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It also contains detailed information and specific requirements applicable to programmes that are offered by the
campus.
This prospectus should be read in conjunction with the General Prospectus which includes the University’s General
Rules & Regulations, which is a valuable source of information.
Students are encouraged to contact the Academic Head of the relevant department if they are unsure of a rule or an
interpretation.
Disclaimer
Although the information contained in this prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, WSU accepts no
responsibility for any errors or omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this
prospectus as and when the need may arise. This prospectus is published for the 2018 academic year.
Students should note that the offering of programmes and/or courses as described in this prospectus is not
guaranteed and may be subject to change. The offering of programmes and/or courses is dependent on viable
student enrolment numbers being met (as determined by the HOD) and physical and human resources being
available.
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In this Prospectus:
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Welcome to the Faculty of Natural Sciences. We offer a wide range of highly acclaimed programmes at
undergraduate and graduate levels. Our graduates find employment in the private sector and with government
and there is renewed effort by the faculty to guide our graduates to create their own businesses and remain self-
reliant. The faculty makes every effort to ensure that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible. We have a
Science Students Society, a grouping of our young, friendly and hardworking students who are ready to welcome
you and work with you throughout your academic career. You will meet fellow students and staff coming from
different parts of the country and interestingly also others coming from other countries other than South Africa.
You will learn to live and work in unison with all these people and it is this universality of people, cultures and
knowledge that constitutes a university. I assure you that your stay with us will be an enjoyable one.
As you may be aware, our government has prioritised amongst other disciplines Mathematics and Science as
focus areas for development. Therefore, the Faculty of Natural Sciences falls within this focus and you should be
proud to be part of this exceptional group of people who are passionate about mathematics and scientific
innovation, the cornerstones of our economy and development. By the time you leave our faculty you shall be
well trained and skilled to face the challenges of the work environment.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences comprises the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences,
Mathematical Sciences and Computing as well as Chemical and Physical Sciences. It offers undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes ranging from Diplomas, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours) and
Master of Science. The faculty is located at the Nelson Mandela Drive site of the Mthatha campus.
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Walter Sisulu University was founded on 1 July 2005 through the merger of the University of Transkei (Unitra),
Eastern Cape Technikon and Border Technikon. Apart from Education, Humanities and Social Sciences that these
three institutions contributed to the merger, the University of Transkei also brought along the basic sciences,
while the Eastern Cape and Border Technikon brought along the engineering sciences and technology. This
newly merged comprehensive higher education institution has positioned itself as a developmental university
with the need to increase efficiency and service delivery of its programmes across all campuses.
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The programmes and qualifications offered in the faculty are managed by the Dean. The departments are
managed by Heads of Departments (HoDs). They are in charge of courses and programmes together with the
learning and teaching activities. They see to it that the quality of total service rendered in the departments is
maintained to the highest level.
The academic focus of the faculty is to offer mathematics and basic science programmes that respond to the
needs of the work environment. Students are so well prepared that they are able to respond competently by
using their knowledge and judgment in addressing discipline related problems and challenges.
The faculty will be a leading centre offering a range of programmes geared towards producing human capital
that uses acquired knowledge in addressing workplace challenges of sustainable development and poverty
alleviation.
In pursuit of its vision, the faculty will be at the forefront of research and innovation generating new knowledge
and marketable products that in turn will lead to new startup businesses. Our highly skilled graduates will remain
marketable but not only as job seekers as was traditionally the case but capable of starting up small businesses
and creating job opportunities not only for themselves but for the broader community.
The faculty prides itself of highly qualified and competent academic staff whose function is not only that of
teaching, research and community engagement activities but also that of supporting and nurturing young and
developing academic staff and ascertaining continuity. Where there are still gaps, the faculty will attend to them
and make sure that students and staff are exposed to state-of-the-art equipment that necessitates the fulfillment
of the research and teaching goals listed.
The faculty shall continue to make learning and teaching attractive and enjoyable to our students and staff.
Excellent scholarship can only be achieved in an environment that is free of intimidation, friendly and secure.
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There are regular departmental seminars organised by a seminar coordinator appointed by the Head of
Department. All academic members of staff take turns in presentations interspersed by presentations from
research students.
A programme in each discipline must contain at least 50% of credits from courses in that discipline. Credits
brought from other institutions may be recognised but must be less than 50% of the WSU credits. A student
must register for courses worth a minimum of 120 and a maximum of 128 credits each year. To proceed to the
next level of study a student must pass two-thirds of what he/she was registered for in the year preceding the
progression year and meet the prerequisites of the courses he/she intends to register.
For a student to graduate he/she must have accumulated a minimum of 360 or 480 credits through his/her
period of study (provided he/she has met the minimum of 120 credits each year), and passed all the core and
foundation courses. If there was a year that a student did not meet the minimum of 120 credits, he/she will be
required to come for an extra time to make up for the shortfall. The extra 8 credits on top of 120 credits cannot
be used to cover for the shortfalls. To qualify for an Honours degree a minimum of 120 credits is required. Two
external examiners and one internal examiner must assess the Master’s dissertation.
An attendance of at least 80% in all lectures (theory and practical) is compulsory for all students. A student with
an attendance of less than 80% is not eligible to write any examination in that course. This rule becomes
effective from the date the student gets registered. Upon late registration, a student may be allowed to attend
classes provided they have missed less than 20% of the total tuition of that particular course. An attendance
register must be signed by the student during the first part of the lecture. This register will either be distributed
by the lecturer or by the tutor(s) or demonstrator(s).
Assessment and examination of all undergraduate and honours programmes shall take place on a continual basis
throughout the course of each module culminating in a written or oral examination at the end of each semester.
Weighting shall be in the ratio of 60% continuous assessment to 40% written or oral examination. The overall
aggregate pass mark shall be 50%. Papers of exit-level courses including the research paper are sent to
external examiners for moderation.
A student must attain a minimum semester mark of 40% in a course to be allowed to write examinations on it.
A student with an overall mark of between 40% and 48% subject to a minimum mark of 40% for both
continuous assessment and final examination qualifies for a supplementary examination. A student qualifies to
write an automatic supplementary examination for a course in a particular semester if it is the last outstanding
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course for the student to complete his/her studies and has written the final examination for that course at least
once.
Concurrent registration is not allowed. Students will be allowed to register for courses in higher levels provided
prerequisites for those courses are met and that there are no timetable clashes.
A student with a semester mark (DP) of not less than 60% may apply to retain it for one academic year
only.
The maximum permissible period of study is five years for a three year Diploma or Degree and six years for the
Extended Programme. When a student reaches the maximum allowed period for the programme, he/she will not
be allowed to re-register for the same programme, as per university rules (G7.3). A first year student who fails
to obtain the minimum number of credits required to proceed to the next level will also be excluded on academic
grounds (G7.1). An extended programme student is allowed one extra year to complete the curriculum for the
first two years of the programme beyond which he/she will be excluded from the programme. If an extended
programme student fails in his/her first year, he/she is not permitted to fail in the second year, else he/she will
be excluded from the programme, as per university rules.
A student is allowed to repeat a course once. If a student fails a course twice, he/she will be excluded from the
course as per university rules (G7.2). An excluded student can, however, present himself/herself for re-
registration after proof that he/she has rehabilitated himself/herself after one year and shows potential to
complete the programme within the minimum stipulated period, as per university rules.
