SYLLABUS FOR

DIPLOMA IN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(AIRFRAME AND ENGINES OPTION)

Submitted to
THE SENATE,
NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY – KENYA
(NDU-K)
By
DEFENCE FORCES TECHNICAL COLLEGE (DEFTEC)

April 2023
 1.0 Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................1
1.1 VISION AND MISSION ...........................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Vision of NDU-K......................................................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Mission of NDU-K ...................................................................................................................................1
1.2 PHILOSOPHY OF NDU-K .................................................................................................................................1
1.3 UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................1
1.3.1 Minimum University Entrance Requirements ..............................................................................................1
1.3.2 Other admission requirement.......................................................................................................................2
1.3.3 Procedure of application for admission to the University ...........................................................................2
1.1 ACADEMIC RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................2
1.4.1 Facilities and Equipment .............................................................................................................................2
a) Lecture Rooms..............................................................................................................................................2
f) Reference materials ......................................................................................................................................4
1.4.2 Academic Staff .........................................................................................................................................4
1.2 PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY DEFTEC ...........................................................................................................5
1.5.1 List of current academic programmes offered by NDU-K, DEFTEC. .....................................................5
1.5.2 Duration of academic programmes .........................................................................................................6
1.5.3 Definitions................................................................................................................................................7
2.0 THE CURRICULUM ....................................................................................................................................8
2.1 TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAMME .........................................................................................................8
2.2 PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME ................................................................................................................8
2.3 RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME .................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Situation analysis .....................................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Stakeholders involvement ........................................................................................................................8
2.3.3 Justification of the need for the programme ............................................................................................8
2.4 GOAL OF THE PROGRAMME ..............................................................................................................................9
2.5 EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAMME ................................................................................9
2.6 MODE OF DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMME ....................................................................................................9
2.7 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED PROGRAMME ..................................................................... 10
2.7.1 Admission requirements for the Proposed Programme ......................................................................... 10
2.7.2 Regulations on Credit Transfer in Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Airframe &Engines Option)
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2.7.3 Course requirements .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.7.4 Student Assessment Policy ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.7.5 Grading System ...................................................................................................................................... 14
2.7.6 Examination Regulations ....................................................................................................................... 14
2.7.7 Moderation of Examinations.................................................................................................................. 17
2.7.8 Graduation Requirement ....................................................................................................................... 17
2.7.9 Classification of Diploma ...................................................................................................................... 18
2.7.10 Description of Trade Project ............................................................................................................. 18
2.8 COURSE EVALUATION................................................................................................................................. 19
2.9 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAMME ...................................................................... 19
2.10 COURSE UNITS OFFERED FOR THE DIPLOMA IN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (AIRFRAME AND ENGINES
OPTION) ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.10.1 Distribution Matrix............................................................................................................................ 20

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 2.10.2 Programme Matrix. ........................................................................................................................... 22
2.10.3 Total credit hours, lecture hours, contact hours and course units .................................................... 24
2.11 DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME ..................................................................................... 24
[Link] CONTENT .............................................................................................................................. 26
3.1 YEAR I SEMESTER 1 ...................................................................................................................................... 26
3.1.1 UCU 1101: COMMUNICATION SKILLS ................................................................................................. 26
3.1.2 UCU 1103: SOCIAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (45 Contact Hours) ...................................................... 29
3.1.3 SMA 1101: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I ........................................................................................ 32
3.1.4 DMA 1104 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE – 55HRS............................................................. 35
3.1.5 DMA 1103: WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................... 38
3.1.6 DEE 1101: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES ....................................................................... 41
3.1.7 DICT 1104: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONS ............................................. 44
3.1.8 DMA 1104: ENGINEERING DRAWING .................................................................................................. 46
3.1.9 DMA 1108 MATERIALS SCIENCE .......................................................................................................... 48
3.2 YEAR I SEMESTER 2 ............................................................................................................................... 51
3.2.1 UCU 1102: ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ............................................................................... 51
3.2.2 SMA 1201: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II ...................................................................................... 54
3.2.3 DEE 1258: ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS ................................................................................................ 56
3.2.4 DMA 1212 AERODYNAMICS .................................................................................................................. 60
3.2.5 DMA 1209 COURSE TITLE: AIRFRAME STRUCTURES ....................................................................... 65
3.2.6 DMA 1205 AEROPISTON 1 ...................................................................................................................... 68
3.2.7 DMA 1203: WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE II ............................................................... 71
3.2.8 DMA 1204 :ENGINEERING DRAWING II ............................................................................................. 74
3.2.9 DMA 1301:AIRFIELD SAFETY AND PROCEDURES I ........................................................................ 76
3.3 YEAR II SEMESTER I..................................................................................................................................... 79
3.3.1 SMA 2101: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III ..................................................................................... 79
3.3.2 DEE 2105:DIGITAL ELECTRONICS ....................................................................................................... 82
3.3.3 DEE 2115:CONTROL SYSTEMS I ............................................................................................................ 86
3.3.4 DEE 2226: AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION I ....................................................................... 89
3.3.5 DMA 2110: AIRFIELD SAFETY AND PROCEDURES II...................................................................... 92
3.3.6 DMA 2103 THEORY OF FLIGHT ............................................................................................................. 95
3.3.7 DMA 2104: AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 1.................................................................... 98
3.3.8 DMA 2105:AEROPISTON II ................................................................................................................... 102
3.3.9 DMA 2106: AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SYSTEMS I ................................................................................ 104
3.4 YEAR II SEMESTER 2 .................................................................................................................................. 107
3.4.1 DEE 2215:CONTROL SYSTEMS II ....................................................................................................... 107
3.4.2 DEE 3126 :AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY II ......................................... 109
3.4.3 SMA 2201: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV................................................................................... 112
3.4.4 DMA 2206:AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SYSTEMS II ................................................................................ 115
3.4.5 DMA 2202: AIRFRAME SYSTEMS I ....................................................................................................... 117
3.4.6 DMA 2204:AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY II ................................................................... 120
3.4.7 DMA 2205:AIRFIELD SAFETY AND PROCEDURES III ................................................................... 124
3.4.7 UCU 2202 RESEARCH METHODS ....................................................................................................... 126
3.4.9 UCU 3105: BUSINESS PLAN ................................................................................................................. 128
3.5 YEAR III SEMESTER 1 ................................................................................................................................. 131
3.5.1 UCU 3206 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT (IOM) ............................................ 131
3.5.2 SMA 3101:ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS V ..................................................................................... 134
3.5.3 DEE 2207 COMPUTER NETWORKS .................................................................................................... 137

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 3.5.4 DMA 3101 CAD/CAM (SOLID WORKS) ................................................................................................ 140
3.5.5 DMA 3102 GAS TURBINE ENGINES I .................................................................................................. 142
3.5.6 DMA 3103 AIRFRAME SYSTEMS II ...................................................................................................... 145
3.5.7 DMA 3105 THERMODYNAMICS I ........................................................................................................ 148
3.5.8 DMA 3105 FLUID MECHANICS I – 55HRS .......................................................................................... 151
3.5.9 DMA 3106 :TECHNICAL TRADE PROJECT I (PROPOSAL) .............................................................. 154
3.6 YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 ................................................................................................................................... 156
3.6.1 DEE 3249:DATA COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................ 156
3.6.2 DMA 3204:FLIGHT MECHANICS ........................................................................................................ 160
3.6.3 DMA 3201:AIR FRAME SYSTEMS III ................................................................................................... 162
3.6.4 DMA 3202: THERMODYNAMICS II ..................................................................................................... 165
3.6.5 DMA 3203 FLUID MECHANICS II ....................................................................................................... 167
3.6.7 DMA 3205: GAS TURBINE ENGINES II ............................................................................................... 170
3.6.8 DMA 3206 HELICOPTER STRUCTURES AND CONTROL ................................................................. 173
3.6.9 DMA 3207 TECHNICAL TRADE PROJECT II (FABRICATION/ SIMULATION) ............................... 176
3.6.10 DMA 3208:INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT II (OJT- 16 WEEKS) ......................................................... 179
APPENDICES.......................................................................................................................................................... 180
1.1 APPENDIX I: FACILITIES ........................................................................................................................... 180
APPENDIX III: CORE-TEXTS AND JOURNALS ......................................................................................................... 181
1.1.1 School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering ............................................................................... 181
1.1.2 School of Mechanical Engineering ...................................................................................................... 189
1.1.3 School of ICT ....................................................................................................................................... 190
1.1.4 Humanities ........................................................................................................................................... 191
1.1.5 Mathematics and Applied Sciences ...................................................................................................... 193
1.2 APPENDIX IV: ACADEMIC STAFF ............................................................................................................. 195
1.3 APPENDIX V: UNIVERSITY POLICY ON CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ...................................................... 200

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Vision and Mission

1.1.1 Vision of NDU-K

A center of excellence in training and research in national security and
strategy.

1.1.2 Mission of NDU-K

To advance human intellectual capacity in management of national
security through the pursuit of education, research, innovation and
community outreach, in order to produce graduates of honor and integrity.

1.2 Philosophy of NDU-K

The philosophy of NDU-K denotes the primary beliefs of commitment to
excellence, integrity and professionalism to inspire training education, research, critical
thinking, leadership, innovation and patriotism for a transformed society.

1.3 University Admission Requirements

1.3.1 Minimum University Entrance Requirements

a. The basic admission requirement shall be a minimum of a mean
grade of C-(Minus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE).
b. In addition, candidates must have obtained at least a grade C (Plain)
in each of the following subjects:
1) Mathematics
2) Physics
3) English
c. The point of entry into the programme for candidates with
qualifications other than KCSE shall be approved by Senate on the
recommendations of the College Academic Board and the

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 University Academic Board, and shall be based on the qualifications of
the applicant. The decision of the Senate shall be final.

1.3.2 Other admission requirement

a. In addition to producing evidence of eligibility for registration, a
candidate for the Diploma course must pass an aptitude test to determine
their suitability for registration
b. Female candidates shall not be pregnant at the time of admission.
c. A letter from the NDU-K Board of Admissions shall confirm
admission and the College shall forward Joining Instruction to the
candidates prior to reporting to the College.
d. Candidates shall confirm acceptance of the offer to join the
College and abide by all laid down Standing Instructions.

1.3.3 Procedure of application for admission to the University

When the University advertises the program, applicants shall be expected
to be:
a. Nominated by the service member’s Formation/Unit.
b. Approved by respective Service for admission
c. Comply with all requirements as shall be specified by the course
Joining Instructions

1.1 Academic Resources

1.4.1 Facilities and Equipment

a) Lecture Rooms
The Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC) has one main
permanent building that houses 35 Lecture rooms, 1 Lecture theatre, 7
Workshops, 2 Hangars, 12 Laboratories, a Library and a hostel with a
capacity for 650 people. The College also houses a block of 20 offices.
The proposed Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance has one Lecture room
dedicated. Other rooms available are shared with other programmes.

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 Details of facilities and equipment that will support the proposed
programme are shown below. (Attached in Appendices I)
b) Library
A physical and digital library exists. The College has a library
that holds over 10,000 volumes of books and 100 volumes in journals and
periodicals. The facility caters for all services and offers a variety of
services to the users, including individual reading and study space;
reference/enquiry services; issuing return services, inter Library loans,
computer based service access to internet; online data bases. (Attached in
Appendices I)

c) Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

DEFTEC is supported by a 10 Mbps Internet connection. There is
full-time wireless access to the Internet wireless hotspots configured
throughout the College facilities. There is also a local area network to
support all program academic, research and administrative operations.
The College has a dedicated team of professional to support all ICT
services. (Attached in Appendices I)
d) Laboratories
DEFTEC has three (3) computer labs, one (1) Physics lab,
Technical Drawing lab and one (1) Chemistry lab to support technical
diploma training programs in DEFTEC... (Attached in Appendices I)
e) Workshops
DEFTEC has fifteen (15) engineering workshops for training in
different engineering fields where (7) workshops are for training in
mechanical engineering and eight (8) workshops are for training
electrical engineering. In addition, the College has two hangars for
training aeronautical engineering. (Attached in Appendices I)

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 f) Reference materials
Table 1: Summary of Reference Materials

Resources Number
Books 10,000
Journals/Periodicals 100
TOTAL 10,100

1.4.2 Academic Staff

a) Teaching Staff
Senior Instructor - School of Mechanical Engineering will head
the Programme. The summary list of available lecturers for the
Programme is as shown in in Appendix IV.

b) Technical/Support Staff
Table 2: Summary of Technical/Support Staff for the
Programme

Designation Number
Senior Instructor 1
Head of Department 1
Training Officer 1
Squadron Commander 1
Flight Commanders 3
Squadron Warrant Officer 1
Warrant Officer - Training 1
Course Commanders 3
Chief Clerk 1
Total 13

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1.2 Programmes offered by DEFTEC

1.5.1 List of current academic programmes offered by NDU-K, DEFTEC.

a. Academic Programmes examined by Kenya National
Examination Council (KNEC):
1) Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering - Airframes and
Engines Option

2) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Plant Option

3) Diploma in Automotive Engineering

4) Diploma in Aircraft Ground Equipment

5) Diploma in Marine Engineering

6) Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering - Avionics Option

7) Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Power

Option

8) Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering -

Telecommunications Option

9) Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering -

Instrumentation Option

10) Diploma in Information Communication Technology

b. Academic Programmes examined by DEFTEC:

1) Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course

2) Certificate in Armament Officers Engineering Course

3) Certificate in Engineering Officers Management Course

4) Technical Induction Course

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 5) Technical Conversion Course

1.5.2 Duration of academic programmes

Table 3: Summary of Course Structure and Duration

Course Total Instructional

Programme
Duration Hours
Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering -
3 years 2880
Airframes and Engines option
Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering – Avionics
3 years 2880
option
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic
3 years 2880
Engineering – Instrumentation option
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic
3 years 2880
Engineering – Telecommunication option
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic
3 years 2880
Engineering – Power option
Diploma in Automotive Engineering 3 years 2880
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Plant 3 years 2880
Diploma in Marine Engineering 3 years 2880
Diploma in Textile Technology 3 year 2880
Diploma in Information Technology 3 year 2880
Certificate Aerospace Ground Equipment 18 months 840
Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Officers
1 year 840
Course
Certificate in Engineering Officers Course 1 year 1093
Certificate in Armament Officers Engineering
1 year 840
Course
Certificate in Airframes and Engines 1 year 840
Certificate in Avionics 1 year 840
Certificate in Electrical and Electronic 1 year 840

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Engineering
Certificate in Automotive Engineering 1 year 840
Certificate in Marine Engineering 1 year 840
Certificate in Textile Technology 1 year 840
Certificate in Radio/Radar Technology 1 year 840
Certificate in Telecommunications 1 year 840
Certificate in Information Technology 1 year 840

1.5.3 Definitions
For purposes of Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Option),
the following terms apply
a) Credit – One (1) credit is equivalent to one (1) contact hour per
week. Three (3) Practical hours is equivalent to two (2) Credits.
b) Lecture hours– Total physical hours that each lecture takes
c) Practical hours – Hours for hands-on training in the laboratories
and/or workshops.
d) Contact hours – Hours that the lecturer and student work
together including tutorial time.
e) Course units – Title of study for each course subject of the
Programme

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2.0 THE CURRICULUM

2.1 Title of the Proposed Programme

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Airframe and Engines Option)

2.2 Philosophy of the Programme

To produce technicians who have high level of knowledge and practical skills
and are highly motivated to install, maintain and repair both current and future
Airframe Structures and Engines.

2.3 Rationale of the Programme

The rationale of the programme should include:

2.3.1 Situation analysis

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) operates a wide range of Airframe
equipment for tactical and operational purposes in pursuit of its constitutional
mandate. These include Airframe systems installed in the various aviation
platforms often with diverse technological requirements. The technological
specification and disposition of this Airframe equipment, systems and
infrastructure vary from one platform to another. Qualified technicians are
required to service and maintain these critical systems to guarantee mission
readiness of the Services.

2.3.2 Stakeholders involvement

In developing the curriculum for the Diploma in Aeronautical
Engineering (Airframe and Engine Option) programme, present needs of the end
users (KDF Services and technical Units and sections) have been considered.
This was done through visits and direct consultation with Commanders of the
different sections responsible for provision of aviation services.

2.3.3 Justification of the need for the programme

The Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Airframe and Engine Option)
course aims at producing competent and highly qualified technicians capable of

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maintaining wide range of high-tech airframe and engine systems. The
programme is developed to give the trainee necessary theoretical knowledge in
aeronautical engineering and related fields with emphasis on practical hands-on
mode of training. This will ensure that graduates of the programme will be
prepared to service and maintain current and future avionics equipment, systems
and infrastructure in KDF’s inventory.

2.4 Goal of the Programme

The Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Airframe and Engines Option)
is developed to offer technical knowledge and skills through a practical-oriented
training in avionics engineering fields to produce qualified and competent
technicians with the ability to install, maintain and repair avionics equipment and
systems.

2.5 Expected learning outcomes of the programme

At the end of the programme, the students are expected to:
1. Maintain, service, repair, and overhaul different aircraft Airframes and
engines,
2. Perform repairs in airframe structures, conduct NDT on aircraft structures,
overhaul aircraft engines, perform tests and perform both schedule and
unscheduled maintenance of both fixed and rotary wing aircrafts,
3. Analyze and come up with innovative solutions to aircraft airframes and
engine repairs,
4. Apply their knowledge to create viable solutions to defense problems.

2.6 Mode of Delivery of the Programme

The programme will be delivered through:
1. Face to face lectures, group/class discussions, tutorials
2. Case Study analysis and worked examples
3. Lab/Workshop practicals
4. Modelling and simulation

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 5. Projects and presentations
6. Workshop Practices
7. Field Training Detachment (FTD)
8. Industrial Attachment/On Job Training (OJT)
9. Progressive assessment tests
10. Report writing
11. End of semester examinations

2.7 Academic Regulations for the Proposed Programme

2.7.1 Admission requirements for the Proposed Programme

a) The basic entry requirements for candidates shall be:

(1) A minimum of a mean grade of C- (Minus) in the

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
(2) In addition, candidates must have obtained at least
a grade C (Plain) in each of the following KCSE subjects:
(i) Mathematics
(ii) Physics
(iii) English
b) The point of entry into the programme for candidates with
KNEC Certificate in aeronautical engineering fields or an
equivalent qualification at the craft level from the Technical
Training Institutes (TTI’s) or from any other recognized institution
shall only be admitted subject to approval by the NDU-K Senate
on the recommendations of the College Academic Board and the
University Academic Board. The decision of the Senate shall be
final, and shall be based on the qualifications of the applicant.

c) Candidates with qualifications other than the above shall

be approved by NDU-K Senate on the recommendations of the
College Academic Board and the University Academic Board, and

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 shall be based on the qualifications of the applicant. The decision
of the Senate shall be communicated in writing to the applicants.

2.7.2 Regulations on Credit Transfer in Diploma in Aeronautical

Engineering (Airframe &Engines Option)
a) Candidates previously enrolled in nationally recognized
technical courses and have passed examinations in respective phases
of training may be considered for credit transfer in different course
units upon application.

b) The maximum number of credits permissible for transfer

shall be up to 50% of the total course units in Academic Year I;

c) Year III course units shall not be eligible for credit

transfer; and

d) Minimum grade permissible for credit transfers shall be

Credit.

2.7.3 Course requirements

a) Students class attendance

(1) Minimum class attendance shall be of 70%.

(2) Students shall be expected to be punctual in class
attendance as stipulated in the College Standing Orders
(3) All students shall participate during class sessions, group
work, and practical lessons.
(4) All students shall submit assignments within the stipulated
time.

b) Obligation of the Lecturer

A lecturer is mandated by the University to give lectures

to students as stipulated by the curriculum of study. The lecturer
shall provide all course instructional materials in time; and shall

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 also examine, mark and award scores, as is common practice in all
institutions of learning, based on the curriculum. The lecturer shall
ensure that all work destined for a semester is covered in time and
that students are ready to take examinations.

2.7.4 Student Assessment Policy

a) Assessment of Course Units

(1) Courses shall be evaluated in terms of course

units. A course unit shall be defined as comprising 45
contact hours made up as three (3) hours of
lecture/tutorial per week for fifteen (15) weeks for non-
practical units and 60 contact hours of
lecture/tutorial/practical per week for fifteen (15) weeks
for Units with practicals/experiments.

(2) The complete assessment of a course unit shall

consist of two Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs),
laboratory/workshop assignments, presentations, report
writing, course/laboratory/field assignments and end of
semester written examinations.

(3) Examinations for each Unit shall be held in the

semester in which the Unit is taught.

(4) A written ordinary examination for one course unit,

where it applies, shall extend over a minimum of three
(3) hours.

(5) A candidate shall be required to pass all course

Units.

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b) Course Work

(1) For course units with specified practical sessions,

the various components for total assessment of the
coursework shall be weighted as follows:
(i) Laboratory/Workshop work – 15%
(ii) Continuous Assessment Tests – 15%
(iii) End of Semester written exam- 70%
(2) For course units with no practical specified, the
various components for total assessment of the
coursework shall be weighted as follows:
(i) Continuous Assessment Tests – 30%
(ii) End of Semester written exam - 70%
(3) For Business Plan, the various components for
total assessment of the coursework shall be weighted as
follows:
(i) Continuous Assessment Tests – 40%
(ii) Business Plan Report - 60%
(4) For Attachments (Workshop Practice and FTD),
the various components for total assessment of the
coursework shall be weighted as follows:
(i) Laboratory/Workshop Practicals– 80%
(ii) Documentation & Report Writing- 20%
(5) For Technical Trade Project, the various
components for total assessment of the coursework shall
be weighted as follows:
(i) Project Proposal - 15%
(ii) Fabrication - 25%
(iii) Project Defence - 15%
(iv) Final Project Report - 45%

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 2.7.5 Grading System
The aggregate mark obtained for any given course unit shall be
graded as follows:

Table 4: Grading Scale

Marks Range Letter Grade Grade

70% - 100% A DISTINCTION

60% - To Below B CREDIT I

70%

50% - To Below C CREDIT II

60%

40% - To Below D PASS

50%
2.7.6 Examination Regulations
Below 40% E FAIL
[Link] Pass in Examination

a) The pass mark in each course of study shall be forty

percent (40%) and shall be obtained by aggregating marks
obtained in CATs and the End of Semester examinations.
b) The aggregate mark shall be derived by adding up all the
marks obtained by the candidate in all the course units and a
percentage of the final mark derived; the percentage mark so
derived shall be rounded to the nearest integer and such shall be
the adopted aggregate percentage mark.
c) Except as may be hereinafter provided, in order to be
allowed to proceed to the next year of study, a candidate shall
have passed in each of the courses taken in the current year of
study.
[Link] Special Examinations

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 a) A candidate who, with good cause, fails to take prescribed
examinations, may, on the recommendation by the School
Board of Examiners and the College Academic Board, be
allowed by Senate to take special examinations on a date
prescribed by the College Academic Board.
b) Examinations taken under this clause shall be treated in
the same way as an ordinary university examination and shall
be graded in full.
[Link] Supplementary Examinations

a) A candidate who obtains an aggregate mark of not less

than forty percent (40%) and has failed in not more than the
equivalent of one-third (1/3) of all the course units for the
particular year of study taken shall, on the recommendations of
the School Academic Board and the College Academic Board
and approval by the Senate, be allowed to take supplementary
examinations in the failed courses before proceeding to the next
academic year.
b) A pass obtained in a supplementary examination shall be
entered as forty percent (40%), which shall then also be the
mark entered in the candidate’s official academic record.
c) Where a candidate has obtained a pass in a supplementary
examination, the mark as adopted at forty percent (40%) shall
be used to calculate a new aggregate mark for the candidate;
such aggregate mark shall then be the one officially adopted.
[Link] Re-Admission

a. A candidate may be re-admitted into an academic year on

compassionate grounds, if the candidate applies in writing for re
– admission through his/ her Unit.
b. A candidate who has applied for re – admission may be
re – admitted on the recommendation of the College Academic

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 Board and with the approval of the University Academic board.
c. A candidate who has been re-admitted after be allowed to
continue from the appropriate semester as may be
recommended by the College Academic Board.
[Link] Appeals for Re-Marking

A candidate may appeal for remarking of a written

examination paper within four weeks after the release of results
for the course unit for which the appeal is made.

[Link] Release of Results

a. Provisional results will be released to the candidates

immediately after the College Academic Board meeting has
been held.
b. Final results will be released after the approval by the
Senate and subsequently the transcripts will be released.
[Link] Nullification of Examination Results

A candidate who cheats in an examination may have his or

her results nullified with the recommendation of the College
Academic Board.
[Link] Discontinuation from Course of Study

A candidate may be discontinued from the course if he/she:

a. Has failed to take prescribed examinations without good
cause (Medical or Compassionate);
OR
b. Cheating in any examination offered in a given semester
including but not limited to Continuous Assessment Tests
(CATs), Assignments, End of Semester exams etc.

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2.7.7 Moderation of Examinations
a. The examinations are set and marked by the lecturer
teaching the course who acts as the internal examiner.

b. The moderation of all draft examinations together with

model solutions is carried out by an internal examiner and
external examiner appointed by the university in accordance
with laid down procedures.

c. The external examiner is also responsible for

moderation of the marking by looking at the marked scripts
vis-à-vis the model solution at the end of every semester.
d. To ensure that high standards of teaching and service
delivery are achieved, all lecturers are evaluated from time to
time using an appropriate Evaluation Tools.

2.7.8 Graduation Requirement

For a student to graduate with a Diploma in Aeronautical
Engineering (Avionics Option), he/she must:
a. Complete a total of 2700 Contact hours equivalent to 180
Credits accumulated from the 51 taught Course units and the
Trade Project;
b. Complete and pass in all the registered courses of the
programme and attain a pass of not less than 40% in each
respective unit.
c. No candidate shall be awarded a diploma unless he/she
has successfully completed Industrial Attachment/On Job
Training.
d. Pass in Military Field Detachment Training (FTD).
e. Pass in Trade Project.
f. The final award for the Diploma shall be based on the
average score of all units taken by a candidate during the whole
course of study.

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 g. The final mark shall be represented as a percentage of the
total mark and shall be adopted as rounded to the nearest
integer.
h. A candidate who has repeated any year of study shall not
be eligible for the award of a diploma with Distinction or
Credit.

2.7.9 Classification of Diploma

a. The Diploma to be awarded under these regulations shall
be the Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Option)
b. A candidate who qualifies for the award of the Diploma
shall be placed in one of the four classes to be described as
Distinction, Credit (Upper or Lower Division) and Pass.
c. The classification of the final award shall be based on
aggregate score, and shall be as follows:
Distinction - 70% to 100%
Credit (Upper Division) - 60% to 69%
Credit (Lower Division) - 50% to 59%
Pass - 40% to 49%

2.7.10 Description of Trade Project

a) The procedure for supervision and evaluation of Trade
Project shall be in accordance with guidelines to be issued by the
Head of Department-Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
b) A Project is an exercise in research undertaken by the
individual student under the supervision of a lecturer.
c) The topic of the Project is chosen by the student in
consultation with the supervisor.
d) The Project is intended to enable the students to undertake
research for a specific period of time and test the student’s ability
to apply knowledge gained from the course to problem solving

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 e) The Project shall be the equivalent of 2 units (4 credit
hours). This will be in the 1st and 2nd semesters of 3rd year.
f) The length of the Project shall not exceed twenty thousand
(20,000) words.
g) After a candidate has revised the Project and the
corrections certified, the Project shall be hard-cover bound and
lettered as stipulated by the NDU-K.
h) Candidates shall submit two (2) copies accompanied with
a soft copy in CD which shall be submitted to the NDU-K
through HOD Electrical and Engineering.

2.8 Course Evaluation

a. This will be a continuous process. A course Evaluation tool will be
administered, during and at the end of the Semester by the School Training
Office and analyzed by an independent Quality Assurance section.

b. Students attending a course will evaluate the course content and the
lecturer.

c. In addition, the lecturers will also evaluate the students and the course
itself.

2.9 Management and Administration of the Programme

a. The Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering shall be administered by the
School of Mechanical Engineering (SME)
b. Course units for the Programme shall be assigned by respective HOD and
programmed by the Academic Affairs department.
c. The SI SME shall appoint a Course Commander(s) for every intake of the
course on recommendation of the Instructor Telecoms Squadron.
d. The Course Commanders shall be the link between the students and the
School administration.
e. The School Training Office will be responsible in provision of necessary
learning materials for the lecturers.

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 f. The course Lecturers/Instructor shall be required to submit, to the
School Training Office, a duly signed lesson plan for every session
attended.
g. Respective HODs in the College shall be responsible in ensuring
full coverage of the course units.
h. The Programme is a residential course and separate
accommodation for male students and women students will be availed by
the College.

2.10 Course Units Offered for the Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering

(Airframe and Engines Option)

2.10.1 Distribution Matrix

Table 5: Number of Course Units for the programme.

