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MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Engineering Production Technology I - EPT1601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MAT1581 Co-requisite: MAT1581
Purpose: This module is primarily industry oriented and provides students with a sound knowledge base in production engineering. The purpose is therefore to provide the students with the knowledge and understanding of production engineering techniques and principles which include: Forecasting, Quality Management, Facility Layout, Inventory Management as well as Materials Requirements Planning. Secondly this module will equip the student with the necessary skills and the abilities to apply the above knowledge with confidence, in the solution of problems in this field. Thirdly this course will equip the students with the ability to combine this knowledge and concepts with those of other disciplines to solve problems encountered in practice. At the completion of the module the student will be able to understand and practically apply production engineering techniques and principles to broadly defined engineering problems in manufacturing and service environments.
Operations Research - OPR2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to empower students with mathematical approaches to solve quantitative problems in the work place and real life. Operation Research solves diverse problems that are multi-disciplinary, challenging and dynamic. Students who complete this module will achieve solutions based on facts, relying to a large extent on tools from basic disciplines of mathematics, statistics and computer science.
Information Systems for Engineers - ISE3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module is primarily industry oriented and provides students with a sound knowledge base in the information systems. Also enables the learners to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. The module builds the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing engineering technologist.
Mechanics of Composite Materials - MCM4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to aspects of design and analysis work involving composite components whose stress/strain mechanical properties are controlled by high strength/stiffness continuous fibres within a polymeric, metal or ceramic matrix. A mixture of analytical and numerical skills towards the intended purpose of the course will encompass the micromechanics of fibre reinforced composites, the stress/strain analysis of orthotropic materials and laminated composites, the failure analysis of laminated composites, and the design of composite components.
Engineering Production Technology II - EPT2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: EPT1601
Purpose: This module is primarily industry oriented and provides students with a sound knowledge base in production engineering. At the completion of the module the student will be able to understand and practically apply production engineering techniques and principles to broadly defined engineering problems in manufacturing and service environments. The principle include just-In-Time and Lean Manufacturing; Intermediate, Short-Term and Project Scheduling; Maintenance and Supply-Chain Management. Students will have the ability to combine this knowledge and concepts with those of other disciplines to solve problems encountered in practice.
Industrial Engineering Simulation - SIE3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: EDG1501 & EUP1501
Purpose: The primary purpose of this module is to introduce learners to the principles and methodology of Simulation that involves Systems Theory and Systems Thinking.
Industrial Supply Chain Management - ISM3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to equip students with professional, vocational and industry-specific intellectual competencies, knowledge and practical skills to enable them to critically analyse, interpret and understand logistics and supply chain management principles, processes and procedures in distribution, transportation, international logistics, inventory control, sustainable logistics practices supply chain finance and identify key performance indicators.
Mechanical Engineering Design Project - MED4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module serves as a capstone module, where students will rigorously apply all mechanical engineering principles they have learnt in previous modules to provide design solutions to ill-defined and complex mechanical engineering problems. The students must demonstrate an understanding of the engineering design methodology in which they are able perform problem definition, concept generation, design embodiment, design testing and design communication and marketing. The students will also be required to perform a detailed economic evaluation of the proposed new or improved process they are proposing. The students will then need to apply techniques of proper academic report writing to present and discuss their design. The module forms part of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering. This module will enable students to develop competencies in applying mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of mechanical engineering system.
Engineering Quality Planning and Management - EQP2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module is primarily industry oriented and provides students with a sound knowledge base in the quality assurance field. Also enables the learners to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. The module builds the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing engineering technologist.
Solid Mechanics I - SME2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: EME1501
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip a student with basic technical knowledge for determining state of common engineering structures under simple and direct loading conditions. After completing this module, the student is expected to determine stresses and strains in: axially-loaded bars/rods of different configurations; thinﾭ walled cylinders both under pressure and/or in rotation; shafts in torsion; axiallyﾭ loaded helical springs of various configurations. The student should also be able to determine internal forces arising in plane trusses as a result of dead loads.
