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DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

In 2018 AFIT was transformed into university status and various departments were given approval to start their respective programmes under the Nigeria University Commission (NUC), making it the first institution to be accredited by both NUC and NBTE. Among the departments that were approved to start programme is the Automotive Engineering Department. The Department took off during the 2019/2020 academic session with the first set of students at 100 level.

The Automotive Engineering Department took off with three (3) academic staff, EngrDr Ibrahim Yahuza as the pioneer HOD with EngrDr Bashir Garba Ibrahim and MrAbubakarIsah. Eight (8) administrative staff and three (3) technical staff.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Automotive Engineering Department is to become a Centre of Excellence in Automotive Engineering disciplines and for training out graduates with high academic knowledge and adequate practical background for the creation, transfer and application of scientific knowledge for the advancement of mankind in a friendly, interactive and multicultural environment. It is aimed at turning out engineers capable of solving local Nigerian problems in addition to global challenges that they might be confronted with. The curriculum of this Department covers the following specific areas:

  1. Foundation years at 100 and 200 levels common with other Engineering Departments in the Faculty;
  2. Workshop practice, laboratory work and tutorial;
  3. Design projects with a bias towards local applications;
  4. Broad-based engineering courses and interaction between students and professionals in industry and government;
  5. Project in the final year in which the students work independently under the supervision of academic staff members;
  6. Special skills and in-depth study in a particular area of the programme through optional courses and electives; and
  7. Adequate knowledge in the areas of engineering management, economics and law.

Aim and Objectives of the Programme

The aim of Automotive Engineering training in AFIT is to develop engineers with skills in the presentation of scientific and engineering philosophies to cultivate necessary technological tools (machines, skills and techniques) for the provision of needs of material goods and services for sustainable development. The objectives of the Department are:

  1. To train Engineers in different fields of Automotive Engineering with high academic standard coupled with adequate practical experience, to be able to meet challenges of a developing economy and sufficiently tackle common day-to-day engineering problems.
  2. To produce graduates with broad-based knowledge in general studies, management and humanities, all of which enhance their understanding, contribution and relevance to the society.
  • To encourage close contact between the students and their Lecturers through Seminars, Workshops, Office consultation, Tutorial and Laboratory works etc.
  1. To produce graduates with high academic standard coupled with adequate practical experiences which can meet the challenges of a developing economy and sufficiently tackle common day-to-day Engineering problems.
  2. To provide an excellent balance between the essential principles of Engineering Science and their applications to the creative world of engineering practice.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Aerospace Engineering Department of AFIT, Kaduna, runs an undergraduate program leading to the award of Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)in Aerospace Engineering. The various modes of entry and their requirements are as stated below:

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Entry Mode

The minimum requirements for admission into 100 level of the 5-year Bachelor of Engineering program is the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSSCE), General Certificate of Education (GCE), Nigeria Examination Council (NECO), or any other foreign examination equivalent to this, with 5 O-level credit passes which must include English language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other equivalent subjects approved by the University Senate in not more than two sittings. A pass in JAMB UTME that meets the departmental cut-off mark as determined by the University is also required.

Direct Entry Mode

Direct entry admission into the 5-year Bachelor of Engineering degree program is based on a combination of O-level results as stated above with GCE or ‘A’ level two papers in physics, mathematics, and chemistry or OND upper credit or HND upper credit. Candidates with ‘A’ level GCE/OND may be admitted into 200 level while those with HND may be admitted into 300 level. All must meet the basic minimum requirements of O’ level credit passes in relevant subjects.

Transfer Mode

The University may admit on transfer a student undergoing undergraduate degree program in another Engineering department of AFIT or another recognized University provided such a student meets the minimum admission requirements of this University and is seeking transfer into the program similar to the one he/she is in the present university. Students seeking transfer into the department must possess a minimum CGPA of 3.5. Application for transfer shall be made on the approved application form obtainable from the Registrar’s Office and payment of the stipulated fee approved by the Senate.