Students should take note of the institutional rules G7-G11 on re-admission of students to undergraduate
programmes. A student that progresses at a slower rate than that set out below, will be refused further re-
admission on the grounds of “poor academic performance”.
Minimum credits a student must have obtained 72 144 216 288 360
Minimum credits a student must have obtained 80 160 240 320 400 480
Notes:
Credits refer to SAQA credits; academic period refers to each year that the student is enrolled.
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3. STAFF
Professor Prof BN Nkeh-Chungag, BSc, BSc Hons, MSc (Yaounde), PhD (Wits), MPH (WSU)
Professor Vacant
Professor Vacant
Senior Lecturer Dr GE Okuthe, BSc, MSc (Astrakhan), MSc (Guelph), PhD (Wits)
Senior Lecturer Dr AS Niba, BSc Hons (Calabar), MSc (Ibadan), MSc (Natal), PhD (UKZN)
Senior Lecturer Dr CM Musampa, MSc Econ, PhD (London)
Senior Lecturer Dr JM Kalule-Sabiti, BSc, MSc (Makerere), PhD (Durham)
Senior Lecturer Vacant
Senior Lecturer Vacant
Senior Lecturer Vacant
Senior Lecturer Vacant
Lecturer Dr IM Egbichi, BSc Hons, MSc, PhD (Stellenbosch)
Lecturer Dr S Kuria, BSc Hons, MSc (Nairobi, Kenya), PhD (Rhodes)
Lecturer Dr MDV Nakin, BSc Hons, HDE, MSc (Unitra), PhD (Rhodes)
Lecturer Dr FK Kuriah, BSc (Jabalpur), MSc (Mohanial), PhD (Fort Hare)
Lecturer Dr TS Dlaza, BSc, BSc Hons, MSc (UWC), PhD (UCT)
Lecturer Dr MK Soviti, BA Hons (Vista), MSc (Rhodes), PhD (Texas University)
Lecturer Ms VN Majiza, BSc Hons, HDE, MSc (Unitra)
Lecturer Mr WD Dzemo, BSc, BSc Hons, MSc (Dschang), MSc (WSU)Vacant
Lecturer Mr SG Cawe, BSc (UBS), PostgradDip Rural Survey (ITC,Netherlands), MSc (Unitra)
Lecturer Ms N Gxaba, BSc (Unitra), BSc Hons, MSc (UWC)
Lecturer Mrs B Thomas, BSc Hons (WSU), MSc (Kerala, India)
Lecturer Mrs A Abraham, BA (Kerala), BA Hons, MSca), HDE (Unitra)
Lecturer Mr A Bango, BA Ed, BSc Hons (Unitra),MSc EM (UFS), LLb (WSU)
Lecturer Ms Z Magayiyana, BSCEN, BSG (Hons), MSc (WSU)
Lecturer Mrs S Thomas, BA Hons, BEd, MA (NEHU, India)
Lecturer Ms CKE Betek, BSc (UYDEI), BSc Hons, MSc (WSU)
Lecturer Mr A Mngeni, BScEN, BSG (Hons), MSc (WSU)
Lecturer Vacant
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Secretary Vacant
Senior Lab Assistant Ms N Matiloshe, BSc Hons (Fort Hare), MSc (Rhodes)
Senior Lab Assistant Ms N Gwadiso, BSc Hons (Unitra)
Senior Lab Assistant Mr ABC Ntshanga, BA Ed, BA Hons (Unitra)
Senior Lab Assistant Ms BN Mbolekwa, BSc, BSc Hons, MSc (WSU)
Senior Lab Assistant Ms AN Mbuyiswa, BSc Hons, MSc (WSU)
Senior Lab Assistant OJ Phokwe, BSc Hons (Medunsa)
Lab Assistant Mr S Mjobo BSc Hons (WSU), MSc (UKZN)
Lab Assistant Ms SK Ntongana, BSc (Unitra), BSc Hons (UFH)
Lab Assistant Ms Y Ndamane, BSc, BSc Hons, MSc (WSU)
Lab Assistant Mr RN Mangaliso, BScEN, BSG(Hons), MSc (WSU)
Lab Assistant Vacant
Lab Assistant Vacant
Lab Assistant Vacant
Lab Assistant Vacant
Herbarium Curator Dr K Immelman, MSc (UCT), PhD (Natal)
Chief Museum Curator Mr HD Kali, BSc Hons (Unitra), BEd (Unisa), MSc (Wits)
Research Associate Mr EE Plumstead MSc (Unitra)
Senior Lab Attendant Mr M Nkaitshana
Laboratory Attendant Mr D Wopula, BSc, BSc Hons (Unitra), MEd (WSU)
Laboratory Attendant Ms ZV Abenta
Laboratory Attendant Ms D Funo
Laboratory Attendant Ms L Moshoeshoe
Laboratory Attendant Mrs PN Nomqolo
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Head of Department: Prof W Sinkala BSc (UNZA), MSc (UZ), PhD (UKZN)
Secretary: Mrs V Ndamase - Nee ND: Office Management &Technology (ECT), PGCE (WSU)
Maliwa
Head of Department Prof S Chikwembani, BSc (Malawi), MSc (Bristol, UK), PhD (Northwestern, USA)
Laboratory Tech (NMR) Mr B Mzimkulu, Bsc Hons Chemistry
Laboratory Assistant Mr M Ndungane, BSc (Fort Hare), BCompt (Unitra)
Laboratory Assistant Mr TF Nkalashe, BSc Hons (Unitra), MSc (WSU)
Senior Lab. Attendant Mrs PP Mtukwane, B Com(Ed) (Unitra)
Senior Lab Attendant Mrs G Mpina
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The Department is one of the most vibrant departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences offering undergraduate
and postgraduate programmes in Biological and Environmental Sciences. Its main focus areas include developmental
biology, physiology, ecology, evolution, systematics, rural development, tourism and eco-tourism, climate change,
Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Impact Assessment, conservation and management of natural
resources and biodiversity particularly as it relates to the flora and fauna of the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The Department has a research hut about 150m from the sea in the Dwesa-Cwebe Nature Reserve (on the Wild
Coast). Facilities are basic but it has running water, geyser, generator power, kitchen, shower and toilet, bench space
and six beds. The geyser, fridge and stove are run on gas (at the cost of the researcher).
4.1.2.1 Vision
The Department strives to be a Centre of Excellence for teaching and research regionally as well as internationally,
and to become a flagship department for Walter Sisulu University. The department is dynamic, providing leadership
for scientific solutions, excellence and synergistic exchange in basic and applied research and instruction with
emphasis in Ecology, Conservation Biology and Environmental stress.
4.1.2.2 Mission
To realise its vision, the Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and community service.
Departmental programmes are geared to support the strategic goals of the University as it positions itself to become
a comprehensive university catering for the rural development needs of the Eastern Cape and the rest of South
Africa. The Department is committed to providing an environment open to all sectors of the community for the
extension, sharing and application of knowledge in the biology of plants and animals including their evolution and
environments through research and teaching of the highest institutional, regional, national and international
standard.
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• Give young people in the Eastern Cape the hope and opportunity of aspiring and realising their economic
and scientific dreams.
• Equip its graduates with entrepreneurial skills that will make them self-reliant following completion of their
studies.
• Attract and retain well qualified, competent and motivated staff that will maintain the highest possible
standards of teaching, research and community engagement programmes.
• Sustain a supportive academic environment which encourages critical and independent thought.
• Make the department a major research centre with well-equipped laboratories with a focus on both basic
and applied research relevant both to the Eastern Cape and the nation.
• Develop collaborations that will enhance teaching, research and service missions locally, regionally,
nationally and internationally.
• Increase its fiscal strength while promoting teaching, research and community service.
The department believes that students and staff have equal responsibilities to acquiring knowledge. Staff should
maintain their expertise through ongoing investigations and presentations in pursuit of scholarly activities. Students,
on the other hand, should develop communication, analytical and critical thinking skills relevant to biological and
environmental sciences as well as other disciplines.
The programme is designed to provide students with a basic Biological Sciences Degree which will draw upon courses
in Chemistry and Physics and provide a foundation for further study at the graduate level in Botany/Zoology and/or
health sciences.
The aim of the programme is to produce graduates that can be involved and participate in finding solutions to
contemporary environmental issues.
Students with a basic background in the biological, physical and environmental sciences are trained to identify,
combat and contain pest problems within natural and agro-allied systems in an ecologically friendly manner.
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A Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Pest Management Program will draw upon courses in Chemistry and Physics to
provide a foundation for further study at graduate level in Botany, Zoology, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
and/or crop/livestock protection/improvement.
The programme serves to introduce students to independent thinking, research techniques, self-motivation and self-
reliance, whilst receiving a considerable amount of mentoring from qualified staff. The programme is well balanced
as it provides the necessary courses meant to guide the students towards their chosen career path. The rigorous
practical sessions, seminars, assignments and research projects offered by the programme provide the students with
adequate experiential knowledge and skills needed for an MSc study or internship programme.
The programme is designed to introduce students with an undergraduate background in Environmental Science,
Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, and Geography to the advanced techniques of analysing and
evaluating environmental challenges through advanced courses and research.
The BSc (Hons) Zoology can be viewed as a fast-track programme for academically-able students who aspire to do
an MSc in Zoology/Biology. Those who do not wish to study further may take the BSc (Hons) degree simply to
provide a stronger qualification that enhances their prospects of a career in Zoology. The purpose of this programme
is to provide a postgraduate course to build on knowledge gained from a degree in zoology, botany, biological
sciences or a related field. The aims are to develop problem solving skills and the ability to produce, understand and
critically evaluate information in a range of biological sciences. Learners are encouraged to learn both the principles
of biology and practical applications such as the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources. On
completion of the course, students will not only have improved their knowledge of and skills in zoology, but they can
also be confident that they will fit in easily with research groups elsewhere.
The aim is to allow students to apply the skills they acquired from the Honours programme to analyse and address
problems and contribute to sustainable development through research. The MSc programme is designed to be a
fast-track programme for academically able students who aspire to do a PhD degree in Zoology or related fields by
thesis only. The degree is based on an approved dissertation, although additional examination and coursework may
be required. The prerequisites for entry to the MSc are a good pass (60%) in Botany, Zoology or Geography at
Honours level. Master’s students are encouraged to publish their thesis research in international scientific journals.
The Department is committed to finding principles and mechanisms for allowing staff and students to be involved in
commercial activities and thus have opportunities for direct, immediate and broad-based influence in a way that
strengthens rather than compromises the programme.
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Graduates may work for the Department of Education, Department of Environmental Affairs, South African National
Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Agricultural Research Council (ARC), Council for Scientific and Industrial research
(CSIR), Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Department of Science and Technology, private
consultancies, Medical Research Council, municipalities, universities, etc.
Graduates with a Diploma or Degree in Pest Management can work with the Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) division of the
Dept of Agriculture, agro-allied chemical and food industries, Pest control industries/organisations, Natural resource
conservation establishments. Typical employers: Dept of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Dept of Environmental
Affairs & Tourism (DEAT), Endangered Wildlife Trust, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI),
Agricultural Research Council (ARC), Council for Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR), etc.
Basic Practical skills in carrying out scientific investigations on plants and animals (e.g. microscopy, biochemistry,
plant and animal identification, chemical analysis of plants, ecological techniques, microbiological techniques, etc).
Broad theoretical background of a variety of fields e.g. Evolutionary survey of the plant and animal kingdoms, Form
and Function in plants and animals, Cell Biology, Genetics and Development, Ecological surveys and analyses,
Application of principles to solve conservation issues, Plant Biochemistry, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Animal
Behaviour & Physiology, Economic Biology.
On completion of the programme, students should be able to understand, model, analyse, evaluate and solve
different environmental challenges.
With a sound knowledge of animal (insect) ecology and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) philosophies, a BSc
degree holder in Pest Management should be able to initiate, plan and implement adaptive pest control programmes
in collaboration with necessary stakeholders from the Department of Agriculture and other service providers.
Graduates should also be able to manipulate technical equipment, capture and analyse field and laboratory data and
write periodic technical reports where necessary with minimal supervision. They should play a role in pest control
concept development, planning and implementation of IPM approaches as the need arises.
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Graduates with a Diploma in Pest management would have a good background in the natural sciences,
be able to diagnose pest problems and manipulate relevant pest control equipment with minimal
supervision. Graduates will also have a good understanding of agricultural pests, their damage
diagnostics and control. They will be able to communicate with farmers on issues pertaining to the
rational use of conventional approaches in an integrated manner in combatting and containing
pests.4.1.10.4 Bachelor of Science Honours
On completion of the programme, students should be able to model, describe, analyse, evaluate, and solve different
challenges using different techniques and settings. The students should also be able to conceptualise and design
studies in any biological or environmental challenge. The students should be creative and independent thinkers. The
programme aims to develop problem solving skills and the ability to produce, understand and critically evaluate
information in a range of biological and environmental sciences. Learners are encouraged to learn both the
principles of botany, geography and zoology and practical applications such as the sustainable management and
conservation of natural resources. Skills acquired at undergraduate level are refined and students are given more
independence to explore research questions in a project. The theoretical courses are more in-depth than the
undergraduate ones and students are expected to read independently.
• This is a research based programme. Through this programme students will be expected to work independently
(through the guidance of a research promoter) in evaluating and analysing biological and environmental
challenges through their research projects. An MSc graduate should be able to:Understand the title of the
dissertation and translate it into a rigorous research plan.
• Communicate (orally and written) scientific concepts clearly to a scientific audience.
• Present a scientific report and answer questions which follow from the report satisfactorily.
• Express scientific thoughts and findings in a paper.
• Respond to questions, comments, criticism satisfactorily about his/her research work.
• Participate constructively in a conference/congress in the midst of his/her peers.
• Undertake research work that contributes to the broad understanding of the field or discipline in which the
research work is undertaken.
• Write a fluent scientific report on his or her research work which includes: an acceptable format, proper use of
the language, precise communication of scientific findings, clear presentation and organisation of scientific
results and findings, understanding of the scope and limitations of the research work undertaken, clear
understanding of the findings from the research work undertaken, understanding of the conclusions that may be
inferred from the work in advancing science.
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Note: Each case will be evaluated on its own merit by the HoD in consultation with the relevant Lecturers.
Entry is by selection and a BSc (Hons) is a prerequisite for admission to the programme. In addition, a prospective
student should submit a proposal of no less than 200 words. Students who do not meet this requirement but
interested will have to undergo a departmental assessment to establish their potential to undertake the programme.
Note: Each case will be evaluated on its own merit by the HoD in consultation with the relevant Lecturers.
In addition to the minimum admission requirements, students aspiring to register for a Bachelor’s degree must show
proficiency in the English language. A National Benchmarking Test must be completed and successful students may
be considered for the Extended or three year Bachelor of Science degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences.
