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Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, populations and sample, central tendency, variance data sampling, mean, median, mode, mean deviation and percentiles. Probability. Binomial, Poisson hyper-geometric, normal distributions. Statistical inference intervals, test hypothesis and significance. Regression and correlation. Introduction to big data analytics and cloud computing applications. Introduction to the R language; R as a calculator; Vectors, matrices, factors, data frames and other R collections. Iteration and looping control structures. Conditionals and other controls. Designing, using and extending functions. The Apply Family. Statistical modelling and inference in R. .

Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, populations and sample, central tendency, variance data sampling, mean, median, mode, mean deviation and percentiles. Probability. Binomial, Poisson hyper-geometric and normal distributions. Statistical inference intervals, test hypothesis and significance. Regression and correlation. Introduction to big data analytics and cloud computing applications. Introduction to the R language; R as a calculator; Vectors, matrices, factors, data frames and other R collections. Iteration and looping control structures. Conditionals and other controls. Designing, using and extending functions. The Apply Family. Statistical modelling and inference in R. .

Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, populations and sample, central tendency, variance data sampling, mean, median, mode, mean deviation and percentiles. Probability. Binomial, Poisson hyper-geometric and normal distributions. Statistical inference intervals, test hypothesis and significance. Regression and correlation. Introduction to big data analytics and cloud computing applications. Introduction to the R language; R as a calculator; Vectors, matrices, factors, data frames and other R collections. Iteration and looping control structures. Conditionals and other controls. Designing, using and extending functions. The Apply Family. Statistical modelling and inference in R. GET 307: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Convergent Technologies (3 Units C: LH 45) Learning Outcomes At the completion of the course, the students are expected to be able: 1. explain the meaning, purpose, scope, stages, applications and effects of artificial intelligence; 2. explain the fundamental concepts of machine learning, deep learning and convergent technologies; 3. demonstrate the difference between supervised, semi-supervised and unsupervised learning; 4. demonstrate proficiency in machine learning workflow and how to implement the steps effectively; 5. explain natural languages, knowledge representation, expert systems and pattern recognition; 6. describe distributed systems, data and information security and intelligent web technologies; 7. explain the concept of big data analytics, purpose of studying it, issues that can arise with a data set and the importance of properly preparing data prior to a machine learning exercise; and 8. explain the concepts, characteristics, models and benefits, key security and compliance challenges of cloud computing. Course Contents Concepts of human and artificial intelligence; artificial/computational intelligence paradigms; search, logic and learning algorithms. Machine learning and nature-inspired algorithms – examples, their variants and applications to solving engineering problems; understanding natural languages; knowledge representation, knowledge elicitation, mathematical and logic foundations of AI; expert systems, automated reasoning and pattern recognition; distributed systems; data and information security; intelligent web technologies; convergent technologies – definition, significance and engineering applications. Neural networks and deep learning. Introduction to python AI libraries.

Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, populations and sample, central tendency, variance data sampling, mean, median, mode, mean deviation, percentiles, etc. Probability. Binomial, Poisson hyper-geometric and normal distributions. Statistical inference intervals, test hypothesis and significance. Regression and correlation. Introduction to big data analytics and cloud computing applications. Introduction to the R language; R as a calculator; Vectors, matrices, factors, data frames and other R collections. Iteration and looping control structures. Conditionals and other controls. Designing, using and extending functions. The Apply Family. Statistical modelling and inference in R. .

Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, populations and sample, central tendency, variance data sampling, mean, median, mode, mean deviation, percentiles, etc. Probability. Binomial, Poisson hyper-geometric, normal distributions, etc. Statistical inference intervals, test hypothesis and significance. Regression and correlation. Introduction to big data analytics and cloud computing applications. Introduction to the R language; R as a calculator; Vectors, matrices, factors, data frames and other R collections. Iteration and looping control structures. Conditionals and other controls. Designing, using and extending functions. The Apply Family. Statistical modelling and inference in R.

Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, populations and sample, central tendency, variance data sampling, mean, median, mode, mean deviation, percentiles and many others. Probability. Binomial, Poisson hyper-geometric, normal distributions. Statistical inference intervals, test hypothesis and significance. Regression and correlation. Introduction to big data analytics and cloud computing applications. Introduction to the R language; R as a calculator; Vectors, matrices, factors, data frames and other R collections. Iteration and looping control structures. Conditionals and other controls. Designing, using and extending functions. The Apply Family. Statistical modelling and inference in R.

Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, populations and sample, central tendency, variance data sampling, mean, median, mode, mean deviation, percentiles, etc. Probability. Binomial, Poisson hyper-geometric, normal distributions, etc. Statistical inference intervals, test hypothesis and significance. Regression and correlation. Introduction to big data analytics and cloud computing applications. Introduction to the R language; R as a calculator; Vectors, matrices, factors, data frames and other R collections. Iteration and looping control structures. Conditionals and other controls. Designing, using and extending functions. The Apply Family. Statistical modelling and inference in R. .GET 306: Renewable Energy Systems and Technology (3 Units C: LH 30; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. identify the types, uses and advantages of renewable energy in relation to climate change; 2. design for use the various renewable energy systems; 3. recognise and analyse the current energy systems in Nigeria, their impacts on development and the global energy demand and supply scenarios; 4. appreciate the environmental impact of energy exploitation and utilisation, and pursue the sustainable development of renewable energy for various applications; and 5. recognise the exploitation, excavation, production, and processing of fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, and discuss the sources, technology and contribution to future energy demands of renewable energy. Course Contents Current and potential future energy systems in Nigeria and globally - resources, extraction, concepts in energy conversion systems; parallels and differences in various conversion systems and end-use technologies, with emphasis on meeting 21st-century national, regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Various energy technologies in each fuel cycle stage for fossil (oil, gas, synthetic), nuclear (fission and fusion) and renewable (solar, biomass, wind, hydro, and geothermal). Energy types, storage, transmission and conservation. Analysis of energy mixes within an engineering, economic and social context. Sustainable energy; emphasise sustainability in general and in the overall concept of sustainable development and the link this has with sustainable energy as the fundamental benefit of renewable energy. Practical Content: Simple measurement of solar radiation, bomb calorimeter determination of calorific value of fuels and biomass; measurement of the velocity of wind, waves and the energy that abound in them; laboratory production of biogas and determination of energy available in it; simple conversion of solar energy to electricity; transesterification of edible oil into biodiesel; simulation of geothermal energy; Geiger-Muller or Scintillation Counters’ determination of uranium or thorium energy; simple solid or salt storage of energy; hybrid application of renewable energy. GET 307: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Convergent Technologies (3 Units C: LH 45) Learning Outcomes At the completion of the course, the students are expected to be able: 1. explain the meaning, purpose, scope, stages, applications and effects of artificial intelligence; 2. explain the fundamental concepts of machine learning, deep learning and convergent technologies; 3. demonstrate the difference between supervised, semi-supervised and unsupervised learning; 4. demonstrate proficiency in machine learning workflow and how to implement the steps effectively; 5. explain natural languages, knowledge representation, expert systems and pattern recognition; 6. describe distributed systems, data and information security and intelligent web technologies; 7. explain the concept of big data analytics, purpose of studying it, issues that can arise with a data set and the importance of properly preparing data prior to a machine learning exercise; and 8. explain the concepts, characteristics, models and benefits, key security and compliance challenges of cloud computing. Course Contents Concepts of human and artificial intelligence; artificial/computational intelligence paradigms; search, logic and learning algorithms. Machine learning and nature-inspired algorithms – examples, their variants and applications to solving engineering problems; understanding natural languages; knowledge representation, knowledge elicitation, mathematical and logic foundations of AI; expert systems, automated reasoning and pattern recognition; distributed systems; data and information security; intelligent web technologies; convergent technologies – definition, significance and engineering applications. Neural networks and deep learning. Introduction to python AI libraries.

Basic concept of Engineering Surveying. Feasibility study in engineering surveying. Primary line and control for mapping an area. Route Surveys. Definition, classification and uses of curves and curves formulae. Methods of setting out simple, compound, reverse, transition and vertical curves. Longitudinal and cross sectioning. Super-elevation. Setting out with theodolites, rectangular grid and polar coordinates. Establishment and construction of benchmarks and industrial setting out. Computation of area and volumes of earthwork using trapezoidal rule, Simpson and prismoidal rules, graphical and give and take methods. Cuttings and embankments, Eccentricity, Pappus theorem and Mass haul diagram.

Chain surveying. Compass surveying methods. Contours and their uses. Traversing - methods and applications. Levelling - geodetic levelling - errors and their adjustments; applications. Tachometry- methods, substance heighting, self-adjusting and electromagnetic methods. Introduction to photogrammetry. 400 Level 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.

Further work on contours and contouring - methods of contouring, contour interpolation and uses of contour plants and maps, areas and volumes. Setting out of engineering works. Elementary topographical surveying. Elements of Photogrammetry, photogrammetric equipment and errors of measurements. 500 Level