Course Requirements

Course Requirements

The minimum duration of Mechanical Engineering undergraduate programme is five academic sessions for candidates who enter through the UTME Mode. Direct Entry candidates admitted to the 200 level of the programmes will spend a minimum of four academic sessions while those admitted to the 300 level will spend a minimum of three years. The maximum duration is seven academic sessions for candidates entering through the UTME mode and six academic sessions for candidates entering through the Direct Entry mode.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS/CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREE

The minimum number of credit units for the award of a degree is 120 units, subject to the usual Departmental and Faculty requirements. The minimum and maximum credit load per semester is 15 and 24 credit units respectively. Each student must earn at least a final cumulative grade point average of 1.00 (Pass) in order to qualify for graduation. To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) Mechanical Engineering, a student must satisfactorily complete and pass a minimum of 196 credit units including the following:

Graduation Requirement

Courses Credit Units
General Mathematics 6
Physics 8
Chemistry 8
Statistics 5
General Studies 10
Engineering Mathematics 12
Faculty Courses 38
Electrical Engineering Courses 9
Entrepreneurship 4
Computer Programming 5
Mechanical Engineering Courses & Lab 67
Final Year Project 6
SIWES 9
SWEP 2
SEMINAR 1
Total 190

100 Level Courses

100 LEVEL – COURSES

100-LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER

Code Courses Title CU LH PH
GET 111 Basic Engineering Drawing 2 30 –
GST 101 Communication in English I 2 30 –
MTH101 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry 3 45 –
CHM101 General Chemistry I 3 45 –
PHY101 General Physics I 3 45 –
CHM107 General Practical Chemistry I 1 – 45
PHY107 General Practical Physics I 1 – 45
AMS103 Introduction to Computers 2 30 –
GST103 Nigerian People and Culture 2 30 –
GST105 Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT 2 30 –
Elective (Choose only one) 2 30 –
TOTAL 23

 Elective

  • GST 107 Basic Communication in French – 2 Units
  • GST 109 Basic Communication in Arabic – 2 Units

100-LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER

Code Courses Title CU LH PH
MTH102 Elementary Diff. and Integral Calculus 3 45
CHM102 General Chemistry II 3 45
PHY102 General Physics II 3 45
GST106 Contemporary Health Issues 2 30
GST102 Communication in English II 2 30
GST104 Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence 2 30
PHY108 General Practical Physics II 1 – 45
CHM108 General Practical Chemistry II 1 – 45
STA102 Introduction to Statistics 2 30 –
AED 102 Introduction to Aviation 2 30 –
TOTAL 21

 

200 Level Courses

200 LEVEL – COURSES

200-LEVEL COURSES FIRST SEMESTER

Code Course Title CU LH PH

Pre-

requisite
GET 201 Applied Electricity I 3 45
GET 211 Computer Programming I 3 30 45 AMS103
GET 203 Engineering Drawing I 2 15 45 GET 111
GET 213 General Engineering Laboratory Course 1 45
GET 205 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics 3 45
GET 207 Applied Mechanics 3 45
GET 209 Engineering Mathematics I 3 45
GST 203 Environment and Sustainable Development 2 30
GST 201 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 30
  Total Units 22      

 

200-LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER

Code Course Title LH PH CU

Pre-

requisite
GET210 Engineering Mathematics II 45 – 3 GET 209
GET202 Applied Electricity II 45 – 3 GET201
GET212 Engineering Materials 45 – 3
GET222 Engineering Drawing II 15 45 2 GET 203
GET204 Student Workshop Experience – 45 1
GET206 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics 45 – 3
GET208 Strength of Materials 45 – 3
GST202 Peace and Conflict Resolution 30 – 2
GST204 Leadership Skills 30 – 2
  Total Units     22  

 

SECOND SEMESTER VACATION

Course Code Course Title Units LH PH
GET 299 SWEP 2 8 weeks

300 Level Courses

300 LEVEL – COURSES

300 TO 500 – LEVEL COURSES

There are still some courses even at the 300-level and 400-levels that would be common to all engineering programmes. These include advanced mathematics, engineering communications, industrial training, etc. These courses are also important in providing tools that will enhance the much-needed interactions between students in different engineering disciplines and foster multidisciplinary team building. Also, all engineering students must acquire supervised industrial training programmes; hence these are designated as common courses as well. For B.Eng. Automotive Engineering, the following are the minimum requirements before graduation in general:

 

(i) Core Courses Lecture/Laboratory Units
Theory of Machines 6
Workshop Practice (including Automobile Workshop) 2
Engineering Drawing 4
Manufacturing Technology 2
Thermodynamics 8
Fluid Mechanics 8
Mechanical Design 7
Science and Engineering of Materials and Metallurgy 6
IC Engines and Fuels 6
Automobile Systems and Vehicle Dynamics 6
Automobile Systems Design 4
Engineering Materials Selection and Economics 3
Engineer-in-Society 1
Technology Policy and Development 2
Automobile Maintenance and Testing 3
Engineering Communications 2
Advanced CAD/CAM 2
Project 6
Total 80
(ii) Other Courses
Electrical and Electronic Engineering 10
Law and Management 3
Basic Civil Engineering 2
  Total 15
(iii) Basic Science Courses  
Mathematics 20
Chemistry 10
Physics 10
Computer and Computing 6
  Total 46
(iv) Entrepreneurial Studies 4
(v) Humanities
General Studies 16
Electives 8
  Total 24
  GRAND TOTAL 182

