WAR Engineering Programme(2)

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BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
PROPOSED PROGRAMME
FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
May 2009

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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Background........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Programme Objectives.......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Student Number .................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Programme Duration............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 Programme Justification ....................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Employment Opportunities for the Graduates ...................................................................... 5
2.0 PROGRAMME REGULATIONS............................................................................................ 6
2.1 Admission Regulations......................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Assessments and Grading ..................................................................................................... 7
3.0 RESOURCES FOR THE PROGRAMME............................................................................. 12
3.1 Laboratory equipment......................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Text books and Library....................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Teaching staff...................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Finances .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE .............................................................................................. 13
5.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTIION OF COURSES ....................................................................... 17
5.1 YEAR ONE COURSES ..................................................................................................... 17
5.2 YEAR TWO COURSES................................................................................................ 40
5.3 YEAR THREE COURSES................................................................................................. 62
5.4 YEAR FOUR COURSES................................................................................................... 81
APPENDIX................................................................................................................................. 104
A1 List of Laboratory Equipment........................................................................................... 104
A2 List of Academic Staff ...................................................................................................... 105

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Busitema is a newly established Public University with its main campus located in Busia
District, Eastern Uganda. The University currently has two operational Faculties, namely;
Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science Education. The Faculty of Engineering offers
degree programmes in Computer Engineering and in Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation
Engineering. It also offers Diploma programmes in Agricultural Engineering and in Ginning
Engineering. The planned degree programme in Textile Engineering was accredited by the
Uganda National Council for Higher Education in December 2008 and shall commence in
August 2009. The proposed Department of Water Resources Engineering shall be at Namasagali
Campus.
Busitema University has demonstrated uniqueness in all its programmes. This Bachelor of
Science degree programme in Water Resources Engineering is another unique programme with
the goal of addressing the challenges facing the water sector in Uganda and the region. The
Government of Uganda has constructed water supply systems in most cities, boreholes, shallow
wells, protected springs and gravitational flow systems in several upcountry districts. However,
most people in Uganda still lack access to clean and safe drinking water. Further more, there is
inadequate human resource for the water sector in the region. Therefore there is need to train
personnel in integrated water resources management, climate change, environment management
and in sustainable agriculture.
1.2 Programme Objectives
1.2.1 Main Objective: The main objective of this programme is to contribute towards the
development of the water sector of Uganda and the region through training skilled and
innovative human resource.
1.2.2 Specific Objectives: The specific objectives of the programme are to produce Water
Resources Engineering graduates who are capable of;
 Planning, designing, constructing, managing and maintaining water engineering
structures and water-based infrastructure.

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 Understanding the importance of climate change and its effects on water
resources.
 Solving water related problems using systematic and critical analysis.
 Understanding and incorporating gender and environmental concerns in their
professional practice.
 Performing high quality research and developing new products and processes in
the Water Engineering field.
 Understanding and appreciating their ethical obligations to their clients and to the
community they serve.
1.3 Student Number
This programme will initially admit 20 students and shall review the number of students
to be admitted after every 4 years in light of the population growth and the economic situation in
the country.
1.4 Programme Duration
The normal duration of the programme will be four years. Each year of the programme
will be composed of two Semesters. Courses will be conducted within the first fifteen weeks of
the Semester and the last two weeks will be for end of Semester examinations. Vocational
training for first year’s students and industrial training for second and third year students shall
each be conducted for ten weeks after the end of the second Semester.
1.5 Programme Justification
Agriculture is the main economic activity in Uganda with some small-scale processing
industries and manufacturing. Uganda is trying to focus investment towards achieving self-
sufficiency in value addition, particularly for the industrial and agricultural sectors.
Although Uganda is blessed with plenty of water, there is an increasing pressure on water
resources due to population growth, agriculture, urbanization and industrialization. The
fluctuations in Lake Victoria water level, the floods in Eastern Uganda and other climate
variability and climate change related disasters have added more threats to water resources in
Uganda. Furthermore, the cattle corridor of Uganda is increasingly becoming a semi-desert.
These problems are worsened by the insufficient specialized human resource in the areas of

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Water Resources Engineering in Uganda, who can effectively exploit and manage these
resources for the economic benefit of the country and taking into account sustainability and
environmental issues. No University in Uganda is currently offering a Water Resources
Engineering programme at bachelors degree level.
The Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) is Uganda’s development framework and
medium term planning tool that guides government policy actions to reduce poverty. Among
other policy actions with direct bearing on increasing productivity, new employment
opportunities, value addition, household incomes and overall national development, the
Government of Uganda is focusing on Science, Technology, Industrial Development and on
Universal Secondary Education (USE). Also, The Prosperity for All Programme aims at
increasing access to rural financial services, improving agricultural productivity and providing
marketing support and infrastructure for the transformation of the Ugandan economy. The
proposed new program in Water Resources Engineering shall address Uganda’s social and
cultural needs in the building, construction and water related areas with the aim of poverty
reduction. National Water Policy (1999) realizes the need to manage and develop the water
resources of Uganda in an integrated and sustainable manner. The National Health Policy
(September, 1999) recognizes the need to reduce the increasing burden of disease resulting from
poor environmental health by increasing access to safe water, especially in the rural areas. The
draft National Development Plan stresses the need to build the Science, Technology and
Innovation (STI) sector capacity for research and development, technology generation and
transfer. Therefore, the graduates of the Water Resources Engineering programme shall support
and promote the development of national and regional economies.
1.6 Employment Opportunities for the Graduates
A graduate of the Water Resources Engineering Programme will easily find jobs in
Research and Development institutions, housing companies, commercial farms with irrigation
facilities, technical sales companies dealing with equipment and accessories, standards and
quality assurance institutions, water bottling companies, water treatment companies, hydropower
plants, water supply and sewerage companies, consultancy companies and in the various districts
and Local Government departments. Some of the graduates will also be able to create new jobs
and thus provide employment opportunities.

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2.0 PROGRAMME REGULATIONS
2.1 Admission Regulations
2.1.1 Admission to First Year
Admission to first year is through any one of the following avenues:
 Direct Entry Scheme
 Mature Age Scheme
 Diploma Holders Scheme
 Equivalent qualifications
2.1.2 The Direct Entry Scheme
For the direct entry scheme, an applicant must obtain two advanced level passes, one in
Mathematics, at the same sitting of the Uganda Advance Certificate of Education or its
Equivalent. The advance level subjects shall carry the following weights which shall a always be
used to compute the entry points:
 Essential Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry – Weight 3
 Relevant Subjects: Geography, Economics and Biology – Weight 2
 Desirable Subjects: General Paper – Weight 1
 Other Subjects: Any other subject – Weight 0.5
 Minimum of 5 Passes at UCE.
 Minimum of 2 Principal Passes at UACE.
2.1.3 Mature Age Scheme
The applicant may be admitted under this scheme after passing the relevant University
examinations. The applicant should be at least 25 years of age.
2.1.4 Diploma Holders Scheme
This scheme is available for holders of Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary
Diploma in Engineering or its equivalent. The applicant should have obtained a Credit or Second
Class Diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics.

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2.1.5 Equivalent Qualifications
Any other qualification other than those mentioned above which have been certified to be
equivalent of a degree or offered by Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Gulu
University, Mbarara University, Nkozi University, Uganda Martyrs University, Nkumba
University and Busitema University.
2.1.6 Admission to Other Years
Admission other than to first year of the programme shall require a special resolution of
the faculty board and the permission of the Busitema University Senate.
2.2 Assessments and Grading
2.2.1 Program Structure
In order to balance first-class theoretical education with extensive industry experience to
prepare students for a challenging and diverse career, the programme is designed as follows:
First three years cover the theoretical/lecture (including laboratories), and practical
component of the course. Industrial training shall be carried out during the recess periods of the
second and third years of study.
The practical engineering project shall be carried out in the fourth year of study.
Full time students will carry no less than 15 credit units, and no more than 22 credit units
per semester, and not more than 4 credit units per recess term.
2.2.2 Course Assessments
Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with proportions as follows:
Progressive assessment 40%
Written examination 60%
Progressive assessment shall consist of coursework (assignment/tests) and laboratory
where applicable

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A minimum of two course assignment/tests shall be required per course
2.2.3 Engineering Project report
Students are required to demonstrate their ability to independently undertake research and
analysis.
To pass the Water Resources Engineering project the candidate shall satisfy the examiners
in written report and in project presentation.
2.2.4 Course Grading
Grading shall be done out of 100 marks. Thereafter, an appropriate latter grade shall be
award according to the ranking in Table 2.1. Moreover, Table 1 shows the Grade Points (GPs)
associated with the marks ranges.
Table 2.1 Course Grading
Mark % Letter Code Grade Point
80-100
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
Below 35
A
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
E
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
The following additional letters shall be used whenever appropriate:
AC – Audited Course
F - Fail
I – Incomplete

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P – Pass
W – Withdraw
NP – Normal Progress
2.2.5 Minimum Pass Mark
The minimum pass mark shall be 50% (equivalent to 2.0 grade points) for all courses.
2.2.6 Grade Point Average and Cumulative Grade Point Average
The Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be calculated using the following formula:





 n
i i
n
i ii
CU
CUPG
GPA
1
1
)(
Where iPG is the Grade Point score in coursei ; iCU is the number of Credit Units of
coursei ; and n is the number of courses taken in that semester or recess term.
CGPA is calculated using a formula similar to the one above, but n is the number of
course taken from the beginning of the program up to the time when the CGPA is being
calculated.
CGPA =
 





n
i
i
n
i
ii
CU
CUGP
1
1
Where
GPi is the grade point score of a particular course i
CUi is the number of Credit Units of Course i
n is the total number of courses so far done.
i is the course count.