Prospective students can also apply for mature age exemption if they are over the age of 23. A student with a school
leaving certificate may be admitted provided that he or she has obtained a certificate of conditional exemption from
the matriculation board.
The programme is by coursework and mini research. The minimum duration of study is one year and the maximum
is two years (fulltime). A student is expected, within a minimum of one year (without exception) to develop a
proposal on his/her own topic or a topic given to her/him by his/her supervisor, present it in a departmental seminar,
conduct research, orally present the results in a departmental seminar and hand in a written report of the findings for
further assessment by internal and external examiners. A student will only be granted permission to graduate once
all the internal and external quality assurance requirements have been met.
All Master’s students are expected, within a minimum period of two years (without exception), to develop a proposal
on their own topic or on a topic given to them and present it in a departmental seminar, conduct research and orally
present their results in a departmental seminar and if possible in national and international conferences. A written
dissertation of his/her findings is assessed by internal and external examiners. Masters’ proposals must serve at the
Higher Degrees committees of the faculty and university within three months of registration. On completion, a
student will only be granted permission to graduate once all the internal and external quality assurance requirements
have been met.
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4.1.14 Curriculum
Electives required 32
Electives required 40
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Electives 16
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2 Biochemistry BSP22M4 16
Electives 8
Electives 32
Electives
Year Level Semester Course Name Course Code Credits
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At the end of the two years, the Extended programme students join the mainstream at the second year
level.
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List of Electives
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Ecology BSP21M2 16
Microeconomics ECO21M2 8
Macroeconomics ECO22M2 8
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Total 128
Core 96
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Total 128
Core 112
Electives 16
Total 128
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Total 124
Core 112
Elective 16
Total 128
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2 Ecology BOT41M2 16
2 Ethnobotany BOT41M4 16
2 Biotechnology BOT41M5 16
Option-A
1 1 Geomorphology GEO40M5 16
Option-B
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Development GEO40M9 16
LIST OF ELECTIVES
Ecology BOT41M2 16
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Eco-physiology ZOO41M2 16
4.1.15 Articulation
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In the meantime, graduates with a two-year Diploma qualification in Pest Management with an average final year
mark of 60% and above are eligible to apply and be considered for admission into year II BSc degree in Pest
Management. Students admitted under this criterion will spend an extra year (registered in level II BSc in Pest
management) to validate APS11M1 (Applied Statistics I), APS12M1 (Applied Statistics II), CHE11M1 (General
Chemistry I), CHE12M1 (General Chemistry II) and an elective course in order to be eligible for promotion to level III
BSc (Pest Management).
Three-year (360 credits) Diploma in Pest Management graduates will be eligible for admission into year III BSc in
Pest Management.
Master of Science
PhD
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Content or Syllabus: Overview of the plant body, Primary structure of shoots, Leaf form and structure, Primary
structure of roots, The role of roots, stems and leaves in asexual reproduction, Defensive mechanisms in plants,
The flower, Pollination & Fertilisation, The seed and fruit, Dispersal of seeds and fruits.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or 1. Introduction. 2. Protection, support & movement. 3. The nervous system. 4. Senses. 5. The
Syllabus endocrine system. 6. Circulation & immunity. 7. Gas exchange. 8. Nutrition & Digestion. 9.
Temperature Regulation. 10. Osmoregulation & excretion. 11. Reproduction & development.
Practicals: laboratory practicals.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, assignment, tutorials, practicals. The final mark will
be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Classification and Taxonomy. Kingdoms of Life. Kingdom Protista. Kingdom Animalia. Diagnostic
Syllabus features, evolutionary relationships, diversity and/or life cycles.
Practicals: Laboratory practicals.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, assignment, tutorials, practicals. The final mark
will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, assignments, tutorials, practicals. The final mark
will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, Essay, Assignment, Practical reports, Term test. The final mark will
be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
BSP21M2 ECOLOGY 6 16 1
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Content or Syllabus: Basic ecosystem processes: photosynthesis, C3, C4 and CAM photosynthetic pathways,
decomposition, energy flow, nutrient cycling, the hydrological, nitrogen, carbon and phosphorus cycles, primary
production, secondary production, food chains and food web theory. Populations: unitary and modular organisms,
density and dispersion, mortality and survival, survivorship curves, life and fecundity tables, age and size
structure, discrete and continuous population growth, exponential and logistic growth, density dependence and
density independence, modeling of population growth. Population interactions. Predator-prey systems, life-history
patterns, reproductive effort, semelparity & iteroparity, r- and K-election. Community parameters. Species
diversity. Island biogeography. Life forms. Succession models.
Practicals: Lab simulations and field trips.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, practical reports, assignment. The final mark will be obtained from
the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content: Introduction. Historical summary. Evolution and diversity of green plants: Evolutionary trends, Origin
of gymnosperms, Origin of angiosperms. Code of Nomenclature. Taxonomic characters; Morphology: Terminology
of: Roots, Stems, Leaves, Inflorescences, Flowers, Fruits, Ovules and seeds. Comparative Anatomy, Embryology,
Cytology, Electron microscopy, Palynology, Palaeobotany, Chemosystematics, Ecological evidence, World Biomes,
South African Biomes. Plant-animal interactions. Phylogenetics. Gymnosperms: Classification, Morphology,
Reproductive features. Gymnosperm Family descriptions: Angiosperm classifications: Cronquist, Tahktajan,
Angiosperm Phylogeny Group. Evolution, Variation and Biosystematics. Flowering plant family descriptions:
Monosulcates, Eudicots/Tricolpates.
Practicals: Keying out of a variety of plant families. Recognition of trees on campus. Plant collection.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Essay. Assignment. Class tests. Practical reports. Term tests. Plant collection. Field
trips. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio
3:2.
BSP22M4 BIOCHEMISTRY 6 16 2
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Content or Syllabus: Introduction to biochemistry, Chemical reactions and the molecules of life, Carbohydrates,
Lipids, Proteins, Nucleotides and nucleic acid. Energy relationships in living things: Energy, the essence of life,
Laws of thermodynamics, Couple reactions, ATP synthesis, Enzymes. Photosynthesis: Basic requirements for
photosynthesis, Light dependent and light independent reactions. Cellular respiration, Glycolysis, Aerobic and
Anaerobic respiration. DNA replication: Discovering DNA structure, DNA and protein synthesis, RNA and protein
synthesis. Lipid metabolism.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, assignments, practicals. The final mark will be obtained from the
Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, assignments, practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus: Introduction to bacterial and fungal morphologies. Bacterial and fungal classification.
Environmental factors that govern the growth and development of bacteria. Bacteria and man. Food poisoning
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Content or Theory:
Syllabus Comparative anatomy: Introduction to vertebrate form and function. Biological design – form
and function. Integument. Head skeleton. Supporting tissue- skeleton. Axial skeleton.
Appendicular skeleton. Muscular system and Locomotion. Digestive system. Respiratory system.
Circulatory system. Reproductive system. Excretory system and osmoregulation. Nervous
system.
Evolution: What is evolution? The origin of life. Theories of evolution.
Practicals: Laboratory practicals.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, practicals, terminology tests, assignments,
project. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative
Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus: Water balance of plants: sources of water to plants, how water is absorbed and
transported within plants, transpiration and various factors affecting it, stomata structure and functions. Plant
mineral nutrition: micro and macro elements essential for plant growth. Stress physiology: various abiotic stresses
on plant growth and development, yield and productivity including acclimation and adaptation techniques. Solute
transport and phloem translocation, Regulation of plant development: role of hormones and their biochemistry,
photoperiodism and phytochrome, Circadian rhythms & bud and seed germination.
