FINAL School of Engineering 2014

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POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA
transforming into Namibia University of Science and Technology
YEARBOOK 2014
PART 5
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
(Note: The fnal interpretation of all regulations in this Yearbook for the School of Engineering
shall be vested in Council).
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NOTE
The Yearbook for the School of Engineering is valid for 2014 only. Curricula and syllabi
may be amended for 2015.
It is obtainable free of charge from:
The Registrar
Polytechnic of Namibia
Private Bag 13388
Windhoek
NAMIBIA
Location: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek
Telephone: (+264-61) 207 2008 / 2118
Fax: (+264-61) 207 2113
Website: www.polytechnic.edu.na
E-mail: registrar@polytechnic.edu.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 Polytechnic 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
Polytechnics desire to remain constantly relevant in its offerings, some programmes may be
signifcantly 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 specifc programme, feld of study, subject, or course have been
included in this Yearbook does not necessarily mean that such a programme, feld of study,
subject, or course will be offered in the academic year 2014.
Polytechnic of Namibia/Offce of the Registrar.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Central Administration and Lecturers Offces
Postal Address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Street Address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Student post to: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Website: www.polytechnic.edu.na
Email: registrar@polytechnic.edu.na
CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING
Postal Address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Street Address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Tel: 207 2081/2206
Fax: 207 2208
Website: www.polytechnic.edu.na/coll
E-mail: coll@polytechnic.edu.na
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Polytechnic Switchboard Operator: 2079111
Offce of the Rector: Rector 207 2000/1-3
Vice-Rector: Administration & Finance 207 2004/5
Vice-Rector: Academic Affairs & Research 207 2280/1
Offce of the Registrar: Registrar 207 2008/2118
Deputy Registrar 207 2379/2053
Examinations Offce 207 2027/2412
Student Enquiries, Registrations,
and Records 207 2056
Offce of the Bursar: Bursar 207 2066
Offce of the DOS: Dean of Students 207 2165
Students Councillor 207 2270
Cultural Department 207 2070
Sports Department 207 2298

Students Representative Council 207 2457
Computer Services: Manager 207 2275
Library: Library, Enquiries and Loan Counter 207 2022/2621
Hostels:
Men: Shangri-La Superintendent 207 2132
House Committee 207 2375
Call Offce 229413/233130
Ladies: Mon Resa Superintendent 207 2131
Call Offce 229405/234193/
233100
Ladies: Hpker
Superintendent 207 2131
NB: The international code in all numbers is +264-61
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CONTENTS

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING CODE 101

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Note ii
Contact Details iii
Staff 1
Engineering Qualifcations Offered 5
Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (InSTEM) 6
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering 9
Engineering Course Presentation Schedule 9
Electronic and Power Engineering programme 9
Bachelor of Technology (fourth year) Admission Requirements 10
Exception and Progression Rules 14
Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Civil: Urban or Water 18
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil (Revised) 22
Department of Mining & Process Engineering 34
Bachelor of Engineering: Mining (Revised) 34
Bachelor of Engineering: Mining (Old) 40
Bachelor of Engineering: Metallurgy 43
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering 46
Bachelor of Technology: Electronic/Power Engineering 46
National Diploma: Engineering: Electronic 46
National Diploma: Engineering: Power 48
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering 52
Bachelor of Technology in Power engineering (B.Tech. Power) 52
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering 53
Bachelor of Technology in Power Engineering 55
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics & Telecommunications 57
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical Power 61
Department of Mechanical & Marine Engineering 65
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical 65
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering 67
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical 68

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering 73
Master of Transportation Engineering 73
Master of Integrated Water Resources Management 75
Master of Science in Integrated Water Resources Management 77
Department of Mechanical & Marine Engineering 78
Master of Industrial Engineering 78

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCHOOL CODE 101
OFFICE OF THE DEAN Code 50
Dean : Samuel John, PhD (Wits SA), M.Sc., B.Eng.:
Mechanical (ABU, Nig.) MIEEE, MNSE
Faculty Offcer : Oswin Nangula,
Telephone Number : 061-207-2016
Fax Number : 061-207-2401
E-mail Address : onangula@polytechnic.edu.na
Secretary : Rita Olivier, Nat. Cert: Secretarial (PoN)
Fax Number : 061-207-2142
E-mail Address : rolivier@polytechnic.edu.na
PC Support Offcers : Nambahu Shoopala
: John Archer
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Code 31
Head of Department : Victor Kamara, PhD, (Strut), M.Eng. (Strut), B.Eng.:
(Hons.), P. Eng., MSLIE, MASCE
Secretary : Else K Hijarunguru, ND: Info. Admin. (PoN)
Fax Number : 061-207-2521
E-mail Address : ehijarunguru@polytechnic.edu.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
: Gideon Kalumbu, B.Sc.: (Hons.), Water Utilization
: Daniel Lufuma, M.Sc.: Geo Science
: Stanley Gariseb, B.Sc.: Civil Eng. (Hons.)
Materials Test Institute : Prof. Klaus Mueller
: Lucas Wakudumo, B.Tech.: Urban
: Obert Mutakalilumo, ND: Civil
DEPARTMENT OF MINING & 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 : Hilma Amashisha, Cert. (Grade 12 & Computer)
Academic Staff : Dr. Mallikarjun Pillalamarry, PhD: Mining
(IIT Kharagpur), M.Tech.: Mining (IIT Kharagpur),
B.Eng.: Mining (Kakatiya Univ.)
: Michael Jethro, M.Eng.: Mining (Fed. Univ. of Tech.
Akure, Nigeria), B.Eng.: (Hons.) Mining (FUTA,
Nigeria)
: 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)
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: 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)
: Bernard Sililo, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Metallurgy (UP), B.Sc.:
Chemistry & Maths. (UNAM)
Professional Staff : Sackaria Kanalelo, B.Sc.: Chemistry & Maths.
(UNAM)
: Dirkie Maikhudhumu, B.Sc.: Geology & Chemistry
(UNAM)
Visiting Academic Staff : 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
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING Code 32
Head of Department : Kalaluka Kanyimba, M.Eng.: Power Systems &
Automation, B.Eng.: Elect. Machines & Power Eng.,
MEIZ, MIET
Secretary : Melanie V Kandjavera, ND: OMT (PoN)
Fax Number : 061-207-2142
E-mail Address : vmkandjavera@polytechnic.edu.na
Academic Staff (Power) : Gideon Gope, M.Sc.: Power Eng., B.Sc.: (Hons)
Eng. (Elect.), MAEE, CEA
: Epafras P. Shilongo, B.Tech.: Power Eng. (PoN)
: Al-Mas Sendegeya, PhD (Technology), Tec. Lic
(Power Systems), M.Sc.: Renewable Energy, B.Sc.:
Eng. (Electrical)
: 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)
: Moses Shuudeni, 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)
Lab Technicians (Electronics) : Hilka Shipena, B.Tech.: Elec. Eng. (PoN)
: Victoria Jason, B.Tech.: Elec. Eng. (PoN)
: Ilana Malan, B.Sc.: (Hons.) Physics (UFS), B.Sc.:
(Hons.) Biomed. Eng. (UCT)
Lab Manager : Anthony Apata, B.Sc.: Eng. (Elec.) (Ibadan), ND:
Mech. Eng. (Idah), MBA: (Leadership Practice &
Organization Commitment in Small Scale Indust.)
Store-Keeper : Victoria N Shafombabi, Adv. Dipl: Telecommuni-
cations Systems
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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL & 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 : Else Kanyonokere Hijarunguru, ND: Info.Admin.
(PoN)
Fax Number : 061-207-2521
E-mail Address: : ehijarunguru@polytechnic.edu.na
Academic Staff : Andrew Zulu, M.Sc.: Eng. (UCT), B.Eng.: Mech.
(UNZA)
: Eugen Siepker, Pr. Eng. (ECN), M.Eng.: Mech.,
B.Eng.: Mech. (Stell)
: Prof. Roy Snaddon, Pr.Eng.(SA), CEng. (UK),
MIMechE, F(SA)IMechE., FSAIIE, B.Sc.: Eng., MBA,
PhD (WITS)
: 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)
: Vernon Chaka, ND: Mech., B Tech.: Mech. (PoN)
: Bernie Nghidinwa, M.Sc.: Eng., B.Eng.: Mech.
(Czech Rep.)
: Evan Strydom, B.Eng. (UP)
Laboratory Manager : Vacant
Laboratory Technicians : Wisdom Nyagormey, HND: Mech. (Accra Poly,
Ghana), Dipl: Auto Eng. (C & G, London, UK)
Conrad January, ND: Mech. Eng. (PE Tech.)

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ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
National Certifcate: Engineering: Civil and Project Management
National Certifcate: Engineering: Power
National Certifcate: Engineering: Electronic
National Certifcate: Engineering: Mechanical
National Higher Certifcate: Engineering: Civil and Project Management
National Higher Certifcate: Engineering: Power
National Higher Certifcate: Engineering: Electronic
National Higher Certifcate: Engineering: Mechanical
National Diploma: Engineering: Civil and Project Management
National Diploma: Engineering: Power
National Diploma: Engineering: Electronic
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical
Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Mechanical
Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Civil (Urban)
Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Civil (Water)
Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Power
Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Electronic
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics and Telecommunication
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical Power
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering: Mining
Bachelor of Engineering: Metallurgy
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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 Polytechnic
of Namibia (PoN). 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 specifc requirements of relevant
Schools.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the Polytechnics 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 qualifcations, 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 qualifcations might 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 Polytechnic
of Namibia, 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
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CURRICULUM
Semester 1
Course Course Prerequisite
Code Title
LIP411S Language in Practice None
CUS411S Computer User Skills None
ITM401S Introduction to Mathematics A None
IPH401S Introduction to Physics A None
ICH401S Introduction to Chemistry A None
Semester 2
EPR511S English in Practice Language in Practice, Language
in Practice A, or a minimum B in
English as a 2nd Language at
NSSC Ordinary Level
ITM402S Introduction to Mathematics B Introduction to Mathematics A
IPH402S Introduction to Physics B None
Plus TWO of the following Elective courses depending on the intended programme of
further study and based on the programme rules:
ICH402S Introduction to Chemistry B Introduction to Chemistry A
ESK402S Engineering Skills None
IBL402S Introduction to Biology None
IGG402S Introduction to General Geography None
Transition Arrangements
The Introduction to Engineering Studies (ItES) programme will be phased out at the end of
2013, while the InSTEM programme will be implemented in January 2014. Students registered
for the ItES programme who do not fulfl all requirements by the end of 2013, will be required to
change their registration to the InSTEM programme in 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) InSTEM (New/Revised courses)
Course code Course Title Course code Course Title
ITM011S Introduction to Mathematics
Module 1
ITM401S Introduction to Mathematics A
ITM021S Introduction to Mathematics
Module 2
ITM402S Introduction to Mathematics B
LIP411S Language in Practice LIP411S Language in Practice
EPR511S English in Practice EPR511S English in Practice
CUS411S Computer User Skills CUS411S Computer User Skills
TLS011S
TLS021S
Engineering Skills Module
1 and 2
ESK402S Engineering Skills
IEG010S Introduction to Engineering
Geography
IGG402S Introduction to General
Geography
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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.
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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 Polytechnic of Namibia co-ordinator. 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 frst
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 frst
semester of 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 frst 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 Polytechnic of Namibia.
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 a
Polytechnic of Namibia co-ordinator.
NOTE: Students are solely responsible for their placement in industry for Semester 4.
Late Registration for Engineering Students
No late registration will be allowed.
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Engineering Admission Requirements
a. Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Technology Programme
1. Candidates with a grade 12 certifcate 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 fve subjects that 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
2. 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
3. Candidates from other tertiary institutions that gain entry into English for Academic
Purposes be assessed on an individual basis.
4. 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.
b. Credits Requirements.
The following credits will be granted, upon application, to candidates that gain entry into the
Introduction to Engineering Studies programme (minimum symbols are indicated):