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2.2.7 Progression
At the end of every semester and recess term, students’ progress shall be classified in the
following categories: Normal Progress, Probationary Progress, and Discontinuation.
2.2.8 Normal Progress
This occurs when a student has passed (Grade point of 2.0) all the courses that he/she has
taken so far, since the beginning of the program.
2.2.9 Probationary Progress
This is a warning stage; it occurs when either the CGPA is less than 2.0, or the student has
failed a core course. The probation is waved once these conditions cease to hold.
2.2.10 Discontinuation
This occurs when a student accumulates three consecutive probations based on CGPA or
on the same core course(s),
2.2.11 Course Retaking
A student may retake any course when it is offered, if he/she had failed it. A student may
take a substitute elective course where a student does not wish to retake a failed elective.
2.2.12 Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil and
Water Engineering
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil and Water Engineering shall be awarded to a
candidate who obtains 169 credit units, gained from 44 courses. Moreover, the student will have
to pass all the courses in a period stipulated by the Busitema University Senate and Council.
2.2.13 Degree Classification
The degree awarded shall be called Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering
(BSc. WAR) and its classification shall be based on CGPA as shown in Table 2.2.

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Table 2.2 Degree classification
CLASS CGPA
First Class 4.40 – 5.00
Second Class, Upper Division 3.60 – 4.39
Second Class, Lower Division 2.80 – 3.59
Pass 2.00 – 2.79

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3.0 RESOURCES FOR THE PROGRAMME
3.1 Laboratory equipment
The laboratory equipment has been provided and has been split according to the year in
which they shall be used namely First Year equipment, Second Year equipment, Third Year
equipment and Fourth Year equipment. The equipment details have been provided in Appendix
A1.
3.2 Text books and Library
Busitema University has a main library at the main campus. The library already has some
engineering and technology books related to Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ginning Engineering and Textile Engineering. A list of text
books and general reading materials specific to Water Resources Engineering has been provided
and are listed under the respective courses. The books are in the process of being procured.
3.3 Teaching staff
The Department of Water Resources Engineering will require an administrator cum
academician supported by a secretary and an office assistant. In addition there will be eighteen
academic staff with qualifications and expertise as indicated in Appendix A2.
The Department shall initially rely on visiting and part-time staff to cover courses where
there shall be need for specialist staff.
3.4 Finances
This programme shall receive most of its funding from Government subvention to cater
for the initial 20 Government sponsored students. However, 30 private students, both local and
foreign, shall be admitted into the programme. The local students shall pay fees of UGX 950,000
per semester, while the foreign students shall pay fees of USD 800 per semester. These fees shall
be reviewed from time to time. Additional funding shall come from development partners and
from consultancy services.

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4.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Table 1: First Year Programme Courses
Year Semester Course Code Course Name Lecture
Hours (LH)
Practical
Hours
(PH)
Tutorial
Hours
(TH)
Contact
Hours
(CH)
Credit
Units (CU)
First I WAR 1101 Engineering Mathematics I 60 0 15 60 4
WAR 1102 Engineering Mechanics 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 1103 Circuits Theory and Digital
Electronics
45 30 15 60 4
WAR 1104 Computer Applications 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 1105 Engineering Drawing 30 60 15 60 4
WAR 1106 Communication Skills 45 0 15 45 3
WAR 1107 Introduction to Engineering 45 0 15 45 3
Total CU 26
II WAR 1201 Engineering Mathematics II 60 0 15 60 4
WAR 1202 Computer Aided Design 30 30 15 45 3
WAR 1203 Thermodynamics 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 1204 Fluid Mechanics 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 1205 Environmental Science 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 1206 Surveying for Engineers 30 30 15 60 3
Total CU 22
Recess WAR 1207 Vocational Training 300 30 2
Total 51

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Table 2: Second Year Programme Courses
Year Semester Course
Code
Course Name Lecture
Hours
(LH)
Practica
l Hours
(PH)
Tutorial
Hours
(TH)
Contact
Hours (CH)
Credit
Units
(CU)
Second I WAR 2101 Engineering Mathematics III 60 0 15 60 4
WAR 2102 Engineering Geology 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2103 Hydrology I 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2104 Mechanics of Materials 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2105 Soil Mechanics 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2106 Computer Programming 45 30 15 60 4
Total CU 24
II WAR 2201 Theory of Structures 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2202 Electrical Devices and Machines 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2203 Water Treatment I 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2204 Engineering Hydraulics 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2205 Material Science 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 2206 Hydrology II (Extreme Weather
Hydrology)
45 30 15 60 4
Total CU 24
Recess WAR 2207 Industrial Training I 300 30 2
Total 48

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Table 3: Third Year Programme Courses
Code
Course Name Lecture
Hours
(LH)
Practical
Hours
(PH)
Tutorial
Hours
(TH)
Contact
Hours
(CH)
Credit
Units
(CU)
Third I WAR 3101 Business Management and
Negotiation Skills
45 0 15 45 3
WAR 3102 GIS Application in Water
Resources
30 60 15 60 4
WAR 3103 Water Treatment II 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 3104 Engineering Design 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 3105 Foundation Engineering 45 30 15 60 4
Total CU 19
II WAR 3201 Hydrological Data Processing 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 3202 Groundwater Development and
Management
45 30 15 60 4
WAR 3203 Design of Structures (Steel and
Concrete)
45 30 15 60 4
WAR 3204 Irrigation and Drainage
Engineering
45 30 15 60 4
WAR 3205 Water Supply Systems 45 0 15 45 3
Total CU 19
Recess WAR 3206 Industrial Training II 300 30 2
Total 40

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Table 4: Fourth Year Programme Courses
Code
Course Name Lecture
Hours
(LH)
Practica
l Hours
(PH)
Tutorial
Hours
(TH)
Contact
Hours
(CH)
Credit
Units
(CU)
Fourth I WAR 4101 Engineering Project I 0 60 0 30 2
WAR 4102 Planning and Development of
Hydropower
45 30 15 60 4
WAR 4103 Entrepreneurship 45 0 15 45 3
WAR 4104 Engineering Ethics 45 0 15 45 3
WAR 4105 Water Resources planning & Mgt 45 30 15 60 4
Electives
(choose one)
WAR 4106 River Engineering 30 30 15 45 3
WAR 4107 Engineering Economics 45 0 15 45 3
Total CU 19
II WAR 4201 Engineering Project II 0 120 60 4
WAR 4202 Renewable Energy Technologies 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 4203 Design of Hydropower Structures 45 30 15 60 4
WAR 4204 Environmental Planning and Mgt 45 0 15 45 3
Electives
(choose one)
WAR 4205 Construction Management 45 0 15 45 3
WAR 4206 Business Law 45 0 15 45 3
Total CU 18
Total 37

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5.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTIION OF COURSES
5.1 YEAR ONE COURSES
5.1.1 SEMESTER ONE
WAR 1101 Engineering Mathematics I (4CU)
Short Description
The course covers areas of: Concept of Functions, Differential and Integral Calculus, Complex
number (variable), Vector Algebra, Linear Transformation and Matrices.
Course Objectives
 To introduce the students to the fundamental principles of engineering mathematics and
application
 To consolidate the students previous mathematics knowledge in algebra and calculus.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
 apply the knowledge of calculus and algebra in solving engineering problems.
 use the knowledge acquired to understand the advance engineering mathematics.
Teaching and Learning Pattern
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises
and group discussions.
Assessment Method
Assessment will be done through:
 Coursework which includes assignments and tests. Course work will carry a total of 40%.
Coursework marks will be divided into; Assignments 20%, Tests 20%
 Written examination. Written examination will carry 60%.
Detailed Course Content
Element Time
1.0 Concept of Function
1.1 Elementary and Transcendental Functions
1.2 Exponential, Hyperbolic and Logarithmic Functions of a Real Variable
4 hours
2.0 Complex Number (Variable) Algebra
2.1 Definition
2.2 Properties (Algebraic Operations) and Applications
2.3 Cartesian and Polar Representations
10 hours

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2.4 Absolute Values
2.5 Products, Powers and Quotients
2.6 Extraction of Roots Moivre’s Theorem
2.7 Exponential and Hyperbolic
3.0 Differential Calculus
3.1 Differential of Functions of One and Several Variables
3.2 Rules of Differentiability and mean value theorem
3.3 Differentiation of Functions involving Exponential & Logarithmic
functions
3.4 Maxima and Minima
3.5 Indeterminate Forms – l’Hospital’s Rule
3.6 Extrema and identification using Second Derivative
3.7 Partial Differentiation
3.8 Chance of Variables
3.9 Implicit Functions and the Derivatives of Inverse Circular Functions
3.10 Higher Order Partial Derivatives
15 hours
4.0 Integral Calculus
4.1 Fundamentals of Integration
4.2 Definite Integrals; area under the curve and continuous function
4.3 Volumes of Solids and Surfaces of Revolution
4.4 Inequalities
4.5 Definite Integral as a Function of its Upper Limit
4.6 Indefinite Integrals Differentiation of an Integral Containing a Parameter.
4.7 Application of Definite Integrals
4.8 Double Integrals and their Applications
4.9 Systematic Integration
4.10 Partial Fractions
15 hours
5.0 Linear Transformation and Matrices
6.1 Definitions
6.2 Equality of Matrices
6.3 Types of Matrices
6.4 Sum and Product of Matrices
6.5 Identity, Inverse and Transpose of a Matrix
6.6 Symmetric and Skew-Symmetric Matrix
6.7 Determinants – Definition and Properties
6.8 Minors and Cofactors
6.9 Evaluation of Determinants by Co-factors
6.10 Solution of Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations
6.11 Systems of Homogeneous Equations
6.12 Cramer’s Rule and Gauss-Jordan Method
10 hrs
6.0 Vector Algebra
5.1 Product in Terms of Components
5.4 Applications to Analytic Geometry – Equations of Lines, Planes, etc
5.5 Vector Addition, Multiplication by Scalars
5.2 Dot and Cross Products of Vectors
5.3 Vector Physical Applications- Work Done, Normal Flux, Moments. Force,
6 hours

