BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL

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Qualication code: BTEE01 - NQF Level 7

Campuses where offered: Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses

Important notication to new applicants:

Students who intend to enrol for this qualication should take note that no new applications will

be accepted as from 2020. Potential students are advised to consult the University's website

for possible new qualications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education

Qualication Sub-Framework.

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):

A National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical or an NQF Level 6 (old NQF and new HEQSF)

qualication in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related eld), obtained from an accredited

South African university. Preference will be given to candidates with an average of 60% or

more. Candidates who do not meet the 60% requirement will be evaluated by the Department

and may be requested to provide a portfolio of relevant work experience (excluding P1 and

P2) in order to be considered for selection.

National Diploma students at TUT who are busy with their nal semester (P2) and do not

have more than one theoretical subject outstanding may also apply for admission and may

be considered based on the average of their completed theoretical subjects, but admission

will be subject to the successful completion of the National Diploma and the Faculty’s Student

Enrolment Plan (SEP).

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be

considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

b. Selection criteria:

Due to capacity constraints, candidates will be selected based on academic performance and/

or work experience. Selection will be done after the closing date for applications. Please note

that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

c. Minimum duration:

One year.

d. Presentation:

Pretoria Campus (day classes or block-mode classes offered on Saturdays over a period of

two years) and eMalahleni Campus (evening classes).

e. Intake for the qualication:

January and July.

f. Exclusion and readmission:

See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

g. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:

See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

h. Waiving of prerequisite subjects:

Prerequisites will only be waived in highly exceptional cases, based on a motivation by the

Head of the Department and approved by the Executive Dean (prerequisite subjects published

in Report 151 are excluded).

i. Accreditation by professional body:

This qualication has been accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

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j. Industrial Project IV:

It is recommended that -

• A day-class student register for this subject during his/her rst registration and re-register

on the following semester to complete the subject.

• A block-mode student register for this subject on completion of the four theoretical

subjects.

A student may only re-register for Industrial Project IV (for a duration of 6 months) after obtaining

the required permission from the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to

provide students with an opportunity to complete the project only and to prevent them from failing

and having to re-do it.

k. Subject credits:

Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject.

Key to asterisks:

* Information does not correspond to information in Report 151.

(Deviations approved by the Senate in August 2005.)

** MEQ40XT and MEQ40YT must be taken concurrently and will count as one subject.

CURRICULUM

SUBJECTS PRINTED IN BOLD ARE NOT FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES.

FIRST OR SECOND SEMESTER

The subjects below are offered in semesters, as determined by the Department.

CODE SUBJECT CREDIT PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)

EGM411T Engineering Management IV (0,100)

EMT451T Engineering Mathematics IV (0,100) Mathematics III

IPR413T Industrial Project IV (0,300) Design Project: Heavy Current III

Design Project: Light Current III

IPR413R Industrial Project IV (re-registration) (0,000) Industrial Project IV

plus one of the following subjects:

CSY401T Control Systems IV (0,100) Control Systems III

SPR401T Signal Processing IV (0,100) Mathematics III

plus four of the following subjects (consult the subject selection guide at the end of

this qualication). Subjects are offered at the learning site determined by the Depart-

ment:

CNW401T Computer Networks IV (0,100)

CSY401T Control Systems IV (if not already (0,100) Control Systems III

passed)

CTM401T Clinical Engineering Technology (0,100)

Management IV

DCS401T Digital Control Systems IV (0,100) Control Systems IV

Engineering Mathematics IV

DSP401T Digital Signal Processing IV (0,100) Signal Processing IV

ELC411T Electronics IV (0,100) Electronics III

EMA411T Electrical Machines IV (0,100) Electrical Machines III

ENT401B Entrepreneurship IV (0,100)*

EPC401T Electrical Protection IV (0,100) Electrical Protection III

ETC401T Electronic Communication IV (0,100) Electronic Communication III

Signal Processing IV

HVE401T High-Voltage Engineering IV (0,100) Electrical Engineering III

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MCS401T Micro-Controller Systems IV (0,100)

MEQ401T Medical Equipment IV

MEQ40XT Medical Equipment: Equipment IV** (0,100) Medical Equipment: Equipment III

MEQ40YT Medical Equipment: Systems IV** (0,100) Medical Equipment: Systems III

MSD401T Microsystems Design IV (0,100)

MWE401T Microwave Engineering IV (0,100) Microwave Communication III

NMS401T Numerical Methods and Statistics IV (0,100) Mathematics III

(offered in the second semester only)

NSY401T Network Systems IV (0,100)

