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Department of Civil Engineering

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

  • Name of Degree Programmes:

Civil Engineering (B. Eng.)

2.5       GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must pass all the core and required courses, as well.  Each student is also to present individual project and also defend it during the oral examinations.

2.5.1    Degree Classifications

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Class of Degree

4.50 – 5.00

3.50 – 4.49

2.40 – 3.49

1.50 – 2.39

First Class (Hons.)

2nd Class Upper (Hons.)

2nd Class Lower (Hons.)

3rd Class (Hons.)

The determination of the class of degree shall be based on the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) earned at the end of the programme.  The GPA is computed by dividing the total number of credit points (TCP) by the total number of units (TNU) for all the courses taken in the semester.  The CGPA shall be used in the determination of the class of degree as summarized in

Table 1.

 

Table 1: Degree Classification

 

The maximum length of time allowed to obtain a degree in the Department of Civil Engineering shall be fourteen semesters for the 5-year degree programme and twelve semesters for students admitted directly into 200 level.  For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of Senate shall be required on the recommendation of the Faculty Board.

 

2.5.2    Weighting System:

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of a student can be determined by the addition of the Grade Point (GP) at each level taking into consideration the weighting percentage. To calculate the final class of degree for students, the following weighting system shall apply as shown in Table 2.

 

Table 2: Weighting System

S/N

LEVEL

5 YEARS

(UTME)

4 YEARS (DIRECT ENTRY)

1.

100

10%

-

2.

200

15%

10%

3.

300

20%

20%

4.

400

25%

30%

5.

500

30%

40%

 

2.5.3. Student Performance Standards:

  • For a student to proceed from 100 Level to 200 Level, the student should not fail more than 9 credit units, consequently any student at 100 Level who fails more than 9 credits units at the end of the Academic Session will be advised to withdraw from the Department.
  • From 200-300 Level, a student is expected to pass at least 24 credit units of the total credit units registered for that Academic Session, while for 400 Level, the student must pass at least 12 credit units before he/she can proceed to the next level.
  • Any student who fails to accumulate 24 credit units at the end of any Academic Session except 400 Level or 12 credit units for the 400 Level Academic session shall be on probation.
  • Any student who fails to accumulate up to 12 credit units at the end of any Academic Session except at the 400 Level Academic Session or 6 credit units for the 400 Level Academic Session shall be advised to withdraw from the Department of Civil Engineering

 

2.5.4.   Course Credit System

The Civil Engineering programmes is run on a modularized system, commonly referred to as Course Unit System. All courses are therefore 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 should be attached to each course. Onecredit is equivalent to one hour per week per semester of 15 weeks of lectures or 2 hours of tutorials or 3 hours per week of laboratory/studio work per semester of 15 weeks.

 


 

2.5.5.   Grade Point Average and Cumulative Grade Point Average

Grading of courses shall be done by a combination of percentage marks and letter grades translated into a graduated system of Grade Point Equivalents (GPE).  For the purpose of determining a student’s standing at the end of every semester, the Grade Point Average (GPA) system shall be used.  The GPA is computed by dividing the total number of credit points (TCP) by the total number of units (TNU) for all the courses taken in the semester. The credit point for a course is computed by multiplying the number of units for the course by the Grade Point Equivalent of the marks scored in the course.  Each course shall be graded out of maximum of 100 marks and assigned appropriate GPE as in Table 3.

 

Table 3: Grade Point Equivalent

(i)

Credit Units

(ii)

Percentage Scores

(iii)

Letter Grades

(iv)

Grade Points (GP)

(v)

Grade Point Average (GPA)

(vi)

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

(vii)

Class of Degree

Vary according to contact hours assigned to each course per week per semester, and according to load carried by students

 

70 – 100

 

 

 

60 – 69

 

 

 

50 – 59

 

 

 

 

45 – 49

0 – 44

 

A

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

D

F

 

5

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

2

0

 

 

Derived by multiplying (i) and (iv) and dividing by Total Credit Units

 

 

4.50 – 5.00

 

 

 

3.50 – 4.49

 

 

 

2.40 – 3.49

 

 

 

 

1.50 – 2.39

 

 

 

First Class

 

 

2nd Class Upper

 

2nd Class Lower

 

3rd Class

 

2.6       EVALUATION OF STUDENTS

2.6.1    Techniques of Student Assessment

(a)Practical: By the nature of the disciplines in Engineering, laboratory practical are very important in the training of the graduates. To reflect the importance of practical work, a minimum of 9 hours per week (3 credits) is spent on students’ laboratory practical. Furthermore, it is very important to determine performance of the student in the practical component of the programme. To achieve this, all the laboratory practical have been lumped together to form a course which the student must pass. It is expected that the weighting given in the various courses is reflected in number and nature in the design of the experiments.  These practicalfollows the trend in the current development of the programmes.

