Jaarboek stylblad: 2003 · iv. Presentation and assessment of the proposed solution. v. Conclusions. I.2.1.4 Additional requirements The title of the dissertation, the research proposal

YEARBOOK 2005

Faculty of Engineering

Postgraduate

DEAN: Prof. JIJ Fick

North-West University Potchefstroom Campus

http://www.puk.ac.za/engineering/index.html

Address all correspondence to: The Registrar: Academic and Corporative Administration

North-West University (Potchefstroom campus) Private Bag X6001 POTCHEFSTROOM 2520

Tel: (018) 299-1111/2222 Fax: (018) 299-2799 Internet: http://www.nwu.ac.za

YOUR UNIVERSITY NUMBER HAS TO ACCOMPANY ALL CORRESPONDENCE

The General Academic Rules of the University, to which all learners have to subject themselves and which apply to all qualifications offered by the University, appear in a separate publication and are also available on the web page.

Please note: While taking care to ensure that the information contained in this Year Book is accurate, the Council and Senate of the University do not accept responsibility whatsoever for errors that may occur.

OFFICE BEARERS

DEAN Prof. J.I.J. Fick, Pr.Ing., M.Sc.Ing. (Met.), (Pret.), Ph.D. (Cranfield)

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Mrs. M.C.J.Potgieter, B.A. (Communication) (PU for CHE), B.Bibl.Hons. (PU for CHE)

SCHOOL DIRECTORS AND MANAGERS: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering

Prof. F.B. Waanders, Pr.Eng., Pr.Sci.Nat., Ph.D. (PU for CHE)

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Prof. A.S.J. Helberg, Pr.Eng., D.Ing. (RAU)

School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Prof. C.G.de K.du Toit, Pr.Eng., Ph.D. (Cantab.), M.Ing. (Civil) (Stell.)

Centre for Research and Continued Engineering Development (Pretoria)

Manager: Prof. E.H. Mathews, Pr.Eng., Ph.D. (PU for CHE)

Centre for Research and Continued Engineering Development (Vaal)

Manager: Dr. P.W. Stoker, Pr.Eng., Ph.D. (Engineering) (U.S.)

OPIPUK Support Programme

Manager: Mr. P.W. Jordaan, Pr.Eng., B.Sc., B.Ing. (Aviation)(Stell.), M.Ing., DTO (PU for CHE)

RESEARCH DIRECTORS Energy Systems

Vacant

Separation Science and Technology

Prof. O.S.L. Bruinsma, Ph.D. (Amsterdam)

FACULTY BOARD Chairperson: Prof. J.I.J. Fick Bruinsma, O.S.L. (Prof.) De Kock, J.A. (Prof.) Du Toit, C.G.de K. (Prof.) Helberg, A.S.J. (Prof.) Kruger, H.A. (Prof.) (Comp. Sci.) Markgraaff, J. (Prof.) Mathews, E.H. (Prof.) (CRCED*) Rousseau, P.G. (Prof.) Spoelstra, J. (Prof.) (Math.) Stoker, P. (Dr.) Van Schoor, G. (Prof.) Vosloo, H.C.M. (Prof.) (Chem.) Waanders, F.B. (Prof.) Chairperson of the Engineering Students Society (ISV) Secretary: Mrs. M.C.J. Potgieter

*CRCED = Centre for Research and Continued Engineering Development

Compiled by Prof. SW Vorster, Pr.Eng. Faculty of Engineering 04 November 2004

Table of Contents

I.1 RULES OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING.............1 I.1.1 DEGREES..........................................................................................................1

I.2 PROGRAMMES IN THE FOCUS AREAS OF ENERGY SYSTEMS AND SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY......................................3

I.2.1 COMPOSITION OF THE MASTERS PROGRAMME.......................................3 I.2.1.1 Option A: Comprehensive research-based dissertation....................................3 I.2.1.2 Option B: Coursework and research-based or project-based

dissertation.........................................................................................................4 I.2.1.3 Option C: Coursework and project-based mini-dissertation..............................4 I.2.1.4 Additional requirements .....................................................................................5 I.2.1.5 Programmes offered by the Centre for Research and Continued

Engineering Development..................................................................................5 I.2.1.6 Modules offered by the Potchefstroom Business School...................................6 I.2.1.7 Postgraduate modules offered ...........................................................................6

I.3 RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERING (M.ENG.)................................................9

I.3.1 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION..................................................................9 I.3.2 APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME...................................................9 I.3.3 ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING PRIOR LEARNING..........................................9 I.3.4 DURATION OF THE STUDY...........................................................................10 I.3.5 PROGRAMME: M.ENG. .................................................................................10 I.3.5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR A DISSERTATION OR MINI-DISSERTATION..........10 I.3.5.2 CHANGE OF MASTERS STUDY TO DOCTORAL STUDY............................10 I.3.6 ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES ...................................................................11 I.3.7 POSTGRADUATE MODULES ........................................................................11 I.3.8 M.ENG. CURRICULA ......................................................................................11 I.3.8.1 Qualification Codes ..........................................................................................11 I.3.8.2 Credits..............................................................................................................11 I.3.9 EXAMINATION ................................................................................................14

