Building Department

Department

BUILDING

Introduction to Building

About the Department

The Department of Building trains the professionals who turn designs into safe, durable, sustainable structures. Our five-year B.Sc. Building programme blends construction technology, structures, materials science and construction management with real site experience — taught in small cohorts with close supervision from practising, research-active Builders. Established in 2023 and cleared through a successful National Universities Commission resource verification, the Department prepares graduates for professional practice and leadership across construction, consulting and contracting — in Nigeria and beyond. It has been led by Bldr. Dr. Marut Johnson Josiah since September 2024.

Pioneer Students — 2023/24 Cohort

Semesters — B.Sc. Building

Academic & Technical Staff

Program Summary

Study Level
BSc. Building
Study Duration
10 Semesters
Mode of study
Blended Learning
Tuition per session
Established
2023
Email
departmentofbuilding@plasu.edu.ng

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements — B.Sc. Building

UTME — 100 Level

Five SSCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, together with an acceptable UTME score.

UTME Subjects

UTME combination: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The fifth SSCE credit may come from Building Construction, Land Surveying, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography or Biology.

Direct Entry — 200/300 Level

A-Level, IJMB or JUPEB passes — or a National Diploma (lower credit) in Building or Civil Engineering — admit into 200 Level. HND holders (upper credit) may be placed at 300 Level.

100 Level

Code	First Semester	Units
BUD 101	Introduction to Building	2
BUD 111	Building Material Science	2
BUD 121	Environmental Science I	2
MATH 101	Elementary Mathematics I	3
GST 111	Communication in English	4
CSC 111	Introduction to Computing Sciences	2
PHY 101	General Physics I (Mechanics)	2
PHY 107	General Physics Laboratory I	1
CHEM 101	Physical Chemistry 1	2
CHEM 103	Practical Physical Chemistry	1

Code	Second Semester	Units
BUD 122	Building Construction and Material I	2
BUD 102	Building and Architectural Science	2
BUD 142	Principles of Economics for Builders	2
BUD 104	Building Graphics, Lettering and Modelling	2
BUD 124	Fundamentals of Thermodynamics	2
BUD 126	Exploration and Assessment of Local Building Materials	2
MATH 102	Elementary Mathematics II	3
PHYS 102	General Physics II	2
PHY 108	General Physics Lab II	1
GST 112	Nigerian Peoples and Culture	2

200 Level

Code	First Semester	Units
ENT 211	Entrepreneurship and innovation	2
BUD 201	Building Graphics, Lettering Modelling II	2
BUD 211	Mechanics and Strength of materials I	2
BUD 221	Building Construction & Materials II	2
BUD 261	Land Surveying 1	2
BUD 271	Principles of Measurement and Description I	2
BUD 291	Workshop Practice 1	2
BUD 215	Introduction to Valuation	2
BUD 251	Computer Application for Building Construction	2
BUD 217	Basic Elements of Planning	2

Code	Second Semester	Units
BUD 212	Mechanics/Strength of Material II (Dynamics)	2
BUD 222	Building Construction & Materials III	2
BUD 216	Building Codes and Practices in Plateau State	2
BUD 262	Land Surveying II	2
BUD 272	Principles of Measurement and Description II	2
BUD 282	Soil Mechanics and Foundation 1	2
BUD 292	Workshop Practice II	2
BUD 218	Technical Report Writing	2
BUD 220	Field Studies of Construction Site	3
BUD 224	Sustainable Practices in Plateau	2

300 Level

Code	First Semester	Units
BUD 321	Construction Technology I	2
BUD 331	Building Maintenance I	2
BUD 341	Building Services and Equipment I	2
BUD 311	Structural Services	2
BUD 333	Building Thermodynamics	2
BUD 361	Building Material Science	2
BUD 371	Principles of Construction Management	2
BUD 381	Soil Mechanics II	2
BUD 391	Research Methods	2

Code	Second Semester	Units
BUD 322	Construction Technology II	2
BUD 332	Building Maintenance II	2
BUD 342	Building Services/ Equipment Installation II	2
BUD 312	Reinforced Concrete Design I	2
BUD 362	Health and Safety Management Design in Construction	2
BUD 372	Project Planning and Control	2
BUD 374	Building Contract Law	2
BUD 376	Construction Planning, Methodology and Programming for Builders	2
BUD 378	Alternative Technologies	2
GST 312	Peace and Conflict studies	2
ENT 312	Venture Creation	2

400 Level

Code	First Semester	Units
BUD 411	Reinforced Concrete Design II	2
BUD 413	Integrated Studio Work	2
BUD 431	Construction Plant and Equipment	2
BUD 451	Quality Management for Building	2
BUD 471	Building Economics and Cost Planning	2
BUD 481	Concrete Technology for Building and Infrastructure Works	2
BUD 491	Operation Research	2
BUD 493	Skills Development for Builders	1
BUD 441	Buildability and Maintainability	2
BUD 461	Construction Finance	2
BUD 483	Technology and Management of Mass Housing	2
BUD 495	Real Estate and Housing Design	2

500 Level

Code	First Semester	Units
BUD 511	Reinforced Concrete III	2
BUD 541	Professional Practice and Ethics	2
BUD 571	Project Management I	3
BUD 593	Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Robotics I	2
BUD 501	Development of New Building Materials	2
BUD 591	Project Reports I	3
BUD 521	Advanced Construction Technology I	2
BUD 515	Road Design & Construction	2

Code	Second Semester	Units
BUD 512	Design of Steel Structures	2
BUD 522	Advanced Construction Technology II	2
BUD 572	Project Management II	3
BUD 594	Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Robotics II	2
BUD 572	Project Management II	2
BUD 592	Project Report II	3
BUD 552	Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution	2
BUD 527	Operations Research	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.

Careers

Career Prospects

Building graduates qualify as registered Builders under Nigerian law, with roles across client, consulting and contracting organisations — from design and planning through construction and the whole life of a building. Typical career paths include: