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