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GENERAL INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL

The mission of the Faculty of Technology is to equip ENGINEERING


students with technical skills for the future. This
mission shall produce graduates who will be well
qualified to operate and develop the public services, INTRODUCTION
initiate and carry out technical designs, engage in Civil Engineering is an exciting profession that
industrial management and pursue development and addresses the most basic needs of society. Civil
research. engineers are creative professionals who conceive, plan,
design, construct and maintain the physical systems
In a country developing at such a rapid rate as Uganda, that sustain human enterprise. Transportation systems,
it is expected that University graduates will individually water supply systems, structures and water treatment
need and utilise a wider range of general technical facilities are all part of the responsibilities of civil
knowledge than is customary in developed engineers. Students earning the Bachelor of Science in
communities. They will also be required to accept Civil Engineering are prepared for professional practice
responsibility at an unusually early age. These factors in any of these areas.
influence the structures of the curricula which have been
planned to achieve breadth without sacrificing The Department of Civil Engineering was established in
specialisation. 1970 to educate civil engineers to the highest
The preparation of any technical career requires both international professional standards, and has many
formal academic studies at University and intensive graduates that are practising at all levels of Government
practical training. This mix is achieved by requiring a and private practice. At the undergraduate level, the
practical period of three months every year. four-year curriculum provides a broad foundation for
engineering, water resources and hydraulics
A major change in programme schedules was directed engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical
by the University to begin in October 1997. This engineering, transportation engineering and construction
change involved blocking of programmes on the basis management. At the fourth year, students are prepared
of a semester system, instead of the termly (trimester) to do an independent study in a field of their choice, as
system. The main advantages of the new semester well as choose elective courses. The curriculum
system include:- provides a sound theoretical basis, plus applications in
the various speciality fields. Laboratories and
Flexibility - choice of courses and timing computing in the curriculum provide hands-on
Concentration - allows focus on course materials opportunities to apply knowledge to practical problems
Integration - permits immediate linkages of engineering. There are also practical training
Efficiency - in utilising resources components in the curriculum which introduce students
Monitoring - made easier to actual field practice.
Greater enrolment - admission in every semester
International outlook -enables easy comparison The Department also offers Master of Science and
Master of Engineering degrees, in which students
Of course there have also been some disadavantages specialise in several areas of study. These degree
associated with it, such as:- programmes can be completed in two years of full-time
- the need for optimum resources to be in place, study.
- the demand for increased discipline in usage of The Department in addition has started Doctor of
time on the part of students, lecturers and Philosophy (PhD) studies in several areas of Civil
administrators, Engineering. The programmes are planned for a
- and the tendency to compartmentalise knowledge. minimum of three years and a maximum of five years.

With the introduction of the semester system, the


traditional course structure that led to the award of the
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF
degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering has been BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL
replaced by Course Structures that now lead to the ENGINEERING (B.Sc.C.E.)
awards of separate Bachelor of Science Degrees in the
T1.0 GENERAL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
three disciplines of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical
Studies and examination for the degree of B.Sc.C.E.
Engineering, and designated as B.Sc.C.E, B.Sc.E.E. and
shall be governed by the general regulations and
B.Sc.M.E., respectively.
statutes of Makerere University and, in addition, by
the regulations of the Faculty of Technology.
Likewise, the previously term-based programmes
leading to the Degrees of Bachelor of Architecture T2.0 ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR
(B.Arch.) and Bachelor of Science in Surveying (B.Sc. Admission into the first year is through any of the
(Surv.) have also been blocked on semester basis. This three avenues:
document contains all the five programmes. - Direct Entry
- Mature Age Scheme
- Diploma Holders Scheme

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T2.1 For Direct Entry Scheme, an applicant must obtain c) No course shall carry less than one credit unit.
two advanced level principal passes in
T8.0 FULL TIME STUDY
Mathematics and Physics, at the same sitting of the
A full time student on the B.Sc.C.E. Programme
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
shall not carry less than 15 credit units in a semester
Examination or its equivalent. For purposes of
and not more than 25 credit units per semester.
computing entry points, the advanced level subject
shall carry the following weights: T9.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The B.Sc.C.E. Programme shall have the following
Weight 3 - Physics, Mathematics
structure:-
Weight 2 - Chemistry, Applied Mathematics,
- Four Core Mathematics Courses
Pure Mathematics
- Two Core Computer Courses
Weight 1 - General Paper
- Twenty five Core Engineering Courses
Weight 0.5 - Any Other Subject
- Three Core Practical Courses
T2.2 Admission may also be by the Mature Age Entry - Two Elective Courses
Scheme after passing two special mature age - Four Core Non-Engineering Courses
University Examinations in aptitude and - Fourth Year Project in the 1st and 2nd Semester of
specialised knowledge. the fourth year.
Details of the programme structure are specified below
T2.3 Holders of the Uganda National Examinations
where the symbols L, P, CH, and CU represent Lecture
Board Ordinary Technical Diploma or its
Hours, Practical Hours, Contact Hours and Credit
equivalent can be admitted to the programme.
Units, respectively.
Applicants should have obtained a Credit Class
diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics. YEAR I
T3.0 ADMISSION TO OTHER YEARS SEMESTER I (All Core Courses)
Admission other than to the first year of the L P CH CU
programme shall require a special resolution of the EM111 Engineering
Faculty Board and permission of the Senate. The Mathematics I 60 0 60 4
Department will work out all appropriate Credit CE111 Engineering
transfers which shall not exceed 40% of the Drawing 45 30 60 4
minimum degree Credit Units. CE112 Introduction to Civil
Engineering 45 0 45 3
T4.0 PROGRAMME DURATION CE113 Computer Science I 45 30 60 4
The B.Sc.C.E. programme shall extend over a CE114 Communication Skills 45 0 45 3
minimum of four years. Each year, except the
fourth, shall consist of 2 semesters and a Recess SEMESTER II (All Core Courses)
Period. The fourth year shall consist of two EM121 Engineering
semesters only. Mathematics II 60 0 60 4
CE121 Mechanics 45 0 45 3
T5.0 LENGTH OF A SEMESTER CE122 Computer Science II 45 30 60 4
A semester shall be 17 weeks - 15 weeks for CE123 Electrical Engineering 30 30 45 3
teaching and 2 weeks for examinations. CE124 Sociology 45 0 45 3
T6.0 TYPES OF COURSES RECESS PERIOD (Core Course)
Courses in the programme shall be classified as CE131 Workshop Practice 0 300 30 2
follows:-
a) A Core Course is one that must be registered for and TOTAL YEAR I CREDIT UNITS = 37
passed by a student to obtain a Degree. YEAR II
b) An Elective Course is one that may be taken to make SEMESTER I (All Core Courses)
up the minimum requirements of the degree. L P CH CU
c) An Audited Course is one that a student attends but is EM211 Engineering
not examined in. Mathematics III 60 0 60 4
d) A Pre-requisite Course is one that must be taken CE211 Strength of Materials 45 30 60 4
before a related higher level course and in which a CE212 Engineering Geology 45 30 60 4
student needs to score at least 40% before moving to CE213 Surveying 45 30 60 4
the next level. CE214 Thermodynamics 45 0 45 3
T7.0 COURSE CREDITS
Instruction shall be by courses, quantified into SEMESTER II (All Core Courses)
course credit units. EM221 Engineering
a) A credit unit is granted for a series of fifteen contact Mathematics IV 60 0 60 4
hours or one contact hour per week per semester. CE221 Fluid Mechanics 45 0 45 3
b) A contact hour is calculated as being equivalent to:- CE222 Theory of Structures I 45 0 45 3
- One Lecture hour, or CE223 Civil Engineering
- Two Laboratory hours, or Materials 45 30 60 4
- Ten Industrial/Workshop practice hours CE224 Route Surveying 45 30 60 4

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RECESS PERIOD (Core Course) T10.0 SYLLABUS
L P CH CU The syllabus for the programme is appended to these
CE231 Industrial Training I 0 300 30 2 regulations.
TOTAL YEAR II CREDIT UNITS = 39 T11.0 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the award of the Degree of
YEAR III B.Sc.C.E. A student must obtain a minimum of 154
SEMESTER I (All Core Courses) credit units distributed as follows:-
CE311 Environmental
Chemistry 45 30 60 4 Year I 37 Credits
CE312 Theory of Structures II 60 0 60 4 Year II 39 Credits
CE313 Highway Engineering 45 30 60 4 Year III 42 Credits
CE314 Hydraulics and Year IV 36 Credits
Hydrology 45 30 60 4 154 Credits
CE315 Soil Mechanics 45 30 60 4
T12.0 BOARD OF EXAMINERS
SEMESTER II (All Core Courses) a) There shall be a Faculty Board of examiners,
CE321 Foundation Engineering 45 30 60 4 composed of external and internal examiners
CE322 Project Design 45 30 60 4 appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the
CE323 Design of Structures I 60 0 60 4 Board of the Faculty of Technology and chaired by
CE324 Water Resources the Dean of the Faculty of Technology.
Engineering 45 30 60 4 b) The Board of Examiners shall receive, consider and
CE325 Public Health recommend to the Faculty Board the examination
Engineering I 45 30 60 4 results of each candidate.
c) The Faculty Board shall recommend the results of
RECESS PERIOD (Core Course) examinations to the Senate for consideration and
CE331 Industrial Training II 0 300 30 2 approval.
d) In an emergency the Dean may act on behalf of the
TOTAL YEAR III CREDIT UNITS = 42 Faculty Board or the Board of Examiners but must
report the action taken to the next Meeting of these
YEAR IV Boards. In so doing the Dean shall, however, act in
SEMESTER I (Four Core and One Elective) consultation with the relevant head of Department.
CE411 Civil Engineering
Management 60 0 60 4 T13.0 ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL
CE413 Design of Structures II 60 0 60 4 FROM COURSES
CE414 Traffic and a) Admission into courses shall close at the end of the
Transportation Eng. 60 0 60 4 third full week of each semester.
CE415 Public Health b) A student can withdraw from a course without
Engineering II 45 30 60 4 penalty any time up to and including the seventh
Elective 45 0 45 3 full week of the semester. Thereafter a student who
withdraws will be deemed to have failed.
YEAR IV T14.0 ASSESSMENT OF COURSES
SEMESTER II (Three Core, One Elective) a) Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100
Project Work (Spread total marks with proportions as follows:-
over Semesters I & II) 0 180 90 6 Course Work - 40%
CE423 Civil Engineering Written Examination - 60%
Economy 60 0 60 4 b) Course work shall consist of laboratory work and
CE424 Civil Engineering Law 60 0 60 4 progressive assessment (assignments/tests), with
Elective* 45 0 45 3 each component assessed at 20%.
* Choose from the list of three electives below c) For a course without laboratory work, progressive
assessment shall carry 40%.
TOTAL YEAR IV CREDIT UNITS = 36 d) A minimum of two course work assignments/tests
LIST OF ELECTIVES shall be required per Course.
CE416 Civil Infrastructure e) For practical courses (workshop practice, and
Maintenance 45 0 45 3 industrial/field training) assessment shall be by
CE425 Geotechnical assignment and/or a report form.
Engineering 45 0 45 3
CE426 Introductory Dynamics T15.0 GRADING OF COURSES
of Structures 45 0 45 3 a) Each course shall be graded out of a maximum of
100 marks and assigned appropriate letter grades and
grade point average as follows:-

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Marks % Letter Grade Grade Point CLASS CGPA
80 - 100 A 5.0 First 4.40 - 5.0
75 - 79.9 B+ 4.5 Second, Upper Division 3.60 - 4.39
70 - 74.9 B 4.0 Second Lower Division 2.80 - 3.59
65 - 69.9 B- 3.5 Pass 2.0 - 2.79
60 - 64.9 C+ 3.0
T20.0 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT
55 - 59.9 C 2.5
AVERAGE
50 - 54.9 C- 2.0
The cumulative grade point average at a given time
45 - 49.9 D+ 1.5
shall be obtained by:-
40 - 44.9 D 1.0
i) Multiplying the grade point obtained in each course
35 - 39.9 D- 0.5
by the credit units assigned to the course to arrive at
Below 35 E 0
the weighted score for the course.
b) These additional letters shall be used as appropriate: ii) Adding together the weighted scores for all courses
W - Withdraw from Course taken upto that time.
I - Incomplete iii) Dividing the total weighted score by the total
AUD - Audited Courses Only number of credit units taken up to that time.
c) Industrial training courses shall be graded like taught
Courses. SYLLABI (COURSE DESCRIPTIONS)
d) The course pass grade is 2.0 EM111 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I (4,0,4)
e) No credit unit shall be awarded for any course in Concept of a Function. Elementary and Transcendental
which a student fails. Functions of a Real Variable. Exponential, Hyperbolic
T16.0 PROGRESSION and Logarithmic Functions of a Real Variable.
Progression through the course shall be assessed in three Complex Number (Variable) Algebra. Definition.
ways:- Properties (Algebraic Operations) and Applications.
Cartesian and Polar Representations. Absolute Values.
16.1 Normal Progress Products, Powers and Quotients. Extraction of Roots.
This occurs when a student passes each course taken De Moivre’s Theorem. Exponential and Hyperbolic
with a minimum grade point of 2.0. Functions of the Complex Variable.
Differential Calculus. Differential of Functions of One
16.2 Probationary and Several Variables. The Derivative (Definitions and
This is a warning stage and occurs if:- Theorems). Rules of Differentiation and the
a) A student fails a core/compulsory course, or Differentiability Theorem. Differentiation of Functions
b) A student obtains CGPA of less than 2.0. Involving Exponential Functions. Differentiation of
Probation is removed when the conditions no longer Functions Involving Logarithmic Functions.
hold. Differentiation of Functions Involving Hyperbolic
Functions. Some Consequences of Differentiability.
16.3 Discontinuation Maxima and Minima. Identification of Extrema.
A student shall be discontinued from the programme Indeterminate Forms – l’Hospital’s Rule. Identification
if one of the following conditions obtains:- of Extrema Using Second Derivative. Partial
a) Receiving the third probation on the same core Differentiation. Total Differentiation. The Chain Rule
course. for Differentiation and its Consequences. Change of
b) Receiving the third consecutive probation based on Variables. Implicit Functions and the Derivatives of
CGPA. Inverse Circular Functions. Higher Order Partial
Derivatives.
T17.0 RE - TAKING A COURSE Integral Calculus. Fundamentals of Integration.
There shall be no Supplementary Examination in Definite Integrals and the Definite Integral as an Area
any course of the programme. However, a student under the Curve. Volumes of Solids and Surfaces of
may retake any course when it is offered again in Revolution. Integration of a Continuous Function.
order to:- Inequalities. The Definite Integral as a Function of its
a) Pass it if the student had failed it before. Upper Limit. Indefinite Integrals. Differentiation of an
b) Improve the grade if the first pass grade was low. Integral Containing a Parameter. Application of Definite
• A student who does not wish to retake a failed Integrals. Double Integrals and their Applications.
Elective Course shall be allowed to take a Systematic Integration – Integration of Elementary
substitute Elective. Functions, Integration by Substitution, Integration by
Parts, Reduction Formulae, Integration of Rational
T18.0 DESIGNATION OF THE DEGREE Functions (Partial Fractions).
The degree awarded to the successful candidate shall be Vector Algebra. Scalars, Vectors and Their
designated as B.Sc.C.E. Applications. Properties of Vectors – Vector Addition,
Multiplication by Scalars, Dot and Cross Products of
T19.0 CLASSIFICATION OF A DEGREE Vectors. Vector Product in Terms of Components.
The B.Sc.C.E degree shall be classified according to the Applications to Analytic Geometry – Equations of
CGPA as follows:- Lines, Planes, Spheres, etc. Physical Applications –

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Work Done, Normal Flux, Moments, Force, Angular Complex Numbers. Some Limit Theorems of
Velocity of a Rigid Body. Sequences. Series - Power Series, Convergence of
Linear Transformations and Matrices. Definitions. Power Series, Maclaurin’s and Taylor’s Series, Fourier
Equality of Matrices. Sum of Matrices. Product of Series, Periodic Functions, Trigonometric Fourier
Matrices. Types of Matrices. The Identity Matrix. Series. Exponential Fourier Series and Euler’s Formula,
Inverse of a Matrix. Transpose of a Matrix. Symmetric Fourier Series of Odd and Even Functions. Fourier
and Skew-Symmetric Matrix. Determinants – Definition series of Functions of Arbitrary Periods, Half-Range
and Properties. Minors and Cofactors. Evaluation of Fourier Series Expansions, Determination of Fourier
De3terminants by Cofactors. Solution of Systems of Series Without Integration. Some Limit Theorems of
Linear Algebraic Equations. Consistent and Inconsistent Series. Application of Fourier Series to Meams, Electric
Equations. Systems of Homogeneous Equations. Circuits and Mechanical Systems.
Cramer’s Rule. The Gauss-Jordan Method. Real Analysis: Differentiability, the Mean value
Theorem, l’Hospital’s Rule, Generalisation of Taylor’s
CE111 ENGINEERING DRAWING (3,2,4)
Series; Integrability, The Definite and Indefinite
Drawing and Drafting Skills. Projections. Lines, Points
Integrals, The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus,
and Planes. Introduction to Civil Engineering Drawing.
Differentiation and Repeated Integrals.
Shape Description. Dimensions Multi-View Drawing.
Vector Analysis: Review of Vector Algebra, Scalar and
Intersection between lines and planes.
Vector Products, Scalar and Vector Fields, Vector
CE112 INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL Functions, Derivatives of Vector Functions, Divergence
ENGINEERING (3,0,3) and Curl of Vector Functions, Applications of Vector
Background to the Engineering Profession. Function Concepts - Line and Surface integrals, triple
Introduction to the various fields of the profession, Integrals and Stoke’s theorem, Physical Interpretation of
Definition of an Engineer/Engineering Profession. the Divergence and the Curl of a Vector Field, Green’s
University training in Engineering - Preparedness and/or theorem, Line Integrals Independent of Path, Exact
Planning of Study . Differential Forms.
Numerical Analysis: Numerical Solutions of
CE113 COMPUTER SCIENCE I (3,2,4)
Polynomial Algebraic Equations, Interpolation
Digital and Analogue Computers. Software and
Formulae, Numerical Differentiation and Integration,
Hardware of Computers. Operating Systems. Number
Trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rules of Integration,
Systems. Computer languages. Low-level and High-
Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations,
level Languages. Introduction to Programming.
Further Considerations of Integral equations by
CE114 COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS (3,0,3) Numerical Methods.
Fundamental Skills: reading, listening, note taking and
note-making; Speaking and interacting skills; CE121 MECHANICS (3,0,3)
Interpersonal Skills: at work place, conduction of Statics: Particles, Rigid Bodies, Structures, Beams,
meetings; Writing an agenda and a notice of a meeting, Cables, Moment of Inertia, Virtual Work, Friction.
deciding on items for discussion, organizing the agenda, Dynamics: Kinematics of Particles, Force and
inviting people for a meeting and writing of minutes; Acceleration of Rigid Bodies, Work, Energy, Impulse
Academic writing: report writing, seminars and and Momentum of Rigid Bodies, Vibrations of aSingle
workshops paper presentation. Degree of Freedom.
Office and Business Writing: Inter-office and intra-
office communication, with particular emphasis on CE122 COMPUTER SCIENCE II (3,2,4)
business correspondence and memo-writing. Uses of Computers for Numerical and Non-Numerical
Applications. Data networks. High Level Languages
EM121 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (4,0,4)
components Interpreters. Scallers Loading and Non
Ordinary Differential Equations: Definitions.
Loading Execution. The basic and Pascal Programming
Differential Equations of First Order and Degree.
languages. Introduction to Computer Application
Formation of Differential Equations of First Order and
Packages: Word Processing, Spread Sheets, Database,
Degree – With Separable Variables, Homogeneous,
Graphics and Computer Aided design (CAD).
Linear. Exact Differential Equations. Applications of
[Prerequisite CE113]
Elementary Ordinary Differential Equations – Use of
Cartesian Co-ordinates, Orthogonal Trajectories,
CE123 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (2,2,3)
Physical Applications. Linear Ordinary Differential
Basic Electrostatic Fields. Three Phase Source of
Equations of Orders Greater than One. Complementary
Supply. AC and Complex Quantities. Elementary
(CF) and Particular Integral (PI). The D-operator.
Transient Signals. Frequency Response Curves. DC
Ordinary – Rules for Finding Complementary
Circuit Theory. Elements of Single Phase AC Theory.
Functions. Cauchy’s Homogeneous Linear Differential
AC Circuit Analysis of simple Networks. Basic
Equations. Legendre’s Linear Differential Equation.
Electromagnetic Fields.
Applications of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations
in Electro-mechanical Systems (RL, RC. LC, RLC,
CE124: SOCIOLOGY (3,0,3)
Springs) and Beams.
Social structures: Individual, family and community;
Infinite series: Sequences – Definitions and Examples.
family kinship and neighbourhood structure, status and
Convergence of Sequences, Sequences of Real and
class; Manifest and latent of institutions and groups;