UNIT UNIT TITLE CREDIT HOURS

CODE THEORY PRACTICE TOTAL

Year 1 Semester I
UCU 1101 Communications Skills 45 45
UCU 1103 Social and Health Sciences 45 45
DICT 1104 Introduction to computing and Applications 45 10 55
SMA 1101 Engineering
(ICTS Mathematics I 45 45
DMA 1105 Mechanical Engineering Science 45 10 55
DMA 1104 Engineering Drawing I 45 45
DMA 1103 Workshop Technology and Practice I 50 20 70
DEE 1101 Electrical Engineering Principles 50 15 65
DMA 1108 Materials Science 45 10 55
TOTAL 480
Year 1 Semester II
UCU 102 Entrepreneurship Skills 45 45
SMA 1201 Engineering Mathematics II 45 45
DEE 1258 Analogue Electronics 50 15 65
DMA 1205 Aero-Piston I 50 15 65
DMA 1212 Aerodynamics 45 45
DMA 1203 Workshop Technology and Practice II 45 10 55
DMA 1204 Engineering Drawing II 45 45
DMA 1209 Airframe Structures 55 15 70

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UNIT UNIT TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CODE THEORY PRACTICE TOTAL

DMA 1210 Airfield Safety and Procedures I 40 05 45

TOTAL 480
DMA 1301 Workshop Practice (Internal Attachment ) 8 Weeks
Year 2 Semester I
DEE 2105 Digital Electronics 45 10 55
DEE 2115 Control Systems I 40 10 50
DEE 2226 Aircraft Electrical Installation I 40 10 50
SMA 2101 Engineering Mathematics III 45 45
DMA 2110 Airfield Safety Procedures II 45 10 55
DMA 2103 Theory of flight 35 05 40
DMA 2104 Aircraft Mechanical Technology 1 60 15 75
DMA 2105 Aero-Piston II 50 15 65
DMA 2106 Aircraft Propeller Systems I 40 05 45
TOTAL 480
YEAR 2 Semester II
DEE 2215 Control Systems II 40 10 50
DEE 3126 Aircraft Electrical Installation Technology II 40 10 50
SMA 2201 Engineering Mathematics IV 45 45
DMA 2206 Aircraft Propeller Systems II 45 05 50
DMA 2202 Airframe Systems I 45 10 55
DMA 2204 Aircraft Mechanical Technology II 60 20 80
DMA 2205 Airfield Safety Procedures III 45 15 60
UCU 3105 Business Plan 45 45
UCU 2202 Technical Research Methods 45 45
TOTAL 480
DMA 2206 Industrial Attachment I (FTD) 8 Weeks
YEAR 3 Semester I
SMA 3101 Engineering Mathematics V 45 45
DICT 3102 Computer Networks 45 45
DMA 3101 CAD/CAM 40 10 50
DMA 3102 Gas Turbine Engines I 55 10 65
DMA 3103 Airframe Systems II 55 15 70
DMA 3104 Thermodynamics I 60 15 75
DMA 3105 Fluid Mechanics I 45 10 55
DMA 3207 Technical Trade Project 30 30
UCU 3206 IOM 45 45
TOTAL 480
YEAR 3 Semester II
DEE 3249 Data Communication 45 45

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 UNIT UNIT TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CODE THEORY PRACTICE TOTAL

DMA 3201 Airframe Systems III 55 15 70

DMA 3202 Thermodynamics II 50 10 60
DMA 3203 Fluid Mechanics II 45 10 55
DMA 3204 Flight mechanics 55 15 70
DMA 3205 Gas Turbine Engines II 55 20 75
DMA 3206 Helicopter Structures and Control Systems 55 20 75
DMA 3207 Technical Trade Project 30 30
TOTAL 480
DMA 3208 Industrial Attachment II (OJT)) 16 Weeks

2.10.2 Programme Matrix.

Table 6: Mapping of Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) with Course Units.

LEARNING YEAR 1 YEAR II YEAR III

OUTCOMES
PROGRAMME Courses Lecture Courses Lecture Courses Lecture
LEARNING hours hours hours
OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, DMA1103 70HRS DEE 2105 55HRS DMA3102 65HRS
the students should be DEE1101 55HRS DEE2115 50HRS DMA3103 70HRS

able to correctly; DMA1108 45HRS DEE2226 50HRS DMA3205 75HRS

DMA1258 65HRS DMA2110 55HRS DMA3206 75HRS
Maintain, service,
DMA1203 55HRS DMA2105 65HRS DMA3201 70HRS
repair, and overhaul
DMA1209 70HRS DMA2106 45HRS
different aircraft
DMA1205 65HRS DEE2215 50HRS
Airframes and
DEE3126 50HRS
engines. DMA2206 50HRS
DMA2205 60HRS

At the end of the course, DMA1209 70HRS DMA2103 40HRS DMA3105 65HRS
the students should be DMA1203 55HRS DMA2104 75HRS UCU3206 45HRS

able to correctly DMA1205 65HRS DEE2226 50HRS DMA3204 70HRS

DMA1212 45HRS DMA2206 50HRS DMA3205 75HRS
perform repairs in
DMA2202 55HRS DMA3206 75HRS

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 airframe structures, DEE3126 50HRS
conduct NDT on
aircraft structures,
overhaul aircraft
engines, perform tests
and perform both
schedule and
unscheduled
maintenance of both
fixed and rotary wing
aircraft.

At the end of the course, DMA1209 70HRS DMA2103 40HRS DMA3101 50HRS
the students should be DMA1203 70HRS DMA2105 65HRS DICT3103 70HRS

able to correctly DEE1258 65HRS DMA2106 45HRS DMA3104 75HRS

DEE2215 50HRS DMA3105 55HRS
Analyze and come up
DMA2204 80HRS DMA3201 70HRS
with innovative
DMA3206 60HRS
solutions to aircraft
airframes and engine
repairs.

At the end of the course, DICT1104 55HRS DMA2110 55HRS SMA3101 45HRS
the students should be SMA1101 45HRS SMA2201 45HRS DICT3102 45HRS

able to correctly Apply DMA1105 55HRS DMA2205 60HRS DMA3207 30HRS

DMA1108 55HRS UCU3105 45HRS DEE3249 45HRS
their knowledge to
UCU102 45HRS UCU2202 45HRS DMA3207 30HRS
create viable solutions.
DMA1203 55HRS
to Defence problems.

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 2.10.3 Total credit hours, lecture hours, contact hours and course units
The total credit hours, lecture hours, contact hours and course units required for
graduation are as summarized in table 7 below.

Table 7: Summary of Programme Course Units and hours.

Credi
ACADEMIC No. of Lecture Practical Contact
SEMESTER t
YEAR Units Hours Hours Hours
Hours

Semester I 9 370 110 480 32

Year 1
Semester II 9 375 105 480 32

Semester I 9 400 80 480 32

Year 2
Semester II 9 410 70 480 32

Semester I 9 360 90 480 32

Year 3
Semester II 8 360 120 480 32

TOTAL 53 2275 575 2880 192

2.11 Duration and Structure of the Programme

a. The duration of study for the Diploma in Aeronautical
Engineering (Airframe &Engines Option) shall normally extend over a
period of three (3) academic years.
b. The academic year shall be divided into two semesters.
c. The Programme is taught in courses units. A unit is defined as the
equivalent of 45 one-hour lectures spread over one semester of 14
teaching weeks. For this purpose, three (3) hours of practicals are
equivalent to one-hour lecture.

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d. A candidate shall be required to undertake an internal practical
attachment Workshop Practices) during the first year and FTD during
the second year of study for a period not less than eight weeks each.
e. A candidate shall be required to undertake an On Job
Training/Industrial Attachment in third year of study for a period not
less than 3 Months.
f. No candidate shall be awarded the degree without passing
practical Attachments.
g. To be considered for the award of the Diploma in Aeronautical
Engineering (Airframe & Engines Option), a candidate must have
passed all the course units of first, second and third years of study of the
Diploma Programme.
h. There are no elective course units for the Diploma in Aeronautical
Engineering (Airframe & Engines Option).

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[Link] CONTENT

3.1 YEAR I SEMESTER 1

3.1.1 UCU 1101: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

PREREQUISITES: None

PURPOSE OF COURSE

Equip the student with the requisite skills and knowledge to be able to effectively communicate
at work place whether formally or informally.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the module unit, the student should be able to:
i. Demonstrate positive attitude towards proper office communication
ii. Explain concepts and elements of communication
iii. Record ideas clearly in written form
iv. Respond correctly to oral presentations
v. Confidently engage in non-formal communication
vi. Critique text or oral presentation effectively
vii. Cite and reference work appropriately in observance of academic integrity
viii. Make effective presentations
ix. Appreciate challenges of emerging trends in communication environment.
COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to communication: Definition, Essentials to effective communication, Basic

concepts of transmission and receipt of a message, Feedback mechanism, Barriers to Effective
Communication, Ethical issues in communication.
Types of Communication: Written, Oral, Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication, Advantages
and Disadvantages of each.
Speaking skills: Public speaking, the art of persuasion, Efficient Speaking, Barriers to
effective speaking.
Reading Skills: Skimming, Scanning, Barriers to effective Reading.

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Writing Skills: Punctuation marks, Courtesy in writing, Paragraph development, Essay writing,
Functional writing, Minutes Writing, Report Writing
Interview skills: Types of Interviews, The process of interviews, interviewing skills.
Conducting Meetings: Definition of terms, Role of meetings and minutes, Types of meetings,
Planning and conducting meetings, Challenges in conducting meetings, Advantages and
disadvantages of meetings.
Emerging issues in communication: Emerging trends, Challenges in emerging trends,
Adaptation to emerging trends.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies, presentations and
analysis of case studies.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors and computer, hand-outs, Internet and documentaries.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Core References
Bovee, C. and Thill, J (2008). Business Communication Today, (9th edition). New Jersey:
Prentice Hall Upper Saddle.
DeVito A. Joseph, (1993). Essentials of Human Communication, New York: HarperCollins
College Publishers.
Dr. S. Mwituria Maina (PhD), (2014). Communication Skills Edition for University and College
Students, Nairobi: The Mwituria Publishers.
Dr. Wasike, J & Catherine G., (2020). Simplified Communication for Universities and Colleges,
Nairobi: Insigh Publishers.

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Evans W Desmond, (1990). 2nd Ed. People, Communication & Organizations, England:
Pearson Education Limited
Jain. A.K. Er, Dr. Pravin S.R. Bhatia and Dr. A.M. Sheikh. Revised Ed., (2001). Professional
Communication Skills, New Delhi: S Chand & Company PVT. LTD.

Recommended Materials
Baker, A., (2007). Improve your Communication Skills, (3rd edition), USA: Replica Press.
Fielding, M., (2006). Effective Communication in Organizations, (3rd edition), Cape Town
N.A Saleemi. (2009). Entrepreneurship and Communication Simplified, Nairobi: Saleemi
Publications Ltd.
Ober Scot (2009). Business Communication. (7th Edition) Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Sillars Stuart (1988). Success in Communication. London: John Murray Publishers Ltd.

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3.1.2 UCU 1103: SOCIAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (45 Contact Hours)
PRE-REQUISITES: None

PURPOSE OF COURSE
Purpose: The purpose of this unit is to equip the student with the knowledge, skills, attitudes
and values that empower them to face realities of life.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
i. Identify demands of every day challenges in life.
ii. Outline ways to deal with their health problems, fears and anxieties, sexuality and
relationships.
iii. Exhibit enhanced self-esteem and assertiveness in their relationship.
iv. Describe optimum use of available resources in order to improve the quality of life.
v. Discuss attitudes, values and skills that promote positive and healthy life style.
vi. Explain the relationship between drugs and substance abuse and HIV and AIDS.
vii. Explain ways of preventing, managing drugs and substance abuse.
viii. Identify life skills and values that help in prevention and managing HIV and AIDS.
ix. Explain ways of taking care and supporting the affected, infected, disadvantaged groups
in the community.

COURSE CONTENT
Introduction To Social And Health Science Skills: Definition, Categories, Living values and
our lives and Benefits.
Self-Awareness And Self-Esteem: Definitions, Types (strengths and weaknesses), Signs of
low and high self-esteem, Effects of low and high self-esteem.
Stress Management And Coping With Emotions: Definitions, Causes and effects of stress,
coping with stress and emotions and Positive stress management, Importance of Leisure and
time management, effects of misuse of leisure, time robbers.
Gender and relationships: Definition of terms; gender, relationships, gender stereotyping,
healthy relationships. Identify agents perpetuating gender, effects of gender and strategies to

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eliminate gender discrimination. Additionally learn the types of relationships, influence of
relationship on behavior, values associated with healthy relationships.
Conflict and Conflict Resolution: Definition, Importance, Situations that require conflict
resolution and Negotiation techniques, Causes and consequences of conflicts, Means of dealing
with conflict and Skills for conflict management.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (E.G HIV/AIDS) & Life Style Diseases (E.G. Hypertension,
Diabetes): Types, Transmission modes, signs and symptoms, management and prevention.
Assertiveness & Drugs/Substance Abuse: Definitions, Causes, Commonly abused drugs and
substances, Signs and symptoms, Addiction process, Effects, Relationship between drugs and
HIV and AIDS, Preventive measures and management of drug and substance abuse.
Creative And Critical Thinking: Definitions, Situations that require creative and critical
thinking, Importance, Consequences of making decisions before critical thinking. Decision
making: situations that require decision making, steps in effective decision making, values
associated with effective decision making.
Human rights and child labor: definition of term, types of human needs, categories,
importance and principles of children rights, difference between child work and child labor,
forms of child labor, analyzing the factors that result to child labor and ways of eliminating
child labor.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies, presentations and
analysis of case studies.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors and computer, hand-outs, Internet and documentaries.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

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REFERENCES
Core References
Bowell, T., & Kemp, G. (2014). Critical thinking: A concise guide. Routledge.
Esnas K. Mutie (2011). Guidance and Counselling for Schools and Colleges, Nairobi Kenya.
Feldman, R. S. (2017). Essentials of understanding psychology. McGraw-Hill Education.
Lyman, M. D. (2013). Drugs in Society: Causes, Concepts, and Control. United
Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
Wanjama Leah [Link] (2013). Life skills: handbook for students, parents and teachers. Print
point. Nairobi. Kenya.
Recommended Materials
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, I. (2014). Living Sober: Practical Methods
Alcoholics Have Used for Living without Drinking. (n.p.): Alcoholics Anonymous World
Services, Incorporated.
Lutomia, G., Sikolia, L. (2006). Handling Problems Facing Youth in Learning
Institutions. Kenya: Uzima.
Nierenberg, J., Ross, I. S. (2003). The Secrets of Successful Negotiation. United
Kingdom: Duncan Baird Publishers.
Van Dyk, A. C. (2010). HIVAIDS Care and Counselling: A Multidisciplinary
Approach. South Africa: Pearson Education South Africa.
Van Vugt, M., Dijkstra, P., Buunk, B., Buunk, A. P. (2021). Applying Social Psychology:
From Problems to Solutions. India: SAGE.

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3.1.3 SMA 1101: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I
PRE-REQUISITES: None
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This semester is designed to equip the trainee with relevant mathematical knowledge, skills,
techniques and attitudes necessary to enhance better understanding of other analytical units of
this course, and also provide the trainee with a firm foundation for further training.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Use linear laws to solve experimental equations.
1. Solve mathematical problems involving Trigonometric, Hyperbolic and Inverse functions.
2. Use permutations and combinations to solve mathematical problems.
3. Apply binomial Theorem to approximate Errors in solving engineering related problems.

TIME ALLOCATION
S/NO UNITS TOTAL (HOURS)
1. Indices and logarithms 6
2. Algebra 8
3. Trigonometry 18
4. Hyperbolic functions 6
5. Inverse functions 6
6. Permutations and combinations 6
7. Binomial expansions 10
TOTAL 60

COURSE CONTENT
Indices and Logarithms: Define the terms base and index, state the laws of indices, perform
simple operations of indices. Define the term logarithm, state the laws of logarithm, evaluate
change of bases of logarithms and apply the laws of logarithms to evaluate mathematical
problems.
Algebra: Solution of linear simultaneous equations with three unknowns using substitution and
elimination method. Solution of quadratic equations using factorization, completing squares and

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quadratic formula methods. Reduction of equations to Quadratic Equations, Solution of
equations reduced to Quadratic equations.
Trigonometry: Define trigonometric ratios, compound angles, double angles, the factor
formulae and their derivations. Solution to right angled triangles, the sine formulae, the cosine
formulae, angle of depression and elevation. Solution of problems on trigonometric identities,
trigonometric equations, compound angle formulae and half angle formulae. The applications of
Osborne’s Rule.
Hyperbolic Functions: Definition and sketches of hyperbolic functions (shx, chx, sechx,
cosechx, cothx); Deduction of properties of hyperbolic functions, Evaluation of Hyperbolic
functions, Osbome’s rule and its applications, Derivation of the series expansion for chx and
shx, Solution of equations of the form a shx + b chx = c.
Inverse Functions: Definition of Inverse functions, One – to – one function, Identification of
simple functions of Inverse functions, Graphs of Inverse functions, Principal value of Inverse
Trigonometric functions, Inverse Hyperbolic functions.
Permutations and Combinations: Definition of permutation and combination, the factorial
notation, expressions involving permutation and combination, solution of mathematical
problems involving permutations and combinations.
Binomial Expansion: Binomial Theorem, Power series using Binomial Theorem, Roots of
numbers using Binomial Theorem, Estimation of Errors of small changes using Binomial
Theorem.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies, presentations and
analysis of worked examples.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors and computer, hand-outs, Internetand documentaries.

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COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
presentations and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core References
Michael Sullivan, (2011). Algebra & Trigonometry, (9th edition), Pearson Education Canada.
Stroud, K. A., & Booth, D. J., (2013). Engineering mathematics, Macmillan International
Higher Education.
Richard N. Aufmann et al., (2010). College Algebra and Trigonometry, (7th edition), Cengage
Learning.
Recommended Materials
Charles P. McKeague, (2011). Elementary Algebra, (9th edition), Cengage Learning.
Charles P. McKeague, (2009). Basic Mathematics, (7th edition), Cengage Learning.
Richard N. Aufmann et al., (2007). College Trigonometry, (6th edition), Cengage Learning.

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3.1.4 DMA 1104 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE – 55HRS
PRE-REQUISITES: None
PURPOSE OF COURSE
This course is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge skills and attitudes necessary to
enhance the understanding of application of engineering physics to maintenance of aircraft
systems.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit, the learner should be able to correctly;
i. Understand the basic concepts of physical science,
ii. Apply the necessary engineering physics principles in design, work and problem
solving in the aircraft maintenance of aircraft systems,
iii. Appreciate physics for engineers in the maintenance of aircraft systems.

UNIT CONTENT
Physics
Units and Dimensions: SI units and standards, Basic units prefixes, Multiples and
submultiples.
Static forces: Definition, Composition and resolution of co-planar forces, resultant force.
Moments: definition of moment, calculation of moments and reaction on beam, couples.
Friction: Nature and laws of friction, calculation of limiting friction, force for a pull/push
to the surface, calculation of push/pull applied at an angle to the horizontal surface,
calculation of coefficient of friction, advantages and disadvantages of friction.
Motion: Definition of terms, laws of motion, simple harmonic motion (SHM),
relationship between linear and angular motion, damped and forced vibration.
Work, energy and power: definition of terms, energy conservation, calculation of work
energy and power.
Machines: definition of terms, M.A, V.R and efficiency, principles of levers, pulley, belts
and chain, laws of machines
Gases: Gas laws, ideal gas equation and calculations.
Heat: Definition of terms associated with heat, forms of heat transfer, thermal
conductivity, newton’s law of cooling, black body radiation, ultraviolet and infrared

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radiators, interaction between radiation and matter, temperature scales, calorimetry; heat
capacity, specific heat capacity, thermal storage, refrigeration.
Density: Definitions of terms, Archimedes principle, relative density.
Waves: phenomenon of waves, analysis of electromagnetic waves, analysis of light waves,
analysis of sound waves.
Pressure: Definition of pressure, simple barometer, application of atmospheric pressure.
Chemistry
Inorganic chemistry: Mendeleef periodic classification, electrochemical series, size of
atoms and ions, electron affinity, electro-negativity, polarization (fajon’s rule), analysis
of acids and basis and theory of indicators. Organic chemistry: Explanation of types of
organic compounds, molecular weight of carbon compounds, identify types of isomerism,
identify types of functional groups (halides, hydroxyl, and carboxyl.
Lab Sessions and Practice
Simple harmonic motion, circular motion. Experiment to determine the laws of machine’s
screw-jacks, pulleys, gears and hydraulic jack, Relationship between cranks and piston
displacement.
Friction: Nature and laws of friction, static and dynamic friction, Laws of friction, Efforts
of friction, Viscosity, Determination of coefficient of friction, Determination of terminal
velocity.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, guest speakers, group discussions, analysis of case
studies and round table discussions.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-
outs Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
CATs 10%

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 Lab Sessions 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Bolz, Ray E. CRC handbook of tables for applied engineering science. CRC press, 1973.
Serway, Raymond A., and Chris Vuille. College physics. Cengage Learning, 2014
Urone, P., Hinrichs, R., Dirks, K. and Sharma, M., 2012. College physics
Grote, K. H., & Hefazi, H. (Eds.). (2020). Springer handbook of mechanical engineering.
Springer Nature.
Dubbel, H. (2013). Dubbel-Handbook of mechanical engineering. Springer Science & Business
Media.
Recommended Materials

Arons, Arnold B., and Edward F. Redish. Teaching introductory physics. New York: Wiley,
1997.

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3.1.5 DMA 1103: WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY
PRE-REQUISITES: None
Purpose of the Unit

To enable the student to work safely in the workshop, measure and inspect using various
instruments and understand basic metal joining principles.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
i. Discuss work safety measures to be observed in the workshop.
ii. Measure and inspect using workshop tools and equipment.
iii. Perform metal joining using soldering, brazing and riveting
COURSE CONTENT
Workshop safety: General safety, Industrial safety, Causes of accidents, Classification of fires,
Workshop layout. Materials and processes: Metals, non-metals and alloys, Properties of
materials, Finishes and decorative process, Electrical materials and applications, Metal forming
processes. Metal shop tools and measurements: Terms used in measurements, marking out
techniques, Workshop hand tools. Joining of metals: Mechanical joining of metals, Thermal
joining. Workshop machines and applications: Types of workshop machines, Operations of
workshop machines, Safety precautions during operation. Sheet metal work: Common sheet
metals, forming in a sheet metal, Uses of tools, Edge treatment of joints, Fabrication machines.
PRACTICAL
a. Identify sources of safety hazards in workshop, apply appropriate
preventive measures against workshop hazards, perform first aid, Carry out
firefighting drills for various classes.
b. Identify ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastic materials and various
types of cables.
c. Use measuring instruments correctly.
d. Use and identify marking out tools, use various workshop cutting tools
and carry out a given practical exercise.
e. Identify and Maintain tools and equipment used in various mechanical
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 f. Identify tools and equipment used in various metals, join metals using
various methods and Select the right tool for the right job.
g. Perform given tasks using workshop machines, demonstrate safe working
habits.
h. Maintain workshop machines.
i. Interpret drawings in sheet metal work.
j. Estimate materials for sheet metal work.
k. Identify sheet metal fabrication tools and machines.
l. Carry out markings on piece of sheet metal work.
m. Demonstrate safety awareness in the use of sheet metal.
n. Maintain tools and machines.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures, workshop practicals, interactive group, analysis of case studies and evaluation of
worked examples.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors, mechanical workshop tools and equipment, hand-outs, Internet
documentaries and computers.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
presentations, and syndicate discussions, and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practicals 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core References
Pritchard R.T, (1972). Workshop Processes f o r Mechanical Technicians, (2nd Edition),
Hodderand Stoughton London Sydney Auckland Toronto.

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Chapman W.A.J., Workshop Technology, Publisher Edward Arnold.
Institution of Engineering and Technology, (2011). Requirements for Electrical Installations:
BS 7671:2008 Incorporating Amendment No 1: 2011: IET Wiring Regulations, Institution of
Engineering and Technology, (17th edition).
Recommended Materials
Bruce J. B., (2004). Workshop Processes, Practices and Materials, Elsevier, (3rd Edition).
[Link].T.&KohsorR.A,(1997). Materials Processes in Manufacturing, Adson
Wesley, (3rd Edition).
BruceJ.B., (2004). Workshop Processes, Practices and Materials, (3rd Edition) Elsevier.

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3.1.6 DEE 1101: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
PRE-REQUISITES: None
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT

The course nit is intended to equip the student with knowledge, skills and attitude required to
apply the basic electrical engineering principles necessary for training in the area of trade.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course unit, the student should be able to:
i. Discus the concepts of electrical quantities
ii. Explain the fundamentals of electricity
iii. Describe construction, operation, applications and care of batteries.
iv. Explain the behavior of magnetic materials, magnetism and electromagnetism
v. Discuss the theory of dielectrics, principles and characteristics of capacitors
vi. Correctly use analogue ac and dc meters
UNIT CONTENT
Electrical quantities and applications: basic SI Units, derived SI Units, Units of electrical
quantities.
Fundamentals of current electricity: electric current, electromotive force, electric potential,
potential difference, resistance, conductance, effect of temperature on resistance, ohms law.
Cells and Batteries: electrolysis and application, construction of a simple cell, primary and
secondary cells, construction, operation, charging methods, applications.
Magnetism and electro-magnetism: magnetic circuit- series- parallel, magnetic leakage and
fringing, B-H curve, magnetic hysteresis, electromagnetic induction, faraday’s laws of
electromagnetic induction, induced E.M.F.
Electrical Instruments: types of electrical instruments, essentials of indicating instruments,
permanent magnet moving coil instruments (ammeters and voltmeters); -construction –
operation – extension of range- applications, moving iron instruments (ammeters and
voltmeters); -construction – operation – extension of range- applications.
Resistors: Resistance and Resistivity, Conductors and Conductivity, Effects of temperature on
resistance, Ohm’s law, Resistors circuit connections
Electrostatics and capacitors: introduction to electrostatics, coulomb’s laws of electrostatics,
permittivity, electric field, electric intensity E, electric flux, electric flux density, electric

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potential, electric potential difference, dielectrics, introduction to capacitors, how a capacitor
store charges, capacitance, parallel plate capacitance, capacitors in series, capacitors in parallel,
energy stored in a capacitor, charging and discharging a capacitor.
PRACTICALS
List of experiments with emphasis on test kits implementation for electrical engineering
principles
1. To test, charge and overhaul a battery
2. To identify different types of instruments
3. To perform measurements using various instruments
4. To repair and maintain instruments
5. To identify various types of magnetic and non-magnetic materials
6. To verify the existence of magnetic fields
7. To identify various types of capacitors
8. To measure capacitance in various connections
9. To test, charge, discharge capacitors

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures, workshop practicals, interactive group, analysis of case studies and evaluation of
worked examples.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors, electrical and electronics engineering training kits, electrical measuring
instruments, hand-outs, Internet documentaries and computers.
UNIT ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
presentations, and syndicate discussions, and examinations.
Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practicals 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

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REFERENCES
Core References
James W. Nilsson, Susan Riedel, (2010). Electric Circuits, (9th edition), Prentice Hall.
Richard C. Dorf, James A. Svoboda, (2010). Introduction to Electric Circuits, (8th edition), John
Wiley and Sons.
J. David Irwin, Robert M. Nelms, (2010). Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, (10th edition),
John Wiley and Sons.
John Bird, (2003). Electrical circuit theory and technology, (revised second edition).
V. K Mehta and Rohit Mehta, (2012). Basic electrical engineering, (revised edition).
A.K. Theraja, B.L. Theraja, (2005). A textbook of electrical technology, (first multicolor
edition).
Recommended Materials
J. David Irwin, (2009). Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, (10th edition), John Wiley
Professional.
Allan R. Hambley, (2010). Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, (5th edition),
Prentice Hall.
Darren Ashby, (2011). Electrical Engineering 101, (3rd edition), Elsevier Science & Technology.

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3.1.7 DICT 1104: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONS
PRE-REQUISITES: None
Purpose of the Unit

To enable the student to know and understand the functional components of a computer, the
role and gain practical skills on use of selected common applications software and as well as
being abreast with the latest Information Communication Technology (ICT) trends.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
i. Describe a typical computer system.
ii. Identify Computer Hardware
iii. Describe functions of different computer hardware
iv. Connect different peripheral devices to a computer system
v. Explain function of operating system in a computer system
vi. Create files and folders
vii. Manipulate computer files and folders
viii. Save documents in a computer or removable storage media
ix. Explain use of basic application software tools
x. Perform tasks with the help of common user application software
xi. Protect files and computer systems from basic cyber-attacks.
COURSE CONTENT
Computer history, classes, types, basic components of a computer system and their
relationships. The Hardware: I/O devices, memory, processor, motherboard, bus system, cables,
ports, peripherals. Role of software in a computer system, computer software categories,
application software – word processors, spreadsheets, DBMS, powerpoint, desktop publishing,
email, internet and web development tools-HTML/XML - software development, software
interfaces, computer files: types, extensions, organization and storage, operating systems: roles,
types, emerging trends., BIOS and firmware, device drivers and utility programs, computer
viruses. Trends in ICT and development: E-Government, E-Commerce, E-Learning. Service
improvement using ICT. Information security best practices.

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MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, Lab practicals, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies and
analysis of case studies.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors, hand-outs, Internet documentaries and computers.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
presentations, and syndicate discussions and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practicals 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Core References
Gary B. Shelly et al., (2011). Discovering Computers 2011: Complete, Course Technology.
Daniel Page, (2009). A Practical Introduction to Computer Architecture, Springer.
Gary B. Shelly & Misty E. Vermaat, (2010). Microsoft Office 2010: Introductory, Course
Technology.
Miller, M., (2007). Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basic, (4th edition), Indianpolis:
Que Publishing.
G. Michael Schneider & Judith Gersting, (2012). Invitation to Computer Science, (6th edition)
South- Western: Cengage Learning.

Recommended Materials
Nell Dale & John Lewis, (2012). Computer Science Illuminated, (5th edition) Jones & Bartlett
South- Western: Cengage Learning.
Shelly, Gary B. Cashman, Thomas J. & Vermaat Misty E., (2011). Discovering Computers, New
York: Course Technology

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3.1.8 DMA 1104: ENGINEERING DRAWING
PRE-REQUISITES: None
Purpose of the Unit

Understand the fundamentals of engineering drawing in design and drafting, and know how to
make basic electrical and electronic drawings and sketches.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
i. Construct geometrical solids
ii. Draw the surface development of solids
iii. Draw the development of similar/ different solids intersecting at various angles
iv. Draw sectional views in first and third angle projection
v. Illustrate cross hatching methods
vi. Draw loci of parts for a given mechanism
vii. Draw various conic sections as a locus of a moving point and as they appear on sectional
views
viii. Draw electrical circuit schematics using standard symbols

UNIT CONTENT
Basic concept of engineering drawing: Drawing as means of communication, Use and care of
drawing instruments, Lines and lettering, Dimensioning techniques, Scales and scale
interpretation. Plane geometry: Construction of circles, Construction of hyperbola, parabola,
and loci, Construction of polygons. Development interpretation: Elevations, Auxiliary views,
Projection of points of intersections, Surface development. Projection: Terminologies, Forms of
projection, orthographic, isometric, oblique, perspective. Engineering working drawings:
Interpretation of part drawings, Production of sketches from parts drawing.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies,
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Drawing Boards and instruments, Projectors and computer, hand-outs, Internet and
documentaries.

