Course Gaps at University Of Ilorin

Fundamental concepts: Electric fields, charges, magnetic fields. current, B-H curves Kirchhoff’s laws, superposition. Thevenin, Norton theorems, Reciprocity, RL, RC, RLC circuits. DC, AC bridges, Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance measurement, Transducers, Single phase circuits, Complex j - notation, AC circuits, impedance, admittance, susceptance.

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.

Drawing and detailing (by hand and using computer-aided-design skills) of civil engineering structures,for example building structures, highways, pipelines, bridges, dams, foundations, etc. utilizing standard symbols and conventions, dimensions, notes, titles, etc. Relationship to specifications. 300 Level

Introduction to computers and computing; computer organisation – data processing, memory, registers and addressing schemes; Boolean algebra; floating-point arithmetic; representation of non-numeric information; problem-solving and algorithm development; coding (solution design using flowcharts and pseudo codes). Data models and data structures; computer software and operating system; computer operators and operators precedence; components of computer programs; introduction to object oriented, structured and visual programming; use of MATLAB in engineering applications. ICT fundamentals, Internet of Things (IoT). Elements of software engineering.

Projection of lines, auxiliary views and mixed projection. Preparation of detailed working production drawing; semi-detailed drawings, conventional presentation methods. Solid, surface and shell modeling. Faces, bodies and surface intersections. Component-based design. Component assembly and motion constraints. Constrained motions and animation. Introduction to electronics modeling. Electronics board layout preparation, Component libraries and Schematic design. Parametric modeling and adaptive design. Simulation for material optimization. Designing for manufacturing. Additive and subtractive manufacturing. Production for 3-D printing, Laser cutting and CNC machinery.Arrangement of engineering components to form a working plant (Assembly Drawing of a Plant).

Limits, continuity, differentiation, introduction to linear first order differential equations, partial and total derivatives, composite functions, matrices and determinants, vector algebra, vector calculus, directional derivatives.

Concept of entrepreneurship (entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship/corporate entrepreneurship). Theories, rationale and relevance of entrepreneurship (schumpeterian and other perspectives, risk-taking, necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and creative destruction). Characteristics of entrepreneurs (opportunity seeker, risk taker, natural and nurtured, problem solver and change agent, innovator and creative thinker). 183 Entrepreneurial thinking (critical thinking, reflective thinking, and creative thinking). Innovation (concept of innovation, dimensions of innovation, change and innovation, knowledge and innovation). Enterprise formation, partnership and networking (basics of business plan, forms of business ownership, business registration and forming alliances and joint ventures). Contemporary entrepreneurship issues (knowledge, skills and technology, intellectual property, virtual office, networking). Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (biography of inspirational entrepreneurs, youth and women entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship support institutions, youth enterprise networks and environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce.

Fluid properties, hydrostatics - Centre of pressure, buoyancy, stability of floating bodies, fluid dynamics using principles of mass, momentum, and energy conservation from a control volume approach and applications. Flow Measurements in pipes, Dimensional analysis, and Similitude, Hydropower systems. Turbomachinery - types, performance prediction, sizing.

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. 300 Level