(b)Tutorials: There is one hour of tutorial for every four hours of lecture.  Thus, a course of one credit unit should comprise 12 hours of lectures and 3 hours of tutorials.

(c)  Continuous Assessments: Continuous assessment isdone through essays, tests, and practical exercises.

  • Scores from continuous assessment shall normally constitute 30 % of the final marks for courses which are primarily theoretical.
  • For courses which are partly practical and partly theoretical, scores from continuous assessment shall constitute 50% of the final marks.
  • For courses that are entirely practical, continuous assessment shall be based on a student’s practical work or reports and shall constitute 100 % of the final marks.

(d)Examinations:In addition to the continuous assessment, final examinations shall normally be given for every course at the end of each semester. The basis for the final grade shall be as follows:

Final Examination – 70%,

Continuous assessment – 30% (Quizzes, Tutorials, Homework and Tests).             

  • Each course shall normally be completed and examined at the end of the semester in which it is offered.
  • A written examination shall normally last a minimum of one (1) hour for one unit course, two (2) hours for two unit course and three hours for three unit courses.

2.6.2    Moderation and Examiners

All question papers from 100 – 400 levels shall be moderated internally. The external examiner shall be used in the final year of the undergraduate programme (500 level) to assess final year courses and projects, and to certify the overall performance of the graduating students. 

 

2.6.3    Board of Examiners

The Head of Department (HOD) shall be the Chief Examiner. There shall also be, an appointed Examination Officer who will be responsible to the HOD. He will be in charge of the conduct of examinations and the recording and return of results for the Department. The Board of Examiners in the Department consist of all Academic staff

 

2.6.4    Course Advisers

There shall be an appointed Course Adviser who will be responsible to the HOD. The Course Adviser shall offer guidance and counselling services to students in their academic, social, personal and vocational life. He/she shall be responsible for the course registration of students, recording and returns of student’s sessional results and other duties as approved by the HOD.

 

2.6.5    SIWES Rating and Assessment

In Engineering education, industrial attachment is very crucial. The studentsareto proceed on eight weeks Students’ Work Experience Programme (SWEP) during long vacation at the end of second semester examinations in 100 and 200 levels. At the end of 300 level second semester examinations Students Work Experience Programme (10 weeks – long vacation); Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (24 weeks, one semester plus long vacation) is for all students at 400 level.

To make the training effective, it is important that the students learn how to operate some of the ordinary machines and tools they will encounter in the industry before they go for the attachment. Therefore they should start with Student Work Experience Programme, which is conducted in the Faculty Workshops, under strict industrial conditions. On successful completion of Students Work Experience Programme, the Students Industrial Work Experience Schemes can be done in industries under strict industrial conditions and supervision.

Normally, industrial attachment should be graded and no student should graduate without passing all the modulesof the attachment and this shall be used in degree classification.

2.7       EXAMINATION IRREGULARITY, MISCONDUCT AND MALPRACTICE

Any of the following shall,prima facie, constitute examination irregularity, misconduct or malpractice in the Department.

2.7.1    Irregularity

Irregularity shall be deemed to have occurred if the candidate sits for an examination for which he/she is not eligible, as may occur when the candidate:

  • Does not register for the approved course
  • Does not satisfy the attendance requirement of at least 70%
  • Has not complied with any other requirement(s) prescribed by the Senate, Faculty or Department.

Sanctions: Candidates whose positions are irregular as identified under this heading shall not be allowed to sit for the examination. Where the irregularity is discovered after the candidate might have sat for the examination, such paper(s) done under irregular conditions shall be nullified. 


 

2.7.2    Misconduct

Misconduct shall be deemed to have occurred under the following instances:

  • Failure to observe silence. The only permissible way for attracting the attention of the invigilator is by the candidate raising of his hand.
  • Smoking in the examination hall or rooms when an examination is in progress.
  • Act(s) of insubordination or insolence to the invigilator(s).
  • Fighting in the examination hall or rooms.
  • Act(s) of commission or omission that may negatively affect the smooth conduct of the examination.

