MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HANDBOOK

August 2016
 “...Innovatively Empowers”
Professor AbdulRasheedNa’Allah
Vice Chancellor

“...Applying innovatively engineering and technology for infrastructural development”

Professor Leo Daniel
College Provost

“...Producing competent future graduates with potentials to drive the economy”

Professor J. A. Olorunmaiye
Head of Department

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8.1 Forward

You are welcomed to the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MEE) which is one of the
founding departments of the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Kwara State
University (KWASU).

Our undergraduate Mechanical Engineering programme is designed to provide students with

an interdisciplinary education required for innovative and transferable skills, while preparing
them for future leadership and successful life in Kwara State, the country and internationally.
The MEE curriculum covers excellence in mathematics, science and engineering, ethics and
philosophy, arts and culture, as well as entrepreneurship and/or service that can lead to the
continuous development of Kwara State in particular and the society at large. Also the MEE
curriculum conforms with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standard (BMAS) provided
by NUC and COREN.

The MEE programme is also intended to provide an enabling environment where students
can uniquely pursue their professional and other interests for robust personal development.

In line with the ethos of KWASU CET, all students in the Department will be required to
engage in community service and industrial attachment that will prepare them to work in real
world situations. The students will also be required to undertake a two-semester long final
year project that will develop their research competencies.

The purpose of this Handbook is to provide information for students, visitors, stakeholders
and others who are interested in our MEE programmes. The Handbook must also be a
companion and guide for all registered students in the Department. It is envisioned that this
first edition of the Handbook will be reviewed within a very short time due to rapid changes
in engineering and technology. As the Department grows stronger, its staff compliments to
offer more specialist areas of Mechanical Engineering.

Professor J. A. Olorunmaiye

The Head

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwara State University, Malete

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8.2 Mechanical Engineering at KWASU

Mechanical Engineering (MEE) is undoubtedly the professional father of several branches of

engineering practice. The profession of Mechanical Engineering has developed through the
ages and was notably enhanced by the Industrial Revolution of the seventeenth century (1750
-1900). During the period of industrial revolution the steam engine and several other
mechanical devices and mechanisms were developed. In view of this, it is believed that good
engineering practice is one of the panaceas for many environmental, social, technical and
economic challenges presently being experienced in Nigeria. Therefore, the Mechanical
Engineering Programme at KWASU is designed to provide new model of innovative thinking
and designing that will produce future generations of innovators and designers to effect
modern technological changes in the communities.

The programme started off as Mechanical and Aeronautics Engineering in 2010/2011 session.
Two years later the programme was broken into two departments: (1) Mechanical
Engineering and (2) Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering. The National Universities
Commission (NUC), after resource verification visit, officially approved the establishment of
the Mechanical Engineering Department in 2014 to run a program for the award of B. Eng.
degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 2012/2013 session Mechanical Engineering has two
pioneer students at 300Level. The student population is currently about 51 in 2015/2016
session. The college of Engineering presently has central workshop resident in Mechanical
Department. The central workshop is equipped with LATHE, Universal milling machine, and
other machines for metal work, fabrications, welding etc. Also, the central workshop has a
multipurpose wood work machine that can do cutting, planning and grooving. The
Departments of Mechanical and Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering have a well-
equipped fluid mechanics laboratory. Also, the Department is gradually equipping the
following Laboratories: Thermodynamic, Strength of materials, and Mechanics of Machines,
Metrology, Sound and Vibration. The Department uses Metallurgy Laboratory, and computer
Laboratory in both Materials Science and Engineering and Electronics/Electrical Engineering
Departments, respectively. The list of equipment are detailed in the necessary part of the
proceeding sections.

The mechanical programme is developed and measured through blended mode of instruction,
case studies and problem based, project based exercises and experiential learning. In the first
year, students will take the foundation courses which are mostly science-based and are

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common for all students in CET. In the sophomore year, students take the general College of
Engineering and Technology courses which provided the fundamental principles of
engineering. Essentially, the first and second years of the Mechanical curriculum provide the
scientific foundation which underpins the specialized courses in later years of the
programme. In short, the first two years provide the foundation in mathematics, physics and
engineering science, which should prepare students for lifetime learning in engineering.

In the third year, the students take courses that provide the bedrock of the Mechanical
Engineering discipline. The year will focus on the fundamentals in the core areas of
specialization. The key concepts will be presented in depth. Teaching and learning will also
demonstrate the applications of basic engineering science principles to the design and
analysis of mechanical components and systems. The students will also develop the analytical
and experimental skills necessary to understand and later on, modify the physical world in
which they live.

The students will specialize during the last two years of the undergraduate programme. In
particular, the fifth year will include advanced specialization courses and final year projects
that will prepare the students for post-graduate studies and/or employment in industry or to
stand as an entrepreneur. Specializations will be in the areas of the available three options:
Thermo-fluid option, Solid Mechanics/Design option and Industrial/Production option.

For the future, plans are underway to establish consultancy unit to assist the industries in the
immediate environment.

Finally, there are some common CET courses or general engineering courses embedded
within the Mechanical programme (i.e. from Level 100 – Level 500) in line with the
Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards recommended by the National Universities
Commission (NUC) and COREN for engineering programmes.

8.3 MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES AND GOALS

Recognizing the Vision of KWASU which is “to be foremost in expanding the frontiers of
knowledge and be most innovative in disseminating knowledge towards advancing the cause
of humanity”, the Vision of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is:

To produce mechanical engineers with “innovative and transferable

skills” that will positively impact the technical need of their
communities and the world.

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Mission
Responsive to the needs of Kwara State government, industry and society at large, the
Department will be a leading centre in:
 Producing engineering human resource capital in Manufacturing, Design, Control &
Instrumentation, Energy and Building Services capable of improving the standard of
living of the people in Kwara State, the country and internationally.
 Carrying out appropriate research and providing advisory services in mechanical
engineering discipline.
Core Values
To achieve its Vision and fulfill its Mission, the Department will hold the following values:
 Productivity
 Professional and Ethical Standards
 Academic Integrity
 Social responsibility / Community development
 Life-long learning
 Student centeredness in teaching, learning and knowledge creation
 Excellence in applied research, innovation and development
 Total quality management.
Goals

The Strategic Plan of KWASU identifies seven Core Values or Priority Areas, and the
Department’s responses are presented below:
 World Class status

The Department will offer quality academic programmes that will be accredited and which
will enhance internationalization of MEE education. The Department will also foster
collaboration, linkages and networking with partner departments nationally and
internationally.

