ND Mechatronics Eng Tech PDF

NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND)
IN
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
2005
PLOT 'B' BIDA ROAD, P.M.B. 2239, KADUNA - NIGERIA

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
CERTIFICATION AND TITLE OF THE PROGRAMME:

The certificate to be awarded and the programme title shall read:
“NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY”
A transcript showing all the courses taken and grades obtained shall be issued on demand.
2.0 MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology is an engineering programme that integrates the knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and
Electronic engineering with Computer technology. The study of Mechatronics involves relevant aspects of electrical, electronics and
mechanical engineering together with an understanding of manufacturing methods. It is a relatively new field of engineering with many
exciting developments such as internet control of machines, autonomous robots and engine management systems. There is, and will
continue to be, a strong demand for engineers who are capable of designing, implementing and operating these systems to meet an
increasing need in industry where complexity of projects is done with limited resources. This document should provide the diplomates
with skills and knowledge in rapidly developing fields such as digital electronics, manufacturing, information technology and robotics.
The target at the National Diploma level is to make the diplomates skillful in Automotive and related industries. The programme includes
substantial training in design techniques to prepare the diplomates for an exciting career in this emerging field of engineering at the higher
level.
3.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The National Diploma Programme in Mechatronics Engineering Technology is aimed at producing technicians with entrepreneurial skills
for both the public and private sectors of the economy.
On the completion of this programme, the diplomate should be able to:
Function as a technician in automotive and related industries;

Produce good Engineering drawings and schedules using CADD and other relevant software;
Interpret relevant Engineering drawings;
Carry out necessary general tests procedures and standard trouble-shooting techniques in fault detection and rectification of
automotive and related products;
Use sophisticated diagnostic equipment in trouble shooting automotive products parts;
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Carry out the construction and maintenance of Mechatronics Engineering works;
Observe relevant safety precautions in Mechatronics Engineering practice;
Use Mechatronics techniques to design, implement and operate automated machines, robots and manufacturing machines/engines to
manage systems to meet the needs of the automotive and related industries;
Adapt technical, creative, communication, management and team-working skills to meet the needs of the industry; manage own
` enterprises effectively and efficiently.
4.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the National Diploma Programme by direct
entry:
a. S.S.S.C or its equivalent (NTC, WASC, G.C.E, etc) with passes at credit level in Mathematics, Physics, a Science subject (i.e.
Chemistry, Biology, or Agricultural Science), and one other subject and an ordinary pass in English Language at not more than
two sittings. In addition credit or ordinary pass in any of the following subjects will be an advantage: Wood Work, Metal Work,
Auto-mechanics, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity, Technical Drawing, Fine Art;
b. Four passes at credit level in relevant subjects as stated in (a) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognised
preliminary ND Programme offered in a Polytechnic or similar post-secondary technical institution provided that students
admitted into the Pre-ND have a Pass in English Language.
5.0 CURRICULUM
5.1 The curriculum of the ND programme consists of four main components. These are:
General Studies/Education
Foundation Courses
Professional Courses
Industrial Works Experience (IWE)
5.2 The General Education component shall include courses in:

Art and Humanities - English Language, Communication and History. These are compulsory.
Social Studies - Citizenship Education (the Nigerian Constitution), Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Geography,
Entrepreneurship, Philosophy of Science and Sociology are compulsory.
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Physical and Health Education (one credit unit only).
5.3 The General Education component shall account for not more than 10% of total contact hours for the programme.
5.4 Foundation Courses include courses in Economics, Mathematics, Pure Science, Computer Applications, Technical Drawing, Descriptive
Geometry, Statistics, etc. The number of hours will vary with the programme and may account for about 10-15% of the total contact
hours.
5.5 Professional Courses are courses which give the student the theory and practical skills he needs to practice his field of calling at the
technician/technologist level. These may account for between 60-70% of the contact hours depending on the programme.
5.6 Industrial Work Experience (IWE) shall be taken at the third and sixth semesters in the second and third year of the ND programme
respectively. See details of IWE at Paragraph 10.0.
6.0 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
The structure of the ND programme consists of four semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop activities in the college and two
semesters (9-12 months) of Industrial Work Experience. Each semester shall be of 17 weeks duration made up as follows:
15 contact weeks of teaching, i.e. lecture recitation and practical exercises, etc. and 2 weeks for tests, quizzes, examinations and
registration.
7.0 ACCREDITATION
The programme offered shall be accredited by the NBTE before the diplomates shall be awarded the diploma certificate. Details about the
process of accrediting a programme for the award of the ND or HND are available from the Executive Secretary, National Board for
Technical Education (NBTE), Plot 'B' Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna, Nigeria.
8.0 CONDITIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE ND
Institutions offering accredited programmes will award the National Diploma to candidates who successfully completed the programme
after passing prescribed course work, examinations, diploma project and the industrial work experience in automotive and related
industries. Such candidates should have completed the minimum prescribed credit units.
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Diploma Certificate shall be awarded based on the following classifications:
Distinction - CGPA 3.50 - 4.0

Upper Credit - CGPA 3.00 - 3.49
Lower Credit - CGPA 2.50 - 2.99
Pass - CGPA 2.00 - 2.49
9.0 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS TEACHING THE PROGRAMME
9.1 The new curriculum is drawn in course units. This is in keeping with the provisions of the National Policy on Education, which stress the
need to introduce the credit units, which will enable a student who so wishes to transfer the units already completed in an institution to
another institution of similar standard.
9.2 In designing the units, the principle of the modular system has been adopted; thus making each of the professional modules, when
completed self-sufficient and providing the student with technical operative skills, which can be used for employment purposes.
9.3 As the success of the credit unit system depends on the articulation of programmes between different institutions and industries, the
curriculum content has been written in terms of behavioural objectives, so that it is clear to all, the expected performance of the student
and diplomate of the programme who successfully completed some or all of the courses is clearly defined. There is a slight departure in
the presentation of the performance based curriculum which requires the conditions under which the performance are expected to be
carried out and the criteria for the acceptable levels of performance. It is a deliberate attempt to further involve the staff of the department
teaching the programme to write their own curriculum stating the conditions existing in their institution under which the performance can
take place and to follow that with the criteria for determining an acceptable level of performance. Departmental submission on the final
curriculum may be vetted by the Academic Board of the institution. Our aim is to continue to see to it that a solid internal evaluation
system exists in each institution for ensuring minimum standard and quality of education in the programmes offered throughout the
polytechnic system.
9.4 The teaching of the theory and practical work should, as much as possible, be integrated. Practical exercises, especially those in
professional courses and laboratory work, should not be taught in isolation from the theory. For each course, there should be a balance of
theory to practice depending on the course objectives and content.
10.0 GUIDELINES ON IWE PROGRAMME
For the smooth operation of the IWE the following guidelines shall apply:
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10.1 Responsibility for Placement of Students
(i) Institutions offering the ND Programme shall have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the relevant industries for the placement
of students in the industries. By the end of second semester and fifth semesters of the programmes, the required copies of the master list
showing where each student has been placed shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary, NBTE who shall, in turn, authenticate the list
and forward it to the Industrial Training Fund.
(ii) The Placement Officer should discuss and agree with industry on the following:
A task inventory of what the students should be expected to experience during the period of attachment. It may be wise to adopt the one
already approved for each field.
The modality of supervision with the industry-based supervisor of the students during the period.
The evaluation of the student during the period.
N/B: It should be noted that the final grading of the student during the period of attachment should be weighted more on the evaluation by
his industry-based supervisor.
IWE shall take place in semesters 3 and 6. During the period, specialized and advanced training courses will be provided to the students.
This will guarantee long lasting practical experience for the diplomate. The IWE shall therefore be carried out in relevant factory/industry
environment.
10.2 Evaluation of Students During IWE

In the evaluation of the student, cognisance should be taken of the following items:
i. Punctuality
ii. Attendance
iii. General Attitude to Work
iv. Respect for authority
v. Interest in the field/technical area
Technical competence as a potential technician in his/her field
10.3 Grading of IWE

To ensure uniformity of grading scales, the institution shall ensure that the uniform grading of students’ work which has been agreed to by
all polytechnics is adopted.
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10.4 The Institution Based Supervisor
The institution-based supervisor should sign the logbook during each visit. This will enable him to check and determine to what extent the
objectives of the scheme are being met and to assist students having any problems regarding the specific assignments given to them by
their industry-based supervisor.
10.5 Frequency of Visit

Institution should ensure that students placed on attachment are visited within one month of their placement. Other visits shall be arranged
so that:
i. there is another visit not more three months after the first visit; and a final visit in the last month of the attachment.
10.6 Stipend for Students on IWE

The rate of stipend payable shall be determined from time to time by the Institutions and the industries.
10.7 IWE as a Component of the Curriculum

The completion of IWE is important in the final determination of whether the student is successful in the programme or not. Failure in the
IWE is an indication that the student has not shown sufficient interest in the field or has no potential to become a skilled technician in his
field. The IWE should be graded on a fail or pass basis. Where a student has satisfied all other requirements but failed IWE, he/she may
only be allowed to repeat another six months IWE at his/her own expense.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....…..i
General Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….ii
Curriculum Table……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….x
GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

Use of English I……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Citizenship Education……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..7
Use of English II……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Entrepreneurship Development……………………………………………………………………………………………………...14
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry………………………………………………………………………………………………19
Calculus…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..30
Logic and Linear Algebra …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……...33
Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry………………………………………………………………….…………………...……...39
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) COURSES

Introduction to Computing……………………………………………………………………………….……………………..………46
Computer Aided Design and Drafting ………………………………………………………………………………………………….50
Introduction to Computer programming………………………………………………………………………………………………...56
Computer programming using object oriented Basic…………………………………………………………………………………....61
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING COURSES

Electrical Engineering Science ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…71
Digital Electronics …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........80
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSES

Mechanical Workshop Technology and Practice………………………………………………………………………………………..89
Technical Drawing ……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………. 97
Mechanical Engineering Science ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...104
Engineering Measurement …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….111
Properties of Materials…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………115
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AUTOMOTIVE COURSES
Spark Ignition Engine………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…..123

Engine Fuel System……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..127
Cooling and Lubrication Systems……………………………………………………………………………………………………..131
Compression Ignition Engine………………………………………………………………………………………………….……....135
Transmission System I……………………………….………………………………………………………………………………..142
Brake system…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..148
Chassis System…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..152
Engine Maintenance and Diagnostics Management……………………………………………………………………………….…..157
Safety and Comfort systems…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...165
Workshop Supervisory Management……………………………………………………………….………………………………….174
Fundamental of Auto-Electricity………………………………………………………………………………………………………180
Automotive Electronics………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………185
Automotive Hydraulic and Pneumatics………………………………………………………………………………………………...175
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING COURSES

Fundamental of Mechatronics I…………………………………………………………………………………………………………191
Fundamental of Mechatronics II………………………………………………..……………………………………………………….196
Mechatronics Technology and Practice……………………………………………….…………………..……………………………..200
Technical Report Writing……………………………………………………..……………………………………..…………………..205
Electronic Devices and Circuits I………………………………………………………………………………………………………..208
Control System I…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………213
Electronic Devices and Circuits II………………………………………………………………………………………………………..219
IWE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..224
List of Minimum Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………………226
List of Participants……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...247
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CURRICULUM TABLE FOR NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
1ST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH
GNS 101 Use of English I 2 0 0 2 2
MTH 112 Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry 1 1 0 2 2
COM 101 Introduction to Computing 1 0 2 3 3
EEC 115 Electrical Engineering Science 1 0 2 3 3
MEC 102 Technical Drawing 0 0 4 4 4
MEC 111 Mechanical Engineering Science 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 111 Mechanical Workshop Technology and Practice 0 0 4 4 4
MCE 113 Engineering Measurement 2 0 3 5 5
MCE 117 Thermo fluids 1 0 2 4 4
TOTAL 9 1 20 30 30
2ND SEMESTER
GNS 201 Communication Skills I 2 0 0 2 2
MTH 211 Calculus 1 1 0 2 2
COM 113 Introduction to Computer Programming 1 0 2 2 2
MCE 115 Spark Ignition Engine 1 0 2 3 3
MEC 224 Properties of Materials 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 104 Electronic Devices and Circuits I 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 106 Cooling and Lubrication systems 1 0 3 4 4
MCE 108 Fundamental Of Auto-Electric Systems 1 0 2 3 3
SDV 201 Entrepreneurship Development 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 110 Fundamental of Mechatronics I 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 112 Automotive Hydraulic and Pneumatics 2 0 2 4 4
TOTAL 13 1 19 32 32
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3RD SEMESTER
Industrial Work Experience (In-Plant Training) 6
4TH SEMESTER
GNS 111 Citizenship Education 1 1 0 2 2
MTH 202 Logic & Linear Algebra 1 1 0 2 2
COM 201 Computer Aided Design & Drafting 0 0 3 3 3
MCE 202 Electronic Devices and Circuits II 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 204 Automotive Electronics 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 206 Engine Maintenance And Diagnostic Management 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 208 Control System I 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 210 Fundamental of Mechatronics II 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 212 Chassis System 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 214 Technical Report Writing 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 216 Compression Ignition Engine 1 0 2 3 3
TOTAL 10 2 19 31 31
5TH SEMESTER
MTH 122 Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry 1 1 0 2 2
COM 211 Computer Programming using Object Oriented Basic 1 0 2 3 3
EEC 437 Digital Electronics 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 301 Engine Fuel Supply System 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 303 Mechatronics Technology and Practice 1 0 3 4 4
MCE 305 Safety and Comfort Systems 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 307 Workshop Supervisory Management 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 309 Modern Brake System 1 0 2 3 3
MCE 311 Transmission System I 1 0 2 3 3
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MCE 311 Project 0 0 3 3 3
TOTAL 9 1 20 30 30
6TH SEMESTER
Industrial Work Experience (In-Plant Training) 6
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GENERAL STUDIES COURSES
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USE OF ENGLISH I
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: Use of English I (Grammar) Course Code: GNS 101 Contact Hours: 2-0-0 Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: Theoretical Contents
WEEK General Objective 1.0: Understand ways of promoting the necessary language General Objective:
skills which will enable student to cope effectively.
Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome
1-3 1.1 Explain the necessity for Ask the students: Chalkboard,
acquiring good note-  The techniques of Duster,
taking/making techniques. note Recommended
1.2 List the methods of note- taking/making and Textbooks.
taking/making.’ list the various
1.3 Explain the use of dictionary. methods.
1.4 Explain the use of the library.  The correct ways
1.5 Explain the type of information of using the
sources in the library. dictionary.
1.6 Identify good reading habits.  The best ways of
1.7 Explain the different methods using the library.
of reading viz, scan, skim,  To list the various
normal and study. information
1.8 Use the different methods of sources in the
reading explained in 1.7 above. library and how to
locate these
information
sources.
 The different
methods of
reading and the
difference between
the methods.
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General Objective 2.0: General Objective:
WEEK Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome
4-6 2.1 Explain the concept of language Ask the students: Chalk and
2.2 List the characteristics of  The basic concept Blackboard
language. of language.
2.3 Explain the four language skills,  To mention the
viz, speaking, listening, writing, characteristics of
readings. language.
2.4 Explain the functions of  To identify the
language. functions of
2.5 List the uses of English language.
Language in Nigeria, e.g. as the  To list the uses of
language of research, English Language
government, commerce etc. in Nigeria.
General Objective 3.0: Understand the basic rules of grammar. General Objective:
Outcome
7-10 3.1 Explain grammar Ask the students: Chalk, chalkboard,
3.2 Explain parts of speech  To explain Duster.
3.3 Analyse the use of parts of grammar, parts of
speech in sentences. speech and how to
3.4 Correct common errors in the apply them in a
use of parts of speech in sentence.
sentences.  To identify
3.5 Explain how to construct common errors in
sentences with correct syntactic the use of parts of
arrangement. speech in
3.6 List punctuation marks. sentences.
3.7 Enumerate the uses of  To construct
punctuation marks and explain sentences with
how to punctuate a given correct syntactic
passage. arrangement.
3.8 Explain idioms, figures of
speech and affrication.
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 To identify
punctuation marks
and their uses, and
how to punctuate a
given passage.
 To construct
sentences to
illustrate idioms,
figure of speech
and affixes.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the essential qualities of paragraph. General Objective:
Outcome
11-13 4.1 Define a paragraph? Ask the student: Chalk, chalkboard,
4.2 Name the parts of a paragraph  To define a Duster
viz: topic, sentence, paragraph and to
development and name the part of a
conclusion/transition. paragraph.
4.3 Explain the thematic qualities  What they
of a paragraph viz, unity, understand by the
coherence and emphasis. thematic qualities
4.4 Explain methods of paragraph of a paragraph.
development viz, example,  To explain the
definition comparison and various methods
contrast etc. of paragraph
4.5 Explain method of ordering development and
details in a paragraph, viz, less the methods of
complex to more complex and ordering details in
vice versa, less important to a paragraph.
more important and vice versa,
spatial, chronological etc.
4.6 Write specific paragraphs to
illustrate 4.2 to 4.45 above.
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General Objective 5.0: Appreciating Literary Works in English. General Objective:
14-15 5.1 Give the meaning of literature. Ask the students: Chalk, chalkboard,
5.2 Trace the development of  The meaning of Duster
literature. literature and the
5.3 Differentiate between the development of
literary genres. literature.
5.4 Explain the functions of  The functions of
literature. literature and the
5.5 Explain the terminology of terminology of
prose fiction, e.g. plot setting, prose fiction.
characterization etc.
5.6 Answer an essay question on a
given novel.
Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Examination 60%
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CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

COURSE: Citizen Education Course Code: GNS 111 Contact Hours: 2-0-0 Hrs/Wk
WEEK General Objective 1.0: Understand the Constitution of Nigeria. General Objective:
Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
Outcome Activities
1-4 1.1 Explain the term Ask the students: Chalkboard, Duster,
constitution.  What they chalk
1.2 Distinguish the different understand by the
types of constitution. term constitution
1.3 Highlight some provisions and to distinguish
of an International the different rules
Constitution. of constitution
1.4 Explain the effectiveness known.
of International  To explain the
Constitution. effectiveness of
1.5 Explain the supremacy of International
the Nigeria Constitution to Constitution.
other laws with emphasis  To explain Nigerian
on the 1989 constitution. Constitution to
1.6 Evaluate the main parts of other laws.
the Nigeria Constitution.  To identify the
1.7 Draft a constitution for an main parts of the
association. Nigerian
1.8 Trace the historical Constitution.
development of the  Assess the students
Nigerian Constitution. by giving them
1.9 Discuss the merits and assignment to draft
demerits of each of the a constitution for an
Nigerian constitutions. association
1.10 Explain the concept of
“rule of law”
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General Objective 2.0: Understand the Federal system of government in General Objective:
Nigeria.
WEEK Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
Outcome Activities
5-7 2.1 Describe a federation. Ask the students: Chalk, Blackboard,
2.2 Distinguish a federation  To describe a Duster
from a confederation. federation and to
2.3 Outline the basis for the differentiate
federal system in Nigeria. between a
2.4 Examine the evolution, federation and a
structure and functions of confederation
the federal system in  To define the
Nigeria. functions of the
2.5 Analyse the relationships federal system in
among the three tiers of Nigeria and the
government in Nigeria. relationship among
2.6 Evaluate the revenue the three tiers of
allocation formula in government.
operation in Nigeria.  To evaluate the
2.6 Compare and contrast revenue allocation
other federations with formula operation
Nigeria. in Nigeria.
General Objective 3.0: Know the constitutional rights and obligations of General Objective:
Nigerian citizen.
Outcome Activities
8-9 3.1 Examine the significance  Ask the students to Chalk, Blackboard,
of right and obligations in identify the Duster
Nigeria, responsibilities and
3.2 Assess government’s duties of Nigeria
protection of fundamental citizenship.
rights as contained in the
Nigerian constitution.
3.3 Evaluate the
responsibilities and duties
of Nigerian citizenships
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and the benefits for
performing them.
3.4 Assess the responsibilities
and duties of constituted
authority to the people.
3.5 Evaluate the
responsibilities and duties
of government to the
people.
General Objective 4.0: Understand Citizenships. General Objective:
Outcome Activities
10-12 4.1 Discuss the significance of Ask the students: Chalk, Blackboard,
citizenship.  To discuss and Duster
4.2 Analyse the principles and analyse the
benefits of citizenship principles and
4.3 Explain the difference in benefits of
the modes of acquiring citizenship.
citizenship.  To analyse the basis
4.4 Evaluate the merits and for the acquisition
demerits of each type of and withdrawal of
citizenship. Nigerian
4.5 Analyse the basis for the citizenship.
acquisition and withdrawal
of Nigerian citizenship.
4.6 Examine the benefits
derivable from Nigeria
citizenship.
General Objective 5.0 Fundamental objectives and directive principles of General Objective:
state policy in Nigeria.
Outcome Activities
13-15 5.1 State the fundamental  Ask the students to Chalk, Blackboard,
obligations of explain the Duster
governments as provided directive principles
in the constitution. and policy of the
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5.2 Explain the general Nigeria government
provisions of the on cultures, the
fundamental objectives and mass media,
directive principles of state national ethnics and
policy. duties of the citizen.
5.3 Explain the political,
economic, social and
education policies of
Nigeria.
5.4 Explain the directive
principles and policy of
the Nigerian government
on culture, the mass
media, national ethics and
duties of the citizen.
5.5 Assess the conformity
observance and application
of the fundamental
objectives and directives
principles of state policy
by governments and
people of Nigeria.
5.6 Recommend
improvements on the
provision conformity,
observance and application
of the fundamental
objectives and directive
principles of state policy.
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USE OF ENGLISH II

COURSE: Use of English II (Essay and Comprehension) Course Code: GNS 201 Contact Hours: 2-0-0 Hrs/Wk
WEEK General Objective 1.0: Understand the rules of grammar. General Objective:
Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome
1-3 1.1 Define the phrase? Ask the students: Chalkboard, Duster,
1.2 Explain the different types  To identify the Recommended
of phrases, i.e. structural different types of Textbooks
and functional. phrases. Lecture Notes etc.
1.3 Define the clause?  To define a clause
1.4 Explain the different types and to identify the
of clauses i.e. structural different types of
and functional. clauses.
1.5 Define the sentence?  To define a
1.6 Explain the different types sentence and to
of sentences, i.e. structural identify the
and function. different types of
1.7 Explain the constitution of sentences.
different types of  Assess the students
sentences. on the construction
of different types of
sentences.
General Objective 2.0: Know how to write good essay. General Objective:
Outcome
4-5 2.1 List the different types of  Ask the student to Chalk and
essays. list the different Blackboard,
2.2 Explain the features of types of essays and Duster
each type of essay listed in to identify the Recommended
2.1 above. features of each Textbook
2.3 Generate/gather relevant types of essay listed Lecture Notes, etc.
information on a given above.
topic.  Assess the students
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2.4 Draw up a good outline. on essay writing.
2.5 Write a good essay on a
given topic.
General Objective 3.0: Understand the difference between denotative and General Objective:
connotative uses of words.
Outcome
6-8 3.1 Explain the term  Ask the students to Chalk and
denotation. define the terms Blackboard,
3.2 Identify words used denotation and Duster
denotatively. connotation and Recommended
3.3 Explain the term how to identify Textbook
connotation. words used Lecture Notes, etc.
3.4 Identify words used denotatively
connotatively. connotatively.
3.5 Use word Connotatively.  Assess the student.
3.6 Compare denotative and
connotative usage in
groups of synonyms, e.g.
women, lady, female,
client, customer, patient,
fear, terror, dread etc.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the techniques of comprehension and General Objective:
summary writing.
Outcome
9-12 4.1 Answer questions on  Ask the students to Chalk and
comprehension passage at distinguish the Blackboard,
a higher level of difficulty. various types of Duster
4.2 Give contextual summary writing Recommended
explanations to statements and the steps in Textbook
from the texts used. summary writing. Lecture Notes, etc.
4.3 Identify colloquialisms,  Give the students
slangs and jargons. passages to
4.4 Explain summary writing. summarise.
4.5 Distinguish between types  Assess the students.
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of summary writing.
4.6 Explain the steps in
summary writing.
4.7 Write, within a specified
length, a goal summary of
a given passage.
General Objective 5.0 Appreciating Literature in English. General Objective
Outcome
13-15 5.1 Describe drama.  Ask the students to Television, Video
5.2 Explain the types of identify the various Cassette Recorder,
drama. types of drama and Radio Cassette
5.3 Explain the terminology of to explain the Player
drama, e.g. act, resolution, terminology of
conflict, denouement, etc drama to
5.4 Distinguish between radio differentiate
drama and television between radio
drama. drama and
5.5 Answer an essay question television drama to
on a given drama text. answer essay
question on a given
drama text.
 Assess the students.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

COURSE: Entrepreneurship Development I Course Code: SDV 201 Contact Hours: 2-0-0 Hrs/Wk
WEEK General Objective 1.0: Understand the basic concept of Entrepreneurship. General Objective:
Outcome Activities
1 1.1 Define entrepreneurship,  Lecture and site Chalk, Blackboard,
entrepreneur, small examples of each. Duster
business and self- Recommended
employment. Textbooks
1.2 State the entrepreneurship Lecture Notes etc
philosophy and identify
entrepreneurship
characteristics.
1.3 Identify entrepreneurial
characteristics.
1.4 Define development
enterprise.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the historical perspective of General Objective:
entrepreneurship development.
Outcome Activities
2 2.1 Historical perspective.  Trace the historical; Chalk and
2.2 Trace the origin of evolution of Blackboard,
entrepreneurship. business enterprise Duster
2.3 Explain organizational citing example. Recommended
structure.  Highlight the Textbook
2.4 Explain the role an reasons for their Lecture Notes, etc.
entrepreneur. failure/success.
2.5 Explain the reasons for
business failure.
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General Objective 3.0: Know how to plan a business General Objective:
Entrepreneurship/Project.
Outcome Activities
3 3.1 Define the concepts: Lecture and
 Chalk and
planning, business illustrate with Blackboard,
enterprise and project. examples. Duster
3.2 Explain the importance of Highlight the Recommended
planning to a business students the initial Textbook
enterprise. problems likely to Lecture Notes, etc.
3.3 Analyse the skills and be faced.
techniques of starting and
 Invite a successful
managing small business entrepreneur to
successfully. deliver lecture to the
3.4 Prepare and present project student.
proposal.  Lecture and
3.5 Manage a small business introduce the
profitably. students to the
formats of various
project proposals.
General Objective 4.0: Know how to operate simple stock keeping records. General Objective:
Outcome Activities
6 4.1 Ordering spare Lecture and
 Store or any storage
parts/materials. demonstrate to facility record note-
4.2 Receipt of parts/materials. students how to book.
4.3 Storage of parts/materials. write receipt and
4.4 Issue of parts/materials. keep records of
ordering storage and
issue materials.
General Objective 5.0: Know how to prepare and operate cash flow on General Objective:
spreadsheets.
Outcome Activities
7 5.1 Need for different records  Lecture and Chalkboard and
(capital, revenue, credit demonstrate for the Computer
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transaction, tax) students to
5..2 Formatting spreadsheet appreciate.
5..3 Operating spreadsheet  Give practical
exercise to students.
General Objective 6.0: Understand employment issues. General Objective:
Outcome Activities
8-9 6.1 Define the terms:  Lecture and cite Chalkboard, Chalk,
education, training and examples. Duster,
development. Recommended,
6.2 Relate education, training Textbooks, Lecture
and development to Notes, etc.
employment.
6.3 Distinguish between skills
and employment.
6.4 Explain the role of the
private sector in
employment generation.
6.5 Identify the forms and
informal sectors.
6.6 Explain the issues of: (i)
Rural Youth and
Employment (ii) Urban
Youth and Employment.
General Objective 7.0 Understand the Nigerian legal system General Objective:
Outcome Activities
10 7.1 Explain the nature of law.  Lecture Chalkboard, Chalk,
7.2 Analyse the sources of Duster,
Nigerian laws. Recommended
7.3 Evaluate the characteristics Textbooks, Lecture
of Nigerian Legal System. Notes, etc.
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General Objective 8.0 Comprehend the nature of contract and tort. General Objective:
Outcome Activities
11 - 12 8.1 Define contract.  Lecture Chalkboard, Chalk,
8.2 Explain types of contracts. Duster,
8.3 State the basic Recommended
requirements for a valid Textbooks, Lecture
contract. Notes, etc.
8.4 Analyse contractual terms.
8.5 Examine vitiating terms.
8.6 Explain breach of contract
and remedies.
8.7 Define Tort.
8.8 Explain types of Tort.
8.9 Discuss tortuous liabilities
and remedies.
General Objective 9.0: Understand Agency and Partnership General Objective:

Outcome Activities
13-15 9.1 Define agency.  Lecture Chalkboard, Chalk,
9.2 Explain creation of agency.  Lecture and cite Duster,
9.3 Explain authority of the examples Recommended
agent. Textbooks, Lecture
9.4 Analyse the rights and Notes, etc.
duties of principal agent
and third parties.
9.5 Explain termination of
agency and remedies.
9.6 Define partnership.
9.7 Examine creation of
partnership.
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9.8 Explain relations of
partners to one another and
to persons dealing with
them.
9.9 Analyse dissolution of
partnership and remedies.
Assessment: Coursework 20%, Course Test 20%, Practical 0%, Examination 60%.
References: 1. Wole Adewunmi, “Business Management An Introduction”, McMillan Nig. Ltd. Lagos. 1988.
2. Soji Olokoyo, “Small Business Management Guide Entrepreneurs”, Ola Jamon Printers and Publishers, Kaduna.
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MATHEMATICAL COURSES
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ALGEBRA AND ELEMENTARY TRIGONOMETRY

COURSE: Algebra And Elementary Trigonometry Course Code: MTH 112 Contact Hours: 1-1-0 Hrs/Wk

WEEK General Objective 1.0: Understand laws of indices and their applications in General Objective:
simplifying algebra expressions.
Outcome Activities
1 1.1 Define index.  Explain index and Chalkboard,
1.2 Establish the laws of the laws of indices. Textbooks,
indices.  Solve problems Calculators,
1.3 Solve simple problems using the laws of Chalk etc.
using the laws of indices. indices.
General Objective 2.0: Understand theory of logarithms surds and their General Objective:
applications in manipulating expression.
Outcome Activities
2-3 2.1 Define logarithm  Explain logarithm Recommended
2.2 Establish the four basic and its four basic Textbook,
laws of logarithm. laws. Chalk,
2.3 Solve simple logarithms  Solve logarithmic Chalkboard,
problem. related problems. Duster,
2.4 Define natural logarithm Lecture Note. etc
and common logarithm.
2.5 Define characteristic and
mantissa.
2.6 Read the logarithmic table
for given numbers.
2.7 Simplify numerical
expressions using tables
e.g. 18D = 3/4JPC2AMB
find D when J = 0935,
0 = 35, P = 1.6
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106, C = 55, M = 00025
П = 3.142
2.8 Apply logarithm in solving
non-linear equations.
e.g. y = axn, logy=log a +
n log x; y = bcx , logy =
logb + xlogc; y = a + bxn ,
Log (y- a) = Logb +
nlogx,
2.9 Define surds.
2.10 Reduce a surd into it’s
simplest form.
2.11 Solve simple problems
on surds.
General Objective 3.0: Understand principles underlying the construction General Objective:
of charts and graphs.
Outcome Activities
4 3.1 Construct graphs of  Ask the students to Recommended
functions such as Y + ax = draw graphs. Textbook,
b, n = 1, 2Y= CST (a+a) Y Chalk,
= axk, including cases of Chalkboard,
asymbles. Duster,
3.2 Apply knowledge from 3.1 Lecture Note. etc
in termination as laws
from experimental data.
General Objective 4.0: Know the different methods of solving quadratic General Objective:
equations.
Outcome Activities
5 4.1 Solve quadratic equation  Ask the students to Recommended
by factorisation. solve quadratic Textbook,
4.2 Solve quadratic equations equations. Chalk,
by method of completing Chalkboard,
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squares. Duster,
4.3 Solve quadratic equations Lecture Note. etc
by formula.
4.4 Determine the roots.
4.5 Form equations whose
roots are given in different
methods.
General Objective 5.0: Understand Permutations and Combinations. General Objective:

Outcome Activities
6 5.1 Define permutation.  Explain with good Recommended
5.2 State examples of examples the Textbook,
permutations. meaning of Chalk,
5.3 Define combination. permutation and Chalkboard,
5.4 State examples of combination. Duster,
combination.  Solve problems Lecture Note. etc
5.5 Establish the theorem relating to
nPr=n!/[!] giving permutation and
examples e.g. number of combination.
ways of collecting two out
of 8 balls.
General Objective 6.0: Understand the concept of set theory. General Objective:
Outcome Activities
7 6.1 Establish nCr = nCn – r.  Explain with good Recommended
6.2 Define sets, subsets, and examples sets, Textbook,
null sets. subset, null sets, Chalk,
6.3 Define union, inter-section and union, Chalkboard,
and completion of sets. intersection and Duster,
6.4 Draw Venn diagrams to completion of sets. Lecture Note. etc
demonstrate the concepts  Solve set theory
in 6.1 – 6.3 above. problems using
6.5 Calculate the size or venn diagrams.
number of elements in a
given set.
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General Objectives 7.0 Understand the properties of arithmetic and General Objective:
geometric progressions.
Outcome Activities
8-9 7.1 Define an Arithmetic  Ask the students to Recommended
progression (A.P.). apply progression Textbook,
7.2 Obtain the formula for nth to solve problems. Chalk,
term and the first n terms  Explain in detail Chalkboard,
of an A. P. with examples Duster,
7.3 Give examples of the Arithmetic and Lecture Note. etc
above e.g. find the 20th Geometric
term of the series e.g. progressions.
2,4,6,8…... Find also the
series of the first 20
terms.
7.4 Define a geometric
progression (G.P.)
7.5 Obtain the formula for the
nth term and the first n
terms of a geometric
series.
7.6 State examples of 7.5
above e.g.; given the
sequences 1/3, 1, 3 ¼ find
the 20th term and hence the
sum of the 1st 20 terms.
7.7 Define Arithmetic Mean
(AM) and Geometric
Mean (G.M.).
7.8 Define convergence of
series.
7.9 Define divergence of
series.
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General Objectives 8.0 Understand the binomial theorem and its General Objective:
application of expressions in approximations.
Outcome Activities
10 8.1 Explain the method of  State the Recommended
mathematical induction. importance and Textbook,
8.2 State and prove the application of the Chalk,
binomial theorem for a theorem. Chalkboard,
positive integral index.  Explain in details Duster,
8.3 Expand expressions of the binominal theorem Lecture Note. etc
forms (x=y)2, (x 2– 1)8 and its applications
applying binominal in approximations.
theorem.
8.4 Find the coefficient of a
particular term in the
expansion of simple
binomial expressions.
8.5 Find the middle term in
the expansion of binomial
expression.
8.6 State the binomial theorem
for a rational index.
8.7 Expand expressions of the
form: (1=x)-1, (1-x)1/2 (1-
x)- applying binomial
theorem.
8.8 Expand and approximate
expressions of the type
(1.001)n, (0.998)n,
(1=x)1/2, (-x)- to a stated
degree of accuracy
applying/scalar
expression.
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General Objectives 9.0: Understand the basic concepts and manipulation of General Objective:
vectors and their applications to the solution of engineering problems.
Outcome Activities
11 - 12 9.1 State the definitions and  Explain in details Recommended
representations of vectors. and apply the Textbook,
9.2 Define a position vector. techniques of Chalk,
9.3 Define unit vector. vectors to solve Chalkboard,
9.4 Explain scalar multiple of various problems. Duster,
a vector. Lecture Note. etc
9.5 List the characteristics of
parallel vectors.
9.6 Identify quantities that
may be classified as
vector e.g. displacement,
velocity, acceleration,
force, etc.
9.7 Compute the modules of
any given vector up to 2
and 3 dimensions.
9.8 State the parallelogram
law in solving problems
including addition and
subtraction of vectors.
9.9 Apply the parallelogram
law in solving problems
including addition and
subtraction of vectors.
components of a vector
and the meaning of
orthogonal components.
9.11 Resolve a vector into its
orthogonal components.
9.12 List characteristics of
coplanar localized vectors
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9.13 Define the resultant or
composition of coplanar
vectors.
9.14 Compute the resultant of
coplanar forces acting at
a point using algebraic
and graphical methods.
9.15 Apply the techniques of
resolution and resultant to
the solution of problems
involving coplanar
forces.
9.16 Apply vectorial
techniques in solving
problems involving
relative velocity.
9.17 State the scalar product
of two vectors.
9.18 Compute the scalar
product of given
vectors.
9.19 Define the cross product
of two vectors.
9.20 Calculate the direction
ratios of given vectors.
9.21 Calculate the angle
between two vectors
using the scalar product.
General Objectives 10.0: Understand the concepts of equations and apply it General Objective:
to engineering problems.
Outcome Activities
13-14 10.1 Explain the concept of  Ask the student to Recommended
equation, i.e. AX + B = D solve carious Textbook,
where A and B are equations as Chalk,
expressions. indicated in section Chalkboard,
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10.2 List different types of 10. Duster,
equations:- Linear, Lecture Note. etc
quadratic, cubic, etc.
10.3 State examples of linear
simultaneous equations
with two unknowns and
simultaneous equations
with at least one quadratic
equation.
10.4 Apply algebraic and
graphical methods in
solving two simultaneous
equations a linear
equation and a quadratic
equation.
10.5 Apply the algebraic and
graphical methods in
solving two simultaneous
and quadratic equations.
10.6 Define a determinant of
nth order.
10.7 Apply determinants of
order 2 and 3 in solving
simultaneous linear
equations.
General Objectives 11.0: Understand the definition, manipulation and General Objective:
application of trigonometric functions.
Outcome Activities
15 11.1 Define the basic  Define and Derive Recommended
trigonometric ratios, sine, the trigonometric Textbook
cosine and tangent of an ratios and Chalk
angle. identities. Chalkboard
11.2 Derive the other Duster
trigonometric ratios,; Lecture Note etc
cosecant, secant and
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cotangent using the basic
trigonometric ratios in
11.1. above.
11.3 Derive identities
involving the
trigonometric ratios of
the form; Cos2+Sin2=1,
Sec2=1=tan2, etc
11.4 Derive the compound
angle formulae for sin
(A-B), Cos (A-B) and
Tan (A-B).
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CALCULUS

Contact Hours 1-1-0
COURSE: CALCULUS Course Code: MTH 211
Hrs/wk
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective: 1.0 Understand the basic concepts of differential General Objective: 1.0
Calculus and in application in solving engineering problems
Week
Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
Activities Outcome Activities
1–4 1.1 Define limits with  Teachers are Chalkboard,
examples. explain to textbooks, lecture
1.2 State and prove basic give and solve notes, chalk, etc
theorems on limits simple
1.3 Prove that lim sin θ/θ, lim engineering
Tan θ/θ = 1 as θ→0 and
1.4 Define differentiation as technological
an incremental notation of problems
a function.
1.5 Differentiate a function
from first principles.
1.6 Prove the formulae for
derivative of functions,
Function of a function,
products, and quotient of
functions.
1.7 Differentiate simple
algebraic, trigonometric,
logarithmic, exponential,
hyperbolic parametric,
inverse and implicit
functions.
1.8 Derive second derivative
of a function.
1.9 Apply differentiation to
simple engineering and
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technological problems.
1.10 Explain the rate of
change of a function.
1.11 Explain the condition for
turning point of a
function.
1.12 Distinguish between
maximum and minimum
value of a function.
1.13 Sketch the graph of a
function showing its
maximum and minimum
points and points of
reflexion.
1.14 Estimate error quantities
from the small increment
of a function.
1.15 Determine the tangent to
a curve.
1.16 Determine the normal to
a curve.
General Objective 2.0: Know integration as the reverse of General Objective: 2.0
differentiation and its application to engineering problems
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
5-8 2.1 Define integration as the  Ask students Chalkboard,
reverse of differentiation. to apply textbooks, lecture
2.2 Explain integration as a integral notes, chalk
limit of summation of a calculus to
function. simple
2.3 Distinguish between function.
indefinite and definite  Explain in
integrals. details with
2.4 Determine the indefinite solved
and definite integrals. examples, the
2.5 Determine the definite principle of
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integral of a function. integration.
2.6 Integrate algebraic,
logarithmic, trigonometric
and exponential simple
functions.
2.7 List possible methods of
integration.
2.8 Integrate algebraic and
trigonometric functions by
the substitution method.
2.9 Integrate trigonometric
and exponential functions
by parts.
2.10 Integrate algebraic
functions by partial
fraction.
2.11 Integrate trigonometric
and logarithmic functions
applying reduction
formula.
2.12 State standard forms of
some basic integrals.
2.13 Calculate length of arc,
area under a curve, area
between two curves,
volume of revolution,
center of gravity, center
of surface area, second
moment and moment of
inertia.
2.14 Define Trapezoidal and
Simpson’s rule as
methods of
approximating areas
under given curves.
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2.15 Find approximate area
under a curve applying
Trapezoidal method.
2.16 Find approximate area
under a curve applying
Simpson’s rule.
2.17 Compare result obtained
from Trapezoidal and
Simpson’s rules with the
results by direct
integration.
2.18 Apply integration to
kinematics.
General Objective 3.0: Understand first order homogenous linear General Objective: 3.0
ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients as applied
to simple engineering problems
3.1 Define first order  Ask students Chalkboard,
9-12
differential equation to apply textbooks, lecture
3.2 List order, degree, general differential notes, chalk, etc.
solution, boundary or equation to
initial conditions and solve
particular solution of engineering
differential equations. problems.
3.3 List examples of various  Explain in
types of first order details with
differential equations. solved
3.4 Define first order examples the
homogenous differential application of
equations differential
3.5 List the methods of equations to
solving differential engineering
equations by separable problems.
variables.
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3.6 Identify differential
equations reducible to the
homogenous form.
3.7 Explain exact differential
equations.
3.8 Solve exact differential
equations, e.g. (a) Show
that (3x2 + y cos x)
dx+(sin x-4y3) dy = O is
an exact differential
equation. (b) Find its
general solution.
3.9 Define integrating factors.
3.10 Determine the solution of
differential equations
using integrating factors.
3.11 Define linear differential
equations of the first
order.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the basic concepts of partial General Objective: 4.0
differentiation and apply same to engineering problems
4.1 Define partial  Solve Chalkboard,
13-15
differentiation problems on textbooks, lecture
4.2 List and explain the uses partial notes, chalk
of partial derivatives. differential
4.3 Solve problems on partial Equations.
differentiation. e.g. f (x, y)
= x2 + y2 = 2xy find dy/dx,
dx/dy
4.4 Apply partial
differentiation to
engineering problems.
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LOGIC AND LINEAR ALGEBRA
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Contact Hours 1-1-0
COURSE: LOGIC AND LINEAR ALGEBRA Course Code: MTH 211
Hr/Wk
General Objective: 1.0 Understand the basic rules of mathematical logic General Objective: 1.0
and their application to mathematical proofs.
Week
Outcome Activities
1-2 1.1 The essential connectives,  Explain and Lecture notes,
negation, conjunction, illustrate 1.1 to 1.6 Recommended
disjunction, implication and ask the textbooks, charts,
and bi-implication students to find the chalkboard
1.2 State the essential truth value of the
connectives defined in 1.1 logic statement. Recommended
above.  Assess the student. textbooks, lecture
1.3 Explain grouping and  Explain and notes,
parenthesis in logic, illustrate 1.7 to 1.2 chalkboard, chalk
1.4 Explain Truth Tables. and asked the
1.5 Define tautology students to solve
1.6 Give examples of types of problems on 1.7 to
tautology. e.g 1.11.
i. If P and Q are distinct
atomic sentences, which of
the following are
tautologies?
(a) P - Q (b) PUQ - QUP
(c) PV(P*Q)
ii. Let P = Jane Austen was
3-4 a contemporary of
Beethoven.
Q = Beethoven was a
contemporary of Gauss.
R = Gauss was a
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contemporary of
Napoleon
S = ‘Napoleon was a
contemporary of Julius
Caesar’.
(Thus P, Q and R and true,
and S is false).
Then find the truth values
of sentences:-
(a) (P *Q) = R
(b) (P - Q)
(c) P *Q - R - S
1.7 Define universal quantifier
and existential quantifier.
1.8 Translate sentences into
symbolic form using
quantifiers. e.g. ‘some
freshmen are intelligent’
can be stated as for some
x, x, is a freshman and x is
intelligent’ can translate in
symbols as (/x) (Fx & Ix).
1.9 Define the scope of a
Quantifier.
1.10 Define ‘bound’ and ‘free’
variables
1.11 Define ‘term’ and
formula’.
1.12 Give simple examples of
each of 1.9 to 1.11 above.
1.13 Explain the validity of
formulae.
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General Objective 2.0: Know permutation and combination General Objective: 2.0
Activities Outcome: Activities
2.1 Define permutations and  Explain and Recommended textbooks,
combinations. illustrate the lecture notes, chalkboard,
2.2 Give illustrative examples activities in chalk, etc.
of each of 2.1 above 2.1 to 2.15
2.3 State and approve the and ask the
fundamental principle of student to:
permutation. establish the
2.4 Give illustrative examples formula nPr =
of the fundamental n!/(n-r)!
principles of permutation. - Prove that
2.5 Establish the formula nPr = n
Pr =
n!/ (n - r)! (n-r+1)(nPr-1
2.6 Prove that nPr = (n - r + 1) - Establish the
x nP r - 1. formula nCr =
2.7 Solve problems of n!/[n-r!]r!
permutations with - Prove that
n
5-7 restrictions on some of the Cr = nCn-r
objects.
2.8 Solve problems of
permutations in which the
objects may be repeated.
2.9 Describe circular
permutations.
permutation of N things
not all different.
2.11 Establish the formula nCr
= n!/[(n - r)! r!]
2.12 Solve example 2.11
2.13 State and prove the
theorem nCr = n Cn-r.
combinations with
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restrictions on some of the
objects.
combinations of n
different things taken any
number at a time.
General Objective 3.0: Know binomial theorem
3. 1 Explain with illustrative  Explain and Recommended textbooks,
examples - the method illustrate lecture notes, chalkboard,
of mathematical activities in chalk, etc
8-10 induction. 3.1 to 3.7 and
3.2 State and prove binomial ask the
theorem for positive students to
integral index. solve
3.3 Explain the properties of problems on
binomial expansion. them.
3.4 State at least seven (7)
examples of 3.3 above.
e.g.
i. A (x2 - 1/x)
ii. Find the constant term in
the expansion of (x +
1/x)A
iii. Find the co-efficient of
xv in the expansion of
(x + k)A where v is a
number lying between -n
and n-
3.5 State the binomial theorem
for a rational number
3.6 State the properties of
binomial coefficients.
3.7 Apply binomial expansion
in approximations (simple
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examples only).
General Objective 4.0: Know matrices and determinants General Objective 4.0:
4.1 Define Matrix  Explain and Recommended textbooks,
4.2 Define the special matrices illustrate the lecture notes, chalkboard,
- zero matrix, identity activities in chalk, etc
Matrix, square matric, 4.1 to 4.19.
triangular matrix,  Ask the
symmetric matrix, skew student to
symmetric matrix. prove the
4.3 State example for each of theorems and
the matrices in 4.2 above. solve
4.4 State the laws of addition problems on
and multiplication of the illustrated
matrices. activities.
4.5 Illustrate the commutative,  Assess the
associative, and distributive student
nature of the laws stated in
11-15 4.4 above.
4.6 Explain the transpose of a
matrix.
4.7 Determine a determinant
for 2 x 2 and 3 x 3
matrices.
4.8 Define the minors and
cofactors of a determinant.
4.9 Explain the method of
evaluating determinants.
theorem “Two rows or
two columns of a matrix
are identical, then
the value of it’s
determinant is
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zero”.
theorem “If two rows or
two columns of a matrix
are interchanged, the sign
of the value of its
determinant is changed”.
theorem “If any one row
or one column of a matrix
is multiplied by a
constant, the determinant
itself is multiplied by the
constant”.
theorem “If a constant
times the elements of a
row or a column is added
to the corresponding
elements of any other row
or column, the value of the
determinant itself is
multiplied by the
constant”.
4.14 State five examples of
each of the theorems in
4. 10-4.13 above.
4.15 Define the adjoint of a
matrix.
4.16 Explain the inverse of a
matrix.
4.17 State the linear
transformations on the
rows and columns of a
matrix.
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4.18 Apply Crammer’s rule in
solving simultaneous
linear equation.
4.19 Apply Linear
transformation in solving
simultaneous linear
equations.
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TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY

COURSE: TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTICAL Contact Hours 1-1-
Course Code: MTH 112
GEOMETRY 0Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content:
General Objective: 1.0 Understand the manipulation of trigonometric General Objective 3.0:
equations.
Week
Outcome Activities
1.1 Convert sums and  Illustrate with Recommended
1-3 differences of trigonometric good examples textbooks, lecture
ratios to products. activities in 1.1 notes, chalkboard,
1.2 Prove the sine and cosine to 1.10 and ask chalk, etc
formulae of triangles the students to
1.3 Solve problems triangles solve problems
using the sine and cosine on them.
formulae e.g.:-  Assess the
The sides a,b,c, of a triangle student.
are 4cm, 5cm, and 6cm
respectively. Find the angles.
1.4 Calculate angles of elevation
and depression using
trigonometric ratios e.g.:-
From the top of a tree 120m
high an observer sees a boat
560m away. Calculate the
angle of depression.
1.5 Compute bearings, heights
and distances of inaccessible
objects and projections, e.g. -
A man walks 3km due North,
and the 3km N.52o W. How
far is the man from his
starting point? What is his
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bearing from his original
position.
1.6 Derive half angle formulae
from sin, cos and tan.
1.7 Define inverse circular
function.
1.8 Explain inverse circular
functions graphically.
1.9 Solve problems involving
1.8 and e.g.:- Draw the
graph of 1/(cos 2θ) Taking
values from
0o to 90o inclusive.
1.10 Apply the concepts in 1.8
above to three dimensional
problems.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the concept of mensuration and its General Objective 2.0:
application to engineering problems
Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
Week
Outcome: Activities
4–5 2.1 Explain circular measure.  Describe circular Lecture notes,
2.2 State the relation between measure and Recommended
radians and degrees state the textbooks, charts,
2.3 Prove the formulae for arc relationship chalkboard
length and area of a sector. between radian
2.4 Identify segment and chord an degrees.
of a circle.  Solve problems
2.5 Determine the area of a relating to
segment and the chord of surface areas and
length of a given circle. volumes of
2.6 Calculate the surface areas cylinder, sphere,
and volumes of simples cones, and
shapes such as cylinder, irregular shapes
sphere and cone. E.g. A solid applying
sphere has radius 8cm. Simpson’s Rule.
Calculate its volume.
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2.7 Determine the areas and
volumes of irregular shapes
applying Simpsons rule.
2.8 Apply mid-ordinate rule to
determine the areas and
volumes applying mid-
ordinate rule.
General Objective 3.0: Understand the concept of analytical geometry General Objective 3.0:
and their applications
Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
WEEK
Outcome: Activities
3.1 Explain two dimensional  Illustrate the Lecture notes,
coordinate systems: activities in 3.1 recommended
Cartesian and Polar- to 3.20 with textbooks,
coordinate systems. good examples chalkboards,
3.2 Explain plotting and and ask the chalk, duster etc.
sketching of graphs w.r.t. the students to solve
two coordinate systems. problems on
3.3 Relate Cartesian coordinate them.
to polar coordinates.  Illustrate the
3.4 Explain the slope of a line in activities in 3.21
relation to the above concepts to 3.26 and ask
in 3.3. above. the students to
3.5 Explain the intercept of a solve problems
line. on them.
3.6 Derive the formula for the  Assess the
gradient of line passing students
through two points.
3.7 Derive the equation of a
straight line given the
gradient and the co-ordinates
of a point.
3.8 Reduce a given linear
equation to the intercept
form. x/a + y/b = 1
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3.9 Determine the coordinates of
the point of intersection of
two straight lines.
3.10 Define locus
3.11 Derive the slope-intercept
form of the equation of a
straight line: y = mx+c
3.12 Derive the point - slope
straight line: y - y1 = m(x –
x1).
3.13 Derive the double - point
form of the equations of the
straight line: y - y1 = y2 - y1
(x - x1) x2 - x1
3.14 Derive the perpendicular
straight line
3.15 Solve examples of 3.11 to
3.14 above.
3.16 Find the angle (Q) between
two lines whose slopes,
(m1, and m2) are Known: Q
= tan (m2 - m1)/1 + m1 m2
3.17 Determine the conditions
for two lines to be parallel
and to be perpendicular.
3.18 Derive the expression for
the perpendicular distance
from a point to a line.
3.19 Draw a circle.
circle with center at the
origin and radius r.
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circle with center outside
the origin.
3.22 State general equation of a
circle.
3.23 Determine the coordinates
of the center of a circle
from a given equation of a
circle.
3.24 Draw orthogonal circles
3.25 Find the equations of the
tangent and the normal at a
point circle
3.26 List illustrative examples of
each of 3.20 to 3.25 above
General Objective 4.0: Understand the concept of Parabola, ellipse and General Objective 4.0:
hyperbola.
Specific Leaning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Leaning Teachers Resources
WEEK
Outcome Activities
4.1 Define the Parabola Illustrate activities in
4.2 Derive the standard equation 4.1 to 4.19 with
of a Parabola y2 = 4ax good examples.
4.3 State the properties of the Ask the students to
parabola solve them.
4.4 Define the focal chord, axis Assess the students.
and locus rectum of the
parabola
4.5 Determine the equation of
the tangent and normal from
a given point to the parabola.
4.6 Solve problems on parabola
e.g. Write down the equation
of the parabola and state its
vertex if the focus - is (2,0)
and the directex x = - 2.
4.7 Define an ellipse.
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4.8 Derive the equation of an
ellipse x2/G2 + y2/b2 = 1
4.9 State the properties of the
Ellipse.
4.10 Determine the equation of
the tangent and the normal
to an ellipse from a given
point.
4.11 Define focal chord and axis
of ellipse.
4.12 Solve problems on ellipses
e.g. Find the length of the
axis and the eccentricity for
the ellipse: 4x2 + 9y2 = 36
4.13 Define the Hyperbola.
4.14 Derive the equation of the
Hyperbola.
4.15 Identify the properties of
the Hyperbola.
4.16 Define asymptoes, chord,
tangent and normal to a
hyperbola.
4.17 Solve problems on
hyperbola e.g. Find the foci
and directrices for
hyperbola: x2/16 - y2/9 = 1
4.18 Explain rectangular
hyperbola.
4.19 Determine tangent and
normal to the rectangular
hyperbola.
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING Course Code: COM 101 Contact Hours: 1-0-2 Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: Theoretical Contents Practical Content:
WEEK General Objective 1.0: Understand the basic components of the computer and General Objective:
how it has evolved over the year.
Outcome Activities
1-4 1.1 Know a brief history of  Relate the present Maximum of 4
computer development. idea of computer to students to a computer
1.2 State the uses of computer other equipment and system.
and understand the impact items that assess Maximum of 4
of the PC on computer man to perform computers to a printer
technology. tasks faster. except when a network
1.3 Differentiate between  Trace the historical is in use.
hardware and software. evolution of Paper and computer
1.4 Understand the input- computers accessories.
process- output algorithm  Assess the impact of Magic Board
with the following in computers to every Multimedia projector
mind: day living system
1. Central Processor  Conduct the
2. Input Mechanism students through the
3. Output Mechanism various parts of the
computer and how
data is managed by
the various parts in
the system.
General Objective 2.0: State the importance and application of operation General Objective:
systerm.
Outcome Activities
5-8 2.1 List the application of the  Explain the need for Maximum of 4
following: data storage. students to a computer
i. RAM  Dismantle a system.
ii. ROM computer system Maximum of 4
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iii. Fixed discs and show the computers to a printer
iv. Removable students the RAM except when a network
v. MS Office card, the Hard disk is in use.
vi Lotus Smart Suite and the processors. Paper and computer
vii. MS Encarta  Explain the concept accessories.
2.2 Understand the concept of of an operating Magic Board
an operating system. system. Multimedia projector
i. PC-DOS/MS DOS system
ii. Windows
iii. Linux
iv. Unix
General Objective 3.0: Understand the operation of windows operating system

and application packages.
Outcome Activities
9-12 3.1 Access computers correctly  Discuss the Maximum of 4 3.1 Demonstrate the  Give Maximum of
through windows operating advantage of students to a computer steps for opening opportunity to 4 students to a
system. windows operating system. and closing each student to computer
3.2 Understand the steps for system. windows. boot a system.
opening and closing  Explain the Maximum of 4 3.2 Use the various computer,
windows. windows menu and computers to a printer windows bars. work on Maximum of
3.3 Understand the application tools. Each student except when a network 3.3 Create files, window 4 computers
of program manager. must be given an is in use. folders and operating to a printer
3.4 Know the uses and opportunity to start a manipulate them. system and except when a
application of the various computer, Paper and computer 3.4 Perform printing shut down the network is in
windows bars. open/close the accessories. operation using computer. use.
3.5 Understand how to move window operating Magic Board print manager.  Assess the
from one window to system, understand Multimedia projector students. Paper and
another and how to the program system computer
operate them concurrently. manager and move accessories.
3.6 Understand file around in the Magic Board
management and how to windows Multimedia
manage files. environment. projector
3.7 Know the step in creating  Explain the process system.
files and folders. of creating a file,
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3.8 Understand file manipulating the file
manipulation and use of the print
(moving copying saving manager.
deleting etc). Assess the student.

3.9 Understand the use of Print 
Load MS Office
Manager. with the student and
3.9 Understand the concept of explain the various
the following software packages that make
package. up MS office. Load
MS Encarta and
discuss its use with
the student.
 Assess the student
General Objective 4.0: Understand file management and software package. General Objective:
Outcome Activities
13-15 4.1 Demonstrate ability  Demonstrate Maximum of
in the use of a word the installation 4 students to a
processing of MD Word computer
packages such  Identify the system.
as MS Word or different
Word Perfect and features of the Maximum of
covering the software. 4 computers
following:  Ask students to to a printer
i. Entering text type a short except when a
ii. Formatting text document and network is in
(emboldening font save it. use.
size, italising, etc)  Ask student to
iii. Creating and edit a Paper and
saving text files document and computer
iv. Importing objects carry out a accessories.
v. Spelling and spell check. Magic Board
grammar  Demonstrate Multimedia
checking the use of projector
vi. Creating and tables. system
manipulating
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tables, text
boxes equations.
vii. Printing and file
export.
Competency: The student should be able to identify various hardware and software components of the computer and operate a computer.
Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Practicals 10%, Exam 50%.
Reference: Computer Information System : An Introduction by Adams and Wagner
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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING

COURSE: Computer Aided Design And Drafting Course Code: COM 201 Contact Hours: 0-0-3 Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: Theoretical Contents Practical Content:

General Objective 1.0: Understand the use of computer in the design and General Objective:
drafting process.
Outcome Activities
1 - 3 1.1 State the advantages and  Explain advantages Complete Computer 1.1 Install the  Provide the Complete
disadvantages of computer and disadvantages of Sets. AutoCAD Software students the Computer Sets, 1
in the design process. computer in the 1 Computer to 2 correctly. AutoCAD Computer to 2
1.2 Explain the links between design process. Students 1.2 Demonstrate the CDROM for Students, 1 Large
CAD and CAM.  Explain the links 1 Large Format uses of HELP the inatallation. Printer or
1.3 Understand the principles between CAD and Printer or Menu in solving Plotters in a
of operation capabilities and CAM. Plotters in a problems when Network,
system requirements of  Show the students Network using the package. 1Digitizer to 2
AutoCAD. the main parts of the 1 Digitiser to 2 1.3 Use the OSNAP Students.
1.4 Identify the main parts of screen of Auto CAD students. facility to select
the screen of Auto CAD 14 14. Manuals, options.
or later version.  Explain the function Recommended 1.4 Use layer control to
1.6 Explain the functions of the of the above. Textbooks. change the layers in
above.  Ask the students to Complete Computer a drawing.
1.7 Understand and use the explain and use the Sets 1.5 Use Cartesian and
different input methods: different input 1 Computer to 2 Polar coordinates to
keyboards, mouse, methods. Students draw lines.
digitisers, and scanners.  Ask students to 1 Large Format 1.6 Prepare and
1.8 List the different coordinate explain differences Printer or change the size
systems. between Cartesian Plotters in a of the drawing
and polar coordinates Network field.
systems. 1 Digitiser to 2 1.7 Show how to save
 Ask students to students. drawings on
demonstrate the demand and
above options on the also how to set up
computer screen. the auto-save
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 Ask students to features.
construct lines at set
lengths and angles
using above
coordinate systems.
 Ask students to use
snap points to
construct lines.
 Ask students to
explain the use of
snap points and
ortho-commands.
 Assess the students.
General Objective 2.0: Understand how to construct simple geometric shapes.
Outcome Activities
4 2.1 Know how to hatch the  Ask the students to Complete Computer 2.1 Produce a simple  Ask the Complete
shapes drawn and change hatch the shapes Sets drawing. students to computer sets,
the hatch pattern and scale. drawn. 1 Computer to 2 construct 1 computer to 2
2.2 Explain how to draw circles,  Ask the students to Students polygons and students,
ellipse and arcs to given change the hatch 1 Large Format squares to a 1 large format
dimensions. pattern and scale. Printer or given printer or plotters
2.3 Explain how to construct  Ask the students to Plotters in a dimensions. in a network,
polygons and squares to draw circles, ellipse Network 1 Digitiser to 2
given dimensions. and arc to given 1 Digitiser to 2 students.
2.4 Produce a simple drawing – dimensions. students.
Drawing 1.
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General Objective 3.0: Understand the different edit boxes.
Outcome Activities
5 3.1 Explain the different edit Ask students to
 Complete Computer 3.1 Use array command
boxes, how to use them and explain the different Sets to draw both polar
their attributes. edit boxes. 1 Computer to 2 and rectangular
3.2 Explain how to select the
 Ask students to use Students arrays.
shapes using edit boxes. them. 1 Large Format
3.3 Explain how to use the  Ask students to Printer or
offset command. explain their Plotters in a
attributes. Network
 Ask students to draw 1 Digitiser to 2
both polar and students.
rectangular arrays
using array
command.
 Ask students to draw
using the offset
command.
General Objective 4.0: Understand how to use edit commands. General Objective:
Outcome Activities
6 4.1 Explain how to use edit  Demonstrate the Complete Computer 4.1 Demonstrate how to  Demonstrate
commands. installation of MD Sets move objects the installation
4.2 Demonstrate how to move Word 1 Computer to 2 accurately; using of MD Word
objects accurately; using  Identify the different Students both snap  Identify the
both snap commands and features of the 1 Large Format commands and different
coordinates. software. Printer or coordinates. features of the
4.3 Demonstrate how to copy  Ask students to type Plotters in a 4.2 Demonstrate how software.
objects from one position to a short document and Network to copy objects from  Ask students to
another accurately using save it. 1 Digitiser to 2 one position to type a short
snap and coordinate entry.  Ask student to edit a students. another accurately document and
4.4 Demonstrate how to erase document and carry using snap and save it.
object. out a spell check. coordinate entry.  Ask student to
4.5 Demonstrate how to trip  Demonstrate the use 4.3 Demonstrate how edit a
objects. of tables. to erase object. document and
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4.4 Demonstrate how to fillet 4.4 Demonstrate how to carry out a
and chamfer angles. trip objects. spell check.
Demonstrate the
use of tables.
General Objective 5.0: Understand how to create layers General Objective:
Outcome Activities
7-8 5.1 Demonstrate how to create  Ask students to Complete Computer 5.1 Demonstrate how to  Ask students to Complete
layers. create layers. Sets create layers. create layers. Computer Sets
5.2 Demonstrate how to change  Ask students to 1 Computer to 2 5.2 Demonstrate how to  Ask students to 1 Computer to 2
colour of layers. change colour of Students change colour of change colour Students
5.3 Demonstrate how to change layers. 1 Large Format layers. of layers. 1 Large Format
the line types of a layer.  Ask students to Printer or 5.3 Demonstrate how to  Ask students to Printer or
5.4 Demonstrate how to move change the line type Plotters in a change the line types change the line Plotters in a
objects from one layer to of a layer. Network of a layer. type of a layer. Network
another.  Ask students to move 1 Digitiser to 2 5.4 Demonstrate how to  Ask students to 1 Digitiser to 2
5.5 Demonstrate how to switch objects form one students. move objects from move objects students.
layers on and off. layer to another. one layer to form one layer
5.6 Understand the use of  Ask students to another. to another.
layers and how they help in switch layers on an 5.5 Demonstrate how to  Ask students to
the construction and off. switch layers on and switch layers
understanding of a draw.  Ask students to use off. on an off.
layers to construct 5.6 Understand the use  Ask students to
drawings. of layers and how use layers to
they help in construct
the construction and drawings.
understanding of a
draw.
General Objective 6.0: Understand how to create linear and aligned
dimensions.
Outcome Activities
9-10 6.1 Explain how to create linear Sets of Personal 6.1 Demonstrate how to Complete
and aligned dimensions. Computers add to tolerances to computer sets,
6.2 Understand how to create Recommended dimension. 1 computer to 2
angular dimensions. Textbooks students,
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6.3 Demonstrate how to add to Manuals etc. 6.2 Demonstrate how to 1 large format
tolerances to dimension. create leader lines. printer or plotters
6.4 Demonstrate how to create 6.3 Demonstrate how to in a network,
leader lines. add single line and 1 Digitiser to 2
6.5 Demonstrate how to add multiple line students.
single line and multiple line texts to drawings.
texts to drawings. 6.4 Demonstrate how
6.6 Demonstrate how to edit to edit dimensions
dimensions and text. and text.
General Objective 7.0: General Objective 7.0:
Outcome Activities
11 – 14 7.1 Create the title  Ask each Complete
block for student to carry Computer Sets
a drawing out his/her own 1 Computer to 2
Write letters and drawing. Students
numbers  Let each 1 Large Format
on drawings student carry Printer or
7.2 Draw circles be out his/her own Plotters in a
able to erase parts drawings. Network
lines or circles.  Ask each 1 Digitiser to 2
7.3 Produce a simple student to carry students.
drawing with out his/her own
correct details in drawing.
terms of title  Ask each
block etc. student to carry
7.4 Select parts of a out a drawing
drawing that is specific
in order to do to his/her
further work. department.
7.5 Move, copy and  Assess the
rotate drawing students
parts.  Grade each
7.6 Produce a full student’s
drawing with title drawing
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blocks from a
real engineered
object.
7.7 Show all the views.
7.8 Produce a fully
dimensioned
drawing of
a component
appropriate
to the engineering
specification of the
department.
Competency: The student should be able to use the computer to draw schematic diagrams, graphic diagrams using object oriented technique.
Reference: Mastering AutoCAD by George Omura
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Course: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Course Code: COM 113 Contact Hour: 0-0-2 Hrs/Wk
General Objective 1: Understand features of a good program.
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher’s activities Resources Specific Learning Teacher’s activities Resources
Outcomes
1 1.1 Define a program.  Define and explain PC loaded 1.1 View some  To assist student PC loaded with
1.2 Explain features of good program with concrete with programming view some traditional
program (Accuracy, illustration. traditional languages in programming languages such as
maintenance, efficiency,  Explain indetails the lanqauges computer languages in Basic, Cobol,
reliability, etc). various feature of a such as computer Fortran etc and
good program. Basic, OO languages
Cobol, Such as VB, OO-
Fortran etc COBOL, OO-
and OO Pascal in a
languages networked
Such as VB, laboratory
OO-
COBOL,
OO-Pascal
and
connected to
OHP.
General Objective 2: Understand the concept of algorithms and flowcharting
Outcomes
2-4 2.1 Define algorithm on a  Describe the concept PC loaded 2.1 Draw flowcharts  To assist PC loaded with
general basis. of algorithm with its with for simple students in traditional
2.2 Explain features of an features. traditional programming drawing languages such as
algorithm (e.g. please,  Give concrete languages problems. flowcharts for Basic, Cobol,
effective, finite). examples algorithms. such as simple Fortran etc and
2.3 Describe the methods of  Teach the various Basic, programming OO languages
algorithm representation of methods of oppressing Cobol, problems. Such as VB, OO-
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English language, algorithm with Fortran etc COBOL, OO-
flowchart, pseudocode, examples. and OO Pascal in a
decision table, data flow languages networked
diagram (DFO) etc. Such as VB, laboratory
2.4 Describe main ANSI OO-
flowcharts as describe COBOL,
algorithms. OO-Pascal
2.5 Draw flowcharts to and
implement some simple connected to
programming tasks OHP.
General Objective 3: Understand the principles of designing algorithms for common programming problem
Outcomes
5-6 3.1 Design algorithm for  Show the structure and PC loaded 2.1 Write simple  To assist student PC loaded with
problems involving. how to develop simple with programs in writing simple traditional
i. Strictly sequence programming problem traditional using programs using languages such as
control structure involving each of basic languages different different control Basic, Cobol,
ii Selection control control structure. such as control structure. Fortran etc and
Structure.  Give class exercise, Basic, structure OO languages
iii Iteration control assignments to Cobol, Such as VB, OO-
Structure. students to practice on. Fortran etc COBOL, OO-
 Correct the algorithm and OO Pascal in a
developed by the languages networked
students. Such as VB, laboratory
OO-
COBOL,
OO-Pascal
and
connected to
OHP.
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General Objective 4: Understand general modular program design principles.
Outcomes
7-8 4.1 Explain modular  Discuss the concept PC loaded 4.1 Design a  To assist student PC loaded with
programming concept. and advantage of with program using to design a traditional
4.2 Explain top-down design modular programming traditional top-down program using languages such as
technique.  Discuss and illustrate languages technique top-down Basic, Cobol,
4.3 Illustrate program design with like programs e.g. such as technique Fortran etc and
with program structure payroll, student Basic, OO languages
charts, hierarchical records, etc. CoBol, Such as VB, OO-
Network, Hierarchical.  Top-down design Fortran etc COBOL, OO-
4.4 Demonstrate each of the principles. and OO Pascal in a
4.1 – 4.3 above. languages networked
Such as VB, laboratory
OO-
COBOL,
OO-Pascal
and
connected to
OHP.
General Objective 5: Understand the procedure in solving a programming problems
Outcomes
9 5.1 Identify the problem and  Discuss the stages PC loaded 5.1 Code  To assist student PC loaded with
confirm it solvable. involved developing with a simple in coding a traditional
5.2 Design algorithm for the program. traditional algorithm using simple algorithm languages such as
chosen method of  Demonstrate languages any suitable using any Basic, Cobol,
solution with flowcharts the stages such as language. suitable Fortran etc and
or pseudo codes. above Basic, language. OO languages
5.3 Code the algorithm by with real life Cobol, Such as VB, OO-
using a suitable program Fortran etc COBOL, OO-
programming language. possible. and OO Pascal in a
5.4 Test run the program on languages networked
the computer. Such as VB, laboratory
OO-
COBOL,
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OO-Pascal
and
connected to
OHP.
General Objective 6: 0 Understand the various levels of programming languages
Outcomes
10 6.1 Explain machine  Discuss the feature of PC loaded 6.1 To be able to code  To assist .PC loaded with
language, low-level machine language, low with a very simple high student code a traditional
language and high level level language, and high traditional level language very simple lanqauges such as
languages. level language. lanqauges and translate it to high level Basic, Cobol,
6.2 Give examples of the  High light the advantages such as assembly language. language and Fortran etc and
languages stated above. and disadvantage of level Basic, OO languages
translate it to
of programming layout
6.3 Explain the Cobol, assembly Such as VB, OO-
distinguishing features of Fortran etc language. COBOL, OO-
languages in 6.1. and OO Pascal in a
6.4 Distinguish between languages networked
system commends and Such as VB, laboratory
program statements. OO-
COBOL,
OO-Pascal
and
connected to
OHP.
General Objective 7.0 Understand the concept of debugging and
maintaining program:
Outcomes
11 7.1 Define debugging.  Discuss various PC loaded 7.1 Create a simple  To assist student PC loaded with
7.2 Identify sources of bugs methods of debugging, with bug in a simple create a simple traditional
in a program. aids. traditional program and bug in a simple languages such as
7.3 Explain syntax, run-time  High light classes languages correct it. program and Basic, Cobol,
and logical errors.  Differentiate such as correct it Fortran etc and
7.4 Identify techniques of between Basic, OO languages
locating bugs in a debugging and Cobol, Such as VB, OO-
program maintenance. Fortran etc COBOL, OO-
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7.5 Explain program  Discuss sources of and OO Pascal in a
maintenance. bugs in program languages networked
7.6 Distinguish between Such as VB, laboratory
debugging and maintaining OO-
a program. COBOL,
OO-Pascal
and
connected to
OHP.
General Objective 8.0: To understand good programming practices
Outcomes
12 8.1 Employ structured  Discuss structured PC loaded 8.1 To be able to write  To assist student PC loaded with
approach to both flow approach to with simple structured write simple traditional
charting and program flowcharting and traditional program structured languages such as
development. programming. languages program Basic, Cobol,
8.2 Employ program such as Fortran etc and
documents technique HIPS, Basic, OO languages
data flow diagram, pseudo- Cobol, Such as VB, OO-
cal. Fortran etc COBOL, OO-
8.3 Explain graphic user and OO Pascal in a
Interface (GUI). languages networked
8.4 Define interactive Such as VB, laboratory
processing. OO-
COBOL,
OO-Pascal
and
connected to
OHP.
General Objective 9.0: Understand the concept of object oriented (OO) programming.
Outcomes
13 9.1 The concept of OO  Explain object oriented PC loaded 9.1 Identify properties,  To assist PC loaded with
programming. program (OOP). with events, objects and students identify traditional
9.2 The features of OO  State the features of traditional class in a running properties, languages such as
programming. OOP. languages OOP. events, objects Basic, Cobol,
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9.3 The concept of properties,  Explain the concept of such as and class in a Fortran etc and
events, objects and properties. Basic, running OOP OO languages
classes.  Know the obstacles to Cobol, Such as VB, OO-
internet growth in Fortran etc COBOL, OO-
Nigeria. and OO Pascal in a
 Discuss writes, languages networked
methods, events, Such as VB, laboratory
objects and classes. OO-
 List various objects COBOL,
oriented programming OO-Pascal
languages and
 State the advantages of connected to
OOP OHP.
Competency: The student should be able to write simple programs to solve engineering problems using flow chart & algorithms.
Reference: Computer Information System: An Introduction by Adams and Wagner
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING USING OBJECT ORIENTED BASIC