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COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 40%
Final Examination 60%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Core References
C.H. Jensen, (1968). Engineering Drawing and Design, Mc Graw Hill
Zammit S. J., (1977). Geometrical and Engineering Drawing for Motor Vehicle Students,
Prentice Hall press.
Madsen, D. A., & Madsen, D. P. (2016). Engineering drawing and design. Cengage Learning.
Azodo, A. P. (2017). Attitude of engineering students towards engineering drawing: A case
study. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 6(1), 61-74.
Griffiths, B. (2002). Engineering drawing for manufacture. Elsevier.
Recommended Materials
Kenneth Morling, (2012). Geometrical and Engineering Drawing, Routledge
Edward Jackson, (1970). Advanced Level Technical Drawing, Prentice Hall Press.

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3.1.9 DMA 1108 MATERIALS SCIENCE
PRE-REQUISITES: Physical Science
PURPOSE OF COURSE
This unit is designed to equip the trainee with basic knowledge of materials science in selection
of materials for modern engineering applications, structure and properties of metals, ceramics
and polymers by starting with fundamental atomic arrangements.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit the learner should be able to correctly;
i. Gain a broad perspective on materials chemistry and physics,
ii. Describe the fundamental structure and related properties of individual materials,
classified as metals, ceramics or polymers by free hand sketching and by calculation of
specific physical and chemical properties,
iii. Develop the understanding of the unique properties and characteristic of metals,
polymers, and carbon fibre based materials.
UNIT CONTENT
Introduction to Materials ScienceThe definition of Material Science, importance and
application of Materials Science. Classification of materials.

Atomic structure and Interatomic bonding- fundamental concepts, electrons in atoms-

Bohr’s model and Wave Mechanical model. Periodic Table. Bonding forces and energies.
Primary and secondary bonds.

Structure of Crystalline Solids- crystal structures- unit cells, metallic crystal structures,
polymorphism and allotropy. Crystalline and non-crystalline materials.

Mechanical Properties of Metals – elastic deformation, plastic deformation, property

variability and design safety factors.

Phase Diagrams- unary phase diagram, binary phase diagram- isomorphous and binary eutectic
phase. Terminologies, liquidus, solidus, solvus.

Application and Processing of Metal Alloys- types of metal alloys, ferrous and non-ferrous
materials, fabrication of metals, forming operations, casting and thermal processing of metals.
Alloying elements, Plain carbon steels, Classification of plain carbon steels, Properties of plain

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carbon steels. Application of plain carbon steels. Classification of alloy steels, Terminologies,
Equilibrium diagrams of various systems, cooling of an alloy. Magnesium alloy, Aluminium
alloys, zinc Alloy and Copper alloys. Alloy applications, uses advantages and disadvantages.

Production of ferrous metals (iron and steel): Types of iron ores (natural), Additional charging
of materials in the furnace, Types of furnace, Operation principles of furnaces and construction,
Care and safety

Polymer structures- hydrocarbon molecules, polymer types- plastics, elastomers, fibers,

polymerization, polymer additives, forming techniques for plastics, fabrication of elastomers,
fabrication of fibers and films.

Composites – introduction, Particle-reinforced composites, Fibre- reinforced composites,

structural composites.

Corrosion and degradation of materials- Corrosion of metals, prevention of corrosion and

degradation of polymers.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Material science laboratory: Identification and classification of various materials used in
aircraft structures, engines and propellers
Use of portable metal analyser: analysis of three base alloys, iron, aluminium, and copper
bases.
Use of ultrasonic flaw detector as a method of NDT
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, guest speakers, group discussions, analysis of case
studies and round table discussions.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs
Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

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Types of Assessment Weighting
CATs 10%
Lab Sessions 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Callister, William D., and David G. Rethwisch. Materials science and engineering. Vol. 5. NY:
John wiley& sons, 2011.
Smith, William Fortune. "Principles of materials science and engineering." (1986).
William F.. Smith, JavadHashemi, and Francisco Presuel-Moreno. Foundations of materials
science and engineering. Mcgraw-Hill Publishing, 2006.
Mittemeijer, E. J. (2010). Fundamentals of materials science (Vol. 8, pp. 339-368). Berlin:
Springer.
Anderson, J. C., Leaver, K. D., Rawlings, R. D., & Leevers, P. S. (2004). Materials science for
engineers. CRC Press.
Core References
Shackelford, James F., Young-Hwan Han, Sukyoung Kim, and Se-Hun Kwon. CRC materials
science and engineering handbook. CRC press, 2016.
Chawla, Krishan K. Composite materials: science and engineering. Springer Science &
Business Media, 2012.

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3.2 YEAR I SEMESTER 2

3.2.1 UCU 1102: ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

Pre-requisite: None
Purpose of the Unit
Equip the student with the requisite skills and knowledge to be able to start and run a successful
enterprise
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
i. Demonstrate positive attitude towards self-employment
ii. Develop new ways of improving an existing product or service to optimize the business.
iii. Explain concepts and elements of entrepreneurship development
iv. Discuss various entrepreneurship behaviour in starting, operating and managing a
business.

COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to entrepreneurship: The definitions of terms, History of entrepreneurship in
Kenya, Contribution of entrepreneurship towards national development, Factors affecting
entrepreneurial development, Theories of entrepreneurship.
The Entrepreneur: Myths associated with entrepreneurship, Types of entrepreneurs, Traits of
an entrepreneur, Roles of an entrepreneur in an enterprise, Identification and evaluation of
business opportunities.
Starting a small business: Forms of business ownership, Factors to be considered when
starting a small enterprise, Procedure of starting a small enterprise, Business life cycle,
Challenges faced when starting a small enterprise.
Enterprise management: Functions of management in an enterprise, Inventory management,
Managing enterprise resources, The concept of financial management, Types of business
records, Preparation of financial statements.
Business Culture and Ethics: Definition of terms, Entrepreneurial Culture, Enterprise Social
Responsibility, Types of Enterprise Social Responsibility, Importance of enterprise social
responsibility, Ethical behaviour of an enterprise.

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Creativity and Innovation: Meaning of creativity and innovation, Process of creativity and
innovation, Importance of creativity and innovation, Barriers of creativity and innovation,
Managing creativity and innovation.
Information Communication and Technology and entrepreneurship
Concept of ICT, role of ICT in business, areas of application, advantages and disadvantages of
ICT in business
Entrepreneurial Motivation: Definition of entrepreneurial motivation, Entrepreneurial
motivation factors Intrinsic and Extrinsic.
Contemporary issues: Definition of terms, Emerging trends and issues in enterprise
management, Challenges posed by emerging trends and issues in entrepreneurship,
Management of challenges posed by emerging trends and issues in entrepreneurship.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials, presentations and analysis of case studies.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors and computer, hand-outs, Internet and documentaries.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core References
Augustine, Ogbe A. (2018). Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Development. Kampala:
Panamaline Books Distributors Ltd
Greene, Synthia L. (2006). Entrepreneurship: Ideas in Action. (3rd ed), Thomson: South
Westom.

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Hisrich, Robert D., Peters, Michael P., & Sherperd Dean H. (2008). Entrepreneurship. (6th ed),
New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishers.
Holt, David H. (2003). Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation. New Delhi: Prentice hall
Publishers.
Kuratko, Donald I. (2009). Introduction to Entrepreneurship, (8th ed).
Recommended Materials
Best M.H (2001). The new competitive advantage: The Renewal of American Industry. Oxford
University Press: New York.
Birley, Sue & Musyka Daniel (2000). Mastering Entrepreneurship: Financial Times. New
York: Prentice Hall.
Brandt, S.C.,(1986). Entrepreneuring in Established Companies. Nal Penguin Books: New
York.
Bruce Barringer and Duane Ireland (2007). Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New
Ventures, (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall.
Burns, T & Stalker, G.M.,(2001) The Management of innovation. Oxford University Press:
Oxford.
Kuratko, D.F. & Audretsch, D.B., (2009). Strategic Entrepreneurship: Exploring different
perspective of an emerging concept. Entrepreneurship theory and practice: Waco: Oxford.
Peter F. Drucker, (2006). Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Harper Paperbacks.
Saleemi (2007). Entrepreneurship and Communication Simplified, Saleemi Publications.

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3.2.2 SMA 1201: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II
PRE-REQUISITES: Engineering Mathematics I
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This semester is designed to equip the trainee with relevant mathematical knowledge, skills,
techniques and attitudes necessary to enhance better understanding of other analytical units of
this course, and also provide the trainee with a firm foundation for further training.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this unit, the student should be able to:
1. Use principles of co-ordinate geometry, Complex numbers and Mensuration in solving
Engineering and related problems.
1. Apply concepts of Differentiation and Integration in solving Engineering and related problems.

TIME ALLOCATION
S/NO UNITS TOTAL (HOURS)
1. Co-ordinate geometry 8
2. Complex numbers 12
3. Mensuration 8
4. Calculus I (Differentiation) 16
5. Calculus II (Integration) 16
TOTAL 60

COURSE CONTENT
Coordinate Geometry: Conversion of Polar and Cartesian co-ordinates, evaluation of polar
and Cartesian Equation, Graphs of Polar Equations, determination of Normal and Tangents
using co-ordinate geometry.
Complex Numbers: Definition of complex numbers and its conjugate argument, evaluation of
the three forms of complex numbers (Cartesian, polar and exponential) and its elementary
operations, representation of complex numbers in an Argand diagram, Demoivre’s theorem on
powers, roots of complex numbers, and derivation of trigonometric identities. Applications of
complex numbers to engineering problems involving impedances, loci, forces and zero of
functions

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Mensuration; Units of measurements, evaluate perimeters and areas of regular shapes,
calculate volumes and surface areas of regular solids, determine the area of irregular shapes
using trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule. Evaluate area and volume of solids using Pappus theorem.
Calculus I (Differentiation): Concepts of derivatives, differentiation from the first principle,
Rules of Differentiation (sum, product, Quotient, Chain rules), Higher derivative, Function and
their derivatives (Parametric, Implicit, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic), Applications of
differentiation (rates of change, velocity and acceleration, stationary points, maxima and
minima, Tangents and Normal).
Calculus II (Integration): Concepts of integration, Definite and indefinite integrals, Methods
of Integration (algebraic substitution, partial fractions, integration by parts, Reduction formulae,
Use of complex numbers), Applications of integration ( areas under and between curves, mean
and root mean square values, volumes of revolutions, centroids of simple shapes and second
moment of area and radius of gyration).

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies, presentations and
analysis of case studies.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors and computer, hand-outs, Internetand documentaries.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
presentations, and syndicate discussions and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Core References
Stroud K.A., (2007). Engineering Mathematics, (6th edition), Paulgrave.

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Goldstein L. J. et al., (2009). Calculus and its application, (12th edition), Prentice Hall.
James Stewart, (2007). Calculus: Early transcendental, (6th edition), Brooks Cole.
Recommended Materials
Judith L. Gersting, (2010). Technical Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Dover Publications.
Patrick M. Fitzpatrick, (2009). Advanced Calculus, (2nd revised edition), American
Mathematical Society.

3.2.3 DEE 1258: ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS

PRE-REQUISITES: Electrical Engineering Principles
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT

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This unit is intended to equip the student with knowledge on electronic active and passive
components and devices which are the building blocks of integrated circuits which are
important parts of communication and navigation equipment
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit, the student should be able to:
a) Describe the bonding structure of solids.
b) Explain the atomic structure and energy level of an atom
c) Explain principles of thermionic electron emission.
d) Describe the construction and operation of Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
e) Describe the construction and operation of Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO)
f) Explain the motion of electrons in magnetic and electrostatic field
g) Describe the formation of extrinsic semiconductor material
h) Explain the effects of temperature on intrinsic semiconductor material
i) Describe the formation of PN junction diode.
j) State the applications of a diode
k) Describe the block diagram of a power supply
l) Explain the principles of rectification, smoothing and filtering
m) Explain voltage regulation / stabilization methods
n) Describe voltage multiplier methods
o) Explain the operation of switched mode power supply and UPS.
p) Describe the operation of oscillator circuits
q) Describe the operation of wave shaping circuits
r) Describe the operation of pulse generating circuits
s) Explain the performance of RC coupled amplifiers
t) Analyze the frequency response of linear amplifiers
UNIT CONTENT
Atomic theory of matter: atomic structure, Energy levels and Periodic table. Electron
emission: thermionic emission, Electric field emission, photoelectric emission and secondary
emission. Principle of CRT, Motion of electrons, Principles of CRO, Application of electron
emission. Semiconductor theory: intrinsic and extrinsic semi-conductors: Ge, Si., effect of
temperature on intrinsic semi-conductor doping P- types and N-types, formation of extrinsic

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semi-conductor. Semi -conductor diodes: formation of PN junction diode, diffusion, depletion
layer, barrier potential. characteristics of PN junction diode, Applications of semiconductor
diodes: power diodes, signal diodes and RF diodes. Power suppliers: block diagram of power
supply, transformer, rectifier, filters, regulator. Principles of rectification: halve wave, full
wave, bridge. filtration and smoothing: capacitor filter, inductive filtering. Regulation and
stabilizer methods: Zener diode regulator, linear regulators, switching regulators, switched
mode power supply (SMP), UPS. Voltage multipliers. Bipolar junction transistors:
construction and operation of NPN and PNP, configuration, static characteristics, transistor
biasing and stabilization methods, d.c load-lines. Field effect transistors: construction and
operation of FETS: JFETS, MOSFET, configurations, characteristics, FETS biasing methods,
d.c. load-lines, Feedback: feedback principles, negative feedback, positive feedback, feedback
equation, effects of negative feedback: gain, gain stability, noise and distortion, bandwidth,
input and output impedance/resistance feedback connections. sinusoidal oscillators: concept of
oscillators resonance, oscillation requirements: feedback, tank-circuit, positive feedback,
oscillation circuits: tuned collector, RC phase shift, Collpit’s, Hartley, crystal, blocking.
Derivation of frequency of oscillation. wave shaping and pulse generating circuits: operation
of wave shaping circuits: differentiators, integrators, clipping circuits, clamping circuits
multivibrators. Amplifiers: operation of a two-stage RC coupled amplifiers, Frequency
response: low frequency, mid-band frequency, high frequency. Gain of amplifiers: graphical
methods, h-parameters analysis. . Operational amplifiers: DC amplifiers, limitations.
Differential amplifiers: common mode, differential mode, common mode rejection ratio
(CMRR). Characteristics, applications of op-amps [Link] semiconductor devices:
principles of semiconductor devices: varactor diode, UJT, programmable UJT, silicon-
controlled rectifiers (SCRS), silicon-controlled switch (SCS), DIAC, TRIAC, applications.
Opto-electronics: opto-electronic theory: interaction of radiation and matter, absorption,
emission and transmission, properties of matter. Principles of lasers and masers: construction,
operation.

PRACTICALS
List of experiments with emphasis on test kits implementation for analogue electronics 1
i. To identify the diode terminals and characteristics

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 ii. To verify the effects of temperature on a diode performance
iii. To identify types of transistors
iv. To determine static transistor characteristics
v. To identify special semiconductor device terminals
vi. To verify special semiconductor devices characteristics
vii. To perform experiments on application of semi connector devices
viii. To construct amplifiers to verify amplifier performance
ix. To assemble, operate and test OP-Amp circuits
x. To perform experiments on application of OP-Amp
xi. To verify the performance and construct negative feedback amplifiers
xii. To verify performance and construct oscillator circuits
xiii. To construct and verify performance of wave shaping and pulse generating circuits
xiv. To construct a circuit using photo devices

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures, workshop practicals, interactive discussion group, analysis of case studies and
evaluation of worked examples.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors, electrical and electronics engineering training kits, electrical measuring
instruments, hand-outs, Internet documentaries, computers,cathord ray
oscilloscope,probes,signal generators step down transformers, electronic tool kit.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
presentations, and syndicate discussions, and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practicals 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES

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Core References
Sedha R.S., (2010). Applied Electronics, (Multicolor edition), S. Chand & Company Ltd.
Safa Kasap, (2005). Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, (3rd edition) McGraw-Hill
Science/Engineering/Math.
Adel S. Sedra & Kenneth C. Smith, (2009). Microelectronic Circuits, (6th edition) Oxford
University Press.
Mehta V.K., (2008). Principles of electronics, S. Chand & Company Ltd.
Kishore [Link], (2008). Electronic Devices and Circuits, B.S Publications.
Recommended Materials
Ben Streetman & Sanjay Banerjee, (2005). Solid State Electronic Devices, (6th edition) Prentice
Hall.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, John McBrewster (2010), Analogue Electronics, Alpha
script Publishing.
Thomas L. Floyd, (2011). Electronic Devices, (9th edition), Pearson Education.
B.L Theraja and A.K. Theraja, (2010). Electrical Technology, (24th edition), Publication
Division of Nirja Construction & Development Co. (P) Ltd, Ram Nagar.

S sivahanan, N Suresh Kumar (2003) Electronics Devices and Circuits

3.2.4 DMA 1212 AERODYNAMICS

PRE-REQUISITES: NONE
Purpose of the Unit

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The Course is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary
for the understanding of aerodynamic principles that relate to the operation of the aircraft in
flight.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:
a. Understand the concepts in aerodynamics.
b. Understand the principles of flight.
c. Apply aerodynamic principles in the maintenance of aircraft systems.
d. Observe safety precautions when working on aircrafts.
e. Service related aircraft aerodynamic systems.

UNIT CONTENT
The atmosphere: the composition the atmosphere, standard atmosphere international standard
atmosphere, properties of the air, temperature, pressure, density, humidity, layers of the
atmosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere. wind: causes,
description, types; backing, veering, cross wind, head wind, crosswind, jet stream,
measurement, effects. Aircraft speeds: ground speeds, air speed, measuring methods,
relationship between speeds, calculations. Plotting changes within the atmospheric layer,
plotting triangle of velocities. Aerodynamics principles: newton’s laws of motion, first law,
second law, third law. Gas laws: Boyle’s law, Charles law, combined gas law, Bernoulli’s
principle, static pressure, dynamic pressure, velocities of motion, venturi tube. Airflow
patterns: airflow patterns, laminar, turbulent, boundary layer, meaning of boundary layer,
stages of formation, factor affecting. effects of airflow on various shapes, flat plate, sphere,
tube, streamline body, safety, personal, test apparatus, tools. Aerofoil: definition of Aerofoil
terminologies; chord, chord line, camber, mean camber, angle of attack ,angle of incidence,
aspect ratio, fineness ratio, principles of operation of an Aerofoil; airflow velocity, air density,
shape ,surface area, static pressure, dynamic pressures, aerodynamic forces, angle of attack,
pressure distribution. Aerofoil characteristics; relationship between Cp and Cg, lift coefficient,
drag coefficient, lift/drag ratio, moment coefficient, aerodynamic centre, types of aerofoils low
drag (high speed), general purpose, high lift, lamina flow. Design and nomenclature;

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 geometric features, NACA digit system, NACA sectioning. Aircraft lift: generation of lift;
Bernoulli’s principle, equation of continuity of flow, lift curve; coefficient of lift versus angle
of attack, coefficient of lift versus leading edge radius, centre of pressure and angle of attack;
pressure distribution, centre of pressure movement, stalling of an Aerofoil; stalling angle,
stalling speed, transition point, separation point observe safety when generating lift; personal,
test apparatus, tools. Aircraft drag: drag; definition, components of drag, zero lift drag;
boundary layer, surface friction drag, transition to turbulence, form drag, separation point,
streamlining, interference drag, effects of configuring, effects of speed, effects of attitude, lift
dependant drag; causes, factors, wing tip vortices, induced downwash, lift and downwash,
induced drag, total drag, observe safety to prevent creating drag; cleanliness, storage,
FOD .aircraft thrust :generation of thrust ;ramjet ,gas turbine ,propeller, turbo propeller ,rocket,
calculations of thrust ,mass flow rate derivation; thrust formulae, gas turbine,
propeller ,calculations. Safety to relate to thrust generation; cleanliness, storage, FOD.
Simulating thrust generation; ramjet, gas turbine, propeller, rocket. Calculation of thrust.
Aircraft weight: definition of weight terminologies, mass, maximum take-off weight,
maximum landing weight, all-up-weight. effects of weight; take off distance, wing loading,
stalling. Safety to aircraft weight; personnel, aircraft. Plotting graphs of the effects of weight
changes, calculation; maximum and minimum landing and takeoff weight. Aircraft:
classification of aircraft; lighter than air, heavier than air, parts of an aircraft; -wings, fuselage,
control surfaces, undercarriage, engines, horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, cockpit,
engines. Types of motion: aircraft axes; roll, pitch, yaw. Forces in flight; lift, weight, thrust,
drag.
PRACTICE
By the end of the Unit the Student should perform the following practical.
i. Perform Measurement of air parameters.
ii. Plot changes within the atmospheric layer.
iii. Identify types of wind by simulation.
iv. Plot triangle of velocities.
v. Apply Newton’s law on experiments.
vi. Perform Experiments on airflow over different bodies.
vii. Perform experiments on boundary layer formation.

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viii. Performing experiments to determine variation of lift co efficiencies versus angle of
attack and leading edge radius.
ix. Perform experiments to show effects of Cp change versus angle of attack.
x. Perform experiments on stalling of an aerofoil.
xi. Simulate lift dependant drag, zero lift dependant drag.
xii. Simulate thrust generation; ramjet, gas turbine, propeller and rocket.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, Discussion, Illustration, Demonstration, Note taking, Practical exercise,
Industrial visits, Project work.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs,
Power point, Internet and web based materials, charts, instruments, hygrometers, thermometers,
balloons, gauges, wind vanes, aircraft models, text books, lab apparatus, models, bicycle pump
with gauges, cylinder with appropriate weight and gauges, Flat body, Aerofoil body, Circular
body, Spherical body, Air pumps, Blowers, Thin threads, Wind tunnel.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
presentations, syndicate discussions, field work and examinations, Timed practical tests,
Practical exercises.

Mode of Assessment Weighting

Practical 15%
Continuous Assessment Tests 15%
End of Semester Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core references

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Anderson, D, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics,5th edition.(Florida: McGraw-Hill Education,
2009)
Milne-Thomson, Louis Melville. Theoretical aerodynamics. Courier Corporation, 1973.
Houghton, Edward Lewis, and Peter William Carpenter. Aerodynamics for engineering
students. Elsevier, 2003.
Moran, Jack. An introduction to theoretical and computational aerodynamics. Courier
Corporation, 2003.
Roskam, Jan, and Chuan-Tau Edward Lan. Airplane aerodynamics and performance.
DARcorporation, 1997.
Recommended materials
Anderson. D, Introduction to Flight,6th edition. (Florida: Mc Craw-Hill Education Press,
2009)
Kermode A. and Barnard R, Mechanics of Flight; 11thedition. (Hertfordshire: University of
Hertfordshire, 2008)

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3.2.5 DMA 1209 COURSE TITLE: AIRFRAME STRUCTURES
PRE- REQUISITES: Physical science

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to
understand the aircraft construction principles, materials and maintenance.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the construction of various aircraft structures,

ii. Select materials for aircraft construction,
iii. Observe safety procedures at work pace,
iv. Identify aircraft Station,
v. Perform maintenance on aircraft structural damage,
vi. Use relevant aircraft manuals,
vii. Understand maintenance on aircraft fuel tank.

COURSE CONTENT

Construction of various aircraft structures, Aircraft: Classification, Components, structural

loads,
Fuselage: Types of construction, materials, maintenance, Safety precautions. Main planes and
tail unit: Types of construction, attachment positions, materials, maintenance, Safety
precautions.
Landing gear: Types, construction, Functions, Materials, safety precautions.
Control surfaces: construction, classification, operation, Safety precautions. Materials for
aircraft construction: Properties, classification, Application.
Flying control system: Construction, Operation, Maintenance. Station identification: Definition,
types, Purposes. Maintenance procedures on aircraft controls: Rigging, weighing,
Structural damages: Classification, Repair, Drawings, Safety precautions.
Aircraft documentation: Certification documents, maintenance docs, operation docs,safety docs.
Manuals: Definition, Classification, Contents.

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Aircraft fuels: Types of fuels, Types of fuels, storage, fuelling procedures, airframe fuel
systems, Components, Maintenance, general safety.
Lab Sessions and Practice
Identify aircraft parts: Fuselage, tail unit, stabilizers, landing gear, and control surfaces.
Fuselage; construct a fuselage, identify fuselage materials. Wing and Tail unit; fabricate a
typical wing and tail unit, identify all parts for wing / tail unit. Landing gear; Wire locking;
Perform wire locking, steel, aluminium alloys, magnesium alloys. Control surfaces; identify
various control surfaces, operate controls.

A/C construction materials: Material identification, Wood, Plastics, aluminium alloys,

magnesium alloys titanium alloys, steel alloys, composites, ceramics, fabrics.

Flying controls: test cable tension, measure control surface travel, inspect flight control system.
Station identification; interpret the drawings and locate components on the aircraft.

Minor structural damage: Overlap patches insert patches, riveting. Manuals; Identify different
types of manuals.
Fuel system: Identify types of fuel tanks.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, whiteboard, multi-media sources, handouts, class discussions, Lab
sessions, aircraft hangar visits.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 10%
Practice 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

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REFERENCES

Munroe, J., K. Wilkins, and M. Gruber. "Integral Airframe Structures (IAS)---Validated

Feasibility Study of Integrally Stiffened Metallic Fuselage Panels for Reducing Manufacturing
Costs." (2000).
Deo, Ravi B., James H. Starnes Jr, and Richard C. Holzwarth. "Low-cost composite materials
and structures for aircraft applications." (2003).
Guyett, P. R., and A. W. Cardrick. "The certification of composite airframe structures." The
Aeronautical Journal 84, no. 834 (1980): 188-203.

Mueller, Ingolf, Cecilia Larrosa, Surajit Roy, Amrita Mittal, Kuldeep Lonkar, and Fu-Kuo
Chang. "An integrated health management and prognostic technology for composite airframe
structures." In Proc. Annual Conference on Prognostics and Health Management. 2009.

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3.2.6 DMA 1205 AEROPISTON 1
RE-REQUISITES: None

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for
the maintenance and operation of piston engines.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Outline the historical development of aero piston engines,

ii. Understand the basic principles of aero piston engines,
iii. Perform service and maintenance on aero piston engines,
iv. Appreciate the need for standards and regulations pertaining to aero piston engines,
v. Demonstrate an awareness for safety while handling aero piston engines.
UNIT CONTENT

Engine systems: history of the aero piston engine, types of piston engines, components,
construction operation of components

Engine cycles: types of engine cycles, operation of engine cycles, application of the engine
cycles, Comparison of different engine cycles.

Construction of Aero piston engine

Induction systems: Components and functions, disassemble and assemble, maintenance, safety
precautions

Fuel systems: Components and Function application of fuel injection systems, maintenance,
safety precautions, carburettor assembly, cleaning and inspection.

Ignition system: Components and functions, magneto systems, aero-piston spark plug, safety
precautions

Starting: Components and functions, Types, direct cranking starters, starting system,

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charging system: Components and functions, charging methods, maintenance, safety
precautions.

Lubrication system: Components and functions, types of lubrication systems, types of oils of the
lubrication system components.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Dismantling a piston engine: Identification of engine parts, Cleaning and inspection

Assembling piston engine parts, Simulation of the two stroke cycle, Disassemble and assemble
of super charger, turbo charger, Maintenance checks, inspections and servicing,

Carburettor: Assembly, cleaning and inspection, Identify parts, Assemble carburettor,

Disassembly and assembly of a magneto, installation of starters, inspection and servicing
starters, inspection of lubrication system.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, group discussions, analysis of case studies, Hangar
visits, aero piston lab demonstrations.
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
CATs 10%
Lab Sessions 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES

El-Sayed, Ahmed F. "Piston Engines and Propellers." In Fundamentals of Aircraft and Rocket
Propulsion, pp. 219-314. Springer, London, 2016.

Goodger, Eric Martin. Aviation fuels technology. Macmillan International Higher Education,
1985.

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Zhang, Qi, G. Q. Xu, and F. R. Du. "Aero piston engine capacitor discharge ignition system
optimization research and design." Journal of Aerospace Power 2 (2012).

Xiaogang, W., Bolan, L., Xiyang, Y., Chao, Y., Fei, Y., & Zhenfeng, Z. (2020). Study on fuel
and injection influence on a spark ignition aeropiston engine. Journal of Engineering for Gas
Turbines and Power, 142(7).

Ji, F. Z., Zhou, X. X., & Tian, M. (2012). Study on Thermal Management for Cooling System
of Aero-piston Engine. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 516, pp. 452-456). Trans Tech
Publications Ltd.

Recommended Materials

Endres, Helmut, Heinz-JakobNeusser, and Rainer Wurms. "Spark-ignition piston engine with
facilities for changing the inlet direction of the fuel-air mixture." U.S. Patent 5,632,244, issued
May 27, 1997.

