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Department of Building

Department of Building

Academics

Department of Building

HOD

Prof. D. O. Adeagbo

Welcome to Department of Building

 

HISTORY OF THE PROGRAMME/SUB-DISCIPLINE/DISCIPLINE

 

The Department of Building University of Jos was established in September, 1979, under the then Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences, with Professor B.Serafin as the Head of Department. Over the years, the Department had been nurtured to its current status under the headship of the following:

 

 

 

  1. Prof. B. Serafin Sept. 1979 – Jan. 1983

  2. Dr. (now Prof.) Jan. 1983 – Sept. 1985

  3. Dr. M. A. Sliwinski Sept. 1987 – Sept. 1988

  4. Dr. K. A. Manteau June 1987 – Sept. 1988

  5. Mr. (now Prof.) P. O. Nwankwo Sept. 1988 – Jan. 1989

  6. Dr. (now Late Prof.) J. O. Kolawole Jan. 1989 – Oct. 1993

  7. Mr. A. A. Okwa Oct. 1993 – Oct. 1995

  8. Dr. (now Late Prof.) J. O. Kolawole Nov. 1995 – May 1997

  9. Mr. (now Late Assoc. Prof.) E. E. J. kamang May 1997 – June 2003

  10. Mr. A. A. Okwa June 2003 – June 2005

  11. Dr. (Mrs.) (now Prof.) N. A. Anigbogu une 2005 – June 2009

  12. Prof. E. Achuenu June 2009 – March 2015

  13. Prof. Y. D. Izam March 2015 – March 2017

  14. Bldr. E. P. Datok March 2017 – March 2020

  15. Prof. D. O. Adeagbo March 2020 till date

 

Within the first year of its establishment, a curriculum was approved by the Senate Curriculum Committee at its meeting of 9th October 1980, and was ratified by Senate in December, 1980. This comprised a four-year B.Sc. (Building) Programme, and a one and half year M.Sc. (Building Structures) Programme. The first batch of 20 students graduated with the Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc. Building) in 1983.

 

Following the National University Commission Review of 1990, the academic programme was restructured and the duration of the undergraduate Building course was extended from four to five years, to reflect its professional content and incorporate a more extensive industrial attachment period of 6 months, attracting a 6-credit load as directed by the NUC. The Department of Building therefore, currently offers a five-year undergraduate course for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Building. The programme has been prepared to develop and advance a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of Building Technology and Building Production Management. The review of the academic programme and courses in use since 1990 is in keeping with determination to be in line with current developments in the building industry. It is aimed at producing sound and competent graduates fit for the practice of the profession anywhere in the world.

 

The Building Programme has in 2013 given birth to two new programmes : Estate Management and Quantity Surveying which have now become full-fledged departments. Other undergraduate programmes are also to be introduced which include:

 

      1. Facilities Management

      2. Land Surveying

      3. Housing

      4. Structural Design.

 

It is expected that these units will eventually develop into full Departments as funds and staff become available.

 

 

 

STUDENT’S WELFARE

 

(a) Handling of Academic Grievances-

 

The University has a system in place that takes care of student’s academic grievances which is usually coordinated by the Students Affairs Division. Students are however encouraged to begin their dispute resolution in the Department by channelling their complaints to their level coordinators and academic advisers who in turn will seek a peaceful resolution of the dispute between the parties concerned. Where this fails, the matter is brought to the Departmental Board Meeting by the level coordinator or academic adviser for consideration The Board looks into the matter with the view to resolve the dispute but where this fails the matter is referred to the Students Affairs Division for appropriate action.

 

(b) Students Academic Advising – Academic Staff Coordinators are allocated to all the levels that among other things are charged with the responsibility of guiding and advising students in all academic and moral matters. The student’s departmental association also appoints an academic staff to serve as an adviser for them. In addition to this the head of Department operates an open door policy and encourages students to seek counselling and advice when needed.

 

 

Admission Requirements

 

AdmissionintoBuildingProgrammemay bethroughany ofthefollowingmodes:

 

 

 

Five (5)yearProgrammeadmission:InadditiontoacceptablescoresinUTME,candidatesmust have obtained five Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) credit passes which must includeEnglishLanguage,Mathematics,Physics,Chemistryandoneothersubjectsfromthefollowinglistwill be eligible for admission currently through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations(UTME);BuildingConstruction,LandSurveying,FineArts,TechnicalDrawing,Economics,Geography,andBiology.

