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I do not have the foggiest idea what is the differences in above mentioned specialization fields.

Would be really grand if there was someone here who could explain them a bit better to me, as I am going in to register for the course tomorrow. Hopefully they wouldn't ask me to specialize yet. Just in case I would've liked to have some background knowledge.

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with specialisation in Clinical Engineering (NDEENCEN)

never heard of it.

with specialisation in Computer Systems (NDEENCOS)

with specialisation in Electronics and Electronic Communication (NDEENEEC)

More information engineering. You develop computer software, network, signal systems like wifi/blue tooth, you deal with smaller stuff... So you can go into control systems too, and develop software/devices etc... It's more your technology sector. It's an awesome field, but I think it's the tougher choice.

with specialisation in Mechatronics (NDEENMEC)

This is more like developing something like ABS, or robotics... It links mechanical with electrical. So you design the whole system. It's a cool course if you like building things with your hands (like machinery), but you also interested in electronics.

with specialisation in Power Engineering (NDEENPEN)

You'd work with Eskom, or other high power companies... With this, you can design and over look power lines, and also household electrics. You'll also see a growing field of electric cars where they use quite a few watts. You'll do more work with electro-magnetic systems too... So you can work on large magnetic lifts and what not.

with specialisation in Process Instrumentation (NDEENPIN)

again, no idea?
 
In my OPINION (doing computer engineering myself)


with specialisation in Clinical Engineering (NDEENCEN) - No idea
with specialisation in Computer Systems (NDEENCOS) - Uhm probly computers system integrated with hardware to control things
with specialisation in Electronics and Electronic Communication (NDEENEEC) - electronics.....smaller power and devices
with specialisation in Mechatronics (NDEENMEC) - Controlling mechanical system with elec, motors and actuators i guess.
with specialisation in Power Engineering (NDEENPEN) - High voltage applications, e.g. industrial and mining power demands
with specialisation in Process Instrumentation (NDEENPIN)
 
with specialisation in Clinical Engineering (NDEENCEN) - It has a lot to do with biomedical engineering, so you will do a lot of healthcare related things...

with specialisation in Computer Systems (NDEENCOS) - You will do a lot of coding, it is more software related than hardware

with specialisation in Electronics and Electronic Communication (NDEENEEC) - Integrated circuits, antennas all those sort of things, low voltage.

with specialisation in Mechatronics (NDEENMEC) - A mix of mechanical and electrical, about 70/30.

with specialisation in Power Engineering (NDEENPEN) - High voltage, ESKOM and machines.

with specialisation in Process Instrumentation (NDEENPIN) - Chemical engineering, chemistry.
 
Clinical Engineering (NDEENCEN) - Medical Systems like ECG, Life Support etc used in hospitals. Medical field

Computer Systems (NDEENCOS) - More digital systems and programming. Most industries.

Electronics and Electronic Communication (NDEENEEC) - Radio, Microwave, Sattelite, LAN/WAN comms orientated stuff. Telecoms environment.

Mechatronics (NDEENMEC) - Controlling of mechanical systems, hydraulics, robotics etc Factories, Machienary

Power Engineering (NDEENPEN) - High voltage, high current, electrical distribution systems, electrical motors etc Eskom, Mines, Factories.

Process Instrumentation (NDEENPIN) - Process control, things like controlling how things work in factories etc, PLA's (programmable logic controllers), like those control screens/panels you see on tv where a factory or production plant is controlled from. Factories, Mines etc

The most interesting one out of the lot is Electronics and Electronic Communication (NDEENEEC) but it's also the hardest.

Look at the subjects for each to give you a better understanding. If they don't have enough detailed info go to websites of other local institutions and look up their curricula as they are more or less the same.

If you intend studying through Unisa how will the lab sections work? As far as I know you have to be close to Unisa to do them unless they have arrangements with local institutions.

Why not go to CPUT seeing you are in CT, they have a very good Elec. Eng. department at their Zonnebloem campus.
 
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Hmmm, I'm with ponder on this... I have a friend that tried studying electrical engineering via unisa two years ago... Everything was going alright, until they started doing magnetic systems... That was the moment he realized that there's literally no way he'll be able to do it and off to wits he went.

Engineering really isn't easy to self teach. You need someone to explain some of the more tough topics and also give you insight.
 
Hey

Thanks everyone for your input in helping me understand these specialisation fields.

Today was a failed attempt at registration since they seemed to have lost my Senior Certificate on their system and I will have to go back again tomorrow or the day after.


I don't know about the specialization in communications as it is just like another IT subject in which standards rapidly change and I will have to remain up to date and never stop studying (good and bad)

While I feel the Clinical Engineering might be the most boring, it could also be the most stable and lucrative of all these fields mentioned so far. I wish I could have had the ability to speak to professionals who work in these various specialization fields..

I wouldn't like to study engineering at a physical campus, I am too shy around people and wouldn't like to be put back in another situation like that.

What do you guys know about plant care? I might also be interested in registering for a National Diploma in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horticulture

Cheers :D
 
Tweak said:
I don't know about the specialization in communications as it is just like another IT subject in which standards rapidly change and I will have to remain up to date and never stop studying (good and bad)

I wouldn't like to study engineering at a physical campus, I am too shy around people and wouldn't like to be put back in another situation like that.
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No it's not like certifications. You deal with low level stuff (when I saw low I don't mean easy stuff) like signal processing, propagation, circuit design, feedback loops, digital systems etc etc. It's not something you will ever be taught in IT or certifications.

If you wan't I can give you a list of a few textbooks I used back when I studied and you can go look at the contents in a book store like Adams that caters for this stuff.

Most of the engineering/science students are geeks in their own way. It's not like school when you go to a tertiary institution. Best you put yourself in that situation now because what you going to do when you have to start working afterwards? The telecoms industry is one of the higher paying industries and also has a lot more need for qualified people than other sectors. It's also a interesting field that always has new tech.
Studying at a campus also helps you a lot as you have direct access to your lecturers and you also have your classmates to help you out if you don't understand something. We used to cram like hell the morning before a exam, like 12 of us around a table, if I battled with X I asked who was clued up on it and then I would do a one on one with that person. It really is a much better environment to study in I promise you this. Studying engineering via correspondence I would never even attempt knowing what I know now.
 
ponder I understand but I am REALLY REALLY not comfortable studying around other people :p

Its going to be UNISA or NONISA :p

Also, something I would rather take into account is weather the specialization field is in demand internationally so I could emigrate with it. The Tech I studied at before was really backwards, either students or lecturers were on strike, and most to all black admin people were unfriendly and clueless adding to my frustration.

Sure if my matric was good enough and pockets deep enough to go to a Quality university like Tukkies etc I wouldn't have had this feelings towards tertiary institutions but now I do..

I am considering contacting a university in Canada and possibly doing my diploma through them instead >.< Than trying to jump through all the hoops of UNISA's incompetent people and mostly down system
 
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