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3.2.7 DMA 1203: WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE II
PRE-REQUISITE: Workshop technology I

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes in engineering
production processes with emphasis on high quality finishing processes when using machine
tools and varied engineering materials

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Select and set appropriate sheet metal various tools for a given task,
ii. Make mechanical joints of ferrous and non-ferrous metals,
iii. Follow a given procedure for a production process,
iv. Demonstrate care and maintenance on heat treatment equipment,
v. Detect, remove and control corrosion,
vi. Explain the Non Destructive Testing processes Identify and do maintenance work on the
various aircraft hardware.
UNIT CONTENT

Sheet metal work: Tools and equipment. Pattern development. Template uses. Edge treatment.
Sheet metals joints. Forming of sheet metal. Safety.

Metal Joining: Principles of soft soldering. Principles of hard soldering. Types of adhesives.
Types of fillers and fluxes. Tools and equipment. Types of rivets. Rivet material. Riveted joints.
Procedures of riveted joints. Welding: Arch welding, TIG, gas welding, plasma.

Work holding Devices. Working holding devices. Design and construction. Feature of work
holding devices. Proper use of work holding devices.

Power Saw: Mounting the blade. Holding the piece. Setting feed pressures. Care and maintain
of the machines. Safety.

Drilling: Types and uses of drilling machines. Parts of drilling machine. Features of various
drill bits. Work and tool holding devices. Cutting speed. Safety.

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Grinding: Types of grinding machines. Safety precautions description of methods of tools
sharpening. Explanation of moulding and dressing procedures. Mounting and balancing of the
grinding wheels. Dressing and truing of grinding wheels. Care and maintenance of grinding
machine and wheels. Safety.

Heat treatment: Term heat treatment, Heat treatment effects, Heat treatment processes, purpose
of heat treatment, Heat treatment process for a given metal, Cooling media ,
Heat Treatment equipment, Safety precautions.
Non Destructive Testing :visual optical probes, dye penetrant, fluorescent dye (infra-red),
woodpecker (metallic test), magnetic particle, circular, transverse, eddy current, gamma rays, x
– ray, ultrasonic
Lathe work (Centre lathe): Lathe operations. Cutting speeds and feeds. Tools setting. Care and
maintenance. Safety.
Workshop Sessions and Practice
Sheet metal: select appropriate sheet metal tools for a given job, produce various sheet metal
articles using a given sheet metal forming process, and demonstrate safe working habits when
using sheet metal tools and materials.
Metal joining processes: carry out gas welding operations, execute a given gas welding joint
using correct welding techniques, execute gas cutting operations for a given metal, carry out arc
welding operations for a given metal, and perform MIG and TIG welding operations, practice
safety when performing a given type of welding process.
Hardware; Fabricating nut and bolt, thread the bolt, thread the nut, and Thread pipes, flaring
pipes. Corrosion; Detect Corrosion using visual means ,dye penetrant ,ultrasonic inspection ,X
– ray. Remove and treat corrosion using mechanical means ,chemical
neutralization ,protective coating .Cladding ,electrolytic treatment ,chemical treatment. NDI;
Perform Non Destructive testing, visual, dye penetrant, fluorescent dye.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, multimedia resource, web-based materials, class discussions, Lab
sessions, aircraft hangar visits, group discussions, demonstration.

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COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 10%
Practice 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Black, Bruce J. Workshop processes, practices and materials. Routledge, 2015.

Simmons, Colin H., and Dennis E. Maguire. Manual of engineering drawing: Technical
product specification and documentation to British and International Standards. Butterworth-
Heinemann, 2012.

Recommended Materials

Singh, Rajender. Introduction to basic manufacturing processes and workshop technology. New
Age International, 2006.

Oleson, John Peter, ed. The Oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical
world. Oxford University Press, 2008.

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3.2.8 DMA 1204 :ENGINEERING DRAWING II
PRE-REQUISITES: Engineering Drawing I

PURPOSE OF COURSE

The aim of this unit is to enable the trainee to understand how the surfaces of basic geometrical
solids can be developed, understand and interpret the various types of sectional views, define
the locus of a point, understand various conic sections and explain the design and functions of
various types of gears

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the student should be able to correctly;

i. Construct geometrical solids,
ii. Draw the surface development of solids,
iii. Draw the development of similar/ different solids intersecting at various angles,
iv. Draw sectional views in first and third angle projection,
v. Illustrate cross hatching methods,
vi. Draw loci of parts for a given mechanism,
vii. Draw various conic sections as a locus of a moving point and as they appear on
sectional views,
viii. Construct involute spur gears, involute rack and pinion given specific gear data.
UNIT CONTENT

Loci of a point: Definition of a point, Locus of a point in relationship to a circle, Definition and
methods of constructing the ellipse, parabola, hyperbola

Solid Geometry: Construction and development of geometrical solids and their truncated forms
(Right prisms, cylinders, cones, pyramids. Oblique cones and pyramids).

Development of intersecting solids: Cylinders of equal and unequal diameters, prism to cylinder,
prism to square pipe.

Sectioning (Single Items): Types of sectional views, hatching methods, Sectional views derived
from pictorial views, Sectional views derived from orthographic views.

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Gears, Rack and Pinion: Functions of gears. Types of gears, Construction of and features of
involute spur gears in mesh (wheel and pinion), Rack and Pinion.

Assembly drawing.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, presentations, practice.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 40%
Final Examination 60%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES

Morling, Ken. Geometric and engineering drawing. Routledge, 2010.

Jackson, Edward. Advanced level technical drawing. 1975.

Yan-fang, Yin. "To probe into 3D CAI model of engineering graphics based on software."
In 2009 2nd IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology,
pp. 1-3. IEEE, 2009.

Recommended Materials

Madsen, David A. Engineering drawing and design. Cengage Learning, 2001.

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3.2.9 DMA 1301:AIRFIELD SAFETY AND PROCEDURES I
PRE-REQUISITES: Physical science

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This course unit is aimed at providing the trainees with relevant skills to help them handle
aircraft on the ground, move around the airport and be able to work with other stakeholders. It
covers the procedures and precautions observed during all aspects of aircraft maintenance,
servicing and ground handling. These practices are essential for the safe and efficient
maintenance and operation of aircraft.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the end of this Unit the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the general safety and procedures observed during aircraft maintenance and
handling,
ii. Understand all ground handling procedures and certification of aircraft,
iii. Understand all ground equipment procedures and safety,
iv. Adhere to the air-law requirements and flight safety,
v. Apply human factors in the work place,
vi. Appreciate environmental aspects in relation to aircraft ground handling,
vii. Understand Risk management in the work place.
UNIT CONTENT

General Safety: Safety code, air safety and air security, safety hazards, Safety practices and
Requirements in the Aircraft Hangar and Workshop, Firefighting and fire
Prevention, First Aid, Aircraft danger zones, Electrical equipment. Gases and compounds.
Aircraft ground handling: Towing and Taxiing, Parking and Picketing (tie down), Marshalling,
Starting, Refuelling/ Defueling, Cleaning, Jacking and Trestling, Ramp Servicing, Storage
procedures.
Ground equipment: Purpose, Classification, Paintings and marking, Precautions, Maintenance,
Safety.

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Aviation laws: History, Annexes, Aviation Act, Air navigation regulations, Notices,
Airworthiness requirements.
Human factors: General, Human Performance and Limitations, Social Psychology, Factors
Affecting performance, Physical Environment, Tasks, Communication, Human Error, Hazards
in the Workplace.
Environmental aspects: Precipitation, Cloud formation, Lightning and thunderstorms, Snow and
Ice,
Turbulence, Effects of adverse weather on aircraft performance, Definition of terms, pollution,
Classification of pollution, Sources of pollution ,Effects of pollution on environment, Effects of
pollution on flight safety, Pollution prevention, Ways of preventing aviation pollution, The role
of institutions in environmental management, Laws and regulations on environmental
management.
Risk management: Definitions, Principles management, Standard operating procedures, errors
and error-management.
Hangar and Field Practice
General safety: Demonstrate firefighting techniques, apply the various first aid techniques.

Aircraft ground handling; clean an aircraft, jack and trestle an aircraft,

Follow all procedures of refuelling and aircraft, towing an aircraft, picketing and aircraft,
lubricating an aircraft, charging of gaseous systems, and carrying out line servicing.

Ground equipment: Show and demonstrate procedure of servicing, operating and maintaining
Ground.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, handouts, multimedia resources, PPT presentations, class discussions,
Lab sessions, aircraft hangar visits, group discussions, Demonstration,

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

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Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 10%
Practical 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES

Medlicott, J., and S. Martin. "Airfield electrical systems-safety procedures and training." In IEE
Seminar Airfield Electrical Systems-Meeting the Safety Challenge (Ref. No. 2000/085), pp. 3-1.
IET, 2000.

Stewart, C. (2001). Airfield Safety: Developing Operational Procedures and Schedules for
Airside Construction Projects. In Advancing Airfield Pavements (pp. 309-321).

Miller, T. "Military airfields and rural planning." The Town Planning Review 44, no. 1 (1973):
31-48.

Recommended Materials

Bolin, Depositor, and L. Robert. "Handbook on USSR Military Forces: Chapter XI--Air
Forces." (1946).

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3.3 YEAR II SEMESTER I

3.3.1 SMA 2101: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III

PRE-REQUISITES: Engineering Mathematics I & II
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This semester is designed to enable the trainee to acquire knowledge, skills and attitude
necessary to solve analytical problems in an Aircraft.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, the student should be able to;
1. Use Matrices in solving electrical circuits.
1. Use principles of ordinary differential equations to solve problems in control systems and R-
L-C circuits.
2. Use principles of partial differential equations to solve problems involving small changes,
rates of changes, change of variables and stationary points.
3. Apply Laplace Transforms in solving Impulse response and switching problems.

TIME ALLOCATION
S/NO SUB MODULE UNITS TOTAL (HOURS)
1. Matrices I 12
2. Ordinary differential equations (ODE) 16
3. Partial differential equations (PDE) 16
4. Laplace transform 16
TOTAL 60

COURSE CONTENT
Matrices I: Definition of types of matrices, Matrix operations, Determinant of a 3 x 3 matrix
using Sarrus’ and Co-factor method, Inverse of a 3 x 3 matrix using co-factor and elementary
row operations methods, application of matrices in solving linear simultaneous equations in 3
unknowns (inverse matrix method, determinant method, crammers’ rule and Gaussian
elimination method) and solving electrical circuits.

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Ordinary differential equations (ODE): Formation of differential equations, solution of 1st
Order Linear Differential Equations (direct integration, separable equations, homogeneous
equations, linear equations, Bernoulli equations, exact equations), solution of 2nd Order Linear
Differential Equations (method of undetermined coefficients and D–Operator Method), solution
of simultaneous differential equations and Application of Differential Equations (control
systems and R-L-C circuits).
Partial differential equations (PDE): Definition of Partial derivatives of two variables,
Differentiation of a function of two variables or more, Solution of problems involving small
changes, rates of changes, change of variables and stationary points of functions of two
variables.
Laplace Transforms: Definition and Derivation of Laplace Transforms of simple functions,
Inference of Linearity properties, Derivation of Laplace Transforms of standard functions,
Derivation of Laplace Transforms of first and second derivatives; Determination of inverse
Laplace Transforms of simple forms, Determination of partial fractions of expressions up to
degree three in the denominator, Determination of Laplace Transforms of forms using partial
fractions, Solution to solve Differential equations and simultaneous equations with constant
coefficient, Applications of Laplace Transforms to Impulse response and switching problems.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies, presentations and
analysis of worked examples.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors and computer, hand-outs, Internet and documentaries.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

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REFERENCES
Core References
Avner Friedman (2008). Partial Differential Equations. Dover Publications.
George B. Thomas, Maurice D. Weir & Joel R. Hass (2010). Thomas’ Calculus (20th edition).
Pearson.
Stroud K.A. (2007). Engineering Mathematics (6th edition) Paulgrave.
Goldstein L. J. et al., (2009). Calculus and its application (12th edition) Prentice Hall.
James S. (2007). Calculus: Early transcendental (6th edition) Brooks Cole.
Recommended Materials
Richard Bronson & Gabriel Costa (2009). Schaum's Outline of Differential Equations (3rd
edition) McGraw-Hill.
Dennis G. Zill (2009). A First Course in Differential Equations: with Modeling Applications,
Brooks/Cole, Cengage learning.
Sastry S.S. (2005. Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,
Edition 4.
Lyman Ott, Michael Longnecker (2008). An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data
Analysis (6th edition) Brooks/Cole.

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3.3.2 DEE 2105:DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
PRE-REQUISITES: ANALOG ELECTRONICS
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT
This unit is to provide the student with the relevant knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to
make the student competent in design, installation and maintenance of digital equipment and
devices.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit, the student should be able to:
a) Understand number systems and perform binary arithmetic.
b) Represent numbers in decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal.
c) Convert decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal to other number systems.
d) Perform binary arithmetics, and arithmetics in octal and hexadecimal numbers.
e) Represent decimal numbers in binary coded decimals (BCD), gray code and exess-3 codes
f) Represent characters in various alphanumeric codes
g) Identify the use of alphanumeric codes in digital systems
h) Explain various methods of error detection and correction.
i) Describe and compare various Logic family technologies
j) Explain the general operation and characteristics of various logic families
k) State the handling requirements for various logic families.
l) Explain the operation of latches.
m) Explain the operation of various flip-fop circuits.
n) Use manufacturer data sheet and catalogue to select flip-flops.
o) Explain the basic operation of shift registers.
p) Describe the operation of Asynchronous and synchronous counters.
q) Describe the operations of programmable logic devices
r) Describe the operations of digital memory devices
s) Design combinational and sequential logic circuits using programmable logic devices.
t) Explain the operation of combinational logic circuits.
u) Describe the application of combinational logic circuits.

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UNIT CONTENT
Number systems: Number systems, Binary systems, Conversion of number system to binary
system and vice versa, One’s and two’s compliments, Arithmetic, Numbers in octal, Conversion
of octal numbers into other numbers and vice versa, Conversion of hexadecimal numbers to
other number system, Application of number system. Binary codes: Importance of binary
codes, BCD arithmetic, Binary numbers in grey code, Alphanumeric codes, Application of
alphanumeric codes, Error detection and correction codes. Logics gates and Boolean algebra:
Basic operation of logic gates, Operation of derived logic gates, The Boolean algebra,
minimization of logic function using Boolean algebra and k-maps up to 4 variables,
Implementation of logic circuits using universal gates. Combinational logic design:
Combinational logic network, Derivations from Boolean, Use of Boolean algebra to design
combinational logic network, Use of tabular method to design combinational logic network,
Application of logic circuits for industrial interlock system. Combinational logic circuit:
Arithmetic and logical functions, adders, serial and parallel, subtractors, comparators, PLDs.
Data transmission, multiplexers and demultiplexers, encoders and decoders. Code converters
binary, BCD, 7-segment display. Logic Families: Basic concept, Classification of logic
families, unipolar and bipolar logic families. Operation of various logic families, characteristics
of logic families, Requirements for logic families, Interconnection of different logic families.
Latch and Flip-Flop: Introduction, General overview of latches, type of latches. Flip flops,
Operation of SR- flip flop, JK flip-flop, T-flip-flop, D-flip-flop ,Master-slave and edge-
triggered flip-flop , Master-slave JK-flip-flop, Edge-triggered flip-flop , Flip-flops with
asynchronous inputs ,Operational characteristics of flip-flops. Sequential logic circuits:
Register; Introduction, operation of shift register using transition table and waveforms, serial
shift registers and parallel shift registers, operation of shift register modes, Shift register based
counter, Ring counter, Johnson counter, Linear feedback counter Binary Counters :
Introduction ,Operation of Asynchronous counters (ripple counter) modulus number stage and
state number, shortened mode, decoding outputs ,operational of synchronous counter
Converters: Terminologies, Operational amplifiers as comparators, types of ADC and DAC,
operation of Digital to Analogue Converters (DAC) and Analogue to Digital Converters (ADC),
Applications of DAC and ADC. Memories and storage: Terminologies, Classification of
memory devices, Operation of semiconductor RAM and ROM devices, Organisation of ROM

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memory device, Operation of secondary storage memories, Organization of secondary storage
memories, Mapping.

PRACTICAL
List of experiments with emphasis on test kits implementation for Digital electronics.
i. Identify pin configurations of logic gates IC’s.
ii. Mount the logic gate IC on breadboard.
iii. Verify the operation of logic gates.
iv. Use Manufacturer’s data sheets and catalogues to identify characteristics and pin
connections of IC’s.
v. Construct various combinational logic circuit
vi. Demonstrate the operation of various combinational logic circuit
vii. Select a particular logic gate IC using data sheets or catalogues.
viii. Demonstrate the operation of logic gate IC.
ix. Interface different logic gates.
x. o interface different logic gates
xi. To interconnect various logic families
xii. To construct and test logic circuits from different logic families
xiii. To construct various sequential logic circuit and converter circuits
xiv. To operate various sequential logic circuit and converter circuits

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures, workshop practicals, interactive group discussions, illustration, demonstration,
observation practical exercise project work and evaluation of worked examples.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Digital trainer kit, assorted logic gate ICs, electronic tool kit, electrical measuring
instrument Whiteboard, Projectors, hand-outs, Internet documentaries, printer and computers.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
presentations, and syndicate discussions, and examinations.

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Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practicals 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core References
Subir K. S. et al (2014). Foundation of Digital Electronics and Logic Design. Taylor & Francis
Group.
Mark B. (2003). Complete digital design, A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Electronics and
Computer System Architecture. McGraw-Hill.
Morris M. M. (2006) Digital design (4th edition) Prentice Hall.
Recommended Materials
Ronald J. T. et al. (2010). Digital Systems, Principles and Applications (11th edition) Prentice
Hall.
Thomas L. F. (2008). Digital Fundamentals (10th edition). Prentice Hall.
Roger L. T. (2007). Digital Electronics, Principles and Applications (7th edition) Career
Education

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3.3.3 DEE 2115:CONTROL SYSTEMS I
PRE-REQUISITES: NONE
PURPOSE OF UNIT
The Unit is aimed at providing the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary in
understanding control systems in the work place.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the Unit, the trainee should be able to:
a. Understand the principles of engineering control systems.
b. Analyse system’s stability for a given control task.
c. Maintain control systems in industry.
d. Install control system drives in industry.
e. Appreciate the need for safety when working on control systems.
UNIT CONTENT
Introduction to control systems: control system terminologies, types of control systems,
classification of control systems. Block diagrams: simplification of block diagrams-canonical
form, transfer functions, superposition, error ratio, primary feedback ratio.
Signal flow graphs: conversion of block diagrams to flow diagrams, simplification of system
loops (masons rule, complex loop, loop reduction).
system modelling: need for modelling, derivation of transfer functions for simple networks
(electrical, mechanical,(s), j, d operations),presentation of practical systems.
System performance: test signals-step, velocity, acceleration, sinusoidal, Unity impulse.
Dynamic response for 1st and 2nd order systems, damping methods-velocity feedback, error rate,
viscous damping, effects of damping ratio, calculations of limiting values, steady state errors.
Analogue computing: operation of operational amplifier, operational amplifier computing
circuits, solution of equations using operational amplifier, scaling methods.
PRACTICE
By the end of the Unit the student should perform the following practical.
i. Carryout experiment on Test signals.
ii. Carryout Experiments on first order response, second order response and damping.
iii. Carryout Experiments on Analogue computing technique.
iv. Carryout Measurements on Servo mechanisms.

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MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, LAB, group discussions, Demonstration.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs,
Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.

UNIT ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15 %
Practical 15 %
Final Examination 70 %
Total Score 100%

REFERENCE
Core references
[Link] and [Link], Control System Engineering; 5th edition. (New Age International
Publishers, 2007).
S P Eugene Xavier, Principles of control systems; 5th edition. (New Age International
Publishers, 2010).
Norman S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering; 6th edition. (Wiley, 2010).
K. Ogata, Modern Control Engineering; 5th Edition. (Prentice Hall, 2010).
B.C. Kuo & Farid Golnaraghi, Automatic Control System; (Wiley India Ltd, 2010).
W. Bolton, Programmable Logic Controllers; 6th edition. (Newnes, 2016).
Frank D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers; 5th edition. (McGraw Hill, 2017).
Frank D. Petruzella, Activities Manual for Programmable Logic Controllers; 5th edition.
(McGraw Hill, 2017).
Recommended materials
[Link], Automatic control systems; 7th edition. (Prentice Hall of India, 1995).

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[Link], Control System – Principles and Design”, 2nd edition. (Tata McGraw Hill, 2002).
Schaum‟s Outline Series, Feedback and Control Systems; (Tata McGraw Hill, 2007).
John J.D ‟Azzo & Constantine H. Houpis, Linear Control System Analysis and Design; (Tata
Mc Graw-Hill, Inc., 1995).
Richard C. Dorf and Robert H. Bishop, Modern Control Systems; (Addison – Wesley, 1999)

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3.3.4 DEE 2226: AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION I
PRE-REQUISITES: NONE
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT

This UNIT is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to
carry out electrical installation and maintenance work in various types of aircraft and
specifically lays emphasis on the need for special wiring systems, good workmanship within
and without the aircraft structures and requisite aesthetics.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the UNIT, the trainee should be able to:
a. Observe the necessary safety precautions in aircraft electrical wiring systems.
b. Interpret drawings for aircraft installations.
c. Use and care for electrical tools and equipment works to specified standards and regulations
requirements.
d. Apply acquired knowledge to trace faults in aircraft electrical installation systems.
e. Maintain service and repair aircraft wiring systems.
UNIT CONTENT
Safety: identification of aircraft safety hazards-bird hazards, lightning turbulence due to thunder
storms, volcanic cloud, mobile phones on aircraft take-off, wind shear, and microburst.
Identification of electrical safety hazards-support equipment and personnel, electrical arc flash
safety, chemically induced fires in aircraft electrical circuitry, ageing aircraft structural failure,
electrostatic sensitive devices, high intensity radiated field. Observation of personal safety and
safety for others regarding.
Electrical tools and materials: tools commonly used in aircraft electrical installation work-
hand tools, marking out tools, measuring tools, power tools, standard aircraft electrical tool kit,
specialized aircraft tools. Care and maintenance of tools, description of insulating materials
used in aircraft electrical installation.
Electrical power supply: description of various power sources-engine driven ac generators,
auxiliary power Units (APUS), external avid power for ground services, ram air turbine (RAT),
frequency wild system, split and parallel systems. Determination of voltage levels and
frequency, statement of regulations for power supplies, application of various power supplies -

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aircraft instruments, lighting, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), communication
equipment, motors and actuators.
Aircraft electrical wiring diagrams: interpretation of drawings using standard aircraft
electrical symbols -variability, adjustability, radiation indicators, test point recognition, polarity
markings, current (dc or ac), shielding, cable indicator, antenna, capacitor, thermal element
(thermal mechanical traducer), spark gap, continuous loop fire detector, aircraft lamps, socket –
outlets, distributions point, igniters plug, fuse. description of types of electrical drawings.
Aircraft electrical wiring and cable connections: cable connectors-general purpose
connectors, RF connectors and cabling. cable joints and terminations-types of cable joints, types
of terminations, electrical connection sealing method, ageing aircraft structural failure. Cable
jointing and terminations with respect to the IEE regulations.
Electrical wiring systems: types of aircraft electrical wiring systems -conduit systems,
armoured cable system, PVC nylon cable system, tefzel (ETFE) cable system, types of
conductors. Regulations regarding aircraft wiring systems.

PRACTICE
By the end of the Unit the student should perform the following practical.
i. Demonstration of the ability to select and wear safety gear.
ii. Demonstration of the Usage of first aid kits on handling accidents.
iii. Demonstration of care and maintenance of aircraft electrical tools.
iv. Identification of insulating materials used in aircraft.
v. Installation of aircraft power sources.
vi. Perform Testing and maintenance of aircraft power sources.
vii. Perform Aircraft Electrical Wiring and Cable Connections.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, group discussions, analysis of problems and round
table discussions, Demonstrations.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs,
Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.

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UNIT ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practical 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core references
Mike Tooley, Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems; 2nd edition. (Elsevier, 2018).
E.H.J Pallet, Aircraft Electrical Systems; 3rd edition. (Pearson Education, 2006).
Mike Tooley, Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems; 1st edition. (Elsevier, 2009).
Recommended materials
Mike Tooley and Lloyd Dingle, Aircraft Engineering Principles; 2nd edition. (Elsevier, 2009).
Mike Tooley, Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems; 1st edition. (Elsevier, 2009).

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3.3.5 DMA 2110: AIRFIELD SAFETY AND PROCEDURES II
PRE-REQUISITES: Airfield safety and procedures I

PURPOSE OF COURSE
This course unit is aimed at providing the trainees with relevant skills to help them handle
aircraft on the ground, move around the airport and be able to work with other stakeholders. It
covers the procedures and precautions observed during all aspects of aircraft maintenance,
servicing and ground handling. These practices are essential for the safe and efficient
maintenance and operation of aircraft.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this Unit the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the general safety and procedures observed during aircraft maintenance and
handling,
ii. Apply Aviation Security principles in the work place,
iii. Move and also drive around the airport,
iv. Appreciate the effect of Weight and balance calculations on aircraft safety.

UNIT CONTENT
Aircraft Maintenance procedures: Maintenance planning, Schedules and procedures, ETOPs,
ageing aircraft programs, corrosion prevention and control program, CAP, Quality assurance,
Quality control.
Flight Safety: Reasons, threats, reporting, FFOD control, tools control, safety management,
systems.
Aviation Security: Threats, Regulations and, policy Unlawful, interference acts mitigation.
Aerodrome Procedures: Typical Airport, airport markings, airport lights, and airport services.
Weight and Balance: Terms, Principles, Regulatory, requirements, Calculations and
Documentations.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Maintenance: Use of computer assisted programs and instrument warning dials to trouble shoot
systematic maintenance programs.

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Flight safety: Practice how to report incidences.
Aerodrome procedures: Marshal an aircraft, use the radio for communication.
Aircraft weighing and balance: Prepare an aircraft for weighing, compute the COG, apply
ballast, and also calculate aircraft basic empty weight.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, handouts, multimedia resources, PPT presentations, class discussions,
Lab sessions, aircraft hangar visits, group discussions, Demonstration,

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

Continuous Assessment 10%
Practical 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES

Medlicott, J., and S. Martin. "Airfield electrical systems-safety procedures and training." In IEE
Seminar Airfield Electrical Systems-Meeting the Safety Challenge (Ref. No. 2000/085), pp. 3-1.
IET, 2000.

Stewart, C. (2001). Airfield Safety: Developing Operational Procedures and Schedules for
Airside Construction Projects. In Advancing Airfield Pavements (pp. 309-321).

Miller, T. "Military airfields and rural planning." The Town Planning Review 44, no. 1 (1973):
31-48.

Summers, E. (2000). Operational effects of windfarm developments on air traffic control (ATC)
radar procedures for Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. Wind Engineering, 24(6), 431-
435.

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Recommended Materials

Bolin, Depositor, and L. Robert. "Handbook on USSR Military Forces: Chapter XI--Air
Forces." (1946).

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3.3.6 DMA 2103 THEORY OF FLIGHT
PRE-REQUISITES: None

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to
understand the principles of manoeuvres, high speed flight and aircraft performance. The
module also provides competence in the flight of helicopters, missiles and satellites.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the concepts of aircraft flight,

ii. Appreciate the principles of operation of various aerospace vehicles,
iii. Apply the aircraft flight principles in maintenance systems,
iv. Observe safety regulations pertaining to operations of the various aerospace vehicles.
UNIT CONTENT

Aircraft performance: principles of aircraft performance: aerodynamic forces, span efficiency,

thrust, power, maximum propeller performance, rate of climb,ceilings, gliding flight, turning
flights and v-n diagram, take-off and landing and the forces involved, lift augmentation,
regulations governing aircraft performance.

Stability and control: static, dynamic, lateral, longitudinal, aerodynamic centre, stability features;
inherent, types. Dihedrals angle, anhedral angle, keel surface, cg position, position of the wing,
riggers angle.

Instability modes: Dutch roll, Spiral, instability, phugoid. Controls: primary, secondary,
longitudinal, lateral, directional, instability designs.

Safety requirements: balancing controls, rigging of controls, movement of the cog

Manoeuvres: degrees of freedom: longitudinal axis (along and about), lateral axis (along and
about), normal axis (along and about) ,the control structures involved.

Forces in a turn: lift, centripetal, centrifugal, g-loads, weight, sideslip and drift

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Aerobatic modes, nose dive, inverted, spin, loop

Observing safety during manoeuvres: load factor factors.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Engine performance simulation, aircraft flight condition simulation,

Identification of aircraft defects associated with aircraft stability, static balancing, rigging, mass
balancing, and dynamic balancing. Identification of aircraft damages associated with aircraft
manoeuvres: Analyse fatigue meters to determine damage, inspection for structural damage.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Hangar visits, handouts, group discussions, analysis of
case studies and round table discussions.
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

Continuous Assessment 10%

Practice 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Caughey, David A. "Introduction to aircraft stability and control course notes for M&AE
5070." Sibley School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Cornell University (2011).

Cook, Michael V. Flight dynamics principles: a linear systems approach to aircraft stability
and control. Butterworth-Heinemann, 2012.

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Mair, W. Austyn, and David L. Birdsall. Aircraft performance. Vol. 5. Cambridge University
Press, 1996.

Miele, A. (2016). Flight mechanics: theory of flight paths. Courier Dover Publications.

Ross, I. M., & Karpenko, M. (2012). A review of pseudospectral optimal control: From theory
to flight. Annual Reviews in Control, 36(2), 182-197.

Core References

Eshelby, Martin. Aircraft performance: Theory and practice. American Institute of Aeronautics
and Astronautics, Inc., 2000.

Miele, Angelo. Flight mechanics: theory of flight paths. Courier Dover Publications, 2016.

