DOME Handbook 2015 2019-Min-1

F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t y o f Te c h n o l o g y, M i n n a
Department of Mechatronics Engineering

School of Electrical Engineering and Technology
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Students’ Handbook
2015 - 2019
Student Handbook
E C H AT R O N I C S
E N G I N E E R I N G
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
MINNA, NIGERIA
Forward
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Mechatronics Engineering Department,
Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Our focus at the Department
is to nurture the upcoming generation of Mechatronics Engineers. The
department has been structured to become the leading academic hub of
excellence in Mechatronics Engineering within the next few years. We hope to
achieve this by:
1. Providing necessary support and skills for achieving breakthroughs in the

technological sector;
2. Building and developing human capacity to high level through pragmatic

and dynamic training, research and developmental services of high
standards in the field of Mechatronics Engineering
3. Focusing on: Automation and Robotics; Digital Signal and Image

Processing; Control and Instrumentation; Drives and actuator
Technology; Intelligent and Embedded System Design as areas of
specialization in the Department.
4. Careful selection and structuring of courses that enable students to have

seamless transition from easy to hard concepts during their course of
study in the department.
5. The use of erudite and competent members of staff that are ready to give
out their best at any particular time.
I hope this handbook will provide our students with general information about
our Bachelor’s Degree Programme. It clearly states all that a student needs to
know in order to have a smooth stay in the University. It is expected that
students will abide by the rules and regulations as outlined herein. Wishing you
all the very best through your sojourn in the Department.
A. M. Aibinu (PhD)
Head of Department,
Mechatronics Engineering Department.
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Tables of Content
FORWARD i
TABLE OF CONTENT ii
CHAPTER ONE 1
ABOUT MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING BACHELOR DEGREE
PROGRAM 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Philosophy 4
1.3 Vision 2
1.4 Mission 2
1.5 Objectives of the Programme 2
1.6 Areas of Specialization 3
1.7 Competencies of The Graduates and Job Opportunities 3
1.8 Admission Requirement 4
1.8.1 Compliance with UTME Admission Requirements 5
1.8.2 Compliance with Direct Entry Admission Requirements 5
CHAPTER TWO 6
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING PROGRAM STRUCTURE 6
2.1 Programme Structure 6
2.2 Duration of the Programme 6
2.3 Registration of Courses 7
2.4 Course Structure 7
2.5 Course Description 13
2.6 Grading System 44
2.7 Computation of Result 44
2.8 Class of Degree 45
2.9 Mode of Assessment 46
2.10 Classification Based on Student Performance 46
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CHAPTER THREE 48
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 48
3.1 Regulations on Students Course Registration 48
3.2 Regulations on Students Admission Deferment 48
3.3 Regulations on Students Condonation, Absenteeism and Duration 48
3.4 Requirements to Proceed to 200 Level from 100 Level 49
3.5 Examination Regulations 50
3.6 General Academic Regulations for Degree Courses 50
3.7 Regulations on Continuous Assessment 51
3.8 Regulations Guiding Professional Examinations 51
3.9 Conduct of Laboratory Experiments 52
3.10 Regulations on Examination 52
3.11 Mandatory Engineering Drawing Practice 53
3.12 Mandatory Industrial Training Programme 53
3.13 Regulation on Award of Degree 53
3.14 Regulation on Intra and Inter University Transfers 54
CHAPTER FOUR 56
DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING 56
4.1 List of Previous Head of Department 56
4.2 Department’ Organogram 56
4.3 Administrative Staff 56
4.4 Effectiveness of Lecturers 57
4.5 Professional Achievement 57
4.6 Staff Development Programme 57
4.7 Staff Contribution to Engineering and Industry 58
4.8 Facilities Available 58
4.9 Staff Contribution to Engineering and Industry 58
4.9.1 University Library 58
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4.9.2 Departmental e-Library 58

4.9.3 Departmental Website 58
4.9.4 Departmental Activities 58
4.9.5 Laboratory Facilities 59
4.11 Appraisal of Facilities 59
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Chapter One
About Mechatronics Engineering Bachelor
Degree Program
1.1 Introduction
The idea of Mechatronics Engineering Department in Federal University of
Technology (FUT), Minna was conceived in 2010 as one of the Departments in
the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Other departments in
the school include: Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering and Chemical
Engineering. The Department was officially granted take off approval during
the 2014/2015 academic session after passing through series of accreditations
by the Nigerian Universities Commission. Thus the reason for admitting the first
set of students to the department during 2015/2016 academic session.
Mechatronics refers to the efficient and effective integration of mechanical

systems and electronics. It is a blend of mechanics and electronics, and has
come to mean the synergistic use of precision engineering, control theory,
computer science, and mathematics, sensor technology, to design enhanced or
“smart” products, processes and systems. Mechatronics Engineering as an
academic discipline combines elements of electrical engineering, computer
Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Control Engineering, Materials
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer science.
1.2 Philosophy
The philosophy establishing Universities of Technology in Nigeria is to build
National capacity to move the country from its present status of a third-world
developing nation to that of an advanced and developed nation, through
technological advancement that drives development and develop high level
manpower that will create job and wealth.
Mechatronics Engineering is one of the most dynamic areas of Engineering in
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recent times. The general philosophy of the department hinges on the

development of competencies in core mechatronics subject areas capable of
contributing to national goals and aspiration through pragmatic, self-reliant
and socio-economic driven technological advancement. The core areas
include: Mechatronics System Development; Artificial Intelligence System;
Machine Vision and Image Processing; Robotics and Automation; Control and
Instrumentation; Autotronics; Electronics and Embedded systems; Digital
Signal processing; and Computer System Engineering.
1.3 Vision
The vision of the department is to be a world-class Centre of excellence in
Mechatronics Engineering graduating world-class students of high academic
standard, with adequate practical skills and exposure capable of enabling them
to fit into either academic or industrial set-up.
1.4 Mission
The department will harness all available human and material resources in
providing high quality mechatronics engineering goods and services for the
Nigerian community through quality training of students, qualitative research
and entrepreneurship skills for self-reliant and self-sustaining economy.
1.5 Objectives of the Programme

The objectives of the B.Eng. Programme in Mechatronics Engineering are:
a. To produce graduates with competencies in Mechatronics Engineering

design and analysis.
b. To provide research opportunities in Mechatronics Engineering or related
disciplines.
c. To provide required advanced professional knowledge in the industrial
set-up.
d. To establish linkages and collaboration with related industries in
providing training, skills and equipment for process automation and
mechanization
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e. To produce Engineers that are capable of engaging in entrepreneurial

activities that apply Mechatronics engineering knowledge and technical
skills.
1.6 Areas of Specialization

The areas of specialization in the Mechatronics Engineering Department are as
follows:
i. Mechatronics System Development

ii. Artificial Intelligence System
iii. Electronics and Embedded systems
iv. Robotics and Automation
v. Digital Signal Processing
vi. Machine Vision and Image Processing
vii. Control and Instrumentation
viii. Autotronics
ix. Computer System Engineering
1.7 Competencies of The Graduates and Job Opportunities

The rapid pace of change in the computing field has necessitated the need for
Mechatronics engineers to be life-long learners so as to maintain their
knowledge and skills within their chosen area of specialization. An important
distinction should be made between Mechatronics engineers, electrical
engineers, other computer professionals, and engineering technologists. While
such distinctions are sometimes ambiguous, Mechatronics engineers generally
should satisfy the following three characteristics:
a) Possess the ability to design Complex systems that include both hardware
and software needed for solving novel engineering problems, subject to
trade-offs involving a set of competing goals and constraints. In this
context, “design” refers to a level of ability beyond “assembling” or
“configuring” systems.
b) Have a breadth of knowledge in mathematics and engineering sciences,
associated with the broader scope of engineering and beyond that narrowly
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required for the field.

c) Acquire and maintain a preparation for professional practice in
engineering.
Students graduating from the department shall be strongly equipped to seek

careers at:
A) Robotics and Manufacturing companies
b) Automobile and Autotronics Industries
c) Computer Manufacturing Companies
d) Telecommunications Companies
e) Oil and Gas Companies
f) Research Institutes
g) Graduates prospects and Teaching/Lecturing in Schools, Colleges and
Universities.
h) Any 21st Century ICT Driven Companies.
The program will develop the graduates in competence and skills in the various
components of Mechatronics Engineering profession, these include:
i. Ability to analyze data in alternative forms to create deeper
understanding in Mechatronics Engineering profession.
ii. Use of relevant test and measurement equipment including assemblage
and use of experimental laboratory/ workshop activities; ability to
estimate errors/ accuracy of measurements.
iii. Research for information to develop ideas further and working with
limited or contradictory information.
Iv. Use of information technology tools, including programming languages
and a broad understanding of common information tools.
v. Ability to apply engineering techniques taking into account, industrial
and commercial constraints, to learn independently and understand new
concepts in Mechatronics Engineering profession.
vi. Competence in teamwork and leadership.
1.8 Admission Requirement

There are two modes of admission into the Bachelor Degree Mechatronics
Engineering Programme at FUT Minna. These are: The UTME mode and The
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Direct Entry (DE) mode. Admission requirements for the two modes are
subsequently presented herewith.
1.8.1 Compliance with UTME Admission Requirements

a. Credit in five O'Level Subjects at General Certification of Education (GCE),
Senior Secondary Certificate Education (SSCE) or an equivalent that must
include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any
other science subject such as: Biology; Agricultural Science; Further
Mathematics. The five credits must be obtained at not more than two
sittings.
b. Candidates are required to sit for and pass University Tertiary
Matriculation Examination in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry
and Physics.
1.8.2 Compliance with Direct Entry Admission Requirements

a. Holders of Upper Credit Level in National Diploma in Electrical/
Computer/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering may qualify for
admission at 200 Level plus the requirements stated in 1.8.1 (a).
b. GCE - A' Level/IJMB with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry may also qualify for 200 Level.
c. Holder of HND with at least Upper Credit in Electrical/ Electronic/
Computer/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering plus i(a) above may
qualify for admission at 300 Level. Holders of HSC/GCE - A 'Level/IJMBE
with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry may also
qualify for 200 Level.
d. Direct entry candidates are required to pass the O' Level grades
stipulated in the UTME requirements. Direct entry students must also
take and pass the General Studies courses offered at 100 and 200
Levels.
Direct Entry (DE) candidate may be required to register for and pass some
lower level courses, such as GST 103 for 200Level DE and GST 103 for DE
300Level.
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Chapter Two
Mechatronics Engineering Program
Structure
2.1 Programme Structure
The Programme workload for students includes combination of: the
conventional formal university Lectures; Tutorials; Practical sessions;
Laboratory work, Seminars and Project. Furthermore, periodically at 200, 300,
400 and 500 levels, Mechatronics Engineering students will go on excursion to
industries that deploys Mechatronics, automation and ICT in their operations,
for industrial experience. At 500 level, students are expected to carry out
independent project in their areas of specialization.
Mechatronics Engineering students will be evaluated through:

a. Continuous Assessment which is made up of various Assignments and
Tests. It forms 40% of the student's Evaluation.
b. Examination: This makes up 60% of the Total Student's Evaluation.
c. In order to qualify for a course examination, a student shall be required to
achieve 75% attendance of all the scheduled classes for the course.
2.2 Duration of the Programme

The Bachelor of Engineering Programme in Mechatronics Engineering is
normally a five year Programme (100-500 levels). However, direct entry
candidates normally spend four years (A' level, and OND Candidates) or three
years (HND candidates).
The Programme is structured in such a way that all engineering students offer
the same basic courses at 100 and 200 levels in order to prepare them for the
Engineering profession. The 300 to 500 level courses are more detailed and
focus towards training in Mechatronics Engineering. A student cannot stay
beyond one hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the normal duration of the
Programme (i.e. 7.5, 6 and 4.5 sessions for 5, 4 and 3 year Programme
respectively).
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2.3 Registration of Courses