Note: Gross misconduct shall be deemed to have occurred where there is evidence of membership in any secret cult or fraternal organization.

2.7.3    Malpractice

Examination malpractice shall be deemed to have occurred under the following:

  • Any act of omission which contravenes any of the provisions of section 3(2) of the Miscellaneous Offences Decree of 1984.
  • Any unlawful attempt, acts, omissions, successful or unsuccessful, directed at obtaining pre-knowledge of examination question(s) or influencing the marking of scripts or award of marks by the University or External Examiner.
  • Any attempts, successful or unsuccessful, to impersonate a candidate in any university examination. The following shall constitute impersonation:
    • Writing examination for a candidate
    • The exchange of examination number or names or answer scripts/sheets
    • The intentional use of someone else’s examination number.
  • Introduction of relevant foreign material(s) and cheat notes into the examination hall, whether used (copied from, consulted) or not. Relevant materials shall be taken to refer to any material that is considered to be relevant to the subject matter or course being examined irrespective of whether it is relevant to the specific examination question of the subject matter/course or not.
  • Exchange of relevant materials in the examination hall while examination is in progress. These material may involve any of the following:
    • Question paper containing relevant jottings and materials
    • Collaborated copying
    • Exchange of answer scripts
  • Any unlawful attempt, whether successful or unsuccessful, to:
    • Remove submitted examination answer script(s) or material(s).
    • Alter, add or delete any written material in the submitted answer script(s) or material(s) after the examination.
    • Replace submitted examination script(s) with extraneous one after the examination, either in part or in whole.
    • Submit manuscript not written under supervision in the examination hall during or after the examination.
    • Destroy submitted examination scripts/materials by fire or any other method.
  • Theft/removal of examination scripts/materials, whether used or not.
  • Consulting notes and other relevant materials outside the examination hall when such a candidate has not yet submitted his/her script(s).
  • Assisting, facilitating, aiding or abetting cheating.
  • Leaving the examination hall/room without permission and later returning to continue the examination.
  • Giving or receiving irregular assistance.
  • Non-submission or incomplete submission of answer scripts.
  • Un-collaborated copying or “giraffing”.
  • Writing on question papers/scripts, in spite of a written (as may be printed on front page of answer booklet) and/or any other than the examination booklet and sheets supplied by the University.
  • Speaking/conversation during the examination in spite of a warning.
  • Use and/or possession of unapproved electronic gadgets, such as mobile phones, for example, during the examination in spite of a warning.

Sanctions: Aside from expulsion or rustication, a candidate found guilty of any examination malpractice (i) to (p) above shall be punished by cancelling the relevant examination paper(s). Any candidate whose paper is cancelled shall be required to carry over the affected course(s).

2.8.      GENERAL STUDIES

2.8.1.   Goal

To produce well-rounded morally and intellectually capable graduates with vision and entrepreneurial skills in an environment of peace and social cohesiveness.

2.8.2.   Objectives

The objectives of the General Studies programme consist of the following:

  • Acquisition, development and inculcation of the proper value-orientation for the survival of the individual and society.
  • The development of intellectual capacities of individuals to understand, appreciate and promote peaceful co-existence.
  • Producing graduates with broad knowledge of the Nigerian Nation and people with a view to inculcating in them mutual understanding and patriotism.
  • Exposing graduates of Nigerian Universities to the rudiments of ICT for computer literacy and ability to live usefully in this ICT age.
  • Preparing students for a post university life with opportunities for job creation and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Production of graduates capable of communicating effectively (both oral and written).

3. DEGREE PROGRAMME

3.1       Common Engineering Courses

In the first two years, all students in the Faculty of Engineering shall take common courses. The 200 level courses are foundation Engineering courses designed to expose students to the fundamentals of the Engineering discipline in a broad sense. Students can take 3 credits as electives from their programme of study.

It is believed that exposing engineeringstudents to the various aspects of the discipline in the first two years of their study, equips them with enough knowledge to determine their inclinations in terms of specialization at a later stage.

This view is further strengthened by the fact that an appreciable number of Engineering students have rural backgrounds which limit their perception of Engineering and the sub-disciplines therein.  It is believed that after the second year, the wide Engineering horizon would have been sufficiently illuminated for such students, who are now better placed, to make a choice. In addition, a broad-based programme at these foundation levels becomes an asset to its beneficiaries in the future when they are invariably required to play managerial, supervisory and/or executive roles in Engineering areas that may not be strictly their areas of specialization.

