MISE - Program structure and orgarnisation

Duration and Components of the Program

The program is of four year duration, and leads tothe
BSc. Degree in Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering. The program is structured on a semester system, and there is a total of eight semesters. The curriculum is project oriented with emphasis on learning by doing (PRACTICAL). During each semester 15 weeks are allocated for the theoretical learning and in-term fieldwork, while 5 weeks are allocated for Industrial Training.

Mode of Teaching

The Department conducts its teaching activities through the following methods with emphasis on the project oriented teaching approach:-

(i) Theory

(ii) Practical work

(iii) Project work

(iv) Workshop training

(v) Industrial/ Practical Training

(i). Theory:

Theoretical teaching is carried out through:

· Lectures in which the lecturer imparts knowledge to the students for a period of two

  to three hours per class session depending on the weight of the subject.

· Conducting tutorials whereby participation of students is mandatory.

· Seminars involving discussions based on papers or other materials presented by lecturers

  or students.

(ii). Practical work:

Practical work is implemented through:

· Conducting experiments in the laboratory as part of laboratory exercises; and

· Field work, including site visits followed by the engineering design work. The final

  product of the design work constitutes a written report and engineering design drawings

  as well as pertinent specifications.

(iii). Project work:

The purpose of the project work is to enable students integrate theory into practice. Project work culminates in semester projects. The projects carried out are those based on the existing environmental problems, and in this respect, the projects are done in groups under a close supervision/guidance from the lecturers. Despite working in groups, the individual understanding and contribution of every student to the final project write-up is assessed during oral presentations. Additionally, each student is required to produce a written report on each field/study visit undertaken under the auspices of the fieldwork.

(iv). Workshop training

The intention of this course is to enable students to acquire basic workshop skills. The aspects covered in this course include building, electrical, electronics, environmental engineering and plumbing workshop. The students are guided by workshop instructors in pursuing this course. This course is conducted in workshops specially equipped for the envisaged workshop training.

(v). Industrial training

Industrial Training (IT) provides students with an excellent opportunity for witnessing and taking part in real life implementation of theories taught in class. Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering students take part in all works related to typical Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering infrastructure, Sanitation, Industrial services and other Engineering fields related to health. Additionally, the students take part in laboratory activities pertaining to the above mentioned fields. During the IT, students work under close supervision of professional training officers at their respective IT places. To complement the supervision provided by the professional training officers, the students are visited by an academic supervisor from the University at least once. To ensure adequate coverage of the IT in terms of both depth and breadth of the training, the students are given exposure to a wide variety of activities pertaining to the engineering practice.

COURSE ORGANIZATION

Each semester has a main theme and the subjects taught are related to that theme. In each semester except the eighth semester, students are required to do a project related to the theme. In the first three semesters, more time is devoted to theory, but as students proceed to succeeding semesters, the amount of time devoted to Fieldwork increases accordingly. The eighth semester is totally devoted to the final year dissertation.

PROGRAMME THEMES AND COURSES

There are four themes which have at most 9 particular courses as listed below:-

 THEME

1. Environmental Management and Technology

   Course:

           1. Basic and Ecological sanitation

           2. RS and GIS Applications in MISE

           3. Renewable Energy and alternative energy

           4. Solid and Hazard waste Management and Technology

           5. Natural waste management technologies

           6. Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control

           7. Environmental Impact Studies

           8. Disaster Risk Science and Management

           9. Project VI

THEME

2. Mine Services Engineering

    Course:

            1. Fundamentals of Mining and Mineral processing

            2. Acid Mine Drainage

            3. Mining and Mineral Processing Waste Management

            4. Investigation, Risk Assessment and Management of Chemicals in Geo-Environment

THEME

3. Industrial Services Engineering

    Course:

            1. Industrial Utility and Safety services Engineering

            2. Industrial Ecology

            3. Municipal and Industrial Recreational and Aesthetic Services

            4. Occupational Health and Safety

            5. Fundamentals of Industrial operations and processes

            6. Operation Maintenance of Municipal and Industrial Infrastructure

            7. Project V

            8. Industrial Wastewater Treatment

            9. Project VII

THEME

4. Industrial Training/Dissertation

    Course:      

            1. Industrial Training I

            2. Industrial Training II

            3. Industrial Training III

            4. Dissertation

YEAR OF STUDY AND SEMESTER THEME

Year I

        Semester 1. Theme: General Engineering and service courses

                       2.              General Engineering and Industrial Service Engineering

Year II

        Semester 1. Theme: Environmental management and Water Resources Engineering

                       2.              Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering

Year III

         Semester 1. Theme: Mine and Industrial Services Engineering

                        2.              Environmental Management and Technology

Year IV

         Semester 1. Theme: Environmental Management and Industrial Services Engineering

                        2.              Dissertation.

COURSE CONTENT PER EACH SEMESTER

First year

Semester	Courses Title
1st	i.         Engineering Mathematics I ii.          Basic Chemistry iii.        Project I iv.        Engineering Drawing I v.          Introduction to Computers and ICT vi.        Development Perspectives I vii.       English Language 1 viii.     Communication Skills I  ix.        Workshop Training
2nd	i.           Engineering Mechanics I ii.            Engineering Drawing II iii.          Development Perspectives II iv.          Basic and ecological sanitation v.            Fundamentals of Industrial operations and processes vi.          Fundamentals of Mining and Mineral processing vii.        Construction Materials and Technology viii.       Communication Skills II ix.          Project II x.            Industrial Training I

Second year

Semester	Courses Title
1st	i.           Engineering Mathematics II ii.            Fluid Mechanics I iii.           Building Services Engineering. iv.           Engineering Mechanics II v.           Water Resources and Transportation Engineering vi.          Hydrology vii.         Introduction to Land Surveying viii.        Research Methodology ix.           Project III
2nd	i.            Municipal and Industrial Recreational and Aesthetic Services ii.             Fluid Mechanics II iii.            Sewerage and Drainage Engineering iv.            Foundation Engineering v.            Industrial Utility and Safety services Engineering vi.           Project IV vii.          Land Surveying II viii.        Industrial Training II

Third year

Semester	Courses Title
1st	i.          Structures ii.         Hydraulic structures iii.       Industrial Ecology iv.        Mining and Mineral Processing Waste Management v.         Occupational Health and Safety vi.        Acid Mine Drainage vii.       Project V(Occupational Health and Safety)
2nd	i.            RS & GIS Application in MISE ii.          Operation and Maintenance of Municipal and Industrial Infrastructure iii.         Renewable Energy and alternative energy iv.         Solid and Hazardous Waste Management and Technology v.           Natural waste management technologies vi.         Project VI(Natural Waste Management Technology) vii.        Industrial Training III

Forth year

Semester	Courses Title
1st	i.            Industrial Waste water Treatment ii.            Waste water Treatment Technology iii.           Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control iv.           Environmental Impact Studies v.            Disaster Risk Science and Management vi.          Investigation, Risk Assessment and vii.         Management of Chemicals in Geo-Environment viii.        Project VII
2nd	i.             Dissertation