I.4 RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE.......................................................................15

i I.4.1 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION................................................................15

I.4.2 APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME.................................................15 I.4.3 ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING PRIOR LEARNING........................................16 I.4.4 DURATION OF THE STUDY...........................................................................16 I.4.5 PROGRAMME: M.SC. IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE....................................16 I.4.5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR A DISSERTATION OR MINI-DISSERTATION..........16 I.4.5.2 CHANGE OF MASTERS STUDY TO DOCTORAL STUDY............................17 I.4.6 ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES ...................................................................17 I.4.7 POSTGRADUATE MODULES ........................................................................17 I.4.8 CURRICULA: M.Sc. IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE .......................................17 I.4.8.1 Qualification codes...........................................................................................17 I.4.8.2 Credits..............................................................................................................17 I.4.9 EXAMINATION ................................................................................................19

I.5 RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF PHILOSPHIAE DOCTOR .......................................................................21

I.5.1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................21 I.5.2 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION................................................................21 I.5.3 APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME.................................................21 I.5.4 ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING PRIOR LEARNING........................................21 I.5.5 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................22 I.5.6 ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES ...................................................................22 I.5.7 OUTCOMES ....................................................................................................22 I.5.8 DURATION OF THE STUDY...........................................................................23 I.5.9 PROGRAMMES: PH.D. IN ENGINEERING ....................................................23 I.5.9.1 Qualification codes...........................................................................................23 I.5.10 EXAMINATION ................................................................................................23

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I.1 RULES OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING The Faculty Rules must be read in conjunction with and subject to the A Rules of the University. The General Academic Rules appear on the website http://www.puk.ac.za under “General”/”General Calendar”/”Rules”. Printed copies of these Rules may be consulted in the Ferdinand Postma Library and at the Director: Administration and Operations.

Guidelines regarding post graduate study are given in the Manual for Postgraduate Studies. Prospective students are required to consult this manual in detail. A version of this Manual for Post Graduate Studies is available on the Internet at http://www.puk.ac.za/beleidsdokumente/manual-postgraduate-apr2004.pdf

I.1.1 DEGREES The University is authorised to award the following advanced degrees in the Faculty of Engineering:

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Qualification and abbreviation

Programmes / Curricula Degree / Curriculum

Code

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

• Chemical Engineering • Computer and Electronic

Engineering • Development and

Management • Electrical and Electronic

Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering

702 102

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

• Chemical Engineering • Computer and Electronic

Engineering • Development and

Management • Electrical and Electronic

Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering

203 117

Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) • Chemical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Development and

Management • Electrical Engineering • Electrical and Electronic

Engineering • Engineering Science • Electronic Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering

703 102

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http://www.puk.ac.za/beleidsdokumente/manual-postgraduate-apr2004.pdf


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I.2 PROGRAMMES IN THE FOCUS AREAS OF ENERGY SYSTEMS AND SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The M.Eng. degree is a degree following on a four-year ECSA accredited Bachelors degree in Engineering. The M.Sc.-degree in Engineering Science may follow on a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree or a four-year degree of Bachelor in Engineering or another recognized qualification that will allow the learner to attain equivalent status and which is approved by the Postgraduate Research Quality Assurance Committee.

The M.Eng. or M.Sc. study may be completed full time or part time in any of the following branches:

• Chemical Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Computer and Electronic Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Development and Management • Nuclear Engineering

I.2.1 COMPOSITION OF THE MASTERS PROGRAMME The Masters degree programmes within the Energy Systems and Separation Science and Technology Focus Areas allow for three options. These options allow different combinations of coursework and/or dissertations that are either research-based or engineering project-based. While the research-based dissertations provide training in research methodology, the project-based dissertations strive to develop advanced engineering design and/or investigative skills.

The three options are:

I.2.1.1 Option A: Comprehensive research-based dissertation The programme consists of a 172-credit research dissertation combined with a compulsory 8-credit course in Research Methodology.

The purpose of this programme is to provide thorough training in research methodology.

The programme outcomes will have been achieved if it is demonstrated that the candidate is competent in applying research methodology as evidenced by a dissertation with proper structure, style and language that includes:

a) Identification of the research problem and formulation of clear objectives for the study.

b) A critical, relevant and comprehensive literature survey.

c) Development of the necessary research procedures and experimental facilities/numerical models.

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d) Execution of either an empirical or numerical investigation in order to address the research problem.

e) Verification and validation of the results.

f) Assessment of the results.

g) Conclusions, generalisations and recommendations.

