Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
The objective of the academic program is to prepare students for a career as a professional engineer in both the private and public sectors, or as academics. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mathematics and engineering sciences, equipping them with the skills to apply engineering modeling and design in emerging fields of knowledge. Additionally, the program seeks to facilitate students' progression to postgraduate studies.
Thorough Grounding in Mathematics and Engineering Sciences: Provide students with a strong foundation in core mathematical principles and engineering sciences.
Application of Engineering Modeling and Design: Enable students to apply engineering modeling and design principles to real-world problems.
Preparation for Postgraduate Studies: Equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for successful postgraduate studies in engineering or related fields.
Technical Leadership Development: Address South Africa's critical need for professionals who can provide technical leadership in infrastructure development and industry competitiveness.
By fulfilling these objectives, the program aims to contribute significantly to the development of skilled professionals who can drive the growth and competitiveness of South Africa's infrastructure and industries on a global scale.
The student's ability to integrate knowledge is demonstrated by various design and research projects requiring, among other things, the synthesis of ideas and evaluation of alternatives. To demonstrate competence in outcome B, students must be able to work in teams to perform experiments and/or design projects.
The assessment methods used for the BEng program ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved. A variety of formative and summative assessment methods, such as simulations, demonstration of implemented designs, laboratory assignments, and written and oral examinations are employed. These modalities are used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been met.
From the assessment of samples, generalizing to a broader domain occurs in a judicious and planned manner to ensure reliability. The assessment used must meet the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 7. The criterion used to assess most outcomes primarily focuses on the accuracy and validity of information and conceptual content submitted by the student, demonstrating the indicated performances adequately.
To demonstrate competence in outcome F, students must be capable of writing logical and coherent reports that effectively utilize graphical presentations with computer software. In the capstone project in the final year, students must demonstrate adequate integration of knowledge and the ability to make engineering judgments.
The program culminates in an engineering project which requires an integration of acquired knowledge. The outcomes are assessed based on practical demonstrations of achieved results, a written report, and an oral presentation. These assessments must clearly show that a thorough scientific process was followed to arrive at the results.
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