FINAL Yearbook 2016 Part 5 Engineering

NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
YEARBOOK 2016
PART 5
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
(Note: The final interpretation of all regulations in this Yearbook for the Faculty of Engineering shall be vested in Council).
NOTE
The Yearbook for the Faculty of Engineering is valid for 2016 only. Curricula and syllabi may be amended for 2017.
It is obtainable free of charge from:
The Registrar
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Private Bag 13388
Windhoek
NAMIBIA
Location:
13 Storch Street, Windhoek
Telephone:
(+264-61) 207 2008 / 2118
Fax:
(+264-61) 207 2113
Website:
www.nust.na
E-mail:
registrar@nust.na
Although the information contained in this Yearbook has been compiled as accurately as possible, Council and Senate accept
no responsibility for any errors and omissions, which may occur. The University retains the right to amend regulations or
conditions without prior notice.
Due to the rapidly changing external environment that many programmes operate in, and the Universitys desire to remain
constantly relevant in its offerings, some programmes may be significantly amended after publication of this Yearbook.
Please consult our website for the latest versions of our curricula, syllabi and academic regulations.
The fact that particulars of a specific programme, field of study, subject, or course have been included in this Yearbook does
not necessarily mean that such a programme, field of study, subject, or course will be offered in the academic year 2016.
Namibia University of Science and Technology/Office of the Registrar.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Central Administration and Lecturers Offices
Postal Address:
Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Street Address:
13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Student post to:
Website:
www.nust.na
Email:
registrar@nust.na
CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING
Postal Address:
Street Address:
13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Tel:
207 2081/2206
Fax:
207 2208
Website:
www.nust.na/coll
E-mail:
coll@nust.na
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
NUST Switchboard Operator:
2079111
Office of the Vice Chancellor:
Vice Chancellor
Pro Vice Chancellor: Administration & Finance
Pro Vice Chancellor: Academic Affairs
207 2000/1-3
207 2004/5
207 2280/1
Office of the Registrar:
Registrar
Assistant Registrar: Academic Administration
Examinations Office
Student Enquiries, Registrations, and Records
207 2008/2118
207 2351/2667
207 2027/2412
207 2056
Office of the Bursar:
Bursar
207 2066
Office of the DOS:
Dean of Students
Students Councilor
Cultural Department
Sports Department
207 2165
207 2270
207 2070
207 2298
Director
Library, Enquiries and Loan Counter
207 2457
207 2275
207 2022/2621
Students Representative Council

Computer Services:
Library:
Hostels:
Men: Shangri-La
House Committee
Call Office
Ladies: Mon Resa
House Committee
Call Office
Superintendent
207 2132
207 2375
229413/233130
Superintendent
207 2131
207 2127
229405/234193/
233100
Ladies: Hpker
Superintendent
House Committee
207 2131
207 2130
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CONTENTS
Note
Contact Details
Staff
Engineering Qualifications Offered
Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (InSTEM)
Engineering Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Technology (fourth year) Admission Requirements
Exception and Progression Rules
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Civil: Urban or Water
Bachelor of Technology: Civil Engineering: Urban Engineering
Bachelor of Technology: Civil Engineering: Water Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil (Revised. Phased in 2013.)
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil (Old Curriculum. Phased in 2008.)
Department of Mining and Process Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering: Mining (Revised. Phased in 2013.)
Bachelor of Engineering: Mining (Old Curriculum. Phasing out from 2013.)
Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy (Revised. Phased in 2013.)
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic/Power Engineering
National Diploma: Engineering: Electronic
National Diploma: Engineering: Power
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Power Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics & Telecommunications
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical Power
Department of Mechanical and Marine Engineering
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (Revised. Phasing in 2016)
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical
Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering (New Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master of Transportation Engineering
Master of Integrated Water Resources Management (Revised Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
Master of Integrated Water Resources Management (Phasing out 2016.)
Master of Science in Integrated Water Resources Management
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Space Technology (New Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
Postgraduate Diploma in Space and Atmospheric Science (New Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
Department of Mechanical and Marine Engineering
Master of Industrial Engineering
All Engineering Departments
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
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STAFF
OFFICE OF THE DEAN
Dean
Faculty Officer
Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
Secretary
Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
PC Support Officers
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Code 50
Samuel John, PhD (Wits SA), M.Sc., B.Eng.: Mechanical (ABU, Nig.) MIEEE, MNSE
Oswin Nangula
061-207-2016
061-207-2401
onangula@nust.na
Rita Olivier, Nat. Cert: Secretarial (PoN)
061-207-2024
061-207-2142
rolivier@nust.na
Nambahu Shoopala
John Archer
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Code 31
Head of Department
: Victor Kamara, PhD, (Strut), M.Eng. (Strut), B.Eng.: (Hons.), P. Eng., MSLIE, MASCE
Secretary
: Lucia Kamberipa
Telephone Number
: 061-207-2362
Fax Number
: 061-207-2521
E-mail Address
: lkamberipa@nust.na
Academic Staff
: David Katale, M.Sc.: Civil Eng.
: Candidus Tomeka, M.Sc.: Civil Eng.
: Damas Mashauri, PhD, M.Sc., B.Sc.: Eng.
: Liberty Moyo, M.Sc.: Water Eng. & Mngt. (UZ), B.Sc. (Hons.), Agric. Eng. (UZ)
: Gabriel Neliwa, B.Tech.: Urban
: Manuel Pedro, B.Tech.: Water
: Andrea Vushe, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Agric. Eng. MIWR, WIL Coordinator
: Gideon Kalumbu, B.Sc.: (Hons.), Water Utilization
: Daniel Lufuma, M.Sc.: Geo Science
Materials Test Institute
: Prof. Klaus Mueller
: Lucas Wakudumo, B.Tech.: Urban
: Obert Mutakalilumo, ND: Civil
DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND PROCESS ENGINEERING
Code 33
Head of Department (Acting)
: Dr. Harmony Musiyarira, PhD: Eng. (Wits), M.Sc.: Eng. (UZ), B.Sc.: (Hons.) Eng.
(Metallurgy) (UZ)
Administrative Assistant
: Fenny Nanyeni
Academic Staff
: Dr. Mallikarjun Pillalamarry, PhD: Mining (IIT Kharagpur), M.Tech.: Mining (IIT
Kharagpur), B.Eng.: Mining (Kakatiya Univ.)
: Ditend Tesh, M.Sc.: Eng. (Chemical) (UCT), B.Eng.: Metallurgy (UL), B-Phil (SUN)
: Kudzai Mchibwa, M.Sc.: Eng. (Metallurgy) (Wits), B.Eng.: (Hons.) Chemical (NUST)
: Adeltraud Mughongora, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Geology
(UNAM), M.Sc.: (Hons.) Security & Environmental Mngt. in Mining Ind., dAls (Fr)
: Linus Mulele, Pr. Eng. (ECN), MBA (MsM), B.Sc.: Chemical (UA), Dipl. Chem Tech.
(NAIT)
: Jaquiline Kurasha, MBA, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Eng. (Metallurgy) (UZ)
: Privilege Shava, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Eng. (Mining) (UZ)
: Nikowa Namate, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Eng. (Mining) (UZ), Dipl: Eng. (UNIMA)
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Professional Staff
Visiting Academic Staff
: Bernard Sililo, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Metallurgy (UP), B.Sc.: Chemistry & Maths. (UNAM), WIL
Coordinator
: Sackaria Kanalelo, B.Sc.: Chemistry & Maths. (UNAM)
: Dirkie Maikhudhumu, B.Sc.: Geology & Chemistry (UNAM)
: Prof. Helmut Mischo, Pr.Eng. (ECN), Dr.Ing. (Clausthal) Dipl:Ing. (RWTH Aachen).
Prof. at TU Bergakadimie Freiberg
: Prof. Godfrey Dzinomwa, PhD (Eng.) (Queensland), B.Sc.: (Hons.) Eng. (Metallurgy)
(UZ). MD. Paarsol Consultants
: Dr. Laurence, PhD: Mining Engineering, Mitsubishi Chair and Director of the
Australian Centre for Sustainable Mining Practices
: Prof. Carsten Drebenstedt, Dr.Ing. (Moscow), Dr.h.c mult, Dipl.Ing. (Moscow).
Prof. at TU Bergakadimie Freiberg
: Prof. Oliver Langefeld, Dr.Ing. (RWTH Aachen) Dipl. Ing. (Clausthal) Prof. at TU
Clausthal
: Dr. Elisabeth Clausen, Dr.Ing. (Clausthal) Lecturer at TU Clausthal
: Dr. John-Glen Swanson, Dr.Ing. (Clausthal) Snr. Lecturer at TU Clausthal
: Prof. Michael Hegemann, Dr.Ing. (Freiberg) Dipl.Ing. (RWTH Aachen), Prof. at TFH
Bochum
: Moritz Kellner, Dipl.Ing. (Clausthal) Lecturer at TU Clausthal
: Amit Agasty, M-Tech.: Mining (India) Lecturer at TU Clausthal
: Godknows Njowa, M.Sc.: Eng. (Wits), B.Sc.: (Hons.) (Mining) (UZ), Mineral Econ.
Advisor Venmyn
: Peter Mawoyo, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Eng. (Mining) (UZ), Mining Manager at Okorusu
Fluorspar Mine
: Irvinne Simataa, B.Eng.: Mining, (WITS), Vessel Manager Deb Marine
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Code 32
Head of Department
: Al-Mas Sendegeya, PhD (Technology), Tec. Lic (Power Systems), M.Sc.: Renewable
Energy, B.Sc.: Eng. (Electrical)
Secretary
: Melanie V Kandjavera, ND: OMT (PoN)
Telephone Number
: 061-207-2531
Fax Number
: 061-207-2142
E-mail Address
: vmkandjavera@nust.na
Academic Staff (Power)
: Gideon Gope, M.Sc.: Power Eng., B.Sc.: (Hons) Eng. (Elect.), MAEE, CEA
: Kalaluka Kanyimba, M.Eng.: Power Systems & Automation, B.Eng.: Elect. Machines &
Power Eng., MEIZ, MIET
: Epafras P. Shilongo, B.Tech.: Power Eng. (PoN)
: David N Kapali, B.Tech.: Power Eng. (PoN)
: Pradeep Kumar, M.Tech.: Power Electronics (MNNIT), B.E. (Elect. Eng.) (IEC), Dipl:
Electrical (IERT), A.M.I.E. (India)
Lab Technicians (Power)
: Elifas Ngonga, B.Tech.: Power Eng. (PoN)
Academic Staff (Electronics)
: Lutz Steinbrck, NHD: Elec. Eng. (Cape Technikon)
: Samuel Dipura, M.Sc.: Elec. Eng.
: J Pieter Wasserfall, NHD: Elec. Eng. (Technikon Witwatersrand)
: Smita A Francis, M.Sc.: (Physics Elec.), B.Sc.: Physics
: Zacchaeus O Oyedokun, PhD (UWIST. Cardiff), M.Sc: (Electronics), B.Eng: (Hons.)
(Elect.), (ABU Zaria)
: Muhammad El-Suba, PhD (Intergrated Elect.), M.Sc.: (Elect. & Communication), B.Sc.:
(Elect. & Communication)
: Ilana Malan, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Physics (UFS), B.Sc.: (Hons.) Biomed. Eng. (UCT)
Lab Technicians (Electronics)
: Hilka Shipena, B.Tech.: Elec. Eng. (PoN)
: Victoria Jason, B.Tech.: Elec. Eng. (PoN)
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Lab Manager
Store-Keeper
: Anthony Apata, B.Sc.: Eng. (Elec.) (Ibadan), ND: Mech. Eng. (Idah), MBA: (Leadership
Practice & Organization Commitment in Small Scale Indust.) & WIL Coordinator
: Victoria N Shafombabi, Adv. Dipl: Telecommunications Systems
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MARINE ENGINEERING

Code 34
Head of Department
: Dr Rajaram Swaminathan, FIE (IEI), PhD (Mech. Eng.) (UMadr, Ind), M.Sc.: Thermal
Power (UMadr, Ind), B.Eng.: Mech. (UMadr, Ind)
Secretary
: Vacant
Academic Staff
: Andrew Zulu, M.Sc.: Eng. (UCT), B.Eng.: Mech. (UNZA)
: Eugen Siepker, Pr. Eng. (ECN), M.Eng.: Mech., B.Eng.: Mech. (Stell)
: Dr. Paul Chisale, MAZ, MZAA, P.Eng, PhD.: Mech. (Japan), MSC (Bulgaria)
: Hileni Amupolo, M.Sc.: Mech., B.Eng.: Mech., (Czech Rep.)
: Okorie Maduako Emmanuel, M.Eng. (Stell.), B.Eng. (NAU, Nig.), PGCE (Unisa), PM
(Unisa)
: Nikanor Abiatar, B Tech.: Mech. (PoN), Master I Mech. (France)
: Isabel Bishi, ND: Mech., (Gwe Pol, Zim), B.Tech.: Mech. (PoN) & WIL Coordinator
: Bernie Nghidinwa, M.Sc.: Eng., B.Eng.: Mech. (Czech Rep.)
: Evan Strydom, B.Eng. (UP)
: Tulipale Kaputu, M.Sc.: Eng (Shefield); B.Eng. (Shefield), M.Sc. Fin Eng (Reading).
: Dr. Michael Mutingi, PhD (UJ), M.Eng: Ind (NUST-Zim), B.Eng: Ind (NUST-Zim).
Laboratory Manager
: Michael Samwele, B.Tech. Mech. (PoN), ND Mech. (PoN)
Laboratory Technicians
: Wisdom Nyagormey, HND: Mech. (Accra Poly, Ghana), Dipl: Auto Eng. (C & G, London,
UK)
: Conrad January, ND: Mech. Eng. (PE Tech.)
: David Shikulo, ND Mech (PoN), B.Tech. Mech. (PoN)
ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED:

Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (InSTEM)
National Diploma in Engineering (Civil and Project Management)
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (Urban)
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (Water)
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Phased in 2013.)
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil (Old Curriculum. Phased in 2008.)
Bachelor of Engineering: Mining (Revised. Phased in 2013.)
Bachelor of Engineering: Mining (Old Curriculum. Phasing out from 2013.)
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining (Phased in 2013.)
Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy (Revised. Phased in 2013.)
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic/Power Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Power Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics & Telecommunications
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical Power
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (Revised. Phasing in 2016)
Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering (New Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (InSTEM)

(Bridging programme)
04STEM
Description
This bridging programme targets students who do not meet the admission requirements of programmes in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). The
programme is purposefully designed to strengthen the competencies of students in basic sciences, mathematics and english
communication. Students who successfully complete the InSTEM bridging programme will be eligible for admission to
undergraduate programmes in STEM, depending on the specific requirements of relevant Faculty.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the Universitys General Admission Requirements, applicants must have obtained minimum D
symbols in NSSCO/Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science. Furthermore, applicants who intend to pursue further
studies in Health and Applied Sciences, as well as Natural Resources, should have a minimum D symbol in Biology.
Applicants with an interest in further studies in Engineering with N3 OR N4 qualifications, will be required to have passed at
least four N3/N4 subjects with at least 40% each in Mathematics and a Physics equivalent subject.
Applicants who hold equivalent qualifications may be considered for admission.
Articulation Arrangements
Students who successfully complete the InSTEM bridging programme will have the opportunity to apply for admission to
any of the STEM undergraduate programmes within the University, depending on their choice of elective courses, and the
peculiar requirements of each programme.
The following exemptions will be granted to applicants that gain admission to the InSTEM bridging programme (minimum
symbols are indicated):
Table 1: Exemption Arrangements
InSTEM Course
NSSC/Grade 12 Subject
Minimum Symbol Required
Introduction to Mathematics A and B
Mathematics
NSSCH 3
Introduction to Physics A and B
Physical Science
NSSCH 3
Introduction to Chemistry A and B
Physical Science
NSSCH 3
Introduction to Biology
Biology
NSSCH 4/ NSSCO B
Computer User Skills
Computer Studies
NSSCH 4/ NSSCO B
Introduction to General Geography
Geography
NSSCH 4/ NSSCO B
Language in Practice
English as a Second Language
NSSCH 4/ NSSCO B
English in Practice
English as a Second Language
NSSCH 3/ NSSCO A
CURRICULUM
Semester 1
Course Code
LIP411S
CUS411S
ITM401S
IPH401S
ICH401S
Course Title
Introduction to Mathematics A
Introduction to Physics A
Introduction to Chemistry A
Prerequisite
None
None
None
None
None
Semester 2
EPR511S
English in Practice
ITM402S
IPH402S
Introduction to Mathematics B
Introduction to Physics B
Language in Practice, Language in Practice A, or a

minimum B in English as a 2nd Language at NSSC
Ordinary Level
None
Plus TWO of the following Elective courses depending on the intended programme of further study and based on the programme
rules:
ICH402S
ESK402S
IBL402S
IGG402S
Introduction to Chemistry B
Engineering Skills
Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Chemistry A
None
None
None
Transition Arrangements
The Introduction to Engineering Studies (ItES) programme was phased out at the end of 2013, and the InSTEM programme
was implemented in January 2014. Students registered for the ItES programme who did not fulfil all requirements by the end
of 2013, were required to change their registration to the InSTEM programme from 2014. Students, who have completed
courses on the ItES programme, and need to transition to InSTEM, will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in
accordance with information in the table below:
ItES (Old courses)
Course code
Course Title
InSTEM (New/Revised courses)

Course code
Course Title
ITM011S
Introduction to Mathematics
Module 1
ITM401S
ITM021S
Module 2
ITM402S
Introduction to Mathematics B
LIP411S
LIP411S
EPR511S
English in Practice
EPR511S
English in Practice
CUS411S
CUS411S
TLS011S
TLS021S
Engineering Skills Module 1 and 2
ESK402S
Engineering Skills
IEG010S
Introduction to Engineering
Geography
IGG402S
Please note:
Students will only receive credit for Engineering Skills (InSTEM curriculum), if they have passed Engineering Skills Module 1
(TLS011S) and Engineering Skills Module 2 (TLS021S) on the ItES curriculum. Hence, if a student has failed either one of the
ItES modules in Engineering Skills, he/she will be required to do the new Engineering Skills course.
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND RULES
(Applicable to Undergraduate programmes in Engineering)
Engineering Course Presentation Schedule:
Electronic and Power Engineering programme:
P1 and P2 are full time applied studies, each with a minimum duration of 19 continuous weeks. These studies will be
conducted in the industry under the supervision of a mentor in collaboration with the Universitys coordinator. These two
courses will be presented in each semester of the year.
S2, S4 are full time theoretical semester courses and will only be presented in the second semester of each year.
S5 (Semester 7) is a part time theoretical semester course and will be presented in the first semester of every second year.
S5 (Semester 8) is a part time theoretical semester course and will be presented in the second semester of every second
year.
S6 (Semester 9) is a part time theoretical semester course and will be presented in the first semester of every second year.
S6 (Semester 10) is a part time theoretical semester course and will be presented in the second semester of every second
year.
NOTE: Students are solely responsible for their placement in industry for P1, P2 applied studies.
Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Technology Programme:
Semester 1, Semester 3, Semester 5 and Bachelor of Technology Degree Semester 7 are semester courses and will only be
presented in the first semester of the year.
Semester 2, Semester 4, Semester 6 and Bachelor of Technology Degree Semester 8 are semester courses and will only be
presented in the second semester of the year. All semesters but Semester 4 consist of theoretical training and imply studies
at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. Semester 4 is applied studies with a minimum duration of 16
continuous weeks. These studies will be conducted in the industry under the supervision of a mentor in collaboration with
the Universitys Coordinator.
NOTE: Students are solely responsible for their placement in industry for Semester 4.
Late Registration for Engineering Students:
No late registration will be allowed.
Engineering Admission Requirements:
a.
Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Technology Programme:
1.
Candidates with a grade 12 certificate with at least 5 subjects graded 4 on the NSSC Higher level or an E on the NSSC
Ordinary level. A minimum NSSC Higher level 3 or NSSC Ordinary level A symbol must have been obtained for
Mathematics and Physical Science, as well as gaining entry into English for Academic Purposes. (See English Modules
Table). The candidate must also score 37 points on the Engineering Evaluation Scale counting up to five subjects that
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4.
must include Mathematics, Physical Science and English. If a candidate did not do Physical Science, but a Physics
equivalent subject, the Registrar may, upon recommendation of the HOD and Dean, approve registration of the
candidate.
OR
Pass at least 4 N5/N6 subjects, with at least 40% in each, including Mathematics and a Physics equivalent subject, as
well as gain entry into English for Academic Purposes.
OR
Candidates from other tertiary institutions that gain entry into English for Academic Purposes be assessed on an
individual basis.
Candidates that want to enroll into the Mechanical Engineering programme MUST obtain a credit/ exemption for
Engineering Graphics.
NOTE: These candidates must pass Computer User Skills.

