University of Ibadan - Mech Eng - Course Content and Staff

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS
2014/2015
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FOREWARD
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in the Faculty of Technology in

recognition of the uniquely important roles of Mechanical Engineers in the technological
development of the country. The Department provides teaching and research facilities leading
to the awards of the Degrees of B.Sc., M.Sc. (Academic), M.Sc. (Professional), M.Phil,
M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
The first set of eighteen students graduated with B.Sc. honours in June 1979. Since then, the
Department has graduated a total of 1065 graduates. The Department has witnessed a steady
growth in student population. In 2013/2014 Session, there were 199 undergraduate students
in the Department. The Department has 21 full-time lecturers made up of 1 Professors, 1
Reader, 9 Senior Lecturers and 10 Lecturers, and 7 Technical Support Staff and 8
Administrative Support Staff. The Department also uses the services of Part-Time Lecturers.
There is at present 1 Part-Time lecturer.
This prospectus provides information for students interested in the undergraduate programme
of the Department. It contains basic information on the:
Entry requirements.
Academic regulations.
Requirements for award of degrees
Courses offered in the programme.
Every student registered in the Department must have a copy of this invaluable document.
I shall like to point out that the regulations contained in this document shall apply to every
registered student in the Department.
Dr. A.A. Dare

Ag. Head of Department
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TABLE OF CONTENS
FOREWARD ................................................................................................................................. ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................ iii
LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................... iv
LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................................v
1. HISTORY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING .................................................................1

1.1 Departmental Vision .............................................................................................................1
1.2 Departmental Mission ...........................................................................................................1
1.3 Academic Staff List ...............................................................................................................2
1.4 Non-Teaching Staff List ........................................................................................................7
1.4.1 Technical Support Staff ..................................................................................................7
1.4.2 Administrative Support Staff ..........................................................................................8
2. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................8
2.1 Philosophy and Objectives of the Programme .....................................................................10
2.1.1 Philosophy...................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Objectives ...................................................................................................................11
2.2 Job opportunities for Mechanical Engineering Graduates ....................................................11
2.3 Admission Requirements .....................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Entry Mode ...........................11
2.3.2 Direct Entry Mode ........................................................................................................12
2.3.3 Transfer Cases ...............................................................................................................12
2.4 Academic Regulations ..........................................................................................................12
2.5 Graduation Requirements .....................................................................................................13
2.5.1 Course System .............................................................................................................13
2.5.2 Standard Terminologies ...............................................................................................13
2.5.3 Grading of Courses ......................................................................................................14
2.5.4 Grade Point Average and Cumulative Grade Point Average.......................................14
2.5.5 Degree Classifications .................................................................................................15
2.5.6 Warning and Withdrawal from the Faculty/Department .............................................16
2.5.7 Withdrawal from the University ..................................................................................17
2.5.8 Dean’s Honours List ....................................................................................................17
3. COURSE SYNOPSES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMME
IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ...................................................................................17
3.1 Course Structure....................................................................................................................18
3.2 Course Synopses ...................................................................................................................21
4. LABORATORY AND EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................43
4.1 Available Laboratory and Technical Facilities ....................................................................43
4.1.1 Drawing and Design Studio ...................................................................................43
4.1.2 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory ..................................................................................43
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4.1.3 Solid Mechanics / Vibration Laboratory................................................................44
4.1.4 Thermodynamics Laboratory .................................................................................46
4.1.5 Materials / Design Laboratory ..............................................................................48
4.1.6 Mechatronics Laboratory ......................................................................................49
4.2 Student’s Project ..................................................................................................................50
4.3 Library.................................................................................................................................52
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE TITLE PAGE

2.1 Profile of Student Enrolment 9
2.2 Profile of Graduates 10
4.1. Drawing and Design Studio 43
4.2 Mechanical Heat Pump 44
4.3 Pipe Flow 44
4.4 Flow Measurement 44
4.5 Francis Turbine 44
4.6 Vibration Rig 45
4.7 Hardness Tester 45
4.8 Impact Testing Apparatus 46
4.9 Tensiometer 46
4.10 2-Shaft Gas Turbine 47
4.11 Cross Flow Heat Exchanger 47
4.12 Recirculation Air Conditioning Unit 48
4.13 Heat Transfer Bench 48
4.14 Universal Polisher 49
4.15 Furnace 49
4.16 Air Conditioning System 50
4.17 CNC Lathe Machine 50
4.18 CNC Milling Machine 50
4.19 Electronic Ignition Demo Unit 50
4.20 Animal Carcass Incinerator Sponsored by Step-B 51
4.21 The Organo-Mineral Fertiliser Plant Sponsored by Federal Ministry of 52
Science and Technology through the Raw Material Research and
Development Council (RMDC) Abuja
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE

2.1 Grade Point System 14
2.2 Calculation of GPA or CGPA 15
2.3 Degree Classification 16
3.1 Course Structure at 100 Level 18
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1. HISTORY OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
1.1 Departmental Vision:

To expand the frontiers of knowledge and transform the society through innovation.
1.2 Departmental Mission:

To nurture excellence, creativity, ingenuity and productivity in our students within the key areas
of Mechanical Engineering and allied fields in order to meet the continuous challenges of
national development as well as those posed by the increasingly global village.
The history of the present Mechanical Engineering Department in the Faculty of Technology,
University of Ibadan spanned a period of 40 years. In the 1972/73 Session, the programme
started as Machine Design Engineering under a Unit in the then Institute of Applied Science
and Technology. In 1975, when the Institute transformed to the Faculty of Technology, the
Machine Design Engineering Unit became the Department of Design and Production
Engineering offering programmes in Machine Design Engineering, Instrumentation
Engineering and Wood Engineering. In 1978, further changes were effected in the structure of
the Faculty. The Department of Design and Production Engineering was changed to the
Department of Mechanical Engineering offering degree programmes in both Mechanical
Engineering and Wood Processing Engineering.
The present Department of Mechanical Engineering, offering only a degree programme in

Mechanical Engineering, finally came into being in 1980 based on the recommendations of the
National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in
Nigeria (COREN). The five-year B.Sc degree programme has produced over one thousand and
sixty five (1065) graduates in Mechanical Engineering from 1980 to 2014. Most of the
graduates are pursuing successful careers in country and beyond with a wide variety of interests
such as consultancy, power generation/distribution, oil prospecting/servicing/refining and
manufacturing as well as in academia. Many have risen to positions of leadership in their various
organisations.
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1.3 Academic Staff List
A.A. Dare, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) ,

Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Snr. Lecturer & Ag. HOD (Thermofluids)
B. Alabi, B.Sc. (Lagos), M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC (London), FNSE, Reg.

Engr.(COREN)
Professor (Dynamics)
M.O. Oyewola, B.Sc . (OAU), Ph.D (Newcastle), MASME
Reader (Thermofluids & Energy)
O.O. Oluwole, B.Sc. (OAU), M.Sc. (Lagos),

Ph.D. (OAU), Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Snr. Lecturer (Materials Development, Property analyses,

Modeling & Simulation)
T. A. O. Salau, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan),

Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Snr. Lecturer (Solid Mechanics/Dynamics)
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D.A. Fadare, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan),
Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Snr. Lecturer (Engineering Design & Manufacture)
I.F. Odesola, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)

Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Snr. Lecturer (Thermofluids, Design of process equipment &

Solar adsorption refrigeration)
O. E. Simolowo, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Ibadan),

Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Snr. Lecturer (Solid Mechanics, Design & Demanufacturing Processes)
O.S. Ismail, B. Eng. (Ilorin) M.Sc., Ph.D (Ibadan)
Snr. Lecturer(Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Thermofluids)
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D.A. Adetan B.Eng. (Nsukka) M.Sc., Ph.D (Ife),
Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Snr. Lecturer (Machine Design & Development/Production)
C. J. Diji, B.Sc.( OAU), M.Sc. , Ph.D (Ibadan),

Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Snr. Lecturer (Thermofluids; Production & Energy Studies;

Environmental Management & Entrepreneurship &
Small Business Development)

O. O. Jeje, B.Sc. (ABU), M.Sc. Ph.D. (UMIST)
Lecturer I (Analysis & Design of Energy Systems, Urban &

Rural Water Supply Learning Aids & Strategies for
Engineering Education)
K. M. Odunfa, B.Sc. M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D (Ibadan),

Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Lecturer I (Thermofluids)
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A. Falana, B.Sc. (OAU), M.Sc. (Ibadan),
Ph.D (Ibadan),
Lecturer I (Thermofluids)

A.S. Adebayo, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ibadan),
Ph.D (Harbin Inst. Tech., China PR)
Lecturer I (Mechatronic Engineering)
S.K. Fasogbon, B.Sc.(Ife), M.Sc.(Ibadan),

M.Phil.(Ife), Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Lecturer I (Thermofluid Engineering, Energy Studies, &

Mathematical
Modelling)
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R. Abu, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ibadan), Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Lecturer II (Solid Mechanics)
O.O. Ajide, B.Sc. (OAU), M.Sc. (Ibadan),

Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Lecturer II (Applied Mechanics / Materials)
N. Idusuyi, B.Eng. (Bauchi), M.Sc.(Ibadan)
Lecturer II (Materials)
T.T. Olugasa, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Ibadan)
Lecturer II (Thermofluids)
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M.O. Petinrin, B.Tech. (LAUTECH),
M.Sc.(Ibadan), Reg. Engr.(COREN)
Lecturer II (Thermofluids)
J.O.A. Akintayo, LL.B. (Ibadan), B.L.

