Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 305, 328, 332)

This course aims at offering student a more advanced overview of polymer processing and the technologies involved as well as offering students a hands-on opportunity to deepen their understanding of the concepts.

The course details the important characteristics of polymeric materials and in addition, their various types and processing techniques. This course aims at offering student a more advanced overview of polymer processing and the technologies involved as well as offering students a hands-on opportunity to hone their understanding of the concepts. Areas covered in this course include Processing and forming of polymers, Rheological challenges during Polymer processing, Polymer Blends/Composites, Analytical methods and testing of polymers, Polymers for advanced applications, the environment and polymer industry. This course will also include a practice project. 

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 326, 332)

This course aims at introducing students to the principles of poly biodegradability, characteristics of biodegradable polymers, design and application of biodegradable polymers. 

This course introduces students to the principles of poly biodegradability (mechanism and evaluation), characteristics of biodegradable polymers, design and application of biodegradable polymers. Natural polymers or Fibrous materials technology is also introduced in this course. Introduction to polymer chemistry and materials selection; Polymer biodegradation in liquid environment and in soils; General characteristics, industrial applications and market evaluation of biodegradable polymers; Fibrous materials properties and manufacturing of synthetic fibrous materials. Technology of natural fibres; Natural polymer composite; wood and bamboo technology; design project on fibres; other applications of fibres.

Credit Hours - 3

The main aim is for students to appreciate the role of castings in design and material selection and thus understand basic foundry and cast house principles and processes. The principles of metal solidification are also discussed.

The course introduces students to the role of castings in design and material selection and understanding of basic foundry and cast house principles and processes. This course provides clear understanding to the students of the technologies, processes, design flow and the techniques employed to realize effective alloy and shape designs. Topics include: foundry drawing, molding techniques, raw materials used, melting, pouring, solidification in various moulds, treatment of cast house technologies such as furnaces, melting holding, de-oxidation, degassing, filtration and continuous and direct chill casting operations, defects in castings; Quality Assessment and Control; Environmental Protection, Health and Safety.

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 322)

This course presents the metallurgy of various ferrous and non ferrous metals/alloys including the methods of heat treatment, the phase transformations involved, resulting properties and their applications. 

This course presents the metallurgy of various ferrous and non-ferrous metals/alloys including the methods of heat treatment, the phase transformations involved, resulting properties and their applications. Topics treated include Physical metallurgy of Steels, Heat treatment of steel; Metastable states of alloys; Advanced Alloys (Commercial Steels, Cast Irons, Stainless steels, Superalloys, Al- Alloys, Cu Alloys, Ti- Alloys, Non-metallic alloys). Phase transformations, age hardening, heat treatment of steels, TTT diagrams, CT diagrams, martensitic transformation, shape-memory effects and microstructural characterization of alloys. 

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisites: MTEN 201, 316)      

This course introduces students to the materials science and engineering of glasses, cements and concrete. Students should be able to understand the various types and forms of glasses, cements and concretes, and should be able to describe their properties, use and processing for various applications. 

This course introduces students to the materials science and engineering of glasses, cements and concrete. This course defines glasses and teaches glass forming compositions and methods, and introduces students to glass- ceramics materials. Glass compositions, raw materials, glass melting, furnace operation and glass-forming. Glass product manufacture, glass-to-metal sealing, annealing and tempering, quality control, glass-ceramics, phase transformation, immiscibility, homogenous and heterogeneous nucleation, crystal growth and industrial glass-ceramic processes. Introduction to cements and concrete materials; Portland cements-types, properties, manufacture and specification; hydration of Portland cements; hydraulic cements; water, admixtures and mineral aggregates for concrete, concrete mix design, supplementary cementitious materials. 

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 314, 316)        

This course provides students with knowledge of various engineering ceramics that exhibit electrical, electronic and magnetic properties and their advanced applications. 

This course provides students with knowledge of various engineering ceramics that exhibit electrical, electronic and magnetic properties, their advanced applications and the key characteristics that they must have to satisfy the application requirements. The following will be highlighted: Specific application of ceramics and their peculiar properties: High-temperature applications; Wear and Corrosion Resistance Applications; Ceramics for Energy production, Cutting tools and abrasive. Additional topics to be considered are: varistors, multilayer capacitors, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), Oxygen sensors, spark plugs, piezoelectric ceramics, thermoelectricity, structural ceramics, etc. This course will also introduce students to bio-ceramics and smart ceramics, and their applications.

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 201 and 202) 

This course helps students to understand what corrosion is and the various types of corrosion, the kinetics of corrosion, methods of testing corrosion and the various methods employed for corrosion to control.

This course helps students to understand what corrosion is and the various types of corrosion, the kinetics of corrosion, methods of testing corrosion and the various methods employed for corrosion control. It teaches the effect of environment on the performance of the various materials, highlights the various forms of corrosion and methods of corrosion control. Wet and Dry Corrosion; Microbial corrosion; Thermodynamics; Equilibrium Potential; Electrode Kinetics; Passivity; Environmental effects; Types and Forms of corrosion; Corrosion testing, monitoring & Inspection; Control of corrosion; (Materials selection/change of Environment/ Proper Design; Cathodic/Anodic protection, Coating); Degradation of Polymers; Corrosion of Ceramics will be treated. 

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 303)

Provide students with sustainable integrated knowledge in managing environmental systems. The students are equipped with various methods in the treatment of water and also in recycling techniques. 