Introduction to Engineering Physics A & B Physics: NSSC (H) 3
Introduction to Engineering Chemistry A & B Chemistry: NSSC (H) 3
Introduction to Mathematics module A & B Mathematics: NSSC (H) 3
Computer User Skills Pass ICDL
Engineering Graphics Drawing related subject: NSSC (O) D
ENGLISH MODULES TABLE
Grade 12 Polytechnic of Namibia
Level Result English module to do
Higher level First Language 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 A EAP511S
Ordinary level Second Language B EPR511S
Higher level Second Language 4 EPR511S
Ordinary level First/Second Language C OR D OR E LIP411S
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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 with an overall pass mark of
50% or greater. Course sequences are guided through recommended sequence, the pre-
requisites 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
Polytechnic of Namibia 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 (profciency 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
Polytechnic of Namibia must have normally obtained a good pass in a National Diploma in
Civil Engineering or Water Engineering 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
(profciency 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) qualifcation
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) qualifcation 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) qualifcation in Mechanical
Engineering and a Polytechnic of Namibia 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 Polytechnic of Namibia
OR
Alternative 2
An equivalent Electrical Engineering qualifcation recognised by the Polytechnic of Namibia.
These candidates must also be able to register as a Technician-in-Training with the Engineering
Council of Namibia or an equivalent international body.
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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.
Profciency Tests
Profciency tests in Mathematics, Physical Science, Computer Skills and a placement test in
English Communication/English for Academic Purposes will be written at the Polytechnic of
Namibia at a predetermined date. The Mathematics and Science tests will cover the NSSC
(Extended) syllabus.
ENGINEERING EVALUATION SCALE
POINTS NSSC (H)
OR
HIGCSE
(symbol)
NSSC (O)
OR
IGCSE
(symbol)
HG
(symbol)
SG
(symbol)
N3
(%)
SO
(%)
PROFICIENCY
TEST: MATH
& SCIENCE
%
PROFICIENCY
TEST:
ENGLISH
ENTRY
MODULE
10 1 A 80+
9 2 B 70+
8 3 A
+
C A 80+ 60+ 80+
7 4 A D B 70+ 50+ 70+ English for Academic
Purposes
6 B E C 60+ 60+
5 C F D 50+ 50+
4 D E 40+
3 E F
2 F
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
Diversifed Continuous Evaluation
Final Examination
Students build a semester mark through tests and assignments and write a fnal examination
covering the whole course content at the end of such a course.
Admission will be granted to candidates to sit for a frst 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 frst examination or not, shall be irrevocable as soon as the student has
reported for the frst examination.
The fnal 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 fnal mark of 50% in
that course. There is a sub minimum of 40% in the end of semester examination course mark.
Diversifed Continuous Evaluation
Students build a fnal 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
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for entry to the programme. A candidate can complete a course either by receiving credit for
the course or by passing the course.
Certifcate, Diploma and B.Tech. Degree Minimum Requirements
Electronic, Mechanical and Power Engineering
A Certifcate 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 Certifcate 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 Certifcate 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 Certifcate 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 fnal year Bachelor of Technology Degree
curriculum.
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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 frst 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 Qualifcation Framework (NQF) credits required in
a year in the programme will be withdrawn from the programme on academic grounds.
Progression from frst to second year
A student should have attained at least 80% of all required frst year NQF credits before
enrolling for any second year course. Enrolment for any second year course shall additionally
be subject to attainment of necessary pre-requisites.
Progression from second to third year
A student should have attained all frst 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 pre-requisites.
Progression from third to fourth year
A student should have attained all frst 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 pre-requisites.

NOTE: Engineering Practice could be done at any time after successful completion of
frst year Engineering courses.
C. Promotion regulations: Continuous and Diversifed Assessment without a fnal
examination
C.1 Courses that are assessed by continuous assessment only with no fnal 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 fnal 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.
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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 fnal 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 school. The procedure for the calculation of the fnal
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 fnal year project courses, at least ffty percent (50 %) of the fnal
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 fnal 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 fnal 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 defned 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.
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 fnal 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).
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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.
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.
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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 fnal 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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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CODE 31
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING: CIVIL: 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 pre-determined competence profles 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 Purifcation 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 profles 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: Certifcate after successful completion of semesters 1-3, Higher Certifcate 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 qualifcation (ND-
Certifcate) under the old qualifcation 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 certifed under the old qualifcation and will have to complete
the new qualifcation. Courses on the new curriculum will during these 5 years count on the
old qualifcation.
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Exception Rule: (For all subsequent progression rules) The Registrar may, after student
counseling and upon recommendation of the Course Lecturer and the HOD and the Dean,
approve registration for courses if this directly supports the students success.
Semester 1, Notional Hours: 820h
APC110S Applied Physics and Chemistry See admission requirements
CMT110S Construction Material Technologies 1 See admission requirements
CSK0420 Communication Skills Language in Practice B
EDG110S Engineering Descriptive Geometry See admission requirements
MAT111S Mathematics 1 See admission requirements
SLM110S Study Skills and Learning Methods See admission requirements
SUR110S Surveying 1 See admission requirements
*Communication Skills is available on Distance Education Mode, but if this option is taken
than the Vacation Schools are compulsory.
CDR110S Civil Engineering Drawing-AutoCAD Engineering Descriptive Geometry
CON110S Construction Methods Construction Material Technologies 1
MAT120S Mathematics 2 Mathematics 1
MPC110S Introduction to Management Practices Principles of Information Systems 1B
in the Civil Engineering Industry
RMA411S Research Methodology Mathematics 1
SOM110S Strength of Materials Applied Physics and Chemistry
Mathematics 1
TST110S Theory of Structures Applied Physics and Chemistry
Mathematics 1

proceed to relevant Engineering Practice. The student may not enroll for any full time courses
per semester, subject to the written approval from employer or bursary donor.

BCP110S Building Costing and Pricing 1 Introduction to Management Practices
BCS110S Building Construction Scheduling Introduction to Management Practices
CSE630S Construction Site Equipment Introduction to Management Practices
LAL111S Labour Law 1A None
PCO611S Professional Communication Communication Skills
QSV110S Quantity Surveying Introduction to Management Practices
WAE110S Water Engineering 1 Mathematics 2
Applied Physics and Chemistry
Semester 4
CPR210S Civil Engineering Practical Training See Progression Rule No 2