I.2.1.2 Option B: Coursework and research-based or project-based dissertation The programme consists of a 92-credit research or project-based mini-dissertation combined with five 16-credit approved postgraduate courses and a compulsory 8-credit course in Research Methodology. Of the five 16-credit courses, at least three must be engineering technology courses.

The purpose of this programme is to provide specialist knowledge in a chosen field and competence in research methodology or advanced design and/or investigative skills.

The programme outcomes will have been achieved if it is demonstrated that:

(a) The candidate is competent in applying specialised knowledge in a chosen field as evidenced by coursework assessment that includes:

i. Application of specialised tools and techniques.

ii. Higher level problem solving and engineering synthesis.

iii. Integration of knowledge across fields.

(b) The candidate is competent in applying research methodology or advanced design and/or investigative skills as evidenced by a dissertation with proper structure, style and language that includes:

i. Identification of the research or engineering problem and formulation of clear objectives for the study.

ii. A critical and relevant literature survey.

iii. Development of the necessary research or design/investigative procedures and experimental facilities/numerical models.

iv. Execution of a comprehensive design or investigation to address the problem.

v. Verification of the results

vi. Assessment of the results

vii. Conclusions

I.2.1.3 Option C: Coursework and project-based mini-dissertation The programme consists of a 44-credit project-based mini-dissertation combined with eight 16-credit approved postgraduate courses and a compulsory 8-credit course in Research Methodology. Of the eight 16-credit courses, at least four must be engineering technology courses.

The purpose of this programme is to provide specialist knowledge in a chosen field and competence in advanced design and/or investigative skills.

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The programme outcomes will have been achieved if it is demonstrated that:

(a) The candidate is competent in applying specialised knowledge in a chosen field as evidenced by coursework assessment that includes:

i. Application of specialised tools and techniques.

ii. Higher level problem solving and engineering synthesis.

iii. Integration of knowledge across fields. (b) The candidate has attained advanced design or investigative skills as

evidenced by a project-based mini-dissertation with proper structure, style and language that includes:

i. Identification of the engineering problem and formulation of clear objectives for the study.

ii. A clear description of the background to the problem.

iii. Execution of a comprehensive design or investigation to address the problem.

iv. Presentation and assessment of the proposed solution.

v. Conclusions.

I.2.1.4 Additional requirements The title of the dissertation, the research proposal and the appointment of external examiners must be reviewed by the Postgraduate Research Quality Assurance Committee. Hereafter the Director of Research submits it to the Faculty Management Committee for final approval.

In addition to attaining the above-mentioned outcomes, students are also required to take part in at least two formal colloquiums and/or technical conferences where aspects of their work are presented to an audience of peers.

If a learner is allowed to present a dissertation or mini-dissertation in the form of a published research article(s) or (an) unpublished manuscript(s) in article format (A.11.2.5) and if more than one such manuscript or article is used, the dissertation or mini-dissertation must still be presented as a unit, supplemented by an overarching problem statement, a focused literature analysis and integration, together with a summarised concluding discussion.

Further information regarding rules and procedures are contained in the general academic rules and Manual for postgraduate study.

I.2.1.5 Programmes offered by the Centre for Research and Continued Engineering Development Programmes leading to the degrees of M.Eng. and M.Sc. in Management are offered by the newly formed Centre for Research and Continued Engineering Development (CRCED) now operating in both Pretoria and Vanderbijlpark.

Modules affered are:

IIOB883 Corporate career skills (16 credites);

IIOB882 Maintenance Management (16 credites);

5 IIOB881 Project Management (16 credites);

Contact details for registration are as follows :

CRCED Pretoria (Sencom) : Dr. Eddie Mathews Tel. 012 991 5568

CRCED Vaal : Dr. Piet Stoker Tel. 016 981 3951

Dr. Harry Wichers Tel. 016 981 3951

I.2.1.6 Modules offered by the Potchefstroom Business School The modules are:

• MCTP824 Management of Information (16 credites);

• MDTP812 Production Management (16 credites);

• MPTP874 Strategic management (16 credites);

• MDTP823 Technology Management (16 credites);

Enquiries should be addressed to the Postgraduate Programme Manager, Prof. Ronald Lotriet, tel. (018) 299 1401 or (018) 299 1451.

I.2.1.7 Postgraduate modules offered

Chemical Engineering Code Descriptive Name Credits

CEMI871 Dissertation 172 CEMI873 Mini-Dissertation 92 CMKI873 Mini-Dissertation 44 CEMI875 Fluid-phase Equilibrium 16 CEMI876 Separation Processes 16 CEMI877 Coal Technology I 16 CEMI878 Coal Technology II 16 CEMI874 Coal Technology III 16

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering CODE Descriptive Name Credits

EERI871 Dissertation 172 EERI873 Mini-Dissertation 92 EEII873 Mini-Dissertation 44 EEII883 Advanced Protection Systems 16 EEII884 Advanced Signal Processing 16 EEII881 Data mining and knowledge extraction 16 EERI877 Digital Control Systems 16 EEII882 Electrical Power Quality 16 ERIE875 Fuzzy logic systems 16 EEII886 Information Security: Strategies and

