WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
2017
PROSPECTUS 2017
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS
www.wsu.ac.za
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS Prospectus 2017
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY PROSPECTUS 2017
How to use this prospectus Note that this prospectus contains material and information applicable to the whole campus. It also contains detailed information and specific requirements applicable to programmes that are offered by the campus. This prospectus should be read in conjunction with the General Prospectus which includes the University’s General Rules & Regulations, which is a valuable source of information. Students are encouraged to contact the Academic Head of the relevant campus if unsure of a rule or an interpretation. Disclaimer Although the information contained in this prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, WSU accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this prospectus as and when the need may arise. This prospectus is published for the 2017 academic year.
Offering of programmes and/or courses not guaranteed
Students should note that the offering of programmes and/or courses as described in this prospectus is not guaranteed and may be subject to change. The offering of programmes and/or courses is dependent on viable student enrolment numbers being met (as determined by HOD) and physical and human resources being available.
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BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY PROSPECTUS 2017
IN THIS PROSPECTUS
1. FACULTY STAFF Faculty management & staff, academic staff & qualifications l administrative & support staff
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2. FACULTY CONTACTS
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3.
MESSAGE OF WELCOME FROM DEAN OF FACULTY PAGE 3
4. INTRODUCTION TO THE FACULTY
PAGE 3
5. FACULTY VISION AND MISSION
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Vision l Mission l Faculty research niche areas
6. DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMMES
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6.1 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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6.2 DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES
PAGE 69
6.3 DEPARTMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
PAGE 98
6.4 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PAGE 149
6.5 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
PAGE 205
6.6 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PAGE 254
6.7 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAGE 303
6.8 DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS
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BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY PROSPECTUS 2017
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FACULTY STAFF 1.1. Faculty Management Staff Dean
Dr M Siswana
BSc (UFH), BSc (Hon), MSc, PhD (Rhodes)
1.2. Faculty Administrative and Support Staff Faculty Officer Faculty Secretary
Ms KG Skiti Vacant
Faculty Administrator
Vacant
NDip: Office Admin (BT), BTech: BA (WSU)
Note: Staff in the various programmes are listed under the relevant department’s section of the prospectus
2.
FACULTY CONTACTS Name
Title
Phone
Fax
Email
Site
OFFICE OF THE DEAN Dr M Siswana
Dean: FSET
043 709 4069
043 709 4093
[email protected] Chisel