All registration of courses must be done online except otherwise stated by the
University Management. All students must complete all registration in
accordance with the stipulated guidelines and time table. The maximum and
minimum allowable credit units per semester are 24 and 16 respectively. A
student cannot re-register for a course already passed.
2.4 Course Structure

100 Level First Semester
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P PREREQUISITE

CODE
MAT 111 Algebra and 3 2 1
Number theory
MAT 112 Geometry and 3 2 1
Trigonometry
GST 110 Use of English I 3 3
and Library
PHY 113 General Physics 3 3
I
STA 117 Introduction to 2 2
Statistics I
CHM 111 Physical 3 3
Chemistry
CHM 112 Inorganic 2 2
Chemistry
CPT 111 Introduction to 2 2
Computer
Science
Total 21 19 2
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100 Level Second Semester

CODE
MAT 121 Differential & 3 2 1
Integral Calculus
STA 127 Probability & 2 2
Statistics
GST 103 Nigerian Peoples 2 2
& Culture
GST 121 Use of English II 2 2
PHY 100 Experimental 2 2
Physics I
PHY 123 Properties of 2 2
Matter
PHY 126 Electricity & 3 2 1
Magnetism
CHM 121 Organic 3 2 1
Chemistry I
CHM 191 Practical 2 2
Inorganic
Chemistry
CPT 121 Introduction to 2 2
Programming
Total 23 18 3 2

CODE
EET 211 Engineering 3 2 1
Mathematics I
EEE 211 Logic Circuits 2 2
EET 212 Applied Mechanics 2 2
EET 213 Engineering Drawing, I 2 2
EET 214 Fundamentals of Fluid 2 2

Mechanics
EET 215 Strength of Materials I 2 2
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EET 216 Materials Science 2 2

EET 217 General Engineering 3 3
Laboratory II
EET 218 Engineer-in-the 1 1
Society
EET 219 Basic Electrical 3 2 1
Engineering I
Total 23 15 2 3

CODE
EET 221 Engineering 3 2 1
Mathematics II
EEE 221 Physical Electronics 2 2
MEE 222 Fundamental of 2 2
Thermodynamics
EET 223 Engineering Drawing II 2 2
EET 224 General Computer 2 2
Programming
EET 225 Workshop Practice 2 2
EET 226 Information Technology 2 2
for Engineering
EET 227 General Engineering 3 3
Laboratory II
EEE 229 Basic Electrical 2 2
Engineering II
MCE 220 Fundamentals of 1 1
Mechatronics
Total 21 15 1 5
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CODE
EEE 316 Applied Mathematics for 3 2
Electrical Engineers I
MEE 312 Engineering Economics 2 2
MCE 312 Computer Programming 2 2
& Languages
MCE 313 Signal and System 2 2
Analysis
MCE 314 Mechatronics 3 3
Laboratory I
MCE 315 Instrumentation and 3 2 1
Measurements
MCE 316 Analog Electronics 3 2 1
MCE 317 System Dynamics and 3 2 1

Control
Total 21 14 3 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P PRE-

CODE REQUISITE
EET 328 Applied Mathematics for 3 2 1
Electrical Engineers II
MCE 321 Design of Machine 3 2 1
Elements
MCE 322 Mechatronics laboratory 3 3
II
MCE 323 Microprocessor Based 3 2 1
Systems
MCE 324 Control Systems Design 3 2 1
MCE 325 Signal Processing and 3 2 1
Communications
MCE 326 Mechatronics Systems 2 2
Design I
Total 20 12 5 3
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CODE REQUISITE
MCE 411 Mechatronics Systems 3 2 1 MCE 326
Design II
MCE 412 Mechatronics Laboratory 3 3 MCE 322
III
MCE 413 Robotics 3 2 1
MCE 414 Fluid Power Systems 2 2
MCE 415 Vibration Analysis and 2 2
Control
ABE 412 Engineering 2 2
Communications
GST 311 Introduction to 2 2
Entrepreneurship I
Total 17 12 2 3

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT
SIW 400 SIWES 2

CODE REQUISITE
MCE 511 Industrial Automation 2 2
MEE 515 Engineering Management & 2 2
Law
MCE 513 Power Electronics and Drives 2 2
MCE 514 Modern Control Systems 2 2 MCE 324
MCE 515 Entrepreneurship for 2 2
Mechatronics Engineers
MCE 516 Robotics hardware Systems 2 2
MCE 517 Micro-electromechanical 2

Systems
Sub-total 14
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Electives (Any two courses)

MCE 512 Electronic Instrumentation & Design 2
MCE 532 Biomedical Instrumentation 2
MCE 533 Remote Sensing and Telemetry 2
MCE 534 Real Time Systems 2
Sub-total 4
Total 18

CODE REQUISITE
MCE 521 Engineering Reliability II 2
MCE 522 Embedded System Design 2
MCE 523 Computer Integrated 2
Manufacturing
MCE 524 Industrial Robotics 2
MCE 527 System Modeling and 2
Identification
MCE 528 Project 6
Sub-total 16
Electives (Any 2 courses)
MCE 541 Intelligent Control 2
MCE 542 Digital Signal Processor- 2
Based Systems
MCE 543 Autonomous Robotic 2
Systems
MCE 544 Machine Vision 2
Sub-total 4
Total 20
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2.5 Course Description

GENERAL UNIVERSITY AND FACULTY COURSES (100LEVEL)
MAT 111 ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY (3 Units)
Elementary set theory: set, subsets, union, intersection, complements, Venn

diagrams. Mappings and Functions. Number systems: real number system,
complex number system, real line, inequality, surds, indices and logarithms,
mathematical induction, sequence and series, partial fraction. Equations,
polynomials, remainder theorem, completing the square, change of variable,
reciprocal equation, method of rationalization, simultaneous equation, theory
of quadratic equations, Binomial theorem, Matrices and Determinants.
MAT 112 GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY (3 Units)
Geometric representation of vectors in 1 3 dimensions, components, direction

cosines. Addition, scalar, multiplication of vectors, linear interdependence.
Scalar and vector products of two vectors. Differentiation and integration of
vectors with respect to a scalar variable. Two-dimensional coordinate
geometry. Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola. Tangents,
normals.
GST 110 USE OF ENGLISH I AND LIBRARY (3 Units)
Effective communication and writing in English. Study skills, Language skills.

Writing of essay answers. Instruction of Lexis sentence construction, outlines
and paragraphs. Collection and organization of materials and logical
presentation. Punctuation and logical presentation of papers. Use of library.
Phonetics. Art of public speaking and oral communication.
PHY 113 GENERAL PHYSICS I (MECHANICS) (3 Units)
Pre-requisite Credit in 'O' Level Physics and Mathematics. Space and Time,
frame of reference, Units and dimensions, Kinematics; fundamental laws of
Mechanics, Statics and dynamics; Galilean invariance; Universal gravitation;
work and energy; rotational dynamics and angular momentum; Conservation
laws. Kinematics of a particle. Components of velocity and acceleration of a
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particle moving in a plane. Force, momentum, laws of motion under gravity,

projectiles, resisted vertical motion. Simple harmonic motion, elastic string,
simple pendulum, impulse. Impact of two smooth spheres, and of a sphere on
a smooth surface.
CHM 111 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (3 Units)
Atoms, molecules and chemical reaction; Chemical equations and

stoichiometry, Atomic structure and periodicity; Modern electronic theory of
atoms; Radioactivity; Chemical bonding; Properties of gases; Equilibrium and
Thermodynamics; Chemical kinetics; Electrochemistry.
CHM 112 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (2 Units)
Inorganic chemistry; saturated hydrocarbons; unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Periodic table and periodic properties; valence forces; structure of solids; the
chemistry of selected metals and non-metals and qualitative analysis.
STA 117 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (2 Units)

Statistical data, their sources, collection and preliminary analysis by tables and
graphs, measure of location and dispersion in grouped and ungrouped data.
skewness and kurtosis; simple regression and correlation analysis, index
numbers.
CPT 111 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (2 Units)
Background: History of computing, overview of programming languages and

the compilation process. Algorithms: Definition, design, and implementation;
introduction to classical algorithms (sorting, searching, and pattern matching).
Algorithmic analysis: Efficiency; asymptotic analysis; computational
complexity; big-O notation; polynomial vs. exponential growth; computability.
Fundamental programming constructs: Syntax and semantics of a higher-level
language; variables, types, expressions, and assignment; simple I/O;
conditional and iterative control structures; functions and parameter passing;
structured decomposition; brief introduction to a programming language that
supports the object-oriented paradigm. Hardware realizations of algorithms:
Data representation; the von Neumann model of computation; the
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fetch/decode/execute cycle; basic machine organization. Operating systems

and virtual machines: Historical evolution of operating systems;
responsibilities of an operating system; basic components of an operating
system. Networking and computer graphics: Brief introduction to some of the
basic concepts in networking and computer graphics. Computing applications:
Word processing; spreadsheets; editors; files and directories.
MAT 121 DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS (3 Units)
Function of real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative,
as limit of change, techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching;
Integration as an inverse of differentiation, method of integration, definite
integrals, application to area, volume, etc.
STA 127 PROBABILITY I (2 Units)
Generation of statistical events from set theory and combinatorial methods;

Elementary principle of probability. Types and distribution of random
variables; binomials, Poisson, hypergeometric, normal distributions.
Statistical data, their sources, collection and preliminary analysis by tables and
graphs; Measure of location and dispersion in single and grouped data
regression, correlation and analysis of variance.
GST 103 NIGERIAN PEOPLES AND CULTURE (2 Units)
Study of Nigerian History and Culture in pre-colonial times. Nigerian

perception of his world. Culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics.
Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit. Concept of functional education;
National economy; balance of trade, economic self-reliance, social justice,
individual and national development. Norms and values. Moral obligations of
citizens. Environmental sanitation.
GST 121 USE OF ENGLISH II (2 Units)
Reading Techniques and Study Skills: Definition / Concept of Reading, Reading

Purposes, Reading Strategies, Reading Techniques, Skimming, Scanning
SQ3R, main ideas in a passage and others, Summary Writing. Vocabulary
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Development: How to enrich your vocabulary, Registers / Lexis, American and

British Vocabulary – differences. Oral Skills: Listening e.g. Comprehension,
Speaking, Sound system in English e.g. Vowels, Constants and Diphthongs,
Arts of Public Speaking. Elements of Literature: Literary terms e.g., Tragedy,
Comedy, Autobiography, biography and poetic devices / figures of speech.
PHY 100 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY (2 Units)
This introduction course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the

treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of
experimental techniques will be employed. The experiments include studies of
meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and mechanical
resonant systems, light, heat, viscosity, etc. covered in PHY 113, PHY 123, and
PHY 126.
PHY 123 GENERAL PHYSICS II (PROPERTIES OF MATTER) (3 Units)
Pre-requisite Credit in 'O' Level Physics and Mathematics. Molecular treatment

of properties of matter electricity; Hooke's law, Young's shear and bulk
modulus. Hydrostatics; Pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes' principles.
Hydrodynamics; streamlines, Bernoulli and continuity equations, turbulence,
Reynold's number; viscosity; laminar flow. Poiseuille's equation. Surface
tension, adhesion, cohesion, capillary, drops and bubbles. Temperature; the
zeroth law of thermodynamics; heat; gas laws; laws of thermodynamics,
Kinetic theory of gases. Applications.
PHY 126 GENERAL PHYSICS III (ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM)