Logistics Engineering - LEN3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to systems engineering principles and tasks that are encountered in the field of logistics engineering during a product life cycle. It also seeks to demonstrate how the efficient functioning/operation of logistic and maintenance support systems is directly related to the application of scientific and engineering knowledge.
Mechatronics and Measurement Systems - MMS4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to provide an interdisciplinary experience that encompasses measurement systems, electronics and computer control in mechanical engineering systems. This module also develops the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for students to become competent engineers.
Advanced Engineering Work Study - FEW2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: FEW1501
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with advanced technical knowledge for determining common engineering principles about work measurement, method study, ergonomics and workstation improvement principles and techniques. The students should be able to carry out a workplace improvement study and use the results in designing or redesigning a workstation, develop teams and incentive schemes to ensure synergy for productivity improvement.
Solid Mechanics II - SME2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: SME2601 Co-requisite: SME2601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to build on students ability to calculate for stress in common engineering components when subjected to slightly more complex loading conditions than direct loading such as: thermal/temperature stresses, impact or suddenly applied loading, bending stresses in encastre beams and shear stresses. After completing this module, the student is expected to solve stress and strain arising in thermally loaded members/structures, strains due to impact and suddenly applied loads, draw shear force and bending moment diagrams of beams built in at both ends but symmetrically loaded, determine the centre of area, second moment of area and section modulus of different builtﾭ up sections, and determine bending and shear stresses in beams having different crossﾭ sectional areas.
Mechanical Design Project - MDP3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Students who complete this module can carry out a detailed design of a mechanical component or system. This will involve conducting research, in the form of a literature survey, as background for their design work, selecting an appropriate mechanical design, carrying out the actual design work, and reporting on the research and design in a portfolio.
Management of Technology - MOT4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module provides students with an understanding of the selection, evaluation and implementation of appropriate methodologies for managing physical assets to ensure they contribute to business strategies on reducing costs, achieving product quality hence long term profitability and competitiveness.
Facilities Planning and Material Handling - FPM2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Qualifying students will gain advanced technical knowledge for determining common engineering principles about work study including the following topics: work measurement, method study, ergonomics and workstation improvement principles and techniques. The student should be able to carry out a workplace improvement study and use the results in designing or redesigning a workstation, develop teams to ensure synergy for productivity improvement. Students can engage in work improvement activities in manufacturing as well as services industry the sector, in the field of Industrial Engineering as part of their Diploma. These competencies contribute to the development of efficient work methods and standards in a workplace which will ultimately improve the standard of living in Southern Africa. Enrolled students in this will engage on online module site which will assist in gaining core fundamental knowledge for the subject.
Thermodynamics I - TDY2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable qualifying students to be able to apply the laws units, definitions and fundamentals of the behaviour of gases and vapours under variations of temperature and pressure. The first and second laws of thermodynamics are analysed together with psychometry and fundamentals of combustion thermodynamics. This will enable qualifying students to apply these principles to the design of thermal engineering systems.
Maintenance Engineering III - MEN3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to make students understand the concepts of maintenance and their importance in industry. At the completion of the module the student will be able to understand and practically apply maintenance engineering principles for optimizing equipment, managing resources and procedures to achieve reliability, maintainability and availability of equipment.
Material and Process Selection - MPS4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module will enable students to: Conduct product and process design by applying methodologies and principles that they have learnt in the junior years; consider the strategic aspects and integrative processes in designing new products with a focus on product design, as well as process design; learn and practice the skills in teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication.
Industrial Accounting - IAC2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to supply students with the required knowledge of fundamental principles of financial management; and skills to read and interpret financial statements, analyse financial statements, to use a financial calculator, to assess risk and return, to do financial planning and to manage the cash flow of a firm by means of effective credit management, stock control and a cash budget.