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 3.3.7 DMA 2104: AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 1
PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering. mathematics

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

This course is composed of Strength of materials and Mechanics of machines. The former is
mean to equip the trainee with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of mechanics of
deformable solids, including static equilibrium, geometry of deformation, and material
constitutive behaviour. Also, the student supposed understand the behaviour of the body by
determining the stresses, strains and deflection produced by the loads up to the elastic limit.
Mechanics of machines on the other hand is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge
skills and attitudes necessary to understand the working principles of machines. The course also
provides competence in applying the principles in solving problems of mechanics of machines.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the concepts of the strength of engineering materials,

ii. Select and use appropriate materials for fabrication work,
iii. Produce models of designed prototypes,
iv. Apply the knowledge acquired to improve the performance of various
equipments,
v. Observe safety when dealing with various engineering materials,
vi. Understand the science concepts of machines,
vii. Appreciate the basic principle of machines,
viii. Carryout calculations relating to mechanics of machines,
ix. Observe safety precautions.

UNIT CONTENT

Strength of Materials I

Statics: Composition and resolution of co-planar forces, moments, couples and torques.
Determination of polygon triangle and parallelogram of forces

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Simple stress and strain: definition and calculation of direct stress and strain, Young’s modulus
E, Shear stress and strain, modulus of rigidity G, poison’s ration, γ. Compound bars, Equivalent
modulus E, stress and strain. Thermal stresses and strains,

Shearing force and Bending moment diagrams: Determination of shearing force and bending
moment diagrams of simply support beam and cantilever beam under different loadings.

Bending stress in beams: Derivation of simple bending theory, Centroids of regular surfaces,
Parallel axis theorem. .Maximum stress set-up in loaded simply supported and cantilever beams.

Deflection of beams: Relationship between loadings, shear force(SF), bending moment(BM)

and deflection, determination of slope and deflection using direct integration method,
Macaulay’s method, graphical and moment are method. Principal of superposition.

Thin cylinders and shells: derivation and calculation of circumferential and longitudinal stress
and strains, volumetric strain under internal pressure. Changes in length, diameter, volume.
Thing rotating ring/cylinder, spherical shells under internal pressure, cylinder with
hemispherical ends, effects of end plates and joints, wire wound cylinders.

Lab sessions and Practice

Tensile Test: Test tensile strength and elongation of materials like wire cables, conductors,
ferrous and non-ferrous materials using universal testing machine.

Deflection of beams: Measure of support reactions, deflections and rotation of simple support
beam, fixed and two span continuous beams using deflection of beam apparatus.

Mechanics of Machines I

Kinematics: linear motions, equations of linear motion, newton’s law of motion, angular motion,
motion of vehicle round a curve, projectiles. SHM equations of simple harmonic motion, mass-
spring systems, simple pendulum

Simple machines: machines, definition, M.A, V.R, and efficiency. Principles of levers, pulley,
belts and chains, gears and hydraulic press.

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Impulse and Momentum: Definition of terms related to impulse and momentum, principle of
conservation of momentum in collisions o bodies in linear and angular motions.

Mass moment of inertia: Mass moment of inertia, parallel axis theorem, perpendicular axis of
theorem, radius of gyration

Area moment of inertia: Explanation of area moment of inertia (1sta and 2nd), derivation of
expression for area moment of inertia, applications of moments of inertia to solve problems.

Lab Sessions and Practice

SHM using mass spring system, MA, VR and efficiency of a simple lever, Collison
demonstration

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Hangar visits, group discussions, analysis of case
studies, Lab sessions, PPTs.
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
CATs 10%
Lab Sessions 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES

Da Silva, Vitor Dias. Mechanics and strength of materials. Springer Science & Business Media,
2005.

Hearn, Edwin John. Mechanics of Materials 2: The mechanics of elastic and plastic
deformation of solids and structural materials. Elsevier, 1997.

Ross, Carl TF, and A. Chilver. Strength of materials and structures. Elsevier, 1999.

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Cleghorn, William L., and Nikolai Dechev. Mechanics of machines. Vol. 82. New York:
Oxford University Press, 2005.

Ramamurti, Viswanatha. Mechanics of machines. CRC Press, 2002.

Ryder, Geoffrey Harwood, and Michael David Bennett. Mechanics of machines. Macmillan
International Higher Education, 1990.

Recommended materials

Timoshenko, Stephen, and Donovan Harold Young. Elements of strength of materials.

Princeton: Van Nostrand, 1962.

Boyarshinov, S. V. "Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics of Machines." Mashinostroenie,

Moscow (2003).

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3.3.8 DMA 2105:AEROPISTON II
PRE-REQUISITES: Aero-Piston I

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for
the the maintenance and operation of piston engines.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Outline the historical development of aero piston engines,

ii. Understand the basic principles of aero piston engines,
iii. Perform service and maintenance on aero piston engines,
iv. Appreciate the need for standards and regulations pertaining to aero piston engines,
v. Demonstrate an awareness for safety while handling aero piston engines.

COURSE CONTENT

Cooling system: types, operation, components, maintenance, safety precautions

Exhaust systems: function, construction and operation, maintenance, safety precautions, leaks
detection and repair

Aviation fuels for piston engines: qualities of aviation fuels, types of aviation fuels and
additives, precautions when handling aviation fuels.

Engine performance: factors affecting engine performance, Boosting piston engine performance
(Turbo-charging and Supercharging), engine ground run, compression test, piston engine torque
test, shock load inspection, engine health monitoring indicators and instruments.

Maintenance: types of maintenance, methods of maintenance, tools and equipment, live aircraft
engine maintenance

Piston engine overhaul: detailed step by step inspections, disassembly, and assembly and testing.

Practical and lab sessions

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AVCO LYCOMING: Dismantling, Identification of engine, Parts Cleaning and Inspection,
Assembling piston engine parts, Testing, Observe safety precautions.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Teledyne continental and Lycomming engine series
overhaul manuals, Hangar visits, group discussions, analysis of case studies, Lab sessions, PPTs.
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 10%
Practical 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES

El-Sayed, Ahmed F. "Piston Engines and Propellers." In Fundamentals of Aircraft and Rocket
Propulsion, pp. 219-314. Springer, London, 2016.

Goodger, Eric Martin. Aviation fuels technology. Macmillan International Higher Education,
1985.

Zhang, Qi, G. Q. Xu, and F. R. Du. "Aero piston engine capacitor discharge ignition system
optimization research and design." Journal of Aerospace Power 2 (2012).

Xiaogang, W., Bolan, L., Xiyang, Y., Chao, Y., Fei, Y., & Zhenfeng, Z. (2020). Study on fuel
and injection influence on a spark ignition aeropiston engine. Journal of Engineering for Gas
Turbines and Power, 142(7).

Ji, F. Z., Zhou, X. X., & Tian, M. (2012). Study on Thermal Management for Cooling System
of Aero-piston Engine. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 516, pp. 452-456). Trans Tech
Publications Ltd.

Recommended Materials

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Endres, Helmut, Heinz-JakobNeusser, and Rainer Wurms. "Spark-ignition piston engine with
facilities for changing the inlet direction of the fuel-air mixture." U.S. Patent 5,632,244, issued
May 27, 1997.

3.3.9 DMA 2106: AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SYSTEMS I

PRE-REQUISITES: Aerodynamics, Engineering Mathematics
PURPOSE OF COURSE
This course aims at providing the trainee with relevant skills to help them do maintenance work
on propellers.

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EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Explain the underlying theory on propeller design and principles of operation,

ii. Discuss the construction and properties of various designs of propellers,
iii. Explain the major operational characteristics of a propeller system installed on an
operating engine,
iv. Describe the purpose and operational characteristics of typical propeller types.
UNIT CONTENT

Blade element theory: High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed,
Propeller slip, Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces, Torque, Relative airflow on blade
angle of attack, Vibration and resonance

Manufacturing: Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal
propellers, Blade station, Blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly. Developments
in propeller blade designs.
Propeller types: Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller, Propeller/spinner
installation.
Propeller Pitch Control: Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and
electrical/electronic.
Lab Sessions and Practice
Propeller theory: identify the principle parts of a propeller blade, apply the principles to rectify
propeller related aircraft propeller minor defects, observe safety when handling propellers.

Propeller assembly: Disassemble and assemble a propeller, remove and install a propeller.

Propeller auxiliary systems: Inspecting and servicing the de-icing systems; inspection, servicing,
minor repairs Inspecting and servicing the anti-icing systems; inspection, servicing, minor
repairs. Observing safety when handling auxiliary system; personnel, equipment.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, Hanger visits, demonstrations, class discussions,

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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs,
Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
CATs 10%
Lab Sessions 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Cumpsty, N. A. "Jet Propulsion. Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY." (1997).

Crandall, S. H. and J. Dugundji. "Resonant whirling of aircraft propeller-engine systems." (1981)

Filippone, Antonio. Advanced aircraft flight performance. Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Patterson, M. D., & Borer, N. K. (2017). Approach considerations in aircraft with high-lift
propeller systems. In 17th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations
Conference (p. 3782).

Recommended Materials

Biot, Maurice A. "Coupled oscillations of aircraft engine-propeller systems." Journal of the

aeronautical sciences 7, no. 9 (2010): 376-382.

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3.4 YEAR II SEMESTER 2

3.4.1 DEE 2215:CONTROL SYSTEMS II

PRE-REQUISITES: DEE2115 Control Systems I
PURPOSE OF UNIT
The unit is aimed at providing the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary in
understanding control systems in the work place.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course unit, the trainee should be able to:
a. Understand the principles of engineering control systems.
b. Analyse system’s stability for a given control task.
c. Maintain control systems in industry.
d. Install control system drives in industry.
e. Appreciate the need for safety when working on control systems.
UNIT CONTENT
THEORY
Stability analysis: types of stability, Routh’s stability criterion, root locus. Frequency response
- Bode plot, polar plot, Nyquist plot - frequency domain specifications from the plots - constant
m and n circles - Nichol’s chart - use of Nichol’s chart in control system analysis.
System Compensation: need, transfer functions, networks (lead, lag, lead lag, design using
bode plots) Servo systems: servomechanisms, servo amplifiers, phase sensitive rectifier,
Thyristor controlled dc servo systems. Stepper motors; construction, operation, control circuits,
calculations, interfacing and applications.
Controller modes: on-off control system; -components, P, D, PI, PD, and PID control action.
Sequential control: terminologies, Characteristics, Working principle, Components,
applications.

PRACTICE
By the end of the Unit, the student should perform the following practical.
i. Assemble electronic circuits to carry out analogue computing.
ii. Carry out measurement of ac and dc servomechanism.
iii. Take measurements on the performance of stepper motor.

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 iv. Plot bode plot.
v. Construct Nichol’s charts.
vi. Sketch root locus diagrams.
vii. Sample & Hold – Open loop & Closed loop sampled data systems.
viii. Computer control and analogue PID controls.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, LAB, group discussions, Demonstration.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs,
Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.
UNIT ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practical 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

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3.4.2 DEE 3126 :AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY II
PRE-REQUISITES: Aircraft Electrical Installation Technology I
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT

This course unit is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary
to carry out electrical installation and maintenance work in various types of aircraft and
specifically lays emphasis on the need for special wiring systems, good workmanship within
and without the aircraft structures and requisite aesthetics.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course unit, the trainee should be able to:
a. Observe the necessary safety precautions in aircraft electrical wiring systems.
b. Interpret drawings for aircraft installations.
c. Use and care for electrical tools and equipment works to specified standards and regulations
requirements.
d. Apply acquired knowledge to trace faults in aircraft electrical installation systems.
e. Maintain service and repair aircraft wiring systems.
UNIT CONTENT
Electrical equipment and accessories: methods of terminating conductors into accessories-
solder less terminations and splicing, high temperature termination, aluminum wire termination,
general purpose connectors, and RF connectors. Types of bus bars, soldering techniques-heat
application methods, soft soldering, hard soldering. control panels -instrument panel avionics
control panel, aircraft control panel, mode control panel. Regulation requirements regarding the
installation of equipment and accessories, the aviation act (CAP 394), joint aviation
requirements (JAR – 66) certifying staff maintenance.
Earthing, protection and testing: earthing and bonding systems, protective devices-fuses,
circuit breakers, hydraulic motors earth leakage protection, differential current protection,
generator control and protection. Regulations regarding earthing and protection.
Lighting and power circuits: description of final circuits in aircraft installation-ring and radial
circuits, lighting circuits, air conditioning Unit circuits, heating circuits. Sequence of control
equipment in aircraft installations-generator, generator breaker, generator bus bar, final circuits.
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Call and alarm circuits: types of call and alarm circuits, operation of call and alarm circuits,
applications of call and alarm systems. Structured cabling: structured cabling procedures,
structured cabling, topologies, structured cabling applications.
Illumination: identification of luminaries and lamps for aircraft installation-taxing lights
inspection, beacon lights, strobe lights, wing and engine lights, navigation lights, service lights,
dome lights, ceiling lights, cockpit lights, emergency lights, laws of illumination, calculation of
number of luminaries.

PRACTICE
By the end of the course unit the student should perform the following practical.
i. Care and maintenance of aircraft electrical installation bus bars and control panels.
ii. Use of appropriate tools for maintenance, design of scheduled maintenance procedures.
iii. Soldering; soft soldering, hard soldering.
iv. Termination of equipment and accessories.
v. Use of general connectors, solder less terminations and splicing, Aluminium
terminations.
vi. Use of RF connectors.
vii. Earthing of aircraft and ground installations; earth continuity conductor, bonding, earth
loop impedance, earth tests.
viii. Lighting and Power Circuits layout diagram; ring radial, system circuit.
ix. Circuit interpretation.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, group discussions, analysis of problems and round
table discussions, Demonstrations.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs,
Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.
UNIT ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

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Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practical 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Core references
Mike Tooley, Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems; 2nd edition. (Elsevier, 2018).
E.H.J Pallet, Aircraft Electrical Systems; 3rd edition. (Pearson Education, 2006).
Mike Tooley, Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems; 1st edition. (Elsevier, 2009).
Recommended materials
Mike Tooley and Lloyd Dingle, Aircraft Engineering Principles; 2nd edition. (Elsevier, 2009).
Mike Tooley, Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems; 1st edition. (Elsevier, 2009

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3.4.3 SMA 2201: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV
PRE-REQUISITES: Engineering Mathematics I, II & III
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This semester is designed to enable the trainee to acquire knowledge, skills and attitude
necessary to solve analytical problems in an Aircraft.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, the student should be able to;
1. Use Vector theorem in determination of Angles, area, force and work
1. Analyze data collected through presentations and interpretations for the purpose of drawing
relevant conclusions.
2. Apply principles of probability in research mainly test of hypothesis and goodness of fit.
3. Apply the concepts of Fourier series and Matrices to solve engineering problems.

TIME ALLOCATION
S/NO UNITS TOTAL (HOURS)
1. Vectors 1 12
2. Statistics 8
3. Probability 12
4. Fourier Series 16
5. Matrices II 12
TOTAL 60

COURSE CONTENT
Vectors I: Scalar and vectors, Vector theorems (Resolution of a vector, Proof of Ratio Theorem,
Use of Ratio Theorem), Dot and across product with applications to angles, area, force and
work. Operator’s gradient, Divergence and Curl;
Statistics: Data organization (grouped and ungrouped data), frequency distributions and
diagrams, Measures of central Tendency for both grouped and ungrouped data (mean, median
and mode), Measures of Dispersion for both grouped and ungrouped data (range, mean
deviations, variance and standard deviations), calculation on moments, Skewness and kurtosis.

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Determination of Linear correlation (Pearson’s coefficient of correlation and spearman’s’ rank
coefficient of correlation), determination of linear Regression and coefficient of determination.
Probability: Random variable, Laws of Probability, Expectation Theorems, Types of Data
Distributions (Poisson, Binomial, Normal, t- student and chi square) interpretation of their
tables and Application of distribution methods. The Confidence limits of mean and difference
of mean. test of hypothesis and goodness of fit.
Fourier series: Definition of terms, Determination of Fourier series of Periodic functions,
Determination of Fourier series of non – periodic functions, Determination of Fourier series of
non – periodic functions over a given range, Determination of Fourier series of odd and even
functions.
Matrices II: Eigen values and Eigen vectors, Jordan form of a Matrix, Function of Matrices,
Similarity Transformation, Exponential and Meaning, Logarithm of Matrices, Transition Matrix,
Properties of continuous time transition matrix for a linear time varying system. Numerical
methods: linear interpolations and extrapolations, iterative methods.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies and analysis of
worked examples.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors and Charts.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Course Textbooks:
Chapra S.C., Canale R.P., (2005), Numerical Methods for Engineers, McGraw-Hill.

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Richard L. Scheaffer, Madhuri S. Mulekar, James T. McClave (2010), Probability and Statistics
for Engineers, Cengage Learning, 5th edition. ISBN-13: 9780538735957.
Stroud K.A. (2007), Engineering Mathematics, 6th edition, Paulgrave, ISBN-10: 1403942463.
Reference Books:
Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Incorporated (2010), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Jones &
Bartlett Learning, 4th edition. ISBN-13: 9780763779948
Richard Bronson & Gabriel Costa (2009), Schaum's Outline of Differential Equations,
McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition. ISBN-13: 978-0071611626.

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3.4.4 DMA 2206:AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SYSTEMS II
PRE-REQUISITES: Aircraft Propeller systems I
PURPOSE OF COURSE
This course aims at providing the trainee with relevant skills to help them do maintenance work
on propellers.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Demonstrate the knowledge of propeller rig tests,

ii. Conduct fault isolation procedures to propeller/aircraft systems,
iii. Apply propeller theory to designing propeller maintenance programmes,
iv. Exhibit evidence of awareness of integrating of propeller maintenance procedures to an
aircraft maintenance programme.

UNIT CONTENT
Feathering and reverse pitch: Over-speed protection, Propeller Synchronising, and
synchrophasing equipment.
Propeller Ice Protection: Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment.
Propeller Maintenance: Static and dynamic balancing, and blade tracking, Scheduled and
unscheduled checks on propellers, propeller overhaul procedure.
Assessment of blade damage: Erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination, Propeller
treatment/repair schemes.
Propeller engine running. Propeller Storage and Preservation; Propeller preservation and
depreservation.
Lab Sessions and Practice

Simultaneous control systems: Inspect and service aircraft propeller control unit
[Link] of propellers: Work on propeller pitch mechanisms.

Engine monitoring and ground operation: Read and analyse engine and propeller parameters,
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engine and propeller manuals, Observing safety when servicing propeller, use of manuals,
documentation, equipment safety, and observe personal safety.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, Hanger visits, demonstrations, class discussions, and analysis of case
studies.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
CATs 10%
Lab Sessions 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Cumpsty, N. A. "Jet Propulsion. Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY." (1997).

Crandall, S. H. and J. Dugundji. "Resonant whirling of aircraft propeller-engine systems." (1981)

Filippone, Antonio. Advanced aircraft flight performance. Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Reed III, W. H., & Bland, S. R. (1961). An analytical treatment of aircraft propeller precession
instability (No. NASA-TN-D-659).

Patterson, M. D., & Borer, N. K. (2017). Approach considerations in aircraft with high-lift
propeller systems. In 17th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations
Conference (p. 3782).

Recommended Materials

Biot, Maurice A. "Coupled oscillations of aircraft engine-propeller systems." Journal of the

aeronautical sciences 7, no. 9 (2010): 376-382.

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3.4.5 DMA 2202: AIRFRAME SYSTEMS I
PRE-REQUISITES: Airframe structures

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand
the operation and maintenance techniques relating to airframe systems.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the general working principles of various airframe system,

ii. Describe the construction and operation of airframe systems,
iii. Maintain and inspect airframe systems,
iv. Observe the safety precautions when working on airframe systems.
UNIT CONTENT

Landing Gear system:Components, Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety precautions.

Aircraft Wheels assembly: Components, Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety precautions.
Aircraft brake system:Components,Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety precautions.
Steering Systems: Components,Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety precautions.-all this are
part of the landing gear system. Environmental control systems:Air-conditioning: Definition,
types: Vapour cycle Machine , Air cycle machine,Components,Operation,Maintenance, Safety
precautions.
Pressurization: Definition, Components,Operation,Maintenance, Safety precautions
Airframe fuel system: Components,Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety precautions.
Waste water system: Components, Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety precautions.
Emergency exit systems: Components,Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety precautions.
Fire protection system: Components,Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety precautions.
Deicing and anti-icing systems:Components,Operation, Types,Maintenance, Safety
precautions.

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Lab Sessions and Practice
Hydraulics: Identify various components in the hydraulic system, carry out servicing of an
aircraft hydraulic system as per the appropriate aircraft manual, inspect, dismantle and assemble
an actuator and a filter unit using correct tools.
Pneumatic systems: identify various components used in the aircraft pneumatic systems,
dismantle and assemble selected pneumatic components.
Landing gear: identify landing gear location and attachment, carry out visual inspection of the
landing gear struts, and recognize various parts of the aircraft landing gear.
Aircraft wheel assembly: identify wheel and tire components, disassemble and assemble
different types of tires and wheels.
Brakes: Identify brake unit, disassemble and assemble brake units.
Steering systems: Perform and observe steering operations.
Air conditioning system: Carry out maintenance and identification of air conditioning
components. Pressurization: identify components of a pressurization system carry out
maintenance on the system.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Lab sessions, aircraft hangar visits, group discussions,
and demonstration,

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

CATs 10%

Lab Sessions 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

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REFERENCES

Berlowitz, Ilan. "All/more electric aircraft engine & airframe systems implementation." In The
9th Israeli Symposium on Jet Engines and Gas Turbines. 2010.

Cotton, J. D., Briggs, R. D., Boyer, R. R., Tamirisakandala, S., Russo, P., Shchetnikov, N., &
Fanning, J. C. (2015). State of the art in beta titanium alloys for airframe
applications. Jom, 67(6), 1281-1303.

Guo, Y., & Thomas, R. H. (2022). Assessment of Next Generation Airframe System Noise
Prediction Methods with PAA and ASN Flight Test Data. In 28th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics
2022 Conference (p. 2995).

Seabridge, Allan, and Ian Moir. Design and Development of Aircraft Systems. John Wiley &
Sons, 2020.

Seresinhe, Ravinka, Craig Lawson, Ahmed Shinkafi, Daniele Quaglia, and Irfan Madani.
"Airframe systems power off-take modelling in more-electric large aircraft for use in trajectory
optimisation." ICAS, St. Petersburgh (2014).

Recommended Materials

Seabridge, Allan, and Ian Moir. Design and Development of Aircraft Systems. John Wiley &
Sons, 2020.

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3.4.6 DMA 2204:AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY II
PRE-REQUISITE: Aircraft mechanical technology I

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

This course is composed of strength of materials and mechanics of machines. Strength of

materials is meant to equip the trainee with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of
mechanics of deformable solids, including static equilibrium, geometry of deformation, and
material constitutive behaviour. Also, the student supposed understand the behaviour of the
body by determining the stresses, strains and deflection produced by the loads up to the elastic
limit. On the other hand, mechanics of machines designed to equip the trainee with the
knowledge skills and attitudes necessary to understand the working principles of machines. The
course also provides competence in applying the principles in solving problems of mechanics of
machines.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the concepts of the strength of engineering materials,

ii. Select and use appropriate materials for fabrication work,
iii. Produce models of designed prototypes,
iv. Apply the knowledge acquired to improve the performance of various equipment,
v. Observe safety when dealing with various engineering materials,
vi. Understand the science concepts of machines,
vii. Appreciate the basic principle of machines,
viii. Carryout calculations relating to mechanics of machines.

COURSE CONTENT

Strength of Materials II

Torsion: Derivation of simple torsion theory, polar second moment of area. Shear stress and
shear strain, torsion rigidity, torsion of hollow shafts, torsion of thin walled tubes, composite
shafts- series and parallel connection, strain energy in torsion. Variation of data along shaft

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length-torsion of tapered shaft, power transmitted by shafts. Combined stress systems- bending
and torsion, equivalent bending and equivalent torque.

Strain energy: Strain energy in tension/compression, shear, bending and torsion. Suddenly
applied loads, Impact loads-axial load applications, Impact load- bending applications.
Castigliano’s first theorem for deflection, Unit load method, application of Castigliano’s
theorem to angular movements. Shear deflection.

Springs: Close-coiled helical spring subjected to axial load W, Close-coiled helical spring
subjected to axial torque T, Open-coiled helical spring subjected to axial load W, Open-coiled
helical spring subjected to axial torque T, springs in series and springs in parallel. Limitations of
the simple theory, Extension springs-initial tension. Allowable stresses, Leaf or carriage spring:
semi-elliptic, Leaf or carriage spring: quarter-elliptic, Spiral spring.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Conduct torsion and twist tests on various wire, rods and tubes using torsion testing machine or
any appropriate training kit

Determine spring constants and other properties using spring testing machine.

Strain gauge trainer: Test tension, torsion and bending to illustrate how resistance strain gauges
work and methods of measuring strains in different structures.

Mechanics of materials II

Belts: Belt drives, flat belt drives, Vee-belt drives, calculation of the ration of belt tensions,
coefficient of friction between pulleys and belts.

Clutches: plate clutches, conical clutches, centrifugal clutches, torque in clutches, coefficient of
friction in clutches,

Breaks: shoe breaks, Pad breaks, band breaks. Friction and Lubrication: friction between
unlubricated surfaces, square screw threads, lubrication systems. Carbon and steel breaks for
aircrafts.

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Geared systems: types of gear drives, spur gear trains, epicyclic system. Derivation of equations
of gear drives; velocity ratio, radius, pressure angle, accelerating torque, friction torque, input
and output members for an epicyclic gear train, speed and sense of rotation, power transmitted.
Hoists.

Dynamics of Rigid body: Definition of dynamics of rigid body, scalar equation of rigid body,
moment of external forces about mass centre of a body. Balancing of rotating masses: static and
dynamic balancing, balancing in the same plane, balancing in different planes.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Belts: Belt drives, flat belt drives, Vee-belt drives, calculation of the ration of belt tensions,
coefficient of friction between pulleys and belts.

Clutches: plate clutches, conical clutches, centrifugal clutches, torque in clutches, coefficient of
friction in clutches.

Geared systems: types of gear drives, spur gear trains, epicyclic system. Derivation of equations
of gear drives; velocity ratio, radius, pressure angle, accelerating torque, friction torque, input
and output members for an epicyclic gear train, speed and sense of rotation, power transmitted.
Hoists

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Hangar visits, group discussions, analysis of case
studies, Lab sessions, PPTs.
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
CATs 10%
Lab Sessions 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

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REFERENCES

Da Silva, Vitor Dias. Mechanics and strength of materials. Springer Science & Business Media,
2005.

Hearn, Edwin John. Mechanics of Materials 2: The mechanics of elastic and plastic
deformation of solids and structural materials. Elsevier, 1997.

Ross, Carl TF, and A. Chilver. Strength of materials and structures. Elsevier, 1999.

Cleghorn, William L., and Nikolai Dechev. Mechanics of machines. Vol. 82. New York:
Oxford University Press, 2005.

Ramamurti, Viswanatha. Mechanics of machines. CRC Press, 2002.

Ryder, Geoffrey Harwood, and Michael David Bennett. Mechanics of machines. Macmillan
International Higher Education, 1990.

Recommended materials

Timoshenko, Stephen, and Donovan Harold Young. Elements of strength of materials.

Princeton: Van Nostrand, 1962.

Boyarshinov, S. V. "Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics of Machines." Mashinostroenie,

Moscow (2003).

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3.4.7 DMA 2205:AIRFIELD SAFETY AND PROCEDURES III
PRE-REQUISITES: Airfield safety and procedures I &II

PURPOSE OF COURSE
This unit aims at providing the trainees with relevant skills to help them handle aircraft on the
ground, move around the airport and be able to work with other stakeholders. It covers the
procedures and precautions observed during all aspects of aircraft maintenance, servicing and
ground handling. These practices are essential for the safe and efficient maintenance and
operation of aircraft.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this Unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Observe the approved methods of handling, servicing, stores procedures and

certification of aircraft,
ii. Perform crash and rescue operations,
iii. Have the ability to produce quality work,
iv. Participate in aircraft accident investigation,

UNIT CONTENT
Stores: Classes of Stores, Stores transaction, Technical stores management.
Crash and Recue: Equipment, Procedures, Regulations.
Quality Systems: Definitions, Principles
Aircraft Accident Investigation: Objectives, Responsibilities, Evidence protection, Investigation
techniques, accident prevention measures.
Aviation Regulations: Maintenance regulations, Airworthiness regulations, Aircraft registration
and markings, Documentation, ICAO Annexes requirements.- let this be covered under air law.
Lab Sessions and Practice
Stores: stores Inventory management.
Crash and Rescue: demonstrate procedures of crash and rescue, use equipment to break into
aircraft at the stipulated areas.
Conduct accident investigation; Demonstrate Investigation and ascertain the causes of a crashed
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Aviation regulations: Complete maintenance certificates, fill worksheets, report defects.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, handouts, multimedia resources, PPT presentations, class discussions,
Lab

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
CATs 10%
Practice 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES

Medlicott, J., and S. Martin. "Airfield electrical systems-safety procedures and training." In IEE
Seminar Airfield Electrical Systems-Meeting the Safety Challenge (Ref. No. 2000/085), pp. 3-1.
IET, 2000.

Stewart, C. (2001). Airfield Safety: Developing Operational Procedures and Schedules for
Airside Construction Projects. In Advancing Airfield Pavements (pp. 309-321).

Miller, T. "Military airfields and rural planning." The Town Planning Review 44, no. 1 (1973):
31-48.

Summers, E. (2000). Operational effects of windfarm developments on air traffic control (ATC)
radar procedures for Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. Wind Engineering, 24(6), 431-
435.

Recommended Materials

Bolin, Depositor, and L. Robert. "Handbook on USSR Military Forces: Chapter XI--Air
Forces." (1946).