(3 Units)
Pre-requisite Credit in 'O' Level Physics and Mathematics. Electrostatics;

conductors and currents; dielectrics; magnetic fields and induction; Maxwell's
equations; electromagnetic oscillations and waves; Applications.
CHM 121 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3 Units)
Historical survey of the development and importance of organic chemistry,

nomenclature and classes of organic compounds, homogeneous series,
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functional groups, isolation and purification of organic compounds. Qualitative

and quantitative. Organic Chemistry; stereochemistry; determination of
structure of organic compounds; electronic theory.
CHM 191 PRACTICAL LABORATORY CHEMISTRY (2 Units)
Topics in different areas of General Chemistry to be treated.
CPT 121 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING II (2 Units)
Programming languages: History of programming languages; brief survey of

programming paradigms (procedural, object-oriented, functional). Algorithms
and problem-solving: Problem-solving strategies; the concept of an algorithm;
properties of algorithms; implementation strategies; sequential and binary
search algorithms; quadratic sorting algorithms (selection, insertion).
Principles of encapsulation: Encapsulation and information-hiding; separation
of behavior and implementation. Fundamental data structures: Primitive
types; arrays; records; strings and string processing; pointers and references;
static, stack, and heap allocation; runtime storage management. Machine level
representation of data: Bits, bytes, and words; binary representation of
integers; representation of character data; representation of records and
arrays. Assembly level machine organization: Basic organization of the von
Neumann machine; instruction fetch, decode, and execution; assembly
language programming for a simulated machine.
Software development methodology: Fundamental design concepts and

principles; structured design; testing and debugging strategies; test-case
design; programming environments; testing and debugging tools. Introduction
to language translation: Comparison of interpreters and compilers; language
translation phases (lexical analysis, parsing, code generation, optimization);
machine-dependent and machine-independent aspects of translation
GENERAL FACULTY COURSES (200 LEVEL)
EET 211 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I (3 Units)
Calculus and relevant theorems: Differentiation, integration; Taylor and
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Maclaurin's series and equations. Elements of linear algebra; Determinants,

Properties and Evaluation of Matrices; Differential equations: First and simple
case of second order. Applications to engineering systems. Coordinate
systems; Rectangular, cylindrical, spherical coordinate systems.
EEE 211 LOGIC CIRCUITS (2 Units)

Number systems: binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal and conversion. Logic
gates: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, Exclusive-OR (symbol, truth table, logic
expression, realization using switches). Obtaining logic circuit from logic
expression. Obtaining logic expression from logic diagrams. Boolean algebra
and simplification of logic expressions. Karnaugh maps, minterm, maxterm
tables. Logic gates using transistors. Codes (BCD, ASCII, EBCDIC, Gray).
Counters and registers. Applications: encoders, multiplexers, adders, RAM,
ROM, PLAs. Introduction to microprocessors: basic microcomputer
architecture, memory, applications.
EET 212 APPLIED MECHANICS (3 Units)
Static's: Laws of static's, system of forces in equilibrium and resultant forces.

Applications to simple engineering problems: Friction: Friction Laws,
coefficient of friction, friction on horizontal and inclined planes. Particle
dynamics: Kinematics and kinetics of particles, kinematics of plane motion.
Newton's laws of motions, momentum and energy methods. Mass, moment of
inertia to simple common engineering shapes. Kinematics of rigid bodies. Two
dimensional motions of rigid bodies, energy and momentum. Simple harmonic
motions, as a to and fro motion. Harmonic motion as a projection of a point,
moving on a circle. Free undamped vibration of a mass-spring systems: in
translation and torsion, such as simple and compound pendulums.
EET 213 ENGINEERING DRAWING I (2 Units)
Introduction to Engineering Drawing. Use of drawing equipment and

instruments. Paper sizes, scales, drawing layout, lettering and line work.
Introduction to standards. Lines and abbreviations. Simple interpenetration
and developments of pyramids, cones, prisms, cylinders and spheres.
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Applications to engineering problems in sheet metal works. Loci: Ellipse,

parabola, hyperbola, helixes and epicycloids. Freehand sketching. Principles
of sketching, and applications to simple engineering components.
EET 214 FLUID MECHANICS I (2 Units)
Properties of fluid: density, pressure, surface tension, viscosity, compressibility

etc. Hydrostatics: Transmission of pressure, pressure in a fluid at rest,
pressure on a fluid at rest, thrust on plane and curved surfaces and centre of
pressure, stability and oscillation of floating body, pressure measurement.
Introduction to fluid Dynamics: Definitions and concepts of fluid flow, pathline
and streamlines, rotational and irrotational flow, laminar and turbutent flow,
velocity distribution. Analysis of fluid flow: Concepts of system, boundary,
control surface. Conservation of energy, continuity, momentum and
applications. Bernoulli's and continuity equations applications: to Pitot tube,
tapering pipe, venturimeter, nozzles, pipe orifices, small and large orifices,
notches and weirs, time to empty tank. Energy losses in pipes, elbows etc.
EET 215 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I (2 Units)
Simple stress and strain in tension, compression and shear. Hooke's law and
Elastic constants. Geometrical properties of area centroid, moment of inertia,
second moment of area, product moment Theory of Bending: Bending
moment and shear force diagrams of uniformly and concentrated loading of
beams. Bending stresses, neutral axis. Determination of Youngs Modulus
from bending tests. Slope and deflection of cantilever and simply supported
beams, using integration and Castigliano theorem: Eccentric loading of beams
and buckling of struts. Theory of torsion: Torsion of circular shafts. Relation
between stress, strain and angle of twist. Relation between twisting couple and
shear stress. Applications to transmission of power by shafts. Stresses and
strains in thin cylinders' spheres and composite bars. Thermal stresses and
strains.
EET 216 MATERIAL SCIENCE (2 Units)
Atomic structures and bonding in various solid materials, including metals and
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alloys, polymers and plastics, and ceramics. Electrical Properties of Materials:

Electrical and electronic properties of conductors, semi-conductors and super-
conductors. Magnetic and dielectric properties. Thermocouple phenomenon
Mechanical Properties: The tension test, elastic-plastic deformation of metals,
temperature effects on mechanical properties, hardness test. Introduction to
creep and fatigue tests. Thermal properties: Thermal capacity, thermal
expansion, thermal conductivity. Chemical properties of materials: Corrosion
phenomenon and its prevention. Phase Equilibrium: Liquid and solid
solutions. Introduction to phase equilibria in metal alloy systems and
application of phase diagram to simple alloy systems. Non-metallic Materials:
Structures and properties of polymeric materials and engineering ceramics.
EET 217 GENERAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY I (3 Units)
Relevant experiments to illustrate topics covered in courses MEE 212, MEE 214,
MEE 215, MEE 216, EEE 219.
EET 218 ENGINEER-IN-SOCIETY (1 Unit)
Philosophy of Science. History of Engineering and Technology. Safety in

Engineering and Introduction to Risk Analysis. The Role of Engineers in Nation
Building. Invited Lectures from professionals.
EET 219 BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I (2 Units)
Circuit-elements, DC and AC circuits, Basic circuit laws and theorems.

Resonance, power, power factors, 3-phase circuits. Introduction to electrical
machines and machine designs. Physics of devices, discharge devices, semi-
conductors diode, and transistors. Transistor characteristics, devices, and
circuits. Electrical power measurements.
EET 221 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (3 Units)
Complex analysis: Review of complex algebra, elementary complex numbers,

functions. Sequences and series; Vectors: Vector algebra in general and
component forms with greater emphasis on application to engineering systems
in scalar and vector products of 3 or more vectors. Numerical analysis: Error
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and error propagation, roots of non-linear equations. Gaussian, Gauss-Siedel,

Gauss-Jordan. Interpolation. Lagrangian and finite differences; use of Fortran
and Basic Languages in numerical analysis.
EEE 221 PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS (2 Units)
Free electron motion in static electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields.

Atomic theory: Bohr's model, quantum theory. Electron emission
Engineering-band theory of conductors, insulators and semiconductors. Semi-
conductor theory: intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, n-type and p-type
semi-conductors and their formation, Fermi energy level, pn-junction:
operation & characteristics and applications pn-junction diodes: operation,
characteristics and application of rectifier diodes, varactor diode, Schottky
diode, Zener diode. Bipolar junction transistors: types, operation,
characteristics, modes of connection, application. Field effect transistors:
types, operation, characteristics, modes of connection, application.
Thyristors; operation, characteristics, application. Introduction to
semiconductor technology.
EET 222 ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS (2 Units)
Basic concepts and definitions: Thermodynamics, matter, space, time and

their properties, working substance, pure substance, fluid, system,
surroundings, property and state, dimensions and units, mass and weight,
temperature and zeroth law, thermodynamic process (cyclic), reversibility.
Energy concept, definition and types, work and heat, first law of
thermodynamics and consequences. The non-flow energy equation and
application to non-flow processes. The steady-flow energy and application to
open systems. Second law of thermodynamics: Heat engine, efficiency
process, efficiency, statements due to Plank, Kelvin and Classius, Carnot
principle. Thermodynamic temperature scale, reversibility and irreversibility,
entropy. Properties of pure substance and property relations for a perfect gas.
Application of combined first and second Laws to various systems and
processes and to perfect gases and systems.
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EET 223 ENGINEERING DRAWING II (2 Units)
Project of points, line and solids. Orthographic projections. First and third
angle projections; Auxiliary projections, Isometric and oblique projections.
Dimensioning, sectional at views: Threaded fasteners; free-hand sketching to
more complex engineering components. Introduction to assembly drawing.
EET 224 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (2 Units)
Introduction: Types of computers and components, their uses, industrial and

scientific. Computer logic, software and hardware. Introduction to computer
languages: Fortran, Basic, Cobol etc. Applications to Fortran and Basic to
simple problems. Flow charts. Practical exercises in the use of computer and
in writing programs in any of the above languages.
EET 225 WORKSHOP PRACTICE (2Units)
Elementary introduction to types and organization of engineering workshop

(jobbing, batch and mass production). Safety in workshop and safety
practices with various workshops' tools. Bench work and fittings:
Measurements and markings for benchwork with hand tools and instruments.
Practical demonstrations of hand tools/instruments in bench works and
fittings. Carpentry: Hand tools and their applications in making various joints'
types in timber/wooden materials. Blacksmithing: Hand tools used and their
working principles and applications for making simple engineering components
by bending, upsetting etc., operations. Standard measuring tools such as
vernier caliper and micrometer gauges etc used in the workshops. Welding
processes: Descriptive features and principles of operations of welding
equipment for arc welding, gas welding brazing and soldering Engineering
materials: Definitions, types of engineering materials: Uses, mechanical and
mechanical properties. General principles of working of standard metal cutting
machines' tools and the practical applications on such machines. Simple
individual small projects in the above workshop practices are required.
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EET 226 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ENGINEERING

(2 Units)
Identification of PC parts and peripheral devices. Functions, applications and

how to use them, safety precautions and preventative maintenance of PC.
Filing system; directory, sub-directory, file, path and how to create them.
Word Processing; Principles of operation, applications, demonstrations and
practical hand-on exercise in use of a popular word processing package.
Internet available services, principle of operation, applications,
demonstrations, and practical hand-on exercise in e-mail and www
Spreadsheet; Principle of operation, application demonstrations, and practical
hand-on exercise in use of spreadsheets to solve problem. Data-base
Management package: Principle of operation, applications, demonstrations
and practical hand-on exercise in use of DBMS. Report Presentation Software
Packages: Principle of operation, applications demonstrations and practical
hand-on exercise in use of a popular report presentation (such as power point).
Mini-project to test proficiency in use of software packages.
EET 227 GENERAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY II (3 Units)
Relevant experiments to illustrative topics covered in these courses EET 222,