Practicals: Laboratory practicals and experiments.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignments, practical reports and theory tests. The final mark will be obtained
from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Pre-requisite: BSP22M4
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Content or Syllabus: Causes of plant disease. Physiology of host-parasite relationships. Plant disease
epidemiology and management.
Practicals: Laboratory practicals.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Theory tests. Assignment. Practical reports. The final mark will be obtained
from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Theory tests, practical reports, assignments, projects. The final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio
3:2.
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Content or Theory:
Syllabus What is conservation biology? The biology of human-caused extinctions; Systematics and
endangered species conservation; Biology of small populations; Population viability analysis;
Species interactions and biodiversity conservation; Global biodiversity patterns; Diversity,
stability, and ecosystem function; Habitat fragmentation; Theory and design of conservation
reserves.
Design of reserve systems; Ecosystem management; Landscape change and conservation
objectives; Species invasions; Conservation of genetic resources; Decision making under
uncertainty: statistical decision theory; Assigning a value to biological diversity: philosophy,
ethics, and conservation biology; Philosophical problems for environmental ethics.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, assignments, practical reports. The final mark
will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Content or Syllabus: Plants and History. Plants as stimuli of exploration and exploitation. Pre-Columbian
contacts between the Old and New worlds. Millets and cereals. Sugar producing plants. Legumes and oil
producing plants. Beverages and fermentation. Rubber producing plants. Economic importance of trees. Drug
plants. Gum, tannin, resin, etc. Fibre producing plants. The future of plants in relation to humanity.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Class tests, practicals and assignment. The final mark will be obtained from the
Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Pre-requisites: BSP21M3.
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Content or General introduction -E conomic importance of insects, Beneficial and harmful insects, Pollinators
Syllabus of crops, Apiculture, Lac culture, Sericulture, Predators of pests, Parasites of pests, Productive
insects, Scavengers. Neutral insects-injurious insects, Pests of agriculture and forestry &
control, Pests of stored grains, Household pests, Insects of medical and veterinary importance,
Mites & ticks and their control.
Human diseases and their control, Pharmaceuticals from animals, Rats and their control, Aids.
Venomous snakes of Africa, Snake venom & its importance Human food value: Poultry,
Economic importance of mammals: Piggery, Dairy industry, Leather industry, Wool industry, Fur
& Fur industry. Aquaculture: Fish culture & systems, Prawn fishery, Pearl culture, Edible
freshwater fishes of South Africa, By-products of fishing industry.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Theory tests, assignments, practical reports. The final mark
will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, practical reports, tutorials. The final
Assessment mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio
3:2.
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Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, presentations, tutorials. The final mark
Assessment
will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Assessment
will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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1. Nature and Scope of the Human Environment. 2. Urbanisation and Urban Development. 3.
Content or Population and Migration. 4. Rural Settlements. 5. Resources and Resource Utilisation. 6.
Syllabus Economic, social and political processes in Human Environment. 7. Man as an Ecological Agent.
8. Spatial Structure and Organisation of the Human Environment.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, practical reports, tutorials. The final
Assessment mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio
3:2.
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Assessment
be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, tutorials, presentations. The final mark
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1. Nature and Scope of the Human Environment. 2. Urbanisation and Urban Development. 3.
Content or Population and Migration. 4. Rural Settlements. 5. Resources and Resource Utilisation. 6.
Syllabus Economic, social and political processes in Human Environment. 7. Man as an Ecological Agent.
8. Spatial Structure and Organization of the Human Environment.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, tutorials, presentations. The final mark
Assessment
will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA):Three tests, assignments, tutorials. The final mark will be obtained
from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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4 x 50 min 15 160
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, practicals, tutorials. CA reduced to 60%
Assessment is the contribution to the Final Mark.
Written examinations (EA) constitute 40% of the Final Mark.
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Causes and Effects of environmental degradation, Population growth and resource utilisation and
depletion, Environmental issues and spatial planning, Air and water quality management,
Content or
Hazardous and solid waste management, Economic impacts of environmental controls, Global,
Syllabus
national and regional environmental planning and management programmes/initiatives, and
Sustainable development and sustainability.
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Introduction to soil science, Soil forming processes, Pedology and adaphology, Soil nomenclature
Content or
and classification, Characteristics of soil, Soil plant water relationship, World soils and soil
Syllabus
mapping, and Soil degradation and conservation.
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week week weeks
Principles of remote sensing, Basic processes in Remote Sensing, Energy Sources and
Content or Electromagnetic Energy, Matter-Energy interactions, Definition and technical overview of GIS,
Syllabus History of GIS, Components of a GIS, GIS Data collection and inputting, GIS data modeling, GIS
capabilities, Maps and GIS.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, practicals, tutorials. CA reduced to 60%
Assessment is the contribution to the Final Mark.
Written examinations (EA) constitute 40% of the Final Mark.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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4 x 50 min 15 160
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4 x 50 min 15 160
Introduction To Tourism and Ecotourism, classification of Tourism, Global, national and regional
Content or
tourism trends, Impacts of Tourism-led development and their management,Pro-poor Tourism,
Syllabus
Tourism and poverty alleviation in South Africa (with case studies), Tourism Entrepreneurship
and Small Business Development in South Africa.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number Notional hours
week week of weeks
4 x 50 min 15 160
Introduction to the nature of research, Basic concepts in research, Process and techniques
Content or related to conducting research, Research in environmental and geographical setting, Preparation
Syllabus for conducting research, Methods and sources of research data, Data collection, capture, analysis
and summarisation, Presentation of research findings, and Challenges in conducting research.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
4 x 50 min 15 160
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Designing and managing a GIS database, GIS application areas, Remote Sensing Systems, Data
Content or
Acquisition and processing in Remote Sensing, The state of GIS in developing countries,
Syllabus
Managing GIS projects, and Answering questions using GIS.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
4 x 50 min 15 160
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
4 x 50 min 15 160
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Content or Syllabus: An overview of Class Insecta and their place in the Animal Kingdom. General morphology
(head, thorax and abdomen). Form and function of structures located in the different body regions.
Practicals: Cover the external morphology: head and associated structures, thorax and associated structures and
abdomen and associated structures. Dissection of insect specimens to display the tracheae system, digestion
system, reproduction system, and excretion system.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus: Theory: 1. Foundational concepts: Insects in the hypothetical phylogeny of arthropods,
annelids & onychophorans, reasons for insects success 2. Synopsis of harmful & beneficial insects: Outline of
man’s relationship with insects. 3. Importance of insect pest life cycles to their control. 4. Introduction to methods
& principles in pest control. 5. Organisation in social insects & their benefits e.g. bees in apiculture 6. Basic
aspects of pollination ecology.
Practicals/Experiments in: Household/industrial pest control, Crop pests, Livestock/veterinary pests and medical
entomology.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus: Defining ecology, and the common terms used in describing insect ecology. Populations
and their characteristics. Factors affecting population change. Ecosystems and agro-ecosystems. The ecological
role of insect outbreaks. Dynamics of insect life systems. The relationship between insects and plants: types of
feeding, disease transmission (bacterial, fungal and viral). Defense of plants against insects (chemical, physical
etc). Insect pollination of plants. The relationship between insects and animals.
