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Work Ready Programmes for our students

The Ready for Work Programme is specifically designed for students or graduates from the University of Pretoria (UP) to acquire the requisite skills and attributes to help you integrate into the world of work more easily. Move from the world of education to the world of work with essential and/or specialised skills that will improve your employment (or self-employment) prospects. The programme consists of four course packages that include either free modules or pay-per-course options.

Programmes are free for UP students and can be accessed at: http://www.enterprises.up.ac.za/ready4work/

STUDENT SUPPORT FAQ

(If you have ANY questions first read this)

ONLINE REGISTRATION

http://www.up.ac.za/online-registration.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

STUDY GUIDE

Please read carefully

Disciplinary Code: Students - Click here to download document

MODULES: (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Department)

1st Semester (2020)

MGC 110	Graphical Communication
MSD 210	Dynamics
MOW 217	Manufacturing and Design
MPR 213	Programming and information technology
MJJ 210	Professional and Tech Communication
MPY 315	Practical training
MOW 312	Machine Design
MSY 310	Structural Mechanics
MTV 310	Thermoflow
MTX 311	Thermodynamics
MKM 411	Computational fluid dynamics
MTV 410	Thermoflow
MOX 410	Design Project
MRN 412/422	Research Project
MPY 415	Practical training
MVS 311	Manufacturing systems (service module)

2nd Semester (2019)

MOW 227	Structural Design
MTX 221	Thermodynamics
MOW 323	Simulation-based design
MVR 320	Vibrations and Noise
MIA 320	Engineering activity and group work
MKM 321	Solid Mechanics
MRN 412/422	Research Project
MBB 410	Control Systems
MTV 420	Thermal and fluid Machines
MVE 420	Vehicle Engineering
MLV 420	Aeronautics
MII 420	Maintenance Engineering
MKI 420	Nuclear Engineering - not presented in 2017
MEG 421	Mechatronics
MHM 420	Heat and mass transfer
MOO 420	Optimum design

General forms to be downloaded:

Application for credit of modules - Click here to download form
Change and discontinuations of modules: Click here to download form
Exemption from attendance of lectures/practicals - Click here for application form

Plagiarism

Time and again students have been found to commit PLAGIARISM. The University have compiled a document that serves as information on what constitutes plagiarism, why it is considered a grave offence, and what the possible consequences could be if a student is found guilty of plagiarism.

To ensure that a student understand this, he/she must submit his/her assignment or research using the following coverpages:

Individual assignments (English/Afrikaans)
Group assignments (English/Afrikaans)

Business Email Etiquette - please click to download

TIMETABLES:

School of Engineering Timetable 2018: Updated version on UP Portal

Lecture Timetable (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering 2019)

Test Timetable (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)

Test timetable - Will be available on the UP Portal 2 weeks before the test

Examination Timetable - UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)

Examination timetable - Will be available on the UP Portal 2 weeks before the examination
Re-examination timetable - Will be available on the UP Portal 2 weeks before the examination

Examination Timetable - POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering )

Examination timetable for Semester 2 2019

POSTGRADUATE LECTURE 2016 (Prof NJ Theron) - Click here to open presentation

Prescribed books - Nevada-cloud

1st Semester 2019

Lecturer and Module Allocations: 2019 - Click here to download

Calculators and Personal Computers

Personal Computers: Recommended specifications when purchasing a PC : Click here
Regarding Closed Book Exams: Any non-programmable calculator is allowed
Regarding Open Book Exams: Any pocket calculator is allowed, with the following exeptions:
- Any calculator with wireless communication abilities
- Palmtops/Palmpilots
- Netbooks
- Laptops

Computer Aided Engineering Software

Student versions of the MSC software namely Adams, MSC (MD) Nastran, Marc and SimXpert are available for download. It is required that you register if you would like to use this software.

License Server Information

The license server for most commercial software in the Department is - prHlabLic01.up.ac.za

Listed below are the package specific server information:

Ansys: prHlabLic01.up.ac.za

CD-Adapco StarCCM+: [email protected]

MSC Simxpert, Adams, Patran, Nastran, Dytran, Easy5: [email protected]

SolidWorks: [email protected]

Mentor FloEFD:[email protected]

NX SPLM_LICENSE_SERVER = [email protected]137.215.6.81

The images of the software can be downloaded from /lftp.ee.up.ac.za the software is hosted under the name of the manufacturer.

EULA FloEFD

End User Licence Agreement

Workshops

Students are allowed to work in the workshops and laborotaries under certain conditions. The rules and regulations for the use of the workshops and laboratories are set out in the following documents. These forms must be signed and handed in before any student will be allowed to use these facilities.

Rules(20kb pdf), Reëls(21kb pdf)

Registration as a Professional Engineer

Presentation by Prof Meyer - https://youtu.be/Ws5Qp4ZZ8Kc

Form A1.1 - Application form
Form E1.1 - Application form
Discipline specific guidelines: Mechnical Engineering
Discipline specific guidelines: Aeronautical Engineering
Policy Statement R2/1A
Presentation: Prof JP Meyer

Presentation: Do a proper literature survey in half the time - click here for more information

Project Descriptions for

MRN 412/422 (2020)
MOX 410 (2019)

MOX 410 & MSC 412/422 - Presentation during November 2016

Protocol for Supervisors and Undergraduate Students utilising the
CSIR, ASC Wind Tunnels

Examples of good undergraduate Reseach Projects

Examples of good undergraduate Design Projects

DOMESTIC HOT WATER HEAT PUMP-2012

Published by Barbara Huyssen