NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL DIPLOMA

IN

COMPUTER ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY

FEBRUARY 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1. GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………………. 5
2. CURRICULUM TABLE………………………………………………. 11
COURSE SPECIFICATION
3. DRAWING AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSES
MEC 101 Technical Drawing……………………………………….
MEC 102 Descriptive Geometry……………………………………
MEC 104 Mechanical Workshop Technology and practice I……...
MEC 107 Mechanical Engineering Science………………………....
MEC 108 Introduction to Thermodynamics………………………..
4. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COURSES
EEC 112 Electrical Engineering Science…………………………….
EEC 116 Electrical Workshop Practice I……………………………
EEC 124 Electronics I………………………………………………..
EEC 126 Electrical Workshop II…………………………………….
EEC 128 Electrical Measurement & Instrumentation I……………..
EEC 232 Electric Circuit Theory I…………………………………...
EEC 234 Electronics II………………………………………………..
EEC 235 Electrical Measurement & Instrumentation II……………..
EEC 237 Electrical/Electronic Maintenance and Repairs……………
EEC 242 Electrical Circuit Theory II…………………………………
EEC 244 Telecommunication Engineering…………………………...

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5. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL COURSES
EEC 324 Control Engineering I……………………………………….
EEC 433 Control Engineering II………………………………………

6. COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

COM 111 Introduction to Computers…………………………………
COM 122 Computer Operations……………………………………….
COM 125 Data Structures……………………………………………...
COM 221 Computer Programming (FOTRAN)……………………….

7. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY COURSES

CTE 121 Digital Computer Fundamentals I…………………………..
CTE 211 Micro Computer Fundamentals……………………………..
CTE 212 Computer Workshop Practice I……………………………..
CTE 213 Digital Computer Fundamentals II………………………….
CTE 214 Computer Architecture………………………………………
CTE 221 Computer Programming (Assembly Language)…………….
CTE 222 Computer Workshop Practice II…………………………….
CTE 223 Operation System……………………………………………
CTE 224 Computer Power System (Installation and Maintenance)
8. PROJECT
CTE 225 Project……………………………………………………...
9. Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme…………………………..
10. List Minimum Resources (ND and HND)………………………………
11. List of Participants………………………………………………………
12. List of books for Computer Technology Courses (ND & HND)……...

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 CERTIFICATION AND TITLE OF THE PROGRAMME:

The certificate to be awarded and the programme title shall read: “NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY”

2.0 GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

The National Diploma Programme in Computer Engineering Technology is designed to produce computer technician
to install, maintain and repair computer system software, hardware and its peripherals. More specifically, diplomats
of the programme should be able to:

a) Draw the layout for computers installation and networking;

b) Set up computer systems for installation, configuration and operation;
c) Set up computer networks for installation configuration and operation;
d) Use appropriate instruments and software to carry out simple tests and measurements on all subsystems in
a computer and its peripherals;
e) Carry out routine maintenance and repair of:
i. Computer Hardware;
ii. Computer Software; and
iii. Computer Peripherals.
f) Construct simple computer circuit;
g) Develop simple programming codes;

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 h) Write technical reports; and
i) Manage a small enterprise.

(DISCUSS THE VERBS WITH DANMOWA)

j) Draw and map out the layout for computers installation and networking;
k) Set up, install, configure and operate computer system;
l) Set up, install, configure and operate computer networks;
m) Select and use appropriate instruments and software to carry out simple tests and measurements on all
subsystems in a computer and its peripherals;
n) Carry out routine maintenance and repair of:
iv. Computer Hardware;
v. Computer Software; and
vi. Computer Peripherals.
o) Construct and test simple computer circuit;
p) Develop simple programming codes;
q) Write and present technical reports; and
r) Set up and manage a small enterprise.
3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for the National Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology programme include at least a minimum
score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), five credit passes at not more than two sittings in West
African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE), Senior School Certificate of Education (SSCE), National Technical
Certificate (NTC), General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level, or the West African Examination Certificate
(WAEC) in relevant subjects. The relevant subjects are: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other
subject from: Metal Work, Wood Work, Technical Drawing, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity, Economics, Commerce,
Statistics, Further Mathematics, Computer Studies, Geography and Biology or Agricultural Science. (Details of Admission
requirements are obtainable in the NBTE annual Directory of Accredited Programmes)..

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4.0 CURRICULUM
4.1 The curriculum of all ND programmes consists of the following four main components:
i. General Studies/Education
ii. Foundation courses
iii. Professional courses
iv. Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)

4.2 The General Education Components shall include courses in:

 Art and Humanities – English Language, Communication, History
 Social Studies – Citizenship Education, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Geography and Entrepreneurship
Studies
The General Education component shall account for not more than 10 - 15% of total contact hours for the programme.

4.3 Foundation Courses include courses in Mathematics, Pure Science, Technical Drawing, Descriptive Geometry, etc. The
number of hours will be 10 -15% of the total contact hours.

4.4 Professional Courses are courses that give the student theory and practical skills he needed to practice at the Technician
level. These may account for 60-70% of the contact hours.

4.5 Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) shall be taken during the long vacation following the end of the
second semester of the first year. See details of SIWES at paragraph 9.0.

5.0 Curriculum Structure:

The structure of the ND Programme consists of four semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop activities in the
Institution and a semester (3-4 months) of student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES). Each semester shall be
seventeen (17) weeks of duration made up of:
 15 contact weeks of teaching, i.e. recitation, practical exercises, quizzes, test, etc; and
 2 weeks for examinations and registration.
SIWES shall take place at the end of the second semester of the first year.

6.0 PROJECT
Project shall be submitted at the end of the second semester of the final year.

7.0 ACCREDITATION
Each programme offered either at the ND or HND level shall be accredited by the NBTE before the diplomates can be awarded
either of the two diploma certificates. Details about the process of accrediting a programme for the award of ND or HND are

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available from the Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education, Plot B Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna,
Nigeria.

7.1 Conditions for the Award of ND:

Institutions offering accredited programmes will award the National Diploma to candidates who successfully completed the
programme after passing prescribed course-work, examinations, diploma project and the supervised industrial work experience.
Such candidates should have completed a minimum of 90 and 100 semester credit units. National Diploma Certificate shall be
awarded based on the following:-

i. Grading of Courses: Courses shall be graded as follows:

MARKED LETTER GRADE WEIGHTING

75%RANGE
and above A 4.00
70% – 74% GRADEAB 3.50
65% – 69% B 3.25
60% – 64% BC 3.00
55% – 59% C 2.75
50% – 54% CD 2.50
45% – 49% D 2.25
40% – 44% E 2.00
Below 40% F 0.0

ii. Classification of Diplomas: Diploma Certificates shall be awarded based on the following classifications:
Distinction - CGPA 3.50-4.00
Upper Credit - CGPA 3.00-3.49
Lower Credit - CGPA 2.50-3.00
Pass - CGPA 2.00-2.49

8.0 Guidance Notes for Teachers of the Programme:

8.1 The new curriculum is drawn in unit courses. This is in keeping with the provisions of the National Policy on Education
which stress the need to introduce the semester credit units which will enable a student, who so wish, to transfer the units
already completed in an institution of similar standard from which he is transferring.

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8.2 In designing the units, the principle of the modular system by product has been adopted, thus making each of the
professional modules, when completed provides the student with technician operative skills, which can be used for employment
purposes

8.3 As the success of the credit unit system depends on the articulation of programmes between the institution and industry, the
Curriculum content has been written in behavioral objectives, so that it is clear to all the expected performance of the student
who successfully completed some of the courses or the diplomates of the programme. There is a slight departure in the
presentation of the performance based curriculum which requires the conditions under which the performance is expected to be
carried out and the criteria for the acceptable levels of performance. It is a deliberate attempt to further involve the staff of the
department teaching the programme to write their own curriculum stating the conditions existing in their institution under which
the performance can take place and follow that with the criteria for determining an acceptable level of performance. The
Academic Board of the institution may vet departmental submission on the final curriculum. Our aim is to continue to see to it
that a solid internal Evaluation system exist in each institution for ensuring minimum standard and quality of education in the
programmes offered throughout the polytechnic system.

8.4 The teaching of the theory and practical work should, as much as possible, be integrated. Practical exercises, especially
those in professional courses and laboratory work should not be taught in isolation from the theory. For each course, there
should be a balance of theory to practice in the ratio of 50:50 or 60:40 or the reverse.

8.5 To be considered a specialist teaching this programme, the instructor / lecturer must possess qualifications in COMPUTER
ENGINEERING or related disciplines, e,g. Electronics, Telecommunication, Control, etc.

8.6 SYNOPSIS OF THE ACADEMIC & CAREER PROGRESSION OF ND HOLDER

He/ She
1. Can be admitted into HND programmes e.g Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication
2. Can be admitted through Direct Entry (DE) into bachelor‟s degree programmes
3. Can work as a technician
4. Can manage a computer business Centre and any other related enterprise

9.0 GUIDELINES ON SIWES PROGRAMME:

For the smooth operation of the SIWES the following guidelines shall apply

9.1 Responsibility for placement of students

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 a) Institutions offering the ND programme shall arrange to place the students in industry by April 30 of each year, six
copies of the list showing where each student has been placed shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary, NBTE
which shall in turn, authenticate the list and forward it to the industrial training fund, Jos
b) The placement Officer should discuss and agree with industry on the following:
i. A task inventory of what the students should be expected to experience during the period of attachment. It may
be wise to adopt the one already approved for each field
ii. The industry-based supervisor of the students during the period, likewise the institution based supervisor
iii. The evaluation of the student during the period. It should be noted that the final grading of the student during
the period of the attachment should be weighted more on the evaluation by his industry-based supervisor
9.2 Evaluation of students during the SIWES

In the evaluation of the student, cognizance should be taken of the following items:
a) Punctuality
b) Attendance
c) General Attitude to Work
d) Respect for Authority
e) Interest in the Field/Technical area
f) Technical competence as a potential technician in his field
9.3 Grading of SIWES
To ensure uniformity of grading scales, the institution should ensure that the uniform grading of student‟s work, which has
been agreed to by polytechnics, is adopted.

9.4 The Institution Based Supervisor

The Institution-based supervisor should initiate the logbook during each visit. This will enable him to check and
determine to what extent the objective of the scheme are being met and to assist students having any problems regarding
the specific assignments given to them by their industry-based supervisor.

9.5 Frequency of Visit

Institution should ensure that students placed on attachment are visited within one month of their placement. Other visits
shall be arranged so that:
1) There is another visit six weeks after the first; and
2) A final visit in the last month of the attachment

9.6 Stipends for Students in SIWES

The rate of stipend payable shall be determined from time to time by the Federal Government after due consultation with
the Federal Ministry of Education, the Industrial Training Fund and the NBTE

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9.7 SIWES as a Component of the Curriculum
The completion of SIWES is important in the final determination of whether the student is successful in the programme or
not. Failure in the SIWES is an indication that the student has not shown sufficient interest in the field or has no potential
to become a skilled technician in his field. The SIWES should be graded on a fail or pass basis. Where a student has
satisfied all other requirements but failed SIWES, he may only be allowed to repeat another four months SIWES at his own
expense.

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 COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) CURRICULUM TABLE
ND 1 SEMESTER 1
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE L P T CU CH
1. GNS 101 Use of English I 2 - - 2 2
2. GNS 102 Citizenship Education I 2 - - 2 2
3. MTH Algebra and Elementary 2 - - 2 2
112 Trigonometry
4. STA III Introduction to Statistics 2 - - 2 2
5. MEC 101 Technical Drawing 1 2 - 2 3
6. MEC 107 Mechanical Engineering Science 2 2 - 3 4
7. MEC 113 Basic Workshop Technology and 1 2 - 3 3
Practice
8. EEC 115 Electrical Engineering Science 1 1 1 - 2 2
9. EEC 116 Electrical Workshop Practice 1 1 2 - 2 3
10. COM Introduction to Computer 2 - - 2 2
111
TOTAL 16 9 - 22 25

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ND 1 SEMESTER 2
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE L P T CU CH
1. GNS 102 Communication In English 2 - - 2 2
2. GNS 128 Citizenship Education II 2 - - 2 2
3. MTH 211 Calculus 2 - - 2 2
4. MEC 102 Descriptive Geometry 2 - 2 2
5. MEC 108 Introduction to Thermodynamics 2 - - 2 2
6. EEC 124 Electronics 1 2 2 - 3 4
7. EEC 126 Electrical Workshop Practice II - 2 - 1 2
8. COM Computer Operations 2 - - 2 2
122
9. COM Computer Programming 2 2 - 3 4
221 (FORTRAN)
10. CTE 121 Digital Computer Fundamentals 1 2 - - 2 2
11. CTE 122 Electrical Measurement and 1 2 - 2 3
Instrumentation 1
TOTAL 19 8 - 23 27

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ND 2 SEMESTER 3
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE L P T CU CH
1. GNS 201 Use of English II 2 - - 2 2
2. MTH 202 Logic and Linear Algebra 2 - - 2 2
3. EEC 239 Electrical Circuit Theory 1 2 - - 2 2
4. EEC 234 Electronics II 2 2 - 3 4
5. CTE 231 Micro Computer Fundamentals 2 2 - 3 4
6. CTE 232 Computer Workshop Practice I - 2 - 2 2
7. CTE 233 Digital Computer Fundamentals II 2 2 - 3 4
8. CTE 234 Computer Architecture 1 - - 1 1
9. CTE 235 Electrical Measurement and 1 2 - 2 3
Instrumentation II
10. CTE 236 Electronic/Computer Maintenance 1 2 - 2 3
and Repair *
TOTAL 15 12 - 22 27

ND 2 SEMESTER 4
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE L P T CU CH
1. GNS 202 Communication In English II 2 - - 2 2
2. MTH 122 Trigonometry and Analytical 2 - - 2 2
Geometry
3. EEC 249 Electrical Circuit Theory II 2 - - 2 2
4. CTE 245 Telecommunication Engineering 2 2 - 3 4
5. CTE 241 Introduction to Micro-processor and 1 2 - 2 3
Micro-programming
6. CTE 242 Computer Workshop practice II - 2 - 1 2
7. CTE 243 Operating Systems 2 - - 2 2
8. CTE 244 Computer Power Systems*/ 2 - - 2 2
Introduction to Control
9. CTE 246 Project - - 6 6
TOTAL 13 6 22 19

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L = LECTURE HOURS
P = LABORATORY/PRACTICAL HOURS
T = TUTORIAL HOURS
CU = COURSE UNIT
CH = CONTACT HOURS

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Programme: National Diploma in Computer Engineering Course Code: EEC Contact Hour: 45
115
Course: Electrical Engineering Science I Semester 1 Theoretical: 1 hr/week
Year I Pre-requisite: Practical: 2 HR/Week
Goal: this course is intended to provide the student with basic knowledge of Electrical Engineering Science
General Objectives: On completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Understand the concept of electric current flow.

2. Understand simple d.c. Circuits.
3. Understand various types of energy and their inter-relationship.
4. Understand the concept of electrostatics, electric charge and capacitance of capacitors.

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 Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objectives 1 Understand the concept of electric current flow
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Learning Specific Teacher‟s Evaluation
Resources Learning Activities
Outcomes
1-3 1.1 Define an atom.  Draw atomic White Board, Explain the concepts of
1.2 Explain the structure and structure to textbooks, current and electron
composition of an atom. explain its lecture notes, flow and
1.3 Differentiate between composition to Internet sites, electric current,
conductors, insulators and the PC loaded with
semi-conductors. students Presentation List potential difference
1.4 Explain the concepts of  Explain the software between electromotive
current and electron flow. electron mobility package and force (e.m.f) and
1.5 Define electric current,  Draw the atomic connected to resistance.
potential difference, structure to multimedia
electromotive force explain the Projector, Write out their units
(e.m.f) and resistance, unique calculator and symbols
their units and symbols. differences in
1.6 State multiples and sub- their structure.
multiples of Electric  Explain with the
quantities; (e.g. Mega aid of diagrams
(M) - 106, kilo (K) - 103, how the
etc). current &
electron flow.
 Write down the
formulae and
symbols for
current flow,
p.d. or e.m.f.,
resistance.
 Explain them to
the students.
 Explain
quantities of
electricity and
their

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General Objectives 2 Understand simple D,C, circuits
4-9 2.1 Define d.c. current.  State the White Board, 2.1 Perform  Explain the Explain the following:
2.2 State the analogy between definition of textbooks, experiment on a procedures to
current-flow, and water current. lecture notes, single loop d.c be followed to -Basic Electricity
flow. Explain how flow Internet sites, circuit with the students Trainers, Electronic
2.3 Describe basic d.c. of current is PC loaded variable e.m.f  Identify the set Trainers, Oscilloscopes,
circuits. similar to with 2.2 Verify Ohm's of equipment Digital/Analogue
2.4 Explain ohm‟s law. the flow of water. Presentation law to be used for Multimeters,
2.5 Solve problem using  Draw the basic software 2.3 Verify by each Ammeters, Voltmeters,
ohm‟s law. d.c circuit with package and experiment the experiment Potentiometers,
2.6 Define resistivity and source. connected to resistivity of a  Relate the Wheatstone bridges,
conductivity of a  Explain the flow multimedia material. theory to with Rheostats, Variacs,
conductor. of current. Projector, 2.4 Carry out the Wattmeters
2.7 State the relationship  Use diagrams to calculator experiments on experiments to
between resistance of a explain Ohms series and be performed
conductor, its resistivity, law. parallel circuits.  Assign
length and area.  Give examples of 2.5 Verify students into
2.8 Differentiate between some circuits Kirchhoff‟s law groups
series and parallel with resistive with  Provide
circuits. components. d.c circuits. practical
2.9 Solve problems involving  Explain how to 2.6 Verify manuals and
resistivity and obtain resistivity superposition reporting
conductivity and principles. guidelines to
2.10 Deduce the equivalent conductivity from 2.7 Determine by the students
resistance of series and the formula R = experiment  Ensure
parallel circuits. ρ1/a the temperature students
2.11 Explain Kirchhoff‟s  Explain how to coefficient of activities are
laws. obtain resistivity resistance. recorded in
2.12 Explain the super 2.8 Verify by standard
from the
position principles. experiment the
formula R =ρ1/a laboratory
2.13 Solve problems heating effect of
 Draw the circuit notebook
involving series and electric current  Assess the
diagrams for
parallel circuits using students
series and
kirchff‟s laws and practical
parallel
superposition works and add
connections.

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 principles.  Explain the appropriate
2.14 Define temperature differences comments
coefficient of resistance. between the
2.15 Use the expression for Kirchhoff‟s laws
resistance at and superposition
temperature T0k and to principles. Give
O0k to calculate examples.
changes in resistance.  Explain the
2.16 Draw the graph of relationship
resistance against between the
temperature. temperature and
2.17 Deduce from 2.15 the resistance of a
change in resistance wire.
due to change in  Show how to
temperature. calculate a
2.18 Solve problems change in
involving effect of resistance when
temperature on the temp changes.
resistance.  Explain why
there is a
temperature
change when the
current flows
through a
wire.
 Show a typical
graph of
resistance
against
temperature
General Objectives 3 Understand various types of energy and their inter-relationship
10-11 3.1 Explain various types of  Explain the White Board, 3.1 Determine  Explain the Differentiates between
energy. sources of various textbooks, by experiment procedures to the following:
3.2 Explain the relationship energy lecture notes, power in a d.c. be followed to
between electrical, generations. Internet sites, circuit. the students Basic Electricity
mechanical and thermal  Show how they PC loaded 3.2 Verify  Identify the set Trainers, Oscilloscopes,

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 energy. are related to with Joules' law of equipment Digital/Analogue
3.3 State S.I. units of various electrical Presentation to be used for Multimeters,
types of energy in 3.2. energy software each Ammeters, Voltmeters,
3.4 State Joule‟ law.  Revise the package and experiment Potentiometers,
3.5 Solve problems involving importance and connected to  Relate the Wheatstone bridges,
Joule‟s law. types and of multimedia theory to with Rheostat, Variac,
energy with the Projector, the Wattmeter
students calculator experiments to
be performed
 Assign
students into
groups
General Objectives 4 Understand the concept of electrostatics, electric change and capacitance of capacitation
12-15 4.1 Explain electric charge.  Explain sources White Board, 4.1 Determine  Provide Basic Electricity
4.2 State unit of electric of electric textbooks, by experiments practical Trainers, Electronic
charges. charges and lecture notes, charging and manuals and Trainers, Oscilloscopes,
4.3 State Coulomb‟s law. electrostatic Internet sites, discharging of reporting Digital/Analogue
4.4 Solve problems involving charges PC loaded a capacitor. guidelines to Multimeters,
coulomb‟s law.  Explain the with the students Ammeters, Voltmeters,
4.5 Define electric field mathematical Presentation  Ensure students Potentiometers,
strength, electric flux formula for the software activities are Wheatstone bridges,
density, permittivity, electric charge, package and recorded in Rheostats, Variacs,
relative permittivity, field electrostatic connected to standard Wattmeter
intensity, potential and charges. multimedia laboratory
electric flux.  Explain energy Projector, notebook
4.6 Solve problems involving stored in calculator  Assess the
the terms in 4.5. Capacitor students
4.7 Define capacitance.  Use analytical practical works
4.8 Derive an expression for methods and and add
the capacitance of parallel scientific appropriate
plate capacitors in terms software to solve comments
of area, the distance problems  Encourage
between plates and students to be
composite dielectrics. creative and
4.9 Derive an expression for innovative in
the capacitance of a their practical

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 capacitor with composite works
dielectric.
4.10 Derive an expression for
the voltage distribution
between series connected
capacitors.
4.11 Deduce an expression for
the equivalent capacitance
for capacitors connected
in series and in parallel.
4.12 Derive an expression for
the energy stored in a
capacitor.
4.13 Solve problems
involving 4.8 to 4.12.

Assessment: Give details of assignments to be used: Coursework/Assignments 10%; Course test 10%; Practical 40%;
Examination 40%

Type of Assessment Purpose and Nature of Assessment Weighting (%)

Examination Final Examination (written) to assess knowledge and 40
understanding
Test At least 1 progress test for feedback. 10
Practical / Projects To be assessed by the teacher 40
Course work/ To be assessed by the teacher 10
assignment
Total 100

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Programme: National Diploma in Computer Engineering Course Code: CTE Contact Hours: 60

Course: ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE AND Semester: 1 Theoretical: 1 hours /week

TECHNOLOGY
Year: 1 Pre-requisite: Practical: 3 hours /week
Goal: This course is designed to enable the students acquire the knowledge and skill in Electrical Installation practice
General Objectives: On completion of this course the student, should be able to:
1. Understand the applications of wiring and safety regulations.
2. Know the use of electrical and electronic engineering tools and equipment.
3. Understand the construction and uses of different types of electrical cables and the regulations relating to their uses.
4. Understand various electrical wiring systems of equipment and accessories and the regulation relating to them.
5. Understand the testing and inspection of electrical installations.

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 Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objectives 1 Understand the applications of wiring and safety regulations
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher‟s Learning Resources Specific Teacher‟s Evaluation
Activities Learning Activities
Outcomes
1- 1.1 State the causes of  Explain causes  Online  Demonstrate  Illustrate  List several
3 hazards in electrical and of hazards such resources, (Artificial first aid important
electronic engineering. as lack of textbooks, respiration) applicable to considerations
1.2 Explain methods of training, IEE wiring as listed in 1.14. and rules
preventing hazards. inadequate regulations, 1.12  Guide concerning
1.3 List several important information, Whiteboard  Administer students to health, safety
considerations and rules unsafe system s, first aid perform first and environment
concerning health, safety of work, Multimedia applicable to aid (HSE) at
and environment (HSE) inadequate projector & 1.13. applicable to workplaces in
at workplaces in Nigeria. isolation of screen  Use 1.14. Nigeria
1.4 Define earth continuity circuits,  Fist Aid different  Demonstrate
conductor, earth electrode unsuitable test box types of fire and guide
consumer‟s earth equipment, etc.  Fire extinguishe students in
terminal.  Ask students to extinguisher r. the use of
1.5 Explain the necessity for Identify causes s different
earthing and relevant of electrical types of fire
regulation concerning hazards in extinguisher
earthing. different places
1.6 Explain the protection of  Use of safety
an installation by fuse devices, etc.
and by earth leakage  Explain the
circuit breaker (ELCB). types and
1.7 Distinguish between solid causes of burns
earthing practice and and wounds
earth leakage circuit
breaker protection.
1.8 State a number of
problems associated with
earth leakage circuit
breakers.

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 1.9 Describe how the human
body can become part of
an electric circuit.
1.10 Explain how to prevent
electric shock.
1.11 Explain the methods of
treating electric shock
1.12 Describe artificial
respiration:
i. Mouth resuscitation;
ii. Revised Holder
Nelson resuscitation;
iii. External cardio
compression/cardiopu
lmonary resuscitation
1.13 Identify common causes
of burns and wounds.
1.14 List different types of
fire extinguisher.
1.15 Explain when each in
1.14 is applicable.
General objectives 2 Know the use of electrical and electronic engineering tools and equipment
4-5 2.1 List the tools obtainable  Show the  Online resources,  Identify  Demonstrate Explain the use of
inside an electrician‟s students the textbooks, IEE different the use of Electrical and
toolbox. various regulations, types of different Electronic
2.2 Explain the use of electrical and Whiteboards, electrical types of Toolboxes
electrical and electronic electronic tools Multimedia and electrical
workshop tools  Explain the projector & screen electronic and List and explain
2.3 Describe procedure for between a hand tools electronic different hand and
carrying out routine tool and a  Use tools machine tools
inspection of hand tools. machine tool. common  Assign
2.4 Distinguish between a workshops students into
hand tool and a machine tools and groups
tool. equipment.  Provide
practical
manuals to

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 Ensure that
the
workshop is
safe for use
 Ensure that
all tools and
materials to
be used have
been
provided
GENERAL OBJECTIVES 3: Understand the construction and uses of different types of cables and the regulations relating to their
uses.
6- 3.1 List the types of  Describe, with  Online resources,  Identify  Show the Distinguish
7 insulating and conducting the aid of textbooks, IEE different student between
materials. sketches, wiring regulations, types of different conductors and
3.2 Distinguish between different types Whiteboard, cables types of insulators
conductors and of cables. Multimedia  Perform cables List out the
insulators.  Explain IEE projector & screen various types  Ask the advantage of the
3.3 Describe, with the aid of regulations in  Various sizes of of joints students to following:
sketches, the construction relation to cable, Cable using PVC identify
of different types of cables sample Board, and other different State the
cables.  Describe the Electrical/Electron cables types of advantages and
3.4 State the advantages and various colour ic toolboxes cables disadvantages
disadvantages when codes use for  Show the when using:
using: cable used in student vii. P.V.C-
i. P.V.C- insulated, Nigeria cables with insulated,
P.V.C -sheathed  Use current different P.V.C -
cables. IEE wiring colour sheathed
ii. Mineral-Insulated regulations to  Ask the cables.
metal-sheathed cables. teach the students to viii. Mineral-
iii. Armoured P.V.C- students identify Insulated
Insulated, PVC  Give different metal-
sheathed cables. assignments to colours for sheathed
iv. Steel and PVC students on live neutral cables.
conducts. cable and earth. ix. Armoured

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 v. Steel and PVC classification  Offer P.V.C-
trunking. and their uses support to Insulated,
vi. Flexible cable and groups of PVC
cord etc. students sheathed
3.5 Explain the general IEE  Assess the cables.
wiring regulations related students x. Steel and
to cables and their uses. performance PVC
3.6 Identify the cable colour during the conducts.
coding, commonly used practical
in Nigeria. classes and
their reports
GENERAL OBJECTIVES 4: Understand various electrical wiring systems of equipment and accessories and the regulation
relating to them.
8-13 4.1 Identify different wiring  Explain  Online resources,  Install  Assign Illustrate
methods such as conduits, wiring textbooks, IEE electrical students into Installation of
ducts, trunking and surface methods wiring regulations, accessories groups electrical
etc  Discuss Whiteboard,
such as  Provide accessories such as
4.2 List factors associated factors Multimedia practical plugs, adaptor,
with the choice of a particular projector & screen plugs, ceiling roses,
considered in manuals to
wiring system. the choice of  Conduits, ducts, adaptor, students sockets switches
4.3 State the uses of wiring trunking , Electrical ceiling  Ensure that etc using wiring
pattresses and blocks for systems accessories and roses, the methods
electrical wiring.  Ask to consumables, sockets workshop is
4.4 Illustrate Installation of identify and wiring boards, switches etc. safe for use
electrical accessories such as draw Wooden simulation
using  Ensure that
plugs, adaptor, ceiling roses, electrical walls, all tools and
sockets switches etc using Electrical/Electronic different
accessories materials to
wiring methods such as plugs, toolboxes, circuits, wiring
4.5 Describe 2-way switches ELCB, methods be used have
adaptor,
with two intermediate ceiling roses,  cooker control  Wire 2-way been
switches to control various sockets unit, switches provided.
lighting points, switches with two
4.6 Discuss wiring of electric  Sketch 2-way
bell-indicator and alarm intermediate
switches with
circuits, ELCB, domestic two switches to
ring main circuit, consumer intermediate control

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control units switches to various
4.7 Describe the distribution control lighting
of power in a consumer various points
premises employing single lighting
 Wire
phase, four wire systems. points,
4.8 State the regulation  Sketch electrical
relating to 4.5 to 4.7 above wiring of bell, bell-
4.9 Describe the steps for electric bell- indicator
preparing requisition for indicator and alarm
wiring materials. and alarm circuits,
4.10 Explain the modular circuits, ELCB,
wiring systems and ELCB,
accessories domestic
domestic
ring main ring main
circuit, circuit
consumer cooker
control units control unit,
 Explain consumer
single phase, control unit
four wire
and
systems and
three phase discharge
supply for lamps.
residential  Distribute
buildings power in a
 Discuss consumer
various premises
software
employing
packages to
draw and single phase
simulate and four wire
electrical systems,
wiring Prepare
system. requisition
 Discuss the for wiring
modular

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 wiring materials.
system
GENERAL OBJECTIVES 5: Understand the testing and inspection of electrical installations
14-15 4.1 State basic requirements  Mention  Online resources,  Demonstrate  Offer Megger,
for testing and inspection requirements textbooks, IEE the test support to Multimeter, earth
of electrical installation. for testing and wiring regulations, listed in 4.4. groups of loop tester
4.2 Draw the electrical inspection of Whiteboard,  Guide the students Explain the
diagrams of testing electrical Multimedia students to  Assess the following test:
procedures. installation. projector & screen carry out the students i. Polarity;
4.3 List various instruments  Sketch the  Megger, test in 4.4 performance ii. Continuity
for carrying out testing electrical Multimeter, earth during the test;
and inspection work. diagrams of loop tester practical iii. Insulation
4.4 Explain the following testing classes and resistance
test: procedures. their reports. test;
i. Polarity;  Discuss the  Provide iv Test of ring
ii. Continuity test; following test practical circuit
iii. Insulation resistance as listed in 4.4 manuals to continuity;
test;  Discuss various students v Test of
iv Test of ring circuit software  Ensure that effectiveness
continuity; packages to the of earthing
v Test of effectiveness of draw and workshop is
earthing simulate and safe for use
electrical  Ensure that
wiring system all tools and
materials to
be used have
been
provided

Assessment: Give details of assignments to be used: Coursework/Assignments 10%; Course test 10%; Practical 60%;
Examination 20%

Type of Assessment Purpose and Nature of Assessment Weighting (%)

Examination Final Examination (written) to assess knowledge and 20
understanding
Test At least 1 progress test for feedback. 10

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Practical / Projects To be assessed by the teacher 60
Course work/ To be assessed by the teacher 10
assignment
Total 100

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ND I SECOND SEMESTER

Programme: National Diploma in Course Code: EEC 124 Contact Hours: 45

Computer Engineering
Course: Electronic I Semester: 1 Theoretical: 1 hours /week
Year: 1 Pre-requisite: Practical: 2 hours /week
Goal: This course is intended the student with basic knowledge of thermionic and semi-conductor devices.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the basic science of electricity and electronics.
2. Understand the simple concept of basic instruments and measurements
3. Introduction to basic electrical Circuit Material
4. Know the operations, characteristics and applications of semi-conductor devices.
5. Understand the constructional features and configuration of bipolar junction transistors
6. Understand how the triode and the bipolar transistor can be used as a single stage amplifier.
7. Understand the zener diode and thyristor as switching devices.
8. Understand the constructional features and operation of a field-effect transistor (FET)

