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GET 207 3
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Electrical Engineering
Students will acquire the ability to: 1. explain the fundamental principles of applied mechanics, particularly equilibrium analysis, friction, kinematics and momentum; 2. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineerin...
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Forces, moments, couples. Equilibrium of simple structures and machine parts. Friction. First and second moments of area; centroids. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies in plane motion. Newton's laws of motion. Kinetic energy and momentum analyse.
MPE 304 2
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Mineral Processing and Chemical Metallurgical Engineering
At the end of the course, students will: 1. appreciate the fact that an intimate knowledge of mineralogical assemblage of the ore is essential for efficient processing - physical and physiochemical, and chemical of miner...
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Mineral Resources Development: A relay race; interrelationship among mineral resources development family; geology, mining, mineral processing and extractive metallurgical engineering; Mineral; ore reserve estimation; minerals/ore characterization by petrology and ore microscopy; mineralogy: Definition of mineralogy and minerals, classification of minerals, into their five (5) classes of mining titles, Classification of minerals into seven (7) classes: Chemical, physical, crystallographic, biomineralogy, optical, deterministic and descriptive, Techniques of minerals identification. Mineralogy as a critical success factor in mineral processing technology. Applications of mineral and metals/alloys in mineral processing and extractive ore metallurgical industries. 400-Level Courses GET 402 Engineering Project I (2 Units C: PH 90) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. complete the design phase of a complex engineering problem sourced from industry or community during the SIWES III programme; and 2. demonstrate the connection between engineering product-making and the theoretical courses they have learned following the applicable industry best practices. Course Contents In the second semester of the 400-level students, preferably in groups, work from the university on the identified industry or organization to tackle industry complex engineering problems. Theoretical issues may be provided by the department faculty or industry experts. During the vacation, students will now work full time with the organisation/industry on the project as part of the SIWES III. The students can also go beyond the department and engage in multidisciplinary undertakings. Literature survey, review of existing systems etc. must be achieved to a satisfactory extent. GET 404 Engineering Valuation and Appraisal (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. Identify at least three (3) objectives of engineering valuation work, valuer's primary duty and responsibility and valuation terminologies; 2. Describe at least four (4) Valuer's obligation to his or her client, to other valuers, and to the society; 3. Demonstrate with example the engineering valuation methods, valuation standards, and practices; 4. Prepare engineering valuation and appraisal reports and review; 5. Discuss expert witnessing and ethics in valuation; and 6. Determine price, cost, value, depreciation and obsolescence in real property, personal property, personal property, machinery and equipment, oil, gas, mines, and quarries valuation.
ABE 502 2
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Students will after taking this course have the capacity to: 1. appreciate fish farming, the machinery involved and integration of fish farming aspect to the other crop and livestock enterprises on a farm; 2. design mech...
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Aquaculture: Types of fish ponds. Design and construction of fish ponds. Integrated fish farming. Water quality for fish farming. Water conservation. Machinery for fish farms. Pollution control. Ecological re-use and disposal of water. Product harvesting, sorting and processing. Design of fish kilns. Agroponics: Agroponic farming systems. Prospects of agroponic agriculture in Nigeria. Soil and water management in agroponic systems. Economics of agroponic systems. Modern aquaponics and hydroponics systems design and use. Practical content: Each student is expected to plant a yam seedling in a bag of sand and monitor its growth until harvest during the semester. Excursion: Visit to a commercial fish farm site or the university fish farm.
ELE 505 3 1 institution need this
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Electronic Engineering
Upon the completion of this course, the student shall be able to: 1. demonstrate fundamental understanding of the history of artificial intelligence (AI) and its foundations; 2. apply basic principles of AI in solutions...
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Intelligent Agents and Applications of Artificial Intelligence. Knowledge Representation and Reasoning: Propositional logic, Theory of first order logic, Inference in First order logic, Forward and Backward chaining, Resolution, Probabilistic reasoning, Utility theory, Hidden Markov Models (HMM), Bayesian Networks. Machine Learning: Supervised and unsupervised learning, Decision trees, Statistical learning models, Learning with complete data – Naive Bayes models, Learning with hidden data – EM algorithm, Reinforcement learning. Pattern Recognition: Introduction, Design principles of pattern recognition system, Statistical Pattern recognition, Parametre estimation methods – Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), Classification Techniques – Nearest Neighbour (NN) Rule, Bayes Classifier, Support Vector Machine (SVM), K – means clustering.
TEE 403 3
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering
At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. describe the underlying principle in machine-level data representations, computing, and programming; 2. gain proficiency in assembly programming for the x86 a...
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Introduction: language level of abstraction and effect on machine, characteristics of machine code, advantages, justifications of machine code programming, instruction set and dependency on underlying processor. Intel 8086 microprocessor assembly language programming: programming model as resources available to programmer, addressing modes, instruction format, instruction set- arithmetic, logical, string, branching, program control, machine control, input/output , etc; assembler directives, hand-assembling, additional 80x86/Pentium instructions. Modular programming. Interrupt and service routine. Interfacing of assembly language to C. Intel 80x87 floating point programming. Introduction to MMX and SSE programming. Motorola 680x0 assembly language programming. Extensive practical engineering problems solving in assembly language using MASM for Intel, and cross-assembler for Motorola.
CPE 307 2
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Computer Engineering
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: (Knowledge Based) 1. understand basic assembly language syntax; 2. identify and use different 8086 addressing modes; 3. create and use a stack to st...
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Introduction: Language level of abstraction and effect on machine, characteristics of machine code, advantages, justifications of machine code programming, instruction set and dependency on underlying processor; Intel 8086 microprocessor assembly language programming: programming model as resources available to programmer, addressing modes, instruction format, instruction set- arithmetic, logical, string, branching, programme control, machine control, and input/output, etc; assembler directives, hand-assembling, additional 80x86/Pentium instructions; modular programming; interrupt and service routine; interfacing of assembly language to C; Intel 80x87 floating point programming; introduction to MMX and SSE programming; Motorola 680x0 assembly language programming; extensive practical engineering problems solving in assembly language using MASM for Intel, and cross-assembler for Motorola.
FDE 503 6
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Food Engineering
At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1. identify the problem or hypothesis to research or test; 2. describe resources and constraints; 3. choose the best approach for design process or machinery prod...
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Student project proposal writing and presentation. Each student is expected to carry out research investigation under the supervision of a member (s) of academic staff of any area (s) of food agricultural / food engineering. The research should be directed at solving an identified problem related to food. The Student is expected to make an oral presentation at a seminar of the project plan and or a literature review on the project topic before the investigation. Each student shall engage in a project done alone or in a team that will include problem identification, design process or machinery. Fabrication, implementation testing and seminar presentation. Minimum Academic Standards Equipment, Laboratories & workshop required for the Programme Although, other laboratories and workshops not listed here will be shared with many other departments in the faculty and the University in general, the laboratories and facilities listed below should be provided and equipped specifically for the Food Engineering programme. Laboratories/Workshops 1. Food Processing/ Pilot Plant Laboratory 2. Food Fabrication/ Engineering Workshop 3. Food Chemistry Laboratory 4. Food Biotechnology/Microbiology Laboratory This workshop ought to be equipped with facilities for wood work, metal work and glasswork where possible. This studio will enable students to gain practical engineering drawing skills. The Studio should have adequate number of tables, chairs, drawing boards and other accessories. It will be very strategic to acquire drawing softwares like Alias, Autocad, FORMIT, etc. for digital drawing and sketching. Equipment Although other laboratories and workshops not listed here will be shared with many other departments in the faculty and the University in general, the laboratories and facilities listed in the Table below should be provided and equipped specifically for every Food Science and Technology programme. Food Chemistry and Analysis Laboratory S/N Name of Equipment 1 Colorimeter 2 Balance (Research) 3 Manesty steel 4 Water Bath 5 pH Meter 6 Standing Freezer 7 Refrigerator 8 Hot Plate 9 Homogenizer 10 Refracto meter – hand 11 Laboratory benches/slabs, cupboards 12 Fume Chamber 13 pH Meter 020 JENWAY 14 Magnetic Stirrer 15 Kjehldal Distiller 16 Water bath Shaker 17 Battery operated Electronic balance 18 Top loading balance 19 Cole palmer fume hood 20 Flame photometer 21 Hot air oven 22 Kjeldahl digester 23 Markhan apparatus 24 Thermolyne bench-top muffle furnace 25 Soxhlet extraction unit 26 Magnetic stirrer 27 Analytical balance 28 Cole palmer UV/Vis spec 30 Electric table top centrifuge Food Microbiology Laboratory S/N Name of Equipment 1 Kjeldahl Nitrogen apparatus 2 Soxhlet apparatus 3 Muffle furnace 4 Chromatography-Gas/Liquid 5 Digester (1007) 6 Soxtec System, Service Unit (1044) 7 Evatec System; 600 Microwave Drier 8 Cyclotec; 1093 Sample Mill 9 Markham Distiller 10 Hot Air Oven 11 Hot Air Oven (bad) size one 12 Incubator 13 Water bath (small) 14 Electric Stirrer 15 Microwave Oven 16 Hot plate 17 Balance, Top loading 18 pH Meter 19 Hot air oven 20 Microscopes 21 Cole Palmer polystat cooling/heating circulators bath (6.5 liters) Animal Products Laboratory S/N Items 1 Motor driven, pickle machine 2 Hand operated pickle machine 3 Ice making machine 4 Kenwood Mincer 5 Desiccator 6 Water activity meter 7 Hauth Meter 8 Weighing balance 9 Cole Palmer fume hood Food Processing Laboratory S/N Items 1 Tower pots 2 Juice extractor 3 Food mixer 4 Blender 5 Chopping boards 6 Grater 7 Scale 8 Stainless spoons (divine success) 9 Stainless forks (divine success) 10 Tin cutter 11 Rolling pins 12 Wooden sticks (spatula) 13 Perforated Stainless spoons (frying) 14 Perforated spoon 15 Flat serving plates (big) 16 Flat serving plates (small) 17 Deep soup plates (big) 18 Deep soup plates (small) 19 Cooking spoons 20 Knives 21 Flat bottom sieve 22 Sieves (with handle) 23 Stainless steel bowls 24 Plastic basin (big) 25 Plastic basin (small) 26 Plastic bowl (small) 27 Glass tumblers 28 Bread knife 29 Crown corking machine 30 Gas cooker (single burner) 31 Baking oven 32 Gas cylinders 33 Domestic gas cylinder regulator 34 Baking pans 35 Baking trays 36 Stainless trays 37 2-burner kerosene stoves (high standing) 38 Big saucer pan/pot (tower brand) 39 Medium saucer pan/pot (tower brand) 40 Cooking spoons (stainless steel) 41 Can openers 42 Cutlery forks 43 Blender (sorex brand) 44 Drinking glass/tumbler 45 Gas regulator (paca brand) 46 Hand towels 47 Ceramic plates (flat) 48 Ceramic plates (bowl) 49 13.5 kg gas cylinder (total brand) 50 Basins (stainless steel) 51 Basin plastic 52 Trays (stainless steel) 53 Buckets – plastic with cover 54 25 litre gallon black for kerosene 55 Kitchen knives with black handle 56 7 x 7 Projector screen 57 Kenwood mixer (with accessories) 58 Anerobic jar (22 x 12 mm) 59 100-liter steam jacketed kettle with tap 60 100-liter steam jacketed without tap 61 Electric Generating Plant (3.2 KVA) 62 Water bath sterilizer 63 Stuart scientific SAB vortex mixer 64 Coors porcelain mortar Z529508 65 Coors porcelain pestle 66 Magnetic stirrer X603813-IEA Sensory Evaluation Laboratory S/N List of facilities 1 Product Preparation Area • A fully equipped kitchen with storage area. It should have refrigerators/freezers, conventional ranges/ovens, dishwashers • convection oven, microwave ovens, & professional grills Positive air pressure and air conditioners • 2 Sensory Testing Areas • It should have individual booths with computers for ballot presentation. The computers need to be equipped with sensory evaluation softwares like Compusense (https://compusense.com/) . SPSS and Food Processor® software installed could also be installed to the computers The booth ought to be fitted with tap water and waste water drainage wash hand/basin. Adequate lighting is to be provided within the booth. 3 Meeting room with conference table seating for 12-15 panelists, for briefing and brainstorming. 4 Objective Testing Area • Analytical balance and electronic food scales • Hydrometers, pH meter, Refractometer, Consistometer • Moisture Analyzer, Saltmeter, Specific Gravity Pycnometer Workshops Bakery – (Pilot Plant) S/N Item Units 1 Wood fired baking oven 2 2 Electric baking oven 2 3 Dough mixer 2 4 Dough milling machine 2 5 Dough cutter/divider 1 6 Dough moulder 1 7 Baking pans 500 lbs 8 Bread slicer 1 9 Dough conditioner 5 10 Racks for bread cooling 5 11 Diesel engine 1 12 Stainless steel tables 4 13 Trolleys 3 Garri Processing Plant S/N Item Units 1 Diesel powered grater 1 2 Hydraulic press 2 3 Wood fired garri fryer 1 4 Weighing balance (50 kg & 20 kg) 1 each 5 Manual Sealing machine 2 6 Industrial Sealing machine 2 7 Cassava grater (Weston Specialist Product, Ltd.) Malting Plant S/N Item Units 1 Malting bin 1 2 Malting bin/dryer 2 3 Washing basin 1 4 Humidifier 1 5 Dryer 1 Canning Line S/N Item Units 1 Electric steam boiler (Reimers Cleanbrook, Virginia. RH60) 1 2 Autoclave /Retort equipped with thermocouples 1 3 Blancher 1 4 Cooker 1 5 Can seamer 1 6 Steamer 1 Grains Processing/Milling Plant S/N Item Units 1 Rice Miller and Polisher (Lewis C. Grant Ltd, Dysart, Scotland) 1 2 Attrition Grinder (Bental) 1 3 Mixer 1 4 Single or twin-screw Extruder 1 5 Hammer Mill (Horvic ) 1 6 Dehuller 1 7 Drum dryer 1 Smoking Unit S/N Item Units 1 Smoking kiln and Improved smoking kiln 2 2 Parboiling/scalding station 1 3 Poultry feather plucking machine 1 Dressing table 1 Engineering Fabrication Workshop (Could be shared) This workshop ought to be equipped with facilities for wood work, metal work and glasswork where possible. Drawing Studio (Could be shared) This studio will enable students to gain practical engineering drawing skills. The Studio should have adequate number of tables, chairs, drawing boards and other accessories. It will be very strategic to acquire drawing software like Alias, AutoCAD, FORMIT, etc. for digital drawing and sketching. 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. Student/Staff Ratio The minimum staff-to-student ratio should be 1:15 from 200 level to 500 level. Library In addition to the university and faculty libraries, the programme must have a departmental library well equipped with specialised 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 be connected to subscribed repository of: 1. institutions (national and international); 2. open access sources (Agora, Science direct, OARE, HINARI amongst others); 3. professional bodies’ E-learning platforms; and 4. Relevant international organisations; The library must also have adequate facilities for reading, lending and reservation of specialised 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 Facilities Room 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
IPE 431 3
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Industrial and Production Engineering
At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. explain the fundamental definition and concepts of automation and Control engineering; 2. explain control system in production engineering systems such as CNC...
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Basic definitions and concepts. Control systems in Production Engineering, e.g. CNC machine tools, Production–Inventory Control, etc. Block diagrams and their reduction. Signal flow graphs. Transfer functions. State–space representations. Some common transfer functions. System Stability: Routh, Hurwitz, etc. stability criteria. System Classification. Error constants and sensitivity. Types of system inputs. Second – Order Systems. Transient and Steady–State Responses. Performance Indices. Root–Locus Analysis. Root–Locus Design. Bode Analysis. Bode Design. Nyquist Analysis. Nyquist Design. Nicholas Chart Analysis. Nicholas Chart Design.
TAE 506 2
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Automotive Engineering
At the end of this course, the students should be able to: Show enhanced capability of students in handling day-to-day maintenance of vehicles.
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Check spark plugs, injectors, air filters, water level, engine oil level, engine oil viscosity, air filter, transmission fluid level, coolant water level, tire gauge and wear, wheel balancing, exhaust catalytic system, pipe and holes damage. Minimum Academic Standards Equipment Laboratories Properties of air-fuel mixtures; Effect of mixture strength on ignition and flame; Formation, flame velocity, combustion rate, peak pressure and temperature; and Engine emission and omission control. Automobile systems and vehicle dynamics laboratory Performance and reliability of brake systems Carburetors and injection nozzles Performance characteristics of components of ignition system Performance of batteries, alternators, voltage regulators, etc Performance characteristic of power transmission system Vehicle body shape and air resistance Factors affecting tyre wear rate Effect of tyre pressure on road traction (fuel consumption) and maneuverability Maneuverability of vehicles Automobile systems design maintenance and testing laboratory Design of system components for production Testing of models and prototypes Testing of vehicles for off-design performance Schedules for preventive maintenance for various automobile components, taking local conditions into consideration. Calibration and operation of test equipment Crank shaft grinder Cam shaft grinder Valve grinder Pedestal grinder Cylinder boring machine Hydraulic ramp Portable crane Compressor Mechanical press Plug re-conditioning machine Battery charger Beam setter Centre lathe 349 Chain block Torque wrench (various) Tool kit, stock and dies Dynamic performance testing unit Automobile workshop Auto pit Auto engine rigs Auto transmission systems Wheel balancing and alignment equipment Panel beating apparatus Welding equipment Production facilities for simple automobile parts Apparatus set-up for fault tracing and repair of automobile systems including engine overhaul Lubricating oil tester Laboratory Equipment Petrol engine with dynamometer Diesel engine with dynamometer 3000oC electric furnace Computer controlled super service wind tunnel (3 blades) Computer controlled aerodynamic tunnel 50x250mm Aerodynamic tunnel 50x250mm Flow visualization aerodynamic tunnel Wind tunnel flight unit Aerodynamic testing demonstration bench Two-shaft gas turbine/jet engine Computer controlled steam motor & engine