The general courses to be offered by the students in the Faculty of Engineering during their 100 and 200 Levels are presented below, subsequently, by the detailed course description.

 

100 Level Courses

Course Code

Course Title

L

T

P

Course Credits (Units)

First Semester

 

 

 

 

CHM 111

General  Chemistry I

3

0

0

4

CHM 112

General chemistry practical I

0

0

1

1

PHY 111

General Physics I (Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Properties of matter)

3

0

0

3

PHY 119

Experimental Physics  I

0

0

1

1

MTH 111

Elementary  Mathematics I (Algebra and trigonometry)

3

0

0

3

MTH 112

Elementary  Mathematics II (Calculus)

3

0

0

3

CMP 111

Introduction to Computer Science

3

0

0

3

GST 111

Communication In English I

2

0

0

2

GST 112

Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence

2

0

0

2

GST 113

Nigerian People and Culture

2

0

0

2

GEE 111

Introduction to Engineering

1

0

0

1

 

            Total Units

 

25

 

Second  Semester

 

 

 

 

CHM 123

General  Chemistry II

3

0

0

4

CHM 124

General  chemistry practical II

0

0

1

1

PHY 121

General Physics II (Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics)

3

0

0

3

PHY 129

Experimental Physics  II

0

0

1

1

MTH 123

Elementary Mathematics III (Vector and Coordinate Geometry)

3

0

0

3

MTH 125

Elementary Mathematics IV (Statistics for Physical Sciences)

3

0

0

3

GST 121

Use of Library, Studies Skills and ICT

2

0

0

2

GST 122

Communication in English II

2

0

0

2

GST 123

History and Philosophy of Science

2

0

0

2

GEE 121

Basic Engineering Workshop

1

0

0

1

GEE 199

Student’s Work Experience Programme (SWEP)

 

 

 

0

 

            Total Units

 

21

Total Units (First & Second Semesters)

 

47

200 Level

Course Code

Course Title

L

T

P

Course Credits

First Semester

 

 

 

 

GEE 211

Basic Electrical Engineering           

3

 

 

3

GEE 212

Engineering Mechanics

3

 

 

3

GEE 214

Engineering Drawing I

2

 

 

2

GEE 215

Workshop Practice     

2

 

6

2

GEE 216

 Computer and Computing

2

 

 

2

GEE 217

Engineering Mathematics I

3

 

 

3

ENT 211

Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies I

1

 

 

1

GEE 231

Basic Electrical Eng. Practical

 

 

3

1

GEE 232

Engineering Mechanic Practical

 

 

3

1

Electives

 

 

 

 

GEE 213

Energy Efficiency and Waste Management

2

 

 

2

CHM 211

General Chemistry III

2

 

 

2

 

Total Unit

 

22

Second  Semester

 

 

 

 

GEE 221

IT in Engineering    

2

 

 

2

GEE 222

Materials Science

2

 

 

2

GEE 223

Engineering in society

1

 

 

1

GEE 224

Engineering Drawing II

2

 

 

2

GEE 225

Engineering Thermodynamics

2

 

 

2

GEE 226

Strength of Materials I

2

 

 

2

GEE 227

Engineering Mathematics II

3

 

 

3

ENT 221

Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies II

1

 

 

1

GEE 241

Material Science and  Strength of Materials I  Practical

 

 

3

1

GEE 242

Fluid Mechanics I and Eng. Thermodynamics Practical

 

 

3

1

GST 221

Peace Studies &Conflict Resolution

2

 

 

2

GEE 299

Students’ Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) I

 

 

 

2

 

Total Unit

 

19

Total Units (First & Second Semesters)

 

43

COURSE SYNOPSES

300 Level

CIE 3I1: Fluid Mechanics                (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Fluid statics: Floatation and Stability. Dynamics of fluid flow - conservation equation of mass and momentum. Enter and Bernoulli equations. Introduction to incompressible viscous flow. Reynold's number. Dimensional analysis - Philosophy. Similitude. Buckingham P1 theorems. Applications. Hydraulic models. Flow measurements. Flow meters, errors in measurement

 

CIE312: Strength of Structural Materials              (3Units: H 30; PH 45)

Advanced topics in Bending moment and shear force in beams. Theory of bending of beams. Deflection of beams. Unsymmetrical bending and shear centre. Applications. Strain energy. Biaxial and triaxial state of stress. Transformation of stresses. Mohr's circle. Failure theories. Springs. Creep, fatigue, Fracture and stress concentration.

