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