(Council of Legal Education), LL.M. (Lagos)
Associate Lecturer (Engineering Law)

1.4 Non-Teaching Staff List

1.4.1 Technical Support Staff
BOLADE Josiah Sunday Senior Technologist

ROTIPIN Kayode Joel Senior Technical Officer
ADENUGA Adebayo Philip Senior Technologist
OYEKALE Jacob Oyeshola Technologist I
AMEDU Kasimu Technologist II
IYIOLA Samson Oluseye Senior Laboratory Supervisor
AKINPELU Oluwafunmilola Elizabeth Senior Assistant Technologist
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1.4.2 Administrative Support Staff
AKINWALE Felicia Funmilayo Secretary

OGUNYEBI Olufolake Adegoke Principal Executive Officer
OYETUNJI Adeyinka Seun Assistant Executive Officer
DAIRO Florence Fehintola Computer Operator
ISOH Mary Anne Data Processing Officer
ASUQUO Oluwakemisola Margret Office Assistant II
OLUFAWOYE Saka Bolanle Supervisor
OJO Olalekan Oluwaseun Driver Mechanic
2. INTRODUCTION
Mechanical Engineering applies the principles of the basic science to the design, construction,
operation and maintenance of mechanical devices, ranging from simple devices such as the
bicycle pump to large-scale industrial and agricultural machinery. Courses are offered to give
students a sound background of the relevant factors relating to and the principles involved in,
these activities.
During the first two years, students are introduced to basic engineering concepts, such as
engineering drawing, mechanics, thermo-fluids, materials sciences, electrical engineering,
workshop technology, and manufacturing science. Within the same period, solid foundation is
also built in the use of the analytical tools of mathematics, numerical analysis and computing. In
the 3rd and 4th years, specialized courses are offered in the fields of Solid mechanics,
thermofluids and control engineering.
Design, a central activity in Mechanical Engineering, plays a major role in the programme during
the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. In the 2nd year students are taught the fundamentals of design of
machine elements; these are consolidated in the 3rd year with lectures on professional creative
design projects. Further, in the 4th year, students are involved in projects which often entail
theoretical analysis and/or the design and construction of engineering systems.
The mechanical engineer requires the scientific control and use of human resources (i.e. men and
materials) to achieve optimum results in his/her activities. To this end, aspects of industrial
engineering and management science form an integral part of the courses given in the
programme. Furthermore, each student undergoes an equivalent of one year industrial
attachment under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). This is normally
spread over the 5-year degree programme as follows, 3 months at the end of 200-Level, 3 months
at the end of 300-Level, and 6 months at the end of first semester in the 400-Level.
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The Department admits the number of students that its teaching and research facilities can
support. Fig. 2.1 shows the profile of student enrolment in the last six sessions while Fig. 2.2
shows profile of graduates in the last six sessions. The student enrolment increased from 144 in
2008/2009 Session to 199 in 2013/2014. The number of graduates varied from 22 in 2008/2009
to 27 in 2009/2010, 24 in 2010/2011, 34 in 2011/2012, 47 in 2012/2013 and 34 in 2013/2014.
Fig. 2.1: Profile of Student Enrolment

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Fig. 2.2: Profile of Graduates

2.1 Philosophy and Objectives of the Programme
2.1.1 Philosophy
The Philosophy underlying the Mechanical Engineering programme is aimed at expanding the
frontiers of knowledge and transforming the society through innovation. This is to be achieved
through:
(i) Nurturing excellence, creativity, ingenuity and productivity in our students within the
key areas of Mechanical Engineering and allied fields in order to meet the continuous
challenges of national development as well as those posed by the increasingly global
village.
(ii) Being leading producers of graduates equipped with relevant competencies and skills
to be relevant to the national economy, while at same time being formidable players
in an increasingly global and knowledge-based economy of the world.
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2.1.2 Objectives
The specific objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Programme are:
(i) To offer internationally competitive and locally responsive undergraduate

postgraduate training.
(ii) To provide the training needed for our students to be able to function effectively
on multi-disciplinary teams.
(iii) To provide our students with the necessary training and skills to engender
entrepreneurial attitude and capability in increasingly competitive and dwindling
job market.
(iv) To develop in our students their verbal, oral, written and graphical communication
skills and ability to use up-to-date techniques and tools of current Mechanical
Engineering practice.
2.2 Job opportunities for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

By the nature of his training, the mechanical engineering graduate has a wide range of
opportunities which include the following areas:
(1) Motor industry
(2) Steel industry
(3) Petroleum industry
(4) Aircraft industry
(5) Manufacturing industry
(6) Mechanical farms
(7) Air conditioning and refrigeration
(8) Heating and ventilation
(9) Management
(10) Government services
(11) Research organization
(12) Sales
(13) Teaching
(14) Engineering Consultancy
2.3 Admission Requirements

Candidates are admitted into the B.Sc. Degree Programmes of the Department through three
modes of entry, viz. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Direct Entry and
Intra- or Inter-University Transfers.
2.3.1 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Entry Mode

Candidate must have an acceptable pass in UTME and obtain at least credit level passes
in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) final year examination or West
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African School Certificate (WASC)/GCE O’ Level/NECO in at least five subjects
including Mathematics, English Language, Physics and Chemistry.
2.3.2 Direct Entry Mode

(a) Candidates with passes in GCE advanced level in at least Mathematics and Physics
are eligible for consideration for admission (without examination) into 200-Level.
(b) (i) Candidates with OND or equivalent qualification with minimum of upper credit
level are eligible for consideration for admission (without examination) into 200-
Level.
(ii) Candidates with HND or equivalent qualification with minimum of upper credit
level are eligible for consideration for admission (without examination) into 300-
Level.
(iii) In all the above cases of candidates for direct admission, such candidates must
also satisfy the requirements stipulated in (2.2.1) above for entry through UTME
into 100-Level.
2.3.3 Transfer Cases

(i) No candidate shall be admitted from other Universities or from other
programmes at the University of Ibadan unless both the Faculty and the
Department involved are satisfied that the grades obtained by such candidates for
courses in which they have had instructions can be properly assigned relevant
units.
(ii) Students can transfer into either 200 or 300 level courses provided they have the
relevant qualifications.
2.4 Academic Regulations

The award of B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering is subject to the following regulations as
approved by the Faculty Board of Technology and the Senate of the University of Ibadan in
2002/2003.
(i) The normal period for an honours degree shall be ten semesters
(ii) The maximum period for an honours degree shall be twelve semesters
(ii) A student who has taken more than one academic year in excess of the approved
minimum period of study to complete a degree programme shall not normally be eligible
for an honours classification.
(iv) The maximum period for a Pass Degree shall be 8 academic sessions
(v) A student that has spent the maximum number of academic sessions on the programme
shall not be eligible for admission or transfer to another programme.
(vi) A student that has not spent the maximum number of years on the programme shall be
eligible to change his or her course only once during the course of his or her stay in the
University such a student shall be considered as a fresh entrant at whatever level he or
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she is admitted and shall be eligible to remain in the University for only the remaining
part of the maximum duration of study for that programme.
(vii) Except on health grounds, an undergraduate student may suspend his or her studies for
only one academic session during the course of his or her degree programme.
(viii) Except on health grounds, application for suspension of studies can only be made at the
beginning of the academic session.
(ix) In the case of students officially suspended by the University, the period of suspension
will not count, i.e., will not be considered as part of the time spent on their programme.
2.5 Graduation Requirements

2.5.1 Course System
The Department runs a modularised system, commonly referred to as Course Unit System. All
courses are sub-divided into more or less self-sufficient and logically consistent packages that
are taught within a semester and examined at the end of that particular semester. Credit weights
in form of units are attached to each course. One Unit is equivalent to one hour per week per
semester of 15 weeks of lectures or 3 hours per week of laboratory/studio work per semester of
15 weeks. It is assumed that the University shall continue to operate an academic year of two
semesters with a minimum of 15 weeks of lectures/practicals per semester. The courses are
arranged in levels of academic progress. There are five levels of courses numbered 101-199,
201-299, 301-399, 401-499 and 501-599. For ease of identification, course numbers are prefixed
by a three-character programme/subject code. All the courses offered by the department have the
unique and university-based code ‘TME’ denoting Technology Department of Mechanical
Engineering. The course code is pre-fixed with three digits with the first digit indicating the level
of the course.
2.5.2 Standard Terminologies

The following standard terminologies are used for different categories of courses.
i. Compulsory Course: A course which a student must take and pass before the student
can graduate.
ii. Required Course: A course which a student must take but not necessarily pass before
the student can graduate. Where there is a group of such courses a student may be
required to pass a minimum number of units of such courses in a particular session.
iii. Elective Course: A course that a student may take to broaden his/her knowledge and
to increase the total number of his/her units. Students may graduate without passing
the course provided the student has passed the minimum number of units required for
the programme. In the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) system every course
taken will be used in compiling the students’ final result whether he/she passes it or
not. It therefore serves a student better not to register for a course if he or she is not
going to be able to attend lectures and take examination.
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iv. Pre-requisite Course: A course whose knowledge is essential prior to taking another
specified course. In some cases, the minimum mark which a student should have may
be specified (usually 30%).
v. Concurrent Courses: Specified courses which must be taken within the same
semester.
2.5.3 Grading of Courses
Grading of courses is done by a combination of percentage marks and letter grades translated
into a 7-point Grade Point System as shown in Table 2.1. It is pertinent to note that this is in
contrast to the 5-point Grade Point System being used by most universities in Nigeria.
Table 2.1 Grade Point System
Mark % Letter Grade Grade Point

70 – 100 A 7
65 – 69 A- 6
60 – 64 B+ 5
55-59 B 4
50 – 54 B- 3
45-49 C+ 2
40-44 C 1
< 40 D (Failure) 0
2.5.4 Grade Point Average and Cumulative Grade Point Average

