This programme has been custom-designed for the South African pulp and paper industry, hence its blend of technical, management, mathematical, computer and chemical engineering components. It consists of theoretical and practical training, including 12 months of experiential learning in a pulp and paper mill or factory. Students should note that the theoretical modules focus strongly on physics, mathematics and chemical engineering.
Type: undergraduate diploma
Duration: 4 years part time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Mathematics
- Computer Skills
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Introduction to Pulp and Paper Making
Second year subjects:
- Quality Assurance and Statistics
- Chemical Engineering Technology
- Pulp and Paper Technology
- Pulp and Paper Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Engineering Physics
- Work integrated learning: Pulp and Paper Practice
Third year subjects:
- Management Skills
- Chemical Engineering Technology
- Chemical Plant
- Pulp and Paper Technology
- Work integrated learning: Pulp and Paper Practice
Fourth year subjects:
- Management Skills
- Chemical Engineering Technology
- Chemical Plant
- Pulp and Paper Technology
- Pulp and Paper Chemistry
- Thermodynamics: Applied
- Work integrated learning: Pulp and Paper Practice
Careers: pulp and paper technologist.
Source: www.unisa.ac.za