Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Overview

The Electrical Engineering curriculum at UKZN is designed to prepare students for a career in the exciting, dynamic field of electrical engineering. Professionals in this discipline have a focus in the development, maintenance and utilisation of the largest man-made machines in the world – the electrical power grid.

With the evolution of the smart-grid and the shift from fossil-fuel based generation to renewable generation, the electrical grid is undergoing the largest transition since its inception and Electrical Engineers are at the forefront of this global revolution.

Electrical Engineers are involved with the generation, conversion, storage, transmission and distribution of electricity to consumers.

SAQA

87767

NQF Level

Duration

4 Years

CAO Code

KN-H-BEE

Closing Date

30 September

Entry Requirements

NSC Bachelor’s degree pass (or equivalent as defined for UKZN)
With an APS score of no fewer than 33 points (excluding Life Orientation) with 65% for Mathematics, Physical Science and 50% for English as Home language or as First additional language. (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted as a replacement or substitute for Mathematics).

Modules

The curriculum for the qualification Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical 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.

Semester 1

Chemistry for Engineers 1A – CHEM181 (8 Credits)

Chemistry & Society 1 – CHEM163 (8 Credits)
Technical Communication for Engineers – ENCH1TC (8 Credits)
Engineering Drawing – ENME1DR (8 Credits)
Mathematics 1A (Engineering) – MATH131 (16 Credits)
Applied Mathematics 1A (Engineering) – MATH132 (16 Credits)
Engineering Physics 1A – PHYS151 (16 Credits)

Mechanics, Optics & Thermal Physics – PHYS110 (16 Credits)

Total Credits: 72 Credits

Semester 2

Chemistry for Engineers 1B – CHEM191 (8 Credits)

Chemistry & Society 2 – CHEM173 (8 Credits)
Electrical Design 1 – ENEL1ED (8 Credits)

Engineering Design – ENAG1DE (8 Credits)
Introduction to Engineering Materials – ENME1EM (8 Credits)

Introduction to Engineering Materials – ENAG1MT (8 Credits)
Mathematics 1B (Engineering) – MATH141 (16 Credits)
Applied Mathematics 1B (Engineering) – MATH142 (16 Credits)
Electromagnetism, Waves & Modern Physics – PHYS120 (16 Credits)

Engineering Physics 1B – PHYS152 (16 Credits)

Total Credits: 72 Credits

Semester 1

Computer Methods 1 – ENEL2CA (8 Credits)
Electrical Principles 1 – ENEL2EA (16 Credits)
Material Strengths – ENME2MS (8 Credits)
Thermofluids – ENME2TF (8 Credits)
Mathematics 2A (Engineering) – MATH238 (16 Credits)
Applied Finite Mathematics – MATH239 (8 Credits)
Optics and Wave Motion – PHYS251 (8 Credits)

Total Credits: 72 Credits

Semester 2

Computer Methods 2 – ENEL2CB (8 Credits)
Electrical Principles 2 – ENEL2EB (16 Credits)
Electrical Design 2 – ENEL2ED (8 Credits)
Environmental Engineering – ENEL2EN (8 Credits)
Field Theory – ENEL2FT (8 Credits)
Nuclear & Semiconductor Physics – ENEL2NP (8 Credits)
Mathematics 2B (Engineering) – MATH248 (16 Credits)
Workshop Training (Duly Performed) – ENEL2WS (DP)

Total Credits: 72 Credits

Semester 1

Engineering Management & Labour Relations – ENCH4ML (8 Credits)
Electrical Design 3 – ENEL3EA (8 Credits)
Digital Systems – ENEL3DS (16 Credits)
Electrical Machines 1 – ENEL3MA (8 Credits)
Systems and Simulation – ENEL3SS (8 Credits)
Analogue Electronics 1 – ENEL3TA (8 Credits)
Mathematics 3 (Engineering) – MATH354 (8 Credits)
Engineering Statistics – STAT370 (8 Credits)

Total Credits: 72 Credits

Semester 2

Analogue Electronics 2 – ENEL3AE (8 Credits)
Control Systems 1 – ENEL3CS (8 Credits)
Digital Electronics – ENEL3DE (8 Credits)
Electrical Design 4 – ENEL3EB (8 Credits)
Electromagnetic Theory – ENEL3EM (8 Credits)
Electrical Machines 2 – ENEL3MB (8 Credits)
Power Electronics 1 – ENEL3PE (8 Credits)
Power Systems 1 – ENEL3PS (16 Credits)

Total Credits: 72 Credits

Semester 1

Electrical Design 5 – ENEL4EA (24 Credits)
Engineering Entrepreneurship – ENEL4EE (8 Credits)
Power Systems 2 – ENEL4WA (8 Credits)
Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering 1 (Self Study) – ENEL4SA (8 Credits)
Basic isiZulu Language Studies 1A – ZULN101 (16 Credits)

One 16-credit elective OR
Two 8-credit elective modules from outside the College (taken in either semester with School approval)

Total Credits: 72 Credits.

Semester 2

Engineering Business – ENEL4EB (8 Credits)
Electrical Design Project – ENEL4EP (32 Credits)
Vacation Work – ENEL4VW (DP)

Optional Modules (Choose modules totalling 40 Credits. At least one must be a self-study module.)

Control Systems 2 – ENEL4CS (8 Credits)
High Voltage Engineering 1 – ENEL4HA (8 Credits)
High Voltage Engineering 2 – ENEL4HB (8 Credits)
Instrumentation – ENEL4IN (8 Credits)
Electrical Machines 3 – ENEL4MA (8 Credits)
Electrical Machines 4 – ENEL4MB (8 Credits)
Embedded Systems – ENEL4ES (8 Credits)
Illumination – ENEL4IL (8 Credits)
Power Electronics 2 – ENEL4PA (8 Credits)
Power Systems 3 (Self Study) – ENEL4WB (8 Credits)

Total Credits: 72 Credits

Career Opportunities:

Electrical Engineer : Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems in power, transport, and industrial sectors.
Electronics Engineer: Work with circuits, embedded systems, and consumer electronics.

Telecommunications Engineer: Build and manage communication networks, including mobile, satellite, and internet systems.
Control Systems Engineer: Design automation systems for factories, vehicles, and smart infrastructure.
Renewable Energy Engineer : Design and implement solar, wind, and other sustainable energy systems.

And More…

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