Practicals: involve identifying different groups of insects collected from the natural ecosystems and agro-
ecosystems. Learning how to collect insect specimens using different sampling methods. Visits to nature reserves
to observe insects on their natural habitats. Visit to farms to observe insects on agro-ecosystems.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Field work 3 x 5 h
Content or Syllabus: Legislation & Safety Issues in pesticide usage in SA, Methods & Principles for insect & mite
control, Herbicide usage in weed control, Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with SA examples.
Practicals: Pesticide identification & classification, Safe usage of pesticides, Pesticide formulation and application.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus: What are crops and why grow crops. Factors affecting food production.
Different categories of crops and pests associated with them. Crops grown in Mthatha, Eastern
Cape and South Africa. Life cycles of selected insect pests including birds, weeds, rodents. Fruit
pests, horticultural pests, cereal pests, tree crop pests (cocoa, coffee, palms, etc).
Laboratory practicals involve identifying different types of damages caused by pests to crops,
common features used in identifying the pests. Field work involves visiting local farming
communities to identify pests on the fields and also collecting specimens for laboratory work.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus: 1. Foundational concepts: Introductory Parasitology: parasites and the nature of parasitism;
effects of parasite-host interactions; host resistance & immunity to parasites. 2. The biology of the common
parasites of domestic animals and diseases associated with them. The focus is on parasites drawn from: Protozoa;
Nematoda; Trematoda; Cestoda and Arthropoda.
Practicals: Involve identification of the parasites studied; application of insecticides for pest control.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus: Major types and Importance of fresh agricultural produce in human nutrition, Economic
importance of post harvest (PH) losses of agricultural produce, PH physiology, Sources of PH damage to fresh
produce, Effects of PH harvesting & handling on quality of produce, packaging & hauling, Grain storage physiology,
Types of Grain spoilage & storage, pest detection methods, Grain storage pests & their control.
Practicals: Introduction to PH storage & handling equipment at the Kei Fresh produce depot in Mthatha. Detection
& assessment of PH losses of commercial produce, Questionnaire administration to Kei Fresh management, Fruit
hawkers, vegetable hawkers and root crop hawkers in Mthatha.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
HMT31M2 HELMINTHOLOGY 7 16 1
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Content or Syllabus: Classification of Helminth parasites; an overview of Helminth life cycles; Structural
morphology and the biology of common Helminth parasites of domestic animals (horses, cattle, pigs, sheep &
goats, poultry & ostriches and dogs); pathogenesis and clinical signs of specific parasite infestations on domestic
animals; control of helminth parasites in the different domestic animals.
Practicals: Mainly Familiarisation and identification of the parasites studied; fecal collection; fecal egg examination
and familiarisation with the common antihelminthes and their application.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Pre-requisites: PMP22M2
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Content or Syllabus: Evolution & Phylogeny of Phylum Arthropoda, Foundational concepts in insect taxonomy,
classification & systematics, Important components of biological classification, Pterygotes & Apterygotes within
Class Insecta. Major Insect orders of importance in South Africa.
Practicals: Insect sampling techniques, Specimen processing: pinning & preservation, Developing and using
specimen identification keys.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Pre-requisite: PMP24M1
Co-requisite: PMP32M3
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Content or Syllabus: A brief introduction of insects and humans and how they interact. Definition of the
integrated pest management concept. History of pest management (Pre and post insecticide era). Pest
management strategies and tactics. Kinds of pests and likely strategies e.g. key pests. The current status of pest
management. Difficulties of implementing it. Natural enemies and the concept of biological control. Parasites,
parasitoids and predators. How biological control is implemented. Ecological management of the crop environment.
Overview of insecticides, their advantages and disadvantages. Plant resistance to insects. Ecological backlash and
its management. Integrated pest management programmes.
Practicals: Include pesticides types, uses and hazards, pesticides applying equipment, pest sampling methods,
identifying different groups of insects collected from the natural ecosystems and agro-ecosystems. Visits to nature
reserves to observe and collect insects on their natural habitats. Visit to farms to observe and collect insects on
agro-ecosystems.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Assignment, Class tests, Term test, Tutorials, Practicals. The final mark will be
obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus: The nature of systematic botany. The species concept. Sources of variation. Evolutionary
theory. Classification methods, both artificial and natural. Numerical taxonomy. Cladistics. Choice of characters for
classification and the value of triangulation. Use of new suites of characters: secondary plant compounds, protein
structure, nucleic acids. Rules of nomenclature. Basic molecular methods. Multivariate and cladistic methods.
Biogeography. Systematics in Biodiversity & Conservation. Curation of natural history collections. Speciation:
isolation mechanisms, variation, adaptation, Darwin and natural selection. Epigenetics. Classification of three major
plant groups: Poaceae, Asteraceae and Fabaceae.
Continuous Assessment (CA): A series of current papers will be studied. Essays. Assignments. The final mark
will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
BOT41M2 ECOLOGY 8 16 2
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hrs
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Content or Syllabus: Introduction to multivariate analysis, classification, ordination, South African vegetation,
biomes and veld types; introduction to biogeography, the role of fire in South African ecosystems, human impacts
on ecosystems.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Essays, Assignments. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark
(CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
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Content or Syllabus: Germination studies, Plant tissue analysis, photoperiodism and its application in Agriculture
and horticultural studies. Relevance of biotechnology in modern society. Secondary metabolites; Biochemical origin
and biosynthesis; classes and categories; importance of secondary metabolites (applications in society and
industry). Herbal medicine and phytochemistry. Trade in medicinal plants. Conservation of medicinal plants through
various propagation techniques. Biotechnology of crops and medicinal plants.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Essays, Assignments. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark
(CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
BOT41M4 ETHNOBOTANY 8 16 2
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content or Syllabus: Plants and history. Plants as stimuli of exploration. Pre-Colombian contacts between the
New and Old worlds. Origin and evolution of food plants. Plant extracts and their economic importance.
Fermentation and beverages. Plants in the South African culture. Significance of plant material in rites and
ceremonies. Hut construction. Wood carving. Weapons. Fuel. Food from the veld. Cultivated wild plants.
Preparation of food. Beverages. Cosmetics. Medicine and magic. Plants used for cottage industries. Musical
instruments. Plants in relation to humanity.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Essays, Assignments. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark
(CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
BOT41M5 BIOTECHNOLOGY 8 16 2
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
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Content or Syllabus: Principle of aseptic culture, Basic media components, Callus culture, Cell suspension culture,
Organogenesis, Somatic embryogenesis, Anther culture for haploid plant production, Protoplast isolation and plant
regeneration, Cryopreservation for germplasm conservation, Transgenic plants (GMO) Ethics in Biotechnology,
Environmental release, Food safety and quality, Social and economic consequences, Intellectual property,
Recombinant DNA & Genetic Engineering.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Essays, Assignments. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark
(CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
BOT41M6 PROJECT 8 30 1
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content or Syllabus: An in-depth, original study oriented towards one of the Courses in the Honours programme.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content or Syllabus: Defining conservation biology. Biological diversity. Valuing biodiversity. Threats to biological
diversity. Conservation at the population and species levels. Protected areas. Conservation and human societies.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Essays, Assignments. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark
(CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content or Syllabus: What is science? And why do we it? - history of science. The Scientific method and how to
recognise fakes. Formulating a hypothesis. Use of the library and the internet for literature reviews, some internet
terms, Nettiquette Plagiarism. Writing an abstract, and forming a literature list. Critical reading. Taking and
editing photographs. Planning a project, including budgeting of time and money.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Essays, assignments, tests. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester
mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
Content or Syllabus: The introduction and definition of GIS. How does GIS differ from Computer Aided Design,
Cartography, Database Management Systems and Remote Sensing. Spatial data models – how are the real world
processes represented in a GIS? Raster and Vector Data Modelling, Differences between raster and vector.