 

 

 

Direct Entry Admission: A candidate who fulfils normal admission requirements above and inadditionholdsanHSC,GCEAdvancedLevel,IJMB,JUPEBandoraNationalDiploma(ND)with lowercreditinBuilding,CivilEngineeringorrelateddisciplinesmaybeadmittedintothe200levelof the programme. In addition, holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Building, CivilEngineeringorsimilarrelatedqualificationswithuppercreditmaybeplacedat300levelofstudy.Takingappropriatecoursesmay rectifyanydeficiencies inacandidate’sbackground.

 

 

 

GraduationRequirements

 

Total minimum credit required for graduation is 150, 120 and 90 for students admitted throughUTME, ND/HSC/GCE Advanced Level/IJMB/JUPEB (direct Entry) and HND (direct entry) modesrespectively.Candidatesmustpassallthecompulsorycoursestobeawardedanhonoursdegree.The minimum recommended duration of the Building degree programme is ten (10) academicsemesters for UTME entry mode students, eight (8) academic semesters for 200LEVEL directentryandsix(6)semestersforHNDdirectentryadmissioncandidates.Themaximumprogrammedurationisfifteen(15)semestersforUTME,twelve(12)semestersfor200Leveldirectentryandnine(9)semestersfor 300Leveldirect entrycandidatesrespectively.

 

*Registration requirements

 

The minimum number of credit units per session for registration is 30 credit units and the maximum number of credit units per session for registration is 42. Electives are not included in the calculation of the number credit units earned in a session.

 

Grade Point Average

 

  • A grading system using both letter (A – E) and figures (0 – 5) as approved by

 

the National Universities Commission (NUC) will apply.

 

  • The percentage score, letter Grade Point Average (GPA), Cumulative Grade

 

Point Average (CGPA) and classes of degree are as shown in Table 1.

 

 

APPROVED SCORING AND GRADING SYSTEM

 

(i)

Credit unit

(ii)

Percentage Scores

(iii)

Letter Grades

(iv)

Grade Point (GP)

(v)

Grade Point

Average (GPA)

 

(vi)

Cumulative

Grade Point Average (CGPA)

(vii)

Class of Degree

Vary according to contact hours assigned to each course per week per semester and according to load carried by the student

70 - 100

60 - 69

50 - 59

45 - 49

0 - 44

 

A

B

C

D

E

 

5

4

3

2

0

 

Derived by multiplying (i) and (iv) and dividing total credit units taken

4.50 – 5.00

3.50 – 4.49

2.40 – 3.49

1.50 – 2.39

0 – 1.49

 

1st Class

2nd Class Upper

2nd Class Lower

3rd Class

Fail

 

 

 

 

  • The minimum pass mark is 45% which is equivalent to a grade point of 2.0

 

Also, a minimum CGPA of 1.50 is required for graduation.

 

Continuous Assessment

 

  • Continuous Assessment of students is by means of term papers, frequent tests, (formal and informal) assessment of workshop /laboratory/studio/fieldwork/exhibition/ assignments, etc, as may be applicable to each subject.

  • Continuous assessment weighting is usually 40%.

 

 

 

Examination

 

Semester examinations are held at the end of the semester in accordance with the University Regulations. Only students fulfilling the minimum 75% attendance requirements, and in cases where applicable, scoring required minimum mark in continuous assessment, will be allowed to sit for the examination.

 

 

 

Resit examination

 

Resit Examinations have been abolished by the National Universities Commission for all students effective from October 1, 1990. Cases of failure in examinations/continuous assessment are treated as failed courses which must be repeated at the appropriate time but not exceeding the maximum period as indicted in section below.

 

 

 

External examination system

 

External examiners shall be used only in the final year courses and projects, and to certify the overall performance of the graduating students, as well as the scope and coverage of syllabus, mode of examination, quality and fairness of assessment.

 

 

 

The Senate of the University recognises two stages of examination in any academic
year namely;

 

i. First Semester and

 

ii. Second Semester examinations

 

Prior to the commencement of any examination lecturers are expected to submit
examination question papers for moderation by the Departmental Board for courses
taught from 100 - 500 levels. 500 question papers for the graduating class will be
handed over to the external examiner for moderation.