conversion unit Computer controlled steam power plant adjustable up to 20kw Computer controlled jet propulsion study unit Computer controlled test bench for single cylinder engine (7.5 kw) Computer controlled exhaust gas calorimeter Exhaust gas Analyser Computer controlled test bench for hybrid engine Unit to study sample drive assembly Acceleration of gear system unit Unit to study combined drive assembly Unit to study gear train assembly Braking & accelerating force unit Plate clutch Single hydraulic unit Geared study unit Gear box Epicyclic gear unit (1 Element) Epicyclic gear unit (2 Element) Epicyclic gear unit (3 Element) Borg-warner automatic transmission Differential crown-wheel & pinion Overdrive unit Static & dynamic balancing unit Computer controlled test bench for 4-cylinder engine (75 kw) Drum brake unit Disk brake unit Digital engine diagnostic equipment Crank shaft grinder Cam shaft grinder Valve grinder Pedestal grinder Cylinder boring machine Hydraulic ramp Portable crane Workshop service compressor Mechanical (Manual table) press Plug re-conditioning machine Plug re-conditioning machine Battery charger Beam setter Centre lathe 349 Chain block Torque wrench (various) Tool kit, stock and dies Dynamic performance testing unit Standard auto-service pit Auto engine rigs Auto transmission systems Wheel balancing (dynamic type) and alignment equipment (digital type) Panel beating apparatus Welding equipment Production facilities for simple automobile parts Apparatus set-up for fault tracing and repair of automobile systems including engine overhaul Lubricating oil tester Hydraulic press (100 tonne) Hydraulic jack Brake testing equipment with control panel Electric vulcanizer Work benches Bench vices Pneumatic tyre removal equipment Injector pump test bench Master cylinder test equipment Universal battery charger Engine mounting stand Hydro-meters Trolley jacks Foot operated grease dispenser Electric hand drill Airline pressure gauge Portable tyre inflator (manual) Tyre repair kit Heavy duty tyre changer Tachometer Exhaust gas analyser Lubrication equipment Dynamometer Cylinder boring machine Steam cleaner Diesel fuel pump test stand Carburettor service kit Chain wrench (for removing oil filter) Portable vehicle hoist Battery coil tester Ignition coil tester Snychroscope (distributor tester) Spark plug tester Pullers (various sizes) Grease gun Cylinder ridge remover Engine sump drainer Honing machine Head light tester Oil can 2 stroke diesel engines 4-cylinder diesel engine 6-cylinder petrol engine Clutch testing machine Life and dead vehicles 66 spanners of assorted types and sizes Transparent engine and gear boxes (for demonstration) Automotive engine test bed Type K thermocouples for temperatures 0oC -1200oC Steering geometry measuring device Vibration meter Electrolytic tester Fuel consumption measuring system Test rig for electric fuel injector (petrol) Fire extinguishers, water, foam, dry powder and sand buckets Wind tunnel Flow visualization aerodynamics tunnel Gas calorimeter Steam power plant Gas turbine 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 equivalent 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, practicals 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, practicals 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 calibre for the office of the Head of Department to run. Student/Staff Ratio The minimum staff-to-student ratio should be 1:15 from 200 level to 500 level. Library There must be adequate library facilities to cater for the interest of all the programmes in the faculty. These include current journals, handbooks, textbooks, manuals, codes of practice, standards and specifications in sufficient numbers. Classrooms, Laboratories, Workshops, Clinics and Offices Academic and Non-Academic Spaces 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 The requirements for office accommodation are: 1. 13 academic offices on paper 2. 1 professorial type in the department. Size: each of the office is about 13.5 m S/No Office No in Room Facilities 1. HOD 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer unit, Secretary and facilities. Professor 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer 2. unit, Secretary and facilities. 3. Reader 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer unit. 4. Senior Lecturer 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer unit. 5. Lecturer I 2 Table, chairs, fan, filing cabinet, bookshelves. 6. Lecturer II 3 Table, chairs, fan, filing cabinet, bookshelves
TAE 403 3
Engineering and Technology  ·  B.Eng. Automotive Engineering
At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. carry out the design of engine block; 2. identify the chassis; 3. develop steering system; and 4. explain mechanical transmission system.
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Auto engine design; design of steering systems; design of transmission systems.
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