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social norms, conflict and control; Dynamics of social Functions, Familiarisation with Characteristics and
change with specific reference to E. Africa/Uganda. Graphs of Legendre’s Polynomials and Associated
Reflections of these issues in dwelling, community and Legendre Functions, Applications.
development; Introduction to Urban Sociology in
CE211 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (3,2,4)
developing countries like Uganda; Industrialisation and
Mechanical Properties of Materials. Direct Stress
its impact on society; Assessment of impacts of
problems, Stress and Strain Fields, Torsion, Failure of
appropriate technology, intermediate technology and
Materials. [Prerequisite CE121]
high-technology on the development of society. Effects
of industrialisation on the environment; Impact of land CE212 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (3,2,4)
tenure system on industrial development Elements of Physical Geology. Dynamic Geology.
Minerals and Geological Materials. Elements of Rock
CE131 WORKSHOP PRACTICE (0,30,2) Mechanics. Rock Mass Quality. Geotechnical
Manual Practice. Fabrication Practice. Repair of Classification of Rock Masses. Geotechnical
Electronic Equipment. Building Finishing Processes. Investigation of a Site. Geohydrology.
Machine Shop Processes. Electrical House Wiring.
CE213 SURVEYING (3,2,4)
Building Construction. Diagnosis and Repair of
Introduction to Land Surveying and other Geodetic
Electrical Appliances.
Sciences for Civil Engineering Purposes. Basic
Elements of Surveying Instruments. Theodolite Control.
CE211 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (4,0,4)
Use of EDM Measurements. Distance Measurements.
Fourier and Laplace Transformations: Direct and
Plane Control. Use of ED Measurement of Heights.
Inverse Fourier Transforms and Their Applications.
Contouring Photogrammetry. Introduction to Map
Direct and Inverse Laplace Transforms, Some
Sciences. Laboratory Practice.
Properties of Fourier and Laplace Transforms, Solutions
of Ordinary Differential Equations by Transform CE214 THERMODYNAMICS (3,0,3)
Techniques, Transforms of Partial Fractions, Thermodynamics Properties. Thermal Equation of State.
Derivatives, and products of Functions, Transforms of First law of Thermodynamics. First law and Entropy.
Quadratic Factors, The Unit Step Function, the Impulse Second law and Entropy. Cycles. Concept of a System.
Function, Translation and Periodic Functions. Solutions Energy Principles. Processes of Ideal Gases. Heat
of Simultaneous Ordinary Differential Equations. Engines. Heat Transfer.
Applications of Transform Methods to Solutions of
CE221 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (4,0,4)
Engineering Problems:- Oscillatory Motion, Plane
Partial Differential Equations: Definition and Origins
Motions, Electric Circuits, Bending in Beams,
of Some Partial Differential Equations of Mathematical
Differentiation and integration of Transforms,
Physics and Engineering, Derivations of Some Typical
Transforms of Periodic Functions and Convolutions,
Examples of Partial Differential Equations of
Complex Inverse Transforms
Mathematical Physics and Engineering:- Heat Flow
Series Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations:
Equations, Wave Equations, Transmission Line
Motivation for Use of Series; Series Solutions About
Equations; Classification of Partial Differential
Ordinary Points; Series Solution About Singular Points
Equations; Solutions of Partial Differential Equations by
- the Frobenius’ Method.
various Techniques - Method of Separation of
Gamma and Beta Functions: Integral Definition of
Variables, Transform Methods, Numerical Methods,
Gamma and Beta Functions, Properties of Gamma and
Solutions of laplace’s Equations in Cartesian, Polar,
Beta Functions; Relations Between Gamma and Beta
Cylindrical and Spherical Co-ordinates.
Functions; Definition of Gamma Function for Negative
Complex Variable Analysis: Limits and Derivatives of
Values of Argument; Generalisation of the Laplace
Functions of a Complex Variable. Analytic Functions;
Transform by Means of the Gamma function. Other
Cauchy-Riemann’s Equations; Laplace’s Equation and
Applications of Gamma Function.
Harmonic Functions; Rational, Exponential,
Bessel Functions: Bessel’s Equation and its Solutions.
Trigonometric and Hyperbolic Functions of a Complex
Familiarisation with Characteristics and Graphs of
Variable; Logarithms of Functions of a Complex
Bessel Functions; the Generating Function for Bessel
Variable; Mappings and Conformal Mappings; Linear
Functions; Integral Representations of Bessel Functions;
Transformations in the Complex Plane; Line Integrals in
Integrals Involving Bessel Functions; Orthogonality of
the Complex Plane; Cauchy’s Integral Theorem for
Bessel Functions; Bessel Series; Modified (Hyperbolic)
Evaluation of Line Integrals; Cauchy’s Integral Formula
Bessel Functions; Spherical Bessel Functions;
for Evaluation of Residues at Zeros and Poles;
Behaviour of Bessel Functions at large and Small
Application of Theory of Functions of a Complex
Values of Argument; Applications.
Variable to Solve Boundary-Value Problems.
Legendre Functions: Legendre’s Equation and its
Probability and Statistics: Introduction and Data
Solutions; Legendre’s Polynomials; the Generating
Description, Field of Probability and Statistics,
Function for Legendre’s Polynomials; Orthogonality of
Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, Statistical
Legendre’s Polynomials; Legendre Series; Relations
Modelling, Graphical Presentation and numerical
Between Legendre’s Polynomials and Their
Characterisation and Summarisation of Data;
Derivatives; Legendre’s Functions of the Second Kind;
Introduction to Probability, Review of Set Theory,
the Associated Legendre Equation and its Solutions,
Experiments and Sample Spaces, Definition and
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Assignment of Probabilities, Finite Sample Spaces and
Enumeration, Conditional Probability, Partitions, Total CE313 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING (3,2,4)
Probability, Bayes’s Theorem, Random Variables, one- Soils Engineering for highways. Soil Stabilisation. Earth
dimensional and Multi-dimensional Random Variables, Construction. Pavement Materials. Flexible and Rigid
Classification of Random Variables; Distributions of Pavements. Highway Maintenance. Surfacing.
Random Variables, Functions of Random Variables and Laboratory Practice. [Prerequisite CE224]
Equivalent Events; Expectations of Functions of
Random Variables, the Moment-generating Functions, CE314 HYDRAULICS AND HYDROLOGY (3,2,4)
Joint Probability Distributions; Law of Large Numbers; Open Channel Flow. Hydraulic Jump. Hydro Structures.
Some Important Discrete and Continuous Distributions - Elements of Hydrology and Hydrometry. Surges in
Bernoulli and Binomial, Geometric, Negative Binomial, Open Channels. The Hydraulic Machines. Laboratory
Hypergeometric, Poisson’s, Uniform, Exponential, Practice. [Prerequisite CE221]
Gamma and Beta, Weibulli, Normal; Approximations
of other Distributions by Normal Distribution; Random CE315 SOIL MECHANICS (3,2,4)
Sampling and Sampling Distributions, Parameter Objectives of Soil Mechanics. Physical Properties of
Estimation, Tests of Hypothesis; Simple linear Soils. Strength Properties of Soils. Bearing Capacity of
Regression and Correlation. Soils. Stability Analysis of Soils. Introduction to various
types of Foundations. Compressibility and
CE221 FLUID MECHANICS (3,0,3)
Consolidation of Soils. Rocks, Soils and Ground Water.
Fluid properties. Fluid Statics and Dynamics. Mass and
Deformation of Soils. Earth Pressure Problems. Soil
Energy Conservatives. Steady Flow in pipes. Unsteady
Exploration. [Prerequisite CE212]
flow in closed conduits. Dimensional Analysis.
CE321 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING (3,2,4)
CE222 THEORY OF STRUCTURES I (3,0,3)
Properties of subsurface materials. Various types of
Structural systems. Design schemes. Support conditions.
foundations with methods of design and construction.
Analysis of statically determinate beams. Bending
Selection of foundation types and basis for design.
Moments and Shear Forces in Beams. Moving Loads
Design of deep foundations. Design of earth retaining
and Influence Lines of statically Determinate Systems.
structures. [Prerequisite CE315]
Constraints plane systems. Degree(s) of Freedom.
[Prerequisite CE211] CE322 PROJECT DESIGN (3,4,5)
Introduction to scientific research. Technical writing
CE223 CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (3,2,4)
fundamentals. Student project experimental based
Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials. Natural
/theoretical report
Rocks. Ceramics. Mineral Cements. Concrete and
mortars. Artificial Stones, Glass, Wood Treatments, CE323 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES I (4,0,4)
Coating, Lining, Vanishes, Paints. Metallic Civil (CONCRETE)
Engineering materials, Polymers and Plastics. Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures.
Vernacular materials. Laboratory Practice. Materials, Design Theories. Analysis and Design of
[Prerequisite CE211] Reinforced Concrete Elements on bending, axial, and
eccentric loading, Pure torsion, bending and torsion.
CE224 ROUTE SURVEYING (3,2,4)
Pressed Concrete (PC) and PC Structures, materials,
Introduction. Methods of precise distance, angle and
Philosophy of PC. Analysis of PC elements.
height measurement. Principles of setting out. Setting
Advantages and Disadvantages of PC. Application of
out of route. Engineering application of
PC Masonry structures, reinforced earth.
photogrammetry. Laboratory Practice.
[Prerequisite CE312]
[Prerequisite CE213]
CE324 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING (3,2,4)
CE231 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (0,30,2) Statistical methods and probability concepts. Principles
Practical Training in Civil Engineering Firms for three of Water Resource Engineering. Irrigation Practice.
months. Hydro Eectric Power Plants. Design of Hydraulic
CE311 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (3,2,4) Structures and Machines - Weirs, Spillways, Channels
Fundamentals of Chemistry for Environmental and Tunnels, Turbines, Drainage Systems.
Engineering. Water and Waste Water Analysis. [Prerequisite CE314]
Applications of Water and Waste Water Analysis. CE325 PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING I (3,2,4)
Sanitary Engineering. Sanitation of buildings. Sanitary
CE312 THEORY OF STRUCTURES II (4,0,4) chemistry and Biology of water and waster water.
Statically Indeterminate Structures. Energy Theorems. Water and waste water analysis. Elements of water,
Moving Loads and Influence Lines for Indeterminate water sanitation, waste disposal. Planning of water
Systems. Applications of Energy Methods in the supply and waste water disposal systems. Water
Determination of Deflections and the solution of treatment processes. Waste treatment processes
indeterminate Structures. Analysis of Indeterminate Maintenance of water and waste systems. Solid Waste
Beams, Arches, Portal Shear force Diagrams for Disposal. Housing Vector and Rodent Control.
indeterminate structures. [Prerequisite CE222] [Prerequisite CE311]

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CE331 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING II (0,30,2) CE423 CIVIL ENGINEERING ECONOMY (4,0,4)
Practical Training in Civil Engineering Firms for three Principles of Economic Analysis and Comparison.
months. Annual Cost Method. Cost Recovery Method. Annual
Rate of Return Method. Cash-flow Procedures and
CE411 CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (3,0,3) Others. Resource Levelling.
Construction of Technology and Equipment.
Transportation of Materials. the Development of Work CE424 CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW (4,0,4)
Programme. Construction Management. Management Engineering and the Law. Legal responsibilities for
of Site Contract, Finance and Personnel. Introduction of engineers. Insurance and real property. torts.
Project Valuation. workman’s compensation. Public Utilities. Labour
Law. Ethical responsibilities. Construction Contracts
CE413 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES II (4,0,4) and Specifications. Air and Stream Pollution. Urban
[STEEL AND TIMBER] Planning and Regulations.
Steel Structures: Materials, Method of analysis, Codes
and Specifications. analysis of Steel elements - beams, CE416 CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE
(4,0,4)
girders, stanchions, etc. Steel Connections. Single
Daignosis, Assessment and Repair of Civil Engineering
Storey steel structures. Trussed elements and bracing.
Infrastructure. Terminology, Deterioration Process,
Timber Structures: Materials, theory, timber elements,
Diagnostic Procedures. Assessment Procedures. Some
connectors, Timber firders, trusses, arches, frames.
Repair Procedures. Life Cycle Planning. [Elective]
[Prerequisite CE323]
CE414 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION (4,0,4) CE425 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (3,0,3)
Situations of roads and traffic. Highway classification. In situ Testing of Soils Involving standard Penetration.
Horizontal and vertical alignment. Traffic engineering Design of Spread Footing. Rigid and Flexible Retaining
and highway capacity. Design standards for rural and Walls and Tie-Back Systems. Advanced Concepts of
urban roads. Traffic planning. Intersection and Stress and Strain in Soils. Flow Concepts in porous
interchanges. Transportation planning, Computer Media; Field Investigations; Soil Mappings; Dam
mathematical models. Maintenance of traffic system Design Concepts; Laboratory Investigations. Computer
elements. [Prerequisite CE313] Applications. [Elective]
CE426 INTRODUCTORY DYNAMICS OF
CE415 PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING II (3,2,4)
STRUCTURES (3,0,3)
Modern water supply systems and waste water systems
Introduction to Structural Dynamics. Single Degrees of
design. Basis of Volume. Detailed design of water
Freedom. Second Order Degrees of Freedom. Its
supply systems. Detailed design of waste water
Application in Structural Design. [Elective]
disposal systems. Water supply and waste disposal.
Environmental quality management.
Prerequisite CE325]

CE422 PROJECT WORK II (0,16,4)


Each candidate performs and independent project under
the supervision of a lecturer and hands in a bound
report. The candidate has to additionally present his
project report orally to a panel of examiners.

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DEPARTMENT OF
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING,
INTRODUCTION
B.Sc.E.E.
The Department of Electrical Engineering is one of the
T1.0 GENERAL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
three original departments in the Faculty of Technology.
Studies and examination for the degree of B.Sc. E.E
The courses offered by the Department include Core
shall be governed by the general regulations and
Courses, and Electives so that at graduation the student is
statutes of Makerere University and, in addition, by
equipped to branch either into heavy current (power
the Regulations of the Faculty of Technology.
system, machines) or light current (telecommunications,
control, electronics, etc.) direction. The Curriculum T2.0 ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR
contains courses aimed at equipping the student to manage Admission into the first year is through any of the
and interact with the social and industrial environment three avenues:
after graduation. These courses, from the traditional - Direct Entry
Humanities and Arts (HA) Subjects, are offered by the - Mature Age Scheme
Department but may from time to time be sourced - Diploma Holders Scheme
elsewhere.
T2.1 For direct entry scheme, an applicant must obtain
Laboratories are regarded as an essential part of the two advanced level principal passes in
electrical engineering courses, and several labs have been Mathematics and Physics, at the same sitting of the
established to satisfy this requirement. These include the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
basic electrical engineering lab for the first year, and for Examination or its equivalent. For purpose of
higher years, electronics, machines and project labs. The computing entry points, the advanced level subject
Department also participates in a workshop-training shall carry the following weights:
program for first year students, introducing them to the Weight 3 - Physics, Mathematics, or better of
practical skills required of electrical artisans and Applied or Pure Mathematics
technicians (wiring, repair of electrical and electronic Weight 2 - Chemistry, Economics, Applied
equipment etc.). Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics
The 4th year Project is another important practical element, Weight 1 - General Paper
normally requiring design, implementation, and testing. Weight 0.5 - Any Other Subject
While this is graded in the second semester of the 4 th year, T2.2 Admission may also be by the Mature Age Entry
students are expected to work on it starting from the Scheme after passing two special mature age
Recess Term of the 3rd year. University Examinations in aptitude and specialised
knowledge.
Currently the Department offers a professional
postgraduate degree called Master of Engineering to T2.3 Holders of the Uganda National Examinations
upgrade engineers, and a Master of Science in Engineering Board Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Degree, and a PhD Programme. or its equivalent can be admitted to the programme.
Applicants should have obtained a Credit Class
Despite problems of shortage of equipment, literature and Diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics.
funds, the Department is determined to mount research
programs geared to the solution of local problem. T3.0 ADMISSION TO OTHER YEARS
Admission other than to the first year of the
It is the general aim of the Department to provide students programme shall require a special resolution of the
with an education, which while being of an internationally Faculty Board and permission of the senate. The
acceptable standard, is geared towards the development of Department will work out all appropriate credit
local solutions to local problems. During the second and transfers, which shall not exceed 40% of the
third year Recess Terms, students are required to attend an minimum degree credit unit requirement.
industrial attachment and produce a Report. This Report
must be submitted prior to the start of the next academic T4.0 PROGRAMME DURATION
year. The typical duration of the B.Sc.E.E. Programme is
a minimum 8 semesters and a maximum of 12
semesters, covering 4 to 6 calendar years
respectively for a student carrying a full time study
load. While for a part – time study, it is a minimum
of 8 semesters and a maximum of 14 semesters,
covering 4 to 7 calendar years respectively.

T5.0 LENGTH OF A SEMESTER


A semester shall be 17 weeks: 15 weeks for teaching
and 2 weeks for examinations.

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YEAR I
T6.0 TYPES OF COURSES
Courses in the programme shall be classified as follows: SEMESTER I
a) CORE: A Core Course is one, which must be All Courses Core
registered for and passed by a student before L P CH CU
graduation. EE111 Engineering
b) ELECTIVE: All Courses, not defined as core Mathematics I 60 0 60 4
courses, are electives. The student, with the EE112 Circuit Theory 45 30 60 4
guidance of tutors, will select a combination of EE113 Introduction to Computers 45 30 60 4
these courses, when passed, can give the EE114 Physical Electronics 45 30 60 4
minimum credit unit required for graduation, and HA111 Communication Skills 45 0 45 3
also enable the student to major in one of the
areas. Courses must be selected before the end of SEMESTER II
the preceding semester. Any course will be All Core Courses
offered only if it has a stipulated minimum EE121 Engineering
number of students. Mathematics II 60 0 60 4
c) AUDIT: An audited course is one which a student EE122 Introduction to Digital
attends but is not examined in. Electronics 45 30 60 4
d) PRE-REQUISITE: A pre-requisite course is one EE123 Electricity and
which must be taken before a related higher level Magnetism 45 30 60 4
course and in which a student needs to score at EE124 Statics and Dynamics 45 0 45 3
least 40% before moving to the next level. EE125 Computer Programming I 30 60 60 4
T7.0 COURSE CREDITS
Instruction shall be by courses, quantified into RECESS TERM
course credit units. EE131 Vocational Skills
a) A credit unit is granted for a series of fifteen contact Training (Core Course) 0 300 30 2
hours or one contact hour per week per semester.
b) A contact hour is calculated as being equivalent to: -
YEAR II
- One Lecture hour SEMESTER I
- Two Laboratory hours All Core Courses
- Ten Industrial/Workshop practice hours EE211 Engineering Maths III 60 0 60 4
c) No course shall carry less than one credit unit. EE212 Electrical Machines 45 30 60 4
EE213 Electronic Circuits 45 30 60 4
T8.0 FULL TIME STUDY EE214 Electromagnetics 45 30 60 4
A full-time student on the B.Sc.E.E Programme EE215 Electrical Materials I 45 30 60 4
shall carry not less than 15 and not more that 25 HA211 Sociology 30 0 30 2
credit units in a semester. SEMESTER II
A part-time student on the B.Sc.E.E Programme All Core Courses
shall carry not less than 8 credit units in a semester. EE221 Engineering
Mathematics IV 60 0 60 4
Fees schedules for full-time and part-time studies are EE222 Power Systems Theory 45 30 60 4
given in Schedule I, which may be revised from time EE223 Electrical Materials I I 45 30 60 4
to time by the Department with the approval of EE224 Network Theory I 45 30 60 4
Senate and Council. HA221 Economics 45 0 45 3

T9.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE RECESS TERM


The B.Sc.E.E Programme shall have the detailed EE231 Industrial Training 0 300 30 2
structure, consisting of courses in Mathematics, (Core Course)
Electrical Engineering, and Arts/Humanities (HA), YEAR III
outlined below, in which L, P, CU and CH
SEMESTER I
represent Lecture Hours, Practical Hours, Credit
Core Courses
Units and Contact Hours, respectively.
EE312 Electromagnetic Fields 45 30 60 4
Elective Courses
EE311 Engineering
Mathematics V 60 0 60 4
EE313 Applied Analogue
Electronics 45 30 60 4
EE314 Applied Digital
Electronics 45 30 60 4
EE315 Energy Conversion 45 30 60 4

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EE316 Energy Utilisation 45 30 60 4 Design 45 30 60 4
EE317 Electrical Inst. Practice
45 0 45 3 HA421 Business Management III 45 0 45 3
L P CH CU T10.0 SYLLABUS
EE319 Computer Programming II 30 60 60 4 The syllabi for the different courses of the Programme
HA311 Principles of Accounts 45 0 45 3 are detailed in T21.0.

SEMESTER II T11.0 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS


Core Courses To be eligible for the award of the degree of
EE322 Instrumentation 45 30 60 4 B.Sc.E.E, a student must an aggregated total
EE324 Maintenance minimum of 156 Credit Units, as detailed below: -
Engineering 45 0 45 3
Elective Courses 1 Mathematics Courses 20
EE321 Engineering 2. Project 6
Mathematics VI 60 0 60 4 3. Humanities/Arts (HA) 14
EE323 Control Engineering 45 30 60 4 4. Electrical Engineering Core Courses 72
EE325 Power Electronics 45 0 45 3 5. Electrical Engineering Elective Courses 44
EE326 Communication Theory I 45 0 45 3 Total 156
EE327 Electrical Machines II 45 30 45 4
HA321 Business Management I 45 0 45 3 T12.0 BOARD OF EXAMINERS
HA322 Law 45 0 45 3 a) There shall be a Faculty Board of examiners,
composed of external and internal examiners
RECESS TERM appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the
E331Industrial Training 0 300 30 2 Board of the Faculty of Technology and chaired by
(Core Course) the Dean.
b) The Board of Examiners shall receive, consider and
YEAR IV recommend to the Faculty Board the examination
SEMESTER I results of each candidate.
Core Course c) The Faculty Board shall recommend the results of
EE430 Project - - - - examinations to the Senate for consideration and
Elective Courses approval.
EE411 Communication d) The Dean, with prior sanction, may act on behalf of
Engineering II 45 0 45 3 the Faculty Board or the Board of Examiners. In so
EE412 Propagation 45 0 45 3 doing the Dean shall act in consultation with the
EE413 Telecommunication relevant head of Department.
Systems I 45 30 60 4
EE414 Microprocessors 45 0 45 3 T13.0 ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL
EE415 Power Systems FROM COURSES
Engineering I 45 30 60 4 a) Admission into courses shall close at the end of the
EE416 Network Theory II 45 0 45 3 third full week of each semester.
EE417 Power System b) A student can withdraw from a course without
Protection and penalty any time up to and including the seventh full
Co-ordination 45 0 45 3 week of the semester. Thereafter a student who
HA411 Business Management II 45 0 45 3 withdraws will be deemed to have failed.

SEMESTER II T14.0 ASSESSMENT OF COURSES


Core Course a) Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100
EE430 Project 0 180 90 6 total marks with proportions as follows: -
Elective Courses Course Work - 40%
EE421 Telecommunication Written Examination - 60%
Systems II 45 0 45 3 b) Course work shall consist of laboratory work and
EE422 Computer System progressive assessment (assignments/tests), with
Engineering 45 0 45 3 each component assessed at 20%.
EE423 Radio Frequency c) For a course without laboratory work, progressive
Engineering 45 0 45 3 assessment shall carry 40%.
EE424 Antennas 45 30 60 4 d) A minimum of two course work assignments/tests
EE425 Integrated Circuits Design shall be required per Course.
And Fabrication 45 0 45 3 e) For practical courses (workshop practice, and
EE426 Control Engineering II 45 0 45 3 industrial/field training) assessment shall be by
EE427 Power Systems assignment and or a report form.
Engineering II 45 0 45 3 f) Regarding the final year Project, there will be a mid-
EE428 High Voltage term presentation to monitor the progress of the
Engineering 45 0 45 3 student and the final assessment will be in two parts:
EE429 Electrical Installation Oral and Project Report carrying 20% and 80%,

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respectively.
CLASS CGPA
T15.0 GRADING OF COURSES
First 4.40 - 5.0
a) Each course shall be graded out of a maximum of
Second, Upper Division 3.60 - 4.39
100 marks and assigned appropriate letter grades and
Second Lower Division 2.80 - 3.59
grade point average as follows: -
Pass 2.0 - 2.79
Marks % Letter Grade Grade Point
T20.0 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT
80 - 100 A 5.0
AVERAGE
75 - 79.9 B+ 4.5
The cumulative grade point average at a given time
70 - 74.9 B 4.0
shall be obtained by: -
65 - 69.9 B- 3.5
i) Multiplying the grade point obtained in each course
60 - 64.9 C+ 3.0
by the credit units assigned to the course to arrive at
55 - 59.9 C 2.5
the weighted score for the course.
50 - 54.9 C- 2.0
ii) Adding together the weighted scores for all courses
45 - 49.9 D+ 1.5
taken up to that time.
40 - 44.9 D 1.0
iii) Dividing the total weighted score by the total
35 - 39.9 D- 0.5
number of credit units taken up to that time.
Below 35 E 0
b) These additional letters shall be used as appropriate: T21.0 COURSE SYLLABUS
W - Withdraw from Course
I - Incomplete EE111 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I (4,0,4)
AUD - Audited Courses Only Co-ordinate geometry: Transformation of co-ordinates,
c) Industrial training courses shall be graded using the introduction to conic sections. Some properties of the
criteria in T15 (a) above. circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola; Tangent and
d) The course pass grade is 2.0 normal to conic sections.
e) No credit unit shall be awarded for any course in
which a student fails. Matrices and Determinants: System of simultaneous
equations; concept of a matrix; zero matrix and unity
T16.0 PROGRESSION matrix; matrix addition, subtraction and
Progression through the course shall be assessed in three multiplication; determinants of a square matrix
ways: - minors and co-factors; properties of determinants;
16.1 Normal Progress Cramer’s rule; Gaussian Elimination process.
This occurs when a student passes each course taken Complex Numbers: Polar form of a complex number;
with a minimum grade point of 2.0. Argand diagram; modulus and argument; De-Moivre’s
theorem; roots of a complex number.
16.2 Probationary Differentiation and integration: Leibniz theorem,
This is a warning stage and occurs if: - Maclaurin and Taylor series, Series in general, divergence
a) A student fails a core/compulsory course, or and convergence; indefinite integral; integration by
b) A student obtains CGPA of less than 2.0. substitution and by parts; partial fractions;
Probation is removed when either of the conditions Vectors in Space: Vectors algebra and application in 3-
(a) and (b) no longer hold. space, co-ordinate geometry. Vector functions of a
16.3 Discontinuation simple variable; Differentiation of vector functions.
A student shall be discontinued from the programme Applications to mechanics.
if one of the following conditions obtains: - EE112: CIRCUIT THEORY (3,1,4)
a) Failing a Core Course after receiving two probations
on that course.
b) Receiving the third consecutive CGPA below 2.0.

T17.0 RE - TAKING A COURSE


There shall be no supplementary in any course of the
programme. However, a student may retake any course
when it is offered again in order to: -
a) Pass it if the student had failed it before.
b) Improve the grade if the first pass grade was low.

T18.0 DESIGNATION OF THE DEGREE


The degree awarded to the successful candidate shall be
designated as B.Sc.E.E.