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Angular Velocity of a Rigid Body
7.0 Tutorials 15 hours
Reading List
1. Erwin Kreyszig, 1999. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. 8th
Ed. John Wiley & Sons,
Sons, INC. New York
2. Murray R. Spiegel, 1981. Applied Differential Equations. 3rd
Ed. Prentice Hall Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632
3. Mary L. Boas, 1983. Mathematical Methods in Physical Sciences. 2nd
Ed. John Wiley and
Sons, INC, New York
4. Stephenson G., 1988. Mathematical Methods for Science Students. 2nd
Ed. Longman Group
UK
5. KA Stroud and Dexter J. Booth (2007): Engineering Mathematics (6th edition). Palgrave
Macmillan.
WAR 1102 Engineering Mechanics (4CU)
Short Description
This course introduces the students to the study of forces and motion in solid bodies. It will
covers areas of; Idealization and principles of mechanics, Equilibrium of particles and rigid
bodies, Structural Analysis, Internal Forces, Friction, Principals of virtual work potential energy,
Kinetics and kinematics of particles and rigid bodies.
Course Objectives
 To introduce the students to the fundamental principles of engineering mechanics and
applications.
 To impart to the students the formulation and analysis skills of engineering problems
Learning Outcomes
 Students should be able to apply the principles of mechanics to formulate engineering
problems.
 Students should be able to apply the principles of mechanics in the analysis of engineering
structures and machines
Assessment Method

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 Written examination. Written examination will carries 60%.
Topics Time
1.0 Statics
1.1 Idealization and principles of mechanics
1.2 Important coordinate systems and vector quantities
1.3 Force systems and equilibrium.
1.4 Applications to elements of structures: trusses, beams, cables and
chain
1.5 Friction
1.6 Principles of virtual work and minimum potential energy
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
7 hours
4 hours
4 hours
2.0 Dynamics
2.1 Fundamentals of dynamics
2.2 Kinetics of particles
2.3 Kinematics of particles
2.4 Kinetics of rigid bodies in plane motion
2.5 Kinematics of rigid bodies in plane motion
2 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
3.0 Tutorial 15 hours
4.0 Laboratories 30 hours
Reading List
1. Russell C. Hibbeler (2006): Engineering Mechanics – Statics 11th
Edition. Prentice Hall;
2. Russell C. Hibbeler (2006): Engineering Mechanics – Statics & Dynamics 11th
Edition.
Prentice Hall;
3. J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige (2006): Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 6th
edition.
Wiley;
4. J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige (2006): Engineering Mechanics – Statics 6th
Edition;
Wiley;
5. Anthony M. Bedford and Wallace Fowler (2007): Engineering Mechanics: Statics &
Dynamics (5th
Edition). Prentice Hall;
6. The internet and other electronic resources
WAR 1103 Circuits Theory and Digital Electronics (4CU)
Short Description
This course presents a recap of the principles of electrical circuits. It covers DC and AC circuits,
AC circuit analysis of simple networks, Elementary transient signals, Electronic circuits and
digital electronics.

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Course Objectives
 To equip students with skills needed to analyse simple electrical systems
 The course will introduce methods and techniques for solving problems using electrical
circuit analogous approach.
 The course will give an understanding between digital and analogue circuits
Learning Outcomes
 Identify and explain the functions of the various components that make up an electrical
circuit network
 Use the electrical circuits to solve problems in different engineering systems
 Carry out analysis of electrical circuits
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
laboratories and group discussions.
Assessment Method
 Coursework which includes assignments, laboratories and tests. Course work will carry a
total of 40%. Coursework marks will be divided into; Assignments 5%, Tests 10%,
laboratories/practicals 25%
DC circuits
1.1 Circuit concepts
1.2 Current and e.m.f.
1.3 Ohm’s law
1.4 Joule’s law of heating
3 hours
2.0 Kirchoff’s law and Superposition principle. 2 hours
3.0 Power and Energy 2 hour
Electrostatics
4.1 Charge
4.2 Current and energy
3 hours
5.0 Permittivity and Capacitance 2 hour
7.0 Capacitors.
7.1 Types and characteristics
7.2 Properties and circuits
2 hours
8.0 Magnetism and magnetic circuits.
8.1 Fields due to current
8.2 Forces on current-carrying conductors.
4 hours

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8.3 Magnetic fields
8.4 Magnetisation and demagnetisation
9.0 Electromagnetism
9.1 Principles and laws
9.2 Effects and applications of electromagnetism
4 hours
10.0 Transient Effects
10.1 L,R and C circuits
10.2 Time constants
10.3 Switching circuits and switching operation
4 hours
Alternative Current (A.C) Circuits
11.1 Series, parallel and series-parallel circuits
11.2 Resonance in circuits
11.0 11.3 Coil Q-factor and selectivity
5 hours
12.0 Three phase circuits and supply 3 hours
13.0 Introduction to Electronic circuits
13.1 Thermionic devices
13.2 Diodes
13.3 Field effect transistors
13.4 Amplifiers
6 hours
14.0 Introduction to Digital electronics
14.1 Analogue and digital quantities and techniques
14.2 Distinction between analogue and digital techniques
5 hours
15.0 Tutorial 15 hours
Reading list
1. Alan R. Hambley (2007): Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, 4th
edition. Prentice Hall. ISBN-10: 0131989227 126.00
2. Giorgio Rizzoni (2005): Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering, 5th
edition. McGraw-Hill; ISBN-10: 0073220337 127.00
3. Myron E. Sveum (2006): Electrical and Computer Engineering. Professional
Publications (CA) ISBN-10: 1591260698 37.00
4. Forrest M. Mims III (2003): Getting Started in Electronics. Master Publishing, Inc.
ISBN-10: 0945053282 20.00
5. Charles I. Hubert (2001): Electric Machines: Theory, Operating, Applications, and
Controls, 2nd edition. Prentice Hall; 120.00
6. Heribert Vollmer (1999): An Introduction to Circuit Complexity: A Uniform Approach,
1st
Edition. Springer ISBN-10: 3540643109
8. Laboratories

