Ceramic Technology
Since the introduction of the BSc Ceramic Technology, the direct beneficiaries of the graduates of the programme have been white wares industries, cement processing factories, building industry, tile industry and heat and power generation industries. The programme has produced graduates with technical expertise in ceramics technology who have gained admissions in China for further studies through partnerships with Jingdezhen Ceramic University in Materials Science and Engineering. Moreover, some of the graduates from the programme have been employed in the tile and sanitary ware industries (Tywford - KEDA and Marcopolo Tile Group Ghana).
Aim and Objectives:
The programme is aimed at providing training in ceramic science and technology towards equipping graduates with the requisite expertise to meet ceramic research and product development challenges within the industry and beyond.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
a) Train graduates with technical know-how to demonstrate front-line supervision in industries and ceramic materials research for the industry.
b) Prepare students to demonstrate viability of production and marketability by realistically applying research in functional ceramic activities.
c) Produce graduates with expertise in ceramic processes, from the selection of raw materials to the packaging of finished products.
d) Equip students to develop the ability to analyse data to ensure that requirements for processing and product quality are met and develop environmental, health, and safety standards.
e) Train students to plan, organize, direct, and control resources for cost-effective production and process/product improvement.
Courses by Year and Semester
CET 151 Introduction to Ceramic Technology
CET 153 Ceramic Material Selection and Properties
CET 155 Geology and Mineralogy of Ceramic Raw Materials
CET 157 Solid State Chemistry
CET 159 Characterisation of Ceramic Raw Materials
CET 161 Technical Drawing
ENGL 157 Communication Skills I
MATH 151 Algebra
CET 152 Processing of Ceramic Raw Materials
CET 154 Introduction to Glass Science and Technology
CET 156 Solid State Physics
CET 158 Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
CET 162 Engineering Drawing
ENGL 158 Communication Skills II
MATH 152 Calculus with Analysis
CET 251 Whitewares I
CET 253 Whitewares Laboratory
CET 255 Ceramic Fabrication Processes
CET 257 Thermodynamics of Materials
ENGL 263 Literature-in-English I
MATH 251 Differential Equations
CET 252 Phase Equilibria in Ceramics
CET 254 Refractory Technology
CET 256 Refractory Laboratory
CET 258 Enamels Glazes and Colours
CET 262 Whitewares II
CET 264 Research Methodology
ENGL 264 Literature-in-English II
MATH 252 Calculus with Several Variables
CET 351 Plant and Furnace Design
CET 353 Structural Ceramics
CET 355 Ceramic Colloids
CET 357 Fuels and Combustion
CET 359 Technical Writing
CET 361 Ceramic Mould Technology
CET 363 Cement Technology
Year Three: Semester Two-Internship
CET 352 Host Entity Evaluation Report
CET 354 Industrial Activity Report
CET 356 Field Assessment
CET 358 Defence
CET 451 Characterisations of Ceramic Products
CET 453 Kiln Technology
CET 455 Ceramic Casting Technology
CET 457 Ceramic Seminar
CET 459 Management and Entrepreneurial Skills I
CET 461 Thesis/Project I
CET 452 Furnace Technology
CET 454 Sustainable Development in Ceramic Materials and Technology
CET 456 Pollution Control in Ceramic Industries
CET 458 Management and Entrepreneurial Skills II
CET 462 Thesis/Project II