T19.0 CLASSIFICATION OF A DEGREE


The B.Sc.E.E degree shall be classified according to the
CGPA as follows: -

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DC Circuits: Thevenin's and Nortons theorems, a file; formatting and enhancing text; spreadsheets:
superposition theorem, concept of input and Excel, Lotus; Norton Utility, Antivirus software and
output resistance of network, single-port database programs.
networks, two-port networks, KCL, KVL,
electric power, electric energy/work, energy EE114 PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS (3,1,4)
sources, sources transformations, power transfer, History of Electronic devices and its impact on society.
maximum power transfer, current and voltage Charged Particle Dynamics: Electron motion in uniform
divider theorems, Mesh and Node analysis; electric fields and current in external circuit. Electrostatic
D.C. power supplies and their industrial use. deflection in Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO). Motion in
Circuit Elements: Review of circuit concepts of uniform magnetic fields. Magnetic deflection and
resistance, capacitance, and inductance; volt- focusing. Motion of changed particles in crossed uniform
ampere relationships for the basic circuit electric and magnetic fields. Cycloidal trajectories in a
elements; time-varying and alternating magnetron. Magnetron cut-off. Electron optics-magnetic
quantities, period, fundamental frequency, lens, electrostatic electron optics. The electron
concept of harmonics; mean/average, rms, microscope. Electrostatic lens.
sinusoidal voltages and currents, phase and Conductors, Semi-conductor and Insulators: Electron
phase difference. theory of metals, Classical theory of conduction.
A.C. Circuits: Complex numbers, Representation of Electronic collisions. Dependence of conductivity on
time-varying/sinusoidal quantities, Phasors, rectangular temperature. Production of free charge carriers-Band and
and polar representation; concept of reactance Band models. Carrier drift and mobility. Mobility
impedance conductance admittance susceptance; phasor variation with temperature. A derivation of ohm’s Law.
diagrams of resistive, purely inductive and purely Drift current equations. Carrier diffusion. Flux equation.
capacitive impedances; impedances comprising Fick’s laws. The Eistein relation. Total current density.
combinations of R, L, and C; Simple circuit solution Carrier recombination and diffusion length. Intrinsic
using phasor diagrams; Power in a.c. circuits, power semiconductor - Variation of carrier concentration and
factor and power factor correction complex power, real mobility with temperature. Extrinsic semiconductors-
and apparent power, the power triangle. Doping methods. Donors and acceptors. Minority and
A.C. Circuit Analysis of Simple Networks: Circuit majority carriers.
theorems under a.c. conditions; Thevenin, Norton, and The Semiconductor Junction Diode: Contact between
superposition t heorems; KVL, KCL, loop/mesh and two materials, metal to semiconductor contacts. Junction
node analysis, maximum power transfer under a.c. diode manufacturer Current/voltage characteristic of a
conditions. diode. The p-n junction in thermal equilibrium. Junction
Elementary Transient Signals: Simple functions: step, barrier height. Forward and Reverse bias. The Ideal diode
ramp, impulse, transient analysis of circuits with one equation. Relative magnitude of hole and electron current.
energy storage element, impulse response, step response, Junction breakdown.
time constant concept of damping, undamped circuits. The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): The Transistor
Three Phase Circuits: Concept of three-phase supply, Action. Carrier density profile. Potential and energy
phase diagrams for 3-phase circuits, balanced 3-phase distribution. Band diagram under equilibrium, forward
supply, star and delta circuits, analysis of simple balance and reverse bias. Current distribution under these
3-phase circuits, power in three-phase circuits power conditions. Emitter injection efficiency, transport factor,
measurement in three phase circuits. current gain and collector leakage current, in terms of the
Frequency Response Curves: Resonance, series and device physical conditions. Distribution of excess.
parallel resonance, the concept of Q-factor, tunned circuits Charge in the base and base width modulation. BJT D-C
frequency selective networks mutually-couple circuits. characteristics.
HA 111 COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS (3,0,3)
EE113 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (2,2,4)
Fundamental Skills: reading, listening, note taking and
Hardware Concepts: Hardware components; hardware
note-making; Speaking and interacting skills;
installation; “Booting” a DOS PC; types of
Interpersonal Skills: at work place, conduction of
computers and peripherals; LANS and Internet.
meetings; Writing an agenda and a notice of a meeting,
Software Concepts: Software levels; DOS resident and
deciding on items for discussion, organizing the agenda,
transient commands; System software.
inviting people for a meeting and writing of minutes;
Operating Systems: DOS, Macintosh, Unix and
Academic writing: report writing, seminars and
WINDOWS; MS-DOS files and directory management;
workshops paper presentation.
Memory-, Device-, and processor management; Batch
Inter-office and intra-office communication, with
files; Config.Sys and Autoexec.Bat;
particular emphasis on business correspondence and
Programming Languages: Low-level and High-level
memo writing.
programming languages; interpreters, assemblers, and
compilers. Introduction to programming using EE121 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (4,0,4)
QBASIC. Functions of several variables: Partial derivatives,
Application Software: Word-processing software: MS- geometric implications of first and second order
Word, WordPerfect; Basic word-processing functions: derivatives; increment of a function of several variables
Opening, Closing and editing of a file; delete, and applications in error estimation. Total derivatives and
strikeover, insert; save and exit; retrieving and printing total differentials; Chain rule.

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Differential equations: First and second order ordinary Vector Calculus: Classification of vector fields.
differential equations with constant. Electrostatic Fields: Coulomb Law & Field Intensity.
Matrices and Vector Spaces: Matrix algebra and Electric Field due to Continuous Charge Distribution.
applications; Vector spaces; Eigenvalues and Electric flux density, Gauss Law-Maxwell Equation.
eigenvectors. Electric potential; relationship between E and V-
Maxwell Equation. Electrostatic Fields: Coulomb
EE122 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL
ELECTRONICS (3,1,4) EE124 STATICS AND DYNAMICS (3,0,3)
Introduction: Analogue and Digital quantities and Vectors. Friction. Moment of inertia. Equilibrium.
Techniques, Distinction between analogue and digital Particles and rigid bodies. Kinematics of particles and
techniques. Advantages in data acquisition, processing, rigid bodies. Simple harmonic motion. Structures, beams
storage, Access and transmission. Application examples: and cables. Vibrations.
Instrumentation, Communication, control systems and
Compute EE125 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (2,4,4)
Numbers System: Decimal, Octal, Hexadecimal, Binary Introduction to the C Programming Language:
Introduction to Boolean Algebra: AND, OR and NOR Keywords; Portability; Syntax style; modular structure;
operating and truth tables; hierarchy of operations. Logic C data typing; programmer control; declarations;
circuit analysis and synthesis using AND, OR, NOT. program components: expressions, statements,
NOR and NAND operations and path tables. Single and statement blocks; function blocks; pre-processor
multivariable Boolean theorems: commutative, directives; global variables; function prototypes; main
associative, and distributive laws; De Morgan’s theorem. function; functions declarations; function calls and
Logic circuit synthesis starting from description of output; Library functions;
physical systems; sum of products and product of sums
Structured Programming Techniques: Data
approaches. Universality of NAND and NOR gates.
structures; arrays, strings, linear lists, and non-linear
Exclusive OR, exclusive NOR and BUFFER gates.
lists; flow control structures; printers and files.
Physical Realisation of logic gates and logic families:
Programming Cycle: Coding, testing, debugging and
Representation of logic levels using voltages. The
maintenance. Input/output functions - printf(), scanf(),
semiconductor diode as a switch: diode resistor logic. The
and related I/O functions
bipolar transistor as a switch: switching
Numerical Methods Applications: Solution of non-
characteristics and definitions of collector saturation
linear equations f (x)=0; Newton-Raphson and Secant
current, delay time, rise time, turn on time, storage time,
methods. Gaussian elimination and pivoting;
full time, and turn-off time. Resistor-transistor, diode-
transistor, and transistor-transistor logic; emitter-
EE131 VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING (0,2,2)
coupled logic. The field effect transistor as a switch:
This practical course covers eight modules.
Switching characteristics; channel profile; pinch-off;
Manual Practice: Tools, marking off, measurement and
MOSFET switch in enhancement and depletion modes.
fitting
pMOS and nMOS logic gates; complementary MOS
Machine shop Processes: turning, milling, grinding, and
(CMOS). Merit considerations: cast per gate;
drilling.
propagation delay; threshold voltage; noise margin; fan-
Fabrication Practice: Joining processes (screw fastening,
in and fan-out; power dissipation. Comparison of TTL,
reviting, welding, adhesive bonding) and fabrication of
ECL and CMOS.
items.
Combinational Circuits: Design procedure. Half and
Electrical House wiring: Regulations, consumer circuits
full adder circuits; number encodes/decodes even and
and wiring accessories.
odd parity encoders/decoders
Diagnosis and Repair of Electric appliances
Sequential circuits: A stable and monostable circuits:
Repair of electronic equipment: radios and TVs
definitions and examples. Clocking; Clock-circuits.
Building Construction: brickwork, concrete work,
Edge triggering. S-R D0-typeand J-K flip-flops. Ripple
trusses and plumbing;
counters and shift registers
Building finishing processes: painting, varnishing and
Introduction to analogue to digital and digital to
decorating.
analogue conversion: Sampling and quantisation.
Simple A-D and D-A circuits.
EE211 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (4,0,4)
EE123 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (3,1,4) Differential equations: Ordinary differential equations
Vectors: Scalar and Vectors; Unit Vector with variable coefficients; Euler Equations; Laplace
Vector Algebra: Vector Addition, Subtraction and transform method; Systems of first order differential
Multiplication; Position and distance vector. equations; Introduction to partial differential equations
Coordinate systems and Transformation: Cartesian Fourier series and applications; The Fourier integral.
coordinates. Coordinates systems and Transformation:
EE212 ELECTRICAL MACHINES (3,1,4)
Cylindrical Coordinates. Coordinate systems and
Transformation: Spherical coordinates. Vector Calculus: Magnetic Circuits: Transformers: Construction and
Differential length, Area and Volume. Vector Calculus: Practical Considerations; No-load, on-load operation;
Line, surface and Volume integrals. Vector Calculus: Excitation phenomenon; Equivalent Circuts;
Gradient, Divergence, Curl and Laplacian. Determination of parameters; losses; testing; per unit

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system; Efficiency and voltage Regulations; Operational Amplifiers: Ideal and non-ideal
Winding: Terminologies: pitches; DC windings: Lap, characteristics of an Opamp; Practical IC Opamps and
wave and Multiplex; AC windings: Long pitch, short pitch their characteristics; Feedback amplifiers based on
and fractional slot winding (double/single layer winding); Opamps; Mathematical operations of addition/
Flux Distribution; MMF and EMF Developed; Winding subtraction; multiplication by a constant, integration, and
Factors differentiation; The Opamp as a comparator; Non-linear
D.C Machines: Circuits Models; EMF and Torque; applications on Opamps.
Commutation; Armature Reaction; Compensating
Windings; Methods of Excitation and types of D.C EE214 ELECTROMAGNETICS (3,1,4)
machines; Magnetization characteristics; Electric Field in Material Space: Properties of materials,
Induction Machines: Construction; Transformer Convection and conduction current.
Concept; Equivalent Circuits; Principle of operation; Electric Field in material space: Polarization in
Power across air gap; Torque and power output; Tests to Dielectric; dielectric constant and strength.
Determine circuit model parameters; Electric Field in Material space: Continuity Equation
Synchronous Machines: Construction; Principles of and Relaxation Time; Boundary Conditions.
operation; Excitation; Equivalent Circuit; Determination Electrostatic Boundary-Value Problems: Poisson’s and
of Armature; Reaction Ampere turns and Leakage Laplace Equations
reactance of a synchronous machine -Portier method; Electrostatic Boundary-Value Problems: Uniqueness
Special Machines: Construction and principles of Theorem, Procedure for solving Poisson’s and Laplace
operation of a single phase induction machine; series equations, Resistance and Capacitance, Methods of
repulsion; shaded pole, universal and step-motors; Images.
Schrage motor; applications. Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart’s Law; ampere Circuital
Law-Maxwell Equation. Application of Ampere’s Law
EE213 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS (3,1,4) Magnetic Flux Density-Maxwell Equation. Maxwell
Thermionic Devices: Review of the vacuum diode; Equation for Static EM Fields; Magnetic Scalar and
Principles of operation and characteristics of a triode, Vector Potential, Magnetic Forces, Material and Devices:
tetrode, and pentode; Biasing techniques and load lines; Forces due to Magnetic Fields; Magnetic Torque and
small signal parameters and equivalent circuits; Amplifier Movement. Magnetic Forces, Material and Devices:
analysis and design; Cathode ray oscilloscope, Magnetization in Materials. Magnetic Forces, Material
Photoelectric tubes; Mercury arc rectifier. and Devices: Magnetic Boundary Conditions. Magnetic
Diodes: Operation and characteristics of pn junction Forces, Material and Devices: Inductor and Inductance;
diodes; Breakdown diodes: Zener and avalanche types; Magnetic Energy.
LEDs and tunnel diodes; Single and poly phase rectifier
circuits; Ripple factor; smoothing; Voltage regulation; EE 215 ELECTRICAL MATERIALS I (3,1,4)
Power supply design and use of regulators; Voltage Physical properties of matter: Classification of
doubling and multiplying; Clipping; Clamping; Slicer materials; structure of materials; Dielectrics,
circuits. ferroelectric and ferrous materials; magnetic properties
Field Effect Transistors: JFETs and MOSFETs: of ferric oxides and their applications. Chemistry and
construction, principles of operation, static and dynamic physics of insulating materials;
characteristics, biasing and load lines; FET amplifier Basic Theorems of Quantum Mechanics: the
circuits: CS, CD and CG; Small signal parameters, Schroedinger wave equation, the uncertainty principles;
Equivalent circuits, Amplifier analysis and design; FET as Electron orbits; Bohr theorem; energy levels and
a variable resistor; MOSFETs in digital circuits. spectra; the tunnel effect; the harmonic oscillator.
Bipolar Transistors: Construction and principles of Lattice dynamics; laser oscillations; laser systems:
operation of BJTs; Static and dynamic characteristics; pumping and laser efficiency; Ruby laser; He-Ne laser;
Biasing and load lines; Small signal parameters and semiconductor lasers.
equivalent circuits; r-parameters, g-parameters, h-
HA211 SOCIOLOGY (3,0,3)
parameters and hybrid-pi parameters; Analysis and design
Social structures: Individual, family, and community;
of BJT amplifiers: CE, CB, and CC; Comparison of FETs
Family kinship and neighbourhood structure, status and
and BJTs.
class; Manifest and latent of institutions and groups; social
Frequency Response of Amplifiers: Inter-electrode
norms, conflict and control; Dynamics of social change
capacitances and the Miller effect; High frequency hybrid-
with specific reference to E.Africa/Uganda. Reflections of
pi model of a BJT; FET and pentode high frequency
these issues in dwelling, community and development;
equivalent circuits; Analysis of amplifier performance at
Introduction to Urban Sociology in developing countries
low frequency, mid-frequency, Estimation of 3 db
like Uganda; Industrialization and its impact on society;
frequencies; Bandwidth and gain-bandwidth-product.
Assessment of impacts of appropriate technology,
Feedback Amplifiers: Negative and positive feedback
intermediate technology and high-technology on the
concepts; Effects of negative feedback on gain, distortion,
development of society. Effects of industrialization on the
and bandwidth; Derivation and application of feedback
environment; Impact of land tenure system on industrial
signals; Effect of feedback on input and output
development.
impedances; Qualitative discussion of amplifier stability;
approximate analysis of single and multistage feedback
EE221 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (4,0,4)
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Functions of Several Variables: Quadric Surfaces; Lasers: Spontaneous and Stimulated emission,
Tangent Planes; Normal Lines and Gradients; semiconductor lasers, Optical Absorption, loss and
Direction derivatives and the Gradient gain.
Multiple Integration: Multiple Integrals; Line and Optical Fibres: Principles of operation and
surface integrals; Integral theorems. fabrication. Some properties of optical fibres, fibre
Statistics and Probability: Sampling inspection; losses, Acceptance Angle and Numerical Aperture,
distributions (Binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson Multipath Dispersion and material dispersion.
normal) Histograms; Confidence intervals. Tests of Superconductivity: Occurrence of Superconductivity,
significance; Chi-squared test Gamma and Beta Critical Field, The Meissner Effect, The Penetration
functions, Legendre functions; Functions of complex Depth, Quantum Tunnelling, Theory of
variables Superconductivity, Engineering Applications of
Superconductivity.
EE222: POWER SYSTEMS THEORY (3,1,4)
[Pre-requisite: Course EE215].
Basic Concepts: One line diagram; p.u. System
Overhead line parameters: positive, negative and zero
EE224 NETWORK THEORY (3,1,4)
sequence inductances and Electrical and mechanical
Network elements, R,L,M,C: Review of the volt-
characteristics of overhead lines. Corona.
ampere equations for these passive circuit elements.
Underground Cables: Types and ratings. Continuous,
Short time and cyclic current ratings. Grading of Cables. Behaviour of C and L at t=0 and t = ∞. Step and
Transformers in power systems: Equivalent circuit of 2 impulse responses. Concept of coupling, and coupling
or 3 winding 3-phase Transformers. Transformer co-efficient.
connections and Groups. Parallel operation of Network Functions: Review of Laplace transforms.
transformers. Inrush currents, losses and cooling. Simple first and second order circuits, natural responses,
Harmonics in Transformers. natural frequencies. Poles and Zero Frequency
Synchronous generators in power systems: Cylindrical response, Bode plots.
and salient pole machine parameters. Power delivered to
infinite bus. Excitation. Governors. Capability curves V- Matrix Methods in Network Analysis: Network
curves. Synchronism. Parallel operation of Synchronous topology, planar and hinged graphs, KVL and KCL¸
machines. Mesh and loop formulations, Cut-sets, coupled
Circuits
Economics of power plants: Kelvin’s law of Fourier Transforms & the Fourier Integral:
Transmission, Choice of transmission, and distribution Convolution integral. Solution of circuits with periodic
voltages. Effect of load factor, power factor, and diversity but non sinusoidal inputs.
factor on generating costs. Two Port Networks: Types of two-port networks, y-,
z-, h- and ABCD parameters, image impedance,
EE223: ELECTRICAL MATERIALS II (3,1,4) insertion loss, attenuation and phase constants.
Network Stability: Reliability, stable and unstable
Bipolar Junction Transistors: Fundamentals of BJT network function, realising network functions/
Operation, BJT Fabrication. Heterojunction Bipolar polynomials, positive real network functions. Synthesis
Transistors. of LC, RC, RL and RLC networks, Generalised ladder
Unipolar Devices: Metal-Semi conductor Contacts. network
Surface charge in Metal Oxide Semiconductor Electric Filters: Classification of filters, passive and
Capacitor. The Junction Field Effect Transistor. The active filter, Filter transfer functions Butterworth and
MESFET, The MOS Diode. The MOSFET. Chebyshev filter, attenuation function, phase function,
Heterojunction FETs. propagation constant, Normalized filters. Magnitude
Transistor Stuctures: Permeable base Transistors, and frequency normalization. Frequency time functions.
Planar Doped Barrier Devices, Super lattice Devices, Denormalized filter
Resonant Tunnelling Devices Computer Aided Network Analysis & Design.
Photonic Devices: Optoelectronic Devices: Optical HA221 ECONOMICS (3,0,3)
Absorption, Crystalline and Amorphous, Solar Cells, The social framework: Population, prices, markets, and
Electroluminescence and Light Emitting Diodes, Photo the allocation of economic resources; Demand and supply
detectors. Light Emitting Diodes Issues: Material concepts; The structure, organization and ownership of the
Systems for LED, Light-Current characteristics, means of production; National Income, GDP, GNP;
Spectral Purity of LEDs, LED Temporal Response, Accounting, its components and determinants; Money,
Temperature dependence of LED emission, LED finance, financial institutions and international trade;
Reliability. Tasks and limitation of economic policy; Introduction to
Integrated Circuit Design and Technology: Planar methods of estimating costs: single price methods, unit
Technology, Pattern Generation and Photomask. methods, superficial area methods, elemental cost
Photolithography. Epitaxy Oxidation, Diffusion and Ion methods, etc., and approximate estimate methods.
Implantation. Metallization and Interconnections. Introduction to cost planning and cost control techniques
Encapsulation.
The Integrated Circuit Components-Design Philosophy. EE311: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS V (4,0,4)
Some Basic Building Blocks of Analog Bipolar ICs. Introduction to numerical linear algebra; solution of

