Nisiw365:

Robotics is also an option under mechanical with a touch of electrical

An option but not mandatory. Even doing a masters in Robotics as a Mechanical engineer, the schools ask for evidence of those core courses. Embedded systems , electronics, C++, Data structures and algorithms etc.

tensazangetsu20:

An option but not mandatory. Even doing a masters in Robotics as a Mechanical engineer, the schools ask for evidence of those core courses. Embedded systems , electronics, C++, Data structures and algorithms etc.

You can still do masters in robotics if you haven't done c++ or electronics before . its not compulsory requirements

Nisiw365:

You can still do masters in robotics if you haven't done c++ or electronics before . its not compulsory requirements

It is except you are going to a quack mushroom university.

tensazangetsu20:

They aren't done in core mechanical engineering. There's no mechanical engineering syllabus that has embedded systems and robotics under its core. You don't even have the requirements to take them. You need c++ alongside knowledge of electronics to take embedded systems.

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mechatronics or MTE as a course has to do 'majorly' with robotics and artificial intelligence. .
it's hard for me to explain the superiority of MTE to others. but it's always uneasy to persuade the uninitiated. .
to fact check pls visit funaab website to check the course synopsis for mechatronics engr

tensazangetsu20:

It is except you are going to a quack mushroom university.

No its not. Stop arguing on what you aren't sure of.
For example, some people do robotics as option under mechanical engineering and they will have to learn all these together during the course duration

atom080:

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mechatronics or MTE as a course has to do 'majorly' with robotics and artificial intelligence. .
it's hard for me to explain the superiority of MTE to others. but it's always uneasy to persuade the uninitiated.

I am talking of core mechanical engineering and not mechatronics.

I respect you normally op but this write up is complete bullshit, you aren't an investigative journalist who has actually gone round interviewed at least thirty graduates who studied some of those courses who have tried to leave this country and you haven't really done any research. The only course I can't vouch for is law because Nigerian law is useless outside Nigeria. How can someone talk down on all engineering courses haew. Once again, I mean no disrespect.

Op what is TEFL certificate,and how can i get it.

SegFault:
I respect you normally op but this write up is complete bullshit, you aren't an investigative journalist who has actually gone round interviewed at least thirty graduates who studied some of those courses who have tried to leave this country and you haven't really done any research. The only course I can't vouch for is law because Nigerian law is useless outside Nigeria. How can someone talk down on all engineering courses haew. Once again, I mean no disrespect.

The OP knows very little about engineering, his view is myopic.

Just last week one of my mentor got a PhD schorlarship to do research in material science. She has a master degree in mechanical engineering.

Op thinks engineering is all about programming and artificial intelligence.

I have huge interest in sustainable energy, computational fluid dynamics(aerodynamics,turbulence and combustion), hvacs and thermal behavior of buildings. A first degree in mechanical engineering is one of the best decision of my life.

All engineering courses has equal chances when it comes to traveling out.

Lordbinsmar:


The OP knows very little about engineering, his view is myopic.

Just last week one of my mentor got a PhD schorlarship to do research in material science. She has a master degree in mechanical engineering.

Op thinks engineering is all about programming and artificial intelligence.

I have huge interest in sustainable energy, hvacs and thermal behavior of buildings. A first degree in mechanical engineering is one of the best decision of my life.

That's my problem with most of these programmers, most especially nl programmers. And if you're reading this comment remember this, schools weren't established for job seekers, they were established for knowledge seekers. The only thing schools can promise you is a certificate after completing your school education but they aren't promising you a job.

what happens when you get a math or physics degree and you can't japa ? .

Lordbinsmar:


The OP knows very little about engineering, his view is myopic.

Just last week one of my mentor got a PhD schorlarship to do research in material science. She has a master degree in mechanical engineering.

Op thinks engineering is all about programming and artificial intelligence.

I have huge interest in sustainable energy, computational fluid dynamics(aerodynamics,turbulence and combustion), hvacs and thermal behavior of buildings. A first degree in mechanical engineering is one of the best decision of my life.

All engineering courses has equal chances when it comes to traveling out.

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OMG! see brain!
God bless you bro.
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lemme reiterate ur fact.
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"ALL ENGR COURSES ARE EQUAL WHEN TRAVELLING OUT".
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the major problem some of the engr student/grad here are posing are all 'indirectly' problem of bad cgpa! (sorry to say the fact)
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God bless you bro!

Lordbinsmar:


The OP knows very little about engineering, his view is myopic.

Just last week one of my mentor got a PhD schorlarship to do research in material science. She has a master degree in mechanical engineering.

Op thinks engineering is all about programming and artificial intelligence.

I have huge interest in sustainable energy, computational fluid dynamics(aerodynamics,turbulence and combustion), hvacs and thermal behavior of buildings. A first degree in mechanical engineering is one of the best decision of my life.

All engineering courses has equal chances when it comes to traveling out.

You people don't understand the essence of this thread.

For one, let me ask, when did you graduate? How many of your colleagues are now mechanical engineering practitioners?

Of course, a fellow with a P. hD can get a scholarship, but what are the chances of a fellow with B. Sc?

On what do you survive before you even think of going for M. Sc especially when you are from a poor home?

Can this B. Sc fetch you a job with decent pay in your career path in Enugu, Kano or Akure?

Even if you got lucky, how about your colleagues who are over 200 in numbers? How about the ones that graduated before or after you?

While in other career path, people are getting more than enough to do with decent compensation.

That is the essence of the thread.

SegFault:

That's my problem with most of these programmers, most especially nl programmers. And if you're reading this comment remember this, schools weren't established for job seekers, they were established for knowledge seekers. The only thing schools can promise you is a certificate after completing your school education but they aren't promising you a job.

Of what use is the knowledge that can't put food in your mouth?

Nozino:



It isn’t sir. The most useless is Mechanical Engineering. It’s just hype

Mechanical is a top course... what will u now say about Agricultural engineering, chemical engineering,and production engineering

SegFault:

That's my problem with most of these programmers, most especially nl programmers. And if you're reading this comment remember this, schools weren't established for job seekers, they were established for knowledge seekers. The only thing schools can promise you is a certificate after completing your school education but they aren't promising you a job.

Op knows nothing about engineering, so far you are excellent at what ever you do. Any engineering course is good enough to make you a good living.

Only if OP knows the amount of millions of dollars been pumped into research involving materials for energy storage, fuel cells and other energy related research, he won't be talking trash.

OP knows nothing about mechanical engineering he is only saying rubbish.

One of my mentor during my undergraduate program in oau should be done with his master degree in robotics in tum Germany.

Karleb:


Of what use is the knowledge that can't put food in your mouth?

That is a question that depends on your view of life. The person who said knowledge is power wasn't a fool.

Karleb:


You people don't understand the essence of this thread.

For one, let me ask, when did you graduate? How many of your colleagues are now mechanical engineering practitioners?

Of course, a fellow with a P. hD can get a scholarship, but what are the chances of a fellow with B. Sc?

On what do you survive before you even think of going for M. Sc especially when you are from a poor home

Even if you got lucky, how about your colleagues who are over 200 in numbers? How about the ones that graduated before or after you?

While in other career path, people are getting more than enough to do with decent compensation.

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OMG!
i wonder how i'm exposed to things ppl ahead of me arent exposed. pls dedicate time to research.
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u dnt need to have a phd to obtain scholarsip. what's the need self.
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in the u.s you can do ur phd without msc. there are tonnes of scholarship and G.A right there. jst get gud grades!
that is why am nt moved
by d words of d naysayers here!

Karleb:


You people don't understand the essence of this thread.

For one, let me ask, when did you graduate? How many of your colleagues are now mechanical engineering practitioners?

Of course, a fellow with a P. hD can get a scholarship, but what are the chances of a fellow with B. Sc?

On what do you survive before you even think of going for M. Sc especially when you are from a poor home?

Can this B. Sc fetch you a job with decent pay in your career path in Enugu, Kano or Akure?

Even if you got lucky, how about your colleagues who are over 200 in numbers? How about the ones that graduated before or after you?

While in other career path, people are getting more than enough to do with decent compensation.

That is the essence of the thread.

I am not talking about the chances of mechanical engineering in Nigeria. Nigeria is a failed state, it doesn't matter the course you study in Nigeria.

Yahoo Yahoo, scam, and other social vices are the order of the day.

Most of my guys who studied mechanical engineering and have passion for the course are doing well. Most of the top guys got schorlarship to US and Europe.

Lordbinsmar:


I am not talking about the chances of mechanical engineering in Nigeria. Nigeria is a failed state, it doesn't matter the course you study in Nigeria.

Yahoo Yahoo, scam, and other social vices are the order of the day.

Most of my guys who studied mechanical engineering and have passion for the course are doing well. Most of the top guys got schorlarship to US and Europe.

i feel your vibes!
you think outta the box!

atom080:

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OMG! see brain!
God bless you bro.
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lemme reiterate ur fact.
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"ALL ENGR COURSES ARE EQUAL WHEN TRAVELLING OUT".
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the major problem some of the engr student/grad here are posing are all 'indirectly' problem of bad cgpa! (sorry to say the fact)
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God bless you bro!

God bless you Sir, I don't just understand why the nairaland programmers think maybe engineering and technology is all about programming.

I understand that programming is important in advancement of technology and has a great future.

But what about the guys working on fuel cells at Tesla? the guys working on new space craft materials at NASA? The guys working on developing energy efficient engines? The guys developing artificial heart? The guys working on hvacs and heat pumps? The aerodynamics analyst at airbus? The guys designing the concentrated solar power plants for future energy systems?

This is just to mention few. So far you have a solid GPA in engineering in Nigeria, have a great passion for engineering and not money.

Work hard on your dreams and leave Nigeria. You stand a great chance of doing very well in engineering.

atom080:

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OMG!
i wonder how i'm exposed to things ppl ahead of me arent exposed. pls dedicate time to research.
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u dnt need to have a phd to obtain scholarsip. what's the need self.
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in the u.s you can do ur phd without msc. there are tonnes of scholarship and G.A right there. jst get gud grades!
that is why am nt moved
by d words of d naysayers here!

Be realistic!

If 200 people apply for the so called scholarship, how many will get it? Even at P. hD level?

Mind you, 200 is like the average of graduates in each departments in most higher institutions in Nigeria.

How many people will have the so called good grades? Roughly about 70 percent of graduates have 2.2 and below.

Whereas there are courses you can study that'll guarantee a job with decent pay immediately after graduating, for some, even before graduation regardless of the your grade.

Nigeria is a dream killer.

If you are from a poor home and average, it's better you open your eyes and ears.

Trust me, many who had higher hopes are now learning tailoring after graduation.

Some have been teaching on a salary of 30k for more than 5 years now.

Karleb:


Be realistic!

If 200 people apply for the so called scholarship, how many will get it? Even at P. hD level?

Mind you, 200 is like the average of graduates in each departments in most higher institutions in Nigeria.

How many people will have the so called good grades? Roughly about 70 percent of graduates have 2.2 and below.

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pls do you know what graduate assistance(G.A) Is all abt. pls research it. getting a fully funded phd is easy via G.A.
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if ur grade isnt gud enof to get u scholarship or G.A, then go to germany. the tuition is free! for the remaining process? there is a thread for it.
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pls mind you, anything below 2.1 can venture into i.t skill or entrepreurship.

[quote author=atom080 post=103202260]though, i never agree totally with what the op said.
though the o.p is one side in the mentality of japa.
i wouldn't love to derail the thread, but i can't stop the truth from spreading.
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now listen everyone
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if you know that you are from humble background and don't know the steps to 'japa', but your option is to settle and be employed in nigeria. pls listen! as i say this from the bottom of my heart.
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for science student
go and study medical courses.
by all getting, get medicine or dentistry(mbbs or bds),
if you can't, go for nursing, pharm, medlab, physiotherapy etc.
never go for any engr course except you have passion and connection.
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don't let anybody cajole u to believing dat i.t rules the world. yes dat might me true yet even a farmer cn learn it(hyperbole).
wat do i mean?
i.t is for everyone, you cn dabble to it anytime.
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av u ever seen a doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacy come on dis thread to complain abt life after school in 9ja?
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karleb !

Karleb:
Nigeria is a dream killer.

[s][/s]If you are from a poor home and average, it's better you open your eyes and ears.

Trust me, many who had higher hopes are now learning tailoring after graduation.

Some have been teaching on a salary of 30k for more than 5 years now.[s][/s]

Say this to people with no self determination.

Lordbinsmar:


I am not talking about the chances of mechanical engineering in Nigeria. Nigeria is a failed state, it doesn't matter the course you study in Nigeria.

Yahoo Yahoo, scam, and other social vices are the order of the day.

Most of my guys who studied mechanical engineering and have passion for the course are doing well. Most of the top guys got schorlarship to US and Europe.

So if you know this, then why argue on the op's stand on Engineering not being a good course for student from poor homes In Nigeria?

For me, some engineering courses are way better than studying MASS FONICATION COMMUNICATION , POLITICAL SCIENCE, bunch of other uselless commercial courses.

ClixMaster:
So if you know this, then why argue on the op's stand on Engineering not being a good course for student from poor homes In Nigeria?

For me, some engineering courses are way better than studying MASS FONICATION COMMUNICATION , POLITICAL SCIENCE, bunch of other uselless commercial courses.

You dey mind them.

They just want to argue for the sake of it.

They even talk as if most people will get the good grades. In reality, most people will are average and below. How then do you want them to gain admission to study medical courses with this so much gate keeping in the medical line?

My advice to average people from poor/average homes is to look around, find a skill/course that makes people money, especially in Nigeria, especially people that are just going into such career and make your choice.

Lordbinsmar:


God bless you Sir, I don't just understand why the nairaland programmers think maybe engineering and technology is all about programming.

I understand that programming is important in advancement of technology and has a great future.

But what about the guys working on fuel cells at Tesla? the guys working on new space craft materials at NASA? The guys working on developing energy efficient engines? The guys developing artificial heart? The guys working on hvacs and heat pumps? The aerodynamics analyst at airbus? The guys designing the concentrated solar power plants for future energy systems?

This is just to mention few. So far you have a solid GPA in engineering in Nigeria, have a great passion for engineering and not money.

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exactly, the mentality of any potential engr studnt in nigeria should b "to japa".
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after japa to say like u.s, germani, canada,, THEIR FATHER!
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engr is sweet once u knw d onions.

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atom080:

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exactly, the mentality of any potential engr studnt in nigeria should b "to japa".
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after japa to say like u.s, germani, canada,, THEIR FATHER!
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engr is sweet once u knw d onions.

You get it Bro.
See you at the top of the ladder

Most people here don't really understand the essence of this thread.
Poor family + poor choices of courses * Nigeria = Very wrong