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 Theoretical Content Practical Content: Course Code: EEC 124
GENERAL OBJECTIVES 1: Understand the concept of thermionic emission.
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Learning Specific Practical Instructor‟s Evaluation
Resources Outcomes Activities
1 - 3 1.1 Explain the history of  Trace the  Textbooks, Explain the
electronics evolution multimedia thermionic
1.2 Discuss the process of development of projectors and emission using
thermionic emission electronics screen, online the
1.3 Describe the applications  Identify the resources, applications of
of the thermionic valves applications of the lecture notes, the following
1.4 Explain the disadvantages following Charts, thermionic
and advantages of items thermionic valves: writing valves:
listed in 1. Above o Diode materials. o Diode
1.5 Explain the construction o Triode o Triode
and principles of o Tetrode o Tetrode
thermionic valves o Pentode o Pentode
o Hexode o Hexode
o Heptode o Heptode
o Octode o Octode
 Make slide
presentations on
thermionic valves
 Discuss recent
trends in
electronics
General Objectives 2 Understand the simple concept of energy level in materials
2.1 Outline energy levels in  Illustrate energy  Textbooks, Explain valence
4-5 materials.  levels in multimedia conductors,
2.2 Explain valence and materials. projectors and semiconducto
conduction bands.  Explain Fermi screen, online rs and
2.3 Explain Fermi energy energy levels. resources, insulators,
levels.  Give examples of lecture notes, using Fermi-
2.4 Distinguish between  conductors, Charts, level concept.
conductors, semiconductors writing
semiconductors and and insulators materials.
insulators, using Fermi-  Explain holes and

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 level concept. electronics in Explain the effect
2.5 Explain intrinsic and semi-conductors. of
extrinsic  Highlight new temperature
semiconductors. findings in on the
2.6 Explain carriers in semi- semiconductor conductivity
conductors. technologies of semi-
2.7 Define majority and  Give assignment conductors
minority carriers. to students on and
2.8 Outline the effect of semiconductor conductors.
temperature on the devices.
conductivity of semi-
conductors and
conductors.
General Objectives 3 Know the operations, characteristics and applications of semi-conductor devices
6-7 3.1 Explain P-N junction  Discuss the  Textbooks,  Perform experiment to  Demonstrate Explain the
diode (Forward and application of P-N electronic determine V-I the P-N characteristic
Reverse bias). junction diode in books, characteristics of the junction diode s of silicon
3.2 Sketch forward and practical systems projector and Silicon P-N junction in practical and
reverse characteristics of  Solve problems on lecture notes. diode. systems using germanium
the P-N junction diode. the P-N junction  Charts writing  Perform experiment to application diode,
3.3 Explain silicon and diode (Forward materials. determine V-I  Solve problems zener diode
germanium diode and Reverse bias)  Practical characteristics of the on the P-N
characteristics.  Discuss silicon and manual and zener diode. junction diode Expalain the
3.4 Explain zener diode germanium diode. report book, (Forward and circuit
characteristics.  Introduce various electronic/ Reverse bias) symbols for
3.5 Identify the circuit types of diodes and white board,  Discuss silicon diode and its
symbols for diode. analyze the use projector and and germanium types.
3.6 Identify various types of practical diode.
diodes physically. manual.  Introduce
3.7 Explain the following:  Charts writing various types of
i. The zener effect; and materials. diodes and
ii. Avalanche effect. analyze the use
3.8 State application of zener
diode (clipping,
stabilization etc.)
3.9 Explain the operation,

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 using the characteristics
and symbol of the
following:
i. Tunnel diode;
ii. Photo diode;
iii. Thermistors.
3.10 State the applications of
(i) to (iii) in 3.9 above.
General Objectives 4 Understand the constructional features and configuration of bipolar junction transistors
8-9 4.1 Explain the structure and  Discuss the  Textbooks,  Determine the input  Demonstrate Explain the
operation of a bipolar application of a electronic and output the operation of structure and
transistor (NPN and bipolar transistors books, resistances, current bipolar operation of a
PNP). in practical projector and and voltage gains transistors bipolar
4.2 Explain the biasing systems (PNP and lecture notes. from 4.4. (NPN and transistor
arrangement of NPN and NPN)  Charts writing  Determine by PNP). (NPN and
PNP bipolar transistors.  Solve problems on materials. experiments the  Illustrate PNP),
4.3 Explain the circuit the bipolar  Practical characteristic curve bipolar -the biasing
configuration of NPN junction transistors manual and of NPN and PNP transistors in arrangement of
and PNP bipolar  Use appropriate report book, transistors. practical NPN and PNP
transistors and their circuit diagrams to Electronic systems (PNP bipolar
biasing arrangement: discuss the trainers, circuit and NPN) transistors:
i. The common base applications and construction  Guide students iThe common
configuration. operational boards/decks, to use base
ii.The common collector principle of thy electronic appropriate configurati
configuration. NPN and PNP components, circuit diagrams on.
iii.The common emitter bipolar power supply, to discuss the ii.The
configuration.  Demonstrate the oscilloscopes, applications and common
4.4 Sketch the static use of input and multimeter, operational collector
characteristics curves of output resistances electronic/ principle of thy configurati
NPN and PNP bipolar gains from NPN white board, NPN and PNP on.
transistors for 4.3 (i) and PNP bipolar projector, bipolar iii.The common
and 4.3 (iii). transistor practical  Demonstrate emitter
4.5 Explain the input and  Draw the manual, charts the use of input configuration
output resistances, characteristic and writing and output
current and voltage curve of NPN and materials. resistances
gains from 4.4. PNP transistors gains from NPN

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 4.6 Explain the characteristic  Highlight current and PNP
curve of NPN and PNP development in bipolar
transistors. bipolar junction transistor
transistor  Draw the
 Discuss the factors characteristic
for setting up curve of NPN
semi-conductor and PNP
industry transistors

General Objectives 5 Understand how the triode and the bipolar transistor can be used as a single stage amplifier
10-11 5.1 Explain the fixed biasing  Explain basic  Textbooks,  Determine by  Explain the Draw the load
arrangement of a single circuit schematics electronic experiment the procedures to line (D.C &
state transistor amplifier.  Discuss books, voltage gain of a be followed A.C.) output.
5.2 Explain how to draw the breadboards and projector and common emitter.
to the
load line (D.C & A.C.) multisim exercises lecture notes. List the
students
output characteristic  Explain the use of  Charts writing characteristic
curve of a bipolar characteristic materials.  Assign curve of a
transistor. curves to  Practical students into bipolar
5.3 Explain how to use the determine A.C manual and groups transistor.
characteristic curves to current gain, report book, Explain the use
determine the following: voltage gain and Electronic of the
i. A.C current gain; power gain. trainers, circuit following:
ii. A.C. Voltage gain construction i. A.C
iii. A.C. Power gain boards/decks, current gain;
electronic ii. A.C.
components, Voltage gain
power supply, iii. A.C.
oscilloscopes, Power gain
multimeter,
electronic/
white board,
projector,
practical
manual, charts
and writing
materials.

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General Objectives 6 Understand the zener diode and thyristor as switching devices
12-13 6.1 Explain basic structure  Analyze the  Textbooks,  Verify by  Assign  List the
of the thyristor and the structure of the electronic experiment the students into advantages of
zener diode. thyristor and the books, operation of a zener groups the thyristor
6.2 Explain the working zener diode projector and diode as a voltage  Provide switch over other
principle of the thyristors  Explain different lecture notes. stabilizer. practical types of
and the zener diode. types of thyristor  Charts writing manuals and electromechanic
6.3 List the application of and the zener materials. reporting al switches.
the thyristor and the diode application  Practical guidelines to
zener diode.  Discuss software manual and the students
6.4 State the advantages of packages to report book,  Ensure
the thyristor switch over analyse and Electronic students
other types of simulate electronic trainers, circuit activities are
electromechanical components and construction recorded in
switches e.g. relay devices boards/decks, standard
mechanical switches.  electronic laboratory
6.5 Explain the operation of components, notebook
zener diode as voltage power supply,  Assess the
stabilizer. oscilloscopes, students
multimeter, practical
electronic/ works and
white board, add
projector, appropriate
practical comments
manual, charts
and writing
materials.
General Objectives 7 Understand the constructional features and operation of afield-effect transistor (FET)
14-15 7.1 Explain the basic  Explain the basic  Textbooks,  Determine by  Explain the
constructional features operation of electronic experiment, the procedures
of FETs. junction gate and books, output to be
7.2 Explain the different insulated v gate projector and characteristic of a
followed to
between depletion and  Differentiate lecture notes. common source
the students
enhancement modes. between depletion  Charts writing FET.
7.3 Plot the output and and data materials.  Obtain voltage  Identify the
transfer characteristics  Outline and explain gain, input and set of

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 from given data. the precautions output resistance equipment Compare the
7.4 State the precautions necessary whey from output to be used properties of a
necessary when using using field-effect characteristic in 7.6 for each FET with that of
FETs. transistor (FET) above. a triode valves
experiment
7.5 Describe the output  Discuss software and bipolar
characteristic of a packages to analyse  Relate the transistors.
common source of FETs. and simulate theory to
7.6 Explain voltage gain, electronic the What is the use
input and output components and experiments of bipolar and
resistance from output devices to be FET as
characteristic in 7.6  Discuss new performed switching
above. variants of FETs devices using
7.7 Compare the properties  Assign characteristics
of a FET with that of a students into curves
triode valves and bipolar groups
transistors.
7.8 Explain the use of
bipolar and FET as
switching devices using
characteristics curves.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER CODE: CTE 121 CREDIT HRS: 75 HRS
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 15 WEEK
COURSE: DIGITAL FUNDAMENTAL I COURSES UNIT 4.0
Semester 3

Goal: This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the principles of bistable or flip-flop in the operations and applications
of logic devices.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the features of different logic gates and the sequence and data flow controls
2. Understand basic principle of bistable elements and the principle of counter and register
3. Know the implementation of the addition operation in the computer and digital circuit components.
4. Understand the characteristic of basic digital devices and the design and construction of simple combinational logic circuits using the basic
devices.
5. Understand the operation of bistable elements and simple sequential circuit.

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Programme: National Diploma in Computer Engineering Course code: CTE 121 Contact Hours:

Course: Digital Fundamental I Theoretical: 3

Year: Two Semester: Three Pre-requisite: None Practical: 1

General Objective 1.0: Understand the features of different logic gates and the sequence and data flow controls

Theoretical Content Practical Content

Week Specific Learning Teacher‟s activities Resources Specific Learning Objectives Teacher‟s activities Evaluation
Objectives

1-4 1.1 Explain the • Give the PC Run simple logical statement Assist student in Explain the
principle of Loaded with using DO-WHILE and NEXT principle of
operation of • format of all the Instructional manual, LOOP statement. running simple java operation of
combinational Compiler, program using DO-
statements. combinational
logic.. Power point Illustrate the action of gates WHILE and NEXT
1.2 Write down a logic.
package and using truth-table. LOOP statement.
logical sum of • Write
connected to an OHP
product And Illustrate the
• sample program PC in a networked
equations. action of gates using
laboratory Design logic
1.3 Draw circuit truth-table.
diagram that containing all the Loaded with circuits using a
implements the Compiler, combination of
equation above. statements and Power point logic gates
Using : package and
AND,OR,NOT • Write connected to
gates.i) NAND Internet
• sample format
ii) NOR iii)
Exclusive-OR statement.
iv) Exclusive-
NOR functions.
1.4 Design logic
circuits using a
combination of

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 logic gates.
1.5 Describe the
action of the
Diode.
1.6 Describe the
construction of
the AND, or OR
gates using
diode.
General objectives 2 Understand basic principle of bistable elements and the principle of counter and register

2.1 Define a bistable • Give the general PC -Identify operation of register Aassist student to Explain the
(flip flop). format of Loaded with and counters. identify different operation of the
2.2 Describe the Instructional manual, families of flip-flop, following
action of a flip Flip-flop. Compiler, - Observe the operation of the bistables
ICs families and
flop. Power point following bistables elements: elements: i) RS
2.3 Describe the • identify different package and i) RS Flip-flop ii) Clocked RS Observe the operation Flip-flop ii)
operation of the types of bistable connected to an OHP flip-flop iii) D-flip-flop,T- of the following Clocked RS
following elements. flip-flop(toggle flip-flop),JK- bistables elements: i) flip-flop iii) D-
PC in a networked
bistables flip-flop. RS Flip-flop ii) flip-flop,T-flip-
laboratory
elements: i) RS •Explain the operation Clocked RS flip-flop flop(toggle
Flip-flop ii) Loaded with
of different modules e.g Compiler, iii) D-flip-flop,T-flip- flip-flop),JK-
Clocked RS flip- flop(toggle flip- flip-flop.
flop iii) D-flip- mod-6,mod10 and and Power point
mod-12. package and flop),JK-flip-flop.
flop,T-flip-
flop(toggle flip- connected to
flop),JK-flip- Explain the operation Internet
flop. of the basic binary .
2.4 Explain the ripple counter and the
function of preset up and down counters,
and clear of the
bistable element. Explain a shift-left, a
shift-right and shift
2.5 Describe some round registers.
specific I.C bistable and the parallel transfer
elements e.g i) SN of data through
registers.

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 7474 ii) SN 7476.

2.6 Describe the

operation of the .
basic binary ripple
counter.

2.7 Describe the

operation of up and
down counters

2.8 Describe the

operation of the
modules counter
using as example
Mod-10, Mod-12,
and Mod-6 counters.

2.9 Define a shift-

left, a shift-right and
shift round registers.

2.10 Describe the

parallel transfer of
data through
registers.
2.11 Describe the
serial-parallel
transfer
operation.

General Objectives 3 Know the implementation of the addition operation in the computer and logical circuit components

3.1 Describe the • -Illustrate events PC -Connect a simple Logical Guide students to Explain the
serial adder Loaded with connect to a simple serial adder, the

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 3.2 Describe the driven Lecture materials, circuit. java event driven parallel adder,
parallel adder Power point program the half-adder
3.3 Describe the Counters and registers -identify different logic gates. And the full-
package and
half-adder with examples. adder.
3.4 Describe the connected to an
full-adder • -Ask students to draw OHP Explain
3.5 Describe the PC in a networked different logic
different logic laboratory element
element Examples of adders. Loaded with Identify
3.6 Identify and Power point AND,OR,NOT,
AND,OR,NOT, • -Give programming NAND and
NAND and
package and
connected to XOR gates
XOR gates exercise on event
driven Internet

programs.

General Objectives 4 Understand the characteristic of basic digital devices and the design and construction of simple combinational logic circuits using the basic
devices.

Be able to: • Show the students PC Demonstrate the operation of Guide students to Describe the
different types of logic
Loaded with combinational of logic demonstrate the operation of
4.1 Describe the gates. function. operation of different logic
Lecture materials,
operation of
Power point combinational of elements.
different logic • Draw their circuit
elements e.g package and logic function.
diagram.
AND, connected to an
OR,NOT,NOR, • OHP
NAND, and PC in a networked Demonstrate practically the
XOR gates. • assignment to cover laboratory logic AND,OR,NOT using i)
4.2 Analyse the
circuit diagram
topics. Loaded with Logic gates ii) Discrete
that implement and Power point elements.
• Questions and Answer
various circuit package and
combinations.. • sessions. connected to

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 Internet

General Objectives 5 Understand the operation of bistable elements and simple sequential circuit

14-15 5.1 Draw some • show the students PC Perform experiments to • show the students Explain the
specific IC different types of ICs.Loaded with illustrate sequential circuit different types of ICs. design
bistable Lecture materials, (counters, registers) using the techniques of
elements e.g SN • show them SN 7474 various bistable elements • show them SN 7474 sequential
7474, SN 7476. Power point circuits.
series and 7476 series series and 7476 series
5.2 Construct the package and
of ICs. Draw some specific IC of ICs.
elements in connected to an
bistable elements e.g SN
above. • OHP 7474, SN 7476. •
5.3 Analyse the PC in a networked
design • assignment to cover laboratory Construct the elements in • assignment to cover
techniques of
sequential
topics. Loaded with above topics.
circuits. and Power point
• Questions and Answer • Questions and
package and
Answer
• sessions. connected to
Internet • sessions -

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING CODE: EEC 235 CREDIT HRS: 60 HRS
COURSE: ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENT & INSTRUMENTATION II COURSES UNIT 2.0

Goal: This course is designed to enable the student select, connect and use electronic/electrical instruments for measurement of physical quantities.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the use of different types of meters for measuring power and power factor.
2. Understand the use of different types of bridges (a.c. and d.c.).
3. Understand the principle of operation of a fluxmeter and its application.
4. Understand the principle and use of digital instruments.
5. Know the various factors which should be considered when selecting an instrument.
6. Understand the main types of measurements and measuring instruments.