 

CIE 313: Engineering Geology        (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Geology structures and mapping. Rocks and minerals. Stratigraphy - time scale - fossils and their importance: special reference to Nigeria. Introduction to geology of Nigeria. Engineering Applications - Water supply, site investigation - Dams, Dykes, etc.

 

CIE 314: Civil Engineering Materials         (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Concrete Technology - types of cements, aggregates - properties. Concrete mix, Design, Properties and their determination. Steel Technology - Production fabrication and properties: corrosion and its prevention. Tests on steel and quality control. Timber Technology - Types of wood, properties, defects, stress grading. Preservation and fire protection, timber products, Rubber, plastics: Asphalt, tar, glass, lime, bricks. etc. Applications to buildings, Roads and Bridges.

 

CIE 315:  Structural Mechanics I                (3 Units: LH 45)

Analysis of determinate structures. Beams, Trusses: structure theorems, Graphical methods: Application to simple determinate trusses. Williot Mohr-diagram. Deflection of statically determinate structures. Unit load, moment area methods. Strain Energy Methods. Introduction to statically indeterminate structures.

 

CIE 316: Civil Engineering Drawing          (2 Units: LH 15; PH 45)

Symbols and conventions. Dimensions, notes, titles, working or construction drawing and relationship to specifications. Plans, Floors, Foundation, Framing and Roof plans. Sections and Details, wall section, building section and sectional elevations. Drawing and detailing of Civil Engineering structure e.g. bridges, dams, foundations, etc.

 

MEE 318: Engineering Drawing                 (3 UNITS: LH 15; PH 90)

Introduction to Autocad. Use of AutocadFor 2-D And 3-D Drawings. Descriptive Geometry. Limits And Fits. Geometric Tolerancing. Welding Drawing And Design. Redesigning Of Casts Components Using Welded Joints. Harder Examples On Exploded Assembly Drawing (e.g. A Complete Gear Box In Exploded Assembly Drawing). Pipe Joints. Arrangement Of Engineering Components to Form a Working Plant (Assembly Drawing Of A Plant). Revision.

 

ENT 311: Entrepreneurial Skills I              (2 Units)

The course focuses the attention of the students to the practical aspects of entrepreneurship by venturing into the following categories: Agriculture/Agro Allied (fish farming, crop production, animal husbandry such as poultry, piggery, goat etc,  groundnut oil making, horticulture (vegetable garden, flower garden), poultry), Services (bakery, radio/TV repairs, barbing/ hair dressing salon, car wash, catering, courier, event planning, fashion design, vehicle maintenance, film production, interior decoration, laundry, music production, phone call centre, rental, restaurant, tailoring/ knitting, viewing centre), Manufacturing (carving, weaving, sanitary wares, furniture making, shoe making, plastic making, table making, bead making, bag making, sachet water production, cosmetics, detergents), Commerce (buying and selling, purchasing and supply, bookkeeping, import and export etc), Information & Communication Technology (ICT) (business centre, computer maintenance, handsets repairs, internet cafe etc), Mining/Extraction (kaolin, coal mining, metal craft such as blacksmith, tinsmith etc, vegetable oil/and salt extractions etc), Environment (fumigation, household cleaning waste disposal etc), Tourism (car hire, craft work, hotel/catering, recreation centre), Power (generator mechanic, refrigeration/air conditioning, electricity wiring etc), Production/Processing (glassware production/ceramic, metal working/fabrication, steel and aluminum door and windows, paper production water treatment/conditioning/packaging, brick laying, bakery, iron welding, building drawing, tailoring, carpentry, leather tanning, printing, food processing/packaging/preservation). Students are to select two of the following areas of interest for practical. Topics should also include Products/Service Exhibition and Quality Control, Business Ownership Structures, Mentorship.

Second Semester

 

CIE 321: Elements of Architecture             (4 Units: LH 45; PH 45)

Introduction – Dimensional awareness, Graphical communication, relation to environments. Free hand drawing – form in terms of shades, light shadow. Common Curves. Orthographics; dimetrics, perspective projections. Applications. Elementary Designs.

