COURSE: BENG IN METALLURGICAL 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:

• Graphical Communication


• Calculus


• Materials Science


• Electricity and Electronics


• Computer Literacy


• Innovation


• Linear Algebra


• Physics


• General Chemistry


• Mechanics


• Information Literacy

Second year subjects:

• Calculus


• Differential Equations


• Dynamics


• Strength of Materials


• Mineralogy


• Engineering Statistics


• Computer Literacy


• Numerical Methods


• Electrical Engineering


• Materials Science


• Process Thermodynamics


• Communication Skills


• Technological Entrepreneurship

Third year subjects:

• Hydrometallurgy


• Materials Science


• Transfer Processes


• Pipe System Design


• Refractory Materials


• Engineering Economics


• Mechanical Metallurgy


• Minerals Processing


• Pyrometallurgy


• Project Management


• Heat Transfer

Fourth year subjects:

• Corrosion


• Process Metallurgy and Control


• Professional Ethics and Practice


• Hydrometallurgy


• Metals Processing and Welding


• Minerals Processing


• Process Design


• Environmental Management

Careers: Metallurgical Engineer.

Source: www.up.ac.za

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