Thermodynamics II - TDY2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: TDY2601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip qualifying students with an extended knowledge of thermodynamics related to common systems such as compressors, turbines, boilers, condensers, refrigerators. With this integrated knowledge the students should be able to identify, analyse, evaluate, reflect on and address common thermodynamics problems related to these systems. This is accomplished by applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments associated with compressor, turbine, boiler, condenser, refrigerator thermodynamic systems. The qualifying students will be able to apply these evidence-based solutions and thermodynamic principles in the relevant engineering environment and practice.
Production and Systems Engineering - PSE3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the advanced principles of production technology selection and deployment. The module will enhance competence in the identification and use of the traditional and non-traditional production technologies and material handling as well as integrating them principles of process automation.
Structural Dynamics - SDY4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Completion of this subject allows the students to have an in-depth understanding of the vibration of mechanical and structural system. The module is an intersection between solid mechanics and dynamics theory and seeks to advance students analytical skills in the fields of solid mechanics and dynamics which are very useful for postgraduate research. At the end of the module the graduating students should be able to solve different problems involving vibration of mechanical structural components (e.g. bars, shafts, beams, plates and shells) by formulating their solutions from basic principles.
Industrial Engineering Statistics - IES2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MAT1581
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with basic concepts and techniques of quality and process control, by use of statistics as a tool to manage conformance to specifications of operation processes products and processes. Students will learn how best to collect data, summarize or describe data, and draw formal inferences and practical conclusions on the basis of data (all the while recognizing the reality of variation). The module also provides a foundation in essential qualitative methods that will be required in others core module still to come, such as Quality Assurance 11, Operation Research Ill and Quality Assurance IV, and for several study research projects.
Automatic Control - ACT3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to enable the qualifying student to analyse and apply control systems and principles to analyse and solve engineering problems in all mechanisms, machine parts within the mechanical and mechatronic engineering fields.
Industrial Engineering Simulation II - SIE3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for learners to become competent practicing engineering technologists. It is designed also to add value to the qualifying learner in terms of enrichment of the person, status and recognition. Provides advanced knowledge to analyse and solve broadly defined engineering problems in the industrial and technology fields. At the completion of the module the student will be able to understand and practically apply quality assurance related to industrial engineering and technology principles to broadly defined engineering problems in all industrial, manufacturing and service fields. Also the student will be able to design broadly defined industrial engineering processes and understand the functioning of industrial engineering principles in a manufacturing field. (The legal base for developing this module as an integrated part of the qualification is E-05-PT, 1O May 2012, pp. 3 - Qualification standard for Advanced Diploma in Engineering: NQF Level 7;)
Sustainable Energy - SUE4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The qualifying student understands the desirability of establishing sustainability in the context of energy generation, the trade-offs between environmental impact, resource depletion and economic development. An understanding of the technical basics of each of the major non-renewable and renewable sources of energy, the extent of the environmental impact and resource depletion of each of the major non-renewable and renewable sources of energy is important In modern practice of energy generation. Hence the purpose of this module is to enable qualifying students apply this knowledge in gauging different options for specific scenarios when planning, designing and analysing renewable energy generation systems.
Engineering Drawing and Graphics - EDG1501
Diploma Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to drawing techniques and dimensioning. Students completing this module will gain basic skills required for engineering communication with the aid of drawings. They will learn the basics of sketching, dimensioning, pictorial and orthographic drawing.
Engineering Costing - INC2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module focuses on the engineering process costing needs of technical people such as engineers, technologists, scientists and technicians. The purpose of this module is to introduce engineering students to industrial costing management environments and to equip them with the required knowledge and skills. On completion of this module they will be able to apply industrial costing principles in their organisations. The focus of this module is on content of particular importance to technical persons involved with project management, techno-economic analysis, production process and those working in manufacturing industries. It is believed that this module will help students become better engineers, supervisors and engineering projects managers
Advanced Research Project - ARP3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: After completing this module students must be able to plan a project, evaluate alternatives, and design a solution to a project using industrial engineering tools and techniques. Students will be enabled to apply industrial engineering techniques for problem solving in an industrial and any other work environment.
