INTRODUCTION
Materials and Metallurgy Engineering is course for advance and high technology applications. These includes but not limited to; metals, non-metals, ceramics and polymers, composites. Also, an emerging trend in the Engineering industry is the development of new processes for producing specialty materials, such as plastics, lightweight metal alloys and nano-materials, for a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications. It is noteworthy that every product, regardless of size, shape and/or area of use, is made of materials. These materials must specify the correct properties; – first for the production and subsequently for service. The choice of materials must therefore ensure that the products will not fail in service. This course therefore covers these areas and is designed to provide the students with the skills for a successful career in the materials and related industries. As with most engineering courses, core engineering concepts are covered in earlier years of the (One and two hundred levels), with specialty materials-related topics being introduced at the later stages which include industrial polymer engineering, reaction engineering, materials properties and structures, and nano-technology.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of this programme is to attain the ultimate height in the training of high level ICT compliant material Engineers. Such manpower should imbibe self-confidence, technical innovation based on sound scientific and technological knowledge to meet the daunting challenges of materials processing and application for the benefit of Nigerians and the World at large.
VISION
Our vision is to be an internationally recognized centre of excellent for training, research and development in the field of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
MISSION
- Providing high quality learning programme, training and research activities.
- Graduating students with required skills of national relevance to compete at international level.
iii. Attracting and developing high calibre faculty members for advancing cutting edge research in materials engineering.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CURRICULUM
The basic objectives of this programme include but not limited to:
- To train and produce graduates with adequate knowledge and skills, to meet the national needs in all aspect of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
- To provide adequate platform for cutting edge research and development in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
iii. To conduct training and research aimed at adding value to raw materials endowment for national development.
COMPETENCES OF THE GRADUATE
The graduate from the programme will be expected to have competence in:
- Satisfying the national and international needs in the area of materials development, selection and applications.
- Conducting experiments safely and accurately and being able to correctly analyse the results.
iii. Identifying and designing engineering processes and/or systems to meet human needs using modern techniques, skills and engineering tools.
- Possessing entrepreneurial and managerial skills to solve engineering problems in professional and ethically responsive ways.
- Understanding the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal contest.
- Developing culture of life-long learning.
