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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.

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.

Rock characteristics affecting drilling - engineering properties of rock material, rock drillability and blastability. Classification of drilling and penetration methods. Theories of rock penetration. Rotary, percussive, rotary-percussive and thermal drilling. Drill bits and their applications. Diamond drilling and core recovery. Basic parameters affecting bench drilling (bench height, burden, spacing and drilling pattern). Choice of drilling equipment. Drilling components manufacturing process (drilling rods, bids, coupling, pistons, etc.). Handling and maintenance of drilling equipment. Definition of explosives. Brief history of explosives. Terminology and definition – velocity of detonation, density, detonation pressure, sensitivity, strength, water resistance and fume characteristics. Properties and classification of explosives – dynamites, ammonium nitrate and fuel oil (ANFO) cracking agents. Explosive accessories. Magazine construction. Blasting methods and practices in surface and underground workings. Blasting patterns; special blasting techniques – smooth, presplitting, secondary blasting procedure. Disturbances created by blasting. Applications in dimension, aggregates, water well, water works, hydropower, road works, railways, pipelines, built-up areas, etc., underwater blasting, underground blasting (tunneling, shafts, chambers).

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.

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.

Common Law: its history, definition, nature and division. Legislation, codification interpretation. Equity: definition and its main spheres. Law of contracts for Engineers: Forms of contract and criteria for selecting contractors; offer, acceptance, communication termination of contract. Terms of Contracts; suppliers’ duties – Damages and other Remedies. Termination/cancellation of contract Liquidation and Penalties; exemption clauses, safety and risk. Health and Safety. Duties of employers towards their employees. Duties imposed on employees. Fire precautions act. Design for safety. General principles of criminal law. Law of torts: definition, classification and liabilities. Patents: requirements, application, and infringement. Registered designs: application, requirements, types and infringement. Company law. Labour law and Industrial Law. Business registration.

Basic material science; atomic structure, atomic bonding and crystal structures. Engineering materials situating metals and alloys; metals and alloys, classifications of metals, metal extraction processes using iron and steel (ferrous) and aluminium (nonferrous) as examples, phase diagrams/iron carbon diagrams, and mechanical workings of metals. Selection and applications of metals and alloys for specific applications in oil, aerospace, construction, manufacturing and transportation industries, among others. Ceramics (including glass); definition, properties, structure and classifications of ceramics. Bioactive and glass – ceramics. Toughing mechanism for ceramics. Polymers; definition of polymers as engineering materials, chemistry of polymeric materials, polymer crystallisation, polymer degradation and aging. Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers and concepts of copolymers and homopolymers. Composites; definition, classification, characterisation, properties and composite. Applications of composites. Nanomaterials; definition, classification and applications of nanomaterials as emerging technology. Processing of nanomaterials including mechanical grinding, wet chemical synthesis, gas phase synthesis, sputtered plasma processing, microwave plasma processing and laser ablation. Integrity assessment of engineering materials; effect of engineering design, engineering materials processing, selection, manufacturing and assembling on the performance and service life of engineering materials. Metallography and fractography of materials. Mechanical testing (destructive testing) of materials such as compressive test, tensile test, hardness test, impact test, endurance limit and fatigue test. Non-destructive test (NDT) such as dye penetrant, x-ray and eddy current.