Solid Mechanics IV - SME3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to enable the qualifying student to analyze and apply mechanics and technology principles to analyze and solve engineering problems in all mechanisms, machine parts within the mechanical and mechatronic engineering fields.
Systems Engineering - SYS4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to empower students with skills to find solutions to complex engineering problems. These skills would enable students to view an organisation in a holistic and creative manner and focus on the entire organisation rather than in parts. The syllabus will give students a greater understanding of the holistic development of ideas and how to use them in practice. Students will be equipped to expand their knowledge about systems engineering and afford them with additional choices when faced with ill-defined problems.
Engineering Graphics - EGP1501
Diploma Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to drawing techniques and dimensioning. Students completing this module will gain basic skills required for engineering communication with the aid of drawings. They will learn the basics of sketching, dimensioning, pictorial and orthographic drawing. This module is part of the Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
Work-directed Industry based Industrial Engineering Project - IPR3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 60
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: IAC2601, ENM2601, MTC2602, EPT2602, SME2601, FEW2601, FPM2601, EQP2601, INC2601, ADM2601, MED2601, IES2601
Purpose: Work-directed industry based Industrial Engineering Project refers to an industry based engineering project where the students will try to solve industry based problems. This training provides students with an opportunity to apply their technical knowledge to relevant problem situations in industry, and to gain exposure to typical organizational culture, human relations and working conditions. With suitable guidance and supervision, the students will be taught to work independently and to develop an awareness of the ethics and requirements of industry. Where necessary experimental laboratory work will be conducted in the industrial engineering laboratories on Florida campus.
Dynamics - DYN3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to advance the students' analytical skills in the solving stress and strain problems in solid structural systems. The qualifying student should be able to calculate for beams of arbitrary crossﾭ sections subjected to shear and bending forces and moments acting along inclined axis and planes; determine beam deflections under applied loads using moment-area method and the Castigliano's theorem; solve for statically indeterminate beams by using the differential equations of the deflection curve and method of superposition; solve for buckling of slender columns which support compressive loads in structures considering a number of simple support conditions; and predict when elastic failure will occur under any condition of applied stress in a simple tensile test.
Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer - THT3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The qualifying student gains understanding of thermodynamic principles as applied to heat transfer, and refrigeration and air conditioning. In engineering practice, an understanding of the mechanisms of heat transfer is important since heat transfer plays a crucial role in the design of heat exchangers, power plants, refrigerators, and air conditioners, among others. Hence the purpose of this module is to enable qualifying students apply this knowledge and solve complex engineering problems involving analysis of heat transfer and systems which store, transfer and convert energy as required of a practicing engineering technologist.
Thermo-Fluids - TFL4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Completion of this module allows the students to have an in-depth understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. It seeks to empower the students to revisit previous topics covered in the Diploma in Engineering Technology Mechanical but at a deeper level and be able to solve most problems at first principles. The students will also be introduced to basics of CFD and industry.
Fundamentals of Engineering Work Study - FEW1501
Diploma Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Qualifying students will gain basic technical knowledge for determining common engineering principles about work study including the following topics: work measurement, method study, ergonomics and workstation improvement principles and techniques. The student should be able to carry out a workplace improvement study and use the results in designing or redesigning a workstation, develop teams to ensure synergy for productivity improvement. Students can engage in work improvement activities in manufacturing as well as services industry the sector, in the field of Industrial Engineering as part of their Diploma. These competencies contribute to the development of efficient work methods and standards in a workplace which will ultimately improve the standard of living in Southern Africa. Enrolled students in this will engage on online module which will assist in gaining core fundamental knowledge for the subject.