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WAR 1104 Computer Applications (4CU)
Short Description
The course introduces basic techniques of computer use and applications in engineering and
provides an overview of the computer systems components and operation. It covers Introduction
to computer hardware components and functions: CPU, Memory. I/O devices, Secondary
storage. Software concepts including principles of operating systems and user interfaces.
Introduction to common application software using Word processors and Spreadsheets as
examples. Internet surfing. Laboratories
Course objectives
 To introduce the students to computer systems components and operation
 To train the students on how to use the compute in analysing and simplifying engineering
problems
 To give a foundation for further applications of computer tools in engineering and ICT
Learning Outcomes
 explain the functions of various computer components
 use the computer MS versions in preparing documents
 have knowledge to access information via internet and networking
Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 Basic Computer Knowledge and Features
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The computer evolution
1.3 Definition
1.4 The importance of the computer
1.5 Characteristics of computers
1.6 Uses of computers
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2.0 Computer Classification
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification by process
2.3 Classification by purpose
2.4 Classification by size
2.5 Classification by processor power
6 hours
3.0 Microcomputer Input Devices
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Input devices
3.3 The Keyboard
3.4 The Mouse
3.5 Digitizer
3.6 Optical /Scanner
3.7 Digital Cameras
4 hours
4.0 Microcomputer Output Devices
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Forms of Computer Output
4.3 Printers
4.4 Impact Printers
4.5 Non-impact
4.6 Speakers
4.7 Storage Devices
4 hours
5.0 Computer Memory
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Definition
5.3 ROM (Read only memory)
5.4 RAM (Random Access Memory)
5.5 Cache Memory
3 hours
6.0 Memory Measurements and The Binary Codes
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Binary Digits
4 hours
7.0 Storage Devices in Computers
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Floppy diskettes
7.3 Hard/Fixed Disks
7.4 CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory)
7.5 Zip Disks
7.6 Storage Media Drives (Diskette Drives
3 hours
8.0 Microsoft Disk Operating System (Ms-Dos)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Role of MS-DOS
2 hours
9.0 Microsoft Windows
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Definition
9.3 Basic Mouse Techniques
9.4 Windows fundamentals
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9.5 Icons
9.6 Dialog Boxes
9.7 Program Manager
9.8 File Manager
9.9 Creating a Directory/folder
10.0 Application Software
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Off-Shelf Software
10.3 Word Processors
10.4 Microsoft Word
3 Hours
11.0 Operating Systems 2 hour
12.0 Computer Society and The Future
12.1 Computerized work
12.2 Computer crimes and privacy to data
12.3 Computer viruses
12.4 Software piracy
12.5 Data protection act
12.6 The future
4 hours
13.0 Tutorials 15 Hours
PRACTICALS
A. Word Processing 9 hours
B. Spreadsheet 10 hours
C. Presentation package (PowerPoint) 6 hours
D. E-mailing and Internet Browsing 5 hours
Reading List
1. Murry K, 2003. Faster Smarter. Microsoft Office XP. Prentice Hall Of India
2. Wakubiri 2002. An introduction to Information Technology. Unpublished pamphlet.
3. Online journals and any other relevant textbooks, website and resources in the library or else where.
WAR 1105 Engineering Drawing (4CU)
Short Description
This course introduces students to: Drawing principles. Descriptive geometry, Projections,
Sectional views, Theory of Shape Description, Pictorial Drawings, and Civil Engineering
Drawing.
Course Objectives
 To introduce students to the different methods of developing and interpreting engineering
drawings.
 To introduce students to basic drawing office practice as a prerequisite for understanding
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Learning Outcome
At the end of this course the student should be able to develop and interpret engineering
drawings and use the drawing principles to understand Computer Aided Design
Assessment Method
 Coursework which includes assignments and tests. Course work will carry a total of
40%. Coursework marks will be divided into; Assignments 20%, Tests 20%
Topics Time
1 Drafting Office Practice
 Introduction to, aims and purpose of engineering drawing
 Standard drawing sheets and their layout, parts, material lists and
modification panels
 Standard details and specifications
 Lines types, lettering and their application
4 hours
2 Projections
 Orthographic projects
 Auxiliary projects
 Isometric projects
6 hours
3 Drawing and Drafting Skills
 Freehand sketching
 Pictorial drawings
 Theory of shape description
 Dimensioning principles
 Sectioning
 Surface development and interpenetration
 Auxiliary views
8 hours
4 Assembly Drawing 2 hours
5.0 Civil Engineering Drawing 10 hours
6.0 laboratory/ Practical 60 hours
Reading List
1. David A. Madsen (2006): Engineering Drawing and Design, 4th edition. CENGAGE
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2. Robert A. Rauderbaugh (1999): Visualization, Sketching and Freehand Drawing for
Engineering Design. Schroff Development Corp
3. Cecil H. Jensen (2006): Interpreting Engineering Drawings (Drafting and Design, 7th
edition. CENGAGE Delmar Learning;
WAR 1106 Communication Skills (3CU)
Short Description
The course put emphasis on the skills of communicating information effectively and efficiently.
It deals with techniques of speech, document/report writing, language style, making
presentations, conducting meetings and general information exchange/management.
Course objectives
 To equip students with fundamental skills of Reading, listening, note-taking and note making,
speaking and interacting skills.
 To train students in Academic writing skills of report writing, seminar and workshop paper
presentation. Business correspondence and memo-writing
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should have acquired skills in:
 Being able to produce written documents with accurate, well organized content and minimal
spelling and grammatical errors, and make oral presentations that are well organized and
effective
 Effective language skills for listening, speaking, reading and writing
 Oral presentation and interacting skills
 Report writing skills
 Conducting meetings
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Element Time
1. Introduction
1.1The Fundamentals of Communication
1.2Rhetorical Choices
1.3 Note-taking and note-making
10 hours
2.0 Report writing
2.1 Contents of a scientific report
2.2 Contents of a business report
2.3 Memo-writing
2.4 Business correspondence
20 hours
3.0 Oral Communication
3.1 Listening, reading and speaking
3.2 Preparing of a presentation
3.3 Presentation skills
10 hours
4.0 Conducting a Meeting
4.1 Preparing an agenda and calling a meeting
4.2 Taking minutes
4.3 Seminar and workshop organization
5 hours
Reading List
1. Developing communication skills by Richard Fialding
2. Communication skills training by Maureen Orey
3. Improve communication skills by Kellie Fowler and James Manktelow.
WAR 1107 Introduction to Engineering (3CU)
Short Description
This course introduces students to the history and evolution of engineering and its contribution to
society transformation. Different fields of engineering will be explained and their respective
significance to the world’s development trends.
Course Objectives
 To give the student an understanding of engineering profession and its contribution to the
development of society
 To motivate the students towards realization of their role in society upon completion of
their engineering field of study.
 To expose the students to the challenges the engineering profession is faced with brought
about by ever changing demands and lifestyles of people.
 To teach the students the role of engineering in sustainable development.
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 Have gained an understanding of different fields of engineering
 Explain the role engineering plays in sustainable development
 Have gained an understanding of their role in society upon completion of their respective
program
Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 History of Science and Engineering 6 hours
2.0 Engineering Profession 4 hours
3.0 Sustainable Development 6 hours
4.0 Challenges of Developing countries especially Sub-Saharan Africa 3 hours
5.0 Contribution of Engineering to Sustainable Development 6 hours
6.0 Innovation in Engineering which change the world 10 hours
7.0 The future of Engineering Education 6 hours
8.0 Engineering Professional Bodies 4 hours
Reading List
1. Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering-International students edition
(3rd
Edition). ISBN-13: 978-0-495-24466-0

