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.

pSpice simulation; Design of BJT-based amplifier systems; Design of FET-based amplifier systems; Current-series feedback design; Current-series feedback design; Voltage-shunt feedback design; Differential amplifier; Op-amp IC applications; Positive feedback and oscillator circuits; Advanced electronic laboratory skills (design, analysis, construction, and measurement of advanced analog electronic circuits using discrete devices (diodes, bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs).

Energy and civilization, fossil fuels: availability and depletion, Nuclear Energy, Global Warming, Green and Renewable Energy Sources. Estimates of energy costs, components of electric grid, electric energy outlook in Nigeria. Distribution and generation technologies and economics. Fundamentals of Solar Power Systems Photovoltaic Power Conversion, Photovoltaic Material, Modelling of Photovoltaic Systems, Design of Photovoltaic Systems, Concentrated Solar Power. Fundamentals of wind power systems wind power conversion, modelling of wind power systems, design of wind systems. hydrogen energy, energy storage and other renewable energy sources. Integration of distribution and generation into the grid dc/ac inverters, analysis of dc/ ac inverter dc/dc converters, design of converters for grid operation. Impact of distribution and generation on power system operation, voltage variations circuit, overloading system protection, ride through and fault mitigation, power quality disturbances.

Introduction to basic programming techniques of artificial intelligence (AI); Domain analysis; representation of Knowledge and strategies; control on inference and search; development of interactive intelligence CAI programs; the role of analogical reasoning; The main contents are symbol manipulations and AI problem solving techniques; Topics include LISP primitives; LISP objects and evaluation; recursion and iteration and data abstraction (association lists; properties and DESTRUCT); macros; object-centred programming; symbolic pattern matching and basic solving methods

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.

Electrical Installation: Induction to Health and safety at work act in Nigeria. Electrical safety. First aid. Electricity supply regulations. Lighting and Illumination: Luminous intensity and flux. Maintenance factor. Coefficient of utilisation. Types of light sources. Calculation of lighting requirements. Glare. Stroboscopic effect. Installation materials (cables, junction box, terminations, joints). Conduits and conduiting. Truck and trucking. Electrical installation design in domestic, commercial and industrial environment. Alarm and emergency systems. Earthing and Protection. Purposes of earthing. Faraday cage. Rod electrodes. Earth electrode resistance. Earthing system. Earth fault loop impedance. ICT services: NCC and FCC codes of practice and standards. Telecommunication design and installation: Satellite, VSAT, etc. Telephone design and installation. Computer networking design and installation. Wireless LAN design and installation. Preparation of Bill of Engineering Measurement Evaluation. Contract bidding. Consultancy.

Basic Electrical Installations; Distribution system, regulations - IEE, NEC, Nigeria standards; Illumination, Cables - types, ratings, wirings system, earth protection; Auxilliary electrical systems - fire alarm, telephone, elevator circuits, proposals, contract document preparation; Design of electrical installations - domestic, industrial, commercial air conditioning.

Project management fundamentals – definitions, project environment, nature and characteristics, development practice, management by objectives, and the centrality of engineering to projects, infrastructures, national and global development. The scope of project management – organisational, financial, planning and control, personnel management, labour and public relations, wages and salary administration and resource management. Identification of project stakeholders; beneficiaries and impacted persons – functions, roles, responsibilities. Project community relations, communication and change management. Project planning, control and timeliness;decision making, forecasting, scheduling, work breakdown structure (WBS), deliverables and timelines, logical frameworks (log frames), risk analysis, role of subject matter experts (SMEs), role conflicts; Gantt Chart, CPM and PERT. Optimisation, linear programming as an aid to decision making, transport and materials handling. Monitoring and Evaluation – key performance indices (KPIs); methods of economic and technical evaluation. Industrial psychology, ergonomics/human factors and environmental impact considerations in engineering project design and management. Project business case - financial, technical and sustainability considerations. Case studies, site visits and invited industry professional seminars. General principles of management and appraisal techniques. Breakthrough and control management theory; production and maintenance management. Training and manpower development. The manager and policy formulation, objective setting, planning, organising and controlling, motivation and appraisal of results.

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

Management of the software configuration management process – organisation context for software configuration management, constraints and guidance for software configuration management process. Planning for software configuration management, software configuration management plan, and surveillance of software configuration management. Software configuration identification and software library. Software configuration control – requesting, evaluating and approving software changes, implementing software changes, and deviations and waivers. Software configuration status accounting – software configuration status information and reporting. Software configuration auditing. Key issues in software maintenance – technical issues, management issues, maintenance cost estimation, and software maintenance measurement. Maintenance process – maintenance processes and activities. Techniques for maintenance – program comprehension, re-engineering, reverse engineering, migration, and retirement. Lab Work: Practical demonstration of software configuration management processes. Working with software configuration management software. Illustration of software maintenance processes and activities. Working with software maintenance software. Illustration of software re-engineering and reverse engineering techniques.