Mechanical Engineering Design I - MED2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: EME1501
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to apply constructs, theories and models into practice within a laboratory setting underpinned by the integration of prescribed standards and specification of components associated with engineering design technologies. Students will also become aware of both the basis for decisions and the standards of industrial engineering components. Furthermore, the students will apply engineering standards to design mechanical components including (Design of Bearings, Design of Shafts, Design of gears, Design of Belts and chain drives, Design of seals, Design of clutches and brakes, Design of springs, Fastening and power screws and Engineering tolerance.
Environmental Engineering - EEN3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The qualifying students will able to apply the principles underlying the application of pollution management strategies. This module also enable students to develop skills in environmental management that can be applied in businesses, commerce, government, communities and other areas of life.
Engineer in Society - EIS4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: An introduction to the role of engineers in the context of their employment in industry and their interaction with the wider community is a key. In light of the current world economic and environmental crisis due in part to unsustainable development and poor financial planning, 21st Century engineers are faced with unprecedented challenges of developing a sustainable world in balance with the forces of nature to combat global environmental, social and economic crises. Engineers are required to have an understanding of the society around them including its laws and regulations. The development of the modern world has been dominated by science, engineering and technology and the role of the engineer is linked closely to the needs of society. Unfortunately engineers are either public relations shy or poor communicators of their incredible successes
Maintenance Engineering IA - MEN1501
Diploma Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Qualifying students will gain the necessary knowledge of maintenance systems with emphasis on maintenance management and effective implementation of the Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
Mechanical Engineering Design II - MED2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MED2601 Co-requisite: MED2601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to apply constructs, theories and models into practice. Students will also become aware of both the basis for decisions and the standards of mechanical engineering components. Furthermore, the students will apply engineering standards to understanding the failure of mechanical components under different loading settings. The students will be able to analyze failure and implement engineering tolerances in design. Finally students will have a design project to apply their understanding of design concepts up to now.
Engineering Materials Technology II - EMT3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to develop the necessary knowledge and understanding of the importance of composite materials in the modern design and manufacturing processes.At the completion of the module the student will be able to: Practically apply material science technology principles to broadly defined engineering problems in all mechanisms, machine parts and manufacturing fields;Design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data related to structure, properties, processing, and performance of materials; Apply theoretical knowledge to design components, systems, and processes to meet the needs of the composites industry within a set of realistic constraints including economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability
Enterprise Architecture (Engineering) - ENT4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module provides students with an understanding of the principles of business architecture, business processes and the application of enterprise resource planning systems. It is an integral part of the qualification in that it enables students to understand the strategic positioning of the business environment in the industrial engineering context.
Manufacturing Technology I - MTC1501
Certificate Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the necessary fundamental knowledge and skills on safety measures on machineries, hand tools and measuring instruments in the engineering manufacturing workshop. Qualifying students will be able to solve practical problems related to Mechanical Engineering by operating machines such lathe machine, drilling machine, grinding machine and milling machine. These students should be able to take measurements using measuring instruments such as Vernier caliper, micrometer, measuring tape and etc
Maintenance Engineering IIB - MEN2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MEN1501
Purpose: Qualifying students will gain the necessary knowledge of maintenance systems with emphasis on maintenance storage, handling and safety, efficiency and effectiveness and be able to analyze current maintenance storage systems and technology.
Engineering Entrepreneurship - ENT3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The objective of the module is to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for learners to become competent practicing engineering technologists. At the completion of the module the student will be able to utilise engineering principles to foster innovative leadership, creativity and global entrepreneurial mindset. Successful students will able to: Describe the nature of entrepreneurship and how it relates to engineering businesses; Analyse whether it is better to start a business from Scratch or Buy an Existing Business; Develop new venture business plans; Develop market growth strategies; Manage growth in the new or existing business; Manage Assets and evaluate financial performance in the business. Apply engineering knowledge to contribute to the economy.
