Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science and Information Systems
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with the knowledge and competencies to understand and apply both traditional Computer Science and Information Systems principles. This qualification is for students who wish to enter a computing profession, such as software development. In addition, students who intend pursuing higher Degrees will find that the deeper level knowledge in the programme is essential for future research.
Rationale
The qualification has been active for many years and is important as a first step in research training.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- RPL will be as per Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) RPL policy.
The minimum requirement for admission is
- A relevant Bachelor Degree.
Replacement note
This qualification replaces
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification comprises of compulsory module at Level 8 totaling 120 Credits.
Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 43 Credits
- Treatise on the project, 32 Credits.
- Information Systems Project Management, 11 Credits.
Elective Modules
- Virtual Reality, 11 Credits.
- Usability Engineering, 11 Credits.
- Theory of Computation, 11 Credits.
- Compiler Construction, 11 Credits.
- Mobile Computing, 11 Credits.
- Graphics, 11 Credits.
- Capita Selecta, 11 Credits.
- Evolutionary Computing, 11 Credits.
- Research Frontiers in Computing, 11 Credits.
- Environment Information Systems, 11 Credits.
- E-Commerce, 11 Credits.
- Data Warehousing, 11 Credits.
- Design in the Digital Domain, 11 Credits.
- Advanced Programming, 11 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques relevant to Computer Science and Information Systems.
- Rigorously critique and evaluate current research and participate in scholarly debates in an area of Computer Science/Information Systems.
- Relate theory to practice and vice versa.
4: Identify, and analyse complex real world problems from a Computer Science/Information Systems perspective, drawing systematically and creatively on the theory, research methods and literature.
- Propose and develop a prototype which demonstrates the application of theory to a complex problem.
- Critically analyse and evaluate, using quantitative and/or qualitative data, solutions to problems as in Computer Science/Information Systems.
- Produce a relevant research report under supervision which meets the standards of scholarly/professional writing.
- Present and communicate the results of the research to peers and general audience.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
- The written treatise is a form of Integrated Assessment. It is a written document which provided evidence of an integrated design/research methodology which includes extensive literature review, problem formulation, solution design, data collection, and analysis. Students are expected to apply their learned theoretical concepts within the context of this integrated work.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification articulates both horizontally and vertically.
Horizontal Articulation
- An Applied Mathematics Degree.
Vertical Articulation
- A Master Degree at Level 9.
International comparability
The qualification in its, design content and delivery, is at par with similar qualifications offered at other universities nationally and internationally.
Providers currently listed
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