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simultaneous linear algebraic equations; elimination and Field solutions for TE and TM modes. Microstrip
iterative methods; errors; problems of accuracy and Transmission lines: characteristics and empirical
precision. Operations with complex matrices. Algebraic expressions. Wave propagation in plasmas: Plasmas
eigenvalue problem; iterative, transformation and other oscillations; Plasma frequency; Maxwell equations;
methods of the determination of eigenvalues and Concept of plasma cut-off frequency and consequences.
eigenvectors of matrices. Accuracy and precision. Optical fibres: Qualitative discussion of electromagnetic
Applications to problems of stability and vibrations of modes in fibres; Discussion from a physical optics point
physical systems. Determination of roots of polynomials of view; Types of fibres; parameters.
and other algebraic and tracendantal equations. [Pre-requisite: Course EE214].
Numerical differentiation, finite differences,
interpolation and extrapolation. Numerical integration EE313: APPLIED ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS (3,1,4)
Initial-value and boundary value problems. Numerical Power Amplifier Class A, B, AB, C. IC Power Amplifier
solution of initial and boundary-value problems with Bipolar and FET Differential Amplifiers: DC and AC
applications in engineering, error propagation, accuracy analysis. Single and Double ended operation. Differential
and precision. Introduction to numerical solution of gain, common mode gain common mode rejection ratio.
partial differential equations. Orthogonal functions and Operational Amplifiers: Characteristics and
their properties parameters. Linear and non-linear operation.
Inverting and non-inverting. Op-amp. Op-amp
application circuits. Other Linear Ics, 555 Timer.
EE312 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (3,1,4)
Regulated Power supplies: Open loop and closed-
Unbounded Wave Propagation: Definition of wave
loop voltage regulation. Current and voltage
motion; The wave equation in a perfect dielectric;
limiting. Switched mode regulators.
Helmholtz equation. Uniform plane wave propagation;
Oscillators: Sinusoidal and nonsinusoidal oscillators. RC,
intrinsic impedance. Distinction between conductors,
RL and Crystal oscillators. Relaxation oscillators. Schmitt
quasiconductors and dielectrics. Wave equation in a
Trigger.
conductive medium; Attenuation and phase constants for
Electronic Control Circuits: Silicon controlled
good dielectrics and good conductors; Skin depth and
rectifier. Full wave devices. DC and AC control circuits.
surface impedance. Poynting’s vector; Cases of perfect
Feedback in control circuitry.
dielectric and conducting media. Reflection of uniform
[Prerequisite: EE213]
plane waves-normal incidence; Reflection and
transmission coefficients; standing waves and VSWR;
EE314 APPLIED DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (3,2,4)
Energy in standing waves. Polarization: Definition of
Synthesis of logic circuits; mapping and tabular
linear, circular and elliptic polarization.
minimization. FET switching characteristics: CMOS
Guided Waves and Wave Guiding Systems: Distinction
gates. Logic families: TTL, ECL, CMOS, I²L
between transmission lines and waveguides; Types of
Characteristics. Fall-in; Fall-out; speed; power and noise
transmission lines and waveguides. Transmission line
performance. Interconnection,
equation using distributed circuit analysis; Primary and
Applications: Clock generations; Sweep generators;
Secondary constants (R, L, G, C, α , β , Zo) α ,β ,Zo for Monostables and Astables. Schmitt triggers; Multiplexers
lossless and low loss lines and demultiplexers; coders, decoders and code cancerters.
Terminated lines: Expressions for voltage, current and Digital storage and Memory Circuits: Read only memory;
impedance at any point; short circuited, and matched static and dynamic Random Access Memory; PROM;
lines; Power flow on transmission lines, Parameters EPROM. Memory organization. Memory chips; campact
(primary and secondary) for coaxial and parallel wire disks. Error correction during transmission and processing
transmission lines. Standing waves on transmission lines: of digital data.
Relationship between S and ρ , Standing wave patterns [Pre-requisite: Course EE122].
for different terminations. Matching: Necessity of
matching; Matching devices-quantative treatment of EE315 ENERGY CONVERSION (3,1,4)
quarter wave transformer, single stub and double stub Energy Resources: Solar, Hydro, Biomass, Biogas,
tuners; Triple stub turner (qualitative treatment). The Geothermal. Thermo and Photoelectric Conversion.
Smith Chart: Development and applications (Limited Electrothermal Conversion. Induction heating, Dielectric
treatment). The infinite plane waveguide: Field expression Heating, and principles of arc welding. Electromechanical
starting from Maxwell’s equations after separating and Electromagnetic conversion. Principles of operation
solutions into TE, TM and TEM modes; Field patterns; of rotating machines. Heat Transfer. Energy Conversion
Concept of cut-off frequency; Definition and inter- Efficiency. Power plants. Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal and
relationship between free space wavelength, guide Combined Heat and Power (CHP).
wavelength, cut-off wavelength, space velocity and group EE316 ENERGY UTILIZATION (3,1,4)
velocity; Attenuation and qualitative introduction to Energy Transformations. Power stations and substations.
perturbation analysis for attenuation; impedance Transformers: Power transformers, Auto transformers,
conventions. Hollow rectangular waveguide: Derivation instrument transformers. Illumination. AC and DC Drives.
of complete field expressions for TM and TE modes Electric Traction. Regulations of Electric Power
starting with Maxwell’s equations and the wave Utilization. Tariffs.
equations; Expressions for α , β , fc: Field patterns; The
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EE321: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS VI (4,0,4)
EE317: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Basic Statistics: Frequency distribution, mean, median,
PRACTICE (3,0,3) mode, range quartiles, measures of dispersion, standard
Electrical Drawing: Graphical symbols; various types of deviation.
diagram; examples from electronic and power equipment; Probability: Definition of probability; sets, fields, and
and power systems; Views and sections of some items of events; independent and dependent events; joint, and
electrical equipment. conditional probability; Baye’s Theorem; Combinatorics,
IEE Wiring Regulations: Scope, objective and and Bernoulli trials; Poisson’s Law.
fundamental requirements for safety; assessment of Random Variables: Definition of a random variable;
general characteristics; protection for safety; selection and Probability distribution function; probability density
erection of equipment; special installations or locations; function; Gaussian distribution; Continuous and discrete
inspection, testing and certification. random variables; The dirac delta function; conditional
and joint distributions, and densities; A function of a
EE319: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II (2,2,4)
random variable.
Review of the programming process. Formal syntax,
Averages: Expected value of a random variable;
data types, storage models; control structures, binding
conditional expectation;
occurrences, procedural abstraction; definition structure,
Moments: mean, variance covariance correlation,
concurrent processes, and formal semantics. Programming
correlation coefficient; Moment generating functions;
in C++. Syntax and semantics; program development
characteristics functions.
process; elements of C++ programming; program
Random Processes: Definition of a random process,
construction, program entry, correction, and execution;
qualitative discussion of examples of random processes:
flow control structures: conditional and logical
Poisson process, Markov process Brownian process,
expressions; simple and compound statements; nested if
Digital modulation using phase-shift keying; Stationary
statements; the switch, do-while, while, for break and
and ergodic processes; Power spectral density (PSD);
continue statements. Looping: the while and for looping
Properties of PSD; PSD applied to baseband signals;
statements, nested Loops; arrays, lists and strings;
PSD of white noise; Gaussian random processes and
structures, various, and typedef; structures and list
their application in communication theory.
processing.
Estimation Theory: Parameter estimation; Maximum
Numerical Methods Applications: Least squares line,
likelihood parameter estimation; Estimation of random
curve fittings; Fourier series and Trigonometric
variables.
Polynomials; Iterative methods for linear systems:
Newton’s method, eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Solution EE322: INSTRUMENTATION (3,1,4)
of differential equations: Euler’s method, Runge-Kutta Review of Measurement Specifications: Standards,
and Predictor-Corrector methods, units. Absolute and relative measurement. Instrument
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming: specifications range, resolution, accuracy, linearity, etc.
Encapsulation; inheritance and polymorphism concepts. Analogue Instruments: Moving coil, moving iron
Computer Graphics: Algorithms for 2d and 3d drawing; instruments. Electrostatic and induction meters. Ballistic
Picture manipulation and transformation; curve plotting galvanometer, Grasso flux meter.
and mouse interaction; Use of standard packages and Digital Instruments: Multimeters, data analysers, signal
graphics within a window environment; synthesisers. Counters and timers.
Graphical user interface (GUI) design: introducing Transducers: Transduction methods resistance and
human/computer interaction, models of user knowledge, reactance change, electromagnetic, semiconductor, digital,
dialogue design, data display; error control; prototypes thermo-electric. Measurement of displacement, velocity
and acceptance testing; designing menu systems. and acceleration, time and frequency, light, temperature,
volume, pressure, flow and force.
HA311 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS (3,0,3)
Analogue Data Processing: The operational amplifier;
Basic accounting concepts and accounting applications in characteristics, configurations. Analogue computer
business; Recording of transactions; The double-entry hardware, data handling operations and circuits.
system, the measurement of income, assets and liabilities, Simulation of differential equations and transfer functions.
the preparation of income statement and balance sheet and Data Acquisition and Conversion: Sampling theorem,
accounting conventions; The general Journal and other quantisation, multiplexing, filtering sample and hold. ADC
journals, Cash Book, The ledger, Cheques; Sources and circuits dual slope, parallel comparator, successive
uses of funds statements; Interpretation of accounts. Ratio approximation voltage-to-frequency, etc, ADC
analysis, incomplete records, non-trading accounts, specifications. DAC circuits R-2 ladder, weighted resistor,
accounts for sole-trader, partnership and limited etc. DAC specifications.
companies. Cost and management accounting: including Computerized Measurement and Control Systems:
budgeting, relevant costing, transfer pricing and budgetary Measurement and control configurations. Instrument
control of decentralized operations; Principles of taxation: control with the GPIB IEEE) bus. Measurement and
the Uganda taxation system and how it is applied to control algorithms; running averages, deviations, PID.
companies, businesses, trusts, non-profit organizations, EE323: CONTROL SYSTEM ENGINEERING I (3,1,4)
partnerships, sole proprietorship and individuals. Value General s-plane topics. Mathematical models and block
Added Tax (VAT) computation and other tax regimes; diagrams; transient response characteristics: Second-order
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system, error criteria: analysis by root-locus: Bode and HA 322 LAW (3,0,3)
Nyquist plots, constant M-contours, constant-contours: Law of contract: Contract management, subcontracting,
Nichols chart. and subcontract agreements; The role of the
Stability and design procedures. Stability criteria; type client/customer, the contractor, subcontractor and
of stability; characteristics frequency response testing; consultants; The Engineer’s professional responsibilities
system identification; statistical considerations, time- and fees, liability and indemnity.
domain identification, frequency domain identification; Tendering: type of contract and basis of tender;
design; correlation between root-locus and frequency contractual agreements and contract administration.
response.
Compensation techniques: Cascade frequency EE325: POWER ELECTRONICS (3,1,4)
compensation: Lag and lead compensators bridge-T Switching Devices: Diodes, BJT’s, FET’s;
compensators: cascade root-locus compensation; lag, lead, characteristics, ratings, data sheets.
lag-lead bridge-T compensators, comparison of Thyristors: Gate-trigger requirements and methods.
techniques. Feedback compensation: time response Commutation. Protection; di/dt, dv/dt, fuse selection.
considerations, transformation of control elements, use of Modern devices.
root-locus and polar plots. Converter Circuits: Diode rectification; single and
State-space Methods: Linear algebra: matrix theory; three phase. Controlled rectification; Inversion,
linear vector; spaces, dimension, minor products, Chopper, and inverter types; commutation, harmonics.
Euclidean space, orthonormalisation, change of bases, Cycloconverters. Controlled rectifiers; 6-pulse rectifiers,
eigenvalues, eigenvectors, polynomial matrices transfer distortion, power factor, and regulation; harmonic
function matrices, system stability by lyapunov’s state- analysis; radio frequency interference; Pulse width
space representation, boundedness of solution, asymptotic modulation (PWM) and pulse resistance control.
stability domain of attraction, linearisation, limit cyles; Applications: Variable frequency induction motor
Poincare-Pendixson theorem, Lienards criteria, point- operation; parameters, T-n characteristics equations.
transformation method. D.C motor drives; the free wheeling diode. Two and
Discrete Data System. The sampling process Shannon four quadrant operation. Machine converter interactions.
sampling theorem, impulse sampling; the z-transform; Traction system, HVDC transmission; control criteria,
inverse transform, theorems, pulse transfer function, characteristics. Thyristor valve operation; typical
limitations, modified z-transform; inverse; system schemes. Other applications.
representation: block diagrams, signal flow graphs; time
EE326 COMMUNICATION THEORY I (3,0,3)
and frequency response: time response, frequency
Signal analysis and Signal Models: Communication
response, bilinear transform, relative stability, root-locus.
systems components and definitions: analog and digital
EE324: MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (3,0,3) systems; communication channels and their
The meaning and value of maintenance. Oveview of characteristics; bandwidth, distortion, noise and other
damage mechanisms and their maintenance burden. impairments. Periodic and non-periodic signals;
Evaluation of equipment function reduction loss; failure transform theorems and power spectra;
modes, effects and critical analysis, and failure prevention. Noise: Noise sources, noise figure and noise
Maintenance Planning (planned preventive, and planned temperature; noise models.
corrective maintenance). Condition-based maintenance, Modulation/Demodulation: Analog modulation
condition monitoring techniques. Maintainability and processes: amplitude modulation, double sideband
reliabity assessment. Organising for maintenance records: suppressed carrier, single sideband, vestigial sideband;
equipment record, inspection report checklist. Inspection frequency modulation, phase modulation; frequency
schedule, and maintenance cost record. Machine tools discriminator and the envelope detector; AM and FM
maintenance: general recommendations, troubleshooting, receiver; pre-emphasis and de-emphasis filtering; FM
lubrication schedules, lubrication points etc. Electric threshold effect; comparison of angle and linear
motors maintenance general recommendations, insulation modulation systems.
maintenance, bearing maintenance and commutator and Pulse modulation processes: Amplitude shift keying,
brushes maintenance. Maintenance and repair of phase-shift keying and frequency-shift keying; quadrature
electronic equipment techniques and procedures. AM (QAM) and quaternary PSK (QPSK); M-ary FSK
and PSK; Frequency-Division Multiplexing (FDM) and
HA321 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (3,0,3) Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM); Acoustic
Organisations: Definitions and reasons for their transducers.
existance; Introduction to information transmission theory:
Classification of Organizations: Objectives, structures, Measure of information; channel capacity; Hartley-
ownership; Evolution of management theory; Shannon theorem; quantization noise; probability of error
Management functions: Planning, organizing, human in data transmission; S/N performance of a PCM system.
resource management, leadership motivation, monitoring
EE327: ELECTRICAL MACHINES II (3,1,4)
and control; The roles and responsibilities of managers
Transformers: Three phase transformers, connection
and the challenges managers face today; Management of
diagrams and vector symbols, parallel operation;
organizational change, conflict resolution and creativity
instrument transformer; welding machine transformer
Industrial relations.
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D.C Machines: Characteristics of D.C generators and Transmission techniques. Serial and parallel transmission.
motors, mode of operation, starting, braking and Interfacing. Transmission rates, codes and impairments.
speed control, losses, efficiency and testing, Data encoding; Digital transmission channel encoding;
Applications. source encoding. Data communication techniques and
Induction Motors: Modes and Crowling: speed control; Error Control. Telecommunication transmission facilities.
Deep bar double cage Rotor; induction machine Optical fibre communications. Baseband systems,
dynamics. Analysis of induction machine equations, Bandpass systems. Broadband communications: SONET,
speed/torque curves, testing and efficiency: Applications SDH and ATM. The International Telecommunication
Synchronous Machines: Synchronizing to infinite bus- Union (ITU): Various Committees and their field of
bars, operating characteristics, losses and efficiency; coverage, e.g. CCITT, CCIR, CEPT, TCD, PATU, ATU;
power flow equations, capability curve, salient pole INTELSAT, COMSAT and PANAFTEL.
machine-Two reaction model, parallel operation; Communications Standards.
machine performance, Heating in synchronous
machines, short circuits in synchronous machines, EE414 MICROPROCESSORS (3,0,3)
other mode of operation; the compensation and Historical and technological background. Microprocessor
power factor correction. V-curve. definitions related to computers. Microprocessor
Special Machines: Construction and principles of architectures: 4-bit, 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit categories.
operation of a single phase induction machine, series Intel and Motorola types. Interfacing techniques; Timing
repulsion, shaded pole universal and step-motors, schrage and synchronization interfaces; IC peripheral chips; Serial
motor, Applications. interface standards (RS-232 and RS-422/RS-423);
[Pre-requisite: Course EE212]. Memories and interface circuits; Direct Memory Access;
micro programming; Sliced processors. Instructions and
EE411 COMMUNICATION THEORY II (3,0,3) addressing modes. Interrupts; Operating Systems
Information theory: Conceptual and quantitative Compilers, and programming considerations.
approaches to: Entropy; channel capacity; Shannon’s
formula; prediction and information coding to EE415: POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING I (3,1,4)
reduce/increase redundancy; noise free and noisy Faults Symmetrical Short circuit studies in small and large
channels; signal estimation and detection; probability of Systems. Fault levels. Symmetrical components,
detection and decision theory. Unbalanced fault Calculations, Fault detection. Load flow
Source Coding: Data reduction and data compression analysis. Solutions for simple systems (2 or 3-bus
techniques; audio and video signal source coding systems) methods of solutions for large systems. Gauss.
techniques. Gauss-Seidel, Newton-Raphson, fast decoupled.
Channel equalization: Causes of errors during Transients and Traveling waves. Steady, Dynamic,
transmission; characterization of channel distortion; linear Transient stability. Modelling of single machine infinite-
equalizers; decision feedback equalizer; maximum bus systems. Swing curves, use of computers in transient
likelihood sequence detection calculations. Improvement of system stability.
Error Correction: Automatic repeat request techniques.
Forward error correction: block codes; convolutional EE416: NETWORK THEORY II (3,0,3)
codes; trellis-coding. A.C Transmission and Distribution: Justification and
Digital modulation techniques: M-ary pulse amplitude disadvantages. General description of system connections,
shift keying, quadrature amplitude modulation, minimum radial and ring systems. Interconnectors. Brief review of
shift keying: quantitative discussion and evaluation. main items of equipment. Per unit representation.
Transmission Lines: Overhead line cable parameters.
[Pre-requisite: Course EE326].
Equivalent circuits for short line, medium line with
T or TT representation, long line with distributed
EE412: PROPAGATION (3,0,3)
constants A,B,C,D constants. Voltage regulation.
The Earth’s Atmosphere: The troposphere:
Power charts.
composition and compositional fluctuations;
Load Flow Calculation: Methods applicable to small
precipitation and rain and their characteristics; effects
networks, hand calculations. System economics, tariff
on propagating signals at different frequencies
structure; Symmetrical Fault Studies: Synchronous
(scattering/scintillation; absorption).
machine reactances. Calculations of faults on small
The Ionosphere: Origins, behaviour and characteristics;
networks using network reduction and similar techniques.
effects on ground wave propagation. Sky wave
Mechanical Construction of Overhead Lines: Poles,
propagation. Terrestrial line of sight propagation; direct,
towers, insulators, sag and tension. Effect of wind, dust
reflected and refracted waves; Fresnel zones.
and pollution.
Transionospheric line of site propagation. Propagation
in a mobile environment: multipath effects; log-normal
EE417: POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION AND
and Rayleigh fading; Propagation modelling and
COORDINATION (3,0,3)
propagation models: synthesis and evaluation for low
Protection Principles and Components: Methodology
frequencies to Ka- band.
discrimination, derivation of relaying quantities, combined
EE413: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS I (3,1,4) over-current and earth fault relays.
Integrated voice and data communication systems. Data Relays, current transformers, voltage transforming
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breakers, tripping and other auxiliary supplies; Fuses, Terminal Concepts: Parallel VS, Serial interfaces;
terminals, and test links. DCE/DTE interfaces;
Fault Calculations: Purpose of faults, factors affecting Specifications: RS-232 VS RS-449 VS V.35;
seventy of faults, methods of fault calculation. Calculation Transmission Codes: ASCII, EBCDIC, Baudot;
of balanced fault conditions, calculation of unbalanced Transmission Modes: Async/Sync, Host systems
fault conditions support; Link protocol concepts; Async VI100, TTY,
Over current Protection: Over-current and earth-fault Sync BSC/DLC;
protection systems; Grading of current settings, Grading Modems and Modulation: Async/sync; modulation
of time settings, inverse-time over-current systems. techniques - ASK, FSK, PSK and Q PSK; 2-wire modem
Selection of settings, system analysis grading of relay operation; Switched carrier, band splitting, echo
settings, current transformer requirements, sensitive cancellation; 4-wire modem operation.
earth-fault protection. Directional control Network Configurations: LAN, WAN, MAN and
Feeder Protection: distance system: Operating INTERNET; LAN types: Star, bus, ring; LAN Standards:
principles, impedance measuring elements and their OSI Model, IEEE 802. X, CSMA/CD and Ethernet,
characteristics, development of comparators Systems, Token bus, Token ring;
complex relaying characteristics, switched and Other Standards: NetBIOS, X.400, X.25; Priority
polyphase distance protection, Distance protection systems; LAN operating system software. Network
schemes, practical considerations in the application of planning and management Network diagnosis/testing.
distance protection. Computer System hardware: System mother board,
Feeder Protection: Pilot Wire and Carrier-Current CPU, main memory, ROMs and Buffers; Power supplies
Systems. Basic concepts of unit protection of feeders, and power protection; Keyboards, Hard disk drives,
types of protection information channels, starting relays floppy disk drives, printers and printer interfaces; Displays
longitudinal differentiation protection, pilot wire and display adapters; multimedia technology; graphics
protection, power line carrier phase-comparison cards, mouse, scanner etc.
protection, and directional comparison protection.
Over-voltage Protection: Over-voltage phenomena in EE423 RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING (3,0,3)
power systems; traveling waves, insulation coordination, Transmission lines and waveguides for radio
protection against internal and external over voltages, frequencies: Evaluation of attenuation constant for the
surge protection, rectangular waveguide (perturbation analysis). Physical
Protection by SCADA systems and electrical parameters of common coaxial lines and
[Pre-requisite:EE222] waveguides. Matching: physical realization of reactive
elements; Sliding screw, triple screw and E-H tuners;
Quarter-wave transformers. Energy coupling into and out
HA411 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II (3,0,3)
of waveguides: probe, loop and aperture coupling.
Production planning & control: product design, plant
Passive devices: Attenuators, couplers, terminators, phase
location, plant layout; Forecasting, planning routing,
shifters, slotted lines, hybrid junctions, tuners, switches,
loading, scheduling, dispatching, follow-up actions,
bends, twists, flanges and hybrid rings. Surface acoustic
capacity planning and production smoothing; Inventory
waves and SAW devices. Ferrite devices; Faraday
planning and control; Materials requirements planning;
rotation; Isolators and circulators. Microwave resonators;
Manufacturing resources planning; Productivity and
Frequency meters. Scattering parameters.
service quality; Quality assurance and statistical quality
Generation and processing: Tube devices: Klystron;
control methods; Management and Development of
Magnetron; Traveling wave tube; Backward wave
enterprise: Identification and Selection of a viable project,
oscillator. Solid state devices: Bi-polar transistors; Field
preliminary and detailed studies; preparation of business
effect transistors; Tunnel diode; Transferred electron
plans and presentation for evaluation.
devices- Gunn diodes; Avalanche transit time devices-
EE421: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS II (3,0,3) READ, IMPATT, TRAPATT, BARITT, PIN and
Telecommunications Services, The Public Switched SCHOTTKY diodes. Microwave integrated circuits and
Telecommunications Network, Switched monolithic microwave integrated circuits. Parametric
Communications Networks. Telephone Multi-channel amplifiers; Masers; Lasers.
transmission: FDM,TDM Computer and Data Networks. Measurements: Frequency, wavelength, VSWR,
Network Protocols, Broadcast Networks including reflection coefficient, attenuation and impedance;
Packets, Radio and Satellite communications, Television scattering parameters. Power measurements
Principles and facsimile. Line-of-sight communication Radio frequency power applications: Industrial,
systems. Mobile communication systems: HF,VHF,UHF scientific and medical applications; Advantages of radio
and Cellular. frequency heating. Interaction of radio frequency energy
EE422 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3,0,3) with materials: Mechanisms; Expression for energy
Data processing Systems Components: CPU, Front-end conversion in a dielectric; Factors which affect dielectric
processor, Software (VTAM/NCP); peripherals; heating. Applicators: Parallel plate, resonant and traveling
Network components: DTEs, DCEs, Modems and wave. Biological effects ofnon-ionising radiation;
DSUs. Leakage standards and leakage control.
Communication Services; Interfaces; Protocols; Cabling Radar systems: Radar equation and applications.
and Wiring for communication systems. Antenna types and scanning systems. Radar performance;
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resolution; noise performance.6.4 Types of radar: Pulsed, Non-Linear Systems: General non-linear system
MTI, CW,FM and mapping (synthetic aperture) description: State and output equations
[Pre-requisite: Course EE413]. linearization, stability analysis; Liapunov
methods; Stability regions; Application of
HA421: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT III (3,0,3)
artificial neural networks to non-linear systems;
Marketing: Environmental forces which affect the
Subharmonic resonance.
marketing process: tools used by modern marketers and
Optimal Control and Filtering Theory: Concept of
the four Ps of marketing: product, place, price and
optimality; Kuhn-Tucker conditions; Dynamic
promotion.
programming; Discrete-time optimal control;
Production Management: Emphasis on pricing,
Quadratic linear regulator (QLR); Matrix Riccati
marketing planning, competitor and customer analysis;
equation; Stability properties Stochastic systems
market forecasting, product strategy and marketing nux
and their control; Kalman filtering; Noise and its
decisions; customer service and financial analysis for
control;
product management. Service and industrial marketing
Adaptive Control and System Identification: Time
including the standard industrial classification (SIC)
series models; Parameter estimation;
system, derived demand, industrial buying behaviour and
Prediction-error identification;
market segmentation, Business ethics: introduction to
Method of least squares;
basic ethical theory, ethics of markets and prices,
Autoregressive Moving-Average
environmental and customer issues and employee issues.
(ARMA) Models; Model
determination; Self tuning. Special
EE 424: ANTENNAS (3,1,4)
Techniques.
Radiation: Retarded potentials; Lorentz gauge
[Pre-requisite: Course EE323].
conditions. The alternating current element: Fields starting
from the retarded vector potential; Radiation, induction
EE427: POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING II (3,0,3)
and electrostatic fields; Near and far field; Hertzian
Network Planning: Energy and power resources of all
dipole; Radiated power and radiation resistance. Short
forms on a national, continental and world scale. Load
antennas: Radiation resistance in terms of the alternating
forecasting, planned development of generation,
current element half-wave dipole: Field expressions and
transmission and loads. A.C. systems and economic
radiation patterns starting from the retarded vector
choice of voltage levels.
potential. Small loop antenna: Radiation pattern in terms
Three Phase Transformers: Properties of dielectrics and
of a small dipole; Radiation resistance. Antenna
their measurements. Symmetrical components and
fundamentals: gain, directivity, efficiency and effective
sequence impedance. Unbalanced loads and neutral
area. Antenna arrays: Uniform linear array-field
displacement. Induction regulators, moving coil
expressions; Principle and Secondary maxima; Broadside
regulators, and tap changers.
and end-fire arrays; Pattern multiplication; Binomial
System Bahaviour: Load flow studies; control of voltage
arrays.
level and frequency, real and reactive power flow,
Antennas: Medium wave broadcast antennas: monopole
analysis of systems. Fault studies; sequence impedance of
and monopole arrays above perfect ground. Short wave
equipment, unbalanced faults, solution of networks.
antennas: International radio coverage/communications;
Power system stability; steady state and transient stability,
Rhombic antennas/arrays: Dipole (curtain) arrays; Local
equal area criterion, the swing curve.
coverage-horizontal dipoles and Vee antennas. TV and
Harmonics: Voltage and current harmonics, resonance.
FM antennas: Loop-type antennas; Dipoles and Yagi-Ud
D.C Transmission Systems: Justification and
arrays. Frequency independent antennas: equiangular and
disadvantages of h.d.v.c., operation features, review of
log-periodic principles with examples. Microwave
current technologies.
antennas: electromagnetic horns; reflector antennas;
[Pre-requisite: Course EE415].
micro-strip antennas; phased arrays.
EE428 HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING (3,0,3)
EE425: INTEGRATED CIRCUITS DESIGN AND Introduction: Generation and transmission of electrical
FABRICATION (3,0,3) energy, voltage stresses testing voltages ac and dc
Terminology: wafers, masks and photolithography; voltages.
Diffusion; Dopants, and metals. Integrated n-channel, Generation of High Voltages: DC and AC voltage
silicon-gate MOSFET; A CMOS transistor pair design; generation electrostatic generators, testing transforms,
Bipolar technologies: npn epitaxial silicon bipolar impulse voltages, and their generation, and operation.
transistor; Schottky diodes; resistors; Large-scale Measurement of High Voltages: Peak voltage
integration (LSI): MOSFET gate-array USIC; Fabrication measurement by sparke gaps, electrostatic voltmeters,
processes: silicon diode growth by dry oxidation; ion ammeters in series with high impedance and high ohmic
implantation; forming the poly-silicon gates; insulation; resistor voltage dividers¸ generating voltmeter,
and contact windows; metal removal by reactive ion measurement if peak voltages, impulse voltage
itching (RIE); and wire bonding. Very large-scale measurement.
Integration: Advantages of integration and problems Electrostatic Fields & Field Stress Control: Electric
associated with integrated circuits. field distribution and breakdown strength of insulating
. materials; fields in homogeneous isotropic materials,
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field analysis techniques.
Electric Breakdown in Gases liquids & solids: Review
of classic gas laws, ionization and decay processes,
cathode processes, secondary effects, sparking voltages,
breakdown field strength, corona discharge, surge
breakdown, breakdown in solid and liquid dielectrics.
Non-destructive Insulation and Testing: HV dielectric
loss and capacitance measurement, Partial discharge
measurement, calibration of partial discharge dielectric.
Phenomenon of over voltages in power systems, and
wave propagation over lines and equipment
Protection of lines equipment against system over
voltages

EE429: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESIGN


(3,1,4)
Students gain knowledge and hands-on experience in
design, installation, testing, commissioning, and
maintenance of electrical installations in buildings.
Students learn the fundamentals in operation, selection
and maintenance of vertical transport systems,viz¸the
passenger lifts and escalators, telelifts, etc. Design of air-
conditioning and ventilation systems: covers the principles
pertaining to human comfort, load estimation, design
concepts, installation, operation and maintenance of air-
conditioning systems in buildings.
[Pre-requisite: Course EE317]
EE430: PROJECT (0,6,6)
A project devoted to an independent investigation, design
and implementation where applicable, and production of a
final report on the topic. The report should reflect the
capacity of the student to apply theoretical and practical
knowledge in Electrical engineering. The Project is
conducted under the supervision of a member of the
academic staff. The student shall hand in an original report
and a copy before sitting for the final written
examinations. Each candidate shall also present the report
orally to a panel of Examiners.

