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Consideration of equilibrium; composite members, stress-strain relation. Generalised Hooke's law. Stresses and strains due to loading and temperature changes. Torsion of circular members. Shear force, bending moments and bending stresses in beams with symmetrical and combined loadings. Stress and strain transformation equations and Mohr’s circle. Elastic buckling of columns.

The course comprises general, mechanical and electrical components: supervised hands-on experience in safe usage of tools and machines for selected tasks; Use of measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, sine bar, wood planners, saws, sanders, and pattern making). Machine shop: lathe work shaping, milling, grinding, reaming, metal spinning. Hand tools, gas and arc welding, cutting, brazing and soldering. Foundry practice.Industrial safety and accident prevention, ergonomics, metrology. Casting processes. Metal forming processes: hot-working and cold-working processes (forging, press- tool work, spinning, etc.). Metal joining processes(welding, brazing and soldering). Heat treatment. Material removal processes. machine tools and classification. Simple theory of metal cutting. Tool action and cutting forces. Introduction to CNC machines. Supervised identification, use and care of various electrical and electronic components such as resistors, inductors, capacitors, diodes and transistors. Exposure to different electric circuits, wiring schemes, analogue and digital electrical and electronic measurements. Household and industrial energy consumption measurements. Practical energy conservation principles.

Practical experience in a workshop or industrial production facility, construction site or special centres in the university environment, considered suitable for relevant practical/industrial working experience but not necessarily limited to the student’s major. The students are exposed to hands-on activities on workshop safety and ethics, maintenance of tools, equipment and machines, welding, fabrication and foundry equipment, production of simple devices; electrical circuits, wiring and installation. (8-10 weeks during the long vacation following 200 level). NOTE: Each programme to indicate additional details of programme-specific activities for their students.

On-the-job experience in industry chosen for practical working experience but not necessarily limited to the student’s major (Students are to proceed on three months of work experience i.e. 12 weeks during the long vacation following 300 level). Students are engaged in the more advanced workshops, indoor software design training similar to what they will use in the industry and outdoor construction activities to sharpen their skills. The use of relevant animation videos that mimic industrial scenarios is encouraged. Students are to write a report at the end of the training. As much as possible, students should be assisted and encouraged to secure 3 months placement in the industry. Examples of outline of activities and experiences to which students are expected to be exposed to earn prescribed credits include: Section A: Welding and fabrication processes, automobile repairs, · lathe machine operations: machining and turning of simple machine elements, such as screw threads, bolts, gears, etc. Simple milling machine operations, machine tool maintenance and trouble- shooting, andwooden furniture making processes. Section B: Mechanical design with computer graphics and CAD modelling and drafting. Introduction to Solid works: software capabilities, design methodologies and applications. Basics part modelling: sketching with Solid works, building 3D components, using extruded Bose base · Basic assembly modelling, and solid works drawing drafting. Top-down assembly technique exploded view, exploded line sketch. Introduction to PDMS 3D design software; autoCAD mechanical, SPSS. A comprehensive case study design project. The student should be introduced to the concept of product/component design and innovation and then be given a comprehensive design project. Examples of projects should include the following: a. design of machine components; b. product design and innovation; c. part modelling and drafting in solidworks; and d. technical report writing.

On-the-job experience in industry chosen for practical working experience but not necessarily limited to the student’s major (24 weeks from the end of the first semester at 400-Level to the beginning of the first semester of the following session. Thus, the second semester at 400-Level is spent in industry). Each student is expected to work in a programme related industry, research institute or regulatory agencies etc, for a period of 6 months under the guidance of an appropriate personnel in the establishment but supervised by an academic staff of the Department. On completion of the training, the student submits the completed Log book on the experience at the establishment., Also, there will be a comprehensive report covering the whole of the student’s industrial training experiences (GET 299, GET 399 and GET 499), on which a seminar will be presented to the Department for overall assessment.