 

 

 

The course lecturer(s) is (are) responsible for setting questions in courses taught to
the students. These questions together with model answers are submitted not later
than four weeks before the commencement of examinations to the Head of
Department who in turn presents same before the Departmental Board of Examiners
for moderation. After corrections are effected where necessary following
recommendations from the Board of Examiners, the typed question papers with the
model answers are kept by the Head of Department.

 

 

 

Duty rosters for exam supervision involving all members of staff are prepared and
circulated by the time-table officer following the directives of the Head of
Department. This roster is compiled bearing in mind the number of students
involved in each course. Normally two invigilators are assigned to a course
which the number of students is less than thirty; however, where the number of
students exceed thirty the number of invigilators are doubled to four. In extreme cases where the number of students is large all members of staff are scheduled to participate for effective invigilation. The question papers are handed over to the invigilators in a sealed envelope for administration by the Head of Department 30 minutes to the scheduled time for the examination. At the end of the examination the students' worked scripts are handed to the Head of Department who in turn hands it over to the lecturer(s) concerned for marking/grading. All other things are done in strict compliance to the rules governing conduct of examinations as enshrined in the student's handbook. Examination results are turned in by the various lecturers to the Head of Department on or before the stipulated period normally three weeks after the end of all examinations as directed by the Senate of
the University. The results are considered for approval at the Departmental Board
Meeting, Faculty Board Meeting and consequently at the University Senate. The
Director of Academic Affairs finally issue results to students or any such staff so
designated by Senate.

 

 

 

Normally students' evaluation in most courses is bi-faceted. The first aspect
comprise of the continuous assessment involving tutorial assignments, tests, term papers, field work, workshop practices, laboratory work and studio projects. This usually makes up 40% of the total score while the remaining 60% is for the second aspect of the evaluation which is the end of semester's examination scores. Students' attendance in lectures forms an integral part of their assessment and is usually taking seriously. A student who fails to make up to 75% attendance is disqualified to participate in the examination for the course.

 

  1. GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

 

  1. A grading system using both letter (A-E) and figures (0-4) as approved by National Universities Commission will apply.

  2. The percentage score, letter grade point average (GPA) Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and classes of degree are as shown in Table 1.

    TABLE 1 APPROVED SCORING AND GRADING SYSTEM

    (i)

    Credit unit

    (ii)

    Percentage Scores

    (iii)

    Letter Grades

    (iv)

    Grade Point (GP)

    (v)

    Grade Point

    Average (GPA)

     

    (vi)

    Cumulative

    Grade Point Average (CGPA)

    (vii)

    Class of Degree

    Vary according to contact hours assigned to each course per week per semester and according to load carried by the student

    70 - 100

    60 - 69

    50 - 59

    45 - 49

    0 - 44

     

    A

    B

    C

    D

    E

     

    5

    4

    3

    2

    0

     

    Derived by multiplying (i) and (iv) and dividing total credit units taken

    4.50 – 5.00

    3.50 – 4.49

    2.40 – 3.49

    1.50 – 2.39

    0 – 1.49

     

    1st Class

    2nd Class Upper

    2nd Class Lower

    3rd Class

    Fail

     

    iii.    The minimum pass mark is 45% which is equivalent to a grade point of 2.0. Also, a minimum CGPA of 1.50 is required for graduation.

 

 

 

A full-time student is required to:

 

  • Register for a minimum of 18 credit units and maximum of 24 credit units per semester except for students on Industrial Attachment in the 400 level of the five year programme; and

  • Register for all compulsory and elective courses.

 

5.3.5 Course Structure

 

The courses offered in the Department of Quantity Surveying are tailored towards producing graduates that will be effective in:

 

  • Providing cost control and management services on diversified projects in the public and private sectors.

  • Providing sound contract planning and administration contract auditing and project management.

  • Proceeding to specialized areas of Quantity Surveying that will lead to teaching, research and development.

 

The grouping of related courses into module prevents duplication and ensures vertical coordination of course substance.

 

The pass mark for every course is 45% and this takes account of the approved theory and practical courses. Where a course has laboratory/practical/workshop or studio elements, the marks allocated to these do not exceed 50% of the marks assigned to the course.

 

5.3.6 Examination Moderation

 

Internal

 

The departmental Boards of Studies moderates examination questions set by course lecturers for each semester. The examinations are often conducted under appropriate examination conditions using invigilators and attendants. A marking scheme is prepared and submitted for every course by the course lecturer. Model answers are also submitted.

 

External

 

External moderation is for the first and second semester final year students. The internally approved texts of the questions are forwarded at the end of the examination, the external examiner attends in person to moderate the scripts turned in by the candidates. To graduate, the final year students present and defend their projects before the external examiner.

 

5.3.7 Issuance of Result

 

Results are vetted at the departmental level by the Departmental Board of Studies and thereafter, they are presented at the Faculty Board. If the result is ratified they are passed on to the Senate Business Committee. Results offered at this level are finally taken to Senate for approval. They are then published on University Notice Boards without the student’s name.

 

 

Academic Atmosphere

 

 

 

  • Any policy adopted and practiced by the College/School/Faculty/Department in pursuit of academic standards and maintenance of academic atmosphere.

 

The department subscribes to the University’s policy on maintenance of academic atmosphere, especially environmental sanitation and security which has ensured calmness on campus.

 

6.0 ACADEMIC CONTENT: Existing Curriculum for the Programme/

 

Sub-Discipline/Discipline

 

Attach to this Form, the complete and current prospectus which should include:

 

 

 

6.1 Programme Title:The Department is known as Department of Quantity Surveying and awards Bachelor of Science Degree in Quantity Surveying

 

6.2 Programme/Sub-Discipline/Discipline Philosophy and Objectives

 

The Philosophy of this degree programme of Bachelor of Building is to produce graduates with a theoretical base and practical skills that would be able to effectively plan and control projects.

 

 

EXAMINATION AND ACADEMIC DEFICIENCIES: PROBATION, REPEAT AND WITHDRAWAL

 

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) shall be used as a guide for assessing students for withdrawal and probation, taking into account the minimum CGPA of 1.50 required for graduation.

 

Probation

 

Probation is a status granted to a student whose academic performance falls below an acceptable standard. A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 1.50 at the end of a particular year of study, is placed on probation for one academic session. Failure to improve on this performance during probation will result in withdrawal from the programme.

 

Repeating Failed Course Unit(s)

 

I If a student fails any of the core courses registered for a session, he/she repeats the courses failed and registers only at that level and if his/her CGPA is also less than 1.50, is placed on probation.

 

2. Students who fail more than 50 % of the minimum credits registered/required in a session shall be asked to repeat the failed courses and register only at that level.

 

3. Subject to the conditions for withdrawal and probation, students may be allowed to repeat the failed course unit(s) at the next available opportunity, provided that the total number of credit units carried during the semester does not exceed 24, and the Grade Points earned at all attempts shall count down towards the CGPA.

 

 

 

 

 

Withdrawal

 

A candidate whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 1.50 at the end of two consecutive sessions or 0.50 for a particular session, shall be required to withdraw from the Department.

 

 

ACADEMIC YEAR AND SEMESTER

 

An academic year is made up of two semesters (first and second semesters for regular courses and long vacation period for vacation courses).

 

REGISTRATION

 

All students should register and submit their registration forms not later than the two weeks from date of resumption. “Add and Drop” Forms would be accepted from students provided that it is not more than four weeks after the beginning of the semester in which the course is taught.

 

DURATION OF DEGREE PROGRAMME

 

The minimum duration for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building is ten semesters for students admitted through UME (100 level), and eight semesters for those admitted through Direct Entry (200 level). It shall not exceed fifteen or twelve semesters for UME and Direct Entry, respectively.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

 

Total minimum credit required for graduation is 181 and 145 for students admitted through UME and Direct Entry, respectively. This must include all credits required to be obtained from core courses.

 

SIWES

 

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is the accepted skills training programme which forms part of the approved minimum academic standards for the B.Sc. Building Programme. The minimum duration for the SIWES is 24 weeks for B.Sc. Building Programme. The Scheme is a tripartite programme, involving students, the Universities and the industry (employers of labour). For the detailed role of the students, see the SIWES Job Specification Handbook as published by National Universities Commission. All 400-level students are expected to spend the whole of second semester on SIWES. In addition to this, students are also expected to participate in industrial activities at the end of 200 and 300 levels (long vacation period), and attend at least one industrial training seminar conference organized by The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB). Reports of these will be graded, along with the 400 level mandatory SIWES, at 6 credits.

 

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