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[Banlam]

I suspect that you're talking about engineering programming in the second term in the first year?

I am talking about the Engineering course yes, because you may have noticed the two people who were discussing it are both doing Engineering next year.

[Griff3n]

I am talking about the Engineering course yes, because you may have noticed the two people who were discussing it are both doing Engineering next year.

YAY ENGINEERING!!

Why is it so hard to find information about the UP orientation week etc? It took me like an hour to find the information.

[hawk]

YAY ENGINEERING!!

Why is it so hard to find information about the UP orientation week etc? It took me like an hour to find the information.

You should get a whole booklet in the post soon with all the details and what not.

I remember getting something like that in my first year at UP.

If any members here are looking for past papers for their first year engineering subjects at UP I'd be happy to email you some of the stuff I have.

[pArkEr]

Okay, I have a huge dilemma at the moment: I currently have two choices, electrical engineering at CPUT, or computer science at Stellenbosch. My options are:

1: Do Comp Sci, preferably try for a Masters, as I'd like to get into R & D.

2: Comp Sci, switching to engineering the second year (unless I get into engineering straight away with my final marks, which I don't see happening).

3: Do engineering at CPUT.

What complicates things, is that a friend at CPUT says that after two years I can switch to UCT's engineering, as the courses carry the same waiting. Or, after finishing a four-year degree, do a bridging course at UCT and convert it into a BSc.

This is contrary to what I've heard everywhere else, including the guys I've spoken to on this forum (Garson, The Dash, etc.), but he says lots of guys do it, and are highly sought after.

Advice would be seriously appreciated guys. I know the next four years of my life won't be decided so easily, but any advice at all will help.

[hawk]

So, do you want to do Engineering(Electronic I'm assuming) or Comp Sci (where you want your Masters?)

If you want to do engineering then perhaps do the Comp Sci and switch over (see it as a means to an end. )

[WilliamJ8]

Sorry, I have graduated.

[pArkEr]

Yeah, that's one way to go.

There's a difference between electronic and electrical engineers right? I think one being the data and the other energy. So what's the difference between heavy and light current?

[hawk]

Yeah, that's one way to go.

There's a difference between electronic and electrical engineers right? I think one being the data and the other energy. So what's the difference between heavy and light current?

Not exactly sure, I think heavy current guys do power generation/transmission and light current guys might do stuff like houses?

I'm not entirely sure since power transmission is more high voltage, low current.

I may be wrong, perhaps someone that knows more could be able to answer :D - I'm only a Civil Engineering student!

[Banlam]

Not exactly sure, I think heavy current guys do power generation/transmission and light current guys might do stuff like houses?

I'm not entirely sure since power transmission is more high voltage, low current.

I may be wrong, perhaps someone that knows more could be able to answer :D - I'm only a Civil Engineering student!

why do you equate high voltage and low current? Power transmission is high voltage, and you will also have as low a resistance as they possibly can to get maximum power throughput. P = VI and V=IR, so high power = high voltage = high current = low resistance

Yeah, that's one way to go.

There's a difference between electronic and electrical engineers right? I think one being the data and the other energy. So what's the difference between heavy and light current?

Their is a difference between electrical and electronic engineers, see below, but in general, university courses are "Electrical and Electronic Engineering" courses, they don't split the two.

Generally electronic engineering applies to electronics. Microcontrollers, small circuitry, cellphones, computers, that kind of thing. Electrical engineering tends to be more on the high voltage side of things.

I don't really understand your question with regards to heavy and light current, but basically the same principal applies.

[cr@zydude]

Yeah, that's one way to go.

There's a difference between electronic and electrical engineers right? I think one being the data and the other energy. So what's the difference between heavy and light current?

If I remember correctly heavy current is the more general use one. Houses factories and other cabling. Light current is stuff like computers.

[Griff3n]

Not exactly sure, I think heavy current guys do power generation/transmission and light current guys might do stuff like houses?

I'm not entirely sure since power transmission is more high voltage, low current.

I may be wrong, perhaps someone that knows more could be able to answer :D - I'm only a Civil Engineering student!

Yeah I got it today in the post.... The SA Postal Services RAPED the packaging tho... the thing was open and mangled when I got it :(

[hawk]

why do you equate high voltage and low current? Power transmission is high voltage, and you will also have as low a resistance as they possibly can to get maximum power throughput. P = VI and V=IR, so high power = high voltage = high current = low resistance

Eh, right you are!

Apologies! Electricity + Electronics was not my strongest 1st year subject. :P

Yeah I got it today in the post.... The SA Postal Services RAPED the packaging tho... the thing was open and mangled when I got it :(

Ah, well glad you got it man. I also got my registration papers in the post. Thank goodness senior students can register online :D

[Griff3n]

Ah, well glad you got it man. I also got my registration papers in the post. Thank goodness senior students can register online :D

So did mine :) Gonna read all bout it when I am at the beach with no internets etc...

[Chuluka]

Just out of interest, does anybody now how popular hair shaving (head and beard) is for initiation of first years in res?

[Colin]

Please note that the MSSA will help you to get a club going at your university.

There are huge advantages to officially play eSports for our University. With a University having a club, you can not only get University colours (as at Wits and UJ), but also can get a sports bursary.

[Azimuth]

Why does anyone need the MSSA to start their own club? They can just start their own club.

[Garson007]

Just out of interest, does anybody now how popular hair shaving (head and beard) is for initiation of first years in res?

Extremely. Since it's an easy and non-harmful activity.

[Colin]

@Azimuth

Of course gamers can reinvent the wheel in getting all the necessary permissions etc. in starting up a University club, but, the MSSA can help in this regard.

Please remember that official university clubs often receive funding from the Univerity's Sports Council if properly established.

I trust that answers your question.

[Azimuth]

Applying for permission to start a club on campus is hardly equivalent to "reinventing the wheel". I've seen you post on other forums, and my overwhelming impression is that you and the MSSA are trying desperately - and pointlessly - to "own" local gaming, particularly the competitive scene.

I'm somewhat reminded of high school class projects, where one person invariably does the bare minimum, but claims the majority credit for the work regardless.

[Colin]

Dear Azimuth

The MSSA is the recognised National Federation for eSports in South Africa. Such recognition is in terms of the Sports and Recreation Act as approved by Parliament.

Any eSports club may affiliate to the MSSA, and through such membership direct the course of gaming in South Africa.

Since you have read the other sites, you would already know that the MSSA is a non-profit Association, and it is the member clubs that participate at every level of the MSSA that make the decisions.

In fact the MSSA has done much to promote and accredit eSports in South Africa, from running championships to sending teams to international events.

For more information, please go to: http://www.facebook.com/mindsportssa