Course: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING USING Course Code: COM 211 Credit Hours: 1-0-2 Hrs/Wk
OBJECT ORIENTED BASIC LANGUAGE
General Objective 1.0: Understand the integrated Development Environment
Week Specific Learning Teacher’s activities Resources Specific Learning Teacher’s Resources
Outcomes Outcomes activities
1.1Explain the concept of  The teacher to Writing Material,
1 integrated develop a Magnetic
development simple Writing Board,
environment programming Computer Systems,
1.2 Explain the displaying a line Printers,
following:- of text. Multimedia Projector
i. Project window System
ii. Toolbox
iii. Form layout window
iv. Properties window
v. Menu and toolbars
General Objective 2.0: Understand the visual basic programming
concept.
2.1 Explain statements,  The teacher Writing Material,
2 expression Data types should explain Magnetic Writing
and Data type statements, Board, Computer
Conversion. expression, and Systems, Printers,
2.2 Explain various data types. Multimedia Projector
types of  The teacher System
variables. should
2.3 Understand the rules practically
for forming demonstrate this
variable before the
names. student.
2.4 Storing and  The teacher
retrieving should test and
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data in a access the
variable. student
2.5 Declaration understanding.
of variables.  The teacher
Visual enumerates the
programming rules for
VB forming
charactertics variable names.
set.  The teacher
2.6 Discuss the event- should write a
Driving sample program
Programming. to demonstrate
Variable the above.
concept,  The teacher
operators, should describe
expressions. constant, scope
of variables and
constant. He
should illustrate
with a practical
example.
General Objective 3.0: Understand operators and object variables.
3.1 Describe the various  The teachers Writing Material, 3.1 write a simple  Teacher Computer sets
3 types of operators should Magnetic Writing program should write a with integrated
3.2 Describe the enumerate Board, Computer involving of sample development
application of these operators and Systems, Printers, operators and program to environment
operators. give the order of Multimedia Projector object demonstrate packages.
3.3 Explain object data precedence. System variable. object
Types.  The teacher programming
3.4 Explain object should explain and put the
variable declaration. object data student
3.5 Explain the scope of types. through.
object variables.  The teacher
should explain
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3.6 Explain how to scope of
create instances of variable e.g.
an object. private or
public.
 The teacher
should explain
and demonstrate
how to create
instances of an
object.
General Objective 4.0: Know control statements in OOP

4.1 Explain the  He should Writing Material, 4.1 write simple  Teacher Computer sets
4 IF….ELSE, explain the Magnetic Writing programs to should explain with integrated
statement. control Board, Computer demonstrate and development
4.2 Explain the switch statements and Systems, Printers, the demonstrate environment
statement. write a sample Multimedia Projector application of how to packages.
4.3 Explain the program to System control develop OO
FOR….NEXT loop show their statement in programs with
statement practical OO programs. control
4.4 Explain the application statements.
WHILE…DO loop
statement.
4.5 Explain the DO…
while loop statement.
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General Objective 5.0: Know the use of procedure and functions
5.1 Explain the scope of  Describe the Writing Material,
5 variables such as scope of Magnetic Writing
public, private, variables such Board, Computer
global and static. as public, Systems, Printers,
5.2 Explain the different private, global Multimedia Projector
types of constants and static. System
e.g. system defined.  Describe the
5.3 Explain the scope of different types
constants. of constants e.g.
5.4 Discuss the concept system defined
of circular and users
referencing. defined.
5.5 Explain the concept  Describe the
of procedure. cope of
5.6 Explain User’s constants.
defined  Describe the
functions concept of
5.7 Understand how to circular
define and referencing.
call a function.  Explain and
5.8 How to define illustrate with
recursive examples
procedures. functions,
5.9 Write simple subroutine.
program to  The teacher
demonstrate 5.1 – should also
5.4 above. access the
understanding
of the students
by making the
students solve a
problem.
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 The teacher
should give a
practical
problem.
General Objective6.0: Understand the use of arrays and structures.

6.1 Explain array  The teacher Writing Material,
6 declaration and explain array Magnetic Writing
subscript range. and when they Board, Computer
6.2 Explain multiple are required in a Systems, Printers,
array declaration. program. Multimedia Projector
6.3 Explain static,  He should System
global and dynamic demonstrate the
array declaration. multiple arrays
6.4 Explain static and using a practical
dynamic allocations. problem.
 He should
illustrate and
explain with
example static
and dynamic
array
declaration.
 The teacher
should give a
practical test to
use student.
General Objectives 7.0: Understand how to create classes and objects.
7.1 Explain the  The teacher Writing Material, 7.1 Demonstrate  Teacher Computer sets
7 constructors and should explain Magnetic Writing how to create should explain with integrated
destructors constructor and Board, Computer classes and with a sample development
7.2 Explain information destructors and Systems, Printers, objects with program. environment
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guiding using explain their Multimedia Projector simple program. netwrork.
private, public and role in the System.
protected. utilization of
7.3 Explain instances of objects.
class variables  He should
7.4 Explain the creation explain the
of methods. instances access
7.5 Demonstrate 7.1 – and now it is
7.4 above with a done.
sample program.  Examples
should be given
by it.
 The teacher
should explain
methods and the
procedure for
creating it.
 The teacher
should explain
with a sample
program.
General Objectives 8.0: Know how to create and manipulate Data files.
8.1 Describe the  The teacher Writing Material, 8.1 Demonstrate  Teacher Computer sets
8 different types of should explain Magnetic Writing the creation should explain with integrated
Data files e.g. data files, the Board, Computer and and write development
sequential, random, sequential and Systems, Printers, manipulation program to environment
Binary. purpose of each Multimedia Projector of data file demonstrate packages.
8.2 Explain how to type. System with a sample how to read
create the file types.  The teacher program. and write a
8.3 Explain how to read should explain, file.
and write to the file demonstrate
type mentioned how to create
above. data file.
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8.4 Demonstrate 8.1 –  The teacher
8.3 above with a should also
Sample program. explain and
write program
to demonstrate
how to read and
write a file.
 The teacher
should explain
and give
procedural steps
for creating,
linking a
database using
codes, data
control and data
environment.
 The teacher
should
demonstrate and
explain the
importance of
SQL in database
access.
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General Objective 9.0: Understand database management concept in OO BASIC.
9.1 Explain database.  The teacher Writing Material,
9 9.2 Describe the should explain Magnetic Writing
procedure for data skills. Board, Computer
creating a database.  The teacher Systems, Printers,
9.3 Describe the should explain Multimedia Projector
different ways of and give System
accessing a database procedural steps
e.g. codes, data for creating,
control, and data linking a
environment. database using
codes, data
9.4 Describe how to control and data
perform the environment.
following  The teacher
operations: adding, should
editing, updating, demonstrate and
deleting and explain the
searching. importance of
9.4 Explain the SQL in database
relevance of structure access.
query language
(SQL ).
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General Objective 10.0: Know to design report format.
10.1 Explain how to  The teacher Writing Material,
10 design a report should explain Magnetic Writing
format using data and demonstrate Board, Computer
report object. with example Systems, Printers,
10.2 Describe how to how to create Multimedia Projector
retrieve output and use a report System
using the format in format.
10.1 above.
10.3 Demonstrate 10.1
above with a sample
data.
General Objective 11.0: Understand different Dialogue boxes
11.1 State the different  They should Writing Material, 11.1 Write a  Assess the Computer sets
11 Dialogue boxes explain and Magnetic Writing program to students with integrated
available e.g demonstrate Board, Computer demonstrate programs. development
message box, input with example Systems, Printers, the use of environment
box file/open the available Multimedia Projector different packages.
dialogue box custom control System types of
file/save Dialogue and their uses. dialogue
Box, File/print  The teacher boxes.
Dialogue Box e.t.c. should revise
11.2 Write a program to the course
demonstrate the use content.
of 13.1 above.  The teacher
should complete
revision.
Competency: The student should be able to design and develop an application software using object oriented basic language.
Reference: Mastering Visual Basic 6.0 by Evangelous Petroulsos
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ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING COURSES
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Course: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE Course Code: EEC 115 Contact Hours: 1 – 0 – 2 Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Course Specification: Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Understand the concept of electric General Objective 1.0: Perform experiments on d.c
current flow. circuits to understand electrical quantities
Specific Learning Teacher Resources Specific Learning  Teacher Learning
Week
Outcome: Activities Outcome: Activities
1.1 Define an atom. • Draw atomic Chalk Board, 1.1 Perform  Teachers Resistors,
1.2 Explain the structure and structure Chalk, experiment should ensure capacitor,
composition of an atom to explain to the recommended on a single that necessary voltmenter
1.3 Differentiate between student Textbook, Charts, loop d.c precautions ohmmeter, cable
conductors, insulators its composition. writing materials, circuit with are taken emf sources,
and semiconductors. • Explain the calculator. variable e.m.f during the thermometer,
1.4 Explain the concepts of electron experiment. practical
current and electron mobility notebook,
flow. • Draw the atomic practical manual.
1.5 Define electric current, structure to
potential difference explain the
electromotive force unique
(e.m.f) and resistance, differences in
1-2 state their units and their structure.
symbols. • Explain with the
1.6 State multiples and sub- aid of
multiples of Electric diagrams how
quantities; (e.g. the current &
Mega 106, kilo- 103, etc) electron flow.
• Write down the
formulae and
symbols for
current
flow, p.d. or
e.m.f.,
resistance.
• Explain them to
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the students.
• Explain
quantities of
electricity and
their units.
General Objective 2.0: Understand simple dc circuits

Specific Learning Teacher Activities Resources Specific Learning Teacher Activities Resources
Week
Outcome: Objectives
2.1 Define d.c. current.  State the Chalk Board, 2.1 Verify Ohm’s  Teachers Resistor,
2.2 State the analogy definition of Chalk, remember law. should ensure capacitor,
between current flow current. Textbook, Charts, 2.2 Carry out necessary voltmeter,
and water flow.  Explain how writing materials, experiments precautions ammeter,
2.3 Describe basic d.c. flow of calculator. on series and are taken ohmmeter, cable
circuits current is parallel during the emf sources,
.2.4 Explain Ohm's law. similar to the circuits. experiments. thermometer,
2.5 Solve problems using flow of water. 2.3 Verify practical
Ohm's law.  Draw the Kirchoffs notebook,
2.6 Define resistively and basic d.c law with d.c practical manual.
conductivity of a circuit with circuits.
conductor. source. 2.4 Verify
2.7 State the relationship  Explain the superposition
3-4 between resistance of flow of principles.
a conductor, its current. 2.5 Determine by
resistively, length and  Use diagrams experiment
area. to explain the
2.8 Differentiate between Ohms law. temperature
series and parallel  Give some coefficient
circuits. circuit with of resistance.
2.9 Solve problems resistive 2.6 Verify by
involving resistively components. experiment
and conductivity  Verify Ohms the heating
2.10 Deduce the equivalent laws. effect.
resistance of series
 Explain how
and parallel circuits.
to obtain
2.11 Explain Kirchoff's
resistively and
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laws. conductivity
2.12 Explain the from the
Superposition formula R
principles. =ρ1/a.
2.13 Solve problems  Explain how
involving series and to obtain
parallel circuits resistivity
using Kirchoff's from the
laws and formula R
superposition =ρ1/a.
principles.  Draw the
2.13 Define temperature circuit
coefficient diagrams for
of resistance. series and
2.15 Use the expression for parallel
resistance at connections.
temperature T°k  Explain the
and to calculate differences
change in resistance. between the
2.16 See from 2.17 the Kirchoff's
change in resistance laws and
due to change in superposition
temperature. principles.
2.17 Solve problems Give
involving effect of examples.
temperature on Explain the
resistance. relationship
between the
temperature
and resistance
of a wire.
 Show how to
calculate a
change in
resistance
when the temp
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changes.
 Explain why
there is a
temperature
change when
the current
flows through
a wire.
 Show a
typical graph
of resistance
against
temperature.
Solve
problems.
General Objective 3.0: Understand various types of energy and their inter-relationships
Week
3.1 Explain various types of  Explain the Recommended 3.1 Perform  Teachers Resistors,
energy. sources of textbooks, experiment should ensure capacitor,
3.2 Explain the relationship various energy chalkboard, to determine necessary voltmeter,
between electrical, generations. writing materials, the d.c precautions ammeter,
mechanical and  Show how calculator, and power. are taken ohmmeter, cable
5-6
thermal energy. they are chalk. 3.3 Verify during the emf source,
3.3 State S.I units of various related to Joules’ experiment. thermometer,
types of energy in 3.2 electrical law practical
3.4 State Joule's law. energy. 3.4 Perform notebook,
3.5 Solve problems Explain their experiment on practical manual.
involving Joule's law. units. charging and
 Solve discharging of
problems. a capacitor.
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General Objective 4.0: Understand the concept of electrostatics, electric charge and capacitance of capacitors.
Week
4.1 Explain electric charge.  Explain Recommended 4.1 Perform  Teach the
4.2 State its unit. sources of textbooks, experiment students how
4.3 State Coulomb's law. electric chalkboard, on charging to perform the
4.4 Solve problems charges and writing materials, and experiments
involving coulomb's electrostatic calculator, and discharging with minimum
law. charges. chalk. of a error.
4.5 Define electric field  Explain the capacitor.
strength, electric flux mathematical
density, permittivity, formula for
and relative the electric
permittivity, and field charge,
intensity, potential and electrostatic
electric flux. charges.
4.6 Solve problems  Treat energy
involving the terms in store in
4.5. capacitor.
7-8 4.7 Define capacitance.
4.8 Derive an expression
for the capacitance of
parallel plate
capacitors in terms of
area, the distance
between plates and
permittivity of the
dielectric.
parallel plate
capacitors in terms of
area, the distance
between plates and
permittivity of the
dielectric.
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a capacitor with
composite dielectrics
for the voltage
distribution between
series connected
capacitors.
4.12 Deduce an expression
for the equivalent
capacitance for
capacitors connected
in series and in
parallel.
for the energy stored in
a capacitor
4.14 Solve problems
involving
4.8 to 4.12
General Objective: 5.0 State the general concept of magnetism and magnetic circuits.
Specific Learning Teacher Resources Specific Learning Teacher Resources

Week
5.1 Define magnetic  State the  Magnetic  Ask students
flux, magnetic general Writing Board, to perform the
flux density concept of textbooks, coil experiments
magnetic motive magnetism of conductor, with minimum
force, magnetic and magnetic error.
field strength, electromagnet materials,
reluctance, ism magnet,
permeability of  The teacher is Calculator,
free space to derive writing
(magnetic formulae for materials.
constants), field strength
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relative force etc.
permeability. Show
5.2 State the symbols, analogies
units and between
relationships electrical and
of terms in 5.1 magnetic
5.3 Draw the electrical circuits.
equivalent of a  Solve
magnetic circuit, with problems in
or without air-gap. the class.
5.4 State analogies
between electrical
and magnetic circuits
5.5 Solve simple
magnetic circuit
problems
5.6 Distinguish between
soft and hard
magnetic materials.
General Objective: 6.0 Understand the concept of electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction.
Specific Learning Teacher Resources Specific Learning Teacher Resources
Week
11-12 6.1 Explain the magnetic  The teacher to Chalk Board, 6.1 Verify by  Conduct the
affect of electric current show right textbooks, coil of experiment experiments
6.2 Draw magnetic fields hand rule and conductor, faraday's law with students.
around straight explain the magnetic of electro  Arrange the
conductors, adjacent concept of materials, magnet, magnetic practical
parallel conductors and electric field and Calculator induction. session in such
solenoids. and writing materials. 6.2 Perform a way that
6.3 Explain the force on a electromagnetic experiment students
current carrying Induction. on Lenz's participate
conductor in a law of actively in it
magnetic field. electro
6.5 State the direction of magnetic
the force in 6.4. induction.
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6.6 Derive the expression
for the magnitude of
the force in 6.4
(i.e. F = BIL Newton).
electromagnetic
induction.
6.7 State Faraday's Laws of
electromagnetic
induction.
6.8 State Lenz's law of
Electromagnetic
induction.
6.8 Derive the
expressions for
magnitude of e.m.f
induced in
a conductor or a coil.
6.10 Solve problems
involving 6.6
to 6.10 above.
6.11 State the applications
of electromagnetic
induction.
General Objective: 7.0 Understand the concept of inductance and its applications
Week Specific Learning Teachers Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
13 7.1 Define self and mutual  Explain Recommended 7.1 Determine by  Conduct the Basic Electricity,
inductance. mutual textbooks, writing experiment experiments Measurement and
7.2 State the symbols and inductance materials, the with students. Instrumentation
units of the terms in and how to chalkboard, chalk, inductance of  Arrange the Laboratory,
3.1 above. calculate and calculator. a coil. practical Inductors, Power
7.3 State the expression various 7.2 Determine by session in Supply Unit.
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for the equivalent parameters. experiment such a way
inductance of  Show with energy lost in an that students
inductances examples how inductor. participate
connected in series and energy stored actively in it.
in parallel. is.
7.4 State the expression for
the induced voltage
across an inductor.
7.5 State the expression for
inductance in coupled
coils connected in series
aiding or opposing.
for energy stored in an
inductor.
7.7 Solve problem involving
3.3 to 3.6.
7.8 Describe using suitable
diagram, the operation
of the induction coiled
in a car ignition
system.
General Objective: 8.0 Understand the fundamentals of a.c. theory.

Week Specific Learning Teachers Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
14 -15 8.1 Describe the  The teacher Recommended 8.1 Demonstrate  Show the Basic Electricity,
production of an should explain textbooks, writing by students the Measurement and
alternating e.m.f. by a in detail the materials, experiment necessary Instrumentation
rotating coil in a theory of chalkboard, chalk, the precautions to Laboratory,
magnetic field. alternating and calculator. relationship be taken Resistors,
8.2 Sketch a.c. waveforms current and between the during the Inductors,
both to scale and not to voltage. following: experiment. Capacitors, Ac
scale.  Solve Frequency  Provide well circuits, Practical
8.3 Define r.m.s, problems on period and developed manual and
instantaneous, average, a.c circuits. amplitude of practical Notebooks.
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and peak values, manuals for
period, and frequency sinusoidal the
of an a.c. waveform. wave. experiments.
8.4 State relationship 8.2 Determine by
between instantaneous, experiment
and peak values of a the Q factor
sinusoidal wave. of circuit
8.5 Solve problems containing R,
involving 4.2. to 4.4 L, and C in
8.6 Solve problems Series
graphically on a.c Parallel
circuits with different
combinations of
resistance, inductance
and capacitance.
8.7 Differentiate between
series and parallel
resonance.
8.8 Explain phase lag or
phase lead as applied to
a.c. circuits.
8.9 Explain the difference
between single-phase
and three-phase supply.
8.10 State advantages and
disadvantages of three
phase supply over
single phase supply.
Competency: The students should be able to identify basic electrical and electronic components and their applications in electrical, magnetic and
electromagnetic circuits.
Assessment: Course work 20%, course tests 20 %, Practical 20%, Examination 40%
Reference: Electrical Technology by Hughes
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DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Course: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS Course Code EEE 437 Contact Hour:1-0- 2Hrs/Week
Course specification: Theoretical Content Course specification: Practical Content
Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
Outcome Activities
General Objective 1.0 Understand the concept of data and information presentation digital system.
1.1 Define digits of a Discuss with the students Writing materials,
number. the advantages and lecturer notes,
1.2 Explain the base of a disadvantages of recommended
number. various number textbooks, magnetic
1.3 List the number of digits systems. writing board and
of figures available in Explain the application of calculator.
various number various binary-based
systems:- codes listed in 1.9.
Base 10 Ask students to solve
Base 8 problems on number
Base 2 systems.
Base 16
1.4 Outline the significance
of weighting of digits in
a number system.
1.5 Convert other number
systems to decimal and
vice-versa.
1.6 Explain why binary
number system is used in
digital system.
1.7 State the special
relationship
between binary, octal and
hexa- decimal.
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1.8 Explain the advantages of
octal and hexa- decimal
over the binary data.
1.9 Describe the various
binary based
codes:-
i. BCD code
ii. Excess-3
code;
iii. Gray codes;
iv. ASC II
code;
v. Seven –
segment
display
code.
1.10 Perform exercise in
problems
involving the conversion
from one
number system to
another.
General Objective 2.0 Understand the different codes used in digital systems.
Outcome Activities
2.1 Explain the following  Discuss the merits and Writing materials, 2.1 Demonstrate  Demonstrate Digital circuit
binary demerit of various Lecture notes, practically the trainers,
operations; addition; binary number systems recommended the binary experiments electronic
subtraction,  Ask students to solve textbooks, magnetic operations. to the students counters,
multiplication, and problem on involving writing board, calculator with proper electronic
division. number system. guidance. registers, A/D
2.2 Explain signed Dinary and D/A
number system. converters,
2.3 Explain the different practical
between the notebook/
representation of positive logbooks,
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and negative numbers. practical
2.4 Define ‘N’s complement – manuals
where N is any number.
2.5 Perform addition and
subtraction using 1’s
complement.
2.6 Explain the limitation of 1’s
complement.
2.7 Explain 2’s complement.
2.8 Perform addition and
subtraction using 2’s
complement.
2.9 Identify fixed point and
floating point numbers.
2.10 Explain the mantissa and
characteristics of a
floating-point number.
General Objective 3.0 Understand basic digital logic functions.

Outcome Activities
3.1 Explain how YES/NO,  Ask students to solve Writing materials,
TRUE/FALSE, ON/OFF problems on logical lecture notes,
can be coded by ‘1’ and ‘0’ operation using recommended textbooks,
3.2 Draw logic gate symbols to timetable and logic magnetic writing board,
represent AND, OR and gates. and calculator.
NOT.  Discuss the
3.3 Explain the operation of advantages and
AND, OR and NOT using disadvantages of
true table and logic gates. diode resistor logic,
3.4 Distinguish between diode transistor logic,
positive and negative logic. transistor-transistor
3.5 Realize “AND”, “OR”, logic and resistor
“NOT” gates using:- transistor logic.
 Diode Resistor Logic (DRL).
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 Diode Transistor Logic
(DTL).
 Transistors Transistor Logic
(TTL).
 Resistor Transistor Logic
(RTL).
3.7 Explain the basic differences
between:-
 Open collector output.
 Tempoles output.
 Three state output structure
of TTL circuits.
 Fan in and fan not
limitations.
basic logic functions.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the design of simple combinational logic circuits using the basic logic devices.
Outcome Activities
4.1 Explain the principle of  Teachers should give Writing materials, 4.1 Demonstrate  Demonstrate Digital circuit
operation of combinational assignments drawing materials practically the the trainers,
logic. involving the design recommended textbooks, logic operations experiments electronic
4.2 Write down a logical sum of of simple magnetic writing board, of AND, OR, to the students counters,
product equations. combinational logic lecture notes. NOT using: with proper electronic
4.3 Draw circuit diagram that circuits to students. i. Logic gates; guidance. registers, A/D
implements the equation of  Discuss the practical ii. Discrete and D/A
4.2 using; AND, OR, NOT applications of elements converters,
gates:- combinational logic practical
 AND  Solve problems notebook/logbo
 NOR involving the design oks, practical
 Exclusive-OR of simple manuals
 Exclusive-NOR functions. combinational logic
4.4 Draw the circuit diagram for circuits using basic
4.3. logic gates.
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General Objective 5.0 Understand the various methods of minimization required to simplify digital combinational circuit.
Outcome Activities
5.1 State the following Boolean  Give students Writing materials,
Algebra theorems: assignment on recommended textbooks,
 Commutative; duality of switching. magnetic writing board,
 Associative;  Discuss set theory lecture notes.
 Distributive law; with the students as it
 Absorptions law; applies to digital
 Double negation; circuits.
 De Morgan’s Law.  Ask students to solve
5.2 Reduce a given Boolean problems involving
equation, having up to four minimization
variables to its simplest form. producers.
5.3 Sketch logic diagram that
implement the simplified
logic expression in 5.5 above
using ‘AND, OR’ and NOT.
5.4 Implement the circuit of 5.6
above using gates:
 NAND
 NOR
5.5 Explain the principles
underlining the quality of
switching function.
5.6 Use duality of a switching
function to prove identities.
5.7 Explain the complement of a
function.
5.8 Solve problems by finding the
complement of various
functions using duality-
method.
5.9 Explain Venn’s diagram
5.10 Use the Venn’s diagram to
explain:
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Union of a set;
Intersection of a set;
Universal sets;
Complement of a set.
5.11 Apply Venn’s diagram to
simplify Boolean
expression.
5.12 Explain the principle of
Karnaugh map.
5.13 Draw Karnaugh’s map for
two, and three and four
variables.
5.14 State the advantages of
Karnaugh’s map techniques
for simplification of Boolean
algebra.
minimization procedures.
General Objective 6.0 Understand the basic principles of bistable elements.
Outcome Activities
6.1 Describe the operation of the  Discuss the practical Writing materials, 6.1Demonstrate  Demonstrate Digital circuit
following bistable elements:- application of recommended textbooks, practically the the trainers,
RS flip-flop; bistable elements magnetic writing board, operations of experiments electronic
Clocked RS flip- flop; listed in 6.1 lecture notes. combinational to the students counters,
D-flip, T-flip-flop (Toggle logic functions. with proper electronic
flip-flop), J.K. flip flop. guidance. registers, A/D
6.2 Explain the function of and D/A
present and clear of the converters,
bistable element. practical
6.3 Describe some specific I.C notebook/logbo
bistables elements e.g.:- oks, practical
SN 7474 manuals
SN 7476
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General Objective 7.0 Under stand the principles of operation, construction and application of electronic registers.
Outcome Activities
7.1 Explain the term ” Electronic  Solve problems
Register” involving registers.
7.2 Distinguish between parallel
and shift registers
7.3 Explain the principles of
operations and construction
of the following
types of registers
i. Serial In, seial out
ii. Serial in, parallel out
iii. Parallel in, serial out
iv. Parallel in, parallel out
7.4 Explain the construction of a
shift register, using master-
slave flip-flops.
7.5 Explain the construction of
psendo-random sequence
generator, using shift
registers.
7.6 State the practical
applications of registers.
General Objective: 8.0 Know the Construction of digital- analogue (D/A) and analogue-digital (A/D) Converters.
Outcome Activities
8.1 Define D/A and A/D  Explain the basic Writing materials, 8.1 Perform
converters. elements of D/A and lecture notes, magnetic experiments to
8.2 Explain the construction and A/D converters. writing board, illustrate the
operation of a D/A  Ask students to solve calculator, principle of
converter, problems involving recommended textbooks. operation of
using:- A/D and D/A counters in:
Weighted resistor; converters. i. Decade counters
Resister ladder network ii. BCD counters.
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8.3 State the practical iii. Module – 3
difficulties in producing a: counters.
Weighted resistor D/A iv. Module – N-
converter; counters.
Resistor ladder network v. Reversible
D/A converter. counters.
8.4 Describe the characteristics, vi. Ring counters
error sources and 8.2 Demonstrate
specification of a D/A practically the
Converter. operations of
8.5 Explain the construction and D/A
operation of A/D converter and A/D
using:- converters.
i. parallel comparator method;
ii. Single-ramp method.
8.6 State the merit and demerit
of the A/D converters in 8.5
above.
8.7 Explain A/D conversion
specifications e.g.:-
Quantization error.
Resolution;
Linearity;
Conversion time etc.
8.8 State the practical
applications of A/D and D/A
Converters.
A/D and D/A converters.
Competency: The student should be able to construct and apply digital circuitries in a simple Mechatronics circuits.
Reference: Digital Systems and Principle of Applications Roland T. Tocci
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES
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MECHANICAL WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY & PRACTICE