ENGLISH MODULES TABLE
Grade 12
Level
Namibia University of Science and Technology

Result
English module to do
1 OR 2 OR 3 OR 4
EAP511S
Ordinary level First Language
A OR B
EAP511S
Higher level Second Language
1 OR 2 OR 3
EAP511S
Ordinary level Second Language
EAP511S
Ordinary level Second Language
EPR511S
Higher level Second Language
EPR511S
C OR D OR E
LIP411S
Higher level First Language
Ordinary level First/Second Language
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (FOURTH YEAR) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Civil Engineering (Urban & Water):
The minimum admission requirements to the fourth year of either Bachelor of Technology degrees in Civil Engineering are
as follows:
The student must have passed all courses of the National Diploma in Civil Engineering and Project Management from the
Polytechnic of Namibia/Namibia University of Science and Technology with an overall pass mark of 50% or greater. Course
sequences are guided through recommended sequence, the prerequisites are spelled out for every course separately.
Students desiring to register outside the recommended sequence must give positive proof of lower level course mastery
prior to registration, the central programme mapping of the departments courses refers.
To be admitted to the Bachelor-Urban Engineering Programme, candidates from outside the Namibia University of Science
and Technology must have normally obtained a good pass in a National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Project Management
or Quantity Surveying or equivalent with a minimum overall pass mark of 50% or higher. Prospective students may be
required to sit for a set of qualifying examinations (proficiency testing). Admission will be granted if course for course
credit can be obtained.
To be admitted to the Bachelor-Water Engineering Programme, candidates from outside the Namibia University of Science
and Technology must have normally obtained a good pass in a National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering or
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equivalent with a minimum overall pass mark of 50% or higher. Prospective students may be required to sit for a set of
qualifying examinations (proficiency testing). Admission will be granted if course for course credit can be obtained.
Mechanical Engineering:
Alternative 1
For current local students: National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (M+3) qualification and registration as a Mechanical
Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of Namibia or the equivalent regulatory body in the SADC region or
internationally recognised.
OR
Alternative 2
For mature age students: A (M+3) qualification and registration as a Mechanical Engineering Technician with the Engineering
Council of Namibia or the equivalent regulatory body within SADC region or internationally recognised.
OR
Alternative 3
For all other students not in the above categories: A recognised (M+3) qualification in Mechanical Engineering and a
Polytechnic of Namibia/Namibia University of Science and Technology evaluation on merit. Such applicant should have at
least 2 years of relevant industrial experience.
In addition, applicants are subjected to a selection process for this programme.
Electronic and Power Engineering:
Alternative1
A National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (M+3) from the Namibia University of Science and Technology
OR
Alternative 2
An equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification recognised by the Namibia University of Science and Technology. These
candidates must also be able to register as a Technician-in-Training with the Engineering Council of Namibia or an
equivalent international body.
A candidate must have entry to English for Academic Purposes before he/she will be allowed to continue with any of the S1
or higher-level courses. See English Modules Table.
Proficiency Tests
Proficiency tests in Mathematics, Physical Science, Computer Skills and a placement test in English Communication/English
for Academic Purposes will be written at the Namibia University of Science and Technology at a predetermined date. The
Mathematics and Science tests will cover the NSSC (Extended) syllabus.
ENGINEERING EVALUATION SCALE:

POINT
S
NSSC (H) OR
HIGCSE
(symbol)
10
NSSC (O) OR
IGCSE
(symbol)
HG
SG
N3
(symbo (symbo (%)
l)
l)
InSTEM
(%)
PROFICIENCY
TEST: MATH &
SCIENCE %
80+
70+
A+
80+
60+
80+
70+
50+
70+
60+
60+
50+
50+
40+
PROFICIENCY TEST:
ENGLISH
ENTRY
MODULE
English for Academic

Purposes
Total points will be calculated using grades obtained in Mathematics, Physics equivalent subject, English and the three other best
subjects.
Engineering Assessment Criteria
Two types of assessments are used in Engineering:
Final Examination
Diversified Continuous Evaluation
Final Examination
Students build a semester mark through tests and assignments and write a final examination covering the whole course
content at the end of such a course.
Admission will be granted to candidates to sit for a first or a second end of semester examination in a course if they have
accumulated a minimum semester mark of 40% in that course. The decision to write the first examination or not, shall be
irrevocable as soon as the student has reported for the first examination.
The final course mark will consist of 50% of the end of semester examination course mark and 50% of its semester mark.
To pass a course, a candidate must have a final mark of 50% in that course. There is a sub minimum of 40% in the end of
semester examination mark.
Diversified Continuous Evaluation
Students build a final mark through projects, examinations and assignments during the semester. These aspects are set out
in the course outlines of the particular courses.
General Engineering Progression Requirements
Subject to the provisions of the progression rules that follow for each programme, a candidate who completes 50 % or less
of the courses required in a year in a programme must re-apply for entry to the programme. A candidate can complete a
course either by receiving credit for the course or by passing the course.
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Certificate, Diploma and B.Tech. Degree Minimum Requirements:

Electronic, Mechanical and Power Engineering
A Certificate will only be issued to a candidate after the successful completion of all the courses stated in the S1, S2, P1 and
P2 part of the curricula.
A Higher Certificate will only be issued to a candidate after the successful completion of all the courses stated in the S1, S2,
P1, P2, and S3 part of the curricula.
A Diploma will only be issued to a candidate after the successful completion of all the courses stated in the S1, S2, P1, P2, S3
and S4 part of the curricula.
A Bachelor of Technology Degree will only be issued to a candidate after successful completion of a Diploma, or equivalent,
and the successful completion of all courses stated in the respective Bachelor of Technology Degree curriculum.
Civil Engineering
A Certificate will only be issued to a candidate after the successful completion of all the courses stated in the Semester 1,
Semester 2, and Semester 3 part of the curriculum.
A Higher Certificate will only be issued to a candidate after the successful completion of all the courses stated in the
Semester 1, Semester 2, Semester 3 and Semester 4 part of the curriculum.
A Diploma will only be issued to a candidate after the successful completion of all the courses stated in the Semester 1,
Semester 2, Semester 3, Semester 4, Semester 5 and Semester 6 part of the curriculum.
A Bachelor of Technology Degree will only be issued to a candidate after successful completion of the Diploma in Civil
Engineering and Project Management, or equivalent, and the successful completion of all courses stated in the respective
final year Bachelor of Technology Degree curriculum.
EXCEPTION AND PROGRESSION RULES:
A. Bachelor of Technology (BTECH) Programme
Progression Rule No 1: The student must have successfully completed all courses from S5/S6 (ND) to proceed to Bachelor of
Technology programme in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Progression Rule No 2: The student must have passed all first year Engineering courses to proceed to relevant Engineering
Practice. The student may not enroll for any full time courses whilst doing Engineering Practice. In case the student was
granted exception, according to the conditions of the exception rule, he/she may only enroll for a maximum of one full time
course per semester, subject to the written approval of employer or bursary donor.
Progression Rule No 3: The student must have passed all S1/S2 core courses to proceed to S3.
Progression Rule No 4: The student must have successfully completed all courses from S3/ S4 (ND) to proceed to B.Tech. in
Mechanical Engineering.
B. Bachelor of Engineering (BENG) Progression Rules
General
Subject to the provisions of the progression rules that follow for each programme, a candidate who attains less than 50% of
the National Qualification Framework (NQF) credits required in a year in the programme will be withdrawn from the
programme on academic grounds.
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Progression from first to second year

A student should have attained at least 80% of all required first year NQF credits before enrolling for any second year
course. Enrolment for any second year course shall additionally be subject to attainment of necessary prerequisites.
Progression from second to third year
A student should have attained all first year NQF credits as well as at least 80% of all required second year NQF credits
before enrolling for any third year course. Enrolment for any third year course shall additionally be subject to attainment of
necessary prerequisites.
Progression from third to fourth year
A student should have attained all first and all second year NQF credits as well as at least 80% of all the required third year
NQF credits before enrolling for any fourth year course. Enrolment for any fourth year course shall additionally be subject to
the attainment of the necessary prerequisites.
NOTE: Engineering Practice could be done at any time after successful completion of first year Engineering courses.
C.
Promotion regulations: Continuous and Diversified Assessment without a final examination
C.1 Courses that are assessed by continuous assessment only with no final examination, will present a minimum of six (6)
assessment opportunities in a semester, the results of each of which will be utilised to calculate the final mark for the course
in a ratio as published in the course outline for each such course. The ratio is determined by the principle course lecturer in
liaison with the head of the department in which the course is resident.
The assessments may include examinations, laboratory practicals in conjunction with laboratory reports and associated
tests, computer simulation -, design - or other types of assignment reports and associated tests, tutorials in conjunction
with assessed tutorial scripts, as well as other types of suitable assessments that the principle course lecturer may from
time to time identify in liaison with the head of the department in which the course resides.
The requirement of six (6) assessments excludes the final year project courses whose assessment shall be determined by the
Head of the Department in which the course resides in liaison with the Dean of the relevant faculty. The procedure for the
calculation of the final mark for such courses shall be as described in the course outline.
Exceptions to the stated minimum number of assessments for any particular course or the general application of this rule to
such course must be approved by Senate before that course is presented in the mode for which approval is sought.
C.2 With the exception of final year project courses, at least fifty percent (50 %) of the final mark of the courses described
in D.1 will be made up of assessments that are conducted under controlled conditions similar to those under which
institutional examinations are conducted. Such assessments are hereinafter referred to as the examination component of
the course. The actual weight ( 50%) of the examination component of the course to the final mark is as determined by the
principal course lecturer in liaison with the head of the department in which the course resides and is as published in the
course outline.
No student who obtains a mark of less than 40% for the examination component of the final mark passes the course. The
examination component covers the entire course syllabus and each individual assessment in this component covers
approximately equal portions of the syllabus.
C.3 A student who misses one or more assessment(s) of the examination component of the course (i.e. an assessment as
defined in D.2), or who fails one - or more such assessment(s), will be given the opportunity to improve their results for all
but one (1) such failed - or missed assessments by writing relevant sections (2) of a single supplementary examination that is
set on the whole syllabus of the course and that covers the different portions of the work on an equitable basis as
determined by the principle course lecturer in liaison with the head of the department in which the course resides.
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If only one such assessment is scheduled in a course, every student who fails - or misses the assessment is entitled to write
the supplementary examination that will in this case consist of only one section.
The marks obtained by the student for the relevant sections of such supplementary examination will replace the results
he/she obtained in the corresponding missed - or failed examination(s).
The supplementary examination will be conducted during the scheduled contact hours for the course during the regular
institutional examination period towards the end of the semester, in the same week as the last scheduled regular
examination.
The results previously obtained by a student who misses the supplementary examination are retained in the calculation of
the final mark for that student.
A student who writes only certain portions of the supplementary examination will be required to hand in the answer script
and leave the examination venue after the lapse of a time period that is commensurate with the time allocated for the
completion of the relevant portion(s).
C.4 No supplementary opportunity will be granted for failed laboratory practical reports and/or failed - or missed
associated tests. A student is awarded a mark of zero for a practical report that is submitted later than the deadline for
submission of such report as published in the course outline.
No student who misses a laboratory practical is allowed to submit a report for the missed practical, either individually or as
part of a group.
A student who misses a laboratory practical has to apply in writing to the head of department in which the course resides to
obtain permission for the missed practical to be undertaken at a later stage. Depending on the unique circumstances
described in the application and the additional resources required for the particular practical to be repeated and assessed,
the request may either be approved or denied. If it is denied, the student is awarded a mark of zero for the missed practical.
The results of tests of student knowledge related to laboratory practicals and/or assignments are employed in the
calculation of the mark for the student for the particular practical. The contribution of the marks obtained in such tests to
the mark obtained for the practical as a whole is as determined by the principle course lecturer in liaison with the head of
the department in which the course is resident and is as published in the course outline.
A student who misses a laboratory practical is not allowed to take the tests that pertain to the missed practical.
A student fails the practical if he/she obtains a mark of less than 50% for that practical. A student fails the course if he/she
obtains a fail mark in more than the total number of scheduled practicals but one3. This rule is waived if only one practical is
scheduled in the course.
C.5 No supplementary opportunity will be granted for failed assignment reports and/or failed - or missed associated tests.
A student is awarded a mark of zero for an assignment report that is submitted later than the deadline for submission of
such report as published in the course outline.
The results of tests of student knowledge related to assignments are employed in the calculation of the mark for the
student for the particular assignment. The contribution of the marks obtained in such tests to the mark obtained for the
assignment as a whole is as determined by the principle course lecturer in liaison with the head of the department in which
the course is resident and is as published in the course outline.
A student who misses the deadline for submission of an assignment report is not allowed to take the tests that pertain to
the assignment.
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A student fails the assignment if he/she obtains a mark of less than 50 % for that assignment. A student fails the course if
he/she obtains a fail mark in more than the total number of scheduled assignments but one. This rule is waived if only one
assignment is scheduled in the course.
C.6 No supplementary opportunity will be granted for missed - or failed assessed tutorials. A student who misses an
assessed tutorial will be requested to hand in a tutorial script at the end of a subsequent tutorial session and the mark
obtained for such tutorial script will be deemed to be the mark obtained for the missed tutorial opportunity. A student of
whom the attendance rate for tutorials does not allow the required number of tutorial scripts to be handed in, will receive a
mark of zero for tutorial scripts not handed in immediately after the end of the tutorial sessions in which these were
requested.
C.7 No reason needs to be provided for missed assessment opportunities except in the case of a missed laboratory practical
for which the application described in D.4 is required.
C.8 Opportunities for the improvement of marks obtained for a failed final year project report exist and are as described in
paragraph AC4.4 of the Yearbook (Part 1: General Information and Regulations).
CIVIL ENGINEERING (new set of curricula)
Exception Rule: [For all subsequent (CIV)-progression rules] The Registrar may, after student counselling and upon
recommendation of the Course Lecturer and the HOD and the Dean, approve registration for courses if this directly supports
the students success.
Important Note for all Civil Engineering students still following the old curriculum:
For a maximum period of 5 years (envelope grace period) the old curriculum will follow the exception rule and progression
rules numbers 2 to 4 below.
Progression Rule No 5 (MECH.ENG.)
The student may register for a maximum of two prescribed B.Tech. courses in addition to Mechanical Engineering Project 4A
(MEP410S) or Mechanical Engineering Project 4B (MEP420S) during Semester 8, provided that the course/s registered for are
actually presented by the Department of Mechanical Engineering during the respective semester.
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CODE 31
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING: URBAN OR WATER
35BCUR & 35BCWT
Description (B.Tech. Urban Engineering)

Studies are concentrated in technologies related to Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics & Chemistry, Basic
Surveying practices, Soil Mechanics and Material Science, overviews in Water Engineering, Structural Design and
Construction of roads, buildings, bridges and dams, and key elements of Project Management, Onsite Logistics and Quantity
Surveying, Solid and Liquid Waste Management, Urban Planning and Design and Systems Reticulation and Design. The total
notional hours for this programme amount to 5870 up to the end of the B.Tech. in Urban Engineering. All courses have predetermined competence profiles clearly indicating the competence & skills training through modular lecturing, excursions,
self-study, assignments, practicals and projects. Students will also be required to demonstrate their competences through
a number of presentations throughout all 8 semesters.
Description (B.Tech. Water Engineering)
Studies are concentrated in technologies related to Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics & Chemistry, Basic
Surveying practices, Soil Mechanics and Material Science, overviews in Water Engineering, Systems Reticulation and Design,
Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment, Water Supply and Sanitation concepts, Water Utility and Integrated Water
Resources Management, Solid and Liquid Waste Management, key elements of Project Management and Water legislation.
The total notional hours for this programme amount to 5870 up to the end of the B.Tech. in Water Engineering. All courses
have pre-determined competence profiles clearly indicating the competence and skills training through modular lecturing,
excursions, self-study, assignments, practicals and projects. Students will also be required to demonstrate their
competences through a number of presentations throughout all 8 semesters.
Exit Points: Certificate after successful completion of semesters 1-3, Higher Certificate after successful completion of
semester 4, National Diploma for level 3 after successful completion of semesters 5 and 6.
Important Transition Note: The new set of curricula will be implemented over the years 2005-07 to follow the natural cycle
from semester to semester. However, the department strives to have all courses developed by the end of 2005. For this
reason both, the new and parts of the old curricula, will be presented here. Their latest phasing in /out times are clearly
indicated. The department reserves the right to implement readily developed courses on National Diploma Level to replace old
courses even before 2007. The grace period for completion of a National Diploma in Civil Engineering will be 5 years with
regards to the old curriculum. I.e. a student having started studying for a National Diploma in Civil Engineering in the old
curriculum will attend the new courses but will receive his/her qualification (ND- Certificate) under the old qualification for a
maximum period of 5 years with effect from 2005. The last date of award of the old National Diploma shall be 2010.
Thereafter such student will have no further right to be certified under the old qualification and will have to complete the
new qualification. Courses on the new curriculum will during these 5 years count on the old qualification.
Exception Rule: (For all subsequent progression rules) The Registrar may, after student counseling and upon
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERIN G(CIVIL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
Semester 1
Notional Hours: 820h
APC110S
Applied Physics and Chemistry
CMT110S
Construction Material Technologies 1
EAP511S
English for Academic Purpose
EDG110S
Engineering Descriptive Geometry
MAT111S
Mathematics 1
See admission requirements

Language in Practice B
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35DCPM
SLM110S
Study Skills and Learning Methods
SUR110S
Surveying 1
*Communication Skills is available on Distance Education Mode, but if this option is taken than the Vacation Schools are
compulsory.
Semester 2
CDR110S
Civil Engineering Drawing-AutoCAD
CON110S
Construction Methods
MAT120S
Mathematics 2
MPC110S
Introduction to Management Practices
in the Civil Engineering Industry
RMA411S
Research Methodology
SOM110S
Strength of Materials
TST110S

Construction Material Technologies 1
Mathematics 1
Principles of Information Systems 1B
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1
Theory of Structures
course per semester, subject to the written approval from employer or bursary donor.
Semester 3
BCP110S
Building Costing and Pricing 1
BCS110S
Building Construction Scheduling
CSE630S
LAL111S
PCO611S
QSV110S
Construction Site Equipment

Labour Law 1A
Professional Communication
Quantity Surveying
WAE110S
Water Engineering 1
Semester 4
CPR210S
Civil Engineering Practical Training

None
Communication Skills
Mathematics 2
See Progression Rule No 2
Semester 5
Code
Course Title
BCP310S
Building Costing and Pricing 2
BOP611S
Business Operations
GDE310S
Geometric Design 1
GET310S
Geo-technical Engineering 3A
SAN310S
Structural Analysis 3A
Prerequisite
Building Costing & Pricing 1
None
None
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SDE311S
Structural Design 3A
WAE310S
Water Engineering 2
Semester 6
BBF612S
CAS310S
DOC310S
GET320S
SAN320S
SDE321S
WAE320S
Water Engineering 1
Business Finance
Computer Applications in Structural
Analysis
Documentation
Geo-technical Engineering 3B
Structural Analysis 3B
Structural Design 3B
Water Engineering 3
See Progression Rule No 2(CIV)

See Progression Rule No 2(CIV)
Geo-technical Engineering 3A
Structural Design 3A
Water Engineering 2
NOTE: For the current and revised B.Tech. courses in Urban Engineering there is no change with regards to addition of
courses. i.e. students will attend to the new curriculum from 2005 as per central course mapping available in the
department. This final year programme is currently offered part time only and will be put on full time mode with a
minimum of 8 students attending. Students registering from 2005, will be registered into the revised curriculum for B.Tech.
Urban Engineering or the new curriculum for B.Tech. in Water Engineering only but have the exit options as sketched out
above. The B.Tech. in Urban Engineering was fully accredited (CTP) in 2003 and has experienced rather strategic changes
than content changes to accommodate a B.Tech. in Water Engineering (refer to curriculum below).
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (URBAN)
35BCUR
Semester 7 B.Tech. 1 (Advanced Engineering Level) Notional Hours: 800h

Code
Course Title
Prerequisite
CMT411S
Construction Material Technology 2
GDE411S
Geometric Design 2
Geometric Design 1
PJM411S
Project Management 1
PTN411S
Pavement Technology 1
None
RDM411S
Reticulation Design & Management 1
Water Engineering 3
RCD411S
Reinforced Concrete Design 1
Structural Design 3B
SWM411S
Solid Waste Management 1
None
UPD411S
Urban Planning & Design 1
None
Progression Rule No. 2 (CIV): The student must have successfully completed minimum four courses from Bachelor 1 advanced
engineering level in Semester 7 (the recommended course sequence refers) to proceed to either Bachelor design project:
UDP420S or WDP420S depending on the programme chosen.
Semester 8 B.Tech. 2 (Advanced Engineering Level) Notional Hours: 800h
Code
Course Title
Prerequisite
PJM421S
PTN421S
RCD421S
RDM421S
Reticulation Design &
Management 1
SWM421S
TEN411S
Traffic Engineering
None
UDP410S
Urban Engineering Design Project
See progression rule No 2(CIV)
UPD421S
Urban Planning & Design 2
Urban Planning & Design
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (WATER)
35BCWT
Semester 7 B.Tech. 1 (Advanced Engineering Level)

Code
Course Title
CMT411S
IWL410S
Introduction to Water Law
PJM411S
RDM411S
SWM411S
WSS411S
Water Supply and Sanitation 1
WTT411S
Water Treatment Technology 1
WWT411S
Wastewater Treatment 1
Prerequisite
Construction Material Technology
None
Water Engineering 3
None
None
None
None
Progression Rule No. 2 (CIV): The student must have successfully completed minimum four courses from Bachelor 1 Advanced
Engineering Level in Semester 7 (the recommended course sequence refers) to proceed to either Bachelor design project:
UDP420S or WDP420S depending on the programme chosen.
Semester 8 B.Tech. 2 (Advanced Engineering Level)
Code
Course Title
IWM410S
Integrated Water Management
PJM421S
RDM421S
SWM421S
WDP410S
WUM410S
WTT421S
WWT421S
Prerequisite
None
Reticulation Design &
Management 1
See progression rule No 2(CIV)
None

Water Engineering Design Project
Water Utility Management 1
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

(Phasing in 2013 - Revised Programme)
NQF Level: 8
08BCIV
NQF Credits: 597
NQF Qualification ID: Q0418
Description
The revised Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering is a professional degree, registered at level 8 on the National
Qualifications Framework (NQF). This programme builds to a level of conceptual sophistication, specialised knowledge and
intellectual autonomy in accordance with requirements at NQF level 8. Furthermore, the programme in Civil Engineering
demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence and aims to foster deepened, comprehensive
and systematic expertise in the major subject/cognate areas of learning, i.e. structural engineering, transportation
engineering, water engineering and geotechnical engineering. Students will be equipped with cognitive and intellectual
skills, key transferable skills, and professional/technical/practical skills that would enable them to plan, design, construct,
and maintain the physical and naturally built environment, including works like bridges, roads, canals, dams, and buildings.
The programme includes a substantial element of Work Integrated Learning and requires the conduct and reporting of
supervised research in order to adequately prepare students for entry into the profession.
The principal purposes of this programme are to:
Provide students with professional competencies related to professional practice in Civil Engineering so as to meet
to the needs of the industry/market;
Equip students with a foundation for further intellectual development and opportunities for gainful employment
and rewarding contributions to society;
Produce students who are prepared for and demonstrate understanding of the principles of:
- life-long learning,
- critical thinking,
- a wide range of issues which are crucial to the welfare of society, for example, upliftment, empowerment and
transformation;
Contribute towards a students personal career path development by laying the foundation for further
specialisation/qualifications in worldwide accepted sub-disciplines;
Equip students with generic competencies in communication, teamwork and cross-cultural cooperation.
In addition to meeting the Universitys General Admission Requirements as spelt out in the general rules, candidates must
have at least 37 points on the Engineering Evaluation Scale, with a minimum 3 symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science and
English at Grade 12/NSSC Higher Level. Only symbols on NSSC Higher Level will be considered for Mathematics, Physical
Science and English.
If a candidate does not have Physical Science, but has Physics or a Physics equivalent subject, the Registrar may upon
recommendation of the relevant Head of Department and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, approve registration of
the candidate.
OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(InSTEM) Programme offered at the Namibia University of Science and Technology with at least 60% in each of the
following courses: Introduction to Mathematics Module 2 (ITM021S), Introduction to Physics (ITS022S), Introduction to
Chemistry (ITS012S), and English in Practice (EPR 511S). However, a score of 60% in the above courses will not guarantee
automatic entry into the programmes as selection will be based on merit.
Holders of the Universitys National Diploma in Civil Engineering with a minimum overall average of 60% will be admitted to
the second year of this programme on condition that they take the following first year courses:
Engineering Physics 114 - APH120S

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Engineering Mathematics 125 MTM120S

Mechanics of Materials 124 - MOM120S
Engineering Chemistry 123 - ACH110S
In addition, holders of the Universitys National Diploma in Civil Engineering who are admitted into this programme will be
granted credits for the following second year courses:
National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil
Water Engineering 1: WAE 110S (Sem 3); Water Engineering

2: WAE 310S (Sem 5); Water Engineering 3: WAE 320S (Sem
6);
Fluid Mechanics 214
Theory of Structures: TST 110S (Sem 2); Structural Analysis

3A: SAN 310S (Sem 5)
Theory of Structures 214
Business Operations: BSO 221S (Sem 5); Introduction to

Management Practices in Civil Engineering Industry:
MPC110S (Sem 2)
Introduction to Business Management 241
Structural Analysis 3B:SAN 320S (Sem 6)
Structural Analysis 224
Geotechnical Engineering 3A: GET 310S (Sem 5);

Geotechnical Engineering 3B: GET 320S (Sem 6);
Geomechanics 224
Civil Engineering Practical Training: CPR 210S (Sem 4)
Work Integrated Learning 220
Holders of the Universitys Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering degree with a minimum overall average of 60% will
be admitted to the third year of this programme on condition that they take the following second year courses:
Engineering Mathematics 215

Engineering Geology 214
Surveying 214
Statistics 224
Project & Facility Management 224
In addition, holders of the Universitys Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering degree will be granted credits for the
following third year courses:
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
Water Treatment Technology1&2: WTT411S/421S (Sem 7&8);

Wastewater Treatment 1&2:WWT411S/421S (Sem 7&8)
Water and Wastewater Treatment 313 (for B.Tech.

Water Specialisation holders only)
Geometric Design 1: GDE 310S (Sem 5); Geometric Design 2:

GDE 411S (Sem 7)
Geometric Design of Roads 313

(for B.Tech. Urban Specialisation holders only)
Structural Design 3A&3B: SDE 311S/321S (Sem5 &6);

Reinforced Concrete Design 1: RCD 411S
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design 315

Reticulation Design and Management 1&2: RDM 411S/421S

(Sem7&8)
Water and Wastewater Reticulation Design and

Management 324
Pavement Technology 1&2: PTN 411S/421S (Sem 7&8)

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Building Costing and Pricing 1&2: BCP 110S/310S (Sem 3&5);
Quantity Surveying: QSV 110S (Sem 3)
Construction Cost Calculation 324
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course
Code
MTM110S
AMC110S
APH120S
END111S
CEN510S
EAP511S
Course
Title
Engineering Mechanics 114
Engineering Physics 114
Engineering Drawing 114
Computing for Engineers 114
English for Academic Purposes
Semester 2
MTM120S
ACH110S
MLS120S
MOM120S
ELC520S

Engineering Chemistry 123
Materials Science 124
Mechanics of Materials 124
Electrical Circuits 124
CAD120S
WPR120S
Computer Aided Drawing 124

Workshop Practice 120
Year 2
Semester 3
MTM310S
FMC610S
TST610S

Fluid Mechanics 214
EGY610S
BMI511S
ENS610S

Introduction to Business
Management 214
Engineering Surveying 214
Semester 4
STA620S
GMS620S
SSS220S
PFM620S
WRE620S
TEM620S
ICT521S

Geomechanics 224
Statistics 224
Water Engineering 224
Traffic Engineering 223
Information Competence
Prerequisites
NQF
Level
5
5
5
5
5
5
NQF
Credits
15
12
12
12
12
14

None
None
Engineering Physics 114 and
None
5
5
5
5
5
15
9
12
12
12
5
4
12
NCB

Mechanics of Materials 124 and
None
None
6
6
6
15
12
12
6
5
12
10
12

None
None
Fluid Mechanics 214
None
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
12
12
12
12
12
9
10
None
None
None
None
None
English in Practice, or Language in
Practice B, or Module 3, or Exemption
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Year 3
Semester 5
WWT710S
GDR710S
STA710S
GET710S
RCM710S
CIS610S
Semester 6
ICE 712S
WRD720S
PTN720S
GET720S
STD720S
CCC720S
Year 4
Semester 7
CAS810S
SWM810S
ERM811S
EVE810S
CET810S
Water and Waste water Treatment

313
Geotechnical Engineering 314
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
Design 315
Contemporary Issues

Geomechanics 224
7
7
7
7
9
12
12
15
None
12
Innovation, Creativity and

Entrepreneurship
Water and Waste Water Reticulation
Design and Management 324
None
15
12

Design 315
15
7
7
12
12
12
12
None
None
8
8
12
12
None
None
8
8
12
12
12
8
8
12
12
12
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8
8
12
12

Structural Design of Steel and
Timber 324

Engineering 414
Engineering Research
Methodology 414
Environmental Engineering 414
Civil Engineering Design Project 410
Plus any ONE of the following Elective Courses (depending on demand):

CMF810S
Continuum Mechanics and
Finite Element Methods 414
GDE810S
Geometric Design of Routes 414
HSS810S
Hydraulic Structures 414
Design 315
IFM810S
Infrastructure & Facility
None
Management 414
Year 4
Semester 8
CET820S
BCT820S
EIS820S
Civil Engineering Project 420
Building Contract & Tendering 424

Engineer - in - Society: Ethics,
Professionalism 424
Engineering Research Methodology

414 and Civil Engineering Design
Project 410
None
None
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Plus ONE of the following Elective courses (depending on demand):

WDM820S Water Resources Development
None
and Management 425
ACS820S
Advanced Reinforced Concrete &
Reinforced Concrete and
Steel Design 425
Masonry Design 315
TSS820S
Transport Systems and
Structures 425
EID820S
Irrigation and Drainage
Engineering 425
15
15
15
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NOTE: Students are required to do a compulsory component of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), i.e. WIL620S and WIL720S,
as a pre-condition for graduation.
The Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (2008 curriculum) will be phased out systematically until 2018 with
minimum disruption to existing students learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the out-phasing
programme (old curriculum) was in January 2012.
Students who were registered in 2012 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (2008 curriculum), and who do not
meet the rules of the Faculty of Engineering for progression to the 2nd year at the end of 2012, will be required to change
their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum), and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in
accordance with information in Table 1, below. Students who are registered in 2012 for the 1st year of the out-phasing
programme (old curriculum), and who meet the minimum requirements for progression to the 2nd year at the end of 2012,
will also be required to transition to the revised programme (new curriculum), and will be granted credits on a course-bycourse basis in accordance with information in Table 1, below. However, students who were registered in 2012 for the 2nd
year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who did not meet the minimum requirements at the end of 2012 to
progress to the third year in 2013, will be required to repeat the 2nd year, and to subsequently complete their studies, based
on the requirements of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum). Students in this category would have the option to
transition to the revised programme (new curriculum) in 2013, but stand to lose credits.
Students who were registered in 2012 for the 2nd and 3rd year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who
meet the minimum requirements to progress to the 3rd and 4th year of the programme in 2013, will be required to complete
their studies based on the requirements of the old curriculum.
Students who were registered in 2012 for the 4th (final) year of the out-phasing programme will be required to complete the
programme based on the requirements of the old curriculum.
The revised Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (new curriculum) takes effect from January 2013 with concurrent
implementation of the 1st and 2nd years. The revised programme (new curriculum) will be fully implemented by 2015.
Courses will only be offered based on the new/revised syllabi in 2013 (1st and 2nd year), 2014 (3rd year), and 2015 (4th year).
Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such courses based on the syllabi of
new/revised corresponding courses (please refer to Table 2, below, for information on the new/revised corresponding
courses to be done, if courses on the old curriculum are failed).
The deadline for complete phasing out of the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (old curriculum) is 2018 after which
students must automatically change registration to the revised programme (new curriculum) and fulfil all requirements of
the new curriculum.
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Table 1: 1st Year Courses to be Credited

Course
Code

Engineering (Old Courses)
Course
Code
Bachelor of Engineering:
Civil Engineering
(Equivalent New/Revised
Courses)
MTM110S
MTM110S
CSK0420
EAP511S
AMC110S
AMC110S
APH120S
APH120S
END111S
END111S
MTM210S
MTM210S
MLS120S
Material Science
MLS120S
Material Science
MOM120S
MOM120S
EEG120S
Electrical Engineering
ELC820S
CAD120S
CAD120S
ACH110S
ACH110S
WPR120S
Workshop Practice
WPR120S
Workshop Practice
Please Note:
Students who have passed Computer User Skills (CUS411S), and are required to transition to the revised programme (new
curriculum); will be offered an upgrading module to Computing for Engineers (CEM510S) at no additional cost. Students will
be granted credit for Computing for Engineers upon successful completion of this upgrading module.
Table 2: Corresponding Courses to be Done, If Failed this is not a Credit Table
Course
Code

Engineering (Old Courses)
Course
Code
Civil Engineering (New/
Revised Corresponding
Courses)
MTM110S
MTM110S
AMC110S
AMC110S
APH120S
APH120S
CUS0100
CEM510S
Computing for Engineers
END111S
END111S
MTM210S
MTM210S
MLS120S
Materials Science
MLS120S
Materials Science
MOM120S
MOM120S
EEG120S
Electrical Engineering
ELC520S
Electrical Circuits
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CAD120S
CAD120S
ACH110S
ACH110S
WPR120S
Workshop Practice
WPR120S
Workshop Practice
MTM310S
MTM310S
FMC610S
Fluid Mechanics 214
FMC610S
Fluid Mechanics 214
TST210S
TST610S
EGY120S
EGY610S
BMA121S
Introduction to Business Management
BMA121S
Introduction to Business Management
ICM210S
Introduction to Construction
Management
GMS210S
Geomechanics224
PFC0620S
PMG220S
SVY210S
Survey 224
GEG310S
GET710S
PDG310S
GDR710S
STA310S
STA710S
STD310S
Structural Design (Concrete &

Masonry) 314
RCM710S
Reinforced Concrete &

Masonry Design 314
SSS220S
Statistics 314
WRE310S
CLT 220S
Contract Law and Tendering 313
None
EDS 310S
Electric Drive Systems 313
None
STD 311S
Structural Design (steel & timber) 313
UTE 310S
Urban Traffic Engineering 313
WWT 310S
Water & Wastewater Engineering

Treatment 313
SBM421S
Strategic Business Management:

Planning & Control
None
MCD 310S
Mechanical Design 323
None
GDE 320S
GDE810S
PTN 320S
PTN720S
None
GMS620S
Geomechanics 224
None
PFM620S

None
None
WRE620S
STD720S
Structural Design of Steel &

Timber 324
None
WWT310S
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Water & Wastewater Engineering Treatment 313
TES 320S
Traffic Economics 324
None
TSS 320S
Transport Systems & Structures 324
STA 320S
None
RCD 320S
None
ASD 320S
Advanced Structural Steel Design 325 ACS820S
Advanced Structural Steel and Reinforced

Concrete Design 325
CAS 720S
Computer Application in Structural
Computer Application in
TSS820S
CAS810S
Analysis 323
Transport Systems & Structures 425
CMF410S
Continuum Mechanic & Finite

Elements Methods 414
CMF810S
RRC410S
Rehabilitation & Repairs of Concrete

Structures 414
None
ACM410S
Advanced Concrete Structure Design ACS820S

414
Advanced Structural Steel and Reinforced

Concrete Design 325
EVE410SS
EVE810S
ERM810S
Engineering Research Methodology

414
ERM811S
Engineering Research Methodology 414
SSS410S
Statistics 413
None
TFT410S
Traffic Flow Theory 414
None
TEN412S
None
UPG410S
Urban Planning 414
None
CET420S
CPN420S
Cleaner Production 425
None
MTT420S
Materials Handling Technology &

Storage Techniques 424
None
CET 890S
Civil Engineering Practice 510
CET810S
Continuum Mechanic & Finite

Elements Methods 414
Civil Engineering Design Project 410
WIL620S
WIL720S
Table 2 above, only highlights new/revised core courses in Engineering that should be done if courses on the old curriculum
are failed. Service courses from other Departments are excluded, but the rules of relevant Departments apply to this
programme as well. Old courses that do not have corresponding courses in the new curriculum will be offered until the old
programme is completely phased out.
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: CIVIL (2008 Curriculum)

(Phased in 2008 - Phasing out 2018)
35BECV
Description
The Bachelor of Engineering: Civil is a professional degree designed to be worth 590 credits at NQF Level 8. The degree
incorporates project-based assessments, a research component and six months of practical work-based learning.
Admission requirements
The admission requirements into Semester 1 are derived from the professional roles, the course learning outcomes, the
competence and skills required and are as follows:
Grade 12 with a minimum NSSC (H) 3 symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science and English. Two additional subjects must
have been passed with a minimum NSSC (O) A and B symbols respectively.
OR
Passed the InSTEM programme with NSSC (H) equivalent qualifications as indicated on the Engineering Evaluation Scale.
Special Rules:
Exception Rule: [For all subsequent (CIV)-progression rules] The Registrar may, after student counselling and upon
Progression Rule No. 1 (CIV): The student must have passed all courses from the Year 1- Year 2 to proceed to Year 3 semester
5.
Progression Rule No. 2 (CIV): The student must have passed all Year 3 semester 5 courses to proceed to Year 3 semester 6
(Specialisation).
Progression Rule No. 3 (CIV): The student must have passed all Year 4 semester 7 courses to proceed to the Engineering
Project.
Progression Rule No. 4 (CIV): The student who has one year relevant working experience supported by an employer will be
credited with Year 5 semester 9 after submitting a report on his working experience.
Transition Rule 1 (CIV)
A student with the Diploma and Bachelor of Technology degree qualifications will be assessed and placed at the appropriate
level.
The grace period for completion of the Bachelor of Technology qualification is 6 years from the implementation of the
Professional Bachelor degree. The last date for the award of the B.Tech. degree shall be 2014. Thereafter such student will
have no further right to be certified under the old qualification and will have to complete the new qualification.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code
AMC110S
APH120S
CSK0420
CUS411S
END111S
MTM110S
Course Title
Prerequisite(s)
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Semester 2
ACH110S
CAD120S
EEG120S

Electrical Engineering 125
MOM120S
MLS120S
MTM210S
WPR120S

Material Science 124
Year 2
Semester 3
BMA121S
EGY120S
FMC610S
MTM310S
PWR611S
Intro to Business Management

Fluid Mechanics 214
Professional Writing
TST210S
Semester 4
CON220S
GMS210S
ICM210S
PCO611S
Construction Materials Engineering 224

Geomechanics 224
Intro to Construction Management 224
PMG220S
SVY210S

Survey 224

Engineering Physics 114 &
None
Communication Skills/English for
Academic Purposes
None
None
Communication Skills/English for
Academic Purposes
Progression Rule 1 (CIV)

The student should have passed all Year 1 and 2 courses to proceed to Year 3.
Year 3
Semester 5
GEG310S
PGD310S
SSS220S
STA310S
STD310S
WRE310S

Statistics 314
Structural Design (Concrete & Masonry)313
Aeromechanics 224
None
Fluid Mechanics 214
Electives (Choose one of the following):

CLT220S
EDS310S
STD311S
UTE310S
WWT310S
Electric Drive Systems 313

Structural Design (Steel, Timber) 313
Urban Traffic Engineering 313
Water & Wastewater Treatment 313
Introduction to Construction
Management 224
None
None

The student should have passed all Year 3 semester 5 courses to proceed to semester 6.
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Year 3
Semester 6
Core Courses
MCD310S
SBM421S
Mechanical Design 323

Strategic Business Management
Planning & Control
None
Select one specialisation related to the elective done in semester 5:

Specialisation 1 (Water Engineering)
SRD320S
Sewer Water Reticulation Design and
Management 323
SWD320S
Storm Water Reticulation Design
Management 323
SWM320S
WDM320S
Water Resources Development and
Management
WRD320S
Water Reticulation Design and Management
Specialisation 2 (Structural Engineering)
ASD320S
Advanced Structural Steel Design 325
CAS720S
Engineering 324
RCD320S
STA320S
Specialisation 3 (Transport Engineering)
GDE320S
PTN320S
TES320S
Traffic Economics 324
TSS320S
Transport Systems and Structures 324
Specialisation 4 (Construction Management)
CCC320S
CEN320S
Construction Process Engineering 324
CON320S
Construction Organisation 324
RCD320S
Specialisation 5 (Geotechnical Engineering)
ERM320S
Earth & Rock Moving in Civil Engineering 324
GET321S
GME320S
Geotechnical Methods & Equipment 325
GTE320S
Geotechnical Technical Equipment and
Machinery 324

None
None
Progression Rule 2 (Civ)
Structural Design (Steel, Timber) 313

Structural Design (Concrete and Masonry) 313

Introduction to Construction Management 224

None
Progression Rule 2 (Civ)

Mechanical Design 323 and Electric Drive Systems 313

The student should have passed all Year 4 semester 7 courses to proceed to the Engineering project course.
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Year 4
Semester 7
ERM810S
EVE810S
SSS410S
Engineering Research Methods 414

Statistics 413
None
None
Statistics 314
Electives (Select the related field to semester 6 specialisation)

Specialisation 1 (Water Engineering)
EID410S
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering 414
HSS410S
Hydraulic Structures 414
SWM330S
Specialisation 1 in S6
Statistics 314
Specialisation 2 (Structural Engineering)

ACM410S
Advanced Concrete Structures Design 414
CMF410S
Continuum Mechanics & Finite Elements
Methods 414
RRC410S
Rehabilitation & Repairs of Concrete Structures 414 Specialisation 2 in S6
Specialisation 3 (Traffic/Transport Engineering)
TEN412S
TFT410S
Traffic Flow Theory 414
UPG410S
Urban Planning 414
Specialisation 4 (Construction Engineering)

CEM410S
Civil Engineering Measurement 414
CTE410S
Concrete Materials Technology 414
RRC410S
Rehabilitation & Repair of Concrete Structures 414 Specialisation 5 in S6
Specialisation 5 (Geotechnical Engineering)
GSU410S
Geotechnical Engineering - Specialised
Underground Construction 414
GVC410S
Geotechnical Engineering - Vertical
Underground Construction 414
SWM410S
Semester 8 - Compulsory Courses

CET420S
CPN420S
MTT420S
Materials Handling Technology and
Storage Techniques 424
Semester 9
CET890S
None
Civil Engineering Practice 510
Progression Rule 3
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING & PROCESS ENGINEERING
Code 33
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: MINING

(Revised Programme - Phased in 2013)
08BMIN
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 594
Description
The Bachelor of Engineering: Mining degree is designed to be worth 594 credits at NQF Level 8. It consists of eight
semesters of instruction and six months work integrated learning carried out in between the eight semesters.
the candidate.
OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the Introduction to Engineering studies programme offered at the Namibia
University of Science and Technology with at least 60% in each of the following courses: Introduction to Mathematics
Module 2 (ITM021S), Introduction to Physics (ITS022S) , Introduction to Chemistry Module (ITS012S), and English in Practice
(EPR 511S). However, a score of 60% in the above courses will not guarantee automatic entry into the programmes as
selection will be based on merit.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course
Course
Code
Title
EAP511S
CEN510S
END111S
MTM110S
AMC110S
APH120S

Semester 2
CAD120S
ELC520S
ACH110S
MTM210S
MLS120S
MOM120S
WPR 120S

Workshop Practice120
Prerequisites
English in Practice, or Language in
None
None
None
None
None