A student who has made satisfactory progress in his / her


project work but needs more time to complete the project
shall be allowed a maximum of one month after the end of
second semester of his/her final year within which to
complete. Any student who fails to complete the project
within the added one month shall be deemed a failure and
will therefore start afresh on a new project when next
offered.

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF
ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
B.Sc.M.E.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Mechanical Engineering started with T1.0 GENERAL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
the Faculty of Technology in 1970 with assistance of Studies and examination for the degree of B.Sc.M.E.
UNESCO. Since then, many students have graduated as shall be governed by the general regulations and
Mechanical Engineers and are currently employed in statutes of Makerere University, and in addition by
manufacturing establishments. Many of the graduates the regulations of the Faculty of Technology.
currently hold senior positions in industries such as Nile
T2.0 ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR:
Breweries, Nytil, Uganda Railways and Uganda
Admission into the first year is through any of the
Airlines.
three avenues:
- Direct Entry
The undergraduates of the Department are given a
- Mature Age Scheme
sound grounding in Engineering Science over four
- Diploma Holders Scheme
years. The Department also has a number of
laboratories where student’s knowledge is increased T2.1 For direct entry scheme, an applicant must obtain
through carrying out practical experiments to two advanced level principal passes in Mathematics
supplement the theory they learn. Currently, the and Physics, at the same sitting of the Uganda
Department has the following laboratories and Advanced Certificate of Education Examination or
workshop: its equivalent. For the purpose of computing entry
points, the advanced level subjects shall carry the
- Mechanical Workshop following weights:
- Metrology Laboratory
- Fluids Laboratory Weight 3 - Physics, Mathematics,
- Thermodynamics Laboratory Weight 2 - Chemistry, Applied -
- Strength of materials Laboratory Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics,
- Metallurgy Laboratory Weight 1 - General Paper
- Mechanics of Machines Laboratory Weight 0.5 - Any Other Subject
- Drawing Rooms T2.2 Admission may also be by mature age entry
Over the next five years, the Department will lay scheme after passing two special mature age
emphasis on improvements and consolidation of University Examinations in aptitude and specialised
undergraduate programme through restructuring. The knowledge.
Department has postgraduate programmmes leading to T2.3 Holders of the Uganda National Examinations
the Degrees of Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and Board Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science (M.Sc. (Eng.)) in Mechanical or its equivalent can be admitted to the programme.
Engineering. The applicants should have obtained a Credit Class
Programmes leading to the Degree of Doctor of Diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics.
Philosophy (PhD) in various areas of Mechanical T3.0 ADMISSION TO OTHER YEARS
Engineering have also taken off. These programmes Admission other than to the first year of the
have been designed to run over a minimum of three and programme shall require a special resolution of the
a maximum of four years. Faculty Board and permission of the Senate. The
The Department is involved in research into problems in Department will work out all appropriate Credit
industrial establishments. Currently, at least five transfers which shall not exceed 40% of the
research topics are being investigated. minimum degree Credit Units.

The Department has a teaching staff of 18 members T4.0 PROGRAMME DURATION


which includes an Associate Professor, three Senior The B.Sc.M.E. programme shall normally extend
Lecturers, seven Lecturers, five Teaching Assistants, over a period of four years. Each year shall consist
and two part time lecturers. There is a cadre of ten of 2 semesters and a recess period.
technicians to assist the academic staff. T5.0 LENGTH OF A SEMESTER
A semester shall be 17 weeks - 15 weeks for
teaching and two weeks for examinations.
T6.0 TYPES OF COURSES
Courses in the programme shall be classified as
follows:-
a) CORE: A Core Course is one, which must be
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b) ELECTIVES: An elective course is one, which YEAR I
may be taken to make up the minimum SEMESTER II (All Courses Core)
requirements of the degree. All courses not defined L P CH CU
core are electives. EM121 Engineering
c) AUDITED: An audited course is one, which a Mathematics II 60 0 60 4
student attends but is not examined in. ME121 Fluid Mechanics I 45 30 60 4
ME122 Introduction to
d) PRE-REQUISITE: A pre-requisite course is one Computers 30 60 60 4
which must be taken before a related higher level ME123 Thermodynamics 45 30 60 4
course and in which a student needs to score at ME124 Mechanics of
least 40% before moving to the next level. Materials I 45 30 60 4
RECESS PERIOD
T7.0 COURSE CREDITS ME131 Workshop Practice 0 300 30 2
Instruction shall be by courses, quantified into course (Course Core)
credit units.
a) A credit unit is granted for a series of fifteen contact TOTAL YEAR I CREDIT UNITS = 42
hours or one contact hour per week per semester.
b) A contact hour is calculated as being equivalent to:- YEAR II
- One Lecture hour SEMESTER I (All Courses Core)
- Two Laboratory hours EM211 Engineering
- Ten Industrial/Workshop practice hours Mathematics III 60 0 60 4
c) No course shall carry less than one credit unit. ME211 Fluid Mechanics II 45 30 60 4
ME212 Mechanics of
T8.0 FULL TIME STUDY Materials II 45 30 60 4
A full time student on the B.Sc.M.E. programme ME213 Sociology 45 0 45 3
shall not carry less than 15 or more than 25 Credit ME214 Machine Drawing 45 30 60 4
Units in a semester.
SEMESTER II (All Courses Core)
A part-time student on the B.Sc.M.E. programme EM221 Engineering
shall not take less than 6 Credit Units in a Semester. Mathematics IV 60 0 60 4
ME221 Electrical
Fees schedules for full-time and part-time studies are Engineering II 45 30 60 4
given in Schedule I, which may be revised from time ME222 Theory of Machines 45 30 60 4
by the Department with the approval of Senate and ME223 Computer
Council. Programming 45 30 60 4
ME224 Materials Science 45 30 60 4
T9.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The B.Sc.M.E. programme shall have the following RECESS PERIOD
structure:- ME 231 Industrial Training I 0 300 30 2
- Four Core Mathematics Courses TOTAL YEAR II CREDIT UNITS = 41
- Two Core Computer Courses
- Twenty five Core Engineering Courses YEAR III
- Three Core Practical Courses SEMESTER I (All Courses Core)
- Two Elective Courses ME311 Properties of
- Four Core Non-Engineering Courses Materials 45 30 60 4
- Fourth Year Project in the first and second ME312 Business
semesters of the fourth year. Management I 45 0 60 4
Details of the programme structure are specified ME313 Production
below where L, P, CH, and CU represent Lecture Engineering I 45 30 60 4
Hours, Practical Hours, Contact Hours, Credit ME314 Design of Machine
Units, respectively. Elements 45 30 60 4
ME315 Dynamic Systems
YEAR I Engineering 45 30 60 4
SEMESTER I (All Courses Core) SEMESTER II (All Courses Core)
L P CH CU ME321 Computer-Aided
EM111 Engineering Engineering 30 60 60 4
Mathematics I 60 0 60 4 ME322 Production
ME111 Engineering Drawing 45 30 60 4 Engineering II 45 30 60 4
ME112 Engineering Mechanics 60 0 60 4 ME323 Product Design 45 30 60 4
ME113 Electrical Engineering I 45 30 60 4 ME324 Heat Transfer 45 30 60 4
ME114 Communication Skills 45 0 45 3 ME325 Control Systems
Engineering 45 30 60 4

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shall be chaired by the Dean.
b) The Board of Examiners shall receive, consider and
RECESS PERIOD recommend to the Faculty Board the examination
L P CH CU results of each candidate.
ME331 Industrial Training II 0 300 30 2 c) The Faculty Board shall recommend the results of
(Course Core) examinations to the Senate for consideration and
TOTAL YEAR III CREDIT UNITS = 42 approval.
d) In an emergency the Dean shall act on behalf of the
YEAR IV Faculty Board or the Board of Examiners but must
SEMESTER I (4 Core Courses & 1 Elective) report the action taken to the next meeting of these
L P CH CU Boards. The Dean should however act in
ME411 Business Management II 60 0 60 4 consultation with the Head of Department.
ME412 Applied
Thermodynamics 45 30 60 4 T13.0 ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL
ME413 Production Planning FROM COURSES
and Control 60 0 60 4 a) Admission into courses shall close at the end of the
One Elective 60 0 60 4 third full week of each semester.
b)A student can withdraw from a course without
SEMESTER II (3 Core Courses & 1 Elective) penalty any time up to and including the seventh full
ME414 Engineering Project 0 180 60 2 week of the semester. Thereafter a student who with-
(Spread over 1st & 2nd Semesters) draws will be deemed to have failed.
ME421 Maintenance T14.0 ASSESSMENT OF COURSES
Engineering. 60 0 60 4 a) Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100
ME422 Environmental total marks with proportions as follows:-
Engineering 60 0 60 4 Course Work - 40%
One Elective 60 0 60 4 Written Examination - 60%

TOTAL YEAR IV CREDIT UNITS = 32 b) Course work shall consist of laboratory work and
progressive assessment (assignments/tests), with
each component assessed at 20%.
Elective Courses (Select Two)
c) For a Course without laboratory work, progressive
ME415 Renewable Energy
assessment shall carry 40%.
Systems 60 0 60 4
d) A minimum of two course work assignments/tests
ME416 Automotive
shall be required per Course.
Engineering 60 0 60 4
e) For practical courses (workshop practice, and
ME417 Air Conditioning and
industrial/field training) assessment shall be by
Refrigeration 60 0 60 4
assignment and or a report form.
ME418 Materials Handling 60 0 60 4
ME423 Welding Technology 0 0 60 4 T15.0 GRADING OF COURSES
ME424 Kinematics Linkage a) Each course shall be graded out of a maximum of
Design 60 0 60 4 100 marks and assigned appropriate letter grades and
ME425 Mechanical Vibrations 60 0 60 4 grade point average as follows:-
ME426 Operations Research 60 0 60 4
Marks % Letter Grade Grade Point
T10.0 SYLLABUS 80 - 100 A 5.0
The syllabus for the programme is appended to these 75 - 79.9 B+ 4.5
regulations at T21.0. 70 - 74.9 B 4.0
65 - 69.9 B- 3.5
T11.0 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 60 - 64.9 C+ 3.0
To be eligible for the award of the degree of 55 - 59.9 C 2.5
B.Sc.M.E. A student must obtain a minimum of 159 50 - 54.9 C- 2.0
credit units: 45 - 49.9 D+ 1.5
Year I 42 Credit Units 40 - 44.9 D 1.0
Year II 41 Credit Units 35 - 39.9 D- 0.5
Year III 42 Credit Units Below 35 E 0
Year IV 34 Credit Units b) These additional letters shall be used where
TOTAL 159 Credit Units appropriate:
W - Withdraw from Course
T12.0 BOARD OF EXAMINERS I - Incomplete
a) There shall be a Faculty Board of Examiners AUD - Audited Courses Only
composed of External and Internal Examiners c) Industrial training courses shall not be graded but
appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the assessed on a pass/fail basis.
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e) No credit unit shall be awarded for any course in Properties (Algebraic Operations) and Applications.
which a student fails. Cartesian and Polar Representations. Absolute Values.
T16.0 PROGRESSION Products, Powers and Quotients. Extraction of Roots.
Progression through the course shall be assessed in three
De Moivre’s Theorem. Exponential and Hyperbolic
ways:- Functions of the Complex Variable.
16.1 Normal Progress Differential Calculus. Differential of Functions of One
This occurs when a student passes each course taken and Several Variables. The Derivative (Definitions and
with a minimum grade point of 2.0. Theorems). Rules of Differentiation and the
Differentiability Theorem. Differentiation of Functions
16.2 Probationary Involving Exponential Functions. Differentiation of
This is a warning stage and occurs if:- Functions Involving Logarithmic Functions.
a)A student fails a core Course, or Differentiation of Functions Involving Hyperbolic
b)A student obtains CGPA of less than 2.0. Functions. Some Consequences of Differentiability.
Probation is removed when the above conditions Maxima and Minima. Identification of Extrema.
no longer hold. Indeterminate Forms – l’Hospital’s Rule. Identification
16.3 Discontinuation of Extrema Using Second Derivative. Partial
A student shall be discontinued from the programme Differentiation. Total Differentiation. The Chain Rule
if one of the following conditions obtains:- for Differentiation and its Consequences. Change of
a) Receiving the third probation on the same Core Variables. Implicit Functions and the Derivatives of
Course. Inverse Circular Functions. Higher Order Partial
b) Receiving the third consecutive probation based Derivatives.
on CGPA. Integral Calculus. Fundamentals of Integration.
Definite Integrals and the Definite Integral as an Area
T17.0 RE -TAKING A COURSE
under the Curve. Volumes of Solids and Surfaces of
There shall be no supplementary in any course of
Revolution. Integration of a Continuous Function.
the programme. However, a student may retake any
Inequalities. The Definite Integral as a Function of its
course when it is offered again in order to:-
Upper Limit. Indefinite Integrals. Differentiation of an
a) Pass it if the student had failed it before.
Integral Containing a Parameter. Application of Definite
b) Improve the grade if the first pass grade was low.
Integrals. Double Integrals and their Applications.
c) A student who does not wish to retake a failed
Systematic Integration – Integration of Elementary
elective course, shall be allowed to take a substitute
Functions, Integration by Substitution, Integration by
elective.
Parts, Reduction Formulae, Integration of Rational
T18.0 DESIGNATION OF THE DEGREE Functions (Partial Fractions).
The degree awarded to the successful candidate shall Vector Algebra. Scalars, Vectors and Their
be designated as B.Sc.M.E. Applications. Properties of Vectors – Vector Addition,
T19.0 CLASSIFICATION OF A DEGREE Multiplication by Scalars, Dot and Cross Products of
The B.Sc.M.E degree shall be classified according to Vectors. Vector Product in Terms of Components.
the CGPA as follows:- Applications to Analytic Geometry – Equations of
Lines, Planes, Spheres, etc. Physical Applications –
CLASS CGPA Work Done, Normal Flux, Moments, Force, Angular
First 4.40 - 5.0 Velocity of a Rigid Body.
Second, Upper Division 3.60 - 4.39 Linear Transformations and Matrices. Definitions.
Second Lower Division Pass 2.80 - 3.59 Equality of Matrices. Sum of Matrices. Product of
Pass 2.0 - 2.79 Matrices. Types of Matrices. The Identity Matrix.
Inverse of a Matrix. Transpose of a Matrix. Symmetric
T20.0 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT
and Skew-Symmetric Matrix. Determinants – Definition
AVERAGE
and Properties. Minors and Cofactors. Evaluation of
The cumulative grade point average at a given time
Determinants by Co-factors. Solution of Systems of
shall be obtained by:-
Linear Algebraic Equations. Consistent and Inconsistent
i) Multiplying the grade point obtained in each course
Equations. Systems of Homogeneous Equations.
by the credit units assigned to the course to arrive at
Cramer’s Rule. The Gauss-Jordan Method.
the weighted score for the course.
ii) Adding together the weighted scores for all courses ME111 ENGINEERING DRAWING (3,4,5)
taken upto that time. Drafting office. Drawing and drafting skills. Descriptive
iii) Dividing the total weighted score by the total Geometry. Shape description projections. Dimensioning
number of credit units taken up to that time. principles. Pictorial projections. Sectioning. Surface
development and interpretation.
T21.0 PROGRAMME SYLLABUS
EM111 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I (4,0,4) ME112 ENGINEERING MECHANICS (4,0,4)
Concept of a Function. Elementary and Transcendental Idealisation and principles of mechanics. Important co-
Functions of a Real Variable. Exponential, Hyperbolic ordinate systems and vector quantities. Force systems
and Logarithmic Functions of a Real Variable. and equilibrium. Applications to elements of structures:
Complex Number (Variable) Algebra. Definition. trusses, beams, cables and chains. Friction. Principles of

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virtual work and minimum potential energy. Transforms of Periodic Functions and Convolutions,
Fundamentals of dynamics. Kinematics of a particle in Complex Inverse Transforms.
plane motion. Kinematics of a rigid body in plane Vector Analysis: Review of Vector Algebra, Scalar and
motion. Kinetics of a rigid body in plane motion. Vector Products, Scalar and Vector Fields, Vector
Energy. Moment. Impulse. Dynamics of a body in 3-D Functions, Derivatives of Vector Functions, Divergence
motion. and Curl of Vector Functions, Applications of Vector
Function Concepts:- Line and Surface integrals, triple
ME113 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I (3,2,4) Integrals and Stoke’s theorem, Physical Interpretation of
DC circuits. Elements of Single Phase AC theory. the Divergence and the Curl of a Vector Field, Green’s
Complex quantities and AC circuit analysis of simple theorem, Line Integrals Independent of Path, Exact
networks. Elementary transient signals. Three Phase Differential Forms.
source of supply. Electronics: diodes, transistors, Numerical Analysis: Numerical Solutions of
oscillators. Laboratories. Polynomial Algebraic Equations, Interpolation
Formulae, Numerical Differentiation and Integration,
ME114 COMMUNICATION SKILLS (3,0,3) Trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rules of Integration,
Fundamental skills: reading, listening, note-taking and Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations,
note making; Speaking and interacting skills; Further Considerations of Integral equations by
Interpersonal skills: at work place, conduction of Numerical Methods. Pre-requisite:
meetings; Writing an agenda, and a notice for a EM111
meeting, deciding on items for discussion, organising
the agenda, inviting people for a meeting and writing of ME121 FLUID MECHANICS I (3,2,4)
minutes; Properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Fluids in motion.
Academic writing: report writing, seminars and Mass and energy conservation. Momentum equations.
workshops paper presentation; Inter-office and intra- Application of basic equations. Steady flow in pipes.
office communication, with particular emphasis on Losses in pipes and fittings. Unsteady flow in closed
business correspondence and memo-writing. conduits. Dimensional analysis. Laboratories.

EM121 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (4,0,4) ME122 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (2,4,4)


Ordinary Differential Equations: Definitions, Types Introduction to organisation and characteristics of
of Ordinary Differential Equations, Applications of computers. Number and coding systems. Operating
Elementary Ordinary Differential Equations. Ordinary systems and working environments. Introduction to
Differential equations of orders greater than one. The D- standard applications: Word processing, spread sheets,
operator. Ordinary Linear Differential Equations. databases.
Applications of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations
ME123 THERMODYNAMICS (3,2,4)
in Electromechanical systems and Beams.
Basic concepts. Properties of state, process and cycles.
Infinite Series: Sequences, Convergence of Sequences,
Thermal equilibrium of state. First law, Process of ideal
Sequences of Real and Complex Numbers, Power
gases. Second Law, entropy, application in heat
Series, Convergence of Power Series, Maclaurin’s and
engines, Combustion equations. Fuel adiabatic
Taylor’s Series, Fourier Series, Periodic Functions,
temperature. Chemical equilibrium. Energy economy
Trigonometric Fourier Series. Exponential Fourier
and alternative sources. Laboratories.
Series and Euler’s Formula, Fourier Series of Odd and
Even Functions. Fourier series of Functions of Arbitrary ME124 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I (3,2,4)
Periods, Half-Range Fourier Series Expansions, Principles of tensile stress and strain. Tensile testing
Determination of Fourier Series without Integration. and stress-strain relations. Shear stress. Torsion of
Real Analysis: Differentiability, the Mean value circular shafts. Bending stresses in beams. Shear stress
Theorem, l’Hospital’s Rule, Generalisation of Taylor’s in beams. Compound stress and strain; combined
Series; Integrability, The Definite and Indefinite bending and torsion. Elastic constants. Theories of
Integrals, The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, failure. Laboratories.
Differentiation and Repeated Integrals.
Fourier and Laplace Transformations: Direct and ME131 Workshop Practice (0,30,2)
Inverse Fourier Transforms and Their Applications. This practical course covers eight modules.
Direct and Inverse Laplace Transforms, Some Manual Practice: Tools, marking off, measurement
Properties of Fourier and Laplace Transforms, Solutions and fitting.
of Ordinary Differential Equations by Transform Machine shop processes: turning, milling, grinding,
Techniques, Transforms of Partial Fractions, drilling.
Derivatives, and products of Functions,Transforms of Fabrication Practice: Joining processes (screw
Quadratic Factors, The Unit Step Function, the Impulse fastening, riveting, welding, adhesive bonding) and
Function, Translation and Periodic Funcions. Solutions fabrication of items.
of Simultaneous Ordinary Differential Equations. Electrical House wiring: Regulations, consumer
Applications of Transform Methods to Solutions of circuits and wiring accessories.
Engineering Problems:- Oscillatory Motion, Plane Diagnosis and repair of electrical appliances
Motions, Electric Circuits, Bending in Beams, Repair of electronic equipment: radios ad TVs.
Differentiation and integration of Transforms, Building Construction: brickwork, concrete work,

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trusses and plumbing. stability of simple frames. Laboratories.
Building finishing processes: painting, vanishing and
decorating.
EM211 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (4,0,4) ME213 SOCIOLOGY (3,0,3)
Fourier and Laplace Transformations: Direct and Social structures; Individual, family and community;
Inverse Fourier Transforms and Their Applications. family kinship and neighbourhood structure, status and
Direct and Inverse Laplace Transforms, Some class; Manifest and latent of institutions and groups;
Properties of Fourier and Laplace Transforms, Solutions social norms, conflict and control; Dynamics of social
of Ordinary Differential Equations by Transform change with specific reference to E. Africa/Uganda.
Techniques, Transforms of Partial Fractions, Reflections of these issues in dwelling, community and
Derivatives, and products of Functions, Transforms of development; Introduction to Urban Sociology in
Quadratic Factors, The Unit Step Function, the Impulse developing countries like Uganda; Industrialisation and
Function, Translation and Periodic Functions. Solutions its impact on society; Assessment of impacts of
of Simultaneous Ordinary Differential Equations. appropriate technology, intermediate technology and
Applications of Transform Methods to Solutions of high-technology on the development of society. Effects
Engineering Problems:- Oscillatory Motion, Plane of industrialisation on the environment; Impact of land
Motions, Electric Circuits, Bending in Beams, tenure system on industrial development.
Differentiation and integration of Transforms,
Transforms of Periodic Functions and Convolutions, ME214 MACHINE DRAWING (2,4,4)
Complex Inverse Transforms Conventional representation of common mechanical
Series Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations: components: screws and threaded fasteners, welds,
Motivation for Use of Series; Series Solutions About bearings, etc. Machine drawing. Assembly drawing.
Ordinary Points; Series Solution About Singular Points
- the Frobenius’ Method. EM221 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (4,0,4)
Gamma and Beta Functions: Integral Definition of Partial Differential Equations: Definition and Origins
Gamma and Beta Functions, Properties of Gamma and of Some Partial Differential Equations of Mathematical
Beta Functions; Relations Between Gamma and Beta Physics and Engineering, Derivations of Some Typical
Functions; Definition of Gamma Function for Negative Examples of Partial Differential Equations of
Values of Argument; Generalisation of the Laplace Mathematical Physics and Engineering:- Heat Flow
Transform by Means of the Gamma function. Other Equations, Wave Equations, Transmission Line
Applications of Gamma Function. Equations; Classification of Partial Differential
Bessel Functions: Bessel’s Equation and its Solutions. Equations; Solutions of Partial Differential Equations by
Familiarisation with Characteristics and Graphs of various Techniques - Method of Separation of
Bessel Functions; the Generating Function for Bessel Variables, Transform Methods, Numerical Methods,
Functions; Integral Representations of Bessel Functions; Solutions of laplace’s Equations in Cartesian, Polar,
Integrals Involving Bessel Functions; Orthogonality of Cylindrical and Spherical Co-ordinates.
Bessel Functions; Bessel Series; Modified (Hyperbolic) Complex Variable Analysis: Limits and Derivatives of
Bessel Functions; Spherical Bessel Functions; Functions of a Complex Variable. Analytic Functions;
Behaviour of Bessel Functions at large and Small Cauchy-Riemann’s Equations; Laplace’s Equation and
Values of Argument; Applications. Harmonic Functions; Rational, Exponential,
Legendre Functions: Legendre’s Equation and its Trigonometric and Hyperbolic Functions of a Complex
Solutions; Legendre’s Polynomials; the Generating Variable; Logarithms of Functions of a Complex
Function for Legendre’s Polynomials; Orthogonality of Variable; Mappings and Conformal Mappings; Linear
Legendre’s Polynomials; Legendre Series; Relations Transformations in the Complex Plane; Line Integrals in
Between Legendre’s Polynomials and Their the Complex Plane; Cauchy’s Integral Theorem for
Derivatives; Legendre’s Functions of the Second Kind; Evaluation of Line Integrals; Cauchy’s Integral Formula
the Associated Legendre Equation and its Solutions, for Evaluation of Residues at Zeros and Poles;
Orthogonality Relations for the Associated Legendre Application of Theory of Functions of a Complex
Functions, Familiarisation with Characteristics and Variable to Solve Boundary-Value Problems.
Graphs of Legendre’s Polynomials and Associated Probability and Statistics: Introduction and Data
Legendre Functions, Applications. Description, Field of Probability and Statistics,
Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, Statistical
ME211 FLUID MECHANICS II (3,2,4) Modelling, Graphical Presentation and numerical
Kinematics of fluids: stream function, velocity potential, Characterisation and Summarisation of Data;
and circulation. Flow of ideal fluids. Boundary layer Introduction to Probability, Review of Set Theory,
and wakes. Variable density flow. Free surface flow. Experiments and Sample Spaces, Definition and
Turbomachinery. Laboratories. Assignment of Probabilities, Finite Sample Spaces and
Enumeration, Conditional Probability, Partitions, Total
ME212 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS II (3,2,4) Probability, Bayes’s Theorem, Random Variables, one-
Deflection of beams. Elastic stability: struts. Thick dimensional and Multi-dimensional Random Variables,
cylinders. More detailed discussion of stresses and Classification of Random Variables; Distributions of
displacements due to bending and shear. Bending of Random Variables, Functions of Random Variables and
circular plates. Rotating discs and shafts. Elastic Equivalent Events; Expectations of Functions of

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Random Variables, the Moment-generating Functions,
Joint Probability Distributions; Law of Large Numbers; ME313 PRODUCTION ENGINEERING I (3,2,4)
Some Important Discrete and Continuous Distributions - Manufacturing trends in Uganda: economic growth,
Bernoulli and Binomial, Geometric, Negative Binomial, historical review, successes, limitations. Iron and steel
Hypergeometric, Poisson’s, Uniform, Exponential, processing (industrial melting; ingot casting). Sand
Gamma and Beta, Weibulli, Normal; Approximations casting. Die casting. Other casting processes
of other Distributions by Normal Distribution; Random (centrifugal, shell, investment casting ...). Forging.
Sampling and Sampling Distributions, Parameter Powder metallurgy. Extrusion. Drawing (rod drawing,
Estimation, Tests of Hypothesis; Simple linear wire drawing, deep drawing). Welding (pressure
Regression and Correlation. welding, Arc welding). Soldering and brazing. Current
and future needs assessment.
ME221 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING II (3,2,4)
Instrumentation and measurements. Electrical machines. ME314 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS (4,0,4)
Induction and synchronous motors. Power systems. Factors influencing the proportion of machine elements
Fundamentals of energy conversion, transmission and - stresses, deformation, failure criteria. Application to
distribution. Switching and protective gear. Electronic the design of joints, shafts, springs, belts, bearings,
control circuits and devices. Laboratories. gears. Students carry out 4 - 6 projects.