COURSE: MECHANICAL WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY COURSE CODE: MCE 111 CONTACT Hours: 0-0-4Hrs/Wk
AND PRACTICE
Course Specification: Theoretical Contents Practical Content
General Objective: 1.0 Know safety precautions. General Objective: 1.0 Use safety equipment.
WEEK Specific Learning Objective Teachers Activities Learning Specific Learning Objective Teachers Activities Learning
Resources Resources
1.1 State safety  Explain in details • Chalkboard, 1.1 Observe safety  Demonstrate Fire
1–2 Precautions. textbooks, precautions extinguisher
safety rules and activities 1.1 to
1.2 Explain protective regulations in Safety posters 1.2 Operate safety 1.4 for the Water hoses
Wears. workshop equipment e.g. fire students to learn Sand buckets,
1.3 List all safety rules practice. extinguishers, safety and ask them to Overalls, safety
and regulation. water hose etc. carry out all the boots, goggles,
1.3 Use of protective wears activities. hand gloves, etc.
1.4 Observe all safety rules  Assess students’
and regulations knowledge of
safety
precautions
General Objective: 2.0 General Objective: 2.0 use simple measuring and testing
instruments.
Resources Resources
2.1 Perform simple Demonstrate Micrometers
measuring exercises activities 2.1 to External and
using steel rules, vernier 2.3 for the internal Vernier
calipers and micrometer. students to learn calipers, Steel
2.2 Use dial indicators to and ask them to rule, test
set up jobs on the lathe carry out all the mandrel/test
roundness testing etc. activities. bars,
2.3 Carry out exercises 070 x 300mm
involving flatness long dial
squareness. indicator with
stand etc.
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General Objective: 3.0 General Objective:3.0 Demonstrate skills in the use of hand tools.
Resources Resources
3.1 Use marking-out tools on Demonstrate Work bench
the bench correctly. activities 3.1 to Bench vice
3.2 Produce simple objects 3.3 for the Hammers
using bench/hand tools students to learn Set of drills
such as files, chisels, and ask them to Steel rule
scrappers, saws etc. carry out all the Scribers
3.3 Maintain files, dividers, activities. Scribing blocks
saws gauges try squares, Inside and
bevel edge square etc. outside caliper
Surface plate
etc.
General Objective: 4.0 Drilling and reaming operations. General Objective: 4.0 Demonstrate skills in drilling and reaming
Resources Resources
4.1 Discuss the nomenclature  Explain in Recommended 4.1 Operate different types of  Demonstrate Radial drilling
of a twist drill. details the textbooks. drilling machines. activities 4.1 to machine,
4.2 Discuss the formulae for features and Lecture notes, 4.2 Carry out operations such 4.6 for the Bench drilling
calculation of speed of processes of Chalkboard, as counter-boring and students to learn machine, Pillar
various sizes of drills: drilling and Chalk, Duster cou8nter-sincking. and ask them to drilling
N = (v x 1000)/ (1 x d) reaming etc.. 4.3 Grind drill bits carry out all the machine,
Where N = no. operations. accurately. activities. Column type
of rev/min  Guide the 4.4 Select correct drilling drilling
d = diameter of drill students to speeds. machine, Hand
V = cutting calculate the 4.5 Carryout reaming reamers,
Speed in mms-1 speed of various operations on the bench Machine
sizes of drills. on drilling/lathe. reamers, Tap
4.6 Select correct speeds for wrench, Jacobs
reaming small and large Churk and key,
holes. Medium size
Lathe and
reduction sleeves.
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General Objective: 5.0 Know various tapping and metal joining General Objective: 5.0 Demonstrate skills in tapping and metal
operations. joining operations.
Resources Resources
5.1 State the correct  Explain in details Recommended 5.1 Select correct tapping  Demonstrate - Taps and
tapping drill size the principles textbook, drill size. activities 5.1 to wrenches
5.2 Explain how to select of tapping and Lecture notes, 5.2 Select correct taps 5.6 for the - Drill churk and
correct taps metal joining Chalkboard, 5.3 Carry out tapping students to learn key
5.3 Explain the processes operations. Chalk ,Duster, operation (i) on the and ask them to - Lathe
of fabrication of metal  Guide the etc. work bench (ii) on carry out all the machine
container by knock-up students to drilling machine (iii) activities. - medium size
joining. calculate the on lathe - Bench drilling
5.4 Explain soft soldering tapping drill size 5.4 Fabricate metal machine
process. for v-threads. container by Knock-up - Pillar drilling
joining machine
5.5 Join metals by the - Cutting fluid
grooving technique or
5.6 Carry out soft soldering. lubricants
General Objective: 6.0 Know various welding operations. General Objective: 6.0 Cut and join metals by gas welding.
Resources Resources
6.1 List various welding  Explain in Chalkboard, 6.1 Assemble OXY –  Demonstrate OXY-acetylene
operations. details the Chalk, Lecture Acetylene welding plant. activities 6.1 to gas welding set,
6.2 Explain the operations various welding notes etc. 6.2 Select various welding 6.3 for the Manual rolling
listed in 6.1 above. operations e.g. regulators, clips blow students to learn machine,
Arc Welding, pipe and nozzles. and ask them to Guillotine shear,
Gas Welding etc. 6.3 Perform gas welding carryout all the Assorted cutting
techniques and cut by activities. snips, Bending
techniques. machine.
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General Objective: 6.0 General Objective: 7.0 Demonstrate skills in arc welding
operations.
Resources Resources
7.1 Regulate current and  Demonstrate Electric arch
determine polarity for activities 7.1 to welding
metal arc welding. 7.4 for the machine and its
7.2 Determine polarity and students to learn accessories.
select current.. and ask them to
7.3 Select prepare metal carry out all the
edges for various activities.
thickness and techniques
welding.
7.4 Perform various arc
welding by up and down
operations.
General Objective: General Objective: 8.0 Employ various techniques for controlling
distortion in welding operations.
Resources Resources
8. 1 Apply correctly the stop  Demonstrate Electric arc
back and skip method of activities 8.1 to welding
controlling distortion. 8.2 for the machine, OXY-
8.2 Apply pre and post students to learn acetylene
heating technique. and ask them to welding plant
carry out all the etc.
activities.
General Objective 9.0: Know the various wood working tools and General Objective 9.0: Demonstrate skills in the use of various
their operations. wood working tools.
Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Learning Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Learning
Resources Resources
9.1 State and explain the • Explain in details Recommended 9.1 Carry out the applications  Demonstrate Try square
applications of the the features and textbook, using the following:- activities 9.1 to Dividers,
following:- operations of Lecture notes, Geometric/ marking out 9.4 for the Gauges
Geometric/ marking out tools various wood Chalkboard, Tools e.g. try square, students to learn Jack plane,
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e.g. try square, divider and working tools. Chalk, Duster, dividers and gauges. and ask them to Smooth plane
gauges. etc Planning tools e.g. jack, carry out all the Try plane, Panel
Planing tools e.g. jack, smooth, smooth, try planes, spoke activities. saws
try planes, spokes shaves, etc. shaves, etc. Chisels, Knives
Cutting tools e.g. saws, chisels, Cutting tools, e.g. saws, Boring tools
knives, etc. chisels, knives, boring Hammers,
Boring tools. tools. Mallets
Impelling tools e.g hammer and Impelling tools e.g. Oil stone,
mallet hammers and mallets. Bench/table
Pneumatic tools. Pneumatic tools. grinder, Oil can
9.2 Describe portable 9.2 Mark out and prepare Portable saw
electric hand tools in wood to a given Portable planner
woodwork e.g. specification using Portable drill
portable saw, planer, the tools in 7.1 above. Portable sander
drill, sander and jig 9.3 Maintain all tools in 9.1 Jig saw
saw. above.
9.3 List basic wood 9.4 Carry out various wood
working machines work operations using
such as surface the tools in 9.1 above.
planning and
thicknessing machine,
Circular Sawing
Machine, Morticing
Machine, etc.
General Objective 10.0: Demonstrate skills in simple operations on

plastics.
WEEK Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources
10.1 Identify various types of  Demonstrate Set of drills,
plastic groups such as activities 10.1to Wood lathe,
thermo-setting and 10.4 for the HSS cutting
thermo-plastic. students to learn tools,
10.2 Use conventional metal and ask them to Adhesives, etc.
cutting tools to perform carry out all the
operations on each type activities.
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in 10.1.  Assess the
10..3 Carry out joining students’
operations using plastics practical works
in 10.1. and reports.
10.4 Review previous
activities
and assess students.
ASSESSMENT PROFILE: COMPETENCY: RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOK:
Course Work = 20% Students exposed to these activities should be able Chapman, Workshop Technology
Practical = 20% to weld, fabricate and do simple machining works. (Vols. 1-3) Edward Arnold, London.
Test and quizzes = 20%
Semester Examination = 40%
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TECHNICAL DRAWING

COURSE: TECHNICAL DRAWING COURSE CODE: MEC 102 CONTACT HOURS: 0-0-4 Hrs/Wk
General Objective 1.0: Know different drawing instruments, equipment and materials used in technical drawing.
Week Specific Learning Teacher Activities Resources Specific Learning Teacher Activities Resources
Outcome Outcome
1 1.1 Identify the different • Present the • Black board
types of drawing students all drawing ruler (1m)
instruments, equipment instruments: • Black board
and materials. a. Drawing set Tee-Square
1.2 Outline the uses of the b. T-Square • Black board
various instruments, c. Drawing board compass
equipment and d. Set squares • Blackboard
materials. e. Types of pencils protector
1.3 State the precautions (H to B) • Adjustable set-
necessary to preserve f. Show to square
items 1.1 above. demonstrate and • 60 set square
1.4 Use each of the items in explain the uses of • 45 set square
1.1 above. all of the above. • French curve set
1.5 Maintain the various • Templates
instruments and • Duster
equipment. • Chalk
• Complete
drawing table
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General Objective 2.0: Know Graphical Communication
Outcome Outcome
2-3 2.1 Explain graphics and  Ask the Black board ruler
the different types of students to (1m)
graphic present illustrate in a • Black board
2.2 Illustrate the various drawing the Tee-Square
convention present in various types of • Black board
graphical productions lines based on compass
of construction lines, BS 308 1972 • Blackboard
finished lines, hidden Part 2. and protector
and overhead details assess. • Adjustable set-
projections, centre  Ask the square
lines, break lines, students to set • 60 set square
dimensioning of plane, drawing area on • 45 set square
elevation and sections of A1 paper with a • French curve set
objects. title block and • Templates
2.3 Layout of drawing the boarder • Duster
sheets with the lines and assess. • Chalk
following  Ask students to • Complete
(a) Margins illustrate drawing table
(b) Title block etc. technical Black board ruler
2.4 State the various lettering in (1m)
standards of drawing capital and • Black board
sheets. small letters, Tee-Square
2.5 Print letters and figures using, free hand • Black board
of various forms and and using letter compass
characters. stencils and • Blackboard
2.6 Illustrate conventional assess. protector
signs, symbols and  Ask students to • Adjustable set-
appropriate lettering identify the square
characters. various standard • 60 set square
sheets Ao -A4 • 45 set square
and assess • French curve set
 Ask students • Templates
to draw • Duster
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conventional • Chalk
signs and • Complete
symbols and drawing table
assess.
General Objective: 3.0 Know the construction of simple geometrical figures and shapes.
Outcome Outcome
4 3.1 Explain the purpose of  Ask students to Black board ruler
geometrical illustrate the (1m)
construction in drawing construction of • Black board
parallel. simple Tee-Square
3.2 Construct parallel and geometrical • Black board
perpendicular lines figures and compass
3.3 Construct and bisect shapes and • Blackboard
lines, angles and areas assess. protector
3.4 Divide a straight line  Ask students to • Adjustable set-
into given number of construct square
equal parts. parallel and • 60 set square
3.5 Identify polygons perpendicular • 45 set square
(regular or irregular) lines and assess. • French curve set
3.6 Construct regular  Ask students to • Templates
polygons with N sides construct and • Duster
in a given circle, given bisect lines, • Chalk
(a) distance across flats angles and areas • Complete
(b) distance across and assess. drawing table
corners  Ask students
3.7 Define a circle to divide a
3.8 Explain the properties straight line into
of a circle, e.g. radius, a graph number
diameter, normal, of equal parts
tangent, circumference using the
etc. compasses and
assess.
 Ask students
to differentiate
between regular
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and irregular
polygons and
assess.
 Ask students to
construct
regular polygon
with N side
and assess.
General Objective 4.0: Know the construction of simple geometrical figures and shapes.
Outcome Outcome
5 4.1 Carry out simple  Ask students to Black board ruler
geometrical explain the (1m)
constructions on circles various • Black board
e.g. (a) diameter of a properties of a Tee-Square
of a circle of a circle and • Black board
given circumference. assess.. compass
(b) the circumference  Ask students to • Blackboard
to a circle of a given differentiate the protector
diameter different • Adjustable set-
(c) a circle to pass methods of square
through 3 points constructing • 60 set square
(d) a circle to pass ellipses and • 45 set square
through 2 points and assess. • French curve set
touch a given line • Ask students • Templates
(e) a circle to touch a given to construct an • Duster
smaller circle and a ellipse using the • Chalk
given line various methods • Complete
(f) tangents to circles at and assess. drawing table
various points  Ask students to Black board ruler
(g) an arc of radius tangent explain the (1m)
to two lines at an angle various • Black board
to less than and more draughting Tee-Square
than 90. techniques and • Black board
(h) an area externally assess. compass
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tangent to two circles  Ask students to • Blackboard
(i) inscribing and construct plane protector
circumscribing circles and diagonal • Adjustable set-
4.2 Define an ellipse scales and square
4.3 Construct ellipse by assess. • 60 set square
using (a) trammal • 45 set square
method (b) concentric • French curve set
circle method. • Templates
4.4 Explain the following • Duster
draughting techniques • Chalk
(a) Projection method • Complete
(b) Measurement method drawing table
(c) Transposition method.
4.5 Construct plane scales
and diagonal scales,
using appropriate
instruments.
General Objective 5.0: Know Isometric and Oblique Projections.
Outcome Outcome
5.1 Explain isometric and  Ask students to Black board ruler
oblique projections. differentiate (1m)
5.2 Draw a square in between • Black board
isometric and oblique Isometric and Tee-Square
forms. oblique • Black board
5.3 Draw a circle in projections and compass
Isometric and oblique assess. • Blackboard
Forms.  Ask students to protector
5.4 Draw an ellipse in construct a • Adjustable set-
Isometric and oblique square and square
forms. circle in • 60 set square
5.5 Draw a polygon with a isometric and • 45 set square
minimum of eight sides oblique • French curve set
in Isometric and oblique projections and • Templates
forms. assess. • Duster
• Chalk
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5.6 Dimension holes,  Ask students to • Complete
circles, arcs and angles draw a polygon drawing table
correctly on isometric in isometric and
and obliques. oblique
5.7 Use appropriate projections and
convention symbols and assess.
abbreviations.  Ask students
to construct and
dimension holes
circles, arcs and
angles in
isometric and
oblique
projection and
label with
appropriate
conventional
symbols and
abbreviations
and assess.
General Objective 6.0: Know single orthographic projections.
Outcome Outcome
11 - 6.1 Explain the principle of  Ask students to Black board ruler
12 orthographic differentiate (1m)
projection. between first • Black board
6.2 Illustrate the principle and third angle Tee-Square
planes of projection orthographic • Black board
(a) Vertical plane projection and compass
(b) Horizontal plane . assess. • Blackboard
6.3 Explain why the first  Ask students to protector
and third angles are explain the • Adjustable set-
used and the second vertical and square
and fourth angles not horizontal • 60 set square
used. planes in • 45 set square
6.4 Project views of three- orthographic • French curve set
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dimensional objects on projection and • Templates
to the basic planes of assess. • Duster
projection in both first
 Ask students to • Chalk
and third angle to construct • Complete
obtain orthographic drawing table
(a) the front view or projections of
elevation simple objects
(b) the top view or plan. in first and third
angle
orthographic
projections and
assess.
General Objective: 7.0 Understand the intersections of regular solids.
Outcome Outcome
13 - 7.1 Explain interpretation  Ask students to Black board ruler
15 or intersections of give examples (1m)
solids. of intersection • Black board
7.2 Draw the lines of of solids Tee-Square
intersections of the  Ask students • Black board
following regular solids to construct: compass
and planes in both first  Two square- • Blackboard
and third angles. prisms meeting protector
a. Two square-prisms at right angles • Adjustable set-
meeting at right a. Two dissimilar square
angles. square prisms • 60 set square
merely at " • 45 set square
b. Two dissimilar b. Two dissimilar • French curve set
square prisms square prisms • Templates
meeting at and angle. meeting 60 • Duster
c. Two dissimilar c. An hexagonal • Chalk
square prisms prism meeting a • Complete
meeting to an angle square prism drawing table
d. A hexagonal prism d. Two dissimilar
meeting a square cylinders meeting at
prism at right an angle
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e. angles. e. Two dismal
f. Two dissimilar cylinders meeting at
cylinders meeting at right angle, then
an angle. centres at long in
g. Two dissimilar the same vertical
cylinders meeting at place.
right angle, their f. As in 6.2
centres not being in
the same vertical
plane.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE

COURSE: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE Course Code: MEC 111 Contact Hours 1-0-2 Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT PRACTICAL CONTENT
General Objective 1.0: Understand the concept and effect of General Objective1.0: Demonstrate the concept and effect of forces and
forces and their moments. their movements.
Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome
1.1 Define force  Explain in details Recommended 1.1 Construct parallelogram  Demonstrate Drawing
1.2 Explain how to the concept and textbook, of force. activities 1.1 to materials/instrume
construct effects of forces Chalkboard, 1.2 Draw triangle of forces 1.5 for the nts.
parallelogram of and their moments. duster, Chalk, 1.3 Draw polygon of forces students to learn
1–2 force.  Guide the students Lecture notes, 1.4 Verify Lami’s theorem and ask them to
1.3 Calculate the to solve problems etc. using a force board carry out all the
resultant of a system relating to forces 1.5 Verify the parallelogram activities
of two forces and its moments. law of forces
1.4 State the principle of  Assess students’
triangle of force assignments.
1.5 Resolve forces into
Components.
1.6 Resolve a force into
force and couple
1.7 State the conditions
for the equilibrium of
co-planar forces
1.8 Define moment of a
Force.
1.9 State the principles
of moments.
1.10 Solve problems
related to 2.1 to 2.9
above.
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General Objective: 2.0 Understand the effect of Friction and the General Objective 2.0: Determine the effect of Friction.
law governing it.
Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome:
3 -4 2.1 Define friction  Explain in details Recommended 2.1 Determine the co-efficient  Demonstrate Specimens of
2.2 State advantages and the principles and textbook, of friction by means of an activity 3.1 for mosses and
disadvantages of effects of friction Chalkboard, inclined plane. the students to inclined plain set-
friction. and the law duster, Chalk, learn and ask up. Protractor, etc.
2.3 Define coefficient of governing it. Lecture notes, them to carry out
Friction.  Guide the students etc. the activity.
2.4 Define limiting angle to solve problems
of friction. relating to friction. 
2.5 Define angle of
Repose.
2.7 Solve problems
related to 3.1 to 3.5.
General Objective 3.0: Understand Linear and Angular motions of
Week
bodies.
Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome
3.1 Define displacement,  Explain in details Chalk,
5- 6 speed, distance, Chalkboard,
the concepts of
velocity and linear motion of Duster,
acceleration. bodies. Recommended
3.2 State units of  Guide the students textbooks,
displacement, speed, to draw velocity - Lecture notes,
distance, velocity and time graph and Graph sheets,
acceleration. solve problems etc.
3.3 Derive the relationship relating to
between displacement, displacement,
velocity and velocity and
acceleration. acceleration.
3.4 Draw velocity time  Assess students’
graph. assignments.
3.5 Add velocities
vector ally.
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3.6 Define relative
velocity.
3.7 Solve simple problems
related to 1.1 to 1.6
above.
3.8 Define angular motion
of a body in a circle.
3.9 Derive the relationship
between angular
velocity and
acceleration.
3.10 Draw angular
velocity- time graph.
General Objective4.0: Understand curvilinear motion of bodies. General Objective 4.0: Determine Curvilinear motion of bodies.
Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources
Outcome Activities
4.1 Develop the  Explain in details Chalk, 4.1 Show that centrifugal  Illustrate 4.1 to Practical guide,
relationship between the concept of Chalkboard, force varies with mass, 4.2 and ask the Centrifugal
angular and linear curvilinear motion Duster, speed of rotation, and the students to apparatus.
motions. of bodies. Recommended distance of the mass from perform Fletcher’s trolley
4.2 Define circular  Guide students to textbooks, the centre of rotation using experiments. Weights
motion. develop expressions Lecture notes, centrifugal force apparatus.  Assess the
4.3 Explain centrifugal for centripetal and etc. 4.2 Verify the equation of students’
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acceleration and centrifugal forces motion using Fletcher’s reports.
centrifugal force. and solve problems trolley.
4.4 Develop expressions on them.
for centripetal and
centrifugal forces.
4.5 Give examples of
centrifugal effects e.g.
Planetary motion,
Conical pendulum,
etc.
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Week General Objective 5.0: Understand Momentum of Bodies. General Objective 5.0: Determine Momentum of Bodies.
Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome Outcome
5.1 Define Mass and  Describe in details Chalk, Chalkboard, 5.1 Determine moment of  Illustrate activities Recommended
Weight of a body. the concepts and Duster, inertia. 5.1 to 5.2 and ask apparatus.
5.2 State Newton’s Laws principles of Recommended 5.2 Verify the law of the students to Fletcher’s trolley.
of motion. momentum. textbooks, Lecture conservation of perform
5.3 Define Impulse and  Guide the students notes, etc. moment on Fletcher’s experiments.
Momentum. to solve problems trolley.  Assess the
5.4 State the Law of relating to students’ reports.
Conservation of momentum.
8-9 Momentum.  Assess students’
5.5 Define Angular assignments.
Momentum.
5.6 Define Radius of
Gyration.
5.7 Explain Moment of
inertia.
5.8 Solve problems related
to 5.1 to 5.7.
General Objective 6.0: Understand the concept of Work, Energy and General Objective 6.0: Determine Forces and Torque of a system.
Week
Power
Outcome Outcome
6.1 Define Work, Energy  Explain in details Chalk, Chalkboard 6.1 Determine tractive  Demonstrate to the
and Power. with the concepts duster, force and driving students the
6.2 State the units of of work, energy, Recommended torque of a system. activities in 6.1 to
work, energy and torque and power. textbooks, Lecture 6.2 Determine kinetic 6.2 and ask the
power.  Guide the students notes, etc. energy of rotation. students to perform
6.3 Develop expressions to solve problems Chalk, Blackboard. the experiments.
10-11
for Work, Energy and on work, energy,  Assess the
Power. power and torque. students’ reports.
6.4 Define Torque and  Assess the
work done by students’ graded
Torque. assignments.
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6.5 Explain Tractive
Force and driving
Torque of a system.
6.6 Differentiate between
Kinetic Energy and
Potential Energy.
6.7 Explain Kinetic
Energy of rotating
bodies.
6.8 Explain Mechanical
Efficiency in power
transmission.
6.9 Explain power
transmission by flat
belts, spur gearing
and worm gearing.
General Objective 7.0: Understand General principle of operation of General Objective 7.0: Determine the practical principle of operation of
Week
simple machines. simple machines
Outcome Outcome
7.1 Define simple  Explain in details Chalk, Chalkboard, 7.1 Determine the velocity  Demonstrate the Practical guide,
machine. the features, types Duster, ratio, mechanical activities in 7.1 screw jack and pulley
7.2 Give examples e.g. and principle of Recommended advantage and and 7.2, and ask system.
Lever, Pulley, Screw operation of simple textbooks, Lecture mechanical efficiency the students to
Jack, etc. machines. notes, etc. of a screw jack. perform the
7.3 Explain the  Guide the students 7.2 Determine the velocity experiments.
operations of 5.2 to derive the ratio and efficiency of
12-13 above. expression for the simple pulley system.
7.4 Define Mechanical
(i) Mechanical Advantage,
Advantage Velocity Ratio and
(ii) Velocity Ratio Efficiency of
(iii) Mechanical wheel, pulley and
Efficiency screw jack and
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7.5 Develop the solve problems on them.
relationship for
Mechanical
Advantage, Velocity
Ratio and Efficiency
of a wheel, pulley
and screw jack
7.6 Solve simple
problems related to
5.1 to 5.5 above.
Week General Objective 8.0: Know simple harmonic motion. General Objective 8.0: Demonstrate simple harmonic motion.
 
8.1 Describe periodic  Explain in details Chalk, Blackboard, 8.1 Determine  Demonstrate the Simple Pendulum
motion the features and Duster, experimentally the activity in 8.1 and
8.2 Describe period, principles of Recommended period and frequency ask the students to
frequency and Simple Harmonic textbooks, Lecture of oscillation of a carry out
amplitude in simple Motion (SHM). notes, etc. simple harmonic experiment..
harmonic motion.  Guide the students motion.  Assess the
8.3 Develop to derive students’ reports.
expressions for 6.3 expression for
above. period, frequency
14-15 8.4 Analyse the motion and amplitude of
of a simple SHM and solve
pendulum. problems on them.
8.5 Solve problems  Assess the
related to the students’
above. assignments.
ASSESSMENT PROFILE: COMPETENCY: RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK

Course Work = 20% Students exposed to these activities should be
Practical = 20% able to explain, compute and analyse forces in Hannah & Hiller, Mechanical
Test and quizzes = 20% Mechanical Systems. Engineering Science.
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ENGINEERING MEASUREMENT

COURSE: ENGINEERING MEASUREMENT Course Code: MEC 212 Contact Hours 3hrs/wk
General Objective 1.0: Know the fundamentals of measurement.
Week Specific Learning Out Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources
come Activities
1.1 Describe workshop  Explain in Recommended
standards of length. details the textbooks,
1.2 List the sub-divisions of concepts and charts,
1-2
standard of length. fundamentals of Chalkboard,
1.3 Discuss the sub- measurement. chalk, etc.
divisions in 1.2.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the types and sources of General Objective 2.0: Identify sources of errors in measurement.
errors.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Activities Outcome
2.1 Describe the types of  Explain in Chalk, 2.1 Identify sources of  Demonstrate the Comparator, Limit
errors commonly found in details the Chalkboard, errors in measurement activity in 2.1 gauges, steel rule,
engineering measurement. types, sources Recommended such as equipment and ask the Dynamometers,
2.2 Explain sources of errors and means of textbooks, errors, operational students to Thermometer, etc.
in measurement such as overcoming Posters showing interference, and identify the
equipment errors, errors. sources of installation and ways sources of error
3-4 operational interference, errors, etc. of eliminating them. and suggest
and installation. ways of
2.3 Explain means of over- overcoming
coming errors mentioned them.
in 2.1 above.  Assess students’
2.4 Describe drunken thread. reports.
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General Objective 3.0: Understand the constructional details of General Objective 3.0: Identify the Constructional details of simple
simple measuring instruments measuring instruments.
Activities Outcome
3.1 Explain the principles of  Explain in Chalk .3.1 Identify the following:  Illustrate the Dynamometer,
construction and details the Chalkboard, (a) Dynamometer activities in 3.1 Bourdon tube,
operation of the following features, Recommended (b) Bourdon tube to 3.6 and ask Manometers,
(a) dynamometer (b) operations and textbooks, etc. Manometers the students to Thermometer,
bourdon tube manometers principles of (c) thermometer, carry out all the Pyrometer,
(c) thermometer, construction of (d) pyrometer, activities Thermocouple, etc
pyrometer, thermocouple simple (e) thermocouple. observing safety
etc. measuring 3.2 Determine forces precautions.
3.2 State the precautions to be instruments. acting on a cutting tool
observed when using the  Assess the using dynamometer.
measuring instruments in students’ 3.3 Determine the pressure
3.1 above. graded in a vessel using the
5-7 3.3 Differentiate between assignments. bourdon tube
direct measurement and manometer.
measurement by 3.4 Determine the
comparison temperature in a
cutting zone using a
thermocouple.
3.5 Determine the speed of
a grinding wheel using
a tachometer.
3.6 Determine the flow of
liquid in an orifice
using a flow meter.
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General Objective 4.0: Understand the principle of limit gauging. General Objective 4.0: Demonstrate skills in limit gauge
measurement and design.
Activities Outcome:
4.1 Explain the concept of  Explain in Recommended 4.1 Calibrate pressure  Demonstrate the Gauge apparatus
calibration. details the textbooks, gauges, thermometer, activities in 4.1 and calibration kits
4.2 Describe the principles of concept of charts, etc. to 4.5 for
calibrating (i) pressure calibration Chalkboard, 4.2 Demonstrate the students to learn
gauges (ii) thermometers and limit chalk, Lecture precautions to be and ask the
(iii) flow meters. gauging. notes, etc. observed during students to carry
4.3 State the precautions to be  Illustrate the calibration. out the
observed during precautions to 4.3 Identify materials for activities.
calibration of measuring be observed gauges and its heat  Assess students’
8-10
instruments. during treatment. reports
4.4 Define maximum and calibration. 4.4 Compare gauging with
minimum metal limits.  Assess the direct measurement.
4.5 Describe the limits of students’ 4.5 Design a gauge.
gauging. graded
4.6 State Taylor’s principle of assignments.
gauging.
4.7 Give examples of
principle of gauging.
General Objective 5.0: Know strain gauges, load cells and General Objective 5.0: Demonstrate skills in the use of strain
Piezoelectric devices and their uses. gauges, load cells and piezoelectric devices.
Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Activities Outcome
5.1 Describe various forms of  Explain in Recommended 5.1 Identify the following:  Demonstrate the Strain gauges, load
strain gauges for details the textbooks, a. Strain gauges activities in 5.1 cells, piezoelectric
measuring strains in principle of charts, lecture b. Load cells to 5.3 for devices, etc.
radial, axial and biaxial operation and notes, c. Piezoelectric students to learn
11-12
directions application of Chalkboard, devices and ask the
5.2 Describe load cells and strain gauges. chalk, etc, 5.2 Make measurement students to carry
piezoelectric devices in  Assess the with strain gauges and out the
measurement. students. compare with other activities.
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5.3 Discuss the effect of heat gauges.
and other environmental 5.3 Make measurements  Assess students’
factors in the use of strain with load cells, reports
gauges. piezoelectric devices
and compare with
strain gauge
measurement in terms
of accuracy.
ASSESSMENT PROFILE: COMPETENCY: RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK

Course Work = 20% Chapman, Workshop Technology.
Practical = 20% Students exposed to these activities should be Edward Arnold, London
Test and quizzes = 10% able to use precision measuring devices to
Semester Examination = 40% take and interpret readings on engineering
components.
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PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Contact Hours 1-0-
COURSE: PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Course Code: MEC 224
2hrs/wk
General Objective 1.0: Understand the Structural Arrangement of atoms
Week and their influence on the properties of materials.
1.1 Distinguish between the  Explain in details Recommended

various types of atomic the features and textbooks, Lecture
bonding in materials structural notes, Chalkboard,
1
such arrangement of Chalk, Models, Charts,
as covalent, ionic, atoms and their etc
metallic, etc. influence on the
1.2 Explain the structural properties of
arrangement of materials.
materials
in 1.1 above.
General Objective 2.0: Appreciate the elementary crystal structure of
materials.
Week
Outcome
2.1 Describe the  Explain in details the Recommended text
elementary features and types of book, Lecture notes,
crystal structural of elementary crystal Chalkboard, Chalk,
2 materials. structure of materials. Duster, Charts,
2.2 Illustrate types of models, etc.
Crystal patterns. For
example, body
centred cubic
(BCC), Face centred
cubic (FCC), close
packed hexagonal
(CPH), etc.
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Week General Objective 3.0: understand Phase Transformations. General Objective 3.0: Comprehend phase transformation.
Outcome
3.1 Explain thermal  Explain in details the Recommended text 3.1 Construct thermal  Demonstrate Metallurgical
equilibrium diagrams. features and processes book, Lecture notes, equilibrium diagrams activities 3.1 to microscope,
3.2 Describe phase of phase Chalkboard, Chalk, for the following: 3.4 for the alloy
diagrams transformations. Duster, Charts, etc (i) complete solid solubility students to learn specimens,
in the following  Guide the students to (ii) complete solid insolubility and ask them to furnaces,
transformations: use the lever rule to (iii) limited solid solubility carry out the phase
3–4 Eutectic, calculate the relative (iv) formation of chemical activities. diagrams,
Eutectoid, Peritectic amounts of phases compound (v) limited solid  Assess the etc.
Reaction. present in an alloy at a solubility accompanied by students’
3.3 Apply the lever rule, given temperature. peritectic reaction. reports.
given an equilibrium  Assess the students’ (vi) Iron-Carbon equilibrium
diagram to calculate assignments. 3.2 Identify solidus and
the relative amounts liquidus lines.
of phases present in 3.3 Identify and distinguish
an alloy at a given between:- Eutectic and
temperature. eutectoid, solidus and
liquidus lines.
3.4 Examine the micro-
structure of alloy
specimens and make
sketches of the
structures.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the process of nucleation and General Objective 4.0: Identify nucleation and grain growth in
Week
grain growth in metals metals.
Outcome
4.1 Describe the process  Explain in details the Recommended 4.1 View nucleation growth  Demonstrate Metallurgical
5
of nucleation and features and textbooks, Lecture of metals under activities 4.1 for Microscope,
grain growth in processes of notes, Chalkboard, metallurgical the students to Metal
Metals. nucleation and grain Chalk, charts, etc. microscope. learn and ask specimens.
growth in metals and them to carry
also the structure of out the
ingots. activities.
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 Assess the
students’
reports.
General Objective 5.0: Understand the structural arrangements of General Objective 5.0: Identify the non-metallic materials in
Week
atoms of non-metals. engineering application.
Outcome
5.1 Describe non-  Explain in details the Recommended text 5.1 Identify non-metallic  Demonstrate for Non-metallic
crystalline features and book, Lecture notes, materials such as the students to materials.
atomic structure. structural Chalkboard, Chalk, plastic, ceramics, wood, learn and ask
5.2 Explain the structure arrangements of Duster, Charts, etc. rubber and concrete, its them to practice.
6–7 of: atoms of non-metals. composition and  Assess the
clay, glass & plastics.  Assess the students’ properties. students’
5.3 List the properties and graded assignments. reports.
applications of the
non- metals in 5.2
above.
General Objective 6.0: Understand the process of obtaining metals from General Objective 6.0: Identify crushing/grinding machines and
ores. separation technique.
Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome
6.1 Classify various  Explain in details the Recommended text 6.1 Identify machine  Demonstrates Cope
8–9 ores. processes of book, Lecture notes, used for activities 6.1 to crushers,
6.2 Explain the obtaining metals from Chalkboard, Chalk, crushing/grinding. 6.2 for the Hammer
crushing ores. Duster, Charts, etc 6.2 Carry out simple students to learn mills, Jaw
and grinding of ores. separation by and ask them to crushers, Ball
6.3 Describe the Floatation carryout them. mills, etc.
various Magnetic  Arrange field
processes for Gravity and trips for
concentration of Hand sieve. students.
ores.  Assess students
6.4 Describe the
processes of
refining metals by
electro
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chemical,
carbonthermic,
electrolytic and
reduction
processes.
General Objective 7.0: Understand various types of ferrous metals
considering the properties and limitations
Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources
Outcome Activities
7.1 Describe the  Explain in details the Recommended text

production of processes of book, Lecture notes,
iron through: (i) the production of iron Chalkboard, Chalk,
blast and steel and also Duster, Charts, etc
furnace (ii) direct various types of
reduction. metals considering
7.5 Explain the their properties and
composition limitations.
of the final product  Assess the students’
of Pig Iron and assignments.
DRI produced.
7.6 Describe the
10 – following
11 steel making
processes (i)
the Bessemer
process (ii)
the open hearth
process
(iii) the LD process
(iv) Kaldo process
(v) spray
steel making, etc.
7.7 Describe the
various types of
plain carbon
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steels, their
properties and
limitations.
7.8 Classify various
types of alloy
steels, their
properties and
limitations.
General Objective 8.0: Understand the common types of non-ferrous
Week
metals and their alloys.
Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities
Outcome Outcome
8.1 Explain the basic  Explain in details the Recommended text
properties and uses of basic properties of non- book, Lecture notes,
12
common non-ferrous ferrous metals and their Chalkboard, Chalk,
metals like tin, nickel, alloys. Duster, Charts, etc
titanium magnesium,
zinc,
copper, aluminum and
their alloys.
Week General objective 9.0: Understand cold and hot working processes
Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Resources
Outcome Outcome Activities
9.1 Describe hot working  Explain in details the Recommended text 9.1 Carry out hot and cold  Demonstrate
and cold working processes of hot and books, lecture notes, working processes on a for the
13 processes. cold working and their chalkboard, chalk, given metal specimen. students to
9.2 State the effect of hot effects on the properties duster, charts etc. learn and ask
working and cold of materials. them to
working processes on perform the
t he mechanical activity.
dimensional accuracy  Assess the
and surface finish. students
reports
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General objective 10.0:Understand the basic principles of heat treatment as
Week
applied to steel.
Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning
Teachers Activities
Outcome Outcome
10.1 Describe the  Explain in details the Recommended text 10.1 Carry out some heat  Demonstrate for
following procedures involved book, lecture notes, treatment exercises the students to
14 –
processes: in hardening, chalk board, chalk, e.g hardening, learn and ask
15
i) hardening annealing, duster, charts, etc annealing, them to perform
ii) annealing normalising and normalising and the activities
iii) normalizing tempering. tempering.  Assess the
iv)tempering of  Assess the students. students’
steel. reports.
10.2 Describe different
types of furnaces.
10.3 List the procedure
for
carbonizing.
ASSESSMENT PROFILE: COMPETENCY:
Course Work = 20% Students exposed to these activities should be able to identify and
Practical = 20% analyse various properties of engineering materials.
Test and quizzes = 10%
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AUTOMOTIVE COURSES
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SPARK IGNITION ENGINE

COURSE: SPARK IGNITION ENGINE Course Code: MCE 115 Contact Hours: 1 - 0 -2 Hrs/Wks
Week Specific Learning Objective Teachers Learning Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Activities Resources Objective
General Objective: 1.0: Identify various types of engines.
1.1 Define internal  Explain and ask White Board & 1.1 Carry out  Guide the Live Engine Unit
combustion engine. the students to: Maker students on students to Gauge Filler Gauge
1.2 Define External  Define internal Engine models a workshop identify engine Valve refacing
Combustion engine. and external Textbooks visit. components. equipment
1.3 Identify the type used in combustion CBT 1.2 Dismantle  Perform wear Consumables
1–3 motor vehicle. engines. Charts engine and and tear Mechanical tools box
1.4 Explain crankcase  Identify the type name the main examination by Service manuals
arrangement. used in motor parts. using measuring CBT
vehicle. 1.1 Examine engine instrument. Compression testers
Components  Service fuel Vernier calipers
and inspect for filter. Micrometers (internal
wear and  Replace faulty and external)
tear visually. fuel pumps and Dial gauge
1.4 Use various adjust Caliper gauge
Measuring carburetor. Cylinder gauge
Instruments and  Bleed the fuel Plastigage
gauges. system.
1.5 Reassemble  Perform valve
Engine facing.
Components  Check cylinder
and test tuns. head for
1.6 Carry out final distortion.
valve
 Adjust valves for
Adjustment
correct
after engine
clearance.
warm-up.
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1.7 Carry out engine
tune-  Check piston &
Up using gudgeon pin
diagnostic  Check con-rod
equipment. for alignment.
 Check main &
big and bearing.
 Check
crankshaft
journals/
alignment
General Objective: 2.0: Describe The Principles of Operation of petrol engine.
Week Specific Learning Objective Teachers Learning Specific Learning Teachers Resources
Activities Resources Objective Activities
4-6 2.1 Explain the four stroke  Using four and White Board & 2.1 Carry out routine  Service fuel -Life and dead
cycle operation. two stroke Maker maintenance of an filter. engine parts.
2.2 Explain the two stroke diagram of Engine models automobile fuel  Replace - Filter gauge.
cycle operation. engine, explain to Textbooks system. faulty fuel - Valve refacing
2.3 Identify the major students; CBT pumps and equipment.
differences between 2.1  The sequence of adjust - Consumables.
and 2.2. four stroke and carburetor - Hand tools.
2.4 State the advantages and two stroke cycle  Bleed the - Service manual
disadvantages of 2.1 and of an engine fuel system. - Special service tools
2.2. operation. e.g. oil filter remover
 Ask the students etc
to identify the .
major
differences
between 2.1
& 2.2.
 Explain and ask
the students to
state the
advantages and
disadvantages of
2.1 & 2.2.
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General Objective: 3.0: Explain engine components and their functions.
7-9 3.1 Identify various engine Explain and ask the Recommended  Perform wear Measuring tools
and components. students to; textbooks, and tear e.g vernier calipers
3.2 Differentiate between Identify various lecture notes, examination micrometers
single engine and manuals, CBT by using (internal and
and multi-cylinder components. Engine models, measuring external)
engines. Differentiate between White Board & instrument. Dial gauge
3.3 Explain V-engines, single and multi- Marker etc. Caliper gauge
horizontal opposed cylinder engine Cylinder gauge
engines. v-engine and Plastigage
horizontal etc. Special Service
Illustrate with Tools
diagrams and
make notes.
Assess the students.
General Objective: 4.0: .Describe the operating principle work of valve, and valve timing.
10-13 4.1 Explain valve-operating  Ask students Workshop 4.1Carry out -Life engine units.
principle. to explain; Manuals adjustment works - Filter gauge.
4.2 Explain valve timing  Valve Textbooks on valves. - Valve facing
operation. operation White Board & equipment.
4.3 Explain firing order.  Valve timing Marker - Consumables.
4.4 Explain the relationship operation Engine Models - Hand tools.
between valve timing and  Firing order- CBT - Service manual
firing order. 4-6-8-12. - Calipers gauge
4.5 Explain principles of  Illustrate - Dial gauge
operation of overhead activities in - Special service
drives. 4.1, 4.2 & tools
4.6 Illustrate – 4 valves 4.3 with
arrangement in a cylinder. diagrams
and make
notes were
necessary.
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 Explain and
ask the
students to
relate valve
timing and
firing order.
 State reasons
for
employing
4-valves in
cylinder.
Competency:
Students must be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate the knowledge of engine arrangement/firing orders.

2. Demonstrate the ability to disassemble, clean, inspect measure and reassemble engines of various cylinder arrangements.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use various measuring tools.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use various special service tools.
5. Demonstrate the ability to determine various engine working conditions using special measuring tools.
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ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM

COURSE: ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM Course Code: MCE Contact Hours:
1-0-2 Hrs/Wk
General Objective: 1.0: Describe Engine Fuel Supply System.
Week Special Learning Teachers Learning Special Learning Teachers Resources
Objective Activities Resources Objective Activities
1-3 1.1 Define the  Explain and ask Chart, Chalk 1.1Dismantle and  Guide the - Life and dead
supply system. students to; board, etc. assemble a students to fuel units.
1.2 Explain petrol  Define fuel typical fuel assemble a - Fuel filters.
engine fuel management system. typical fuel - Gauges and
system. system. 1.2 Identify management transmitters.
1.3 Explain the  Explain petrol common filter system. - Fire fighting
design of a engine fuel and gauge  Guide the equipment.
simple system. faults and students to - Hand tools.
carburetor.  Illustrate and rectify them. identify - Service
explain with the common filter manuals.
aid of a diagram faults and its
the design of a remedies
simple
carburetor.
 Assess the
students.
General Objective: 2.0: Describe The Functions And Operations Of The Carburetor
Week Specific Learning Teachers Learning Specific Learning Teachers Resources
2.1 State the  Explain and ask Carburetor 2.1 Carry out the  Guide the - Life and dead
functions of the students to; chart, Chalk design of a students to fuel units.
the various  State the board, etc. combustion identify - Fuel filters.
elements functions of the chamber. common fuel - Gauges and
of fuel supply various 2.2 Carry out gauges and transmitters.
system. elements of fuel safety transmitter - Fire fighting
2.2 Explain the supply system. management. faults. equipment.
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Operation  Explain the  Identify - Hand tools.
of a operation of a factors that - Service
carburetor. carburetor. influence manuals.
2.3 Examine and  Examine and combustion
Identify identify possible chamber
possible wears in designs.
wears in carburetor  Guide the
carburetor elements. students to the
elements.  Illustrate with use of fire
diagrams and fighting
make notes. equipment
 Assess the available in
students. the workshop.
General Objective: 3.0: Discuss The Functions And Operations Of Petrol Engine Fuel Pump.
3.1 Identify types  Explain and ask Charts, Chalk - Life and dead
of fuel pump, students to board, etc. fuel units.
e.g. identify types of - Fuel filters.
mechanical fuel pumps. - Gauges and
and electrical,  Demonstrate the transmitters.
etc. function and - Fire fighting
3.2 Explain the operation of fuel equipment.
functions and pumps. - Hand tools.
operation of  Ask the students - Service manual
the fuel pump. to state the
3.3 State advantages and
Advantages disadvantages of
And the types in 3.1
Disadvantages
of the types in
3.1.
General Objective: 4.0: Discuss Common Faults And Remedies In Fuel Supply System.
4.1 Identify types  Explain and ask Charts, Chalk
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of filters. students to; board, Samples
4.2 Identify  Identify types of of various types
common filter filters and of filters, etc.
faults. common filter
4.3 Explain uses faults.
of fuel gauges  Explain uses of
and fuel gauges and
transmitters. transmitters.
4.4 Identify  Identify
Common common faults
faults in in fuel gauges
gauges and and transmitters.
transmitters.  Illustrate with
diagrams and
make notes.
 Assess the
students.
General Objective: 5.0: Explain How Combustion Chamber Design

Influences Fuel Consumption.
5.1 Identify types  Ask students to Chalk board,
of combustion identify types of Chart showing
chamber combustion combustion
design. chamber design. chamber.
5.2State
Advantages  State advantages
and and
disadvantages disadvantages of
of each design. each design.
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General Objective: 6.0 Describe Fuel Injection System.
6.1 Explain diesel  Discuss fuel Whiteboard 6.1 Carry out  Demonstrate Whiteboard
fuel injection. injection Marker service and fuel injection Marker
6.2 List  Describe Textbook etc maintenance system Textbooks
component function of of fuel maintenance. Manual etc.
parts of the component parts injection
diesel supply of the diesel fuel system.
system. supply system.
6.3 State the
Functions
of parts in 6.2.
Assessment: Coursework 20%, Course Test 20%, Practical 20%, Examination 40%.
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COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
COURSE: COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM Course Code: MCE 106 Contact Hours: 1-0-3 Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: Theoretical content practical content
General Objective: 1.0: Explain The Purpose And Types Of Cooling And Lubrication System.
Week Special Learning Teachers Activities Learning Special Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Objective Resources Objective
1-4 1.1 Explain cooling and With the aid of diagrams show Recommended 1.1 Dismantle and  Guide the students to - Life and dead
lubrication system. and ask students to: text books, assemble motor assemble motor cooling system.
1.2 State the purpose of  Explain cooling and lecture notes, vehicle cooling vehicle cooling - Radiator.
cooling and lubrication lubricating systems. whiteboard, system. system. - Fan belt.
systems.  State the purpose of marker etc. 1.2 Identify  Demonstrate flushing - Water hose.
1.3 State types of cooling cooling and lubricating different types a radiator. - Hand tools.
and lubrication systems. of lubricants.  Adjust fan belt. - Service manual.
systems.  State types of cooling and 1.3 Carry out  Change water hose. - Laboratory
1.4 Mention types of lubricating systems. laboratory  Perform the equipment,
lubricants and their  List types of lubricants analysis of following test; - Viscometer
applications. and their application. motor vehicle viscosity, thermal etc.
1.5 State characteristics of  Explain lubricant lubricants. stability, - Four litres of
lubricants. characteristic and rating 1.4 Identify composition, etc. on engine oil
1.6 Discuss lubricant rating methods. common faults a typical lubricant.
methods. associated with  Guide the students to
motor vehicle rectify common
cooling system. faults associated with
1.5 Identify cooling and
common faults lubrication system of
associated with a motor vehicle.
motor vehicle
lubrication
system.
1.6 Drain engine oil
from engine
sump and
replace with
new one.
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General Objective: 2.0: Describe The Principles Of Operation Of The System.
WEEK Special Learning Objective Teachers Activities Learning Special Teachers Activities Resources
Resources Learning
Objective
5-6 2.1 State how cooling Demonstrate and ask students to: Recommended text
system works.  State how cooling and books, lecture
2.2 State how lubricating lubricating system works. notes, Chalk board,
system works.  Illustrate with diagram and etc.
make notes.
General Objective: 3.0: Describe Types Of Cooling And Lubricating Media.
WEEK Special Learning Objective Teachers Activities Learning Special Teachers Activities Resources
Resources Learning
Objective
7-9 3.1 Identify the various Ask students to: Marker, White
types of cooling and  Identify the various types of board,
lubricating media. cooling and lubricating recommended text
3..2 Compare the types media. books, etc.
identified in 3.1  Compare the types
above. identified in 3.1.
3.4 State properties and  State properties and
viscosity index of viscosity index of
lubricants. lubricants.
 Assess students.
General Objective: 4.0: Demonstrate Knowledge in identifying the parts of Cooling

And Lubricating Systems .
WEEK Special Learning Objective Teachers Activities Learning Special Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Resources Objective
10-12 4.1 State the various parts of Explain with the aid of Text books,
lubricating and cooling diagram and ask the students lecture notes,
systems. to: white board,
4.2 Explain operating  State the functions of diagram of
principles of the various cooling and lubricating cooling and
parts in 4.1 systems. lubricating
4.3 State functions of the  Mention causes of system models.
parts. cooling and lubricating
system failure.
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General Objective: 5.0 Discuss Functions and Common Faults in Cooling and Lubricating System
WEEK Special Learning Objective Teachers Activities Learning Special Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Resources Objective
13-14 5.1 State specific functions Explain using diagram and Textbooks,
of cooling system ask students to: lecture note,
5.2 State specific functions  State the functions of whiteboard,
of lubricating system cooling and lubricating diagrams of
5.2 Mention causes of systems. cooling and
cooling system failures  Mention causes of cooling lubricating
5.3 Mention causes of and system.
lubricating system  Lubricating systems
Failures failures
Competencies:
Students must be able to:
1. Identify the various colling systems e.g In-line, by-pass etc.

2. Understand the methods of checking cooling system components e.g. Radiator Caps.
3. Understand the methods of checking cooling systems for leaks using the pressing pump.
4. Identify the various types of lubrication systems e.g. fullflew, bypass etc.
5. Understand the methods of checking lubrication system pressure.
6. Understand the methods of checking the lubrication system components for wear.
Assessment: Coursework 20%, Course tests 20%, Practicals 20%, Examination 40%
References: S. C Mudd Technology for Motor Mechanics I, II, III & IV

Heavy and Light Motor Vehicle Encyclopedia
VAM Hiller Motor Vehicle Technology
133
COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE Course Code: MCE 216 Contact Hours: 1-0-2 Hr/wk
General Objective 1.0: Explain the Simple Circuit Design of Diesel Fuel
Systems
Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Learning Specific Learning Teachers
Resources
Activities Resources Outcome Activities
1 Diesel Fuel Systems –  Explain with Recommended Diesel fuel System  Demonstrate Diesel fuel
Simple circuit explanations the aid of textbooks, Circuit activities 1.1 system circuit
1.1 List the elements of a diagrams and Whiteboard & 1.1 Identify the elements to 1.3 for the with all the
diesel fuel systems examples Maker, duster, of diesel fuel students to component
circuits. where lecture notes, systems circuits. learn and ask parts.
1.2 State the functions of applicable CBT Workshop 1.2 Draw the circuit of them to
the various parts/ the principles Manual etc. diesel fuel systems. perform the
elements in the systems. of operations 1.3 Demonstrate the activities.
4.4 Draw a simple circuit of and circuits functions and
diesel fuel system. of diesel fuel principles of the
4.5 Explain the circuit systems. various
principles.  Guide the parts/elements in the
students to system.
draw the
circuit of the
diesel fuel
systems.
 Ask the
students to
draw the
circuits.
 Assess the
students
graded
assignments.
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General Objective 2.0: Know the Functions of the Fuel Injection Pump
Equipment and Filter
Resources
2.1 Functions of fuel  Explain with White Board & 2.1 Fuel Injection Pump  Demonstrate Fuel injection
2-3 injection pump equipment the aid of Maker and Filter. activities 2.1 pumps, fuel
and fuel filter diagrams and Recommended 2.2 Identify component to 2.3 for the filter, etc.
2.2 State the functions of the examples the textbooks, parts of the fuel students to
fuel injection pump main chalkboard, injection pump learn and
equipment and the fuel features, chalk, duster, equipment and allow them to
filters. functions and lecture notes, filter. practice till
2.3 List the components principles of CBT (Computer 2.3 Demonstrate the they become
parts of the fuel injection operations of Board Tag) etc. functions of each competent.
pump equipment. fuel injection component part.  Grade
2.4 Explain the component pump and 2.4 Examine each students’
parts of the fuel filter. filter and lift component parts for report,
2.1 State the function of pumps. faults and repair practical
fuel lift pump. appropriately. works,
sketches and
drawings.
General Objective 3.0: Discuss the Combustion Chamber Design and Phases of Combustion
3.1 State the various types of  Explain with Recommended 3.1 Combustion  Demonstrate Different
4-5 Combustion chamber good textbooks, Chamber Designs. activities 3.1 designs of
designs. diagrams the Whiteboard & 3.2 Identify the various and 3.2 for combustion
3.2 Give reasons/ advantages features, Maker, duster, types of combustion the students chamber.
of one over the other. types and lecture notes chamber designs and to learn and
3.5 Explain areas of applications CBT, etc. their areas of ask them to
application of the various of applications. carry out the
designs. combustion 3.3 Demonstrate the activities.
3.6 Describe the phases of chamber phases of
combustion in the designs and combustion in the
chambers. the phases of chambers.
combustion 3.4 Describe hybrid
in the operation
chambers. 3.5 State reason and
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advantage.
3.6 Cell chamber
design.
3.7 Tube charger
operation.
General Objective 4.0: Discuss the Injection Nozzles

Resources
6-7 4.1 List and explain the  Explain with Recommended 4.1 Identify the  Demonstrate Different types
features of injection good textbooks, injection nozzles. activities 4.1 of injection
nozzles. diagrams the Whiteboard & 4.2 Examine injection and 4.2 for nozzles
4.2 Explain the reasons for the features and Maker, duster, nozzles for faults the students
positions of the injection applications lecture notes, and service to learn and
nozzles to the chambers. of injection CBT etc. appropriately. allow them to
nozzles. practice till
 Assess they become
students competent.
graded  Grade
assignments. Students’
reports,
practical
works,
sketches and
drawings.
General Objective: 5.0 Discuss the overview of diesel fuel-injection systems
Resources
7-8 5.1 Give overview of diesel-  Demonstrate Workshop 5.1 Describe the
fuel injection systems. using models models common rail and the
5.2 State applications areas application Workshop distributor types.
and technical of diesel-fuel manuals 5.2 Explain the
requirements. injection Textbooks operating principles
5.4 Discuss the various types systems. White Board & of 5.1 above.
of injection pumps in use  Explain Maker 5.3 State the
especially in modern various types advantages/
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diesel engine. of injection disadvantages of the
pumps in two types.
uses. 5.5 Discuss the
 Assess influence
students of electronic control
understandin to 5.1.
g injection
pumps.
General Objective: 6.0 Understand the concepts of electronic diesel control

(EDC)
Resources
9-10 6.1 Justify the need for an  Explain the White Board *
Electronically operated/ various Maker
controlled diesel engine. components Recommended
6.2 Give detailed overview of of diesel fuel Textbooks
[the “common rail diesel injection Workshop Model
fuel injection” systems systems and
(Application areas and their
Functions). functions.
6.3 List the major  Explain
components of the using
systems in 2.2 above. examples
6.4 Discuss the functions/ various
operations of components advantages
listed in 2.3 above. of electronic
6.5 State and discuss the diesel control
advantages of the diesel over
control (EDC). mechanical
controls.
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General Objective: 7.0 Know the methods of diagnosing diesel electronic
engines.
Resources
11 7.1 Discuss the methods of
achieving “phasing and
calibration” in diesel
electronics.
General Objective 8.0 Understand the basic concept of unit injector system
unit pump system (UIS & UPS)
Resources
12-13 8.1 Discuss an overview of  Explain with Vehicle pumps
UIS & UPS Application the aid of models
fields designs and diagram Textbooks
construction operating basic concept
concept and basic functions and
functions. operating
8.2 Identify sensors used in concept of
electronic diesel control UIS & UPS.
(EDC).  Explain
8.3 Differentiate between various
PTC and NTC sensors. sensors used
8.4 State the applications of in electronic
4.3 above. diesel control
identified in
4.2.
General Objective: 9.0 Know the purpose of the electronic control unit
(ECU) in diesel electronics.
Resources
14 9.1 Identify an E.C.U.  Guide the
9.2 Explain data processing students to
sequence in E.C.U. draw block
diagram of
data
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processing
sequence in
E.C.U.
General Objective 10.0: Understand diesel engine basic maintenance
procedures.
Resources
15 10.1 Highlight safety  Explain Chalk
precautions various Chalkboard
while safety Recommended
handling precautions Textbooks
diesel fuel. while
10.2 Discuss the handling
following diesel fuel.
service  Explain the
procedures: importance
 Water draining of carrying
 Fuel filter replacement out the
 Glow plugs checking procedures
 Idle and maximum speed listed in 6.2
adjustment to the
 Injector checking/testing students.
 Relay testing  Guide
 System self diagnosis students on
 Bleeding etc. servicing
procedures
and items
used.
 Assess
students on
service
procedures
with
appropriate
tools and
materials.
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Competencies: Draw circuits of diesel fuel system.
- Trouble shoot on faulty diesel fuel system

- Dismantle diesel fuel system.
- Reassemble diesel fuel system
- Use diesel ;engine analyser in trouble shooting
- Present good write-ups on theoretical contents of the diesel fuel system.
Assessment: Course work 20%, Course Test 20%, Practicals 20%, Examination 40%
References:
Newton Advanced Motor Vehicle Technology
Heavy and Light Vehicle Automotive Encyclopaedia
Vaw Hillia – Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology
J. N. Dollan – Motor Vehicle Technology and Practice
140
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM I
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: TRANSMISSION SYSTEM I Course Code: MCE 311 Contact Hours: 1-0-2 Hr/wk
Course Specification: Theoretical content Course Specification: Practical content
General Objective 1.0: Justify the Purpose of the Transmission Units
Resources
1.1 Explain the purpose of  Explain with Recommended 1.1 Identify  Demonstrate Cut-out of:
transmission units good textbooks, Transmission activities 1.1 - Clutches
1.2 Describe the power flow diagrams the whiteboard, units and its and 1.2 for the - Fluid
train from the engine to features and duster, lecture purposes in students to Coupling
road wheels. functions of notes, charts, motor vehicle, learn and ask - Torque
transmission marker, CBT, e.g. Clutches – them to Converters
units. transmission cut- propeller perform the - Gearboxes
outs etc. shafts. activities. - Live units of
1.2 Fluid coupling  Assess the the above
Torque students Workshop
converter and performance manual
– drive shafts. in repeating
Gear boxes the
(Automatic & demonstration
manual). , sketches,
1.4 Demonstrate drawings.
the Power flow
train down to
road wheels
General objective 2.0: Know the various types of transmission systems and
units
Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Learning Specific Learning Teachers
Resources
Outcome Resources Outcome Activities
2.1 List out the various  Explain in Recommended 2.1 Identify the  Demonstrate Cut-out of:
types of transmission details, with good textbooks, components of activities 2.1 Clutches
system e.g. Manual diagrams the whiteboard, clutches and to 2.5 for the Fluid Coupling
141
gear boxes, utomatic features, types duster, lecture construction of students to Torque
2 gear boxes. and functions of notes, charts, clutch learn and Converters
2.2 List out the various transmission markers,CBT, assemblies, allow them to Gearboxes
types of transmission systems. cut-out etc and its practice till Live units of the
units. E.g., Clutches operations they become above workshop
Fluid coupling such as: competent. manual
Torque converter and - mechanical and  Grade
Planetary gear units hydraulic student’s
- clutch operating reports,
clearance. practical
2.3 Operate different works,
type of clutches. sketches and
2.3 Identify the drawings.
components and
construction
assemblies of
fluid coupling
and torque
converter.
2.4 Operate the
fluid couplings
and torque
converters.
General Objective 3.0: Understand the Principles of Operation of the Clutches

Resources
4–6 3.1 Describe the construction  Explain with Recommended 3.1 Identify various  Demonstrate Cut-out of:
of different types of good textbooks, types of gears activities 3.1 Clutches
clutch assemblies and its diagrams the whiteboard, and gearing e.g., to 3.4 for the Fluid Coupling
components – clutch features, types duster, lecture spur, Helical and students to Torque
plate/pressure plate and operations notes, charts, double helical, learn and Converters
design. of clutches, marker, CBT, cut- Found in gear allow them to Gearboxes
3.2 Explain the connection fluid coupling outs etc boxes of motor practice till Live units of the
between the clutch and torque vehicles. they become above Workshop
assembly, engine and converter. competent. manual
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transmission. 3.2 Demonstrate the  Grade
3.3 List the types of clutch  Assess operations of student’s
assembly operations students gears in gear reports,
(actuation) system: graded boxes such as practical
Mechanical and assignments. synchronization, works,
Hydraulic. gear ratio, sketches and
3.4 Explain the various driving torques, drawings.
clearances in the clutch Bearing load and
system and reasons for types of
that. meshing devices
3.5 Explain the operation of e.g. sliding,
the fluid couplings and constant and
torque converter. synchro meshes.
3.6 Explain the differences in 3.3 Describe
fluid couplings and torque gearboxes, while
converters and give observing
reasons. cleaning,
inspection and
measurement
procedures.
3.4 Examine gear
for tear and
wear.
3.5 Examine
synchronizer
rings, hubs,
springs and keys
for wear and
weakness.
General Objective 4.0: Explain various Types of Gears and Gear Meshes in
Gearboxes
Resources
4.1 Explain the principles of  Explain in Recommended 4.1 Identify various  Demonstrate - Lubrication
synchronization, gear details, with textbooks, lubrication points activities 4.1 equipment
ratio, driving torques, good whiteboard, chalk, and methods in to 4.2 for the - Lubricants
143
bearing load and types of diagrams, the duster, lecture transmission students to - Gearboxes
meshing devices e.g. features, notes, charts, systems and learn and ask - Grease guns
sliding, constant, and principles of markers, CBT etc. units. them to - Oil filler pumps
synchro – meshes. operations and 4.2 Describe the perform the - Volume chart.
4.2 Calculate gear, functions of various activities.
speed/torque ratios. gears and gear lubrication  Grade
4.3 State the purpose of boxes. methods in students’
locking and inter locking  Indicate transmission reports,
devices in the selector locking and systems and practical
mechanism and the inter locking units. works,
function of the fly wheel devices. sketches and
and overdrive units.  Describe drawings.
4.4 Explain types of gears and speedometer,
gearings, e.g. spur, helical types of drive
and double helical. gears, drive
4.5 State advantages of shaft and
constant mesh over the propeller
sliding mesh. shafts.
4.6 Explain speedometer,  Assess the
types of drive gears, drive students
shafts propeller shafts. graded
4.5 Explain the principle of assignments.
operation of the automatic  Explain in
gear box. details with
good
diagrams, the
features,
principle of
operation and
function of
automatic
gear boxes.
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General Objective 5.0: Understand Various Lubrication Methods in
Transmission Systems and Units
Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers
Learning Specific Learning Teachers
Activities Resources
Resources Outcome Activities
5.1 Explain lubrication  Explain in Recommended
principles. details, with textbooks,
5.2 Describe various good whiteboard,
lubrication methods in the diagrams, the duster, lecture
transmission systems and principles, notes, charts,
units. methods and markers, CBT etc
5.3 Explain the principles of functions of
operations of lubrication
epicyclic methods in
gearing in automatic transmission
gearboxes. systems.
 Illustrate the
principles of
operations,
features and
functions of
epicyclic
gearing and
automatic
gear boxes.
 Assess the
students
graded
assignments.
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Competencies: Drawing Sketches & diagrams of transmission competent.
Dismantling of transmission systems
Assembling of transmission systems.
Writing essay on functions, faults and features of the transmission components.
Assessment: Coursework 20%, Course test 20%, Practical 20%, Examination 40%.
References: S. C Mudd Motor Vehicle part I, II, III, IV.
LC Rhone Auto Body Repair Third Edition.
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MODERN BRAKE SYSTEMS

COURSE: MODERN BRAKE SYSTEMS Course Code: MCE 309 Contact Hours: 1-0-2hrs/wk
Course Specification: Theoretical content Course Specification: Practical content
General Objective 1.0: Understand Brake Systems
WEEK Specific Learning Teachers Activities Learning Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources
Outcome Resources Activities
1-3 1.1 Explain the  Describe the Recommended 1.1 Identify the  Demonstrate - Complete
purpose of brake features of textbook, lecture different activities 1.1 brake system
systems in brake system in notes, component to 1.5 for of a motor
automobile. automobile. whiteboard, parts of the the students vehicle.
1.2 Define pressure,  Explain the use marker, duster, brake system to learn and - Brake fluid
friction and of the Duo Duo check in a motor allow them - Hand tools
Pascal’s check equipment etc. vehicle. to practice
principles in equipment. 1.2 Trace faults till they
relation to brake  Illustrate in brake become
system. pressure, system. competent.
1.3 Explain the friction and 1.3 Dismantle,  Grade
types of brake Pascal’s service and students’
fluid e.g. Dot 3 principles in reassemble reports,
and Dot 4. relation to brake master practical
1.4 Analyse the system. cylinder. works,
characteristic of 1.4 Dismantle, drawings
brake fluid. service and and
reassemble sketches.
disc and
drum brake
systems.
1.5 Carry out
bleeding of
the hydraulic
brake system.
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General Objective 2.0: Classification of Brake Systems
Week Specific Learning Teachers Learning Specific Learning
Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome Activities Resources Outcome
4-7 2.1 Classify the  Explain in Recommended
various details the textbook, lecture
brake various notes, whiteboard,
systems in types and marker, duster, etc.
automobile. applications
2.2 State the of brake
uses/ system.
applications  Explain the
of each application
type in 2.1. of the
2.3 Emphasize various
the braking
importance system
of braking  Assess
system. students
graded
assignments.
General Objective 3.0: Know the Legal Requirements of the Brake System
8-10 3.1 List the  Explain the Recommended
safety rules safety act textbook, lecture
(acts) affecting affecting notes, whiteboard,
brake systems. brake marker, duster, etc.
3.2 Explain the systems and
performance of the
braking effort on performance
different surfaces of braking
and weather. effort on
different
surfaces and
weather.
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General Objective 4.0: Know the Operating Principles of Various Brake System
4.1 Explain the  Guide the Recommended
working students to textbook, lecture
principles of: understand notes, whiteboard,
Exhaust braking the working marker, duster, etc.
system. principles of
4.2 Fixed and floating Brake
cam. system in
4.3 Single and multi- 4.1 – 4.4.
piston master
cylinders.
4.4 Single and multi-
piston types of
hydraulic wheel.
General Objective: 5.0 Understand the purpose of Antilock brake system

11-13 5.1 Explain antilock  Explain the Recommended text 5.1 Identify  Demonstrate Live vehicle with
brake system. purpose of book. components of an activities 5.0 to 5.2 ABS system.
5.2 Highlight the ABS. Lecture notes ABS system. for the students to Or
Purposes of ABS.  Discuss White Board 5.2 Dismantled, learn and allow them ABS training
5.2 Explain different different Marker inspect and to practice till they model
types of types of Duster reassemble ABS become competent.
ABS system. ABS. Live component for system.
5.4 List major ABS  Identify demonstration. 5.3 Trace and rectify
component and major fault in an ABS
explain the components system.
functions. of ABS and
5.5 Explain the their
principles of functions.
operation of the  Discuss the
ABS. principles of
5.6 Explain the ABS
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relationship operation.
between the ABS and
normal brake
system.
Competency:
1. Write satisfactory explanations on operations of the brake system.