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3.4.7 UCU 2202 RESEARCH METHODS
PRE-REQUISITES: NONE
Purpose of the Unit

This Course is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge and practical skills in project
planning and execution. The trainee is expected to plan, gather, review and present project
materials and information in accordance with given specifications.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:
a) Prepare a project proposal.
b) Apply research methodologies in project work.
c) Analyze research data.
d) Write a research report.
e) Present research findings.
UNIT CONTENT
Introduction to project work: Meaning of research project, Importance of research project,
Identifying a research problem, Statement of research problem, Justification of the stated
problem. Project proposal: Types of research projects, Factors to consider when selecting a
research project, Project objectives and hypothesis formulation, Importance of research project
proposal, Preparation of a research, project proposal, Carrying out literature review.
Methodologies: Choice of a representative sample, Preparation of instruments for data
collection, Data collection, Methods used to analyse data, Procedure of carrying out different
types of research projects. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data: Code and edit data,
classify data, Errors and omission in data processing, Techniques of data processing, Present
data in various forms, perform data analysis, Interpret data, Limitations of data analyzing.
Report Writing: Significance of report writing, layout styles, Findings, Recommendations and
conclusions. Emerging issues and trends: Identification, challenges, coping mechanisms.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Through lectures and tutorials, class discussions, group discussions, analysis of case studies and
round table discussions.

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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs
Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Cooper, Donald R. & Schindler, Pamela S, Research Methods; 9th edition. (Boston: McGraw-
Hill International Edition, 2006)
Field, Andy, Discovering Statistics using SPPS; 3rd edition. (Los Angeles: Sage Publications,
2009)
McNeill, P., & Chapman, S. (2005). Research methods. Psychology Press.

Patten, M. L. (2017). Understanding research methods: An overview of the essentials.

Williams, C. (2007). Research methods. Journal of Business & Economics Research

(JBER), 5(3).

Recommended Materials
Ott, R. Lyman & Longnecker Michael, An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data
Analysis; 6th edition. (Brooke/Cole: South-Western: Cengage Learning, 2010)
Mathooko, Jude, et al., Academic Proposal Writing, 1st edition (Nairobi: Amu Press, 2007).

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3.4.9 UCU 3105: BUSINESS PLAN
PRE-REQUISITES: UCU 1102 Entrepreneurship Education
PURPOSE OF COURSE
This unit is to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitude to identify and explain
features of a business plan, describe the guidelines of for developing an effective a business
plan and effectively run a business enterprise.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
i. Understand the background of intended business plan
ii. Plan the market environment of a business
iii. Formulate an organization and management plan
iv. Appreciate the role of an operational plan
v. Prepare financial projections
vi. Prepare a workable business plan

COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to Business Plan: Meaning of business plan, Purpose of business plan, Features
of business plan, Guidelines in writing up a business plan.
Business Description: Business name, Forms of Business ownership, Type of products and
services offered, Justification of business opportunity, Business Industry, Goals and objectives
of the business, The entry and growth strategy, Strength -Weakness - Opportunity(ies) and
Threats (SWOT) Analysis.
Marketing Plan: Customers identification and Market share, Competitors Analysis, Methods
of promotion and advertising, Pricing strategy, Sales tactics, Product and Service distribution
strategy, Customer service.
Organization and Management Plan: Organization structure, Management team and plan,
Other business key personnel, Recruitment, Training and Promotion of personnel,
Remuneration and incentives scheme, Licenses, Permits and other legal requirements, Support
services.

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Operational and Production Plan: Production facilities and capacity, Production process and
operational strategy, Regulations affecting operations, Operational time table and operation
schedule.
Financial Plan: Pre-operational costs, Estimation of the working capital, Estimation of the
cash-flow projections, Preparation of pro-forma income statements, Prepare pro-forma balance
sheets, Break-even point and Analysis, Profitability rations, Desired financing, Proposed
capitalization, Potential risks. Presentation: Write the final Business Plan, Presentation.
Emerging Trends: Emerging trends, Challenges, Coping with challenges

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies, presentations and
analysis of case studies.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, Projectors and computer, hand-outs, Internet and documentaries.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 40%
Business Plan Report 60%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core References
Antonette, J., (2020). Marketing Management Reference Notes: All Concepts About Marketing
for Beginners. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
Hal S. (2014). Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan, Summit Valley Publishers.
Harrison W. T, et al., (2018). Financial Accounting: International Financial Reporting
Standards. Pearson Publishers: Washington DC.
Henry D., (2017). Introduction to Financial Accounting. LYRYX publishers: Minnesota

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Kiran D. R., (2019). Production planning and control. (1st ed.) Butterworth-Heinemann
Molly E. R. (2020). How To Make A Business Plan Template, Publisher: Independently
Published

Recommended Materials
Brian F. (2010). How to Write a Business Plan: Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship (3rd
Edition) Publisher: Kogan Page.
Brian H. (2005). Your First Business Plan: A Simple Question and Answer Format Designed to
Help
Bruce R. B. and Duane I. (2009). Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures (3rd
edition). Prentice Hall.
Robert H, Michael P. and Dean S. (2009). Entrepreneurship (8th edition) McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
William D. B. and Andrew Z. (2010). Entrepreneurship (2nd edition) Wiley.

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3.5 YEAR III SEMESTER 1

3.5.1 UCU 3206 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT (IOM)

PRE-REQUISITE: Communication Skills And Mathematics (Statistics)
PURPOSE OF COURSE:
This unit is designed to equip the student with knowledge and practical skills by contributing to
the society in management of human resources, improvement in productivity of economy, health
and quality of work by giving emphasis on abilities and limitation of human being in economic
work situation and technology.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;
i. Understand the Theories of management.
ii. Understand the relationship and working of organization structures and policies.
iii. Understand production planning and control activities within his/her area of specialization.
iv. Explain the Quality Control system and inspection methods in laboratory or workshop.
v. Describe cognitively the techniques of work study to solve problems in bottleneck
operations.
vi. Plan and manage a plant and carryout various maintenance services as scheduled
periodically,
vii. Carry out inventory management activities and determination of Economic Order Quantity
and Safety stock requirements.
UNIT CONTENT:
Management Theories and Organization Structure: Theories, Functions and Principles of
management, Organization charts, Types of organization, Decision making, Management by
Objective, Authority and Responsibility, Groups, Span of control, leadership Styles, Wages and
industrial Disputes.

Production Planning and Control: Concept of production, Types of production systems,

Functions, Factors, Phases/activities, Documents, Product design and development.

Quality control: Definition, Types of inspection, Concepts, Standards Certification, Roles of

Kenya Bureau of Standard.

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Work study: Components, Work study, Method study, Recording techniques and symbols, Work
measurement, Techniques, Elements, Equipment, Time allowances, Computation, Work sampling.

Maintenance Management: Plant layout, Factors, Objectives, Types of maintenance, Evaluation

tools and Techniques, Maintenance schedules, Maintenance costs, Failure.

Inventory Control & Management: Types of inventories, Objectives, Benefits, Costs, Inventory
models, Economic Order Quantity (Basic model and Production model), Inventory Control System
and Safety Stock.

Office administration: Functions of an Office, Office Organization, Types and Methods of

Filing, office equipment,

Human resource management; functions of human resource manager, need for recruitment,
sources of labour, staff recruitment, methods of staff training, staff training methods, objectives of
staff appraisal, method of staff appraisal

Strategic Management: Introduction, Factors, Levels of strategy, Basic Model, Environmental

Scanning, Industry Analysis, Formulation, Implementation and Controls.

MODE OF DELIVERY:
Lectures, tutorials, class discussions, group discussions, analysis of case study and round table
discussions, Industrial visits

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Whiteboard, multi-media resources, projectors, hand-outs, power-point, internet and web-based

materials and documentaries.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:

The assessment procedures comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums, and syndicate discussions.

Types of Assessment: Weighting

Continuous Assessment 30%
Examinations 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES:

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Core references

Jain K C, Ph.D., Chitale A K. (PhD), (2010), Textbook of Production Engineering, Publisher PHI
Learning. ISBN 8120335260, 9788120335264

John V. C, Andrew C. Payne, Lawrence R. P. R (2005), Management for Engineers, Scientists,

and Technologists, Publisher John Wiley& Sons, 2nd ed.

Martand T.,(2018) Industrial and Production Management New Delhi. S Chand and Company
Limited.

Prof. Martand T, (1998), Industrial Engineering and Production Management, [Link]&

Company Limited Publishers.

Saleemi,N A (1997), Principles and Practice of Management-Simplified, Nairobi Kenya: Saleemi

Publication.

Wilhelm N. (2007), Management for Engineers, Technologists and Scientists, Juta and Company
Ltd, 2nd ed.

Gupta A.K (2010) Engineering Management. New Delhi. S Chand and Company Limited.

Recommended Materials
Joseph R S. (2009), The Elements of Industrial Management, Biblio Life

Khanna P. O, BSc. Engr, ME.(Hons.), Ph.D., (1999), Industrial Engineering and Management,
Dhanat Publishers
Mohan N. Verma A (2010) Industrial Management S.K Kataria & Sons
Parashant K A, Vijay D N. (2020), 1st Edition, Industrial Engineering and Management, Nirali
Publishers
Sharma.P C. (1999) - A Textbook of Production Engineering, S. Chand & Company Ltd. ISBN
8121904218, 9788121904216

Sushil K S (2005), Industrial Maintenance Management, S Chand & Company Private

Ltd (Publisher), ISBN-13 9788121916639

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3.5.2 SMA 3101:ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS V
PRE-REQUISITES: Engineering Mathematics I, II, II & IV
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This semester is designed to enable the trainee to acquire knowledge, skills and attitude
necessary to solve analytical problems in an Aircraft.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Solve Engineering problems using the concept of Triple integrals.
1. Use Green’s, Stoke’s and Gauss’s Theorems to solve problems on vectors.
2. Apply interactive and iterative methods to solve engineering problems.
3. Obtain a power series by use of Taylor’s Theorem and Maclaurin’s Theorem for numerical
work.
4. Derive a complex variable function for use in solving Engineering problems.

TIME ALLOCATION
S/NO UNITS TOTAL (HOURS)
1. Multiple integrals 12
2. Vectors II 16
3. Numerical methods 12
4. Power series 8
5. Complex variables 12
TOTAL 60

COURSE CONTENT
Multiple Integrals: Definition of Double and Triple Integrals, Using Double Integrals to find
areas and volume, Applications of Double and Triple Integrals (Polar, Cylindrical and Spherical
coordinates), Solving Problems using Triple Integrals.
Vectors II: Green’s Theorem, Extension of Green’s Theorem to Stoke’s Theorem, Application
of Stoke’s Theorem, Application of Gauss’s Theorem, Extension of Green’s Theorem to
Gauss’s Theorem, Application of Gauss’s Theorem, Conservative vector fields, Surface
integrals, Maxwell’s equation in the modern analysis, Pointing Theorem.

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Numerical methods: applications of interactive methods to solve equations, definitions of
linear interpolations and extrapolations, applications of interpolations and extrapolations,
applications of iterative methods to solve equations (Newton Raphson and Newton Gregory).
Power Series: Definition of Power series, Taylor’s series and Maclaurin’s series; Statement of
Taylor’s Theorem, Statement of Maclaurin’s Theorem, Deduction of Maclaurin’s Theorem
from Taylor’s Theorem, Application of Taylor’s Theorem and Maclaurin’s Theorem to obtain
power series; Application of Maclaurin’s and Taylor’s Theorems in numerical work.
Complex variables: Definition of a complex variable function, Differentiation of a Complex
variable function, define Analytic (Regular) functions, derivation of Cauchy – Riemann
Equations (C.R.E).

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, interactive group tutorials and analysis of case studies and analysis of
worked examples.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors and Charts.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core References
Richard J. (2008). Discrete Mathematics (7th edition) Prentice Hall.
Stroud K A (2007). Engineering Mathematics (6th edition) Paulgrave.

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Incorporated (2010), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Jones &
Bartlett Learning, 4th edition. ISBN-13: 9780763779948
Richard Bronson & Gabriel Costa (2009), Schaum's Outline of Differential Equations,
McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition. ISBN-13: 978-0071611626.
Recommended Materials
Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Incorporated (2010). Advanced Engineering Mathematics (4th
edition) Jones & Bartlett Learning.

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 3.5.3 DEE 2207 COMPUTER NETWORKS
PRE-REQUISITES: Introduction to ICT
Purpose of the Unit

To enable the student to understand the computer networks concept classification and
deployment technologies and options. The student will gain both theoretical and practical
hands-on skills necessary to deploy, maintain and troubleshoot small office computer network.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
i. Describe components of a computer network.
ii. Describe different types of computer networks
iii. Differentiate between physical and logical network topologies
iv. Describe the various network topologies.
v. Discuss different transmission media for LAN networking
vi. Explain the need for layered network model
vii. Explain the OSI reference model
viii. Outline the functions of the 7 layers of the OSI RM
ix. Describe various LAN media access control methods
x. Outline the characteristics of LAN high speed technologies
xi. Explain functions of different network protocols
xii. Match common TCP/IP ports and associated protocols
xiii. Describe structure and use of MAC addressing in a network
xiv. Discuss IPv4 addressing
xv. Perform subnetting given a IPv4 address
xvi. Describe the various networking standards;
xvii. Identify the hardware and software components of a network;
xviii. Explain network configuration, monitoring, testing and troubleshooting concepts.
xix. Explain the function of different network services: DHCP, SNMP and DNS.
xx. Explain routing in networks
xxi. Configure a router devices using RIP
xxii. Discuss basic network security measures in a LAN.

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UNIT CONTENT
Introduction to computer networks: Description and application, Components of a network,
Network Hardware, Types of networks: LAN, MAN, PAN, WAN. Network topologies:
Physical and logical networks. Reference models: OSI RM, TCP/IP model. LAN transmission
media: Co-axial cable, UTP, STP, Fibre optic cable, termination/connector accessories. Media
Access Control: CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA, Polling, token passing. High Speed LANs –Ethernet,
Token ring, FDDI. Network protocols: function of different protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, FTP,
TFTP, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, POP3/IMAP4, TELNET, ICMP, ARP, RARP, NTP, and IGMP.
Network addressing: MAC addressing, IPv4 & IPV6 Address, Subnetting. TCP/UDP Ports.
Network services: DNS, DHCP, SNMP. Virtual LANs. Routing: Routing and Forwarding,
Static routing and Dynamic routing, Examples of routing algorithms. Introduction to
information system security: common attacks, Security at Application Layer (E-MAIL, PGP
and S/MIME). Security at Transport Layer (SSL and TLS). Security at Network Layer (IPSec).
Defence and counter measures: Firewalls, DMZ, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion
prevention systems.

PRACTICALS AND EXPERIMENTS

By the end of the Unit the student should perform the following practical.
i. Study & Implementation of cable designs in Networking.
ii. Study of Addressing in TCP/IP (including subnetting).
iii. Implementation of Peer to Peer Network.
iv. Implementation of Star topology using 100Base Tx.
v. Implementation of Bus topology using 10Base2.
vi. Implementation of simple IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.11 LANs.
vii. Study of basic network troubleshooting commands.
viii. Implementation of a DHCP service.
ix. Implementation of Wireless LAN Protocol to create scenario and study the
performance. Network with CSMA/CA protocol and compare with CSAMA/CD protocol.
x. Implementation of Distance Vector Routing algorithm.
xi. Implementation of Data Encryption and Decryption.
i. Study and implementation of Subnet calculation.

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MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, workshop practicals, class discussions, group discussions and evaluation
of worked examples.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, networking devices and components, electrical
measuring instruments, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs Power point, Internet
and web based materials, documentaries and computers.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 15%
Practicals 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Core References
Data and Computer Communications — William Stallings, Eighth Edition.
Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 4/e, PHI.
Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communications and Networking, 4/e, Tata McGraw Hill.
Mike Meyers (2018), CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 7th Edition.
McGraw-Hill Education.

Recommended Materials
Mark Minasi, Jim Blaney, Chris Brenton The Complete Network Upgrade and Maintenance
Guide1998 John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated,

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3.5.4 DMA 3101 CAD/CAM (SOLID WORKS)
PRE-REQUISITES: Auto-Cad

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

The aim of this course is enable the trainee gain proficiency in use of SolidWorks software in
design and drafting using 3D models. The trainee is also supposed to appreciate the role of
computer and information technology in engineering design and hence production using the
CAM.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the end of this unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Draw and model 3D engineering drawings, assign materials,

ii. Visualize drawings in different views,
iii. Conduct stress analysis among other simulations,
iv. Generate CNC codes for the drawings for CAM application,
v. Understand the process, capability, tolerances, cost and manufacturability of designs.
UNIT CONTENT

Introduction to Parametric Solid Modelling:Cuts & extrudes, Mirrors, Fillets & Trims, Offsets,
Convert Entities,Revolves, Chamfers, Shells, Materials, Colours & Mass Properties

Introduction to Assemblies: Concentric Mates & Physical Dynamics, Introduction to Drawings,

Assembly Drawings, Sweeps, Lofts & Feature Patterns,Multibody Design Techniques,
Sketching with Splines, Introduction to Sweeping: Working with Curves, Advanced Sweeping,
Boundary Feature and Lofting, Advanced Mate Techniques, Top-Down Assembly Modelling,
Assembly Features, Smart Fasteners, and Smart Components, Sheet Metal Tools, Weldments
Tools, Surfacing, Mold Tools.

Introduction to CAM: Generic categories, Simulation software for CNC, Types and uses of
physical models, Robotics, Role of CNC machines in manufacturing. Introduction to CNC
Programming: CNC programming language coding inputs, CNC/CAM Interfacing, Generation
of CNC program for a CAM application

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MODE OF DELIVERY

Theoretical and practical lectures, projectors, white board, computer labs.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Chang, Tien-Chien, and Richard A. Wysk. Computer-aided manufacturing. Prentice Hall PTR,
1997.
Lee, K. (1999). Principles of cad/cam/cae systems.

Thyer, G. E. Computer numerical control of machine tools. Elsevier, 2014.

Rao, PosinasettiNageswara. CAD/CAM: principles and applications. Tata McGraw-Hill

Education, 2004.
Santos Jr, G. C., Santos Jr, M. J., Rizkalla, A. S., Madani, D. A., & El-Mowafy, O. (2013).
Overview of CEREC CAD/CAM chairside system. General Dentistry, 61(1), 36-40.

Recommended Materials

Rao, PosinasettiNageswara. CAD/CAM: principles and applications. Tata McGraw-Hill

Education, 2004.

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3.5.5 DMA 3102 GAS TURBINE ENGINES I
PRE-REQUISITES: Aero-piston engines and Thermodynamics

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for
maintenance and operation of gas turbine engines.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the principle of operation of the gas turbine engine,

ii. Understand the construction, operation and application of the gas turbine engine,
iii. Understand the construction, operation and application of turbo prop engine,
iv. Understand the maintenance and safety of turbo prop engine,
v. Carry out maintenance work on fuel systems,
vi. Carry out maintenance work on ignition systems,
vii. Carry out maintenance work on lubrication system.
UNIT CONTENT

Engine Fundamentals: Historical development, types, laws, cycles, classifications, the GTE
engine components, construction, operation, application and performance, maintenance, and
safety.
The Turbo Prop Engine: Components, construction, operation, application, maintenance, and
safety.
The Turbo fan Engine: Components, construction, operation, application, maintenance, and
safety
The Turbo jet Engine: Components, construction, operation, application, maintenance, and
safety
The Turbo shaft Engine: Components, construction, operation, application, maintenance, and
safety
Other gas turbine Engine: Ram jets, ram rocket, pulse jet, Components, construction, operation,
application, maintenance, and safety
Gas turbine systems:-Fuel System: Components, Construction, Operation, Application,
Maintenance, Safety. Ignition

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System/ Starting System: components, construction, operation, application, maintenance, and
safety.
Lubrication System: Components, construction, operation, application, maintenance, and
[Link], and bearings
Deicing and anti-icing:
Overspeed protection unit:

Lab Sessions and Practice

Practice safety procedures in the work place. Manuals; How to interpret manuals. Tools;
Perform tools accounting and arrangement in the tools store, identify various special tools.
Disassemble and assemble Marbore II ABFG Turbo Jet Engine as per Degem system LMT

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Lab sessions, on jet trainer, j85, pt6 engine series
aircraft hangar visits, group discussions, and demonstration,

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

CATs 10%
Lab Sessions 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Bent, Ralph D., and James L. McKinley. Aircraft powerplants. No. ISSN 0141-9498. 1978.

El-Sayed, Ahmed F. Aircraft propulsion and gas turbine engines. CRC press, 2008.

Treager, Irwin E., and Irwin E. Treagan. Aircraft gas turbine engine technology. Vol. 1995.
New York, USA: McGraw-Hill, 1979.

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Sirignano, W. A., & Liu, F. (1999). Performance increases for gas-turbine engines through
combustion inside the turbine. Journal of propulsion and power, 15(1), 111-118.

Lord, W., MacMartin, D., & Tillman, G. (2000). Flow control opportunities in gas turbine
engines. In Fluids 2000 Conference and Exhibit (p. 2234).

Recommended Materials

Oates, Gordon C., ed. Aerothermodynamics of aircraft engine components. American Institute
of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1985.

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3.5.6 DMA 3103 AIRFRAME SYSTEMS II
PRE-REQUISITES: Airframe systems I

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand
the operation and maintenance techniques relating to airframe systems.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the general working principles of various airframe system,

ii. Describe the construction and operation of airframe systems,
iii. Maintain and inspect airframe, fuel system, and water and waste systems,
iv. Observe the safety precautions when working on airframe systems,
v. Carry out service on ice and rain protection systems,
vi. Carry out structural repair and Non Destructive Testing.
UNIT CONTENT
Electrical systems: Types, Components, Power distribution, Maintenance, Safety precautions.
Oxygen Systems: Components, Operation, Types, Maintenance, Safety precautions.
Environmental Control system: Pressurization system, Air conditioning system: Vapour cycle
systems, air cycle machine: construction components, maintenance and servicing, safety.
Ice and rain protection: Types of ice, Detection, Protection, Maintenance, Safety.
Fuel systems: Function, System layout, System requirements, Sub systems, Inspection,
Maintenance.
Fire protection: Introduction, Classes, Detection and warning, Protection, Inspection,
Maintenance.
Water and Waste: Layout, Inspection, Maintenance.
Structural Repair: Classification of structures, Classification of damage, Types of repair,
Hardware,
Materials, Riveting, Bonding, Welding, Bending, Non Destructive Testing.

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Lab Sessions and Practice
Electrical systems: identify various electrical components, inspect electrical systems, and
maintain electrical systems.
Oxygen system: Identify oxygen system components, service an oxygen system.
Ice and Rain protection: Identify areas to be protected, identify protection systems, service
protection systems.
Fuel systems: identify fuel system components, carry out trouble shooting, and carry out
maintenance on system.
Fire protection and Detection: identify fire detectors, identify fire extinguishers, and rectify
defects.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Lab sessions, aircraft hangar visits, group discussions,
and demonstration,

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

CATs 10%

Lab Sessions 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Berlowitz, Ilan. "All/more electric aircraft engine & airframe systems implementation." In The
9th Israeli Symposium on Jet Engines and Gas Turbines. 2010.

Seabridge, Allan, and Ian Moir. Design and Development of Aircraft Systems. John Wiley &
Sons, 2020.

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Seresinhe, Ravinka, Craig Lawson, Ahmed Shinkafi, Daniele Quaglia, and Irfan Madani.
"Airframe systems power off-take modelling in more-electric large aircraft for use in trajectory
optimisation." ICAS, St. Petersburgh (2014).

Recommended Materials

Seabridge, Allan, and Ian Moir. Design and Development of Aircraft Systems. John Wiley &
Sons, 2020.

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3.5.7 DMA 3105 THERMODYNAMICS I
PRE-REQUISITES: Eng. Mathematics

PURPOSE OF COURSE

The module unit is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes
necessary for understanding thermodynamics in the practice of engineering, the concept of
quantity and quality of energy and the process of power heating.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the basic concepts of thermodynamics,

ii. Appreciate the relationship of work, heat and energy,
iii. Appreciate the working principle of heat engines,
iv. Apply the knowledge in solving thermodynamics problems.

UNIT CONTENT

Properties: Temperature, Pressure, Volume, Specific heats, Enthalpy, Entropy

Energy: Potential, Kinetic, Pressure, Heat, Internal

Working fluids: Perfect gas and gas laws, Steam generation, phase diagrams and steam tables
and dryness fraction.

Definitions: Work, Heat, Reversibility.

Steam: Steam generation, critical points, P-V and T-S, and T-H diagrams, solving problems.

Fuel and combustion: Classification of fuels, properties of fuels, combustion properties and
equations, application of equations to analyses combustion and exhaust gas composition.

Ideal gas cycle: The ideal gas cycles; Otto, joules, diesel, dual combustion, sterling and
Eriksson cycles, cycle efficiencies, calculations of work done, heat received or rejected, mean
effective pressure, and maximum cycle temperatures.

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Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion: Layout and classification, Regenerative, Re-heat and inter-
cooling.

Lab Sessions and Practice

The student is expected to perform the following experiments:
Working Fluids: Perfect gas, Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law, Joule’s Law
Steam: Dryness fraction, Pressure and boiling temperature, Boiler energy balance, T-V diagram.
Gas Compressors Efficiency: Volumetric, Isentropic.
Fuels and Combustion: Calorific value, Bomb calorimeter analysis of products, Orsat apparatus.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Hangar and industrial visits, handouts, group
discussions, analysis of case studies, lab sessions, Engine test cells
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

Continuous Assessment Tests 10%

Lab Sessions and Practice 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Balmer, Robert T. Modern engineering thermodynamics-textbook with tables booklet.

Academic Press, 2011.

Burghardt, M. David. Engineering thermodynamics with applications. Cambridge, MA: Harper

& Row, 1982.

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Moran, Michael J., Howard N. Shapiro, Daisie D. Boettner, and Margaret B.
Bailey. Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics. John Wiley & Sons, 2010.

Lewis, G. N., Randall, M., Pitzer, K. S., & Brewer, L. (2020). Thermodynamics. Courier Dover
Publications.

Parrondo, J. M., Horowitz, J. M., & Sagawa, T. (2015). Thermodynamics of

information. Nature physics, 11(2), 131-139.

Recommended Materials

Santos, A. P. P., C. R. Andrade, and Edson Luiz Zaparoli. "A thermodynamic study of air cycle
machine for aeronautical applications." Int. J. Thermodyn 17, no. 3 (2014): 117-126.

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3.5.8 DMA 3105 FLUID MECHANICS I – 55HRS
PRE-REQUISITES: Eng. Maths and Physical Science

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This course unit is designed to equip the trainee with the necessary knowledge that will help
them when dealing with various materials and equipment on a production line, workshops and
other work places.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of unit, the student should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the properties of fluid mechanics governing the behaviour of fluid at rest
and in motion,
ii. Understand the working principles of hydraulic turbines and pumps,
iii. Understand the physics of fluid flow and its applications,
iv. Solve problem on model testing.

UNIT CONTENT

Introduction to fluid mechanics: Types of Fluids, Fluid properties; Density, Viscosity,

Compressibility, Shear stress, Surface tension.

Static Pressure and Head: Pascals law, Pressure intensity, Pressure at a point, Pressure gauges,
Measurement of pressure, measuring instruments.

Fluid Pressure: Fluid pressure on a surface, Resultant force, Pressure diagram, Force on inclined
plane.

Buoyancy: Archimedes’ principle, Up thrust, Stability, Metacentre.

Fluid Flow: Types of flow, Continuity equation, Rate of change of momentum, Energy of a
fluid, Bernoulli’s equation.

Flow Measurement: Types of fluid flow, Steady and unteady flows, Uniform and non uniform
flows, compressible and incompressible flows, Laminar and turbulent flows, Rotational and
irotational flows, Venturi meter, Pitot tube, Orifice meter. Fluid Jets: Force exerted by a jet on

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Stationary / moving plates, Water wheel, inclined plates, Minged plates. Energy Losses: Energy
losses in a pipeline, Shock losses, Friction losses.

Law/principle of continuity: Continuity equation, Application, Banoullis principle, Law of

conservation of energy, Banoullis equation, Application, buoyancy, Dimensional analysis.

Experiments on: (15 Hours): distribute to specific relevant semesters.

Static Pressure and Head: Pressure distribution, Pressure gauges and monometers.

Fluid Pressure: Force on submerged surface, Hydrostatic pressure.

Buoyancy: Metacentric height.

Flow Measurement: Flow rate measurement, Manometer, Pilot tube, Venturimeter, Orifice.

Fluid Jets: Force exerted by a jet on surfaces.

Energy Losses: Losses in pipes, Different manometers.

Dimensional Analysis: Models tests, Geometrical similarity, and Dynamical similarity.

Viscous Flow: Viscous resistance, Dash pot, Journal bearing.

Pumps: Performance of pumps, Overall efficiency, Manometer efficiency, Mechanical

efficiency.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Hydrostatic Pressure: Determination of hydrostatic force due to water acting in a partially or

fully submerged surface. Determination, both experimentally and theoretically the centre of
pressure.

Bernoulli’s theorem demonstration: Investigate the validity of the Bernoulli equation when it is
applied to a steady flow of water through a tapered duct.

Energy Loss in pipe fittings: Determine experimentally, the loss coefficient (K) for a range of
pipe fittings, including several bends, a contraction, an enlargement and valve.

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MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Hangar and industrial visits, Lab experiments,
handouts, group discussions, analysis of case studies, lab sessions, Engine test cells
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

CATs 10%

Lab Sessions 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Fox, Robert W., Alan T. McDonald, and John W. Mitchell. Fox and McDonald's introduction
to fluid mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, 2020.

Gerhart, Philip M., Andrew L. Gerhart, and John I. Hochstein. Munson, Young and Okiishi's
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, 2016.

Schetz, Joseph A., and Allen E. Fuhs, eds. Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. John Wiley &
Sons, 1999.

Recommended materials

Dixon, S. Larry, and Cesare Hall. Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery.
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2013.

