COURSE: BENG IN COMPUTER 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:

• Calculus


• Mathematical statistics


• Electricity and electronics


• Introduction to programming


• Computer literacy


• Innovation


• Linear algebra


• Physics


• Netcentric computer systems


• Computer architecture


• Information literacy


• Measurement techniques and computer modelling


• Information technology practice

Second year subjects:

• Calculus


• Differential equations


• Operating Systems


• Circuits


• Engineering Statistics


• Design Patterns


• Numerical Methods


• Electronic Components


• Linear Systems


• Digital Systems


• Communication Skills


• Technological Entrepreneurship

Third year subjects:

• Stochastic Processes


• Modulation Systems


• Microprocessors


• Computer Networks


• Intelligent Systems


• Design and Manufacturing


• Digital Communication Systems


• Software Engineering


• Optical Communication Networks


• Control Systems

Fourth year subjects:

• Professional Ethics and Practice


• Programming and Application


• Computer Engineering: Architecture and systems


• e-Business and Network Security


• Specialisation for Computer engineers


• Engineering Economics


• Environmental Management

Careers: Computer Engineer.

Source: www.up.ac.za

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