School of Engineering prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University
School of Engineering prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University
School of Engineering prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University
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Content/<br />
Syllabus<br />
Theory: 1. Simple stress and strain 2. Behavior <strong>of</strong> materials in tension. 3.<br />
Compound bars. 4. Thin Cylinders. 5. Thin Rotating Rims. 6. Shear force and<br />
Bending moment in beams. 7. Close Coiled helical Springs. 8. Pin Jointed frames.<br />
9. Material testing.<br />
Practicals: Consist <strong>of</strong> three experiments.<br />
Assessment: Year mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on tutorials, assignments, projects,<br />
and tests. Final mark will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 40% + Exam Mark x 60%.<br />
THERMODYNAMICS II<br />
Course Code Course Name NQF Level Credits Duration<br />
MTHE 2/0 (see above) 5 0.083 Semester<br />
Lectures per week Pracs per semester Project per<br />
semester<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> weeks Notional<br />
hours<br />
6 x 40 min 3 x 2 hrs 1 x 40 min 15 100<br />
Content/<br />
Syllabus<br />
Theory: 1. Gases. 2. Properties <strong>of</strong> water and steam. 3. Basic steam plant layout.<br />
4. Condensers. 5. Combustion. Practicals: consist <strong>of</strong> three experiments chosen<br />
from approved thermodynamics sections.<br />
Assessment: Year mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on tutorials, assignments, projects,<br />
and tests. Final mark will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 40% + Exam Mark x 60%.<br />
MATHEMATICS II<br />
Course Code Course Name NQF Level Credits Duration<br />
MATH 2/0 (see above) 5 0.083 Semester<br />
Lectures per week Pracs Tutorials per week Number <strong>of</strong> weeks Notional<br />
hours<br />
6 x 40 min None 1 x 2 hours 15 100<br />
Content/<br />
Syllabus<br />
Theory: 1. Matrix Algebra. 2. Hyperbolic Functions. 3. Parametric Equations.<br />
4. Newton’s Method. 5. Partial Differentiation. 6. Integration techniques and<br />
integration applications.<br />
7. First Order Differential Equations.<br />
Assessment: Year mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on tutorials, assignments, projects,<br />
and tests. Final mark will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 40% + Exam Mark x 60%.<br />
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II<br />
Course Code Course Name NQF Level Credits Duration<br />
MEDS 2/0 (see above) 6 0.083 Semester<br />
Lectures per<br />
week<br />
Pracs per semester Tutorials per week Number <strong>of</strong> weeks Notional hours<br />
6 x 40 min 3 x 2 hrs None 15 100<br />
Content/<br />
Syllabus<br />
Theory: 1. Introduction to the Design Process. 2. Circular Shaft. 3. Keys and splined<br />
connections. 4 Couplings and Joints. 5. Gear Design 6. Welded Joints. 7 .Fasteners<br />
and bolted connections. 8. Belt and bearings.<br />
Practicals: Consist <strong>of</strong> three projects and research report chosen from approved<br />
sections.<br />
Assessment: Year mark (DP) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on assignments.<br />
. Final mark will be obtained from the average <strong>of</strong> assignments and in meeting outcomes. Pass mark<br />
required is 50%.<br />
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<strong>2012</strong><br />
PROSPECTUS
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