A brief review of common pitfalls in writing. Principles of clear writing (punctuations and capitalization). Figures of speech. Units of grammar. Tenses and verb agreement. Active and passive sentences Lexis and structure Fog Index concept. Skills for communication and communication algorithm. Types and goals of communication; Interpersonal communication; features and the Finger Model or A,B,C,D,E of good interpersonal communication (accuracy of technical terms, brevity of expression, clarity of purpose, directness of focus and effectiveness of the report). Language and organisation of reports. Technical report writing skills(steps, problems in writing, distinguishing technical and other reports, significance, format and styles of writing technical reports). Different formats for communication; styles of correspondences – business report and proposal, business letter, memorandum, e-mails, etc. Proposals for projects and research; format, major steps and tips of grant-oriented proposals. Research reports(competency, major steps, components and formats of research reports and publishable communication). Sources and handling of data, tables, figures, equations and references in a report. Presentation skills; overview, tips, organisation, use of visual aids and practising of presentation. Intellectual property rights in research reports. Case studies of major engineering designs, proposals and industrial failures with professional presentation of reports.

Opportunity identification (sources of business opportunities in Nigeria, environmental scanning, demand and supply gap/unmet needs/market gaps/market research, unutilised resources, social and climate conditions and technology adoption gap). New business development (business planning, market research). Entrepreneurial finance (venture capital, equity finance, micro-finance, personal savings, small business investment organizations and business plan competition). Entrepreneurial marketing and e-commerce (principles of marketing, customer acquisition & retention, B2B, C2C and B2C models of e-commerce, First Mover Advantage, E-commerce business models and successful e-commerce companies). Small business management/family business: Leadership & Management, basic book keeping, nature of family business and family business growth model. Negotiation and business communication (strategy and tactics of negotiation/bargaining, traditional and modern business communication methods). Opportunity discovery demonstrations (business idea generation presentations, business idea contest, brainstorming sessions, idea pitching). Technological solutions (The concept of market/customer solution, customer solution and emerging technologies, business applications of new technologies - artificial intelligence (AI), virtual/mixed reality (VR), Internet of things (IoTs), blockchain, cloud computing, renewable energy, etc. Digital business and e-commerce strategies).