For the purpose of determining a student’s academic standing at the end of every semester, the
Grade Point Average (GPA) is used. The GPA is computed by dividing the total number of
Units x Grade Point (TUGP) by the total number of units (TNU) for all the courses taken in the
semester as illustrated in Table 2.2.
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) over a period of semesters is calculated in the
same manner as the GPA by using the grade points of all the courses taken during the period.
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Table 2.2 Calculation of GPA or CGPA
Course Units Grade Point Units x Grade Point
(UGP)
C1 U1 GP1 U1 x GP1
C2 U2 GP2 U2 x GP2
- - - -
- - - -
Ci Ui GPi Ui x GPi
- - - -
- - - -
CN UN GPN UN x GPN
TOTAL TNU TUGP
N N
TUGP
TNU = ∑Ui TUGP = ∑U i * GPi C GPA =
i=1 i=1
TNU
2.5.5 Degree Classifications
The following regulations govern the conditions for the award of a honours degree.
i. Candidates admitted through the UTME mode to the 100-Level shall have
registered for at least 150 units of courses during the 5-year degree programme for
the award of a honours degree.
ii. Candidates admitted through the Direct Entry to the 200-Level shall have registered
for at least 120 units of courses during the 4-year degree programme for the award
of a honours degree.
iii. Candidates admitted through the Direct Entry to the 300-Levelshall have registered
for at least 90 units of courses during the 3-year degree programme for the award of
a honours degree.
iv. Candidates must have registered and passed all the compulsory courses specified by
the Department for the programme.
v. Nine (9) approved units from the General Studies Programme must be taken and
passed.
vi. The degree is awarded with honours provide the undergraduate obtains a CGPA
that is not less than 1.6 and satisfies all the relevant conditions specified above.
The determination of the class of degree shall be based on the Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) earned at the end of the programme. The CGPA shall be used in the determination of
the class of degree as summarized in Table 2.3. It is important to note that the CGPA shall be
calculated and expressed correct to one decimal place.
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The maximum length of time allowed to obtain a honours degree in the Faculty shall be twelve
semesters for the 5-year degree programme and ten semesters for students admitted directly into
the 200 level. Students who have not spent more than the length of time allowed to obtain a
honours degree but have a CGPA of 1.00 to 1.49 shall be entitled to a pass degree. Students
requiring more than the maximum period can be considered for the award of a pass degree on the
recommendation of the Faculty Board and the approval of Senate. The maximum period for a
pass degree shall be sixteen semesters.
Table 2.3 Degree Classification

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Class of Degree
st
6.0 – 7.0 1 Class Honours
4.6 – 5.9 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division)
2.6 – 4.5 2nd Class Honours (Lower Division)
1.6 – 2.4 3rd Class Honours
1.00 – 1.5 Pass
Students who transfer from other universities shall be credited with only those courses deemed
relevant to the programmes, which they have already passed prior to their transfer. Such
students shall however be required to pass the minimum number of units specified for graduation
for the number of sessions he/she has spent in the Faculty; provided that no student shall spend
less than two sessions (4 semesters) in order to earn a degree. Students who transfer from
another programme in the Faculty or other faculties for any approved reason shall be credited
with those units passed that are within the curriculum of the programme to which he/she has
transferred. Appropriate decisions on transfer cases shall be subjected to the approval of Senate
on the recommendation of the Department and Faculty.
2.5.6 Warning and Withdrawal from the Faculty/Department

(i) 100 LEVEL
Any student registered in the Faculty of Technology who passed less than 25 units will be
asked to withdraw from the Faculty/Department. The 25 units must include 8 units of
Mathematics and Statistics, 6 units of Physics and 5 units of Chemistry.
Also, students with greater than 25 units and less than 30 units (including 8 units of
Mathematics and Statistics, 6 units of Physics and 5 units of Chemistry) get a warning.
(ii) 200 LEVEL

Any student with less than 60 units gets a warning.
Any student with less than 50 units will be asked to withdraw from the Faculty.
(iii) 300 LEVEL

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Any student with less than 75 units will be asked to withdraw from the Faculty.
(iv) 400 LEVEL

(v) Any student from 100-Level to 400-Level with a CGPA less than 1.0 at the end of
first semester gets a warning.
2.5.7 Withdrawal from the University

(i) 100 LEVEL
At the end of the first year, a student with a CGPA less than 1.0 and who has passed less
than 20 units will be asked to withdraw from University.
(ii) 200 LEVEL
At the end of the second year, a student who has passed less than 45 units (cumulative)
will be asked to withdraw from University.
(iii) 300 LEVEL
At the end of the third year, a student who has passed less than 70 units (cumulative)
will be asked to withdraw from University.
2.5.8 Dean’s Honours List

There is need to encourage students who are doing excellently well in their programmes of study
to continue to aim at the attainment of the highest level of performance at the end of the study.
Towards this end, an undergraduate whose performance at the end of a session, on the basis of
his/her GPA, places him/her in the First Class Honours grade (i.e. GPA of 6.0 and above), is
recognized through placement on the Dean’s Honours List. This is also to be reflected in his/her
transcript.
3. COURSE SYNOPSES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
This programme begins with a broad foundation in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
These are followed by courses in the basic aspects of Mechanical Engineering - mechanics of
solids and fluids, dynamics, mechanical design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, etc.
The programme features training experiences in the practical applications of engineering
sciences to the solution of problems regarding the manufacture and operation of industrial
machines, processes and power production.
Students are prepared for professional positions in design analysis, manufacture and the
application of machines, processes, and controls, or in research and development as well as for
graduate work.
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The following abbreviations are used in the course synopses:
HL - Hours of Lecture
HP - Hours of Practical
U - Academic Units
C - Compulsory
R - Required
E - Elective
CR - Concurrent Requirement
P - Pre-requisite(s)
3.1 Course Structure
Table 3.1 Course structure at 100 Level
Course Code Course Title Units Status HL HP

TME 111 Basic Engineering Drawing 2 R 15 45
TME 121 Basic Workshop Practice 1 R - 45
GES 101 Use of English I 3 C 45 -
GES 107 Reproductive Health, Sexually 2 C 30 -
Transmitted Infections (STIs) and
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
CHE 127 Inorganic Chemistry 3 E 45 -
CHE 157 Physical Chemistry 4 R 60 -
CHE 177 Organic Chemistry 3 R 45 -
CHE 195 Practical Chemistry 2 R - 45
PHY 112 Basic Principles of Physics I 3 R 45 -
PHY 113 Basic Principles of Physics II 3 R 45 -
PHY 114 Basic Principles of Physics III 3 R 45 -
PHY 115 Basic Principles of Physics IV 3 R 45 -
MAT 111 Algebra 4 R 60 -
MAT 121 Calculus and Trigonometry 4 R 60 -
MAT 141 Analytical Geometry and Mechanics 4 R 60 -
TOTAL 44
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GES 201 Use of English II 3 C 45 -
GES 102 African Cultures and Civilization 2 E 30 -
GES 103 Government, Society and the Economy 2 E 30 -
GES 106 Philosophy and Logic 2 E 30 -
TME 211 Engineering Drawing I 2 C 15 45
TME 212 Engineering Mechanics 2 C 30 -
TME 213 Thermodynamics 4 R 45 45
TME 214 Elementary Computer Programming 2 R 15 45
TME 215 General Engineering 1 R - 45
TME 221 Workshop Practice I 2 R 15 45
TME 222 Engineering Drawing II 2 C 15 45
TME 223 Introduction to Engineering Practice 1 R 15 -
TME 224 Fluid Mechanics I 3 R 30 45
TME 225 Strength of Materials I 4 R 45 45
TEL 231 Applied Electricity 4 R 45 45
MAT 213 Algebra 4 R 60 -
MAT 241 Ordinary Differential Equations 4 R 60 -
MAT 242 Vectorial Mechanics 4 R 60 -
MAT 223 Analysis 4 E 60 -
STA 202 Statistics for Physical Sciences and 4 E 60 -
Engineering
TIT 299 Student Work Experience Programme 2 R 8 Weeks
(SWEP)
TOTAL 58
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GES 301 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills 2 C 30 -
TME 311 Engineering Drawing III 3 C 30 45
TME 312 Workshop Practice II 1 R - 45
TME 313 Materials Science 4 C 45 45
TME 314 Fluid Mechanics II 3 C 30 45
TME 315 Strength of Materials II 3 C 45 0
TME 316 Manufacturing Science I 4 R 45 45
TME 321 Applied Thermodynamics 4 C 45 45
TME 322 Mechanics of Machines 4 C 45 45
TME 323 Metrology 3 R 30 45
TME 324 Design of Machine Elements 3 C 45 -
TEL 314 Electrical machines I 4 R 45 45
TPE 316 Technical Writing & Presentation 2 R 30 -
MAT 341 Mathematical Methods I 4 R 60 -
MAT 342 Mathematical Methods II 4 E 60
MAT 343 Vectors and Tensors 4 E 60
TIT 399 Student Industrial Work Experience 3 R 12 Weeks
Scheme I (SIWES I)
TOTAL 55

TME 411 Mechanics of Machines II 3 C 30 45
TME 412 Fluid Mechanics III 3 C 30 45
TME 413 Advanced Strength of Materials 3 C 45 -
TME 414 Applied Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer 4 R 45 45
TME 415 Design 3 C 15 90
TME 416 Technology Policy & Development 2 R 30 -
TEL 315 Electromechanical System 3 R 30 45
MAT 351 Numerical Analysis 4 E 60 -
TIT 499 Student Industrial Work Experience 6 C 24 Weeks
Scheme II (SIWES II)
TOTAL 31
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TME 511 Applied Thermodynamics II 3 C 30 45
TME 512 Fluid Dynamics 3 R 45 -
TME 513 Theory of Elasticity 4 C 45 45
TME 514 Turbo-machinery 2 E 30 -
TME 515 Fracture of Structural Materials 4 E 45 45
TME 521 Engineering Law 2 R 30 -
TME 522 Heat Transfer 3 C 30 45
TME 523 Applied Dynamics 3 R 45 -
TME 524 Tribology 2 E 30 -
TME 525 Plasticity 3 E 30 45
TME 526 Special Project 6 C 0 270
TAE 413 Farm Power & Maintenance I 3 E 30 45
TIE 313 Engineering Economics 3 R 45 -
TIE 321 Project Planning & Control 2 E 30 -
TIE 511 Engineering Management 3 R 45 -
TIE 515 Facilities and Industrial System Design 4 E 45 45
TCE 517 Public Health engineering 3 E 30 45
TEL 413 Servo Mechanisms and Control Systems 3 E 30 45
TOTAL 56
3.2 Course Synopses
TME 111 BASIC ENGINEERING DRAWING