ME222 THEORY OF MACHINES (4,2,5) ME315 DYNAMICS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3,2,4)


Properties of motion, relative motion, methods of Modeling the dynamics behaviour of physical systems.
motion transmission. Linkages: instant centres; velocity Mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal systems
by instant centres and by components, velocities in elements. Transducing elements. Graphing techniques.
mechanisms by methods of relative velocities; Generation of state equations. Analytical and computer
acceleration in mechanisms; velocity and acceleration simulation of system behaviour. Emphasis on
graphs and graphical differentiation. Mathematical application to engineering problems.
analysis of linkages. Cams. Rolling contact. Gears.
Gear trains. Static forces in machines. Inertia forces in ME321 COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING (2,4,4)
machines. Flywheels. Balancing rotating masses. Scope of Computer Aided Engineering: CAD, CAM,
Balancing reciprocating masses. Critical speeds in CIM. Benefits and limitations. Computer Systems:
shafts. Laboratories. Architecture, I/O Peripherals, CAD stations, choice of
configuration. Computer Graphics. CAD. FEA. CAM.
ME223 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (2,4,4) CIM. Students will carry out computer-based projects.
Algorithmic processes. Computer problem solving
strategies. Top-down design and structural ME 322PRODUCTION ENGINEERING II (2,4,4)
programming. Data types, identifiers and declarations; Competitive manufacturing: the value adding process;
expressions and assignment; Functions; Files; Control waste elimination. Human factors and safety in
structures; Arrays; Structures. production. Industrial applications of machine tools
(lathe, miller, shaper, etc.): cutting speeds, tool selection
ME224 MATERIALS SCIENCE (3,2,4) and tool life, mechanics of machining processes.
The nature of metals and alloys. Production and Metrology. Finishing processes such as electroplating,
properties of common engineering metals (iron, steel, enamelling etc. Development of manufacturing
copper, aluminium, titanium, magnesium, zinc, performance measurement systems. Laboratories.
chromium, etc). Thermal uilibrium diagrams. Iron and
steels. Cast irons. Heat Treatment of metals, especially ME323 PRODUCT DESIGN (4,0,4)
steels. Laboratories. Factors contributing to the innovation and evaluation of
a design. The design process. Design in the context of
ME231 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING I (0,30,2) engineering. Design methods. Modeling and simulation.
Design optimisation. Interaction of materials,
ME311 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS (3,2,4) processing, and design. Quality engineering. Students
Non-ferrous metals, polymers, ceramics, composites. carry out individual or group product design projects.
Surface Hardening of metals, Alloys of steels,
Hardenability of Steels. Welding metallurgy, Fracture ME324 HEAT TRANSFER (3,2,4)
mechanics. High temperature behaviour of materials. Basic concepts. Laws of heat transfer analysis. Steady
Laboratories state conduction. Heat transfer from extended surfaces.
ME312 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (4,0,4) One dimensional unsteady state. Fluid flow
Organisations: Introduction, Why do organisations considerations. Natural convection. Forced convection
exist; Classification of organisations: objectives, in internal and external flows. Concept of boiling heat
structures, ownership. Overview of Management. transfer. Radiation from ideal surfaces. Radiation
Evolution of management theory. Basic management properties of real surfaces. Radiant energy exchange
functions: Planning, organising, human resource between surfaces. Heat exchange classification. Shell
management, leadership, motivation, monitoring and and tube heat exchangers. Heat exchange design.
control. Management of organisational change, conflict Laboratories.
and creativity. Industrial relations.

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ME325 CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3,2,4)
Modeling of automatic control systems. Principles and ME416 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (4,0,4)
examples of open loop control. Closed loop control. Combustion engines: petrol and diesel. Carburation.
Transfer functions and Laplace transform techniques. Fuel injection. Ignition and lubrication. Fuel economy.
Stability analysis. Root locus technique, Bode plots and Cooling system. Electrical fundamentals. Transmission
Nyquist criterion. Approaches to control system design: systems: gears, clutch, propeller shaft, differential drive
PID and lead-lag. Automatic transmission. Engine design, brake systems.
Chassis &body design. New technologies. Maintenance.
ME331 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING II (0,30,2) [Elective]
ME411 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II (4,0,4) ME417AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
Marketing Management: Introduction, Product, Pricing, (4,0,4)
Distribution, Promotion. Financial Management: Basic Refrigeration system. Microbiology. Vapour
Accounting: Introduction; Recording of Transactions: compression system analysis. Operation and control.
The general Journal and other Journals, Cash book, The Thermal insulation technology. Commercial and
ledger; Preparations of final account: Income statement, industrial refrigeration. Cold room design. Air handling
the Balance Sheet, the Sources and uses of funds system. Ducting system and noise control. Ventilation.
statements. Interpretation of accounts. Cost Accounting. Load determination in air conditioning system design.
Engineering Economics and its applications to Alternative refrigeration technology. Plant maintenance.
Investment decision making. Law: Introduction, Law of Laboratories. [Elective]
contracts.
ME412 APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS (3,2,4) ME418 MATERIALS HANDLING (4,0,4)
Compressed air systems: reciprocating and Introduction to materials handling. Types and
rotodynamic. Gas power plant. Process and steam characteristics of materials. Cranes: overhead cranes,
power plant. Internal combustion engines. Refrigeration jib cranes. Feeders and Conveyors: types of conveyors,
and air conditioning. Engineering processes such as belt, chain, roller, vibrating and screw conveyors.
drying, mixing, etc. Water treatment. Laboratories. Introduction to earth moving equipment. Safety and
Maintenance considerations. Emphasis will be laid on
ME 413PRODUCTION PLANNING AND the design concepts and integration with other
CONTROL (3,2,4) production equipment. [Elective]
Meaning of production. Production functions: product
design, plant location, plant layout. Production ME421 MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (4,0,4)
planning and control: forecasting, planning, routing, The meaning and value of maintenance. Overview of
loading, scheduling, dispatching, follow-up actions, damage mechanisms and their maintenance burden;
capacity planning and production smoothing. Inventory evaluation of equipment function reduction loss.
planning and control. Material requirements planning. Failure modes, effects and criticality analysis, failure
Manufacturing resources planning. Quality assurance. prevention. Maintenance planning (planned preventive,
Statistical quality control methods. Just-in-time, planned corrective maintenance). Condition-based
Japanese manufacturing systems, Right-first-Time, etc. maintenance; condition monitoring techniques.
Project planning and control techniques: CPM, PERT, Maintainability and reliability assessment. Organising
Gantt Chart. for maintenance. Maintenance cost analysis and
reduction. Computer applications in maintenance
ME 414ENGINEERING PROJECT (0,90,6) engineering.
A Project devoted to an independent investigation and ME422 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3,2,4)
report on a mechanical engineering topic. The report Industry and Environment. Waste disposal methods;
should reflect the capacity of the student to apply Land fill, incineration and burning. Air pollution.
theoretical and practical knowledge in Mechanical Recycling technology: plastics and papers.
Engineering. The Project is conducted under the Conservation and management of resources.
supervision of a member of the academic staff. An Enviromental policy issues.
original report and a copy shall be handed in by the
student before sitting for the final written examinations. ME423 WELDING TECHNOLOGY (4,0,4)
Each candidate shall also present the report orally to a Arc Welding Methods, Solid State Welding Methods,
panel of Examiners Resistance Welding, Laser and Electron Beam Welding.
Welding Metallurgy. Defects and fracture. Destructive
ME415 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS (4,0,4) and Non-destructive testing of welds. Design of welded
Biomass energy conservation and efficient utilisation. joints. [Elective]
Biogas: sources and types of biogas plant and
appliances. Solar energy: Photovoltaic; thermal ME424 KINEMATICS LINKAGE DESIGN (4,0,4)
application, water heaters, dryers, cookers. Wind energy Kinematics of machines; 4-bar mechanisms; Review of
and its application. Microhydro power stations. velocity and acceleration analysis in plane motion;
Geothermal energy. Ethanol use. Energy management. Gross motions in the 4-bar mechanism; Coupler cures;
Energy policy issues. [Elective] path curvature, inflection circle. Euler-Savary Equation.
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ME425 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (4,0,4)
Free undamped vibrations: single degree of freedom,
multidegree of freedom and applications. Free damped
vibrations: single degree of freedom, multi degree of ME426 OPERATIONS RESEARCH (4,0,4)
freedom and applications. Forced vibrations: single Formulation of linear optimisation models. Simplex and
degree of freedom, multidegree of freedom and the graphical methods of solution. Sensitivity testing
applications. Energy methods and their applications. and duality. Transportation problem. Shortest-Route
Modal vibrations and modal frequency analysis. models. Introduction to dynamic optimisation of
Random vibrations. Non-linear vibrations. [Elective] inventory scheduling. [Elective]

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DEPARTMENT OF S2..3 DIPLOMA ENTRY
Diploma holders from recognised Surveying
SURVEYING Institutions, can be admitted to the first year. They
must have received an overall average of 60% in the
three parts and an average of 70% in all Mathematics
INTRODUCTION examinations. They must have passed the final part at
The Department of Surveying was established in the the first sitting.
Faculty of Technology in 1984. The first intake of
students were admitted into the department of surveying S3.0 ADMISSION TO OTHER YEARS
in 1990. The students graduate as land surveyors. The Admission other than to the first year of the
program was designed with an aim of imparting to the programme shall require a special resolution of the
student some working knowledge in Quantity Surveying, Faculty Board and permission of the Senate. The
Valuation surveying, Physical planning, Architecture and Department will work out all appropriate credit
Land management. It is hoped that the other disciplines of transfers which shall not exceed 40% of the minimum
quantity and valuation surveying will grow into full degree credit units.
departments at a later date in future.
S4.0 PROGRAMME DURATION
The surveying program is a four years academic program The B.Sc.(Surveying) programme shall normally
of the University. A lot of emphasis is put on practicals, extend over a period of four years. Each year shall
lectures and tutorials. This is because we want to graduate consist of 2 semesters and a recess period.
a surveyor who is well grounded in both theory and
practicals. S5.0 LENGTH OF A SEMESTER
A semester shall be 17 weeks, 15 weeks for teaching
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF and 2 weeks for examinations.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
S6.0 TYPES OF COURSES
SURVEYING, B.Sc.(Surveying) Courses in the programme shall be classified as
follows:-
S1.0 GENERAL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS a) A core course is one which must be registered for and
Studies and Examination for the degree of B.Sc. passed by a student to obtain a degree.
(Surveying) shall be governed by the general b) An audited course is one which a student attends but is
regulations and statutes of Makerere University, and in not examined in.
addition by the regulations of the Faculty of c) An elective course is one which may be taken to make
Technology. up the minimum requirements of the degree.
d) A pre-requisite course is one which must be taken
S2.0 ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR before a related higher level course and in which a
Admission into the first year is through any of the student needs to score at least 40% before moving to
three avenues: the next level.
♦ Direct Entry;
♦ Mature Age Scheme; S7.0 COURSE CREDITS
♦ Diploma Holders Scheme. Instruction shall be by courses, quantified into course
credit units.
S2.1 DIRECT ENTRY a) A credit unit is granted for a series of fifteen contact
For admission to the First Year of the B.Sc.Surveying hours or one contact hour per week per semester.
Degree Course under the Direct Entry Scheme, a b) A contact hour is calculated as being equivalent to:-
Candidate must have two advanced level Principal ♦ One lecture hour
passes in Mathematics and Physics, obtained at the ♦ Two Laboratory hours
same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of ♦ Ten field training hours
Education examination (or its equivalent) c) No course shall carry less than one credit unit.
For purposes of computing Entry points, the advanced S8.0 FULL TIME STUDY
level subjects shall carry the following weights: A full time student on the B.Sc.(Surveying)
programme shall not carry less than 12 credit units in a
Weight 3 - Physics, Mathematics, semester.
Weight 2 - Chemistry, Geography, Economics;
A part-time student on the B.Sc. (Surveying)
Weight 1 - General Paper
Programme shall carry not less than 6 credit units in a
Weight 0.5 - Any Other Subject
semester.
S2.2 MATURE AGE ENTRY S9.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Candidate who have satisfactorily passed Mature a) All first and second year courses are core courses.
Entry Examinations shall be admitted to the First Year
of Studies. b) Each student shall take a minimum of two Elective
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c) The final year Project (S423) shall start in 1st Semester YEAR III
and be completed and examined in 2nd Semester. SEMESTER I
However ,there will be a mini project presentation at L P CH CU
the end of the 1st semester. S311 Survey Mathematics III 60 0 60 4
S312 Survey Adjustments I 45 30 60 4
d) Details of the Programme Structure are shown below S313 Land Registration 45 0 45 3
where L, P, CH and CU represent Lecture hours, S314 Photogrammetry II 45 30 60 4
Practical hours, Contact Hours and Credit Units, S315 Geometrical Geodesy 45 0 45 3
respectively.
SEMESTER II
A) CORE COURSES OF PROGRAMME S321 Land Development 45 30 60 4
STRUCTURE S322 Survey Adjustments II 45 30 60 4
S324 Physical Geodesy I 45 0 45 3
YEAR I
SEMESTER I RECESS PERIOD
L P CH CU S327 Field Training II 0 300 30 2
S111 Survey Mathematics I 60 0 60 4 TOTAL YEAR III CREDIT UNITS= 31
S112 Principles of Surveying I 45 30 60 4
S113 Physics 45 30 60 4
YEAR IV
S114 Plan Drawing 30 60 60 4
SEMESTER I
S115 Natural Environment
S411 Geographic Information
Studies 45 30 60 4
Systems (GIS) 45 30 60 4
S116 Communication Skills 45 30 60 4
S413 Cadastral Surveying 45 30 60 4
S414 Professional Practice 60 0 60 4
SEMESTER II
S121Introduction to SEMESTER II
Advanced Surveying 60 0 60 4 S421 Business Management 60 0 60 4
S122 Measurement Science 45 30 60 4 S422 Satellite Geodesy 60 0 60 4
S123 Land Economy I 45 0 45 3 S423 Project 0 180 90 6
S124 Economics 45 0 45 3 TOTAL YEAR IV CREDIT UNITS = 26
S125 Computer Studies I 45 30 60 4
S126 Engineering Surveying 45 0 45 3 B) ELECTIVE COURSES OF PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE
RECESS PERIOD
S130 Survey Camp 15 90 60 4 S316 Reaserch Methods 45 0 45 3
S323 Building Economics II 45 0 45 3
TOTAL YEAR I CREDIT UNITS = 49 S325 Land Economy III 45 0 45 3
S326 Remote Sensing 30 30 45 3
YEAR II S413 Geodetic Astronomy 30 30 45 3
SEMESTER I
S211 Survey Mathematics II 60 0 60 4 S10.0 SYLLABUS
S212 Map Projections 45 30 60 4 The syllabus for the programme is appended to these
S213 Cartography 45 0 45 3 regulations at S21.0.
S214 Building Economics I 45 0 45 3
S215 Land Economy II 45 0 45 3 S11.0 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the award of the degree of B.Sc.
SEMESTER II (Surveying), a student must obtain a minimum of
S221 Principles of Landscape 154 credit units earned as follows:
Design 45 30 60 4 41 Core courses = 148
S222 Sociology 45 30 60 4 2 Elective courses = 6
S223 Photogrammetry I 45 30 60 4 ----
S224 Hydrographic Surveying 45 0 45 3 154
S225 Computer Studies II 30 60 60 4 ===
S226 Land Law 45 30 60 4
S12.0 BOARD OF EXAMINERS
RECESS PERIOD a) There shall be a Faculty Board of examiners
S230 Field Training I 0 300 30 2 composed of external and internal examiners
appointed by senate on the recommendation of the
TOTAL YEAR II CREDIT UNITS = 42 Board of the Faculty of Technology. Both boards
shall be chaired by the Dean.
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recommend to the Faculty Board the examination which a student fails.
results of each candidate.
c) The Faculty Board shall recommend the results of S16.0 PROGRESSION
examinations to the Senate for consideration and Progression through the course shall be assessed in three
approval. ways:-
d) In an emergency the Dean shall act on behalf of the
16.1 Normal Progress
Faculty Board or the Board of Examiners but must
This occurs when a student passes each course taken
report the action taken to the next meeting of these
with a minimum grade point of 2.0.
Boards. The Dean should however act in
consultation with the Head of Department.
16.2 Probationary
S13.0 ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL This is a warning stage and occurs if:-
FROM COURSES a) A student fails a core/compulsory course, or
a) Admission into courses shall close at the end of the b) A student obtains CGPA of less than 2.0.
third full week of each semester. Probation is removed when either of the conditions
b)A student can withdraw from a course without above no longer hold.
penalty any time up to and including the seventh full 16.3 Discontinuation
week of the semester. Thereafter a student who A student shall be discontinued from the programme
withdraws will be deemed to have failed. if one of the following conditions obtains:-
S14.0 ASSESSMENT OF COURSES a) Receiving the third probation on the same core
a) Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100 course.
total marks with proportions as follows:- b) Receiving the third consecutive probation based on
Course Work - 40% CGPA.
Written Examination - 60% S17.0 RE -TAKING A COURSE
b) Course work shall consist of laboratory work and There shall be no supplementary in any course of
progressive assessment (assignments/tests), with the programme. However, a student may retake any
each component assessed at 20%. course when it is offered again in order to:-
c) For a course without laboratory work, progressive a) Pass it if the student had failed it before.
assessment shall carry 40%. b) Improve the grade if the first pass grade was low.
d) A minimum of two course work assignments/tests • A student who does not wish to retake a failed
shall be required per Course. elective course, shall be allowed to take a substitute
e) For practical courses (Survey camp/field training) elective.
assessment shall be by assignment and/or a report S18.0 DESIGNATION OF THE DEGREE
form. The degree awarded to the successful candidate shall
be designated as B.Sc. (Surveying).
S15.0 GRADING OF COURSES
a) Each course shall be graded out of a maximum of S19.0 CLASSIFICATION OF A DEGREE
100 marks and assigned appropriate letter grades and The B.Sc.(Surveying) degree shall be classified
grade point average as follows:- according to the CGPA as follows:-
Marks % Letter Grade Grade Point
80 - 100 A 5.0 CLASS CGPA
75 - 79.9 B+ 4.5 First 4.40 - 5.0
70 - 74.9 B 4.0 Second, Upper Division 3.60 - 4.39
65 - 69.9 B- 3.5 Second Lower Division 2.80 - 3.59
60 - 64.9 C+ 3.0 Pass 2.0 - 2.79
55 - 59.9 C 2.5
50 - 54.9 C- 2.0 S20.0 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT
45 - 49.9 D+ 1.5 AVERAGE
40 - 44.9 D 1.0 The cumulative grade point average at a given time
35 - 39.9 D- 0.5 shall be obtained by:-
Below 35 E 0 i) Multiplying the grade point obtained in each course
by the credit units assigned to the course to arrive at
b) These additional letters shall be used where the weighted score for the course.
appropriate: ii) Adding together the weighted scores for all courses
W - Withdraw from Course taken up to that time.
I - Incomplete iii) Dividing the total weighted score by the total
AUD - Audited Courses Only number of credit units taken up to that time.
c) Field training courses shall not be graded but
assessed on a pass/fail basis. S21.0 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
d) The course pass grade is 2.0 S111 SURVEYING MATHEMATICS I (4,0,4)
e) No credit unit shall be awarded for any course in Basic Mathematics Concepts. Spherical Coordinates.

