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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 

DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OTEFE-OGHARA

 

VISION

 To be a pace setter in Engineering and Technological Education in Nigeria with global reckoning

MISSION

To produce highly resourceful Technicians and Technologists that will be innovative, adaptive to technology and competitive with sound Entrepreneurial skills to create wealth and significantly contribute to the Nigerian Economic development.

CORE VALUES

(i)                 Hardwork

(ii)               Discipline

(iii)             Integrity

(iv)             Skills

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

(a)        National Diploma (ND) Programme

In order to be admitted into any of the diploma programmes of the department, a candidate must satisfy the minimum entry repuirements and in addition to the departmental requirements: -

  1. A credit pass in not more than two sittings with five credits pass in:

        i.            English language

      ii.            Mathematics

    iii.            Chemistry

    iv.            Physics

      v.            Biology or any other subjects from the following:

        i.            Agricultural Science

      ii.            Economics

    iii.            Geography

  1. Five credit passes in relevant subjects as stated in (a) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognized preliminary ND programmes offered by the polytechnics and similar post-secondary technical institutions.
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) Programme:

The general entry requirement for the HND Mechanical Engineering shall be:

-          All the requirements for admission into the ND Mechanical Engineering Programme plus

-          A minimum of lower credit pass (GPA – 2.5 and above) in the ND programme.

-          A minimum of one year post ND cognate work experience.

-          Pass the entrance examination as set out by the department.

Note:   In few exceptional cases,ND graduate with a pass (CGPA of 2.00-2.49) in ND that have worked for two or more years in the field of study may be considered for admission into HND programme. The number of such candidates, however, should not be more than 10% of the number of student in the class.

 

CONDITION FOR THE AWARDS OF ND/HND

The National Diploma will be awarded to candidates, who have successfully completed the programme course work, after passing the prescribed examinations, diploma project and supervised industrial work experience. Such candidates must have completed a minimum of between 118 semester credit units.

The Higher National Diploma is in two areas of specialization: Power/Plantand Manufacturing Engineering options and will be awarded to candidates who have successfully completed the programme course work and research projects, after passing the prescribed examinations. Such candidates should have completed a minimum of 118 semester credit units.

A minimum of two years is allowed for the ND programme and also for the HND programme while a maximum of four years is allowed for each programme. A student cannot repeat a class twice.

CLASSIFICATION OF GRADING SYSTEM

The grade point average (GPA) system shall be used in processing examination diploma results (ND/HND). The following letters and grade point equivalent shall be used.

Mark (%)

Grade

Point Equivalent

75 above

A

 

70-74

AB

 

65-69

B

 

60-64

BC

 

55-59

C

 

50-54

CD

 

45-49

D

 

40-44

E

 

0-39

F

 

 

The diploma (ND/HND) certificate shall be awarded on the basis of cumulative grade point average as follows:

Distinction

CGPA of 3.50 and Above

Upper Credit

CGPA of 3.00 – 3.49

Lower Credit

CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99

Pass

CGPA of 2.00 – 2.49

Fail

CGPA of below 2.00

 

STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC STANDING AND RESULTS

Examinations are conducted twice in a session i.e. first and second semester. A student academic standing is assessed every semester. The department publishes result every semester. At the end of first semester, students with grade point average (GPA) below 2.00 are cautioned. In the session results, students who earn a GPA below 1.5 are advised to withdraw from the programme; those with GPA of 2.00 are promoted to the next class but to carryover all failed courses which must be registered in the new class/new session.

STUDENTS REGISTRATION

Student must register for courses/programmes of studies at the appropriate and advised time. A student who does not register within the stipulated period will not be allowed to attend any of the scheduled classes, take examinations and assessment or will not be eligible for the award of any certificate. The name that a student uses to register will be the name that appears on any award certificate will be issued (unless a female student who gets married and change her name legally). It is advised that the use of initials as name should be avoided for registration. Students are advised to use their full names as they will want it to appear in their certificate provided this must be in line with the names in their entering certificate.