Techniques 16

EEII885 Information Systems for e-trade and e-logistics

16

EEII887 Kalman Filters 16 ERIE874 Neural networks 16 EEII888 Power System Dynamics 16 ERIE876 Process Modelling and Pattern-Recognition 16 EEII889 The Compensation of Distortion in Power

Systems

16

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Mechanical Engineering Code Descriptive Name Credits

MEGI871 Dissertation 172 MEGI873 Mini-Dissertation 92 MGII873 Mini-Dissertation 44 MEGI879 Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics 16 MEGI884 Advanced Strength of Materials 16 MEGI885 Advanced Thermo Systems

(Offered in 2004 only) 16

MEGI887 Advanced Turbo Machines (Offered in 2004 only)

16

MEGI894 Composite Materials 16 MEGI874 Computational Fluid Mechanics I 16 MEGI875 Computational Fluid Mechanics II 16 MEGI878 Energy Management 16 MEGI876 Finite Element Methods 16 MEGI877 Finite Element Methods for Flow 16 MGII887 Gas Turbine Theory and Performance

(Formerly MEGI887) 16

MEGI889 Materials Selection for Design 16 MGII885 Thermal Fluid System Modelling

(Formerly MEGI885) 16

Research Methodology Code Descriptive Name Credits

NVMI874 Research Methodology (Compulsory Module)

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Development and Management Code Descriptive Name Credits

IIOB871 Dissertation 172 IIOB873 Mini-Dissertation 92 IIOC873 Mini-Dissertation 44 IIOB883 Corporate career skills 16 IIOB882 Maintenance Management 16 IIOB881 Project Management 16

Nuclear Engineering Code Descriptive Name Credits

NUCI871 Dissertation 172 NUCI873 Mini-Dissertation 92 NVCI873 Mini-Dissertation 44 FSKN817 Advanced Nuclear Physics 16 MEGN871 Pressurized Water Reactor Technology 16 NUCI874 Advanced Reactor Analysis I 16 NUCI875 Advanced Reactor Analysis II 16 NUCI876 High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

Thermal-Fluid Analysis 16

NUCI877 High Temperature Reactor Fuels and Materials

16

NUCI878

High Temperature Reactor Technology 16

NUCI711 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (Compulsory module for all Nuclear Engineering students)

16

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Nuclear Engineering Code Descriptive Name Credits

NUCI721 Introduction to Thermal-Fluid Sciences (Compulsory module for all Nuclear Engineering students)

16

NUCI 881 Light Water Reactor Fuels and Materials 16 NUCI882 Light Water Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics 16 NUCI 883 Nuclear Engineering

(Compulsory module for all Nuclear Engineering students)

16

NUCI884 Nuclear Fuel Supply and Waste Management 16 NUCI 885 Nuclear Power Conversion 16 NUCI886 Pebble Bed Reactor Design 16 NUCI887

Reactor Analysis I 16

NUCI 888

Reactor Safety 16

Potchefstroom Business School Code Descriptive Name Credits

MCTP824 Management of Information 16 MDTP812 Production Management 16 MDTP823 Technology Management 16 MPTP874 Strategic Management 16

Any postgraduate course in any school in the Engineering Faculty may be chosen after consultation with the appropriate director.

Module outcomes are outlined in the respective study guides.

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I.3 RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERING (M.ENG.) The M.Eng. Degree is a degree following on a four-year ECSA accredited Bachelors degree in Engineering.

The study may be completed full time or part time in any of the following branches:





• Development and Management • Nuclear Engineering

I.3.1 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION The admission requirements and the required dates for registration are set out in General Rule A.11.1. “A learner who intends to register for a master’s degree must obtain consent to undertake the study from the research director who must in this regard act in consultation with the school director.”

I.3.2 APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME Approval of the study programme is given in terms of the provisions in General Rule A.11.2 and the relevant requirements in the Manual for Postgraduate Studies. Prospective students must consult this Manual carefully. A version of this Manual for Post Graduate Studies is available on the Internet at http://www.puk.ac.za/beleidsdokumente/manual-postgraduate-apr2004.pdf

Research in the Engineering Faculty is managed by the Research Focus Areas Energy Systems and Separation Science and Technology. The Masters and Ph.D. programmes are presented in three schools in six research sub-programmes. In the coordination and presentation of postgraduate training programmes, the Director of each School is assisted by a Postgraduate Programme Manager.

Barring exceptional circumstances, in which the Dean in consultation with the relevant School Director may rule otherwise, the research required for a M.Eng.-Dissertation or Mini-Dissertation or M.Sc. Dissertation or M.Sc. Mini-Dissertation, must be conducted in the sub-programmes of the Research Focus Areas Energy Systems or the Focus Areas Separation Science and Technology.

