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Students who register for any Computer Science or Information Systems modules should:(a) have access to an Internet cafe or a Unisa Regional Learning Centre or other Internet facilities. After registration, access to myUnisa on a regular basis is compulsory; (b) have passed Computer Application Technology or Information Technology with a rating of 4 (new NSC) or passed Computer Studies (NSC) or hold an industry standard qualification such as the ICDL in computer literacy. Students who do not satisfy this requirement are advised to register for EUP1501 BEFORE they register for INF1511.
The following configuration can be used as a guideline for the minimum required for most modules. Some modules have higher requirements and in those cases the requirements will be made available in the first tutorial letter or under module information on myUnisa. Configuration: PC with a Pentium 233(500) MHz or faster processor, Windows 7 or later version (32- or 64-bit), 2 GB of RAM or more, 500 GB hard-disk space, and a CD-ROM or flash drive/memory stick for your own data. If you intend buying a computer, we recommend that you obtain a computer with the highest processor speed and RAM you can afford, AND which is upgradable (to allow you to improve its configuration at a later stage). The different software packages required by the modules are as follows: EUP1501: Microsoft Office 13 (student version or higher) or Microsoft Office 365; INF1511: Python 3.4 or higher and its compatible PyQt binding; ICT2621, ICT2622 & INF3705: Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Visio Professional (both provided); INF3707: Oracle 11g or higher.
Major combinations:
NQF Level: 5: INF1505, INF1520, INF1511
NQF Level: 6: ICT2621, ICT2622, INF2611, INF2603
NQF Level: 7: INF3703, INF3705, INF3707, INF3708, INF3720
| Enterprise Architecture - INF4883 |
| Honours |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: Qualifying students have an introductory understanding of Enterprise Architecture in terms of the theory as well as its practice. Students will be able to describe the definition as well as the key concepts of Enterprise Architecture. The student will furthermore have an understanding of how to use a mainstream modelling tool (such as for example IBM Rational Systems Architect) to create an Enterprise Architecture model. This module serves as a fundamental building block in equipping students with the knowledge and competencies to describe Enterprise Architecture and model the enterprise. The module contributes to the development of the computing field in Southern Africa, Africa, or globally. Students are required to have computers and Internet access to participate in an online environment to practically experience Enterprise Architecture modelling. |
| Information Administration II (Practical) - IAD2602 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: EUP1501& IAD2601
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| Purpose: This module covers the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) international certificate but on an Intermediate level only for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. |
| Databases I - INF2603 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: INF1505 |
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| Purpose: Qualifying students can understand, design and manage database management systems. This module serves as a fundamental building block in equipping students with the knowledge and competencies to understand and use databases. This module provides fundamental and required knowledge, skills and values which will support further studies in the field of Database Management design and implementation systems on NQF level 7 as part of either Bachelor of Science degree in Computing or Informatics or the Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Informatics or the Bachelor of Commerce degree with Informatics as major. These competencies contribute to the development of competitive information technology practitioners who have strong technical skills in designing, implementing and managing database systems. The module contributes to the development of the computing field in Southern Africa, Africa, or globally. Students are required to have computers and Internet access.
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| Visual Programming II - INF2611 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: INF1511 |
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| Purpose: Qualifying students apply knowledge, skills and competencies in order to develop menu-driven, multiple layout- and database -applications in the visual programming paradigm, through the use of Python. The qualifying student is able to programme computers to solve problems in business and society within African, South-African and global contexts. Students require daily online connectivity and access and programming ability. |
| Information Administration III (Theory) - IAD3701 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Pre-requisite: EUP1501, IAD2601 |
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| Purpose: Students who successfully complete this module will be able to explain how Information Technology (IT) fits into business strategies and organizational activities as a point of strength in any organization. Students gain an understanding of Information Technology's (IT) role in daily business activities and global business technology to provide a competitive edge. This module will provide students with knowledge, competencies and skills to enable them to maximize their business acumen, whether they major in operations management, manufacturing, sales or marketing. Students who understand business along with the power associated with the Information Age will create their own opportunities and perhaps even new industries. |
| Information Administration III (Practical) - IAD3702 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Pre-requisite: EUP1501, IAD2602 |
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| Purpose: This module covers the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) international certificate. Word 2007, Excel 2007 and Access 2007 Advanced levels will be covered in this module. Power Point 2007. |
| Databases II - INF3703 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: ICT2621 or ICT2622 or INF2603 |
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| Purpose: The purpose of the module is to equip students with adequate knowledge and competencies to design, implement, and manage centralized and distributed database systems. Students registered for this module are introduced to the database development processes, database administration roles and responsibilities, stages of database design, database transactions, database performance tuning, distributed database concepts, database security, distributed databases within the cloud environment, decision support systems, and strategies for interacting with databases through the web. This module provides fundamental and required knowledge, which will support further studies and applications in the sector of Computer Science and Information systems, in the field of Database Management Systems as part of either Bachelor of Science degree in Computing or Informatics or the Bachelor of Commerce degree with Informatics as major. These competencies therefore contribute to the development of competitive Information Technology practitioners who have strong technical skills of designing, implementing and managing single and distributed database systems. |
| Advanced Systems Development - INF3705 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: ICT2621 & ICT2622 |
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| Purpose: Qualifying learners are required to be competent in the outcomes against the background of the requirements of qualifications in the disciplines thereof. Furthermore to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competencies to apply Advanced System Analysis and Design concepts included within the field of Software Engineering. This module is intended for learners with some knowledge of System Analysis and Design, and to introduce the learner to concepts that can be used when developing high-quality systems. This module provides a glue between the other modules studies within the qualifications, where the module introduces the bests ﾑmethods and techniquesﾒ to ensure that the systems that are built is well designed, on-time and costly. |
| Database Design and Implementation - INF3707 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: ICT2621 or ICT2622 or INF2603 |
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| Purpose: Qualifying students to design, implement and use database management systems. This module provides fundamental and required knowledge, skills and values which will support further studies and applications in the sector of Computer Science and Information systems, in the field of Database Management systems as part of either Bachelor of Science degree in Computing or Informatics or the Bachelor of Commerce degree with Informatics as major. These competencies therefore contribute to the development of competitive information technology practitioners who have strong technical skills of
designing, implementing and managing database systems. |
| Software Project Management - INF3708 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide qualifying students with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to successfully initiate, evaluate, plan, manage and control real-world information technology projects according to industry-approved processes within African, South-African and global context. This module is intended for competent programmers and prospective managers. The student will be able to develop evaluation and planning skills and could extend this knowledge to manage, monitor and control an information technology project. Qualified students are able to express their logical evaluation and planning skills to society through the development of information technology projects in industry, conforming to specific standards and requirements. Students are required in addition to normal fees, purchase their own prescribed books and required software packages.as well as to have the following equipment at own cost:
ﾕ a computer;
ﾕ access to the Internet. |
| Human-Computer Interaction II - INF3720 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
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Co-requisite: INF1520 |
| Purpose: The purpose of the module is to provide students with a basic practical and theoretical introduction to human-computer interaction (HCI) and to HCI as a design discipline, extend their technical knowledge of dialogue styles, equip them with a basic set of analysis and evaluation techniques, familiarise them with current software tools for interactive system development, give students experience in the iterative nature of user interface development. Qualifying students can apply their practical skills and theoretical knowledge to design interactive computer-based products, from the requirements analysis stage through to creating a conceptual model of the system. They can evaluate existing interactive systems and prototypes using a variety of evaluation techniques. This module provides intermediate knowledge, skills and values, which will support further studies and design applications in the sector of Information Systems in the field of Information Technology, as part of the BSc or BCom qualification. These competencies therefore contribute to the development of communities with business support, design, evaluation and research skills. |
| Software Engineering - INF4817 |
| Honours |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The scope of Software Engineering is broad, encompassing both technical and managerial aspects. Some principles fall into the fields of Computer Science and Mathematics, whereas others are derived from Economics, Management Science and Psychology. The main objective of this module is to provide a perspective and overview of the most important conceptual, technical and managerial issues related to the development of large software systems. With respect to the realization of high quality products that are on time and within budget and within specifications, following the IEEE standards and codes. This module does not include a detailed study of the different methods, tools and techniques employed in developing software.
