The BEng programmes in Chemical Engineering equip students with knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as well as Thermodynamics, Transfer Phenomena, Separation Processes, Reactor Design, Biotechnology, Process Control, Engineering Management and Cost Estimation. The programme in Mineral Processing shares a common core with the general programme in Chemical Engineering, but focuses on the extraction of minerals such as gold, diamonds, iron, platinum and coal.
Type: Undergraduate degree
Duration: 4 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First Year Subjects:
- Applied Mathematics
- Engineering Chemistry
- Engineering Drawing
- Engineering Mathematics
- Professional Communication
- Electrotechnology
- Computer Programming
- Strengths of Materials
Second Year Subjects:
- Applied Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics
- Practical Workshop Training
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Material Science
- Numerical Methods
Third Year Subjects:
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Heat Transfer
- Mineral Processing
- Vacation Training
Fourth Year Subjects:
- Project Management
- Society in Perspective
Careers: Chemical Engineer , Reasearcher.
Source: www.sun.ac.za
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