OET401T Opto-Electronics IV (0,100) Electronics III

PCM401T Process Instrumentation IV (0,100) Process Instrumentation III

PWE411T Power Electronics IV (0,100) Power Electronics III

PWS401T Power Systems IV (0,100) Electrical Engineering III

RAE411T Radio Engineering IV (0,100) Radio Engineering III

SCO401T Satellite Communications IV (0,100) Electronic Communication III

SFE401T Software Engineering IV (0,100)

SPR401T Signal Processing IV (if not already (0,100) Mathematics III

passed)

TVE401T Television Engineering IV (0,100) Television III

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 1,000

SUBJECT SELECTION GUIDE

The following is a guide to the optional subjects to orient to a specic eld in Electrical Engineering (time-

table will give priority to subjects as set out in the subject selection guide):

• CLINICAL ENGINEERING

Clinical Engineering Technology Management IV, Electronics IV, Medical Equipment: Equipment IV, Medical

Equipment: Systems IV and Signal Processing IV.

• DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Control Systems IV or Signal Processing IV.

plus four of the following subjects:

Computer Networks IV, Control Systems IV, Digital Control Systems IV, Digital Signal Processing IV, Micro-

Controller Systems IV, Microsystems Design IV, Microwave Engineering IV, Numerical Methods and

Statistics IV, Network Systems IV, Opto-Electronics IV, Signal Processing IV and Software Engineering IV.

• ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Electronics IV and Signal Processing IV.

plus three of the following subjects:

Control Systems IV, Digital Control Systems IV, Digital Signal Processing IV, Entrepreneurship IV, Numerical

Methods and Statistics IV and Opto-Electronics IV.

• POWER ENGINEERING

Control Systems IV.

plus four of the following subjects:

Electrical Machines IV, Entrepreneurship IV, Electrical Protection IV, High-Voltage Engineering IV, Numeri-

cal Methods and Statistics IV, Power Electronics IV and Power Systems IV.

• PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION

Control Systems IV and Process Instrumentation IV.

plus three of the following subjects:

Digital Control Systems IV, Digital Signal Processing IV, Electronics IV, Entrepreneurship IV, Numerical

Methods and Statistics IV, Network Systems IV, Opto-Electronics IV, Signal Processing IV and Software

Engineering IV.

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• TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Electronic Communication IV and Signal Processing IV.

plus three of the following subjects:

Computer Networks IV, Control Systems IV, Digital Control Systems IV, Digital Signal Processing IV,

Electronics IV, Entrepreneurship IV, Micro-Controller Systems IV, Microsystems Design IV, Microwave

Engineering IV, Numerical Methods and Statistics IV, Network Systems IV, Opto-Electronics IV, Radio

Engineering IV, Satellite Communications IV and Software Engineering IV.

• OWN CHOICE

Control Systems IV or Signal Processing IV plus four of the optional subjects from the optional subject

list.

A student can compile his or her own stream leading to a desired eld of specialisation by combining sub-

jects from any of the optional subject choices given above. This will enable a student who has completed

his or her studies to be skilled and competent in a stream leading to desired new specialisation eld as

required by their industry. Possible employers are those companies using cutting-edge technologies such

as electronic system companies, power electronic and power application companies that operate in all

electrical engineering elds.

SUBJECT INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)

The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed

syllabus is available at the Department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular subject. On 8

August 2018, the syllabus content was dened as follows:

CLINICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IV (CTM401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Environment, research and development, the manufacturing process, acquisition, commissioning, support,

replacement, communication skills, personnel structures and professional ethics. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

COMPUTER NETWORKS IV (CNW401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Introduction, electrical interfacing, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and Internet. (Total

tuition time: ± 70 hours)

CONTROL SYSTEMS IV (CSY401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

State-space analysis of linear systems. Design of compensators using gain adjustment, Lead and Lag

compensators. Designs of compensators for linear systems, using state space techniques. (Total tuition time:

± 70 hours)

DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS IV (DCS401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Discrete-time models and sampled data systems, difference equations, mathematical representation of the

sampling process using the Z-transform, analysis of sampled data systems, stability considerations of sampled

data systems, design of compensation for sampled data systems, using transform techniques. (Total tuition

time: ± 70 hours)

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DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING IV (DSP401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Introduction to digital signal processing. Sampling analogue signals that are to be converted into their discrete

counterparts. The characteristics of discrete-time signals and systems. The three different domains that

discrete-time signals are represented in. Time-domain representation and analysis of discrete-time signals

and systems (using convolution and difference equations), frequency-domain (Discrete Fourier series, Discrete

Fourier Transform, Fast Fourier Transform) representation and analysis and the z-Transform. Applications of

digital signal processing; for example, digital lter design. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

ELECTRICAL MACHINES IV (EMA411T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

A deeper study of the design and maintenance of synchronous, induction and special machines, as well as the

different control techniques and uses of those machines. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

