COURSE: BENG IN MECHATRONICS

Mechatronic engineers develop and construct machines and systems that use modern control systems for greater adaptability, better work performance, and/or lower costs. Mechatronic systems strive to reach the optimal combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic subsystems by integration of e.g. machine parts, sensors and actuators. These mechanisms are controlled by computer systems to create products and systems that are useful to mankind and society.

Type: Undergraduate Degree

Duration: 4 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:

• Engineering Chemistry


• Engineering Physics


• Engineering Drawings


• Engineering Mathematics


• Applied Mathematics


• Professional Communication


• Electrotechnique


• Strength of Materials


• Computer Programming

Second Year Subjects:

• Electrotechniques


• Engineering Mathematics


• Strength of Materials


• Thermodynamics


• Applied Mathematics


• Practical Workshop Training


• Introductory Machine Design


• Materials Science


• Numerical Methods


• Fluid Mechanics

Third Year Subjects:

• Electrical Power


• Machine Design


• Modelling


• Computer Systems


• Fluid Mechanics


• Control Systems


• Electronics


• Vacation Training


• Vibration and Noise

Fourth Year Subjects:

• Electronics


• Mechatronics


• Design


• Project Management


• Heat Transfer


• Entrepreneurship


• Mechanical Design


• Environmental Engineering


• Production


• Vacation Training

Careers: Mechatronic specialist.

Source: www.sun.ac.za

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