Code Course Title Prerequisite
BCP310S Building Costing and Pricing 2 Building Costing & Pricing 1
BSO221S Business Operations None
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GDE310S Geometric Design 1 Engineering Descriptive Geometry
GET310S Geo-technical Engineering 3A None
SAN310S Structural Analysis 3A Theory of Structures
Strength of Materials
SDE311S Structural Design 3A Theory of Structures
Strength of Materials
WAE310S Water Engineering 2 Water Engineering 1
Semester 6
BFS222S Business Finance See Progression Rule No 2(CIV)
CAS310S Computer Applications in Structural Structural Analysis 3A
Analysis
DOC310S Documentation See Progression Rule No 2(CIV)
GET320S Geo-technical Engineering 3B Geo-technical Engineering 3A
SAN320S Structural Analysis 3B Structural Analysis 3A
SDE321S Structural Design 3B Structural Design 3A
WAE320S Water Engineering 3 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 fnal 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).
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CIVIL ENGINEERING: URBAN ENGINEERING 35BCUR
Semester 7 B.Tech. 1 (Advanced Engineering Level) Notional Hours: 800h
CMT411S Construction Material Technology 2 Construction Material Technology 1
GDE411S Geometric Design 2 Geometric Design 1
PJM411S Project Management 1 Building Construction Scheduling
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
PJM421S Project Management 2 Project Management 1
PTN421S Pavement Technology 2 Pavement Technology 1
RCD421S Reinforced Concrete Design 2 Reinforced Concrete Design 1
RDM421S Reticulation Design & Management 2 Reticulation Design &
Management 1
SWM421S Solid Waste Management 2 Solid Waste Management 1
TEN411S Traffc Engineering None
UDP410S Urban Engineering Design Project See progression rule No 2(CIV)
UPD421S Urban Planning & Design 2 Urban Planning & Design 1
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CIVIL ENGINEERING: WATER ENGINEERING 35BCWT
Semester 7 B.Tech. 1 (Advanced Engineering Level)
CMT411S Construction Material Technology 2 Construction Material Technology
IWL410S Introduction to Water Law None
PJM411S Project Management 1 Building Construction Scheduling
RDM411S Reticulation Design & Management 1 Water Engineering 3
WSS411S Water Supply and Sanitation 1 None
WTT411S Water Treatment Technology 1 None
WWT411S Wastewater Treatment 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)
IWM410S Integrated Water Management None
PJM421S Project Management 2 Project Management 1
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RDM421S Reticulation Design & Management 2 Reticulation Design &
Management 1
SWM421S Solid Waste Management 2 Solid Waste Management 1
WDP410S Water Engineering Design Project See progression rule No 2(CIV)
WUM410S Water Utility Management 1 None
WTT421S Water Treatment Technology 2 Water Treatment Technology 1
WWT421S Wastewater Treatment 2 Wastewater Treatment 1
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: CIVIL 08BECV
(Phasing in 2013 - Revised Programme)
Description
The revised Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering is a professional degree, designed for
registration at level 8 on the National Qualifcations 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/qualifcations in worldwide accepted sub-disciplines;
Equip students with generic competencies in communication, teamwork and cross-cultural
cooperation.
In addition to meeting the Polytechnic of Namibias 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.
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If a candidate does not have Physical Science, but has Physics or a Physics equivalent
subject, the Registrar may upon recommendation from the relevant Head of Department and
the Dean of the School of Engineering, approve registration of the candidate.
OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the Introduction to Engineering studies
programme offered at the Polytechnic of Namibia 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 Polytechnics 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 frst year courses:
Engineering Physics 114 - APH120S
Engineering Mathematics 125 MTM120S
Mechanics of Materials 124 - MOM120S
Engineering Chemistry 123 - ACH110S
In addition, holders of the Polytechnics 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);
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: MPC 110S(Sem 2)
Introduction to Business Management 241
Structural Analysis 3B:SAN 320S(Sem 6) Structural Analysis 224
Geot echni cal Engi neer i ng 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 Polytechnics 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
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In addition, holders of the Polytechnics 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
only)
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)
Pavement Technology 325
only)
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 Course Prerequisites
Code Title
MTM110S Engineering Mathematics 115 None
AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 114 None
APH120S Engineering Physics 114 None
END111S Engineering Drawing 114 None
CEN510S Computing for Engineers 114 None
EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice, or Language in
Practice B, or Module 3, or Exemption
Semester 2
MTM120S Engineering Mathematics 125 Engineering Mathematics 115
ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 123 None
MLS120S Materials Science 124 None
MOM120S Mechanics of Materials 124 Engineering Mechanics 114
ELC520S Electrical Circuits 124 Engineering Physics 114 and
CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 124 Engineering Drawing 114
WPR120S Workshop Practice 120 None
Year 2
Semester 3
FMC610S Fluid Mechanics 214 Engineering Mechanics 114
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TST610S Theory of Structures 214 Mechanics of Materials 124 and
EGY610S Engineering Geology 214 None
BMA121S Introduction to Business None
Management 214
ENS610S Engineering Surveying 214 Engineering Mathematics 115
Semester 4
STA620S Structural Analysis 224 Theory of Structures 214
GMS620S Geomechanics 224 None
SSS220S Statistics 224 Engineering Mathematics 215
PFM620S Project & Facility Management 224 None
WRE620S Water Engineering 224 Fluid Mechanics 214
TEM620S Traffc Engineering 223 Engineering Drawing 114
ICT521S Information Competence None
Year 3
Semester 5
WWT710S Water and Waste water Treatment Engineering Chemistry 123
313
GDR710S Geometric Design of Roads 313 Engineering Drawing 114
STA710S Structural Analysis 314 Structural Analysis 224
GET710S Geotechnical Engineering 314 Geomechanics 224
RCM710S Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structural Analysis 224
Design 315
CIS610S Contemporary Issues None
Semester 6
ICE 712S Innovation, Creativity and None
Entrepreneurship
WRD720S Water and Waste Water Reticulation Water Engineering 224
Design and Management 324
PTN720S Pavement Technology 325 Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
Design 315
GET720S Geotechnical Engineering 324 Geotechnical Engineering 314
STD720S Structural Design of Steel and Structural Analysis 314
Timber 324
CCC720S Construction Cost Calculation 324 Project & Facility Management 224
Year 4
Semester 7
CAS810S Computer Applications in Structural Structural Analysis 314
Engineering 414
ERM811S Engineering Research None
Methodology 414
EVE810S Environmental Engineering 414 None
CET810S Civil Engineering Design Project 410 None
Plus any ONE of the following Elective Courses (depending on demand):
CMF810S Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis 314
Finite Element Methods 414
GDE810S Geometric Design of Routes 414 Geometric Design of Roads 313
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HSS810S Hydraulic Structures 414 Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
Design 315
IFM810S Infrastructure & Facility None
Management 414
Year 4
Semester 8
CET820S Civil Engineering Project 420 Engineering Research Methodology 414
and Civil Engineering Design Project 410
BCT820S Building Contract & Tendering 424 None
EIS820S Engineer - in - Society: Ethics, None
Professionalism 424
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 Geometric Design of Roads 313
Structures 425
EID820S Irrigation and Drainage Water Engineering 224
Engineering 425
NOTE: Students are required to do a compulsory component of Work Integrated Learning
(WIL), i.e. WIL220 and WIL320, as a pre-condition for graduation.
The Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (old 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 (old
curriculum), and who do not meet the rules of the School 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-by-course basis
in accordance with information in Table 1, below. However, students who are registered in
2012 for the 2nd year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who do 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 (fnal) year of the out-phasing programme
will be required to complete the programme based on the requirements of the old curriculum.
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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 fulfl all requirements of the new curriculum.
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 Engineering Mathematics 115 MTM110S Engineering Mathematics 115
CSK0420 Communication Skills EAP511S English for Academic Purposes
AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 115 AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 115
APH120S Engineering Physics 115 APH120S Engineering Physics 115
END111S Engineering Drawing 115 END111S Engineering Drawing 115
MLS120S Material Science MLS120S Material Science
MOM120S Mechanics of Materials 124 MOM120S Mechanics of Materials 124
EEG120S Electrical Engineering ELC820S Electrical Circuits 124
CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 125 CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 125
ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 125 ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 125
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 (TBC) 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)
AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 115 AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 115
APH120S Engineering Physics 115 APH120S Engineering Physics 115
CUS0100 Computer User Skills CEM510S Computing for Engineers
END111S Engineering Drawing 115 END111S Engineering Drawing 115
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MLS120S Materials Science MLS120S Materials Science
MOM120S Mechanics of Materials 125 MOM120S Mechanics of Materials 125
EEG120S Electrical Engineering ELC520S Electrical CIrcuits
CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 125 CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 125
ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 125 ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 125
WPR120S Workshop Practice WPR120S Workshop Practice
FMC610S Fluid Mechanics 214 FMC610S Fluid Mechanics 214
TST210S Theory of Structures 214 TST610S Theory of Structures 214
EGY120S Engineering Geology 214 EGY610S Engineering Geology 214
BMA121S Introduction to Business
Management
BMA121S Introduction to Business
Management
ICM210S Introduction to Construction
Management
None
GMS210S Geomechanics224 GMS620S Geomechanics 224
PFC0620S Professional Communication None
PMG220S Project Management 224 PFM620S Project & Facility Management
224
SVY210S Survey 224 None
GEG310S Geotechnical Engineering 314 GET710S Geotechnical Engineering 314
PDG310S Geometric Design of Roads 313 GDR710S Geometric Design of Roads 313
STA310S Structural Analysis 314 STA710S Structural Analysis 314
STD310S Structural Design (Concrete &
Masonry) 314
RCM710S Reinforced Concrete &
Masonry Design 314
SSS220S Statistics 314 None
WRE310S Water Engineering 314 WRE620S Water Engineering 224
CLT 220S Contract Law and Tendering 313 None
EDS 310S Electric Drive Systems 313 None
STD 311S Structural Design (steel & timber)
313
STD720S Structural Design of Steel &
Timber 324
UTE 310S Urban Traffc Engineering 313 None
WWT 310S Water & Wastewater Engineering
Treatment 313
WWT310S Water & Wastewater Engineering
Treatment 313
SBM421S Strategic Business Management:
Planning & Control
None
MCD 310S Mechanical Design 323 None
GDE 320S Geometric Design of Routes 324 GDE810S Geometric Design of Routes 424
PTN 320S Pavement Technology 325 PTN720S Pavement Technology 325
TES 320S Traffc Economics 324 None
TSS 320S Transport Systems & Structures
324
TSS820S Transport Systems & Structures
425
STA 320S Structural Analysis 324 None
RCD 320S Reinforced Concrete Design 324 None
ASD 320S Advanced Structural Steel
Design 325
ACS820S Advanced Structural Steel and
Reinforced Concrete Design 325
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CAS 720S Computer Application in
Structural
CAS810S Computer Application in
Analysis 323 Structural Analysis 414
CMF410S Continuum Mechanic & Finite
Elements Methods 414
CMF810S Continuum Mechanic & Finite
Elements Methods 414
RRC410S Rehabilitation & Repairs of
Concrete Structures 414
None
ACM410S Advanced Concrete Structure
Design 414
ACS820S Advanced Structural Steel and
Reinforced Concrete Design 325
EVE410SS Environmental Engineering 414 EVE810S Environmental Engineering 414
ERM810S Engineering Research
Methodology 414
ERM811S Engineering Research
Methodology 414
TFT410S Traffc Flow Theory 414 None
TEN412S Traffc Engineering 414 None
UPG410S Urban Planning 414 None
CET420S Civil Engineering Project 424 CET810S Civil Engineering Design Project
410
CPN420S Cleaner Production 425 None
MTT420S Materials Handling Technology &
Storage Techniques 424
None
CET 890S Civil Engineering Practice 510 WIL620S Work Integrated Learning 220
WIL720S Work Integrated Learning 320
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.
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: CIVIL 35BECV
(Phased in 2008 - Phasing out 2018)
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 Introduction to Engineering Studies (ItES) programme with NSSC (H) equivalent
qualifcations as indicated on the Engineering Evaluation Scale.

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Special Rules
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,
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 submiting a report on
his working experience.
Transition Rule 1 (CIV)
A student with the Diploma and Bachelor of Technology degree qualifcations will be assessed
and placed at the appropriate level.
The grace period for completion of the Bachelor of Technology qualifcation 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 certifed
under the old qualifcation and will have to complete the new qualifcation.
CURRICULA

First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s)
AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 114 See admission requirements
APH120S Engineering Physics 114 See admission requirements
CSK0420 Communication Skills See admission requirements
CUS411S Computer User Skills
END111S Engineering Drawing 114 See admission requirements
MTM110S Engineering Mathematics 115 See admission requirements

Semester 2
ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 123 See admission requirements
EEG120S Electrical Engineering 125 Engineering Physics 114 &
MLS120S Material Science 124 See admission requirements
WPR120S Workshop Practice 120 See admission requirements
Second Year
Semester 3
BMA121S Intro to Business Management None
EGY120S Engineering Geology 214 See admission requirements
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PWR611S Professional Writing Communication Skills/English for
Academic Purposes
TST210S Theory of Structures 214
Semester 4
CON220S Construction Materials Engineering 224
ICM210S Intro to Construction Management 224 None
PCO611S Professional Communication Communication Skills/English for
Academic Purposes
PMG220S Project Management 224
SVY210S Survey 224 Engineering Mathematics 115

Progression Rule 1 (CIV)
The student should have passed all Year 1 and 2 courses to proceed to Year 3.
Third Year
Semester 5
GEG310S Geotechnical Engineering 314 Aeromechanics 224
PGD310S Geometric Design of Roads 313 Engineering Drawing 114
STA310S Structural Analysis 313 Theory of Structures 214
STD310S Structural Design (Concrete & Masonry)313 Theory of Structures 214
WRE310S Water Engineering 314 Fluid Mechanics 214
Electives (Choose one of the following):
CLT220S Contract Law and Tendering 313 Introduction to Construction
Management 224
EDS310S Electric Drive Systems 313 None
STD311S Structural Design (Steel, Timber) 313 Theory of Structures 214
UTE310S Urban Traffc Engineering 313 None
WWT310S Water & Wastewater Treatment 313 Engineering Chemistry 123

The student should have passed all Year 3 semester 5 courses to proceed to semester 6.
Third Year
Semester 6
Core Courses
MCD310S Mechanical Design 323 None
SBM421S Strategic Business Management
Planning & Control Progression Rule 2 (CIV)
Pick one specialisation related to the elective done in semester 5:
Specialisation 1 (Water Engineering)
SRD320S Sewer Water Reticulation Design
and Management 323 Water & Wastewater Treatment
313
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SWD320S Storm Water Reticulation Design Water & Wastewater Treatment
and Management 323 313
WDM320S Water Resources Development & None
Management
WRD320S Water Reticulation Design & Management Progression Rule 2 (Civ)
Specialisation 2 (Structural Engineering)
ASD320S Advanced Structural Steel Design 325 Structural Design (Steel, Timber)
313
CAS720S Computer Applications in Structural Structural Analysis 313
Engineering 324
RCD320S Reinforced Concrete Design 325 Structural Design (Concrete &
Masonry) 313
STA320S Structural Analysis 323 Structural Analysis 313
Specialisation 3 (Transport Engineering)
GDE320S Geometric Design of Routes 324 Geometric Design of Roads 313
PTN320S Pavement Technology 325 Structural Design (Concrete &
Masonry) 313
TES320S Traffc Economics 324
TSS320S Transport Systems and Structures 324 Geometric Design of Roads 313
Specialisation 4 (Construction Management)
CCC320S Construction Cost Calculation 324 Introduction to Construction
Management 224
CEN320S Construction Process Engineering 324 Contract Law and Tendering 313
CON320S Construction Organisation 324 None
RCD320S Reinforced Concrete Design 325 Structural Design (Concrete &
Masonry) 313
Specialisation 5 (Geotechnical Engineering)
ERM320S Earth & Rock Moving in Civil Progression Rule 2 (Civ)
Engineering 324
GET321S Geotechnical Engineering 324 Geotechnical Engineering
314
GME320S Geotechnical Methods & Equipment 325 Mechanical Design 323 &
Electric Drive Systems 313
GTE320S Geotechnical Technical Equipment Progression Rule 2 (CIV)
and Machinery 324

The student should have passed all Year 4 semester 7 courses to proceed to the
Engineering project course.
Fourth Year
Semester 7
ERM810S Engineering Research Methods 414 None
EVE810S Environmental Engineering 415 None
SSS410S Statistics 413 Statistics 314

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Electives (Pick the related feld to semester 6 specialisation)
Specialisation 1 (Water Engineering)
EID410S Irrigation and Drainage Engineering 414 Specialisation 1 in S6
HSS410S Hydraulic Structures 414 Specialisation 1 in S6
SWM330S Solid Waste Management 414 Statistics 314
Specialisation 2 (Structural Engineering)
ACM410S Advanced Concrete Structures Specialisation 2 in S6
Design 414
CMF410S Continuum Mechanics & Finite Elements Specialisation 2 in S6
Methods 414
RRC410S Rehabilitation & Repairs of Concrete Specialisation 2 in S6
Structures 414
Specialisation 3 (Traffc/Transport Engineering)
TEN412S Traffc Engineering 414 Specialisation 3 in S6
TFT410S Traffc Flow Theory 414 Specialisation 3 in S6
UPG410S Urban Planning 414 Specialisation 3 in S6
Specialisation 4 (Construction Engineering)
CEM410S Civil Engineering Measurement 414 Specialisation 4 in S6
CTE410S Concrete Materials Technology 414 Specialisation 5 in S6
RRC410S Rehabilitation & Repair of Concrete
Structures 414 Specialisation 5 in S6

Specialisation 5 (Geotechnical Engineering)
GSU410S Geotechnical Engineering - Specialised Specialisation 5 in S6
Underground Construction 414
GVC410S Geotechnical Engineering - Vertical Specialisation 5 in S6
Underground Construction 414
SWM410S Solid Waste Management 414 Specialisation 5 in S6

Semester 8 - Compulsory Courses
CET420S Civil Engineering Project 424
CPN420S Cleaner Production 425 None
MTT420S Materials Handling Technology &
Storage Techniques 424

Semester 9
CET890S Civil Engineering Practice 510 Progression Rule 3
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DEPARTMENT OF MINING & PROCESS ENGINEERING Code 33
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: MINING 08BMIN
(Revised Programme - Phasing in 2013)
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.
OR
CURRICULA
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course Pre-requisites
Code Title
Semester 2
ELC520S Electrical Circuits 124 Engineering Physics 114, Engineering
Mathematics 115
WPR 120S Workshop Practice120 None

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Year 2
Semester 3
IMM610S Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy 214 None
MOM610S Mechanics of Materials 214 Mechanics of Materials 124
ENS610S Engineering Surveying 214 Engineering Mathematics 125
EMC510S Electrical Machines 214 Electrical Circuits 124

Semester 4
NMS620S Numerical Methods 224 Engineering Mathematics 215
MSV620S Mine Surveying 223 Engineering Mathematics 125;
Engineering Surveying 214
TFL620S Thermofuids 225 Engineering Mathematics 215
MLA620S Mine Laboratory 220 Co-requisite: Mine Surveying 225,
Geo mechanics 224

Year 3
Semester 5
MDD710S Mine Drawing and Design 314 Mine Surveying 225, Engineering
Geology 214, Engineering Geology 223
RME710S Rock Mechanics 313 Geo Mechanics 224
UGM710S Underground Mining 313 Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy 214
SUM710S Surface Mining 315 Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy 214
ENE710S Environmental Engineering 314 None
MIP710S Mineral Processing 314 Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy 214
MLA710S Mine Laboratory 310 Co-requisite: Rock Mechanics 313,
Mineral Processing 314,Mine Drawing
and Design 314
Semester 6
MPD720S Mine Planning and Design 324 Mine Drawing and Design 314, Surface
Mining 315
MMY720S Mine Machinery 324 Surface Mining 315, Underground
Mining 313
REE720S Rock Engineering 324 Rock Mechanics 313.
DLB720S Drilling and Blasting 323 Surface Mining 315, Underground
Mining 313
TEV720S Technical Valuation 324 Engineering Geology 214, Engineering
Geology 223
UGM720S Underground Mining 323 Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy 214
MLA720S Mine Laboratory 320 Co-requisite: Rock Engineering 324,
Mine Planning and Design 324

Year 4
Semester 7
OPR810S Operations Research 413 Statistics 224
MMG810S Mine Management 414 None
MPD810S Mine Planning and Design 414 Underground Mining 313, Mine Drawing
and Design 314
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MVE810S Mine Ventilation 414 Thermofuids 225, Underground Mining 313
MAH810S Materials Handling 414 Surface Mining 315, Underground Mining
313, Mineral Processing 314
MEF810S Mineral Economics and Financial Mine Planning and Design 324
Valuation 413
MLA810S Mine Laboratory 410 Mine Planning and Design 414, Mine
Ventilation 414