Principles of wastewater treatment (wastewater characteristics, why treat wastewater, wastewater treatment philosophy, preliminary & primary, secondary & tertiary treatment units). Reactions and reactors in wastewater treatment. Overview of biological wastewater treatment systems (activated sludge process, trickling filters, ponds, overland treatment, and constructed wetland systems). Ventilated improved pit latrines (VIPs), Septic tank and baffled septic tank systems. Wastewater stabilization ponds. Basic activated sludge and trickling filter systems of treatment. Sludge treatment and disposal. Minimum Academic Standards Equipment Fluids & Hydraulics Laboratory Laboratory testing to enhance and extend the student's understanding of the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. The experiments are built around Armfield F1-10 Hydraulic Bench or its equivalent. Basic experiments linked with Hydraulic Bench are: F1-12 Hydrostatic pressure, F1-13 Flow over weirs, F1-15 Bernoulli’s theorem demonstration, F1-16 Impact of a jet, F1-17 Orifice and free jet flow, F1-18 Energy losses in pipes, F1-19 Flow channel, F1-20 Osborne Reynolds’ demonstration, F1-22 Energy losses in bends and fittings, F1-23 Free and forced vortices, F1-25 Demonstration of Pelton turbine, F1-27 Centrifugal pumps characteristics. Data are collected and analysed using statistical and numerical tools. In addition, experiments in hydrology can be handled such as rainfall simulation systems. Public Health Engineering Laboratory These laboratory experiments are designed to enhance students' understanding of courses related to public health such as water and wastewater treatment and plant operations. Data are collected and analysed using statistical and numerical tools. Experiments will cover: Errors of measurement; Solids’ determination (total, suspended, and volatile); pH, acidity, and alkalinity; Colour and turbidity; use of Dissolved Oxygen (DO) meter; Determination of water hardness (total, calcium, and magnesium); Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD); Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD); Determination of Nitrate (NO ) and Phosphate (PO ); Breakpoint Chlorination; Enumeration of bacteria – Agar Plate Count, Most Probable Number (MPN) method, and Membrane Filtration (ELE Paqualab is valuable), coagulation/flocculation experiment. Key equipment should include solids determination, pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, COD, digester, water distiller of deionizer, colorimeter, or spectrophotometer (preferred). ELE Paqualab System 50 is designed to be used for potable water testing. Environmental Engineering Fieldwork (a) Air Pollution Monitoring This will involve lectures on air pollution monitoring and the use of multi-sensors air pollution monitors that can detect common air pollutants such as particulate matter (PM . & PM ), Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen dioxide (NO ), Sulphur dioxide (SO ), Ozone (O ) and Hydrocarbons. (b) Noise Pollution Monitoring This will involve the use of both Integrated and Basic Noise Level Meters all to IEC 61672 Class 2 International Standard in addition to a Noise Dosimeter if available. Noise measurement and analysis should include Sound attenuation with distance, Road traffic noise index, Noise Pollution Level (NPL), Loudness analysis using ISO Method A based on Stephen (1961), Noise dose, and Time Weighted Average (TWA) computation. Data to be collected and analysed using statistical and numerical tools. Note: Fieldwork should be assigned as a course and given 1 credit unit. Staffing Academic Staff The NUC guidelines on staff/student ratio of 1:15 for Engineering and Technology departments shall apply. However, there should be a minimum of six full-time equivalents of Staff in the department. There is need to have a reasonable number of Staff with doctoral degrees as well as sufficient industrial experience. With a minimum load of 15 Units per semester for students and a minimum of six full-time equivalent of staff in each programme, staff should have a maximum of 15 contact hours per week for lectures, tutorials, practical’s and supervision of projects. NUC requirement encourages all academic staff to have PhD degrees; hence appointment of academic staff is preferably to the Lecturer cadre. Only in exceptional cases are candidates with great promise appointed to Graduate Assistant and Assistant Lecturer positions for the purpose of being developed to the Lecturer cadre as registered PhD candidates. Academic Support Personnel Teaching Assistant/Demonstrators to help lecturers in the conduct of tutorials, practical’s and field work. This category of personnel is not expected to be regular staff as they are to be paid on the basis of approved hourly rate. Administrative Support Staff The services of the administrative support staff are indispensable in the proper administration of the departments and faculty offices. It is important to recruit very competent senior staff that are computer literate. Technical Support Personnel The services of technical support staff, which are indispensable in the proper running of laboratories and workshop/studios are required. It is important to recruit very competent senior technical staff to maintain teaching and research equipment. They are also to undergo regular training to keep them abreast of developments in equipment operation and maintenance. The minimum of academic staff to technical staff ratio of 5:1 should be maintained. Minimum Number of Staff Subject to the general standards specified by NUC; 1. there should be a minimum of two PhDs and four M.Eng degree holders full-time academic staff to mount the programme; 2. each workshop or laboratory should have an adequate number of staff with the right mix, such that each unit or section in that workshop or laboratory can run efficiently; and 3. there should be an adequate number of administrative staff of the appropriate caliber for the office of the Head of Department to run. Library In addition to the university and faculty libraries, the programme must have a departmental library that is well equipped with specialized books and journals in both physical collections and E-collections (E-Resources) of various types. Various field and research reports of the programme must also be available in the library for staff, students and researchers. The library must also have adequate facilities for the following: 1. Reading; 2. Provisions for lending; and 3. Reservation unit for specialized materials. Classrooms, Laboratories, Workshops, Clinics and Offices The NUC recommends the following physical space requirement: Academic m2 Professor’s Office 18.50 Head of Department’s Office 18.50 Tutorial Teaching Staff Space 13.50 Other Teaching Staff Space 7.00 Technical Staff Space 7.00 Science Staff Research Laboratory 16.50 Engineering Staff Research Laboratory 14.50 Seminar Space per student 1.85 Drawing Office Space (A.O. Board) (Per Student) 4.60 Drawing Office Space (A.I. Board) (Per Student) 3.70 Laboratory Space 7.50 Non-Academic Secretarial Space 7.00 Office Facilities S/No Office No in Room Facilities 1. HOD 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer unit, Secretary and facilities. 2. Professor 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer unit, Secretary and facilities. 3. Reader 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer unit. 4. Senior 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, Lecturer computer unit. 5. Lecturer I 2 Table, chairs, fan, filing cabinet, bookshelves. 6. Lecturer II 3 Table, chairs, fan, filing cabinet, bookshelves

Water quality and pollution. Water-related diseases. Basic water treatment principles. Water abstraction. Data collection in water treatment. Water pre-treatment. Coagulation & flocculation. Sedimentation. Filtration. Water disinfection. Water softening. Management of water sludges. Water distribution system – pipework, reservoirs, pumping stations, fittings & regulating devices. Procedure for main distribution network.