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| Human-Computer Interaction - INF4820 |
| Honours |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to be able to demonstrate knowledge about Human Computer Interaction concepts and principles relating to measuring the user experience. Specifically, the tools and techniques (methodologies) and criteria for measuring the user experience in different contexts. For this module, there are several outcomes that we hope you will be able to accomplish by the end of the course:
Qualifying students will understand the basic constructs of user experience and usability evaluation. They will have the ability to differentiate and apply different kinds of usability metrics including performance, issue-based, selfreported, behavioural and psychological metrics. Furthermore, students will be able to conduct usability and user experience evaluation including the collection, analysis, and presentation of usability metrics. Students will be able to critically analyse and evaluate existing user experience evaluation systems and tools according to these principles. The student requires access to a suitable computer and Internet connectivity with appropriate software.
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| Introduction to Business Information Systems - INF1505 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Year module |
NQF level: 5 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: Qualifying students can apply information technology (IT) concepts in their lives, identify different classes of business information systems, and understand systems development and information systems in business and the wider society. This module provides fundamental introductory knowledge, skills and values which will support further studies and applications in the sector of Information Technology and Computer Sciences and Commerce as part of either the BSc degree or BCom Informatics degree. This module will support further studies and applications in the sector of Computing. |
| Software Project Management - INF4825 |
| Honours |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip qualifying students with a sound knowledge of the underlying principles of Software Project Management and to provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to successfully initiate, evaluate, plan, manage and control real-world information technology projects according to industry-approved processes within African, South African and global context. This module is intended for competent programmers and prospective managers. |
| Visual Programming I - INF1511 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Year module |
NQF level: 5 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: Qualifying students as first-time programmers obtain introductory knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply visual programming concepts, techniques and strategies using problem solving, programming logic, as well as the design techniques of an object-oriented, event-driven language, Python. This module forms part of a B-degree and supports further studies and applications in the sector of Computing, in the fields of Computer Science, Information Systems or Multimedia. The qualifying student can programme computers to solve problems in business and society within African, South-African, and global contexts. Students require daily online connectivity and access and programmingability. |
| Information Security - INF4831 |
| Honours |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: Security, as a core requirement when creating systems and software, introduce the fundamentals of computer security and cryptography, both the technical and managerial issues. The focus is on the theoretical principles of Identification and Authentication, Authorisation, Confidentiality, Integrity and Non-repudiation (in line with internationally accepted information security architectures). Security planning and basic risk analysis are included. Students must have access to a suitable computer and access to the Internet to complete the required research and practical work.
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| Human-Computer Interaction I - INF1520 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Year module |
NQF level: 5 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: Students who complete this module successfully will have a fundamental-level overview of the principles and concepts of human-computer interaction (HCI). Students become cognisant with trends in the development of usercentred computer applications and in the types of interfaces and interaction styles. They gain an understanding of various attributes of the intended users that may influence computer use, such as their cognitive, perceptual, cultural and social characteristics. Students will be able to describe and compare different usability evaluation methods. They will be qualified to serve as novice members of a design team of interactive technological systems. |
| E-Learning: Concepts and Principles - INF4860 |
| Honours |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide and nurture an inclusive and research driven overview and evaluation of electronic learning and mobile learning (e- and m-learning) concepts, principles, approaches and technologies, their applications, and the tools and techniques (methodologies) for developing, implementing and evaluating them in the African, South African and global contexts. |
| Information Administration II (Theory) - IAD2601 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: EUC1501 & EUP1501 |
Co-requisite: IAD2602 |
| Purpose: An Introduction to Information Systems, Information Systems in Organizations. Hardware: Input, Processing, Output devices. Software: Systems and Application software. Organizing data, storing data and computer Networks. |