Semester 8
OHS820S Occupational Health and Safety 423 None
MLL820S Mining Law and Licences 423 None
MPR820S Mining Project 420 All courses up to Semester 6
MDP820S Mining Engineering Design Project 420 All courses up to Semester 6
The Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, with specialisation in Mining Production (old curriculum),
will be 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 are registered in 2012 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old
curriculum), and meet the rules of the School 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 frst year course Workshop Practice 120. Students who do not meet the
rules of the School 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 second year of the out-phasing programme (old
curriculum), and who meet the progression rules of the School 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) is offered for the last time in 2012. Students who are registered in 2012 for
the 3rd year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) and who meet 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 are registered in 2012 for the 3rd year of the out-phasing programme (old
curriculum), who do not meet the minimum requirements at the end of 2012 to progress to the
4th (fnal) 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
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have to meet all the other requirements of the revised programme (new curriculum), including
completion of the newly introduced courses in 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 are registered in 2012 for the 4th (fnal) 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) takes effect from January 2013
with concurrent implementation of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years, and will be 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 fulfl 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
Engineering Mathematics
115
MTM
110S
Engineering Mathematics 115 MTM
110S
Communication Skills CSK0420 English for Academic Purposes EAP511S
Engineering Mechanics 114 AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 114 AMC110S
Engineering Physics 114 APH120S Engineering Physics 114 APH120S
Engineering Drawing 114 END111S Engineering Drawing 114 END111S
Engineering Geology 114 EGY120S Engineering Geology 214 EGY610S
Mine Practice l & II MIN110S/
MIN120S
Work Integrated Learning 220 WIL620
Engineering Mathematics
125
MTM210S Engineering Mathematics 125 MTM210S
Engineering Chemistry 123 ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 123 ACH110S
Computer Aided Drawing
124
CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 124 CAD120S
Materials Science 124 MLS120S Materials Science 124 MLS120S
Mechanics of Materials 124 MOM120S Mechanics of Materials 124 MOM120S
Electrical Engineering 124 EEG120S Electrical Circuits 124 ELC520S
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
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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
Engineering Mathematics 115 MTM 110S Engineering Mathematics 115 MTM 110S
Engineering Mechanics 114 AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 114 AMC110S
Engineering Physics 114 APH120S Engineering Physics 114 APH120S
Engineering Drawing 114 END111S Engineering Drawing 114 END111S
Computer User Skills CUS411 Computing for Engineers 114 CEN510S
Engineering Mathematics 125 MTM210S Engineering Mathematics 125 MTM210S
Engineering Chemistry 123 ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 123 ACH110S
Computer Aided Drawing 124 CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 124 CAD120S
Materials Science 124 MLS120S Materials Science 124 MLS120S
Electrical Engineering 124 EEG120S Electrical Circuits 124 CEN510S
Mine Practice l & ll MIN110S/
MIN120S
Work Integrated Learning 220 WIL620S
Mine Practice lII MIN220 Work Integrated Learning 320 WIL720S
Electrical Machines 214 ECM510S Electrical Machines 214 ECM510S
Fluid Mechanics 214 FMC610S Thermofuids 225 TFL620S
Introduction to Mining 213 IMG220S Introduction to Mining and
Metallurgy 214
IMM610S
Engineering Mathematics 215 MTM310S Engineering Mathematics 215 MTM310S
Surveying 214 SVY210S Engineering Surveying 214 ENS610S
Geo mechanics - Rock
Mechanics 223
GMS220S Rock Mechanics 313 RME710S
Geo Mechanics - Soil
Mechanics 224
GMS210S Geo Mechanics 224 GMS620S
Numerical Methods & Statistics
224
NMS220S Numerical Methods 224,
Statistics 224
NMS620S
SSS220S
Thermodynamics 225 TDN620S Thermofuids 225 TFL620S
Principles of Design 224 POD224 None
Mine Surveying 223 MSV220S Mine Surveying 223 MSV220S
Mining Law and Licences 313 MLL310S Mining Law and Licences 423 MLL820S
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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 TEV720S
Environmental Engineering in
Mining 313
EEG310S Environmental Engineering
314
ENE710S
Machine Design 315 MAD310S Machine Design 315 MAD310S
Mineral Processing 324 MIP310S Mineral Processing 314 MIP710S
Mine Planning 324 MPL320S Mine Planning and Design
324
MPD720S
Mining Methods Underground
Mining 323
MUM320S Underground Mining 323 UGM720S
Mining Methods Surface
Mining 323
MSM320S Surface Mining 315 SUM710S
Mine Planning 414 MPL410S Mine Planning and Design
414
MPD810S
Conveying & Hauling
Technology I and II
CHT410S/
CHT420S
Materials Handling 414 MAH810S
Mining Equipment Surface
Mining 413
ESM410S Mine Machinery 324 MMY810S
Mining Equipment -
Underground Mining 413
EUM410S MMY810S
Mining Engineering Project-
Underground 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 Occupational Health and
Safety 423
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,
Drifting & Tunnelling 423
SDF420S/
DTE420S
Underground Mining 313 UGM710S
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 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: MINING (Old Curriculum) 35BEMI
(Phasing out 2013)
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 (Minining 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
qualifcations as indicated on the Engineering Evaluation Scale.
The Bachelor of Engineering: Mining programme will be offered on full-time mode only.

CURRICULA
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s)
AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 114 See admission requirements
APH120S Engineering Physics 114 See admission requirements
CSK0420 Communication Skills See admission requirements
CUS411S Computer User Skills
EGY120S Engineering Geology 114
END111S Engineering Drawing 114 See admission requirements
MIN110S Mining Practice I See admission requirements
MTM110S Engineering Mathematics 115 See admission requirements

Semester 2
ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 123 See admission requirements
CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 124 None
EGY220S Engineering Geology 124
MIN120S Mining Practice II
MLS120S Materials Science 124 See admission requirements

Year 2
Semester 3
EMC510S Electrical Machines 214 Electrical Engineering 124
IMG220S Introduction to Mining & Metallurgy 213 None
SVY210S Surveying 215 Engineering Mathematics 115
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Semester 4
GMS210S Geomechanics - Soil Mechanics 224 None
GMS220S Geomechanics - Rock Mechanics 223 None
MIN220S Mining Practice III
MSV210S Mine Surveying 223 Engineering Mathematics 115
Surveying 215
POD620S Principles of Design 224 Engineering Drawing 114
TDN620S Thermodynamics 225 Engineering Mathematics 115
Fluid Mechanics 214
Year 3
Semester 5
Compulsory
EEG310S Environmental Engineering in Mining 313
MAD310S Machine Design 315 Principles of Design 224
MPM320S Mineral Project Management 323
MLL310S Mining Law and Licenses 313 Introduction to Mining 213
Electives
Specialisation 1: Mining Production
GPS310S Geophysical Systems 313 Introduction to Mining 213
MID310S Mineral Deposits 313 Introduction to Mining 213
Specialisation 2: Mineral processing
SYM710S Systems Modeling 313 Engineering Mechanics 115
Thermodynamics 225
EXM710S Experimental Methods 315 Engineering Mathematics 125
Semester 6
Compulsory
EEM720S Engineering Management 324
MIP320S Mineral Processing 324 Introduction to Mining 213
Mineral Deposits 313
MPL320S Mine Planning 324 Introduction to Mining 213
PFW0520 Professional Writing Communication Skills
MUM320S Mining Methods Underground Mining 323 Introduction to Mining 213
MSM320S Mining Methods Surface Mining 323 Introduction to Mining 213
Specialisation 2: Mineral processing
CNS720S Control Systems 324 Systems Modeling 313
ETR620S Electronics 324 Electrical Engineering 125
Year 4
Semester 7
Compulsory
CHT410S Conveying & Hauling Technology 413
ERM810S Engineering Research Methods 414
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MIP410S Mineral Processing 414 Mineral Processing 324
ESM410S Mining Equipment Surface Mining 413 Mineral Deposits 313
Mining Methods Surface Mining 323
EUM410S Mining Equipment - Underground Mineral Deposits 313
Mining 413 Mining Methods Underground
Mining 323
MPL410S Mine Planning 414 Mine Planning 324
MPU410S Mining Engineering Project -
Underground 410 Mine Planning 324
Specialisation 2: Mineral Processing
CAG410S Crushing & Grinding 413 Mineral Deposits 313
Mineral Processing 324
PPD410S Processing Plant Design 413 Mineral Deposits 313
PMY410S Process Mineralogy 413 Mineral Deposits 313
Semester 8
Compulsory
HSP420S Health & Safety Protection in Mining 423 S6 & S7 compulsory courses
MEV420S Mine Economics & Mine Valuation 423 S6 & S7 compulsory courses
PME420S Mining Engineering Project 420 Engineering Research Method 414
CHT420S Conveying & Hauling Technology 423 Conveying & Hauling
Technology 413
DTE420S Large Underground Excavation, Mining Methods -
Drifting & Tunneling 423 Underground Mining 323
MMM420S Mining Methods, Marine Mining 424 Introduction to Mining 213
SDF420S Shaft Sinking & Deep Foundations 423 Mining Methods Underground
Mining 323
VCC420S Mine Ventilation & Climate Conditioning 424 Mine Planning 414
Specialisation 2: Mineral Processing
CPN820S Cleaner production 425 Environmental Engineering in
Mining 313
FLO420S Flotation 423 Mineral Deposits 313
HMY420S Hydrometallurgy 423 Mineral Deposits 313
MWM420S Waste Management in Mining 424 Processing Plant Design 413
PPD420S Processing Plant Design 423 Processing Plant Design 413
Process Mineralogy 413
Year 5
Semester 9
BEP510S Experiential Training with Bachelor Completion of all courses up to S8.
Thesis 510

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: METALLURGY Code O8BMET
(Revised Programme - Phasing in 2013)
Description
The Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy aims to produce graduates that are fexible 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 School of Engineering at the
Polytechnic of Namibia 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 felds, where
their versatility and ability to perform different tasks is appreciated. The programme outcomes
refect the required levels of competence as defned 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.
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CURRICULA
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course Pre-requisites
Code Title
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Semester 2
ELC520S Electrical Circuits 124 Engineering Physics 114, Engineering
Mathematics 115
WPR 120S Workshop Practice120 None

Year 2
Semester 3
IMM610S Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy 214 None
CHY610S Chemistry 215 Engineering Chemistry 123
MGY610S Mineralogy 213 None
EMC 510S Electrical Machines 214 Electrical Circuits 124
LBY610S Laboratory 210 Co-requisite: Chemistry 215,
Mineralogy 213
Semester 4
MTD620S Metallurgical Thermodynamics 225 Engineering Mathematics 115,
Engineering Chemistry 123
CHY620S Chemistry 223 Engineering Chemistry 123
ETM620S Experimental Techniques for Mineralogy 213
Metallurgists 224
TRP620S Transport Phenomena 225 Engineering Physics 114
LBY620S Laboratory 220 Co-requisite: Chemistry 223,
Transport Phenomena 225,
Metallurgical Thermodynamics 225
Year 3
Semester 5
MIP710S Mineral Processing 314 Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy
214
HMT710S Hydrometallurgy 314 Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy
214
PNM710S Pyrometallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals 314 Metallurgical Thermodynamics 225
MPD710S Metallurgical Plant Design 314 Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy
214
ENE710S Environmental Engineering 314 None
PMY710S Physical Metallurgy 314 Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy
214
LBY710S Laboratory 310 Co-requisite: Mineral Processing
314, Hydrometallurgy 314,
Pyrometallurgy of Non-Ferrous
Metals 314, Physical Metallurgy 314
Semester 6
MIP720S Mineral Processing 324 Mineral Processing 314
MIS720S Metallurgy of Iron and Steel 324 Pyrometallurgy of Non Ferrous Metals
314
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MPD720S Metallurgical Plant Design 324 Metallurgical Plant Design 314
HMY720S Hydrometallurgy 324 Hydrometallurgy 314
ACM720S Accounting and Management 324 None
LBY720S Laboratory 320 Co-requisite: Mineral Processing
324, Hydrometallurgy 324, Metallurgy
of Iron and Steel 324
Year 4
Semester 7
CEN810S Corrosion Engineering 414 Hydrometallurgy 314, Physical
Metallurgy 314
PMY810S Physical Metallurgy 414 Physical Metallurgy 314
MIS810S Metallurgy of Iron and Steel 414 Metallurgy of Iron and Steel 324
WFP810S Welding and Forming Processes 414 Physical Metallurgy 314
MPM810S Mineral Project Management 413 None
Plus ONE of the following Electives
CPN810S Cleaner Production 413 Environmental Engineering 314
MNM810S Metallurgy of Nuclear Materials 413 Hydrometallurgy 314
PIC810S Process Instrumentation and Control 413 Mineral Processing 314