I.3.3 ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING PRIOR LEARNING (a) The learner holds an applicable four-year bachelors degree in engineering

or has been allowed to that status.

(b) If the learner does not comply with the above-mentioned requirements the School Director may allow the learner to register for the M.Sc. or M.Eng. degree, after consultation with the Research Director, and, if necessary

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with the Dean, and with notification to the Faculty Board, on the grounds of knowledge and experience gained through prior learning and employment.

(c) Programme-specific assumptions are, where applicable, indicated at each programme description.

I.3.4 DURATION OF THE STUDY The minimum term of study is one year and the maximum term of study is two years full-time and three years part-time calculated from the date of first registration for the relevant programme. (Rule A.11.3.3)

I.3.5 PROGRAMME: M.ENG. The composition of the M.Eng. programmes presented in the Faculty of Engineering, comprise one of the following three possibilities:

(a) A dissertation (172 credits) and the compulsory module in Research Methodology (8 credits)

(b) A mini-dissertation (92 credits), plus five [5] chosen modules from a prescribed list (16 credits each), as well as the compulsory module in Research Methodology (8 credits)

(c) A mini-dissertation (44 credits), plus eight [8] chosen modules from a prescribed list (16 credits each), as well as the compulsory module in Research Methodology (8 credits)

The selection of one of the three options and the modules must be done in consultation with the Study leader and the Director of the relevant School.

Research will be carried out in the Focus Area Energy Systems. Chemical Engineering research will be conducted in the Focus Area Separation Science and Technology which will also be responsible for the modules in the focus area. For this information you may consult the yearbook of the Faculty of Science.

I.3.5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR A DISSERTATION OR MINI-DISSERTATION General rule A.11.5 stipulates that a dissertation or mini-dissertation must produce proof that the learner is familiar with the method of research. Regarding technical requirements, a dissertation or mini-dissertation must comply with all requirements laid down by the faculty.

I.3.5.2 CHANGE OF MASTERS STUDY TO DOCTORAL STUDY General Rule A.11.6 stipulates that a learner who is registered for a masters degree and who, according to the unanimous opinion of the study leader, the Research Director and the School Director concerned, has reached outcomes, the quality and extent of which are acceptable for a doctorate, may apply to the Faculty Board to change the registration for the masters degree to registration for the doctorate. A learner for whom such concession has been granted:

(a) must successfully complete the written part of the masters examination (where applicable) before the thesis may be submitted;

(b) must comply with all rules and prescriptions laid down by the University in connection with a doctorate; and

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(c) may not receive the doctorate until at least the number of credits has been acquired and the period of time has elapsed since acquisition of the qualification which allowed admission to the master’s degree in terms of the appropriate faculty rules prescribed for a doctorate.

I.3.6 ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES (a) After the successful completion of the M.Eng. programme, graduates who

have performed adequately may be allowed to continue with a doctoral programme on NKR level 8 in the core module/programme in which the qualification has been awarded.

(b) Credit will be given to modules passed at other faculties or universities, provided the outcome and total credit requirements for this qualification/programme will be fully complied with.

(c) With the expertise that the graduate acquires with this qualification in one of the engineering disciplines will empower him / her to continue with further learning and research in various other specialised fields in a variety of institutions.

I.3.7 POSTGRADUATE MODULES These modules are the same for the M.Eng. and M.Sc degrees (see I.2.1.7).

I.3.8 M.ENG. CURRICULA

I.3.8.1 Qualification Codes Qualification Codes/Degree Codes for all M. Eng. programmes: 702 102

I.3.8.2 Credits Total programme credits for all M.Eng. Programmes = 180

Branch Curriculum Code

Compulsory Module Codes

Elective Module Codes (Option B: Select 5) (Option C: Select 8)

Option A: I871P CEMI 871 NVMI874

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Option B: I872P CEMI 873 NVMI874 Chemical Engineering

Option C: I873P CMKI 873 NVMI874

CEMI874 CEMI875 CEMI876 CEMI877

CEMI878 MCTP824 MDTP812 MPTP874

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Option A: I874P EERI 871 NVMI 874

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Option B: I875P EERI 873 NVMI 874

Electrical Engineering Option C: I876P

EEII 873 NVMI 874

EEII881 EEII883 EEII885 EEII887 EEII889 EERI877 ERIE874 ERIE876

EEII882 EEII884 EEII886 EEII888 EERI883 ERIE875 MCTP824 MDTP812 MPTP874





-


Electronic Engineering Option C: I879P

EEII 873

NVMI 874







-


Electrical and Electronic Engineering Option C: I885P

EEII 873

NVMI 874



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Option A: I886P EERI 871 NVMI874