ATTENDANCE

Students must take their attendance to classes or lectures, practical classes in laboratories and workshops very seriously. It is a mandatory condition/requirement that students must obtain 70% attendance in lectures before they will be allowed to sit for any examination.

Students should be aware that the Polytechnic or Department does not run correspondence programmes. Attendance to lectures is mandatory. Students also must undertake an excursion trip at least once in the course of the programme.

STUDENT CONDUCT, DRESS CODE AND DISCIPLINE

Mechanical Engineering Department student should shun indecent dressing and examination malpractice, misconduct, etc. A high standard of personal integrity is expected of every student of this department. Each student is expected to conduct himself/herself properly in suggesting any change he/she may consider appropriate. The Department regards as serious offences all acts of unethical, immoral, dishonest or destructive behaviour, as well as violations of its regulation. It is the responsibility of each student to know and obey the regulations as stipulated in the Polytechnic Student Handbook, excuse will not be entertained.

SECRET SOCIETY/CULTS AND WEAPONS

It is an offence punishable by law for any student to belong to any unregistered organization classified by the polytechnic as stipulated in decree 74 of 1989 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Polytechnic enabling law.Students engaged in such activities shall be liable to dismissal from the Polytechnic and also be prosecuted according to the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

CERTIFICATE FORGERY

Students are expected to make originals of their credentials available for screening during registration every session or at any other time the Department or the Polytechnic may require them. Any student who gains admission into the polytechnic with forged certificates or credentials does so at his/her own risk. Any student found to have done so at any stage of the programmes stands dismissed from the polytechnic.

LIBRARY FACILITIES

The students of the Department have access to the polytechnic main library and to reasonably use the facilities offered by the polytechnic main library. They are however expected to properly register with the library to enjoy all benefits of the effective readership in the library. There are also collections of professional study packs/books in the Head of Department office which students can access. Apart from books, journals etc, in the main library, there is also an e-library section where students can electronically have access to current international and local books, journals and other form of published materials for the advancement of their knowledge.

AUTOCAD LABORATORY

Apart from our well-equipped workshops and laboratories, the Department has an AutoCAD laboratory well furnished with computers to enhance teaching and practice.

Present and Past Head of Mechanical Department

  1.  
 

2017 till date

  1.  
 

2015 – 2017

  1.  
 

2010 – 2015

  1.  
 

2009 – 2010

  1.  
 

2007 – 2009

  1.  
 

2004 – 2007

 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTAL STAFF LIST

The Department is well equipped with qualified staffs of different expertise to train the students properly. The staffs are as seen in the engineering family.

LECTURERS

s/n

Name of Staff

Rank

Qualification

Remark

  1.  
 

 

 

Chief Lecturer (HOD)

 

 

Full time

  1.  
 

 

Chief Lecturer

 

 

Full time

  1.  
 

Chief Lecturer

 

Part time

  1.  
 

 

 

Principal Lecturer

 

 

 

Full time

  1.  
 

 

 

Principal Lecturer

  1. B.Sc Mechanical Eng, UNILAG; FCAI, MNSE, COREN registered Engr.

 

 

Full time

  1.  
 

 

 

Principal Lecturer

PhD, Industrial Eng, UNIBEN; M.Eng. Industrial Eng, UNIBEN; B.Eng.Agric Eng. Ilorin; Dip. Comp. Maintenance & Repairs; MNSE, COREN registered Engr.

 

 

Full time

  1.  
 

 

Senior Lecturer

 

 

Full time

  1.  
 

 

Senior Lecturer

 

 

Full time

  1.  

Kpokpo, Felix

 

Lecturer I

 

 

Full time

  1.  
 

 

Lecturer I

 

 

Full time

  1.  
 

 

Lecturer I

 

 

Full time

  1.  