Semester 8
OHS820S Occupational Health and Safety 423 None
MEP820S Metallurgical Engineering Design All compulsory courses up to
Project 420 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 Metallurgical Thermodynamics 225
FFR820S Fuels, Furnaces and Refractories 423 Pyrometallurgy Non-Ferrous 314
and Metallurgy of Iron and Steel 324
MMY820S Mechanical Metallurgy 423 Engineering Mechanics 114
The revised programme (new curriculum) takes effect from January 2013 and will be completely
phased in by 2015. The existing 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 frst 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
frst 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 frst 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: ELECTRONIC/POWER ENGINEERING 35BELL
& 35BPEN
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: ELECTRONIC 35DELL
Description
Electronics is the buzzword of modern technology but has a history dating back to the frst
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.
Qualifed Technicians in this feld 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 feld of
specialisation.
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)
EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice/Language in Practice B
DEL1100 Digital Electronics 1** Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Mathematics Module 2
English in Practice/Language in Practice B
ELE111S Electrical Engineering 1 ** Introduction to Mathematics Module 2
Introduction to Physics
ELC1100 Electronics 1 ** Introduction to Physics
ITD012S Engineering Graphics* None
MAT111S Mathematics 1 ** Introduction to Mathematics Module 2
CUS411S Computer User Skills* See admission requirements
* 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 Computer User Skills,
DEL1200 Digital Electronics 2 ** Digital Electronics 1
Electronics 1
Mathematics 1
English for Academic Purposes
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ELE120S Electrical Engineering 2 ** Electrical Engineering 1
Mathematics 1
ELC1200 Electronics 2 ** Electronics 1
Electrical Engineering 1
Mathematics 1
MAT120S Mathematics 2 ** Mathematics 1
PRJ110S Projects 1 Computer User Skills
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 enrol 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 enrol 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 Prerequisite
LPR2100 Electronic Engineering Practice 1 See Progression Rule 2
P2 (Semester 4)
LPR2200 Electronic Engineering Practice 2 Electronic Engineering Practice 1
to S3.
S3 (Semester 5)
CEL1300 Communication Electronics 2 Electrical Engineering 2
Mathematics 2
Electronics 2
CTS210S Control Systems 2 Mathematics 2
Electronics 2
Electrical Engineering2
Co requisite: Mathematics 3
DPJ310S Design Projects 3A Projects 1
ECD310S Electronic Design 3A Electronics 2
Mathematics 2
MIC310S Micro Controller Applications 3A Digital Electronics 2
Applied Programming
PRJ210S Projects 2 Projects 1
Electronics 2
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S4 (Semester 6)
DPJ320S Design Projects 3 B 15 Electrical Engineering Credits
(P1/P2 excluded)
Design Projects 3A
Projects 2
ENT3400 Entrepreneurship & Management 2 3 Electronic Engineering S3 credits
And any FOUR of the following electives:
AUT3300 Automation 3 Electronics 2
Applied Programming
CTS310S Control Systems 3 Control Systems 2
Mathematics 3
EMA3400 Electrical Machines 3 Electrical Engineering 2
Electrical Machines 2
Mathematics 2
EPR3400 Electrical Protection 3 Power Engineering 3
Electrical Distribution 3
Mathematics 3
ECD320S Electronic Design 3B Electronic Design 3A
HFE1300 High Frequency Engineering 3 Communication Electronics 2
Mathematics 3
MIC320S Micro Controller Application 3B Micro Controller Application 3 A
PEL3300 Power Electronics 3 Electrical Machines 2
Electronics 2
Mathematics 3
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: POWER 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.

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
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S1 (Semester 1)
DEL1100 Digital Electronics 1 ** Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Mathematics
Module 2
ELE111S Electrical Engineering 1 ** Introduction to Mathematics
Module 2
ELC1100 Electronics 1 ** Introduction to Physics
Module 2
ITD012S Engineering Graphics* None
MAT111S Mathematics 1 ** Introduction to Mathematics
Module 2
CUS411S Computer User Skills* See admission requirements
* Only applicable for candidates entering S1 directly after school.
S2 (Semester 2)
APR520S Applied Programming Computer User Skills,
ELE120S Electrical Engineering 2 ** Electrical Engineering 1
Mathematics 1
EMA120S Electrical Machines 2 ** Electrical Engineering 1
Mathematics 1
ELC1200 Electronics 2 ** Electronics 1
Mathematics 1
MAT120S Mathematics 2 ** Mathematics 1
PRJ110S Projects 1 Computer User Skills,
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 enrol 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.
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P1 (Semester 3)
EPR2100 Electrical Engineering Practice 1 See Progression Rule 2
P2 (Semester 4)
EPR2200 Electrical Engineering Practice 2 Electrical Engineering Practice 1
to S3.
S3 (Semester 5)
EMS1100 Engineering Mechanics Introduction to Mathematics
(Statics) Module 2
Engineering Skills Module 2
CTS210S Control Systems 2 Mathematics 2
Electronics 2
Co-requisite: Mathematics 3
DPJ310S Design Projects 3A Projects 1
ELD3300 Electrical Distribution 3 Electrical Engineering 2
Mathematics 2
PEN310S Power Engineering 3 Electrical Engineering 2
Mathematics 2
PRJ210S Projects 2 Projects 1
Electronics 2
S4 (Semester 6)
DPJ320S Design Projects 3B 15 Electrical Engineering Credits
(P1/P2 excluded)
Design Projects 3A
Projects 2
ENT3400 Entrepreneurship &Management 2 3 Electrical Engineering S3 credits
And any FOUR of the following electives:
AUT3300 Automation 3 Electronics 2
Applied Programming
CEL1300 Communication Electronics 2 Electrical Engineering 2
Mathematics 2
Electronics 2
Mathematics 3
EMA3400 Electrical Machines 3 Electrical Engineering 2
Mathematics 2
EPR3400 Electrical Protection 3 Electrical Distribution 3 Power
Engineering 3
Mathematics 3
ECD320S Electronic Design 3B Electronic Design 3A
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HFE1300 High Frequency Engineering 3 Communication Electronics 2
Mathematics 3
MIC320S Micro controller Applications 3B Micro controller Applications 3A
PEL3300 Power Electronics 3 Electrical Machines 2
Electronics 2
Mathematics 3
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRONIC 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 Course registration will be based on attained prerequisites
M. Dip Appropriate credits will be transferred
T4 qualifcation Appropriate exemptions will be considered
T3 qualifcation 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 frst 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 fnal 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 qualifcation. 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
qualifcation. 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
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Communications Sequence (Electronics only)
Electronic Communications 4
Digital Communications 4
Controls Sequence (Power and Electronics)
Control Systems 4
Digital Control Systems 4
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 Polytechnic
of Namibia.
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 are 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)
ESD410S Electronic System Design 4 Electronic Design 3B
High Frequency Engineering 3
Micro controller Applications 3B
IPJ410S Industrial Project 4A Design Project 3B
S5 (Semester 8)
Any ONE of the following (Sequence choice):
ECC410S Electronic Communications 4 Control Systems 2
Electronic Design 3B
MSA410S Micro Controller Systems Applications 4 Micro controller Applications 3B
Any ONE of the following but not the same as a previous choice (Elective choice):
EMG410S Energy Management 4 None
EGM410S Engineering Management 4 Entrepreneurship and Management 2
ECC410S Electronic Communications 4 Control Systems 2
Electronic Design 3B
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MAE410S Maintenance Engineering 4 None
MSA410S Micro Controller Systems Applications 4 Micro Controller Applications 3B
REN410S Renewable Energy 4 None
REL410S Radio Engineering 4 Electronic Communications 4
S6 (Semester 9)
DCS410S Digital Control Systems 4 Control Systems 3
Mathematics 4
DCM410S Digital Communications 4 Electronic Communications 4
Micro Controller Applications 3B
FLD410S Field Programmable Logic Micro Controller Applications 3B
Device Applications 4

Mathematics 4
S6 (Semester 10)
IPJ420S Industrial Project 4B Industrial Project 4A
Mathematics 4
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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)
POS410S Power Systems 4 Electrical Distribution 3
Electrical Protection 3
Mathematics 3
S5 (Semester 8)
IPJ410S Industrial Project 4A Design Project
EPR410SE Electrical Protection 4A Electrical Distribution 3
Mathematics 3
EMA410S Electrical Machines 4 Electrical Machines 3
Power Systems 4
EPR410SE Electrical Protection 4A Electrical Distribution 3
Mathematics 3
HVE410S High Voltage Engineering 4 Power Engineering 3
IPE410S Industrial Power Engineering 4 Electrical Distribution 3
Power Engineering 3
PEL410S Power Electronics 4 Power Electronics 3
Control Systems 3