Introduction to Engineering Drawing as a means of Communication. Drawing paper format.
Use of Drawing instruments. Types of Lines and their uses in Engineering Drawing. Circles and
Tangents. Circles to satisfy conditions involving other circles, lines and points. Conic sections.
Various methods of their construction.
Cycloid, epi and hypocycloids. Involutes. Archimedes spiral. Loci: the Helix (cylindrical and
conical) single and multi-start threads. Coiling of compression and tension springs. Loci – Paths
of points on moving links. The theory of Projection. Perspective (briefly). Parallel Projectsions
(Oblique – general, Cavalier, Cabinet). (Orthographic – Multi-view, Two views, Three views,
Auxiliary views). (Axonometric – Isometric, Diametric, Trimetric). Multiview representation.
1st and 3rd Angle representations. Isometric Drawing. Oblique Drawings. Revisions.
HL 15; HP 45; U 2; CR 0; P 0
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TME 121 BASIC WORKSHOP PRACTICE
Introduction to workshop practice; Types of machines: Lathe, milling machine, shaper, drill,
folding machine, shear, press, etc. their uses and tools. Safety in the workshop. Organisation of
the workshop. Introduction to methods and tools, for producing threads, holes, slots, tapers, etc.
Influence of the shapes and sizes of the tools on the detail of these parts. Introduction to wood
workshop tools: properties of wood and their influence on the detailed design of wooden
structures and components, e.g. wood fasteners, and preservation measures
HL 0; HP 45; U 1; CR 0; P 0
MAT 111 ALGEBRA

Polynomials. The remainder and Factor theorems, Polynomial equation and inequalities –
especially linear, quadratic and cubic, domain and zeroes of rational functions.
The principles of mathematical induction and its application to properties of natural numbers.
Permutation and combinations. The Binomial Theorem for any index and applications.
Sequences, series, A.P, G.P. Limits and sums to infinity. First and second differences of a
sequence.
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of complex numbers. Fundamental theorem of
algebra (statement only). The Algand and Diagram De-Moivre’s theorem. N-th root of complex
numbers.
Introduction to m x n matrices where m, n = 5, elementary operations on matrices and
applications to solution of Linear Equations Elementary properties of Determinants of at most
3 x 3 matrices.
Transformations of the plane: Translation; Reflection; rotation; enlargement, shear. Composition
of transformations – invariant point and Lines.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P 0
MAT 121 CALCULUS AND TRIGONOMETRY

Functions: Concept and notation; polynomial and rational functions, trigonometric functions,
exponential/logarithmic functions. Functional linear equations. Idea of limits; techniques of
finding limits. Derivatives: Definition and calculation from first principles; derivatives of
constants, differentiation maxima, turning points; line programming; exponentials e, ex, logs:
sequences. Integration.
HL 60; HP 0; C 0; U 4; C 0; P 0
MAT 141 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND MECHANICS

Equations of lines and planes; conic sections; circle, parabola, hyperbola, ellipse.
Vectors in R2,R3, Scalar product, vector product; triple products, applications to geometry.
(The vector approach should be used where possible in what follows). The motions of
displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration of a particle. Newton’s laws of motion and
applications to simple problems. Work, power, and energy. Application of the principle of
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conservation of energy to motion of particles and those involving elastic strings and springs.
Conical pendulum. Simple Harmonic Motion.
Powers, sums, products, quotients, composite functions; implicit functions, polynomial and
rational functions, inverse functions; circular functions, logarithmic/exponential function Higher
order derivatives. Applications: small increments, approximations and errors, extreme
integration: as the inverse of differentiation, as area, as limit of finite sums. Integration of
sum/scalar multiple of functions with applications; integration of circular functions. Definite
Integrals: General properties of definite integral. Some Applications to Geometry, Mechanics,
Biology and Social Sciences.
Derivatives of hyperbolic functions; inverse circular/hyperbolic functions Method of taking the
logarithm before differentiating, successive differentiating, successive differentiation of implicit
functions and of functions like atsin(bt + c); approximations. Hard Integration: Further
2 2
techniques – Evaluation of (t + a ) – 1 at: integration of irrational functions only). The Argand
Diagram De-Moive’s Theorem N-th roots of complex numbers.
Introduction to mxn matrices where m, n 5. Elementary operations on Matrices and applications
to solution of Linear Equations. Elementary properties of Determinants of at most 3 x 3
matrices.
Transformations of the Plane Translation. Reflection: Rotation: Enlargement: Shear
Composition of transformations –Invariant Points and Lines.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P 0
CHE 195 PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY
HL 0; HP 90; U 2; CR 0; P 0
CHE 127 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1

Electronic configuration, periodicity and building up of the periodic table
Hybridization and shapes of simple molecules. Extraction of metals.
Cooperative chemistry of groups IA (alkali metals) IIA (alkaline earth metals and IVA (carbon
group) elements.
Introduction to transition metal chemistry and nuclear chemistry.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P 0
CHE 157 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Atoms, molecules and structure. Bonding and intermolecular forces. Kinetic theory of matter.
Elementary thermo – chemistry, rates of reactions. Equilibrium. Acids, bases and salts.
Oxidation reduction reactions and introduction to electro chemistry.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P 0
CHE 177 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Tetravalency of carbon, structure, molecular composition and variety or carbon compounds.
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Functional group classes of carbon compounds. Reaction mechanism and kinetics. Skeletal
classification of carbon compounds. The chemistry of alkenes and petroleum, alkanes including
ozonolysis, alkynes, benzene alchohols including phenols, ethers, aldehyes, ketones, carhonylic
acids and derivatives, and amines, structures of simple sugars, starch and cellulose, peptides and
proteins. Synthetic polymers from various classes of compounds. Mechanisms of reactions
discussed in all cases and uses.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P 0
PHY 114 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I

Rectilinear motion: Newton’s laws of motion. Gravitation, Satelites and radial escape velocity
work and energy, friction and viscosity. Orbital motion, moments of inertia and conservation of
angular momentum and energy of rotation. Simple harmonic motion of simple systems. Simple
properties of solids – elasticity, etc. Surface tension and capillary effects, temperature scales. 1st
and 2nd laws of thermodynamics as applied to the property of solids, liquids and gases e.g.
Calorimetry, expansion of liquids, gas properties, heat engines, heat pumps and refrigeration. 3rd
law and absolute-zero of Temperature Thermal Conductivity, types of radiation and energy
spectrum of radiation
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P 0
PHY 112 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II

Coulomo’s law, electric charges and methods of charging. Electric field intensity and charge
distribution in conductors and insulators of various configuration. Electric potential, potential
energy. Capacitors and dielectrics. Ohm’s law and analysis of direct-current circuits containing
only resistors, cells and simple circuit laws e.g. Kirchoff’s law. The Wheatstone bridge and
potentiometer and their application. Electrodynamics of charged particles. Magnetic fields and
magnetic forces of/on current carrying conductors. Applications to measuring instruments.
Concepts of electromagnetic-induction and application: Motors, dynamos, generators, etc. A.C.
voltages applied to inductors, capacitors and resistance singly and combined. The transformer.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P 0
PHY 113 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS III

The atomic structure. Isotopes. Radioactivity, vaccum and semi-conductor devices. The
cathode-ray and x-ray tubes. Types and properties of waves as applied to sound and light
energies. Doppler effect. Superposition of waves; reflection and refraction of waves at plane
and curved boundaries. Huygen’s principle. Propagation of sounds in gases, solids and liquids
and their properties. Optics: Refraction of light at plane and survey surfaces and the lens
maker’s formula. Properties of lenses and applications in optical instruments interference,
dispersion of light. Photometry and light spectrum analysis. The unified spectra analysis of
waves.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P 0
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PHY 114 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS IV
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P 0
GES 101 USE OF ENGLISH I

This is an intensive English language course, specifically designed to help new students to
develop correct and appropriate usage of the language. In particular, the course is aimed at
developing in the students the listening language skills as well as refining the structure of
English appropriately. The different aspects of the grammar of English such as parts of speech,
phrases, clauses, concord, voice, direct and indirect speech, as well as tense, mood and aspect
will be taught. This course is a prerequisite to GES 201.
Week 1: Study skills and methods.

Week 2: Library resources / IT Applications in the study of English.
Week 3: Research Skills.
Week 4: Reading Comprehension I.
Week 5: Units of Grammar – Morpheme.
Week 6: Parts of Speech I.
Week 7: Parts of Speech II.
Week 8: Phrases: Types and Functions.
Week 9: Clauses: Types and Functions.
Week 10: Sentences: Structures and Functions.
Week 11: Sentence Forms.
Week 12: Tense, Aspect and Mood.
Week 13: Concord/Agreement.
Week 14: Meaning Relations: denotative, connotative, synonymy, antonyms, ambiguity,
contradiction, Presupposition and Use of registers.
Week 15: Revision.
HL 45; U 3
GES 102 AFRICAN CULTURES AND CIVILIZATION
The course is designed to introduce students outside the humanities to the various aspects of
African cultures and civilization, as well as create the awareness of the relevance of the
humanities. These include, the need for critical thinking and the training of the mind, which are
imperative in day-to-day existence. The concepts of African cultures and civilization are
discussed with particular reference to Nigeria.
Week 1:
(i) Concepts of African cultures and civilization.
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(ii) Origins and early centres of civilization in Africa.
Week 2:
(i) Culture areas of Nigeria
(ii) Sources for the study of African cultures and civilization.
Week 3:
(i) Nigerian history and cultures in the pre-colonial time.
(ii) Dynamics of culture in Africa: Nigeria as a case study.
Week 4:
(i) Dynamics of evolution of Nigeria as a political unit.
(ii) Environment and culture.
Week 5:
( i) Indigenous African political systems.
(ii) Leadership and family systems
(iii) Conflicts and conflicts resolution.
Week 6: Religions and cultures.
Week 7: Communication, language and African Cultures.
Week 8:
(i) Gender and African cultures
(ii) Application of Information Technology in the study of African Cultures and
civilization.
Week 9: An African perspective of Entrepreneurship.
Week 10: African orature: poetry, prose and Drama.
Week 11: African cultures and globalization.
Week 12: African indigenous education.
Week 13: Revision.
HL 30; U 2
GES 103 GOVERNMENT, SOCIETY AND THE ECONOMY