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3.5.9 DMA 3106 :TECHNICAL TRADE PROJECT I (PROPOSAL)
PRE-REQUISITES: NONE
PURPOSE OF COURSE
The purpose of this course is to enable the trainee apply theoretical and practical competence
gained to produce high quality, reliable and functional product and research report.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this unit, the student should be able to correctly;
a. Describe the scope of a research project,
b. Gather technical information using scientific methods,
c. Carry out investigations on the chosen project theme,
d. Develop a project proposal in trade area taking into consideration preferred design
methods,
e. Construct the designed project with industrial finesse,
f. Analyze and present data,
g. Prepare a research report.

COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to project work: Meaning of research project, types, factors to consider when
selecting research project, importance, problem identification, justification of stated problem,
formulation of project objectives and hypothesis. Literature review: sources of technical
information and gathering procedures using APA format. Project proposal: importance of
proposal and preparation of project proposal. Methodology: objective of design, specifications,
block diagram, block schematic diagrams, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, calculated and
preferred values of components, special considerations, costs and operational manuals, design
aids, preferred methods; module and assembly arrangement.
PRACTICE
Investigation and Research Project: Investigation and research; objectives, information and data
gathering, procedures, presentation, findings, conclusions Layout of proposal; Subject title,
Objectives, Specifications, Background information, Resources, Design / findings, Conclusions

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/ recommendations. Presentation: Flow of ideas, Content, Communication, Appearance of
written work.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, guest speakers, group discussions, analysis of case
studies and round table discussions.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs
Power point, Internet and web based materials, sample project report, sample technical trade
projects and documentaries.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedures comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions and project proposal report.
Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 10%
Practicals 20%
Proposal Presentation 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES
Core References
Cooper, Donald R. & Schindler, Pamela S., Research Methods9thedn(Boston: McGraw-Hill
International Edition, 2006)
Field, Andy, Discovering Statistics using SPPS3rdedn (Los Angeles: Sage Publications, 2009)
Recommended Materials
Ott, R. Lyman &Longnecker Michael., An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data
Analysis6thedn(Brooke/Cole: South-Western: Cengage Learning, 2010)
Mathooko, Jude, et al., Academic Proposal Writing, 1stedn (Nairobi: Amu

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 3.6 YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

3.6.1 DEE 3249:DATA COMMUNICATIONS

PRE-REQUISITES: None
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT

To enable the student to gain knowledge and skill on fundamental concepts and technologies

used in design and deployment of reliable data communications networks.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course unit, the student will be able to:
i. Describe a data communications network
ii. Explain functions of different components of data communications.
iii. Describe different modes of data transmission
iv. Differentiate between data and signals
v. Explain characteristics of analog signals and digital signals
vi. Describe different data transmission media
vii. Describe different line coding schemes
viii. Explain need for error control in data transmission
ix. Describe different error detection techniques
x. Describe different error correction methods
xi. Explain need for multiplexing
xii. Discuss different types of multiplexing
xiii. Explain E1 and T1 digital carrier systems
xiv. Discuss different spread spectrum technologies
xv. Explain the concept of switched networks
xvi. Describe various network switching methods.
xvii. Differentiate between datagram networks and virtual circuit networks.
xviii. Explain the concept of data compression in data transmission.
xix. Discuss different types of lossless and lossy data compression algorithms.

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UNIT CONTENT
Data Communications Fundamentals: Definition and purpose of data communication,
components of data communication. Transmission modes: Simplex, half duplex and full duplex
transmission, Asynchronous transmission, Synchronous transmission, parallel and serial
transmission. Data and signals: data presentation, analog and digital data, description and
characteristics of analog signals, description and characteristics of digital signals. Transmission
media: Description, features and application of guided transmission media - Twisted pair,
Coaxial cable, optical fibre. Description of unguided transmission media. Line encoding
techniques: Line coding terminologies, Factors to consider in choosing line coding schemes,
Unipolar methods, polar techniques, Bipolar techniques, Scrambling techniques. Error Control
– Definition and need for error control, Types of Errors. Error Detection: Parity check, Cyclic
Redundancy Check (CRC). Error Control Error Correction: Forward Error Correction
methods and Hamming Distance. Multiplexing: definition and need for multiplexing,
Frequency Division Multiplexing: Wave length Division Multiplexing, Time Division
multiplexing, Statistical time division multiplexing, Space division multiplexing.
Digital Carrier system: E1 and T1 services, Code Division Multiplexing. Spread Spectrum
Techniques-Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
(FHSS). Switched Networks: Circuit Switched Networks, Structure of Circuit Switch, Message
switched networks. Packet Switching: Datagram Networks, Virtual Circuit Networks, Structure
of packet switches. Data Compression: Need for data compression, Classification of data
compression. Description of data compression method: Simple repetition suppression, Run
length encoding, Shanno-fano algorithm, Huffman encoding, JPEG, MPEG audio, MPEG video.
Audio and video streaming. Amateur Radio Communications (Practical).
PRACTICE

By the end of the Unit the student should perform the following practical.

i. Synchronous and asynchronous data transmission technique.

ii. Line codes schemes.
iii. Multiplexing techniques in data links.
iv. Setting up a circuit and a packet switched data link.
v. Implementation and study of Stop and Wait protocol.

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 vi. Implementation and study of Go Back N and Selective Repeat protocols.
vii. Implementation of CRC Technique using software.
viii. Serial Port.
ix. Parallel Port.
x. Synchronous Serial Communication.
xi. Asynchronous Serial Communication.
xii. PC-PC Serial Communication using RS-232 cable.
xiii. Different Modem used in Serial Communication.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lectures and tutorials, workshop experiments and practical, class discussions, group discussions
and evaluation of worked examples.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, electrical and electronics engineering training
kits, electrical measuring instruments, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs Power
point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and computers.

UNIT ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Mode of Assessment Weighting

Continuous Assessment 15%
Practical 15%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Core References
Behrouz. A. Forouzan, Data Communication and Networking; 5th edition (McGraw-Hill, 2012)
William Stallings, Data and Computer Communications; 9th Edition. (Prentice Hall, 2010).

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Andrew S. Tanenbaum & David J. Wetheral, Computer Networks; 5th edition (Prentice-Hall,
2010)
Recommended Materials
Larry L. Peterson & Bruce S. Dave, Computer Networks-A Systems Approach; 5th edition.
(Morgan Kaufmann, 2011).
Raymond R. Panko and Julia Panko, Business Data Networks and Telecommunications; 9th
edition (Pearson Education, 2012).
Curt M. White (2010), Data Communications and Computer Networks: A Business User's
Approach, UNIT Technology, 6th edition. ISBN-13: 978-0538452618.
Stefan M. Moser and Po-Ning Chen, A Student's Guide to Coding and Information Theory
(Cambridge University Press, 2011) ISBN-13: 978-1107601963.
Jerry FitzGerald, Business Data Communications and Networking; 11th edition. (Wiley, 2011).

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3.6.2 DMA 3204:FLIGHT MECHANICS
PRE-REQUISITES: None

PURPOSE OF COURSE

This module unit is designed to equip the trainee with the necessary knowledge, skills and
attitudes that are applied in aircraft maintenance activities an aircraft maintenance organization.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the student should be able to correctly;

i) understand the operating principles of various aerospace vehicles,
ii) interpret the principles to trouble shoot problems in flight,
iii) service and maintain aircraft,
iv) observe aircraft maintenance regulations,
v) observe safety when working on aerospace vehicles.
COURSE CONTENT

High speed aerofoils: high speed air foils design requirement: thickness, position of cp and cg,
curvature, position of mean chord, strength, aerodynamic characteristics: subsonic flow,
supersonic flow.

Transonic flight: Mach number, speed of sound, critical Mach number, raising critical Mach
number, free stream Mach number, detachment Mach number. Limitations of transonic flight:
errors, pressure wave propagation shock wave formations, sonic barrier, compressibility.
Transonic effects: buffeting, kinetic heating, aileron reversal, control ineffectiveness, stability
problems, vibration. Design characteristics of transonic aircrafts: aerofoil, vortex generators,
wing fences. Calculations on high speed flight’s factor, load factor.

Supersonic flight: formation of Mach cone, Mach line, Mach angle, shock wave, Supersonic
flows: compressive, expansive .design features of a supersonic aircraft: sweep back, variable
geometry, control systems, power plant, cabin environmental control.

Missiles and satellites: satellite, missile, launch, upper atmosphere, flight principles of satellite
and missiles, newton’s law of gravitation, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, law of universal

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gravitation. Characteristics of the upper atmosphere: speed of wind, air, temperature, density,
pressure. Factors considered during satellite and missile launching: height, speed, direction.

Orbit: circular, elliptical, parabolic, hyperbolic, launch velocities: escape velocity, circular
velocity, centrifugal forces, centripetal forces.

Space flight: ballistics, astronautics, space ship, zones of influence (moon, earth, sun)

Methods of launching space ships: considerations, standard procedure, landing at the monomer-
entry corridor, methods: ballistic, skip, glide, limitations. Application of ballistics and
astronautical principles, circular velocity, escape velocity, orbital period, and Gravitational pull.

Test flight: test flight, air worthiness, reason test flight, development and gathering of data for
new aircrafts, analyse and evaluate aircraft characteristics for certification, validation of design
and performance, regulations. Flight test process: planning, execution, analysis, reporting

Various tests in a flight test: ground checks, documentation, pre-flight test, take off tests,
manoeuvre test, turning test, general aircraft test, straight and level flight, landing, taxiing.
Composition of test flight team, safety in relationship to flight test, duplicate inspections,
foreign object damage, wire locking, cleanliness, replenishment.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Experiments on(lift, drag, lift/drag ratio),determining aerodynamic characteristics of transonic

flights, selecting suitable aerofoil surface for transonic flight, experiment to identify problems
associated with weight, aerodynamic characteristics of supersonic flight, selecting suitable
aerofoil surface for supersonic flight, aerodynamic characteristics of missiles and satellite
launching, calculating launch speeds, experiments to determine centrifugal forces, centripetal
forces, escape velocity, circular velocity, simulation of hypersonic flow, simulation of effects of
Reynolds number, simulation of launching procedure, simulation of space craft re-entry,
simulation of hypersonic flow, simulation of rocket to change direction and since during
launching, simulation to determine orbital path.

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MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, wind tunnel, aero-models, text books, class discussions, and hangar visits.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs
Power point, Internet and web based materials, documentaries and models.
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.
Types of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 10%
Practicals 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Anderson. (2009) Fundamentals of Aerodynamics,5th ed. Florida: Mc Craw-Hill Education.

Anderson (2008) Introduction to Flight,6th ed. Florida: Mc Craw-Hill Education Press.
Kermode A, Barnard R. (2008) Mechanics of Flight, [Link]: University of
Hertfordshire.
Miele, A. (2016). Flight mechanics: theory of flight paths. Courier Dover Publications.

Yechout, T. R. (2003). Introduction to aircraft flight mechanics.

Recommended Materials
Hull, David G. Fundamentals of airplane flight mechanics. Vol. 19. Berlin: Springer, 2007.

3.6.3 DMA 3201:AIR FRAME SYSTEMS III

PRE-REQUISITES: Airframe systems I &II

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PURPOSE OF COURSE

This module unit is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary
to understand the operation of airframe systems and carry out maintenance activities as
specified in the maintenance manuals.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Carry out maintenance on flying controls,
ii. Carry out maintenance on the auto pilot system,
iii. Carry out aircraft painting and weighing,
iv. Carry out installation of aircraft equipment and furnishing,
v. Understand the classification and operation of Instruments and indicators.
UNIT CONTENT

Flying Controls: Power assisted, fully powered, Fly by wire Fly by light, Q feel, Rigging and
balancing, Inspection, Maintenance. Include contents of aero elasticity, flutter and vibrations
Auto Pilot: Introduction, Command signal, Processing, Models of operation, Yaw dampers,
Auto trim, Helicopter auto pilot.
Air Craft Finishing: Introduction, methods, materials, equipment, painting, precautions, and
aircraft weighing.
Equipment and furnishing: Cabin layout, Cabin entertainment, Galley installation, Cargo
handling equipment, and emergency equipment.
instruments and indicators: Classification and principles of operation.
Lab Sessions and Practice
Flying control, carrying out rigging. Auto pilot: Identify system components, rectify defects.
Carry out a/c painting and weighing.
Equipment Furnishing: identify cargo handling equipment, identify emergency equipment, and
installgallies.

MODE OF DELIVERY

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Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Lab sessions, aircraft hangar visits, group discussions,
and demonstration,

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

Continuous Assessment 10%

Practicals 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Berlowitz, Ilan. "All/more electric aircraft engine & airframe systems implementation." In The
9th Israeli Symposium on Jet Engines and Gas Turbines. 2010.

Seabridge, Allan, and Ian Moir. Design and Development of Aircraft Systems. John Wiley &
Sons, 2020.

Seresinhe, Ravinka, Craig Lawson, Ahmed Shinkafi, Daniele Quaglia, and Irfan Madani.
"Airframe systems power off-take modelling in more-electric large aircraft for use in trajectory
optimisation." ICAS, St. Petersburgh (2014).

Recommended Materials

Seabridge, Allan, and Ian Moir. Design and Development of Aircraft Systems. John Wiley &
Sons, 2020.

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3.6.4 DMA 3202: THERMODYNAMICS II
PRE-REQUISITES: Thermodynamics I

PURPOSE OF COURSE

The module unit is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes
necessary for understanding thermodynamics in the practice of engineering, the concept of
quantity and quality of energy and the process of power heating.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of unit, the student should be able to correctly;

i. Apply fundamental concepts of thermodynamic to solve real life engineering problems,

ii. Apply fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics to jet and piston engines,
iii. Appreciate the working principle of heat engines.

UNIT CONTENT

Air compressors: construction and operation, single stage and multi-stage compressors, Air
compressors: Description of various types of compressors, construction and operation, single
stage and multi-stage compressors, reciprocating and rotary, power input, volumetric and
thermal efficiencies.

Gas turbines: Use of T-S diagrams, heat supplied, output, use of heat exchanger and thermal
efficiency. Heat transfer by conduction: simple wall, composite wall and transfer through
cylinders and pipes.

Impulse Steam turbines: Principle of operation of the impulse steam turbine; compounding and
multistage impulse turbine, power, efficiency diagram and optimum operating conditions.

Internal combustion engines: Four and Two stroke, construction and operation of SI and CI
engines, engine trials, performance tests, indicated and brake thermal efficiencies, specific fuel
consumption and volumetric efficiency.

Heat transfer: Derivation of heat transfer equations from Fourier’s and Newton’s law for single
flat wall, composite flat wall, single cylindrical wall, composite wall

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Heat exchangers: Classification of heat exchangers, description of various types of recuperative
heat exchangers, derivation of recuperative heat exchanger equations.

Refrigeration: Vapour compression, reversed Carnot cycle, refrigerating effect, coefficient of

performance and types of refrigerants.

Air conditioning: Properties of air, adiabatic mixing air conditioning processes and equipment.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Gas Turbines Efficiency: Identification of various parts of gas turbines in a jet engine (J65 Lab)

Identify all the components of refrigeration system in an aircraft.

Heat Exchangers: Illustrate the difference between Parallel flow, Counter flow, Cross flow,
Effectiveness of heat exchanger
Refrigeration.
Internal Combustion Engines: Engine tests, Performance, Morse, Volumetric efficiency.
Automotive laboratory.
MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Hangar and industrial visits, handouts, group
discussions, analysis of case studies, lab sessions, Engine test cells
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

CATs 10%

Lab Sessions 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

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Balmer, Robert T. Modern engineering thermodynamics-textbook with tables booklet.
Academic Press, 2011.

Burghardt, M. David. Engineering thermodynamics with applications. Cambridge, MA: Harper

& Row, 1982.

Moran, Michael J., Howard N. Shapiro, Daisie D. Boettner, and Margaret B.

Bailey. Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics. John Wiley & Sons, 2010.

Lewis, G. N., Randall, M., Pitzer, K. S., & Brewer, L. (2020). Thermodynamics. Courier Dover
Publications.

Parrondo, J. M., Horowitz, J. M., & Sagawa, T. (2015). Thermodynamics of

information. Nature physics, 11(2), 131-139.

Recommended Materials

Santos, A. P. P., C. R. Andrade, and Edson Luiz Zaparoli. "A thermodynamic study of air cycle
machine for aeronautical applications." Int. J. Thermodyn 17, no. 3 (2014): 117-126.

3.6.5 DMA 3203 FLUID MECHANICS II

PRE-REQUISITES: Fluid Mechanics I

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PURPOSE OF COURSE

This course unit is designed to equip the trainee with the necessary knowledge that will help
them when dealing with various materials and equipment on a production line, workshops and
other work places.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of unit, the student should be able to correctly;

i. Understand the properties of fluid mechanics governing the behaviour of fluid at rest
and in motion,
ii. Understand the working principles of hydraulic turbines and pumps,
iii. Understand the physics of fluid flow and its applications,
iv. Solve problem on model testing.

COURSE CONTENT

Fluid Properties: Types of fluid, fluid properties (density, dynamic viscosity, kinematic
viscosity, compressibility, shear stress, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid, and surface
tension.

Fluid Pressure: Pressure of a fluid, pressure of a liquid, Pascal’s law: absolute gauge pressure.
Measurement of pressure; instruments for measuring pressure.

Types of fluid flow: Steady and unsteady flows, uniform and non-uniform flows, compressible
and incompressible flows, laminar and turbulent flows: rotational and irrational flow.

Law/Principle of continuity: continuity and application

Bernoulli’s Principle: law of conservation of energy: Bernoulli’s equation and application.

Flow Measurement: Venturi meter, Pitot tube, Orifice meter. Fluid Jets: Force exerted by a jet
on Stationary / moving plates, Water wheel, inclined plates, Minged plates. Energy Losses:
Energy losses in a pipeline, Shock losses, Friction losses. Uniform cross sunction, Darcy
equation,Flow in pipes with sudden enlargement in cross section,Sudden reduction in cross
section moving, Stationary plates.

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Pumps: Types, Reciprocating, Suction head, Delivery head, Double head, Acceleration head,
Head on piston and work done, Centrifugal pump, work done on fluids and pump efficiency.

Dimensional Analysis: Models tests, Geometrical similarity, and Dynamical similarity.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Impact of a jet: investigate the reaction forces produced by the change in momentum of a fluid
flow when a jest of water strikes a flat plate or a curved surface and compared the results from
this experiment with the computed forces by applying the momentum equation.

Orifice and free jet flow: Determine the coefficients of velocity and discharge of two small
orifices in the lab and compare with values in textbooks and other reliable sources.

Pumps: Experiment to determine the operational characteristics of two centrifugal pumps when
they are configured as a single pump, two pumps in series, and two pumps in parallel.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Hangar and industrial visits, Lab experiments,
handouts, group discussions, analysis of case studies, lab sessions, Engine test cells
COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

CATs 10%

Lab Sessions 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

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Fox, Robert W., Alan T. McDonald, and John W. Mitchell. Fox and McDonald's introduction
to fluid mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, 2020.

Gerhart, Philip M., Andrew L. Gerhart, and John I. Hochstein. Munson, Young and Okiishi's
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, 2016.

Schetz, Joseph A., and Allen E. Fuhs, eds. Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. John Wiley &
Sons, 1999.

Recommended materials

Dixon, S. Larry, and Cesare Hall. Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery.
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2013.

3.6.7 DMA 3205: GAS TURBINE ENGINES II

PRE-REQUISITES: Gas Turbine engines I

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PURPOSE OF COURSE

This unit is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for
maintenance and operation of gas turbine engines.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

i. By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

ii. Describe the construction/operation, maintenance, service and repair of GTE cooling
systems,
iii. Describe the construction/operation, maintenance of Thrust Reversal System and Noise
suppression, and system,
iv. Describe the construction/operation, maintenance of thrust augmentation system,
v. Describe the construction/operation, maintenance of Auxiliary Power Units,
vi. Describe the construction/operation, maintenance and perform functional checks on the
Fire Protection Systems,
vii. Describe the construction/operation, maintenance, inspection and perform functional
checks the ice protection system,
viii. Describe the construction/operation and carry out maintenance work on engine
controls,
ix. Describe the Monitoring, Techniques the condition of the engine,
x. Describe the variable parameters of engine indicating systems,
xi. The trainee should have the ability to evaluate engine performance and maintenance,
xii. Inspect and perform functional checks on the engine.
COURSE CONTENT

Cooling System: Components, construction, operation, types, application, maintenance, and

ssafety.
Thrust Reversal Noise Suppression Systems: Types, construction, operation, application,
maintenance, and safety.
Thrust Augmentation System: Components, construction operation, types, application,
maintenance, Safety.
APU: Components, construction, operation, types, application, maintenance, and safety.

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Fire Protection Systems: Components, construction, operation, types, application, maintenance,
and safety.
Ice Protection Systems: Components, construction, types, operation, application, maintenance,
and safety.
Engine Control Systems: Components, construction, operation, application, maintenance, and
safety. Noise suppression as a system
Engine Condition Monitoring Systems: Engine Condition, monitoring, techniques, crack
detection, and monitoring trends. Include on board maintenance systems -EFIS (EEC,
ECAM,EICAS,FADEC)
Engine performance: Efficiency, thrust, airflow s.f.c, Rating, ETOPs. Engine indicating
Instruments: Temperature, speed, pressure, vibration.
Ground handling Engine / Airframe Integration: Inspection, Maintenance, functional checks,
overhaul, installation, and ground running. Engine blade balancing, engine rigging, compressor
wash, boroscopic inspections, pre-flight and post flight inspections, as part of checks.
Engine fault diagnosis and troubleshooting to enable students understand remedies to scenarios
e.g. surge stall, turbine cooking, vibrations etc.
Lab Sessions and Practice

Practice safety procedures in the work place. Manuals; How to interpret manuals.

Tools: Perform tools accounting and arrangement in the tools store, identify various special
tools. Disassemble and assemble J65-W-3/W-7 Turbo Jet Engine as per Degem system LMT.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Lab sessions, aircraft hangar visits, group discussions,
and demonstration,

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

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Types of Assessment Weighting

CATs 10%

Lab Sessions 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

REFERENCES

Bent, Ralph D., and James L. McKinley. Aircraft powerplants. No. ISSN 0141-9498. 1978.

El-Sayed, Ahmed F. Aircraft propulsion and gas turbine engines. CRC press, 2008.

Treager, Irwin E., and Irwin E. Treagan. Aircraft gas turbine engine technology. Vol. 1995.
New York, USA: McGraw-Hill, 1979.

Sirignano, W. A., & Liu, F. (1999). Performance increases for gas-turbine engines through
combustion inside the turbine. Journal of propulsion and power, 15(1), 111-118.

Lord, W., MacMartin, D., & Tillman, G. (2000). Flow control opportunities in gas turbine
engines. In Fluids 2000 Conference and Exhibit (p. 2234).

Recommended Material

Oates, Gordon C., ed. Aerothermodynamics of aircraft engine components. American Institute
of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1985.

3.6.8 DMA 3206 HELICOPTER STRUCTURES AND CONTROL

PRE-REQUISITES: Aerodynamics

PURPOSE OF COURSE

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This unit is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to
understand the principles of flight in helicopters.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the unit, the trainee should be able to correctly;

i. Describe the structures, materials and operation of Helicopters,

ii. Describe the main sections of Helicopters,
iii. Describe helicopter controls and helicopter systems,
iv. Understand the aerodynamics of flight of helicopter,
v. Understand the basic flight manoeuvres of helicopters.
UNIT CONTENT

Introduction: principles. Construction; structures, materials. Main helicopter sections; fuselage,

rotors, landing gear, Transmission systems, pitch control system, power plants. Detailed
coverage of the above components. Special attention on transmission system and the antitorque
system for a single main.

Classification of helicopters: single main, side by side, coaxial, tandem, tilt rotar

Control: Collective Pitch Control, Throttle Control, Collective Pitch / Throttle Coordination,
Correlator / Governor, Cyclic Pitch Control, Anti-torque. Include a swash plate assembly

Helicopter reliability design systems: Autorotation, freewheeling units, clutches and dampers

Systems: hydraulic, fuel, electrical systems, stability augmentation system, environmental

contol, system, ant- icing systems. Fire protection, vibration monitoring, and lubrication
systems

Aerodynamics of flight: Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag, powered flight, hovering flight, vertical
flight, forward flight, sideward flight, rearward flight.

Discuss concepts of a helicopter in flight, dissymmetry of lift, translational lift, longitudinal

flexing, and gyroscopic precession

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Basic Flight Manoeuvres: Safety in and round helicopters, pre-flight, engine start, rotor
engagement, and take off, taxing.

Helicopter maintenance: power plant maintenance, transmission system maintenance, rotor

blade maintenance, fuselage and associated systems maintenance, electrical system maintenance,
hydraulic system maintenance. Special attention to be given to blade tracking, controls rigging,
pre-flight and post flight inspections etc

Concepts of fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on helicopters.

Lab Sessions and Practice

Structure and Controls: Identify the principle parts of a helicopter/ perform rotor balance.

Dismantling and assembly of transmission system, greasing.

Operate helicopter controls. Cleaning, preservation/ de preservation. Observe safety when

handling helicopter trainer.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, Lab sessions, aircraft hangar visits, group discussions,
and demonstration

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure comprises of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,

seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions, field work and examinations.

Types of Assessment Weighting

Continuous Assessment Test 10%

Lab sessions and Practice 20%

Final Examination 70%

Total Score 100%

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REFERENCES

Koto, Jaswar, FirdausMahamad, I. S. Ishak, and M. S. Ammoo. "3.1 HELICOPTER TAIL

ROTOR PROPELLER."

Padfield, Gareth D. Helicopter flight dynamics: the theory and application of flying qualities
and simulation modelling. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.

Ren, Beibei, Shuzhi Sam Ge, Chang Chen, Cheng-HengFua, and Tong Heng Lee. Modeling,
control and coordination of helicopter systems. Springer Science & Business Media, 2012.

Raffo, G. V., Ortega, M. G., & Rubio, F. R. (2010). An integral predictive/nonlinear H∞ control
structure for a quadrotor helicopter. Automatica, 46(1), 29-39.

Ma, X., Lu, Y., & Wang, F. (2017). Active structural acoustic control of helicopter interior
multifrequency noise using input-output-based hybrid control. Journal of Sound and
Vibration, 405, 187-207.

Recommended Materials

Saunders, George H. Dynamics of helicopter flight. John Wiley & Sons, 1975.

3.6.9 DMA 3207 TECHNICAL TRADE PROJECT II (FABRICATION/ SIMULATION)

PRE-REQUISITES: None
PURPOSE OF COURSE

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The purpose of this unit to to enable the trainee to implement his proposed project either
through fabrication(production) or simulate their work using an appropriate software.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit the student should be able to correctly;
i. Identify the various equipments, tools, and appropriate software for project
implementation,
ii. Fabricate or simulate the designed project with industrial finesse,
iii. Test the design,
iv. Analyse and present data,
v. Prepare a research report.

COURSE CONTENT
Identification of tools and equipment: The student outline all the tools and equipment required
to fabricate his project.
Fabrication: construction considerations; materials, layout of components, machining wiring, ,
calibration and reliability, construction, handling and labelling of devices/parts, construction
tools and product finishes; assembly, wiring electrical parts, casing and labelling. Simulate the
designed work
Testing: Test the completed design and analyses the performance
Technical report: layout and presentation.
PRACTICE
Construction: Construction considerations; choice of materials, layout of components, modules
assembly and controls, wiring, interconnection, production of printed circuit boards (PCB’s),
step by step construction, testing and test points, calibration, reliability, construction of devices
e.g. coils, transformers, casings etc. handling of components and finished equipment, labelling.
Construction tools; tools used for the construction; proper use of tools, instruments. Finishes;
PCB’s assembly, wiring, mechanical parts, casing, labelling. Investigation and Research Project:
Investigation and research; objectives, information and data gathering, procedures, presentation,
findings, conclusions. Compilation OfProject Report:Compilation of Project Report .Technical
Reports: Layout of technical report; Subject title, Objectives, Specifications, Background

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information, Resources, Design / findings, Conclusions / recommendations. Presentation: Flow
of ideas, Content, Communication, Appearance of written work.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Lab session and workshop practice, Lectures and tutorials, class discussions, guest speakers,
group discussions, analysis of case studies and round table discussions.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Whiteboard, multi-media resource, Projectors, DVD’s video and audio technologies, hand-outs
Power point, Internet and web based materials, sample project report, sample technical trade
projects and documentaries.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
The assessment procedures comprise of continuous assessment consisting of assignments, tests,
seminars, presentations, symposiums and syndicate discussions and project proposal report.
Mode of Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment 10%
Practicals 20%
Completed Project 70%
Total Score 100%
REFERENCES
Core References
Cooper, Donald R. & Schindler, Pamela S., Research Methods9thedn(Boston: McGraw-Hill
International Edition, 2006)
Field, Andy, Discovering Statistics using SPPS3rdedn (Los Angeles: Sage Publications, 2009)
Recommended Materials
Ott, R. Lyman &Longnecker Michael., An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data
Analysis6thedn(Brooke/Cole: South-Western: Cengage Learning, 2010)
Mathooko, Jude, et al., Academic Proposal Writing, 1stedn (Nairobi: Amu

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3.6.10 DMA 3208:INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT II (OJT- 16 WEEKS)
The student should be able to correctly demonstrate practically the various Aeronautical
engineering concepts learnt.

The student should be able to correctly combine different concepts of engineering and
technology to come up with a solution of a current engineering problem.

The student should be able to correctly demonstrate engineering skills of design, simulation and
fabrication of the given system.