 

Level 300 (Firstand Second Semesters)

  First Semester    
Course code Course title Units CH pre-   Requisite
Engineering Mathematics 3
Engineering Drawing II 2
  Electrical for Mechanical Engineers 3
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2
  Engineer in Society II 1
AUE321 Motor Vehicle Structural Analysis and Design 2
AUE322 Automotive Engineering Materials 2
AUE323 Fluid Mechanics 2
AUE324 Automotive Software Engineering 2
AUE325 Engineering Thermodynamics 2
AUE326 Automotive Body and Chassis Component Design 2
  Total 23
  Second Semester    
Course code Course title Units CH pre-   Requisite
Technical Writing And Presentation 1
  Computer Applications 2
  SIWES    I 2
  Computational Techniques 3
AUE327 Automotive Manufacturing Processes 2
AUE328 Heat and Mass Transfer 2
AUE329 Automotive Mechatronics and Instrumentation 2
AUE320 Automotive Powertrain 2
AUE321 Automotive Transmission and Suspension 2
AUE322 Mechanics of Machines I 2
AUE323 Automotive Engineering Lab I 2
  Total 22  

 

400 Level Courses

400 Level Courses

Level 400 (Firstand Second Semesters)

          First Semester    
Course code Course title Units CH pre-   Requisite
Engineer In Society III 1
  Engineering Statistics 2
AUE421 Automotive Body and Chassis System Design 2
AUE422 Electromechanical Devices 2
AUE423 Vehicle Dynamics and Control 2
AUE424 Automotive Body and Chassis Construction 2
AUE425 Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM) in Automotive Development 2
AUE426 Automotive Project Management 2
AUE427 Internal Combustion Engines 3
AUE428 Mechanics of Machines II 2
AUE429 Automotive Engineering Lab II 2
  Total 22  
  Second Semester    
Course code Course title Units CH pre-   Requisite
Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) 4
AUE420 Group Automotive Design Project (Auto Parts) 2
  Total 6  

500 Level Courses

500 Level Courses

Level 500 (Firstand Second Semesters)

  First Semester    
Course code Course title Units CH pre-   Requisite
AUE561 Project
AUE522 Vehicle Aerodynamics 2
AUE533 Fuels and Combustion 3
AUE524 Tribology of Wear and Lubrication 2
AUE525 Noise, Vibrations and Harshness (NVH) 2
AUE526 Introduction to Automotive Development 2
AUE527 Automotive Ergonomics, Paintings and Textile 2
AUE518 Automotive Engineering lab III 1
Elective Technical Elective I 2
  Engineering Management 4
  Total 20  
  Second Semester    
Course code Course title Units CH pre-   Requisite
AUE561 Project 6
AUE529 Fleet Operations and Maintenance Management 2
AUE520 Manufacturing Tools, Fabrication and Foundry for the Automotive Industry 2
AUE531 Automotive Business and Sustainability 3
AUE522 Renewable Energy and Propulsion 2
AUE523 Vehicle Assembly Processes and Operations Management 2
Elective Technical Elective II 2
Elective Technical Elective III 2
  Total 21  

 

Elective choose any two of the following courses

  First and Second Semester    
Course code Course title Units CH pre-   Requisite
AUE524 Introduction to Aerospace, Marine, and Rail Vehicle Engineering 2
AUE525 Diesel Engine and Gas Turbine Power Plant 2
AUE526 Guide to Load Analysis for Durability in Vehicle Engineering 2
AUE527 Introduction to Robotic Engineering 2
AUE528 Advances in Automotive Technology 2
AUE529 Failure Analysis/ Failure Investigation 2
AUE530 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 2
AUE531 Engine and Chassis Dynamometer Test Bed 2
AUE532 Nanomaterials in Automotive Engineering 2
AUE533 Production Animation Concept 2

 

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Engr. Dr. Ibrahim Yahuza

All newly admitted DE students are to print their admission letter from JAMB CAPS and report to AFIT for registration from 18 to 22 Nov 24. Registration for newly admitted students closes 22 Nov 24.