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Theoretical Content
General Objectives 1 Understand the use of different types of meters for measuring power and power factor
Specific Learning Specific Learning
Week Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Resources Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Evaluation
1.1 Explain the - Explain the circuit Chalk, Use wattmeter to measure - Demonstrate the Explain the
electrodynamics structure of Board, power in ac and dc use of wattmeter for induction principle
principles of different wattmeter and recommended circuits. power measurement of power
types of power power factor meter textbook,. in single-phase measurement in
1–3 measurement. circuit. a. Single
1.2 Describe the Explain the circuit Power supplies, - Demonstrate the phase
operation of for power Wattmeter and use of two circuit;
electrodynamics measurement using power factor meter wattmeters for 3 phase circuit,
wattmeter and power wattmeter and power measurement using wattmeter
factor meter. power factor meter in 3-phase circuits and p.f. meters
1.3 Explain the induction
principle of power
measurement.
1.4 Describe the
induction wattmeter.
1.5 Describe the use of
two wattmeter for
power measurement
in a 3 phase circuit.
1.6 Measure Power in:
a. Single phase
circuit;
b. 3 phase circuit,
using wattmeter
and p.f. meters
General Objectives 2 understand the use of different types of bridges (A.C and D.C)
2.1 Explain the term null - Explain the types Chalk, Use Wheatstone bridges - Demonstrate the Explain the term
indicator. and uses of various Board, for accurate use of dc and ac null indicator
2.2 Describe the electrical bridge in recommended measurements. bridges to measure and the
expression for the 2.1 to 2.8 in column textbook. - resistance expression for

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 4–6 measurement of an 2; - capacitance the
unknown resistance Power supplies, - inductance measurement
by Wheatstone bridge Wattmeter and - frequency of an unknown
circuit. power factor meter resistance by
2.3 Derive the expression - Give the students Wheatstone
for the measurement experiments to bridge circuit.
of an unknown measure the above
resistance by basic circuit Explain how to
Wheatstone bridge parameters derive the
circuit. expression for
2.4 Describe the Carey the
Foster‟s slide wire measurement
bridge. of an unknown
2.5 Explain the structure resistance by
of the following ac Wheatstone
bridges bridge circuit.
Wien bridge
Maxwell‟s bridge
Schering bridge
Hay bridges bridge
2.6 Derive expressions for
the measurement of
unknown capacitance
or inductance using
the bridges in 2.5
above.
2.7 Explain, how a.c.
bridge can be used to
measure;
i. Resistance;
ii. Inductance;
i. Capacitance;
iv. Frequency
2.8 Measure the items
listed in 2.5 above.
General Objectives 3 Understand the principle of operation of a fluxmeter and its application

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 3.1 Describe the Explain the Chalk, - Draw the B-H
constructional importance of B-H Board, curves for magnetic
7–8 features of a curves for magnetic recommended materials using
fluxmeter. materials textbook. values measured
3.2 Explain the principle with flux meter
of operation of a
fluxmeter.
3.3 Explain the use of a
fluxmeter for drawing
B H curves.
3.4 Determine by
experiments the B.H
curves for different
magnetic materials
using a flux meter.
General Objectives 4 Understand the principle and use of digital instruments
4.1 Explain with aid of - Give the essential Chalk, Use measuring instrument Demonstrate how to Explain how the
block diagram the features of digital Chalkboard, to measure voltage, measure voltage, DVM can be
working principles of instruments. Notes, current, frequency and current using digital used to
a digital voltmeter and - Emphasize the recommended resistance instruments measure:
ammeter. advantages and textbook. a. Voltage;
4.2 Explain how the DVM limitations of digital b. Current;
can be used to instruments c. Resistance.
9 – 10 measure: compared to
a. Voltage; analogue Explain the
b. Current; instruments limitations of
c. Resistance. the DVM for
4.3 State the limitations of measuring high
the DVM for frequency
measuring high signals
frequency signals. Explain the
4.4 Explain with aid of a advantages of digital
block diagram, the meters and
working principle of a electromechanical
digital frequency measuring
meter. instruments

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 4.5 State advantages of
digital meters over
other
electromechanical
measuring
instruments.
4.6 Measure Voltage,
current and frequency
using digital
instruments.
General Objectives 5 Know the various factors which should be considered when selecting an instrument
5.1 Explain the Explain the Chalk, List the
importance of the importance of Chalkboard, importance of
following instruments Range. Notes, the following
for measurement Accuracy. recommended instruments for
i. Range. Response. textbook measurement
ii. Accuracy. Input. i. Range.
11 – 12 iii. Response. Stability. ii. Accuracy
iv. Input. Operation. .
v. Stability. Reliability. iii. Response
vi. Operation. Sensitivity .
vii. Reliability. iv. Input.
viii. Sensitivity. Explain the effect of v. Stability.
various instruments vi. Operation
parameters on the .
measure and vii. Reliabilit
y.
Sensitivity
General Objectives 6 Understand the main types of measurements and measuring instruments
6.1 Explain Explain instrument - Ditto - Explain the
instrumentation and classifications. working principles
its importance. and uses of the
6.2 Explain the working Explain the working following
13 – 15 principles and uses of principles and uses instruments:
the following of measuring d. Indicating
instruments: instruments instrument;

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 a. Indicating e. Recording
instrument; instrument;
b. Recording f. Controllin
instrument; g
c. Controlling instrument
instruments s
6.3 Differentiate the
instruments stated in
6.2 above, giving
example of each.
6.4 Calibrate each types
of instrument in 6.2

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 ND 1 THIRD SEMESTER

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING CODE: CTE 239 CREDIT HRS: 30 HRS
COURSE: ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THEORY I COURSES UNIT 2.0

Goal: This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge in electric circuit analyses.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the Kirchhoff‟s laws and their application in solving d.c electrical problems.
2. Understand a.c theory and apply it to the solution of simple electrical circuit.
3. Understand Mesh and Nodal analyses and their applications in solving electrical problems.
4. Understand Network transformation and Duality principles.
5. Understand Network theorems and their applications d.c and a.c circuits.

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Theoretical Content
General Objectives 1 Understand the Kirchhoff‟s laws and their application in solving D.C electrical problems
Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Resources Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Evaluation
1.1 Explain Kirchhoff‟s voltage Revise Kirccoff‟s Whiteboard; State
and current laws. laws and derivation of Marker; Kirchhoff‟s
1.2 Derive formulae for series its formulae with Overhead voltage and
and parallel circuit with solving problems on Projector; current laws.
respect to total current and them. Recommended
voltage drop. Books; Derive
1 1.3 Solve problems on formulae for
Kirchhoff‟s laws. series and
parallel circuit
with respect to
total current
and voltage
drop.
General Objectives 2 Understand A.C. theory and apply it to the solution of simple electrical circuits
2.1State different mathematical • Explain the a.c Whiteboard; Solve some
forms of representing a.c. theory with respect to Marker; simple
signal e.g. trigonometry serial and parallel Overhead Mathematical
polar and j-notation. circuit Projector; Problem using
2.2 Convert a.c. signal in polar • Solve many Recommended using j-
form to the j-notation. problems involving Books; notation.
2.3 Subtract, add, multiply and a.c theory and circuits
2-5 divide phasor using j- Explain with
operator. the aid of
2.4 Solve simple problems using phasor
j-notation. diagrams
2.5 Draw to scale phasor that the
diagrams for a.c. circuits. current in
2.6 Show with the aid of phasor a capacitor
diagrams that the current in circuit

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 a capacitor circuit leads the leads the
voltage and the current in voltage
the inductive circuit lags the and the
voltage. current in
2.7 Distinguish between the
inductive and capacitive inductive
reactance. circuit lags
2.8 Draw voltage and current the
wave forms on same axis to voltage.
show lagging and leading
angles. Differentiate
2.9 Draw the phasor diagrams between
for series and parallel a.c. inductive
circuits. and
2.10 Calculate voltage, current capacitive
power and power factor in reactance.
series and parallel circuits.
2.11 Explain series and parallel
resource.
2.12 State conditions for series
and parallel resource.
2.13 Prove the relevant formulae
for 2.12 above e.g. q-factor,
dynamic impedance,
bandwidth, resonance
frequency.
2.14 Sketch I and Z against F for
series and parallel circuits
where I=current, Z=
impedance, F= frequency.
2.15 Calculate the Q-factor for a
coil; loss factor for a
capacitor.
2.16 Explain, with the aid of a
diagram, bandwidth.
2.17 Solve problems involving

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 bandwidth and circuit Q-factor
General Objectives 3 understand Mesh and Nodal analyses and their applications in solving electrical problems
3.1 Explain the following terms • Analyze nodal/mesh Whiteboard; Explain the
used in electric network: network circuits Marker; basic
i. Active element/circuit • Solve nodal/mesh Overhead principle
e.g. battery/circuit network circuits Projector; of melh
containing a battery etc. Recommended circuit
ii. Passive Element/circuit Books; analysis.
e.g. resistor/a source And the basic
less circuit. principle of
iii. Branch. Nodal
i. Node. analysis.
6–8
ii. Loop;
iii. Network.
3.2 Explain the basic principle
of melh circuit analysis.
3.3 Solve problem on items
listed in 3.2 above.
3.4 Explain the basic principle
of Nodal analysis.
3.5 Solve problem on 3.4 above.
General Objectives 4 understand Network transformation and duality principles
4.1 Reduce a complex network • Solve network Whiteboard; Explain the
to its series or parallel problems with duality Marker; process to
equivalent. principle Overhead derive the
4.2 Identify star and delta Projector; formula for
networks. Recommended transformation
4.3 Derive the formula for Books; of a delta to a
transformation of a delta to a star network
9 - 11
star network and vice-versa. and vice-versa
4.4 Solve problems on 4.3
above.
4.5 Explain the meaning of
Duality principle.
4.6 Prove duality between
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 inductance, capacitance,
voltage-current.
4.7 Find the dual of network.
4.8 Solve network problems
using duality principle
General Objectives 5: Understand Network theorems and their applications D.C. and A.C circuits
5.1 State Thevenin‟s Theorem. • Explain the Whiteboard; State
5.2 Explain the basic principle Thevenin's and Marker; Thevenin‟s
of Thevenin‟s theorem. Norton's theorem to Overhead Theorem and
5.3 Solve problems on simple solve electric Projector; explain the
networks using Thevenin‟s circuits/networks Recommended basic principle
theorem. problems Books; of Thevenin‟s
5.4 Solve problems involving • Solve network theorem
repeated use of Thevenin‟s problems using
theorem. Millman's theorem
5.5 State Norton‟s Theorem. and Reciprocity
5.6 Explain the basic principle theorem
of Norton‟s Theorem.
5.7 Compare Norton‟s theorem
12 - 15
with Thevenin‟s theorem.
5.8 Solve problem using
Norton‟s theorem.
5.9 State Millman‟s theorem.
5.10 Explain the basic principle
of Millman‟s theorem.
5.11 Solve network problems
using Millman‟s theorem.
5.12 State reciprocity theorem.
5.13 Explain the basic principle
of reciprocity theorem.
5.14 Solve network problems
using Reciprocity theorem

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Programme: National Diploma in Computer Course Code: EEC 234 Contact Hours: 60 Hours
Engineering Technology
Course: ELECTRONIC II Semester: 3 Theoretical: 2 hours /week
Year: II Pre-requisite: Electronic I Practical: 2 hours /week
Goal: This course is designed to enable students to acquire the basic knowledge operation of amplifier, oscillators, switching
circuits and power supplies
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the operation of signal amplifiers.
2. Understand the general principles of feedback and oscillators.
3. Apply the principles of switching circuits.
4. Know the action of basic electronic logic gates.
5. Understand the basic circuits used in power supplies.

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 Theoretical Content Practical Content
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 1: Understand the operation of signal amplifiers.
Learning Specific Learning
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Resources Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Evaluation
1-3 1.1 Explain different types of  Explain the Marker,  Determine by  Guide students Explain
biasing arrangement of concept of biasing White board, experiments the through different
transistor amplifier. and its effect on Recommended performance of experiments to types of
i. Fixed bias. transistor textbooks, amplifiers using determine biasing
ii. Collector-base bias operation. Lecture Notes, different biasing amplifier gain arrangement
without and with a  Identify the Power supplies, methods. using different of transistor
decoupling capacitor. operation regions transistors (BJT,  Determine by bias methods; amplifier.
iii. Potential divider bias. on the output FET), bias experiment the i. Fixed bias Fixed bias.
iv. Junction FET simple characteristics of resistors and gain/frequency ii. Collector-base
bias. the transistor. capacitors), curve of a bias Collector-
1.2 Draw the circuit diagram of  Draw and explain function transistor iii. Potential divider base bias
a single stage common the operation generator, amplifier. bias. without and
emitter and source mechanism of voltmeter,  Estimate the gain with a
transistor amplifiers having various bias ammeter, of two stage decoupling
resistive load, transformer circuits connecting amplifier using capacitor.
and tuned circuit loads.  Explain the effect cables.  Direct Potential
1.3 Calculate the voltage and of load type on the coupling divider bias.
power gains of the amplifier gain and  Capacitive Junction
amplifiers in 1.2 above. impedances coupling FET simple
1.4 Explain the principle of  Show the effect of  Transformer bias.
operation of the circuit in decoupling coupling
1.2 above. capacitor on the
1.5 Explain the principles and gain of the
methods of interstage amplifier.
coupling:  Discuss the
i. Resistance-capacitive common areas of
coupling. application of the
ii. Direct coupling coupling methods
iii. Transformer coupling.  Explain the
1.6 List the application of the
different
different coupling methods. classification of
1.7 Explain with a sketch, the
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 frequency response of the applications
coupling methods in 1.5.  Estimate the
1.8 Explain the biasing efficiencies of
conditions for classes A,B, class A, B, AB and
AB, and C amplifiers. C amplifier classes
1.9 List the main applications  Give assignments
of each type of amplifier in to students on
1.8 above. classifications of
1.10Explain the operation of amplifiers
simple push-pull amplifier:
i. Transformer-coupled.
ii. Transformer less
coupling.

General Objectives 2 Understand the general principles of feedback and oscillators

4-6 2.1 Draw the block diagram of a  Explain positive Marker,  Determine by Show with Explain
basic feedback amplifier. and negative White board, experiment the effect experiment that positive
2.2 Define positive and negative feedback in Recommended of applying negative negative feedback and
feedback in amplifiers. systems textbooks, feedback to an results in gain negative
2.3 Explain the general  Obtain from the Lecture Notes amplifier in relation reduction feedback
expression for stage gain of block diagram, Power supplies, to the items listed in in
a basic feedback amplifier. how the general transistors (BJT, 2.4 above. amplifie
2.4 State the effect of applying expression for FET), bias  Determine by rs.
negative feedback to an feedback is resistors and experiment the and the
amplifier in relation to: obtained. capacitors), operation of: general
i. Gain.  State the effect of function o R-C oscillator expression
ii. Gain stability. feedback on gain generator, o L-C oscillator for stage
iii. Bandwidth. and stability of a voltmeter, (Hartley gain of a
iv. Distortion. system. ammeter, o and coipitts) basic
v. Noise.  Explain the connecting feedback
vi. Input and output operation, types cables. amplifier.
resistance. and uses of
2.5 Explain how oscillations oscillators
can be produced by an  Draw and explain
amplifier with positive the RC phase shift
feedback. oscillator

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 2.6 Explain the operation of:  Draw and explain Explain
i. R- oscillator. the Colpitt‟s and methods of
ii. L-C oscillator (Hartley Hartley oscillator employing
&colpitts) circuits. frequency
2.7 Describe methods of stability of
employing frequency oscillators.
stability of oscillators e.g.
piezo-electric crystal
control etc.

