Department Of Mechatronics Engineering
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Introduction

Mechatronics Engineering is very important to the industry and society. It seeks to improve the quality of life by providing knowledge and expertise in the areas of Technology, Manufacturing Processes, Production and Process Economics. The department offers courses leading to the award of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) in Mechatronics Engineering.

 

Brief History of the Programme

Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, power electronics, decision and control algorithms, computer hardware and software, to manage complexity, uncertainty, and communications in engineered systems. It exploits integrated processes founded upon interdisciplinary synergy. The functional areas include Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Computer, and Control Systems Engineering.

In the 4th industrial revolution, Mechatronics Engineering is very important to the industry and society. It seeks to improve the quality of life by providing knowledge and expertise in the areas of Technology, Manufacturing Processes, Production and Process Economics. The Department of Mechatronics Engineering offers courses leading to the award of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) with specialization in the following options:

  • Computer Systems and Software Development
  • Control and Drives
  • Robotics and Automation

 

In June 2010, the National Universities Commission selected Federal University of Technology, Owerri as one of the few Universities in the country to mount Mechatronics Engineering Programme. The mandate is for the implementation of the pilot scheme and as the expert certification training centre in Mechatronics for the South-East geopolitical zone. The expanded mandate includes:

  • Immediate establishment/implementation of standard curriculum for undergraduate degree programme in Mechatronics
  • The establishment of Basic Training Laboratories that are adequate for the implementation of standard curriculum for undergraduate degree programme in Mechatronics.

In November 26, 2015, the Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri approved the commencement of the Mechatronics Engineering Programme.

During the 2015/2016 Academic Session, the department took off with the first set of students, having Engr. Prof. F. I. Izuegbunam as the first Head of Department.

 

Employment Opportunities

Mechatronics Engineering is a synergy of mechanical, electrical, electronics, computer and control engineering. It involves basic training in mechanical, electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, controllers, robotics, CAD/CAM/CNC and ICT as well as combination of previous technologies to form factory or process automation manufacturing facilities. The graduates therefore have opportunities of getting employment in a wide range of engineering-based concerns suchas in production and manufacturing industries i.e., pharmaceutical, cement, breweries, automotive, aviation, food and beverages, printing, textile, oil and gas, ICT etc. They can also find employment in defense industries.  

Academic Staff

S/NNameStatus
1Engr. Dr. F. I. IzuegbunamHOD/Associate Professor
2Engr. Dr. E. S. MbonuSenior Lecturer
3Engr. Dr. J. K. C. ObichereSenior Lecturer
4Engr. Dr. G. C. NzebukaSenior Lecturer
5Engr. Dr. V. O. AniugoLecturer I
6Engr. P. J. EzigboLecturer II
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100 Level

1st Semester
CourseCodeUnit
BIOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE IBIO 101/103
GENERAL CHEMISTRY ICHM 101
ENGINEERING DRAWINGENG 103
INTRODUCTION TO FRENCHFRN 101
INTRODUCTION TO IGBO GRAMMARIGB 101
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS IMTH 101
GENERAL PHYSICS IPHY 101

2nd Semester
CourseCodeUnit
BIOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE IIBIO 102/104
GENERAL CHEMISTRY IICHM 102
WORKSHOP PRACTICE IIENG 102
ENGINEERING DRAWING IIENG 104
FRENCH LANGUAGE IIFRN 102
USE OF ENGLISH IIGST 102
SOCIAL SCIENCE IGST 108
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETYGST 110
IGBO LANGUAGE IIIGB 102
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS IIMTH 102
GENERAL PHYSICS IIPHY 102

200 Level

1st Semester
CourseCodeUnit
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ICSC 201
WORKSHOP PRACTICE IIIENG 201
ENGINEERING DRAWING IIIENG 203
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS IENG 207
ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICSENG 209
ENGINEERING MECHANICSENG 213
ENGINEERS IN SOCIETYENG 217
ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS IMTH 203
STATISTICSMTH 211

2nd Semester

 

300 Level

1st Semester
2nd Semester

400 Level

1st Semester
2nd Semester

500 Level

1st Semester
2nd Semester

Admission, Contents & Requirments In Mechatronics   Engineering

(a) ProgrammeTitle:B.Eng, Mechatronics Engineering

The admission requirements for the undergraduate degree program are outlined as follows:

  • General Entry Requirements

The Minimum entry requirement for admission into FUTO is a Credit level pass in five (5) subjects, including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with a relevant faculty approved subjectobtained at not more than two sittings. In addition, FUTO conducts screening exercises for all candidates seeking admission into the University. Candidates are also to note that there are other requirements that may be specific to a School and / or a Programme.The students so admitted by this mode run the 5-year B.Eng curriculum.

  • Direct Entry Requirements

  1. HSC/GCE ‘A’ Level passes in two relevant subjects with SC/GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes (including English language) in three other subjects in not more than two sittings.
  2. HSC/GCE ‘A’ Level passes in three relevant subjects with SC/GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes (including English language) in two other subjects in not more than two sittings.
  • Holders of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) certificates are eligible for admission into year II provided their previous programs covered certain basic courses offered in the relevant school up to the second year. Holders of HND are eligible for admission into year III depending on the appropriateness of their requisite academic preparation.
  1. In addition to fulfilling the conditions stipulated in (iii), a holder of OND (ND) and /or HND must have SC/GCE ‘O’ Level credits in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Philosophy

The Mechatronics Engineering programme is designed to achieve the national goals and objectives of industrialization, self-reliance, engineering and Technology education. The programme will give each student a thorough grounding in his specific professional area while giving flexibility of choice in tailoring his individual personal career plans for employment in industry, self-employment or for Postgraduate studies and research. The general philosophy is to produce graduates with high academic standard and adequate practical background for self-reliance value to industry and the community in general.

Aims and Objectives

 

Aims

The aims of Mechatronics Engineering programme include the development of a thorough practice in Engineering and Technology training, and to provide broad-based training in Engineering theory and practical applications in Smart Technologies and Automated Manufacturing processes.

 

Objectives

The objectives of Mechatronics Engineering Programme include the following:

(i)        To design engineering projects and supervise their construction in the integrated areas of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer and Control engineering resulting to Mechatronic systems.

(ii)       To design and produce Mechatronic components, machines, equipment and systems.

(iii)      To research the development of new Mechatronic products and production techniques for local industries.

(iv)      To install and maintain complex Mechatronics engineering systems which can perform optimally in the local environment.

(v)       To adapt and adopt exogenous technology in order to solve local engineering problems.

(vi)      To be able to exercise original thought, have good professional judgment and be able to take responsibility for the direction of important tasks.

(vii)     To be able to manage people, funds, materials and equipment.

(viii)    To improve on indigenous technology to enhance local problems solving capability.

The specific objectives of the programme are:

(i)        To offer internationally competitive and locally responsive undergraduate training programme in Mechatronics engineering.

(ii)       To provide a multidisciplinary programme in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer and Control Engineering.

(iii)      To provide students with necessary training, entrepreneurial skills and capability in a competitive job market.

(iv)     To develop in students, verbal and written communication skills and ability to use up-to date techniques and tools of Mechatronics and other related engineering equipment.

(v)    To train students to analyze, design and produce manufacturing facilities.

(vi) To develop in the students the capacity to install, maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing facilities efficiently.

  • National Association of Mechatronics Engineering Students (NAMES)

Engr. Dr. Fabian Izundu Izuegbunam

Associate Professor

Head Of Department

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