Engineering Physics 114, Engineering
Mathematics 115
None
None
None
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NQF
Level
5
NQF
Credits
14
5
5
5
5
5
12
12
15
12
12
5
5
12
12
5
5
5
5
4
9
15
12
12
NCB
Year 2
Semester 3
MTM310S
IMM610S
EGY610S
MOM610S
ENS611S
EMC510S
WIL620

Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy 214
Electrical Machines 214

None
None
None
6
6
6
6
6
6
15
12
12
12
12
12
Semester 4
NMS620S
GMS620S
SSS220S
EGY620S
ICT521S
MSV620S
Numerical Methods 224

Geomechanics 224
Statistics 224
Mine Surveying 223
6
6
6
6
5
6
12
12
12
9
10
9
TFL620S
MLA620S
Thermofluids 225
Mine Laboratory 220
6
6
15
NCB
WIL720

None
None
None
Engineering Mathematics 125;
Co-requisite: Mine Surveying 225,
Geo mechanics 224
Mine Surveying 225, Engineering Geology 214,

Geo Mechanics 224
None
Co-requisite: Rock Mechanics 313,
Mineral Processing 314,
Mine Drawing and Design 314
12
7
7
7
7
7
7
9
9
15
12
12
NCB
Mine Drawing and Design 314, Surface

Mining 315
Surface Mining 315, Underground Mining 313
Rock Mechanics 313
None
Surface Mining 315, Underground Mining 313
Engineering Geology 214, Engineering
Geology 223
Co-requisite: Rock Engineering 324,
Mine Planning and Design 324
12
7
7
6
7
7
12
12
12
9
12
7
7
9
NCB
Year 3
Semester 5
MDD710S Mine Drawing and Design 314
RME710S
UGM710S
SUM710S
ENE710S
MIP710S
MLA710S
Rock Mechanics 313

Underground Mining 313
Surface Mining 315
Mineral Processing 314
Mine Laboratory 310
Semester 6
MPD720S Mine Planning and Design 324
MMY720S
REE720S
CIS610S
DLB720S
TEV720S
Mine Machinery 324

Rock Engineering 324
Contemporary Issues
Drilling and Blasting 323
Technical Valuation 324
UGM720S
MLA720S

Mine Laboratory 320
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Year 4
Semester 7
OPR810S Operations Research 413
MMG810S Mine Management 414
MPD810S Mine Planning and Design 414
MVE810S
MAH810S
Mine Ventilation 414

Materials Handling 414
MEF810S
MLA810S
Mineral Economics and Financial

Valuation 413
Mine Laboratory 410
Semester 8
OHS820S
MLL820S
MPR820S
MDP820S
Occupational Health and Safety 423

Mining Law and Licenses 423
Mining Project 420
Mining Engineering Design Project 420
Statistics 224
None
Underground Mining 313, Mine Drawing and
Design 314
Thermofluids 225, Underground Mining 313
Surface Mining 315, Underground Mining 313,
8
8
8
9
12
12
8
8
12
12
Mine Planning and Design 414, Mine

Ventilation 414
NCB
None
None
All courses up to Semester 6
8
8
8
8
9
9
30
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NOTE: Students are required to do a compulsory component of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), i.e. WIL620 and WIL720, as
a pre-condition for graduation.
The Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, with specialisation in Mining Production (old curriculum), was phased out
systematically until 2015 with minimum disruption to existing students learning progression. The last intake of 1st year
students for the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) was in January 2012.
Students who were registered in 2012 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and met the rules of
the Faculty of Engineering for progression to the 2nd year at the end of 2012 will have the option to choose either one of the
two programmes, i.e. Bachelor of Engineering in Mining (new curriculum) or Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy (new
curriculum) in their second year of study (2013). Students will be exempted from the newly introduced first year course
Workshop Practice 120. Students who do not meet the rules of the Faculty of Engineering for progression to the 2nd year at
the end of 2012, will be required to change their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum), and will be granted
credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in Table 1, below.
Students who were registered in 2012 for the second year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who met the
progression rules of the Faculty of Engineering, will be required to change their registration to the revised programme (new
curriculum) in their third year of study (2013), and will be exempted from the courses Workshop Practice 120 and Information
Competence, but will have to meet all other requirements of the revised programme (new curriculum), i.e. will have to do the
newly introduced course Contemporary Issues. This once-off transition of the 2012 2nd year students will be carried out in
consultation with the Registrar to ensure that students do not lose any credits.
The 3rd year of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, with specialisation in Mining Production (old curriculum) was offered
for the last time in 2012. Students who were registered in 2012 for the 3rd year of the out-phasing programme (old
curriculum) and who met the minimum requirements to progress to the 4th year of the programme in 2013 will be required
to complete their studies based on the requirements of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum).
Students who were registered in 2012 for the 3rd year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), who did not meet the
minimum requirements at the end of 2012 to progress to the 4th (final) year in 2013, will be required to repeat the 3rd year
and to subsequently complete their studies based on the requirements of the revised programme (new curriculum). They
will be exempted from the courses Workshop Practice 120 and Information Competence, but will have to meet all the other
requirements of the revised programme (new curriculum), including completion of the newly introduced courses in
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Contemporary Issues and Mine Drawing and Design 314. Students in this category stand to lose credits for the course
Principles of Design when they transition to the revised programme.
Students who were registered in 2012 for the 4th (final) year of the out-phasing programme will be required to complete the
programme based on the requirements of the old curriculum.
The revised Bachelor of Engineering in Mining (new curriculum) took effect from January 2013 with concurrent
implementation of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years, and was fully implemented by 2014. Courses will only be offered based on the
syllabi of new/revised courses in 2013 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year, and in 2014 for 4th year. Students who fail any of the
courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such courses based on the syllabi of new/revised corresponding
courses (please refer to Table 2, below, for information on the new/revised corresponding courses to be done, if courses on
the old curriculum are failed).
The deadline for complete phasing out of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mining with specialisation in Mining Production (old
curriculum)** is 2015 after which students must automatically change registration to the revised programme (new
curriculum) and fulfil all requirements of the new curriculum.
Table 1: 1st Year Courses to be Credited
Mining Production (Old
Courses)
Code
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining

(New/Revised Courses)
Code
MTM 110S
MTM 110S
CSK0420
EAP511S
AMC110S
AMC110S
APH120S
APH120S
END111S
END111S
EGY120S
EGY610S
Mine Practice l & II
MIN110S/MIN120S
WIL620
MTM210S
MTM210S
EGY220S
EGY620S
ACH110S
ACH110S
CAD120S
CAD120S
MLS120S
MLS120S
MOM120S
MOM120S
EEG120S
ELC520S
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Please Note:
Students who have passed Computer User Skills (CUS411S), and are required to transition to the revised programme (new
curriculum); will be offered an upgrading module to Computing for Engineers (CEN510S) at no additional cost. Students will
be granted credit for Computing for Engineers upon successful completion of this upgrading module.
Table 2: New/Revised Corresponding Courses to be Done (if Failed) This is not a Credit Table
Mining Production (Old
Courses)
Code
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining

(New/Revised Corresponding Courses to
be Done, if Failed)
Code
MTM 110S
MTM 110S
AMC110S
AMC110S
APH120S
APH120S
END111S
END111S
CUS411
CEN510S
EGY120S
EGY610S
MTM210S
MTM210S
EGY220S
EGY620S
ACH110S
ACH110S
CAD120S
CAD120S
MLS120S
MLS120S
MOM120S
MOM120S
EEG120S
CEN510S
Mine Practice l & ll
MIN110S/ MIN120S
WIL620S
Mine Practice lII
MIN220
WIL720S
ECM510S
ECM510S
Fluid Mechanics 214
FMC610S
Thermofluids 225
TFL620S
Introduction to Mining 213
IMG220S
Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy

214
IMM610S
MOM610S
MOM610S
MTM310S
MTM310S
Surveying 214
SVY210S
ENS610S
Geo mechanics - Rock Mechanics

223
GMS220S
Rock Mechanics 313
RME710S
Geo Mechanics - Soil Mechanics 224 GMS210S
Geo Mechanics 224
GMS620S
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Numerical Methods & Statistics 224
NMS220S
Numerical Methods 224,

Statistics 224
NMS620S
SSS220S
Thermodynamics 225
TDN620S
Thermofluids 225
TFL620S
Principles of Design 224
POD224
None
Mine Surveying 223
MSV220S
Mine Surveying 223
MSV220S
MLL310S
MLL820S
Mineral Project Management 323,

Engineering Management 324
MIP320S/
EEM720S
Mine Management 414
MMG810S
Geophysical Systems 313
GPS310S
Technical Valuation 324
TEV720S
Mineral Deposits 313
MID310S
Environmental Engineering in
Mining 313
EEG310S
ENE710S
Machine Design 315
MAD310S
Machine Design 315
MAD310S
MIP310S
MIP710S
Mine Planning 324
MPL320S
MPD720S
Mining Methods Underground

Mining 323
MUM320S
UGM720S
Mining Methods Surface Mining 323 MSM320S
Surface Mining 315
SUM710S
Mine Planning 414
MPL410S
MPD810S
Conveying & Hauling Technology I

and II
CHT410S/CHT420S Materials Handling 414
MAH810S
Mining Equipment Surface Mining

413
ESM410S
MMY810S
Mining Equipment - Underground

Mining 413
EUM410S
Mining Engineering ProjectUnderground 410
MPU410S
Mining Project 420
MPR820S
Mine Engineering Project 420
PME 420S
Mining Engineering Design Project 410
MDP820S
Health & Safety Protection in

Mining 423
HSP410S
OHS820S
Mine Ventilation & Climate

Conditioning 424
VCC420S
Mine Ventilation 414
MVE810S
Mine Economics & Mine Valuation

423
MEV420S
Mineral Economics & Financial

Valuation 413
MEF810S
Shaft Sinking & Deep Foundations/

Large Underground Excavation,
SDF420S/
DTE420S
UGM710S
TEV720S
Mine Machinery 324
MMY810S
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Drifting & Tunnelling 423

Table 2 only highlights new/revised core courses in engineering that should be done if courses on the old curriculum are
failed. Service courses from other Departments are excluded, but the rules of relevant Departments apply to this
37
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: MINING (Old Curriculum)

(Phasing out 2013)
35BEMI
Description
The Bachelor of Engineering: Mining degree features two specialisations of Mining Production and Mineral Processing. The
degree is designed to be worth 624 credits (Mining Production) and 627 credits (Mineral Processing) respectively at NQF Level
8. It consists of eight semesters of instruction and a ninth devoted to experiential learning in industry and to applying the
obtained knowledge in a Bachelor mini-thesis.
1. Grade 12 with a minimum of NSSC (H) grade 3 or equivalent in Mathematics, Physical Science and English.
2. In addition two subjects with a minimum NSSC (O) A and B symbols respectively or equivalent must be passed; OR
3. Passed the Polytechnic Bridging Programme (ITES) with NSSC (H) or equivalent qualifications as indicated on the
Engineering Evaluation Scale.
The Bachelor of Engineering: Mining programme will be offered on full-time mode only.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code
AMC110S
APH120S
CSK0420
CUS411S
EGY120S
END111S
MIN110S
MTM110S
Course Title
Mining Practice I
Semester 2
ACH110S
CAD120S
EEG120S

EGY220S
MIN120S
MLS120S
MOM120S
MTM210S

Mining Practice II
Year 2
Semester 3
EMC510S
FMC610S

Fluid Mechanics 214
IMG220S
MOM610S
MTM310S
SVY210S
Introduction to Mining & Metallurgy 213

Surveying 215
Prerequisite(s)


None
Engineering Physics 114 &


None
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Semester 4
GMS210S
GMS220S
MIN220S
MSV210S
Geomechanics - Soil Mechanics 224

Geomechanics - Rock Mechanics 223
Mining Practice III
Mine Surveying 223
NMS620S
POD620S
TDN620S

Thermodynamics 225
Year 3
Semester 5
Compulsory
EEG310S
MAD310S
MPM320S
MLL310S
Environmental Engineering in Mining 313

Machine Design 315
Mineral Project Management 323
Electives
Specialisation 1: Mining Production
GPS310S
Geophysical Systems 313
MID310S
Specialisation 2: Mineral processing

SYM710S
Systems Modeling 313
EXM710S
Experimental Methods 315
Semester 6
Compulsory
EEM720S
MIP320S

MPL320S
Mine Planning 324
PFW0520

MUM320S
Mining Methods Underground Mining 323
MSM320S
Mining Methods Surface Mining 323
Specialisation 2: Mineral processing

CNS720S
Control Systems 324
ETR620S
Electronics 324
None
None
Surveying 215
Fluid Mechanics 214



Thermodynamics 225



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Year 4
Semester 7
Compulsory
CHT410S
ERM810S
MIP410S
Conveying & Hauling Technology 413


ESM410S
Mining Equipment Surface Mining 413
EUM410S
Mining Equipment Underground
Mining 413
MPL410S
Mine Planning 414
MPU410S
Mining Engineering Project
Underground 410
Mineral Deposits 313, Mining Methods Surface Mining 323

Mine Planning 324, Mineral Deposits 313
Mine Planning 324
Specialisation 2: Mineral Processing

CAG410S
Crushing & Grinding 413
PPD410S
Processing Plant Design 413
PMY410S
Process Mineralogy 413
Mineral Deposits 313, Mineral Processing 324

Semester 8
Compulsory
HSP420S
MEV420S
PME420S
S6 & S7 compulsory courses

S6 & S7 compulsory courses
Engineering Research Method 414
Health & Safety Protection in Mining 423

Mine Economics & Mine Valuation 423
Mining Engineering Project 420

CHT420S
DTE420S
Large Underground Excavation,
Drifting & Tunneling 423
MMM420S
Mining Methods, Marine Mining 424
SDF420S
Shaft Sinking & Deep Foundations 423
VCC420S
Mine Ventilation & Climate Conditioning 424

Mining Methods - Underground Mining 323
Introduction to Mining 213, Mineral Deposits 313
Mine Planning 414
Specialisation 2: Mineral Processing

CPN820S
Cleaner production 425
FLO420S
Flotation 423
HMY420S
Hydrometallurgy 423
MWM420S
Waste Management in Mining 424
PPD420S
Environmental Engineering in Mining 313

Processing Plant Design 413, Process Mineralogy 413
Year 5
Semester 9
BEP510S
Completion of all courses up to S8.
Experiential Training with Bachelor

Thesis 510
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN METALLURGY

(Revised Programme - Phasing in 2013)
NQF Level: 8
Code O8BMET
NQF Credits: 585
Description
The Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy aims to produce graduates that are flexible and equipped to work effectively
within industrial teams or research and development groups, contributing specialist skills, demonstrating an awareness of
the context within which they work, and taking responsibility for their own personal and professional development. The
focus of this programme is consistent with the vision and commitment of the Faculty of Engineering at the Namibia
University of Science and Technology and fosters competence in progressive problem solving and applied learning.
Metallurgical Engineers can not only be employed within generic mining companies, but also within
manufacturing/production and consulting companies, banks and insurance companies, educational and governmental
institutions and many other different fields, where their versatility and ability to perform different tasks is appreciated. The
programme outcomes reflect the required levels of competence as defined by the ECN, while the programme has also been
designed to meet accreditation requirements of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The overall aim is to develop
competent and proactive metallurgical engineers who will address diverse complex technical issues in both
macro/environmental and micro/organisational settings.
the candidate.
OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(InSTEM) Programme offered at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, with at least 60% in each of the
following courses: Introduction to Mathematics Module 2 (ITM021S), Introduction to Physics (ITS022S), Introduction to
Chemistry (ITS012S), and English in Practice (EPR 511S). However, a score of 60% in the above courses will not guarantee
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course
Code
EAP511S
Course
Title
CEN510S
END111S
MTM110S
AMC110S
APH120S

Prerequisites
English in Practice, or Language in 5
None
None
None
None
None
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NQF
Level
14
NQF
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
12
12
15
12
12
Semester 2
CAD120S
ELC520S

ACH110S
MTM210S
MLS120S
MOM120S
WPR 120S

Year 2
Semester 3
MTM310S
IMM610S
CHY610S
MGY610S
ICT521S
EMC 510S
LBY610S

Engineering Physics 114, Engineering
Mathematics 115
None
None
None
5
5
12
12
5
5
5
5
4
9
15
12
12
NCB

Chemistry 215
Mineralogy 213
Laboratory 210

None
None
None
Co-requisite: Chemistry 215,
Mineralogy 213
6
6
6
6
5
6
6
15
12
15
9
10
12
NCB
Semester 4
NMS620S
MTD620S

Metallurgical Thermodynamics 225
6
6
12
15
CHY620S
CIS610S
SSS220S
TRP620S
LBY620S
Chemistry 223
Contemporary Issues
Statistics 224
Transport Phenomena 225
Laboratory 220

Engineering Mathematics 115,
None
Co-requisite: Chemistry 223,
Transport Phenomena 225,
6
6
6
6
6
9
12
12
15
NCB
Year 3
Semester 5
MIP710S
HMT710S
PNM710S
MPD710S
ENE710S
PMY710S
LBY710S

Hydrometallurgy 314
Pyrometallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals 314
Metallurgical Plant Design 314
Physical Metallurgy 314
Laboratory 310
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
12
12
12
12
12
12
NCB
WIL620S

None
Co-requisite: Mineral Processing 314
Hydrometallurgy 314,
Pyrometallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals 314,
None

Pyrometallurgy of Non Ferrous Metals 314
Mineralogy 213
7
7
7
6
12
12
12
12
Hydrometallurgy 314
None
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7
7
12
12
Semester 6
MIP720S
MIS720S
MET720S
ETM620S
HMY720S
AMG720S

Metallurgy of Iron and Steel 324
Experimental Techniques for
Metallurgists 224
Hydrometallurgy 324
Accounting and Management 324
LBY720S
Laboratory 320
WIL720S
Year 4
Semester 7
CEN810S
Corrosion Engineering 414
PMY810S
MIS810S
WFP810S
MPM810S

Welding and Forming Processes 414
Mineral Project Management 413
Plus ONE of the following Electives

CPN810S
MNM810S
Metallurgy of Nuclear Materials 413
PIC810S
Process Instrumentation and Control 413
Co-requisite: Mineral Processing 324,

Hydrometallurgy 324,
NCB
Hydrometallurgy 314, Physical

Metallurgy 314
None
12
8
8
8
8
12
12
12
9

Hydrometallurgy 314
8
8
8
9
9
9
8
8
8
9
30
30
8
8
9
9
Semester 8
OHS820S
None
MEP820S
Metallurgical Engineering Design Project 420 All compulsory courses up to Semester 6
MYP820S
Metallurgy Project 420
All compulsory courses up to Semester 6
Plus ONE of the following Electives
CCP820S
Cement and Ceramics Processing 423
FFR820S
Fuels, Furnaces and Refractories 423
Pyrometallurgy Non-Ferrous 314,
MMY820S
Mechanical Metallurgy 423
NOTE: Students are required to do a compulsory component of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), i.e. WIL620 and WIL720, as
a pre-condition for graduation.
The revised programme (new curriculum) took effect from January 2013 and will be completely phased in by 2015. The
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering (Mineral Processing) was never offered due to variety of reasons. Hence,
there is no need for complete phasing out of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mining (Mineral Processing). Students who were
registered in 2012 for the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mining (old curriculum) have the option to choose either
one of the two specialisations, i.e. Mining or Metallurgy in their second year of study (2013). However, students who opt to
pursue the revised Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy (new curriculum) will be exempted from taking the newly
introduced first year course on Workshop Practice 120. Students who have passed Computer User Skills (CUS411S), and are
required to transition to the revised programme (new curriculum), will be offered an upgrading module to Computing for
Engineers (TBA) at no additional cost. Students will be granted credit for Computing for Engineers upon successful
completion of this upgrading module. The students who choose the Metallurgy programme option will stand to lose credits
for their first year Engineering Geology 124 course, however, those who have passed Engineering Geology 114 will have
credits transferred to Mineralogy 213.
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Code 32
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRONIC/POWER ENGINEERING
35BELL & 35BPEN
Description
Electronics is the buzzword of modern technology but has a history dating back to the first telephone and a little later the
wireless. The discovery of semi-conductor technology opened up a vast area of new applications for increasingly smaller
and more powerful devices. Qualified Technicians in this field of study are involved in telecommunications and radio/TV
broadcasting, automation in which programmable controllers are used to operate systems, and the maintenance and repair
of electronic equipment and systems which is a field of specialisation.
Exception Rule:
(For all subsequent progression rules) The Registrar may, after student counselling and upon
Progression Rule No. 1B.1: (Applicable to students in the Electronic and Power programmes that qualify to enroll directly into
S1). The student must have been granted credits for courses Introduction to Chemistry (ITS012S), Introduction to Physics
(ITS022S), Introduction to Mathematics Module 1 (ITM011S), Introduction to Mathematics Module 2 (ITM021S), Language in
Practice B, Engineering Graphics (ITD012S), Engineering Skills Module 1 (TLS011S), and Engineering Skills Module 2 (TLS021S)
before being allowed to enroll for S1.
S1 (Semester 1)
Code
Course Title
EAP511S
DEL1100
Digital Electronics 1**
Prerequisite
English in Practice/Language in Practice B
Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Mathematics Module 2
ELE111S
Electrical Engineering 1 **
ELC1100
Electronics 1 **
ITD012S
Engineering Graphics*
None
MAT111S
Mathematics 1 **
CUS411S
Computer User Skills*
* Only applicable for candidates entering S1 direct after school
***Communication Skills is available on Distance Education Mode, but if this option is taken then the Vacation Schools are
compulsory.
S2 (Semester 2)
APR520S
Applied Programming
DEL1200
Digital Electronics 2 **
ELE120S
EMA120S
Computer User Skills,

