Qualification code: | 98908 |
NQF level: | 8 |
Total credits: | 120 |
SAQA ID: | 101048 |
APS/AS: | 60 |
Rules: Computing is an umbrella term that includes both Computer Science and Information Systems. Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Computing (98908) therefore includes modules in Information Systems and Computer Science. Students may take any combination of them. Note, however, that the Computer Science modules assume a background in Computer Science. Students with only a major in Information Systems on undergraduate level are strongly advised to take the Information Systems honours modules, and students with only a major in Computer Science on undergraduate level are strongly advised to take the Computer Science honours modules. An exception is Ontology Engineering COS4840, which is suitable for students with a background in Computer Science or Information Systems. Students who want to register for this qualification must 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. |
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Purpose statement: The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Hons BSc graduates with the knowledge, specific skills and applied and theoretical competence in a number of Science fields to provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and valuable contributions to society. A second purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with graduates in a number of learning fields in order to ensure that the leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is widened. A third purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with people who can perform a constructive role they need to play as intellectual leaders in their society. |
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This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
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Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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Group A. Compulsory | |
HPCOS81 - Research Methods and Proposal | |
HRCOS82 - Honours Research Report | Pre-requisite:HPCOS81 |
Group B. Choose any 6 from the following | |
COS4807 - Formal Logic | |
COS4840 - Ontology Engineering | |
COS4851 - Logic-Based Reasoning | |
COS4852 - Machine Learning | |
COS4861 - Natural Language Processing | |
COS4892 - Formal Program Verification | |
INF4817 - Software Engineering | |
INF4820 - Human-Computer Interaction | |
INF4825 - Software Project Management | |
INF4831 - Information Security | |
INF4860 - E-Learning: Concepts and Principles | |
INF4883 - Enterprise Architecture |