General Objectives 3 Apply the principles of switching circuits

7-10 3.1 Explain the characteristics  Draw and explain a Marker,  Demonstrate the  Relate the theory Explain the
of switch. simple electronic White board, operation of with the principle
3.2 Explain with aid of switches switch Recommended multivibrators experiments to of
the principle of operation of  Draw and explain textbooks, o Astable be performed operatio
the following the operation of the Lecture Notes, o Monostable  Assign students n of
multivibrators: multivibrator Power supplies, o Bistable into groups multivib
i. Bistable. circuits. transistors (BJT,  Measure the  Provide practical rators:
ii. Monostable  State the expression or FET), bias frequency of manuals and
iii. Astable. for determining the resistors and Astable reporting .
frequencies capacitors), multivibrator and guidelines to the
 Identify new trends voltmeter, compare with students
in the switching ammeter, calculated values.
circuits Light bulbs,
connecting
cables.
General Objectives 4 Know the action of basic electronic logics gates
11-13 4.1 Explain the Boolean  Define logic gates. Marker,  Perform logic gate  Ensure students Explain the
functions  Draw and explain White board, operations using: activities are basic
4.2 Discuss the truth tables the operation of Recommended i. The „NOT‟ gate recorded in operatio
4.3 Explain the basic operation basic logic gates textbooks, or inventers; standard n of the
of the following electronic  Show the states of Lecture Notes, ii. The „AND‟ gate; laboratory The „NOT‟
logic gates using appropriate the gates by means Power supplies, iii. The „OR‟ gate; notebook gate or
symbols and truth tables: of truth table multimeters, iv. The „AND‟ gate  Assess the inventers;
i. The „NOT‟ gate or  Use software connecting ii. The „NOR‟ students practical ii. The
inventers; packages to show cables. Logic gate works and add „AND‟

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 ii. The „AND‟ gate; the logic gates tutor, digital appropriate gate;
iii. The „OR‟ gate; functions and system trainer, comments iii. The
iv. The „AND‟ gate different ways logic pulser, „OR‟ gate;
i. The „NOR‟ gate they can be logic probe. iv. The
4.4 Discuss how to configure configured „AND‟ gate
logic gates The „NOR‟
4.5 Highlight the applications of gate
logic gates
General Objectives 5 Understand the basic circuits used in power supplies
5.1 Explain with sketches half-  Draw a simple Marker,  Verify the half wave  Explain the Explain the
wave and full-wave power supply and White board, and full wave outputs procedures to be use
rectification and calculate explain its Recommended on the oscilloscope followed to the capacitor
ripple factors. operation textbooks,  Verify the effect of students input filter
5.2 Describe with diagrams the  Explain half wave Lecture Notes. filter capacitor on the  Identify the set and the
operation of a bridge and full wave rectifier output. of equipment to inductance
rectifier. rectification. Power supplies, be used for each input filter.
5.3 Explain the use of the  Compare Oscilloscope, experiment
following as smoothing capacitive and capacitors,  Relate the theory
circuits: inductive input diodes, with the
i. The capacitor input filter. filters transformers, experiments to
ii. The inductance input  Discuss the need function be performed
filter. for power supply generator,  Assign students
5.4 Explain the action of a regulation. voltmeter, into groups
stabilized power supply ammeter,  Provide practical
using: connecting manuals and
i. Zener diode. cables. reporting
ii. Series regulator. guidelines to the
students


Assessment: Give details of assignments to be used: Coursework/Assignments 10%; Course test 10%; Practical 40%;
Examination 40%

Type of Assessment Purpose and Nature of Assessment Weighting (%)

Examination Final Examination (written) to assess knowledge and 40
understanding

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Test At least 1 progress test for feedback. 10
Practical / Projects To be assessed by the teacher 40
Course work/ To be assessed by the teacher 10
assignment
Total 100

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CODE: CTE 236 CONTACT HOUR: 60 HRS
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
COURSE: ELECTRONIC /COMPUTER Semester:1 Theoretical:1 \hours/week
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Year: 1 Pre-quisite: Practical:2\hrs
Goal: This course is designed to provide the student with practical knowledge and skills in maintenance and repairs of
electronic/computer equipment.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the general use of tools and testing instruments.
2. Understand cabling, jointing soldering and de-soldering techniques.
3. Know different electronic circuit components
4. Use manufactures service manual and circuit wiring diagrams.
5. Maintain GSM phones.
6. Use of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR)

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Tim Theoretical Content Practical Content
e
General Objectives 1 understand the general use of tools and testing instruments
Wee Specific Learning Teacher‟s Learning Resources Specific Learning Teacher‟s Evaluation
k Outcomes Activities Outcomes Activities
1-2 1.1 Identify the  List, sketch  Textbooks  Carry out  Teacher Explain the use of
following test and state the  Instrument identification of demonstra Multi-tester;
instruments:. applications catalogs items in 1.1 tes the use Transistor tester
i. Multi-tester; of each test  Instrument user  Show competence of items Oscilloscope and
ii. Transistor instrument manuals. in the use of items in 1.1 Electronic voltmeter
tester; in 1.1  Multi-tester; in 1.1  Ask instruments
iii. Oscilloscope;  Discuss  Transistor students
iv. Electronic with the tester; to identify
voltmeter students in  Oscilloscope; and
instruments. more details  Electronic demonstra
1.2 Explain the uses the use voltmeter te the use
of the items in items in 1.1. instruments. of items
1.1 above in 1.1
 Practical
manuals

General Objectives 2 Understand cabling jointing soldering and de-soldering techniques

Wee Specific Learning Teacher‟s Learning Resources Specific Learning Teacher‟s Evaluation
k Outcomes Activities Outcomes Activities
3-6 2.1Explain the types  Describe  Textbooks  Perform the  Demonstr 1Explain the types of
of cables used cables,  Journals procedure and ate the cables used in;
in; discuss in  Soldering iron techniques in 2.3 procedure -Power supply
i) Power supply details the  Lead and 2.3. and Communication
ii) what is  Lead sucker  Wire up and solder technique between
Communication meant by  Cutter component to s in 2.2 systems.
between the term  Vero boards make simple and 2.3. Communication
systems. cabling as  components electronic circuits.  Ask between systems
iii) well as required for  Carry out de- students and peripherals.
Communication steps for soldering to 
selected
between cabling circuits  Carry out each demonstra
systems and  Discuss te the

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 peripherals. with  RJ45connector techniques in 2.4 procedure
2.2 Outline cabling illustration  Crimping and
procedure and details of  tools technique
practice. items in  Communicatio s in 2.2
2.3 Explain the types 2.2, 2.3 n cables and 2.3
of cables, choice and 2.4  Practical  Guide
and methods of manuals students
testing, as well to carry
as the out the
instruments used procedure
for testing: and
i) Twisted pair technique
cables s in 2.4
ii) Coaxial cables
RS-232
standard
communicatio
n cables
2.4 Explain the
following:
a. Jointing
techniques;
b. Soldering and
disoldering
techniques;
c. Crimping and
fastening
method.
General Objectives 3 Know different circuit components
Wee Specific Learning Teacher‟s Learning Resources Specific Learning Teacher‟s Evaluation
k Outcomes Activities Outcomes Activities
7-8 3.1 Identify values of  Explain  Textbooks  Determine the  Ask  What is the uses of
resistors and how to  Assorted values of resistors students resistors and
capacitors using determine Resistors and capacitors to capacitors using
colour codes. values of  Assorted using colour determine colour codes
3.2 List different resistors Capacitors codes. the values Explain the value of

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 types of resistors and  Assorted  Carry out test for of the following
(carbon, wire- capacitors Transistors each component in resistors electronic
wound, ketal using  Assorted 3.3 using and components;
oxide etc. and colour diodes techniques in 3.5 capacitors i. Transistors;
capacitors. codes.  Assorted logic using ii. Diodes;
3.3 Identify the  List ICs colour i. Integrate
following different  Digital codes. d circuit
electronic types of multimeters (IC‟s);
components; resistors  Practical  Demonstr ii. Resistors by
i. Transistors; and manuals ate and their
ii. Diodes; capacitors carry out preferred
iii. Integrated in 3.2 test for values and
circuit (IC‟s);  Using each power rating.
iv. Resistors by catalog, componen iii. Capacitors by
their explain the t in 3.3 their working
preferred various using voltage and
values and available technique types.
power rating. preferred s in 3.5
v. Capacitors values of
by their items in
working 3.3
voltage and
types.
3.4 Explain open-
circuit and short-
circuit defects in
components
listed in 3.3.
3.5 Outline various
methods of
testing
components:
a. In-circuit.
b. Out of circuit.
General Objectives 4 Understand the use of manufactures service manual and circuit wiring diagrams
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k Outcomes Activities Outcomes Activities
9-11 4.1 Discuss circuit  List,  Textbooks,  Carry out fault  Demonstr  List types of
tracing. explain  manufactures tracing by ate and trouble shooting
4.2 Outline trouble observatio service, observation instruct and fault isolating
shooting and n test  manual and methods students techniques and
fault isolating methods circuit wiring  Perform test to to carry observation test
techniques. listed in diagrams. identify faulty out fault method
4.3 List observation 4.1  manufactures components by tracing by
test method: service manual measurement observatio
i. Visual;  circuit wiring (voltage and n methods
ii. Touch; diagrams resistance test).  Demonstr
iii. Smell;  logic probe  Replace faulty ate and
iv. Hearing.  oscilloscope components. guide
4.4 Explain D.C and students
 Digital
A.C signal to identify
multimeters
testing. faulty
 Replaceable
4.6 Explain stage or module
modules
module by by
substitution.  Practical
measurem
manuals
ent
(voltage
and
resistance
test).
General Objectives 5 Know the maintenance of GSM phones
Wee Specific Learning Teacher‟s Learning Resources Specific Learning Teacher‟s Evaluation
k Outcomes Activities Outcomes Activities
5.1 Identify various  Describe the  Textbooks,  Perform the  Demonstr  Describe common
mobile phone function and  Catalogs following on GSM ate and GSM hardware
(GSM) use of hands  Phone manuals phones: guide problems related to
accessories and free/headset,  Good and - Troubleshooti students mouthpiece,
their function earpiece, Scrap mobile phones ng, to solve earpiece, charging
5.2 Explain the external  Workstation - Dismantling, common port, keyboard and
various mobile Bluetooth,  Data cable - Assemble and hardware damage screen,
phone (GSM) chargers,  Phone manuals - Test problems vibrator.
accessories and batteries,  Precision set  Perform fault stated in  Describe common

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 their functions etc,  Allen key set finding using 5.2 GSM software
5.3 Identify common  List and  Magnifying software.  Demonstr problems such as
GSM hardware describe desk lamp ate and SIM rejection,
problems related common  Service guide phone lock, invalid
to mouthpiece, GSM provider chart students SIM , hanging,
earpiece, hardware codes to resolve
charging port, problems  Ultrasonic common
keyboard and listed in 5.2 cleaner hardware
damage screen,  List and  Flashing and problems
vibrator, etc describe unlocking stated in
5.4 Identify common common devices/comput 5.3
GSM software GSM er softwares
problems such as software  Practical
SIM rejection, problems manuals
phone lock, listd in 5.3
invalid SIM ,
hanging,
restarting etc.
General Objectives 6 Understand the use of Uninterruptible Power supply (UPS) and Automatic voltage regulators (AVR)
Week Specific Teacher‟s Activities Learning Resources Specific Evaluation
Learning Learning
Outcomes Outcomes
14- 6.1 Briefly explain  Explain the  Textbooks  Demonstrate faults  Demonstr What is the process
1 the operation of applications  UPS diagnoses in UPS ate the of cooling and
5 a UPS and AVR of UPS with  AVR and AVR common what is the
for steady emphasizes  Good and bad faults in essence of
power supply in on battery UPS batteries UPS such having good
computer usages,  Good and open as bad ventilation and
system. charging, circuited power battery, cooling systems.
6.2 Explain the and effect of cords power
process of UPS over  Practical cord open
cooling and the loading manuals/guide circuit,
essence of  Describe etc
having good different
ventilation and methods of
cooling systems. cooling and

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6.3 Explain ventilation
maintenance of in computer
batteries and power
battery chargers system

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING CODE: CTE 232 CREDIT HRS: 45 HRS
TECHNOLOGY
(0/3/0/WEEK)

COURSE: COMPUTER WORKSHOP PRACTICE I COURSES UNIT 1.0

Goal: The course is designed to enable students have the knowledge of the various components, assembling and installation of the computer
system.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1.0 Know the various components of the computer system.
2.0 Use of installation/maintenance manual.
3.0 Know preventive and maintenance of computer system
4.0 Know the how to assemble and install a computer system

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 Theoretical Content

General Objectives 1 Know the various components of the computer system

Week Specific Learning Teacher‟s Resources Specific Learning
Outcomes Activities Outcomes Teacher‟s
Evaluation
activities

1-4 1.1 Identify the system Show the students System unit identify system unit
unit, monitor, hard disk drive Lab coat and other I/O devices
mouse, scanner, types. White board
printer, plotter etc.
Marker
1.2 Identify the EIDE, IDE, SCSI,
various etc.
components of the
system unit such
as:
 Motherboards
 CPU
 CPU overdrive
 Controller
card
 VGA card
 Expansion
slots
(8,16,32,64
bits)
1.3 Identify the hard
disk types EIDE,
IDE, SCSI etc.
1.4 Identify the
memory types on Show the student
the board/card: the types of
Cache, VRAM, computer memory
SRAM, DRAM
etc.

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 1.5 Identify the floppy on the board/card.
disk drives 31/2 /
51/4 disk drives.

Show the students

types of floppy
drives.

General Objectives 2 The use of installation/Maintenance Manual

5-8 2.1 Interpret the Introduce the White board Demonstrate simple Guide students in Carry-out simple
installation/mainte students to Marker computer installation the demonstrate installation and
nance manuals. installation and Textbooks simple computer maintenance of the
maintenance of installation computer.
2.2 Carry out RAM computer system. UPS
upgrade.
AVR
2.3 Explain site
preparation Good and
method. bad computer
system.
2.4 Explain the need for
Good and
equipment open
inventory. circuited
power cords
2.5 Carry out the pre-
installation checks Practical
of a computer i.e. manuals/guid
electrical, e
mechanical,
humidity etc.

2.6 Carry out simple Introduce the

computer students to
installation and

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 installation. maintenance of
computer system

General Objectives 3 Know preventive maintenance

9-11 3.1 Explain the Explain the White board Demonstrate routine Guide to Maintenance tools,
importance of importance of Marker cleaning and demonstrate such as screwdriver,
preventive maintenance of Textbooks demagnetization of disk routine cleaning brush, methylated
maintenance of hardware. drives, motherboards, etc. and spirit, etc.
hardware. UPS demagnetization
3.2 Carry out routine AVR of disk drives,
cleaning and motherboards, etc.
demagnetization of Good and bad
disk drives, computer
motherboards etc. system.
3.3 Demonstrate
prevention Good and open
procedures e.g. circuited power
routine checks. cords
3.4 Apply dust
Practical
prevention
manuals/guide
procedure for
Computer systems,
Carpets etc.
3.5 Know how to make
system disks with
utilities.
General Objectives 4 Assemble and install a computer system
12-15 4.1 Assemble a Explain the process Hardware Assemble a computer Guide students in Assemble, install and
computer system. of assembling a components, system. the: Assembling configure a computer
4.2 Install a computer computer system. such as drives, Install a computer system. of a computer systems.
system. Installation of a Configure of a computer system.
motherboards,
4.3 Configure of a computer system Installation of a

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 computer system. and etc system computer system.
Configuration of a Monitor Configuration of a
computer system computer system

General Objectives 4 Assemble and install a computer system

12-15 4.4 Assemble a computer Hardware Demonstrate .
system. components, computer system
4.5 Installation and such as drives, assembling
configuration of a
motherboards,
computer system.
etc
Monitor

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER CODE: CTE 215 CREDIT HRS: 75 HRS
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 15 WEEK
COURSE: DIGITAL FUNDAMENTAL II COURSES UNIT 4.0
Semester 3
Goal: This course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge of the principles of bistable or flip-flop in the operations and applications
of logic devices.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the features of different logic gates and the sequence and data flow controls
2. Understand basic principle of bistable elements and the principle of counter and register
3. Know the implementation of the addition operation in the computer and digital circuit components.
4. Understand the characteristic of basic digital devices and the design and construction of simple combinational logic circuits using the basic
devices.
5. Understand the operation of bistable elements and simple sequential circuit.

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Programme: National Diploma in Computer Engineering Course code: CTE 215 Contact Hours:

Course: Digital Fundamental II Theoretical: 2

Year: Two Semester: Three Pre-requisite: None Practical: 2

General Objective 1.0 (CTE 215): Understand the features of different logic gates and the sequence and data flow controls

Theoretical Content Practical Content

Week Specific Learning Teacher‟s Resources Specific Learning Teacher‟s activities Evaluation
Objectives activities Objectives

1-4 1.1 Explain the • Give the PC write simple logical Assist student to Explain the
principle of statement using write and principle of
operation of • format of all the Loaded with operation of
combinational DO-WHILE and NEXT - run simple java
statements. Instructional combinational
logic.. program
1.2 Illustrate the manual, LOOP statement. logic.
action of gates • Write Compiler, using DO-WHILE
using truth-table. and NEXT
1.3 Write down a • sample program Power point
logical sum of To be able to detect error in -LOOP statement.
product equations. containing all the package and logical expression.
1.4 Draw circuit write
diagram that statements connected to an
implements the OHP. Error free
equation above. • Write
arithmetic
Using :
• sample format expression for
AND,OR,NOT
gates.i) NAND ii) statement. PC string
NOR iii)
Illustrate different nanipulation
Exclusive-OR iv) Loaded with
Exclusive-NOR logic families.
functions. Lecture
1.5 Design logic • list ICs

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 circuits using a characteristics. manual,
combination of
logic gates. • sample programs Compiler,
1.6 Describe the to teach
action of the Power point
Diode. parameter passing
1.7 Describe the package and
construction of the mechanism.
AND, or OR gates connected to an
using diode.
1.8 Explain error OHP
detection
1.9 Explain the
features and
attributes of the
different logic
families.
1.10 Explain the
characteristics and
circuit parameter
of logic families
e.g i) fan-in / fan-
out ii)
speed/power
factor logic levels
iii)noise immunity
iv) heat
dissipation.
General Objectives 2 Understand basic principle of bistable elements and the principle of counter and register

2.1 Define a bistable • Give the general PC Explain the

(flip flop). format of operation i) RS
2.2 Describe the Loaded with Flip-flop ii)
action of a flip Flip-flop. lecture Clocked RS flip-
flop. materials flop iii) D-flip-
2.3 Describe the • identify different flop,T-flip-

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 operation of the types of bistable Power point flop(toggle flip-
following elements. flop),JK-flip-flop.
bistables package and
elements: i) RS • Show the
Flip-flop ii) operation of connected to an
Clocked RS flip- different modules OHP.
flop iii) D-flip-
e.g mod-6,mod10 PC in a
flop,T-flip-
flop(toggle flip- and mod-12. networked
flop),JK-flip-flop.
2.4 Explain the • Describe how laboratory
function of preset data can be
and clear of the transfer serially Loaded with
bistable element. and in parallel
2.5 Describe some means. Compiler,
specific I.C
bistable elements . and Power
e.g i) SN 7474 ii) point
SN 7476.
2.6 Describe the package and
operation of the
basic binary ripple connected to
counter.
2.7 Describe the Internet
operation of up
and down
counters
2.8 Describe the
operation of the
modules counter
using as example
Mod-10, Mod-12,
and Mod-6
counters.
2.9 Define a shift-left,
a shift-right and

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 shift round Explain the parallel
registers. transfer of data
2.10 Describe the through registers.
parallel transfer of and the serial-
data through parallel transfer
registers. operation.
2.11 Describe the
serial-parallel
transfer operation.