 

CIE 322: Soil Mechanics I                (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Formation of soils, soil in water relationship - void ratio, porosity, specific gravity and other factors. Soil classification. Atterberg limits - particle size distribution. Flow in soils - see page and permeability. Laboratory work.

 

CIE 323: Engineering Surveying and Photogrammetry I             (Units 3: LH 30; PH 45)

Chain Surveying Compass surveying - Methods: Contours and their uses. Traversing - methods and applications. Leveling - Geodetic leveling - errors and their adjustments. Applications. Tachometry - Methods: Substance heighting. Self-adjusting and electromagnetic methods. Introduction to Photogrammetry.

 


 

CIE 324: Design of Structures I      (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Fundamentals of design process, materials selection, building regulations and codes of practice. Design philosophy, elastic design: limit state design. Design of structural elements in Reinforced concrete.

 

GEE 311: Engineering Mathematics III     (3 Units: LH 45)

Linear Algebra. Elements of Matrices, Determinants, Inverses of Matrices, Theory of Linear Equations, Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors. Analytical Geometry, Coordinate Transformation, Solid Geometry, Polar, Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates. Elements of Functions of Several Variables, Surface Variables. Ordinary Integrals, Evaluation of Double Integrals, Triple Integrals, Line Integrals and Surface Integrals. Derivation and Integrals of Vectors, The Gradient of Scalar quantities. Flux of Vectors, The Curl of aFunctions. Multivalued Functions, Analytical Functions, Cauchy Riemann’s Equations. Singularities and Zeroes, Contour Integration including the use of Cauchy’s Integral Theorems, Bilinear Transformation.

 

GEE 321: Engineering Mathematics IV     (3 Units: LH 45)

Series solution of second order linear differential equations with variable coefficients. Bessel and Legendre equations. Equations with variable coefficients. Sturn-Louville boundary value problems. Solutions of equations in two and three dimensions by separation of variables. Eigen value problems. Use of operations in the solution of partial differential equations and Linear integral equations. Integral transforms and their inverse including Fourier, Laplace, Mellin and Handel Transforms. Convolution integrals and Hilbert Transforms. Calculus of finite differences. Interpolation formulae. Finite difference equations. RungeKutta and other methods in the solutions of ODE and PDEs. Numerical integration and differentiation.

 

GEE 322: Engineering Communication     (1 Unit: LH 30)

Professional use of English Language for letters, specification descriptions, presentation of charts, graphs, tables, writing of proposals in reports. Case studies of major engineering designs and construction/fabrication as well industrial failures; professional presentation of reports and proposals.

 

GEE 323:  Engineering Economic (3 Units)

The nature and scope of economics. Basic concepts of engineering economy. Interest formulae, discounted cash flow, present worth, equivalent annual growth and rate of return comparisons. Replacement analysis. Breakdown analysis. Benefit-cost analysis. Minimum acceptable rate of union. Judging attractiveness of proposed investment.

 

ENT 321: Entrepreneurial Skills II                         (2 Units)

The course is a continuation of ENT 311. It focuses the attention of the students on creativity, feasibility study, legal framework, governmental policies, business negotiation, etc.  Students should select two areas of interest for practical and exhibition. At the end of the semester students will undertake excursion and internship and produce report.

 

GEE: 399: Students Industrial Work Experience II         (2 Units: 12 weeks)

On the job experience in industry chosen for practical working experience but not necessarily limited to the student’s major (12 weeks during the long vacation following 300 level).

COURSE SYNOPSES

400 LEVEL

CIE 411:  Hydraulics and Hydrology          (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Laminar and turbulent Flows. Boundary layer separation life and Drag. Stream function Velocity potential and application to flow nets. Steady and Unsteady flow in closed conduits. Principles of surface water hydrology. Analysis of hydrographic data. Land Drainage and inland navigation problems.

 

CIE 412:  Civil Engineering Practice          (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

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.

CIE 413: Structural Mechanics II               (3 Units: LH 3; PH 45)

Indeterminate structural analysis. Energy and Virtual work methods, stop deflection and moment distribution methods. Elastic Instability. Simple plastic theory of bending. Collapse loads. Stress-Grading of Timber. Visual mechanical and electronic stress grading of timber.

 

CIE 414:  Design of Structures II                (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Limit state philosophy and design in steel: elastic and plastic moment Designs. Design of structural elements in steel and connections and joints. Limit state philosophy and design in timber. Elastic methods and design in timber. Design of structural elements in timber and timber connectors. Laboratory tests on structural elements in concrete, timber and steel.

