Diploma in Micro and Nanotechnology
(R30)
Graduation Criteria
To graduate with a Diploma in Micro and Nanotechnology, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by the School of Engineering. Most students should be able to do this within 3 years of enrolment if they are deemed to have successfully completed 5 modules, or its equivalent, per semester.
How
the Modular Structure Works
Modules at the Republic Polytechnic fall into three broad categories, as can be seen from Table 1 above. They consist of Core modules, Elective modules and Freely Chosen modules. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma programme, you must choose a specified number of modules from selected categories. These have been stated in Table 1 above as well as in the following table:
Table 3: Modular Requirements
for Graduation in the DMNT
| Module Category |
Number
of modules required for graduation |
Total
number of modules offered |
| Core |
General* |
12 |
12 |
| Discipline |
10 |
10 |
|
Specialisation
|
5 |
5 |
| Electives |
2 |
12 |
| Freely
Chosen Modules |
1 |
|
| Total |
30 |
|
*Includes four (4) Industry
Orientation Programme modules
Core
Modules
There are 4 types of Core modules: General, Discipline-specific, Specialisation-specific and Electives modules. General modules aim to help you prepare the ground for in generic skills such as cognitive process, linguistic and entrepreneurial skills, as well as equip you with the foundational knowledge of culture, technical communication and skills of personal development.
Discipline-specific modules focus on developing your knowledge of Micro and Nanotechnology Engineering while Specialisation-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the area within Micro & Nanotechnology Engineering which you have chosen to pursue.
Elective Modules
You also need to take two elective modules besides the Core modules. Elective modules are designed to broaden your understanding of Micro and Nanotechnology, and serve to complement your knowledge acquired from other parts of the programme.
Freely
Chosen Modules
Lastly, one of the thirty modules can be freely chosen from the entire range of modules offered at the Republic Polytechnic. |