Heat and Mass Transfer - HMT4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable the graduating students to successfully perform Heat and mass transfer calculations in all there modes of heat transfer namely conduction convection and radiation. This module also provides necessary skills to the graduating students to perform thermal design calculations related heat exchangers. Towards the end of the module students will be able to apply the principles of Mass transfer and draw analogy between heat and mass transfer. Furthermore, the qualifying students will be able to perform thermal design calculations using Heat and mass transfer data books wisely. The student acquires specific knowledge and understanding of Heat and mass transfer operations for a variety of situations in the industry.
Advanced Manufacturing - ADM2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MTC2602
Purpose: Students who complete this module will be able to explain how automation and automation technologies are integrated into production systems. These technologies include control technologies, materials handling and identification technologies, and inspection technologies, they will also be able to perform calculations to assess the performance of these technologies, and to compile programmes in basic applications in automated production systems.
Mechanics of Fluids I - MFL1601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to be able to understand the basics of fluid statics, fluid dynamics and calculate flow measurement and other related concepts within the field of mechanical engineering. Students will also gain an understanding on the use of appropriate property tables and charts and be able to perform engineering calculations and design.
Engineering Project Management - EPM3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Students who complete this module will be able to use Microsoft project and there should able to do project management methodologies These project management include procedures, planning, network scheduling, budgeting, project evaluation, they will also be able to perform calculations to assess the performance of these project management.
Industrial Engineering Research Project - HRIEN81
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 36
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to allow students to critically analyse and apply mathematical and scientific principles that they have learnt in previous Industrial Engineering modules by researching a complex engineering topic. The topic should lead to an investigation or experimental study which is typical of what the graduate would encounter in an employment situation shortly after graduation. The student should explore the research literature, conceptualise experiments; obtain, analyse and interpret experimental data; draw valid conclusions and understand the limitations of applying these conclusions to situations or contexts outside of the controlled experimental set?up. The objective of this research project is to produce new knowledge or insight into a phenomenon. This module is part of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honour's degree in Industrial Engineering. By completing this project the student will also be equipped to engage in independent and life?long learning through well?developed learning skills.
Applied Engineering Mechanics - AEM2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: EME2602 Co-requisite: EME2602
Purpose: This module will impart to students knowledge and skills encompassing introductory aspects of vibrations, kinematics, principles of energy diagrams with application to rotating machinery, the analysis of cams and gyroscopes, and the force and dynamical analysis of systems that incorporate gearing and spring elements.
Mechanics of Fluids II - MFL2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MFL1601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable qualifying students to be able to analyze pipe flow, viscous flow, vortices, forces exerted by moving fluids, pipe friction, pumps, pipe systems, in fluid power systems within the field of fluid Power Engineering. Students will also develop skills and competencies in conducting experiments and to report findings in an acceptable format based on prescribed topics within the field of fluids engineering that will be covered in this module.
Engineering Quality Management II - EQM3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for learners to become competent practicing engineering technologists. It is designed also to add value to the qualifying learner in terms of enrichment of the person, status and recognition. Provides advanced knowledge to analyse and solve broadly defined engineering problems in the industrial and technology fields. At the completion of the module the student will be able to understand and practically apply quality assurance related to industrial engineering and technology principles to broadly defined engineering problems in all industrial, manufacturing and service fields. Also the student will be able to design broadly defined industrial engineering processes and understand the functioning of industrial engineering principles in a manufacturing field. (The legal base for developing this module as an integrated part of the qualification is E-05-PT, 1O May 2012, pp. 3 - Qualification standard for Advanced Diploma in Engineering: NQF Level 7;)
Mechanical Engineering Research Project - HRMEN81
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 36
Module presented in English Module presented online
Co-requisite: STA4820
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to allow students to critically analyse and apply mathematical and scientific principles that have been learnt in previous Mechanical Engineering modules by researching a complex engineering topic. The topic should lead to an investigation or experimental study which is typical of what the graduate would encounter in an employment situation shortly after graduation. The student should explore the research literature, conceptualise experiments; obtain, analyse and interpret experimental data; draw valid conclusions and understand the limitations of applying these conclusions to situations or contexts outside of the controlled experimental set-up. The objective of this research project is to produce new knowledge or insight into a phenomenon. This module is part of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honour's degree in Mechanical Engineering. By completing this project the student will also be equipped to engage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed learning skills.
