M. Phil. Civil Engineering

Master of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

M. Phil. Civil Engineering

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interest
A. A. Jimoh	Professor and Head of Department B. Eng., M. Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); R. Engr. (Nigeria)	Structure and Material Engineering
A. W. Salami	Professor B.Eng., M. Eng., PGD Comp Sci. (FUT Minna); Ph.D. (Ilorin); R.Engr. (Nigeria)	Water Resources, Hydro-climatology, Optimization modeling, Irrigation Engineering and Integrated Water Resources Management.
O. O. Adeleke	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos); MBA, Ph.D. (Ilorin); R. Surv. (Nigeria)	Surveying & Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS Application and Transportation Engineering
I. T. Yusuf	Professor B. Eng., M. Eng., Ph.D.(Ilorin); R.Engr. (Nigeria)	Highways and transportation Engineering
A.M. Ayanshola	Professor B.Eng. (FUT Minna); M.Eng., Ph.D.(Ilorin); R.Engr. (Nigeria)	Water Resources and hydraulics Engineering which includes: water distribution network design, hydropower system design, water supply management, dam analysis and design, drainage and canal design, environmental impact assessment.
A. S. Aremu	Reader B.Eng. (Ado-Ekiti); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin); PGD Comp. Sci.; R. Engr. (Nigeria)	Water Resources Modelling and Solid Waste Management
S.O. Bilewu	Reader B. Eng. (ABU, Zaria); M.Eng., Ph.D (Ilorin). R.Engr. (Nigeria)	Water Treatment and Wastewater disposal. Public Health Engineering
O. G. Okeola	Senior Lecturer B. Eng., M. Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); R. Engr. (Nigeria)	Water Resources System management, urban water supply management, water supply infrastructure, stormwater harvesting and new evolving interest: Water Energy Food Nexus (WEF).
O.O. Olofintoye	Senior Lecturer B.Eng., M.Eng. (Ilorin), Ph.D. (Durban). R.Engr. (Nigeria)	Artificial Intelligence, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering.
T. A. Abdulkadri	Senior Lecturer B.Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Perak)	Hydrology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Watershed Management

Olubunmi A. Mokuolu	Senior Lecturer B.Eng., M.Eng. (Ilorin); Ph.D.(Ibadan); R.Engr. (Nigeria)	Water Resources and Environmental Health Engineering.
*O. A. Lasode	Professor B. Eng., M. Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); R. Engr. (Nigeria)	Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Machinery Operations and Maintenance, Convective Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermo- fluids, and Rotating systems / Energy Studies,
*I. K. Adegun	Professor B. Eng., M. Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); R. Engr. (Nigeria)	Thermo fluids Engineering
*K. A. Adeniran	Professor B. Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan); R. Engr. (Nigeria)	Hydraulics      and      Hydraulic                        structures, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
*I. P. Ifabiyi	Professor B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria), M.Sc. (OAU); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Hydrology, Climate impact, Environmental studies and GIS Application
*R.O. Yusuf	Professor B. Sc. (Lagos); M. Sc. (OAU); Ph.D. (UTM, Malaysia); R. Engr. (Nigeria)	Environmental Engineering (Water Quality Monitoring, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Water Chemistry & Pollution Studies)
*O.O. Ige	Reader B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin); Pg CASAP (Newcastle)	Environmental Engineering and Hydrogeology
*Rasheeda M. Mahamood	Reader B.Eng. (FUT, Minna); M.Eng. (Ilorin);Ph.D. (Johannesburg)	Additive Manufacturing, 3D printing
*J.A. Adeniran	Reader B.Tech. (Ogbomoso); M.Sc. (Lagos); R.Engr. MNSE, NEBOSH	Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering

*Lecturers from other Departments.

B. Introduction

The programme serves as a bridge between Master degree and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering. The programme provide opportunity for the holders of master‘s degree who are deficient in the requirement for Ph.D degree programme to undergo research work on engineering systems. These systems include buildings, bridges, tunnels, power plants, highways, airports, harbours, water supply and water treatment systems, housing and mass transit facilities, and protection of man and his environment.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the M. Phil. / Ph.D. programmes in Civil Engineering is the production of highly skilled professionals that can proceed to higher degree programme for teaching and research in tertiary Institutions. It

will also develop the engineer to the highest level possible for decision making to handle complex problems and initiate students into research.