EEE 221, and EET 225.
EEE 229 BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING II (2 Unit)
Treatment of D.C circuits: D.C steady state response, Transients in first order
circuits; Analysis by superposition, Thevenin, Norton and Reciprocity
principles. Treatment in AC circuits: AC' circuit elements; voltage and current
phasors, inductive/capacitive reactances, impedances, conductance,
suseptance and admittance complex j-operator notations and its application in
AC circuits. Introduction to electrical machines, Transformers, constructional
features, types, connections (single and three phase), and its applications.
Measurement and Instrumentation: General principles of measuring
instruments; (Torque and restraining spring relationship) Types of measuring
instruments: Ammeter, voltmeters, wattmeters watt-hour meters.
Transducers and bridge measurement, cathode ray oscilloscope and its
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applications: Introduction to digital electronics: Binary numbers, binary and

arithmetic, logic gates, OR, AND, NOT; Boolean algebra and identities, simple
truth tables and Karnagh maps.
MCE 220 FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHATRONICS (1 Unit)
Introduction to Mechatronics which includes a brief history of mechatronics,

definition, elements of mechatronics as well as Disciplines involved in
Mechatronics. The Characteristic advantages and disadvantages of
mechatronics systems as compared to non-mechatronics systems. Examples
and Areas of Application of Mechatronics systems. Fundamental Concept of
Creativity, Innovation, development and Entrepreneurship in developing
Mechatronics based solution in Engineering.
STUDENTS WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME (SWEP) (2 Units)
Introduction to practices and skills in general engineering through instruction

in operation of hand and powered tools for wood and metal cutting and
fabrication. Supervised hands on experience in safe usage of tools and
machines for selected tasks. Ten to twelve weeks during the long vacation.
Departmental Main Courses (300Level and Above)
EET 311 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (2 Units)

Linear Algebra – Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Matrix Transformation. Series
– Fourier, Gamma, Bessel Fourier Transformation. Laplace Transformation.
Second Order Differential equations – Linear equations with constant
coefficients, general solutions: complementary and particular solutions,
variable coefficient linear equations. Probability and Statistics – concept,
density and distribution functions, moments and moment generating
functions, standard distributions, regression and correlation. Vector Calculus –
Gradient of a scalar point function, Divergence and curl of a vector, second-
order derivatives
MCE 312 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND LANGUAGES (3 Units)
Gaussian elimination, Gauss-Seidel methods and Newton-Raphson methods of
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solving linear equation. Forward and backward difference tables, central

difference formula, Finite difference solution to partial differential equations.
Solutions of ordinary differential equation (1st and 2nd order) using Runge-
Kutta method. Flow charting, Algorithms, inputs and outputs, Fortran and
Modern Languages, Computer software analysis. High level languages (e.g.
C++, Visual Basic). Coding with C++, Visual Basic. Applications to solution of
Engineering Problems.
MEE 312 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS (2 Units)
Breakeven analysis: Linear models, including dumping and production above

normal capacity; Non-linear models; Time value of money: Reasons for
charging interest; Simple interest; Compound interest; Nominal and effective
interest rates; Cash flow diagrams; Compound interest formula and factors:
Derivation of P/F, F/P, A/P, P/A, F/A and gradient series factors (P/G, etc);
Deferred annuities; Capital recovery; Continuous compounding; Basic
methods of evaluating a single proposal: Present worth, annual worth, future
worth, internal rate of return, pay-out period, etc.; Depreciation: Concept and
reason for depreciation of assets; Depreciation as an expense; Depreciation
methods (straight line, sum-of-the-year's-digit, declining balance); Switching
between depreciation methods; Equipment replacement analysis: Reasons for
replacement of assets (economic advantage, technological obsolesce,
expensive maintenance, etc.); Basic replacement models, dynamic
replacement models; After tax economic analysis: Effects of taxes on economic
analyses.
MCE 313 SIGNAL AND SYSTEM ANALYSIS (3 Units)
Classification of signals and systems. Signal operations and singularity

functions. System modeling concepts. Laplace transforms. Fourier series and
Fourier transform. Discrete-time signals and systems. Analog filter.
Introduction to analog communication systems.
MCE 314 MECHATRONICS LABORATORY I (3 Units)
Introduction to experiments on electrical machines, theory of machines and
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mechanisms, thermodynamics, thermal sciences and fluid mechanics. This

course covers experiments on the characteristics of ac and dc motors and
generators, stepper motor, transformers; flow measurements of fluids, friction
losses in pipes, heat pump performances, heat engine performances, heat
transfer through different modes; and structural and kinematics data
extraction from mechanisms within machine components and analysis of
structural and kinematics data. Students in groups also design and build
systems integrating electrical machines, mechanisms and thermo fluid
systems for analyses of performances of integrated systems.
MCE 315 INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENTS (3 Units)
Measurements and error analysis, Analog and digital-ADC and DAC. AC and
DC Meters. AC and DC bridge circuits, Oscilloscopes. Transducers. Signal
conditioning circuit and processing. Data acquisition. DC/AC Meters and
Oscilloscope: Galvanometer, DC and AC current/voltage measurements
(analog and digital), Oscilloscopes. Bridge Circuits: DC and AC Bridge Circuits.
Signal Conditioning for Electronic Instrumentation: OPAMP circuits for

Inverting, non-inverting amplifier, high impedance buffer, differential amplifier,
instrumentation amplifier, Active filters.
Digital Instrumentation and Data Acquisition: Analog to Digital Converters,

Multi-channel data acquisition. Transducers Based Measurements: Motion and
Dimensional Measurement, Resistive (Potentiometer), Inductive (LVDT), and
Capacitive transducers. Piezoelectric Transducers, Digital displacement
transducers (shaft encoder), tacho generator and accelerometers. Force,
Torque and Shaft Power Measurement: Strain gauge load cell, Dynamometer.
Pressure and Sound Measurement: Pressure measurement using capacitive
transducers, Microphones, ultrasonic sound sensors and applications.
Temperature and Heat Flux Measurements: Thermocouples and RTD based
measurements.
MCE 316 ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS (3 Units)
Overview of operational amplifiers (Op-Amps), characteristics and
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applications, comparators and controls, signal generators, Op-Amps with

diodes, differential, instrumentation and bridge amplifiers, active filters,
analog multiplier and its applications in arithmetic and modulation circuits,
integrated circuit timers, digital to analog converters, analog to digital
converters, linear voltage regulators, phase locked loops.
MCE 317 SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND CONTROL (3 Units)
Dynamics of mechanical, fluid, electrical, thermal and mixed systems. Model

representation using transfer function, block diagram and state variable
systems. Simulation of dynamic systems. Control System types and effects of
feedback. System analysis: transient response, steady-state error, sensitivity
and stability. Root-locus analysis and design. Frequency response analysis of
linear systems. Bode and Nyquist diagrams. Compensation techniques.
EET 321 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (3 Units)

Advanced topic in Differentiation and Integration of Complex functions.
Cauchy-Remman and related functions, conformal mapping. Partial
Differential equations and applications. Line and Multiple Integrals. Advanced
Numerical Analysis numerical solutions to ODE, finite differences. Numerical
Iterations. Runge-Kutta, Euler, Predictor-corrector methods. Computer Aided
Design. Vector Theory – Dot product, cross product divergence, curl and Del
operators. Gradient. Line, surface and volume integrals and related
theorems.
MCE 321 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS (3 Units)

Introduction of stress, strain and strength, Poisson's ratio, modulus of
elasticity, analyses of normal stress, direct shear stress, torsional shear stress
and flexural stress, combined stresses, deflection of beans, stresses and
deformation of thin and thick cylinders, failure prediction for cylinder and
impact loading, design of shafts and associated parts, threaded fasteners,
springs, selection of rolling bearing, design of belts chairs, wire ropes,
couplings, gears, brakes and clutches.
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MCE 322 MECHANICS LABORATORY II (3 Units)

Introduction to practical aspects of Digital Systems, Control Systems and
Instrumentation. This course covers electric signal generation, rectifiers,
filters, and AD/DA and DA/AD converters; and modeling of physical systems,
control system using op-amp, controllers/compensator design and simulation.
MCE 323 MICROPROCESSOR BASED SYSTEMS (3 Units)

Overview of hardware and software aspects of microprocessors. Architecture
of 16-bit processors. Assembly language programming and machine code.
Memory and I/O mapping. Interfacing to microprocessor. Microprocessor
applications.
MCE 324 CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN (3 Units)

Signal conversion and processing. Discrete time systems. Stability of digital
control systems. Root locus for digital control systems. Nyquist and Bode
diagrams. Design and compensation of digital control system. Sate variable
analysis and design.
MCE 325 SIGNAL PROCESSING AND COMMUNICATIONS (3 Units)

Sampling theorem, Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of discrete-
time signal and systems. FIR and IIR filter design. Discrete Fourier transforms
(DFT) and FFT algorithms and applications. Random signal. Introduction to
data and digital communication systems. Wireless digital communication.
MCE 326 MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS DESIGN I (2 Units)

Topics coverage includes mechatronics design approach and tools, simulations,
mechanical systems and mechanism, reliability and safety issues.
Introduction: Mechatronics systems design, Engineering design, Key elements
of mechatronics systems, Project logistics, and Team assignment.
Mechatronics design approach: Design philosophy, Innovation in design,
mechatronic design process, Design tools including using CAE and simulations
software tools.
Mechanical System: Mechanical actuation systems, Mechanical Basic system

models and building blocks, mobility, platforms and structure. Reliability and
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Safety: MTTF, MTBF, MTTR, System reliability, Design for reliability, Design for
safety.
MCE 411 MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS DESIGN II (3 Units)
Topics coverage includes motors, actuators, microcontroller, sensors, data

acquisition and communication. Motor and actuator: Electrical actuation systm
(DC, AC and stepper motor) and its selection, pneumatic and hydraulics
actuation systems, actuators selection consideration.
Embedded system: Microcontroller programming; Microprocessor and

Microcontroller, PLC, PIC microcontroller, programming a PIC using Core chart.
Sensors; Sensor performance, signal conditioning, sensor selection. Data
Acquisition; D/A and A/D, data acquisition selection. Communications
systems; Digital communication, protocol, communication interfaces, remote
communication (infrared, RFID).
MCE 412 MECHATRONICS LABORATORY III (3 Units)
Introduction to practical aspects of microprocessor interfacing and robotic

systems. This course covers microprocessor hardware and software.
Microprocessor based system development; case study robotic systems.
MCE 413 ROBOTICS (3 Units)
Overview of robots. Robot kinematics and dynamics. Control and sensing

systems, robot vision. Programming and interfacing. Basics of robot design and
robot test. Applications of robots. Fundamentals: Introduction, history of
robotics, advantages and disadvantages of robots, robot components, robot
degree-of-freedom, robot joints, robot coordinates and work space, robot
reference, robot applications. Robot Kinematics and Position Analysis:
Introduction, matrix representation, homogeneous transformation matrices,
inverse of transformation matrices, Denavit-Hartenberg representation the
inverse kinematics solution of robots. Differential Motions and Velocities:
Differential relationships, Jacobian, differential motion of a frame,
interpretation of differential change, Differential motion of a robot and its hand
frame, calculation of Jacobian, inverse Jacobian. Dynamic Analysis and Forces:
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Language mechanics: A short overview, effective moment of inertia, dynamic

equations for multiple-degree-of-freedom robots, static force analysis.
Transformation of forces and moments between coordinate frames. Trajectory
Planning: Introduction, path vs. trajectory, joint space vs. Cartesian space,
basic of trajectory planning, joint space trajectory planning, Cartesian space
trajectory planning. Actuators: Introduction, characteristics of actuating
systems, comparison of actuating systems, hydraulic devices, pneumatic
devices, electric motors. Sensors: Introduction, sensor characteristics,
position sensors, velocity sensors, acceleration sensors, force and pressure
sensors, torque sensors.
MCE 414 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS (2 Units)
Introduction to Fluid Power Systems: Concept of fluid power system,