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Trigonometry, Calculus. Numerical Methods. Series. nature and functions of the price mechanism, demand
Complex Numbers. Matrix Algebra. Statistics. and supply and their determinations; the nature of
economic equilibrium. Factors determining the general
S112 PRINCIPLES OF SURVEYING I (3,2,4) levels of economic activity; output, income and prices;
Survey Errors. Computation Techniques. Distance international trade, balance of payments and exchange
Measurement. Co-ordinate systems. Height rate. Economic organization in relation to Uganda
Measurement. Angular measurement. Survey Methods. population, its composition and occupation distribution,
the forms of industrial and commercial organization.
S113 PHYSICS (3,2,4) Financial organization and banking and credit system,
Introduction. Mechanics, Thermodynamics. Gravitation. the economic role of Government; the main course of
Waves and Oscillations. Physical Optics. Geometrical revenue and types of expenditure.
optics. Electricity. RMS Currents and Voltages.
Quantum Physics, Error Analysis. S125 COMPUTER STUDIES I (2,4,4)
S114 PLAN DRAWING (3,2,4) Introduction to computing. Introduction to a structured
Plan drawing. Classification, Content and use of programming language - Pascal.
different types of maps. Interpretation of maps.
S126 ENGINEERING SURVEYING (3,0,3)
S115 NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Principles of basic Surveying Instruments and
(3,2,4) Observational procedures for various measurements.
Different types of Ground Movements. Topographical Setting out procedures, computation of position and
Changes. Main processes. interplay between man and direction. Fixation and orientation of plane surveys.
his environment. Propagation of Error and Determination of Accuracy

S131 SURVEY CAMP (1,6,4)


S116 COMMUNICATION SKILLS (4,0,4)
Small estate survey. Observation and adjustment of a
Fundamental skills: reading, listening, note-taking and
Triangular figure. Setting out and monitoring survey.
note making; Speaking and interacting skills;
Interpersonal skills at work place, conduction of S211 SURVEY MATHEMATICS II (4,0,4)
meetings; Writing an agenda, and a notice for a Transformations. Statistical methods. Adjustment and
meeting, deciding on items for discussion, organising analysis techniques. Curve and surface fitting.
the agenda, inviting people for a meeting and writing of Dynamics of Particles and rigid bodies. Elements of
minutes; Academic writing; report writing, seminars Operational Calculus.
and workshops paper presentation; Inter-office
communication, with particular emphasis on business S212 MAP PROJECTION (3,2,4)
correspondence and memo-writing. Co-ordinate reference systems. Theory of map
projections. Surveying and mapping projection.
S121 INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED
SURVEYING (4,0,4)
S213 CARTOGRAPHY (3,0,3)
General introduction to surveying. The earth in space.
Nature and Historical development of mapping and
Surveying measurements. Photogrammetry and remote
charting. Maps and mapping programs. Map
sensing. Database and land information systems. the
Production. Map Revision.
surveyor in society.
S214 BUILDING ECONOMICS I (3,0,3)
S122 MEASUREMENT SCIENCE (3,2,4)
Design considerations and building technology or
Practical Definition of a “scale “ of measurement; The
residential developments. Development and layout of
eye as an optical Instrument. Analysis of Random
estates; external works; drainage, access roads, parking
Measurement Errors. Optical measurement systems.
and fencing. Forms and purposes of Bills of Quantities.
Mechanical measurement systems. Acoustic
Methods of orderly and price description and
measurement systems. Measurement Standards.
classification of properties and performance of natural
and manufactured objects and items of work. Historical
S123 LAND ECONOMY I (3,0,3)
development of quantity surveying functions.
General principles of valuation would be examined
briefly with special reference to the nature of land
S215 LAND ECONOMY II (3,0,3)
ownership, property rights, principle types of interests;
Areas from which special topics will be selected
methods of valuation of properties of land taxation;
include land use and development control, patterns of
agricultural holdings; determination of premium and
land uses and values, and land policies.
ground rent; development properties; compensation;
way-leave, easements; mineral valuation.
S221 PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN (3,2,4)
S124 ECONOMICS (3,0,3) Introduction to landscape design. Site Investigation and
The nature of economic activity ; specialization and analysis. Special aspects of design. Planning for design.
exchange; wealth and income; the concept and Design issues. Design practice. Design details.
measurement of national product and income. The Implementation and management implementations of

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designs. Retrospective summary. agricultural holdings; land consolidation and reform;
remembrement. The optimum size shape and location
S222 SOCIOLOGY (3,2,4) of land parcels.
Social structures: Individual, family and community;
family kinship and neighbourhood structure, status and S231 FIELD TRAINING I (0,20,2)
class; Manifest and latent of institutions and groups; Students are attached to survey firms and surveying
social norms, conflict and control; Dynamics of social institutions.
change with specific reference to E. Africa/Uganda.
Reflections of these issues in dwelling, community and S311 SURVEYING MATHEMATICS III (4,0,4)
development; Introduction to Urban Sociology in Exponential hyperbolic and logarithmic functions;
developing countries like Uganda; Industrialisation and complex functions; functions of a complex variable;
its impact on society; Assessment of impacts of linear differential equations and the Laplace transform;
appropriate technology, intermediate technology and Infinite series, Numerical analysis.
high-technology on the development of society. Effects
of industrialisation on the environment; Impact of land S312 SURVEYING ADJUSTMENTS I (3,2,4)
tenure system on industrial development. Theory of errors, error propagation and linearization of
mathematical models. Least squares adjustment of
S223 PHOTOGRAMMETRY I (3,2,4) indirect observations, observations only & combined
Principles of Photography. Theory of the stereo model. case of least squares including example of position –
Photogrammetric Instrumentation. Photogrammetric fixing models. The concept of weighting of
Triangulation. observation. The theory of matrix algebra with
particular emphasis on differentiation of problems
S224 HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING (3,0,3) involving bilinear and quadratic forms. Application of
Introduction to hydrogaphic surveying and charts; Least squares in plane co-ordinate surveys (variation of
Electronic position fixing systems; tidal theory; tidal co-ordinates). Examples from traversing, trilaleration,
measurement and datums; harmonic constituents; tidal resection, intersection etc.
streams and currents; acoustic theory; instrumentation;
echo sounders; and side scan sonar. S313 LAND REGISTRATION (3,0,3)
Land registration and government land policies and land
S225 COMPUTER STUDIES II (2,4,4) management. Registration of titles. Analysis of land
Advanced structured programming. Introduction to registration systems. land information systems.
computer graphics. Computer Applications in
surveying. Introduction to the use of software packages. S314 PHOTOGRAMMETRY II (3,2,4)
Instrumentation: Reduction of Imagery. Fundamental
S226 LAND LAW (3,2,4) Formulae. Adjustment of Aerial Triangulation.
The ownership of land. An outline knowledge of land Terrestrial and non topographic photogrammetry.
law and the law of the sea. The nature and origin of
customary, common, Case and equity. Classification of S315 GEOMETRICAL GEODESY (3,0,3)
property; The nature of legal and equitable interests in Parameters of ellipsoid; spherical triangle; legendre
land; freehold, easements, restrictive covenants, theorem; determination of geodetic latitude; longitude
overriding interests and limitations on freehold, e.g. and azimuth. Gauss plane co-ordinate systems; co-
through planning control; co-ownership; adverse ordinate transformations.
possession; prescription and limitation.
The structure of land proprietorship. The S316 RESEARCH METHODS (3,0,3)
relationship between individual and community; local Introduction to scientific research and its uses, Research
authority and state ownership. Transfer of rights in design and data collection; Qualitative techniques;
land. Introduction to private conveyancing; registration Quantitative methods of research; Sampling techniques;
of deeds and titles; problems encountered in applying Questionnaire design. Statistical tools of data
registration; sporadic and systematic compilation; management. Principles of research report writing &
publicity of the register. Principles of international law dissemination.
of the sea, internal waters; Territorial waters, exclusive
economic zones; the high S321: LAND DEVELOPMENT (3,2,4)
seas. Development studies. The nature of development; its
Land Administration. Outline of knowledge of operation and justification; methods for financing. Land
Government machinery and principle procedures for the as an economic concept; the operation of the land
administration of land. Aims and objectives of physical valuation. Land reform; its operation and justification.
planning. Land National planning; the cost and implementation of land
use planning in urban and rural areas. The management use studies; rural land use; urban land use;
of energy, water and mineral resource. Preservation of reconciliation of conflicting interests in land use.
marine environment. The agents of subdivision, i.e. the Dereliction and abandoned land. Transportation studies.
operation of land market, and laws the laws and customs Physical Planning. The nature and objectives of
of inheritance. The incidence, causes and consequences physical planning. National, regional and local
of uneconomic parcellation and fragmentation of planning; the origins of planning in some selected

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developed and developing countries; current planning .
procedures; the preparation of plans for development S331 FIELD TRAINING II (0,20,2)
and development control; information required for Students are attached to survey firms and surveying
planning. institutions.
Land use and Statistics. Application of statistics to S411 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
spatial and pattern analysis. Sampling techniques. SYSTEMS (3,2,4)
Introduction to stochastic processes. Multivariate Definition of geographical information systems (GIS)
analysis. Principal components and factor analysis. GIS Data input; Output and exchange. Spatial Data
Time series. Characteristics of land use data and their models, GIS analysis functions. Database concepts,
users. Land use data acquisition, storage, comparisons, Accuracy and management of errors in spatial
analysis and display. Models of urban and rural land databases. Management of Time, National GIS policy
use. Questionnaires and the measurement of socio- and selected GIS issues, Critique of GIS, Digital terrain
economic data. models and surface analysis.

S322 SURVEYING ADJUSTMENTS II(3,2,4) S412 GEODETIC ASTRONOMY (2,2,3)


Variance – Covariance propagation. Derivation of Co-ordinate systems used in Astronomy.
propagation laws. Propagation for least squares Transformation from one co-ordinate system to another.
adjustment of indirect observation, observations only & Astronomical triangle. Rotational, dynamic and atomic
combined case of Least squares. The relationship time systems including transformation from one co-
between covariance, cofactor and weight matrices. ordinate system to another. Global Position System
Methods of estimation & interpretation of covariance (GPS) time. Equipment and corrections applied in
matrices. Pre-analysis of survey measurements geodetic and astronomy, Relationship between geodetic
including angles, distance & height observations. and astronomic co-ordinates; determination of
Network design by computer simulation, general astronomic azimuth, latitude and longitude.
computational sequence. Transformations. Statistical
testing and reliability analysis of Least squares S413 CADASTRAL SURVEYING (2,4,4)
estimates. Rigorous use of statistical tables and their Purpose. Requirements and methods of Cadastral
interpretations. outlier detection techniques. Statistical Surveying. General and fixed boundaries including
testing on estimated a posteriori reference factor & their merits and demerits, characteristics of boundary
parameters resulting from error (Stochastic) modelling. marks. Area computation including areas of plots with
curvilinear boundaries. Aims and objectives of physical
S323 BUILDING ECONOMICS II (3,0,3) planning. Land use planning in urban and rural areas.
Tendering and pricing; tendering procedures, cost Parcel referencing systems; sub-division surveys;.
parameters and sources of data in construction work, Setting out and survey of urban plots. Survey of splay
analysis and synthesis of rates and general pricing corners and road secants; Adjustment and discrepancies
methods; project costs control; cost planning principles; in cadastral surveying; Replacement of lost boundary
use of floor area; cost-in-use; interim valuations and beacons; Official procedures and presentation of jobs as
final account. An introduction to the nature, formation required by “Survey Regulations”. Different methods
and types of construction contract; the duties and of establishing control for cadastral purposes. The ray
responsibilities of persons involved in the design and trace; calibration of steel bands and EDM equipment;
production process. standards and accuracies expected in field and office
work. The Survey Act and Regulations
S324 PHYSICAL GEODESY (3,0,3)
The figure of the earth; methods for its determination; S414 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (4,0,4)
the structure of the earth; theory of the potential of the The Surveyor as a Measurement Scientist. The Surveyor
earth’s gravity, determination of the external potential as Map-maker. Management of surveying and mapping
of the earth’s gravity; normal and perturbing potential; operations. The Surveyor as land information manager.
anomaly of the force of gravity; deviation of the The Surveyor and the professional ethics.
vertical; determination of arc of meridian.
Determination of heights, the reduction problem. S421 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (4,0,4)
The definition of a Business Organization. Scope of
S325 LAND ECONOMY III (3,0,3) the business. Business ownership – sole proprietorship,
Land tenure and housing policy; citing of buildings and partnership and public company, Company formation,
site selection factors; infrastructural development; Multinationals, Co-operatives.
housing estate development and agency. Functional Areas of Business Management.
S326 REMOTE SENSING (2,2,3) Definition of production. Production functions. Factors
Basic concepts. Instrumentation and acquisition of of Production. Plant Location and Layout. Production
imagery, imaging systems and their characteristics. Planning and Control.
Correction for errors and flaws. Nature of digital Marketing Function. Definition of Marketing.
images, enhancement techniques, filtering, image Marketing Concept. Marketing Strategies. Product
transforms and classification techniques. Integration of Planning and Development. Pricing Policies and
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Strategies. Distribution, Promotion and Advertising;
(GIS) International Marketing Social Marketing; Marketing

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Research; Consumer Behavour; Sales management.
Finance Function. Accounting and Finance. Finance
Function, Accounts Ledgers, Profit and Loss Account.
Balance Sheet; Financial Ratio Analysis; Cash-flow
Statements; Personal Investment Analysis and Decision. Single Point Positioning using pseudo ranges, including
Personal Function. Definition of Personnel methods of improving accuracy. Selective availability;
Management; Personnel section, Training, Appraisal antispoofing; Multipath effects and dilution of
and Development; Remuneration; Industrial Relation; precision; lonospheric and tropospheric delays and other
Job Specifications and Job Description. biases; Carrier phase measurements, including single,
Business Environment. The role of Banks, Insurance double and triple differencing. Cycle slips and integer
Companies, Communication and Transport Companies, ambiguity. Ellipsoidal and orthometric heights.
Government/Legal Environment; Economic Planning and processing GPS observations. Running
Environment; Capital Markets; Privatisation; Social fast-static, kinematic and pseudo static GPS surveys,
responsibility of Business; Technological Changes and Datum transformation.
the Relationship with Business; Computer Technology.
S423 PROJECT (0,90,6)
S422 SATELLITE GEODESY (4,0,4) A student will choose an open ended problem and seek
The concept of positioning; Tracking cameras, satellite pertinent solutions. Critical comments on the
and Lunar Laser Ranging; Very Long Base significance of conclusions reached will be expected. A
Interferometry; Transit (Doppler) Methods of final report must be in bound form. Each student will
positioning including relative accuracy; Coordinate be supervised by a lecturer.
systems used in Satellite Geodesy; Keplerian elements
and their transformation to Earth-Centred, Earth-Fixed
Cartesian Coordinate system. The Global Position
System (GPS) – components of the system. Global
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The vast majority of Ugandans are rural dwellers and
are poor. The architect can have a valuable role in
third-world rural development by being the professional
who both enables development to take place and raises
its standard, by assisting villages to build more
DEPARTMENT OF effectively for themselves.
ARCHITECTURE In most African countries formal architectural education
is relatively recent phenomenon. Current programs of
architectural design are based on too narrow a range of
INTRODUCTION problems in a society, unresponsive to poverty,
emergency, and the tropical climate of Uganda, and
The Department of Architecture at Makerere University
unused to dealing with the clienteles in greatest need.
was established in 1984 by a government decision. The
decision to establish the department was prompted by an And technology, as taught in architectural curricula, is
increasing shortage of qualified architects in Uganda, not persuasively linked to materials and techniques that
which has had a gross negative effect on the national are available and appropriate in many regions of Africa;
economy as a whole. The department was established at instead it is often linked, at least implicitly to
a time when the country was experiencing acute architectural forms found in western countries and the
political and economic problems, which delayed its full technologies that support those forms.
inception and the intake of students.
Despite the odds against this new department, the first REGULATIONS FORTHE DEGREE
intake of 8 students was made for the 1989/90 academic OF BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
year. The new department of architecture at Makerere
University aims to reverse the deteriorating state of A1.0 GENERAL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
architecture in Uganda and to aim at a positive impact Studies and examinations for the degree of Bachelor of
on the national economy. In this noble cause, the Architecture (B.Arch) shall be governed by the general
department will untiringly solicit the support of all regulations and statutes of Makerere University, and in
persons with an interest in architecture and the cultural addition by the following regulations of the Faculty of
heritage of this great nation. Technology:
The starting point for the establishment of a department
A2.0 ADMISSION TO FIRST YEAR
of Architecture was a realisation that changing social
Admission into the first year is through one of the
and economic relations, coupled with the accelerating
three avenues:
pace of technological development, are inflicting upon
- Direct Entry
our community an environment which often does not
- Mature age Entry
reflect its culture, its life-styles, its hopes or even the
- Diploma Entry
demands of the climate in which it lives.
A2.1 For direct entry scheme, an applicant must obtain
Accordingly, one of the tasks the department will try to
two advanced level passes, one in Mathematics and
tackle is to seek to focus professional and public
another in any other approved subject, at the same
attention on directions in architecture which will enrich
sitting equivalent. For purposes of computing entry
the physical environment of the Uganda population.
points, the advanced level subjects shall carry the
following weights:-
As part of this process the Department organises
seminars on contemporary architectural issues. Up to Weight 3 - Mathematics
date there has been no established national forum for the Weight 2 - Best two from:
discussions and analysis of problems facing those who Fine Art, Economics,
design for the Uganda Society. Geography, History, Physics
Weight 1 - General Paper
In the past the horizons of Architecture education have
Weight 0.5 - Any other subject
often been limited to principles of construction and the
aesthetics of design and decoration. The department
A2.2 Admission may also be by the Mature age entry
seeks to stimulate architects to think and learn more
scheme after passing two special mature age
widely about their art, about the vast spectrum of
University examinations in aptitude and specialised
sources from which they legitimately can and should
knowledge.
draw inspiration; about the impact their work will have
on the future of the society they are to serve. A2.3 Diploma entry scheme is available for holders of
Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary
Students must be able to emphatise with the cultural
Diploma in Architectural Draughtsmanship or its
base of Uganda's and Africa's civilisation and bridge the
equivalent. Candidates should have credit class diploma
vast gap between it and the predominantly western
and passed building construction and drawing with at
idioms and technology which have become the talk in
least credit three.
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A3.0 ADMISSION TO OTHER YEARS YEAR 1
Admission other than to the first year of the programme SEMESTER 1 (ALL CORE COURSES)
shall require a special resolution of the Faculty Board L P CH CU
and permission of the Senate. A111 Design Portfolio I 0 150 75 5
A112 Architectural Design
A4.0 PROGRAMME DURATION Fundamentals I 0 120 60 4
The B. Arch. programme shall extend over a minimum A113 Theory of
of five years. Each year shall consist of 2 semesters Architecture 30 0 30 2
and a recess period. A114 Building Technology
& Services I 30 30 45 3
A5.0 LENGTH OF A SEMESTER A115 History of
A semester shall be 17 weeks, 15 weeks for teaching Architecture I 30 0 30 2
and two weeks for examinations. A116 Communication
Skills 30 0 30 2
A6.0 TYPES OF COURSES
Courses in the programme shall be classified as SEMESTER II (ALL CORE COURSES)
follows:- A121 Design Portfolio II 0 150 75 5
A122 Architectural Design
a) A core courses is one which must be registered for Fundamentals II 0 120 60 4
and passed by a student to obtain a degree. A123 Theory and Design
b) An elective course is one which may be taken to of Structures I 30 0 30 2
make up the minimum requirements of the degree. A124 Economics 30 0 30 2
c) An audited course is one which a student attends but A125 Environmental
is not examined in. Science I 0 0 30 2
d) A pre-requisite course is one which must be taken
and passed before a related higher level course. TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR YEAR 1 = 33

A7.0 COURSE CREDITS YEAR II


Instructions shall be by course, quantified into credit SEMESTER I (ALL COURSES CORE)
units. A211 Design Portfolio III 0 150 75 5
A212 Architectural Design
a) A credit unit is granted for a series of fifteen contact Fundamentals III 0 120 60 4
hours or one contact hour per week per semester. A213 Theory of
b) A contact hour is calculated as being equivalent to:- Architecture II 30 0 0 2
- One lecture hour A214 Building Technology
- Two laboratory/portfolio hours and Services II 30 30 45 3
- Ten industrial/field training hours A215 History of
c) No course shall carry less than one credit unit. Architecture II 0 30 30 2
A216 Introduction to
A8.0 FULL TIME STUDY Computers 0 30 15 1
A full time student of the B.Arch programme shall not A131Measured Drawing 0 300 30 2
carry less than 15 credit units in a semester.
SEMESTER II
A221 Design Portfolio VI 0 150 75 5
A9.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
A222 Architectural Design
The B.Arch programme shall have the following
Fundamentals IV 0 150 75 5
structure:-
A223 Theory and Design
- Nine pre-requisite (Portfolio) courses,
of Structures 30 0 30 2
- Thirty eight core Courses
A224 Sociology 30 0 30 2
- Four elective Courses
A225 Environmental
- Four practical Courses
Science II 30 0 30 2
Details of the programme structure as specified below
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR YEAR II = 34
where L, P, CH and CU represent Lecture hours,
Practical hours, Contact Hours and Credit Units
respectively.
YEAR III (ALL COURSES CORE)
SEMESTER I
A311 Design Portfolio V 0 150 75 5
A312 Architectural Design
Fundamentals V 0 120 60 4
A313 Theory of
Architecture III 30 0 30 2
A314 Building Technology
& Services 30 30 45 3

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L P CH CU TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR YEAR V = 31
A315 History of A 10.0 SYLLABUS
ArchitectureIII 30 0 30 2 The syllabus for the programme is appended to these
A316 Computer-Aided regulations at A21.0.
Design I 0 30 15 1
A231 Industrial Training I 0 300 30 2 A11.0 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the award of the degree of B.Arch., a
YEAR III student must obtain a minimum of 164 credit units, of
which core courses contribute 160 credit units and elective
SEMESTER II (ALL COURSES CORE) courses contribute 4 credit units.
A321Design Portfolio VI 0 150 75
5 A12.0 BOARD OF EXAMINERS
A322Architectural Design a) There shall be a Faculty Board of examiners
Fundamentals VI 0 120 60 4 composed of external and internal examiners
A323 Theory and Design of appointed by senate on the recommendation of the
structures 30 0 30 2 Board of the Faculty of Technology. Both boards
A324 Construction shall be chaired by the Dean.
Management 30 0 30 2
A325 Environmental b) The Board of Examiners shall receive, consider and
Science III 30 0 30 2 recommend to the Faculty Board the examination
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR YEAR III = 34 results of each candidate.

c) The Faculty Board shall recommend the results of


YEAR IV
examinations to the Senate for consideration and
SEMESTER 1 approval.
CORE COURSES
A411Design Portfolio VII 0 180 90 6
d) In an emergency the Dean shall act on behalf of the
A412 Landscape and
Faculty Board or the Board of Examiners but must
Infrastructure Design 0 120 60 4
report the action taken to the next meeting of these
A413 Urban and Regional
Boards. The Dean should however act in
Planning 30 0 30 2
consultation with the head of Department.
A414Computer Aided
Design II 0 30 15 1
A13.0 ADMISSION AND WITHDRAW
A331Industrial Training II 0 300 30 2
FROM COURSES
Elective Courses (1)
a) Admission into courses shall close at the end of the
A415 Environment and
third full week of each semester.
Development 30 0 30 2
b) A student can withdraw from a course without
A416 Housing Development
penalty any time up to and including the seventh full
and Management 30 0 30 2
week of the semester. Thereafter a student who
withdraws will be deemed to have failed.
SEMESTER II
CORE COURSES A14.0 ASSESSMENT OF COURSES
A421 Design PortfolioVIII 0 180 90 6 a) Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100
A422 Interior and Furniture total marks with proportions as follows:-
Design 0 120 60 4 Course Work - 40%
A423 Building Design Written Examination - 60%
Economics 30 30 45 3
Elective Courses (1) b) Course work shall consist of laboratory work and
A424 Philosophy 30 0 30 2 progressive assessment (assignments/tests) each
A425 Business Law 30 0 30 2 component assessed at 20%.
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR YEAR IV = 30 c) For a course without laboratory work, progressive
assessment shall carry 40%.
YEAR V
SEMESTER 1 d) A minimum of two coursework assignments/tests
A511Written Thesis 0 300 150 10 shall be required per Course.
A512 Professional Practice 30 0 30 2
A513 Project e) For practical courses (industrial/field training)
Management III 0 0 30 2 assessment shall be by assignment and or a report
A431Industrial Training III 0 300 30 2 form.
SEMESTER II A15.0 GRADING OF COURSES
A521Design Thesis 0 450 225 15
A) Each course shall be graded out of s maximum of

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100 marks and assigned appropriate letter grades The degree awarded to the successful candidate shall
and grade point average as follows:- be designated as B.Arch.
B) Marks % Letter Grade Grade Point A19.0 CLASSIFICATION OF A DEGREE
80 - 100 A 5.0 The B.Arch. degree shall be classified according to
+ the CGPA as follows:-
75 - 79.9 B 4.5
70 - 74.9 B 4.0
CLASS CGPA
-
65 - 69.9 B 3.5 First 4.40 - 5.0
+ Second, Upper Division 3.60 - 4.39
60 - 64.9 C 3.0
Second Lower Division Pass 2.80 - 3.59
55 - 59.9 C 2.5
Pass 2.0 - 2.79
-
50 - 54.9 C 2.0
+ A20.0 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT
45 - 49.9 D 1.5
AVERAGE
40 - 44.9 D 1.0
The cumulative grade point average at a given time
-
35 - 39.9 D 0.5 shall be obtained by:-
Below 35 E 0 i) Multiplying the grade point obtained in each course
by the credit units assigned to the course to arrive at
b) These additional letters shall be used where the weighted score for the course.
appropriate: ii) Adding together the weighted scores for all courses
W - Withdrew from Course taken upto that time.
I - Incomplete iii) Dividing the total weighted score by the total
AUD - Audited Courses Only number of credit units taken up to that time.
c) Industrial training courses shall not be graded but
assessed on a pass/fail basis. A21.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION
d) The course pass grade is 2.0 The figures in brackets represent lecture hours per
e) No credit unit shall be awarded for any course in week, practical hours per week and credit units for
which a student fails. the course, respectively.