This is an introductory course which offers an opportunity for non-social scientists to have an
encounter with the study of human society and behavior with the ultimate aim of gaining and
understanding social phenomena.It basically introduces the students to the various branches of
the social sciences like Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political science, Geography e.t.c.
The course is intended to prepare future leaders and policy makers for challenges ahead since the
social sciences is important in the national/public policy development, as well as public
enlightenment.
Week 1:
(i) The object and nature of the Social Sciences.
(ii) The application of Information Technology in the study of the Social Sciences.
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Week 2:
(i) Concept and scope of Psychology
(ii) Psychology and the society.
(iii) Life experiences.
Week 3:
(i) Psychobiological basis of behaviour
(ii) Research methods in Psychology.
Week 4:
(i) Definition and scope of Sociology: Society and the typologies of Society.
(ii) Social mobility and social change.
Week 5: Basic methods of data collection and analysis in Sociology.
Week 6: Concepts of Economies and Development.
Week 7: Growth and Development of the Nigerian Economy since Independence
Week 8: Man’s natural environment
Week 9: Natural resources and resource system
Week 10: The meaning, genesis and current status of government.
Week 11: The organization, nature, characteristics and structure of government.
Week 12: The rudiments of Law.
Week 13: Basic Issues in Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Week 14: Revision.
HL 30; U 2
GES 106 PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC

This introductory course is meant to sensitise non-philosophy and non-humanities
students to the relevance of philosophy. The course is divided into two parts: philosophy and
human existence and logical thinking. The first part is meant to introduce the students to the
meaning and significance of philosophy to human existence and especially their search for
meaning and value in the universe. The second part is a specific introduction to the crucial place
of critical thinking in any human endeavour.
Weeks:1 – 2:
An introduction to the idea and nature of philosophy: Meaning and scope.
The inevitability of philosophy; philosophy as worldview; philosophy as critical
thinking; philosophy as reconstruction of ideas.
Week 3:
Philosophy and human existence: the role of philosophy in the evolution of human institutions.
Week 4: The branches of philosophy: metaphysics; epistemology; ethics; logic.
Week 5: Key concepts and issues in philosophy.
Week 6: Basic ideas and concepts in social and political philosophy.
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Week 7: Philosophy and other disciplines: Education; Law; Social Sciences; Science; Arts; etc.
Week 8:
The nature and scope of logic. Laws of thought and their roles in human reasoning.
Week 9:
The nature of arguments: types of argument; evaluation of arguments; basic argument forms.
Week 10: Nature and types of Fallacies.
Week 11: Sources and types of knowledge.
Week 12: The idea of science and the nature of scientific reasoning.
Week 13: The relationship between science, ethics and society.
Week 14: Revision
HL 30; U 2
GES 107 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED

INFECTIONS
(STIs) AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and critical understanding of
reproductive health, human sexuality and sexual health, including epidemiology, prevention and
control of sexually transmitted diseases with emphasis on HIV. It is envisioned that this course
will equip the students with knowledge and skill to protect themselves against HIV infection and
other STIs as well as prepare them to serve as agent of change in their present and future
communities in the global efforts to control the scourge of HIV/AIDS. The objectives of the
course are:
1. To expose students to basic knowledge and understanding of some contemporary health-
related issues.
2. To provide basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts of human sexuality and
sexual health.
3. To provide good knowledge of the transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other
STIs as well as the effectiveness and limitations of different prevention and control
strategies.
4. To provide understanding of the various aspects, manifestations and consequences of
sexual behaviours, and how to address these issues.
Week 1: Health Education

Definitions, exercise, personal care and hygiene, oral health, recreation and health, stress in the
University and coping strategies, medical check-up and screening for common diseases,
application of information Technology in health education.
Week 2: Nutrition and Health
Classification, functions, sources, requirements and deficiency disorders of nutrients; the role of
nutrition in the prevention and treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
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Week 3:, Microbes and Human Health
Infectious agents of diseases, portals of Entry/modes of transmission, immunity, prevention and
control.
Week 4: Human Reproductive System And Health
Male and female reproductive systems, hormones and body changes, sexual dysfunction,
fertility/infertility, menstruation and menopause, breast and reproductive tract cancers.
Week 5: Human Sexuality And Adolescent Behaviour
Human sexuality- safer sex, contraceptives, teenage/adolescent pregnancy, abortion, sexual
abuse, peer pressure, coercion, rape, early sexual debut, urinary fistula, safe motherhood and
other adolescent sexuality related issues.
Week 6: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Definitions, types, epidemiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, management, prevention and
control.
Week 7: Introduction To Epidemiology Of HIV And AIDS
Definitions, differences between HIV and AIDS, types and subtypes, Trends (global, Africa,
Nigeria; age; gender).
Week 8: Pre-disposing Factors And Transmission Of HIV Infection
Risk factors (including culture, faith, family, work place), high risk groups, modes of
transmission, how HIV is not transmitted, how HIV causes AIDS, self risk assessment, stigma
and discrimination.
Week 9: Prevention And Control Of HIV/
AIDS Including Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT)
Prevention strategies-sexual, blood and blood products, MTCT; treatment as a prevention and
control strategy, the role of culture, faith, family and work place in HIV prevention, challenges
of HIV prevention.
Week 10: HIV Counselling And Testing (HCT), Treatment, Care And Support
Definitions, types of counselling, HIV testing, HIV screening and confirmation, outcomes of
HIV testing, Importance of HCT, management of HIV and AIDS, care and support for people
living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Week 11: Youths And Life Skills
Values, parent-child communication, role models/mentors and life building skills-goal setting,
decision making, negotiation, assertiveness, refusal skill and self esteem.
Week 12: Other Contemporary Health Issues
Common genetic and non-communicable diseases in Africa (Sickle cell disease, hypertension,
coronary heart diseases, diabetes mellitus and obesity).
Drugs and mankind (definitions, uses and sources of drugs, adverse drug reactions and
pharmacovigillance, drug abuse and misuse, substance use and abuse.
Week 13: Revision.
HL 30; U 2
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GES 201 USE OF ENGLISH II
This is a practical-oriented course that builds on the knowledge of grammar acquired in
GES 101. It teaches the students the speaking, reading and especially, writing skills. It delves
into vocabulary development along different registers/fields, including literary appreciation,
figures of speech. The writing tasks will expose students to different types and forms of writing
such as letters, articles, reports, memos, book reviews and term papers. Each student must submit
a term paper as part of the assessment for the course.
Week 1: Information Technology and the Use of English

(i) The computer machine
(ii) Word processing: typing copying, saving etc.
(iii) Presentation software: PowerPoint slide multimedia..
(iv) Storage: flash drives, compact discs, floppy diskettes, etc.
(v) Internet resources: browsing/ surfing, search engines (yahoo, goggle, msn, mamma, etc).
(vi) Online resources for sound production practice, language games especially vocabulary
development and grammar) and reading materials (e.g online dictionaries).
Week 2. The Sound Patterns of English
(i) The vowel and consonant sounds of English; emphasis to be laid on sound that are
absent from Nigerian indigenous languages.
(ii) Minimal pairs: to be used in isolation and in context for the purpose of building up drill
exercises for students.
Week 3: Stress and Intonation in English
(i) Stress in monosyllabic and polysyllabic words: word stress and sentence stress.
(ii) Function of stress e.g. grammatical and emphatic/contrastive functions
(iii) Meaning of intonation: common intonation tune patterns in English
(iv) Functions of intonation:gramma-tical, attitudinal, accentual, etc.
Students are required to listen to tape-recorded passages e.g.
conversations/dialogues, drama sketches, argument, etc.
Week 4: Reading Comprehension II
(i) Reading for vocabulary development: passages on different registers.
(ii) Reading for book review: this involves extensive reading from literary and non-
literary passages.
Week 5: Literary Appreciation
(i) Theme, plot, characterization, subject matter and setting.
(ii) Rhetorical devices/Figure of speech (Common figures of speech metaphor, simile,
personification, hyperbole etc.
(iii) The Prose text.
(iv) The Drama text.
(v) The Poetry text.
Week 6: Writing Tasks
(i) The topic of an essay
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(ii) Outline.
(iii)Organization.
(iv) Parts of an essay.
(v) Thesis statements and subject matter.
Week 7: The Paragraph: Structure, Types and Development
(i) Structure of paragraphs: topic sentence/paragraph unity, coherence, cohesion.
(ii) Types of paragraphs: introductory, transitional, developmental concluding.
(iii) The use of punctuation marks in writing.
Week 8: Thought Flow Patterns
(i) The meaning of thought-flow
(ii) Cause–effect, comparison contrast, enumeration, analogy, classification, definition,
argument.
Week 9: Essay Writing
(i) The narrative essay.
(ii) The Descriptive essay.
(iii) Introduction to term-paper writing.
(iv) The Expository essay.
(v) The Argumentative essay.
Week 10: Forms of Writing I
(i) Letter writing (formal, semi-formal and informal).
(ii) Articles.
(ii) Memos.
Week 11: Forms of Writing II
(i) Reports (e.g. stories, project reports, panel reports, minutes of a meeting etc)
(ii) Book reviews.
(iii) E-mails, blogs, forums and chat room discourse.
Week 12: Writing Term Papers
(i) choice of topic.
(ii) the necessity for writing on the topic
(iii) data collection.
(iv) discussion/analysis of data.
(v) findings from the analysis.
(vi) inferences from the analysis.
Week 13: Problems in Writing

