Bachelor of Science

Stream: Information Technology and Computer Science: Information and Decision Modelling Stream
Qualification code: 02089 - IDM NQF Exit level: 6 Total credits: 360
Qualification offered until 2015, and ONLY for students previously registered for this qualification.
Admission requirements:NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics & English.
Rules:Students who have passed DSC2601, need not register for DSC2605.

First level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
CSS101H - Comprehension Skills for Science
DSC1510 - Introduction to The Business World
DSC1630 - Introductory Financial Mathematics
EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
INF1505 - Introduction to Business Information Systems
INF1511 - Visual Programming I
INF1520 - Human-Computer Interaction I
MAT1503 - Linear Algebra
MAT1511 - Precalculus Mathematics B
MAT1512 - Calculus A
MAT1613 - Calculus BCo: MAT1512
STA1501 - Descriptive Statistics and Probability
STA1502 - Statistical Inference ICo: STA1501
Group B. Choose 1 from the following
COS1501 - Theoretical Computer Science I
DSC1620 - Mathematical Modelling I

Second level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
COS2633 - Numerical Methods IPre: COS1511 & MAT1512 & MAT1503
DSC2602 - Rational Decision MakingPre: DSC1510 & DSC1630
DSC2604 - Financial ModellingPre: DSC1510 & DSC1630
DSC2605 - Linear Mathematical ProgrammingPre: MAT1503 & MAT1512
ICT2621 - Structured Systems Analysis and DesignPre: INF1505 or COS1521
ICT2622 - Object-Oriented AnalysisPre: (INF1505 or COS1521) & (EUP1501 or COS1512 or INF1511)
STA2603 - Distribution Theory IIPre: (STA1502 & DSC1620) or (STA1503 & MAT1512)

Third level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
DSC3702 - Optimisation of ResourcesPre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or (DSC2605 & DSC2606)
DSC3703 - SimulationPre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or (DSC2605 & DSC2606); Co: STA2602
DSC3704 - Models for Strategic Decision-MakingPre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or (DSC2605 & DSC2606)
DSC3705 - Financial Risk ModellingPre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or (DSC2605 & DSC2606)
DSC3707 - Mathematical Modelling IIPre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or (DSC2605 & DSC2606)
INF3703 - Databases IIPre: ICT2621 or ICT2622
INF3705 - Advanced Systems DevelopmentPre: ICT2621 & ICT2622
Group B. Choose 2 from the following
INF3707 - Database Design and ImplementationPre: ICT2621 or ICT2622
INF3708 - Software Project Management
INF3720 - Human-Computer Interaction IICo: INF1520

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