A16.0 PROGRESSION A111DESIGN PORTFOLIO 1 (0, 10, 5)


Progression through the course shall be assessed in
Design Studio I: Exercises to train the identification
three ways:-
and visualisation o of spatial qualities, as defined by the
basic elements of architecture (floor, walls, roof).
16.1 Normal Progress
Exercises to familiarise the student with
This occurs when a student passes each course taken
anthropometrics, ergonomics and with spatial
with a minimum grade point of 2.0.
requirements of ordinary human functions.
Exercises to design figure and pattern formation and
16.2 Probationary
relate the lessons of order and repetition to structural
This is a warning stage and occurs if:-
and secondary architectural elements.
a) A student fails a core/compulsory course, or
b) A student obtains CGPA of less than 2.0. A112ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Probation is removed when the conditions above no FUNDAMENTAL I (0,8,4)
longer hold. Architectural Graphics I: Techniques of using drafting
instruments, basic drafting techniques, orthographic
16.3 Discontinuation projection, dimensioning and lettering, Isometric and
A student shall be discontinued from the programme axonometric projection.
if one of the following conditions obtains:- Fine Art: Exercises to train the student in skills of visual
a) Receiving three probations on the same observation, visual expression. Art forms and Art History
core/compulsory course. of Africa. A short introduction to Eastern and Western
b) Receiving three consecutive probations based on Art, and contemporary movements in art, and their
CGPA. appreciation.
A 113 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 1 (2,2,3)
A17.0 RE -TAKING A COURSE
Introduction to man's environmental needs (with
There shall be no supplementary in any course of
reference to Maslov and other social scientists) through
the programme. However, a student may retake any
geographical and historical examples.
course when it is offered again in order to:-
Introduction to the three levels of perception:
a) Pass it if the student had failed it before.
a) the principles of visual perception and gestalt
b) Improve the grade if the first pass grade was low.
psychology;
c) A student who does not wish to retake a failed
b) the process of cognition - our mental structuring of
elective course, shall be allowed to take a
the visual impulses;
substitute elective.
c) the variable of individual preference and evaluation
of our perception as it is applied in the design
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process. studio/house, doctor's clinic/house, etc.
Introduction to the elements of architecture and their
relation to the whole, based on the interdependence of A122 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
form, function and technique. FUNDAMENTALS II (0,8,4)
Studies of how space is being formed and used to satisfy Architectural Graphics: One and two points
functional and psychological needs, individually and perspectives, sciagraphy, material representation in
socially. These must include a variety of environmental architectural drawings, freehand sketches.
patterns - physical ways of responding to such needs - Basic Design: Understanding of FORM, in its
evolved through time; an understanding of the role of dimensions. The student will manipulate common
physical movement in relation to form and space; as materials like wire paper, card, wool, metal and clay so
well as experiments with spatial and structural order, that subjective reaction to the structural and aesthetic
scale and proportions. qualities of these elements and materials are obtained by
direct experiments.
A114 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND
SERVICES I (2,2,3) A123 THEORY AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES I
General Introduction to Building Technology. (2,0,2)
Introduction to the building process and the division of The need for theory, introduction to nature of loads,
labour according to profession and trade. The trades Resistance to loads. Stability tension - compression -
introduced with associated skills and materials. shear buckling, bending deflection, shear force
Reference and Information retrieval systems for diagrams, bending moment diagrams, nature of
technical and trade literature introduced. CI SFB materials, beams and slabs. Analysis of beams, frames -
explained. Other sources of information outlined. Study lateral loads, framing systems, trusses and space
of simple structure construction, site visit to dwelling frames, trusses, tensile systems, compression systems,
under construction to see construction work in cables.
progress. Working drawings explained in relation to This course of lectures, based upon the students
work on site. personal experimentation with models in the studio,
makes a practical introduction for an understanding will
A 115 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 1 (2,0,2) be concurrently introduced in the design studio courses.
African Traditional: Eastern Africa - Ugandan/E.
African subcultures, pastoral, nomadic and agricultural A 124 ECONOMICS (2,0,2)
as well as trading settlements, etc. Western Africa - The social-economic framework. The concept of an
Nabdam, Dogon, Asante, Hausa Yoruba cultures, etc. economy with reference to theories of demand and
Northern Africa - Algeria Axum and Meroe, Egypt - supply.
Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic, etc. Southern Africa - Population and labour; size structure and composition.
Zimbabwe, Indigenous cultures of Southern Africa, etc. Demand for and supply of labour. age/salary vis-a-vis
Eastern Traditional: Iran - persepolis, Isfahan and trade unions.
Kashan, etc. India - Islamic and Hindu, etc. Japan - Prices, markets and the allocation and ownership of the
Katsura, Kyoto, etc. means of Production.
Western Traditional: Greece, Rome, Gothic, National income. Accounting, its components and
Renaissance and Baroque periods. determinants. Money, Finance and Financial
A 116 COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1 (4,0,4) institutions - Banking, Financial intermediaries.
Fundamental Skills: reading, listening, note-taking, International trade; gains, disadvantages, Balance of
and note-making, speaking and interacting skills. payments, protectionism and economic policy. Case
Interpersonal Skills: at work place, conduction of studies and examples from the East African region.
meetings s, writing an agenda and a notice of a Introduction to statistics and data
meeting, deciding on items for discussion, organising The tasks and limitations of economic policy. Case
the agenda, inviting people for a meeting and writing of studies and examples from the East African region.
minutes; Introduction to statistics and data analysis techniques.
Academic Writing: report writing, seminars and
workshop paper presentation; inter-office and intra- A125 ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING SCIENCE I
office communication, with particular emphasis on (2,0,2)
business correspondence and memo writing. Geology: Surface of the earth as the base of man's
A121 DESIGN PORTFOLIO II (0,10,5) structured environment. Origins and development of
Design Studio: Design of private living/working space withinEarth's Surface. Transformation in surface layers.
strict size and functional constraints, e.g. kitchen, bedroom,Waters, stones, sands, clays, minerals. Theory related
sitting room, etc. to Uganda and the East African Region as regards
Design of public spaces with limited spatial and foundation structures and resources for building
structural constraints, e.g. bus stop, kiosks, park sheds, construction.
etc. Ecology: Basic concepts of Ecology, factors which
Design of simple building structure, with emphasis on influence the distribution and abundance of organisms,
functional/spatial relationships, including living and population control and ecological energetics. Relating
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with particular reference to Uganda as a developing resources and skills available, cost allocation of building
country. parts and elements. Detailed construction of the primary
Climatology:Introduction to meteorology and elements of a medium rise structures (up to four floors);
climatology; meteorological parameters: Radiation, foundations, walls, staircases and rumps openings,
temperature, humidity, precipitation. Synoptic roofs. Internal and external finishes related to cost and
climatology; modification of climate by man, air quality.
pollution, long-term and short term climatic change. Services: Water supply system in general; surface
water and soil drainage, sanitary fittings, choice and
A131 MEASURED DRAWING (0,30,2) specification, hot and cold water supply in buildings,
Physical measurement and drawing plans, elevations pipes, fittings, alternative materials, manholes, septic
and sections of historical and architectural monuments. tanks, conservancy tanks, soak pits, etc.
Electrical services - basic understanding of electrical
A211DESIGN PORTFOLIO III (0,10,5) layout.
Design Studio: An integrated approach where cross- Other services: telephone, P.A.B.X., Fire control, etc.
sectoral inputs (e.g. graphics, structures, sociology) Instruction is related to site visits to buildings in
can be fully applied in the design studio, use of different Kampala either completed or in process of construction.
media in presentation. Working drawings and specifications for these buildings
The nature of the projects may be conceptually, used as instructional material.
spatially or technically challenging, but should involve Building code examined with respect to complex
only moderate complexity of functions, so as to allow building types and services requirements.
some deepening in a limited set of design issues at a
A215HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (2.0,2)
time.
Introduction- theoretical framework recapitulated,
Design of institutional buildings with strong site
Urbanisation and Industrialisation in the period of the
constraints; e.g. nursery school, recreational centre.
Industrial Revolution. New materials and processes -
iron, steel and glass. Reactions to the processes of mass
A212 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
production and standardisation - the roles of builders,
FUNDAMENTALS III (0,8,4)
engineers, architects, in interpreting the potential of the
Photography: Use of cameras and dark room
new materials and changed conditions. Development of
equipment, composition and frame, light and light
reinforced concrete and its effect on modern
values, exposure variations. Developing and printing
architecture. New Institutions and changed Value
techniques, use of normal and graphic film, techniques
systems. The implication of these changes on
of photographing architectural drawings and models
Architecture in Uganda and other countries of the
architectural interiors, building and town scape
developing world, and its co-relation to the Modern
photography. Introduction to slides photography.
Architectural Movement in Europe and America up to
Architectural Graphics: Design Presentation:
the 1940s.
Rendering Techniques for plan, elevation and section at
Individual, family, and community, family kinship and
different scales. Landscape elements, human figures,
neighbourhood structure, status and class, manifest and
artifacts, furniture, etc. Setting out and composition of
latent of institutions and groups, conflict and control,
presentation drawings presentation models - choice of
dynamics of social change with specific reference to
materials.
Africa/Uganda. Reflections of those issues in dwelling,
community and settlement forms.
FINE ART: LANDSCAPE DRAWING
Criteria for definition of groups in social surveys, user
surveys and criteria for assessment of community
A213THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (2,0,2)
characteristics social dynamics, user pattern pattern
Spatial, structural and proportional order - principles of
physical facilities. Relationship between sociology.
order, order and variation, circumstancial modification,
Introduction to Urban Sociology in developing
variation as a result of inherent divergent requirements
countries, rural migration, politics of planning and
of programme, or external stimuli, or interpretative
power, causes and social consequences of urbanisation
attitudes of designer or culture.
and their implication for architects and planners.
Complexity of function and its expression in built form
Introduction to Planned and non-planned housing -
scale and scaling in space and form as divergent roles
social consequences, Low cost housing - site and
made manifest. Transitions and in-betweens - issues of
services, etc. underlying political processes. Social
continuity of space and its negation of transitions.
studies, social - analysis and methodologies. Examples
Structural element, order structural detail, skin and
from urban centres with emphasis on Africa/Uganda.
cladding elements as evolving scale, and its expression.
Light as ordering principle - Light and perception, A216 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (0,2,1)
psychological values of space and form and implication Brief history of CAD. Basic understanding of computer
and role of light. hardware and input devices; main processor and output
devices. Introduction to disc operation systems and
A214 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND
management of files, directories, disc formatting. Word
SERVICES II (2,2,3)
Processing.
Technical Design Data Requirements: Occupancy and
functional dimensioning; Site data; climatic data, A221 DESIGN PORTFOLIO IV (0,10,5)

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Design Studio: Use of materials will be encouraged in Architectural Graphics: Planning, organising, and the
model studies (clay, sticks, paper folding, etc.) and full production of working drawings with an emphasis on
scale space simulation (textiles, bamboo, etc.). appropriateness, clarity, efficiency, and standardisation
Development and application of architectural vocabulary. of information. The architectural portion of the working
Project: Design of a cluster of dwellings for 100 - 200 drawings will be of primary interest and will include
inhabitants. working with plans, elevations, sections, schedules,
detailing, isometrics, notes, symbols, and dimensioning.
A222ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Introduction to engineering working drawings.
FUNDAMENTALS IV (0,8,4) FINE ART: INTERIOR DRAWING
Architectural Graphics: Perspectives in various
presentation techniques. Setting out, rendering emphasis A313THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE III (2,0,2)
of line, tone texture and light value. The theoretical framework evolved at earlier levels
Surveying: Use of instruments, principles of contour and continue, and is enlarged upon by discussing selected
site survey, survey drawings, their production and examples in terms of: Design Process: Design
interpretation. Setting out buildings. parameters, Process of Synthesis use of different media
and methods for conceptualisation and development of
A223 THEORY AND DESIGNDESIGN OF design. The Evolution of a design language:
STRUCTURES II (2,0,2) Interpretation of needs through space, structure, material
Structural Idealisation and design forms. Evaluation of and construction, particularities of language to
design loads (dead, imposed, wind and others). Design individuals or cultures, issues of cultural symbol and
of steel beams, trusses, columns, connections and choice Psychic Constants, Principles of order and variation.
of sections. Design of timber floor systems, beams, Synthesis of cultures or of individuals.
trusses, columns, connections.
A314 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES III
A224 SOCIOLOGY (2,0,2) (2,2,3)
Elements of social anthropology, principles of Fire regulations and design procedures: causes and
sociological investigation, and the relationship with effects of fire in buildings, standard fire tests detection
built environment. and extinction techniques, fire protection.
Building systems: Prefabrication standardisation,
A225 ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING SCIENCE II modular dimensional co-ordination.
(2,0,2) Complex framed buildings - Technical analysis:
Thermal Design: Introduction to thermal design theory, Foundations, Basement and Tanking, Frame and Floors,
including; Human comfort analysis the bioclimatic chart in-fill, cladding; Finishes - internal and external; services
climate analysis, the orientation, shading devices optimum - water and drainage systems, electrical, telephone and
building shape, air movement in and around buildings, other services, fire revention, systems, special services.
building insulation, time log theory and heat gain/heat loss Integration of structure, material, service systems in
calculations. design. Case studies of buildings in Kampala with site
Acoustics: Nature and perception of sound, decibels, visits and examination of working drawings. The course
reception of sound/noise, the Mass Law, sound will examine high rise buildings, factory buildings, large
insulation and composite walls, structure borne sound, span buildings, etc. Planning controls and regulations
barrier wall design, room acoustics, sound absorption, applicable to buildings.
and reverberation time. A315 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE III (2,0,2)
Lighting: Objectives of lighting design, glare and Analytical studies of:
contrast, lighting design methods lamps and fixtures and 1. Settlement - village, small town or urban fabric.
day lighting. 2. Cluster, community - at different levels of
complexity of rural or urban organisation.
A231INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (0,30,2) 3. Social Institutions - in themselves and in their
Acquaintance with building techniques and processes on relationship to community.
a building site. Observation of building materials used Within each area of work undertaken will involve
and areas of application. documentation and analysis. Projects may be selected
A311DESIGN PORTFOLIO IV (0,10,5) from one or more area. The intention is to obtain over a
Design Studio: Objectives - Development of a period of years a large range of documentation and
comprehensive design methodology, whereby explicit analytical studies in the East African context.
criteria for analysis as well as synthesis are applied in A316COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I (0,2,1)
the architectural design process. Techniques of linear Introduction to CAD application through auto cad/versa
and lateral thinking. Complex sets (layers) of design cad; creating blocks, choosing drawing output: dot
issues: - functional, spatial, structural, etc. at the same matrix printers, plotters. Entering hard drafted drawings
time. and trading them. Drawing curves and solid areas.
Project: An industrial type development.
A321 DESIGN PORTFOLIO V (0,10,5)
A312ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Through a process alternating between refinement and
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into an integrated design at the level of working community; a specialised institution and a low-income
drawings. neighbourhood.
Project: Mixed urban development. Project: Design of a township/town at planning level
only.
A322 ARCHITECTURALDESIGN
A412 LANDSCAPE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
FUNDAMENTALS VI (0,8,4)
DESIGN (0,8,4)
Architectural Graphics: Preparing, writing, and
Micro and micro landscapes and landscape analysis
editing technical specifications, types, purpose, formats,
elements and factors of landscape architecture and with
and practices. Use of manufacturer's literature, trade
geographical and historical examples. Introduction to
association standards, and government codes and
infrastructure design (roads, sewers, water, electricity,
regulations.
etc).
A323 THEORY AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES III A413 URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
(2,0,2) REGIONAL PLANNING (2,0,2)
Properties of plain concrete. Reinforced concrete. Design "The urban experience": Perceiving, understanding
in r.c. beams (rectangular, T and L), slabs, columns. and influencing the functions and qualities of the city,
Design of simple r.c. structures. Introduction to design of through introductions to urban design history, theory
high rise building. Basic introduction to soil mechanics. and method; including:
design of foundations. Design of retaining walls. - urban morphology ("fabric" of thematic and non-
Introduction to pre-stressed concrete. Arches and arch thematic form elements)
forms. Further integration of structural and building - "imageability" (finding tools for analysing and
fabric design. structuring of urban form)
- "townscape" (urban visual perception
A324 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (2,0,2) interpreted)
Architecture and the law; civil law; contract and tort; - "pattern language" (universal criteria for creating
Architects liability; safeguards and remedies. "timeless" urban qualities)
The structure and organisation of building industry in - "responsive environments" (translating the theories
Uganda and East Africa. The parties in the building into a practical method).
industry and their interrelationships; professional
associations in the building industry, statutory and quasi "Rapid urbanisation/ human settlements":
statutory organisations, growth of building industry in Understanding the nature and causes of growing
Uganda, problems facing the industry. informal settlements in cities in developing countries.
Introduction to estimating and tendering processes. (Listing of key issues/concepts.)
Development of work programme. Construction "Urban design process": Urban design intervention,
techniques and site safety. through municipal urban design guidelines, community
Contract formation. Site supervision and contract participation and individual urban design initiatives; e.g.
management; progress appraisal, variations,
in the form of "Urban Design Briefs" to be worked out
instructions, delays and possession. as student exercises. Introduction to planning as a
process, urbanisation and population changes, evolution
A325 ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING SCIENCE III (2,0,2) of settlements. Planning and development control.
Building climatology site analysis. Application of Planning and conservation. Graphic presentation of
comfort diagrams, introduction to research facilities. plans. Regional planning and Regional surveys
Heat control: solar orientation, shading devices, methods. East African Development, Urbanisation
radiation simulator, outdoor/indoor ventilation. Noise Patterns, Planning needs in Uganda.
control. Identification of potential disturbances and URBAN DESIGN & HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
material testing. Room acoustics: reverberation time in URBAN DESIGN: Structure of cities, components -
auditoria. Solar energy and its technical application. centre city, CBD, Industries, Recreational areas,
Coursework, assignments.] Residential neighbourhoods - their position within urban
fabric and interrelationships, spatial and growth needs.
A331 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING III (0,30,2)
Transportation systems and their role in urban
Integrated professional practice. Design development in
development. Growth of cities, theories of growth,
the professional setup, working drawings and site
growth rates and special conditions of growth patterns
supervision.
of cities in developing countries. Theories of urban
A411DESIGN PORTFOLIO VII (0,10,6) development - issues of Redevelopment, Renewal and
Design Studio: To grasp the nature as well as scope of conservation. Land use patterns, mixed land use and
large scale development. To identify and express the zoned land use, Density. Floor space index and Bylaw
environmental and architectural character appropriate to controls in urban development. Urban landscape -
complex projects in rural and urban contexts, macro and micro scale, elements of the immediate
respectively. To capture and interpret the "spirit of landscape, street furniture, signs, etc. Imageability of
place" (genius loci) and translate this to design the city, path, node, district and landmark. Types of
guidelines for an urban space. A method of determining landmarks and its importance in structure and identity
the characteristics of "responsive environments" will be of a city.
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design, methods of contextual, site and user surveys, and physical assessment)
socio-cultural parameters of grouping and settlement
A416 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND
patterns, functional organisation principles, land use
MANAGEMENT (2,0,2)
profiles for infrastructure, public open spaces, private
Building technology for housing - materials cost and
open and built spaces, densities, cluster formation and
performance, use of local materials and appropriate
relation to community facilities and public open space,
technology, building construction aspects for floors,
legal and economic parameters. Major urban housing
walls, openings, roofs and domestic services. Modular
strategies - squatter upgrading, site and service, rental
co-ordination. Building process in aided self-help versus
and tenant purchase. Dwelling unit design, Household
prefab production methods. Housing implementation
structure, dwelling functions and socio-cultural
and finance, institutions involved, financing systems,
behavioral patterns, typology of dwellings, circulation
planning and approval process, office and site
and access types, climatic and regional context
organisation, time factor and financial implication.
determinants, structural principles and cost
considerations. A421 DESIGN PORTFOLIO VIII (0,10,5)
Design Studio:To perceive and investigate the social need for
A414 COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN II (0,2,1) adequate shelter solutions as an area of legitimate architectural
Three dimension drawings. Incorporating auto cad/versa concern.
cad in projects. Project: Design of a specialised institution, e.g. hospital in an
urban setting.
A415 ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (2,0,2)
A422 INTERIOR AND FURNITURE DESIGN (0,8,4)
Ecosytem and its components, Ecological
Interior Architecture; Interior decoration and
interdependence. (Balance and Imbalance). Major
furnishings. Arrangement of interior spaces. Perceptual
environmental problems. Human impact on
and sensory qualities: lighting, acoustic and thermal
environment -Technology, Industrialisation, Agriculture
design. The resultant issues of feel: materials; texture,
etc. Development and environmental challenge.
pattern and colour. Specification writings: functional
Environment as capital. Ecological limits of
requirement, cultural requirement, cost control and
Development. Global economy, trade and environment.
material choice.Application to studio projects.
Human population as an environmental issue.
Population and Resources. Effect of population A 423 BUILDING DESIGN ECONOMICS (2,2,3)
growth on health, welfare and environment, the Examination of other factors that influence cost:
discourse on population control. Urbanisation and contract factors:- type of contract and basic forms of
environment. The city as a system, the urban tender, contractual agreements and contract
environment. The social and health problems. Physical administration construction methods and techniques.
decay, the management of urban resources; land, Introduction to life time cost assessment. Examination
housing, industries etc. of design factors that influence cost of building: shape,
optimum envelope, plan size, heights, site layout,
Pollution: circulation space, choice of materials, level of technical
a) Water pollution - water supply, use and management. details. Introduction to methods of estimating costs:
Water pollution types, effects and sources of water single price method, unit method, cubic content method,
pollution and treatment. Sanitation, problem of urban storey enclosure method, superficial area method, Dual
and rural sanitation. price method, elemental cost method and approximate
b) Air pollution - Types and sources of outdoor and estimate method. Use of computer in cost estimate
indoor air pollution. Effects of air pollution; ozone applications. Introduction to cost planning and cost
depletion, global warming, effects on global and control techniques - design methods and cost advice,
regional climate, effects on living organism and elemental cost planning procedures, pre contract and
materials. Pollution control; technological and economic post contract cost control. Relationship between
policies (taxes, permits, charges etc.) specification of materials and workmanship and
building cost.
Waste - its generation; waste from natural system and
waste from artificial system, solid waste, liquid waste A424 PHILOSOPHY (2,0,2)
and gaseous waste, toxic and hazardous waste. Introduction to philosophy. History of philosophy. The
Domestic waste, waste collection, disposal, re-use, major pillars of philosophy. Important philosophical
waste minimization and waste management. movements. Philosophy and Architecture.
Appropriate technology: Sustainable Development -
A425 BUSINESS LAW (2,0,2)
Concepts, theory and Operational principles.
General Ugandan law. Legal aspects related to building
Sustainability in the build environment. Conservation -
- Law of tort, Building bye-laws; planning laws;
Conservation for ecological and scientific values,
factories act; code of professional practice and
conservation for biological values, conservation for
professionalresponsibilities. Evaluation of laws and
aesthetic values and conservation for environmental
codes of practice in the context of developing
values. Resource management - Approaches in resource
countries.
management (Ecological approach, Economic approach,
Technological approach, Ethnological approach). A 431 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING III (0,30,2)
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logbook, supervised by a senior architect in the
organisation, and the training officer of the Department
of Architecture.

A 511 WRITTEN THESIS (0,20,10)


A521 DESIGN THESIS (0,30,15)
This course demands from the student, investigation in
To allow the student the opportunity of a realistic
depth of the nature of the institution on project the
simulation of a fully-fledged project in terms of brief
student chooses as the final year design project, of any
and design complexity, live situation constraints and
aspect of design strongly co-related to it in order to
client communication. The project substance may be
prepare him/her for the final year Thesis design and
taken from any significant area of architectural design,
to develop research skills needed by any practising
such as housing and urban design; health, educational or
architects.
cultural institutions; commercial or industrial buildings,
or conservation.
A512PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (4,0,4)
The design project must be independently evolved (with
A. Building contract law - Principles of Law of
logistical supervision only), so as to form the basis for
Contract in Uganda and its application to building
an assessment of the student's understanding of the
contracts, examination of standard forms of building
multiple disciplines of design and of his ability to
contracts and subcontracts.
synthesise in an integrated design the socio-economic,
B Professional Practice - The architect in practice, technical, environmental and sensory implications of a
relationship with client, design team and construction design programme. Each project must have a live
team, appointment of contractors and subcontractors, situation and real brief and site. The design must show
professional responsibilities, professional fees job clearly:
control, site supervision and role of clerk of work.
1. Site and contextual analysis
Uganda Society of Architects and if relationship to
2. Programme analysis and evolution of concepts
professional associations of architects in the rest of the
3. Site drawings
world. Constitution and Bye-laws, Relationship to
4. Building drawings
Architects Registration Board.
5. Detailed study
C. Professional office: - Organisation, structure and 6. Constructional details and environmental control
management, Budgeting and expenditure control, systems.
Personnel management, training and development. 7. Views, 3D drawings and models and all must be
A 513 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (2,02) presented to acceptable professional standards.
Project life cycle in the construction environment.
The design project must be accompanied by a report
Funding of construction projects. Cost estimation.
which states clearly:
Economic assessments. Time management. Safety,
1.0 Introduction to the project
Health and Environmental issues. Quality management.
2.0 Evolved brief
Management of labour, vendors, contractors and the
3.0 Site and contextual conditions
client.
4.0 Design solution - concepts - major design
Assessment
criteria and evolved result
Partly by coursework and examination.
5.0 Materials and finishes and area statements
6.0 References, acknowledgements.

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