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