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Fundamental concepts: Electric fields, charges, magnetic fields. current, B-H curves Kirchhoff’s laws, superposition. Thevenin, Norton theorems, Reciprocity, RL, RC, RLC circuits. DC, AC bridges, Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance measurement, Transducers, Single phase circuits, Complex j - notation, AC circuits, impedance, admittance, susceptance.

Appetizer: Sustainable mineral resources development: A relay race among geologist, miners, mineral processor and extractive (chemical) metallurgist, the concept of world without metals! The importance of chemical metallurgy as the gateway to metallurgical engineering and the fact that there is no distinct boundary between mineral processing technology and extractive metallurgical engineering. Roasting, calcination, agglomeration and leaching are at the intercession of both disciplines. Introduction to Chemical Metallurgy: Review of metallurgical thermodynamics, kinetics and smelters contract; definition, nature and classification of chemical metallurgy. Pyrometallurgy: Definition, roasting, agglomeration principle, methods, equipment, tools for pyro-metallurgy (Ellingham Diagram). Introduction to iron and steel making: tin smelting and coal gold agglomeration. Hydrometallurgy: Definition, nature and scope; hydrometallurgical processes, McCabe Thiele Diagram for solvent extraction, leaching kinetics, advantages and disadvantages of hydrometallurgy: Introduction of extraction of aluminium Electrometallurgy: Principle and application of McCabe Thiele Diagram; definition and scope; electrometallurgical methods, electrochemical series, principle and application of Pourbaix diagram in electrometallurgy; advantages and limitations of electrometallurgy. Refining of Metals: Definition, nature and scope; vacuum refining, zone refining, re-melting, liquation, electro-beam metal, electron beam and electro-slag. Recent advances in Chemical Metallurgy

Sounds and sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology); English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations); major word formation processes; the sentence in English (types: structural and functional); grammar and usage (tense, concord and modality). Reading and types of reading, comprehension skills, 3RsQ. Logical and critical thinking; reasoning methods (logic and syllogism, inductive and deductive argument, analogy, generalisation and explanations). Ethical considerations, copyright rules and infringements. Writing activities (pre-writing, brainstorming and outlining), writing (paragraphing, punctuation and expression), post- writing (editing and proofreading). Types of writing (summary, essays, letter, curriculum vitae, report writing, note-making). etc. Mechanics of writing. Information and Communication Technology in modern language learning. Language skills for effective communication. The art of public speaking.

Introduction to computers and computing; computer organisation – data processing, memory, registers and addressing schemes; Boolean algebra; floating-point arithmetic; representation of non-numeric information; problem-solving and algorithm development; coding (solution design using flowcharts and pseudo codes). Data models and data structures; computer software and operating system; computer operators and operators precedence; components of computer programs; introduction to object oriented, structured and visual programming; use of MATLAB in engineering applications. ICT fundamentals, Internet of Things (IoT). Elements of software engineering.

Two view points on corrosion: extractive metallurgy in reverse and electrochemical degradation of materials which is within the purview of physical metallurgy and electrochemistry; socio-economic implications of corrosion and need to prevent it; emphasis on the thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical corrosion of metals and alloys; description of metallurgical factors, effect of applied stress corrosion, cracking corrosion fatigue and passivity; methods of corrosion control and prevention including alloy selection, inhibitors, anodic and cathodic protection, coating and electroplating.

Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, Venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers. Mathematical induction, real sequences and series, theory of quadratic equations, binomial theorem, complex numbers, algebra of complex numbers, the argand diagram. De-Moiré’s theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

Functions of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation, maxima and minima. Extreme curve sketching, integration, definite integrals, reduction formulae, application to areas, volumes (including approximate integration: Trapezium and Simpson's rule).

History, evolution and philosophy of science. engineering and technology. The engineering profession – engineering family (engineers, technologists, technicians and craftsmen), professional bodies and societies. Engineers' code of conduct and ethics, and engineering literacy. Sustainable development goals (SDGs), innovation, infrastructures and nation building - economy, politics, business. Safety and risk analysis in engineering practice. Engineering competency skills – curriculum overview, technical, soft and digital skills. Guest seminars and invited lectures from different engineering professional associations.

Application of the principles of manufacturing and mechanical metallurgy to the analysis of failed components; destructive tests (hardness test, compressive test, tensile test, fatigue test, impact test, creep test) and non-destructive test (such as magnetic, resonance, eddy current effect) of metallic materials; analytical techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), and high-resolution photography for characterisation of microstructure and fractographic failures; appropriate methods to gather data, analyse the data and draw valid conclusions therefrom.

Introduction to design thinking and engineering graphics. First and third angle orthogonal projections. Isometric projections; sectioning, conventional practices, conic sections and development. Freehand and guided sketching – pictorial and orthographic. Visualisation and solid modelling in design, prototyping and product-making. User interfaces in concrete terms. Design, drawing, animation, rendering and simulation workspaces. Sketching of 3D objects. Viewports and sectioning to shop drawings in orthographic projections and perspectives. Automated viewports. Sheet metal and surface modelling. Material selection and rendering. This course will use latest professional design tools such as fusion 360, solid works, solid edge or equivalent.