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An independent or group investigation development of an information system to address a business problem under the supervision of a lecturer. Before registering, the student must submit a written proposal to the supervisor to review. The proposal should give a brief outline of the project, estimated schedule of completion, and computer resources needed. A formal written report is essential and an oral presentation may also be required. At the end of the semester, the introduction, literature review and methodology employed should be submitted for grading.

An independent or group investigation development of an information system to address a business problem under the supervision of a lecturer. Before registering, the student must submit a written proposal to the supervisor to review. The proposal should give a brief outline of the project, estimated schedule of completion, and computer resources needed. A formal written report is essential and an oral presentation may also be required. At the end of the semester, the introduction, literature review, and methodology employed should be submitted for grading.

An independent or group investigation of appropriate cybersecurity related problems carried out under the supervision of a lecturer. The student must submit a written proposal to the supervisor to review. The proposal should give a brief outline of the project with the statement of problem, aim, objectives, scope, significance, research gap, proposed research methodology, estimated schedule of completion, and resources needed. A formal written report is essential and an oral presentation may also be required. Topics from emerging trends such as applications in artificial intelligence, steganography, quantum computing, big data, cloud security, ethical hacking, cyber hunting, internet security, penetration testing, network intrusion and prevention, threat management, cybersecurity risk mitigation in the cloud, biometrics, digital image processing, Blockchain, quantum computing, edge computing, Internet of Things, 5G security, etc.

An independent or group investigation of appropriate software, hardware, communication and networks or IT related problems in Data Science carried out under the supervision of a lecturer. Before registering, the student must submit a written proposal to the supervisor to review. The proposal should give a brief outline of the project, estimated schedule of completion, and computer resources needed. A formal written report is essential and an oral presentation may also be required.

An independent or group investigation of appropriate software, hardware, communication and networks or IT related problems in Computer Science carried out under the supervision of a lecturer. Before registering, the student must submit a written proposal to the supervisor to review. The proposal should give a brief outline of the project, estimated schedule of completion, and computer resources needed. A formal written report is essential and an oral presentation may also be required.

The design, execution phase of the capstone project. This could include analysis, simulation and or prototyping. For students in a multidisciplinary project, deep dive into the way theory interacts with design and prototyping decisions is essential. Prerequisite: SSG 530. Minimum Academic Standards Equipment Laboratory Equipment Requirements List of Laboratories/Workshop Microprocessors Laboratory controls laboratory robotics laboratory software development laboratory List of Major Equipment Testing Laboratory 1. Universal testing machine with accessories for tension, compression, transverse 180o cold bend, double shear, punching and brunel hardness tests. Capacity – 10000KN, Transverse Beam – 500KN. 2. Proto-type tests facilities for testing of proto-type in structural elements, i.e. beams, frames, trusses, etc. accessories for the purpose include 1000KN, 250KN load rings, electronic load cells, faculty workshop facilities, DEMEC high accuracy auges, hydraulic jacks 3. Fatigue and microtesting machine. Software Development Laboratory high speed graphics capable computers and single board computers. Controls Laboratory Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Laboratory Manufacturing Laboratory 1. 5-axis CNC machine 2. 3-printers (1 to 20 students) 3. laser cutter 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 Library Facilities The following facilities should be provided to enable users make maximum use of library services: 1. reading rooms 2. 24-hour reading rooms 3. Visually impaired resource centre 4. radio frequency identification (RFID) security gate for theft detection 5. RFID tags for book tagging 6. Notebook computers for loan service 7. over two hundred computers distributed at the various service points for database search at the university library and faculty libraries 8. workstations at the faculty libraries for database search 9. projectors and creens for presentations 10. photocopying machines 11. scanners 12. visually impaired resource centre 13. information display screen 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 Room Facilities 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

The project work is to be completed in this second phase. Each student is to submit a proper written report (banded three printed copies, and a CD-ROM of electronic copy). The project is presented and defended at a seminar. Students may choose to work on individual design projects or team design projects. These projects consist of largely industry-sponsored projects as part programming, CAD/CAM application (turning problem, surface milling, machining of curved surfaces). Minimum Academic Standards Equipment Recommended List of Minimum Equipment s| Description of Equipment Remarks n Networking Laboratory 1 D3000: Virtual Instrument Platform 2 D3000 9.0: Experimental Master PCB 3 D3000 21.1: AM Communications PCB 4 D3000 21.2: Superhet Receiver PCB 5 D3000 21.4: Digital Communications PCB Or Equivalent 6 D3000 21.5: PAM PCB 7 D3000 21.5: PCM PCB NTX-1 42.000: Global, Local, Wired, Wireless Networking Training 8 Stand 9 D-Link Switch 10 Cisco 1 900 Router 11 D-Link Router 12 IEEE ComSoc Digital Library Transmission Line Laboratory 1 CT1 Modicom 1: Signal sampling and reconstruction module 2 CT2 Modicom 2: Time Division Multiplexer PAM module 3 CT3.1: PCM Transmitter System 4 CT3.2: PCM Reciever System 5 CT4 Modicom 4: Delta Modulation module CT5.1 and CT5.2 Modicom 5: Data conditioning and carrier 6 modulation system Or Equivalent 7 CT7: Audio Input Module 8 CT8: Audio Output Module 9 CT20 Anacom1.1;1.2; 2: Industry Analogue Communication Module 10 CT30: Transmission Line Trainer 11 PS20: Power Supply 12 FG2: Function Generator 13 OSC1: Oscilloscope Fiber Optics Laboratory 1 Modicom 6: Fiber-optic Transceiver System 2 NTC-1 03.000: Fiber-optic Communication Training Stand Or Equivalent 3 Pulse Semiconductor Laser 4 Photodiode Current Meter 5 Continuous Semiconductor Laser 6 Current Generator 7 Fast Photo Detector 8 Stand-to-study Photo Detector Operation 9 Optical Fiber Splicing Kit Microwave Laboratory 1 CT60: Microwave Communication Trainer – Transceiver Probe 2 Spectrum Analyzer: 9kHz – 3GHz 3 Indoor TV Antenna 4 NTC-1 04: Radio Engineering and Telecommunication with MPMS 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. 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. 4. Relevant international organisations. The library must also have adequate facilities for reading, lending services and reservation of specialized materials. Classrooms, Laboratories, Workshops, Clinics and Offices The ICE programme shall adopt NUC recommendations for physical space requirement as presented below: Academic Size (m2) Head of Department’s Office 18.50 Professor’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: S/No Office No in Facilities Room 1. HOD/Professor 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer unit, Secretary and facilities. 2. Reader/ 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, Associate Professor computer unit. 3. Senior Lecturer 1 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, computer unit. 4. Lecturer I 2 Table, chairs, A/C, filing cabinet, bookshelves, 5. Lecturer II 3 computer unit. B.Eng. Industrial and Production