types of fluid power systems, advantages of fluid power system. Application of
fluid power system. Fluid power basics.
Hydraulics System Components: Pumps and its classification, Comparison
of Pump Performance Characteristics Pump, Pump selections, hydraulic
actuators, linear actuator and rotary actuators, hydraulics valves. Modeling of
Hydraulics System: Hydraulics control system circuits and design,
Mathematical models for hydraulic control components and systems including
hydraulic pumps, motors and spool valves. Hydraulic Control Systems:
Hydraulics control system circuits and design, Design of electro-hydraulic
position and velocity control servo-mechanisms. Pneumatics System
Components: Compressor and its classification pneumatics actuators, linear
actuator and rotary actuators, pneumatics valves. Pneumatic Control
Systems: Pneumatics control system circuits and design, Design of electro-
pneumatics position and velocity control servo-mechanisms.
MCE 415 VIBRATION ANALYSIS AND CONTROL (2 Units)
Fundamentals of Vibration: Introduction to linear systems. System elements:

spring, mass and damper. Analogy to electrical systems. Response of first order
systems to impulse, step, ramp and harmonic inputs. Second Order Systems:
Introduction. Un-damped and damped free vibrations. Response to different
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values of damping ratio. Logarithmic decrement. Harmonic response

function. Response to base motion. Response to acceleration excitation. Phasor
diagrams. Applications: Damping measurements, vibration measurements-
accelerometer, and vibration isolators. Isolator Design. Multiple Degree-Of-
Freedom Systems (1): Equation of motion of matrix form. Natural frequencies
and mode shapes. Eigen approach. Response to harmonic excitation. Dynamic
stiffness matrix. Vibration absorber. Multiple Degree-Of-Freedom Systems
(2): Obtain mass and stiffness matrices using energy method (Language's
equation). Proof of orthogonality. Normal coordinates and decoupling. General
vibration transfer function. Modal damping. Impulse response. Reciprocal the
theorem. Properties of frequency response curve. Modal overlap. Rayleigh's
method. Vibration Control: Introduction to feed forward and feedback control.
Stability, modification of the response of an single degree of freedom system,
effect of delays in the feedback loop, State space approach, output feedback,
Controllability and Observability, state estimation and observers, optimal
control, modal control.
ABE 412 ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION (2 Units)
Principles of effective communication. Professional use of the English

language. Principles of technical writing. Oral presentation of technical ideas.
Reporting, Technical Information and Proposal. Project report, Thesis, Progress
report and feasibility report. Basic elements of a report – abstract, introduction,
title, literature review, methodology, results & discussion and conclusion &
recommendation, Mechanical elements: covers, title pages, table of contents,
list of illustrations, glossary & list of symbols, captions, numbering systems,
documentation, notes & footnotes, bibliographies & reference list, copyright,
pagination, appendices & annexure, Graphical elements: tables, graphs,
drawing, diagrams & photographs. Presenting data in a technical report –
Types, tabular and graphical presentation, example. Writing a research
proposal- Project planning, designing proposals, work plan, basic elements of a
proposal, examples of proposal used by some well-established organization
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and proposal offering. Writing notice, quotation and tender.
GST 311 ENTREPRENEURSHIP I (2 Units)

The course is designed for undergraduate students of technology to arouse in
them the spirit of entrepreneurship. Course outline is as follows: Conceptual
framework of entrepreneurship; Invention, Innovation and small scale
business; MDGs, NEED and SMEDAN; Macro-Economic framework;
Characteristics/Qualities of the entrepreneur; Public/Private Partnership;
Inventory control and Marketing Management Practices, etc
MCE 511 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (2 Units)
Overview of industrial automation: With emphasis on Introduction to Industrial

Automation, Production and Support Equipment, Control and Feedback
Devices, Design consideration as well as Cost Justification. Industrial Sensors,
actuators and Vision Systems: Types, Criteria for Selection and Applications.
Industrial Process Control System: On-Off Control Systems. Programmable
Logic Controllers and Fundamentals of PLC Programming: Components of PLC
systems. PLC Applications. Ladder Logic. Ladder diagrams: Coils, Contacts,
Branching Circuits, PLC Scanning and Scan Time. PID Control Systems.
Integration of PID into PLC operated Systems. Tuning of PID System.
Industrial Process Reaction Delays. Components of Industrial Flow Control
Process. Components of Industrial Level Control Process. Components of
Industrial Temperature Control. Process. Calibration Techniques for the
Devices. Fundamentals of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
and Distributed Control System (DCS) Systems in Industrial Process Control.
Robots and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines: Computer
Numerical Control (CNC Machines: Axis and Coordinate Systems. Absolute
and Incremental Programming. Fundamentals of Numerical Control
Programming.
MCE 513 POWER ELECTRONICS AND DRIVES (2 Units)
Introduction: Definition of power electronics, power semiconductor devices,

control characteristics of power semiconductor devices, power losses in
switches, types of power electronics circuits. Applications of power
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electronics. Power Diodes: Diode characteristics, Power Diode types, Series-

and parallel-connected diodes, diodes with RC and RL loads, diodes with LC and
RLC loads, freewheeling diodes. Power Transistors: Bipolar junction transistor
(BJT), Metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSEET), Insulated
gate bipolar transistor (IGBT). Uncontrolled Rectifiers: Single-phase half-
wave rectifiers, performance parameters, single-phase full-wave rectifiers,
single-phase full-wave rectifier with RL load, multiphase star rectifiers, three-
phase bridge rectifiers, three-phase bridge rectifier with RL load. Silicon-
Controlled Rectifier (SCR): SCR characteristics, two-transistor model of SCR,
SCR ratings, series and parallel operation of SCR, SCR firing circuits, uni-
junction transistor, SCR protection and turnoff circuits, silicon-controlled
switch (SCS), gate turnoff thyristor (GTO), triacs, MOS-controlled thyristor
(MCT). Controlled Rectifiers: Introduction, single-phase semi-converters,
single-phase full converters, single-phase dual converters, three-phase half-
wave converters, three-phase semi converters, three-phase full converters
and three-phase dual converters. AC Voltage Controller: Introduction, AC
power control, integral cycle control, AC phase control, three-phase AC phase
control, half-controlled AC voltage controller, cyclo-converters, applications
and Case Studies. DC Choppers: Introduction and principles of on-off Control,
step-down (Buck) choppers, step-up (boost) choppers, buck-boost choppers.
Some designed problems and applications. Inverters: Introduction and basic
inverter, voltage source inverters (VSI), inverter voltage control techniques,
pulse-width modulation (PWM), PWM inverters, types of single-phase
inverters, basic principles of the three-phase bridge VSI inverter, ideal current
source inverter (CSI). Designed problems and applications. DC Motor Drives:
Basic characteristics of DC Motors, Operating Modes, Single-Phase Drives,
Three-Phase Drives, Chopper Drives and Closed-Loop Control of DC Drives.
AC Motor Drives: Induction Motors drives, Synchronous Motors Drives
MCE 514 MODERN CONTROL SYSTEMS (2 Units)
Review of classical control systems; Control system performance and stability,

root locus analysis and design, frequency response analysis and design.
Advanced Classical Control Method: PID control tuning using Ziegler-Nichols
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rule, Modified PID controller, Two-DOF control, Robust PID control, robust
internal model control, the pseudo-quantitative feedback system. Full State
Feedback Control Design: Controllability and observability, controller design
of regular system via pole placement, Ackerman's formula, and pole-
placement design of servo system. State Observer: Full-order observer, pole
placement design of system with full-order observer, reduced-order observer,
pole-placement design of system with reduced-order observer. Optical
Control: Types of optical control problems, selection of performance index,
linear quadratic optical regular. Introduction to Nonlinear Control: Common
nonlinearities in mechatronics system, describing function, Lyapunov stability,
Feedback linearization.
MCE 515 ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR MECHATRONICS ENGINEERS II

(2 Units)
The entrepreneurial process: Definition of concept: entrepreneurship,
entrepreneurs, opportunity or necessity, Revolution of entrepreneurship,
Evolution of entrepreneurship, the myths of entrepreneurship. Origins of
opportunities: Business opportunity scouting and evaluation risk vs
uncertainty, Where do opportunities come from? Characteristics of a good
opportunity, Will this opportunity last?. The entrepreneurial individual and the
dark side of entrepreneurship; Entrepreneur's task, goals, roles skills and style
of management; Developing individual innovation; the challenges of new
venture start-ups; Critical factors for New-ventures development; feasibility
study; Entrepreneurial ventures and market research; Business plan;
Strategic planning and entrepreneurship; What do if I want to achieve Creative
ideas, High growth vs. lifestyle businesses, Social enterprise vs. profit focus,
Potential goal tradeoffs. Is my idea compelling? Customer vs. end user,
Customer purchase decision criteria. Are enough “customers” willing to pay
enough? Market potential analysis, Pricing options/revenue structures.
Intellectual property. Blue Ocean strategy, Trends and fads. Total quality
management: Quality improvement, Quality control, Leadership for quality,
Building and sustaining total quality organization.
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MEE 515 ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND LAW (2 Units)
Management functions (organizing, staffing, controlling, coordinating,

directing); Organizational charts and organizational levels; Organizational
structures (line, line and staff, functional, matrix, informal); Use of
committees; Organizational planning (short-term, intermediate-term and
long-term); Personnel management: Role of people in an organization;
Functions of personnel department (employment, training, health, safety,
benefits, incentive schemes, services, etc); Financial management: Kind of
capital (equity and borrowed capital, long-term and short-term capital, fixed
and working capital);; Cost control; Basic cost elements (direct labour cost,
direct material cost, overhead, factory cost); Quality management: Product life
cycle, quality assurance, quality control techniques; Organizing for quality;
Economics of quality (appraisal, failure and prevention costs); Product liability;
Total Quality Management (TQM); Maintenance management: Scope of
maintenance; Organizing for maintenance; Types of maintenance (corrective,
preventive, predictive); Nigerian legal system as it affects engineering;
Industrial safety laws; Industrial law and labour relations; Law of contracts and
torts; Agency law; Principles and types of business ownership, including
advantages and disadvantages of each; Steps in setting up a partnership.
MCE 516 ROBOTIC HARDWARE SYSTEMS (2 Units)
Introduction to robotic subsystems, components used in robotics subsystems,

Physical components used in the mechanical subsystem. Geometry of
manipulator arms, mechanical design of wrists, end effectors. Actuators:
Components of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators. Characteristics of
electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators. Indirect power transfer devices:
Belts, Chain, Friction drives, cone drive and gears. Harmonic drive speed
reducer. Direct Power Transfer Devices: Couplings, Splined connections.
Torque limiters. Suspensions and Drive Trains: Wheeled vehicle suspensions
and drive trains, Tracked vehicle suspensions and drive trains. Steering and
Walker: Steering basics, leg actuator, dwalking techniques, independent leg
and frame walking. Crawlers: Horizontal and vertical crawling, tacked
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crawling, pipe crawling, snakes.
MCE 517 MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (2 Units)
Overview of MEMS and Microsystems: MEMS and Microsystems,

multidisciplinary nature of Microsystems design and manufacturing,
Microsystems and miniaturization application of Microsystems in automotive,
aerospace and other industries. Engineering Science for Microsystem Design
and Fabrication: Atomic structure of matter, ions and ionization, molecular
theory of matter and intermolecular forces, doping of semiconductors,
diffusion process, plasma physics, electrochemistry, quantum physics.
Scaling laws in miniaturization: Introduction to scaling; scaling in geometry,
rigid body dynamics, electrostatic forces, electromagnetic forces, electricity
and fluid mechanics. Materials for MEMS and Microsystems: Substrates and
wafers, active substrate materials, silicon as a substrate material, silicon
compounds, silicon piezoresistors, gallium arsenide, quartz, piezoelectric
crystals, polymers, packaging materials. Microsystems Fabrication Process:
Photolithography, Ion implantation, diffusion, oxidation, chemical vapor
deposition, physical vapor deposition, deposition by epitaxy, etching. Micro-
manufacturing: Bulk micro-manufacturing, surface micro-maching, LIGA
process. Working principles of Microsystems: Micro-sensors, micro-actuation,
MEMS with micro-actuators, micro-accelerometers, micro-fluidics. Micro-
system Packaging: Overview of mechanical packaging of microelectronics;
Microsystems packaging, general consideration, die-level packaging, device-
level packaging, system level packaging; Interfaces in Microsystems
packaging essential packaging technologies, assembly of Microsystems,
selection of packaging materials. Microsystems Design: Design
considerations, process design, mechanical design, design of silicon die,
design of micro fluidic network systems, and some case study.
MCE 531 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION AND DESIGN (2 Units)
Instrumentation System: Application Domains, The Importance of

