COURSE: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEE...

Mechatronics is an inter-disciplinary field, combining traditional electrical, electronic, mechanical, control and computer engineering skills, applied to solve problems that bridge the boundaries between these disciplines, requiring multi-skilled practitioners. Mechatronic engineering includes the study of electronics, software and mechanical engineering in the design and manufacture of products and processes.

Type: Undergraduate Diploma

Duration: Full time 3 years

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:

• Mechatronics project


• Communication study


• Computer and programming skills


• Mechanics


• Mathematics


• Electrical engineering and electronics


• Mechanical engineering drawing


• Strength of materials


• Fluid mechanics

Second Year Subjects:

• Fluid mechanics


• Mechatronic systems


• Electrical engineering and electronics


• Computer aided manufacturing


• Strength of materials


• Hydraulic machines


• Mechanical engineering design


• Applied Strength of materials

Third Year Subjects:

• Mechatronic industry project

Careers: Mechatronics Engineer.

Source: www.cput.ac.za

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