-

Option B: I887P EERI 873 NVMI874

Computer and Electronic Engineering Option C: I888P

EEII 873 NVMI874

EEII881 EEII883 EEII885 EEII887 EEII889 EERI877 ERIE874

ERIE876 EEII882 EEII884 EEII886 EEII888 EERI883 ERIE875 MCTP824 MDTP812 MPTP874




Option A: I880P MEGI 871 NVMI874

-

Option B: I881P MEGI 873 NVMI874

Mechanical Engineering

Option C: I882P

MGII 873 NVMI874

MEGI874 MEGI875 MEGI876 MEGI877 MEGI878 MEGI879 MEGI884

MEGI894 MEGI889 MGII885 MGII887 MCTP824 MDTP812 MPTP874




Option A: I801P IIOB 871 NVMI874

-

Option B: I802P

IIOB 873 NVMI874

Development and Management

Option C: I803P

IIOC 873 NVMI874

MCTP824 MDTP812 IIOB881 IIOB883

MPTP874 MDTP823 IIOB882 IIOB884

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Elective Module Codes Nuclear Engineering: (Option B: Select 2) (Option C: Select 4)

Option B: I879P NUCI873 NVMI874 NUCI711 NUCI721 NUCI883 Nuclear Engineering

Option C: I870P NVCI873 NVMI874 NUCI711 NUCI721 NUCI883

FSKN817 MEGN871 NUCI874 NUCI875 NUCI876 NUCI877 NUCI878

NUCI 881 NUCI882 NUCI884 NUCI 885 NUCI886 NUCI887 NUCI 888

I.3.9 EXAMINATION Admission to the examination in any Module is regulated by General Rules A.1.4 and A.8.6

The examination for the Masters degree is conducted in accordance with the requirements of General Rule A.11.4.

A dissertation or a Mini-Dissertation may only be submitted after written permission has been obtained from the supervisor(s) (General Rule A.11.7).

The number of times a learner is allowed to present himself / herself for examination and the repetition of Modules is regulated by General Rule A.11.12.

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I.4 RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE The M.Sc.-degree in Engineering Science may follow on a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree or a four-year degree of Bachelor in Engineering or another recognized qualification that will allow the learner to attain equivalent status and which is approved by the Postgraduate Research Quality Assurance Committee.

The study may be completed full time or part time in any of the following branches:





• Development and Management

• Nuclear Engineering

I.4.1 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

The admission requirements and the required dates for registration are set out in General Rule A.11.1. “A learner who intends to register for a master’s degree must obtain consent to undertake the study from the research director who must in this regard act in consultation with the school director.”

I.4.2 APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME Approval of the study programme is given in terms of the provisions in General Rule A.11.2 and the relevant requirements in the Manual for Postgraduate Studies. Prospective students must consult this Manual carefully. A version of this Manual for Post Graduate Studies is available on the Internet at http://www.puk.ac.za/beleidsdokumente/manual-postgraduate-apr2004.pdf

Research in the Engineering Faculty is managed by the Research Focus Areas Energy Systems and Separation Science and Technology. The Masters and Ph.D. programmes are presented in three schools in six research sub-programmes. In the coordination and presentation of postgraduate training programmes, the Director of each School is assisted by a Postgraduate Programme Manager.

Barring exceptional circumstances, in which the Dean in consultation with the relevant School Director may rule otherwise, the research required for a M.Eng.-Dissertation or Mini-Dissertation or M.Sc. Dissertation or M.Sc. Mini-Dissertation, must be conducted in the sub-programmes of the Research Focus Areas Energy Systems or the Focus Areas Separation Science and Technology.

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I.4.3 ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING PRIOR LEARNING (a) The learner holds an applicable B.Sc. (Hons.) degree and/or an applicable

four-year Bachelors degree.

(b) If the learner does not comply with this requirement, the School Director in consultation with the Research Director, and if necessary after consulting the Dean, and with notice to the Faculty Board, the candidate on the grounds of knowledge and competencies acquired through prior learning and work experience leading to learning, may be permitted to pursue the M.Sc. study.

(c) A learner who holds the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Natural Science, or has been granted similar status, may, after completion of courses deemed necessary by the Director of the relevant School, or after the successful completion of a tentamina covering a specific field of study, determined by the Director, with the concurrence of an external examiner, be allowed to the study for the degree of M.Sc. in Engineering Science.

(d) Programme-specific assumptions are, where applicable, indicated in the relevant programme descriptions.

I.4.4 DURATION OF THE STUDY

The minimum term of study is one year and the maximum term of study is two years full-time and three years part-time calculated from the date of first registration for the relevant programme. (Rule A.11.3.3)

I.4.5 PROGRAMME: M.SC. IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE The composition of the M.Sc. programmes in Engineering Science which are presented, comprise one of the following three possibilities:

(a) A dissertation (172 credits) and the compulsory module in Research Methodology (8 credits)

(b) A mini-dissertation (92 credits), plus five [5] chosen modules from a prescribed list (16 credits each), as well as the compulsory module in Research Methodology (8 credits)

(c) A mini-dissertation (44 credits), plus eight [8] chosen modules from a prescribed list (16 credits each), as well as the compulsory module in Research Methodology (8 credits)

The selection of one of the three branches and the modules must be done in consultation with the Study leader and the Director of the relevant School.