Engineering Mechanics II - EME2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: EME1501
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to understand the principles of statics, Engineering Mechanics. This module is designed to prepare student for high level modules.
Work-directed industry based Mechanical Engineering Project - MPR3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 60
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Pre-requisite: EEA2601, EME2602, MAT2691, MED2602, MFL2602, AEM2601, SME2602, TDY2602, MTC2602, MEN2602
Purpose: Work-directed industry based Mechanical Engineering Project refers to an industry based engineering project where the students will try to solve industry based problems. This training provides students with an opportunity to apply their technical knowledge to relevant problem situations in industry, and to gain exposure to typical organizational culture, human relations and working conditions. With suitable guidance and supervision, the students will be taught to work independently and to develop an awareness of the ethics and requirements of industry.
Finite Element Analysis - FEA3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
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Purpose: Students who complete this module can apply the numerical procedures involved in the use of the finite element method in the area of strengths of materials, with an emphasis on structural problems
Industrial Engineering Design Project - IDP4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 36
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module will enable students to develop competencies in applying mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems and processes in industry. The module serves as a capstone module, where students will rigorously apply all industrial engineering principles they have learnt in previous modules to the synthesis and analysis of a process present in any sphere of industry. The student will need to do research and formulate a process optimisation problem as found in industry and perform a complete analysis of the affected process. The student must illustrate the ability to perform an analysis of the process by illustrating an understanding of the interrelationship between different processes. Students will also be required to perform a detailed economic evaluation of the proposed new or improved process being. The application of proper techniques for academic report writing is needed in order to present and discuss their design.
Engineering Modelling - EMO1601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
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Pre-requisite: EGP1501 Co-requisite: EGP1501
Purpose: Skills in computer-aided drafting (CAD) are increasingly valuable and sought in the workplace. Qualifying students will be able to develop a concept from a simple 2D sketch into a 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor. The student will receive "hands-on" training and will develop the techniques that are essential in today's job market, incorporating the CAD E-learning software, this module will teach you how to leverage computer aided design software to perform 3D mechanical design, product simulation, tooling creation, and design communication. Autodesk Inventor provides a comprehensive set of 3D mechanical CAD tools for producing complete digital prototypes. The Inventor model allows the qualifying student to create production-ready part and assembly drawings and then visualize, simulate and analyze how a design will work under real-world conditions.
Manufacturing Technology II - MTC2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
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Pre-requisite: MTC1501
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the necessary fundamental knowledge and skills on engineering materials, atomic structure, metal processing and machines operations. Students should be able to identify different manufacturing processes (ceramics polymers, mechanical properties, metal forming) and machine operations such as milling machine and lathe machine and welding processes.
Fluid Mechanics and Turbo-Machinery - FMM3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
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Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable the graduating student to estimate and perform calculations related to pipe flows and discharge calculations. The student will also be able to estimate and perform the efficiency calculations of thermal turbo-machines that have been subjected to a variety of operating conditions. Furthermore, the qualifying student will be able to perform thermal design calculations using design data books and materials data books wisely. The student acquires specific knowledge and understanding of Compressible flows in turbomachines.
Design for Manufacture - MAN4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 12
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Purpose: This module provides students with an understanding of specific advanced and emerging manufacturing technologies employed in modern industry with an emphasis on nano- micro fabrication. After this module students will be able to comprehend and discuss the merits and limitations of the taught technologies, in terms of flexibility, productivity, quality, profitability of these manufacturing technologies, etc.