Digital Electronics 1
Electronics 1
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1
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ELC1200
Electronics 2 **
MAT120S
Mathematics 2 **
PRJ110S
Projects 1
Electronics 1
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1
Engineering Graphics, Electronics 1
** Core S1/S2 Courses

Progression Rule No. 2: The student must have passed all core S1/S2 courses** to proceed to relevant Engineering Practice 1.
The student may not enroll for any full time courses whilst doing Engineering Practice 1 or Engineering Practice 2. In case the
student was granted exception, according to the conditions of the exception rule, he/she may only enroll for a maximum of
one full time course during P1 and P2 subject to the written approval of employer/ bursary giver.
NOTE: Student must submit proof of employment offer to the coordinator before he/she can register for either Practice 1 or
Practice 2.
P1 (Semester 3)
Code
Course
LPR2100
Electronic Engineering Practice 1
Prerequisite
See Progression Rule 2
P2 (Semester 4)
LPR2200
S3 (Semester 5)
CEL1300
Communication Electronics 2
CTS210S
Control Systems 2
DPJ310S
ECD310S
Design Projects 3A
Electronic Design 3A
MAT311S
MIC310S
Mathematics 3
Micro Controller Applications 3A
PRJ210S
Projects 2
S4 (Semester 6)
DPJ320S Design Projects 3 B
ENT3400
Entrepreneurship & Management 2
Mathematics 2
Electronics 2
Mathematics 2
Electronics 2
Electrical Engineering2
Co requisite: Mathematics 3
Projects 1
Electronics 2
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 2
Applied Programming
Projects 1
Electronics 2
15 Electrical Engineering Credits
(P1/P2 excluded)
Design Projects 3A
Projects 2
3 Electronic Engineering S3 credits
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And any FOUR of the following electives:

AUT3300
Automation 3
CTS310S
Control Systems 3
EMA3400
EPR3400
Electrical Protection 3
ECD320S
HFE1300
Electronic Design 3B
High Frequency Engineering 3
MIC320S
PEL3300
Micro Controller Application 3B

Power Electronics 3
Electronics 2
Applied Programming
Control Systems 2
Mathematics 3
Mathematics 2
Power Engineering 3
Electrical Distribution 3
Mathematics 3
Mathematics 3
Micro Controller Application 3 A
Electronics 2
Mathematics 3
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN POWER ENGINEERING
35BPEN
Description
Graduates with this Diploma are typically involved in the area of power distribution, from domestic installations to large
commercial complexes and from small remote electrical installations to large high voltage demand points. Their knowledge
also allows them to become involved in High Voltage power distribution at national grid level, in cities and in towns.
Although electronics are becoming dominant there is still an area in which automation is needed.
Exception Rule:
Progression Rule No 1A: (Applicable to students enrolled in ItES). The student must have completed all ItES.1/ItES.2 courses to
proceed to S1.
Progression Rule No 1B.1: (Applicable to students in the Electronic and Power programmes that qualify to enroll directly into
S1 (Semester 1)
Code
Course Title
EAP511S
DEL1100
Digital Electronics 1 **
Prerequisite
Module 2
ELE111S
Module 2
ELC1100
Electronics 1 **
Module 2
ITD012S
Engineering Graphics*
None
MAT111S
Mathematics 1 **
Module 2
CUS411S
Computer User Skills*
* Only applicable for candidates entering S1 directly after school.
S2 (Semester 2)
Code
Course Title
APR520S
Applied Programming
ELE120S
EMA120S
Electrical Machines 2 **
Prerequisite
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1
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ELC1200
Electronics 2 **
MAT120S
Mathematics 2 **
PRJ110S
Projects 1
Electronics 1
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1
Engineering Graphics
Electronics 1

Progression Rule No 2: The student must have passed all core S1/S2 courses** to proceed to relevant Engineering Practice 1.
The student may not enroll for any full time courses whilst doing Engineering Practice 1 or Engineering Practice 2. In case the
student was granted exception, according to the conditions of the exception rule, he/she may only enroll for a maximum of
one full time course during Practice 1 and Practice 2, subject to the written approval of employer / bursary giver.
NOTE: Student must submit proof of employment offer to the coordinator before he/she can register for either Practice 1 or
Practice 2.
P1 (Semester 3)
Code
Course Title
EPR2100
Electrical Engineering Practice 1
P2 (Semester 4)
EPR2200
Prerequisite
See Progression Rule 2
S3 (Semester 5)
EMS1100
Engineering Mechanics
CTS210S
Control Systems 2
DPJ310S
ELD3300
Design Projects 3A
PEN310S
Power Engineering 3
PRJ210S
Projects 2
MAT311S
Mathematics 3
Introduction to Mathematics (Statics) Module 2

Engineering Skills Module 2
Mathematics 2
Electronics 2
Co-requisite: Mathematics 3
Projects 1
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 2
Projects 1
Electronics 2
Mathematics 2
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S4 (Semester 6)
DPJ320S
Design Projects 3B
ICE712S

Entrepreneurship
15 Electrical Engineering Credits

(P1/P2 excluded)
Design Projects 3A
Projects 2
None
And any FOUR of the following electives:

AUT3300
Automation 3
CEL1300
CTS310S
Control Systems 3
EMA3400
EPR3400
ECD320S
HFE1300
MIC320S
PEL3300
Micro controller Applications 3B

Power Electronics 3
Electronics 2
Applied Programming
Mathematics 2
Electronics 2
Control Systems 2
Mathematics 3
Mathematics 2
Electrical Distribution 3 Power
Engineering 3
Mathematics 3
Mathematics 3
Micro controller Applications 3A
Electronics 2
Mathematics 3
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (B.Tech.: Electronic)
35BELL
and
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN POWER ENGINEERING (B.Tech.: Power)
35BPEN
In addition to the institutions admission requirements for degrees, the following admission requirements to the Bachelor of
Technology Degree Programme in Electronic Engineering and Bachelor of Technology Degree Programme in Power
Engineering will apply:
National Diploma
M. Dip
T4 qualification
T3 qualification
Course registration will be based on attained prerequisites

Appropriate credits will be transferred
Appropriate exemptions will be considered
Applicants will need to undertake studies in the relevant courses to satisfy the pre-requisites
of the B. Tech. courses.
The Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electronic Engineering and Bachelor of Technology Degree in Power Engineering have
four components each, comprising 10 credits per Programme. The first component is the Bachelor of Technology Degree
Foundation. The second component is the Bachelor of Technology Degree Core to provide a technical overview of either
Electronic or Power areas respectively. The third component is the Bachelor of Technology Degree Sequence. This is a two
course in-depth sequence in a particular technical area. The student must select at least one sequence to develop technical
expertise. The fourth and final component is the Bachelor of Technology Degree Electives, which enables students to take
three elective courses. Students are allowed to broaden their Programme by selecting courses from the sequenced courses
as well as from the individual specialty courses to add depth and breadth to their Programme.
The Bachelor of Technology programmes are designed in such a way that students must take a minimum of nine (9) courses
which they should successfully complete in order to obtain the qualification. The courses are sequenced in such a way that
Industrial Project 4B (IPJ420S), though a foundation course, must be taken in the last semester after the student has
successfully completed at least seven (7) of the courses that are required to obtain the qualification. These include all of the
other foundation courses, the core courses, two courses of the same sequence and two additional courses from the list of
electives, including individual electives and sequence courses not selected above.
To summarise, students will take:
Foundation Course
Industrial Project 4A
Industrial Project 4B (2 credits)
Mathematics 4
One of the 2 Core courses
Power Systems 4
Electronic System Design 4

One of the following 4 Sequences
Electrical Protection Sequence (Power only) Electrical Protection 4A

Electrical Protection 4B
Micro controllers Sequence (Electronics only)

Field Programmable Logic Device Applications 4
Micro controller System Applications 4
Communications Sequence (Electronics only)

Electronic Communications 4
Digital Communications 4
Controls Sequence (Power and Electronics)

Control Systems 4
Digital Control Systems 4
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Three additional courses from the list of Electives including individual electives and sequence courses not selected above.
Institutional resources will determine the number of courses that can be offered and presentation of any one course is
dependent on the amount of students enrolling for such a course. The decision to present or not to present a course lies
with the management of the Namibia University of Science and Technology.
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
35BELL
Description
Graduates of this programme will acquire a sound knowledge in the area of Electronic Engineering. The programme will
produce specialists in any one or more of the three options: Communication Systems, Control Systems and Micro Controller
systems. A Graduate of this programme will be able to assume responsibilities and work effectively in the modern
workplace. Graduates will acquire practical skills that will enable them to supervise implementation of solutions to
practical problems.
Currently this programme is offered only part time and is divided into 4 semesters.
NOTE: Not all courses indicated in the respective semesters will be offered. The courses offered will depend on student
enrolment and department recourses.
S5 (Semester 7)
Code
Course Title
ESD410S
Electronic System Design 4
IPJ410S
MAT410S
Mathematics 4
S5 (Semester 8)
Code
Course Title
IPJ410S
Prerequisite
Design Project 3B
Mathematics 3
Prerequisite
Design Project 3B
Any ONE of the following (Sequence choice):

CTS410S
ECC410S
Control Systems 4
MSA410S
Micro Controller Systems Applications 4
Control Systems 3
Control Systems 2
Any ONE of the following but not the same as a previous choice (Elective choice):
CTS410S
EMG410S
EGM410S
ECC410S
Control Systems 4
Energy Management 4
MAE410S
MSA410S
REN410S
REL410S
Maintenance Engineering 4
Micro Controller Systems Applications 4
Renewable Energy 4
Radio Engineering 4
Control Systems 3
None
Entrepreneurship and Management 2
Control Systems 2
None
Micro Controller Applications 3B
None
S6 (Semester 9)

DCS410S
DCM410S
Control Systems 3
Mathematics 4
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FLD410S
Field Programmable Logic

Device Applications 4
DCS410S
DCM410S
EMG410S
EGM410S
FLD410S
Energy Management 4
Field Programmable Logic Device
Applications 4
Renewable Energy 4
Radio Engineering 4
MAE410S
REN410S
REL410S
S6 (Semester 10)
IPJ420S
Industrial Project 4B
Control Systems 3
Mathematics 4
None
None
None
DCS410S
DCM410S
EMG410S
EGM410S
FLD410S
Energy Management 4
Field Programmable Logic Device
Applications 4
Renewable Energy 4
Radio Engineering 4
MAE410S
REN410S
REL410S
Control Systems 3
Mathematics 4
None
None
None
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN POWER ENGINEERING
35BPEN
Description
Graduates of this programme will acquire a sound knowledge in the area of Power Engineering, which involves generation,
transmission, and distribution of electrical energy. The Protection option will produce experts in power system
administration. A Graduate of this programme will be able to assume responsibilities and work effectively in the modern
workplace. Graduates will acquire practical skills that will enable them to supervise implementation of solutions to practical
problems.
Currently this programme is offered only part time and is divided into 4 semesters.
NOTE: Not all courses indicated in the respective semesters will be offered. The course offered will depend on student
enrolment and departmental resources.
S5 (Semester 7)
Code
Course Title
IPJ410S
MAT410S
Mathematics 4
POS410S
Power Systems 4
S5 (Semester 8)
IPJ410S
Prerequisite
Design Project 3B
Mathematics 3
Mathematics 3
Design Project

CTS410S
EPR410SE
Control Systems 4
Electrical Protection 4A
Control Systems 3
Mathematics 3
CTS410S
EMA410S
Control Systems 4
EPR410SE
EMG410S
EGM410S
HVE410S
Energy Management 4
High Voltage Engineering 4
IPE410S
Industrial Power Engineering 4
PEL410S
Power Electronics 4
MAE410S
REN410S
Renewable Energy 4
Control Systems 3
Power Systems 4
Mathematics 3
None
Power Engineering 3
Power Engineering 3
Power Electronics 3
Control Systems 3
None
None
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S6 (Semester 9)

DCS410S
EPR420S
Control Systems 3
Mathematics 4
DCS410S
EMA410S
EPR420S
EMG410S
EGM410S
HVE410S
Energy Management 4
IPE410S
PEL410S
Power Electronics 4
MAE410S
REN410S
Renewable Energy 4
S6 (Semester 10)
IPJ420S
Industrial Project 4B
Control Systems 3
Mathematics 4
Power Systems 4
None
Power Engineering 3
Power Engineering 3
Power Electronics 3
Control Systems 3
None
None
DCS410S
EMA410S
EPR420S
EMG410S
EGM410S
HVE410S
Energy Management 4
IPE410S
PEL410S
Power Electronics 4
MAE410S
REN410S
Renewable Energy 4
Control Systems 3
Mathematics 4
Power Systems 4
None
Power Engineering 3
Power Engineering 3
Power Electronics 3
Control Systems 3
None
None
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
35BEET
Introduction
The Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications is a 4 year programme designed to be worth 610
credits at NQF Level 8 accumulated from 50 courses.
recommendation from the Head of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, approve
registration of the candidate.
OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the Introduction to Engineering Studies programme offered at the Namibia
Module 2 (ITM021S), Introduction to Physics (ITS022S), Introduction to Chemistry (ITS012S), and English in Practice (EPR511S).
However, a score of 60% in the above courses will not guarantee automatic entry into the programmes as selection will be
based on merit.
Exceptions
Holders of National Diploma in either Electronic or Power Engineering from the Namibia University of Science and
Technology will be required to have obtained an average of 70 % for all prescribed final year courses and a minimum of 75 %
in both Mathematics 2 and Mathematics 3. Students who satisfy these criteria will be admitted into the second year of the
B.Eng. programme.
These students will be exempted from the following second year, semester 1 courses:
DEL510S-Digital Electronics 215
ANE510S-Analogue Electronics 215
EWP510S-Electrical Workshop Practice 214
EMC510S-Electrical Machines 215
However, they will be required to take the following extra first year courses in their first year of enrollment:
MLS120S-Materials Science 124
APH120S-Engineering Physics 114
ACH110S-Engineering Chemistry 123
CAD120S-Computer Aided Drawing 124
MOM120S-Mechanics of Materials 124
Admission for applicants with other qualifications
Candidates with other qualifications that gain entry into Communication Skills or are exempted from Communication Skills
will be assessed on an individual basis.
Admission to the programme will be strictly on merit.
Qualification Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme graduates should have the competencies listed below:
Application of Fundamental and Engineering Knowledge
Engineering Problem Solving
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Engineering Design and Synthesis

Engineering Computer Skills
Research Skills: Investigations, Experiments and Data Analysis
Professional Ethics and Practice
Professional and General Communication
Team and Multidisciplinary Working
Impact of Engineering Activity on Society and the Environment
Independent and Lifelong learning
Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Programme Structure/Curriculum
The Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics and Telecommunication is a 4 year programme with 610 credits accumulated
from 50 courses. Additionally all students shall be required to produce to the satisfaction of the Head of Department of
Electrical Engineering, a certificate showing evidence of completion of suitable work lasting at least 8 weeks in an approved
electronics/telecommunication environment, before completion of the programme.
Final Year Project
The Bachelor of Engineering programme in Electronics and Telecommunications is designed in such a way that students
must accumulate a total of 570 credits (complete all courses) before they embark on their final year project. The final year
project is worth 40 credits and students are expected to spend at least 5 unsupervised hours per day on their project work.
Students may not take any courses in addition to the final year project unless in exceptional cases and on permission from
the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Only
those students with one other outstanding course may be granted such exception.
Semester 1
MTM110S
APH120S
END111S
AMC110S
EAP511S
CUS411S

English in Practice /Language in Practice B
Semester 2
MTM210S
MOM120S
EEG120S

MLS120S
CAD120S
ACH110S
WPR120S


None
None
None
Semester 3
DEL510S
DSA610S
MTM310S
ANE510S
Data Structure & Algorithm

Analogue Electronics 215
EWP510S
EMC510S
Electrical Workshop Practice 214


None
None
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Semester 4
MAI620S
DEL620S
SAS620S
IPG120S
MTM720S
ANE620S
Measurements and Instrumentation 224 Electrical Engineering 125

Signals and Systems 225
Introduction to Programming
Intro to Algorithm Design
Semester 5
CAR710S
ICN210S
TCE610S
Computer Architecture 315

Introduction to Computer Networking
Telecommunication Engineering 315
CNS610S
Control Systems 315
BAC1100
Business Accounting 1A
Semester 6
CNS720S
TCE720S
MCA720S
ICE712S
EEM720S
Control Systems 325

Microcontroller Applications 325
Entrepreneurship
Engineering Electromagnetics 325
PAS620S
Probability and Statistics 324
Semester 7
ACP710S
REG810S
ERM810S
EMT810S
PWR611S
DIC810S
Applied Computer Programming 424

Radio Engineering 415
Digital Communication 415
CMN620S
Communication Networks

Signals and Systems 225
None
Control Systems 315

None
Intro to Programming
Eng. Electromagnetics 325 & Telecom Engineering 325
None
None
Telecommunication Engineering 325 &
Probability and Statistics 324
Intro to Computer Networking
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Semester 8
ESD820S
DSP820S
Electronic Systems Design 425

Digital Signal Processing 425
OPC820S
Optical Communication 425
RNE820S
Renewable Energy 425
Microcontroller Applications 325

Signal and Systems 225
Telecomunication Engineering 325
Plus any TWO of the following:

TSN820S
INR820S
Telecommunication Switching &

Network Systems 425
Intelligent Robotics 425
MCS820S
DCS820S
Mobile Communication Systems 425

Microcontroller Applications 325,

Intro to Programming & Engineering Mechanics 114
Digital Communication 415 & Radio Engineering 415
Control Systems 325
Electronics and Telecommunications

Project 511
Engineering Research
Methodology 414
Semester 9
ETP830S
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL POWER
35BEEP
Introduction
The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Power is a 4 year programme designed to be worth 613 credits at NQF Level 8
accumulated from 50 courses.
recommendation from the Head of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, approve
registration of the candidate.
OR
based on merit.
Exceptions
Holders of National Diploma in either Electronic or Power Engineering from the University of Science and Technology will be
required to have obtained an average of 70% for all prescribed final year courses and a minimum of 75% in Mathematics 2.
Students who satisfy these criteria will be admitted into the second year of the B.Eng. programme.
These students will be exempted from the following second year, semester 1 courses:
DEL510S-Digital Electronics 215
ANE510S-Analogue Electronics 215
EWP510S-Electrical Workshop Practice 214
EMC510S-Electrical Machines 215
However, they will be required to take the following extra first year courses in their first year of enrollment:
MLS120S-Materials Science 124
APH120S-Engineering Physics 114
ACH110S-Engineering Chemistry 123
CAD120S-Computer Aided Drawing 124
MOM120S-Mechanics of Materials 124
Entry for Applicants with Other Qualifications
Candidates with other qualifications (including Bachelor of Technology) that gain entry into Communication Skills or are
exempted from Communication Skills will be assessed on an individual basis.
Admission to the programme will be strictly on merit.
Qualification Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme graduates should have the competencies listed below:
Application of Fundamental and Engineering Knowledge
Engineering Problem Solving
Engineering Design and Synthesis
Engineering Computer Skills
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Research Skills: Investigations, Experiments and Data Analysis

Professional Ethics and Practice
Professional and General Communication
Team and Multidisciplinary Working
Impact of Engineering Activity on Society and the Environment
Independent and Lifelong learning
Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Programme Structure/Curriculum
The Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical Power is a 4 year programme with 613 credits accumulated from 50 courses.
Additionally all students shall be required to produce to the satisfaction of the Head of Department of Electrical
Engineering, a certificate showing evidence of completion of suitable work lasting at least 8 weeks in an approved electrical
power environment, before completion of the programme.
Final Year Project
The Bachelor of Engineering programme in Electrical Power is designed in such a way that students must accumulate a total
of 573 credits (complete all courses) before they embark on their final year project. The final year project is worth 40 credits
and students are expected to spend at least 5 unsupervised hours per day on their project work. Students may not take any
courses in addition to the final year project unless in exceptional cases and on permission from the Head of the Department
of Electrical Engineering in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Only those students with one other
outstanding course may be granted such exception.
CURRICULUM
Semester 1
MTM110S
APH120S
END111S
AMC110S
EAP511S
CUS411S

Engineering Drawings 114
Semester 2
MTM210S
MOM120S
EEG120S
MLS120S
CAD120S
ACH110S
WPR120S


Engineering Physics 114 & Engineering Mathematics 115
None
None
None
Semester 3
DEL510S
ADI111S
MTM310S
ANE510S
EWP510S
EMC510S

Engineering Mathematics 125 &

None
Engineering Mathematics 115, Engineering Physics 114
None
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Semester 4
MAI620S
Measurements and Instrumentation 224
DEL620S
TDN620S
IPG120S
MTM720S
ANE620S
Thermodynamics 225
Intro to Programming
Semester 5
CAR710S
PSE610S

Power Systems Engineering 315
EMC720S
CNS610S
Control Systems 315
BAC1100
ICN210S
Business Accounting 1A
Intro to Computer Networking
Semester 6
CNS720S
PSE720S
EEM720S
Control Systems 325

PAS620S
PEL610S
JCE712S
Probability & Statistics 324

Power Electronics 325
Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Semester 7
ACP710S
AMA720S
Applied Computer Programming 424

Automation 415
PSE810S
ETD820S
ERM810S
EMT810S
PWR611S

Electric Drives 415
Semester 8
ESD820S
Electrical Systems Design 425
RNE820S
Renewable Energy 425
PSP820S
Power Systems Protection 425


Electrical Machines 215 &
None
Control Systems 315

None
Introduction to Programming
Control Systems 315 & Measurements &
Instrumentation 224
Power Electronics 315 & Electrical Machines 325
None
None
Power Systems Engineering 415 &

Power Systems Engineering 415 &
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Plus any TWO of the following:

AMA820S
Automation 425
TDN820S
Transmission & Distribution Networks 425
EMD820S
Electrical Machine Design 425
HVE820S
PSC820S

Power System Operation & Control 425
Control Systems 325

Semester 9
EPP830S
Electrical Power Project 511
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CODE 34
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
35BMEC
Description
Mechanical Engineering covers a vast range of activities from simple hand tools to spacecraft. Areas of study cover
mechanisms, the use of heat to deliver work and the reverse process, the factors influencing the strength of components of
machines and structures, manufacturing processes and design of components. Graduates of the programme are equipped
with a range of knowledge that will enable employment in a broad range of industries, from consulting engineering to
mining and from industry to transport.
Exception Rule:
Progression Rule No. 1A: (Applicable to students enrolled in InSTEM). The student must have completed all
InSTEM.1/InSTEM.2 courses to proceed to S1.
Progression Rule No. 1B.2: (Applicable to students in the Civil, and Mechanical programmes that qualify to enroll directly into
Semester 1 (S1)
EMS1100
Engineering Mechanics (Statics) 1**
Language in Practice B/English in Practice
EAP511S
ELE111S
MAT111S
Mathematics 1**
CAD1100
Computer Aided Draughting**
Engineering Graphics
WPR1100
Workshop Practice
Engineering Skills Module 2
**Communication Skills is available on Distance Education Mode, but if this option is taken than the Vacation Schools are
compulsory.
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Semester 2 (S2)
FMC1200
Fluid Mechanics 2**
EMP1200
MAT120S
Engineering Mechanics (Particle

Dynamics) 2**
Mathematics 2**
DEM1200
Design and Manufacture 2**
MOM1200
Mechanics of Materials 2**
TDY1200
Thermodynamics 2**
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1
Computer Aided Draughting
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 1

course per semester, subject to the written approval of employer /bursary giver.
Note: Engineering Practice could be done at any time after successful completion of first year Engineering courses.
Semester 3 (P1)
MPR2100
Mechanical Engineering Practice 1
See progression rule no 2
Semester 4 (P2)
MPR2200
Semester 5 (S3)
FMC310S
Fluid Mechanics 3
EMR310S
Engineering Mechanics 3A
(Rigid Body Dynamics)
MAT311S
DEM310S
Mathematics 3
Design and Manufacture 3A
MOM310S
Mechanics of Materials 3A
TDY310S
Thermodynamics 3A
Semester 6 (S4)
ENT3400
Entrepreneurship and Management
FMC320S
Fluid Mechanics 3B
MEP320S
Mechanical Engineering Design Project
TOM320S
Theory of Machines
MOM320S
Mechanics of Materials 3B
ICE320S
Internal Combustion Engines
Fluid Mechanics 2
Mathematics 2
Engineering Mechanics
(Particle Dynamics) 2
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 2
Design and Manufacture 2
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 2
Thermodynamics 2
Mathematics 2
None
Fluid Mechanics 3A
Design and Manufacture 3A
Engineering Mechanics (Rigid Body Dynamics) 3A
Thermodynamics 3A
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
35BMEC
Description
At this level, the programme covers mainly the development of machines and systems basically for diverse application in the
modern technologically advancement. Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest of all Engineering disciplines, which
ultimately provides opportunities for employment in the Industries, Research and Development, Education/Training and
Government. Areas of study cover planning, analysing, evaluating, design and improvement of components and
improvement of components and systems.
Semester 7 (S5)
Progression Rule No. 4: The student must have successfully completed all courses from S3/S4-Level (ND) to proceed to
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering.
Code
Course Title
Core courses (Compulsory)
MVN410S
Mechanical Vibration and Noise 4
MOM410S
HTF410S
Heat Transfer 4**
MEP410S
Mechanical Engineering Project 4A
Prerequisite
Theory of Machines
Mechanics of Materials 3B
Internal Combustion Engines
None
Semester 8 (S6)
Core Courses (compulsory)
COS410S
Control Systems 4
FMC420S
Fluid Mechanics 4**
MEP420S
Mechanical Engineering Project 4B
Theory of Machines
Fluid Mechanics 3B
Mechanical Engineering Project 4A
Electives:
ESA410S
RAC410S
MAT410S
Thermodynamics 3A
Mathematics 3
Experimental Stress Analysis*

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning*
Mathematics 4
* If presented.
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(Revised Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
08BEME
Description
The revised Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering builds to a level of conceptual sophistication, specialised
knowledge and intellectual autonomy in accordance with requirements at NQF Level 8. This programme demands a high
level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence and aims to foster deepened, comprehensive and systematic
expertise in the major subject/cognate areas of learning. Through this programme, students will be equipped with cognitive
and intellectual skills, key transferable skills, and professional/technical/practical skills that would enable them to
demonstrate in-depth understanding of the principles of mechanical engineering. Students will be capacitated with the
knowledge to design and manufacture engineering systems. The programme includes a substantial element of Work
Integrated Learning and requires the conduct and reporting of supervised research in order to adequately prepare students
for entry into the profession.
The Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering is designed to enable the graduates to register as Professional
Engineers with the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) pending the fulfilment of post qualification requirements. The
programme outcomes reflect the required levels of competence as defined by the ECN, while the programme has also been
designed to meet accreditation requirements of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Admission Criteria
recommendation from the relevant Head of Department and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, approve registration of
the candidate.
Holders of a National Diploma (ND) and/or B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering obtained from the Polytechnic of
Namibia/Namibia University of Science and Technology is eligible for admission. Depending on the results of an evaluation
of equivalence of their qualifications, holders of similar qualifications obtained elsewhere will be considered.
OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the InSTEM programme offered at the Polytechnic of Namibia/Namibia
Module 2, Introduction to Physics, Introduction to Chemistry, and English in Practice. However, a score of 60% in the above
courses will not guarantee automatic entry into the programmes as selection will be based on merit.
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University's regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These
provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum
credit that can be granted is 50% of the credits for a qualification.
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering will ordinarily be able to pursue further
studies in Mechanical Engineering, or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 9.
Mode of Delivery
The programme will only be offered on the full-time mode in accordance with University rules.
Requirements for Qualification Award
This degree will be awarded to students credited with 594 NQF credits and who have met the detailed qualification
requirements as set out below. Students are required to complete compulsory courses (worth 570 credits) and elective
courses (worth 24 credits). In addition, students should meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in
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Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook. Students are required to undertake a compulsory component of Work Integrated Learning
(WIL) as detailed in the syllabi for TBC as a precondition for graduation.
Special Arrangements
Teaching, Learning and Strategies
The requirements of the NQF underline the acquisition of cognitive skills and competencies exceeding the knowledge and
understanding of subject specific knowledge items and professional / technical competencies. Thus, the qualification
focuses on the engagement of students in an interactive learning process in order to provide for the development of generic
cognitive and intellectual skills, key transferable skills, and, as the case may be, subject specific and / or professional /
technical practical skills. This learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks
to be carried out by students. This facilitation will make use of a variety of appropriate methods, including design studio,
lectures, practical classes, workshops and seminars, site visits and Work Integrated Learning. The progress of learning
embedded in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed.
The Bachelor degree student must undertake compulsory Work integrated Learning were they have to fully participate in a
wide range of mechanical engineering activities that will give them the required practical experience in industry. They do
not only have to record all duties performed but also have to participate in the mechanical engineering projects so as to
come up with optimal solutions for continual improvement of the civil processes. Their work performance is evaluated in
terms of preliminary and final technical reports they submit at the end of the second and third years of their studies. Such
reports must include technical, practical, attitude and work ethics that must be endorsed by their industrial
supervisors/mentors and approved by the Departments Evaluation Committee members.
Assessment Strategies
The assessment for the courses is designed to enable students to fully develop and demonstrate their detailed analytical
skills and produce original, well-researched and evidenced work as would be required from a practicing engineer. Forms of
assessment for the programme include individual written assignments, group presentations, tests, investigational and
design projects. These are varied depending on the learning outcomes for the core courses and according to the syllabus
description for the different courses.
Quality Assurance Arrangements
Each course (please refer to the Detailed Qualification Requirements) will have one or more examiner and one moderator.
Moderators will be identified both internally and externally. The required minimum qualification of the moderator should be
a Masters degree in a related field of studies or the person must be a well-respected expert in the field. All the courses that
incorporate exit level outcomes of this programme (as defined by ECSA), as well as exit level courses at NQF Level 8, will be
externally moderated.
The Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical (old curriculum) will be phased out until 2017 with minimum disruption to
existing students learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the out-phasing programme (old
curriculum) was in January 2015.
Students who are registered in 2015 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), will be
required to change their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum), and will be granted credits on a course-bycourse basis in accordance with information in Table 15, below, regardless of whether they have passed that particular
academic period or not. The revision of the programme is such that only students registered for the 4th year in 2015 should be
allowed to complete the old curriculum. Such 4th year students from 2015 will have until 2017 to complete the old curriculum
and be awarded the old degree, failing which they will be required to change their registration to the new degree and meet
all the requirements for the award of the new degree.
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Table 1: Corresponding Courses to be Done, if Failed

Course Code
(Old Courses)
MTM110S
APH120S
END111S
AMC110S
Engineering Mechanics114
CSK0420S
CUS411S
ACH110S
MTM210S
MTM110S
APH120S
END111S
AMC110S
EAP511S
CEM510S
ACH110S
MTM210S
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical (New/Revised

Corresponding Courses)
Engineering Mechanics114

MOM120S
ELC520S


EMC610S
MOM620S

ADI111S
NMS620S
EMC620S
TDN620S
ETR620S
POD620S
SSS710S
EEM720S
Introduction to Algorithm Design 214

Thermodynamics 225
Electronics 224
Statistics 314
PFE610S
NMS620S
EMC620S
TDN620S
ETR620S
POD620S
SSS710S
ETM810S
Programming for Engineers 214

Thermodynamics 225
Electronics 224
Statistics 314
Engineering and Technology Management 414
SYM710S
MOM620S
EXM710S
TFL710S
MSP710S
MAD710S
CNS720S
VAN720S
HTF720S
MAD720S
ICE712S
Systems Modelling 313

Thermofluids 314
Manufacturing Processes 313
Machine Design 315
Control Systems 324
Vibration and Noise 324
Heat Transfer 324
Machine Design 315
Innovation Creativity &
Entrepreneurship
Design Project 419
Renewable Energy Systems 415
Computer Aided Manufacturing 415
Mechatronics 415
Mechanical Project 424
Power Plant Technology 425
Introduction to Nanotechnology 425
Microprocessor Applications 425
Mechanical Experiential Training
SYM710S
MOM710S
EXM710S
TFL710S
MSP710S
MAD710S
CNS720S
VAN720S
HTF720S
TOM720S
ICE712S

Thermofluids 314
Machine Design 315
Control Systems 324
Heat Transfer 324
Theory of Machines 324
Innovation Creativity & Entrepreneurship
ERM810S
DSP810S
EVE810S
RES810S
CAM810S
MTS810S
MCP820S
CPN810S
PPT820S
None
MPA820S
TBC

Design Project 419
Mechatronics 415
Cleaner Production Technology 425
MOM120S
EEG120S
EMC610S
MOM610S
ERM810S
DSP810S
EVE810S
17 RES810S
CAM810S
MTS810S
MCP820S
CPN820S
PPT820S
NTI810S
MPA820S
MET830S
Course Code
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Work Integrated Learning
Table 2 above, only highlights new/revised core courses in engineering that should be done if courses on the old curriculum
are failed. Service courses from other Departments are excluded, but the rules of relevant Departments apply to this
CURRICULUM
Course Code
Year 1
Semester 1
MTM110S
AMC110S
APH110S
END111S
CEM510S
EAP511S
Course Title
Prerequisites

None
None
None
None
None
English in Practice, or Language in Practice B, or
Module 3 or Exemption
Semester 2
MTM210S
ACH110S
MLS120S
MOM120S
ELC520S
CAD120S
WPR 120S


None
None
Engineering Physics 114; Engineering Mathematics 115
None
Year 2
Semester 3
MTM310S
FMC610S
PFE610S
MOM610S
EMC610S

Fluid Mechanics 214
EMC510S

Semester 4
NMS620S
EMC620S

SSS220S
TDN620S
ICT521S
POD620S
Statistics 224
Thermodynamics 225
ETR620S
Electronics 224

None
Year 3
Semester 5
MOM710S
TFL710S
EXM710S

Thermofluids 315

Fluid Mechanics 214, Thermodynamics 224
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Electronics 224
Engineering Mechanics 114; Electrical Machines 214
SYM710S
MSP710S
MAD710S

Machine Design 315
Semester 6
CNS720S
TOM720S
Control Systems 324

Theory of Machines 324
HTF720S
ICE712S
VAN720S
Heat Transfer 324

Innovation Creativity & Enterprise
CIS610S
Contemporary Issues

Engineering Mechanics 224,
Machine Design 315
Thermodynamics 225, Numerical Methods 224
None
None
Year 4
Semester 7
DSP810S
EVE810S
ERM810S
ETM810S
Design Project 419

All courses up to and including Semester 6

None
None
None
Electives Choose One of the following Courses:

RES810S
CAM810S
MTS810S

Mechatronics 415
Thermofluids 314, Heat Transfer 325,

Electronics 224
Control Systems 324
Semester 8
MCP820S
EIS820S
WME820S

Engineer-in-Society: Ethics, Professionalism 424 None
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
All courses up to and including Semester 4
Electives Choose One of the following Courses:

PPT820S
CPN820S
MPA820S
Cleaner Production
Thermofluids 315, Heat Transfer 325,

Control Systems 324
Mechatronics 415
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL
35BEME
Description
The Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical programme is designed to be worth 585 credits at NQF Level 8. It has a normal
duration of eight semesters of instruction and a ninth semester devoted to experiential learning in industry. The
programme consists of forty four core - and six elective courses of which students are required to offer two from one of
three fields of specialisation, being mechatronics, energy and manufacturing. The field of specialisation is selected at the
end of the third year of studies. The curriculum for the first year of the programme is identical to that of the B. Eng.
programmes by the Departments of Civil- and Electrical Engineering.
the candidate.
based on merit.
Articulation
Holders of a National Diploma (ND) and/or B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering obtained from Polytechnic of Namibia/
Namibia University of Science and Technology are eligible for admission. Depending on the results of an evaluation of
equivalence of their qualifications, Namibia University of Science and Technology will consider holders of similar
qualifications obtained elsewhere to be admitted.
Holders of a ND (Mech. Eng.) will be admitted to the second year of the B. Eng. (Mech.) programme provided that such
students may be exempted from certain second year courses and that certain first year courses be offered. The first year
courses to be offered are:
The second year courses for which exemption may be given and the minimum requirements for such exemptions are:
Fluid Mechanics 214
Thermodynamics 225
55 % for Mathematics 3 or equivalent

55 % for Engineering Mechanics (Particle Dynamics) or equivalent
55 % for Mechanics of Materials 3A or equivalent
55 % for Fluid Mechanics 3B or equivalent
55 % for Engineering Mechanics (Rigid Body Dynamics) or equivalent
55 % for Mechanics of Materials 3B or equivalent
55 % for Thermodynamics 3A or equivalent
55 % for Design and Manufacture 3 or equivalent
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In addition, holders of a ND (Mech. Eng.) from the Namibia University of Science and Technology who have successfully
completed a one year probation period with an employer in a relevant industry are also exempted from the course
Experiential Training MET 8305.
Holders of ND (Mech. Eng.) who join the B. Eng. (Mech.) programme and who are exempted from all the indicated courses will
offer a total of six courses in S3 and S4 provided such students offer three S5 courses in S3 and two S6 courses in S4.
Articulation between the ND (Mech. Eng.) qualification and the B. Eng. (Mech.) programme is scheduled to commence one year
after the date of implementation of the programme.
Holders of a B. Tech. (Mech. Eng.), as well as current - or former B. Tech. students of the Namibia University of Science and
Technology who have completed all prescribed B. Tech. courses except Mechanical Engineering Project 4A or 4B, will be
admitted to the third year of the B. Eng. (Mech.) programme provided that such students may be exempted from certain
third year courses and that certain first - and second year courses be offered.
The first - and second year courses to be offered are:
Introduction to Algorithm Design
Electronics 224
The third year courses for which exemption may be given and the minimum requirements for such exemptions are:
Statistics 314
Thermofluids 314
Heat Transfer 325
55% for Mathematics 4 or equivalent

55% for Control Systems 4 or equivalent
55% for Fluid Mechanics 4 or equivalent
55% for Heat Transfer 4 or equivalent
55% for Mechanical Vibration and Noise 4 or equivalent
Holders of B.Tech. (Mech. Eng.) who join the B.Eng. (Mech.) programme and who are exempted from all the indicated
courses will offer six courses S5 and seven courses in S6.
Articulation between the B.Tech. (Mech. Eng.) Qualification and the B.Eng. (Mech.) programme are scheduled to commence two
years after the date of the implementation of the programme.
Students who qualify to articulate with the B. Eng. (Mech.) course who do not meet the minimum requirement for
exemption of any particular B. Eng. (Mech.) course will not attend contact sessions in that course.
Such students will instead be afforded two examination opportunities to obtain a pass mark in the course for which
exemption is sought. Such examinations will take place before lectures commence in the beginning of the academic year
and will cover the syllabus of the B. Eng. (Mech.) course for which exemption is sought.
CURRICULUM
Semester 1
MTM110S
APH120S
END111S
AMC110S

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CSK0420
CUS411S
Semester 2
MTM210S
MOM120S
EEG120S

MLS120S
CAD120S
ACH110S
WPR120S


Engineering Physics 114,
Semester 3
MTM310S
EMC610S

FMC610S
Fluid Mechanics 214
EMC510S
MOM610S
ADI111S

Introduction to Algorithm Design 214
Semester 4
NMS620S
EMC620S
MOM620S
TDN620S
ETR620S
POD620S

Thermodynamics 225
Electronics 224
Semester 5
SSS710S
SYM710S
Statistics 314
EXM710S
TFL710S

Thermofluids 314
MPS710S
MAD710S

Machine Design 315
Semester 6
CNS720S
VAN720S
Control Systems 324

HTF720S
Heat Transfer 324
MAD720S
Machine Design 315

Engineering Mechanics 114 &
None

Intro to Algorithm Design 214
None
Fluid Mechanics 214 or
Thermodynamics 225
Engineering Mathematics 215 & Electronics 224
Fluid Mechanics 214
Thermodynamics 225

Thermodynamics 225
Engineering Mechanics 224 & Machine Design 315
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EEM720S
PFW0520

None
Semester 7
ERM810S
DSP810S
EVE810S

Design Project 419
All courses up to and Semester 6

All courses up to and Semester 6
None
Elective choose one Sector only:

Energy Sector
ESR810S
Manufacturing Sector
CAM810S
Mechatronics Sector
MTS810S
Mechatronics 415
Semester 8
MCP820S
ICE712S
CPN820S
Thermofluids 314
Heat Transfer 325
Electronics 224, Control Systems 324 &

Research Methodology 414
Innovation Creativity & Entrepreneurship None
Elective - choose one sector only:

Energy Sector
PPT820S
Manufacturing Sector
NTI810S
Introduction to Nanotechnology 425
Mechatronics Sector
MPA820S
Semester 9
MET830S
Mechanical Experiential Training
Thermofluids 314, Heat Transfer 325 & Control Systems 324

Mechatronics 415
Completion of all prescribed courses up to and including 4th year,

except Mechanical Project 424.
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