2. Diagnose faults associated with the brake system.
3. Dismantle a typical brake system.
4. Carry out repairs on faulty brake system.
5. Reassemble the brake system.
6. Trace and rectify faults in an ABS system.
Assessment: Coursework 20%, Course tests 20%, Practicals 20%, Examination 40%
References: S. C. Mudd Technology for Motor Mechanics 3

Light and Heavy Motor Vehicle Encyclopaedia
Hiller VAW – Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology
150
CHASSIS SYSTEM

COURSE: CHASSIS SYSTEM Course Code: MCE 212 Contact Hours: 1 - 0 – 2 Hrs/Wk
General Objective: 1.0 Understand the Concept /Functions of chassis system.
Week Specific Learning Teachers Specific Learning
Learning Resources Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome Activities Outcome
1.1 Identify types  Explain the - Marker White board 1.1 Show tyre thread  Guide the students to - Workshop
of wheels tyres. need for tyres. - Duster pattern and rims tyre identify tyre pattern and air
1.2 State the  Explain - Recommended sizes/marking. perform tyre fitting and compress
purpose of functions of textbooks 1.2 Carryout wheel inflation. or.
rims/tyres wheel/tyres. - Models of Balancing.  Guide the students on how - Pressure
1.3 Describe the  Explain tyre wheel/rim and tyres 1.3 Carryout tyre to: gauge
construction of construction - Lecture notes etc. inflation and fitting. - gauge correct - Wheel
tyres and state and markings. 1.4 Carryout - Pressure balancing
the rims tyre  Help students maintenance on - Positioning of equipmen
sizes/marking to identify steering system the tyre and t
1.4 Distinguish various rims 1.5 Inspect suspension rim - Wheel
between and tyres system for - Safety alignment
tyre designs e.g.  State the component precaution to equipmen
radial, cross-ply safety malfunction and be t
and tubeless precautions in draw up repair observed - Hand
tyres. tyre servicing. procedures. - Perform tools
1.5 Discuss tyre 1.6 Carryout wheel wheel - Services
ervicing alignment exercise balancing manual
using computerized operations etc.
alignment gauge. - carryout
steering
maintenance
- Perform
wheel
alignment
using the
computerized
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alignment
equipment.
 Explain tyre
markings.
General Objective: 2.0

Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Specific Learning
Outcome Outcome
2.1 Describe the  Explain the - Maker
procedure procedure for Whiteboard,
for tyre tyre inflation Duster
inflation and and fitting - Recommended
fitting techniques e.g. textbooks
2.2 Explain the tyre positioning - Lecture note etc.
implication and safety
of under precautions.
inflation and  Explain
over inflation dynamic and
2.3 Identify static balancing
various types  Describe a
of tyre valves wheel balancing
2.4 Define Wheel machine
Balancing  Discuss the
2.5 Establish the implication for
need for tyre under
wheel balancing inflation or over
2.6 State the types inflation.
of balancing
methods.
Outcome Outcome
3.1 State the  Explain the - Marker,
purpose and functions of the Whiteboard
functions of the steering system - Duster
steering  State the - Recommended
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systems. Ackerman textbooks
3.7 Identify the principles as - Lecture notes
various types of applied to steering etc.
steering system linkage.
3.8 Establish the  Sketch the
basic steering gear
requirements of layout of (a) rack
a steering and pinion (b)
system worm and worm
3.9 Explain the wheel.
Ackerman  Guide the
layout and the students to:
Ackerman (1) identify steering
steering system
geometry. components in
3.10Identify 3.5.
steering (2) Explain "toe in"
system and "toe
component e.g. out" of front
steering wheels.
linkages, tie-
rod, pitman
arm, and Drag
link etc.
3.11State need for
wheel
alignment.
General Objectives: 4.0 Know the vehicle suspension system.
Outcome Outcome
4.1 Explain how the  Discuss the - Chalk,
suspension functions of a chalkboard,
system affects suspension system Duster
the steering in motor vehicles - Recommended
and stability of  Describe the textbooks
10 - 12
a vehicle function and - Lecture notes
153
4.2 List the different operation of a etc.
types of leveling valve in a
suspension suspension system
system.  Describe with the
4.3 Describe with aid of diagram, the
the aid component parts of
of diagram, the a compressed air
component parts suspension system
of a  Explain how
compressed air driving and
suspension braking torque in
system multi-axle
4.4 Explain the suspension
operation arrangements are
of reactive and affected by load
non- distribution.
reactive  Explain the
suspension difference between
4.5 Describe with reactive and non-
sketches: reactive types of
(a) coil suspension system.
spring  Explain hydro-
(b) torsion bar pneumatic and
(c) rubber fluid/gas
springs suspension system
(d) leaf springs  State the
4.6 Describe with advantages of
sketches hydro- hydro-pneumatic
pneumatic and over gas
fluid/gas suspension system
suspension  List the reasons for
systems. the use of
4.7 Describe independent front
independent suspension.
suspension
utilizing,
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system etc
4.8 Describe rigid
suspension.
General Objective: 5.0 Know The Techniques Of Wheel Alignment And The Application Of Computerized Wheel Alignment
Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Teachers
Learning Resources Specific Learning Outcome Resources
Outcome Activities
5.1 Define wheel  Explain wheel Marker, Whiteboard,
alignment. alignment Duster
5.2 Describe the  Guide the students Recommended
implication of to (1) list the textbooks
the non various method of Lecture notes etc.
13 - 15
alignment of a wheel alignment
wheel.  Identify the
5.3 List the various elements that make
methods of up the
wheel. computerized
alignment wheel alignment
5.4 Define Camber, machine.
castor and king  Apply
pin computerized units
inclination. for alignment and
5.5 State the measuring of
measuring castor and camber
units for castor angles including
camber angles Toe-in and toe-out
and king pin
inclination.
5.6 Identify the
elements
that make up the
computerized
unit .
system.
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5.7 State the
different
types of
camber and
castor angles.
Competency:
1. Distinguish the various type of tyres and rims.
2. Diagnose wheel balancing and alignment faults.
3. Execute computerized wheel alignment operations.
4. Draw sketches of the steering layout.
5. Overhaul different types of steering boxes and suspension systems.
6. Observe safety precautions.
Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Practicals 20%, Examination 40%
References: V.A.W. Hiller Fundamentals of Auto Electronics

S. C. Mudd Parts I, II, III, IV
Dollon Motor Vehicle Technology and Practice
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC MANAGEMENT

COURSE: ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND Course Code: MCE 206 Contact Hours: 1 - 0 – 2 Hrs/Wk
DIAGNOSTICS MANAGEMENT
General Objective: 1.0 Discuss the various safety requirements
WEEK Special Learning Teachers Activities Learning Special Learning Learning
Teachers Activities
Outcome Resources outcome Resources
1.1 Identify the  Explain the various Whiteboard & 1.1 Demonstrate  Guide the students Diagnostic
various safety safety precautions and Marker procedures for to carry out the Equipment
precautions and warning signs. Recommended checking/ procedures in 1.1. Live Vehicle
signs.  Ask the students to textbooks adjusting.  Assign them Engine
1.2 Discuss the state the importance of Lecture notes etc. incorrect mixture, graded White Board &
importance of safety. National Safety setting valve assignments 1 & 2. Maker
safety precautions  Discuss when to apply Council for posters. clearance,  Explain causes of
and warning safety precautions and exhaust gas fault read from
signs. warning signs. Leakage, oil scan tool.
1.3 Discuss when to pressure etc.
apply various 1.2 Demonstrate the
safety precautions procedures for:
notes. Fitting a new
timing
belt/chain/gear,
check valve
timing with or
without
manufacturers
timing marks.
1.3 Read faults code
on diagnostic
scan tool.
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General Objective 2.0: Know The Purpose Of Vehicle Specification For Models
And Components
WEEK Special Learning Teachers Activities Special Learning Learning
Learning Resources Teachers Activities
Outcome outcome Resources
2.1 State the purpose  Classify models and Whiteboard Maker, 2.1 Test to diagnose  Guide the Diagnostic
of vehicle components Duster the following: students, to carry Equipment
specification for  Explain the purpose Recommended - Serviceability, out diagnosis Live Vehicle
models and of vehicle textbooks - Correct ignition process in 2.1 & Engine
components specification for Models of engine timing, 2. White Board &
2.2 State the models and Lecture notes. - Correct mixture  Explain tests Maker
advantages of components Workshop Manual adjustment, procedures to Compression
vehicle  Ask the students to CBT - Leaking students. Tester
specification for state the reasons for induction system  Assign them to Exhaust Gas
models and specification for - Exhaust systems carry out tests Analyser
components model and - EGR Exhaust procedure for
components. gas recirculating each item.
- Exhaust gas
analyser.
2.2 Demonstrate
The following
test procedures:
- Compression
test,
- Cylinder leak
test,
- Abnormal oil
pressure,
- High/low/interm
ittent,
- Cylinder balance
test.
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General objective 3.0 Understand And Calculate Maintenance Schedule White Board & Maker
WEEK Special Learning Teachers Activities Learning Special Learning Teachers
Learning Resources
Outcome Resources outcome Activities
3.1 Explain the  Explain maintenance Whiteboard, & 3.1 Determine  Guide Diagnostic Equipment
importance of interval/worksheet Marker ignition system students to Live Vehicle Engine
maintenance general information Duster operations using operate the White Board & Maker
schedule.  Ask the students to Recommended the following: equipment Compression Tester
3.2 Explain the state the relevance of textbooks Meters, test listed in Exhaust Gas Analyser
relevance of maintenance Maintenance lams, cathode- 3.1.
maintenance interval/worksheet schedule sheet ray, oscilloscope,
interval/worksheets general information, Lecture notes. fault code
general produce simple Vehicle owner analysis.
information. charts. handbook
3.3Describe Preventive
Maintenance maintenance chart
schedule methods
Gnat charts, pie
charts etc.
General Objective 4.0 Understand The Method Of Carrying Out Special Maintenance Procedures
Learning Resources
4.1 Describe the  Explain the sequence Whiteboard & 4.1 Diagnose the  List
sequence of of carrying out engine marker following using various
carrying out maintenance Duster electronic engine test to be
6- 7 engine  Ask the students to list Recommended tester;Injectors, performed.
maintenance the various type of textbooks cold start  Assign
4.2 State various engine maintenance. Lecture notes etc. injectors, students
types of engine  Describe engine tune Vehicle owner Thermal sensors, on engine
maintenance up from general engine handbook Pressure tester and
4.3 Explain engine maintenance. regulators, demand
tune-up CBT 4.2 Demonstrate the report
procedures. procedures for appropriat
4.5 Differentiate remedying the ely.
engine tune up following faults:  Assess
from general Difficult cold students
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engine starting, ability to
maintenance. Lack of detect
acceleration, faults in
High fuel starting
consumption, vehicles.
Poor control of
exhaust gas
emission.
4.3 Demonstrate
Methods of
Checking
/adjusting
mixture strength
CO emission
(with specialised
equipment).
General Objective 5.0 Discuss The Concept And Purpose Of Service Data Reminder
Learning Resources
5.1 Describe the  Explain the purpose of White Board &
concept and hand held tester Marker Duster
purpose of hand  Explain the application Recommended
held tester (HHT) of various diagnostics textbooks
5.2 Discuss the equipment and their Lecture notes etc.
8 - 11 application of importance. Vehicle owner
modern diagnostic  Explain the functions handbook
equipment and of engine test bench Workshop Manual
their importance. Guide the students to (1)
5.3 Discuss the perform test on engine test
purpose of engine bench and endoscope.
test-bench and (2) Describe the
endoscope. application of service
5.4 Discuss the manual.
application of
service manual
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General Objective 6.0 Discuss application of Engine diagnostic equipment’s.
Learning Resources
12-13 6.1 Carry out a safety  Perform a signal test Signal tester
notes/warning on safety Worksheet
notes signal test. notes/warning notes. Engine test bench
6..2 Design a  Ask the students to Endoscope
Maintenance calculate maintenance Handtools etc
worksheet. interval. Engine analyser
6.3 Carry out  Perform routine test Engine CAN Tool
maintenance using engine test
inspection of an bench.
engine using  Take the students out
engine test bench to visit a standard
or endoscope. automobile workshop.
6.4 Describe the  Guide the students to
application of identified handtools
Engine/Analyser and equipment use in
scan tools. engine maintenance.
6.5 Carry out a
Familiarisation
visit to a
standard engine
maintenance
shop.
General Objective: 7.0 Discuss the Diagnostic Techniques of Petrol Engines Whiteboard & Marker
Learning Resources
11 7.1 Describe the  Demonstrate engine White Board &
engine speed/load diagnosis using models Marker Duster
conditions under or diagrams, engine Recommended
which the speed load conditions textbooks
following, when to detect faults in the Vehicle owner
defective produce engine parts listed in handbook
abnormal noises: 7.1 that produced Workshop Manual
Bigend bearings, abnormal noises.
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main bearings,  Show to the students
cam shaft, drive the various effect
mechanism, caused by
distributor, water abnormalities
pump, generator, mentioned in 7.2
overhead twin cam
& drive belt.
7.2 Discuss the
operational effects
of the following:
 Incorrect mixture
setting,
 Incorrect valve
clearance,
 Exhaust gas
leakage.
General Objective: 8.0 Describe the Diagnostic and Repair Techniques of Modern Engines.
Learning Resources
12-13 8.1 Describe the  Compare the modern White Board &
diagnostic and diagnostic and repair Maker
repair techniques techniques with the Recommended
of modern petrol current practice. Textbooks
engines and fuel  Guide students to test Workshop Manual
system using: them on 8.2. Vehicle Owner
Analysers,  Assess them on graded Handbook
gauges, assignments.
Meters etc.
Highlight the
Conditions
necessary for the
following tests:
Serviceability
Correct ignition
timing,
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Correct mixture
adjustment/Co2
Leaking induction
system,
Exhaust system
EGR Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR),
Compression test,
Cylinder leak test,
Abnormal oil pressure
High/low/intermittent
Cylinder balance test,
Exhaust Gas
Analyser.
General Objective 9.0 Describe the diagnostic/repair techniques of petrol engine.
Learning Resources
14 9.1 Describe the  Explain to the students White Board &
construction/ construction/operation Maker
operation of of the following: Recommended
various types of Ballest resistive coil, Textbooks
ignition system. Electronic with CB Assorted
9.2 Discuss the (Contact-Breaker) points. switched/distribution
procedure for Electronic with Workshop Manual
complete ignition magnetic/optical/switch
system checks, distributors.
using electronic Distributor less ignition
engine analyser. systems.
Highlight safety
precautions while
performing
operations on 9.2.
General Objective 10.0 Explain Fuel Injection System Diagnosis.

Learning Resources
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10.1 Describe the  Explain (EGR) White Board &
concept of  Explain catalystic Maker
engine fuel convert.
economy and Hydro carbon emission.
emission
systems.
10.2 Discuss factors
affecting fuel
consumption.
Competencies: Draw charts on maintenance schedule and ignition circuits

Diagnose faults in petrol engine
Use diagnostic equipment
Tune up a petrol engine.
Effect repairs on faulty modern petrol engine.
Assessment: Coursework 20%, Course Tests 20%, Practical 20%, Examination 40%
References: Dollon J. N. Motor Vehicle Technology & Practice
V.A.W Hillier Fundamentals Auto Electronics.
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SAFETY AND COMFORT SYSTEM

COURSE: SAFETY AND COMFORT SYSTEM Course Code: MCE 305 Contact Hours: 1-0-2 Hrs/Wk
COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS PRACTICAL CONTENT
Week General Objective: 1.0 Differentiate between the Various Types Of Thermometers And Pressure Gauges
Specific Learning Teachers Activities Learning Specific Learning Teachers Learning
Outcome Resources Outcome Activities Resources
1–2 1.1 Define temperature  Describe Marker, 1.1 Read common  Explain the Marker, whiteboard
and pressure. temperature whiteboard thermometer and calibration of recommended
1.2 Identify the various measuring Recommended pressure gauges. thermometer textbooks,
types of textbooks, and pressure temperature and
instruments.
gauge to pressure
thermometers and  Guide the temperature
students. gauges
pressure gauges students to and pressure Life size
 Demonstrate
used in refrigeration measure gauges the procedure refrigerator and air
and air conditioning. temperature of conditioner
1.3 Describe various using various disassembling Tool box, manual
Temperature. thermometers. and assembling
measuring scales.  Explain the of air
1.4 Plot the various conversion conditioner and
temperature scale of one a refrigerator.
on a graph and temperature  Draw up a
convert one maintenance
scale to
temperature scale to schedule of an
another. air conditioner
another . Guide the
 and
students to refrigerator.
measured the  Guide the
pressure using students into
pressure gauges effective use of
hand tools used
in the
maintenance of
the above.
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General Objective: 2.0 Describe The Effect Of Temperature, Pressure And Volume On Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
Systems
2.1 State the relevant  Derive the Marker, 2.1 Disassemble and
gas laws. pressure/ volume Whiteboard assemble a
3 2.2 Carryout calculation relationship and Recommended typical room air
using the various carryout some Textbooks conditioning
gas laws formulae exercises. Teaching models components
2.3 Explain the various
gas laws and derive
their standard
equations.
General Objective: 3.0 Discuss The Principle Of Conversion Of Electrical Energy To Heat Energy
3.1 Outline the units 3 Explain power Marker, 3.1 Disassemble and
of power and and heat. whiteboard assemble a
4-5 heat. 4 Ask the students recommended typical
3.2 Calculate the power to distinguish textbooks, steam refrigeration
used and heat between power table etc. system.
generated by the and heat.
compressor using 5 Carryout some
the pressure and exercises.
enthalpy chart.
General Objective: 4.0 Describe The Three States Of Matter

6 4.1 Define matter.  Explain matter. Marker, 3.1 Carryout
4.2 State the three state  Distinguish whiteboard maintenance on
of matter between the three recommended flow control
4.3 Differentiate states of matter. textbooks etc. elements
between the three
states of matter.
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General Objective: 5.0 Describe The Refrigeration Cycle And Principles Of Air Conditioning
7-9 5.1 Define refrigeration  Explain the Marker,  Carryout trouble
and show characteristic whiteboard shooting and
refrigerationcycles. desire in a recommended maintenance of
5.2 Define the term refrigerant. textbooks, compressors
Refrigerant. Ask the students to: Psychometer and
5.3 Describe the  Identify the Psychometric
conditions of characteristic of chart etc.
refrigerant in a a refrigerant .
refrigeration cycle.  Explain the
5.4 Define the term air refrigerant
conditioning. numbering
5.5 Explain the system.
principles of air  State the uses of
conditioning. refrigerants.
5.5 Use the  Explain the
Psychometer and effects of
psychometric chart moisture on
to determine moist refrigerants.
air properties.  Distinguish
5.6 List parts of air between primary
conditioner. and secondary
refrigerants
 State the
functions of the
components of
Air-
Conditioners.
 State the
applications of
Air conditioners.
 Guide the
students through
the use of
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psychometer and
psychometric
chart.
General Objective 6.0: Describe the Various Types of .Compressors ands Their Working Principles.
10-11 6.1 Define the term  Explain the Marker,

compression. operation of a whiteboard
6.2 List the various compressor. recommended
types of  State the textbooks,
compressors. advantages and instructional
6.3 Explain the disadvantages of drawing of a
construction and each type of compressor, life
functions of a compressor. compressor.
compressor.  Ask the students
6.4 Differentiate to explain the
between the difference
various types of between open
compressors hermetic and
A. Classify them by semi hermetic
shapes, size and compressors.
physical features.  Guide the
B. State their students to select
appropriate uses. a compressor
required for a
given application
using a given
design data.
 Perform
calculations of a
power
requirement of a
compressor .
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General Objective: 7.0 Understand Refrigerant Flow Controls And Functions
7.1 Identify the various  Explain the need Marker,
refrigerant flow for the flow whiteboard
controls. controls. recommended
7.2 Explain the  Ask the students textbooks,
12 principles of to state samples of flow
operation of a applications of control elements.
refrigerant flow the flow controls
controls. listed in 7.1.
7.3 State the functions  List the factors
of the various types which guide the
of refrigerant flow selections of
controls. flow controls in
7.1.
 Carry out
maintenance of
flow control.
General Objective: 8.0 Describe the charging of refrigeration systems with refrigerants
8.1 Explain the  List the tools Marker,
charging principles commonly used whiteboard
13 of the refrigeration in the charging recommended
systems with of refrigeration textbooks,
refrigerants. systems. Typical hand
8.2 Identify point of  State the tools
leakages and state precautions taken
how to rectify when handling
them. toxic and
explosive
refrigerants.
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General Objective 9.0: Understand The Lubrication Of A Refrigeration System.
9.1 State the types and  Explain Marker,
functions of lubrication and whiteboard
14 - lubricating oil in a its effects on recommended
15 refrigeration refrigeration textbooks,
system. systems. Typical hand
9.2 Explain the  Guide the tools, lubricants.
importance of students in the
lubricating oil in a choice of
refrigeration lubricants to be
system. used in
9.2 State the properties refrigeration
of lubricants used systems.
in refrigeration
system.
Competency:
1. Explain in writing the functions and operations of safety and comfort systems.
2. Read common thermometer and pressure gauges.
3. Disassemble typical vehicle air conditioning and refrigeration system.
4. Carry out maintenance operations on air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
5. Carry out vehicle body interior trimming fittings.
Assessment: Course work 20%, Course Tests 20%, Practicals 20%, Examination 40%.
References: Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology
Motor Vehicle Automotive Encyclopedia
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WORKSHOP SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT

COURSE: WORKSHOP SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT Course Code: MCE 307 Contact Hours:1-0-2 Hrs/Wk
Week General Objective: 1.0: Discuss workshop supervision General Objective: Identify Component parts of spark
management ignition engine.
1 1.1 Describe single  Explain the Whiteboard and
workshop feature of a Marker
organization chart. workshop Textbook
1.2 Explain workshop organization Automotive
procedure and its chart. /Journal
application.  Distinguish the (internet)
1.3 Discuss workshop various features
procedure and in a workshop.
controls.  Assess the
students on a
workshop
procedures &
control.
Week General Objective: 2.0: Discuss loading and Schedules
2-3 2.1 Explain simple  Explain and ask Whiteboard &
chart of events in students to draw a Maker
the workshop. simple chart of Workshop
2.2 Explain the events in the Journal i.e IMI-
function of workshop and its SAE- (Internet)
reception tech. In hierarchy and their
the workshop. functions.
5.2 Explain the process  Assess the students
of work schedule. on the organo gram
of the workshop.
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 Evaluate students
on allocation of
work schedule.
Week General Objective: 3.0 Explain automobile workshop staff organization.
4 3.1 Describe  Guide students on Whiteboard &
automobile the organization of Marker
workshop staff staff in an Sample of
Organization. automobile organogram
workshop. Textbook
 Assess to produce
simple workshop
organogram.
Week General Objective: 4.0 Explain the basic types of organization structure.
5 4.1 State the various  Explain using Flip chart
types of diagrams various White Board
organization types of Organ Chart
structure. organization Model
4.1 Draw and label structure. Textbooks
organization
structure.
Week General Objective: 5.0 Discuss the responsible of technical adviser schedules.
6 5.1 Discuss methods of  Explain requisition Whiteboard &
workshop loading. form. Marker
5.2 Explain the  Guide students to Job order form
procedure for know responsibility
ordering posts. schedule.
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Week General Objective: 6.0 Discuss the concept of planning and control
7 6.1 Understand the  Explain and ask Whiteboard &
concept of planning students the Marker
and control. concept of Textbook
6.2 Differentiate planning. Supervisor
planning and  The difference Management
control. between planning
and control.
Week General Objective: 7.0 Explain the use of time sheet.
8 7.1 Discuss the  Explain and ask Sample of time
importance of time students the sheet.
sheet. importance of time
sheet.
Week General Objective: 8.0 Understand the capital expenditure budget proposal.
9-10 8.1 Explain the concept  Explain and ask Sample of
of capital students the Capital
expenditure budget concept of capital expenditure
proposal. expenditure budget proposal.
8.2 Draw up list of proposal. Whiteboard &
materials of  How to arrange Maker
expenditure budget materials of capital
proposal. expenditure budget
proposal.
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Week General Objective 9.0 Discuss direct costs and indirect costs.
11 9.1 Explain direct  Explain and ask Whiteboard &
costs and indirect students to Marker
costs. differentiate Textbook on
between direct and Supervisor
indirect cost. Management
Flip Chart
Week General Objective 10.0 Discuss human relations & industrial psychology.
12 10.1 Explain human  Explain and ask Whiteboard &
relations and students to Marker
industrial enumerate human Textbook on
psychology relations and Supervisor
(details of bonus industrial Management
scheme sing a psychology. Flip Chart
four-part job card  Assess students.
set).
10.3 Explain customer
relations.
Week General Objective: 11.0 Explain the concept of Motivation.
13 11.1 Explain elements  Explain and ask the Whiteboard &
of motivation. students to state the Marker
11.2 Discuss elements of Flipchart
MASLOW motivation.
Hierarchy of  MASLOW needs.
needs.
Competency:
1. Draw various diagrams of organization structure.
2. Prepare a specimen of a crook schedule.
3. Prepare a capital expenditure budget proposal.
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AUTOMOTIVE HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATICS

COURSE: AUTOMOTIVE HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATICS Course Code: MCE 112 Contact Hours: 2-0-2 Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: Theoretical Content PRACTICAL CONTENT
Week General Objective: 1.0: Understand the classifications, types, and
characteristics properties.
1 1.1 Define fluids.  Explain the Marker 1.1 Demonstrate the
1.2 List different types following fluid Whiteboard use of :
of fluids. properties: Textbook i. Power unit
1.3 Differentiate i. Pressure Conference ii. Relief Valve
between the fluids ii. Relative density papers iii. 2-way flow control
listed in 1.2. iii. Specific density Journals valve
1.4 Describe fluid iv. Specific volume iv. manometers
properties. v. Compressibility v. Shut-off valve
1.5 State Newton’s law vi. Viscosity
of viscosity. vii.Vapour pressure
1.6 Give application viii. Surface
of each type of tension
fluids mentioned. ix. Capillary
x. Cohesion and
adhesion.
General Objective: 2.0: Analyze the concept of pressure and the principle of pressure measurement.
2-3 2.1 Derive an  Explain how a fluid Marker, 2.1 Demonstrate the
expression for the can exert pressure Whiteboard application of
pressure at a point due to its weight. Duster hydraulic &
in a fluid (i.e weight  Explain why the Recommended pneumatic
and depth). pressure in a fluid Textbooks equipment/tools.
2.2 Explain the varies with depth. Instructional
working of the  Calibrate the DrawingsLectu
following bourdon pressure re notes etc.
instrument for gauge.
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pressure  Solve simple
measurement: problems related to
a. Barometer pressure
b. Piezometer measurement.
c. U-tube manometer
d. Bourdon gauge
e. Aneroid barmeter
2.3 Derive an
expression for the
total thrust acting
on plane vertical
surface submerged
in a liquid.
2.4 Identify the point
where the resultant
thrust acts.
2.5 State parallel axes
theorem.
General Objective: 3.0 Understand Archimedes principles.
4 3.1 State Archimedes  Explain Marker
principles. Archimedes Whiteboard
3.2 Define (I) buoyant principles. Duster
force (ii) centre of  Apply Archimedes Recommended
buoyancy. principles to Textbooks
3.3 Explain the determine the Lecture notes
working of a density of a etc.
hydrometer. substance.
3.4 Explain the three  Use hydrometer to
equilibrium state of determine the
floating objects viz: relative density of
(i) stable liquids.
(ii) unstable  Solve problems
(iii) neutral. associated with
floating objects.
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3.5 Explain what is  Calibrate a
mean by hydrometer.
metacentric height
of a floating object.
3.6 Derive an
expression for
metacentric height
of a floating object.
General Objective: 4.0 Analyze the concept of thermal efficiency..
6 4.1 Define thermal  Explain thermal Marker
efficiency. efficiency. Whiteboard
4.2 Compose the  Guide the student Duster
thermal efficiencies to calculate thermal Recommended
of common heat efficiencies. Textbooks
energy plants e.g.  Solve problems Lecture notes
a. The newcome steam involving the etc.
engine calculation of
b. The automobile thermal
engine. efficiencies.
4.3 Define a heat
engine.
General Objective: 5.0 Explain ideal gas laws.
7 5.1 Define:  Explain the ideal Marker
 Boyle’s law gas laws. Whiteboard
 Charles’s law  Solve problems Duster
 Pressure law involving the gas Recommended
 Ideal gas law law. Textbooks
5..2 Distinguish Lecture notes
between real and etc.
ideal gas.
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General Objective: 6.0 Classify fuels and their combustion characteristics.
8 6.1 Define  Explain exothermic Marker
exothermic and and endothermic Whiteboard
endothermic reactions. Duster
reactions.  Classify fuels into Recommended
6.2 Define fuels. gaseous, liquid and Textbooks
6.3 Identify solid. Lecture notes
hydrocarbon fuels  Describe the etc.
6.4 Describe the fundamental
formation of fossil properties of fossil
fuels. fuels.
6.5 State the  List the application
composition of of fossil fuels.
natural gas.  Explain complete,
6.6 Define gross and incomplete and
net calorific values stoichiometric
of fuels. combustion.
6.7 Compute density  Explain air-fuel
of gases at S.T.P. ratio and mixture
6.8 Describe the strength of
chemical changes combustion.
which takes place  Explain the causes
during the and effects of
combustion of: incomplete
 Carbon combustion.
 Hydrogen
 Hydrocarbons.
Competency:
1. Demonstrate the use of workshop hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
2. Calibrate the bourdon pressure gauge
3. Solve simple problems on, pressure measurement
4. Calibrate a hydrometer
Assessment: Course work 20%: Course Test 20%: Examination 60%
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FUNDAMENTAL OF AUTO-ELECTRIC SYSTEMS

COURSE: FUNDAMENTAL OF AUTO-ELECTRIC Course Code: MCE 108 Contact Hours: 1- 0-2 Hr/wk
SYSTEMS
Week General Objective 1.0: Know the Requirements, Designs and Operations of Automotive Starters Batteries
1.1 State the function  Explain in Recommended 1.1 Carryout battery  Demonstrate Batteries, battery
1–4 and purpose of a details the textbooks, lecture charging process. activities 1.1 charging,
battery. features, notes, white 1.2 Carry out battery t0 1.3 for the equipment,
1.2 Explain the functions, board, marker, capacity and students to manuals, etc.
construction of a chemistry of duster, charts etc. functionality test. learn and
lead-acid cell. charging/ 1.3 Demonstrate allow them to
1.3 Discuss the discharging, modern procedures practice till
chemistry of principle .of for connecting and they become
charging and operations of a disconnecting competent.
discharging battery. batteries to and  Grade
processes.  Illustrate the from modern students’
1.4 Explain the procedures for vehicles to avoid reports,
process of connecting and loss of stored practical
electrolyte disconnecting system codes and works,
preparation. batteries to and information. sketches and
1.5 Discuss battery from modern drawing.
charging process. vehicles to avoid
1.6 State and explain loss of stored
factors which systems codes
affect battery life. and information.
1.7 Discuss general  Ask the students
safety precautions to illustrate the
when handling procedures
automotive indicated above.
batteries.  Mark students
1.8 Explain modern graded
procedures for assignments.
connecting
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batteries and
disconnecting
batteries to and
from modern
vehicles to avoid
loss of stored
system codes and
information.
General Objective 2.0: Know the Requirements, Construction, Types and Operational .principles of Modern Automotive
Charging System.
Specific Learning Teachers Learning Specific Learning Teachers Learning
Outcome Activities Resources Outcome Activities Resources
5–8 2.1 State the purpose of  Explain in Recommended 2.1 Identify a typical  Demonstrate Complete tool
the charging system details the textbooks, lecture charging system activities 2.1 box
and list features, notes, chalkboard, of a modern to 2.3 for the Manuals
components circuits, chalk, duster, charts, vehicle, its students to
that make up the components, etc. components and learn and ask
system. types, Functions them to
2.2 Outline common functions and 2.2 Carry out carryout all
types used in principles of functionality test the activities.
vehicles. operations of of the system.  Grade
2.3 Discuss principles charging 2.3 Dismantle, service students’
of generator system and its and reassemble a reports,
operation. accessories. modern practical
2.4 Differentiate  Illustrate the alternator and works,
between generators methods of test for sketches and
and alternators. carrying out functionality. drawings.
2.5 Highlight the functionality
limitations of the test of
dynamo. charging
2.6 Explain the system.
methods  Assess
of carrying out students
functionality test graded
of the system. assignments.
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2.7 Explain a typical
charging system
circuit diagram.
General Objective 3.0 Understand the General Operational principles of the Starting System.
Specific Learning Teachers Learning Specific Learning Teachers Learning
9 – 11 3.1 State the function of  Explain in Recommended 3.1 Identify the  Demonstrate Complete tool
the starting system details the textbooks, lecture starting system, activities 3.1 to box. Starting
and list the features, notes, chalkboard, its components 3.2 for the system
components that functions, duster, charts etc. and functions s. students to equipment
make up the system. principle of 3.2 Dismantle, learn and allow Manuals
3.2 Discuss the D.C operations and service, them to
motor principles of frequency of reassemble and practice till
operation. use of starting test a typical. they become
3.3 Explain power, system. starter motor for competent.
torque and current  Illustrate functionality.
requirements for common faults
starting. associated with
3.4 Mention types of the starting
starter motors in system and
use. possible
3.5 State common remedies.
faults associated  Assess
with the starting. students
3.6 Discuss the graded
duration and assignments.
frequency of use
the starting circuit.
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General Objective 4.0 Understand the Lighting System Principle s .of the Motor Vehicle.
WEEK Specific Learning Teachers Learning Specific Learning Teachers Learning
12 – 15 4.1 Explain the need for  Explain in Recommended 4.1 Identify a typical  Demonstrate
the lighting system details the textbooks, lecture lighting system activities 4.1
in vehicles. features, need, notes, chalkboard, circuits, its and 4.2 for the
4.2 Discuss the legal legal chalk, duster, charts components and students to
requirements for an requirements, etc. functions. learn and allow
ideal lamp and their types and 4.2 Demonstrate fault then to practice
effects. principles of tracing on lamp till they
4.3 Give reasons for the operation of circuits. become
following:- lighting competent.
 Writing of lamps in system.  Grade students’
parallel.  Illustrate the reports,
 Anti-dazzle need for practical works,
controls. overload sketches and
 Use of dipped and protection, drawings.
main beams. fuses and
4.4 Discuss the need headlamp
for: relays.
a. Overload protection.  Assess the
b. Fuses, their uses students
and Sizes. graded
c. Headlamp relays. assignments.
4.5 Explain the
principle
of direction
indicating devices
e.g. the flasher unit.
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Competency
1. Perform experiment on a single loop d.c.

