Bachelor of Science

Stream: Information Technology and Computer Science: Information Systems and Geography
Qualification code: 02089 - ISG 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
AGE1501 - Introduction to Archaeology
COS1521 - Computer Systems: Fundamental Concepts
CSS101H - Comprehension Skills for Science
DSC1520 - Quantitative Modelling I
DSC1620 - Mathematical Modelling I
EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
GGH1501 - Know Your World: Introduction to Geography
GGH1502 - World Issues: A Geographical Perspective
INF1505 - Introduction to Business Information Systems
INF1511 - Visual Programming I
INF1520 - Human-Computer Interaction I
STA1510 - Basic Statistics

Second level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
DSC2602 - Rational Decision MakingPre: DSC1510 & DSC1630
DSC2605 - Linear Mathematical ProgrammingPre: DSC1520
GGH2601 - The African Challenge: People and Environment
GGH2602 - The Geography of Services Provision
GGH2603 - The Interpretation of Maps, Aerial Photographs and Satellite Images
GGH2604 - People and The Natural Environment: Use and Impact
ICT2621 - Structured Systems Analysis and DesignPre: INF1505 or COS1521
ICT2622 - Object-Oriented AnalysisPre: (INF1505 or COS1521) & (EUP1501 or COS1512 or INF1511)
Group B. Choose 1 from the following
AGE2601 - Archaeological Fieldwork Techniques and Analytical Methods
COS2626 - Computer Networks I

Third level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
GGH3701 - State of The Environment in Southern Africa
GGH3702 - Spatial Economic Development
GGH3703 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
GGH3704 - Development of Urban Space
INF3703 - Databases IIPre: ICT2621 or ICT2622
INF3705 - Advanced Systems DevelopmentPre: ICT2621 & ICT2622
INF3707 - Database Design and ImplementationPre: ICT2621 or ICT2622
INF3720 - Human-Computer Interaction IICo: INF1520
Group B. Choose 2 from the following
AGE3701 - The Interpretation of Archaeological Data
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)
GGH3705 - Environmental Evaluation and Impact Assessment
INF3708 - Software Project Management

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