Advantages and disadvantages of each. Data input: how raw data is captured and translated into digital form.
Data sources for GIS: advantages and disadvantages of each. Data analysis and legal aspects of data. Project
Design and Management. Practical: Idrisi for Windows.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Essays, assignments, tests. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester
mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
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Content or Syllabus: Principles of Experimental design; Overview of statistical techniques. Hypothesis testing.
Parametric statistics: Independent t-test; paired t-test; one sample t-test; t-distribution (applications only); F-
distribution (applications only);n1-way Anova; 2-way Anova; 3-way Anova; Multiple range test; Factorial designs.
Non-parametric tests: Chi-square distribution v (testing for association and proportional distribution); Contigency
tables; Sign test; Kruskal-Wallis test; Mann-Whitney test; Split plot design; Regression and Correlation; Manova.
SPSS: defining variables; labes; data capturing analysis under 1-way, 2-way, 3-way Anova and Independent t-
test; plotting. Wilcoxon signed test; Friedman test.
Continuous Assessment (CA): Practical skills using students’ projects; theory tests; intensive assignment;
practical test. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in
the ratio 3:2.
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Modelling and analysis of spatial problems. Data collection and techniques of spatial analysis for
Content or both raster and vector models, with emphasis on natural resource-based applications. Spatial
Syllabus thinking, data issues, vector GIS, raster GIS, Boolean operations, spatial analysis, DEMS, and
applications of GIS and remote sensing in the management of natural resources.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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4 x 50 min 13 160
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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The value and forms of research; ethics in research; problem identification and
conceptualisation; research and project design; field surveys and data collection; social
Content or
information gathering and community interfacing; laboratory methods for research; quantitative
Syllabus
and qualitative analysis of environmental and related data; cost-effective analysis and evaluation;
proposal documentation for, and reporting on, research and project activities.
GEO40M5 GEOMORPHOLOGY 8 16 1
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4 x 50 min 13 160
Advanced study of fluvialaeolian, glacial and periglacial landforms, coastal process, hazards and
Content or features, integrated coastal resources management, drainage basin analysis, erosion and
Syllabus associated problems, models on geomorphology, morphological mapping, land resources
surveys, remote sensing and GIS applications in geomorphology.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number Notional hours
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4 x 50 min 13 160
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GEO40M9 DEVELOPMENT 8 16 2
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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4 x 50 min 13 160
Lectures per week Practicals per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
4 x 50 min 13 160
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4 x 50 min 13 160
Origin and evolution of agriculture, models of agricultural behaviour and systems approach
to food and agricultural planning, ecological approach to food production, carrying capacity
Content or on agricultural land, agricultural development and economic growth, role of infrastructure
Syllabus and land tenure systems in promoting agriculture, improvement and transformational
approaches to agricultural development in developing countries, spatial processes and
location change.
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Content or Philosophy of science; Sampling and experimental design; Study skills (time management,
Syllabus reading skills, literature databases, proposal writing, essays, theses report, scientific papers,
critical analysis of information, computer literacy, use of internet and e-mail); Presentation of
results (seminar skills, poster and graphic designs); Statistics for life sciences (hypothesis
testing, probability theory, distributions, types of data, summarising data, T-test analysis,
relevant biological software programmes).
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, practical test and a summative
assessment. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative
Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
ZOO41M2 ECO-PHYSIOLOGY 8 16 1
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in
the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Terrestrial ecosystems: Form and function (Description of at least two systems from forest,
Syllabus savannah, mountains, deserts, Form: biomass comparisons, biogeography, Processes; e.g.
herbivory, co-evolution; resource partitioning); Human impacts on terrestrial ecosystems (e.g.
fire ecology, invasive species, agriculture, deforestation, a forestation, pollution).
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, practical test, and a summative
assessment.
The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative Assessment (E) in
the ratio 3:2.
Content or Estuarine Systems; Physical environment of an estuary; Fishes of South African estuaries;
Syllabus Estuarine systems and ichthyofauna; Management issues relating to estuaries (recreation,
sedimentation, freshwater extraction, pollution, mangrove utilisation); Marine Systems; Physical
environment and currents; Major fisheries (biology and sustainable yield e.g. hake, clupeoids,
abalone, lobster, shrimp).
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, practical test and a summative
assessment. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and Summative
Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Ecology, Evolution, Methods of Ecological Research, Special Features of Aquatic habitats; The
Syllabus individual in its habitat; Aquatic Populations; Interactions-Competition, Predation; Topic, outline,
and initial reference list for term paper due; Interaction-Predation, Parasitism, Symbiosis; Topic,
outline and initial reference list returned with comments; Taxa, and life histories of freshwater
organisms; Aquatic communities; Energy flow and nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems;
Management of freshwater ecosystems (water quality and quantity, Water Act, river
rehabilitation, integrated catchment management and stakeholder roles); Introduction to
aquatic toxicology and bio-monitoring.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignmnets, a practical assessment and a
summative assessment. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and
Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, a practical assessment and a
summative assessment. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and
Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Assessment Project proposal and final project presentations, Internal and External Examination of mini-
thesis.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content or MS Word tutorial; MS Excel tutorial; MS PowerPoint; Arch View GIS tutorial.
Syllabus
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA): Three tests, assignments, a practical assessment and a
summative assessment. The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (CA) and
Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
For further information on the specific research interests and projects, please consult the individual staff members.
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Mathematical Sciences and Computing form the cornerstone of modern science as it is concerned with the solution of
real-world problems. Consistent with this philosophy, the programmes offered in the department are designed to
provide the necessary foundation for the students. The department strives to improve its leadership role in the
training of students in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science so that they contribute to the
development of the country. It promotes excellence in appropriate research and offers career orientated degree
programmes. In addition the department also offers service courses to other departments.
The department offers a general Bachelor of Science degree under various streams: Applied Mathematics,
Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. Corresponding postgraduate programmes are also offered in the
department.
• provide a modern educational environment supported by appropriate technology for instruction and
research;
• design innovative programmes in teaching and research that will produce highly skilled graduates;
• have a caring approach to teaching, create an environment to engage in solving real-world problems and
societal challenges.
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Senior Certificate with Matriculation, Conditional or Mature Age Exemption if the applicant is 23 years old on the year
of registration with SG (D) or HG (E) in Mathematics, Physical Science, and English. Using the new National Senior
Certificate, certificate should indicate “qualified for degree” and include a minimum achievement rating of 4 (50%) in
Mathematics, Physical Science and English.
Not more than 50% of the credits from other institutions will be recognized. All exit level courses will be done in the
department. One exit level subject may be recognised provided prior permission to register for that subject at
another institution is sought by the student from Senate. Also see General Prospectus Rule G15 & G16. All exit level
courses will only be exempted under extraneous conditions.
4.2.5.2. BSc (4 year Extended programmes)
Same as the 3 year programme except that the minimum number of credits 480 and the minimum duration of the
programme is four years of full time study.