ELECTRICAL PROTECTION IV (EPC401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Symmetrical fault calculation in power systems, and determine their distribution taking into account transient

and sub-transient components. Unsymmetrical fault calculation in power systems, and determine their distribu-

tion taking into account transformer connections. Select current transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, over-

current relays and reclosers based on their characteristics, and evaluate their performance. Implement protective

relaying schemes and techniques for unit and line protection. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION IV (ETC401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

This subject is designed to equip students with the ability to design certain components of industrial communi-

cation systems that meet International Telecommunications Union (ITU) specication Y.1564 of overall perfor-

mance, respecting some system constraints which are related to power, bandwidth, and effect of noise and

complexity of the system. The subject syllabus covers: Introduction to industrial communication, network theory

analysis, network component design, telecommunication standards, protocols, bus system and engineering

project applying knowledge gained in this module. The subject will provide students with the foundation needed

for telecommunication network modules taught in higher academic degrees. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

ELECTRONICS IV (ELC411T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Design and analysis of electronic sub-systems by making use of basic building blocks of analogue integrated

circuits. The emphasis is placed on transistor circuit design while giving enough information about operational

amplier that would enable the student to intelligent and innovative analogue electronic designs. PSPICE is

widely used in this module as a most valuable design tool (student version of circuit maker or Orcad lite) in a

practical project that runs through the semester. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT IV (EGM411T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

The engineer and the manager, the engineering organisation. Total quality management: principles, applications,

the human element in engineering management, engineering and construction contracts, professional ethics,

the business plan, strategic and nancial management. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (EMT451T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

Advanced mathematical concepts are used in complex analysis and transforms. Complex variables. Complex

differentiation. Complex integration. Z-transforms. Complex Fourier series. Fourier transforms. Solution of the

wave equations. Matrix analysis (single-input–single-output systems). (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IV (ENT401B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Management and Entrepreneurship)

Introduction to strategic management. A strategic management model for a business. Situational analysis of

a business. Strategy formulation, implementation and control. Continuous improvement approaches. Case

studies and projects. Entrepreneurship: principles, innovation, creativity, opportunities, entrepreneurial options,

sources of support. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

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HIGH-VOLTAGE ENGINEERING IV (HVE401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Electrical insulation: breakdown mechanism in gases, liquids and solids. High voltage testing techniques:

High voltage and current generation; alternating voltage, direct voltage, impulse voltage and impulse current.

Measurement: high voltages and currents. High voltage testing: non-destructive insulation test techniques,

power equipment insulation tests. Over-voltages and insulation coordination: internal and external over-voltages,

methods and devices for protection against over-voltages, insulation coordination. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IV (IPR413T/R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

The industrial project is continued throughout the study period for at least 300 hours. The subject content is

handled on a personal basis and is evaluated by a panel of experts. The work may be done in the University

environment or in the industry itself. Assessment of the project is based on a written report and its oral

presentation before a panel of experts. (Total tuition time: ± 12 months)

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: EQUIPMENT IV (MEQ40XT) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Health delivery systems, overview of health policies and systems for treating patients, clinical engineering

support systems and environmental hazards: health hazards, sterilisation, quarantine, EMC, gases. Advanced

therapeutic equipment: anaesthesia, ventilators, energy transfer instruments and thrombo-elastography.

Rehabilitation devices: cardiovascular prosthesis and assist devices, therapy equipment, therapy-supportive

equipment, physiological prostheses. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: SYSTEMS IV (MEQ40YT) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Advanced transducers and sensors, advanced measurement and analysis techniques, modern imaging

systems, neural assist devices, cardiac output measurements, ion and blood analysers, ultrasound, magnetic

resonance imaging systems and computer applications in the medical eld. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

MICRO-CONTROLLER SYSTEMS IV (MCS401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Microcontrollers can be seen in action all around us. Although not noticeable, the microcontrollers function

in environments not suitable for personal computers. Students learn the advantages and shortcomings of

microcontrollers. The practical applications with which the students are confronted stress the importance of

microcontroller use. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

MICROSYSTEMS DESIGN IV (MSD401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

The world of the microprocessor and microcomputer is discovered in this subject, taking the i486 as an ex-

ample. It is covered in fair detail, from register level to the general software design. The i386-EX with its inte-

grated peripherals on the same chip is investigated as a complete microcomputer. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

MICROWAVE ENGINEERING IV (MWE401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Introduction to electromagnetic eld theory. Microstrip design and distributed matching techniques. Microwave

lter and resonater applications. Power division and combining techniques. Analyses of microwave systems,

including noise. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

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NETWORK SYSTEMS IV (NSY401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Information Technology)

