.
v. Theft and/or illegal removal of examination scripts.
vi. Any kind of mischief likely to hinder the smooth conduct of the
examination, e.g. engaging in physical violence.
vii. Collaborating with, or copying from, another candidate.
viii.Cheating outside the examination hall, such as in toilets, hall of
residence, etc.
ix. Destruction of exhibit by candidates.
x. Facilitating/abetting/aiding cheating by another candidate.
xi. Acts of misconduct (such as speaking/conversation) during the
examination which is likely to disrupt the conduct of the
examination.
xii. Writing on the question paper.
xiii.Any other misconduct deemed by the senate to warrant
appropriate punishment.
These misconducts carry punishments ranging from written warning,

to rustication or outright expulsion.
5.6 Misconducts related to projects, essays, etc.

Students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the
University as a whole are reminded to strictly adhere to the universally
accepted high standards of academic integrity while writing any work
related to their programmes. Deviations from these high standards may
constitute misconducts which are punishable by expulsion, rustication
or warning depending on the nature of the misconduct. Some of the
offences include the following:
a) Submitting a final year project that was written by someone else.
b) Submitting, as final year project, a work submitted earlier for
another purpose by her or by others, at the university or
somewhere else.
c) Repackaging a whole project as his or her product.
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d) Substantial plagiarism of the work of others in final year
projects.
e) Fabrication or intentional misrepresentation of data used in final
year projects.
f) Intentional sabotage of the final year project (or part thereof) of
other students.
g) Failure to credit sources in final year projects
h) Faking of citations in final year projects.
5.7 Dressing and dress code

Dress Code is here defined as any appropriate or formal or informal
dress and dressing style in which there is no attempt or will to expose
the body’s intimate parts. A dress should have sleeves and extend from
the neck to just below the knees. Students of the Department of
Economics and the University as a whole are required to dress decently
at all times.
The following types of dresses are prohibited

1. Transparent dress that highlights or emphasizes the body’s,
sensual parts, such as the thighs, breasts, etc.
2. Unbuttoned shirts without a t-shirt or a singlet, or an under wear
cloth.
3. Clothes that illustrate, enhance, or depict drugs, alcohol or have
offensive and violent messages.
4. Clothes that display weapons or any gang-related illustrations
and messages.
5. T-shirts or clothes with obscene captions.
6. Shorts and skimpy dresses e.g. body hugs, show-one-your-chest,
and dresses exposing sensitive parts.
7. Tights, shorts and skirts that are above the knees (except for
sporting purposes).
8. Wearing of ear-rings by male students,
9. Plaiting or weaving of hair by male students.
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10. Wearing of colored eye glasses, not on medical grounds in the
classroom.
5.8 Penalties for violation of the dress code

1. Violators will not be allowed into classrooms, lecture halls,
laboratories, and offices of the university.
2. Violators will not be allowed in examination halls.
3. Repeated offenders will face disciplinary action.
6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6.1 Orientation
At the beginning of the session, the Department of Mechanical
Engineering usually organizes an orientation programme for new
students. This is in addition to the orientation programme that is
organized by the university. The purpose of the programme is to
acquaint the new students with the peculiarities of the Department and
introduce the officers of the Department. Fresh students also freely
interact with lecturers and are encouraged to ask questions on anything
they would like to know about the Department and its programmes.
6.2 Add/drop of courses

At the discretion of Heads of Programmes and course lecturers, a student
may be allowed to make minor changes in registration at the beginning
of a semester as long as these changes do not contravene any current
University, Faculty, and Departmental Regulations. No course change
will be allowed if more than one-fifth of the course material has been
covered.
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6.3 Change of department/programme
The university does not allow interfaculty transfer. However, a student
may be allowed by the Dean of the Faculty to change from one
programme to another programme within the Faculty on the following
conditions:
 Not later than the 2nd week in level 300
 The appropriate is obtained from the MIS (Management
Information Services) and duly completed after paying the
necessary fees.
 Approval of the two Heads of programmes involved;
 The student was not admitted on the basis of OND or HND
qualifications.
 The student has spent more than a year in the current
programme.
6.4 Suspension of studies

Where a student misses a substantial part of a semester for health
reasons, the Faculty board shall recommend ‘suspension of studies’for
senate approval. Where a student is given suspension of studies, he/she
shall be required to take courses afresh (but not as carry-overs), or
undertake alternative ones where applicable on his/her return. No GPA
shall be computed for a semester where the student is on suspension of
studies. However, if the suspension is only for one semester,
performance in the other semester shall be used in computing the
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
6.5 Withdrawal from studies

Withdrawal from studies may be either compulsory or
voluntary.
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6.5.1 Compulsory
i. Compulsory withdrawal from a programme shall be
recommended by the Faculty to the Senate on any of the
following grounds.
ii. Failure to register for the prescribed number of credits within the
prescribed period.
iii. Failure to attain the required standard in English language within
the stipulated time limit
iv. Failure to attend classes for a period, which exceeds 30
consecutive days except on, certified medical grounds.
v. Failure to get a CGPA of 1.50 or better at the end of the
probation period.
vi. Failure to complete the programme within the maximum
permissible period of study i.e. 4 semesters beyond the
minimum allowable period.
6.5.2 Voluntary Withdrawal

A student may withdraw voluntarily from the programme by applying
to the Faculty, stating the reasons for the withdrawal. The Faculty Board
will then make the appropriate recommendations to the University
Senate for its final approval.
6.6 Lecture and examination time table

Before the commencement of each semester, a lecture Time Table
containing the lecture timings and venues for all Faculty courses is
released by the Faculty Time Table Officer. Departments thereafter
produce their Time Tables in accordance with the Faculty Time Table.
6.7 Transcript/partial transcript

Transcripts of examinations results shall be signed and stamped by
Deans of Faculties and countersigned by the Registrar or his/her
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representative and shall be in such a form as may be approved from time
to time. Numerical marks in individual courses shall not be given but
letter grades, GPA and GCPA.
A student who applies for a change of institution and has his/her
application approved shall be entitled to collect a partial transcript
showing the courses taken up to the time of leaving institution and the
results obtained thereof.
6.8 Notification of results

No results of examinations may be normally announced until after they
have been approved by the Senate Business Committe (SBC) or Senate,
as the case may be. However, the Chairman of Senate may give approval
in advance for the earlier announcement of results on a provisional basis
and subject to Senate approval, to be made where special urgency exists.
The results of semester examinations for all levels is usually released
after the approval of senate for final year examinations, or SBC in case
of lower level examinations.
6.9 Correction of results

If an incorrect result of a student is mistakenly submitted and approved
by the senate, the Department shall, after having detected the mistake
correct the result and reflect the correction in the semester of the course
taken. Normal approval process shall thereafter be followed to get the
corrected results approved and recorded in all concerned units.
6.10 Verification of results

Where a student observes that an incorrect result has been recoreded for
him/her (for example, he/she is reported absent after having sat for an
examination) he/she should report the matter to his/her level coordinator.
The level coordinator shall then follow the laid down verification
process to ascertain the correct result. Where a mistake is confirmed, the
process of correction of result shall then be started.
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Department of

The Department of Mechanical Engineering became an autonomous

Below are the current lists of staff in the department.

2.1 Academic staff

2.2 Senior technical and administrative Staff

2.3 Junior staff

3 THE BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

3.2 Aim and Objectives of the programme

3.3 Admission requirements

3.3.1 Level 100:

3.3.2 Level 200 (Direct Entry):

3.4 Duration of the programme

3.5 Academic atmosphere

3.6 Semester system

3.7 Basic concepts

3.7.2 Grade Points (GP)

3.7.3 Grade Point Average (GPA)

3.7.4 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

3.7.6 Incomplete status

3.7.8 Carry over

3.7.12 Calculation of CGPA/GPA

3.8 Graduation requirements

3.9 Grading of students’ work

The Project is graded over 100% without any written examination.

3.10 Degree classification

Table 3. 2: Level 200 (First and Second Semesters)

Table 3. 3: Level 300 (First and Second Semesters)

Table 3. 4: Level 400 (First and Second Semesters)

Table 3. 5: Level 500 (First and Second Semesters)

Group III - Applied Mechanics

MEC 5309 Vehicle Dynamics: 3 Optional

4.1 Level 100 courses

4.1.1 CHM1230: Inorganic Chemistry

4.1.2 CHM1240: Organic Chemistry

4.1.3 CHM1250: Physical Chemistry

4.1.4 CHM1270: Practical Chemistry

4.1.5 CSC1201: Introductory Computer Science

4.1.6 MTH1301: Elementary Mathematics I [Algebra &

4.1.7 MTH1302 Elementary Mathematics II [Vectors,

4.1.8 MTH1303: Elementary Mathematics III [calculus

4.1.9 PHY1210: Mechanics

4.1.10 PHY1220: Electricity and Magnetism

4.1.11 PHY1230: Behaviour of matter

4.1.12 PHY1170/1180: Physics Practical I/II

4.1.13 STA1311: Probability I

4.2 Level 200 courses

4.2.1 EGR2301: Engineering Mathematics I

4.2.2 EGR2302: Engineering Mathematics II

4.2.3 EGR2306: Applied Mechanics

4.2.4 EGR2206: Materials Science I

4.2.5 EGR2202: Solid Mechanics I

4.2.6 EGR2203: Engineering Drawing

4.2.7 EGR2204: Workshop Practice

4.2.8 EGR2101: Engineer in Society I

4.2.9 EGR2313: Computer Programming

4.2.10 EGR2201: Fluid Mechanics I

4.2.11 EGR2103: Experimental Methods and

4.2.12 EGR2201: Thermodynamics I

4.2.13 EGR2207: Principles of Electrical Engineering I

4.2.14 EGR2208: Principles of Electrical Engineering II