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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Engineering and Technology is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Subjects: 38.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

Mechanical Engineering applies scientific principles to design, develop, construct, install, operate, and maintain engines, energy harnessing equipment, and machines in all industries.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechanical (BSc Eng - Mechanical) is a 4 year full time programme. The curriculum is structured to supply a solid grounding in fundamental engineering science, with an emphasis on developing generalised problem solving skills.

The first two years of study are common to each of the three branches in the School - Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical. There is no difficulty in your changing between these branches during this time. From the third year of study the courses focus on the study of mechanical engineering systems, reflected in courses such as fluid dynamics, system response and control, stress analysis, mechanics of machines, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.

Mechanical engineers work in the most important sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, mining, power generation, and transportation.

Curriculum

First year

• Engineering Chemistry
• Introduction to the Engineering Profession
• Engineering Analysis and Design IA and IB
• Engineering Mathematics IA and IB
• Engineering Physics IA and IB
• Applied Mechanics for Engineering
• Elective from Faculty of Humanities

Second year

• Mathematics II
• Electrical Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
• Engineering Thermodynamics I
• Introduction to Materials Science and
• Engineering
• Applied Mechanics A and B
• Computer Skills and Software Development
• Mechanical Engineering Design I

Third year

• Mathematical Methods
• Incompressible Flows
• Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II
• Mechanics of Solids I
• Mechatronics I
• Business Management
• Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
• Mechanical Engineering Design and Production
• Mechanical Vibrations
• Engineering in its Social Context
• Numerical Methods and Statistics
• Vacation Work I

Fourth year

• Design Project
• Research Project
• Energy Conversion and Utilisation Systems
• Systems Management and Integration
• Compressible Flows
• Mechanics of Solids II
• Mechatronics II
• Engineering Professional Activity
• Vacation Work II