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
- Mining
- Engineering Statistics
- Computer Literacy
- Numerical Methods
- Thermodynamics
- Surveying
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication Skills
- Technological Entrepreneurship
Third year subjects:
- Rock Breaking
- Surface Mining
- Mineral Economics
- Introductory Geology
- Physical Geology
- Industrial Excursions
- Engineering Economics
- Mine Environment Engineering
- Rock Mechanics
- Minerals Processing
- Historical Geology
- Environmental Geology
- Introduction to Project
- Project Management
Fourth year subjects:
- Mine Environment Engineering
- Strata Control
- Professional Ethics and Practice
- Structural Geology
- Industrial Excursions
- Mining
- Mine Design
- Ore Deposits
- Environmental Management
Careers: Mining Engineer.
Source: www.up.ac.za