UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
200 LEVEL COURSE OUTLINES – HARMATTAN SEMESTER
ABE 263 Engineering Mathematics 3 Credits
Limits, Continuity, differentiation, introduction to linear first order differential equations, partial and total
derivatives of composite functions, matrices and determinants, vector algebra, Vector calculus, Directional
derivatives.
45h (T); R
CHE 241 Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits
Properties of fluids, Fluids statics, Basic conservation laws, friction effects and losses in laminar and turbulent
flows in ducts and pipes. Dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude, principles of construction and operation
of selected hydraulic machinery, Hydropower systems.
45h (T); R
CVE 253 Applied Mechanics I 3 Credits
Forces, moments, couples. Equilibrium of simple structures and machine parts. Friction. First and second
moments of area; centroids. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies in plane motion. Newton’s laws of motion.
Kinetic energy and momentum analyses.
45h (T); R
CPE 283 General Engineering Laboratory Course I 2 Credits
Laboratory investigation and report submission for selected experiments and projects in Applied
Mechanics, Applied Electricity I and Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics.
90h (P); C
ELE 201 Applied Electricity I 3 Credits
Fundamental concepts – Electric Fields, charges, magnetic fields. Current, B – H Curves, Kirchoff’s laws,
superposition. Thevenin, Norton theorems, Reciprocity , RL, RC, RLC circuits. DC bridges. Resistance,
Capacitance and inductance measurements. Transducers. Single phase circuits, complex J-notation, AC circuits,
impedance, admittance, susceptance.
45h (T); R
ELE 275 Computer Programming I 1 Credit
Identification, functions, applications and use of PC parts and peripheral devices. Safety precautions and
preventive maintenance 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, demonstrations. Report Presentation Software Packages: applications, demonstrations,
and use. Mini-project to test proficiency in use of these software packages.
15h (T), R
GNS 211 Philosophy, Logic and Nigerian Culture 2 Credits
Communication in human society. Human creativity. Foundations of philosophy. Freedom, human rights and
concept of justice. Logical Thought and critical reasoning. Laws of thought. African civilizations, development,
religions and culture. Nigerian perception of his world. Culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics.
30h (T); R
MEE 217 Engineering Graphics I 2 Credits
Lettering, Dimensioning, Orthographic projection, auxiliary and sectional views, True lengths, Graphical calculus
and Architectural Drawings.
15h (T), 45h (P); R
MEE 235 Engineering Technology 2 Credits
Introduction to workshop practice. Industrial safety, machine tools and fabrication technology. Use of hand
tools and Engineering approach to design.
15h (T); 45h (P); R
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
200 LEVEL COURSE OUTLINES – RAIN SEMESTER
CHE 242 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics 3 Credits
Basic concepts, quantitative relations of Zeroth, first, second and third laws of thermodynamics. Behaviours of
pure substances and perfect gases. Ideal gas cycles.
45h (T); R
CHE 264 Engineering Mathematics II 3 Credits
Second order differential equations, line integral, multiple integral and their applications, differentiation of
integral. Analytical functions of complex variables. Transformation and mapping. Special function.
45h (T); PR; MAT 112; R
CPE 222 Students Work Experience Programme 6 Credits
Introduction to practices and skills in general engineering through instruction in operation of hand and
powered tools for wood and metal cutting fabrication. Supervised hands-on experience in safe usage of tools
and machines for selected tasks.
270h (P); C
CPE 284 General Engineering Lab Course II 2 Credits
Laboratory investigations and report submission for selected experiments and projects in fundamentals of
thermodynamics. Engineering Materials, Applied Mechanics II and Applied Electricity II.
90h (P); C
CVE 254 Applied Mechanics II 3 Credits
Hooke’s law; stresses and strains due to loading and temperature changes. Torsion. The stress circle, deflection
of beams with symmetrical and combined loading. Elastic buckling of columns, shear forces and bending
moments, analytical and graphical methods of structures.
45h (T); R
ELE 202 Applied Electricity II 3 Credits
Basic machines – DC, synchronous alternators, transformers, equivalent circuits. Three phase balanced circuits,
PN junction diode, Transistors, Thyristors, FETs, Zener, Rectifiers. Basic control systems, open/closed loop
systems. Communications fundamentals, introduction of TV, Radio, Telephone systems.
45h (T) PR; ELE 201; R
ELE 276 Computer Programming 2 Credits
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.
30h (T); R
GNS 212 Introduction to Social Sciences and Citizenship Education 2 Credits
Basic Principles of sociology and Anthropology. The development process. The Nigerian Economy – History and
Policies. Citizenship Education in Nigeria – Constitution, Arms of Nigerian Government, Right and Obligations,
National Ethics and Discipline in National Life, National Identity, Nigerian Environment. Foreign Policy and
International Relations. Social ills, Examination malpractice, bankruptcy etc., and their sanctions. Basic
principles of accounting and management.
30h (T); R
MEE 218 Engineering Graphics II 2 Credits
Advanced topics in auxiliary and sectional views, development, intersection of surfaces, isometric projection;
dimensioning and tolerance; Blue-print reading.
15h (T); 45h (P); R
MEE 272 Engineering Materials 2 Credits
Introduction to electronic configuration, atomic structures, inter-atomic bonding mechanisms, crystal and
microstructure. Relationship between structure and properties and metals, alloys, ceramics and plastics.
Principles of the behavior of materials in common environments. Fabrication processes and applications.
30h (T); R