2. Use electrical measuring tools.
3. Draw simple electric circuits.
4. Repair an alternator and starter motor.
Assessment:
Reference:
Fundamental Automotive Electronics: V.A.W. Hiller

Automobile Electrical Electronic systems: By Tony Tranter
Electronic Diesel Control EDC (Automotive Technology): By Bosch
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AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

COURSE: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS COURSE CODE: MCE 204 CONTACT HOURS: 1-0-2 Hr/Wk
WEEKS COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL PRACTICAL CONTENTS
CONTENTS
General objective: 1.0 Understand fundamentals of General objective:
Automotive electronics
WEEK Specific Learning Teachers Learning Specific Teachers Learning
Outcome Activities Resources Learning Activities Resources
Outcome
1-3 1.1 Ability to  Describe and White board, 1.1 Produce  Explain and White board,
define and explain markers, simple build simple markers, v . boards
explain operations of recommended text functional electronic
operations of diodes, books, etc. electronic devices, such
semi conductor rectifier circuits. as timers and
devices. circuits, pulse triggers
transistors, (loud speaker)
amplifiers, using
operational operational
amplifiers amplifiers,
indicating their capacitors and
uses in digital resistors
circuits.
 Explain binary
number system
and its use in
digital
electronics.
 Discuss logic
circuits and
their use in
digital
computers.
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 Define ICs and
summarize
their
manufacturing
process.
General objectives 2.0: Know Sensors And Actuators
Outcome
4-6 2.1 Ability to  Discuss the White board, 2.1 Identify and  Describe and White board,
define and automotive markers, select use sensors markers,
explain the control recommended text sensors and and actuators recommended text
operation of applications of books, etc. actuators for for books, etc, models/
sensors and sensors and automotive automotive samples.
actuators. actuators. use. applications.
2.2 Select  Explain
sensors electronic
and actuators ignition
for MAPPING.
automotive  Explain the use
applications in electronic
fuel injection,
electronic
carburetor and
throttle body
fuel injection
(TBFI)
 Discuss
ignition and
exhaust gas
recirculator
(EGR)
actuators.
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General objectives 3.0: Know Typical Digital Engine
Control System
Outcome
3.1 Explain  Discuss White board, 3.1 Identify  Locate all White board,
control system control system markers, component parts and markers,
input and signals and recommended text parts of an components recommended text
output signals. specifications. books, etc. engine of the books, live engine
3.2 State control  Discuss al sub- electronic electronic etc.
system systems of the control control system
speculations. electronic system. of an engine.
3.3 Explain fuel engine control.  Remove and
EGR, replace such
electronic components.
spark and
integrated
engine control
systems.
General objectives 4.0: Understand the typical electronic
vehicle motion control systems
Outcome
7-9 4.1 Describe  Explain and White board, 4.1 Identify  Locate, White board,
typical identify markers, motion remove and markers,
automotive vehicle motion recommended text control replace recommended text
motion control books, models etc. mechanisms control books, live vehicle
control systems for on vehicles devices. and manuals.
systems. cruise, brake
skid, tyre-slip,
idle-speed,
engine
governor and
transmission
control.
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General objectives 5.0: Know modern automotive
instrumentations
Outcome
10 -12 5.1 Explain  Describe White board, 5.1 Explain  Describe, White board,
modern current markers, vehicle identify, markers,
vehicle automotive recommended text instrumentation. locate, remove recommended text
instrumentation electronic books, life vehicle and replace books, manuals
signal instrumentatio etc. (where and life vehicles.
processing, n practice. possible)
sampling and modern
sample period. vehicle
5.2 Describe instrumentation
instrumentation .
for fuel
quantity,
coolant
temperature
oil, pressure
and vehicle
speed
measurements.
5.3 Discuss
instrumentation
for electronic
display
devices for
trip
information
and engine
diagnostic
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General objectives 6.0: Know trends in automotive
electronics
Outcome
13 -15 6.1 Explain trends  Discuss trends White board, 6.1 Describe  Explain and White board,
in automotive in motor markers, modern identify latest markers,
electronics. vehicle recommended text vehicle automotive recommended text
electronics books, live instrumentation electronic books, live vehicle,
illustrating vehicles etc. components manuals.
with on a life
distributor – modern
less ignition vehicle.
system, vehicle
occupant
protection,
collision
avoidance
radar warning,
low tyre
pressure
warning
system, CRT
display,
electronic
automatic
transmission,
speed
synthesis and
multiplexing.
Competency:
1. Draw simple electronic circuits
2. Identify sensors and actuators
3. Select appropriate sensors and actuators for automotive applications
Assessment: coursework 20%, course test 20%, practicals 20%, examination 40%
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MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES
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FUNDAMENTAL OF MECHATRONICS I

Course: FUNDAMENTAL OF MECHATRONICS I Course Code: MCE 110 Contact Hours :1-0-2 Hrs/Wk
Course Specification: Theoretical Content: Know the meaning of Practical Content:
Mechatronics
General Objectives 1.0: Understand Mechatronics Systems
Week Specific Learning Teacher’s activities Learning Specific Learning Teacher’s Learning Resources
Outcomes Resources Outcomes activities
1.1 Define Mechatronics.  Explain the - Chalk board 1.1 Identify household  Guide the - Instrumental
1.2 State the types of concept of - Chalk items that can be students to diagrams
1-3 Mechatronics. Mechatronics - Duster characterized as identify the - Training
1.3 Discuss the  Identify its - Instructional mechatronic various board
significant differences drawing System. components - Plug-in-
differences between  Distinguish - Text books 1.2 What components of cables
the different types of between the - Journals do they contain mechatronic - Dc power
Mechatronics. types identified. - Lecture notes that help you systems. source
1.4 State the advantages  Explain the identify them as  Demonstrate - Washing
and disadvantages of relevance to mechatronic the use of machine
each of the types. engineering Systems. the various - Bread toaster
1.5 Discuss its relevance design. 1.3 If an item components and hand
to contemporary contains a micro- of the drilling
engineering design. processor, training Machine.
1.6 Mention describe the board.
Mechatronics function that are
system and its performed by the
primary micro-processor.
elements.
General Objective 2.0: Understand Mechatronics Systems
WEEK Specific Learning Teachers Activities Learning Specific Learning Teachers Learning Resources
2.1 Define System  Explain 2.1 Carry out system  Demonstrate - measuring tools
2.2 State the different systems. measurement the use of
4-5 types  Explain system measurement
of systems. measurement. equipment.
 Explain control  Demonstrate
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2.3 State the function of system. how systems
each type.  Explain the steps are
2.4 Discuss system in sequential controlled.
measurement. control.  Guide the
2.5 Discuss system  Explain the students to
control. applications of identify
2.6Discuss mechatronic controlled
microprocessor. system. systems.
 Demonstrate
system
measurement
and ask the
students to
practice
same.
General Objective3.0: Know basic electronics
3.1 Define Ohm’s law.  Explain the - Chalk
3.2 Define conductor functions of p-n - Chalkboard
5–6 and junction diodes, - Instructional
semi-conductor. ac rectification, - Diagrams
3.3 State the sources of zener diodes. - AC, DC Power
power supplies. Source
- Duster
General Objective 4.0: Understanding the Principles and
applications of transistors and operational amplifiers
4.1 Define transistor.  Explain: - Chalk
6-8 4.2 State the uses of transistor, - Chalkboard
transistor. thyristor, - Instructional
4.2 Differentiate operational - Diagrams
between a amplifiers and - AC, DC Power
transistor and a state their uses in Source
thyristor. electronic - Duster
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4.4 Define amplifiers. components.
4.5 Mention the various  Explain:
types of amplifiers. common emitter
e.g differential, characteristics,
instrumentation, emitter follower
inverting, unity gain, circuit, FET,
non-inverting, etc. Inverting, Unity
gain, Non-
inverting, C/V,
V/C amplifier.
General Objective 5.0: Understand digital Electronics
5.1 Discuss Boolean  Explain Boolean
8 - 10 algebra. algebra.
5.2 State the implication  Explain simple
of 5 .1 in digital gates; NAND
systems. and NOR gates,
5.3 Discuss simple logic latches, positive
gates. & negative logic,
5.2 Discuss sequential tri-state logic,
logic systems. etc.
 Explain J-K flip-
flop, registers
and counters,
timers and pulse
circuit.
General Objective 6.0: Know sensor and Transducer Principles

6.1 Define sensor.  Explain sensors
6.2 Mention the different and transducers.
10 -12 types of sensors.  Guide the
6.3 Define transducer. students to
identify different
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6.4 Mention the different types of sensors
types of transducers and transducers.
6.5 Differentiate  Explain the uses
between a sensor and and applications
a transducer. of sensors and
6.6 Discuss calibration transducers;
and signal Performance,
conditioning classification,
static & dynamic
characteristics of
calibration and
signal
conditioning.
General Objective 7.0: Understand Drive Technology
7.1 Define actuators  Explain the 7.1 Carry out  Guide the Actuators, valves
7.2 Mention the different physical identification of students to ac & dc motors,
12 – 14 types of actuators principles of different drives identify the solenoid, etc.
7.3 Define valves solenoid-type drives.
7.4 Mention the different devices, valves,
types of valves dc machines, ac
machines &
stepper motor
etc.
 Guide the
students to
identify the
different items
mentioned
above.
Competency:
The students should be able to understand the meaning of Mechatronics and its different types. They should also be able to identify conductors, semi-conductors,
diodes, logic gates, amplifiers, transistors, and inverters, know their characteristics and uses.
Assessment: Course work 20%; Course test 20%; Practicals 10%; Examination 50%
References: Elpers and N Weyer ‘Mechatronics Fundamental’; C. Fraser and J. Milne ‘Electromechanical engineering: An introduction’ IEEE press, 1996.
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FUNDAMENTAL OF MECHATRONICS II
Programme: National Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Course: Fundamental of Mechatronics II Course Code: MCE 212 Contact Hours (1-0-2)/wk (3 Credit
Units)
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content:
General Objective 1.0: Understand Sensor and transducers.
Week Specific Learning Teacher’s Learning Specific Learning Teacher’s Learning
Outcomes activities Resources Outcomes activities Resources
1.1 Discuss the  Explain the - Chalk board 1.1 Carry out  Conduct the
applications uses and - Chalk measurement of experiment
1-2 of sensors in the applications - Duster angular position, and guide the
measurement of of sensors - Instructional linear displacement, student to the
angular and drawing rotational speed, same
position, linear transducers in - Text books force, pressure,
displacement, rotational conducting - Journals strain, flow rate,
speed, force, pressure, measurement - Lecture notes temperature, etc.
strain, flow rate, of angular
temperature, etc. position,
1..2 Discuss the linear
applications of displacement,
transducers in the rotational
measurement of flow speed, force,
rate, temperature, pressure,
strain, pressure, force, strain, flow
rotational speed, linear rate,
displacement, angular temperature,
position, etc. etc.
General Objective 2.0: Understand Drive Technology Application

2.1 Identify the different  Explain the Same
types of drive. different
3-4 2.2 Discuss the types of
different types drives
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of drive (motors), i.e.
application. linear motors,
voice coil
motors,
electro-
pneumatic,
etc.
 Explain
electro-
pneumatic
and electro-
dynamic
actuators.
General Objective 3.0: Know electromechanical system principles
3.1 Define  Explain the Same as above
electromechanical principle of
5–6 systems. conversion of
3.2 Identify rotary to
electromechanical linear motion.
systems.  Guide the
3.3 Discuss the basic students to
electromechanical convert rotary
principles to linear
3.4 Discuss the basic motion.
principles of power  Explain the
transmission. basic
electromecha
nical
principles
involved in
power
transmission.
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General Objective 4.0: Understand electromechanical system applications
4.1 Discuss the  Demonstrate Same as above 4.1 Carry out rotary  Perform the - Coupling
Applications of the to linear experiment - Gears
7-8 Electromechanical conversion of conversion using and ask the - Belts
devices rotary to lectromechanical students to do - Pulley
4.2 State the advantages linear motion. devices. same - Bearing
and disadvantages of  Guide the 4.2 Guide the - Electro-
each of the devices students to students to mechanical
identified understand transmit power devices
the through the use - Etc.
applications of electro-
of mechanical
electromecha devices.
nical devices
in coupling,
gearing, belts,
pulley,
bearings, etc.
General Objective 5.0: Know micro-processors
5.1 Define micro-  Explain Same as above
processor. micro-
5.2 Identify the different processor.
9 - 10 component parts of a  Guide the
micro-processor students to
5.3 Discuss identify the
microprocessor different parts
basic architecture, of a
CPU, microprocess
memory, I/O ports. or.
5.4 Discuss the
application
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of the component parts
identified in 5.2.
General Objective 6.0: Understand micro-processor interfacing

11 -12 6.1 Discuss micro-  Explain Same 6.1 Carry out micro-  Guide the - Micro-Processor
processor interfacing micro- processor students to devices
6.2 Discuss the application processor interfacing, bus identify the
of micro-processor interfacing timing, A/D, D/A various
interfacing, Bus and the conversion component
timing, A/D, D/A application of 6.2 Carry out the parts of a
conversions Bus timing, identification of micro-
A/D, D/A 6.3 the component processor
conversion parts of a
Microprocessor.
Competency:
The students should be able to identify sensors, transducer systems, and microprocessors. They should also be able to understand their
characteristic applications and differences.
Assessment: Course work 20%, Course test 20%, Practicals 10%, and Exams 50%
References: Elpers and Neyer ‘Advanced Mechatronics’; Michael B. Hestard and David G. Alciatore ‘Introduction to Mechatronics and
measurement systems’
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MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE
Programme: National Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Course: Mechatronics Technology and Practice Course Code: MCE 313 Contact Hours: 1-0-3
(4Credit Units)
Course Specification: Theoretical content Course Specification: Practical contents
General Objectives 1.0: Understand basic electronics
WEEK Specific Learning Teacher’s activities Learning Specific Learning Teacher’s Learning
Outcomes Resources Outcomes activities Resources
1.1 Identify basic  Explain the - Chalk board 1.1 Demonstrate  Guide the - Light control
electronic components uses and - Chalk the use of light- students to switches
1-2 and instrumentation, functions of - Duster controlled control - Fog light
i.e. light-controlled resistors, - Instructional switch in vehicle - Headlamp
switch. potentiometer, drawing controlling lighting - Resistors
1.2 State the functions of photo resistor, - Text books vehicle lighting components, - Potentiometer
light-controlled switch etc. - Journals components. using light- - Photo resistor
in controlling vehicle - Lecture notes controlled - Etc.
lighting components, switch
(e.g. LDR, photo
resistor) including
Instrument cluster, fog
light, headlamps, etc.
General Objective 2.0: Understand electronic scale
WEEK Specific Learning Teachers Activities Learning Specific Learning Teachers Learning
2.1 Use function  Explain function Same 2.1 Carry out  Guide the - LDR
generator to generator and its experiments to students on - Oscilloscope
3-4 determine the characteristics. determine the how to - Function
input  Explain the use input frequency determine the generator
frequency of of amplifiers. of photo input - Frequency meter
light-dependent frequency of
resistor. resistor, LDR, light-
etc. dependant
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2.2 Explain the functions 2.2 Use resistors
and uses of oscilloscope to
amplifiers. measure the  Guide the
characteristic students to the
features of the use of
above oscilloscope
mentioned semi-  Guide the
conductor students to
devices. carry out the
2.3 Demonstrate experiment.
the use of
amplifiers as
booster in
speakers,
sound systems,
lamps, cooling
system, etc.
General Objective 3.0: Understand analogue & digital temperature controller
3.1 Describe analog  Explain the Same as above 3.1 Demonstrate  Guide the - Star compact
temperature controller. functions of using star students to the
5–6 3.2 Describe digital analog and compact tool use of star
temperature controller. digital as a closed compact to
3.3 State the differences temperature loop to find out perform
between digital and controllers and the sensor and checks on
analog temperature state the other related analog/digital
controllers. advantages of sensors, e.g. temperature
3.4 State the advantages of each. pre-heating controllers.
the item in 3.2. devices, coil
sensor, fuel
sensor, tyre
pressure sensor,
ESP sensor,
ABS, etc.
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General Objective 4.0: Understand cartridge control
4.1 Describe cartridge  Explain cartridge Same as above 4.1 Demonstrate  Guide the - Catride control
7-8 control control and its the use of students to the
4.2 State the uses and uses as limit cartridge use of
functions of cartridge switches. control cartridge
control. mechanism to control, side
control side mirrors,
mirror, trafficators
trafficator lamps,
lamps, sun roof, sunroof, and
central locking central
system, etc. locking
system.
General Objective 5.0: Understand the concept of transducers
5.1 Explain the concept of  Explain Same as above 5.1 Carry out  Explain wheel - wheel alignment
calibration. transducer checks to alignment tools
5.2 Identify the different calibration. determine the  Guide the - potentiometer
9 - 10 types of transducer  Discuss the amount of students to - inclidometer
Calibration. process of angular check wheel
5.3 Describe the use of transducer deviation on alignment of a
potentiometer for calibration. axle suspension vehicle.
angular rotation  Use inclinometer to effect level  Ask the
measurement. to check wheel control in wheel students to
5.4 Explain the use of the alignment. alignment determine the
inclinometer to check system. angular
wheel alignment. 5.2 Demonstrate the deviation on
use of axle
potentiometer suspension to
for angular effect level
rotation control in
measurement. wheel
Demonstrate the alignment
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use of system.
inclinometer  Ask the
using a students to
potentiometer to measure
determine an angular
unknown angle. rotation using
potentiometer
 Guide the
students to
determine an
unknown
angle using
inclinometer
General Objective 6.0: Understand the concept of dc motor speed control
6.1 Explain dc motor.  Ask the students Same 6.1 Carry out  Demonstrate - Analog and
6.2 Explain the to explain the identification of how to control Digital speed
importance of speed importance of dc motor, speed on dc controllers
control in dc motor speed control tachometer, and motor. - DC motors
11 -12 6.3 Build a dc motor and its analog closed  Ask the - Wipers
analog speed implication on loop speed students to - Water pump
controller. dc motors control. assemble and - Fuel system
 Assemble a dc 6.2 Demonstrate disassemble (electrical)
motor analog using a servo- analog speed
speed controller mechanism of controller.
position  Ask the
control, e.g. in students to
steering unit, carry out
electro- speed control
pneumatic/ of dc motors
hydraulic in; electric
actuators and fuel system,
vehicle audio electric water
antenna, etc. pump, electric
wipers,
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charging
system in a
vehicle (drive
via pulley).
General Objective 7.0: Industry tour of mechatronic company
7.1 Identify mechatronic  Visit two - Vehicle
application companies mechatronic - fuel
13 – 14 around you. companies twice
7.1 Tour facilities of in each year of
mechatronic study.
companies.
Competency: The students should be able to identify sensors, transducer systems, and micro-=processors. They should also be
able to understand their characteristic applications and differences.
Assessment: Course work 20%, Course test 20%, Practicals 20%, and Exams 40%
References: Elpers and Neyer ‘Advanced Mechatronics’; Michael B. Hestard and David G. Alciatore ‘Introduction to
Mechatronics and measurement systems’
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TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING

COURSE: TECHNICAL REPORT Course Code: MCE 214 Contact Hours 2hrr/wk
General Objective 1.0: Content of A Technical Report. General Objective 1.0:
Week Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources Specific Learning Teachers Activities Resources
Outcome Outcome
1.1 Explain the meaning of  Explain in Recommended
1-7 technical reports. details the text book,
1.2 State the purpose of meaning, Lecture notes,
technical reports. purpose, types Chalkboard,
1.3 Explain types and uses and uses of Chalk, Duster,
of technical reports. technical etc
1.4 Understand the reports.
methodology and  Illustrate with
sequence of writing example the
technical report. methods and
1.5 Discuss the methods of sequence of
determining the writing technical
following in technical reports.
reports:-  Assess the
- Determination of .topic students’ graded
and little assignments.
- Justification of title
- Abstract or synopsis of
the report.
- Classification of data
- Scope and limitation of
project.
- Data analysis
(graphical method,
tabular method,
descriptive method).
- Presentation of data
(use of appendices)
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General Objective 2.0: Understand the information that would be
required in technical report writing.
Week
Outcome Outcome
2.1 Explain the various  Explain in Recommended
types of information details the text book,
that would be required information Lecture notes,
in Reports. required in Chalkboard,
8- 15
2.2 Determine the factors technical report Chalk, Duster,
that influence solutions. writing and etc
2.3 Advance Civil factors that
Engineering influence
conclusions arising solutions.
from factors.  Assess the
2.4 Select criteria required students’ graded
in case studies. assignments.
2.5 Determine critical
analysis of case studies.
2.6 Produce summary.
2.7 Make propositions
(Author’s propositions).
2.8 Develop conclusion to
a technical report.
2.9 Write a bibliography in
standard format.
2.10 Explain terms of
reference in report.
2.11 Explain the difference
between facts and op
inions.
2.12 Explain how facts and
opinions may be
distinguished in writing
report.
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2.13 Write reports on
selected technical
matters.
2.14 Rewrite the abstract.
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS I
Course: Electronic Devices and Circuit I Course Code: MCE 104 Contact Hours: 1-0-2 Hrs/Week
General Objective: Understand the operating characteristics of diodes, transistor, field effect transistors and thyristors
WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Special Learning Teachers Learning
outcome Activities Resources
1-4 1.1 Outline energy levels in  The material in Chalk, board,
materials and the electron this module must textbooks, and
as a carrier of electricity be kept at a simple lecture notes,
or charge. level related to charts writing
1.2 Explain valence and bonding , agitation materials.
conduction bands.and due to temperature
Fermi energy levels. and the movement
1.3 Distinguish between of free electrons
conductors, constitute a
semiconductors, and current.
insulators, using Fermi-  Explain polarity
energy level concept. convention
1.4 Explain intrinsic and between flow
extrinsic semiconductors. direction of charge
1.5 Explain carriers in semi- and flow
conductors. convention of
1.6 Define majority and current being
minority carriers. opposite to each
1.7 Outline the effect of other.
temperature on the
conductivity of semi-
conductors and
conductors.
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General Objective:
Week Specific Learning outcome: Teachers Activities Resources Special Learning Teachers Learning
2.1 Identify the circuit  Power Chalkboard, 2.1 Determine by Teacher should PN junction
5-7 symbols for PN junction dissipation textbooks, experiment on PN give instructions diodes, PNP and
diode. consideration and lecture junction semi- that will assist NPN transistors,
2.2 Explain with the aid of must be brought notes, charts inductor diode the students to thyristor,
suitable sketches the in at all levels of writing characteristics successfully ammeter,
forward and reverse and this course even materials. using silicon and carryout the voltmeter, Zener
zener characteristics of though it is germanium diode. experiments. diode and cable,
the PN junction diode. not obvious. 2.2 Determine by practical
2.3 Explain zener diode experiment on the manuals,
characteristics forward and practical
2.4 Identify the circuit reverse logbooks,
symbols for zener diode. characteristics of a electronic
i. General semi conductor Zener diode. laboratory.
diode. 2.3 Perform
ii. Light emitting diode experiment on the
iii. Variable capacitance application of
diode (varactor) Zener diode of a
iv) Tunnel diode Zener diode.
v) Zener diode
vi) Bidirectional zener
diode
(Breakdown diode)
vii) Backward diode
viii) Bidirectional diode
(Diac)
ix) Scholtky diode
x) Photo diode
2.5 Explain the zener effect
phenomenon
2.5 Explain the applications of
zener diode (clipping,
clamping, stabilization etc.)
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8-11 3.1 Explain the structure and  Discuss the Chalk board, 3.1 Determine by  Teacher PN junction
operation of a bipolar applications of textbooks, and experiment the should give diodes, PNP and
transistor (NPN and PNP). bipolar junction lecture notes, static instructions NPN transistors,
3.2 Explain the biasing transistors in charts writing characteristics that will thyristor,
arrangements of NPN and practical systems. materials. of NPN assist the ammeter,
PNP bipolar transistors.  Solve problems transistor in students to voltmeter, Zener
3.3 Explain the circuit on the bipolar common- successfully diode and cable,
configurations of NPN and junction emitter (CE) carryout the practical
PNP bipolar transistors: transistors. configuration. experiments. manuals,
a. the common base 3.2 Perform practical
configuration experiment to logbooks,
b. the common collector determine the electronic
configuration static laboratory.
c. the common emitter characteristics
configuration. of NPN
3.4 Sketch the static transistor in
characteristic curves of common-
NPN and PNP bipolar emitter (CE)
transistors for 3.3 configuration.
(i.) and 3.3 (ii). 3.3 Determine by
3.5 Determine the input and experiment
output resistances, current the static
and voltage gains from characteristic
3.4. of NPN
transistor in
common base
(CB)
configuration.
3.4 Determine by
experiment the
static
characteristics
of PNP transistor
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in common base
(CB)
configuration.
3.5 Determine by
experiment the
static
characteristic
of NPN
transistor in
common
collector (CC)
configuration
3.5 Perform
experiment on
the voltage vs.
current
characteristics
of a thyristor.
General Objective:
12-15 4.1 Explain basic structures of  Use appropriate Writing 4.1 Perform  Teacher PN junction
the thyristor. circuit diagrams materials experiments on should give diodes, PNP and
4.2 Explain the working to discuss the textbook, the voltage vs instructions NPN transistors,
principles of the thyristor. applications and charts, data current that will thyristor,
4.3 List sample applications of operational books. characteristics assist the ammeter,
the thyristor. principle of of a thyristor. students to voltmeter, Zener
4.4 State the advantages of thyristor. successfully diode and cable,
the thyristor switch over carryout the practical
other types of electro- experiments. manuals,
mechanical switches e.g. practical
relay. logbooks,
electronic
laboratory.
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General Objective:
5.1 Explain the basic  Explain different Magnetic
constructional features of types of biasing Writing Board,
FET’s (junction gate and arrangement of Field Effect
insulated gate). transistor Transistors,
5.2 Plot the output and transfer amplifier viz. Textbooks,
characteristic from data i. Fixed bias Amplifier
given. ii. Collector- Circuit.
5.3 Determine mutual base bias
conductance and drain without a
resistance for the device. decoupling
5.4 State precautions capacitor.
necessary when using iii. Potential
FET’s. divider bias
5.5 Obtain voltage gain, input junction-FET
and output resistance from simple bias
output characteristic (JFET)
curves.
General Objective:
6.1 Explain d.c. biasing for d.c  Low – power
and AC load lines, amplifiers.
voltage/current/power gain  Draw the circuit
of the stage for bipolar diagram of a
transistors and field effect single stage
devices. common emitter
6.2 Explain the AC equivalent amplifier and
circuit of a transistor in common sources
each configuration. transistor
6.3 Calculate the voltage gain, amplifier having
current and power gain of resistive loads.
the stage.
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 Repeat for
transformer loads,
and show effects
on loadline.
Competency: The student should be able to identify and apply the semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors etc construct electronic
circuits.
Assessment: Course work 20%, course tests 20 %, Practical 20%, Examination 40%
Reference: Electronic Devices by Ralph & Smith
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CONTROL SYSTEM I

Course: Control System I Course Code: MCE 208 Contact Hours: 2/0/3
Course Specification: Theoretical Content
WEEK General Objective:1.0 Understand the general concepts of control General Objective: 1.0 Determine by experiments the basic
systems principles of control systems.
1-2 Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources Special Learning Teachers Learning Resources
Activities outcome Activities
1.1 Outline the common features  Discuss with Writing
of control systems (input, the students materials,
process, output). the recommended
1.2 Give typical example of importance of textbooks,
control systems in: control Magnetic writing
Engineering Medical Sciences systems in boards, lecturer
Management Sciences various notes.
1.3 Explain open loop and closed domestic,
loop control systems. commercial
1.4 Give typical examples of and industrial
systems listed in 1.3. environments
.
3-4 General Objective 2. 0 Understand block diagram representation of control systems.
Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources Special Learning Teachers Learning Resources
2.1 Explain composition of an  Explain the Writing
open-loop system:- significance materials,
i. Reference signal or input of open loop recommended
signal and closed textbooks,
ii. Process or plant loop systems lecturer notes
iii. Controlled output in magnetic writing
2.2 Explain composition of a engineering board.
simple closed loop system:- control
i. Reference signal or input systems
signal;  Ask students
ii. Process or plant to draw the
iii. Control output block
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iv. Feedback signal diagrams of
v. Comparator or Summing common
element engineering
vi Error signal or actuating control
signal systems.
2.3 Draw block diagrams of some
engineering control systems,
e.g.:-Water – level Control
system: Refrigerator and air
– conditioner.
General Objective 3.0 Understand the deviation of transfer functions of control elements/systems.
3.1 Define transfer function of  Give Writing
control system. assignments materials,
3.2 Explain the general methods of to students on recommended
deriving the differential transfer textbooks,
equation of a given control functions. lecturer notes,
element e.g. RC passive magnetic board
network.
3.2 Derive transfer function in the
plane (lap lace transform), for
the following systems.
i. RC, RL, RLC Circuits, and
ii. potentiometer
iii. Active networks involving
operational amplifier
iv. Field controlled and armature
– controlled motors
v. D.C generator
vi. Simple mass- spring damper
system, and simple gas
system.
vii. Thermal system
viii. Hydraulic system
ix. Pneumatic system
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x. Complex systems
xi. Single-capacity system
xii. Multi-capacity system
General Objective 4.0 Understand Components and transducer commonly used in Control systems.
4.1 Explain the principle of  Discuss the Writing material, 4.1 Perform  Teachers Control and
operation and characteristics of importance of recommended experiments to should Instrumentation
the following as control control textbooks lecture illustrate involve the laboratory, machines
elements: elements in notes, magnetic transducers as students in laboratory, practical
i. resistive and inductive control writing board. control the notebook/logbooks,
potentiometers; elements in elements. experiments practical manuals.
ii. Linear variable differential control  Ask the
iii. transformer; systems students to
iv. Tachogenerator; submit their
v. Thermocouple and resistance reports for
vi. thermometers assessment.
vii. Strain gauges;
viii. Thermistor
ix. Photo resistor, photo-diodes,
x. photo- transistors
xi. Magnetic amplifiers.
xii. 4.2 State the field of
application of the Component
in 4.1 above.
General Objective 5.0 Understand the simplification of block diagram and its application.
5.1 Explain with a block diagram,  Ask students Magnetic writing
the canonical form of a to apply board, Writing
8-9 feedback control system. transformatio materials,
5.2 Derive expressions for the n theorem to recommended
following:- reduce textbooks, and
i. Closed –loop transfer function; complex lecturer notes,
ii. Primary feedback; block drawing
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iii. Error ratio; diagrams to materials.
iv. Characteristic equation. simple block
5.3 Explain the following diagrams.
transformation theorems:-  Discuss the
i. Blocks in Cascade; practical
ii. Blocks in parallel; application of
iii. Moving a summing point a feedback
head of a point; control
iv. Moving a summing point system.
behind a block;
v. Moving a take off point ahead
of a block;
vi. Moving a take off point
behind a block;
vii. Reducing a feedback loop.
5.4Apply transformation theorems
to reduce complex block
diagrams.
5.5 Derive the transfer function of
the reduced block diagram in
5.4 above.
5.6 Derive the output signal of a
control system with more than
one input.
5.7 Derive error ratio (ε) from a
given close loop control
system.
General Objective 6.0 Know time response of first and second order control systems and their applications.
10-13 6.1 Explain time response of a  Ask students Writing 6.1 Carry out  Teachers Control and
control system as a to solve materials, lecturer experiment to should Instrumentation
combination of transient and problems on notes, magnetic determine the time involve the laboratory, machines
steady state response. transient and board, response of first students in laboratory, practical
steady state recommended and second order the notebook/logbooks,
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6.2 Define the type of test signals response of textbooks. control systems. experiments practical manuals.
used for time response i.e. control  Ask the
i. Step ii. Ramp iii. Impulse system. students to
iv parabolic v. Sinusoidal.  Discuss the submit their
6.3 Classify control systems output reports for
according to type, order and response of assessment.
class. control
6.4 Derive the time response of a systems
first order system to signals in under various
6.2 (i) to (iii). test signals in
6.5 Sketch the output response of 6.2.
first order systems to input in  Explain the
6.2 (i) to (iii). characteristics
6.6 Derive the time response of a of first order
second order system to a step system and
input second order
6.7 Sketch output response of a system.
second order system to a step
input.
6.8 Explain using the sketch in
6.7, the following terms;
i. Overshoot
ii. Period of damped oscillation;
iii. Rise time;
iv. Settling time.
6.9 Define damping ratio.
6.10 Discuss the effects of
different values of damping
ratio on the response in 6.7
above.
6.11 Explain the standard transfer
function of a second over
system.
6.12 Write down expressions for
Maximum overshoot Time to
successive overshoots and
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undershoots;
Setting time
6.11 and 6.12 above.
6.14 Evaluate steady state error for
first order and second order
systems.
6.15 Identify the problems
associated with control
system e.g. Transmission lag,
process lag and Measurement
lag.
General Objective 7.0 Understand frequency response of a linear control system element.
10-13 7.1 Explain frequency response of a  Ask the Recommended 7.1 Perform an  Teachers Control and
system. students to textbooks, experiment to should Instrumentation
7.2 Describe a laboratory test plot Nyquist writing materials, illustrate Bode involve the laboratory, machines
method to obtain the open-loop diagrams lecture notes, diagram. students in laboratory, practical
frequency response of a linear from: magnetic board, the notebook/logbooks,
control system. Amplitude and drawing experiments. practical manuals.
7.3 Explain how Nyquist diagram phase data. materials.  Ask the
can be plotted from given Transfer students to
amplitude and phase data G functions submit their
(jw) = A (w) Q(w).  Ask the reports for
7.4 Explain how Nyquist diagram students to assessment.
can be sketched for systems plot Bode
with transfer functions of form diagrams
G(s) = K from given
Sn (1+ST) M amplitude
7.5 Explain the method of drawing and phase
Bode diagrams from given data.
amplitude and phase data G  Solve
(jw) = A (w)/Q (w). problems on
7.6 Explain the asymptotic plot of frequency
Bode diagrams response of
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Amplitude plot A(w) control
Phase plot Q (w) systems.
7.7 Define gain margin and phase
margin of System from:
i. Nyquist diagram
ii. Bode diagram
7.8 Solve problems on Bode
diagrams.
Competency: The student should be able to simulate control systems in automotive and related systems.
Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Practical 20%, Exam 40%
Reference: Modern control system by Richard. C. Dorf and Robert. H. Bishop.
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS II