This is a continuation of SEN 497. This contains the implementation and the evaluation of the project. A formal written report (chapters 4-5) has to be approved by the supervisor. A final report comprising chapters 1-5 will be submitted to the department for final grading. An oral presentation is required. INS 401 Project Management (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. describe project management planning; 2. describe project scheduling; 3. explain management of project resources; 4. discuss project procurement, monitoring and execution; and 5. explain project communication and time management; Course Contents Introduction to Project Management. The Project Management Lifecycle. Project management and systems development or acquisition. The project management context, technology and techniques to support the project management lifecycle, and Project management processes. Managing Project Teams: Project team planning, Motivating team members, Leadership, power and conflict in project teams, and Managing global project teams. Managing Project Communication and enhancing team communication. Managing Project Scope: Project initiation, how organisations choose projects, activities, and developing the project charter. Managing Project Scheduling: Common problems in project scheduling, and Techniques for project scheduling. Managing Project Resources: Types of resources (human, capital, time), and techniques for managing resources. Project quality and tools to manage project quality. Managing project risk and tools for managing project risk. Managing Project Procurement: Alternatives to systems development, External acquisition, Outsourcing-domestic and offshore, Steps in the procurement process, and Managing the procurement process. Project Execution, Control and Closure: Managing project execution, monitoring progress and managing change, Documentation and communication, and Common problems in project execution; Managing Project Control and Closure: Obtaining information, Cost control, Change control, Administrative closure, Personnel closure, Contractual closure and Project auditing

This is a continuation of ICT 497. This contains the implementation and the evaluation of the project. A formal written report chapters 4 - 5 has to be approved by the supervisor. A final report comprising chapters 1 - 5 will be submitted to the department for final grading. An oral presentation is required. IFT 442: Wireless Communications and Networking (3 Units C: LH 45; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. describe the principles underlying wireless data communications; 2. design and implement wireless network environment for any application using the latest wireless protocols and standards; 3. diagnose and troubleshoot faulty PCs and wireless devices; 4. install, configure and upgrade wireless communications system; and 5. develop hands-on experience installing, configuring, and upgrading wireless communications components and software. Course Contents Fundamental principles underlying wireless data communications. Wireless transmission basics. radio propagation issues. antennas. digital modulation. spread spectrum techniques and their applications. Popular standards: Wi-Fi, WiMAX and Bluetooth. Also presents practical knowledge to enable the design, testing, deployment, debugging and commissioning of Wi- Fi, WiMAX networks, and point-to-point microwave systems. Discussions on cellular network technologies are also included. Lab Work: Basics on wireless transmission. Design of simple Wi-Fi and Wi-Max networks. Demonstration of GSM networks. Deployment and testing of wireless networks. Working with LTE. Demonstration of IPv6. Illustration of Wireless Personal Area Networks (PANS) CSC 432: Distributed Computing Systems (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students should have learned to: 1. summarise and describe general properties, challenges, and characteristics of distributed systems; 2. describe generally distributed algorithms for synchronisation and concurrency, coordination, transactions, and replication; 3. exemplify practical issues that need to be considered when designing, implementing, and debugging distributed systems; 4. compare replication schemes with respect to performance, availability, and consistency concerns; and 5. design, implement, and debug distributed systems. Course Contents Communication Mechanisms. Communication Protocols. RPC. RMI. Stream Oriented Communication. Synchronisation. Global State. Election. Distributed Mutual Exclusion. Distributed Transactions. Naming: Generic Schemes, DNS, Naming and Localisation. Replication and Coherence. Consistency Models And Protocols. Fault Tolerance: Group Communication, Two- And Three-Phase Commit, Checkpointing; Security: Access Control. Key Management. Cryptography. Distributed File Systems: NFS, Coda, etc. Application: e- commerce, global business strategies, online network business in a secure environment.

This is a continuation of INS 497. This contains the implementation and the evaluation of the project. A formal written report, chapters 4 - 5 has to be approved by the supervisor. A final report comprising chapters 1 - 5 will be submitted to the department for final grading. An oral presentation is required.