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5.1.2 SEMESTER TWO
WAR 1201 Engineering Mathematics II (4CU)
Short Description
This course will covers topics build from the previous engineering mathematics course thus
providing students with in depth knowledge of applying mathematics in solving engineering
problems. The areas to be covered include ordinary differential equations, Infinite series, Vector
analysis and Numerical analysis.
Course Objectives
To provide students with in-depth knowledge of applying mathematics in solving engineering
problems using ordinary differential equations and numerical analysis
Learning Outcomes
 formulate engineering problems using ordinary differential equations and numerical analysis.
 apply the mathematics knowledge in understanding concepts in other engineering courses
Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 Ordinary Differential Equations
1.1 Definitions and Types of Ordinary Differential Equations
1.2 Applications of Elementary Ordinary Differential Equations
1.3 Ordinary Differential equations of orders greater than one
1.4 The D-operator.
1.5 Ordinary Linear Differential Equations in Electromechanical
systems and Beams.
1.6 Oscillatory Motion,
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2.0 Infinite Series
2.1 Sequences, Convergence of Sequences, Sequences of Real and
Complex Numbers
2.2 Power Series, Convergence of Power Series
2.3 Maclaurin’s and Taylor’s Series, Fourier Series, Periodic
2.4 Functions, Trigonometric Fourier Series
2.5 Exponential Fourier Series and Euler’s Formula
2.6 Fourier Series of Odd and Even Functions
2.7 Fourier series of Functions of Arbitrary Periods, Half-Range
2.8 Fourier Series Expansions, Determination of Fourier Series
without Integration
15 hours
3.0 Vector Analysis
3.1 Scalar and Vector Fields,
3.2 Vector Functions,
3.3 Derivatives of Vector Functions,
3.4 Divergence and Curl of Vector Functions
3.5 Applications of Vector Functions
12 hours
4.0 Numerical Analysis
4.1 Numerical Solutions of Polynomial Algebraic Equations
4.2 Interpolation Formulae
4.3 Numerical Differentiation and Integration
4.4 Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules of Integration
4.5 Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential
8 hours
Pre-requisite: CWE 1101 Engineering Mathematics I
Reading List
Sons, INC. New York
Ed. John Wiley and
Sons, INC, New York
Ed. Longman
Group UK
5. KA Stroud and Dexter J. Booth (2007): Engineering Mathematics (6th
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WAR 1202 Computer Aided Design (3CU)
Short Description
This course introduces students to practical application Computer Aided Design including
simulation, modelling and production of drawings
Course objectives
To introduce the students to engineering drawing using Computer Aided Design
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to apply the concepts of computer aided design
to practical engineering drawing problems.
and practice and group discussions.
Assessment Method
 Coursework which includes assignments and tests. Course work will carry a total of
40%. Coursework marks will be divided into; Assignments 20%, Tests 20%
Topics Time
1 Introduction to solid modelling environment
1.1 System Hardware
1.2 Output Devices
1.3 Storage
1.4 Workstations
1.5 Networked Systems,
4 hours
2 Modelling of features and surfaces
2.1 Simulation based design
6 hours
3 Generation of production drawings
3.1 Application too civil engineering drawing
10 hours
4 Computer aided design in assembly drawing
4.1 Introduction to assembly environment
4.2 Mating of parts in assembly
4.3 Production drawing in assembly
10 hours
5 Practices 30 hours
Suggested Reading
1. Jeanne Aarhus (2006): Microstation V8 for Autocad Users 1st
edition. OnWord Press
2. Andrew Anderson (2002): Microstation V8: An Introduction to Computer-Aided Design.
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3. Stephen J. Schoonmaker (2002): The CAD Guidebook: A Basic Manual for
Understanding and Improving Computer-Aided Design, 1st
edition. CRC;
4. S. Bingulac (1993): Algorithms for Computer – Aided Design and Multi – Variable
Control Systems. CRC;
5. C. S. Krishnamoorthy, S. Rajeev, and A. Rajaraman (2004): Computer Aided Design:
Software and Analytical Tools, Second Edition. Alpha Science International, Ltd.
6. Geert Van der Plas, Georges Gielen, and Willy M.C. Sansen (2002): A Computer-Aided
Design and Synthesis Environment for Analog, 1st
Edition. Springer
7. Computers
WAR 1203 Thermodynamics (4CU)
Short Description
The course introduces students to fundamentals of thermodynamics applied to engineering. It
covers Properties of state, process and cycles. Thermal equilibrium of state. First law, process of
ideal gases. Second law, entropy, application in heat engines, combustion equations. Fuel
adiabatic temperature. Chemical equilibrium. Energy economy and alternative sources.
Course Objectives
 To equip students with knowledge on thermodynamic properties of materials and fluids
 To introduce students to the basics of fuel combustion and thermal energy conversion in
general
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should have acquired skills in:
 fundamental understanding of how basic laws of thermodynamics and properties of matter
describe states of systems and processes involving heat and work
 Knowledge of mathematical relationships between basic thermodynamic properties (such as
temperature, entropy, enthalpy, etc…)
 ability to perform energy and mass balances for the design and/or analysis of cycles for
steam power plants, gas turbines and refrigeration cycles
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Detailed course content
Element Time
1.0 Basic Concepts
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definition (Thermodynamics, heat, work, systems; closed, open,
etc)
1.3 Working state, properties of state (Intensive & extensive)
1.4 Thermodynamics state and processes
1.5 Principle of energy conservation, thermal, mechanical, etc
1.6 Equation of state and ideal gases
1.7 Specific heat capacities and perfect gases
1.8 Zeroth law of thermodynamics
12 hours
2.0 Working Fluid
2.1 Pure substances
2.2 Phase change and phase diagrams
2.3 Reading of steam tables
8 hours
3.0 First Law
3.1 1st
law of thermodynamics as applied to closed systems
3.2 1st
law of thermodynamics as applied to open systems
3.3 Applications of the 1st
law to common systems
8 hours
4.0 Second Law
4.1 Second law of thermodynamics and entropy
4.2 Heat engines
3.11 ho
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5.0 Cycles
5.1 Carnot cycle
5.2 Brayton cycle
5.3 Otto and diesel cycles
5.4 Rankine cycle
5.5 Fuels and combustion
5.6 Theoretical and actual combustion processes
5.7 Enthalpy of formation and enthalpy of combustion
5.8 First law analysis of reacting systems
5.9 Adiabatic flame temperature
13 hours
Reading List
1. McConkey and Estop, (1996), Applied thermodynamics for engineering technologists. 5th
Ed. ELBS Longman.
2. Richard E. Sonntag, Claus Borgnakke and Gordon J. Van Wylen (2002): Fundamentals
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3. Michael J. Moran and Howard N. Shapiro (2003): Fundamentals of Engineering
Thermodynamics 5th
edition. Wiley
WAR 1204 Fluid Mechanics (4CU)
Short Description:
The course will cover areas of properties of fluids, fluid statics, fluids in motion, mass and
energy conservation, open channel flow, flow in pipes, unsteady flow in closed conduits and
laboratories
Course objectives
To introduce students to basic concepts and principles of fluid flow in opened and closed
channel.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to apply the theoretical and practical
understanding of the fluid flows in the design of the hydraulic structures
and group discussions and laboratories.
Assessment Method
 Coursework which includes assignments, tests and laboratories. Course work will carry a
total of 40%. Coursework marks will be divided into; Assignments 10%, Tests 10% and
laboratories 20%
Topics Time
1.0Properties of fluids
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Difference between fluids and solids
1.3 Difference between gases and liquids
1.4 Physical properties; density, specific gravity, viscosity, bulk
modulus and elasticity
7hours
2.0 Fluid Static
2.1 Pascal’s law for pressure at a point in a fluid
2.2 Variation of pressure in a static fluid
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3.0 Fluids Motion
3.1 Flow classification
3.2 Real; and ideal fluids
3.4 Lamina and turbulent flow
3.5 Reynolds number
3.6 Uniform and steady flow
3.7 Local and adjective acceleration
3.8 Discharge and mean velocity
3.9 Streamline stream tube and orifice flow
10 hours
4.0Buoyancy and floatation
4.1 Archimedes principles
4.2 Stability of floating bodies
4 hours
5.0Flows over bodies
5.1 Drags on flat plates
5.2 Stagnation point and pressure separation
5.3 Vortex shedding, drags and lift forces
6 hours
6.0 Mass and energy conservation
6.1Continuity equation
6.2 Momentum equation
6.3 Energy (Bernoulli) equation
3.12 Application of the energy equation
3.13 ho
urs
Reading List
1. Irving Shames (2002): Mechanics of Fluids, 4th
edition. McGraw-Hill;
2. Robert L. Mott (2005): Applied Fluid Mechanics 6th
edition. Prentice Hall;
3. John M. Cimbala and Yunus A. Cengel (2006): Essentials of Fluid Mechanics:
Fundamentals and Applications with Student Resource DVD 1st
edition. McGraw-Hill.
4. Klaus Gersten, Volker Hans and Ernst Von Lavante (2004): Fluid Mechanics of Flow
Metering 1st
edition. Springer
6. Laboratories
WAR 1205 Environmental Science (4CU)
Short Description
The course provides recap of the fundamentals of chemistry for engineering, the essentials of
environmental physics, transport of pollutants, the natural cycles of the environment,
atmosphere, hydrosphere and chemical toxicology.
Course objectives
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 To prepare students for easy understanding of further courses involving environment and
climate change
Learning Outcomes
 Explain the essential of environmental physics, global climate variations and examples of
environmental spectroscopy
 Have knowledge on pollutants and their transport in the atmosphere.
 Monitor pollution.
Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 The essentials of environmental physics
1.1 The economic system
1.2 Living in the greenhouse
1.3 Enjoying the sun
1.4 Transport of matter, energy and momentum
1.5 The social and political context
12 hours
2.0 The Global Climate
2.1 The energy balance: A zero-dimensional greenhouse model
2.2 Elements of weather and climate
2.3 Climate variation and modeling
9 hours
3.0 Transport of Pollutants
3.1 Diffusion
3.2 Flow in rivers
3.3 Ground water flow
3.4 The equations of fluid dynamics
3.5 Turbulence
3.6 Gaussian plumes in the air
3.7 Turbulent jets and plumes
3.8 Particle physics
18 hours
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4.1 Overview of spectroscopy
4.2 Atomic and molecular spectra
4.3 Scattering
4.4 Examples of environmental analysis
6.0 Practicals 30 hours
Reading List
 Stanley E. Manahan, “Environmental Chemistry,” Eighth edition.
 James E., “Principles of Environmental Chemistry.”
 Egbert Boeker and Rienk van Grondelle, 1999, “Environmental Physics,” John Wiley and
Sons Ltd, Second Edition.
CWE 1206 Surveying for Engineers (3CU)
Short Description
The course will cover areas of properties of fluids, fluid statics, fluids in motion, mass and
energy conservation, open channel flow, flow in pipes, unsteady flow in closed conduits and
laboratories
Course objectives
This course aims at introducing students to the art of making measurements of relative positions
of natural and man made features on the earth’s surface and the presentation of this information
either graphically or numerically
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to acquire skills in surveying and measurements
and is able to locate the positions of natural and man made features on the earth’s surface and
present the information either graphically and numerically.
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Assessment Method
 Coursework which includes assignments, tests and practical work. Course work will carry a
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Topics Time
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Geodetic surveying
1.2 Topographical surveying
1.3 Cadastral surveying
1.4 Surveying equipment (plane table, level, campus, theodolite) and their
uses
10 hours
2.0 Surveying
2.1 Distance and angular measurements
2.2 Plane control
2.3 Contouring
2.4 Introduction to cartography
2.5 Location requirements for various features
25 hours
4.0 Practical work 30 hours
Suggested reading
1. Banister A. and Raymond S., (2000), Surveying, 5th
Ed., ELBS ISBN 0582072425
2. John Scott (2007): Agricultural Surveying: A Practical Treatise. Kessinger Publishing,
LLC (2007).
3. Harry L. Field and John Solie (2007): Introduction to Agricultural Engineering
Technology: A Problem Solving Approach, 3rd
edition. Springer;
4. Jim Richardson (1997): Sustainable Farm Enterprises. Butterworth-Heinemann
5. Uren J aad Price W.F. (1991), Surveying for engineers, Macmillan Education Ltd
5.1.3 RECESS PERIOD
WAR 1207 Vocational training/workshop practices
Short Course Description
This course gives the students hands-on experience in workshop practice and management
Course objectives
To introduce students to the practical engineering skills
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students will have acquired practical engineering skills
Demonstrations, hands-on and production of usable products
Assessment Methods
 Practical assignments (80%)
 Written technical reports (20%)
Detailed course outline
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1 Manual practice
 Tools, marking off, measurement, fitting and bench work
20 Hours
3.14 Machine shop processes
 Turning, milling, drilling, grinding
20 Hours
3.15 Fabrication practice
 Joining processes and fabrication of items
20 Hours
3.16 Electrical installations
 House wiring, consumer circuits and wiring accessories
 Diagnosis and repair of electric appliances
 Repair of electronic equipment: radios and TVs
20 Hours
3.17 Building and construction
 Brick work, concrete work, trusses and plumbing
 Building finishing processes: painting, varnishing and decorating
20 Hours
Resources
 Well equipped workshops, workshop gear and real life activity.
5.2 YEAR TWO COURSES
5.2.1 SEMESTER ONE
WAR 2101 Engineering Mathematics III (4CU)
Short Description
The course builds from the previous engineering mathematics II and will cover areas in Partial
differential equations, Fourier and Laplace Transformations. Probability, Statistics and
stochastic processes.
Course Objectives
To provide students with in-depth knowledge of applying mathematics in solving engineering
problems using partial differential equations, probability theorem and statistics
Learning Outcomes
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 Students should be able to apply the knowledge in understanding concepts in other
engineering courses
Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 Fourier and Laplace Transformations
1.1 Direct and Inverse Fourier Transforms and Their Applications
1.2 Direct and Inverse Laplace Transforms
1.3 Some Properties of Fourier and Laplace Transforms
1.4 Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations by Transform
1.5 Techniques Transforms of Partial Fractions
1.6 Impulse Functions
1.7 Translation and Periodic Functions
1.8 Solutions of Simultaneous Ordinary Differential Equations
1.9 Applications of Transform Methods to Solutions of Engineering
15 hours
2.0 Partial differential equations
2.1Introduction
2.2Definition and Origins
2.3Derivations of typical examples of partial differential equations
2.4Classification of partial differential equations
2.5Solution of partial differential equations
5 hours
3.0 Probability and Statistics
3.1 Definitions and basic notions of probability distributions
3.2 Bayes’s theorem
3.4 Random variables
3.5 Probability distributions
3.6 Chebyshev’s inequality
3.7 Two and higher dimensional random variables
3.8 Characteristic functions
3.9 Correlations and law of large numbers
3.10 Maximum likelihood estimates
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3.11 Confidence intervals and testing hypothesis.
3 Stochastic Processes 15 hours
Pre-requisite: CWE 1201 Engineering Mathematics II
Reading List
Sons, INC. New York
Ed. John Wiley and
Sons, INC, New York
Ed. Longman
Group UK
5. KA Stroud and Dexter J. Booth (2007): Engineering Mathematics (6th
edition). Palgrave
Macmillan.
WAR 2102 Engineering Geology (4CU)
Short Description
The covers elements of physical geology, minerals and geological materials, elements of rock
mechanics, geotechnical investigation of a site and geohydrology.
Course objectives
 The primary purpose of this course is to give students of water engineering an understanding
of earth materials and their properties, and the natural processes that act on those materials
and affect manmade structures.
 To provide students with understanding of the properties of rocks
 To give students an overview of how the potential of minerals can be investigated
Learning outcomes
 Explain different feature of rocks and their formation and composition
 Identify potential for mineral existence in a given area
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Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 Introduction to Geology
1.1 Elementary Mineralogy
1.2 Origin and Classification of Rocks
1.3 Geologic Features
8 hours
2.0 Engineering properties of rocks
2.1 Weathering and Erosion
2.2 Quarrying and Tunnelling
2.3 Engineering in Sedimentary Rocks
15 hours
3.0 Origin and Classification of Soils
3.1 Physical properties of Soils
3.2 Compaction
6 hours
4.0 Groundwater Seepage and Permeability 6 hours
5.0 Stresses in Soils and shear strength 4 hours
6.0 Site Investigation 6 hours
8.0 Practicals 30 hours
Reading List
 Engineering Geology-An Environmental Approach by Perry H. Rahn
 Geology for Engineers Environmental Scientists, 2nd
ed, by Alan E. Kehew (1995).
 Engineering Geology, 2nd
ed., by Perry Rahn (1996).
WAR 2103 Hydrology I (4CU)
Brief course description
The course is intended to introduce the students to the fundamental principles of Hydrology and
Climatology. It will specifically focus on the concept of the hydrological cycle, meteorological
data collection and handling on all the basic elements of the hydrological cycle such as
evaporation and transpiration, infiltration, surface runoff and the application of this data on
hydrograph analysis and flood discharge analysis.
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 To expose students to hydrological data collection, synthesis/analysis and utilisation
 To make students understand the hydrology concepts and their application in designs and
engineering applications,
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to use the knowledge and skills in hydrological
data analysis and hydrology concepts to design engineering structures and other engineering
applications
and group discussions and laboratories/field activates.
Assessment Method
 Coursework which includes assignments, tests and practical work. Course work will
carry a total of 40%. Coursework marks will be divided into; Assignments 20%, Tests
20%
Topics Time
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Hydrology
1.2 The hydrologic cycle
1.3 Hydrometeorology
1.4 Climate
1.5 Climate change
4hours
2.0 Precipitation
2.1 Occurrence, types and form of precipitation
2.2 Measurement of rainfall
2.3 Estimation of missing rainfall data
2.4 Average rainfall depth over an area
2.5 Mean annual rainfall
2.6 Mass rainfall curve and hydrograph
2.7 Frequency of rainfall and intensity duration curves
2.8 Intensity duration and depth duration frequency curves
2.9 Double mass curves
8 hours
3.0 Evaporation and Transpiration
3.1 Evaporation
3.2 Factors affecting evaporation
3.3 Estimation of evaporation; evaporation pan and empirical methods
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3.4 Transpiration
3.5 Factors affecting transpiration
3.6 Estimation of transpiration
3.7 Evapotranspiration
3.8 Factors affecting evapotranspiration
3.9 Estimation of evapotranspiration; empirical methods
4.0 Infiltration
4.1 Infiltration capacity
4.2 Factors affecting infiltration rates
4.3 Measurement of infiltration capacity
4.4 Infiltration indices
6 Hours
5.0 Stream gauging and hydrograph analysis
5.1 Selection of stream gauging site
5.2 Measurement of depth
5.3 Measurement of discharge; area velocity method, current method,
electromagnetic and ultrasonic method, salt concentration method etc
Hydrographs
Recession curve
Base flow separation
Rainfall excess and effective rainfall
Unit hydrograph theory
5.10 Derivation of unit hydrograph from hydrograph of complex and
isolated storm
5.11 Development of unit hydrograph of longer duration from that a
small duration
5.12S-curve
5.13Derivation of unit hydrographs of different duration by S-curve
method
5.14Uses of unit hydrographs
13 hours
6.0Rainfall-Runoff Relationships
6.1 Factors affecting runoff
6.2 Estimation of runoff and yield;
6.3 Empirical methods
6.4 Curves and table method
6.5 Runoff coefficient method
6.7 Rational method
6.8 Time-area method
6.9 Hydrograph method
6.10 Unit hydrograph
6.12 Application of rain to unit hydrographs
6 Hours
Lab/Field Activities 30 hours
Tutorials 15 hours
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1. Arora K.R (2007) Irrigation, Water power and Water Resources Engineering, Standard
Publishers Distributors.
2. Wilson E. M. (1990). Engineering Hydrology. Macmillan, London.
3. Elizabeth M. Shaw (1994). Hydrology in Practice. Stanley Thorne’s Publishers Ltd,
London.
4. Ram S. Gupta (2007): Hydrology and Hydraulic Systems, 3rd
Edition. Waveland Pr Inc.
5. Thorsten Wagener), howard S. Wheater and Hoshin V. Gupta (2004): Rainfall-Runoff
Modeling In Gauged and Ungauged Catchments. Imperial College Press;
6. John E. Gribbin (2006): Introduction to Hydraulics and Hydrology, 3rd
edition.
CENGAGE Delmar Learning;
7. David Maidment and Dr. Dean Djokic (2000): Hydrollogic and Hydraulic Modelling
Support with Geographic Information Systems. Esri Press;
8. Walter A. Robinson (2001): Modeling Dynamic Climate Systems, 1st
edition. Springer.
9. Eugenia Kalnay (2002): Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability 1st
edition. Cambridge University Press
WAR 2104 Mechanics of Materials (4CU)
Short Description
This course introduces the students to the behaviours of solid bodies under loading such stress,
strain, deflection and buckling
Course objectives
This course is intended to equip students with introductory knowledge of the behavior of solid
bodies when subjected to various types of loading.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to apply principles of mechanics of materials
in the design of objects
Assessment Method
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Topics Time
1. Principles of stress and strain 2 hours
2. Tensile testing and stress-strain relations 4 hours
3. Shear stress 3 hours
4. Torsion of circular shafts 4 hours
5. Bending stress in beams 4 hours
6. Shear stress in beams 4 hours
7 Deflection of beams 6 hours
8 Buckling of struts 4 hours
9 Thin and thick cylinders 4 hours
10. Compound/complex stress and strain 6 hours
11. Elastic constants 2 hours
12. Theories of failure 2 hours
10. Laboratories
 Tensile test
 Torsion test
 Deflection of beams
30 hours
Tutorials 15hours
Suggested reading
1. Egor P. Popov (1998): Engineering Mechanics of Solids 2nd edition. Prentice Hall;
2. Robert L. Mott (2007): Applied Strength of Materials (5th Edition). Prentice Hall;
3. Russell C. Hibbeler(2007): Mechanics of Materials (7th Edition). Prentice Hall;
4. Richard W. Hertzberg (1995): Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering
Materials, 4th edition. Wiley;
5. Peter Haupt and J.A. Kurth (2002): Continuum Mechanics and Theory of Materials. 2nd
edition. Springer
WAR 2105 Soil Mechanics (4CU)
Short Description
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of geological formations and their
importance towards understanding Soil mechanics. It also explores physical and chemical
properties of soils, concepts of stress, consolidation, deformation and settlement, seepage and
groundwater flow, shear strengths and its influence on slope stability and the application of these
concepts on practical engineering works.
Course Objectives
To enable the students understand the applying of laws of mechanics and hydraulics in soil.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to use the principles of soil mechanics and its
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Assessment Method
20% and laboratories/field activates 10%
Element Time
1 Physical and Chemical Properties
1.1Geological formation and nature of soils
1.2Type of soil deposits
1.3Physical properties of soils
1.4Classification and description of soils
8hours
2 Stresses
2.5 Stresses at a point
2.6 Stresses due to self weight
2.7 Stresses due to applied loads
8 hours
3 Deformation and Settlement
3.1 Settlement based on elastic theory
3.2 Vertical consolidation
3.3 Settlement analysis
6hours
4 Seepage and Ground Water Flow
4.1 Steady State flow
4.2 Upward seepage flow
4.3 Flow under retaining structures
4.4 Flow through earth dams
4.5 Flow in confined aquifers
4.6 Flow in unconfined aquifers
8 hours
5 Shear Strength and Stability of Slopes
5.1 Stability of infinite slopes
5.2 Stability of cuttings
5.3 Stability of embankments
5.4 Stability of earth dams
5.6 Tri-axial compression test
5.7 Direction of failure planes
5.8 Pore pressure
5.9 Use of total stress and effective stress shear strength parameters
8 hours
6 Lateral Earth Pressure
6.1 Rankine’s theory of earth pressure
6.2 Coulomb’s theory of earth pressure
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7 Design of Earth Retaining Structures
7.1 Gravity and cantilever walls
7.2 Cantilever sheet pile walls
7.3 Sheet pile walls
4 hours
8 Labs/Field Activities
 Laboratory determination of coefficient of permeability
 In-situ determination of coefficient of permeability
 Direct shear test
 Tri-axial shear test
 Pore water pressure measurements
 Oedometer test
 Soil sampling exercises
30 hours
Tutorials 15 hours
Suggested reading
1. Smith G.N. & Ian G.N. Smith (1998). Elements of Soil Mechanics. University Press,
Cambridge
2. Peter L. Berry & David Reid (1987). Introduction to Soil Mechanics. McGraw-Hill,
London
3. Muniram Budhu (2006): Soil Mechanics and Foundations, 2nd
edition. Wiley
4. Karl Terzaghi, Ralph B. Peck and Gholamreza Mesri (1996): Soil Mechanics in
Engineering Practice 3rd
edition. Wiley-Interscience;
5. James K. Mitchell and Kenichi Soga (2005): Fundamentals of Soil Behavior, 3rd
edition.
Wiley;
WAR 2106 Computer Programming (4CU)
Short Description
The course covers Algorithmic process. Computer problem solving strategies. Top-down design
and structural programming. Data types, identifiers and declarations: expressions and
assignment, procedures: Files, control structures: Array; record structures, Matlab and/or C++.
Laboratories.
Course objectives
 To provide students with knowledge of using computer algorithms to generate solutions to
engineering problems
 To train students in developing data base and information management tools
Learning outcomes
 Develop algorithm for solving an engineering task
 Transform analytical engineering solutions into programs
 Make user interface for the programmed tasks