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S6 (Semester 9)
Mathematics 4
EPR420S Electrical Protection 4B Electrical Protection 4A
Mathematics 4
Power Systems 4
Power Engineering 3
Control Systems 3
S6 (Semester 10)
IPJ420S Industrial Project 4B Industrial Project 4A
Mathematics 4
Power Systems 4
Power Engineering 3
Control Systems 3
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRONICS & 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.
subject, the Registrar may upon recommendation from the Head of the Department of Electrical
Engineering and the Dean of the School of Engineering, approve registration of the candidate.
OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the Introduction to Engineering Studies
Introduction to Chemistry (ITS012S), and English in Practice (EPR511S). However, a score of
Exceptions
Holders of National Diploma in either Electronic or Power Engineering from the Polytechnic
of Namibia will be required to have obtained an average of 70 % for all prescribed fnal 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 program.
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 frst year courses in their frst 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 qualifcations
Candidates with other qualifcations 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.
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Qualifcation 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
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 certifcate 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 fnal year project. The fnal 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 fnal 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 School of Engineering. Only those students with one other oustanding course
may be granted such exception.
Semester 1
MTM110S Engineering Mathematics 115 Admission Requirements
APH120S Engineering Physics 114 Admission Requirements
END111S Engineering Drawing 114 Admission Requirements
AMC110S Engineering Mechanics 114 Admission Requirements
EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice /Language in Practice B
CUS411S Computer User Skills Admission Requirements
Semester 2
EEG120S Electrical Engineering 125 Engineering Physics 114
Semester 3
DEL510S Digital Electronics 215 Electrical Engineering 125
ADI111S Introduction to Algorithm Design None
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ANE510S Analogue Electronics 215 Engineering Mathematics 115
Engineering Physics 114
EWP510S Electrical Workshop Practice 214 None
Semester 4
MAI620S Measurements and
Instrumentation 224 Electrical Engineering 125
Analogue Electronics 215
DEL620S Digital Electronics 225 Digital Electronics 215
SAS620S Signals and Systems 225 Engineering Mathematics 215
IPG120S Introduction to Programming Intro to Algorithm Design
Semester 5
CAR710S Computer Architecture 315 Digital Electronics 225
ICN210S Introduction to Computer Networking Computer User Skills
TCE610S Telecommunication Engineering 315 Signals and Systems 225
CNS610S Control Systems 315 Engineering Mathematics 225
BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A None
Semester 6
CNS720S Control Systems 325 Control Systems 315
TCE720S Telecommunication Engineering 325 Telecommunication Engineering 315
MCA720S Microcontroller Applications 325 Computer Architecture 315
ICE712S Innovation, Creativity and
Enterpreneurship None
EEM720S Engineering Electromagnetics 325 Engineering Mathematics 225
PAS620S Probability and Statistics 324 Engineering Mathematics 125
Semester 7
ACP710S Applied Computer Programming 424 Intro to Programming
REG810S Radio Engineering 415 Eng Electromagnetics 325 &
Telecom Engineering 325
ERM810S Engineering Research Methodology 414 None
EMT810S Engineering Management 415 None
PWR611S Professional Writing English for Academic Purposes
DIC810S Digital Communication 415 Telecommunication Engineering
325 & Probability and Statistics 324
IRS220S Introduction to Switching and Routing Intro to Computer Networking
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Semester 8
ESD820S Electronic Systems Design 425 Microcontroller Applications 325
DSP820S Digital Signal Processing 425 Signals and Systems 225 &
Telecommunication Engineering 325
OPC820S Optical Communication 425 Telecommunication Engineering
325 & Digital Communication 415
RNE820S Renewable Energy 425 Electrical Engineering 125
Plus any TWO of the following:
TSN820S Telecommunication Switching &
Network Systems 425 Digital Communication 415
INR820S Intelligent Robotics 425 Microcontroller Applications 325,
Intro to Programming &
Eng Mechanics 114
MCS820S Mobile Communication Systems 425 Digital Communication 415 &
Radio Engineering 415
Semester 9
ETP830S Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Research
Project 511 Methodology 414
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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.
subject, the Registrar may upon recommendation from the Head of the Department of Electrical
Engineering and the Dean of the School of Engineering, approve registration of the candidate.
OR

Exceptions
Holders of National Diploma in either Electronic or Power Engineering from the Polytechnic
of Namibia will be required to have obtained an average of 70% for all prescribed fnal 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 frst year courses in their frst 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 Qualifcations
Candidates with other qualifcations (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.
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Qualifcation 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
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 certifcate 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 fnal year project. The fnal 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 fnal 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 School of Engineering. Only those students with one other oustanding course may be
granted such exception.
CURRICULUM

Semester 1
APH120S Engineering Physics 114 Admission Requirements
END111S Engineering Drawings 114 Admission Requirements
Semester 2
CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 124 Engineering Drawings 114
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Semester 3
DEL510S Digital Electronics 215 Engineering Mathematics 125 &
ADI111S Intro to Algorithm Design None
EWP510S Electrical Workshop Practice 214 None
Semester 4
MAI620S Measurements and Electrical Engineering 125
Instrumentation 224 Analogue Electronics 215
DEL620S Digital Electronics 225 Analogue Electronics 215
Digital Electronics 215
IPG120S Intro to Programming Intro to Algorithm Design
Semester 5
CAR710S Computer Architecture 315 Digital Electronics 225
PSE610S Power Systems Engineering 315 Electrical Engineering 125
EMC720S Electrical Machines 315 Electrical Machines 215 &
CNS610S Control Systems 315 Engineering Mathematics 225 &
BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A None
ICN210S Intro to Computer Networking Computer User Skills
Semester 6
CNS720S Control Systems 325 Control Systems 315
PSE720S Power Systems Engineering 325 Power Systems Engineering 315
EEM720S Engineering Electromagnetics 325 Engineering Mathematics 225
PAS620S Probability & Statistics 324 Engineering Mathematics 125
PEL610S Power Electronics 325 Power Systems Engineering 315
JCE712S Innovation Creativity and None
Entrepreneurship
Semester 7
ACP710S Applied Computer Programming 424 Introduction to Programming
AMA720S Automation 415 Control Systems 315 &
Measurements and
Instrumentation 224
PSE810S Power Systems Engineering 415 Power Systems Engineering 325
ETD820S Electric Drives 415 Power Electronics 315 & Electrical
Machines 325
ERM810S Engineering Research None
Methodology 414
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EMT810S Engineering Management 415 None
PWR611S Professional Writing English for Academic Purposes
Semester 8
ESD820S Electrical Systems Design 425 Power Systems Engineering 415
& Electrical Workshop Practice 214
RNE820S Renewable Energy 425 Electrical Machines 215
PSP820S Power Systems Protection 425 Power Systems Engineering 415
& Electrical Machines 315
Plus any TWO of the following:
AMA820S Automation 425 Control Systems 325
TDN820S Transmission & Distribution Power Systems Engineering 415
Networks 425 Engineering Mathematics 225
EMD820S Electrical Machine Design 425 Electrical Machines 315
Engineering Electromagnetics 325
HVE820S High Voltage Engineering 425 Power Systems Engineering 415
PSC820S Power System Operation Power Systems Engineering 415
& Control 425
Semester 9
EPP830S Electrical Power Project 511 Engineering Research
Methodology 414
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL 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 infuencing 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.
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.2: (Applicable to students in the Civil, and Mechanical programmes
Semester 1 (S1)
EMS1100 Engineering Mechanics (Statics) 1** Introduction to Physics
Module 2
Language in Practice B/English in
Practice
EAP511S English for Academic Purposes Language in Practice B/English in
Practice
ELE111S Electrical Engineering 1 Introduction to Mathematics Module 2
Practice
MAT111S Mathematics 1** Introduction to Mathematics Module 2
Practice
CAD1100 Computer Aided Draughting** Engineering Graphics
Practice
WPR1100 Workshop Practice Engineering Skills Module 2
Practice
***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** Engineering Mechanics 1
Mathematics 1
EMP1200 Engineering Mechanics (Particle
Dynamics) 2** Mathematics 1
MAT120S Mathematics 2** Mathematics 1
DEM1200 Design and Manufacture 2** Computer Aided Draughting
Mathematics 1
MOM1200 Mechanics of Materials 2** Engineering Mechanics 1
Mathematics 1
TDY1200 Thermodynamics 2** Engineering Mechanics 1
Mathematics 1
proceed to relevant Engineering Practice. The student may not enrol for any full time courses
per semester, subject to the written approval of employer /bursary giver.

