School of Engineering General Notice
Medium of instruction
A
English is the medium of instruction and for writing assignments and examinations. Responses in other languages may be accepted provided that the lecturer concerned consents. A few service subjects are available in Afrikaans.
Advice to students
B
The number of study units for which a student may register at any one time obviously depends on the amount of study time available and the ability of the student. As a general rule students should allow themselves a minimum of one hour of study time per day per subject (over 5 days). This figure should then be kept in mind when selecting the number of study units. Students are advised to check the following at the time of registration: A student may register for a maximum of 5 modules per semester. See Calendar 2 for information regarding semester and year modules.
Admission requirements
C
ONE of the following: 1. National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a rating code of 3 (40-49%) or higher AND a rating of at least 4 in: (a) Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) (b) English (c) Physical Science AND either an Engineering and Technology or Computer subject OR 2. Senior certificate with Mathematics, Physical Science and English with at least an E-symbol on the Higher Grade or a D-symbol on the Standard Grade prior to 2008. OR 3. An N3 certificate with Mathematics, Engineering Science and English with a minimum mark of 50% (For Engineering: Chemical, Industrial Chemistry N3 is required as well.) OR 4. An N4 certificate with Mathematics and Engineering Science with a minimum mark of 50%. (For Engineering: Chemical, Industrial Chemistry N3 is required as well.) OR 5. The equivalent of number 1, 2, 3 or 4 will be considered. 6. Students who do not meet the above requirements may enrol for the Access programme.
Provisional admission
D
Students who do not comply with the admission requirements in terms of the marks obtained for Mathematics, Science or English, will only be permitted to register for the non-mathematical first level study units such as English for academic purposes and End-user computing (practical). Students must improve their marks in Mathematics, Science or English in order to be admitted to the other mathematical study units. Students who do not satisfy the minimum requirements for Physical Science may register for the SCIENTP for access purposes. As soon as SCIENTP has been passed, the student may register for the National Diploma. Students can improve their marks for the relevant study units by one of the following options: 1. Registering for Mathematics and/or Engineering Science at N3 level (National Certificate Vocational) at any technical/FET college. 2. Registering for equivalent study units at any other recognised institution. 3. Registering for the appropriate study units contained in the Access Brochure 4. Registering for Access Mathematics (MAT0511) and Science Tertiary Preparation (SCIENTP)
LABORATORY COMPONENT OF STUDY UNITS (PRACTICAL) Certain study units require compulsory laboratory work. The student can either complete the laboratory component in his working environment or attend a laboratory workshop. Students who choose to attend a laboratory workshop for the particular subject should enquire about the schedule. Additional fees must be paid for the practical session or workshop as it is not covered by the registration fees.
E E.1
Work Integrated Learning Modules (also referred to as Experiential Learning) for Engineering students INTRODUCTION
To fulfill the requirements for the National Diploma: Engineering a student must have completed a minimum of one year work integrated learning: (In some courses this period is 18 months). This Work Integrated Learning should be under the guidance of a qualified supervisor (in some cases ECSA registered and termed a mentor) according to the syllabus guidelines. These guidelines are given in the respective programme sections. On completion of the student’s work integrated learning period, the employer (supervisor/mentor) must certify that he/she has completed such learning successfully.
E.2
GENERAL
The Work Integrated Learning component for the Engineering and Mining courses is offered as one subject or as multiple subjects. A student must register, and satisfactorily complete the requirements of this subject(s) at some point in his/her studies, before a qualification can be awarded. The implication for the student is that he/she must be employed at some time in the course of his/her studies by an employer who can offer relevant and necessary Work Integrated Learning. If the student is not able to complete this work integrated learning:, he/she will not be awarded the qualification, even though all the academic subjects have been passed. Work Integrated Learning is usually monitored by means of a log-book and mentor system.
E.3
PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS
In certain cases the academic staff in the School of Engineering will endeavor to facilitate certain placements.
E.4
STUDENT VISITS
A Unisa representative will visit the student and his/her mentor occasionally on a need-to basis.
F
Requirements for information technology related study units
Computer facilities are prerequisites for students enrolling for any of the Information Technology related study units. Students must have access to computer facilities or have their own computer with the specific software they will require. Use the following as a guideline to ensure that you have the minimum computer configuration (or higher): A personal computer where the following configuration can be used as a guideline for the minimum required for most modules. Some modules have higher requirements and in those cases the requirements will be made available in the first tutorial letter or under module information on MyUnisa. Configuration: PC with a Pentium 233(500) MHz or higher processor Windows XP (with SP2) or a later version. 512 MB of RAM or higher 80 GB hard-disk space A CD-ROM (or DVD) drive VGA or higher graphics (1024 X 768 resolution). A printer that can print both text and graphics (minimum A4 paper size) Flash drive or memory stick for your own data
2. National Instructional Programmes: Engineering 2.a
Medium of instruction
PLEASE NOTE: The examination papers for most of the study units will be available in English only. This will apply to those study units where the course material and tutorial letters are available in English only.
2.b
Availability of study units
Study units marked with an asterisk (*) or a question mark (?) are currently being developed and were not available when this calendar went to press. However, the study material may become available during the year. Students are therefore requested to enquire about the availability, should such a subject be required.