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Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 Basics
1.1 Algorithmic process
1.2 Initialization of Variables
1.3 Introduction to Plotting
10 hours
2.0 Computer programming methodology
2.1 Branches
2.2 Top-down Design Technique
2.3 Structural Programming
2.4 Loops and Repetition
2.5 Decisions
2.6 Oriented Programming
10 hours
3.0 Arrays
3.1 Creating and Using Arrays
3.2 Sparse Arrays
3.2 Cell Arrays
3.3 Structure Arrays
5 hours
4.0 Data Types
4.1 Complex Data
4.2 Character Data
4.3 String Functions
4.4 Graphic Display of Data
5 hours
5.0 Identifiers and Declarations
5.1 Expressions
5.2 Assignment
5 hours
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Reading List
1. A guide to Matlab: for Beginners and Experienced Users, 2006 by Lipsman. Cambridge
University Press.
2. An Introduction to Technical Problem Solving with Matlab, 2006 by Sticklen. Great Lakes
Press.
3. Programming in C++ by Jean Ettinger
4. The C ++ Programmer’s Handbook by Paul J. Lucas Prentice Hall
5. Programming in C++ by Jean Ettinger Macmillan Press
6. C++ How to program by Deitel and Deitel
5.2.2 SEMESTER TWO
WAR 2201 Theory of Structures (4CU)
Short Description
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of structural analysis and designs.
Course Objectives
To enable the students understand the principles that can be apply to analyse structures
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to use the different methods of structural
analysis
Assessment Method
Topics Time
1. Structural systems and Design schemes, . 4 hours