Note: Engineering Practice could be done at any time after successful completion of frst year
Engineering courses.
Semester 3 (P1)
MPR2100 Mechanical Engineering Practice 1 See progression rule no 2
Semester 4 (P2)
MPR2200 Mechanical Engineering Practice 2 Mechanical Engineering Practice 1
Semester 5 (S3)
FMC310S Fluid Mechanics 3 Fluid Mechanics 2
Mathematics 2
EMR310S Engineering Mechanics 3A Engineering Mechanics
(Rigid Body Dynamics) (Particle Dynamics) 2
Mathematics 2
DEM310S Design and Manufacture 3A Design and Manufacture 2
Mathematics 2
MOM310S Mechanics of Materials 3A Mechanics of Materials 3A
Mathematics 2
TDY310S Thermodynamics 3A Thermodynamics 2
Mathematics 2
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Semester 6 (S4)
ENT3400 Entrepreneurship and Management None
FMC320S Fluid Mechanics 3B Fluid Mechanics 3A
MEP320S Mechanical Engineering Design Project Design and Manufacture 3A
TOM320S Theory of Machines Engineering Mechanics
(Rigid Body Dynamics) 3A
MOM320S Mechanics of Materials 3B Mechanics of Materials 3A
ICE320S Internal Combustion Engines Thermodynamics 3A
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 covers 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.
Core courses (Compulsory)
MVN410S Mechanical Vibration and Noise 4 Theory of Machines
MOM410S Mechanics of Materials 4 Mechanics of Materials 3B
HTF410S Heat Transfer 4** Internal Combustion Engines
MEP410S Mechanical Engineering Project 4A None
Semester 8 (S6)
Core Courses (compulsory)
COS410S Control Systems 4 Theory of Machines
FMC420S Fluid Mechanics 4** Fluid Mechanics 3B
MEP420S Mechanical Engineering Project 4B Mechanical Engineering Project 4A
Electives:
ESA410S Experimental Stress Analysis* Mechanics of Materials 4
RAC410S Refrigeration and Air Conditioning* Thermodynamics 3A
* If presented.
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL 35BEME
Description
The Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering 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 felds of specialisation,
being mechatronics, energy and manufacturing. The feld of specialisation is selected at the
end of the third year of studies. The curriculum for the frst year of the programme is identical
to that of the B. Eng. programmes by the Departments of Civil- and Electrical Engineering.
out in the general rules, candidates must have at least 37 points on the Engineering Evaluaiton
Articulation
Holders of a National Diploma (ND) and/or B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering obtained
from Polytechnic of Namibia are eligible for admission. Depending on the results of an
evaluation of equivalence of their qualifcations, Polytechnic of Namibia will consider holders
of similar qualifcations 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 frst year courses be offered. The frst year courses to be offered are :
Material Science 124
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The second year courses for which exemption may be given and the minimum requirements
for such exemptions are :
Engineering Mathematics 215 55 % for Mathematics 3 or equivalent
Engineering Mechanics 213 55 % for Engineering Mechanics (Particle Dynamics)
or equivalent
Mechanics of Materials 214 55 % for Mechanics of Materials 3A or equivalent
Fluid Mechanics 214 55 % for Fluid Mechanics 3B or equivalent
Engineering Mechanics 224 55 % for Engineering Mechanics (Rigid Body
Dynamics) or equivalent
Mechanics of Materials 223 55 % for Mechanics of Materials 3B or equivalent
Thermodynamics 225 55 % for Thermodynamics 3A or equivalent
Principles of Design 224 55 % for Design and Manufacture 3 or equivalent
In addition, holders of a ND (Mech. Eng.) from Polytechnic of Namibia who have successfully
completed a one year probation period with an employer in a relevant industry are also
exempted from the course Experiential Training 510.
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 Polytechnic
of Namibia 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 frst - and
second year courses be offered.
The frst - and second year courses to be offered are:
Material Science 124
Introduction to Algorithm Design
Numerical Methods 224
Electronics 224
The third year courses for which exemption may be given and the minimum requirements for
such exemptions are:
Statistics 314 55% for Mathematics 4 or equivalent
Systems Modeling 313 55% for Control Systems 4 or equivalent
Thermofuids 314 55% for Fluid Mechanics 4 or equivalent
Heat Transfer 325 55% for Heat Transfer 4 or equivalent
Vibration and Noise 325 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.
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Articulation between the B.Tech. (Mech. Eng.) qualifcation and the B.Eng. (Mech.)
programme is 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
APH120s Engineering Physics 114 Admission Requirements
END111S Engineering Drawings 114 Admission Requirements
CSK0420 Communication Skills Admission Requirements
Semester 2
EEG120S Electrical Engineering 124 Engineering Physics 114,
MLS120S Materials Science 124 Admission Requirements
CAD120S Computer Aided Drawing 124 Engineering Drawings 114
ACH110S Engineering Chemistry 123 Admission Requirements
WPR120S Workshop Practice 120 Admission Requirements
Semester 3
EMC610S Engineering Mechanics 213 Engineering Mathematics 115 &
FMC610S Fluid Mechanics 214 Engineering Mechanics 114 &
ADI111S Introduction to Algorithm Design 214 None
Semester 4
Intro to Algorithm Design 214
EMC620S Engineering Mechanics 224 Engineering Mathematics 125
Engineering Mechanics 213
ETR620S Electronics 224 Electrical Engineering 125
POD620S Principles of Design 224 Engineering Drawings 114
Workshop Practice 120
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Semester 5
SYM710S Systems Modelling 313 Electrical Machines 214
Engineering Mechanics 224
Fluid Mechanics 214 or
Thermodynamics 225
EXM710S Experimental Methods 315 Engineering Mathematics 215 &
Electronics 224
TFL710S Thermofuids 314 Fluid Mechanics 214, Electrical
Machines 214
Thermodynamics 225
MPS710S Manufacturing Processes 313 Workshop Practice 120
MAD710S Machine Design 315 Principles of Design 224
Semester 6
CNS720S Control Systems 324 Systems Modeling 313
VAN720S Vibration and Noise 324 Engineering Mechanics 224
Experimental Methods 315
HTF720S Heat Transfer 324 Numerical Methods 224
Thermodynamics 225
MAD720S Theory of Machines 324 Engineering Mechanics 224 &
Machine Design 315
EEM720S Engineering Management 324 Manufacturing Processes 313
PFW0520 Professional Writing English for Academic Purposes
Semester 7
ERM810S Engineering Research Methods 414 All courses up to and Semester 6
DSP810S Design Project 419 All courses up to and Semester 6
EVE810S Environmental Engineering 415 Thermofuids 314

Elective choose one sector only:
Energy Sector
RES810S Renewable Energy Systems 415 Thermofuids 314
Heat Transfer 325
Environmental Engineering 415
Manufacturing Sector
CAM810S Computer Aided Manufacturing 415 Manufacturing Processes 313
Mechatronics Sector
MTS810S Mechatronics 415 Electronics 224, Control Systems
324 &
Experimental Methods 315
Semester 8
MCP820S Mechanical Project 424 Research Methodology 414
ICE712S Innovation Creativity & None
Enterpreneurship
CPN820S Cleaner Production 425 Environmental Engineering 415
Elective - choose one sector only:
Energy Sector
PPT820S Power Plant Technology 425 Thermofuids 314, Heat Transfer 325
& Control Systems 324
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Manufacturing Sector
NTI810S Introduction to Nanotechnology 425 Material Science 124
Mechatronics Sector
MPA820S Microprocessor Applications 425 Mechatronics 415
Semester 9
MET830S Mechanical Experiential Training Completion of all prescribed courses
up to and including 4th year, except
Mechanical Project 424
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
Master of Transportation Engineering 52MTEN
Master of Integrated Water Resources Management 5MIWRM
Master of Science Degree: Engineering: Civil: IWRM: Module: Water
for People (SADC-cooperation) 35MWRM
Master of Industrial Engineering 09MIEN
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Code 31
MASTER OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 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 Polytechnic of Namibia, Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering/Mining
Engineering) or Mechanical Engineering or comparable equivalent degrees from other Namibian
or international institutions are a precondition to study.
Articulation Arrangements:
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Polytechnics 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 qualifcation.
Mode of Delivery:
The programme will be offered on a part time basis where courses will be offered on blocks.
Requirements for Qualifcation Award:
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 Course Name Prerequisite
AIR910S Design of Airports
HAR910S Design of Sea Harbors &
Inland Waterways
MET710S Mechanical Engineering
(Basics of Traffc Systems)
OEC810S Operational Economy
RAI910S Design of Railways (Geometric
Design & Permanent Way)
ROA910S Design of Roads (Geometric
Design & Pavement Technology)
TRA910S Traffc Engineering
Semester 2
EPT920S Environmental problems of
Traffc Routes
LOG920S Logistics (Transport Engineering)
PIP920S Design of Pipelines
WHS920S WareHouse Systems
WNE920S Whole National Economy
Year 2
Semester 3
ETPX30S Evaluation of Transport Projects
LIT930S Logistics - IT (Transport Eng)
Semester 4
LFR940S Legal Framework
MTE940S Master Thesis (Transport Engineering)
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MASTER OF INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 5MIWRM
NQF Level: 9 NQF Credits: 240 NQF Qualifcation ID: Q0270
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 fnal thesis will be a very important output, the laboratory work, feld 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 (Qualifcation 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 beneft
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 feld of water resources
management (creating jobs for themselves and others).
The Master of Integrated Water Resources Management seeks to recruit suitably qualifed
students who are capable of beneftting 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 qualifcation
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 qualifcations and experience as agreed by the Senate.
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Polytechnics 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 qualifcation.
The M.IWRM will provide access to further studies at Doctoral level or any other qualifcation
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.
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Requirements for Qualifcation Award
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 qualifcation requirements as set out below.
Students are required to complete 14 compulsory courses (worth 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 fnancial requirements as spelt out in
Part 1 of the Polytechnic Yearbook.
CURRICULLUM
Course Course Prerequisite(s) NQF NQF
Coude Title Level Credits
Year 1
Semester 1
ATW910S GIS, Database Mngt & Analytical None 9 12
Tools for Integrated Water
Resource Management
PAE910S Principles of Aquatic Ecology None 9 6
PHY910S Principles of Hydrology None 9 12
PIW910S Principles of Integrated Water None 9 12
Resources Management
WQE910S Principles of Water Quality & None 9 12
Environmental Management
Semester 2
PLI920S Policies, Laws and Institutions None 9 6
SEA920S Socio-Economic Aspects of Water None 9 12
and Environmental Resources
WAP920S Water Resources Analysis & None 9 12
Planning
WQP920S Environmental Water Quality None 9 12
Processes
WSU920S Water Supply None 9 12
Year 2
Semester 3
RMW930S Research Methodology (MIWRM) None 9 10
WAM930S Wastewater Management None 9 12
WGW930S Group Work Project None 9 6
WMA930S Water Utility Management None 9 12
One of the following Elective Courses:
GWM930S Groundwater Modeling None 9 12
GMG930S Groundwater Management None 9 12
Year 2
Semester 4
WAT940S Thesis (MIWRM) All courses up to 9 80
Semester 3
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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 supporting SADC stakeholders with one specialisation module each. (Water for
People - Polytechnic of Namibia).
This module lends itself for best capacity building options at the Polytechnic of Namibia for
upgrading current curricula to international standards with the support of SADC higher education
institutions and the UNESCO-IHE in Delft/NL.
The Polytechnic 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 Water Supply and Sanitation 2
WUM520S Water Utility Management 2
WWM520S Wastewater Management
WQP920S Environmental Water Quality Processes
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MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 09MIEN

NQF Level: 9 NQF Credits: 240 NQF Qualifcation ID: Q0268
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 felds in Industrial Engineering and research them, using the scientifc 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 fnd 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 (Qualifcation 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, fexibility, cost and
proft) 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 feld of Industrial
Engineering to improve organisational performance;
evaluate information (literature) critically in new and emerging felds impacting the
development, improvement and/or operation of processes in complex systems;
design models to ft particular industries by evaluating information and appraising the
degree to which the models ft the industry;
work in goal-oriented self-directed ways;
plan and carry out a substantial piece of original research.
The Master of Industrial Engineering seeks to recruit suitably qualifed candidates who are
capable of beneftting 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 qualifcation at NQF level 8 from a
recognised institution.
Demonstrate profciency 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 profciency in the medium of English through achieving at least band
7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or an equivalent test.
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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 fnal 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.
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 Polytechnics 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 qualifcation. 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
Polytechnic 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.

Requirements for Qualifcation Award
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 fnancial requirements of the Polytechnic as set out in Part 1 of the Polytechnic Yearbook.
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CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course Pre-requisites NQF NQF
Code Title Level Credits
IEM910S Industrial Engineering Methods None 9 20
WSC910S Work Science None 9 20
AEE910S Applied Economics for Engineers None 9 20
Semester 2
QRE920S Quality and Reliability None 9 20
BAN920S Business Analysis None 9 20
RTM920S Research Techniques & Methodology Pass at least 9 20
2 courses
Year 2 (Semester 3 and 4)
IET900Y Industrial Engineering Thesis Research Techniques 9 120
& Methodology

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