(i) Technology based problems e.g incursion into writing the
abbreviations and spelling forms used in text messages.
(ii) Mechanical accuracy.
(iii) Clichés.
(iv) Circumlocution.
(v) Wrong lexical choice,
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(vi) Padding, etc.
Week 14: Submission of Term Paper and Revision.
HL 45; U 3
GES 301 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

The course aims at re-orientating students towards a job- creation mindset rather than the
fixed attitude of job-seeking. It will equip them with the skills required in establishing
businesses or making them add value to existing systems, if employed in organizations. The
course will be taught as a required course during the first and second semesters at 300 level.
Objective
The course seeks to introduce students to concepts and opportunities available in
entrepreneurship and Innovation. It assumes no previous knowledge and takes students through
the rudiments of Entrepreneurship to selecting a desired business and starting it with a Feasibility
Report.
The specific objectives of the Course are to:
1. Understand the relationship of enterprise, entrepreneur, business, entrepreneurship,
innovation and creativity.
2. Analyse the historical perspective of entrepreneurship in Nigeria, and relate it to the
recent trend of unemployment, under-employment and job dissatisfaction, personal,
national and global economic recession.
3. Identify the roles of entrepreneurial development agencies and regulatory bodies.
4. Inspire the spirit of entrepreneurship in students.
5. Correct wrong attitudes and mindsets and develop high entrepreneurial potential in
student.
6. Expose students to selecting possible business ideas.
Week 1:
Relevant Concepts: Enterprise, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Creativity,
Enterprising and Entrepreneurial Attitude and Behavior.
Week 2:
History of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria, rationale for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation
for Entrepreneurs
Week 3: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skills for coping with challenges.
Week 4: Unit Operations and Time Management.
Week 5: Creativity and Innovation for Self-Employment in Nigeria.
Week 6: Overcoming Job Creation Challenges.
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Week 7: Opportunities for Entrepreneurship, Forms of Businesses, Staffing, Marketing and the
New Enterprise.
Week 8: Feasibility Studies and Starting a New Business.

Week 9: Determining Capital Requirement and Raising Capital.
Week 10: Financial Planning and Management.
Week 11: Legal Issues, Insurance and Environmental Considerations.
Weeks 12 - 13: Case Studies, Issues and Challenges of Global Economy.
Week 14. Revision.
HL 30; U 2
TME 211 ENGINEERING DRAWING I

Revision of multi-view representation. Harder examples on two and three view representation
(1st and 3rd angles). Harder examples on isometric drawing to include simple pictorial assembly
drawing in isometric. Harder examples on oblique drawing (Cavalier, Cabinet and Angles other
than 45 degrees). Dimensioning. Sections and Conventions. Auxilliary views. Representation
and specification of threads. Bolted joints. Keys and cottered joints. Conventional
representations (see BS 308).
HL 15; HP 45; U 2; CR 0; P 0
TME 212 ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Newton’s laws and rigid body dynamics. Work and energy: Linear and Rotational, Moments of
Inertia. Conservation of energy. Friction belts; Ropes and Screw Threads. Simple Free
Vibration Problems.
HL 30; HP 0; U 2; CR 0; P 0
TME 213 THERMODYNAMICS
Fundamental concepts. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their corollaries; their
consequences and application to non-flow and flow processes such as turbines, compressors,
evaporators, combustion, nozzles, diffusers and throttling processes. Properties of pure
substances and their presentation on the thermodynamic planes – steam and steam tables.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P 0
TME 214 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Types and uses of computer: Types (Main-frame, mini and micro computer); Uses (Industrial,
Scientific, etc.) Computer components and Architecture: Input Devices; CPU and storage (RAM,
ROM, Hard and Floppy disks); Output devices. Introduction to Computer Languages. High level
languages (FORTRAN, BASIC, APL, PASCAL, COBOL, RPG, PL1, etc.); Low level languages
(C- language, Machine-language, Assembly-language). Application of FORTRAN programming
Language: Structured/methodical programming requirements; Flow Charts; Simple flow and
output; Components, variables; Assignment statements, some simple calculations; Repetition
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program structure, IF statement, subscripted variables, and DO loops. Programming Exercises
on Scientific and Engineering problems.
HL 15; HP 45; U 2; CR 0; P 0
TME 215 GENERAL ENGINEERING
The course aims at giving descriptive and working knowledge of devices. Automobile structure
and functions of components; engine; transmission; electrical and steering systems etc; Case
studies in other Mechanical Engineering systems. Trouble shooting.
HL 0; HP 45; U 1; CR 0; P 0
TME 221 WORKSHOP PRACTICE I
The use and maintenance of simple hand tools and powered tools that are required in a machine
shop; Files, saw-blades, drills, punches, etc. Tools for wood-working. Machining operations on
a simple lathe; Turning, threading and knurling. Metal milling machines. Metal joining
practices, air-gas welding, bracing and soldering. The manufacture of simple components using
steel and wood.
HL 15; HP 45; U 2; CR 0; P 0
TME 222 ENGINEERING DRAWING II

Cams. Interpretation of solids. Development of surfaces. Detail drawing. Belts, Chains, Gears.
Bearing and lubrication arrangements. Couplings, brakes, Flexible shafts, Universal joints, etc.
Assembly drawings. Revision.
HL 15; HP 45; U 2; CR 0; P 0
TME 223 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PRACTICE

Different branches and scope of each area of engineering, with special emphasis on Mechanical
Engineering. Personnel training and development in the engineering profession. Registration of
Engineers. Duties and code of conduct of Engineers. Engineering industries in Nigeria, their
features and handicaps. Energy sources to industries and their future. Production types and
features. Factory regulations and laws in operation in Nigeria.
HL 15; HP 0; U 1; CR 0; P 0
TME 224 FLUID MECHANICS I

Physical properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Fluid motion; conservation laws and mass,
momentum and energy. Introduction of fluid friction energy equation in viscous flow. Laminar
flow; steady flow in pipes, flow between parallel plates.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3, CR 0, P 0
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TME 225 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I
Conditions of equilibrium; composite members, stress-strains relation. Generalized Hooke’s
law. Stress and strain transformation equations and Mohr’s circle. Shear force and bending
stresses in beams. Deflection of beams. Torsion of circular members. Stresses in thin cylinders
and spheres.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P 0
TEL 231 – APPLIED ELECTRICITY

Electrostatics capacitance. Magnetic fields. Inductance magnetic circuits. Electric circuits.
Kirchoff’s laws. Basic circuit theory. DC and AC circuits. Phase diagrams. Resonance power.
Power factor. Power factor correction. Principles of transformers and electrical machines. The
dynamo.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P 0
MAT 213 ALGEBRA I
Sets, relations, mapping, orders, groups, rings, integral domains, fields. Fundamental theorem of
arithmetic, polynomials in single variable. Theory of equations, inequalities. Vector spaces,
linear dependence, basis and dimension. Linear mappings, rank and nullity. Algebra of matrices,
elementary operations on matrices. Determinants. Linear equations. Eigenvalues and eign –
vectors. Similarity to diagonal matrices. Boolean algebra with applications.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P MAT 111
MAT 241 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Derivation of equations from physics, geometry etc: ; Techniques for solving first and second
order linear and non – linear equations; and for solving nth order linear equations. Finite
differences and difference equations; interpolation; Errors, solution of equations; Elementary
numerical integrations.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P MAT 111 & MAT 121
MAT 242 – VECTORIAL MECHANICS

Vector in Euclidean spaces. Vector products; Equations of lines and planes; Elements of vector
calculus. General kinematics: Momentum, Angular momentum; Energy conservation laws:
Dynamics of particles and of a rigid body.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P MAT 141
MAT 223 – ANALYSIS

Real and complex numbers, convergence and divergence of sequences and series of complex
numbers. Functions of real variable. Continuity and differentiability. Taylor’s theorem,
extensions and applications. Riemnn integration. Functions of a complex variable. Billnear
transformation.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P 0
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STA 202 – STATISTICS FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
Scope for statistical methods in physical sciences and engineering. Measures of location,
partition and dispersion. Elements of probability. Probability distributions: binomial poisson
geometric, hypergeometric negative – binomial, normal.
Estimation (point and interval) and tests of hypostheses concerning population means,
Proportions and variances. Regression and correlation. Non – parametric tests.
Contingency table analysis, Introduction to design of experiments, Analysis of variance.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P 0
TME 311 ENGINEERING DRAWING III

Descriptive geometry. Limits and fits. Geometric tolerancing. Welding drawings and design.
Redesigning of casts components using welded joints. Harder examples on exploded assembly
drawing (e.g. a complete gear box in exploded assembly drawing). Pipe joints. Arrangement of
engineering components to form a working plant (Assembly Drawing of a plant). Revision.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P 0 TME 222
TME 312 WORKSHOP PRACTICE II

Continued development of machine shop and tool room practice, as well as continued
development of sheet metal and wood working practice.
HL 0; HP 45; U 1; CR 0; P TME 221
TME 313 MATERIALS SCIENCE

Introduction to the electric structure of atom and matter. Solid state crystallography.
Relationship between structure and composition and the mechanical and thermal properties of
metals, alloys, plastics, ceramics, and natural products. Heat treatment: Annealing, normalizing,
tempering and hardening. Metallic corrosion and protection. Manufacture and properties of
high polymers. Thermoplastic and thermosetting resins.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P 0
TME 314 FLUID MECHANICS II

Curved flow, free, force and combined vortices; secondary flow. Fluid friction, friction factor
and its relation to pipe Re, losses other than friction head loss, pipes in parallel and in series.
Dimensional analysis and physical similarity. Fluid flow measurements.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P TME 224
TME 315 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS II

