The Computer Engineering curriculum at UKZN is designed to prepare students for a career in the exciting, fast evolving field of computer engineering. Professionals in this discipline will be at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
The vision of the future is that of advanced fixed and mobile computing systems driving the digital revolution with unprecedented processing, storage and networking capabilities.
Such systems will connect billions of people and will improve their lives through the use of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, autonomous vehicles, virtual assistants and advanced software.
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The curriculum for the qualification Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Computer Engineering) comprises modules with a total credit point value of 576 credit points as approved by the Senate. Of these credits, at least 96 must be at Level-4 or above.
The minimum duration for the qualification is 8 semesters. In order to complete the qualification, a student shall complete the modules as specified below.
Total Credits: 72 Credits
Total Credits: 72 Credits
Total Credits: 72 Credits
Total Credits: 72 Credits
Total Credits: 72 Credits
Total Credits: 72 Credits
Plus two from the following options
Total Credits: 72 Credits
Plus two from the following options
Total Credits: 72 Credits
Computer engineers design, develop, implement, evaluate and maintain computer systems and equipment that forms part of that system. In addition to design and development, computer hardware engineers may supervise the manufacturing and installation of all computer-related equipment. This is basically an Electronics Engineering degree with more computer courses.
Computer hardware engineers were, and sometimes are still, called computer systems engineers. However, computer systems engineers need to know about both hardware and software engineering.
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