Engineering Design, Precision and Accuracy, Calibration, Dynamic range:
Noise floor to saturation, decibels, The 'signal plan' diagram for an amplifier
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system, Signal to noise ratio, Measurements that are affected by the

instrument. Signal Conditioning: Amplification, Noise control, Bandwidth
limiting (to limit noise), Distortion (of waveshape), harmonic generation,
linearity and signal compression, A-D converter step size, Impedance
buffering, what are small voltages and currents? What are high impedances?
Noise: Noise limits the smallest measureable signal, Thermal noise, Noise
voltage and current in op-amps, Noise calculation example, Noise
measurement: an AC voltmeter won't do. Operational Amplifier
Imperfections: Offset voltage and drift, Bias current, Offset current, Power
Supply Rejection Ratio, Common Mode Rejection Ratio, Reading the op-amp
spec sheet, Design example: the error budget. The Transducer and its
Conditioning Circuits: Thermistor:: sensitive but non-linear, Thermocouple:
small signal, linear, wide range, Semiconductor medium signal, linear.
Microprocessor: Inputs and Outputs: Sampling and digital conversion
artifacts, R-2R Digital-Analog Converter, Successive approximation A/D
Converter, Dual slope A/D Converter, Grounding to an A/D Converter.
Grounding, Decoupling, Shielding and PCB Layout: Magnetic and electrostatic
coupling and shielding, Current-voltage transformations to improve noise
immunity,' guard' connection, Differential inputs, floating source to reduce
noise, The noise sniffer, Oscilloscope measurements of a noise problem, Local
power supplies, Grounding management in a mixed analog and digital,
System, Rules for PCB layout in a mixed system. Noise Control Techniques:
Opto-coupling to separate ground systems, Transformer coupling, Digital
buffering to improve noise isolation, Quiet-timing a measurement, Inductive vs
capacitive filtering, The dangers of a switching power supply. Carrier Signal
Techniques: Chopper stabilized op-amp, Lock-in amplifier technique,
Correlation, Adaptive filtering. Signal Averaging Techniques: The basic idea,
Analog averaging, Digital averaging.
MCE 532 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION (2 Units)
Basic Concept of Instrumentation: Static and dynamic characteristics, design

criteria and instrumentation amplifier. Membrane Biophysics and Action
Potentials: Diffusion across cell membranes, Nernst potentials, diffusion
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potentials, Membrane behavior Origin of action potential, Modeling,

Propagation of action potentials. Electrophysiology of the Heart and
Neuromuscular System: Anatomy/physiology of heart, Body surface
potentials, Electrocardiogram, Standard leads, Anatomy/physiology of muscle,
Myofibrils and filaments, Excitation contraction, Electromyography, Functional
neuromuscular stimulation. Miscellaneous Electrophysiology:
Electroencephalography, Electro-retinogram. Bio-potential Electrodes and
Properties of Nerve and Muscle: Equivalent electrical models and impedance of
electrodes applied to tissue of patients, equivalent models of resting potentials
and conduction. Electromyography and Electrocardiography: Diagnostic
instrumentation, electrical behavior of measured signals, Cardiac Pacemakers,
Defibrillators, Measurement of Gas Concentration including Oximetry and
Capnometry, Electroencephalography including Brain Evoked Potentials,
Electro-surgery and Electro-theory, measurement of blood flow and pressure,
electrical safety of medical instrumentation power distribution.
MCE 533 REMOTE SENSING AND TELEMETRY (2 Units)
Introduction to remote sensing and telemetry, electromagnetic radiation.

Components of remote sensing and telemetry: Photographic sensors, analog
and Digital Data, Data logger, hand-shaking, Modulator, transmitter and
antenna, land observation satellites, microwave and radar, FM/RF radio.
Fundamentals of Telemetry Systems: Radio and wireless fundamental, Analog
frequency modulation, data communication and radio telemetry system,
wireless LAN system. Data Processing and Analysis for Remote Sensing and
Telemetry: Image processing and interpretation. Data acquisition and
distribution systems. Multiplexing and demultiplexing Modulation and
demodulation theory. Digital Communication and Protocols: Pulse Modulation,
Pulse code modulation, Delta Modulation, Line codes, Time Division
Multiplexing, Data Compression, Protocols: Modbus, TCP/IP protocol suite,
routing, TCP/IP utilities. Telemetry Design System: Telemetry simulation
using LabVIEW. RF DTelemetry design transmidtter selection, antenna
selection. Industrial Remote Sensing and Telemetry: Geographic information
system, modern industrial applications in telemetry: Petroleum, rail road,
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power utility, manufacturing, instrumentation and measurement monitoring.
MCE 534 REAL TIME SYSTEMS (2 Units)
Overview of Operating Systems and Real Time Operation Systems: Basic

understanding of Computer Architectures, operating system concepts and
characteristic, definition of real time systems, characteristics and examples.
Real Time System Design: Designing real time systems products, real time
system design activities, design methods and implementation. Overview of
Real Time Scheduling: The basic model, concurrent control of system
components, simple process model, clock driven scheduling. Case Study1:
Real Time Systems Application: Real time system application design and
development, programming in the small, real time facilities. Resource Access
Control: Atomic actions in concurrent language, resource control and atomic
actions, Blook's criteria, deadlock detection and recovery. Resource
Management: Resource management, expressive power and ease of use,
resource usage and deadlock, priority-inheritance protocol, priority-ceiling
protocol. Concurrent Programming: Concurrency models, programming
threads and process synchronization, indivisibility, interleaving model. Case
Study 2: Real Time System Development Technique: Techniques and methods
in development of real time systems, reference model for real time systems.
Reliability and Fault Tolerance: Failure modes, fault prevention and fault
tolerance, n-version programming, software dynamic redundancy and safety,
reliability and dependability. The Execution Environment: The execution
environment, designing the execution environment, hardware control and
hardware support.
MCE 521 ENGINEERING RELIABILITY II (2 Units)
Introduction to reliability for engineering systems, introduction to probability

theory, types of failures, Mean Time Between Failure, Mean Time to Failure,
reliability of systems, fault free analysis, event tree analysis, measurement of
system reliability, evaluation of system reliability, system reliability design
method, maintenance and reliability, and concept of risks associated with
reliability.
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MCE 522 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DESIGN (2 Units)
Introduction: Mechatronics Application and Embedded Systems, Review of

Microprocessor Based System, Introduction to PIC 18Fxx2. Assembly
Language Programming: 8-bit sign operations, 8-bit Unsigned Operations,
signed comparison, subroutines, stacks, pointers and table reads. C Language
Programming: C Compilation, PIC 18 Hardware Intro, Power Consumption,
Watchdog Timer, SLEEP Mode, Datasheet, State Machine Programming,
LED/Switch IO, LCD Module Interface. Inputs and Outputs: Parallel port
Operation, IO Channels, Synchronous Serial IO, Asynchronous Serial IO, 12C
and Serial EEPROM. Interrupts and Timers: PWM, DC Motors Servos,
Waveform Generation, State Machine Programming for Interrupt Driven IO.
Embedded System: Communications Systems: Digital communication,
protocol, communication interfaces, USB Introduction, remote communication
(infrared). Embedded System in Mechatronics Applications: Audio
Record/Playback System, Home Monitoring System, Digital Thermometer,
Autonomous Robot.
MCE 523 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM)

(2Units)
Introduction to basic manufacturing systems, production system facilities,

manufacturing support systems, automation principles and strategies, a model
factory, components of a manufacturing system. Manufacturing Operation:
Manufacturing industries and products, manufacturing operations, production
concepts and cost of manufacturing operations. Overview of sensors and
actuators; analog to digital conversion and digital to analog conversion.
Overview of discrete control using programmable logic controller and PC.
Material handling, transport, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
Automatic data capture, barcode and other ADC technologies. Group
Technology, production flow analysis and Cellular manufacturing. Flexible
Manufacturing Systems: FMS components, types of FMS, level of flexibility,
work stations, quantitative analysis of FMS, FMS applications. CAD and CAM
integration, computer aided process planning and concurrent engineering.
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MCE 524 INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS (2 Units)
Introduction to Industrial robotics, types of Automation, Robot End Effectors,

justification of using robots in Industry, Robotics Industrial Applications.
Concept and Design of Robotics in Automated Manufacturing Work Cell and
Logistics, Safety Consideration, Return of Investment Overview and usage of
industrial robots in Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) and Computer
Integrated Manufacturing CIM) Robot Programming, interfacing to Industrial
robots, Case Studies using software Robot Simulation, From Virtual Design to
Reality, Case Studies using software. Mobile Robots, Automated Guided Vehicle
(AGV) in Industry Service Robots, Industrial Robotics in Life Sciences and
Biotechnology. Case Study: World Survey of robotics advancements by
applications areas, technology level, future trends and continents/countries
involved.
MCE 527 SYSTEM MODELING AND IDENTIFICATION (2 Units)
Introduction: Basics concept of physical modeling and system identification

review on dynamics model of mechanical systems, models of electrical system,
models of electromechanical systems. Physical Modeling Using Bond-graph:
Effort and flow, junctions, transformer and gyrator, causality, state equation
from bond-graph. Introduction to System Identification: Basic concept of
system identification, review of signal and system, review of stochastic
process, Basic steps in the identification process. Design of Experiments:
Information and data collections. Input Signal Design and Implementation.
The use and design of random and deterministic signals as inputs for system
identification, pulse, step, random binary sequence (RBS), pseudo random
binary (PRBS). Model Validation: Residual analysis, whiteness of the residue.
Autocorrelation test, Akaike information criterion, final prediction error (fpe),
independent data testing.
MCE 541 INTELLIGENT CONTROL (2 Units)
Introduction to intelligent systems; Concept of intelligent systems,

Introduction to fuzzy logic. And artificial neural network. Fuzzy Logic: Classical
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sets and fuzzy sets, fuzzy operation and properties, fuzzy relations, fuzzy
numbers, fuzzy logic, approximate reasoning, fuzzy inference systems. Fuzzy
Logic Control: Fuzzy control architecture, Mamdani and Takagi-Sugeno
Architectures for fuzzy control, design method of fuzzy controllers, fuzzy
supervisory control. Case studies. Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks:
Fundamental concepts and models of artificial neural networks. Neural
networks learning rules. Single layer perceptrons and multiplayer feed forward
networks. ANN Control System: Artificial neural network based system
modeling, artificial neural network based control, controller architectures and
design methods. Case studies. Genetic Algorithm Based Control System:
Genetic algorithm and its application in classical control, fuzzy logic control and
neuro controller.
MCE 542 DSP-BASED SYSTEMS (2 Units)
Discrete Time Signals and Systems: Review of Discrete time systems, LTI
systems, Frequency domain representation of discrete time systems and
signals, Representation of sequences by Fourier transform. Discrete time
random signals, Z transform. Sampling of Continuous Time Signals: Periodic
sampling frequency domain representative of sampling reconstructions of
band limited signals from its samples. Structure of Discrete Time Signals:
Block diagram representation of linear constant coefficient differential
equations. Signal flow graph representation, Basic structure of IIR systems,
Transposed forms, Basic structure for FIR systems. Introduction to DSP
Controller: Brief introduction to TMSLF2407 peripherals, type of physical
memory and introduction to software tools E. C2xx DSP CPU and Instruction
Set: Introduction to the C2xx DSP core and code generation, Component of
C2xx DSP core, Mapping external devices to the C2xx core and the peripheral
interface, System configuration register, Memory, Memory addressing modes,
Assembly programming using C2xx DSP instruction set. General Purpose I/O:
Functionality, Pin multiplexing and general purpose I/O overview, GP registers
and ports. Interrupt on the TMS320 LF2407: Introduction to interrupts,
interrupt hierarchy and control registers. The Analog to Digital Converter: ADC
overview, Operation of ADC, Sequence configuration of ADC, Sequencer
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operating mode, Triggering source. The Event Managers: Overview, Event

manager interrupts, Interrupt flag registers, General purpose timers input and
output, GP counter, GP timer register and, interrupts, PWM output and GP
compare operation, Dead band generation, Data memory mapped registers,
Capture units and quadrature encoded pulse (QEP).
MCE 543 AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC SYSTEMS (2 Units)
Introduction: Mobile Robot, Autonomous Systems. Locomotion: Key Issues for

