Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department

Acting Head of Department

Engr. Dr. Onwunta E. K. Onwunta (B.Eng, M.Tech, D.Tech)

COREN Registration Number of Head of Department:  R14564

E-mail: eee@uaes.edu.ng

 

Vision and Mission of the Department

To be a global leader in Electrical and Electronic Engineering education, research, and innovation, driving technological advancements and shaping the future of students, the host community, and society through the discovery, dissemination, and application of cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Mission of the Department

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department is committed to providing a conducive environment for teaching, research, and innovation, equipping graduates with technical expertise, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial mindset to drive technological advancements, industrial growth, and societal development. Through industry collaboration, technology transfer, and community service, the Department aims to produce engineers who contribute to national and global progress.

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

Figure 1: Departmental Organogram

Brief History of the Programme

The UAES Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering was created in 2021 as one of the pioneer Departments in the Faculty of Engineering. The following programmes are available in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering (formerly Water and Irrigation Engineering). The offices of the Faculty and Departments are located at the Faculty of Engineering buildings.

 

The Philosophy and Objectives of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Programme Philosophy

To achieve the national goals and objectives of industrialization and self-reliance, the Electrical and Electronic Engineering education should be geared towards:

1. The development of a thorough practice in training
2. Early broad – based training in general Engineering
3. Practical application of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Manufacturing Processes.
4. Adequate training in human and organizational behaviour
5. Introduction to entrepreneurial education and training
6. Close association of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering with industries in the country.

The general philosophy therefore is to produce graduates with high academic standard and adequate practical background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for self-employment as well as being of immediate value to industry and the community in general.

Electrical and Electronic engineers are involved in channeling natural resources into various end-uses such as heating, lighting, home appliances, consumer products, computing, sensing, control, and communication. They contribute to systems and devices for power, instrumentation, measurement, communication, management, manufacturing, transportation, etc. They are primarily concerned with the processes of generation, transmission, transformation, control, and utilization of energy or information.

Objectives

The general aims and objectives of Electrical and Electronic Engineering training should be in consonance with the realization’;yu of national needs and aspirations vis-à-vis industrial development and technological emancipation. The benchmark statements give the minimum academic standards required to meet these needs and to produce graduates in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with sufficient academic background and practical experience who would be able to rise to the challenges of a developing economy. Such graduates must therefore be resourceful, creative, knowledgeable and able to perform the following functions:

1. To design Electrical and Electronic Engineering projects and supervise their construction.
2. To design and make electrical and electronic components, electrical machines, equipment and systems.
3. To design and develop new electrical and electronic products and production techniques in industries.
4. To install and maintain complex electrical and electronic engineering systems so that they can perform optimally in our environment.
5. To adapt and adopt exogenous technology in order to solve local engineering problems.
6. To be able to exercise original thought, have good professional judgment and be able to take responsibility for the direction of important tasks.
7. To be able to manage people, fund, materials and equipment.
8. To improve on indigenous technology to enhance local problems solving capability.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEOS) FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

The Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering aligns with the vision and mission of University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The program is designed to produce graduates who contribute to national development, foster an environment that promotes scientific and engineering knowledge, and address real-world challenges in both the developing economy and globally. Graduates are expected to be able to attain the following objectives within the first five (5) years of graduation from the University. The PEO’s of the program are:

PEO1: Engineering Design and Innovation: Graduates will be proficient in designing and supervising Electrical and Electronic Engineering projects, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and alignment with national development goals;

PEO2: Manufacturing and System Development: Graduates will excel in designing, fabricating, and maintaining electrical and electronic components, machines, and systems, driving industrial growth and self-reliance;

PEO3: Technological Advancement and Product Development: Graduates will lead innovation by developing new electrical and electronic products and enhancing production techniques, fostering entrepreneurship and local industry expansion.

PEO4: Installation, Maintenance, and Optimization: Graduates will acquire expertise in installing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical and electronic systems to enhance reliability, adaptability, and efficiency in diverse environments;

PEO5: Adaptation and Localization of Technology: Graduates will develop the ability to modify and integrate global technologies to address local engineering challenges, promoting self-sufficiency and national technological advancement;

PEO6: Critical Thinking, Professional Judgment, and Leadership: Graduates will demonstrate problem-solving skills, ethical decision-making, and leadership abilities, enabling them to take responsibility for complex engineering tasks.

PEO7: Engineering Management and Resource Optimization: Graduates will be equipped with management and entrepreneurial skills to effectively handle personnel, financial resources, materials, and equipment for industrial efficiency.

PEO8: Enhancing Indigenous Technology and Problem-Solving Capacity: Graduates will contribute to the advancement of indigenous technologies, enhancing national capabilities in solving engineering and technological challenges.

PEOs Alignment with the Vision and Mission of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences / Faculty and Department.

PROGRAMME OUTCOME (POs) FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

The Programme Outcomes (POs) represent the goals that students are expected to achieve upon graduating from the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Programme at University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Upon completion of the programme, graduates are expected to demonstrate the following POs as an engineering programme accredited by COREN;

1. Apply Engineering Knowledge: Utilize mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, List of Programme(s):