Research will be carried out in the Focus Area Energy Systems. Chemical Engineering research will be conducted in the Focus Area Separation Science and Technology which will also be responsible for the modules in the focus area. For this information you may consult the yearbook of the Faculty of Science.

I.4.5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR A DISSERTATION OR MINI-DISSERTATION General rule A.11.5 stipulates that a dissertation or mini-dissertation must produce proof that the learner is familiar with the method of research. Regarding technical requirements, a dissertation or mini-dissertation must comply with all requirements laid down by the faculty.

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I.4.5.2 CHANGE OF MASTERS STUDY TO DOCTORAL STUDY General Rule A.11.6 stipulates that a learner who is registered for a masters degree and who, according to the unanimous opinion of the study leader, the Research Director and the School Director concerned, has reached outcomes, the quality and extent of which are acceptable for a doctorate, may apply to the Faculty Board to change the registration for the masters degree to registration for the doctorate. A learner for whom such concession has been granted:

(a) must complete the examination paper portion of the master’s examination (where applicable) successfully before the thesis may be submitted;

(b) must comply with all rules and prescriptions laid down by the University in connection with a doctorate; and

(c) may not receive the doctorate until at least the number of credits has been acquired and the period of time has elapsed since acquisition of the qualification which allowed admission to the master’s degree in terms of the appropriate faculty rules prescribed for a doctorate.

I.4.6 ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES (a) After the successful completion of the M.Sc. programme, graduates who

have performed adequately may be allowed to continue with a doctoral programme on NKR level 8 in the core module/programme in which the qualification has been awarded.

(b) Credit will be given to modules passed at other faculties or universities, provided the outcome and total credit requirements for this qualification/programme will be fully complied with.

(c) With the expertise that the graduate acquires with this qualification in one of the engineering disciplines will empower him / her to continue with further learning and research in various other specialised fields in a variety of institutions.

I.4.7 POSTGRADUATE MODULES These modules are the same as for the M.Eng. degree (see I.2.1.7).

I.4.8 CURRICULA: M.Sc. IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE

I.4.8.1 Qualification codes Qualification code/degree code for all M.Sc. programmes:

M.Sc. - 203 117

I.4.8.2 Credits Total programme credits for all M.Sc. (Engineering Science) Programmes = 180

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Option A: I890P CEMI 871 NVMI874

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Option B: I891P CEMI 873 NVMI874

Chemical Engineering Option C: I892P CMKI 873 NVMI874

CEMI874 CEMI875 CEMI876 CEMI877

CEMI878 MCTP824 MDTP812 MPTP874





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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Option C: I895P

EEII 873 NVMI 874






Option A: I896P EERI 871 NVMI874

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Option B: I897P EERI 873 NVMI874

Computer and Electronic Engineering

Option C: I898P

EEII 873 NVMI874

EEII881 EEII883 EEII885 EEII887 EEII889 EERI877 ERIE874

ERIE876 EEII882 EEII884 EEII886 EEII888 EERI883 ERIE875 MCTP824 MDTP812 MPTP874

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Option A: I887P MEGI 871 NVMI874

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Option B: I888P MEGI 873 NVMI874

Mechanical Engineering Option C: I889P

MGII 873 NVMI874

MEGI874 MEGI875 MEGI876 MEGI877 MEGI878 MEGI879 MEGI884

MEGI894 MEGI889 MGII885 MGII887 MCTP824 MDTP812 MPTP874




Option A: I801P IIOB 871 NVMI874

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Option B: I802P

IIOB 873 NVMI874

IIOB881 IIOB883

IIOB882 IIOB884

Development and Management

Option C: I803P

IIOC 873 NVMI874

MCTP824 MDTP812 IIOB881 IIOB883

MPTP874 MDTP823 IIOB882 IIOB884




Nuclear Engineering

Option B: I879P NUCI873 NVMI874 NUCI711 NUCI721 NUCI883



Option C: I870P NVCI873

NVMI874 NUCI711 NUCI721 NUCI883



I.4.9 EXAMINATION (a) Admission to the examination in any Module is regulated by General Rules

A.1.4 and A.8.6

(b) The examination for the Masters degree is conducted in accordance with the requirements of General Rule A.11.4.

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(c) A Dissertation or a Mini-Dissertation may only be submitted after written permission has been obtained from the supervisor(s) (General Rule A.11.7).

(d) The number of times a learner is allowed to present him / her for examination and the repetition of Modules is regulated by General Rule A.11.12.

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I.5 RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF PHILOSPHIAE DOCTOR The Ph.D. in Engineering may follow on a Masters in Engineering or another recognized qualification that will allow the learner to attain equivalent status and which is approved by the Postgraduate Research Quality Assurance Committee.