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 APPENDICES

1.1 Appendix I: Facilities

Table 1: Summary of Facilities and Academic Resources available NDU-K Deftec
College
Facilities + Space in M² Dedicated Shared
Lecture Rooms 35 54 1 19
Lecture Theatres 1 - 1
Workshops 7 63 - 7
Hangars 2 63 - 2
ICT Laboratories 3 50 - 3
Physics Lab 1 72 - 1
Chemistry Lab 1 72 - 1
Drawing Lab 1 105 - 1
Library 1 540 - 1
Offices 40 7 14

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 Appendix III: Core-Texts and Journals

Core References

1.1.1 School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1. A Nagoor Kani, Microprocessor (8085) And its Applications; 3rd edition. (McGraw Hill,
2015).
2. A. K. Sawhney, (1985). A course in electrical and electronic measurements and
instrumentation.
3. [Link] Carlson, Communication Systems; 1st edition. (Tata McGraw Hill, 2010).
4. A.K Sawhney reprint 2007 Electrical and Electronics measurement and instrumentation
5. A.K. Theraja, B.L. Theraja, (2005). A textbook of electrical technology, (first multicolor
edition).
6. A.V. Bakshi U.A. Bakshi (2008) Network Theory, Technical Publications.
7. Adam, S. F. (1992). Microwave Theory and Applications. Adam Microwave Consulting.
8. Adel S. Sedra & Kenneth C. Smith, (2009). Microelectronic Circuits, (6th edition)
Oxford University Press.
9. Agarwal, D. C. (1995). Satellite communication, Third Edition. Khanna publishers.
10. Agarwal, G. P. (1997). Fibre Optic Communication Systems 2nd Edition. John Wiley &
Sons, New York.
11. Alan S. Morris, (2001). Measurements and instrumentation principles, third edition.
12. Alexander Gray (2007), Electrical Machine Design - The Design and Specification of
Direct and Alternating Current Machinery.
13. Allan R. Hambley (2010), Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, Prentice
Hall,5th edition. ISBN-13: 9780132130066.
14. Anderson, Bruce N., (1977). Solar energy: fundamentals in building design.
15. Arijit Saha, N. Manna (2009). Digital Principles and Logic Design, ones & Bartlett
Learning, Illustrated edition. ISBN-13: 9780763773731.
16. B. R Gupta 1998, Power Systems Analysis and Design. ISBN: 81-219-2238-0
17. B.R Gupta 2005 Fundamentals of Electric Machines ISBN: 978-007-127238-4

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18. Balanis, C. A. (2005). Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, 3rd Ed. A John Wiley &
Sons, INC., PUBLICATION.
19. Beatrice Adamsen, Automatic Flight Control Systems; 1st edition. (Scitus Academics
LLC, 2016).
20. Benoit, H. (2002). Digital television: MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and principles of the DVB
system, 2nd Ed. Focal Press.
21. Bigelow, S. (1996). Troubleshooting and Repairing Computer Printers - 2nd Edition,
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
22. Branislav, N. M. (2010). Electromagnetics, Prentice Hill.
23. Bruce J. B. (2004) Workshop Processes, Practices and Materials, Elsevier, 3rd Ed.
24. C.L Wadhwa 2010 Electrical Power systems, 6th edition ISBN 978-81-224-2839-1.
25. Christopher James Kitcher, (2008), Practical Guide to Inspection, Testing and
Certification of Electrical Installations, Newnes, 9th edition. ISBN-13: 978-1856176071.
26. Cris Binns, Aircraft Systems: Instruments, Communications, Navigation and Control; 1 st
edition. (Wiley, 2019).
27. D. A. Bradley (1995), Power electronics, CRC Press, 2nd edition.
28. D. P. Kothari, I. J. Nagrath (2006), Electric Machines, McGraw-Hill, 3rd Ed.
29. Darren Ashby (2011), Electrical Engineering 101, Elsevier Science & Technology, 3rd
edition. ISBN-13: 9780123860019.
30. David E Johnson, John L. Hilburn. 1978 Basic Electrical Circuit Analysis.
31. David F. Stout, Milton Kaufman (1976), Handbook of operational amplifier circuit
design, McGraw-Hill.
32. David Wyatt, Aircraft Flight Instruments and Guidance Systems; 1st edition. (Routledge,
2015).
33. Davidson, C. W. (1989). Transmission Lines for Communications. Palgrave Macmillan,
London
34. De, A. (2003). Optical Fibre and Laser Principles and Applications; New Age
International Publisher.
35. Degarmo P. E,Black J.T.& KohsorR.A.(1997) Materials Processes in
Manufacturing ,Adson Wesley, 3rdEd.

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36. Dieter K. Schroder (2006), Semiconductor material and device characterization, John
Wiley and Sons, 3rd edition.
37. Dipak L. Sengupta, Valdis V. Liepa (2006), Applied Electro-magnetic and
Electromagnetic Compatibility, John Wiley & Sons.
38. Donald McLean, Automatic Flight Control Systems; 1st edition. (Prentice-Hall, 1990).
39. Dr. Akio Ashiota, Solar PV systems Version 1.3A
40. Dunlop, J. and Smith, D. G. (1985). Telecommunications engineering- 3rd ed. CRC
Press
41. E.H.J Pallet, Aircraft Electrical Systems; 3rd edition. (Pearson Education, 2006).
42. E.H.J Pallet, Aircraft Instruments; 2nd edition. (Cupthome, 1981).
43. E.H.J Pallet, Automatic Flight Control System; 4th edition. (Blackwell Science, 1993).
44. ECA (2012) Guide to the Installation of Photovoltaic Systems.
45. Elliott, R. S. (2003). Antenna Theory and Design, revised Ed. Willey-Interstice & IEEE
Press. R.K. Rajput, (2013). Electrical and electronic measurements and instrumentation,
(third edition).
46. F.G Thompson 1968 Electrical installation and workshop technology 2nd edition Vol. 2.
47. Fawwa T. Ulaby (2010). Fundamental of Applied Electromagnetics (6th edition)
Prentice Hill.
48. Forouzan, B. A. (2012). Data Communication and Networking, 5th edn. McGraw-Hill.
49. Francis S. T, Ivan E. Morse (1989), Measurement and instrumentation in engineering:
principles and basic laboratory experiments, CRC Press, illustrated Ed.
50. Freeman, R. L. (2004). Telecommunication system engineering, 4th edition. John Wiley
and Sons.
51. George K. and Bernard D. (1999). Electronic Communication Systems (Fifth Edition).
Tata McGraw-Hill.
52. Gulati, R. R. (2006). Monochrome and Colour Television. New Age International.
53. Harry Kybett & Earl Boysen (2008), All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide, Wiley,
3rd edition.
54. Institution of Engineering and Technology, (2011). Requirements for Electrical
Installations: BS 7671:2008 Incorporating Amendment No 1: 2011: IET Wiring

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 Regulations, Institution of Engineering and Technology; 17th edition. ISBN-13: 978-
1849192699.
55. ISBN: 0582426383
56. J. David Irwin, Robert M. Nelms, (2010). Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, (10th
edition), John Wiley and Sons.
57. Jack R. Smith 2007 Programming PIC Microcontroller with MBASIC ISBN:
812192537-1
58. James W. Nilsson, Susan Riedel, (2010). Electric Circuits, (9th edition), Prentice Hall.
59. Jimmie J. Cathey (2002), Schaum's outline of theory and problems of electronic devices
and circuits, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Ed.
60. John Bird, (2003). Electrical circuit theory and technology (Revised second edition).
61. John G. Proakis and Masoud Salehi, Communication Systems Engineering Principles;
2nd edition. (Prentice Hall, 1994).
62. Jordan, E. C. & Balmain, K. G. (2009). Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating Systems-
2nd Edition. PHI.
63. K. Udaya Kumar and B.S. Umashankar, The 8085 Microprocessor Architecture,
Programming and Interfacing; (Pearson, 2008).
64. Kamal, R. (2015). Embedded systems: Architecture, programming and design. New
Delhi: McGraw Hill Education (India).
65. Kani A. N. (2012). Microprocessor (8085): And its Applications, Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private Limited.
66. Kennedy, G. & Davis, B. (1999). Electronic Communication Systems, Fifth Edition.
Tata McGraw-Hill.
67. Kennedy, G. & Davis, B. (2011). Electronic Communication Systems, Fifth Edition.
Tata McGraw-Hill.
68. Kishore [Link], (2008). Electronic Devices and Circuits, B.S Publications.
69. Krishna K. (2007). Microprocessor and Microcontrollers (Eastern Company Edition)
New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.
70. Kuo B.C. and Farid G (2009). Automatic Control System. Wiley India Ltd.
71. Lee, W. C. Y. (1995). Mobile Cellular Telecommunications: Analog and Digital
Systems. Tata McGraw-Hill Publication

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72. Liao, S. Y (1991), Microwave Devices and Circuits, 3rd Edition. Prentice-Hall, Inc.
73. M. Morris Mano (2006), Digital Design, Prentice Hall, 4th edition. ISBN-13: 978-
0132348485.
74. Mark B. (2003). Complete digital design, A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Electronics
and Computer System Architecture. McGraw-Hill.
75. Mark Hawkins, Solar Electric Systems.
76. V.K. Mehta, (2008). Principles of electronics, S. Chand & Company Ltd.
77. Meyers, M. (2019). CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition
(Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002) 10th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education
78. A Nagoor Kani, Microprocessor (8085) And its Applications, Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private Limited.
79. Mike Tooley and Lloyd Dingle, Aircraft Engineering Principles; 2nd edition. (Elsevier,
2009).
80. Mike Tooley, Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems; 1st edition. (Elsevier, 2009).
81. Mike Tooley, Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems; 2nd edition. (Elsevier, 2018).
82. Minasi, M. et al (2005). The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, 16th
Edition. Sybex.
83. Mohammed Sadraey, Automatic Flight Control Systems; 3rd edition. (Morgan &
Claypool Publishers, 2020).
84. Morris M. M. (2006) Digital design (4th edition) Prentice Hall.
85. Mueller, S. (2015). Upgrading and Repairing PCs- 22nd Edition, Pearson Education, Inc
86. Muhammad A. M., Janice G. M. and Kinely R.D. (2007).The 8051 Micro Controller and
Embedded Systems. PHI Pearson Education.
87. Nagrath J. and Gopal M. (2007) Control System Engineering (5th Edition) New Age
International Publishers.
88. Nise, N. S. (2020). Control systems engineering. John Wiley & Sons.
89. Notaros M. Branislav (2010). Electromagnetics, Prentice Hill,
90. Ogata K. (2010), Modern Control Engineering (5th Edition) Prentice Hall.
91. P Ramakrishna Rao, Communication Systems; 1st edition. (McGraw Hill, India, 2013).
92. Paul Cook (2008), Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations: Pt. P (Wiring
Regulations),

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93. Paul M. Chirlian (1969), Basic network theory.
94. Peebles, P. Z. Jr. (2004). Radar Principles. John Wiley and Sons, Inc
95. Cyril W. Lander, power electronics.
96. Leonard L. Grigsby , Power systems.
97. Prasad, Deo K., and Mark Snow, (2005). Designing with solar power: a source book for
building integrated photovoltaics (BiPV), Images Publishing.
98. Pratt T., Bostian, C. W. & Allnutt, J. E. (2003). Satellite communications. John Wiley &
Sons.
99. Pritchard, W. L., Suyderhoud, H. G. & Nelson, R. A. (1993). Satellite Communication
Systems Engineering (Second Edition). Pearson.
100. Prithwiraj Purkait, Budhaditya Biswas, Santanu Das, (2013). Electrical and
Electronics Measurements and Instrumentation.
101. R P Singh, (2005). Electrical Workshop: A Textbook, (2nd edition), I.K.
International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
102. R. P. Jain (2006), Modern Digital Electronics, 1st ed., McGraw-Hill Publishing
Co. ISBN-13: 978-0073404578.
103. R. Theagarajan, S. Dhanasekaran, and S. Dhanapal, Microprocessor and its
Applications; 5th edition. (New Age, 1997).
104. R.E. Vears, Microprocessor Based Systems for Higher Technician; 1st edition.
(Heinemann Newnes, 2004).
105. R.P.G Collinson, Introduction to Avionics Systems; 3rd edition. (Springer, 2012).
106. Ramesh S. Gaonkar, Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and
Applications with the 8085; 5th edition. (Prentice Hall, 2004).
107. Ramo, S. & Whinnery, J. R. (2006). Fields and Waves in Communication
Electronics, 2nd Ed. McGraw
108. Rappaport, T. S. (2003). Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice.
Pearson Education
109. Richard C. Dorf, James A. Svoboda, (2010), Introduction to Electric Circuits,
John Wiley and Sons, 8th edition.
110. Richard C. Dorf, James A. Svoboda, (2010). Introduction to Electric Circuits,
(8th edition), John Wiley and Sons.

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111. Robert L. Boylestad 1990, Introduction to Circuit Analysis 6thedn
112. Robert Warren Erickson and Dragan Maksimović (2001), Fundamentals of
Power Electronics, Springer, 2nd edition.
113. Roddy D. and Coolen J. (2003). Electronic communications (4th Edition).
Pearson Education,.
114. Roddy, D. & Coolen, J. (1995). Satellite Communications, (Fourth edition):
Pearson Education, Inc.
115. Roddy, D. & Coolen, J. (2003). Electronic communications, 4th Ed. Pearson
Education.
116. S. M. Suze& Kwok Kwok Ng (2007), Physics of semiconductor devices, John
Wiley and Sons, 3rd edition.
117. S. Naghabhushana and L.K Sudha, Aircraft Instrumentation and Systems; 1st
edition. (I.K International Publishing House, 2013).
118. Sadiku N.O. Matthew (2009). Elements of Electromagnetics (5thediton) Oxford
University Press, USA.
119. Safa Kasap, (2005). Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, (3rd edition)
McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math.
120. Sampaio, Priscila Gonçalves Vasconcelos, and Mario Orestes Aguirre González,
(2017). "Photovoltaic solar energy: Conceptual framework." Renewable and Sustainable
Energy Reviews 74: 590-601.
121. Sarkar, S. K. (2007). Optical Fibres and Fibre Optic Communication Systems, 6th
edn. S. Chand Publishing
122. Schmidt, C. A. (2020). Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, 8th
Edition. Pearson Education, Inc. Florida State College at Jacksonville
123. Sedha R.S., (2010). Applied Electronics, (Multicolor edition), S. Chand &
Company Ltd.
124. Shanmugam K.S. (2004). Digital and Analog Communication Systems. Asia:
John Wiley and Sons.
125. Shibu K.V., (2014). Introduction to Embedded Systems. McGraw Hill.
126. Simon H. (2006). Digital Communications. India: John Wiley

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127. Simon Ramo & John R. Whinnery (2006). Fields and Waves in Communication
Electronics, McGraw, 2nd Ed.
128. Singh, A. & Chhabra, A. K. (2013). Principles of Communication Engineering. S.
Chand & Company Ltd
129. Skolnik, M. (2002). Introduction to Radar system-International Edition. McGraw
Hill Education.
130. Smith, B. L. & Carpentier, M. H. (1993). Microwave Engineering Handbook:
Microwave circuits, antennas, and propagation. Van Nostrand Reinhold, illustrated Ed.
131. Stallings, W. (2010). Data and Computer Communications (9th Edition).
Prentice Hall.
132. Stutzman, W. L., & Thiele, G. A. (1997). Antenna Theory and Design, 2nd Ed.
A John Wiley & Sons, INC., PUBLICATION.
133. Subir K. S. et al (2014). Foundation of Digital Electronics and Logic Design.
Taylor & Francis Group.
134. Tanenbaum, A. S. & Wetheral, D. J. (2010). Computer Networks, 5th edn.
Prentice-Hall.
135. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (2008), IEE On-site Guide; BS
7671 : 2008 IEE Wiring Regulations
136. Theraja A.K and Theraja B.L. (2005). A textbook of electrical technology (first
multicolor edition).
137. Thiagarajan Viswanathan (2006). Telecommunication Switching Systems and
Networks, PHI.
138. Tomasi, W. (2005). Electronic Communications systems-Fundamentals through
Advanced-Fifth Edition. Pearson Education
139. Tomasi, W. (2014). Advanced Electronic Communications Systems – 6th Edn.
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140. Travor Linsley, (2011). Advanced Electrical Installation Works, (6th edition),
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142. US Department of Transportation, Advanced Avionics Handbook; 1st edition.
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143. V. K Mehta and Rohit Mehta, (2012). Basic electrical engineering, (revised
edition).
144. V.K Mehta and Rohit Mehta (2008), Electrical power systems, S. Chand
publications
145. V.K Mehta, Rohit Mehta, reprint 2016, Principles of Electrical Machines
ISBN:978812192191-6
146. Valvano, J. W. (2007). Embedded microcomputer systems: Real time interfacing.
Southbank, Victoria, Australia: Thomson.
147. Wayne T. (2014). Advanced Electronic Communications Systems (6th Edition).
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148. Xavier S P E. (2010). Principles of control systems (5th Edition). New Age
International Publishers.

1.1.2 School of Mechanical Engineering

1. C.H. Jensen, (1968). Engineering Drawing and Design, Mc Graw Hill

2. Cecil Jensen, Jay Helsel, Dennis Short (2007), Engineering Drawing and Design (7th
edition) McGraw-Hill.
3. Chapman W.A.J., Workshop Technology, Publisher Edward Arnold.
4. David A. Madsen(2006), Engineering Drawing and Design, (4th edition) Delmar
Cengage Learning.
5. David C. Planchard, Marie P. Planchard (2010). Engineering Graphics with SolidWorks
2010. Schroff Development Corporation.
6. Institution of Engineering and Technology, (2011). Requirements for Electrical
Installations: BS 7671:2008 Incorporating Amendment No 1: 2011: IET Wiring
Regulations, Institution of Engineering and Technology, (17th edition).
7. Morling K. (2010). Geometric and Engineering Drawing (3rd Edition), Butterworth-
Heinemann
8. Pritchard R.T, (1972). Workshop Processes f o r Mechanical Technicians, (2nd
Edition), Hodderand Stoughton London Sydney Auckland Toronto.

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9. Reddy Venkata K (2008). Textbook of Engineering Drawing (2nd edition) B. S.
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10. Thomas Ewing French (2010). A Manual of Engineering Drawing for Students and
Draftsmen. BiblioBazaar.
11. Zammit S. J., (1977). Geometrical and Engineering Drawing for Motor Vehicle Students,
Prentice Hall press.

1.1.3 School of ICT

1. Bigelow, S. (1996). Troubleshooting and Repairing Computer Printers - 2nd Edition,

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
2. Daniel Page, (2009). A Practical Introduction to Computer Architecture, Springer.
3. Deitel, H. M. and Deitel, P. J. (2011). C++: How to Program (8th edition). Prentice-Hall.
4. Forouzan, B. A., & Fegan, S. C. (2007). Data communications and networking (4th. ed.).
New York: McGraw-Hill.
5. Gary B. Shelly & Misty E. Vermaat, (2010). Microsoft Office 2010: Introductory,
Course Technology.
6. Gary B. Shelly et al., (2011). Discovering Computers 2011: Complete, Course
Technology.
7. Meyers, M. (2018). CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 7th
Edition. McGraw-Hill Education.
8. Meyers, M. (2019). CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition
(Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002) 10th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education
9. Miller, M., (2007). Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basic, (4th edition),
Indianpolis: Que Publishing.
10. Minasi, M. et al (2005). The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, 16th
Edition. Sybex.
11. Mueller, S. (2015). Upgrading and Repairing PCs- 22nd Edition, Pearson Education, Inc
12. Schmidt, C. A. (2020). Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, 8th Edition.
Pearson Education, Inc. Florida State College at Jacksonville

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13. Stallings, W. (2007). Data and computer communications, Eighth Edition. Pearson
Education, Inc.
14. Stephen G. K. (2013) Programming in C (4th edition). Sam’s Publishing.
15. Tanenbaum, A. S. (1996). Computer networks. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Prentice Hall
PTR.

1.1.4 Humanities

1. Benson A.S., (1995). Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, (16th Edition),

Washington, DC: America Public Health Association.
2. Bovee, C. and Thill, J (2008). Business Communication Today, (9th edition). New
Jersey: Prentice Hall Upper Saddle.
3. Brian F. (2010). How to Write a Business Plan: Business, Economics &
Entrepreneurship (3rd Edition) Publisher: Kogan Page.
4. Brian H. (2005). Your First Business Plan: A Simple Question and Answer Format
Designed to Help You Write Your Own Plan (5th Edition) Publisher : Sourcebooks
5. Cooper D. R. and Schindler P. S. (2006) Research Methods (9th edition). Boston:
McGraw-Hill International Edition.
6. DeVito A. Joseph, (1993). Essentials of Human Communication, New York:
HarperCollins College Publishers.
7. Dr. S. Mwituria Maina (PhD), (2014). Communication Skills Edition for University and
College Students, Nairobi: The Mwituria Publishers.
8. Dr. Wasike, J & Catherine G., (2020). Simplified Communication for Universities and
Colleges, Nairobi: Insigh Publishers.
9. Erick N., (1987). Communicable Diseases, (3rd Edition), Nairobi: AMREF.
10. Evans W Desmond, (1990). 2nd Ed. People, Communication & Organizations, England:
Pearson Education Limited
11. Field A. (2013). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. sage.
12. Ghodse, H., (2003). Drug and Addictive Behaviour, (3rd edition). New York:
Cambridge University Press.
13. Greene, Synthia L., (2006). Entrepreneurship: Ideas in Action. (3rd edition), Thomson:
South Westom.

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14. Hal S. (2014). Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan, Summit Valley Publishers.
15. Hisrich, Robert D., Peters, Michael P., & Sherperd Dean H., (2004). Entrepreneurship.
(5th edition), New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishers.
16. Hisrich, Robert D., Peters, Michael P., & Sherperd Dean H., (2008). Entrepreneurship.
(6th edition), New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishers.
17. Holt, David H., (2003). Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation. New Delhi: Prentice
hall Publishers.
18. Hussain, A. (2003). General principles and commercial law of Kenya.
East African Publishers
19. Jain, K. C. & Chitale, A. K. (2010). Textbook of Production Engineering. Publisher PHI
Learning.
20. Jain. A.K. Er, Dr. Pravin S.R. Bhatia and Dr. A.M. Sheikh. Revised Ed., (2001).
Professional Communication Skills, New Delhi: S Chand & Company PVT. LTD.
21. Khanna, O. P. (1999). Industrial Engineering and Management. Dhanpat.
22. Kuratko, Donald I., (2009). Introduction to Entrepreneurship, (8th Edition).
23. Michael D.L., (2011). Drugs in society, (6th Edition), London: Anderson Publishing
Elsevier.
24. Molly E. R. (2020). How To Make A Business Plan Template, Publisher: Independently
Published
25. NACADA, (2006).Drug and Substance Abuse in Tertiary Institutions in Kenya, Nairobi:
NACADA
26. Paul A.V. ,(2012). HIV/AIDS Medicine, Global Care, (2nd Edition), San Francisco,
Elsevier Sanders.
27. Rhonda A. (1991). The Successful Business Plan: Secrets and Strategies. Publisher
Planning
28. Richard J.B.W, (2005). Cracking the stress problem, (1st Edition), Thailand: The
Starborough press limited.
29. Rockman, H. B. (2004). Intellectual property law for engineers and scientists. Wiley-
IEEE
30. Schwalbe, K. (2010). Information Technology Project Management, Boston USA,
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31. Sharma, P. C. (1999). A Textbook of Production Engineering. S. Chand AND Company
Ltd.
32. Srivastava, S. K. (2005). Industrial Maintenance Management. S Chand & Company
Private Ltd.
33. Telsang, M. (1998). Industrial Engineering and Production Management. [Link] &
Company Limited.
34. Webber R., (1996). Communicable disease Epidemiology and control. Wallingford:
CABI Publishing.

1.1.5 Mathematics and Applied Sciences

1. Avner Friedman (2008). Partial Differential Equations. Dover Publications.

2. Chapra S.C., Canale R.P., (2005), Numerical Methods for Engineers, McGraw-Hill.
3. D. Chattopadhyay and P. C. Rakshit, (2004). Elements of Physics Volume I, (Third
Edition), New Age International Publishers.
4. G. Basavaraju and Dipan Ghosh, (1994). Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Tata
Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd.
5. George B. Thomas, Maurice D. Weir & Joel R. Hass (2010). Thomas’ Calculus (20th
edition). Pearson.
6. Goldstein L. J. et al., (2009). Calculus and its application (12th edition) Prentice Hall.
7. James Stewart, (2007). Calculus: Early transcendental, (6th edition), Brooks Cole.
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 1.2 Appendix IV: Academic Staff
Table 7: Teaching staff

TEACHING
S/N NAME ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
(YEARS)
MSc (IT Management)
1. Lt Col Robert Oktoi 19
BSc (Computer Science)

Lt Col Romana G MBA – Management Information Systems.

2. 19
Wambui BSc - Information Science
3. Lt Col Jane B Kigen BSc-Mechanical Engineering 13
[Link] (Electrical & Communications
4. Maj Daniel S Tanui 16
Engineering)
MSc (Applied Statistics)
5. Maj Marylyne S Ingwe 13
BSc Mathematics

MSc -Project Management

6. Maj Matonda Akilimali 13
BSc-Mechanical Engineering

7. Maj Paul M Muli BSc Mathematics 14

8. Maj Samuel N Agufa MSc Information Systems and Technology 6

9. Maj Alex K Tarus BSc - Information Science 13
10. Maj Fares Waititu BSc Information Technology 6

11. Maj Zablon M Gichara BSc Mathematics 13

MBA (Strategic Management)

12. Maj James Kahuki 13
BSc Mathematics

Maj Timothy W BSc Electrical and Electronics Engineering

13. 5
Gikungu

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14. Capt Thumi BSc Computer Science 5

15. Capt Bernard Ongere BSc Electrical and Electronics Engineering 5

16. Capt Jared K Chirchir BSc Entrepreneurship 6

Capt Stephen Kamuri

17. Wanjama BSc Aeronautical Engineering 6

18. Capt Karanja Ibau BSc Instrumentation & Control Engineering 4

19. Capt Fatma Kibirige BSc Information Technology 8

20. Capt Gathua BSc Aeronautical Engineering 1

21. Capt Daniel Ochiel BSc Mechanical Engineering 1

22. Capt Daniel Wekesa [Link] Electrical and Electronics Engineering 5

Capt Francis K
23. Maendeleo BSc Instrumentation & Control Engineering 1

Capt Brilliant
24. Cherotich BSc Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1

Capt Nicholas Gakobo

25. Karanja BSc Mathematics 6

Capt Brian Mwonga

26. Matolo BSc Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1

27. Capt Bett BSc Mechanical Engineering 1

Capt Edward Mwalimo

28. Kidedela BSc Mechatronics 4

29. Capt Arvins O Ogendi MSc (Pure Mathematics) 2

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 BED (Science)

30. Lt G Omondi Odero BSc Applied Statics with Computing 4

31. Lt Paul Nyaga Mwangi BSc Mathematics 4

32. Ssgt Peter Okanja Bodi HND – Mechanical Engineering (Plant) 8

MSc Business Management
33. Ssgt Sabastian Ongoyi 8
BA (Procurement & Supply )

Ssgt Willis Onyango

34. Nyakwaka HND – Electrical Engineering (Power) 4

BSc Mathematics
35. Ssgt Cyprian Obota 5
HND – Electrical Engineering (Power)

HND – Electrical Engineering

36. Ssgt Benson Kiarie (Telecommunication)
8

37. Ssgt Manywe Sarai HND – Electrical Engineering (Power) 6

Sgt Kenedy Otieno HND – Electrical Engineering

38. 7
Ogolla (Telecommunication)
Sgt Lameck Oluoch
39. HND – Electrical Engineering (Power) 11
Ndire
[Link] (Electrical & Communications
40. Sgt Mutembete Wekesa 3
Engineering)

41. Sgt Gitonga Njeru BSc Instrumentation & Control Engineering 6

42. Sgt Ondieki BIT 5

43. Sgt Okemwa Bokoo BSc Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1

44. Sgt Patrick Miano Kigo BSc Instrumentation & Control Engineering 2

45. Sgt Evans Siocha HND – Automotive Engineering 6

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46. Sgt Elijah Wambugu HND – Mechanical Engineering (Production) 5
Sgt Kelvin Kimathi
47. BSc Instrumentation & Control Engineering 1
Mukiira
48. Sgt Elisha Leting BSc-Mechanical Engineering 3
49. Sgt Elijah Maseno MSc Data Communication and Networks 4
MBA (Strategic Management)
50. Cpl Ben Murphy Opere 4
BA (Marketing)

MA (Economic Policy Management)

51. Cpl Stephen N Otayo 4
BA Economics & Finance

Cpl Daniel Ogechi

52. BSc. Actuarial Science 2
Kinara
53. RRNCO Tobias Oduor HND – Electrical Engineering (Power) 13

54. Mr. Maurice Kitana BSc Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

MED (Education Tech)

55. Mr. A Mulinya 17
BED (Tech)

MSC (Energy Management),

56. Mr. Eyinda Moffat 18
BSc-Mechanical Engineering

57. Mr. B Makona BED (Tech) 17

MSc -Project Management

58. Mrs.J O Owira 7
BSc (Science)

59. Mr. Joseph Kiarie BSc Mathematics & Science 7

60. Mr. S N Mathenge BED (Tech Educ) 7

61. Mr. Asimeto BSc Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1

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62. Mr. S Obulinji BSc (Science) 22

Mr. Martin Shikuku

63. Gwara BSc Maths/Physics/Computer Science 7

64. Ms Rachel Thuku BED (Business Studies) 1

65. Mr. Matano Tinga MSc Data Communication and Networks 15

66. Mr. Alii Kwinga MSc Telecommunication Engineering 5

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 1.3 Appendix V: University Policy on Curriculum Development
Note:

Academic programmes submitted to the Commission for University Education must be

accompanies by evidence of approval by the relevant body within the institution. Such bodies
include the Senate/Academic Board in established Universities and Interim Technical
Committees for proposed institutions.

Disclaimer:

The Commission for University Education reserves the right to amend the content of these
guidelines without notice. Institutions should obtain the latest edition from the Commission

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