Aribiegbe, Gatlin Kingsley

 

Lecturer II

 

 

Casual

 

TECHNOLOGISTS

  1.  

Ighomena, Felix

 

Chief Technologist

PGD Mechanical Eng.; HND Mech.Eng (Automobile Engineering), Fed. Poly, Auchi; ND Mech. Eng.,Auchi Poly.

Full time

  1.  

Amughoro Isaac

Chief Technologist

HND (Mech.Eng), ND MechEng.

Full time

  1.  

Edojah Moses

 

PGD, Mech. Eng., HND (Metallurgy), ND (Foundry).

Full time

  1.  

Abiroh Ebenezer B.

 

HND, Mech. Engineering (Power&Plant);ND, Mech. Eng.

Full time

  1.  

Uwhubetine Best

   

Full time

  1.  

Atikpakpa Augustine

Principal Technologist

HND, Mech. Eng. (Prod.Eng); ND, Mech Eng.

Full time

  1.  

UfuomaEfetobor

Principal Technologist

HND, Mech. Eng. (Power &Plant ) ; ND, Mech.Eng; NBTE Skill G. Training in Mechatronics.

Full time

  1.  

UmusorEdewor

Principal Technologist

HND, Mech. Eng (Prod. Eng) ND, Mech. Eng.

Full time

  1.  

ObasekiMacksonOvie

Principal Technologist

HND, Mech. Eng. (Production option); ND Mechanical Eng.IMT.

Full time

  1.  

Ayadju Gordon

 

 

Senior Technologist

 

Full time

  1.  

Rebecca E. Ethe

 

Senior Technologist

HND in Gas Technology; ND in Safety, PTI;DipTheology.

 

Full time

  1.  

Onokpite, Ejiro

 

Senior Technologist

PGD (MechEng), NAU; HND MechEng (Power & Plant Eng) PTI; ND, Auto MobileEng, PTI.

 

Full time

  1.  

Akeni, Ogheneruemu Christian 

 

Senior Technologist

 

Full time

  1.  

Lucky Enaghinor

Senior Technologist

HND,MechEng (Production);ND Mechanical Eng.

Full time

TECHNICIANS/CRAFTSMEN

 

S/N

NAMES/RANK

QUALICATIONS

RANK

REMARK

1

Anthony Obianke

OND Mechanical (Production) Engineering

Senior Technical Officer

 Full Time

2

EbokaAnie Victoria

NCE in Technical Education(Mechanical/Metal Work option, Federal College of Edu(Technical), Asaba; Corporate Member, Nig. Society of Eng. Technician

Senior Technician

Full Time

3

Otomewo O. Billy

HND, Mechanical Eng., (Manufacturing), Auchi;ND, Mechanical Eng. DSPT, Oghara.

Higher Technician

Full Time

4

IrehovbeudeOsemudiamen

ND Mechanical Eng. DSPT,Oghara;NABTEB, STC, Sepele.

Technician

Casual

4

Emmanuel Amregbikure

ND, Mechanical Eng, International Correspondence Sch. London.

Technician

Full Time

5

Keremu Scout Ejiro

ND,Mech Eng. IMT Enugu; SSCE, FSLC.

Technician

Casual

3

MeshackOghene

ND Mech. Eng. DSPT, Oghara; City & Guilds of London Technicians; NABTEB; WAEC

Senior Technical Officer

 Full Time

3

Djanere Festus A.        

 

Craftsman

 Casual

 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

S/N

Name of Staff

Qualification with Dates

Proposed Duties

Remark

 

Mayuku, Gabriel Ogbitse

 

Admin

Officer I

Full Time

 

NwaguNkechi

HND, Office Tech. Mgt; Auchi Poly; ND, Sec. Admin, Fed. Poly, Auchi.

Confidential Secretary

Full Time

 

Arinomor Ezekiel

ND, (Accounting) DSPT, Oghara; SSCE.

