COURSE: BENG IN MINING 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:

• Graphical Communication


• Calculus


• Materials Science


• Electricity and Electronics


• Computer Literacy


• Innovation Linear Algebra


• Physics


• General Chemistry


• Mechanics


• Information Literacy

Second year subjects:

• Calculus


• Differential Equations


• Dynamics


• Strength of Materials


• Mining


• Engineering Statistics


• Computer Literacy


• Numerical Methods


• Thermodynamics


• Surveying


• Electrical Engineering


• Communication Skills


• Technological Entrepreneurship

Third year subjects:

• Rock Breaking


• Surface Mining


• Mineral Economics


• Introductory Geology


• Physical Geology


• Industrial Excursions


• Engineering Economics


• Mine Environment Engineering


• Rock Mechanics


• Minerals Processing


• Historical Geology


• Environmental Geology


• Introduction to Project


• Project Management

Fourth year subjects:

• Mine Environment Engineering


• Strata Control


• Professional Ethics and Practice


• Structural Geology


• Industrial Excursions


• Mining


• Mine Design


• Ore Deposits


• Environmental Management

Careers: Mining Engineer.

Source: www.up.ac.za

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