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Historical survey of the development and importance of Organic Chemistry. Fullerenes as fourth allotrope of carbon, uses as nanotubules, nanostructures, nanochemistry. Electronic theory in organic chemistry. Isolation and purification of organic compounds. Determination of structures of organic compounds including qualitative and quantitative analysis in organic chemistry. Nomenclature and functional group classes of organic compounds. Introductory reaction mechanism and kinetics. Stereochemistry. The chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, amines, alkyl halides, nitriles, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives. The Chemistry of selected metals and non-metals. Comparative chemistry of group IA, IIA and IVA elements. Introduction to transition metal chemistry.

Laboratory experiments designed to reflect topics presented in courses CHM 101 and CHM 102. These include acid-base titrations, qualitative analysis, redox reactions, gravimetric analysis, data analysis and presentation.

Continuation of CHM 107. Additional laboratory experiments to include functional group analysis, quantitative analysis using volumetric methods.

Space and time. Units and dimension. Vectors and scalars. Differentiation of vectors (displacement, velocity and acceleration). Kinematics. Newton’s laws of motion (Inertial frames, impulse, force and action at a distance, momentum conservation). Relative motion. Application of Newtonian mechanics. Equations of motion. Conservation principles in physics (conservative forces, conservation of linear momentum, kinetic energy and work, potential energy). System of particles. Centre of mass. Rotational motion (torque, vector product, moment, rotation of coordinate axes and angular momentum). Coordinate systems. Polar coordinates. Conservation of angular momentum. Circular motion. Moments of inertia (gyroscopes, and precession). Gravitation (Newton’s Law of Gravitation, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, gravitational potential energy, escape velocity, satellites motion and orbits).

Heat and temperature, temperature scales; gas laws; general gas equation; thermal conductivity; first Law of thermodynamics; heat, work and internal energy, reversibility; thermodynamic processes; adiabatic, isothermal, isobaric; second law of thermodynamics; heat engines and entropy, Zero’s law of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases; molecular collisions and mean free path; elasticity; Hooke's law, Young's shear and bulk moduli; hydrostatics; pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes' principles; Bernoullis equation and incompressible fluid flow; surface tension; adhesion, cohesion, viscosity, capillarity, drops and bubbles.

This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements. Experimental techniques. The treatment of measurement errors. Graphical analysis. The experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and mechanical resonant systems, light, heat, viscosity, etc. (covered in PHY 101, 102, 103 and PHY 104). However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis, and deduction.

This practical course is a continuation of PHY 107 and is intended to be taught during the second semester of the 100 level to cover the practical aspect of the theoretical courses that have been covered with emphasis on quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.

Introduction: Development history of transportation; Basic classification and characteristics of modern transportation; Basic function of transportation; Characteristics of railway transportation; Basic procedure of railway construction. The Development of Railway: History of railway in the world; Development of Nigerian railway; Railway development planning in Nigeria; Prospect of Nigerian railway. Railway Line: Basic classification of Railway; Basic composition and concept of railway line; Basic composition and function of track; Construction of track. Railway Car and Locomotive: Types of Cars and locomotives; Parameters of Cars and locomotives; Maintenance of Cars and locomotives; Electric Multiple Units (EMU). Railway Capacity: Parameters of passenger and freight transport quantity; Main technical standards of railway; Concept of passenger and freight quantity and design year; Influence of the main technical standards on operation. Railway Bridges and Tunnels: Railway bridge structure and related basic concepts; Basic characteristics of railway tunnel structure. Railway Station & Equipment: Basic concepts of stations; General layout pattern of station; Main points of station design; Basic railway equipment. High-speed Railway and Maglev Railway: Basic concepts of HSR and Maglev Railway; Basic equipment of HSR and Maglev Railway. RAE 302: Principles of Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology (3 units C: LH 45) Learning outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. evaluate and classify soils including soil and water weight-volume relationships; 2. evaluate the state of stress and shear strength of a soil mass; 3. estimate seepage volume and settlement through a compressible soil mass; and 4. find the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations. Course Content Soil as a foundation for structures and as a material of construction. Soil formation, classification, physical and mechanical properties, soil compaction, earth pressures, consolidation, and shear strength.

Introduction to the railway engineering and rail infrastructures and their impacts on the society and on the environment. Alignment, track geometry, superstructure and substructure components, switches, Railway planning and capacity, electrotechnical installations (power supply and signalling control system) together with operation and maintenance of railway. 200 Level

Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture, peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule: (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria, Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914, formation of political parties in Nigeria, Nationalist movement and struggle for independence). Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian civil war). Concept of trade and economics of self- reliance (indigenous trade and market system, indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people, trade, skill acquisition and self-reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification). Judiciary and fundamental human rights. Individual, norms, and values (basic Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition, citizenship and civic responsibilities, indigenous languages, usage, and development, negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values (The 3R’s – reconstruction, rehabilitation and re-orientation strategies, operation feed the nation (OFN), green revolution, austerity measures, war against indiscipline (WAI), war against indiscipline and corruption (WAIC), mass mobilization for self-reliance; social justice and economic recovery (MAMSER), national orientation agency (NOA), current socio-political and cultural developments in Nigeria).