2.c
Requirements for Information Technology related study units
Computer facilities are prerequisites for students enrolling for any of the Information Technology related study units. Students must have access to computer facilities or have their own computer with the specific software they will require. Use the following as a guideline to ensure that you have the minimum computer configuration (or higher):
an IBMTM compatible machine using a Windows 2000/NT/XP operating system. 20GB harddisk drive 128MB RAM Colour SVGA screen with 4MB controller A mouse Stiffy drive CD-ROM drive (54 speed)/ DVD drive Printer (Deskjet or Laser Printer) Access to e-mail facilities and occasional Internet accesses on first year level Access to e-mail and Internet facilities on higher levels NB Please note that less than the mentioned minimum configuration will not be sufficient.
Advice to students
2.d
The number of study units for which a student may register at any one time obviously depends on the amount of study time available and the ability of the student. As a general rule students should allow themselves a minimum of one hour of study time per day per subject (over 5 days). This figure should then be kept in mind when selecting the number of study units. Students are advised to check the following at the time of registration: A student may register for a maximum of six modules per semester. A ‘Y’ after the module name means that it is a year module. A ‘S’ after the module name means that such a module is offered over a period of a semester (6 months). Such a module will be offered during both the 1st and 2nd semesters of 2010. Two registration periods therefore exist for such a module, before the first semester commences or in the middle of the year before the 2nd semester commences.
2.7 Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Civil (Programme code: BTECV)
Admission requirements
2.7.1
One of the following: (i) National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (S4) (ii) National Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering (T4) (iii) Foreign Civil Engineering qualifications are considered but subject to SAQA evaluation and departmental approval. Students with a National Diploma (T3) in Civil Engineering must do bridging study units. Documentation III Choose three of the following four study units: Structural Analysis III Transportation Engineering III Water Engineering III Geotechnical Engineering III
Aim of qualification
2.7.2
To train Civil Engineering Technologists for specialisation in a particular field of Civil Engineering, e.g. Transportation, Water, Geotechnical, Construction Management, Urban and Environmental Engineering.
Curriculum
2.7.3 TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS Old module code in 2009 and before
Module code as from 2010
MPP401C
MGP437U
HRC401C
MHB201Q
FNM301C
FMA401V
PJM401C
PMN501B
PME361V
BEK342S
CLC1M1C/CLC1M2C
CLA101S/CLA104V
Compulsory for all the BTech Civil Engineering Options:
CODE 1.
2.
PREREQUISITE / NOTES
EEN4M1C Environmental Engineering: Civil IV: Module A (Theory) Environmental Engineering: Civil IV: Module A EEN4PJA (Project) Environmental Engineering: Civil IV: Module B* (Theory) EEN4M2C Environmental Engineering: Civil IV: Module B* (Project)
Compulsory Co-requisite: EEN4M2C
EEN4PJB
See Note 2
See Note 2
Co-requisite: EEN4M1C
Choose ONE of the following BTech options:
A.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (Spec code:TRA)
NB This option is suspended from 2007. No new students will be allowed to register for this option. Students already registered for this option will be allowed to complete the required modules by the end of 2008.
B.
WATER ENGINEERING (Spec. code: WAT) (See Programme Structure – All options) CODE
1.
PREREQUISITE / NOTES
HDL401C HDL4PJT
Hydraulics IV (Theory) Hydraulics IV (Project)
See Note 2
HDG401C HDG4PJT
Hydrology IV (Theory) Hydrology IV (Project)
See Note 2
3.
RDM401C RDM4PJT
Reticulation Design and Management IV (Theory) Reticulation Design and Management IV (Project)
4.
WWT401C Waste Water Treatment Technology IV (Theory) WWT4PJT Waste Water Treatment Technology IV (Project)
See Note 2
5.
WTT401C WTT4PJT
See Note 2
2.
C.
Water Treatment Technology IV (Theory) Water Treatment Technology IV (Project)
Corequisite: HDL401C and HDL4PJT See Note 2
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING (Spec. code: STR) (See Programme Structure – All Options) CODE
PREREQUISITE / NOTES
1.
SAN401C
Structural Analysis IV
2.
SMD401C
Structural Masonry Design IV (Theory) Structural Masonry Design IV (Project)
See Note 2
Structural Steel Design IV (Theory) Structural Steel Design IV (Project)
See Note 2
SMD4PJT 3.
SSD401C SSD4PJT
4.
TST401C
Theory of Structures IV
5.
FEN401C FEN4PJT
Foundation Engineering IV (Theory) Foundation Engineering IV (Project)
6.
RCD401C RCD4PJT
Reinforced Concrete Design IV (Theory) Reinforced Concrete Design IV (Project)
7.
CNT401C Concrete Technology IV (Theory) CNT4PRA Concrete Technology IV (Practical) CNT4PJT Concrete Technology IV (Project)
D.
See Note 2 Co-requisite: CNT401C and CNT4PJT, CNTPRA See Note 2 See Note 3 See Note 1 See Note 2
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (Spec code: GEO)
NB This option is suspended from 2007. No new students will be allowed to register for this option. Students already registered for this option will be allowed to complete the required modules by the end of 2008.