 Community Development

Engagement with stakeholders and carrying out research of international standard but with
local application and focus. The Department will design and deliver short courses and
professional development programmes (PDP) and public enlightenment activities.

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The MEE Department will hold Open Day annually. This will be an opportunity for the
community, prospective students and other stakeholders to interact with students and staff
and also tour the teaching and learning facilities. Visitors will be able to ask questions about
programmes and courseware, discuss freely with current students and visit laboratories,
accommodation and other facilities at KWASU Malete campus.

 ICT Driven

The Department will employ ICT-enhanced instruction, encourage use of appropriate open
source learning management system such as Moodle and promote service delivery that will
benefit from ICT and digital scholarship. A departmental portal will be developed which
would be user friendly to answer queries posed by various stakeholders.

 Research

Research Clusters will be created to respond to local and national needs e.g. in energy
provision, manufacturing and sustainable development. Research proposals will be developed
to address multidisciplinary issues and challenges. Staff will publish research findings in
high quality outlets both nationally and internationally. As soon as practically possible,
research post - graduate programmes will be introduced in the Department.

 Funding Generation and Financial Independence

The Department will establish an Industrial Advisory Committee to ensure strong links with
industry. The need for a strong advisory board is enormous. A close study of the most
successful engineering programmes elsewhere indicates that applied research has been the
cornerstone. These activities derive their importance from collaboration with industry.
Therefore, there is a paradigm shift in the way engineering programmes are designed,
delivered and assessed. They are now based on relevance/responsiveness to industry,
flexibility, accommodation of prior learning, life - long learning, communication ability of
graduates, management and entrepreneurial skills, and quality assurance.

 Entrepreneurship

It is envisioned that the Department will offer Energy Management courses drawing on the
expertise and resources in CET and other colleges of KWASU. This will enable the
Department to grow research or provide professional service to the community. Consultancy

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services will also be delivered to generate extra income and enable staff utilize their
professional skills and competencies.

 Skills and Integrity

The Department will employ highly skilled staff and encourage them to enroll for higher
degrees (where necessary) or/and PhD. The Department will promote integrity in research,
learning, teaching and professional matters.

8.4 DEPARTMENTAL OPTIONS

Mechanical engineering undergraduate programme focuses its attention on three (3) main
specialisation areas or options which are as follows:

1. Solid Mechanics / Design

2. Thermofluid
3. Industrial /Production

8.5 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The graduates in Mechanical Engineering have the opportunities of getting employment to
work in a wide range of industries. Mechanical engineers are employed in the automotive,
aerospace, chemical, computer, electronic, industrial machinery, manufacturing, mining,
oceanographic, petroleum, pharmaceutical, power, printing, publishing, and textile industries.

8.6 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

8.6.1 Introduction
The academic programmes of the University are based on the course system.
A course is any part or whole of a subject which can be completed through lectures, tutorials
and/or practical within a specified number of hours in a semester;
Courses are normally weighted in terms of course units ranging from one to four.
A course unit is defined as subject matter completed in fifteen lecture hours, or 45 practical
hours. Whenever tutorials are included in the instructions, they are rated as lecture hours.
Evaluation of courses can be in terms of lecture hours alone or in combination with tutorials
and practical hours.

Categories of courses for undergraduate programmes include:

(i) Compulsory (C): These courses must be taken and passed before graduating
from any degree progamme. They could be University wide compulsory or

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 specific programme core courses. They are designed for each degree programme
and not subject to any choice by students.
(ii) Required (R): These courses are not taught in the student’s department but
must be taken and passed before graduating from the degree programme. They
are core courses specific to the programme. They are not subject to any choice
by students.
(iii) Electives (E): These courses are left for students to choose to make up their
work load or degree requirements. They should be relevant to respective
programmes but may be chosen from their field or outside. However, the
prescribed minimum number of units from such courses must also be passed
before the student can graduate.
(iv) Pre-requisites (PR): These are courses which students must take and pass
before taking a particular course at a higher level.
A. Registration for Courses

Registration of courses is done according to the University tradition. Courses for the session
are registered on-line at the beginning of the session. In addition, a student is required to go
to his/her level adviser after the on-line registration in order to complete the registration
process. Failure to register before the deadline as stipulated by the University may result in
loss of the session or voluntary withdrawal from the programme. A student cannot re-register
for a course already passed. For all regular semester, students are required to register a
minimum of eighteen (18) and maximum of twenty-four (24) credit units.

B. Student Performance Evaluation

Performance of students in a course shall normally be evaluated through examination,

continuous assessment and attendance. The pass mark is 45% with Continuous Assessment
carrying a maximum of 30% of total marks for the course. Such Continuous Assessment
would take the form of attendance, assignments, test, laboratory/ studio/ workshop/ field/
exhibition or combination thereof, as may be applicable to respective courses. A student must
also satisfy 70% attendance of lectures before being allowed to sit for examination in the
respective course.

1. Students in the College of Engineering and Technology shall be required to have at

least a CGPA of 1.50 at the end of first year to proceed to 200 level. In addition,

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 such student MUST pass at least 9 credits of Mathematics, 8 credits of Physics and
7 credits of Chemistry.
2. At the end of the Harmattan Semester fourth year, ONLY students without carry
over Rain Semester courses or whose Rain Semester carry over courses can be
accommodated in the final year shall be allowed to proceed for Student Industrial
Work Experience Scheme II (SIWES II) in the Rain Semester of the fourth year.
3. External examiner shall be employed in the final year of the undergraduate
programme to assess final year courses and projects, and to certify the overall
performance of the graduating students, as well as the quality of facilities and
teaching. All others would be internally moderated by Senior Faculty members
4. The University operates a 4-point grading system. The marks obtained from the
registered courses shall be converted to letter grades and transformed to points as
follows:

% Score Grade Grade Point

80 – 100 A+ 4.0
70 – 79 A 3.8
67 – 69 A- 3.5
65 – 66 B+ 3.3
60 – 64 B 3.0
55 - 59 C+ 2.3
50 – 59 C 2.0
48 – 49 D+ 1.2
45 – 47 D 1.0
0 – 44 F 0.0

C. Degree to be Awarded

Upon the successful completion of the programme and having been found worthy in
character and learning, the Senate of Kwara State University shall award a B.Sc. in an
engineering programme to the candidate. The class of this degree shall be classified as
follows:

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 Class of Degree CGPA

First Class (Honours) 3.60-4.00

Second Class (Honours) Upper Division 2.80-3.59

Second Class (Honours) Lower Division 1.92-2.79

Third Class (Honours) 1.20-1.91

D. Minimum Graduation Requirements

I. University Requirements: 19 credits

Every Undergraduate student of Kwara State University must take and pass the entire 13
credit units of General Studies Courses and 6 credit units of Entrepreneurship Courses of the
Enterprise Creation and Skill Acquisition (ECSA) Programme approved by the University
Senate which are enumerated as follow:

General Studies Courses (GNS)

Course Code Course Title Units

GNS 101 Use of English I 2

GNS 102 Use of English II 2

GNS 103 Computer Appreciation I 1

GNS 104 Computer Appreciation II 1

GNS 106 Use of Library 1

GNS 201 Foreign Language I (French/ 1

Arabic/Spanish/Portuguese)

GNS 202 Foreign Language II (French/ 1

Arabic/Spanish/Portuguese)

GNS 301 General Science & Environment 2

GNS 302 Religion, Ethics and Leadership 2

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 TOTAL 13

Enterprise Creation and Skill Acquisition (ECSA) Courses

Course Code Course Title Units

GNS 203 Innovation & Product Development 2
GNS 204 Enterprise creation & Development 2
GNS 303 Entrepreneurship Mentorship 1
GNS 304 Enterprise Resource Planning/Business Plan 1

TOTAL 6

II. College Requirements (GET courses): 57 credits

In addition, a student graduates when he/she has passed all the core courses prescribed by the
College of Engineering and Technology dubbed General Engineering and Technology
courses (GET) totaling 57 credits.

III. Departmental Requirements: 85 credits

In addition to the GET courses, a student must pass 85 credits prescribed by the department
dubbed MEE courses to graduates. These include all core courses and optional electives.

8.7 STAFFING
Academic Staff
S/N Name Qualifications Specialization Designation
1 B.Sc. (Ibadan), PhD Gas Dynamics,
Prof. J.A. (Calgary), FNSE, FNATE, Combustion,
Refrigeration& Professor
Olorunmaiye MNIMeche, R.Engr.
Air
(Nigeria) Conditioning
2 MSc. (USSR), PhD
Production Senior
(Ilorin), MNSE,
Dr. J. O. Aweda, /Applied Lecturer
MNIMechE,
Mechanics
R.Engr.(Nigeria)
3 Dr. H. I. B.Sc. (Lagos), MSc Thermodynami Lecturer I

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 Oguntade, (Lagos), PhD (UK), cs, Gas Turbine
MNSE, SMASME Cooling, CFD.
4 B.Eng. (Ilorin), MSc Solid
Engr. O. Olaogun, (Ibadan), MNSE, Mechanics/Mat Lecturer II
R.Engr.(Nigeria). erial Science
5 B.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc.
Materials/Manu
Engr. T. A. Owoseni, (AUST), MNSE, R.Engr. Lecturer II
facturing
(COREN)
6 B.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc. Thermofluid/So
Mr. S. A. Shittu, Lecturer II
(Cranfield), MNSE. lid Mechanics
7 Production
B.Sc., M.Eng.(Ilorin),
Mr. M.Y. Kolawole, /Applied Lecturer II
MNSE
Mechanics
8 B.Tech. (LAUTECH),
Mr. A. S. Olawore Thermofluid Lecturer II
M.Sc. (Ibadan), MNSE
9 B.Eng. (Ilorin), M.Sc.
Mr. W. A. Issa Thermofluid Lecturer II
(Ibadan), MNSE
10 B.Eng. (Ilorin), M.Sc.
Mr. M. O. Ibiwoye Thermofluid Lecturer II
(Lagos), MNSE

Technical Support Staff

S/N. Name Qualification/Dates Rank/designation

Obtained/Membership of
Professional Association
1 R. A. Raji FTC (C&G of London Institute) Principal Technologist

2 W. I. Oseni H.N.D Mechanical Engineering Technologist II

3 S. W. Balogun B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Technologist I

(Electrical/Electronics)
4 A. Muhammad OND Mechanical Engineering Technician

Administrative Staff
S/N Name Academic Qualifications Designation
1 I. I. Afunku B.Tech. (History Edu.) Secretary

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8.8 PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The general philosophy of the MEE programme is to produce Mechanical engineers with
high academic and ethical standard and adequate practical background needed for self-
reliance and industrialisation of the immediate community and the world in general. The
programme has intervening industrial training periods to enable the students acquires the
necessary skills to be able to solve engineering problems by the time they graduate.

The overall objective of the MEE programme is to ensure that MEE graduates from KWASU
are resourceful, creative, knowledgeable, innovative and capable of carrying out engineering
design, maintenance of facilities, and operations of machines, plants and equipment.

MEE programmes are on a modularised system, commonly referred to as Course Unit

System. Thus, all courses are sub-divided into more or less self-sufficient and logically
consistent packages that are taught within a semester and examined at the end of that
particular semester. Credit weights in form of units are be attached to each course. One Unit
is equivalent to one hour per week per semester of 15 weeks of lectures or 3 hours per week
of laboratory/studio work per semester of 15 weeks. We operate an academic year of two
semesters with a minimum of 15 weeks of lectures/practical per semester.

The courses are arranged in levels of academic progress. For ease of identification, course
numbers are prefixed by a three-character programme/subject code. Thus, the course code is
in the form: MEE LNJ (where the three-letter code MEE identifies the programme, ‘L’ in
LNJ represents the level of the course (1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 for all undergraduate courses) and
NJ is a two-digit numbering of courses. Thus, for example, MEE 207 is a 200-Level course
with number 07 offered in the mechanical engineering programme.

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100 Level Courses: 43 credits

100 level Harmattan semester

S/N Course Code Course Title Course Status Credit
1 CHM 131 General Physical Chemistry R 3
2 CHM 151 Practical Chemistry I R 1
3 MAT 101 Elementary Set Theory R 3
4 MAT 103 Elementary Diff. and Integral Cal. R 3
5 STA 101 Introduction to Probability R 2
6 PHY 101 General Physics (Physics I) R 4
7 PHY 103 Experimental Physics I R 1
8 GNS 101 Use of English I C 2
9 GNS 103 Computer Appreciation I C 1
TOTAL 20

100 level Rain semester

S/N Course Code Course Title Course Status Credit
1 CHM 112 General Inorganic Chemistry R 3
2 CHM 122 General Organic Chemistry R 2
3 CHM 152 Practical Chemistry II R 1
4 MAT 102 Elementary Vectors, Geometry and R 3
Mechanics
5 MAT 104 Elementary Algebra and Trig. R 3
6 PHY 104 General Physics Lab. R 1
7 PHY 102 General Physics II R 4
8 STA 102 Intro. to Probability Distribution R 2
9 GNS 102 Use of English II C 2
10 GNS 104 Computer Appreciation II C 1
11 GNS 106 Use of Library C 1
TOTAL 23