Executive Officer

Full Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL DIPLOMA CURRICULUM

ND YEAR 1

FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE    

COURSE/MODULE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

GNS 101

USE OF ENGLISH

2

2

GNS 111

CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

2

3

GNS211

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

2

4

EEC115

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE

2

5

EED216

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

2

6

ICT 101

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

2

7

MTH112

ALGEBRA & ELEMENTARY TRIGONOMETRY

2

8

MEC111

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE [STATICS]

3

9

MEC112

TECHNICAL DRAWING/GRAPHICS

3

10

MEC113

BASIC WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY & PRACTICE

3

 

 

TOTAL

23

 

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSES CODE

COURSES/MODULE TITLE

CREDIT UNIT

1

GNS 102

COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH

2

2

GNS 121

CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

2

3

EEC 104

BASIC ELECTRONICS

2

4

ICT102

COMPUTER APPRECIATION

2

5

MTH211

CALCULUS

2

6

STAT111

INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

2

7

MEC 121

AUTO CAD I

3

8

MEC122

THERMODYNAMICS  1

3

9

MEC123

MACHINCE TOOLS TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE

3

10

MEC124

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE [DYNAMICS]

3

11

MEC125

SAFETY

3

12

MEC 126

ENGINEERING DRAWING 1

3

13

MEC 127

TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING 1

3

 

 

TOTAL

33

 

 

ND YEAR 2

FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSES CODE

COURSES/MODULE TITLE

CREDIT

UNIT

1

GNS 201

USE OF ENGLISH II

2

2

EEC125

ELECTRICAL MACHINES

2

3

EED 216

PRACTICE OF ENTRENEURSHIP

2

4

MTH202

LOGIC AND LINEAR ALGEBRA

2

5

MEC 201

AUTO CAD II

3

6

MEC 211

ENGINEERING DRAWING II

3

7

MEC212

ENGINEERING MEASUREMENT

3

8

MEC213

THERMODYNAMICS II

3

9

MEC214

FLUID MECHANICS

3

10

MEC215

FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY & FORGING OPERATIONS

3

11

MEC 216

FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY

3

12

MEC 200A

PROJECT SEMINAR

2

 

 

TOTAL

31

 

 

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE/ MODULE TITLE

CREDIT

UNIT

1

MTH122

TRIGONOMETRIC & ANALYTICAL GOEMETRY

2

2

MEC221

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT

3

3

MEC222

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 1

3

4

MEC224

PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

3

5

MEC225

REFRIGIRATION & AIR CONDITION

3

6

MEC226

PLANT SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

3

7

MEC227

AUTOMATIVE TECHNOLOGY & PRACTICE

3

8

MEC228

AUTO CAD III & APPLICATIONS

3

9

MEC200D

FINAL YEAR PROJECT

4

10

SIWES

STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

4

 

 

TOTAL

31

 

 

 

 

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA [HND]

HND (MANUFACTURING OPTION) YEAR 1

FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNIT

1

GNS301

USE OF  ENGLISH 111

2

2

MTH311

ADVANCED ALGEBRA

2

3

EED 413

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

2

4

ICT301

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

2

5

MEC311

 ENGINEER IN SOCIETY

3

6

MEC312

ENGINEERING DESIGN

3

7

MEC313

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS II

3

8

MEC314

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

3

9

MEC315

MECHANICS OF MACHINES

3

10

MEC316

CAD/CAM

3

11

MEC320

AUTOTRONICS/MECHATRONICS    

3

 

 

TOTAL

29

 

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNIT

1

GNS302

COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH  III

2

2

MTH312

ADVANCED CALCULUS

2

3

MEP321

APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS

3

4

MEP311

ENERGY COMBUSTION AND HEAT TRANSFER

3

5

MEP323

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

3

6

MEP 322

SAFETY & PRACTICE

3

7

MEC317

TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING II

3

8

MEC321

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

3

9

MEC322

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS III

3

10

MEC323

FLUID MECHANICS

3

 

 

