BEng Chemical Engineering
Pretoria, South Africa
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The programs are designed in accordance with the outcomes-based model as required by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The learning outcomes and contents of the programs have been compiled in accordance with the latest accreditation standards (PE-60 and PE-61) of ECSA, which also comply with the SAQA requirements.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic orientation
Core modules
- General chemistry
- General chemistry
- Chemical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Electricity and electronics
- Physics
- Humanities and social sciences
- Humanities and social sciences
- Graphical communication
- Statics
- Calculus
- Mathematics
- Workshop practice
Year 2
- Engineering statistics
- Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Chemical engineering materials
- Chemical engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Electrical engineering
- Community-based project
- Programming and information technology
- Strength of materials
- Mathematics
- Differential equations
- Calculus
- Numerical methods
Year 3
- Engineering management
- Biochemical engineering
- Chemical engineering design
- Chemical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Professional and technical communication
- Kinetics
- Laboratory
- Mass transfer
- Transfer processes
- Process dynamics
- Practical training
- Engineering activity and group work
Final Year
- Particle technology
- Process control
- Design project
- Chemical engineering practice
- Process synthesis
- Process analysis
- Practical training
- Reactor design
- Research project
- Research project
- Specialisation
Program Outcome
Total Credits: 611
A graduate in engineering should be able to apply the following skills on an advanced level:
- Engineering problem solving.
- Application of specialist and fundamental knowledge, with specific reference to mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences.
- Engineering design and synthesis.
- Investigation, experimentation and data analysis.
- Engineering methods, skills, tools and information technology.
- Professional and general communication.
- Awareness and knowledge of the impact of engineering activity on society and the physical environment.
- Work in teams and in multidisciplinary environments.
- An awareness and ability for lifelong learning.
- An awareness and knowledge of principles of professional ethics and practice.
- Awareness and knowledge of engineering management principles and economic decision-making.