Deflection of beams; Revision of methods of solution; shear stress distribution and deflection
due to shear, shear centre. Unsymmetrical bending. Strain energy methods; Application to thin
members and indeterminate structures. Helical and leaf springs, plastic bending of beams,
Buckling.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P TME 225
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TME 316 MANUFACTURING SCIENCE I
Basic manufacturing industries and processes including casting, forging, machining, assembling,
inspection/testing and certifications, packaging, warehousing and forwarding. Metal working
operations: shaping, planing, milling, drilling, turning, reaming, broaching, abrasive machining
and chipless machining processes. Metal cutting tools and cutting fluids, cutting forces and
power – Threads, gears, selection of materials, processing methods and equipment for
manufacturing. Fabrication methods including welding, soldering, brazing, adhesive bonding
and mechanical fastening. Quality control in manufacturing.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P 0
TME 321 APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS

Ideal air cycles. Introduction of Internal Combustion Engines; Reciprocating air compressors
and other positive displacement compressors. Gas and vapour power cycles, refrigeration cycles,
vapour compression units, principles of absorption refrigeration. Testing of various heat engine
plants.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P TME 312
TME 322 MECHANICS OF MACHINES

Elementary study of machine kinematics and dynamics. Velocity and acceleration diagrams of
link mechanisms; Flyweels. Balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses. Gears and gear
trains. Cams. Gyroscopes.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P TME 212
TME 323 METROLOGY

Theory and practice of high precision, mechanical measurements under strict control conditions.
Super micro-metry, comarator profilometry, collimators application in machine installations, etc.
Tolerances and quality control. Fits; Clearance, transition and interference fits.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P TME 212
TME 324 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS

The analysis and design of individual machine components; Shaft, gears, chains linkages,
bearing, keys. Keyways, belts, clutches etc. Component assemblies sand machine systems.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P TME 322 & TME 225
TEL 314 ELECTRICAL MACHINES I

Properties of magnetic materials. Energy conversion using magnetostatic forces. Coupled circuits
series and parallel coupled circuits. Transformer performance electric energy. Ideal transformer
performance; equivalent circuits, efficiency, regulation, per – unit values.
Auto – transformer, elements of transformer design. Transformer in polyphase circuits. Basic
principles of electro – mechanical energy conversion. Direct current machines: Armature
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windings, internal torque, methods of excitation. Armature reaction. Characteristics of dc
generators and motors.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P TEL 211
TEL 315 – ELECTRO – MECHANICAL SYSTEM

Magnetic circuits, basic principles of relays and activators. Ideal transformer. Equivalent circuits
and basic analysis of practical transformer. DC machine construction, characteristic of DC
generators. Excitation of DC machines. Torque speed characteristics of DC motors
AC machines: Production of rotating magnetic fields. Simple theory of three phase induction
motors, torque speed characteristics three phase induction motors. Single – phase motors –
applications.
Selection of motors for practical applications. Synchronous machines.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P TEL211
TPE 365 - TECHNICAL, WRITING AND PRESENTATION

Technical writing techniques, description of mechanism, interpretation of statistics, research of
published information, illustration, writing informal reports, proposal, feasibility reports and
research grant application. Presentation of Oral report.
HL 30; HP 0; U 2; CR 0; P 0
TIE 313 – ENGINEERING ECONOMICS

Economics analysis of engineering projects; Value systems, economic decisions on capital
investments and choice of engineering alternatives, new project replacement and abandonment
policies, risky decisions; Corporate financial practices.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P STA 224
TIE 321 – PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROL

Project organization and objective definition. Task elements identification techniques and
diagramming. Planning, scheduling and progress control, using CERT, PERT AND CPM
techniques. Optimization and resources allocation models. Computer and manual methods.
HL 30; HP 0; U 2; CR 0; P 0
MAT 341 – MATHEMATICAL METHODS I

Linear dependence. Wrongskian; Reduction of order; Variation of parameters; series solution
about ordinary and regular singular points. Special functions: Bessel, Legendre, Hyper –
geometric, ect.
Laplace transforms and application to initial value problems.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P MAT 241
MAT 342 – MATHEMATICAL METHODS II

Sturm – Lioville problem; orthogonal polynomials and functions.
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Fourier series and integrals. Partial differential equations: First and second order equation:
classification of second order linear equations; solutions of the heat, wave and Laplace function
expansions, and Fourier transforms.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR MAT 341; P MAT 241
MAT 343 – VECTORS AND TENSORS

Revisions of elementary vector algebra; index notation.
Differentiation of vectors. Gradient; Divergence theorem; Green’s theorem; stoke’ theorem.
Cartesian tensors; Transformation law; Gauss theorem; the Quotient rule.
HL 60; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P MAT 242
MAT 351 – NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

Numerical differentiation and integration. Solution of ordinary differential equations. Direct and
iterative methods for solution of linear systems. Least square polynomial approximation.
Introduction to numerical solution of partial differential equations.
HL 30; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P MAT 222 or MAT 223.
TME 411 MECHANICS OF MACHINES II

Vibration of machinery; Free and forced vibration, damping, natural frequencies and critical
speeds. Transverse vibrations of beams, whirling of shafts, torsional vibrations.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P TME 322
412 FLUID MECHANICS III

Unsteady flow; Oscillation in U-tube; Surge tank; Water hammer. Open-channel flows.
Introductory concepts of boundary layer and recirculating flows. Mathematical derivation of
Navier-stokes equations and its application.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P TME 314
TME 413 ADVANCED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Thick cylinders, compound cylinders, rotating disks. Bending of flat plates. Beams on an elastic
foundation. Membrane stresses in shells of revolution, two-dimensional theory of elasticity.
Elastoplastic problems, and limit theory.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P TME 321
TME 414 APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS & HEAT TRANSFER
General thermodynamics relations. Kinetic theory of gas. Mixtures of gases, psychometry, air-
conditioning and cooling towers. Introduction of heat transfer.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P TME 324 & TME 222
TME 415 DESIGN
Creative application of the design process to engineering problems with emphasis on the
manufacture of complete systems to accomplish overall objectives of minimum weight, high
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efficiency while satisfying the design constraints. Students will draw on previous course work
experience and consult applicable references and design projects.
HL 15; HP 90; U 3; CR 0; P TME 324 & TME 222
TME 416 TECHNOLOGY POLICY & DEVELOPMENT
The energy policy and technology policy in Nigeria. Its role in national development.
Development and Technology policy-technology acquisition, adaptation, imitation, copy
technology, technology transfer. Bilateral, multilateral, unilateral, multinational, inter-
governmental, NSO, technology agreements. Indigenous technology and national development.
Sub-regional and regional effects on technology policy; their inter-dependence.
HL 30; HP 0; U 2; CR 0; P 0
TEL 413 – SERVO – MECHANISM AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Control components and their transfer function; Servo motors, tachgenerators, error detectors
amplifiers, actuators, valves etc.
Electrical hydraulic pneumatic and thermal systems. Position control and velocity control
systems. Voltage regulators. System specification. Proportional integral and derivative
controllers. Compensation techniques. Industrial applications and example.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P TEL 322.
TAE 431 – FARM POWER AND MAINTENANCE

A review of factor development, internal combustion engines, their principles of operation,
construction and maintenance. Hydraulic hitch systems. Power transmission and power – take –
off. Theory of chasis mechanics. Tractor Design consideration. Performance testing and cost
estimation.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P 0
TME 511 APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS II

Availability. Availability of open closed system and heat revervoirs. Chemical reactions. Gibbs
functions. Chemical equilibrium. Centrifugal and axial flow compressors. Turbine theory,
Velocity diagrams, degree of reaction, impulse, efficiency, reheat factor. Combustion and
product analysis.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P TME 3212 & TME 414
TME 512 FLUID DYNAMICS
Mathematical theory of the motion of inviscid fluids. Steady compressible flow. Laminar and
turbulent boundary layers, and wakes. Theories of turbulence models, isotropic wall and free
turbulence.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P TME 412
TME 513 THEORY OF ELASTICITY
Application of the theory of elasticity to two – and three-dimensional problems in engineering,
Stress concentration round holes; Discs, wedges under point loading, etc. Experimental stress
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analysis, strain gauging, photo-elasticity and holography. Approximate methods; Finite element
method.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P TME 315
TME 514 TURBO-MACHINERY
Moment of momentum principles for turbines, compressors, pumps, and fans. Performance
characteristics of turbines, etc. Specific speed. Matching of pump and load. Cascade theory,
including mach number effects.
HL 30; HP 0; U 2; CR 0; P TME 423
TME 515 FRACTURE OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

Conventional design concepts in relation to fractures; the mechanics of fracture. Designing and
testing for fracture resistance. Microscopic aspect of fracture. Fracture of specific materials.
Fatigue.
HL 45; HP 45; U 4; CR 0; P TME 315 & TME 413
TME 521 ENGINEERING LAW

Common Law: Its history, definition, nature and division Legislation codification interpretation.
Equity: Definition and its main spheres. Law of contracts for Engineers: offer, acceptance,
communication termination. General principles of criminal law. Law of torts: definition,
classification and liabilities. Patents: requirements, application, and infringement. Registered
designs: application, requirements, types and infringement. Company law. Labour law and
Industrial Law.
HL 30; HP 0; U 2, CR 0, P 0
TME 522 HEAT TRANSFER

Conduction: Steady and unsteady conduction; Numerical methods. Convection; Free and forced
convection for laminar and turbulent flows. Thermal radiation. Heat exchangers. Mass transfer
processes. Solar energy application.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P 0
TME 523 APPLIED DYNAMICS

Transient and harmonic excitation of simple linear systems. Natural frequencies and normal
modes, orthogonality. Generalized coordinates and forces; lagrange equations. Approximate
methods for multi-degree of freedom systems. Vibrations of continuous systems. Vibration of
non-linear systems. Vibration isolation; Transmission of Vibrations noise.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P TME 411
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TME 524 TRIBOLOGY
Theories of friction between metallic, non-metallic, dry and lubricated surfaces. Testing and
properties of materials, solid and liquid lubricants. Theory of self-acting and pressurized bearing
including Reynolds equation and solutions, dynamic loading, temperature, and pressure effects
on viscosity. Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication, gears and rolling contact bearings. Design of
journal and thrust bearings.
HL 30; HP 0; U 2; CR 0; P TME 412
TME 525 PLASTICITY
Fundamentals of plasticity; Stress and strain relations; Yield criteria. Various approximate
methods applied to elastoplastic problems of bending of beams and torsion and bars. Plastic
limit design.
HL 30; HP 0; U 2; CR 0; P 0
TME 526 SPECIAL PROJECT

Final year experimental and/or theoretical project assigned to individual student under the
supervision of member(s) of staff.
HL 0; HP 270; U 6; CR 0; P 0
TIE 511 – ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

An introduction to the concept of management of the engineering function as found in various
industrial and non – industrial settings.
General management theory and the implication of individual and group behavior for
organizational effectiveness. Introduction to law of contracts, patents and copy – rights as it
affect engineers and industrial organization.
HL 45; HP 0; U 3; CR 0; P 0
TIE 541 FACILITIES AND INDUSTRIAL SYSTEM DESIGN

The facilities design function and economics. Product and process engineering. Flow analysis
and design. Facilities layout, using manual and computer routines, plant and machine location
from qualitative and quantitative consideration. Analytical methods. Packaging, storage and
material handling system.
HL 45; HP 0; U 4; CR 0; P TIE 312
TCE 517 HYDRAULICS DESIGN

Design of large scale hydraulic structures. Selected problems in the design of dams, spillways,
channels, culverts and other water. Conveyance structures. Pipelines of linear alignments.
Channel transitions. Design of coastal and irrigation projects.
HL 30; HP 45; U 3; CR 0; P TCE 460
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4. LABORATORY AND EQUIPMENT
4.1 Available Laboratory and Technical Facilities
4.1.1 Drawing and Design Studio

There are projector, interactive smart board, projection screen, desktop computers and server in
the Drawing and Design Studio. Fig. 4.1 illustrates the inside of the studio.
Fig. 4.1: Drawing and Design Studio
4.1.2 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

Some of the equipment in the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory are:
Pipe-flow Apparatus (Small)

Pipe-flow Apparatus (TE 64, Large)
Flow-meter Apparatus (Venturi & Orifice)
Venturi & Orifice Apparatus
Tank and Orifice Apparatus
Weir Apparatus
Channel Flow Apparatus (H 12)
Universal Flow Apparatus (Water)
Hydraulic Turbine (Francis)
Hydraulic Turbine (Pelton Wheel)
Smoke Tunnel (Flow Visualization)
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Fig. 4.2 - Fig.5 illustrates some of the equipment inside the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.
Fig. 4.2: Mechanical Heat Pump Fig. 4.3: Pipe Flow
Fig. 4.4: Flow Measurement Fig. 4.5: Francis Turbine
4.1.3 Solid Mechanics / Vibration Laboratory

Some of the equipment in the Solid Mechanics / Vibration Laboratory are:
Universal Vibrations Rig (TM 16)

Four-bar Chain (TM 109)
Slider-Crank (TM 115)
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Spring Tester
Balancing (Rotating Masses)
Torsion Rig
Tensometer (Meonsanto)
Impact Tester (Izod/Charpy)
Hardness Tester (Clark)
Universal Testing Machine (Baldwin)
Universal Testing Machine (Amsler)
Fig. 4.6 - Fig. 4.9 illustrates some of the equipment inside the Solid Mechanics / Vibration
Laboratory.
Fig. 4.6: Vibration Rig Fig. 4.7: Hardness Tester
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Fig. 4.8: Impact Testing Apparatus Fig. 4.9: Tensiometer
4.1.4 Thermodynamics Laboratory
Some of the equipment in the Thermodynamics Laboratory are:
Refrigeration Demonstration Unit

Heat Pump (Mechanical)
Refrigeration Laboratory Unit
Recirculating Airconditioner Unit
Bomb Calorimeter
Marcet Boiler
Electric Steam Boiler
(i) S.T. Calorimeter
(ii) P-T Vessel
(iii) Lagging Efficiency Rig
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(iv) Condenser Rig
(v) Injector Rig
2-Stage Air Compressor
2-Shaft Gas Turbine
Automotive Engine Test Bed
Mobile RICEs (SI, CI, Wankel)
Transparent ICE
Thermal Conductivity Apparatus
Forced Convection Heat Transfer Rig
Natural Convection/Radiation Apparatus
Cross-Flow that Exchanger
Unidirectional Heat Exchanger Apparatus
Boiling Apparatus
Solar Integrator
Solar Collector (Focussing)
Fig. 4.10 - Fig. 4.13 illustrates some of the equipment inside the Thermodynamics Laboratory.
Fig. 4.10: 2-Shaft Gas Turbine Fig. 4.11: Cross Flow Heat Exchanger
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Fig. 4.12: Recirculation Air Conditioning Unit Fig. 4.13: Heat Transfer Bench
4.1.5 Materials / Design Laboratory
Some of the equipment in the Materials / Design Laboratory are:
Models of Machine Elements

Models of Systems (4-cylinder engine, Wankel engine, braking system, etc.)
Wall Charts (Machine/Automotice)
Sectioned Engine (SI)
Sectioned Car (Peugeot 505)
Specimen Mount Press
Specimen Hand Grinder
Specimen Cut-off Machine
Universal Polishing Machine
Microscope (Carl Zeiss)
Microscope (Olumpus)
Balance (Mettler)
Balance (Santorius)
Fig. 4.14 - Fig. 4.15 illustrates some of the equipment inside the Materials / Design Laboratory.
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Fig. 4.14: Universal Polisher Fig. 4.15: Furnace
4.1.6 Mechatronics Laboratory

Some of the equipment in the Mechatronics Laboratory are:
Air Compressor
Air Conditioning System
CNC Lathe Machine
CNC Milling Machine
Cooling Line
Electronic Ignition Demo Unit
Hydraulic Pump
Pneumatic Line
Pneumatic System
Suspension Simulator
Transmission Simulator
Fig. 4.16 - Fig. 4.19 illustrates some of the equipment inside the Mechatronics Laboratory.
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Fig. 4.16: Air Conditioning System Fig. 4.17: CNC Lathe Machine
Fig. 4.18: CNC Milling Machine Fig. 4.19: Electronic Ignition Demo Unit
4.2 Student’s Project
Since the establishment of the Department, students have been involved in series of design and
research projects. Some of the projects are illustrated in Fig. 4.20 and Fig. 4.21.
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Fig. 4.20: Animal Carcass Incinerator Sponsored by Step-B
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Fig. 4.21: The Organo-Mineral Fertiliser Plant Sponsored by Federal Ministry of Science and
Technology through the Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMDC) Abuja

4.3 Library
There are many books in the following areas in the Departmental Library:
Fluid Mechanics
Materials
Design
Thermodynamics
Solid Mechanics
Also there are database of electronics journals and books in the library.
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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in the Faculty of Technology in

Dr. A.A. Dare

1. HISTORY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING .................................................................1

FIGURE TITLE PAGE

TABLE TITLE PAGE

1.1 Departmental Vision:

1.2 Departmental Mission:

The present Department of Mechanical Engineering, offering only a degree programme in

A.A. Dare, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) ,

Snr. Lecturer & Ag. HOD (Thermofluids)

B. Alabi, B.Sc. (Lagos), M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC (London), FNSE, Reg.

M.O. Oyewola, B.Sc . (OAU), Ph.D (Newcastle), MASME

Reader (Thermofluids & Energy)

O.O. Oluwole, B.Sc. (OAU), M.Sc. (Lagos),

Snr. Lecturer (Materials Development, Property analyses,

T. A. O. Salau, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan),

Snr. Lecturer (Solid Mechanics/Dynamics)

Snr. Lecturer (Engineering Design & Manufacture)

I.F. Odesola, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)

Snr. Lecturer (Thermofluids, Design of process equipment &

O. E. Simolowo, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Ibadan),

Snr. Lecturer (Solid Mechanics, Design & Demanufacturing Processes)

O.S. Ismail, B. Eng. (Ilorin) M.Sc., Ph.D (Ibadan)

Snr. Lecturer(Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Thermofluids)

Snr. Lecturer (Machine Design & Development/Production)

C. J. Diji, B.Sc.( OAU), M.Sc. , Ph.D (Ibadan),

Snr. Lecturer (Thermofluids; Production & Energy Studies;

O. O. Jeje, B.Sc. (ABU), M.Sc. Ph.D. (UMIST)

Lecturer I (Analysis & Design of Energy Systems, Urban &

K. M. Odunfa, B.Sc. M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D (Ibadan),

Lecturer I (Mechatronic Engineering)

S.K. Fasogbon, B.Sc.(Ife), M.Sc.(Ibadan),

Lecturer I (Thermofluid Engineering, Energy Studies, &

Lecturer II (Solid Mechanics)

O.O. Ajide, B.Sc. (OAU), M.Sc. (Ibadan),

Lecturer II (Applied Mechanics / Materials)

N. Idusuyi, B.Eng. (Bauchi), M.Sc.(Ibadan)

T.T. Olugasa, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Ibadan)

J.O.A. Akintayo, LL.B. (Ibadan), B.L.

Associate Lecturer (Engineering Law)

1.4 Non-Teaching Staff List

BOLADE Josiah Sunday Senior Technologist

AKINWALE Felicia Funmilayo Secretary

Fig. 2.1: Profile of Student Enrolment

Fig. 2.2: Profile of Graduates

2.1 Philosophy and Objectives of the Programme

(i) To offer internationally competitive and locally responsive undergraduate

2.2 Job opportunities for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

2.3 Admission Requirements

2.3.1 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Entry Mode

2.3.2 Direct Entry Mode

2.3.3 Transfer Cases

2.4 Academic Regulations

2.5 Graduation Requirements

2.5.2 Standard Terminologies

2.5.3 Grading of Courses

Table 2.1 Grade Point System

Mark % Letter Grade Grade Point

2.5.4 Grade Point Average and Cumulative Grade Point Average

2.5.5 Degree Classifications

Table 2.3 Degree Classification