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2. Analysis of statically determinate beams, 4 hours
3 Bending Moment and Shear forces in beams. 4 hours
4 Moving loads and influence line for indeterminate systems 4 hours
5 Degree of freedom. Statically indeterminate structures. 4 hours
6 Energy theorems.
 Application of energy methods in the determination of deflection
and the solution of indeterminate structures.
8 hours
7 Analysis of indeterminate beams and arches, 6 hours
8 Portal shear force diagrams in indeterminate structures. 4 hours
9 Introduction to the finite element methods 7 hours
Practical 30 hours
Total 60 hours
Suggested readings
1. Hibbeler C. Ressel (2008) Structural Analysis
2. Kassimali Aslam (2004) Structural Analysis
3. Leet Kenneth, Chia Ming Vang and Anne Gilbert (2006) Fundamental of Structural
Analysis
4. Hsieh (1995) Elementary Theory of Structure
WAR 2202 Electrical Devices and Machines (4CU)
Short Description
The course covers Transducers. Transformer Principles. D.C. Machines; Construction features
and Operation. A.C. Generators. Excitation Systems. Three Phase Induction Motors.
Synchronous Motors. Special Machines; Cross-field machines, linear induction motors, etc.
Laboratories.
Course objectives
 To introduce students to operations of typical electrical machines encountered in water
systems
 To equip students with skills of electronic control of devices and measurement techniques
Learning outcomes
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 Explain the operations of synchronous and induction machines
 Choose a specific electrical machine to be coupled to a given water engine or system
Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 Transducers
1.1 Principles of energy conversion
1.2 Torque equation
1.3 Energy, power and torque balances
1.4 Translational and rotational transducers
1.5 d’Arsonval movement
1.6 Dynamic equations and analysis of relays, reluctance pick-ups
8 hours
2.0 Transformer Principles
2.1 Constructional features
2.2 Operation
2.3 Short circuit conditions
2.4 Nature and effect of iron losses
6 hours
3.0 D.C. Machines
3.1 Construction and operation
3.2 Torque and e.m.f. equations
3.3 Characteristics of excitation types
8 hours
4.0 A.C. Generators
4.1 Construction of 3 phase generators
4.2 Parameters
4.3 Distribution and winding factors
4.4 Terminal voltage and equivalent circuits
4.5 Steady-state operation
4.6 Excitation systems
8 hours
5.0 Three Phase Induction Motors
 Construction and operation
5 hours
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 Construction and operation
7.0 Single phase motors
7.1 Universal repulsion
7.2 Induction
3 hours
8.0 Special Machines 4 hours
Pre-requisite: WAR 1103 Circuits and Digital Electronics
Reading List
 Hubert, Electrical Machines-Theory, Operation, Applications, & Control, Prentice Hall Sen,
Principles of Electric Machines & Power Electronics, Wiley
 Ryff, Electric Machinery, Prentice Hall
 Pearman, Electrical Machinery & Transformer Technology, Saunders
 Guru & Hiziroglu, Electric Machinery & Transformers, Saunders
 Wildi, Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems, Prentice Hall
WAR 2203 Water Treatment I (4CU)
Short Description
The course introduces students to the physical, chemical and biological quality of water, analysis
methods, water treatments methods and water treatment plant design.
Course objective
To enable the student understand the different methods of water quality analysis, water
treatments and treatment plant design.
Learning outcome
At the end of the course students should be able to determine the water quality and treat it for
safe water supply.
Assessment Method

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Topics Time
1 Water Quality Analysis:
1.1 Water chemistry and microbiology
1.2 Water quality in water bodies: physical, chemical and biological
characteristics of water
4 hours
2 Water treatment methods:
2.1 Disinfection
2.2 Adsorption
2.3 Coagulation
2.4 Stabilization
2.5 Softening process
10 hours
3 Water treatment processes plants;
3.1 Identification of resources,
3.2 Comparison and evaluation of the various treatment methods.
3.3 Ground and surface water treatment plant design,
3.4 Operation and maintenance.
8 hours
4 Water treatment for specific industrial supply:
4.1 Dairy industries,
4.2 Food industries
4.3 Beer breweries
8 hours
Laboratory
 Water quality analysis in the lab
30 hours
Reading List
1. Joanne E. Drinan (Nov 30, 2000), Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Guide for the
Nonengineering Professionals
2. American Water Works Association and American Society of Civil Engineers (May 1,
2004), Water Treatment Plant Design ,McGraw-Hill
3. Darshan Singh Sarai (Oct 17, 2005), Water Quality & Treatment Handbook , American
Water Works Association
4. Franklin L. Burton, and H. David Stensel (Mar 26, 2002), Wastewater Engineering:
Treatment and Reuse, George Tchobanoglous,
5. Water Treatment Handbook by DegrÃ©mont (Hardcover - Aug 22, 2007)
6. Samuel D. Faust and Osman M. Aly (1998), Chemistry of Water Treatment, Second
Edition.
7. Nick Pizzi (2005), Water Treatment Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
8. Ronald L. Droste (1996), Theory and Practice of Water and Wastewater Treatment.
WAR 2204 Engineering Hydraulics (4CU)
Short Description
The course in intended to provide to the students an Introduction to the fundamental principles of
Hydraulics, including fluids flow, Flow through Pipelines, Open Channel Hydraulics,
Application of Hydraulic principles in the design of Hydraulic structures and selection of
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Course Objectives
 To improve students understanding of the principles of fluid mechanics towards its
application in hydraulic analyses,
 To make students understand the hydraulics concepts and their application in hydraulic
designs and engineering applications,
Learning outcomes
 Students should be able to apply the principles of fluid mechanics in hydraulic analysis
 Students should be able to apply to apply the hydraulic concepts in the design of hydraulic
structures and machines
Assessment Method
 Coursework which includes assignments, tests and practical work. Course work will carry a
laboratories/field activates 10%
Topics Time
1.0 Open channel flow
1.1 Elementary theory of weirs and notches
1.2 Suppressed and contracted weirs
1.3 Submerged weirs
1.4 Rectangular and V-notch
6 hours
2.0 Flow in pipes
2.1 Laminar flow
2.2 Losses in pipes and fittings
2.3 Flow through non-circular pipes
2.4 Flow through curved pipes
2.5 Expansion and contraction losses
2.6 Surface roughness
7 hours
3.0 Unsteady flow in closed conduits 2 hours
4.0 Hydraulic Machines
4.1 Turbines
4.2 Pumps
4.3 Cavitations and water hammer effects
4.4 Pump design/ selection
15hours
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5.1Types of dams: Gravity, earth and rock fill dams Weirs/ Dams
5.2Design and construction of dams
5.3 Weirs
5.4 Culverts
5.6 Spillways
5.7Intakes
5.8Gates
5.9Stilling basins
5.10hannels
5.0Laboratory /fieldwork 30 hours
Tutorials 15 hours
Reading List
1. Les Hamill, (2002): Understanding Hydraulics. Palgrave Macmillan. .
2. Jacob Bear (2007): Hydraulics of Groundwater. Dover Publications.
3. B.S.Massey, (1988), Mechanics of fluids, 6th
.Edition
4. B.S.Massey ,(1998), Mechanics of fluids, 7th
.Edition
WAR 2205 Material Science (4CU)
Short Description
This course focuses on the fundamentals of structure, energetics, and bonding that underpin
materials science. Topics include: an introduction to thermodynamic functions and laws
governing equilibrium properties, relating macroscopic behavior to atomistic and molecular
models of materials; the role of electronic bonding in determining the energy, structure, and
stability of materials; quantum mechanical descriptions of interacting electrons and atoms;
materials phenomena, such as heat capacities, phase transformations, and multiphase equilibria
to chemical reactions and magnetism; symmetry properties of molecules and solids; structure of
complex, disordered, and amorphous materials; tensors and constraints on physical properties
imposed by symmetry; and determination of structure through diffraction. Real-world
applications include engineered alloys, electronic and magnetic materials, ionic and network
solids, polymers, and biomaterials.
Course objectives
 To introduce students to the behavior of different materials when subjected to temperature
stress
 To give students skills needed in choosing specific materials for a given purpose in relation
to properties of the environment in contact.
Learning outcomes
 Explain the structural composition of various engineering materials
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 Describe the mechanical, chemical and physical behavior of materials
Assessment Method
Element Time
3 Introduction
3.5 Classification of Materials
3.6 Requirements for modern engineering materials
3.7 Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
3 hours
4 Solidification and Structural Crystallinity of Materials
4.5 Structures, Crystallographic directions and planes
4.6 Crystalline and Non-Crystalline Materials
4.7 Interplanar Spacings
6 hours
5 Imperfections in Solids
5.5 Point Defects
5.6 Line defects
5.7 Interfacial Defects
5.8 Volume Defects
4 hours
4.0 Solid Solutions and Phase Diagrams
4.1 Solid Solutions
4.2 Equilibrium Phase Diagrams of Unary Binary
4.3 Non-equilibrium Phase Diagrams
4.4 Coring
4.5 Application and Examples of Phase Diagrams
8 hours
5.0 Diffusion in Solids
5.1 Mechanism of solidification
5.2 Steady state diffusion and Factors influencing diffusion
5.3 Fick’s Laws
5.4 Dislocation Motion
5.5 Non-steady state diffusion
5.6 Nucleation and growth.
8 hours
6.0 Strengthening Mechanisms 10 hours