CIE 415:  Soil Mechanics II             (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Mineralogy of soils, Soil structures. Compaction and soil stabilization. Site investigations. Laboratory and course work.

 

CIE 416:  Engineering Surveying & Photogrammetry II (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

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.

 

CIE 417:  Highway Engineering      (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Soil Engineering aspects of highways. Railways and airfields. Highway geometrics. Payment structure and design. Pavement materials and Laboratory tests.

GEE 411: Technical Report Writing and Presentation                 (2 Units)

Technical report writing, business and research proposal, Thesis and Dissertations, power point and slides formation, logical presentation of papers,  Art of public speaking and oral communication.

 

ENT 411: Entrepreneurship Development I          (1 Unit)

This course further exposes the students to the entrepreneurial process of writing feasibility studies and business plans.  The students are required to form cooperative societies in order to collaboratively generate business ideas and funds. Topics should include models of wealth creation, sustainability strategies, financial/ investment intelligence and international business.  Students are to select one area of interest for practical and exhibition. The programme involves Recognition, Reward and Awards (RRAs) and Mentorship.

 

GEE 499: Students Industrial Work ExperienceIII          (6 Units: 24 weeks)

On the job experience in industry chosen for practical working experience but not necessarily limited to the student’s major (24 weeks from the end of the First Semester at 400-Level to the beginning of the First Semester of the following session. Thus, the second semester at 400-Level is spent in industry.)

 

COURSE SYNOPSES

500 LEVEL

CIE 511: Structural mechanics (2 Units)

 Plastic methods of structural analysis, matrix methods of structural analysis, elastic instability: continuum of plane strain, elastic flat plates and torsion, solution by series, finite difference, finite element: yield line Analysis and Strip methods for slabs.

 

 CIE 512:  Design of structures: (2 Units)

 Composite design and construction in steel and reinforced concrete; design of structural foundations: pre-stressed concrete design: modern structural form: tall buildings lift shafts and shear walls, system buildings: design projects.

 

CIE 513: Geotechnical Engineering (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Stressed in soils. Consolidation and settlement. Shear strength of soils. Barth pressures. Bearing capacity of soils. Foundations: normal and deep foundations. Slope stability. Site investigations.

CIE 514: Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Water Resources: the hydraulics of open channels and wells: drainage: hydrograph analysis: reservoir and flood-routing: hydrological forecasting: hydraulic structures, i.e. dams, dykes/levees, weirs, docks and harbours, spillways, silting basins, man holes and coastal hydraulic structures, etc: engineering economy in water resources planning.

Environment Engineering: the work of the Sanitary Engineer: water supply, treatment and design; waste water collection; treatment; disposal and design; solid waste collection, treatment, disposal and design of systems, air pollution and control.

 

CIE 515: Highway and Transportation Engineering        (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Highway planning and traffic surveys. Pavement design, construction and maintenance. Administration and finance of highways. Condition of all transportation media. Transportation planning and economics. Traffic management and design of traffic signals. Parking. Geometrics design. Construction methods. Construction materials and laboratory tests.

 

CIE 516: Foundation Engineering II          (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Site investigations; Field and laboratory measurements. Engineering property of ‘soils’ for design. Plastic Equilibrium Theory. Design of footings and rate; differential settlement, earth structures excavation, shallow and deep foundations, single piles, group action, coffer dams, bracing and strutting techniques. In-situ testing.

 

GEE 513:  Engineering Management, Cost and Evaluation        (3 Units: LH 45)

  • Engineering Management

Principles of organization; element of organization, management by objectives. Financial management, accounting methods, financial statements, cost planning and control, budget and budgetary control. Depreciation accounting and valuation of assets. Personnel management selection recruitment and training job evaluation and merit rating. Industrial psychology. Resources management contracts interest formulae, rate of return. Methods of economic evaluation. Planning decision making; forecasting, scheduling. Production control, Gantt Chart, CPM and PERT. Optimization, linear programming as an aid to decision making transport and materials handling. Raw materials and equipment. Facility layout and location. Basic principles of work study. Principles of motion economy. Ergonomics in the design of equipment and process.

