Course Gaps at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Review of matrix algebra. Theory and propagation of errors. Principles and methods of survey network adjustment. Non-least squares adjustment methods like Bowditch, transit, equal shift and unaltered bearing adjustment methods. Braced quadrilateral and centered polygon adjustment. Linear and nonlinear models, Linearization. Methods of solving systems of linear equations: Direct (ad joint, crammer, elimination/substitution, bordering, Cholesky) methods and indirect or iterative (Jacobi, Gauss-Siedel, SOR) methods. Introduction to least squares adjustment.

The course examines the basics of water supply prospecting, treatment, storage and distribution to communities-Domestic, Industrial and Commercial needs. Hot water equipment and installation. Calculations for demand, selection of pipes and fittings. Drainage systems, waste disposal, sanitary systems. Bye law requirements of fire-fighting equipment and installation. Gas services in buildings. Aspects of internal drainage design, rainwater drainage, subsoil drainage, external drainage design. Sewage treatment plants. Acoustics-fundamentals, concepts, hearing and noise acceptability, measurement of acoustic properties, calculation of noise levels (outdoors and indoors). Principles of noise control, noise control in practice. Design for noise and hearing. Use of electroacoustic aids.

The course will enable students to advance knowledge in engineering services and applicable installations, i.e., electricity, water supply, telephone services and many more.