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6.1 Grains and Grains Boundaries
6.2 Dislocations and phase deformations
6.3 Strengthening by grain refinement
6.4 Solid solution hardening
6.5 Strain hardening and Ageing
6.6 Cold work
6.7 Recovery, Recrystallisation and Precipitation Hardening
7.0 Introduction To Polymers, Plastics, Ceramics and Composites
7.1 Structures, Characteristics, Processing, Applications
7.2 Particle and Fibre reinforcement
6 hrs
Reading List
1. Materials Science and Engineering by William D. Callister Jr.
2. Phyical Metallurgy for Engineers by D. S. Clark & Varney
WAR 2206 Hydrology II (Extreme Weather Hydrology) (4CU)
Brief course description
The course is intended to introduce the students to the fundamental principles of Extreme
Weather Engineering. It will specifically focus on the concept of the flood discharge, reservoirs
planning, flood control/mitigation and drought.
Course Objectives
The course aims at introducing students to flood and drought analysis, control and prediction
techniques.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to use the knowledge and skills to control or
mitigate flood and also be able to predict floods and drought.
Assessment Method
20%

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Topics Time
1.0 Flood Discharge
1.1 Maximum flood discharge
1.2 Methods or estimation of maximum flood;
1.3 Empirical methods
1.4 Envelope curves method
1.5 Concentration time method
1.6 Rational methods
1.7 Unit hydrograph method
1.8 Flood frequency methods
1.9 Probability plotting methods
1.10 Log Pearson type III distribution method
1.11 Selection of design return period
1.13 Selection of design flood
10 hours
2.0 Reservoir Planning
2.1 Types of reservoirs
2.2 Available storage capacity of reservoir
2.3 Investigations for reservoir planning
2.4 Selection of site for reservoir
2.5 Basic terms and definitions
2.6 Mass inflow curve and demand curve
2.7 Determination of storage capacity
2.8 Determination of yield of reservoir
2.9 Demand patterns and optimal operation
2.10 Operational plan of a multipurpose reservoirs
2.11 Apportionment of total cost of multipurpose reservoir
2.12 Flood Routing; reservoir and channel routing
2.13 Reservoirs losses
2.14 Useful life of reservoir
2.15 Measures to control reservoir sedimentation
13 hours
3.0 Food Control/ Mitigation
3.1 Different methods of flood control
3.2 Selection of design flood
3.3 Flood control by reservoirs
3.4 Location of flood control reservoir
3.5 Types of flood control reservoirs
3.4 Improvement of river channels
3.5 Diversion of flood water to flood ways
3.6 Watershed management for flood control
3.8 Flood-plain management
3.9 Emergency evacuation
3.10 Flood plain zoning and flood proofing
3.11 Benefits of flood control
3.12 Cost benefit analysis of flood control
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3.13 Economics flood control
3.14 Procedure for design of flood control project
3.15 National policy on flood control
3.16 Size of flood control reservoirs
3.17 0peration problems of flood control reservoir
3.18 Levees and flood walls
4.0 Drought
4.1 Different types of drought
4.2 Drought impacts; economics, social and environmental impacts
4.3 Causes of drought
4.4 Analysis of drought in terms of stream flow and precipitation
4.5 Drought severity
4.6 Probability techniques in drought analysis
4.7 Drought frequency relationships
4 hours
5.0 Hydrological Forecasting 4 Hours
6.0 Labs/Field Activities 30 hours
Tutorials 15 hours
Reading List
1. Arora K.R (2007) Irrigation, Water power and Water Resources Engineering, Standard
Publishers Distributors.
2. Wilson E. M. (1990). Engineering Hydrology. Macmillan, London.
3. Elizabeth M. Shaw (1994). Hydrology in Practice. Stanley Thorne’s Publishers Ltd,
London.
4. Ram S. Gupta (2007): Hydrology and Hydraulic Systems, 3rd
Edition. Waveland Pr Inc.
5. O.F. Vasiliev, P.H.A.J.M.van Gelder, E.J. Plate, and M.V. Bolgov (2007): Extreme
Hydrological Events: New Concepts for Security (NATO Science Series: IV: Earth and
Environmental Sciences)
6. Monitoring and Predicting Agricultural Drought: A Global Study by Vijendra K. Boken,
Arthur P. Cracknell, and Ronald L. Heathcote (Hardcover - April 14, 2005)
5.2.3 RECESS PERIOD
WAR 2207 Industrial Training I (2CU)

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5.3 YEAR THREE COURSES
5.3.1 SEMESTER ONE
WAR 3101 Business Management and Negotiation Skill (3CU)
Short description
The course will focus on management skills needed in implementing engineering decisions. It
will enable students understand the Competitive business world, negotiation, multiple
management, operation of alternative pricing methods in projects, measurement and reporting of
progress, cost control.
Course objectives
 To teach students on how transform engineering designs into real business
 To enable engineering students be able to negotiate typical business contracts
 To equip students with skills of financial management and accounting
Learning outcomes
 Write winning engineering business proposals
 Understand business contracts
 Negotiate and win competitive engineering projects
 Acquire skills of developing business strategies
Assessment Method
Element Time
1.0 Introduction to Business
1.1 Meaning of business
1.2 Forms of business ownership
1.3 Business strategy
6 hours
2.0 Marketing Management 12 hours

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2.1 Introduction
2.2 Product
2.3 Pricing
2.4 Distribution
2.5 Promotion
3.0 Financial Management 4 hours
4.0 Basic Accounting
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Recording of transactions
4.3 The ledger
4.4 Income statement
4.5 The balance sheet
4.6 The sources and uses of funds statement
4.7 Interpretation of accounts
10 hours
5.0 Capital investment decisions 4 hours
6.0 Organizational development and change 6 hours
6 Using resources
6.5 commanding scarce resources
6.6 Credit management
3 hours
Reading list
 Drucker P.F, 1995, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, UK.
 Siegel E.S et al, 1993, The Ernest and Young Business Plan Guide, Second Edition, J Wiley
& Sons, New York.
WAR 3102 GIS Applications in Water Resources (4CU)
Short Description
The course will covers areas of Water and ecosystem; EIA - development and basic principles;
EIA and management requirements of WRD projects; EIA methodologies and case studies;
Introduction to GIS; Mapping concepts; Data manipulation and basic spatial analysis;
Application of GIS in EIA and Water Resources Planning and Management.
Course Objectives
 To provide students with the knowledge and understanding of approaches needed for
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of water resource projects.
 To provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the principles of
Geographic Information System (GIS) and its application procedures for EIA and for
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to;
 Apply the knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
in water resource projects.
 Apply the principles of Geographic Information System (GIS) in EIA and in water
resources planning and management.
Assessment Method
Topics Time
1. Water and Ecosystem
1.0 Structure and function
2.0 Land, water and air
2 hours
2 Development and Basic Principles
1.0 Basic concept of EIA
2.0 Outline of EIA processes
3.0 Subject oriented requirements
4 hours
3 EIA and Management Requirements of WRD Projects
1.0 Dam/reservoir projects
2.0 Irrigation projects
3.0 Hydropower projects
4.0 Water supply and sanitation projects
5.0 Interbasin WRD projects
4 hours
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1.0 Screening and scoping
2.0 Checklists, matrices
3.0 Networks, overlay mapping
4.0 Benefit-cost analysis
5.0 Modeling of water resources systems
6.0 Selection of methodologies
7.0 Impact identification, measurement, interpretation, evaluation and
communication
8.0 Case studies
5 Introduction to GIS
1.0 Fundamental concepts
2.0 GIS scope and application in water resources
3.0 Overview of GIS hardware and software
2 hours
6 Mapping Concepts
1.0 Map characteristics
2.0 Map scale
3.0 Geo-references and coordinate system
4.0 Map projection system
4 hours
7 Data Manipulation and Basic Spatial Analysis
1.0 Data manipulation techniques
2.0 Spatial analysis techniques
3.0 Display of GIS analysis results
4.0 Digital terrain models
5.0 Hydrologic modeling
4 hours
8 Application of GIS in EIA and WRPM
1.0 Spatial analysis of hydrologic components
2.0 Spatial analysis of water resources
3.0 Analysis of trends through overlay
4.0 Flood forecasting
5.0 Water supply system
6.0 EIA of water developing projects
6hours
9 Practical 60 hours
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