This course provides knowledge of environmental systems. Recycling of waste materials is a major aspect of this course. It provides students with sustainable integrated knowledge in managing environmental systems. The students are equipped with various methods in the treatment of water and also in recycling techniques. Topics include: Need for Sustainable Environmental Management; Environmental Engineering Planning and Impact analysis/Assessment; Environmental ethics; Water resources Management, Quality analysis, pollution and treatment of water and waste water; Solid Waste Management; Air Pollution and Noise Control; Thermal pollution; Radiation uses and Protection.

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 201, 204)      

To equip students to be able to apply the integrated concepts of materials selection and design to fabricate basic engineering materials for various applications. 

The course deals with the application of integrated concepts of materials selection and design to fabricate basic engineering materials for various applications. Design, identification of performance criteria, selection decisions aspects of materials engineering will be treated. Also, Performance Efficiency Formalisms; Materials Charts; Sources of data, Selection of materials for coatings and surface treatments; electronic and optical articles, and Materials Degradation, etc. will be covered. Additional topics are: Graphics and computer-aided design (CAD); computer aided manufacturing (CAM) and manufacturing concepts; Materials Processing and Design (with case studies); Failure Analysis and Design Against Failure; Reverse Engineering; Environmental, Cultural & Societal impact; Forces for change. 

Credit Hours - 1

The course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge and skills that will ultimately make them more employable, both upon graduation and throughout their national service period. Seminars presented by experienced practitioners shall be presented to the students. 

The course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge and skills that will ultimately make them more employable, both upon graduation and throughout their national service period. Seminars presented by experienced practitioners shall be presented to the students. The course covers both fundamental issues at the work place, work ethics, and critical analysis at the work place, leadership and project management. Considerable attention is devoted to developing the soft skill of student with emphasis on CV writing, cover letter, interview preparation necessary to compete in the global work place. Course delivery is by seminary presentations and lectures and plenary discussions.

Credit Hours - 3

Students are introduced to various control systems and techniques. The concept of quality control and management and various quality control frameworks are taught.

The course introduces the students to various control systems and techniques. The concept of quality control and management and various quality control frameworks are taught. Students are introduced to the principle of automation of engineering process for control purposes. Various input-output relationships are discussed in addition to the characteristics of control and control tuning. The concept of quality assurance is taught in the course with various tools for quality management discussed in addition to various quality standards.

Credit Hours - 2

This course introduces the students to the concept of project management. The students are equipped with the basic tools to manage projects to achieve desired goals within certain constraints.

This course presents the principles and techniques of managing engineering projects from the initiation phase, through planning, execution, control and closeout. Students will develop the analytical skills and awareness necessary on the management side of engineering projects. Critical issues in the management of engineering and high-technology projects are discussed. Topics include project initiation, estimating, budgeting, developing work plans, scheduling, tracking work, resource allocation, project coordination, quality management, leadership, managing teams, conflict, negotiations, ethics, and professional responsibility and close out.

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 204, 307)  

The course seeks to equip students with the knowledge about the types of refractory materials, their basic structure, properties, raw materials, production methods, thermal shock and corrosion behavior. Techniques for the installation and maintenance of refractory materials are also taught. 

The course seeks to equip students with the knowledge about the types of refractory materials, their basic structure, properties (physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal and thermo-mechanical), raw materials, production methods, installation and maintenance, thermal shock and corrosion behavior. Various refractory materials are treated from raw materials through processing, properties and applications. Techniques for the installation and maintenance of refractory materials are also taught. Principles of corrosion resistance of refractory materials and the applications of phase diagrams to processing, applications and the understanding of corrosion behaviour of refractories are covered. 

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 309)  

Students are introduced to the understanding of the principles of non-destructive evaluation and the various common NDT techniques employed. Understanding of the various modes and mechanism of material failure and be in the position to apply their acquired skills in basic material failure analysis. 

The course deals with the understanding of the principles of non-destructive evaluation and the various common NDT techniques. It also deals with the understanding of the various modes and mechanism of material failure and the application of the acquired skills in doing certain basic material failure analysis. Students are introduced to the most common NDT techniques: Visual inspection, Liquid penetrant, Magnetic particle; Eddy current and Ultrasonic Radiography. Certain advanced NDT Techniques are also introduced. Introduction to failure analysis, Modes of materials failure: brittle fracture, creep, fatigue, corrosion (environmental failures), Approach to failure analysis: Case Studies in material failures are considered. 

Credit Hours - 3

(Prerequisite: MTEN 305, 307)   

To equip students to be able to select and combine different engineering materials based on their properties to maximize their durability and performance.

This course provides knowledge on the fabrication of different types of composites, and the understanding of the dependence of their behaviour on the characteristics, relative amounts, geometry/distribution, and properties of the constituent phases; The possibility of designing materials with property combinations that are better than those found in any monolithic metal alloys, ceramics, and polymeric materials will also be explored.

Credit Hours - 6

To encourage students to think critically to solve identified challenges within the materials industry. To develop skills in research, problem solving, project planning, and communication. 

The course is a supervised but is an independent project work which affords students an opportunity to apply their accumulated knowledge to solve an identified problem within the material industry. It provides a problem based learning experience involving material processing, problem identification, formulation of project proposal, project execution, and reporting.  Seminar presentations of project proposals and project outcomes as well as submission of a written project report are required. The results are also presented orally to school members and peers.

Credit Hours - 3

The course is to provide students with an introduction to law-knowledge and skills relevant to the operations of an engineering-based organization. 

The course covers discussions on contracts (formation, performance, breach, and termination), corporations and partnerships, insurance, professional liability, risk management, environmental law, torts, property law, evidence and dispute resolution. The course emphasizes those principles necessary to provide engineers with the ability to recognize issues which are likely to arise in the engineering profession and introduces them to the complexities and vagaries of the legal profession. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the legal systems relevant for engineering: contract law, intellectual property and tort.