D. Aim and Objectives

The M.Phil./ Ph.D. degree programme in all disciplines of Civil Engineering is aimed at enabling graduates of Master of Engineering (M.Eng) degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum average mark of 55.0% to upgrade their knowledge in order to pursue higher degree programme of Doctor of Philosophy. The objectives are to:

1. provide students with knowledge and competitive skills to enhance their performance and to enable them to assume broader responsibilities in the rapidly changing environment in the context of the global and contemporary knowledge economy;
2. produce high level practitioners who are capable of applying appropriate engineering principles and techniques for solving problems in the local, national and international environment viz-a-viz teaching, research and industry;
3. produce socially responsive and functional engineers capable of positively driving the engine of Nigeria’s economy through accelerated technology development;
4. provide opportunities for the development of the student’s professional Engineering competence and scholarly potentials; and
5. produce engineers in ICT having entrepreneurial skills and leadership qualities, including sound professional ethics.

E. Admission Requirements

1. ―O‖ Level credits or equivalent in five subjects which include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language, and any one of the following subjects Biology, Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
2. Admission to the M. Phil. Programme in Civil Engineering is open to candidates who have attained a minimum average mark of 55.0% in the M. Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ilorin or any other recognised University.

F. Duration of the Programme

• 12 calendar months for students converting to Ph.D.
• 24 calendar months for students terminating at the M.Phil. level.

On the expiration of the maximum duration, a candidate may apply for extension of 12 calendar months after which the programme elapses.

G. Detailed Course Description

CVE 881 Advanced Computational Methods 2 Credits

Modern numerical techniques for solving civil engineering problems; Efficiency and Stability of techniques, solution of linear systems; Non-linear Algebraic equations; Numerical integrations, ordinary and partial Differential Equations; Eigen-value problems. Conceptual, theoretical and practical bases for finite difference and finite element analysis in structural mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology and transportation engineering; Development of one, two and three dimensional elements. 30h (T); C

CVE 882 Advanced Probabilistic Analysis in Engineering System 3 Credits

An in-depth discussion of probability, statistical analysis, and decision theory with engineering applications. Design and Analysis of Experiments: General Linear Models; generalized inverse of a Matrix. Factorial Experiments; Symmetric and Asymmetric. Balanced and Partially Balanced Incomplete Block Designs. Resolvable, Group Divisible, Connected, Lattice Designs. Row-Column Designs; Latin Squares, Lattice, Youden, Cross-Over designs. Response Surface Methodology, Construction of designs. Examples will be drawn from problems in transportation, urban and environmental systems, water resources and engineering economics. Design of experiments. 45h (T); C

CVE 883 Time Series Analysis and its Application 2 Credits

Discrete time series models. Principles of interactive model building. ARIMA Models Identification, fitting diagnostic checking of models. Application of discrete time series models illustrated by transfer function estimation, multiple forecasting and intervention function estimation. Seasonal model application for forecasting. 30h(T); E

CVE 884 Advanced Computer Application 3 Credits

Identifying computer as a tool for engineering analysis and design for simple and complex engineering systems. Review of programming languages with in-depth knowledge of one of the languages. Introduction to Software’s: Matlab, Auto Card, Arc GIS, Map Window, Global Mapper, LINGO, EPANET etc. Computer applications in structural engineering, water and wastewater engineering, highway engineering, hydraulics engineering, surveying and other fields of civil engineering. 30h(T); 45h(P); C

CVE 885 Seminar I 1 Credit

Each student is required to present seminar on the proposed research within three months of registration. The oral presentation must be graded by academic staff in the Department. 45(P); C

CVE 886 Seminar II 1 Credit

Each student is required to present second seminar on the outcome of their research work. The oral presentation must be graded by academic staff in the Department. 45 (P); C

CVE 887 Advanced Operation Research Techniques  2 Credits

Linear programming techniques, Dynamic, and non-liner programming Techniques. Network Analysis, Optimization techniques, simulation and modern decision analysis. Queuing theories e.g Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA), Analytical Hierarchy Programmes Process (AHP) etc., Stochastic Programming models. 30h (T); E

CVE 899    Dissertation 6 Credits

An independent research project under an academic supervisor, with the approval of the Department. A technical programme and final report must be prepared and presented. 270h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirement

Candidates are required to take and pass a minimum of 18 credits from the prescribed M.Phil courses which include seminar and research protocol.

I. Summary (List of Core and Elective Courses) Core Courses:

CVE 881 (2), CVE 882 (3), CVE 884 (3), CVE 885 (1), CVE 886 (1),

CVE 899 (6)                                                                                                          = 16 Credits

Elective Courses

At least 2 Credits from any of the following                                                        = 2 Credits

CVE 883(2), CVE 887 (2)