General Objectives 3 Know the implementation of the addition operation in the computer and logical circuit components

9-11 3.1 Describe the serial • -Illustrate events PC Connect a simple write a Describe the serial
adder driven adder, parallel
3.2 Describe the Loaded with Logical circuit. simple java event adder half-adder
parallel adder Counters and driven and the full-adder
3.3 Describe the half- registers with Lecture
adder examples. materials, program
3.4 Describe the full- To be able to identify
adder • -Ask students to Power point different logic gates.
3.5 Describe different
draw the package and
logic element
3.6 Identify Examples of
AND,OR,NOT,N connected to an
AND and XOR adders. OHP
gates
• -Give
programming

exercise on event
driven

programs.

General Objectives 4 Understand the characteristic of basic digital devices and the design and construction of simple combinational logic circuits

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using

Be able to: • Show the PC Demonstrate practically the Guide the students Draw the circuit
students different Loaded with logic AND,OR,NOT using on how to carry out diagram that
4.1 Describe the types of logic Lecture i) Logic gates ii) Discrete the practicals in the implement various
operation of materials elements.
gates. Learning Outcome circuit
different logic Power point
elements e.g for practical. combinations
• Draw their package and
AND, Demonstrate practically the
connected to
OR,NOT,NOR,N circuit diagram. logic AND,OR,NOT using
an
AND, and XOR i) Logic gates ii) Discrete
• OHP
gates.
PC in a elements.
4.2 Draw the circuit
• assignment to networked
diagram that Demonstrate practically the
implement various cover topics. laboratory
Loaded with, operation of combinational
circuit
combinations. • Questions and and Power logic function
Answer point
package and
• sessions. connected to
Internet
General Objectives 5 Understand the operation of bistable elements and simple sequential circuit

5.1 Draw some • show the PC Perform experiments to • show the students Illustrate some
specific IC students different Loaded with illustrate sequential circuit different types of specific IC bistable
bistable elements types of ICs. Lecture (counters,registers) using ICs. elements e.g SN
e.g SN 7474, SN materials 7474, SN 7476.
the various bistable
7476. • show them SN Power point • show them SN
5.2 Construct the elements
7474 series and package and 7474 series and
elements in above. connected to
7476 series of ICs. 7476 series of ICs.
5.3 Analyse the
an
design techniques
• OHP •
of sequential
circuits. PC in a
• assignment to networked • assignment to
5.4 Perform
experiments to cover topics. laboratory cover topics.
Loaded with,

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illustrate • Questions and and Power • Questions and
sequential circuit Answer point Answer
(counters,registers package and
) using the various • sessions. connected to • sessions -
bistable elements. Internet

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER CODE: CTE 214 CREDIT HRS: 2 HRS
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (0/2/0/WEEK)
COURSE: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE UNIT: 2.0

GOAL: This course is intended to provide the students with basic knowledge and skills of the structural and functional characteristics of various
components of computer system.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: On completion of this course, student should be able to:
1.0 Know the basic concept of computer architecture
2.0 Understand concept of memory organization of computer system
3.0 Appreciate the conventional 8/16/32-bit computer architecture
4.0 Know the addressing modes
5.0 Know interrupts and their various types

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Programme: National Diploma in Computer Engineering Course code: CTE 214 Contact hr.2
Course: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Year : two Semester 3 Pre-requisite Theoretical 2
Practical 0
Goal:
Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objectives 1 Know the basic concept of computer architecture
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Resources Specific Learning Teacher‟s Evaluation
Outcomes Activities
1.1 Describe the various word Explain the various Lecture note, Explain the
formats. word formats White board, various methods
1.2 Explain the concept of Power Point of addressing
Von Neumman‟s Explain in details Presentation software and
Structure. Von-Neumman's hardware
1.3 Explain various units and architecture and components
registers of a typical CPU. futures.
1.4 Explain the various
methods of addressing Explain in details
software and hardware item 1.3 to1.4
components.
General Objective 2: Understand concept of memory organization of computer system
2.1 Explain microcomputer Explain data, control Lecture note, Explain the use of
control Bus, Address Bus and address buses. White board, memory
and Data Bus. Power Point management and
2.2 Explain the use of Explain what is Presentation mention
memory management and memory techniques
mention techniques management and its commonly used
commonly used. techniques
2.3 Explain the concept of
cache memory.
General Objective 3: Appreciate the conventional 8/16/32-bit computer architecture
3-4 3.1 Explain conventional Explain and Lecture note,
8/16/32 bit computer demonstrate the White board,
architecture. concept of inner and Power Point
3.2 Define the concept of outer buses as well Presentation
pipeline instruction sets, as downgraded

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 reduced instruction. version of computer
3.3 List microprocessor CPU architecture.
of 8/16/32 bit architecture.
Explain some
computer instruction
sets.

Explain various
types of
microprocessors and
its block diagram
presentation.
General Objective 4: Know the addressing modes
4.1 Explain instruction Explain in details Lecture note, Explain
components opcode and components of 4.1 White board, instruction
operand. to 4.4. Power Point components
4.2 Explain operand types- Presentation opcode and
Register, Memory, and Demonstrate their operand.
immediate. types using power Register,
4.3 Explain instruction Fetch point presentation. Memory, and
and Execute. immediate.
4.4 Explain addressing modes- Instruction Fetch
Direct, indirect, and Execute.
immediate and indexing.
General Objective 5: Know interrupts and their various types
5.1 Define interrupt and Explain in details Lecture note, Enumerate types
Enumerate types. various types of White board, of interrupt.
5.2 Explain Branching interrupt. Power Point
techniques. Presentation
Explain the
branching
techniques, direct
and indirect.
Assessment: The practical class will be awarded 40% of the total score. The continuous assessments, tests and quizzes will be
10% the total score, while the remaining 50% will be for the end of Semester examination

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING CODE: EEC 235 CREDIT HRS: 60 HRS
COURSE: ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENT & INSTRUMENTATION II COURSES UNIT 2.0

Goal: This course is intended to enable the student select, connect and use electronic/electrical instruments for measurement of physical quantities.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
7. Use of different types of meters for measuring power and power factor.
8. Use of different types of bridges (a.c. and d.c.).
9. Understand the principle of operation of a fluxmeter and its application.
10. Understand the principle and use of digital instruments.
11. Know the various factors which should be considered when selecting an instrument.
12. Understand the main types of measurements and measuring instruments.

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Theoretical Content
General Objectives 1 Use of different types of meters for measuring power and power factor
Specific Learning Specific Learning
Week Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Resources Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Evaluation
1.7 Explain the - Explain the circuit Chalk, Use wattmeter to measure - Demonstrate the Describe the
electrodynamics structure of Board, power in ac and dc use of wattmeter for induction
principles of different wattmeter and recommended circuits. power measurement wattmeter and the
types of power power factor meter textbook,. in single phase induction principle
1–3 measurement. circuit. of power
1.8 Describe the Explain the circuit Power supplies, - Demonstrate the measurement.
operation of for power Wattmeter and use of two
electrodynamics measurement using power factor meter wattmeters for
wattmeter and power wattmeter and power measurement
factor meter. power factor meter in 3-phase circuits
1.9 Explain the induction
principle of power
measurement.
1.10 Describe the
induction wattmeter.
1.11 Describe the use
of two wattmeter for
power measurement
in a 3 phase circuit.
1.12 Measure Power
in:
b. Single phase
circuit;
c. 3 phase circuit,
using wattmeter
and p.f. meters
General Objectives 2 Use of different types of bridges (A.C and D.C)
2.1 Explain the term null - Explain the types Chalk, Practice the use of bridges - Demonstrate the Measure circuit
indicator. and uses of various Board, for accurate measurements use of dc and ac parameters using
2.2 Describe the electrical bridge; recommended bridges to measure electrical bridges.
expression for the textbook. - resistance
4–6 measurement of an - capacitance

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 unknown resistance Power supplies, - inductance Explain the
by Wheatstone bridge Wattmeter and - frequency structure of ac
circuit. power factor meter bridges,
2.3 Derive the expression - Give the students Wien bridge
for the measurement experiments to Maxwell‟s
of an unknown measure the above bridge,
resistance by basic circuit Schering
Wheatstone bridge parameters bridge
circuit. Hay bridges
2.4 Describe the Carey bridge.
Foster‟s slide wire
bridge.
2.5 Explain the structure
of the following ac Explain, how a.c.
bridges bridge can be
Wien bridge used to
Maxwell‟s bridge measure;
Schering bridge i.
Hay bridges bridge Resistance;
2.6 Derive expressions ii.
for the measurement Inductance;
of unknown iii. Capacitance;
capacitance or iv. Frequency
inductance using the
bridges in 2.5 above.
2.7 Explain, how a.c.
bridge can be used to
measure;
i. Resistance;
ii. Inductance;
ii. Capacitance;
iv. Frequency
2.8 Measure the items
listed in 2.5 above.
General Objectives 3 Understand the principle of operation of a fluxmeter and its application
3.1 Describe the Explain the Chalk, - Draw the B-H

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 constructional importance of B-H Board, curves for magnetic Explain the
7–8 features of a curves for magnetic recommended materials using principle of
fluxmeter. materials textbook. values measured operation of a
3.2 Explain the principle with flux meter fluxmeter
of operation of a
fluxmeter.
3.3 Explain the use of a
fluxmeter for drawing
B H curves.
3.4 Determine by
experiments the B.H
curves for different
magnetic materials
using a flux meter.
General Objectives 4 Understand the principle and use of digital instruments
4.1 Explain with aid of - Give the essential Chalk, Demonstrate how to Guide students to Use measuring
block diagram the features of digital Chalkboard, measure voltage, current Demonstrate how to instrument to
working principles of instruments. Notes, using digital instruments measure voltage, measure voltage,
a digital voltmeter and - Emphasize the recommended current using digital current, frequency
ammeter. advantages and textbook. instruments and resistance.
4.2 Explain how the DVM limitations of digital
can be used to instruments
9 – 10 measure: compared to
a. Voltage; analogue Explain with aid of
b. Current; instruments a block
c. Resistance. diagram, the
4.3 State the limitations of working
the DVM for principle of a
measuring high digital
frequency signals. Explain the frequency
4.4 Explain with aid of a advantages of digital meter.
block diagram, the meters and
working principle of a electromechanical
digital frequency measuring
meter. instruments
4.5 State advantages of

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 digital meters over
other
electromechanical
measuring
instruments.
4.6 Measure Voltage,
current and frequency
using digital
instruments.
General Objectives 5 Know the various factors which should be considered when selecting an instrument
5.1 Explain the Explain the effect of - Ditto - Explain the
importance of the various instruments i. Range.
factors using the parameters on the ii. Accuracy
following factors in measurand .
selecting instruments iii. Response
for measurement .
11 – 12 i. Range. iv. Input.
ii. Accuracy. v. Stability.
iii. Response. vi. Operation
iv. Input. .
v. Stability. vii. Reliabilit
vi. Operation. y.
vii. Reliability. Sensitivity
viii. Sensitivity.
General Objectives 6 Understand the main types of measurements and measuring instruments
12.1 Explain Explain instrument - Ditto -
instrumentation and classifications.
its importance.
12.2 Explain the Explain the working
13 – 15 working principles principles and uses
and uses of the of measuring
following instruments
instruments:
g. Indicating
instrument;
h. Recording

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 instrument;
i. Controlling
instruments
12.3 Differentiate the
instruments stated in
6.2 above, giving
example of each.
12.4 Calibrate each
types of instrument in
6.2

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 FORTH SEMESTER

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING CODE: CTE 246 CREDIT HRS: 30 HRS
COURSE: ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THEORY II COURSES UNIT 2.0

Goal: This course is designed to enable the student acquire further knowledge in electric and magnetic circuit analysis.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the principles of power calculation in a.c. circuits.
2. Know simple integrated circuit (IC) and its ratings.
3. Understand time domain analysis of RC, RL and RLC circuits.
4. Understand the magnetic coupling phenomena.

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Theoretical Content
General Objectives 1 understand the principles of power calculation in A.C. circuits
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teacher‟s Activities Resources Specific Learning Teacher‟s Evaluation
Outcomes Activities
1.1 Calculate power in A.C. Show how to Whiteboard; Explain the following:
circuits containing: calculate Marker; a. Apparent power;
a. Resistance; a. Power from a.c. Overhead b. Reactive power;
b. Inductance; circuit Projector; c. Active power.
c. Capacitance; b. Explain various Recommended
d. Combinations of (i.) - (iii) ways to get a.c. Books;
1.2 Explain power factor and parameters.
factors affecting its value c. Discuss the use of
1.3 Explain the following: 3-phase a.c. power.
1–3
a. Apparent power; d. Show how to
b. Reactive power; calculate various
c. Active power. parameters in
1.4 Explain methods of power frequency domain.
factor correction e. Explain coupling.
1.5 Solve problems on power
factor, active power, apparent
power, reactive power and
power factor correction.
General Objectives 2 Know simple integrated circuit (IC) and its ratings.
2.1 Define integrated circuit  Explain variety Whiteboard; Explain the following
(IC). of ICs. Marker; types of ratings:
2.2 List types of ICs.  Explain Overhead a. Noise;
2.3 Explain features of 2.2. applications of Projector; b. Propagation
2.4 Explain the following IC. Recommended delay;
types of ratings:  Describe small, Books; c. Fan in and Fan
4-7 a. Noise; out;
medium, large
b. Propagation delay; scales etc d. Power
c. Fan in and Fan out; integrations in dissipation;
d. Power dissipation; ICs. e. Packaging
e. Packaging density;  Explain surface density;
f. Clock frequency. mount, through Clock frequency

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 2.5 Explain the levels of IC hole etc IC
integration. packaging.
2.6 Explain SSI, MSI, LSI,
VLSI and ULSI.
2.7 Explain simple IC
packaging.

General Objectives 3: Understand time domain analysis of RC, RL and RLC circuits
3.1 Explain the meaning of • Teacher should Whiteboard; Derive expressions for
transients illustrate domain Marker; the growth and decay of
3.2 Sketch the growth and analysis of RC, RL, Overhead voltage and current in
decay curves in RC circuits RLC circuit with Projector; RC, RL and RLC
3.3 Derive formulae for appropriate Recommended circuits.
current & voltage growths and diagrams and Books;
decay in RC circuits. models
3.4 Define time constant
3.5 Explain time constant in
RC and circuits
3.6 Derive expressions for the
growth and decay of voltage
and current in RL circuits.
3.7 Sketch curves for growth
8 - 11
and decay of current and
voltage in RL circuits.
3.8 Explain the need for
connecting a resistor in
parallel with an inductor
3.9 Derive expressions for
growth and decay of current in
RLC circuits.
3.10 Derive expressions for
the time constant and natural
frequency for RLC circuits.
3.11 Solve problems involving
transients in RC., RL and RLC
circuits.

