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Electronic and Computer Engineering Handbook
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The undergraduate programme in electronic engineering, which leads to the internationally accredited BEngTech degree, is designed to provide a broad foundation in electronic and computer engineering through a combination of classroom and/or online lectures, extensive hands-on technical training, laboratory work as well as software, simulation, and online tools. The qualification prepares the student for a career in a variety of electronic and computer engineering fields as well as becoming a competent practising engineering technologist that will make a meaningful contribution to the economy and national development.

The programme will provide the student with a strong foundation in mathematics, physical sciences and the core fundamentals of engineering and blends theory, concept and application. Electronic and computer engineering finds itself at the heart of the burgeoning Industry 4.0 and merges fields such as telecommunications, control systems, embedded and intelligent systems, data analytics and machine intelligence, automation and robotics, signal and image processing, smart factories and cities, green energy, AI and the industrial IoT.

The learning programme leading to this qualification contains 428 credits with a minimum of 120 Credits at NQF level 7. The Credits are distributed to create a coherent progression of learning towards the exit level. This qualification requires a minimum of three years of academic study.

Some of the key attributes of the programme include the fostering of lifelong learners, the need for continuous improvement, teamwork and the attainment of solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The BEngTech qualification will also allow for further study through articulation into the postgraduate NQF level 8 BEngTech Honours programme and the subsequent opportunity for Masters and Doctoral research.

Qualified candidates may register with the internationally affiliated Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as Professional Engineering Technologists.  After completing both the BEngTech Honours and the taught MEng qualifications (NQF level 9), candidates may register as Candidate Professional Engineers with ECSA.

Professional Engineering Technologists are characterized by the ability to apply established and newly developed engineering technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems, develop components, systems, services and processes. They provide leadership in the application of technology in safety, health, engineering and commercially effective operations and have well-developed interpersonal skills. They work independently and responsibly, applying judgement to decisions arising in the application of technology and health and safety considerations to problems and associated risks. Moreover, Professional Engineering Technologists have a specialized understanding of engineering sciences underlying a deep knowledge of specific technologies together with financial, commercial, legal, social and economic, health, safety and environmental matters.

Professional Engineers are characterized by the ability to apply established and newly developed engineering technology to solve broadly defined complex problems, develop components, systems, services and processes in specific areas where a legal appointment is required in terms of either the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Mines Health and Safety Act, or the Merchant Shipping Act, e.g. factories, mines and marine environments. They provide leadership in safety, health, engineering and commercially effective operations and have well-developed managerial skills. They work independently and responsibly, applying judgement to decisions arising in the application of technology and health and safety considerations to problems and associated risks. Professional Engineers have a specialized understanding of engineering sciences underlying manufacturing, marine, mining, plant and operations, together with financial, commercial, legal, socio-economic, health, safety and environmental methodologies, procedures and best practices.

 

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Contact Information

 

Head of Department: Prof Mohohlo Samuel Tsoeu Tel: 031 373 2928 Email: MohohloT@dut.ac.za Location: Block S8 Level 3, Room BS8502I Campus: Steve Biko

 

Secretary: Mrs Premi Chetty Tel: 031 373 2932 Email: premi@dut.ac.za Location: S8 Level 3 Campus: Steve Biko