Locomotion, Wheeled Mobile Robot, Legged Mobile Robots. Mobile Robot
Kinematics: Kinematics Models and Constraints, Mobile Robot
Maneuverability, Mobile Robot Workspace, Motion Control. Perception:
Sensors for Mobile Robots, Sensor Classification, characterization,
performances measures, Uncertainty Representation, Statistical
representation, and Error propagation. Mobile Robot Localization: Noise and
Aliasing, Belief Representation, Map Representation, Probilistic Map- Based
Localization, Landmark-based navigation, Globally Unique Localization,
Positioning Beacon System, Route Based Localization, Autonomous Map
Building. Planning and Navigation: Competencies for Navigation and Reacting,
Path Planning, Obstacle Avoidance, Navigation Architecture, Control
Localization, Decomposition Techniques, Case Studies.
MCE 544 MACHINE VISION (2 Units)
Introduction: Machine Vision, Image Geometry, Sampling and Quantization.

Image Definitions. Level of Computation. Road map. Image Representation:
Image digitization, digital image properties, color images, cameras. Image
Formation Physics: Radiometric measurement, capture and optics, lens
aberration and distortion, radiometric image capture, surface reflectance.
Data Structure for Image Analysis: Matrices, chains, topological data
structures, relational data structures, pyramids, quad-trees. Image Pre-
Processing: Pixel brightness transformation, geometric transformations, local
pre-processing, image restoration. Segmentation: Shareholding, edge-based
segmentation, region-based segmentation, matching, evaluation issues,
Texture. Object Recognition: Region identification, contour based share
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representation, region based shape representation, shape classes, knowledge

representation, graph matching, and optimization techniques. Image
Understanding: Control strategies, RANSAC, point distribution models, scene
labeling, semantic image segmentation and understanding. 3D Vision: 3D
Vision task, projective geometry, scene reconstruction from multiple views,
stereo vision system, trifocal sensor, 3d information from radiometric
measurements. Dynamic Vision: Change Detection. Segmentation Using
Motion. Motion Correspondence. Image Flow, Segmentation using Moving
Camera, and Tracking. Shape from Motion.
CPE 521 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (6 Units)

Each student is expected to solve a research problem using principles,
concepts and methodologies in any area of Mechatronics Engineering under
the supervision of academic staff(s) in the department.
2.6 Grading System

The Federal University of Technology, Minna and the Department of
Mechatronics Engineering operates a 5.0 grading system. The grades
points and classes of degrees are follows:
Grade Grade Points Range of Scores (%) Interpretation
A 5.0 70-100 Excellent

B 4.0 60-69 Very Good
C 3.0 50-59 Good
D 2.0 45-49 Satisfactory
E 1.0 40-44 Poor and Failure
F 0.0 Less than 40 Failure
2.7 Computation of Result

The University operates on a 5.0 grade point system therefore; all semesters
cumulatively contribute to the class of degree a student graduates with. It is
imperative for students to be accustomed to the following terminologies in
order to keep track of their performance.
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1. Semesterial Course Taken (SCT): This is the total number of course unit
carried by a student in a particular semester. It is the summation of all the
units of the courses carried during the semester. For instance, a student
taking 6 courses of 3units each then the TCT = 6*3=18 for that semester.
2. Total Course Taken (TCT): This is the summation of the Total number of
course units taken over all the semester from the beginning to date.
3. Semesterial Grade Point (SGP): This is the sum of the product of

course unit and rating in each course for the entire semester. For instance,
a student registered for 6 courses of 3 units each. Suppose the grades were
A, B, C, D, E, F.
The SGP would be= 3*5 + 3*4 + 3*3 + 3*2 + 3*1 + 3*0= 45
4. Cumulative Grade Point (CGP): This is the summation of total SGP over
all semester from the first semester as a student.
5. Grade Point Average (GPA): This is the total SGP divided by the SCT.
For instance, from above the SGP = 45 and the SCT = 18. Then the
GPA=45/18 = 2.5.
6. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): This is not the summation

of the GPA's for all semester, rather it is the summation of the SGP for all
semesters to date (CGP) divided by the summation of SCT (TCT)
i.e. CGPA = CGP/TCT
2.8 Class of Degree

S/N Class Of Degree CGPA
1 First Class 4.5-5.0
2 Second Class Upper 3.5- 4.49
3 Second Class Lower 2.40-3.49

4 Third Class Degree 1.50-2.39
5 Failed 1-0.99
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Terminologies
1. The unit of a course: this is equivalent to the lecture duration
weekly for a particular course.
2. A core Course: is one which must be registered for and passed by a
student to get the degree and is counted towards the classification of
the degree in question. An elective course is either compulsory or
optional.
3. A Compulsory Elective: shall be counted towards the classification
of student's degree. An optional elective is a course that may be taken
by the student and may not be counted towards the classification of
degree.
2.9 Mode of Assessment

Mechatronics Engineering Department has three modes of assessing
students for any given course. These are outlined as follows:
1. Practical assessment
2. Oral assessment
3. Written / electronic Examination
The particular mode employed in a course is dictated by the course type

and shall be the prerogative of the lecturer and department.
2.10 Classification Based on Student Performance

VICE CHANCELLOR'S LIST (VCL)
A student with a CGPA, at the end of the session, of 4.5 and above will be
placed on VCL as long as the CGPA does not go below 4.5. Student will be
eligible for a school fee waiver for as long as the status is maintained
DEAN'S LIST (DL)
A Student with a CGPA of 4.0 and above is placed on DL. A letter will be
issued to the student from the Dean's office
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IN GOOD STANDING (IGS)
A Student without any carryover or outstanding courses is placed on IGS.
DEFICIENCY
Any course failed by a student must be repeated until passed. A student

may repeat only those courses in which he has obtained a grade of F. It
should be noted however, that the grades earned for a repeated course
shall all be recorded and used in the computation of the CGPA.
SEMESTER PROBABTION (P)
A student who has a CGPA less than 1.50 at the end of a semester shall be
placed on Semester probation.
SESSIONAL PROBABTION (SP1)
Please note: Any student who has a CGPA of below 1.5 at the end of
100Level will be withdrawn from the University.
WITHDRAWAL (SP2)
A student who is already on sessional probation and fails to improve by the

end of the second session will be withdrawn from the university.
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Chapter Three
Academic Regulations
3.1 Regulations on Students Course Registration
Registration of courses is done on-line. All registration must be concluded
before matriculation of new students. Failure to register on time attracts a
penalty fee as stipulated by the university senate. However, failure to register
on time to meet 70% attendance at lectures for the semester may result in the
student being made to repeat the semester or withdraw from the university as
the case may be. A student cannot re-register for a course already passed.
3.2 Regulations on Students Admission Deferment

A student is allowed to defer, on a semester basis, his academic programme on
any of the following grounds:
§ Health/Medical
§ Financial
§ Academic
§ Any other reasons deemed acceptable by the Department
It is expected that a student should register first before applying for deferment.
Note: A deferred semester or session counts on the student residency period.
3.3 Regulations on Students Condonation, Absenteeism and

Duration
This is applicable to a student who has officially informed the University earlier
of problems based on any of the following:
§ Health/Medical
§ Academic
§ Any other reasons deemed acceptable by the Department
Note: A condoned semester or session does not count on the
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student residency period.
a) Residency
A student is allowed by the University laws to spend 150% of the minimum

duration on each entry mode. On exceeding this, he/she will be required to
vacate the University. The residency for different entry mode is as stated
herewith.
Table 1: Residency Duration for the Different Mode of Entry

Mode of Admission Tenure
UTME (100L) Seven and Half Academic Sessions
DE (200L) Six Academic Sessions
DE (300L) Four and Half Academic Sessions
b) Absenteeism
Any student, who absents himself from the University for two academic
semesters consecutively, will be deemed to have forfeited those semesters and
beyond that, the student will be deemed to have voluntarily withdrawn from
the programme.
3.4 Requirements to Proceed to 200 Level from 100 Level

In order to proceed to 200 Level from 100 Level, the following minimum
requirements must be met at the end of 100 Level:
1. Satisfy the 10-8-8 requirement, meaning that a student must have
passed minimum of 10 credit unis of Mathematics, 8 credit units of Physics
and 8 credit units of Chemistry.
2. Obtain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 2.0
3. Any student that fails to meet these two conditions is to be withdrawn from
the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Note with effective
of 2014/2015 session students with less than 1.50 are withdrawn from the
university.
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3.5 Examination Regulations

It is mandatory for a student to have 75% attendance to qualify to sit for
examination in any course taken. The setting, conduct, evaluation schemes,
moderation Schemes-Internal and External for degree examination and the
issuance of results are as in the “Approved Senate Regulations Governing the
conduct of examination” and the “General Academic Regulations for degree
courses” The relevant details are set out below:
3.6 General Academic Regulations for Degree Courses:

a. Definition of Units:
The unit of course shall be the semester, one semester units being when a class
meets one hour every week for the semester or three or four hours every week
in the laboratory for the semester or the equivalent in workshop or field work
time. The size of course shall, as much as possible, be a maximum of three units
and its duration shall be one semester except for projects and design courses
which may carry more than three units and may last more than one semester.
i. A core course is one which must be registered for and passed by a student
to get its degree and is counted towards the classification of his/her
degree.
ii. An elective course is either compulsory or optional. All elective courses
taken are used in final computation for the degree classification.
iii. A University required course is a compulsory course prescribed by the
university which must be passed before a student can graduate. It would
also be counted towards the classification of degree.
iv. An audited course is one which the student attends without writing the
examination in it.
v. A Pre- requisite course is one in which the students must pass before
proceeding to the higher course.
vi. Co- prerequisite course is one which may be taken in parallel with the
course for which it is specified.
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b. Duration of Semester
During each semester, 15 weeks (exclusive of the Christmas and Easter

vacation and mid- semester breaks) shall normally be reserved for teaching,
and two weeks for examinations.
3.7 Regulations on Continuous Assessment

Assessment of student's achievement shall be continuous. The student shall be
periodically informed of his/her standing in the course. The final examination
for each course shall normally be at the end of the semester in which the course
is offered. The course grade will be made up of the student's score in the
continuous assessment as well as the end of course examination. The
continuous assessment shall carry a maximum mark of 40%.
As part of the policy of maintaining high academic standards in the School, the
Department stipulates the conditions, which require students to have attained
certain grades in specific subjects before they could be absorbed into the
department from the 100 levels. The student is required to have 10 credits of
Mathematics, 8 credits of Physics and 8 credits of Chemistry.
In addition, the student must have a CGPA of 2.0 and above to remain in good
academic standing. Also, students with the best sessional CGPA greater than
4.5 at each level of study are usually recommended for the University
Scholarship.
3.8 Regulations Guiding Professional Examinations