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200 Level Courses: 45 credits

200 level Harmattan semester

S/N Course Code Course Title Course Status Credit
1 GET 201 Applied Electricity I C 3
2 GET 215 Engineering Graphics I C 2
3 GET 233 Engineering Technology C 2
4 GET 241 Fund. of Fluid Mechanics C 3
5 GET 251 Engineering Mechanics I C 3
6 GET 261 Computer Programming I C 1
7 GET 263 Engineering Mathematics I C 3
8 GET 283 General Engineering Lab. Course I C 2
9 GNS 201 Foreign Language I (French/ C 1
Arabic/Spanish/Portuguese)
10 GNS 203 Innovation & Product Development C 2
TOTAL 22

200 level Rain semester

S/N Course Code Course Title Course Status Credit
1 GET 202 Applied Electricity II C 3
2 GET 216 Engineering Graphics II C 2
3 GET 242 Fundamental of Thermodynamics C 3
4 GET 252 Engineering Mechanics II C 3
5 GET 262 Computer Programming II C 2
6 GET 264 Engineering Mathematics II C 3
7 GET 272 Engineering Materials C 2
8 GET 284 GET Labs. Course II C 2
9 GNS 202 Foreign Language II C 1
10 GNS 204 Enterprise creation & Development C 2
TOTAL 23

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300 Level Harmattan Semester Courses
S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Course Pre-
Unit Status requisite
1 GET 373 Engineer in Society 1 C
2 GET 361 Engineering Mathematics III 3 C GET 263
3 GNS 301 History and Philosophy of Science 2 C
4 GNS 303 Entrepreneurship Mentorship 1 C
5 MEE 361 Metrology 2 C
6 MEE 325 Engineering Design I 3 C
7 MEE 353 Applied Thermodynamics I 2 C GET 242
8 MEE 355 Fluid Dynamics I 2 C GET 241
9 ECE 361 Electrical Machine I 2 C GET 202
10 MEE 381 Mechanical Engineering Lab. I 2 C
11 MEE 337 Engineering Metallurgy 3 C GET 272
12 MEE345 Workshop Practice 1 C
Total 24

300 Level Rain Semester Courses

S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Course Pre-requisite

Units Status
1 GET 302 Engineering Economics 3 C -
2 GET 362 Engineering Mathematics IV 3 C GET 264
3 GET 376 Engineering Communication 1 C
4 GNS 302 Leadership, Relation and Ethics 2 C
5 GNS 304 Enterprise Resource 1 C
Planning/ Business Plan
6 MEE 302 Theory of Machines 3 C GET 251
7 MEE 326 Machine Drawing 2 C GET 216
8 ECE 342 Applied Computers Programming 1 E GET 262
9 MEE 346 Manufacturing Processes 2 C
10 MEE 362 Engineering Experimentation 2 C
11 MEE 382 Mechanical Lab. II 2 C
Total 24

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Long Vacation

S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Course Pre-requisite

Units Status
1 MEE 392 Industrial Training I 3 C
Total 3

400 Level Harmattan Semester Courses

S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Course Pre-requisite
Units Status
1 GET 463 Engineering Statistics 2 C
2 CEE 363 Strength of Materials 2 E GET 252
3 ECE 441 Control Engineering I 2 C
4 MEE 421 Engineering Design II 3 C MEE 325
5 MEE 425 Mechanics of Machines 3 C
6 MEE 435 Applied Thermodynamics II 2 C MEE 353
7 MEE 443 Fluid Dynamics II 2 C MEE 355
8 MEE 465 Automobile Workshop Practice 2 C GET 233
9 CEE 485 Civil Engineering Practice 2 C
10 MEE 493 Mechanical Lab. III 2 C
Total 23

400 Level Rain Semester Courses

S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Course Pre-requisite
Units Status
1 GET 222 SWEP 3 C
2 MEE 392 Industrial Training I 3 C
3 MEE 492 Industrial Training II 6 C
Total 12

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500 Level Harmattan Semester Courses
S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Course Pre-requisite
Units Status
1 GET 501 Engineering Management 3 C
2 MEE 505 Computer Aided 3 C MEE 421
Design/Manufacturing CAD/CAM
3 MEE 523 Thermal Engines 3 E MEE 435
4 MEE 591 Project I 3 C
Solid Mechanics/Design Option
MEE 511 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 3 E MEE 453
MEE 513 Fundamentals of Dynamics 3 E
Thermo-fluid Option
MEE 543 Fluid Dynamics III 3 E MEE 443
MEE 561 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 E MEE 435
Industrial/Production Option
MEE 531 Industrial Engineering 3 E
MEE 533 Maintenance Engineering 3 E
MEE 521 Tribology 3 E
Total 18

500 Level Rain Semester Courses

S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Course Pre-requisite
Units Status
1 GET 502 Engineering Law 2 C
2 MEE 504 Technology Policy 2 C
3 MEE 592 Project II 3 C
4 MEE 522 Refrigeration and Air-conditioning 3 C MEE 435
Solid Mechanics/Design Option
MEE 512 Advance Strength of Materials 3 E MEE 453
MEE 514 Vibration 3 E MEE 425
MEE 574 Fracture Mechanics & Failure 3 E
Analysis
Thermo-fluid Option
MEE 524 Auto-systems & Vehicle dynamics 3 E MEE 465
MEE 506 Turbomachinery 3 E MEE 443
Industrial/Production Option
MEE 532 Operations Research 3 E
MEE 534 Systems Analysis 3 E

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8.9 COURSE DETAILS AND DESCRIPTION

8.9.1 General Engineering and Technology (GET) Courses

GET 201 Applied Electricity I 3 C

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, impendence, admittance,
susceptance. 45h (T), C

GET 202 Applied Electricity II 3 C

Basic machines – DC, synchronous alternators, transformers, equivalent circuits. Three
phase balanced circuits, PN junction diode, Thyristors, FETs, communications fundamentals,
introduction of TV, Radio and Telephone systems. 45h (T), PR; GET 201; C.

GET 215 Engineering Graphics I 2 C

Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics: Introduction to Engineering graphics, Types of
Engineering Drawings, Drawing equipment, Code of Practice for Engineering Drawing,
Lines, Scales, Drawing sheets and Title Block, Procedure for Drafting, Lettering.
Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Geometry: Introduction, Building geometry, Geometry
techniques for building a straight line, Geometric construction and engineering curves,
parabola, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola .Techniques for drawing polygons and normal
structures. Orthographic drawing: Concept of Projection, Types of Projections, Orthographic
Projection, First angle & third angle Projection, Orthographic Projection of Points, Simple
lines, simple planes.

GET 216 Engineering Graphics II 2 C

Conventional practices- on Isometric Drawing, Sectioning. Introduction to Computer Aided
Drafting: Electronic drafting packages: principle and use in engineering design. Simulation
packages: principle and use in engineering.

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GET 233 Engineering Technology 2 C
Workshop Safety, Bench Work and Marking, Engineering Material and their Properties:
Classification of Engineering Materials, Physical Properties of Metals, Mechanical Properties
of Metals. Heat Engines (Internal and external combustion engines), Workshop Processes:
welding processes, Processes using pressure amd heat, Temporary fasteners and Permanent
fasteners, Introduction to Hot and Cold Working Processes,Introduction to Workshop
Machines: lathe machine, drilling machine, shaping machine grinding machine.

GET 241 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics 3 C

Characteristics of a Fluid, Fluid Statics, Conservation Principles, Fluid Dynamics: uniform
flow, steady flow, flow rate, continuity, Bernoulli equation, momentum equation

GET 242 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics 3 C

Introduction and Basic Concepts, First Law of Thermodynamics, Application of First Law of
Thermodynamics: Non-Flow Processes, Flow Processes; Second Law of Thermodynamics,
Thermodynamic properties: Tables and Graphs, Application NFEE to particular Fluid with
Numerical Examples, Application of SFEE to particular Fluid with Numerical Examples.

GET 251 Engineering Mechanics I 3 C

General Principles in basic mechanics, Force vectors, Equilibrium of a particle, Force system
Resultants, Equilibrium of a rigid body, Structural Analysis, Internal Forces, Friction, First
and second moments of area, Center of gravity and centroids, Moments of Inertia, Virtual
work, Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in plane motion, Newton’s laws of motion,
Kinetic energy and momentum analysis.

GET 252 Engineering Mechanics II 3 C

Hooke’s law, stresses and strains due to loading and temperature changes. Mohr’s circle.
Deflection of beams. Shear force and bending stresses in beams. Torsion of circular
members. Elastic buckling of columns. Stresses in thin cylinders and spheres.

GET 261 Computer Programming I 1 C

Identification, functions, applications, and use of PC parts and peripheral devices. Safety
precautions and preventive maintenance of PC. Filing system: Word processing applications
and use. Internet: available services, principle of operation, applications, demonstrations.
Spreadsheet: applications, and how to use. Database Management package: applications,

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demonstrations. Report Presentation Software Packages: applications, demonstrations, and
use. Mini-project to test proficiency in use of these software packages. 15h (T); C.

GET 262 Computer Programming II 2 C

Program design using pseudo-code/flowchart. Extensive examples and exercises in solving
engineering problems using pseudo-code/flowchart. Computer programming using structure
BASIC such as QBASIC: symbols, keywords, identifiers, data types, operators, statements,
flow of control, arrays, and functions. Extensive examples and exercises in solving
engineering problems using QBASIC. Use of Visual programming such as Visual BASIC in
solving engineering problems.

15h (Teaching & Demonstrations), 30hrs. (Practical), C, 15h (T), 45h (P)

GET 263 Engineering Mathematics I 3 C

Limit and Continuity; Review of elementary Calculus; Linear Algebra- Elements of Matrices,
determinants, Inverse of matrix, theory of linear equations, Eigen-Values and Eigen Vectors;
Vector Algebra; Introduction to vector Calculus and derivative; Introduction to linear First
Order Differential Equation and applications; Partial and Total derivative of composite
Functions.

GET 264 Engineering Mathematics II 3 C

Vectorial Calculus (review of vectors, differentiation of vectors, Integration of vectors,
Gradient Line, Surface and Volume integrals and related theorems); Second Order
Differential Equations and applications; Fourier series (Definition, determination of Fourier
coefficients, functions in two or more ranges, discontinuous functions, even and odd
functions); Laplace Transformation (Definition, inverse transforms and transforms of
derivatives, translation on the s-axis and the t-axis).

GET 272 Engineering materials 2 C

Material Properties: Introduction to engineering materials, classes and their properties.
Mechanical behavior of materials: stress – stain behavior, engineering stress and strain,
elastic limit, Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, elastic–plastic behavior, strength, true stress
and strain, compressive behavior, hardness, toughness (fracture behavior, brittle – ductile
transition), creep deformation and fatigue strength (S-N approach, fatigue limit, strength and
life). Non-destructive testing. Introduction to Cambridge Engineering Selector (CES)
package for material properties and basic material selection.

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GET 283 General Engineering Lab. Course I 2 C
All courses in 1st semester share the laboratory schedules to suit; sometimes alternate weeks.

GET 284 GET labs. Course II 2 C

All courses in 2nd semester share the laboratory schedules to suit; sometimes alternate weeks.

GET 302 Engineering Economics 3 C

The nature and scope of economics. Basics concepts of engineering economy. Interest
formulae. Discounted cash flow, present worth, equivalent annual growth and rate of return
comparisons. Minimum acceptable rate of return. Judging attractiveness of proposed
investments.45h(T);C.

GET 361 Engineering Mathematics III (Advanced Mathematics) 3 C

Multiple integrals; Laplace Transformation (Derivatives of a transform, transform of
integrals, transforms of periodic function, the Dirac delta function Analytic, systems of linear
differential equations); Fourier Transform; Geometry, Co-ordinate transformation- solid
geometry, polar, cylindrical and spherical co-ordinates; Elements of functions of several
variables.

GET 362 Engineering Mathematics IV 3 C

Numerical differentiation and Curve fitting; Simple linear programming; Numerical solution
of ordinary differential equations; Differential equation of second order series solutions-
Legendre and Bessel functions and their properties; Gama, Beta and probability functions;
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (PDE).

GET 373 Engineer in the Society 1 C

Philosophy of Science and engineering; History of Engineering and Technology; The
Engineering profession; Engineering Literacy; Professional bodies and Engineering Societies;
Engineers Code of conducts and Ethics; Engineering and Nation building; Economy, Politics,
Business; Safety in Engineering and Introduction in Risk Analysis; Indigenous Technology,
(Building construction, Bridges, Cloth weaving, Pot making, etc.); Invited Lecturers from
professionals. 15h (T); C.

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GET 376 Engineering Communication 1 C
Professional use of English Language for letters, specification descriptions, presentation of
charts, graphs, tables, writing of proposals in reports, Case studies of major professional
presentation of reports and proposals.

GET 463 Engineering Statistics 2 C

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, tests hypothesis
and significance. Regression and correlation. 30h (T); C.

GET 501 Engineering Management 2 C

Essence of Management task. Patterns of leadership. Creating a viable organization.
Productivity and motivation, Organizing task. The span of control and the delegation of
authority. Organizational theory and concepts. Industrial safety. Engineering business- types,
structure, and functions of organisations. Techniques in engineering management.
Production management – product design and development, planning and control. Work
scheduling.

GET 502 Engineering Law 2 C

Government policies and the firm. Ethics and conduct in Engineering Application of
business law to engineering. Industrial relations. Introduction and Sources of Law. Formation of
Contracts. Liabilities in torts: assaults, negligence, strict liability. Professional role and liabilities
of engineers. Contract of employment: independent contractors, workmen compensation.
Property law: partnerships. Intellectual property: copyright trade mark, design, patent.
Registration and Incorporation of companies and effects. Case studies relating to professionals.
Arbitration. 30h (T); C. 45h (T); C.

8.9.2 Mechanical Engineering (MEE) Courses

MEE 302 Theory of Machines 3 C

Simple mechanisms and their analysis; Vector diagrams; Simple harmonic motion; Newton’s
Laws of motion; Force analysis of mechanism; friction effect; analysis and applications;
Theory of Structures; Dynamics of linear systems; Balancing; Gear systems and Gear trains;
cam displacement and diagrams layout, equivalent mechanisms. Rigid body;

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MEE 337 Engineering Metallurgy 3 C
Metals and alloys, their production and use. Nature, origin and control of structure in metallic
systems and their relation to mechanical properties. Diffusion, deformation, hardening,
transformation. Heat treatment. Metallographic laboratory practice

MEE 325 Engineering Design I 3 C

Application of mechanical engineering theories to machine component design. Analysis, synthesis
and evaluation procedures in creative design. Use of codes, charts, tables, standards and
empirical data, presentation of design portfolio. 15h (T); 45(P); C.

MEE 326 Machine Drawing 2 C

This course in machine drafting and design provides instruction in the largest speciality area
of drafting in the United States, in terms of scope and job opportunities. Emphasis will be
placed on the applications of multi-view drawings, including drawing organization and
content, title blocks and parts lists, assembly drawings, detail drawings, dimensioning and
application of engineering controls in producing industrial-type working drawings. Upon
completion, students should be able to organize, layout, and produce industrial-type working
drawings, including the application of title blocks, parts lists, assemblies, details, dimensions,
and engineering controls.

ECE 342 Applied Computer Programming 2 C

Software development life cycle. Top-down design. Program design using pseudo-code,
flowchart. Flowchart ANSI symbols and usage. Programming using a structured language
such as C: Symbols, keywords, identifiers, data types, operators, various statements, operator
precedence, type conversion, conditional and control structures, array, function, recursive
functions parameter passing, pointers, structure, union. File Handling. Software development
in C in MS Windows , UNIX/LINUX environments. 15h (T); 45h (P); C, PR: GET 262

MEE 345 Workshop Practice 1 C

Workshop setting. Safety procedures in workshops. Types of workshop equipment, machines,
and materials, use of instrument and tools. Machine operation practice. 45h (P)

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MEE 346 Manufacturing Processes 3 C
Fundamental principles of metal cutting, welding, casting and forming. Machining process:
milling, grinding, planning, turning, drilling and shaping. Welding methods, features and principles
of operation for arc welding, gas welding, resistance welding. Casting methods, features and principle
of operations for sand casting, gravity casting, metal mould casting, squeeze casting, die metal
casting. Forming methods, features and operation for shearing, bending, blanking, drawing.
Tool economics and principle of operation of presses. 45h (T); C

MEE 353 Applied Thermodynamics 2 C

Properties of a mixture of ideal gases. Properties of a mixture of an ideal gas and a
condensable vapour. Psychometry. Combustion. Application of first and second laws of
thermodynamics to combustion. Dissociation. combustion of fuels; chemistry of common
hydrocarbon fuels; combustion with deficiency or excess air, thermos chemistry; Hess law of
heat summation, heat of combustion and reaction, ideal adiabatic flame temperature.

MEE 355 Fluid Dynamics I 2 C

Incompressible fluid flow, conservation of mass, energy and momentum, constitutive relations
and boundary conditions. Navier-Strokes equations, flow through pipes and ducts. High and low
Reynolds number flows. Two dimensional potential flows. 30h (T); PR; GET 241.

ECE 361 Electrical Machines I 2 C

Energy conversion concepts, machines, generators, motors, shunt and series characteristics.
Design, construction, characteristics of DC machines, Transformer, equivalent circuits,
design, construction, characteristics. Open/Short circuit, polarity tests. Regulation, Auto,
three-phase transformers, Connections. 15h (T); 45 (P); PR: GET 202.

MEE 361 Metrology 2 C

Accuracy: Conditions for accuracy. Types of error. The effect of averaging results. The
evolution of a length standard. Interferometry applied to flatness testing. The N.P.L. flatness
interferometer. The pitter - N.P.L. Gauge Interferometer. Linear Measurement: Slip and block
gauges. Length bars. Design and operation of linear measurement instruments (i.e. "effects
of" Principles of alignment, sensitivity, accuracy, variances and inertia of moving parts).
Principles of kinematics (complete constraint and one degree of Freedom). Design of

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comparators. High-magnification gauge comparators. (Brookes level comparator and the
Eden-Rott `Millionth' comparator). Angular Measurement and Circular Division: Protractors,
Sine bars. Angle gauges. Levels, Clinometers. Autocollimators and Angle Dekkors.
Reflectors and optical square. Calibrating circular divided scales and indexing equipment,
Precision Polygons and their calibration. Testing straightness, flatness and squareness. Taper
measurement.
Screw Thread Measurement: Types of Thread. Thread measurement. Errors in Thread.
Thread gauges. Gear Measurement: Pitch measurement. Tooth thickness measurement, etc.
Measurement of Surface Finish: Methods of measurement (Peak to Valley, R.M.S., and
C.L.A.). Effect of sampling length, Measuring Instruments.

MEE 362 Engineering Experimentation 2 C

Generalized measuring system and techniques for measuring mechanical quantities such as
temperature, pressure, flow, force, strain, displacement, velocity, acceleration, sound level,
etc. Transducers design, use of cathode ray oscilloscope and multimeter, etc.
MEE 381 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Course I 2 C
Laboratory investigations and report submission for selected experiments in Mechanics of
Deformable Bodies I, Engineering Experimentation, Thermodynamics and heat transfer, Fluid
Mechanics I and Mechanical Behaviour of Materials. 90h (P).

MEE 392 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Course II 2 C

Laboratory investigations and report submission for selected experiments in Metallurgy,
Dynamics, Mechanics of Machines I and Manufacturing Process. 90h (P).

MEE 421 Engineering Design II 3 C

Introduction to Mechanical elements. Design of Mechanical Elements: shaft and shaft component,
Gears and Belts, Screws and Fasteners, Mechanical Springs, Rolling-contact bearings. 45h (T); PR;
MEE 325; C.

MEE 425 Mechanics of Machines 3 C

Free and forced vibrations of lump mass-spring systems with and without damping, whirling of
shafts, critical speed, vibration isolation and transmissibility, two-degree of freedom system, dynamic
absorbers, continuous systems, balancing of rotors. 45h (T).

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MEE 435 Applied Thermodynamics II 2 C
Steam, gas turbines and jets engines. General thermodynamics relations. Kinetic theory of gas.
Mixture of gases, psychometry, air-conditioning and cooling towers. Introduction to heat
transfer. 30h (T); PR; MEE 353.

ECE 441 Control Engineering I 3 C

Introduction to control systems - feedback concept and advantages, system classification,
structures. Control systems components – mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, thermal, position
control, servomechanism and regulators. Mathematical modeling of control systems, System
transfer functions, signal flow graphs, block diagram reduction, stability, Routh-Hurwitz
criteria. Transient and steady state analysis of control systems. Compensation techniques.
Series/parallel feedback Controllers. State space modeling and analysis of control systems.

MEE 443 Fluid Dynamics II 2 C

Thermodynamic and dynamic principles applied to fluid behaviour, stream function and velocity
potential, ideal, viscous and compressible fluids under internal and external flow conditions. Inviscid
flow. Vorticity and rotation of fluid particles. Introductory concepts of boundary layer and re-
circulating flows, Mathematical derivation of Navier-stokes equations and its application. 30h
(T); PR; C.

CEE 363 Strength of Materials 2 E

Generalized stress-strain relationship, Biaxial and triaxial state of stress. Stress
transformation. Mohr’s circle, failure theories. Theories of bending of beams. Unsymmetrical
bending and shear centre. Strain energy application. Torsion of non-circular and thin-walled
hollow members. Advanced topics in bending moment and shear force in beams. Deflection
of beams. Biaxial and triaxial state of stress. Transformation of stresses. Springs, creep,
fatigue, fracture and stress concentration. 30h (T); PR; C.

MEE 465 Automobile Workshop Practice 2 C

Introduction to workshop and Safety precautions. Introduction to the principles of operation of
engines and transmission system. Description and functions of the main components of a
vehicle. General servicing of the automobile. Wheel balancing and alignment; Routine

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maintenance; Fault finding techniques and rectification procedures; Test and Performance
analysis of auto parts and systems.

CEE 485 Civil Engineering Practice 3 C

Legal, professional and ethnical aspects of engineering contracts and contract document
including specifications and competitive bidding. Negotiated contracts. Civil Engineering
Quantities – standard method of measurements, applications of the classification of coding
and numbering of items. Bills of quantities. Civil engineering works standard and
measurements. Contracts and sub-contracts. Works construction and supervision. Job
planning and control - Programme charts - Bar charts. Critical path methods, etc.
Construction machinery and equipment. Applications/Case study-dams, foundations, bridges,
highways, industrial buildings, sewage works. 30h (T); C.

MEE 493 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Course I 3 C

Laboratory investigations and report submission for selected experiments in Mechanics of
machines, Engineering Experimentation, Applied Thermodynamics and heat transfer, Applied
Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Behaviour of Materials. 90h (P).

GET 501 Engineering Management 2 C

Scope of managerial economics. Production decisions. Cost of production. Profit analysis of
the firms. Business finance and investment. Capital budgeting and management control.
Essence of Management task. Patterns of leadership. Creating a viable organization.
Productivity and motivation, organizing task. The span of control and the delegation of
authority. Organizational theory and concepts. Industrial safety. Engineering business- types,
structure, and functions of organisations. Techniques in engineering management.
Production management – product design and development, planning and control. Work
scheduling.

GET 502 Engineering Law 2 C

Government policies and the firm. Ethics and conduct in Engineering Application of
business law to engineering. Industrial relations. Introduction and Sources of Law. Formation of
Contracts. Liabilities in torts: assaults, negligence, strict liability. Professional role and liabilities
of engineers. Contract of employment: independent contractors, workmen compensation.

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Property law: partnerships. Intellectual property: copyright trade mark, design, patent.
Registration and Incorporation of companies and effects. Case studies relating to professionals.
Arbitration. 30h (T).

MEE 504 Technology Policy 2 E

An overview of the National Technology Policy, Acquisition, adaptation and application of
scientific and technological knowledge for other national development objectives. National
strategy, patents and inventions; trademarks and copy-right, contract documents, professional
responsibilities and liabilities.

MEE 505 Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) 3 C

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)
Machines and their programming. This course will cover the basic operation of CNC machines with
topics such as safety, simulation, tooling with tool selection, and machine zeroing. Students will
also be introduced to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). CN Machine Topics will include
machine speeds and feeds, feed rate and cycle time optimization. Students will also be introduced to
CAT/CAM with topics to include part geometry, CAM-Mill processes, contouring, cycle time
estimation. 30h (T); 45h (P).

MEE 506 Turbomachinery 3 E

Introduction to Turbomachinery, Characteristic curve for axial-flow and centrifugal pumps, fans,
blowers, impulse and reaction turbine, fluid couplings, similarity Laws, pelton wheel, reaction turbine,
hydraulic transmission, Torque converter, Hydraulic accumulators and application to cranes, hydraulic
intensifiers

MEE 511 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies II 3 E

Rotating disks, contact stresses. Thick walled cylinders, energy methods, elementary plasticity
torsion of non-circular section. Creep Fatigue. 30h (T); 45h (P); PR; MEE 311.

MEE 513 Fundamentals of Dynamics 2 E

Applied vector mechanics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinetics of rigid and non-rigid bodies
in space. Moment and product of inertia of masses. Euler and Lagrange equations.

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MEE 543 Fluid Dynamics lII 3 E
Mathematical theory of the motion of inviscid fluids. Steady compressible flow. Laminar and
turbulent boundary layers, and wakes. Theory of turbulence models, isotropic wall and free
turbulence. 45 (h) T.

MEE 512 Advanced Strength of Materials 3 E

Review of concepts in solid mechanics; stress, strain, momentum balance, energy principles,
linear and non-linear stress-strain laws. Plane stress and strains in cylinders. Small
deflections of plates, classical approximate and strain energy methods. Computer
applications, cylindrical shells. Analysis of stress and strain; Torsion theory. Introduction to
plasticity, slip line theory and plastic stress-strain laws. Fracture mechanics.

MEE 514 Vibration 3 E

Free and forced oscillation for lumped mass-spring system with and without damping.
Detailed study of one degree of freedom system in Mechanical vibration. Multi-degree of
freedom system by receptance, impedance methods. Selected topics including rigid body
vibration on elastic coils. Perturbation methods of non-linear vibration problems. Vibration
of machinery; free and forced vibration. Natural frequencies, damping and critical speeds;
Transverse vibration of beams. Whirling of shafts, torsional vibrations. Practical classes; A
T16 vibration bridge needed for a minimum of five practical.

MEE 521 Tribology 3 E

Lubricants mechanics; principles of friction, lubrication and wear. Types and properties of
lubricants, materials for tribological applications. Dry and boundary friction. Surface
studies; topography and quality. Hydrodynamic theory applied to tapered wedge and journal
bearings, hydrostatic lubrication applied to journal bearings. Air lubrication.

MEE 522 Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning 3 C

Refrigeration Cycles: Revision of single stage vapour compression systems. Analysis of
absorption refrigerators. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Applications: Domestic,
commercial, industrial, marine and transportation applications of both refrigeration and air-
conditioning. Properties of Refrigerants: Toxicity, inflammability, chemical activity, odour

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and oil solvent properties, Thermodynamic characteristics. Compressors: Reciprocating and
rotary types. Hermetically sealed compressors. Lubrication. Fans. Heat Exchangers:
Condensers and evaporators. Water and brine spray chambers. Evaporative condensers.
Cooling coils and air washers. Refrigeration Load: Convected heat. Product load. Infiltration
and ventilation effects. Radiation effects. The Psychometry of Air-Conditioning Processes:
Revision of dehumidification and humidification. Water injection. Steady injection. Mixing
and adiabatic saturation with reheat. Comfort and inside design conditions: The metabolic
rate. Bodily mechanisms of heat transfer. Environmental influences on comfort.
Environmental refreshness.

MEE 523 Thermal Engines 3 E

Review of thermodynamics. Introduction to combustion engine with emphasis on application
of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. Analysis of cycles. Performance characteristics of
gas and steam turbines. Internal combustion engines (I.C.E) propulsion systems;
compressors and combustion units. Exhaust emissions.

MEE 524 Auto-Systems & Vehicle Dynamics 3 E

Introduction to the basic mechanics governing vehicle performance, analytical methods, and
terminology. Tire and Rim Fundamentals, Forward Vehicle Dynamics, Tire Dynamics,
Driveline Dynamics, Vehicle Mechanisms, Steering Dynamics, Suspension Mechanisms,
Vehicle Planar Dynamics, Vehicle Roll Dynamics, Applied Vibrations, Vehicle vibrations

MEE 531 Industrial Engineering 3 E

Work study, payment systems and performance levels including job evaluation, production
control, Gantt Charts and manual scheduling, labour and organization critical path analysis
and resources allocation, inventory control. 45h (T).

MEE 532 Operational Research 3 E

Formation and Optimization for mathematical models. Techniques of operations research
such as mathematical programming, queuing theory. Inventory models, replacement
techniques applied to production control and inventory. Calculus of variation, maximum
principles, dynamic programming, optimization and optimum seeking methods. Method of
regression analysis and statistical testing. Transportation and assignment problems, non-linear

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programming models critical path analysis, PERT. Practical problems of data collection and
problem formulation

MEE 533 Maintenance Engineering 3 E

Preventive maintenance. Predictive Maintenance (PdM). Total productive maintenance (TPM).
Facilities maintenance and facilities management. Equipment maintenance and safety engineering.
Plant engineering and facilities operations. CPE review and Physical plant management.

MEE 534 Systems Analysis 3 C

Concepts, methodology, methods and tools for discovery, definition, analysis, design,
creation, and sustainment of systems involving information, physical, and human elements;
Principles and application of techniques in analysis of decision processes involving
engineering systems under uncertainty. The systems perspective of a computer integrated
manufacturing system; manufacturing and its various levels and the planning and control of
product movement through the production system in the context of using real time control,
multiprocessor systems, network architectures and databases.

MEE 561 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 E

Heat and Mass by Conduction: The general conduction equation. Steady one-dimensional
conduction with and without generation. Steady quasi one-dimensional conduction. Steady
two-dimensional conduction. Numerical solution of two-dimensional conduction equation.
One-dimensional transient conduction. Heat Transfer by Convection: Forced convection-
consideration of thermal boundary layer. Forced convection-Reynolds analogy and
dimensional analysis. Natural convection. Separated flow convection. Convection with phase
change. Mass transfer by convection. Processes of diffusion. Mass transfer in laminar and
turbulent convection. Combined heat and mass transfer.

MEE 574 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis 3 C

Types of fracture and fractography. Structure of solids, shear and cleavage defects in solids,
Crack initiation and propagation, stress intensity factor, Griffith, Orowan's and Irwin's
theories, stress concentration and the design consideration in machine elements. Role of
microstructure in various kinds of failure. Environmental effects and time-dependent failures.
Fatigue and creep failure. 30h (T); 45h (P); C.

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MEE 591 Project I 3 C
The senior project is a year independent study intended for students who choose to work in
teams of two or more. Work begins in the Harmattan semester, but enrolment is only in rain
semester when a double grade is awarded. Groups develop their own topic or select a topic from a
list of topics prepared by the department. Groups develop a work plan and select an advisor for their
work. A second reader is assigned by the instructor. A written progress report is expected at the
end of the Harmattan semester. Groups submit a written final report and make an oral presentation to
faculty, staff, fellow students and guest at the end of the rain semester. 45h (P); C.

MEE 592 Project II 3 C

Similar to MEE 591 with the principles difference that the team or group project must
incorporate aspects and principles of design, whether for a system, product, vehicle, device,
software, or apparatus. The year-long senior project with design may be used to satisfy a portion
of the department's design requirement. 45h (P); C.

8.10 CONCLUDING REMARKS

This handbook is a necessity for all MEE students and faculty members. It gives necessary
information (course structure, graduation requirement, etc.) required by students. Further
information can be obtained from the head of department or the level advisers.

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