TOTAL

28

                                                                     

 

HND (MANUFACTURING OPTION) YEAR 2

FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNIT

1

MTH412

NUMERICAL METHODS

2

2

MEP425

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

 

3

3

MEC411

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

3

4

MEC412

FLUID POWER MACHINES

3

5

MEM416

CNC PROGRAMMING & ROBOTICS

3

6

MEM411

METROLOGY

3

7

MEM412

TESTING AND FAILURE OF MATERIALS

3

8

MEM413

MACHINE ELEMENTS DESIGN

3

9

MEM414

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

3

10

MEM415

ENGINEERING MATERIALS  AND APPLICATIONS

3

11

MEC 400A

PROJECT SEMINAR

2

 

 

TOTAL

31

 

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNITS

1

MTH413

STATISTICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING

2

2

MEP426

STEAM POWER ENGINEERING

3

3

MEC427

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3

4

MEM421

MACHINE TOOLS SYSTEMS

3

5

MEM422

MACHINE TOOL PROCESSES

3

6

MEM423

PRESS & CUTTING TOOLS DESIGN

3

7

MEM424

MATERIALS HANDLING

3

8

MEM425

JIGS, FIXTURES AND TOOL DESIGN

3

9

MEM426

MACHINE ASSEMBLY,  INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING

3

10

MEC400D

FINAL YEAR PROJECT

4

 

 

TOTAL

30

 

HND (POWER PLANT OPTION) YEAR 1

FIRST SEMESETER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNITS

1

GNS 301

USE OF  ENGLISH 111

2

2

MTH 311

ADVANCED AIGEBRA

2

3

EED 413

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

2

4

ICT 301

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

2

5

MEC 311

 ENGINEER IN SOCIETY

3

6

MEC 312

ENGINEERING DESIGN

3

7

MEC 313

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 1

3

8

MEC 314

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

3

9

MEC 315

MECHANICS OF MACHINES

3

10

MEC 316

CAD/CAM

3

11

MEC 320

AUTOTRONICS/MECHATRONICS    

3

 

 

TOTAL

29

 

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNITS

1

GNS302

COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH  III

2

2

MTH312

ADVANCE CALCULUS

2

3

MEC317

TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING 11

3

4

MEC321

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

3

5

MEC322

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 11

3

6

MEC323

FLUID MECHANICS

3

7

MEP321

APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS

3

8

MEP 322

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & PRACTICE

3

9

MEP 323

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

3

10

MEP 311

ENGRGY COMBUSTION AND HEAT TRANSFER

3

 

 

TOTAL

28

 

 

HND (POWER PLANT OPTION) YEAR 2

FIRST SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNIT

1

COURSE CODE

COURSE/MODULE TITLE

 

2

MTH 413

NUMERICAL METHODS

2

3

EEC 442

ELECTRICAL POWER MACHINES

2

4

MEM 413

MACHINE ELEMENT DESIGN

3

5

MEM 415

ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND APPLICATION

3

6

MEC 411

ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING

3

7

MEC 412

FLUID POWER MACHINES

3

8

MEP 411

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

3

9

MEP 412

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN BUILDINGS

3

10

MEP 413

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

3

11

MEP425

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

3

12

MEC 400A

PROJECT SEMINAR

2

 

 

TOTAL

30

SECOND SEMESTER

S/N

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNITS

1

MTH423

STATISTICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING

2

2

MEM424

MATERIAL HANDLING

3

3

MEM426

MACHINE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLATION  & COMMISSIONING

3

4

MEC427

QUALITY ASSURANCE

3

5

MEC426

STEAM POWER ENGINEERING

3

6

MEP421

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS

3

7

MEP422

TRANSPORT ECONOMICS

3

8

MEP423

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

3

9

MEP424

 

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CONTROLS IN REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITION

3

 

10

MEC400D

FINAL YEAR PROJECT

4

 

 

TOTAL

30