E.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (Spec. cde: COM)
(See Specific programme structure – Construction
Management) CODE
PREREQUISITE / NOTES
1.
MGP437U
Management practice IV
Compulsory
2.
MHB201Q Human resources management II
Compulsory
3.
CMC401C CMC4PJT
Contract Management: Civil IV (Theory) Contract Management: Civil IV (Project)
Compulsory See Note 2
4.
PMN501B
Project Management: Civil IV
Compulsory
Choose ONE of the following study units: 5.
FMA401V
Financial Management IV
6.
BEK342S
Management economics III
7.
LRL241P
Labour relations and law II
8.
CLA101S CLA104V
Commercial law 1A Commercial law 1B
F.
URBAN ENGINEERING (Spec. code: URB) (See Programme structure – all options) CODE
1.
PREREQUISITE / NOTES
UPD401C UPD4PJT
Urban Planning and Design IV (Theory) Urban Planning and Design IV (Project)
See Note 2
2.
CMT401C CMT4PJT
Construction Materials Technology IV (Theory) Construction Materials Technology IV (Project)
See Note 3 See Note 2
3.
PVT401C PVT4PJT
Pavement Technology IV (Theory) Pavement Technology IV (Project)
See Note 2
4.
RDM401C RDM4PJT
Reticulation Design and Management IV (Theory) Reticulation Design and Management IV (Project)
5.
SWM401C Solid Waste Management IV (Theory) SWM4PJT Solid Waste Management IV (Project)
See Note 2
6.
GDS401C GDS4PJT
See Note 2
G.
Geometric Design IV Geometric Design IV (Project)
Co-requisite: HDL401C and HDL4PJT See Note 2
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (Spec. code: ENV) (See specific programme structure – Environmental Engineering) CODE
PREREQUISITE / NOTES
1.
EEN4M1C Environmental Engineering: Civil IV: Module A (Theory) EEN4PJA Environmental Engineering: Civil IV: Module A (Project)
Co-requisite: EEN4M2C See Note 2
2.
EEN4M2C Environmental Engineering: Civil IV: Module B* (Theory) EEN4PJB Environmental Engineering: Civil IV: Module B* (Project)
Co-requisite: EEN4M1C See Note 2
3.
SNS4M1C
Social Environmental Studies: Civil IV: Module A (Theory) Social Environmental Studies: Civil IV: Module A (Project)
Co-requisite: SNS4M2C See Note 2
Social Environmental Studies: Civil IV: Module B (Theory) Social Environmental Studies: Civil IV: Module B (Project)
Co-requisite: SNS4M1C See Note 2
Environmental Management Engineering: Civil IV (Theory) Environmental Management Engineering: Civil IV (Project)
See Note 2
SNS4PJA 4.
SNS4M2C SNS4PJB
5.
EGE401C EGE4PJT
6.
SWM401C Solid Waste Management IV (Theory) SWM4PJT Solid Waste Management IV (Project)
7.
WWT401C Waste Water Treatment Technology IV (Theory) WWT4PJT Waste Water Treatment Technology IV (Project)
See Note 2
8.
WTT401C WTT4PJT
See Note 2
See Note 2
Water Treatment Technology IV (Theory) Water Treatment Technology IV (Project)
*
Check the availability of these study units before registration.
NOTES: 1.
PRACTICAL STUDY UNITS
The students must register for the practical and the theory components simultaneously unless a credit for any component has been approved by Unisa. Both the practical component and the theory component must be passed to obtain full credit for the study unit.
2.
PROJECT STUDY UNITS
The students must register for the project and the theory components simultaneously unless a credit for any component has been approved by Unisa. Both the project component and the theory component must be passed to obtain full credit for the study unit.
3.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY IV
This subject may not be taken in combination with Concrete Technology IV and/or Asphalt Technology IV.
2.7.4 1. 2. 3. 4.
Programme structure – all options
A total of eight (8) study units must be taken. Environmental Engineering: Civil IV (Modules A and B) is compulsory for all the options. At least five (5) study units must be taken from the selected BTech option and at least four (4) study units must be on level IV. Choose one (1) study unit from the other BTech: Engineering: Civil options.
2.7.5
Specific programme structure – Construction Management
1.
The following study units are compulsory for the Construction Management option: Management Practice IV Human Resource Management II Contract Management: Civil IV Project Management: Civil IV
2. 3. 4.
Choose any one (1) of the remaining study units from the Construction Management option. Choose one (1) study unit from the other BTech: Engineering: Civil options. An extended period of experience to enhance the applicant’s engineering competency is required for ECSA registration.
2.7.6 1.
2.
Specific programme structure – Environmental Engineering
The following study units are compulsory for the Environmental Engineering option: Environmental Engineering (Civil) IV: Module A Environmental Engineering (Civil) IV: Module B Social Environmental Studies (Civil) IV: Module A Social Environmental Studies (Civil) IV: Module B For Environmental Engineering all the study units must be selected from the Environmental Engineering specialisation field.