(New Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
08BIND
Description
The Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering aims to produce graduates that are flexibly equipped to work effectively
within industrial teams or research and development groups, contributing knowledge and specialist skills, demonstrating an
awareness of the context of work, and taking responsibility for personal and professional development. The programme
further aims to enable students to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of subject matter in engineering and
business and develop productive solutions for processes found in organisations and thereby enhancing the competitiveness
of such organisations. This would enable graduates to apply knowledge of industrial management in planning and
optimising business operations in various industries in the private and public sectors, such as manufacturing, mining,
management consultancies, banking, healthcare, transport, and agriculture.
The Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering prepares industrial experts to conduct comprehensive research,
evaluate findings/discussions in literature, analyse and argue from evidence, engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, and
contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Overall, this programme is believed to produce graduates who are
able to make a contribution to industry, the community and the society as a whole.
The Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering is designed to enable the graduates to register as Engineer-in-Training
with the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) pending the fulfilment of post qualification requirements. The programme
outcomes reflect the required levels of competence as defined by the ECN, while the programme has also been designed to
meet accreditation requirements of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), and the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET) of the United States of America.
This programme has been endorsed by members of the Programme Advisory Committee and has been submitted to the
Engineering Council of Namibia, ECN, for endorsement.
Admission Criteria
the candidate.
OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the InSTEM programme offered at the Polytechnic of Namibia/Namibia
University of Science and Technology with at least 60% in each of the Semester 2 courses prescribed for Engineering, that
is, English I Practice (EPR511S), Introduction to Mathematics B (ITM402S), Introduction to Physics (IPH420S), Introduction to
Chemistry B (ICH402S) and Engineering Skills (ESK402S). However, a score of 60% in the above courses will not guarantee
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Universitys regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering will ordinarily be able to pursue further
studies in Industrial Engineering, or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF level 9.
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Mode of Delivery
The programme will only be offered on the full-time mode in accordance with Namibia University of Science and Technology
rules and regulations.
This qualification will be awarded to students credited with 594 NQF credits and who have met the detailed qualification
requirements as set out below. Students are required to complete all the compulsory courses (worth 594 credits). In
addition, students should meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook.
Students are required to undertake a compulsory component of Work integrated Learning as detailed in the syllabi for
WIL320 and WIL420 as a precondition for graduation.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Teaching and learning strategies are described in the syllabus outlines for the different courses. In broad terms, the
teaching and learning strategies and methodology for this programme are designed to equip students with the necessary
knowledge regarding industrial engineering and to achieve the outcomes of the programme. Suitable learning opportunities
are provided to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills specified in the exit programme outcomes. The learning
process encourages independent learning attitudes and abilities, and an appropriate mix and balance between different
teaching methods will be maintained to encourage active participation of students in the teaching and learning process.
This learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by
students. This facilitation will make use of a variety of appropriate methods, including design studio, lectures, practical
classes, workshops and seminars, site visits and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). The progress of learning embedded in such
tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed.
The Bachelor degree student must undertake compulsory Work Integrated Learning. Students have to fully participate in all
the activities in industry that will give them practical experience of what to expect. They not only have to record all duties
performed but also have to participate in the trouble shooting exercises and come up with workable solutions for
improvement of the processes. Their work performance is evaluated in terms of the technical reports they submit as well as
the attitude and work ethics reports from their industrial supervisors/mentors.
The assessment for the courses, comprising continuous and end of term examinations, is designed to enable students to
fully develop and demonstrate their detailed analytical skills and produce original, well-researched and evidenced work as
would be required from a practising engineer. The Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering programme complies
fully with the assessment regulations detailed in the Undergraduate Scheme document of the Namibia University of Science
and Technology as well as the requirements of ECN and ECSA. Forms of assessment for the programme include individual
written assignments, individual and group presentations, tests, examinations, investigational and design projects. These
are varied depending on the learning outcomes for the core courses and according to the syllabus description for the
different courses
Quality Assurance Arrangements
The teaching and learning processes are monitored through an effective quality assurance process that supports continuous
improvement. Each course (please refer to the Detailed Qualification Requirements) will have one or more examiners and
one moderator. Identified moderators can be either internal or external. The required minimum qualification of the
moderator will be at least a Masters degree. The moderators must also be knowledgeable individuals who are well77
respected experts in the field. All exit level courses for this programme (in accordance with ECSAs definition), as well as exit
level courses at NQF Level 8, will be moderated externally.
This is a new programme which does not replace any existing programme(s). Transition arrangements are, therefore, not
applicable.
CURRICULUM
Course Code
Year 1
Semester 1
MTM110S
AMC110S
APH120S
END111S
CEN510S
EAP511S
Course Title
Prerequisites

None
None
None
None
None
None
Semester 2
MTM210S
ACH110S
MLS120S
MOM120S
ELC520S
CAD120S
WPR 120S


None
None
Engineering Physics 114, Engineering Mathematics 115
None
Year 2
Semester 3
MTM310S
FMC610S
PFE610S
MOM610S
EMC610S
EMC510S

Fluid Mechanics 214

Engineering Mathematics 115, Engineering Physics 114
Semester 4
NMS620S
EMC620S

SSS220S
TDN620S
POD620S
ETR620S
ICT521S
Statistics 224
Thermodynamics 225
Electronics 224

Engineering Mathematics 125,
Engineering Drawing 114; Workshop Practice 120
None
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Year 3
Semester 5
SSM710S
IEM710S
MFS710S
QEN710S
OMM710S
MSP710S
EEC710S
Systems Simulation Modelling 314

Industrial Ergonomics 314
Manufacturing Systems 314
Quality Engineering 314
Optimisation Methods 314
Engineering Economics 314
Statistics 224
None
None
Statistics 224
None
Semester 6
IED720S
ILG720S
PPC720S
ACM720S
ICE712S
CIS610S
Industrial Engineering Design 324

Industrial Logistics 324
Process Planning and Cost Estimation 414
Accounting and Management 324
Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Contemporary Issues

None
None
None
Year 4
Semester 7
IDP810S
EVE810S
OMM810S
ERM810S
ETM810S
Industrial Design Project 414

All courses up to and including semester 5

None
None
None
Semester 8
IEP820S
POM820S
Industrial Engineering Project 420

Production and Operations Management 414
EIS820S

Optimisation Methods 314; Industrial Logistics 324;
Statistics 224
Engineer-in-Society: Ethics, Professionalism 424 None
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
Master of Transportation Engineering
Master of Integrated Water Resources Management (Revised Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
Master of Integrated Water Resources Management (Phasing out from 2016.)
Master of Science Degree: Engineering: Civil: IWRM: Module: Water for People (SADC-cooperation)
Postgraduate Diploma in Space Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Space and Atmospheric Science
Master of Industrial Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
52MTEN
09MIWR
5MIWRM
35MWRM
09MECE
08PGDS
08PGDA
09MIEN
10DRPE
Code 31
MASTER OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

(Phasing Out)
52MTEN
Description
The Master of Transportation Engineering is designed to have 296 credits at NQF Level 9.
The aim of the programme is to prepare graduates who will be able to take up senior positions in the transportation
engineering industry, which involves planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the different modes of
transportation so as to support national economy and enhance economic activities.
In addition the Graduates of this programme will be trained for a market dealing with all parts of infrastructure and the
interplay of the different systems. The graduate must have both engineering skills and a good understanding of the
economy and management.
Criteria for Admission
The applicant must have passed all the NQF Level 8 exams (Bachelor of Engineering). A Bachelor Degree from the Namibia
University of Science and Technology, Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering/Mining Engineering) or Mechanical Engineering or
comparable equivalent degrees from other Namibian or international institutions are a precondition to study.
Mode of Delivery
The programme will be offered on a part time basis where courses will be offered on blocks.
Students registered for this programme will have already acquired the basic knowledge during their studies at the NQF
Level 8 programmes (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering).
For a student to be awarded with the Master of Transportation Engineering degree at NQF Level 9, the NQF regulation on
the minimum credits has to be taken into account. This enables the students to acquire the necessary knowledge and
abilities.
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CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Code
AIR910S
HAR910S
MET710S
OEC810S
RAI910S
ROA910S
TRA910S
Course Name
Design of Airports
Design of Sea Harbors & Inland Waterways
Mechanical Engineering (Basics of Traffic Systems)
Operational Economy
Design of Railways (Geometric Design & Permanent Way)
Design of Roads (Geometric Design & Pavement Technology)
Traffic Engineering
Semester 2
EPT920S
LOG920S
PIP920S
WHS920S
WNE920S
Environmental problems of Traffic Routes

Logistics (Transport Engineering)
Design of Pipelines
Warehouse Systems
Whole National Economy
Year 2
Semester 3
ETPX30S
LIT930S
Evaluation of Transport Projects

Logistics - IT (Transport Eng)
Semester 4
LFR940S
MTE940S
Legal Framework
Master Thesis (Transport Engineering)
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MASTER OF INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

(Revised Programme. Phasing in 2016.)
09MIRW
Description
The Master of Integrated Water Resources Management is a postgraduate degree designed for registration at NQF Level 9,
and is purposefully designed to create a fertile niche area where applied research in water resources can be enhanced in
future. This Master degree aims at producing middle and high level professionals who are able to demonstrate mastery of
theoretically sophisticated subject-matter of the Integrated Water Resources Management; evaluate and produce practical
solutions to the water-related problems of this country and beyond. Further, the programme will enable graduates to play a
significant role in the management of water resources as individuals and as part of a team. Students will also be capacitated
to work and study independently, synthesis knowledge at the forefront of Integrated Water Resources Management, and
conduct research using the scientific method. The programme will be a combination of coursework and a thesis.
The Master of Integrated Water Resources Management seeks to recruit suitably qualified students who are capable of
benefitting from, contributing to, and successfully completing the programme. The admission requirements for the
programme are as follows:
A relevant 4-year Bachelors degree from a recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8,
that shall include a component of independent research or a recognised graduate degree with a research
component;
Any other equivalent qualifications and experience as agreed by the Senate.

credit that can be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification.
The Master of Integrated Water Resources Management will provide access to further studies at Doctoral level or any other
qualification at NQF Level 10.
Mode of Delivery
The programme will be offered on the part-time block mode of study in accordance with the Universitys rules and
procedures. The full-time delivery mode may be adopted in future depending on availability of resources.
This degree will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 240 credits (all at NQF Level 9), and who have met the
detailed qualification requirements as set out below. In addition, students should meet the administrative and financial
requirements as spelt out in the Postgraduate Prospectus of the Namibia University of Science and Technology. Students
are required to complete 8 compulsory courses worth 140 credits) and a thesis (worth 100 credits) in order to qualify for this
award.
The requirements of the NQF underline the acquisition of cognitive skills and competencies exceeding the knowledge and
understanding of subject specific knowledge items. This programme/qualification, therefore, focuses on the engagement of
students in an interactive learning process in order to provide for the development of generic cognitive and intellectual
skills, key transferrable skills, and, as the case may be, subject specific practical skills. Facilitation will make use inter alia, of
lectures, laboratory work, field work, seminars, case studies, group discussions and presentation of projects and/or
individual/group assignments in class. The progress of learning, embedded in such tasks, will be monitored, recorded and
assessed.
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Assessment strategies
Students will be assessed through diversified continuous assessment. These assessments will focus on the achievement of
qualification outcomes and take the form of problem solving exercises, individual/group assignments and presentations,
case studies, report writing, practical application of skills and competencies, tutorials, practical projects and questioning
(tests). The use of validating end of semester assessments may be minimised in order to free students intellectual capacity
for broader cognitive development. Assessment by means of tests will, therefore, be restricted to situations where it is
necessary to establish that a previous specific performance can be repeated or a specific skill can be transferred. The thesis
will be assessed in accordance with the Universitys rules on postgraduate studies.
The revised programme (new curriculum) will be phased in at 1st year level in 2015 and 2nd year level in 2016. The old
curriculum will run concurrent with the revised curriculum until 2017. Students who are admitted into the examination in
2014 for courses on the old curriculum will be granted two opportunities to pass such courses (no retention of semester
mark). Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum after the two opportunities will be required to repeat such
courses based on syllabi of new/revised corresponding courses (please refer to table 2, below, for detailed information on the
new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed). These will be done in consultation
with the Registrar.
The current programme (old curriculum) will be completely phased out by the end of 2017 after which students in this
category must automatically switch to the revised programme (new curriculum) and fulfil all requirements based on the new
curriculum.
Table 1 below shows the revised/new courses and credits
MASTER OF INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
CREDITS
(OLD CURRICULUM)
Principles of Integrated Water Resources
12
Management
Policies, Laws and Institutions
6
Principles of Hydrology
12
GIS, Database Management and Analytical Tools
12
for Integrated Water Resources Management
Groundwater Modelling*
12
Groundwater Management*
12
Principles of Aquatic Ecology
6
Principles of Water Quality and Environmental
12
Management
Group Work Project
6
Water Resources Analysis and Planning
12
Socio-Economic Aspects of Water
Environmental Resources
Water Utility Management
Environmental Water Quality Processes
Water Supply
Wastewater Management
Thesis
TOTAL
and

MANAGEMENT (REVISED/NEW
CORRESPONDING COURSES)
Integrated Water Resources Management
CREDITS
20
Hydrogeology
20
Water Quality and Environmental

Management
20
20

Water Supply Management
Thesis
15
15
15
15
100
12
12
12
12
12
10
80
262 (252)
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TOTAL
240
Table 2 below shows the old and corresponding revised/new courses and possible transition requirements and implications:
CODE
MASTER OF INTEGRATED WATER
CODE
MANAGEMENT
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (REVISED/NEW
(OLD CURRICULUM)
CORRESPONDING COURSES TO BE DONE IF
FAILED)
PIW910S
Integrated Water Resources Management
IWR910S
Management
PLI910S
PHY910S
Hydrogeology
HDG910S
GIS, Database Management and Analytical Tools
ATW910S
for Integrated Water Resources Management
Groundwater Modelling*
GMG930S
Groundwater Management*
GWM930S
PAE910S
Water Quality and Environmental
QEM910S
Management
Principles of Water Quality and Environmental
WQE910S
Management
Group Work Project
WGW930S
WAP920S
RAP920S
Socio-Economic Aspects of Water and
SEA920S
Environmental Resources
WMA930S
WQP920S
EQP920S
Water Supply
WSU920S
WSM910S
WAM930S Wastewater Management
WWM910S
RMW930S Research Methodology
REM920S
Thesis
WAT940S
Thesis
TWM920S
CURRICULUM
Course Code
Year 1
Semester 1
IWR910S
QEM910S
HDG910S
Course Title
Prerequisite
Integrated Water Resource Management

Water Quality & Environmental Management
Hydrogeology
None
None
None
Semester 2
RAP920S
EQP920S
REM920S
Water Resources Analysis & Planning

None
None
None
Year 2
Semester 3
WWM910S
WSM910S
None
None
Semester 4
TWM920S
Thesis
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MASTER OF INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

(Phasing out from 2016.)
NQF Level: 9
5MIWRM
NQF Credits: 240
Description
The Master of Integrated Water Resources Management is designed to have 240 credits at NQF Level 9. The programme
aims to create a fertile niche area where applied research in water resources can be enhanced in future. The programme will
be a combination of coursework and a thesis; therefore, research will be embedded in the whole programme. Though the
final thesis will be a very important output, the laboratory work, field reports and team projects will also foster research at
both individual and collective levels. This Masters degree aims at producing middle and high level professionals who can
analyse and produce practical solutions to the water related problems of the country and beyond. Indeed, with the
theoretical foundation provided as part of the coursework, the graduates should be able to play their role in the
management of water resources as individuals and as part of a team.
Programme Outcomes at Exit Level (Qualification Outcomes)
Upon completing this programme, students will be able to:
Act as agents of development and change, thus contributing to the indigenous development of infrastructure,
industry and trade;
Provide expert professional services in the form of consultancy to industry as well as public and private
organisations and institutions;
Engage effectively at strategic level as learned individuals (and as members of a team) in the area of private-public
partnering in development especially in the area of water resources management;
Plan and conduct a substantial piece of original applied research to internationally recognised standards in the
area of water resources and services management to benefit the country, the region and beyond.
Contribute to Namibias competitiveness in research, consultancy and community services/functions in the

country, region, and beyond.
Demonstrate competence to become entrepreneurs in the field of water resources management (creating jobs for
themselves and others).
The Master of Integrated Water Resources Management seeks to recruit suitably qualified students who are capable of
benefitting from, contributing to, and successfully completing the programme. The admission requirements for the
programme are as follows:
A relevant Bachelors degree from a recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8, that shall
include a component of independent research or recognised graduate degree with a research component;
A minimum of two years work experience.
Any other equivalent qualifications and experience as agreed by the Senate.

The MIWRM will provide access to further studies at Doctoral level or any other qualification at NQF Level 10.
Mode of Delivery
The programme will be offered on the part-time mode of study over a period of two years.
This degree will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 240 NQF credits (all at NQF Level 9), and who have met
the detailed qualification requirements as set out below. Students are required to complete 14 compulsory courses (worth
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148 credits) one elective course (worth 12 credits) and a thesis (worth 80 credits) in order to qualify for this award. In addition,
students should meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook.
CURRICULLUM
Course
Code
Year 1
Semester 1
ATW910S
Course
Title
Prerequisite(s)
NQF
Level
NQF
Credits
GIS, Database Mgmt. & Analytical Tools for

Integrated Water Resource Management
Management
Principles of Water Quality & Environmental
Management
None
12
None
None
None
9
9
9
6
12
12
None
12
None
None
9
9
6
12
WAP920S
WQP920S
WSU920S

Socio-Economic Aspects of Water and Environmental
Resources
Water Resources Analysis & Planning
Water Supply
None
None
None
9
9
9
12
12
12
Year 2
Semester 3
RMW930S
WAM930S
WGW930S
WMA930S
Research Methodology (MIWRM)

Group Work Project
None
None
None
None
9
9
9
9
10
12
6
12
One of the following Elective Courses:

GWM930S
Groundwater Modeling
GMG930S
Groundwater Management
None
None
9
9
12
12
Year 2
Semester 4
WAT940S
80
PAE910S
PHY910S
PIW910S
WQE910S
Semester 2
PLI920S
SEA920S
Thesis (MIWRM)
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

(IWRM - MMP) Module: Water for People (SADC- cooperation)
35MWRM
The Department of Civil Engineering is a permanent member of the (SADC) Waternet. Since 2001, the department engaged
itself in supporting (SADC) Waternet with curriculum development and therefore is offering the specialisation module
Water for People.
The intergrated Water Resources Management Modular Master Programme (IWRM - MMP) is accredited SADC wide and
through UNESCO-IHE and meets international standards.
The complete curriculum over two semesters was implemented at the Universities Dar es Salaam, Harare, and Western
Cape, with the University of Malawi and the Polytechnic of Namibia/Namibia University of Science and Technology
supporting SADC stakeholders with one specialisation module each. (Water for People - Polytechnic of Namibia/Namibia
University of Science and Technology).
This module lends itself for best capacity building options at the Namibia University of Science and Technology for
upgrading current curricula to international standards with the support of SADC higher education institutions and the
UNESCO-IHE in Delft/NL.
The University therefore only offers the module Water for People which consists of the last semester for the Intergrated
Masters programme.
Students should have already completed two or more semesters at participating Universities and will only be registered for
the above module which consists of four courses:
CURRICULUM
WSS520S
WUM520S
WWM520S
WQP920S
Water Supply and Sanitation 2

Water Utility Management 2
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MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
09MECE
Description
The Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (MEng: Civil) is a post-graduate degree designed to have 420 credits at NQF
Level 9, and replaces the Master of Transport Engineering. The programme on the outcomes of the Bachelor of Engineering
in Civil Engineering (BEng: Civil), and aims at providing practice-orientated education for high-level engineers and specialist
that are able to provide practical solutions to real-world civil engineering related problems in Namibia and beyond. The
curriculum is structured to facilitate specialisation in the areas of Structures, Transportation and Water.
This programme will, furthermore enable students to evaluation and design complex and innovative systems in the above
mentioned areas of specialisation using advanced analytical, design, as well as management tools and techniques in order
to address societal needs. Students will also be capacitated to work and study independently, synthesis knowledge at the
forefront of Civil Engineering, and conduct research using the scientific method. This programme will be a combination of
coursework and a thesis.
Graduates of this programme will be able to contribute significantly to national economic development in positions such as
Engineering Managers, Senior Engineers, Consultants, Researchers, Academics, etc.
Programme Outcomes at Exit Level (Qualification Outcomes)
Upon completing this programme, students will be able to:
demonstrate mastery of theoretically sophisticated subject matter in the areas of specialisation i.e. Structures,
Transportation or Water;
solve complex Civil Engineering problems to improve organisational performance and enhance national
competitiveness;
design Civil Engineering models to fit particular industries by evaluating information and appraising the degree to
which the model fit the industry;
work in goal-orientated and self-directed ways;
plan and carry out a substantial piece of original research to internationally recognised standards using the
scientific method; and
present research outcomes in a professional and effective way, catering for a wide range of specialist and nonspecialist audiences.

The Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering seeks to recruit suitably qualified students who are capable of benefitting
from, contributing to, and successfully completing the programme. In order to be considered for admission into this
programme, applicants must:
Hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8 from
recognised institution; or a pre-NQF professional or four-year Bachelor degree, with a professional project or
research component from a recognised institution evaluated as appropriate by the Department.
Demonstrate proficiency in English Communication at post-graduate level, as demonstrated by the fact that the
undergraduate degree was done in the medium of English. If the undergraduate degree was not obtained in the
medium of English, then the applicant will be required to show proficiency in the medium of English through
achieving at least band 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or an equivalent.
Final selection of candidates will be approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
credit that can be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification. No articulation is provided for the research component of
this degree.
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The Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering will ordinarily provide access to further studies at NQF level 10 in the
same/similar cognate area of learning.
Mode of Delivery
The programme will be offered on the full-time and part-time modes of study in accordance with Universitys rules.
Lectures are likely to be offered as block release, during non-working hours or on-line.
The Master of Engineering: Civil Engineering will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 240 NQF credits (all
at level 9), and who have met the detailed requirements as set out below. In addition, students must meet the
administrative and financial requirements of the University as set out in the Yearbook (Part 1).
Students are able to specialise in Structures, Transportation or Water and are required to complete core compulsory
courses, including a thesis. Core courses and the thesis are worth 140 credits; and the strand compulsory courses are worth
100 credits.
The Master of Transportation Engineering will be phased out systematically until 2016 with minimum disruption to existing
students learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the out-phasing programme Master of Transportation
Engineering (old curriculum) was in January 2010. The last cohort of students has until 2016 to complete the out-phasing
programme (old curriculum). Note that the programme was not offered for two years due to low student numbers hence
2016 phasing out period.
The Master of Engineering: Civil took effect from January 2015. The curricula differ significantly; hence students who have
been accepted but not registered in the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) will be required to transition to the
new/revised Master of Engineering: Civil programme.
Students who are registered on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses on
or before the end of 2013, will be required to change their registration to the new programme but stand to lose credits.
However, students in the phased-out curriculum who have obtained more than 50% of credits in the out-phasing Master of
Transportation Engineering programme and wants to continue with the out-phasing (old curriculum) will be required to do
so until 2016 after which such students must automatically change registration to the Master of Engineering: Civil and fulfil
all requirements of the new curriculum.
Students who have fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such courses in the new/revised
programme if such fall within courses specified in Table 5.1 below.
Table 5.1 Corresponding Courses (to be done, if courses on the old curriculum are failed) (Please note this is not a credit table)
Course code
Master of Transportation
Engineering (Old curriculum)
MTE 940S
LFR 940S
Master Thesis
Legal Framework
RAI910S
Design of Railways (Geometric

Design and Permanent Way)
Design of Roads (Geometric Design
and Pavement Technology)
ROA910S
Course
code

(Corresponding New/Revised Courses To Be Done,
If Failed)
Thesis
Sustainable Development and Institutional
Framework
Railway Engineering and Transport
Advanced Pavement Technology and Design
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The following courses in the old curriculum that do not have corresponding courses in the new curriculum will be taught
until the old curriculum are phased out completely in 2016:
Course Code
Course Name
TRA 910S
WHS 920S
PIP 920S
MET710S
WNE920S
ETPX30S
LOG920S
AIR 910S
HAR910
LIT 930S
ETP 920S
OEC810S
Traffic Engineering
Warehouse System
Design of Pipelines
Mechanical Engineering (Basics of Traffic Systems)
Whole National Economy
Evaluation of Transport Projects
Logistics (Transport Engineering)
Design of Airports
Design of Sea Harbour and Inland Waterways
Logistics IT
Environmental Problem of Traffic Routes
Operational Economy
The department will offer the programme in a flexible mode. The courses are, nonetheless, listed per semester in order to fit the
normal curriculum structure. Students are required to choose ONE of the following strands depending on specialisation i.e.
Structures, Transportation or Water.
CURRICULLUM:
Course Code
Course Title
Prerequisite(s)
NQF
Level
NQF
Credits
Construction Management and Methods

Sustainable Development and Institutional
Framework
None
None
9
9
15
15
None
20
QTM911S
GDM911S
Advanced Structural Analysis and Structural

Dynamics
Quantitative Methods
GIS and Data Management
None (Transportation)
None (Water)
9
9
20
20
Semester 2
Structures:
FEA921S
Finite Element Analysis
None
15
Transportation:
ADS921S
Advanced Design of Steel Structures
None
20
Water:
ADC921S
None
20
None
None
None
9
9
9
20
15
20
Year 1
Semester 1
CMM911S
SDF911S
Structures:
AAD911S
Advanced Design of Concrete Structures
Transportation:
ATM921S
Advanced Transport Modeling
RET921A
Railway Engineering and Transport
APT921S
Advanced Pavement Technology & Design
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Water:
TCU921S
AWS921S
HDG921S
Flood Control and Water Resources Utilisation None

Advanced Water and Wastewater Systems
None
Hydrogeology
None
9
9
9
20
15
20
Year 2
Semester 3
RTM920S
Research Methodology and Techniques
20
None
15
Transportation:
TAT911S
Topics in Advanced Transportation Engineering None
15
Water:
TAW911S
Topics in Advanced Water Engineering
None
15
Year 2
Semester 4
TMC921S
Thesis
Research Techniques and

Methodology
100
None
Plus ONE of the following strands depending on specialisation i.e. Structures, Transportation or Water.
Structures:
TAS911S
Topics in Advanced Structural Engineering
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Code 32
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPACE TECHNOLOGY

08PGDS
Description
The Post Graduate Diploma in Space Technology programme aims at consolidating and deepening the knowledge and skills
of students in the main cognate area of learning, as well as developing their capacity to conduct experiments of an applied
nature. The main objective of the programme is to impart broad knowledge of different disciplines of Space technology,
Space regulations and Space applications. The Post Graduate Diploma in Space Technology is of interdisciplinary nature that
prepares graduates to become scientific researchers and technologist in various fields of study related to space technology.
The programme will enable students to acquire skills and knowledge through rigorous theory, experimental application,
field exercises and projects in the field of space technology. Projects will be conducted under supervision to enhance the
understanding of the students. The Post Graduate Diploma in Space Technology focuses on Satellite Mission Analysis and
Design (SMAD) of a satellite, satellite communication, international space regulations, space science and space applications.
Students will develop competencies in the application of qualitative and quantitative experimental methods through
participation in advanced design projects under supervision of experienced staff members.
Graduates of this programme will be able to make a sustained contribution to national economic development by finding
employment primarily in the public and private sector in positions such as researchers, scientists space engineering,
weather forecasting, and satellite communication engineers, resource management, and risk assessment.
Admission Criteria
In order to be admitted to this programme, candidates must have a Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical
Engineering or an equivalent qualification, from a recognised institution, evaluated by the department as an appropriate
admission qualification.
Applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview and/or test at the discretion of the department.
Transfer of credits will be dealt with in accordance with the Universitys regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These
The Post Graduate Diploma in Space Technology is an interdisciplinary programme. It will ordinarily provide access to
further studies in the same, or a related cognate area, at NQF Level 9.
Mode of Delivery
The qualification will be delivered on a full-time and part-time mode in accordance with University rules.
This qualification will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 120 credits at NQF Level 8 and who have met
the detailed qualification requirements as outlined below. In addition, students should meet the administrative and
financial requirements spelt out in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook.
Teaching and learning strategies are described in the syllabus outlines for the different courses. The requirements of the
NQF underline the acquisition of cognitive skills and competencies exceeding the knowledge and understanding of subject
specific knowledge items and professional/technical competencies. Thus, the qualification focuses on the engagement of
skills, key transferable skills, and, as the case may be, subject specific and/or professional/technical practical skills.
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The learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by the
student, including the following:
Formal weekly face-to-face (interactive) contact and presentation using Power Point slides, smart boards, whiteboards
and hand-outs;
Formal weekly laboratory exercises and practice;
Development and use of student portfolios;
Promotion of self-learning through online links;
Promotion of advanced engineering design skills;
Promotion of team learning through group projects and workshops;
Introduction of topics for individual and home assignments;
Use of e-learning platform (Moodle system; emails and blog/ forum);
Discussion and student presentations (assignment results and other activities);
Participation in seminars and workshops;
Guest lectures with open discussion;
Seminars
To impart values and attitudes, students will be encouraged to attend related seminars and workshops nationally and
internationally, of which they will be required to write a self-reflective short page summary to be submitted to the
programme coordinator.
There will be special arrangements and agreements in consultation with collaborating institutions and observatories close
to Namibia University of Science and Technology a where the students will be assisted in their research, design project and
laboratory assignments.
Thus learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by the
student. This facilitation will make use of, inter alia, practical projects, tutorials, case studies, problem based learning and
individual and/or group work. The progress of learning embedded in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed.
qualification outcomes for e.g. problem solving exercises, individual/group assignments and presentations, case studies,
report writing, practical application of skills and competencies, tutorials, practical projects and questioning (tests and/or
examinations) etc. All courses will be assessed using diversified continuous assessment methods.
The Advanced Design Project will be assessed in accordance with the Universitys rules for studies at postgraduate level.
This is a new programme that does not replace any existing programme(s). Transition arrangements are, therefore, not
applicable.
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CURRICULUM
Course Code
Year 1
Semester 1
SEV811S
MAT811S
SAP811S
SMA811S
Course Title
Prerequisite
Space Environment
Mission Architecture
Space Applications
Satellite Mission Analysis and Design
None
None
None
None
Semester 2
SPM821S
SAT821S
ADP821S
Space Policy and Management

Satellite Architecture
Advanced Design Project
None
Satellite Mission Analysis and Design;
Space Applications
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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPACE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE

08PGDA
Description
The Post Graduate Diploma in Space and Atmospheric Science programme is primarily designed to provide students with
deeper insight, intellectual and cognitive skills related to their professional field and area of employment and help them to
advance their career of choice. This programme will further expose students to advanced concepts, theories, tools, and
methods Space and Atmospheric Science. The post graduate programme in Space and Atmospheric science is of
interdisciplinary nature. The overarching aim of this programme is to prepare students for a career in the Space Science and
Atmospheric Science fields.
The programme will enable students to acquire skills and knowledge through rigorous theory, experimental application,
field exercises and pilot projects in the field of space science and atmospheric science. Pilot projects will be conducted under
supervision to enhance social and economic development in Namibia. Students will develop a thorough understanding of
relevant instrumentation and data analysis approach and s will develop competence in the application of qualitative and
quantitative experimental methods through participation in projects under supervision of experienced staff members. The
fields of study include space and atmospheric science, space orbital science, space applications and international space
regulations.
Graduates of this programme will be able to make a sustained contribution to national economic development by finding
employment primarily in the public and private sector in positions such as researchers, space science scientists and analysis
of atmospheric information for a broad range of applications including environmental assessment, resource management,
and risk assessment.
In order to be admitted to this programme, candidates must have a Bachelors degree at NQF level 7 with majors in Physics
or Mathematics, or an equivalent degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, which is evaluated by the
Department as being an appropriate undergraduate degree for admission.
(Note that degrees with only the biological sciences as major would not be appropriate for admission)
Applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview and/or test at the discretion of the Department.
Transfer of credits will be dealt with in accordance with the Universitys regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These
The Post Graduate Diploma in Space and Atmospheric Science is an interdisciplinary program. It will ordinarily provide
access to further studies in the same, or a related cognate area, at NQF Level 9.
Mode of Delivery
The qualification will be delivered on full time and part -time modes in accordance with University rules.
This qualification will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 120 credits at NQF Level 8 and who have met
the detailed qualification requirements as outlined below. In addition, students should meet the administrative and
financial requirements spelt out in the Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook.
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Teaching and learning strategies are described in the syllabus outlines for the different courses. The requirements of the
NQF underline the acquisition of cognitive skills and competencies exceeding the knowledge and understanding of subject
specific knowledge items and professional/technical competencies. Thus, the qualification focuses on the engagement of
skills, key transferable skills, and, as the case may be, subject specific and/or professional/technical practical skills.
The learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by the
student, including the following:
Formal weekly face-to-face (interactive) contact and presentation using Power Point slides, smart boards,
whiteboards and handouts;
Formal weekly laboratory exercises and practice;
Development and use of student portfolios;
Promotion of self-learning through online links;
Promotion of experimental skills;
Promotion of team learning through group projects and workshops;
Introduction of topics for individual and home assignments;
Use of e-learning platform (Moodle system; emails and blog/ forum);
Discussion and student presentations (assignment results and other activities);
Participation in seminars and workshops;
Guest lecturers with open discussion;
Seminars.
To impart values and attitudes, students will be encouraged to attend related seminars and workshops nationally and
internationally, of which they will be required to write a self-reflective short page summary to be submitted to the
programme coordinator.
There will be special arrangements and agreements in consultation with collaborating institutions and observatories close
to Namibia University of Science and Technology where the students will be assisted in their research, project and
laboratory assignments. Thus learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks
to be carried out by the student. This facilitation will make use of, inter alia, practical projects, tutorials, case studies,
problem based learning and individual and/or group work. The progress of learning embedded in such tasks will be
monitored, recorded and assessed.
qualification outcomes for e.g. problem solving exercises, individual/group assignments and presentations, case studies,
report writing, laboratory practical application of skills and competencies, tutorials, practical projects and questioning (tests
and/or examinations). All courses will be assessed using diversified continuous assessment methods.
The Project will be assessed in accordance with the Universitys rules for studies at postgraduate level.
This is a new programme that does not replace any existing programme(s). Transition arrangements are, therefore, not
applicable.
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CURRICULUM
Course Code
Year 1
Semester 1
SEV811S
MAT811S
SAP811S
IMD811S
Semester 2
SPM821S
AMS821S
ADP821S
Course Title
Prerequisite
Space Environment
Space applications
Instrumentation Measurement and Data
Analysis Techniques
None
None
None
None
Space Policy and Management

Atmospheric Science
Advanced Design Project
None
Space Environment
Instrumentation Measurement and Data Analysis
Techniques; Space Applications
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Code 34
MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
09MIEN
NQF Level: 9
NQF Credits: 240
Programme Aims/Purpose
The Master of Industrial Engineering is designed to have 240 credits at NQF Level 9. The programme is designed to produce
graduates who can evaluate processes in complex systems (organisations) by competitive variables using the tools and
techniques of Industrial Engineering, Business and Economics so as to design new or improved processes. They will
demonstrate capacity for self-directed study, working independently to assemble knowledge in the forefront of fields in
Industrial Engineering and research them, using the scientific method, in an industrial situation. The programme targets
engineers working across the whole spectrum of industry. The programme will be a combination of coursework and a thesis.
Graduates of this programme will be able to find employment in industry (e.g. mining, manufacturing, service, transport,
construction) in positions such as Operations Managers/Consultants/Researchers, Project Managers, Quality Assurance
Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Productivity Analysts, etc. and be in a position to start or expand their own businesses.
Exit Programme Outcomes (Qualification Outcomes)
Upon completing the Master of Industrial Engineering, students will be able to:
evaluate processes in complex systems (comprising labour, material and capital) by competitive variables
(including productivity, quality, reliability, speed, flexibility, cost and profit) using the tools and techniques of
Industrial Engineering;
design new or improved processes for complex systems by one or more of the competitive variables; i.e. they will
creatively solve complex problems in the field of Industrial Engineering to improve organisational performance;
evaluate information (literature) critically in new and emerging fields impacting the development, improvement
and/or operation of processes in complex systems;
design models to fit particular industries by evaluating information and appraising the degree to which the models
fit the industry;
work in goal-oriented self-directed ways;
plan and carry out a substantial piece of original research.

Admission Criteria
The Master of Industrial Engineering seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates who are capable of benefitting from,
contributing to, and successfully completing the programme. In order to be considered for admission to this programme,
applicants must:
Hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree, or a four-year Bachelor degree in a discipline that includes professional
studies of the underlying subject matter in engineering with a component of supervised research, or an equivalent
qualification at NQF level 8 from a recognised institution.
Demonstrate proficiency in English communication at post graduate level, as demonstrated by the fact that the
undergraduate degree was done in the medium of English. If the undergraduate degree was not obtained in the
medium of English, then the applicant will be required to show proficiency in the medium of English through
achieving at least band 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or an equivalent test.
Be employed or self-employed for the duration of the programme.

An evaluation of the applicants academic record and a letter of motivation providing reasons for wishing to enrol for the
Master of Industrial Engineering will be used for initial short listing purposes. All candidates on the final shortlist will be
invited to a selection panel interview. As places are limited, all short listed candidates will be interviewed to:
clarify expectations to students, e.g. regarding work place research (e.g. enrolling in the programme assumes that
they are employed and likely to remain so for the duration of the programme); and
to measure performance in potentially weak areas. A student presenting with a BEng is likely to be asked
questions testing their communication skills, whereas a person presenting with a degree in a related cognate area
is likely to be asked about their mathematical, statistical and design skills.
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This preliminary process is necessary to provide admitted students with the best potential of success.
The transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Universitys regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These
credit that can be granted is 50% of the credits for a qualification. No articulation is provided for the research (thesis)
component of this degree.
The Master of Industrial Engineering will ordinarily provide access to further studies at NQF level 10 in the same/similar
cognate area of learning.
Mode of Delivery
This programme will be offered on the full- and part-time modes of study in accordance with Universitys rules. As students
for the degree should be employed, the lectures are likely to be offered either as block releases or during non-working
hours.
The Master of Industrial Engineering will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 240 credits (all at NQF Level
9). Students are required to complete six compulsory courses (worth 120 credits) and a Thesis (worth 120 credits). In
addition, students must meet the administrative and financial requirements of the University as set out in Part 1 of the
NUST Yearbook.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course
Code
IEM910S
WSC910S
AEE910S
Course
Title
Industrial Engineering Methods
Work Science
Applied Economics for Engineers
Prerequisites
None
None
None
NQF
Level
9
9
9
NQF
Credits
20
20
20
Semester 2
QRE920S Quality and Reliability
BAN920S Business Analysis
RTM920S Research Techniques & Methodology
None
None
Pass at least 2 courses
9
9
9
20
20
20
Year 2
(Semester 3 & 4)
IET900Y Industrial Engineering Thesis
Research Techniques and Methodology
120
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ALL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING
10DRPE
Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering was conceptualised against the back-drop of the above imperatives and aims
at producing scientific researchers in various sub-fields of learning related to engineering. This PhD will be offered in all
Departments in the Faculty of Engineering where the necessary capacity exists, or can be sourced.
Students will develop a thorough understanding of relevant methodological approaches, and develop competence in the
application of qualitative, design, mixed-mode and quantitative research methods through participation in research
projects under supervision of experienced staff members. The precise focus of the research will be determined through
dialogue between the candidate and supervising staff, and will fall within the scope of the approved research clusters of the
Faculty of Engineering.
The research output of students, in the form of a thesis, must be an original and substantive contribution to the existing
body of knowledge in the relevant engineering sub-field of learning/area of specialisation.
Exit Programme Outcomes
Upon completing the PhD in Engineering, students will be able to:
produce and present a comprehensive research proposal and concomitant research plan;
plan and conduct independent research to internationally recognised standards by implementing a chosen research
method, collecting, analysing, interpreting and evaluating quantitative and/or qualitative data demonstrating a high
level of research competence;
demonstrate highly specialised, authoritative knowledge in the sub-field of learning/area of specialisation, and the
ability to apply that knowledge in solving real-world engineering problems;
produce a thesis that represents an original contribution to the body of knowledge in the sub-field of learning/area of
specialisation;
present research work in a professional and effective way, catering for a wide range of specialist and non-specialist
audiences;
provide leadership in the area of research and scientific writing.

Admission Criteria
Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF Level 9, or equivalent, in relevant sub-fields of
Engineering may be considered for admission to this programme. Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted
supervised research at master degree level, and may be required to make up specific deficiencies.. In addition, applicants
may be required to attend a pre-selection interview. The final selection and admission of candidates will be approved by the
Postgraduate Studies Committee.
Applicants from other institutions must submit detailed information on all courses in their previous qualifications, as well as
contact details of three referees. The latter also applies to applicants who have been working in the field subsequent to
obtaining their previous qualifications. Exceptions may be approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee, and all
admissions are at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official only when the proposal is
approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee. These procedures will be fully explained to each prospective student
during his or her personal interview.
The PhD in Engineering is a terminal qualification, hence no articulation arrangements are proposed.
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Mode of Delivery
The programme will be delivered in full-time and part-time modes in accordance with the University rules.
This qualification will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 360 credits at NQF Level 10. The thesis will
represent the entire body of work to be assessed and must meet the Universitys requirements as detailed in the rules for
postgraduate studies. In addition, students should meet the administrative and financial requirements spelt out in Part 1 of
the NUST Yearbook.
Students have a minimum period of three years and a maximum period of six years to complete the programme in full-time
mode.
The Postgraduate Studies Committee, on the recommendation of the Head of Department, will appoint supervisor(s)/cosupervisor(s) for each student. Students will be required to work independently in accordance with a pre-agreed research
plans. Students will be supervised, guided and supported through regular contact sessions using all available means during
which study planning, progress, and other relevant topics are discussed. Academic support will be provided in accordance
with the Universitys rules and procedures for postgraduate studies leading to the award of research degrees.
The possibility to gain international experience by doing research in a foreign context, or by participating in an international
workshop, will be promoted. Candidates are encouraged to pursue part of their research within industry in Namibia, or at
other recognised and established tertiary institutions abroad.
Any other special arrangements will be done in accordance with the Universitys rules and procedures for postgraduate
studies, particularly at PhD level.
Students are required to submit a research proposal after six months for approval by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
It is compulsory that students attend regular research methodology seminars until successful defense and approval of the
research proposal. Students are required to present work-in-progress every six months during research seminars for
monitoring and assessment purposes. Students who fail the initial assessment of the research proposal will receive an
extension of six months for re-approval.
In compliance with the general requirements of Senate, students are required to submit a thesis for evaluation, which
should comply with international academic standards. The thesis requires students to work independently and to
investigate their own individual research topic. Students are required to cultivate a professional work ethic to deliver the
combination of research, analysis, communication and presentation demanded by their thesis. The thesis will be assessed in
accordance with the rules for studies at postgraduate level.
Students will present and defend their theses before an appropriately constituted committee in accordance with the rules
for postgraduate studies at the University. The thesis will be returned to students for correction before final binding and
archiving.
This is a new programme and transition arrangements are, therefore, not applicable.
CURRICULUM
Course Code
PHD101S
Course Title
PhD Thesis
Prerequisite
None
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NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

13 Storch Street, Windhoek

(+264-61) 207 2008 / 2118

(+264-61) 207 2113

Office of the Vice Chancellor:

Office of the Registrar:

Office of the Bursar:

Office of the DOS:

Students Representative Council

FACULTY CODE 101

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MARINE ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED:

INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (InSTEM)

Minimum Symbol Required

Introduction to Mathematics A and B

Introduction to Physics A and B

Introduction to Chemistry A and B

Computer User Skills

Introduction to General Geography

English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language

Language in Practice, Language in Practice A, or a

InSTEM (New/Revised courses)

Computer User Skills

Computer User Skills

Engineering Skills Module 1 and 2

Introduction to General Geography

Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Technology Programme:

NOTE: These candidates must pass Computer User Skills.

Namibia University of Science and Technology

Ordinary level First Language

Higher level Second Language

Ordinary level Second Language

Ordinary level Second Language

Higher level Second Language

Higher level First Language

Ordinary level First/Second Language

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (FOURTH YEAR) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

ENGINEERING EVALUATION SCALE:

English for Academic

Certificate, Diploma and B.Tech. Degree Minimum Requirements:

Progression from first to second year

Promotion regulations: Continuous and Diversified Assessment without a final examination

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING: URBAN OR WATER

35BCUR & 35BCWT

Description (B.Tech. Urban Engineering)

See admission requirements

Engineering Descriptive Geometry

Building Construction Scheduling

Construction Site Equipment

Civil Engineering Practical Training

Introduction to Management Practices

See Progression Rule No 2(CIV)

Semester 7 B.Tech. 1 (Advanced Engineering Level) Notional Hours: 800h

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (WATER)

Semester 7 B.Tech. 1 (Advanced Engineering Level)

Solid Waste Management 2

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

NQF Credits: 597

NQF Qualification ID: Q0418

Engineering Physics 114 - APH120S

Engineering Mathematics 125 MTM120S