Building Department

Department

BUILDING

Introduction to Building

History of Building Department

The Department of Building at Plateau State University, Bokkos, was established in 2023, with the inaugural staff recruitment taking place on November 1, 2022. Professor Danjuma W. Dadu served as the first acting Head of the Department. The Department admitted its first cohort of students for the Bachelor of Science in Building program during the 2023/2024 academic session, with an initial intake of seven students. The Department’s primary objective is to promote the advancement and development of building technology and construction management sciences. As of September 11, 2024, Builder Marut Johnson Josiah assumed the role of coordinator of the Department. The following are the pioneer staff of the Department: Professor Danjuma W. Dadu, Bldr. Marut Johnson Josiah, BLDR. Manbyen Nanven Rimtip, BLDR. Ashen Ruth Musa, BLDR. Dapia Zumshak Ayuba, BLDR Anop Nuhu Ayuba, Mr Bulus Yipam Sulisma, Mr Magit Bwehfuk Manas, and Izang Ishaku Musa. The resource verification team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) came to the Department for resource verification on April 12^th, 2023. After a successful verification, the Building program commenced.

ADMISSION OPTIONS

Program Summary

FEES

Head of Department

BLDR. Marut Johnson Josiah

Head of Building Department

Builder Marut Johnson Josiah, a native of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State, was born in Tenti Babba. His educational journey commenced at LGEA Primary School, where he obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate. He then attended Government Science School, Kuru, and successfully completed his West African Examination Council (WAEC) certification. Johnson Josiah proceeded to the University of Jos in 2000, where he enrolled in a remedial program. Upon completion, he pursued his professional qualification in Building, culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Building degree in 2007. Following his undergraduate studies, Johnson Josiah participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in Ebonyi State. During this tenure, he served in the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, and Rural Development. After completing his NYSC service, Johnson Josiah transitioned into private practice within the construction industry. He later pursued his Master of Science in Construction Management at the University of Jos, graduating in 2012. Johnson Josiah has established a notable academic presence, with numerous publications in national and international journals of high academic impact. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD in Construction Management. Throughout his academic and professional pursuits, Johnson Josiah has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the field of construction management, with a focus on sustainable building practices and Alternative Building Materials.

Departmental Staff:

The Faculty of Arts has well trained and dedicated lecturers with various specializations and track records of research activities required for the effective training of students. The faculty has maintained its vision of pursuing research and training in the humanities through integrated team work with its successive deans:

Manbyen Nanven Rimtip

Departmental Staff

Ashen Ruth Musa

Deparmental Staff

Dapia Zumshak Ayuba

Departmental Staff

100 LEVEL

1st Semester	Units
Introduction to Building	2
Building Material Science	2
Environmental Science I	2
Elementary Mathematics I	3
Communication in English	4
Introduction to Computing Sciences	2
General Physics I (Mechanics)	2
General Physics Laboratory I	1
Physical Chemistry I	2

2nd Semester	Units
Building Construction and Material I	2
Building and Architectural Science	2
Principles of Economics for Builders	2
Building Graphics, Lettering and Modelling	2
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics	2
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics	2
Elementary Mathematics II	2

200 Level

1st Semester	Units
Entrepreneurship and innovation	2
Building Graphics, Lettering Modelling II	2
Mechanics and Strength of materials I	2
Building Construction & Materials II	2
Land Surveying I	2
Principles of Measurement and Description I	2
Workshop Practice I	2
Introduction to Valuation	2
Computer Application for Building Construction	2

2nd Semester	Units
Mechanics/Strength of Material II (Dynamics)	2
Building Construction & Materials III	2
Building Codes and Practices in Plateau State	2
Land Surveying II	2
Principles of Measurement and Description II	2
Soil Mechanics I	2
Workshop Practice II	2

300 Level

1st Semester	Units
Workshop Practice II	2
Building Maintenance I	2
Building Services and Equipment I	2
Structural Services	2
Building Thermodynamics	2
Building Material Science	2
Principles of Construction Management	2
Soil Mechanics II	2
Research Methods	2

2nd Semester	Units
Construction Technology II	2
Building Maintenance II	2
Building Services/ Equipment Installation II	2
Reinforced Concrete Design I	2
Health and Safety Management Design in Construction	2
Project Planning and Control	2
Building Contract Law	2

400 Level

1st Semester	Units
Reinforced Concrete Design II	2
Integrated Studio Work	2
Construction Plant and Equipment	2
Buildability and Maintainability	2
Quality Management for Building	2
Building Economics and Cost Planning	2
Concrete Technology for Building and Infrastructure Works	2
Operation Research	2
Skills Development for Builders	2

2nd Semester	Units
Project	6
Applied climatology & climate change	2
Systematic Geo in Nig. (human)	2
Geography of developing world	2
Organizational Behaviour in Tourism and Hospitality Firms	2
Seminar in Hospitality Management .Tourism	2
Field Trips in Tourism and Hospitality Industry	2

Curriculum

Departmental Courses (Compulsory and Required)

Our curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a variety of careers in the tech industry. The programme covers a wide range of topics, including programming, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and artificial intelligence.

The faculty is available to students through forums, email, and phone calls. Students also have access to a variety of resources, including a state-of-the-art e-library, virtual computer labs, a career center, and a variety of student organisations.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements to the department (Conditions of Entry into B. Sc Building)

Student admission is open to all, and candidates for admission into the Bachelor of Science degree in Geography must:

Pass the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in the acceptable subjects
Have five credits which must include Geography, English Language, Mathematics, and any other two social or natural science subjects in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or the General Certificate of Education Examination from WAEC or NECO or NABTEB, obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.
Pass in the Remedial Studies of the Plateau State University in the relevant subjects including geography, Mathematics and English Language. Such candidates also enter the programme at the 100 level.
Candidates seeking Direct Entry admission should in addition to the ‘O Level requirements have at least two A’ Level subjects, one of which must be geography.

Please note that submission of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results is not mandatory at this stage. However, upon admission to the university, the provided results will be thoroughly verified for authenticity and compliance with the stated criteria, including JAMB Registration.