Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

Overview

The Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from University of Johannesburg graduates will have to demonstrate competence to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems creatively and innovatively, and competence to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to the conceptualization of engineering models and to solve complex engineering problems.

Qualifications Outcome

• Demonstrate competence to perform creative, procedural and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, engineering works, products or processes of a complex nature.
• Demonstrate competence to conduct investigations of complex engineering problems including engagement with the research literature and use of research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

• Demonstrate competence to use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints.

• Demonstrate competence to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the community at large.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activities society, economy, industrial and physical environment.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles.

• Demonstrate competence to engage in independent and life-long learning through well developed learning skills.
• Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.