Graduates of Mechatronics Engineering are qualified to sit for the qualifying
examinations and become registered members of the following professional
bodies:
i. Member Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)
ii. Registered engineer with the Council for the Regulations of Engineering
in Nigeria (COREN)
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3.9 Conduct of Laboratory Experiments

Laboratory experiments are conducted at various levels. Most 100 and 200
level courses are common to all engineering students; hence experiments at
these two levels are conducted by the departments that service the courses.
Core Mechatronics engineering experiments and project works commence
during second semester of the 300 level when students must have acquired
relevant engineering practical skills in all other areas of Engineering:
Mechanical; Computer; Communication and Electrical Engineering.
The department will be running Mechatronics Laboratory Practices. Students'

laboratory reports and standard Laboratory Manual for relevant experiments in
Mechatronics Systems Design will be available at the Mechatronics System
Laboratory. Other laboratory practices cognate to Mechatronics Engineering
will be serviced from other laboratories in the University. For example, Data
Communication and Networks I and Data Communication and Networks II will
be serviced at Telecommunication Engineering Laboratories, Logic Circuit and
Digital Electronics at Digital Electronic Laboratory and Central Teaching
laboratory; Control Engineering at the Control
Engineering laboratory and Introduction to Mechatronics at Mechatronics and

Autotronics Laboratory in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department
Practical and SIWES Logbooks will be made available to students upon

attaining appropriate levels.
3.10 Regulations on Examination

Our policy on examination goes thus: Examinations will be set by individual
lecturers for the courses thought. After moderation of such questions at a
meeting of departmental academic staff such questions will then be
administered for each semester examination by the school examination office.
Final year questions will be moderated by an external examiner. Results of
examination are considered and approved at a meeting of the academic staff of
the department. The results approved will then be forwarded for consideration
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and approval by both the School Academic Board and the University senate
before they are released finally to students.
3.11 Mandatory Engineering Drawing Practice

The mandatory practice of engineering drawing in the training of Engineers is
observed in Engineering Drawing I and Engineering Drawing II at the 200 level.
3.12 Mandatory Industrial Training Programme

One-year industrial training is an integral part of the five-year degree program.
This is made up of ten (10) weeks of students' work experience Programme
(SWEP) at the end of 200Level, Twelve (12) Weeks of students' industrial work
experience scheme (SIWES I) at the end of 300Level and a Twenty-four (24)
Weeks of Student students industrial work experience scheme (SIWES II)
during the second semester of 400Level. An academically weak student may
defer the SIWES II until all carry over courses are cleared. Such students must
satisfy the SIWES requirements before allowed to proceed to 500Level.
Furthermore, Students on SIWES cannot register for and or take any course
during that semester. Detailed analysis is presented herewith.
Mandatory Student School and Industry Work Experience

S/N PROGRAMME DURATION LOCATION OF PERIOD OF
EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME
1 SWEP 10 Weeks School End Of 200

Level
2 SIWES 12 Weeks Industry End Of 300
Level
3 SIWES 26 Weeks Industry Second
Semester 400
Level
3.13 Regulation on Award of Degree

The nomenclature of the degree awarded by the Department is Bachelor of
Engineering (Mechatronics Engineering). To be eligible for the award of B.Eng.
(Mechatronics Engineering) a student must have:
a. Passed all core (compulsory) courses as well as all University and School
required courses and electives recommended for specialization
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b. Successfully completed all class work, industrial attachments, seminars

and projects.
To graduate, a student must be found worthy in character throughout the
period of his/her studentship in the University and must accumulate the total
prescribed by the school from Core, Electives and General studies courses; and
SWEP/SIWES and project. A student must be in good standing in order to go for
Industrial Attachment. The requirements for the award of degree based on the
mode of entry are as follows:
Mode of Entry UTME

Basic Sciences 37
Major Engineering 126
Electives Within 8
General Studies 9
SIWES 6
SWEP
Total 186
Note: 200 and 300 Level Direct Entry are required to register for GST 103.
300 Level Direct Entry are also required to register for MCE 200.
Graduation Requirement
3.14 Regulation on Intra and Inter University Transfers

All candidates seeking transfer (whether intra or inter University) must have
spent a minimum of one academic session in the programme of first admission
with full Sessional result attached to the application for transfer.
a. All intra University candidates seeking transfers to Mechatronics
Engineering Department are to have a minimum CGPA of 3.6.
b. All inter University candidates seeking transfers to Mechatronics
Engineering Department of the Federal University of Technology, Minna
must:
i. Be studying Mechatronics /Mechanical/ Telecommunication/
Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering programme in their
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current university
ii. Have passed all courses registered in their current university before
seeking the transfer.
iii. Have a minimum CGPA of 3.6 out of 5.00 or 3.00 on a scale of
4.00.
iv. Transfer cases can only be entertained up to and not beyond
200L.
c. In all cases, admission is purely based on:
i. available vacancies
Ii. the number of candidates applying for admission.
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Chapter Four
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
4.1 List of Previous Head of Department
Professor M.J. E Salami 2014-2015
Professor A.M. Aibinu 2015 – present
4.2 Department's Organogram
Head of Department
Committee/
Level Advisers
Departmental Officers
Academic Staff Technical Staff Admin Staff Students
4.3 Administrative Staff

Name Rank/ Designation Qualifications And
Salary Scale and Date Dates Obtained
of First Appointment
Engr. Prof. Head of Department/ B.Sc (2001), M.Sc. (2006),
Abodun Musa Professor PhD (2010)
Aibinu
Mr. Konyeha Per. Secretary II HND Secretarial Studies
Silvester (2006) WAEC (1993) Cert.
in Typewriting (1995)
Mrs. Halima Senior Clerical Officer Grade II (1999)
Anas Alfa
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4.7 Staff Contribution to Engineering and Industry

Members of staff contribute to the engineering profession within and outside
the University. They actively participate in activities of professional
associations like the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Council for the
Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). Furthermore, members of staff
also offer consultancy services in specialized areas including: Robotics;
Avionics; Computer maintenance and networking; Artificial intelligence;
Military equipment productions, Automation etc. The department is presently
working with Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army and Nigeria Space Defense
Institute on some Military related projects. The department has participated in
various local and international exhibitions in the last few years and won
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Tertiary Educational Trust
Fund (TETFUND) in 2013, 2014 and 2015. In addition, the department hosted
the maiden edition of Nigeria Robotics Championship (NIROC) in 2013.
4.8 Facilities Available

4.8.1 University Library
The University has a large collection of required, current and quality books,
journal papers and relevant literatures for students and department and in
Faculty Library.
4.8.2 Departmental e-Library

The department is equipped with a state of the art electronic library accessible
to both students and staff. The e-library will be accessible through
departmental website
4.8.3 Departmental Website

The departmental website can be accessed from www.futminna.edu.ng
4.8.4 Departmental Activities

a. Orientation Programme
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b. Sessional HOD briefing

c. Robotics, Programmers and Embedded Systems Club
d. Mentor and Mentee Project
e. Nigerian Robotics Championship (NIROC)
f. Departmental Tutorials
g. Departmental Students' Association
4.8.5 Laboratory Facilities

The department and the faculty is equipped with a number of laboratories,
some of which are:
§ LABORATORY 1: MECHATRONICS LABORATORY 1
§ LABORATORY 2: MECHATRONICS LABORATORY 2
§ LABORATORY 3: MECHATRONICS LAB 1. CENTRAL TEACHING LAB
§ LABORATORY 4: MECHATRONICS LAB 2. CENTRAL TEACHING LAB
§ LABORATORY 5: CENTRAL TEACHING LAB
§ LABORATORY 6: CENTRAL TEACHING LAB
§ LABORATORY 7: INTERMEDIATE, TRANSMISSION LINE, FIBER OPTIC,
MICROWAVE, AND NETWORKING LABORATORY
§ LABORATORY 8: ELECTRONICS LABORATORY
§ LABORATORY 9: CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY
§ LABORATORY 10: POWER AND MACHINE LABORATORY
§ LABORATORY 11: ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION WORKSHOP
§ LABORATORY 12: ELECTRICAL POWER LABORATORY
§ LABORATORY 13: EMBEDDED SYSTEM LABORATORY
§ LABORATORY 14: TELECOMMUNICATION LABORATORIES
§ LABORATORY 15: AUTOCAD LABORATORY
§ LABORATORY 16: CAD CAM LABORATORY
§ LABORATORY 17: 3D PRINTING AND PCB LABORATORY
4.9 Appraisal of Facilities

Generally, the quantity and quality of facilities are adequate though the
Department is growing. Considerable effort is being made by the University
management for rapid expansion of facilities to eliminate present
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inadequacies.
Teaching Aids
Public address System and Multimedia Projectors are provided by the School as
teaching aid at Lecture Theatre. The department also provides multimedia
projectors and laptops for teaching and administrative purposes.
Safety in Laboratories
In the course of laboratory and workshop practice, the need to observe safety
precautions, such as clean working space, wearing protective gear and
avoidance of electric shock are seriously emphasized.
First Aid Boxes are available in case of emergency in all laboratories,

workshops, etc.
Also, fire prevention measures like avoidance of inflammable materials in the

laboratories are observed. Fire-fighting equipment like CO2, foam
extinguishers and Sand buckets are provided in the laboratory. The University
has a fire van strategically stationed.
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F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t y o f Te c h n o l o g y, M i n n a

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

1. Providing necessary support and skills for achieving breakthroughs in the

2. Building and developing human capacity to high level through pragmatic

3. Focusing on: Automation and Robotics; Digital Signal and Image

4. Careful selection and structuring of courses that enable students to have

4.9.2 Departmental e-Library 58

Mechatronics refers to the eﬃcient and eﬀective integration of mechanical

Mechatronics Engineering is one of the most dynamic areas of Engineering in

recent times. The general philosophy of the department hinges on the

1.5 Objectives of the Programme

a. To produce graduates with competencies in Mechatronics Engineering

e. To produce Engineers that are capable of engaging in entrepreneurial

1.6 Areas of Specialization

i. Mechatronics System Development

1.7 Competencies of The Graduates and Job Opportunities

required for the ﬁeld.

Students graduating from the department shall be strongly equipped to seek

1.8 Admission Requirement

1.8.1 Compliance with UTME Admission Requirements

1.8.2 Compliance with Direct Entry Admission Requirements

Mechatronics Engineering students will be evaluated through:

2.2 Duration of the Programme

2.3 Registration of Courses

2.4 Course Structure

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P PREREQUISITE

100 Level Second Semester

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P PREREQUISITE

200 Level First Semester

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P PREREQUISITE

EET 214 Fundamentals of Fluid 2 2

EET 216 Materials Science 2 2

200 Level Second Semester

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P PREREQUISITE

300 Level First Semester

MCE 317 System Dynamics and 3 2 1

300 Level Second Semester

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P PRE-

400 Level First Semester

400 Level Second Semester

SIW 400 SIWES 2

500 Level First Semester

MCE 517 Micro-electromechanical 2

Electives (Any two courses)

500 Level Second Semester

2.5 Course Description

MAT 111 ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY (3 Units)

Elementary set theory: set, subsets, union, intersection, complements, Venn

MAT 112 GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY (3 Units)

Geometric representation of vectors in 1 3 dimensions, components, direction

GST 110 USE OF ENGLISH I AND LIBRARY (3 Units)

Eﬀective communication and writing in English. Study skills, Language skills.

PHY 113 GENERAL PHYSICS I (MECHANICS) (3 Units)

particle moving in a plane. Force, momentum, laws of motion under gravity,

CHM 111 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (3 Units)

Atoms, molecules and chemical reaction; Chemical equations and

CHM 112 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (2 Units)

Inorganic chemistry; saturated hydrocarbons; unsaturated hydrocarbons.

STA 117 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (2 Units)

CPT 111 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (2 Units)

Background: History of computing, overview of programming languages and

fetch/decode/execute cycle; basic machine organization. Operating systems

MAT 121 DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS (3 Units)