  • Engineering Costing

Cost and schedule management- an engineering function. Supporting skills and knowledge. Role of cost engineer during evaluation phase. Role of cost engineer during the basic design phase. Role of cost engineer in contractor selection. Role of cost engineer during detailed engineering design phase. Role of cost engineer during construction. Cost engineering function as distinct from design engineering function. Canon of ethics for cost engineers. Basic capital cost estimating. Basic operating cost estimating. Basic project planning and scheduling. Cost engineering terminology, Cost engineering standards.

  • Engineering Evaluation/Appraisal

Objectives of valuation work/ valuer’s primary duty and responsibility. Valuer’s obligation to his or her client, to other valuers, and to the society. Valuation methods and practices. Valuation reports. Expert witnessing. Ethics in valuation. Valuation/ Appraisal standards. Price, cost and value. Depreciation and obsolescence. Valuation terminology. Appraisal reporting and review. Real property valuation. Personal property valuation. Machinery and equipment valuation. Oil and gas valuation. Mines and quarries valuation.

 

CIE 521 Terotechnology (2 Units: LH 30 )

Salvaging of structures, repairs, maintenance and demolition. Evaluation of building performance.

 

CIE 522: Construction Engineering (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Construction practices and professional relations. Earth-works, equipment, capital outlay and operating cost; Form-work design, component assembly, improvement of productivity and construction practices, safety, project financing, insurance and bonding, contract terms. Solutions to job site and engineering problems in buildings and heavy construction in Nigeria.

 

CIE 523: Building Services Engineering (3 Units: LH 30;PH 45)

Engineering study of the materials and equipment used in mechanical and electrical services of buildings. Design of building services components; modem building operation; selection of necessary equipment. Specific topics like illumination of building, comfort, heat loss and heat gain, air conditioning and climate control, water supply and fire protection. Drainage systems, plumbing and sewage disposal, elevators, escalators, building acoustics

 

CIE 524: Hydraulics Design (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Design of large scale hydraulic structures: dams, spillways, Stilling Basins. Design of culverts and channel transitions. Reservoir Design Studies. Design of irrigation projects

 

CIE 525: Waste Management Engineering (3 Units: LH 30; PH 45)

Quantity and quality of sewage, including important parameters for the determination of quantity and qualities. Sewage system planning, design, construction and maintenance. Sewage treatment processes, including various unit operations. Non-conventional sewage treatment processes including sewage farming, waste stabilization ponds, aerated lagoons and oxidation ditch. Sewage disposal methods including water-dependent and water-independent methods. Water pollution control, solid waste quantity and quality determination, collection, transportation and disposal methods. Institutional arrangements for management. Management of toxic and hazardous waste.

 

CIE 599: Projects (6 Units: PH 270)

For proper guidance of the students, projects will depend on the available academic staff expertise and interest but the projects should be preferably of investigatory nature. Preferably, students should be advised to choose projects in the same area as their option subjects. (see below)

 

GEE 523: Engineering Law (2 Units: LH 30)

Common Law: Its history, definition, nature and division. Legislation codification interpretation. Equity: Definition and its main spheres. Law of contracts for Engineers: offer, acceptance, communication termination. General principles of criminal law. Law of torts: definition, classification and liabilities. Patents: requirements, application, and infringement. Registered designs: application, requirements, types and infringement. Company law. Labour law and Industrial Law

 

ENT 421: Entrepreneurship II                    (1 Unit)

This course, which is a continuation of ENT 411, further exposes the students to the entrepreneurial process of strategic management.  Topics include business financing, venture capital, managing business growth, negotiation, time and self-management, leadership, ICT and succession plan, defence of feasibility study and business plans.

Basic Admission Requirements and Expected Duration of the Programme

 

The basic admission requirements for the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering shall include:

 

2.1       Admission Requirements for UTME

The minimum admission requirement for Engineering disciplines are passes at credit level in the Senior Secondary School final year examination or GCE ‘O’ Level in five subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Physics and Chemistry.  Candidates are also required to have acceptable pass in the UTME. 

 

2.2       Admission Requirements for Direct Entry

For Direct Entry, candidates must have passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at GCE ‘A’ level or equivalent.  Holders of OND and HND at minimum of upper credit level are eligible for consideration for admission into 200 and 300 levels respectively.

 

2.3       Minimum Duration

The minimum duration for the Civil Engineering programme in the Faculty of Engineering is five academic sessions for candidates who enter through the UTME. Candidates who enter through the Direct Entry will spend a minimum of four academic sessions provided that they satisfy all the other University requirements.

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