This subject introduces the basic concepts and principles of wireless communication. The topics discussed

include mobile radio propagation, coverage and capacity of mobile network, spread-spectrum, roaming,

handover, wireless LAN and MAN, and emerging networks such as ad hoc and sensor networks. (Total tuition

time: ± 20 hours)

NUMERICAL METHODS AND STATISTICS IV (NMS401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

Mathematical basics, non-linear equations, ordinary differential equations, interpolation, numerical integration,

sampling, descriptive statistics, regression analysis and probability. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

OPTO-ELECTRONICS IV (OET401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Optical bre wave guides: introduction, wave guide principles, transmission properties, bre technology. Optical

sources: emission, types, and transmission circuits. Optical detectors: principles, semiconductor transmitter

type and semiconductor receiver circuits. Optical bre systems: applications, measurements, noise and losses.

Practicals include learning to polish a ber and to send audio and data over the link. (Total tuition time: ± 70

hours)

POWER ELECTRONICS IV (PWE411T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Revision of theory from PWE311T. Study of three-phase rectiers. In-depth design of non-isolated DC choppers.

Control of inverters. Basic control principles of switch mode DC power supplies. Design of high-frequency

transformers and inductors and also of driver circuits. Basic design of high-frequency transformers and

inductors and also basic design of driver circuits. Three-phase supplied DC drives. AC and DC drive control

principles. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

POWER SYSTEMS IV (PWS401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Theory: transmission line parameters: transmission line design considerations, series impedances, shunt

admittances, electric eld and voltage, parallel circuit three-phase lines. Transmission lines steady state

operation: medium and short line approximations, transmission lines differentials, lossless line, line loadability,

reactive compensation techniques. Power systems representations and load ow analysis: node equations,

bus admittance, network reduction, Gauss Seidal-solution, Newton-Raphson solution, DC power ow. Power

system controls: generator-voltage control, turbine-governor control, load and frequency control, economic

dispatch, optimal power ow. Transient operation of transmission line: travelling waves, Bewley Lattice diagram.

Stability: the swing equation, power angle equation, simplied synchronous machine model and system

equivalents, multi-machine stability. Energy management systems. Economic tariffs. (Total tuition time: ± 70

hours)

PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION IV (PCM401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

The subject is a source of essential information for students involved or those in need of greater knowledge, in

the design and use of process systems that relies on automated machinery. It emphasises on control systems

and offers full coverage of other relevant topics, including machine building, manufacturing business systems

and job functions in an industrial factory environment. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

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RADIO ENGINEERING IV (RAE411T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Modern wireless communications, frequency reuse, channel assignment strategies, handoff strategies,

interference and system capacity, trunking and GOS. Radio wave propagation and propagation models; outdoor

propagation models, indoor propagation models, signal prediction in buildings. Doppler shift, impulse response

for a multipath channel, small scale multipath measurements. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS IV (SCO401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

The objective is to apply fundamental principles of satellite communication theories in order analyse and design

satellite communication systems by understanding the fundamental principles of satellite systems, understanding

the implementation of satellite services, analysing Orbits, assessing transmission techniques, interference,

multiple access and direct broadcasting, analysing satellite signal propagation losses, signal polarisation and

satellite antennas types, analysing and designing satellite links, designing Spacecraft subsystems and Earth

station. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

SIGNAL PROCESSING IV (SPR401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Introduction to signal processing. Analogue signal processing. Signals and systems, and the characteristics

of signals and systems. The different domains that continuous-time signals are represented in. Time-domain

representation and analysis of continuous-time signals and systems (using convolution and ordinary differential

equations), frequency-domain representation and analysis (Fourier series, Fourier Transform) and the Laplace

Transform. Applications of signal processing; for example, the design of continuous-time lters. (Total tuition

time: ± 70 hours)

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING IV (SFE401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

An introduction to software engineering. The principles involved in the design phases of the development cycle

of a complete software project from conceptual development to product delivery. Concepts, such as denitions

of the software product and process, project planning, risk analysis, tracking, analysis, design, object-orientated

analysis and quality control. On completion, students have to submit a software product developed in a group

context. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

TELEVISION ENGINEERING IV (TVE401T) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)

Overview of Analogue Colour television Standards and Colour Television Systems: PAL, PAL+, D2-MAC,

SECAM, NTSC. Digital Video Standards: DVB and ATSC. Digital formats: 4:2:2, 4:2:0; SIF, CIF and QCIF

(bandwidth and bit rate problem). Video Compression Techniques: DCT, VLC, RLC, Huffmann entropy, JPEG,

MPEG I and MPEG II. Audio Compression Techniques: MP3 and AC-3. Complete DVB transmitting and receiving

chain – process and system multiplexers, scrambling, modulation transmission and receiving of DVB signal.

(Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)