Course: Electronic Devices and Circuits II Course Code: MCE 202 Contact Hours: 1-0-2 Hrs/Week
General Objective: Understand the feedback effects in electronic circuits General Objective: Investigate through laboratory experiments
and their applications effects of Feedback in electronic circuits.
Week Specific Learning Teacher's Notes Learning Resource Special Learning Teachers Learning
Outcome: outcome Activities Resources
1-4 1.1 Explain the different  Discuss the Magnetic Writing 1.1 Determine  Conduct the Electronic
types of biasing types of Board, by experiment practical with Laboratory, Power
arrangement of a biasing Recommended The performance the students. Supply Units,
transistor amplifier. arrangement Textbooks and of amplifier using  Provide all Amplifier Modules,
Fixed bias. in a Writing Materials different biasing the resources Oscilloscopes,
Collector-base bias transistor methods. to be used for Signal Generator,
without and with amplifier. 1.2 Determine by the practicals. Practical Manuals,
decoupling capacitor.  Discuss the experiment the Practical Notebooks
Potential divider bias. principles of gain/frequency etc.
Junction FET simple operation of curve of a
bias. single stage transistor
1.2 Draw the circuit common amplifier.
diagram of a single emitter and
stage common source
emitter and source transistor
transistor amplifier amplifier
having resistive load, having
transformer and resistive
tuned load,
circuit loads. transformer
1.3 Calculate the voltage and tumid
and power gains of circuit loads.
the amplifier in 1.2  Illustrate
above. with the aids
1.4 Explain the principle of diagrams
of operation of the the carious
circuit in 1.2 above. methods of
inter stage
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1.5 Explain the principle coupling in
and methods of 1.5 above.
interstage coupling:  Give
i. resistance- assignments
capacitance to students
ii. Direct and assess
coupling\Transformer them.
coupling
General Objective: General Objective:
5-8 2.1 Define Input and  Draw the Chalkboard, Writing 2.1 Experiment to  Conduct the Electronic
output of a system, block materials, investigate the practical with Laboratory, Power
and understand it diagram of a calculators, effect (i.e. on a the students. Supply Units,
could mean many basic recommended distorted signal,  Provide all Amplifier Modules,
things in a given feedback. textbooks input and output the resources Oscilloscopes,
system. (e.g. voltage,  Instructor impedances) of to be used for Signal Generator,
or current in an must use negative feedback the practicals. Practical Manuals,
amplifier). Industrial on amplifiers. Practical Notebooks
2.2 Understand the examples 2.2 Experiment to etc.
general nature of wherever investigate the
positive and negative possible and conditions
feedback in systems. bring visual necessary for
2.3 Show that the GAIN components oscillation, and
of a system is mainly or measure the
determined by the demonstratio frequency and
feedback function and n to the amplitude of a
independent of lecture sinusoidal signal of
forward gain. an LC Colpitts
2.4 Explain the general oscillator.
expression for stage
gain of a basic
feedback in
amplifiers.
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9-11 3.1 Understand the effect  Develop Chalkboard, Writing
of applying negative circuits materials,
feedback to an based on an calculators,
amplifier in relation OPAMP and recommended
to: RC textbooks.
i. Gain components
ii. gain stability and show
iii. bandwidth how the
iv. distortion function is
v. noise obtained.
vi. input and  Give
output demonstratio
resistance in a ns in the
qualitative class using
sense only. an
3.2 Understand the Oscilloscope
properties of a PID of the
controller. waveforms
3.3 Appreciate where it and
can be used frequency
3.4 Understand the circuit meter.
of a simple PID  Show how
controller as the
a(P)roportional, frequency
(I)ntegral, and can be
(D)erivative function changed.
generator.
3.5 Appreciate its
widespread use in
Industry.
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12-15 4.1 Explain how  Show the Chalkboard, Writing 4.1 Experiment to  Conduct the Electronic
oscillators can be beneficial materials, investigate the practical with Laboratory, Power
produced from an non-linearity calculators, factors which the students. Supply Units,
amplifier with of the zener recommended affect the  Provide all Amplifier Modules,
positive feedback. effect on the textbooks. operation of LC the resources Oscilloscopes,
4.2 Explain the operation transistor Hartley oscillator to be used for Signal Generator,
of: multivibrator and measure the the practicals. Practical Manuals,
i. R- C oscillator s leading to frequency and Practical Notebooks
ii. L-C oscillator voltage amplitude of a etc.
(Hartley & Colpitts control generated signal.
Oscillators) frequency 4.2 Experiment to
4.3 Describe methods of when the investigate basic
achieving frequency base is factors, which
stability of oscillators driven more influence the
e.g. piezo -electric than 5 volts operation of,
crystal. negative. transistorized as
4.4 Explain with the aid This applies table multivibrator.
of suitable sketches to all 4.3 Experiment to
the operation of the transistors investigate the
following principle of
multivibrators. operation of a
4.5 Explain simple transistorised
applications of bistable
multivibrators multivibrator.
circuits. 4.4 Experiment to
4.6 Solve simple investigate the
problems on operation of a
multivibrators. transistorised
monostable
multivibrator.
4.5 Experiment to
observe and
measure both the
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input and output
waveforms of a bridge
rectifier and the effects
of different filter
circuits.
Competency: The student should be able to construct different classes of amplifier and apply them in a simple mechatronics circuits.
Reference: Electronics devices & systems by Floyd.
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INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE (IWE)
General Objective 1.0 Understand the objectives and structure of organization
Specific Learning Objective Supervisors Activities Resources
1.1 List the objectives of the organization.  Supervise the students on monthly basis to Personnel and Human resources
1.2 Draw the organizational chart/organogram of the check log-book in accordance with the department
company. expectations here .
1.3 Maintain cordial relationship with the members of  Request and mark reports.
staff.  Grade report and submit to IWE officer
1.4 Make safe and adequate use of equipment,
instruments, tools and materials.
1.5 Put on appropriate protective clothing.
1.6 Record and maintain a log-book for day-to-day
activities.
General Objective 2.0 Identify tools (hand, machine and power) and use them.
2.1 Identify hand tools and be able to use them.  Supervise the students regularly. Fitting shop
2.2 Identify power tools and be able to use them.  Check log-book and reports.
2.3 Identify machine tools and be able to use them.  Grade reports and submit to institution
2.4 Observe safety precautions in the use of tools. based IWE officer.
2.5 Care for and maintain hand, machine and power
tools.
General Objective 3.0 Choose or select tools for specific jobs
3.1 Select the correct types and sizes of spanners or  Guide the students to perform activities Service shop
screwdrivers to loosen or tighten nuts, bolts and 3.1 to 3.3 and ask them to perform the
screws. activities.
3.2 Select the suitable grade of saw to cut metals  Grade reports and submit to institution
3.3 Select the correct type and size of hammer for each based IWE officer
job.
General Objective 4.0 Determine dimensional characteristics of engineering components

4.1 Use calibrated instruments such as rule, calipers  Guide the students to perform activities Too boxes, thermometers,
and micrometers to carry out measurements. 4.1 to 4.3 and ask them to carryout the manometers, etc.
4.2 Use gauges such as go not go, feelers and thread to activities.
determine the acceptability or otherwise of parts.  Grade reports and submit to IWE officer.
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4.3 Use thermometer and manometers to determine the
temperature and pressure of substances.
General Objective 5.0 Identify and select suitable engineering material for optimum performance
5.1 Identify practically various engineering material  Guide students to perform activities 5.1 Work pieces of different materials
e.g. by sound, grinding etc and 5.2 and ask them to carryout the for engineering practice.
5.2 Select appropriate engineering material for specific activities.
purposes.  Grade students reports and submit to IWE
officer.
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MECHATRONIC TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE LABORATORY
List of Equipment for Mechatronic Laboratory:
S/No. Description Quantity
1. Digital Multimeter (DMM) 5

2. Potentiometer 5
3. Ohmeter 5
4. Oscilloscope 5
5. Independent Power supply panel 5
6. Personal Computers 20
7. Printers 2
8. Function Generator (a.c.) 5
9. Function Generator (d.c.) 5
10. Multimedia Data acquisition & Control board 2
11. Lab View Software (data acquisition & process control) 1 packet
12. MATLAB software 1
13. Bench link software (HP, LG, IBM, etc.) 1
14. Engine analysis, Part sourcing & assembling 1
15. technique tools 1
16. Training board (Auto-electric) 1
17. Plug-in-cables 1
18. Pneumatic training unit 1
19. Hydraulic board 1
20. Bearing and Precision assembly kit 1
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Equipment for Workshop
S/No. Description Quantity
1. Automatic crane 1
2. Digital alignment unit 1
3. Fuel Injection testing unit 1
4. Live vehicles various models
5. Model diesel & petrol engines 1 each
6. Manual transmission units 1
7. Automatic transmission units 1
8. Assorted motor parts models various
9. Digital wheel balancing machines 1
10. Mobile cranes 1
11. Vulcanizing units 1
12. D.C. charging kits 1
13. Welding machines (MIG, Arc, Gas, etc.) 1 each
14. Mobile tool boxes 10
15. Bench vices 10
16. Column drilling machine 1
17. Student Lathes 1
18. Power saw 1
19. Floor grinding machine 1
20. Table grinding machines 1
21. Table drilling machine 1
22. Measuring and marking out tables 1
23. Work benches with a.c. plug-in facilities 6
24. Hydraulic brake testing unit 1
25. Hydraulic jacks 2
26. Hydraulic stands 2
27. Floor jacks (6 ton capacity) 2
28. Axle stands (mobile and stationary) 2 each
29. Cable stands (mobile and stationary) 2 each
30. Headlight alignment unit 1
31. Modern training facilities (multimedia & overhead
32. projectors, mobile board, board fax, etc.) 1 each
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BASIC ELECTRICITY/MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY (ND)
S/NO ITEMS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 Basic Electricity Kit 10 sets
2 Ammeters (Various ranges) 5
0- 25 A DC 10
0- 25 A AC 10
3 Milliammeter
0- 1000mA DC 10
0- 1000mA AC 10
4 Microammeters
0- 1000mA DC 10
0- 1000mA AC 10
5 Voltmeter
0- 500V DC 10
0- 500V AC 10
6 Millivoltmeter
0- 1000mV DC 10
7 Variac 5
8 Ohmmeter
0- 5 ohms 10
0- 25 ohms 10
0- 50 ohms (Multirange) 10
9 Galvanometer (triple range)
50-0-50mA 10
500-0-500mA 10
5-0-5 mA 10
10 Wattmeter
- Single phase 5
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- Three phase 5
11 Megger tester 5
12 Wheatstone Bridge 5
13 Potentiometer 5
14 Electronic Trainer Units 5
15 Oscillators 5
16 Experimental Trainer for AC and DC 2
17 Rheostats (Various ranges) 20
18 Earth-loop tester 5
ELECTRONIC LABORATORY
1. Electrical and electronic fundamentals laboratory kits 5
2. Experimental trainer for electronic circuits (Digital 5
Analgues)
3. Transistor amplifier demonstrator 10
4. Oscilloscopes:
- Single trace 5 MHz Probe 5
- Dual trace 15 MHz 5
- Storage screen display Oscilloscope 1
5 Signal generators (AF, RF) 5 each
6. IC tester 2
7. Transistor tester 5
8. Power supply unit 0-60v/3A 10 units
9. Amplifiers circuit trainer 5
10. Sweep generator 5
11. Multirange DC voltmeters 10
12. Multirange AC voltmeter 20
13. Multirange AC ammeter 20
14. Multirange DC ammeter 20
15. Circuit construction deck 20
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16. DC power supply out-put 0 - 20V/0-2A 10
17. Milliammeter:
-0- 1000m A DC 5
-0- 1000m A AC 5
18. Microammeter:
-0- 1000mA DC 10
-0- 1000m A AC 10
19. Millivolmeter
-0- 1000m V DC 10
20. Galvanometer (triple pole range)
-50-0-50m A 10
-500-0500m A 10
-5-0-5m A 10
21. RLC bridge 10
22 Avometer (Model-8) 5
CONTROL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (ND)
1 Servomotors 5
2 Servomechanism units 5
3 X-Y Recorders 2
4 Analogue Computer 2
5 Ward Leonard Set 1
6 Transducers (assorted) 2 Set
7 Digital Phase Meter 2
8 Tachometers 5
9 X-Y Plotters 2
10 Process Trainer 2
11 Control System Trainer 2
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COMPUTER LABORATORY(SOFTWARE)
1. Personal Computers 20
2. Packages (Word-processing, Spreadsheet ,Statistical ,
Educational, Programming languages, Simulation,
Engineering etc)
3. Uninterrupted power supply units 20
4. Printer (Impact and Non-Impact) 2 each
5. Server 1No.
6. Network accessories Various
1. Tool room lathe with the swing of 483 and length of bed 200 mm with Complete accessories 2
2. Centre lathe with the swing of 330 and length of bed 1500 mm with complete accessories 8
3. Universal milling machine complete with accessories 2
4. Radial drilling machine complete with accessories (optional) 1
5. Universal engraving machine complete with accessories 1
6. Surface grinding machine complete with accessories 1
7. Portable drilling machine. 2
8. Power hacksaw 2
9. Universal cylindrical grinding machine with accessories 1
10. Column/pillar drilling machine 2
11. Arbor press 1
12. Shaping maching with accessories 1
13. Pedestal grinding machine 2
14. Universal too, and cutter grinder 2
15. Box/Sudcket spanners 10
16. Allen Keys (set) 5 sets
17. Flat screw driver (set) 3 sets
18. Philips/Star screw driver (set) 3 sets
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19. Drift punches (various sizes) 4 each
20. Pin punches (set) 3 sets
21. Knurling tools (set) 2 sets
22. Vernier protractor 5
23. Parallel strips (assorted) 10
24. Micrometers outside 0.25 mm 25-50 mm 50-75 mm and sets of Inside micrometers 5
25. Depth gauge 10
26. Steel rule 300 mm 15
27. Calipers (inside and outside) 15 each
28. Vee block with clamps 4
29. Scribing block 4
30. Surface plate 3
31. Wheel dresser 2
32. Oil can 4
33. Hand reamers (set) 4
34. Machine reamers (set) 4 sets
35. Centre drills (set) 4 sets
36. Twist drills (set) 4 sets
37. Thread chaser (Assorted) 3 each
38. Marking out table 2
39. Combination set 4
40. Thread gauges (assorted) 4
41. Plug gauges (assorted) 4
42. Radius gauges (assorted) 4
43. Dial indicator and stand 4
44. Slip gauges (set) 2
45. Grease gun 4
46. Angle plates 2
47. Engineer’s square 10
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48. Measuring balls/rollers (sets) 2
49. Limit gauges (various types) 5
50. Vernier calipers (various sizes) 5
51. Magnetic base 3
52. Fire extinguisher, water and sand buckets 4 each
II. FITTING SHOP

1 Work benches for 30 students
2 Bench vices 30
3 Pillar drilling machine 1
4 Marking out table 1
5 Table bench drilling machine 2
6 Surface plate 2
7 Radial drilling machine 1
8 Pedestal grinder with drill grinding attachment 1
9 Power hacksaw 1
10 Multi purpose furnace 1
11 Arbor press 1
12 Flat rough file (300 mm) 30
13 Round rough file (300 mm) 30
14 Round smooth file (300 mm) 30
15 Square rough file (300 mm) 30
16 Flat smooth file 250 mm) 30
17 Half round rough file (150 mm) 30
18 Triangular rough file (150 mm) 30
19 Half round smooth file (250 mm) 30
20 Triangular smooth file (150 mm) 30
21 Try-square 30
22 Dividers 30
23 Steel rule 30
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24 Wallets of warding file 10 sets
25 Scribers 16
26 Vee block with clamp 2
27 Scribing block 2
28 Centre punches 30
29 Cold chisels (set) 10 sets
30 Scrapers (set) 5
31 Guilotine (Manual) 2
32 Vernier Caliper 10
33 Hacksaw frame 30
34 Stock and dies (set) metric 3 sets
35 Taps and wrenches (set) metric 3 set
36 Hand drill 2
37 Centre drills Lot
38 Tap extractor (set) 2 sets
39 Screw extractor (set) 4
40 Thread gauges (assorted) 2 sets
41 Screw driver (set) 4 sets
42 Hammers (assorted weight) 30
43 Wire brush 5
44 Micrometer (assorted) 5
45 Oil can 5
46 Fire extinguisher, water and sand buckets 4 each
47 Measuring tapes 10
48 Feeler gauges 10
49 Rivet gun 6 pairs
50 Goggles (plain) 30 pairs
51 Drill set 4 sets
52 Electric Hand drill 2
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53 Electric hand grinder/sander 5
54 Vernier height gauge 2
55 Dial indicators with stand 5
56 Mallets (rubber, wood and rawhide) 5 each
57 Number stamps 2 sets
58 Letter stamps 2
59 Hydraulic press 1
60 Punches (cold) 4 sets
61 Plier (assorted) 10
62 Hand shear 5
63 Welding chipping hammer 8
64 Wire brush (bench type) 8
65 Welding shield 8
66 Gloves 15
67 Gas bottle keys 4
68 Welding and cutting burner set 2
69 Gas cylinder truck 2
70 Brazing rods 6 tins
71 Flash gas lighter 4
72 Soldering flux 6 tins
73 Goggle (welding) 10
74 Blow lamps 10
75 Steel rule 10
76 Stools 6
77 Try-square 6
78 Leg vice 2 (opt)
79 Electrode drying oven 1
80 Swing beam folder 1
81 Bending roller 1
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82 Double ended buffer and polisher 1
83 Profile cutting machine 1
84 Foot operated guillotine machine 1
85 Assorted cutting snips 10
86 Twist drill sets 4 sets
87 Electric hand drills 2
88 Aprons 10
89 Spats 10
III. WELDING AND FABRICATION SHOP

1 Welding transformer 8
2 MIG and MAG welding set 1
3 TIG Welding set 1
4 Oxy-acetylene welding set 2
5 Welding table (gas) 4
6 Welding table (arc) 4
7 Protection screen for five booths for both arc and gas welding 10
8 Grinding machine (pedestal type) 2
9 Bench drilling machine 2
10 Bench polishing machine 1
11 Bench shearing machine 1
12 Power hacksaw 1
13 Bench grinding machine 2
14 Bench vice 6
15 Anvil and stand 2
16 Electrode holder 8
17 Clamp 8
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IV. FOUNDRY/HEAT TREATMENT/FORGE WORKSHOP
1 Black smith forge 1
2 Anvil and stand 8
3 Tongs (assorted) 5 each
4 Swage block 2
5 Leg vice 2
6 Black smith hand hammer (various sizes) 6 each
7 Sledge hammer 4
8 Flatters 6
9 Hardies 6
10 Hot chisels 6
11 Cold chisels 6
12 Filler 6
13 Top and bottom swage (various sizes) 6 each
14 Heading tool 6 each
15 Heat treatment furnace 1
16 Salt bath furnace 1
17 Electric furnace with control 2
18 Quenching bath 2
19 Thermocouples 5
20 Optical pyrometer 2
21 Induction hardening equipment 1
22 Flame hardening equipment 2
23 Carburising equipment 2
24 Crucible furnace 1
25 Crucible 4
26 Crucible rest or stool 2
27 Crucible lifting tongs 2
28 Combined slag lifter and skimming ladle 1
29 Combined portable thermocouple pyrometer 1
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30 Degreasing plunger 2
31 Hammers (assorted) 6 each
32 Wire brush 2
33 Pedestal grinder 1
34 Pillar drilling machine 2
35 Hacksaw frame and blades 10
36 Tapered shank drill bits 2 sets
37 Straight shank drill bits 2 sets
38 Drill drift 2 sets
39 Eye Goggles 10
40 Face shield 10
41 Heat resistant gloves 10 pairs
42 Knee leggings (foundry) 10 pairs
43 Leather apron 10 pairs
44 Safety boots (fire resistant) 10
45 Moulding bench 10
46 Bottom flask 20
47 Moulding flask 20
48 Moulding sand shovel 20
49 Watering can 5
50 Wheel-barrow 4
51 Rammers (various types) 20
52 Moulding trowels (various sizes) 10
53 Strike-off-bars 10
54 Gate cutter or spoon 10
55 Sprue pins 20
56 Vent rods 20
57 Bellows 5
58 Lifters 10
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59 Bubb sponges 5
60 Draw pins 50
61 Wet brush 30
62 Bench vice 4
63 Hand vice 2
64 Cutting pliers 10
65 Combination pliers 10
66 Half round bastard file 10
67 Flat file second cut 10
68 Triangular file 10
69 Round file 10
70 Sand mixing machine 1
71 Moulding machine 1
72 Continuous mixer machine dispenser 1
73 Core boxes 10
74 G. Clamps 10
75 Core driver 1
76 Woodworking lathe 1
77 Circular saw 2
78 Band saw 2
79 Jig saw 2
80 Wood plan-machine 1
81 Jointer 1
82 Scraper 1
83 Pattern milling machine 1
84 Disc and bobbing sander 2
85 Measuring and Marking out tools 10
86 Sawing, planning, boring, turning etc tools 10 each
87 Charge make - up Scale (100 kg scale) 1
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B. DRAWING ROOM/STUDIO
1 Drawing table complete with drafting 30
machine/stood
2 Drawing set complete with pens for ink work 2
3 45o set squares 2
4 60o set squares 2
5 Blue printing machine 1
6 Adjustable set squares 5
7 Desk sharpener 5
8 Triangular scale rule (30 mm) 5
9 Flat scale rule (300 mm) 5
10 Blackboard ruler (1m) 4-1
11 Blackboard Tee squares 4-1
12 Blackboard set square (45o 60o) 4 each-2
13 Blackboard compasses 4-1
14 Blackboard protractor 4-1
15 French curve set 5
16 Letter stencils (3 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm and 10 mm) 5 each
17 Rubber stencils (3 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 6 mm and 10 5 each
mm)
18 Erasing stencils 5 each
19 Drawing rack/shelves for 30 students
20 Personal computers 2
21 Plotter 1
22 Printer to handle A3 size 1
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C. LABORATORIES
I. MECHANICS OF MACHINES
1 Screw Jack 1
2 Oldham coupling 1
3 Four bar chain mechanism 1
4 Whitworth quick return mechanism 1
5 Slider crank mechanism 1
6 Hooks joint 1
7 Geneva stop 1
8 Conservation of angular momentum 1
9 Forces on beam apparatus 1
10 Simple moment beam 1
11 Comprehensive fly wheel apparatus 1
12 Bourdon tube pressure gauge 1
13 Torsion of bar apparatus 1
14 Spring balance 1
15 Gearing system apparatus 1
16 Compression apparatus 1
17 Wheel and axle set 1
18 Centrifugal/centripetal apparatus 1
19 Polygon of force apparatus 1
20 Extension and compression of springs apparatus 1
21 Crank and connecting rod apparatus 1
22 Rope, belt and coil friction apparatus 1
23 Cam and cam follower mechanism 1
24 Fire extinguishers 4
25 Sand and water buckets 4
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II. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
1 Shearing force apparatus 1
2 Bending moment apparatus 1
3 Tensometer 1
III. FLUID MECHANICS/HYDRAULICS

1 Turbine set (Pelton, Francis pump, or Kaplan) 1
2 Hydraulics Bench with accessories for various experiments in fluid flow 3
measurements
3 Weir tank (impact on jet, orifice) 2
4 Floating body apparatus 1
5 Manometer 1
6 Rotameter 1
7 Laminar/Turbulent flow apparatus 1
8 Pitot-static tube 1
9 Water meter 2
10 Boiler and steam piping instrument (lab. type) 1
11 Smoke tunnel 1
12 Heat exchanger 1
13 Surge in pipe apparatus 1
14 Air flow demonstration apparatus 1
15 Centrifugal and axial fan test rings 1
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IV. THERMODYNAMIC/HEAT ENGINES
1. Water heater/stirrer unit with bath 1
2 Uncalibrated mercury in glass thermometer 10° to 110°C 25
3 Resistance thermometer 1
4 Bench mounted aircooled 2 stroke diesel engine rig including 1
dynamometer
5 Bench mounted aircooled 2 stroke petrol engine rig including 1
dynamometer
6 Auto bomb calorimeter 1
7 Boyle gas calorimeter 1
8 Grant gas analyzer 1
9 Tachometer 1
10 Stroboscope 1
11 Air compressor test rig 1
12 Thermal conductivity apparatus 1
13 Marcet boiler 1
14 Steam boiler plant (laboratory type) 1
15 Mechanical equivalent of heat apparatus 1
16 High pressure vapour unit 1
17 Vapour density apparatus 1
18 Pressure cooker 1
19 Falling ball viscometer 1
20 Rotary viscometer 1
21 Gas laws apparatus 1
22 Speedomax recorder 1
23 Thermal anemometer 1
24 Electric anemometer 1
25 Pyrometer infrared, non-contact digital infrared 1
26 Combined separating and throttling calorimeter 1
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29 Air thermometer (constant volume) 4
30 Boiler and steam piping instrument 1
31 Smoke tunnel 1
32 Heat exchanger 1
V. MATERIALS SCIENCE
1 Floor mounted tensile/compression testing machine with accessories 1
2 X-Y recorder for tensile tester 1
3 Table top tensometer with accessories 1
4 Macro hardness testing machine (Brinell,, Vickers, Rockwell) 1 each
5 Impact testers (Izod, charpy) 2
6 Micro hardness testing machine 1
7 Strain gauge 2
8 Creep testing machine 1
9 Torsion tester 1
10 Fatigue tester 1
11 Steel rule 300mm 5
12 Outside caliper 2
13 Inside caliper 5
14 Set of open ended spanners 2
15 Micrometer screw gauge (metric) 2 sets
16 Allen keys 2 sets
17 Screw drivers 2
18 Abbrastive cutters 1
19 Dial gauge 1
20 Pedestal grinder 1
21 Fire extinguisher 1
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23 Grinding machine 2
24 Polishing machine 2
25 Metallurgical microscopes 5
26 Parting machine 1
27 Etching machine 1
28 Microscope 1
29 Specimen mounting screen 2
30 Decicators 2
VI. METROLOGY LABORATORY

1 Comparator (Mechanical) 1
2 Universal measuring microscope 1
3 Bench testing centers 1
4 Angle gauge 1
5 Set of slip gauge 1
6 Sine bars with centers 1
7 Engineers level 1
8 Micrometers (assorted denomination) 2 each
9 Vee blocks (assorted sizes) 2 each
10 Magnetic vee block 1
11 Vernier calipers 3
12 Vernier height gauge 2
13 Angle plate 1
14 Limit gauges for holes, shafts, and threads 3 each
15 Surface plate 1
16 Marking out table 1
17 Parallel strips 4 pairs
18 Bevel protractor 2
19 Dial gauges and magnetic stand 2
20 Engineers’ square 2
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21 Thread gauge 2
22 Radius gauge 2
23 Feeler gauge 2
24 Steel rule 4
25 Combination set 2
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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
S/NO. NAME CONTACT ADDRESS

1. Engr. Christopher Ebri Eteng Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
2. Engr. (Prince) A. Olaniyan Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
3. Engr. M.O. Ebah Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, Oguw-Shi-Uku.
4. Dr. B.A. Ogwo Dept. of Vocational Teacher Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
5. Engr. Loko, S.K. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba – Lagos.
6. Bernard Okpe Dept. of Mech. Engineering, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu.
7. Engr. V.N. Okoloekwe Dept. of Mech. Engineering, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu.
8. Sir Chris Ejeogu Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu.
9. Engr. Dr. Manukaji John Mechanical Engineering Department, Federal Polytechnic, Bida Niger State.
10. Engr. Y. Adams Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.
11. Engr. Godfrey D. Bature Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
12. Engr. B.E. Oseghale Training and Recruitment, PAN Ltd, Kaduna.
13. Engr. Bamidele Adedoga Training Centre, Toyota Nigeria Ltd, Plot 2, Block G Isolo Express Way, Lagos.
14. Mr. Thomas Hetzel MB – ANAMMCO, Training Centre, P.M.B. 2523, Enugu.
15. Mr. Philo Egejuru MB – ANAMMCO, Training Centre, P.M.B. 2523, Enugu.
16. Mr. Aruku, A.S. MB – ANAMMCO, Training Centre, P.M.B. 2523, Enugu.
17. Mr. Ezeatu Godwin MB – ANAMMCO, Training Centre, P.M.B. 2523, Enugu.
18. Mr. Nwana Francis MB – ANAMMCO, Training Centre, P.M.B. 2523, Enugu.
19. Mr. Udeh F.C. MB – ANAMMCO, Training Centre, P.M.B. 2523, Enugu.
20. Mr. Abah R.O. MB – ANAMMCO, Training Centre, P.M.B. 2523, Enugu.
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NBTE STAFF
S/NO. NAME CONTACT ADDRESS
1. Dr. M.S. Abubakar National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna.
2. Engr. J.O. Falade, FNSE National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna.
3. Mal. G.M. Nalado National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna.
4. Engr. S.M. Yusuf National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna.
5. Mr. J.I. Ukpai, MNSE National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna.
6. Mal. Suleiman Mohammed National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna.
7. Mr. O.O. Bello, MNSE National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna.
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NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND)

MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

PLOT 'B' BIDA ROAD, P.M.B. 2239, KADUNA - NIGERIA

CERTIFICATION AND TITLE OF THE PROGRAMME:

“NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY”

2.0 MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

3.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

On the completion of this programme, the diplomate should be able to:

Function as a technician in automotive and related industries;

4.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

5.2 The General Education component shall include courses in:

6.0 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

8.0 CONDITIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE ND

Distinction - CGPA 3.50 - 4.0

9.0 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS TEACHING THE PROGRAMME

10.0 GUIDELINES ON IWE PROGRAMME

The evaluation of the student during the period.

10.2 Evaluation of Students During IWE

10.3 Grading of IWE

10.5 Frequency of Visit

10.6 Stipend for Students on IWE

10.7 IWE as a Component of the Curriculum

GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) COURSES

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING COURSES

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSES

Spark Ignition Engine………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…..123

MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING COURSES

List of Minimum Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………………226

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Examination 60%

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Examination 60%

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

General Objective 9.0: Understand Agency and Partnership General Objective:

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Course Specification: Theoretical Contents

General Objective 5.0: Understand Permutations and Combinations. General Objective:

Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Examination 60%

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Examination 60%

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Assessment: Course work 20%, Course tests 20%, Examination 60%

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

General Objective 3.0: Understand the operation of windows operating system

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Course Specification: Theoretical Contents Practical Content:

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Reference: Computer Information System: An Introduction by Adams and Wagner

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

General Objective 4.0: Know control statements in OOP

General Objective6.0: Understand the use of arrays and structures.

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

General Objective 2.0: Understand simple dc circuits

Specific Learning Teacher Resources Specific Learning Teacher Resources

General Objective: 8.0 Understand the fundamentals of a.c. theory.

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

General Objective 3.0 Understand basic digital logic functions.

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY