COURSE: BENG IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

All fields of study of the BEng degree have been accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), and comply with the academic requirements for registration as a professional engineer.

Type: Undergraduate degree

Duration: 4 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• Electricity and Electronics


• Materials Science


• Calculus


• Graphical Communication


• Computer Literacy


• Innovation


• Linear Algebra


• Physics


• Mechanics


• General Chemistry


• Information Literacy

Second year subjects:

• Calculus


• Differential Equations


• Dynamics


• Circuits


• Introduction to Programming


• Engineering Statistics


• Calculus


• Numerical Methods


• Electronic Components


• Linear Systems


• Power Systems Overview


• Communication Skills


• Technological Entrepreneurship

Third year subjects:

• Mathematics


• Electromagnetism


• Digital Circuits and Microprocessors


• Power System Components


• Electrical Machines


• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering


• Analysis of Power Systems


• Control Systems


• Power Electronics


• Design and Manufacturing

Fourth year subjects:

• Professional Ethics and practice


• Energy Systems


• High Voltage Control and Protection


• Electrical Drives


• Automation


• Engineering Economics


• Specialisation for Electrical engineers


• Environmental Management

Careers: Electrical Engineer.

Source: www.up.ac.za

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