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General Objectives 4 Understand the magnetic coupling phenomena
4.1 Describe magnetic • Explain the Whiteboard; Define mutual
coupling. applications of Marker; inductance,
4.2 Define mutual inductance. magnetic couplings Overhead coefficient of coupling.
4.3 Determine the polarity of in electronic and Projector; an equivalent circuit for
coupled coils. computer devices. Recommended magnetically coupled
4.4 Define coefficient of Books; coils and an ideal
coupling. transformer.
4.5 Define an equivalent
circuit for magnetically
coupled coils.
12 - 15 4.6 Define an ideal
transformer.
4.7 Use 4.5 to derive an
equivalent circuit of an
ideal transformer.
4.8 Explain with the aid of
sketches, an equivalent
circuit of a practical
transformer.
4.9 State applications of
magnetic couplings.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER CODE: CTE 222 CREDIT HRS: 75 HRS
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 15 WEEK
COURSE: TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING I COURSES UNIT 4.0
Semester 4

Goal: This course is designed to enable student acquire basic knowledge and skills in Telecommunication
Engineering.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the basic principles of telecommunication system
2. Understand the principles of operation and application various transducers
3. Understand the basic principles of modulation and demodulation
4. Understand the principle of the radio receivers
5. Know various frequency bands within the radio spectrum
6. Understand the principles of electromagnetic wave radiation
7. Understand the principles of radio wave propagation
8. Analyze the characteristics of simple telecommunication circuits

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Programme: National Diploma in Computer Course code: CTE 222 Contact Hours:
Engineering
Course: Telecommunication Engineering I Theoretical: 2
Year: Two Semester: Four Pre-requisite: Practical: 2
General Objective: 1.0 Understand the basic principles of telecommunication system
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Specific Learning Teacher‟s activities Resources Specific Teacher‟s Evaluation
Week
Objectives Learning activities
Objectives
1.1 Draw the Draw a typical • Students to Illustrate
block diagram of a Telecommunication visit a.Input
simple system and explain Broadcasting transducer;
communication how it works. Station b. Transmitter;
system showing:- transmitter c. Transmission
a. Input Explain how a signal station & channel;
transducer; is generated from the Exchange, d. Receivers;
b. Transmitter; transducer. textbooks, e. Output
c. Transmission transducer
channel; List various types of
d. Receivers; transducer that can be
e. Output used for
1 transducer. telecommunications.
1.2 Explain the
function of the Explain the need for
blocks listed in 1.1 modulation.
above.
1.3 Define energy
and describe forms
of energy
1.4 Properties of
energy or waves
1.5 Characteristics
of Mechanical and
Electrical energy

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General Objectives 2 Understand the principles of operation and application of various transducers
2.1 Describe • Explain the uses and broadcasting visit Guide students in Explain, with the
sound transducers; operations of stations, broadcasting a to visit to aid of diagrams,
a. Microphones transducers textbooks stations, broadcasting the principles of
b. loud speakers textbooks stations, operation and
2.2 Explain, with textbooks uses of:
the aid of a. Carbon
diagrams, the microphone;
principles of b. Crystal
operation and uses microphone;
of: c. Moving coil
a. Carbon loudspeaker;
microphone; d. Moving iron
b. Crystal telephone
microphone; receiver
c. Moving coil e. Capacitor
loudspeaker; microphone
d. Moving iron
telephone
receiver
e. Capacitor
microphone

General Objectives 3 Understand the basic principles of modulation and demodulation

3.1 Explain the Explain the Frequency Perform Perform Explain the
significance of applications of deviation with experiment on experiment on significance of
modulation and Modulation and FM amplitude amplitude modulation and
demodulation in demodulation to Modulated Modulation Modulation with demodulation in
communication Communication signal with signals in signals in audio communication
systems. systems audio Frequency band systems.
3.2 Explain the Frequency Perform
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modulation Perform amplitude
processes:- experiment on Demodulation
a. Amplitude amplitude with AM
modulation; Demodulation modulated
b. Frequency with AM signal
modulation. modulated Perform
3.3 Explain the signal experiment to Explain the
following Perform determine following terms
regarding experiment to the frequency regarding
amplitude determine deviation with frequency
modulation: the frequency FM modulation:-
a. side deviation with modulated signal a. modulation
frequencies; FM index;
b. side band; modulated b. deviation ratio;
c. modulation signal c. frequency
index; deviation;
d. modulation d. system
envelope; deviation;
e. bandwidth. e. frequency
3.4 Solve swing
problems
involving the
following:
a. Modulation
index;
b. Bandwidth.
3.5
.
3.6 Explain why
F.M. has a wider
Bandwidth than
A.M.
3.7 Compare the
parameters of
F.M. with A.M.
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involving 3.6 and
3.7 above.
General Objectives 4 Understand the principles of amplitude modulation and frequency modulation
4.1 Explain the Explain the working Explain the
working principles principles of working
of amplitude principles of
amplitude demodulators Amplitude
demodulators 4.2 Explain the demodulators and
4.2 Explain the working principles of Frequency
working principles frequency demodulators
of demodulators
frequency
demodulators
General Objectives 5 Understand the principles of operation of the radio receiver
5.1 Draw the Explain as listed in Dismantle TV Illustrate with Encourage Explain the
block diagram of specific learning set and other the aid of a students to following
the oucome 5.1 to tools block diagram, illustrate with the phenomena in
following radio the working aid of a block super heterodyne
receivers. principle of an diagram, receiver:- a.
a. straight; F.M. radio the working adjacent
b. super receiver. principle of an channel
heterodyne. F.M. radio interference b.
5.2 Explain the receiver. image
function of each Draw Block interference
block diagram of Draw Block
diagram in 5.1 radio diagram of radio
5.3 Explain the receiver Receiver.
choice of
intermediate
frequency in the
super heterodyne
receiver.
5.4 Explain the
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receiver:- a.
adjacent
channel
interference b.
image
interference.
5.5 Explain the Explain the
use of double function of the
super heterodyne automatic
to suppress image gain control
and (A.G.C.)
adjacent channel
interferences.
5.6 Explain the Explain with the
function of the aid of a block
automatic diagram,
gain control the working
(A.G.C.) principle of an
5.7 Explain with F.M. radio
the aid of a block receiver.
diagram,
the working
principle of an
F.M. radio
receiver.
General Objectives 5 Know the principles of black and white television transmission
5.1Differentiate List out differencies Radio, Black Draw block Guide students to Explain
between Radio between Radio and and White TV, diagrams of draw block a. amplitude
and Black/White Black/White T.V. the following diagrams of the modulation;
T.V. Transmission Transmission radio following b. frequency
5.2 Explain with transmitters radio transmitters modulation.
diagrams of the Explain using: using: and their
following a. amplitude a. amplitude a. amplitude functions
radio transmitters modulation; modulation; modulation;
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modulation; and their functions signals
b. frequency are generated
modulation. Explain how vision separately and
5.3 Explain the and sound signals transmitted
function of each are generated together.
block in 4.5. separately and
5.4 Draw the transmitted
block diagram of a together.
television Explain how vision Radio, Black Explain how
transmitter (black and sound signals and White TV vision and sound
& white). are generated signals
5.5 Explain the separately and are generated
function of each transmitted separately and
block in 4.3. together. transmitted
5.6Explain how together.
vision and sound
signals
are generated
separately and
transmitted
together.

General Objectives 6 Know various frequency bands within the radio spectrum
6.1 Classify Radio Show the diagrams of Radio, Black Illustrate Show the Explain the
Frequencies different types of and White TV different types diagrams of function of
6.2 List the antenna and of antenna and different types of different types of
frequency ranges show how Signals are show how antenna and antenna and
allocated to propagated. Signals are show how show how
each of the propagated. Signals are Signals are
following bands propagated. propagated.
and their uses;
a. (e.l.f.)
extremely low
frequency;
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c. (l.f.) low
frequency;
d. (m.f.) medium
frequency;
e. (h.f.) high
frequency;
f. (v.h.f.) very
high
frequency;
g. (u.h.f.) ultra
high
frequency;
h. (s.h.f.) super
high
frequency;
i. (e.h.f.)
extremely high
frequency.
General Objectives 7 Understand the principles of electro-magnetic wave radiation
7.1 Explain the Explain the function Aerials, Explain aerial
function of an of an aerial as a textbooks, impedance and
aerial as a Radiator, board, chalk, radiation
radiator current and voltage wave resistance
7.2Appreciate the distribution guides and
current and of a dipole, coaxial
voltage aerial impedance and cables
distribution radiation
of a dipole resistance.
7.7 Explain aerial
impedance and Define an isotropic
radiation radiator,
resistance. the gain of an aerial
7.4 Define an and the beamwidth of
isotropic radiator an aerial.
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7.6 Define the sketching the
beamwidth of an horizontal and vertical
aerial plane
7.7 Sketch the patterns of a
polar diagram or horizontal and vertical
the radiation dipole.
pattern of an
aerial.
7.8 Sketch the
horizontal and
vertical plane
patterns of a
horizontal and
vertical dipole.
7.9 Identify
various types of
aerials: e.g.
Yagi, Rhombic,
etc.
7.10 Sketch Yagi
and rhombic
aerials
7.11 Explain the
effect of frequency
on aerial
dimensions and
performance.
7.12 Explain the
factors guiding the
choice of
aerials.
General Objectives 8 Understand the principles of radio wave propagation
Explain the Explain wave Internet, Explain
following terms in propagation; textbook a. Ground waves;
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a. Ground waves; c. Space wave.
b. Sky waves; Explain the
c. Space waves. Explain troposphere various layers of
8.2 Explain the and its effects on the ionosphere.
existence and propagation.
usefulness of
the troposphere. Explain the
8.3 Explain the various layers of the
effects of the ionosphere such as:
troposphere on a. The D-layer;
propagation below b. The E-layer;
30MHZ. c. The F-layer
Explain the
various layers of
the ionosphere
such as:
a. The D-layer;
b. The E-layer;
c. The F-layer.
8.8 Explain
critical and
maximum usable
frequency.
8.5 Explain
optimum working
frequency.
Solve problems
involving wave
propagation.

General Objectives 9 Investigate and analyze the characteristics of simple telecommunication circuits
9.1 Explain Teachers should • AM and FM Determine Perform Determine
modulation with involve the students demonstration impedance, experiment on the frequency
signals in audio in the experiments units, radiation amplitude deviation with
frequency band • Ask the students to oscilloscope, resistance, modulation with FM

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effect for assessment generator, RF beam-width frequency band
demodulation with and AF and radiation 9.2 Perform Explain process
AM modulated demonstration power of experiment on of frequency
signal on units, aerials amplitude demodulation
amplitude super demodulation with FM
9.3Determine heterodyne Carryout with AM modulated
the frequency receiver. experiment to modulated signals
deviation with FM Skill G determine signal
modulated signal Equipment the video, 9.3 Perform
9.4 Explain and resources composite experiment to
process of waveform and determine
frequency sync.pules of the frequency
demodulation with TV receiver deviation with
FM modulated circuits FM
signals modulated signal
9.5 Explain 9.4 Carryout
process of experiment on
performing frequency
experiments on demodulation
superheterodyne with FM
radio receiver modulated
9.6 Determine signals
impedance, 9.5 Perform
radiation experiments on
resistance, gain, superheterodyne
beam-width and radio receiver
radiation power of 9.6 Carryout
aerials experiment to
9.7 Determine determine
the video, impedance,
composite radiation
waveform and resistance, gain,
sync.pules of TV beam-width and
receiver circuits radiation power
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9.7 Carryout
experiment to
determine
the video,
composite
waveform and
sync.pules of TV
receiver circuits

Assessment: The practical class will be awarded 40% of the total score. The continuous assessments, tests and quizzes will be
10% the total score, while the remaining 50% will be for the end of Semester examination

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING CODE: CTE 228 CREDIT HRS: 75 HRS
TECHNOLOGY 15 WEEK
COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO MICROPROCESOR & MICRIPROGRAMMING COURSES UNIT
4.0
Semester 4

Goal: This course is designed to enable students to acquire the basic knowledge and skill in computer technology.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of microcomputer
2. Develop a structural approach to microcomputer programme
3. Understand facilities for system development
4. Use the computer in real-time control application
5. Link the computer with the peripherals and controlled loads

Programme:National Diploma in Computer Course code:CTE 228 Contact Hours:

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 Engineering
Course: Introduction to Microprocessor & Microprogramming. Theoretical: 2
Year:Two Semester:Four Pre-requisite: None Practical:2
General Objective 1: Understand the concepts of microprogramming
Theoretical Content Practical Content
Week Specific Learning Teacher‟s Resources Specific Learning Teacher‟s activities Evaluation
Objectives activities Objectives
1.1 Explain the concept Explain the White Board Identify different types of Assist students to
of concept of Computer computer memories Identify different Desktop,
microprogramming microprogra system loaded and how the Multiplexer, types of computer Laptop, Tablets
in the design phase mming in the PowerPoint De Multiplexer and decoder memories PCs, Handheld
of the control design phase and connected works. and how the computers and
section of digital of the control to overhead Multiplexer, De training kits
computers. section of projector Demonstrate the design of Multiplexer and
1.2 Analyse the concept digital the control section of a decoder works.
of firmware computers. digital computer as a
technology as it Analyse the control sequence of control Demonstrate the
relate to the transfer concept of signal design of the control
1-2
of some core firmware section of a digital
function of the technology as computer as a control
operating system it relate to the sequence of control
into firmware. transfer of signal
some core
1.3 Explain the function of
incorporation of the operating
some supervisory system into
function of the firmware
operating systems
into firmware.
General Objectives 2 Develop a structural approach to microcomputer programme
2.1 Store a table of Explain a Identify digital systems as Show students how to Explain how to
commands or codes table of White Board machines from 0 to class 4 represent control Locate a
with their commands or machines algorithm in form of command
associated service codes with Computer a state transition bit-pattern
routine addresses in their system loaded diagram in a table
the linear address associated PowerPoint Represent control in memory

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 space of the service and connected algorithms in form of a Show students how to and
computer memory. routine to overhead state transition diagram use Multiplexers, thereafter
2.2 Locate a command addresses in projector (STD) or algorithmic state decoders, ROMs and retrieve the
bit-pattern in a the linear Desktop machine (ASM) charts PLAs in structured correspond
table in memory address space Computer logic design ing service
and thereafter of the systems Identify the limitations of routine
retrieve the computer hardware logic and the address
corresponding memory. Training kits justification for using and
service routine microprocessors. transfer
address and transfer Explain control it.
control it. Ways to Use subroutines in the
2.3 Determine, which Locate a monitor software Explain how to
key is punched by comman supplied with the determine,
the user on a d bit- system in developing which key
computer keyboard pattern applications. is punched
by means of in a table by the user
software keyboard in on a
scanner. memory computer
2.5 Execute a and keyboard
microcomputer thereafte by means
program in single r retrieve of software
step mode and after the keyboard
each step: correspo scanner.
i examine the affect ed nding
flags registers and service
memory locations. routine
ii determine the full address
effect of the and
instruction just transfer
executed. control
iii use this to locate the it.
error in any piece
of programme.
2.6 Write programs
which:
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monitored.
ii Determine if there are
error conditions.
iii use the error byte as a
code with which to
look up table and
retrieve the
corresponding error
service.
iv generate instructions
and message to system
users.
General Objectives 3 Know facilities for system development
3.1 Use EPROM Explain the White Board Use the function of an Guide students Practice the use
programmers to use of operating systems. to EPROM
store control EPROM Computer Use the function of programmers to
programmes and program system loaded Identify computer an operating store control
data into EPROMS. mers to PowerPoint language: systems. programmes
3.2 Use EPROM erasers store and connected (a) Machine Code and data into
to wipe out the control to overhead (b) Assembler Identify computer EPROMS.
original program projector (c) High Level language:
programming and mes and Language (a) Machine EPROM
re-program the data into A demo Code erasers to
EPROM when EPROM desktop (b) Assembler wipe out
errors are detected. S, computer (c) High Level the
3.3 Use assemblers to EPROM system Language original
convert your source erasers to programmi
program in wipe out the ng and re-
Assembly original program
Language form to programming the
object code. and re- EPROM
3.4 Use one micro to program the when
emulate another EPROM errors are
micro of different when errors detected.
make using cross are detected. Use

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3.5 Use software to convert to convert
simulate system your your
behavior especially source source
before actual program program in
application and in Assembly
highlight any Assembl Language
illogical behavior y form to
that must be Languag object
rectified. e form to code.
3.6 Test out new object
systems in real- code,
time using in- one micro to
circuit emulators. emulate
3.7 Use Dynamic another
Debuggers to quicly micro of
locate errors in software different
during system make
development using
cross
assemble
rs

General Objectives 4 Know how to use the computer in real-time control applications.
4.1 Explain causes of Explain White Board Identify programmable and Guide students on to Explain causes
computer delay for any causes of non-programmable draw flow charts for a of computer
pre-determined time computer Computer interface data transfer. typical conditional delay for any
interval by means of delay for any system loaded interface data transfer pre-determined
software. pre- PowerPoint Identify elements of a data routine. time interval by
4.2 Appreciate that a determined and connected transmission path means of
square wave is made up time interval to overhead (a) Data producer and Draw flow charts of a software.
of a continuous stream by means of projector. encoder typical interrupt
of high and low logic software. (b) Encoder (e.g parity driven data transfer Generate a
levels of pre-determined 4.2 Computer encoder) routine. square wave of
duration. Appreciate System with (c) Modulator, any desired
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wave of any desired wave is made Office Suite or (e) Demodulator using delay
duty factor by using up of a Open Office (f) Decoder, subroutines to
delay subroutines to continuous suite installed (g) Receiver. control the
control the pulse width. stream of pulse width
high and low
4.4 Interface a logic levels Identify the basic structure
loudspeaker to a bit of of pre- of a simple interface
an I / O port and send a determined interrupt driven data
square waveform to that duration. transfer.
bit position so as to
actuate the loudspeaker. Explain how Use a tone receiver and
to develop decoder to detect that a
4.5 Generate special micocmputer particular tone has been
sound effects such as -based real- sent.
SIREN, burglar and fire time clocks
alarms, game sounds, by: Control a device by means
e.t.c. by means of i generating 1 of tones and infra-red
software. second pulse source and sensor pairs
ii Counting
4.6 Develop them up to
micocmputer-based obtain
real-time clocks by: minutes and
i generating 1 second hours.
pulse iii displaying
ii Counting them up to them in either
obtain minutes and the 12-hour
hours. or the 24-
iii displaying them in hour format.
either the 12-hour or the
24-hour format. Cause a tone
of pre-
4.7 Cause a tone of pre- determined
determined frequency to frequency to
be emitted at the touch be emitted at
of a given button on a the touch of a
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General Objectives 5 Be able to link the computer with the peripherals and controlled loads
5.1 Interface a Explain 5.1 White Board Identify a main frame, mini Perform an State the
microcomputer to any to 5.6 and micro computer experiment to realize differences
peripheral device. Computer systems. buffering using a between
5.2 Operate a peripheral system loaded microprocessor. multiplexed
device by sending PowerPoint Identify, describe the and un-
control patterns to an I and connected structure and operation of a Perform experiments multiplexed
/O port address or to a to overhead microprocessor unit. to illustrate Outline displays
memory address. projector the roles of
5.3 Link a computer to Identify the structure and microprocessors in
the following peripheral Computer operations of interface the design of ffg.
devices: keyboard , system adapters instrumentation and
printer, disk drives, control Systems
VDUS, Teletypewriters, Training kits Demonstrate the effect of (a) Machine
Joysticks, the mouse the display multiplexing tool
graph plotter, modems, control;
etc. (b) Process
5.4 Link a computer to control,
the following displays: (c) Traffic
LED,7-segment liquid control;
using display drivers. (d) Automoti
5.6 State the differences ve
between multiplexed electroni
and un-multiplexed cs;
displays (e) Instrume
ntation of
all kinds;
(f) Electroni
c games;
(g) Compute
r
systems;
(h) Commun
ication

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Programme: National Diploma in Course Code: CTE 223 Credit Hours: 30
Computer Engineering
Course: Operating System Semester 4 Theoretical: 3 Hours/week
Year 2 Pre-requisite:
Goal: This course is designed to teach the functions of Operating System
General Objectives:
On completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Know the concepts of an operating system
2. Know the classification and different types of Operating System
3. Know the functions, characteristics, and components of Operating System
4. Know services, properties, and structure of an Operating System
5. Understand the general concept of system programming
6. Understand the use of utilities and libraries

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 Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Know the concept of an Operating System.

Week Specific Learning Teacher‟s activities Resources Specific Learning Evaluation

Outcomes Outcomes Teacher‟s activities
1-2 1.1 Explain the generic idea Explain Operating System Presentation Describe how
of an operating system. (OS) package to operate
Multimedia various OS
1.2 Define Operating
Explain the importance of Projector
System (OS)
OS,
1.3 Explain the evolution of PC loaded with
the operating system. Explain computer virtualization
organisation and software with
1.4 Explain the importance architecture based on the different OS
of Operating Systems OS installed.
using real-life examples
e.g. DOS, Windows, Textbooks
UNIX, etc.
1.5 Describe the basic
organisation and
architecture of a
computer system based
on operating system
platform.
1.6 List the merits and
demerits of operating
system
1.7 Explain the goals
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General Objective 2.0: Know the classification and different types of Operating Systems.

3-5 2.1 Classify operating Explain closed source and Presentation Explain the
systems into closed open source operating package design of
source and open source system with examples. Multimedia various OS
Projector
2.2 Give examples of
Classify operating systems
closed-source and open-
into batch, real time, PC loaded with
source operating
timesharing and virtualization
system.
software with
networking. Define each of
2.3 Explain types of different OS
operating system. i.e them, with examples installed.
Batch, Real-time, Time-
sharing, Distributed
and Networking Textbooks
operating systems
2.4 Give some examples of
Batch, Real-time,
Timesharing,
Distributed and
Networking operating
systems.
2.5 List the advantages and
disadvantages of the
various types of
operating system.
2.6 Explain the differences
between Hard real time
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2.7 Explain operating
system computing
environments, e.g.
Mobile system,
Distributed system,
Client-server system,
and virtualization
system.
General Objective 3.0: Know the functions, characteristics, and components of Operating Systems.
6 - 7 3.1 State the functions of Explain how operating Presentation Practice the
operating systems in system aids the package use of
relation to memory functionality of the Multimedia different DOS
management, processor memory, processor, I/O Projector commands.
management, device devices and interrupt PC loaded with
management and handlers. virtualization
interrupt handling and software with
information Explain the characteristics different OS
management. of operating systems. installed.

3.2 State the characteristics

of operating systems:
concurrency, sharing, Explain the features of Textbooks
long-term storage and operating systems.
non-determinacy
Explain the components of
3.3 State the features of an operating system
operating systems:
efficiency, reliability,
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3.4 Explain the components Define throughput,
of operating system, e.g response time and Explain
kernel, Process Execution time operating
execution, Interrupt, systems files: -
Memory management, IO.SYS,
Multitasking, Describe operating COMMAND.
Networking, User systems files; IO.SYS, COM,
interface, and Security. COMMAND.COM, CONFIG.SYS
CONFIG.SYS
3.5 Explain the parameters
used to measure Explain the functions of
operating system DOS commands
performance, e.g
Throughput, Response
time and Execution
time.

3.6 Explain operating

systems files: - IO.SYS,
COMMAND.COM,
CONFIG.SYS

3.7 Describe the functions

of the basic DOS
commands; i.e.
FORMAT, DIR,
CHKDSK, TYPE,
BACKUP, MODE,
SYS, AUTOEXEC,
DISCOMP, FDISK, etc.

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General Objective 4.0: Know the services, properties, and structure of an Operating System.

8-9 4.1 Explain the services Explain the services Presentation

provided by the provided by the operating package
operating system: - User system.
Multimedia
interface, Program
Projector
execution, I/O
operation, File system PC loaded with
manipulation, virtualization
Communication, Error software with
detection, Resource Describe the properties of different OS
Allocation, and an operating system. installed.
protection.
4.2 Explain the properties Textbooks
of an operating system:
- Batch processing,
Multitasking,
Multiprogramming,
Interactivity, Real time
system, Spooling,
Distributed
Environment.
4.3 List the advantages and
disadvantages of each
of the properties of an
operating system.
4.4 Describe the structure
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shells and command
interpreter, processes,
and files.
4.5 Explain the architecture
of OS (Monolithic,
Micro-kernel, Layered,
Kernel)
4.6 Explain Process
management
4.7 Explain process states
and process control
block (PCB)
4.8 Describe process
scheduling and types of
scheduling.
4.9 Explain the concept of
CPU scheduling and its
algorithm.

General Objective 5.0: Understand the general concept of system programming.

10-11 5.1 Define Systems Describe System Textbooks

Programming. Programming.
5.2 Define Application Presentation
package
Programming Define Application
5.3 Differentiate between a Programming. Multimedia
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5.4 Identify areas involved
and application program. virtualization
in systems
Explain compilers, software with
programming e.g.
assemblers etc. different OS
compilers, assemblers,
installed.
operating systems,
device drivers, interrupt
handlers.
5.5 Explain the differences
between Operating
system and application
programs.
General Objective 6.0: Understand the use of utilities and libraries
12-13 6.1 Define Utilities Explain utilities and Presentation
6.2 Explain Utilities libraries, state their types. package
6.3 Define Library Multimedia

6.4 Explain Libraries Projector

6.5 Relate utilities to PC loaded with

virtualization
Libraries
software with
6.6 Implement libraries and different OS
utility program installed.

Textbooks
General Objective 7.0: Understand Input / Output devices handlers

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14-15 7.1 Explain CPU states. Explain I/O processing Presentation
7.2 Define I/O processing. package
7.3 Explain Direct Memory Explain interrupts
Access Multimedia
7.4 Explain polling Explain the difference Projector
7.5 Describe interrupts, between traps and
masking traps interrupts PC loaded with
7.6 List out the different virtualization
types of interrupt, i.e Define interrupt vector software with
Hardware and Software different OS
Interrupt Describe the use of installed
7.7 Describe traps interrupt vector
7.8 Differentiate between Textbooks
traps and interrupts State the use of masking in
7.9 Describe deadlock. relation to interrupt
7.10 Explain how to
prevent deadlock. Describe traps
7.11 Explain Semaphore,
its types and operations Explain levels of interrupt

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 LIST OF MINIMUM RESOURCES FOR ND COMPUTE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

1. LABORATORIES

EXCLUSIVE SHARED
1. Computer Technology 1. Basic Electricity, Measurement and Instrumentation
(See ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
Curriculum for details)
2. Electronics/Communication (See ND Electrical/Electronic
Engineering Technology Curriculum for details)

2. WORKSHOPS

EXCLUSIVE SHARED
1. Computer Maintenance and 1. Electrical Installation (See ND Electrical/Electronic
Repairs Engineering Technology Curriculum for details)
2. Computer Networking 2. Electrical Maintenance and Repairs (See ND
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Curriculum
for details)
3. Mechanical (See ND Mechanical Engineering
Technology Curriculum for details)

3. OTHER FACILITES

EXCLUSIVE SHARED
1. Computer Studio 1. Drawing Studio (See ND Mechanical Engineering
Technology Curriculum for details)

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A. COMPUTER TECHNOLOOGY LABORATORY (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)

S/N DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS QUANTITY

1. Logic Tutors 5
2. Digital system trainer 5
3. Microcomputer interface trainer kit 5
4. Microcomputer trainer 5
5. Oscilloscope (Dual trace, high frequency 100 MHz) 3
6. Digital Oscilloscope, 200 MHz and above 3
7. Logic probe 5
8. Logic pulser 5
9. Digital Multimeter 5
10. IC Tester 5
11. Frequency counter 5
12. Function generator 5
13. DC Power supply (0-12V) 5
14. Breadboard 5
15. Discrete components and Integrated Circuits (Analogue Lot
and Digital)
16. Micro-computer 5
17. Fire extinguisher 1
18. First aid box 1
19. Safety bucket 1
20. Safety posters 6

B. COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS WORKSHOP (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)

S/N DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS QUANTITY

1. Micro-computer with Linux operating system 1
(Functional)
2. Micro-computers with Microsoft operating system 1
(Functional)

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3. Micro-computers with Macintosh operating system 1
(Functional)
4. Micro-computer (Serviceable) 2
5. Laptop (Serviceable) 2
6. Smart phones (Servicable) 2
7. Tablet computer (Serviceable) 2
8. Model of internal and external parts of the computer 1
system
9. LaserJet Printer (Functional) 1
10. LaserJet Printer (Serviceable) 1
11. InkJet Printer (Functional) 1
12. InkJet Printer (Serviceable) 1
13. Plotters 1
14. Scanner 1
15. Multimedia projector 1
16. Computer repairs toolbox 10
17. Soldering iron (power rating not more than 20 watt) 15
18. Soldering sucker 15
19. Soldering station 5
20. Air blower 2
21. Digital Multimeters 10
22. IC extractors/insertion 5
23. Digital Oscilloscope dual trace 100MHz 2
24. Replacement Computer components/parts: Lot
- Input devices (keyboard, mouse, camera etc)
- Output devices (LCD monitor, speakers etc)
- Secondary storage devices (Hard disk drive,
CD/DVD drive etc)
- Processor and primary storage devices (CPU,
RAM, Motherboard etc)
- Power supply
- Network Interface cards
- Fans

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 - Video adapter
- Sound Adapter
25. DC Power Supply 3
26. Cleaning kit:
Drive lens cleaner 3
Paint brush (2” and 3”) 3
Duster (Napkin) 3
27. Computer, printers and smartphone manuals Varieties
28. Washing pans 5
29. Mobile phone repair kit 5
30. Anti static wrist band Lot
31. Antivirus software tool 1
32. Fire extinguisher 1
33. First aid box 1
34. Safety bucket 1
35. Safety posters 6

C. COMPUTER NETWORKING WORKSHOP (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)

S/N DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS QUANTITY

1. Network testers 2
2. Computer tool kits 5
3. Strippers 2
4. Compression and Crimp tools 2
5. Insertion and Extraction tools 2
6. Switches 2
7. Punch down 2
8. Computer 5
9. Ethernet Cable Lot
10. RJ 45 Lot
11. Digital Multimeter 5
12. LAN Routers 2

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 13. Wireless Router 2
14. Internet Modem 2
15. Cable tester 2
16. Fire extinguisher 1
17. First aid box 1
18. Safety bucket 1
19. Safety posters 6

D. COMPUTER STUDIO

S/N DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS QUANTITY

1. Computer systems 15
2. Printer (All-in-one) 1
3. Multimedia Projector 1
4. Projector screen 1
5. Internet modem 1
6. Software packages Varieties
- Operating system (Windows, Linux, etc)
- Simulation software (Multisim, Proteus Design,
MATLAB, Electronic workbench, Packet Tracer,
Scilab, Octave, etc)
- Application suites (MS Office suite etc)
- Integrated Development Environment (MS
Visual studio, NetBeans etc)
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Statistical packages
- Graphics packages
- Educational packages
- BASIC
- C Language
- Assembler
7. Fire extinguisher 1

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8. First aid box 1
9. Safety bucket 1
10. Safety posters 6

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 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS 23rd FEBRUARY 2020 RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC OWO.

S/N NAME ADDRESS E-MAIL AND PHONE NUMBER

1. DR. M. A. KAZAURE mni ES NBTE, KADUNA. maskazaure@yahoo com.
ENGR. DR. (MRS) K.B. ERAMEH UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY [email protected]
(COREN REPRESENTATIVE) 07061694781
2. MR. OGUNDAHUNSI GANI RECTOR , [email protected]
RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO 08033187524
STATE
3. MR. ATIKU SULE REGISTRAR, [email protected]
RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO 08034729993
STATE
4. ENGR. DR. A. O. OJOMO DEAN, [email protected]
RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO 08039736820
STATE
5. ADEGUN OLORUNWA SIMON DIRECTOR ACADEMY PLANNING, RUFUS adegunolonuwa@gma
GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO STATE 08033881267
6. ENGR. IDOWU ALFRED KAYODE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, COMPUTER [email protected].
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY. 08165646445
RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO. ONDO
STATE
7. ENGR. I. N. NNYEJE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE, OWERRI [email protected] 08038964923
8. ENGR. PHILLIPS, DAYO. ADEKUNLE YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY,YABA [email protected]
LAGOS STATE 08033842421
9. ENGR. PAUL N. BARTHOLOMEW KADUNA POLYTECHNIC, KADUNA. [email protected] 08023745738
10. ENGR. DR. JAZULI S. KAZAURE HUSSAINI ADAMU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, [email protected]. 08033188569
KAZARE
11. AKINBOYEWA NELSON RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO [email protected] 08030401790
STATE
12. AWE O. FLORENCE RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO [email protected].
STATE 08065776719
13. ADETULA ADEFEMI RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO [email protected].
STATE 07031187533

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14. OYEBAMIJI BABATUNDE J RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO. ONDO [email protected].
STATE 07036138701.

15. BOLANLE MUIBAT T. RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO [email protected]. 07031365932
STATE
16, MR. ADEDEJI O. O. RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO. ONDO [email protected]. 08038545748
STATE
NBTE STAFF
18. MAL. MUSA M. ISGOGO DIRECTOR, [email protected]
POLYTECHNIC PROGRAMMES 08067185383
DEPARTMENT,
NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL
EDUCATION, KADUNA
19. ABBA DANMOWA NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL [email protected]
EDUCATION, KADUNA 08034304850
20.. DR. FATIMA K. UMAR NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL [email protected] 08034521639
EDUCATION, KADUNA
21. DR. ENGR. O.O BELLO NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL [email protected]
EDUCATION, KADUNA
22. ENGR. KABIR SALISU DANJA NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL 08066022440 [email protected]
EDUCATION, KADUNA
SECRETARIAT
MRS. HASSANA ABDULLAH NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL [email protected]
EDUCATION, KADUNA 08037671945
MRS. SANI RABI NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL [email protected]
EDUCATION, KADUNA 08036913246

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