The study may be undertaken full time or part time in the following branches of Engineering:


• Electrical Engineering

• Electronic Engineering

• Computer Engineering


• Development and Management

• Nuclear Engineering

I.5.1 INTRODUCTION Research in the Engineering Faculty is managed by the Research Focus Areas Energy Systems and Separation Science and Technology. The Masters and Ph.D. programmes are presented in three schools in six research directions (sub-programmes). In the coordination and presentation of postgraduate training programmes, the Director of each School is assisted by a Postgraduate Programme Manager.

Barring exceptional circumstances, in which the Dean in consultation with the relevant School Director may rule otherwise, the research required for a Ph.D. Thesis must be conducted in the sub-programmes of the Research Focus Areas Energy Systems or Separation Science and Technology.

Promoters take full responsibility for the training of doctoral students who are expected to work independently on a thesis.

I.5.2 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

The admission requirements and the required dates for registration are set out in General Rule A.12.1.

I.5.3 APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

Approval of the study programme is given in terms of the requirements in General Rule A.12.2 and the stipulations in the Manual for Postgraduate Study. Prospective learners are strongly advised to consult the manual. A version of this Manual for Post Graduate Studies is available on the Internet at http://www.puk.ac.za/beleidsdokumente/manual-postgraduate-apr2004.pdf

I.5.4 ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING PRIOR LEARNING (a) The learner holds a Masters in Engineering.

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(b) If the learner does not comply with the requirements in I.5.4(a) the Research Director, in consultation with the Faculty Management, and with notification of the Faculty Board and Senate, allow the candidate into the Ph.D. programme, on the grounds of knowledge and experience gained through prior learning and employment leading to learning

(c) Programme specific assumptions are, where applicable, indicated at each programme description.

I.5.5 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS The title of the thesis, the research proposal and appointment of external examiners must be reviewed by the Postgraduate Research Quality Assurance Committee where after the Director of Research submits it to the Faculty Management Committee for final approval.

In addition to attaining the above-mentioned outcomes, students are also required to:

(a) Take part in at least two formal colloquiums and/or technical conferences where aspects of their work are presented to an audience of established researchers and piers.

(b) Have at least one full-length research paper on aspects of the dissertation submitted for publication in an accredited scientific journal before being allowed to submit the dissertation for examination.

Further information regarding rules and procedures are contained in the ‘General academic rules’ and ‘Manual for postgraduate study'.

I.5.6 ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES (a) Credit will be given to modules passed in other faculties or universities,

provided the outcome and total credit requirements for this qualification/programme will be fully complied with.

(b) With the basic and applied expertise as well as the research skills that the graduate acquires with this qualification in one of the engineering disciplines, this graduate will be empowered to, with further learning and research, pursue various other specialised fields in a variety of institutions nationally and internationally.

(c) Programme-specific articulation possibilities are, where applicable, indicated at each programme description

I.5.7 OUTCOMES The purpose of this programme is to provide opportunity for original research by either uncovering new knowledge and/or by independent and critical analysis of existing information.

The programme outcomes will have been achieved if it is demonstrated that the candidate has made an original contribution to knowledge in a chosen field as evidenced by a thesis with proper structure, style and language that includes:

- Identification and formulation of an original research problem.

- A critical, relevant and comprehensive literature survey indicating the originality of the envisaged contribution.

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- Development of the necessary research procedures and experimental facilities/numerical models.

- Execution of either an empirical or numerical investigation in order to address the research problem.

- Verification and validation of the results.

- Assessment of the results and conclusions making the case for the original contribution.

I.5.8 DURATION OF THE STUDY The minimum term of study is two years and the maximum term of study is four years full-time and six years part-time calculated from the date of first registration. In terms of the procedures described in General Rule A.11.4 application may be made for extension of the study period.

General Rule A.12.3 is applicable to learners whose Masters registration has been converted to Ph.D. registration.

I.5.9 PROGRAMMES: PH.D. IN ENGINEERING

I.5.9.1 Qualification codes Qualification code/degree code for all Ph.D. programmes: 703 102

Degree Branch Curr.code

Module code

Descrip-tion

Cr

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering I901P CEMI 971 Thesis 256 Ph.D. Electrical Engineering I902P EERI 971 Thesis 256 Ph.D. Electronic Engineering I903P EEII 971 Thesis 256 Ph.D. Electrical and Electronic

Engineering I905P EERI 971 Thesis 256

Ph.D. Computer- and Electronic Engineering

I906P EEII 971 Thesis 256

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering I904P MEGI 971 Thesis 256 Ph.D. Engineering Science I907P IWTS 971 Thesis 256 Ph.D. Development and Management I908P IIOB 971 Thesis 256 Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering I909P NUCI971 Thesis 256

I.5.10 EXAMINATION (a) The examination for the degree of doctor is conducted in accordance with

the requirements of General Rule A.12.5.

(b) The submission of a Thesis has to comply with General Rule A.12.7.

(d) The number of times a learner may present himself / herself for examination is regulated by General Rule A.12.12.

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