Programme Outcomes
Critical Outcomes
• Develop a culture of critical and analytical thinking that may be required in problem solving including the
• Utilise the acquired skills in various disciplines such as Science and Engineering, Economic Sciences, Social
In order to be allowed to proceed to the next level, the following criteria must be satisfied:
All core Courses must be passed at the current level.
• Meeting the minimum requirements for admission to the programme; selection into the programme,
(selection is limited by enrolment limits).
• Admission is on a first come first served basis for students who qualify in terms of selection criteria.
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• First time entering students must enroll for all the required courses at that level (i.e. at S1/ Level).
• If a student fails courses spanning multiple levels then the student must firstly enroll for the courses at the
lower level. Consideration for enrolment of courses at the higher level will only be considered if the pre-
requisite criteria for these courses are met AND if there are no timetable clashes.
• A student will not be allowed to jump levels or enroll for courses at more than two levels (e.g. a student
with S1/Year1 courses outstanding cannot enroll for S2/Year3 courses but will be required to complete the
S1/Year1 first).
• No student will be allowed to register for any courses in the B Sc: Computer Science mainstream
programme until he/she has obtained the 120 credits required for the first four semesters of extended
programme
• The Head of Department may limit the number of courses that a student may enroll for when poor
academic progress is evident.
Mathematics is a scarce skill in South Africa and is crucial to the scientific and technological development that leads
to economic development of the country. In view of this, the long term plan of the department envisages the
establishment of a linkage between the department, industry and commerce.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics will prepare the student for jobs in statistics, actuarial sciences,
mathematical modelling, cryptography, teaching, as well as postgraduate training leading to a research career in a
discipline of Mathematical Sciences. A strong background in Applied Mathematics is also necessary for research in
many areas of computer science, social science, and engineering.
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To provide basic mathematical knowledge tailored for application in the solution of technical problems in the
marketplace, and for further training at a higher level in various specialisations of Mathematical Sciences.
The degree programme is designed to provide basic mathematical knowledge tailored for application in
the solution of technical problems in the marketplace, and for further training at a higher level in various
specialisations of mathematical sciences. The courses in this programme are developed co-operatively using inputs
from internal and external academic sources on a continuous basis.
Practical work in tutorials and computer laboratories provides the practical experience and encourages the
development of computing and research skills that will form the base for future work, academic and research
engagement.
Learning activities include lectures, tutorials, practicals in which independent study is integrated.
The entire programme is designed to consist of at least 50% of the credits from Mathematics and/or Applied
Mathematics. See the sections for the Minimum Admission Requirements and Programme Rules. Student must take
all the core Courses and foundational Courses at each level. Relevant electives for which the student has the required
pre-requisites must then be chosen so that the student has a minimum of 120 credits at each level. However, no
student may register for more than 128 credits in any given academic year.
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The programme takes a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years to complete. A student will not
graduate if he/she has not completed his/her core and foundation Courses. A student must accumulate a minimum
of 120 and a maximum of 128 credits for him/her to have completed a year, failing which he/she will have to
complete the outstanding credits in the fourth or fifth year. Credits accumulated on and above 120 cannot be used
to cover up for the shortfalls in any year. Concurrent registration is not permitted. A student is not allowed to
repeat a course more than once; such a student will be excluded on academic grounds. A student must attain a
minimum semester mark of 40% in a Course to be allowed to write examinations on it. 80% attendance of a Course
is a must for a student to be allowed to write examinations. Even if a student attains a minimum semester mark of
40% in that Course, he/she will not be allowed to sit for that Course’s examination if this requirement is not met.
This 80% attendance rule becomes effective from the date the student gets registered. Upon late registration, a
student may be allowed to attend classes provided they have missed less than 20% of the total tuition of that
particular Course/cour
The programme is by coursework and mini research. The minimum duration of study is one year (fulltime) and two
years (part-time) and maximum is two years (fulltime) and four years (part-time). A student is expected, within a
minimum of one year (without exception) to develop a proposal on his/her own topic or a topic given to her/him by
his/her supervisor, present it in a departmental seminar, conduct research and orally present the results in a
departmental seminar and hand in a written report of such findings for further assessment by internal and external
examiners. A student will only be granted permission to graduate once all the internal and external quality assurance
requirements have been met.
To progress from year to year the student must fulfill the requirements of the curriculum. If a student has
successfully completed 75% of the Courses in a level, they may register for Courses in the next level (Rule G17.1).
Students must complete a minimum of 360 credits for a Bachelor of Science programme or 480 credits for the
Extended Bachelor of Science programme. All the foundation and core Courses must be passed. A minimum of 120
(max 128) credits per level are required. Papers of third year Courses are sent to external examiners for moderation.
All the foundation and core Courses for this qualification must be passed to be eligible for graduation.
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are moderated by external examiners.
Two external examiners and one internal examiner assess the dissertation.
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2
Mathematical Programming APM32M1 16
Electives required 56
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General Physics II PHY12M2 16
2 Mechanics I APM22M2 16
1
Programming in JAVA CSI21M1 14
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CSI31M1 14
Intelligence
Environmental Chemistry –
CHE3207 12
2003
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Analysis
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Algebra I
The qualification will be awarded after satisfaction of the programme requirements, including obtaining a minimum
of 360 credits.
Students are referred to the Walter Sisulu University institutional Fee Booklet for costs of tuition fees, application
fees, registration fees, late registration-fees and other student fees.
4.2.9.1.8 Articulation
Vertical
Vertical Articulation is possible with: BSc Hons Mathematics and BSc Hons Applied Mathematics, NQF Level 8
Horizontal
Within WSU
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by WSU, e.g. BSc Applied Statistical
Science.
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by other institutions, subject to the
relevant institution’s admission requirements.
The first 2 years of the BSc Applied Mathematics (Extended Programme) are equivalent to the first year of the BSc
Applied Mathematics programme. In the last two years of the BSc Applied Mathematics (Extended Programme) the
students follow the BSc Applied Mathematics programme from Level II.
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Electives required 24
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4.2.9.2.4 Articulation
Vertical
Vertical Articulation is possible with: BSc Hons Mathematics and BSc Hons Applied Mathematics, NQF Level 8
Horizontal
Within WSU
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by WSU, e.g. BSc Applied Statistical
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Science.
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by other institutions, subject to the
relevant institution’s admission requirements.
Mathematics is a scarce skill in South Africa and is crucial to the scientific and technological development that leads
to economic development of the country. In view of this, the long term plan of the department envisages the
establishment of a linkage between the department and industry and commerce.
A Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics will prepare the student for jobs in statistics, actuarial sciences,
mathematical modeling, and cryptography; for teaching; as well as postgraduate training leading to a research
career in mathematics. A strong background in mathematics is also necessary for research in many areas of
computer science, social science, and engineering
To provide basic mathematical knowledge needed for placement in jobs requiring a significant amount of
mathematical maturity, and for further training at a higher level in various specialisations of mathematics.
The programme is mainly academic and research orientated because academic study is combined with related
practical work aimed at developing more conceptual mathematical than computational outcomes. The courses in this
programme are developed co-operatively using inputs from internal and external academic sources on a continuous
basis.
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Practical work in tutorials and computer laboratories provides the practical experience and the development of
computing and research skills that will form the basis of future work, academic and research engagement.
Learning activities include lectures, tutorials, practicals in which in which independent study is integrated.
The programme is designed to consist of at least 50% of the credits from Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics.
See sections for the Minimum Admission Requirements and Programme Rules.
Total cedits 80
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2
Linear Algebra I MAT22M2 8
Total credits 64
1
Linear Algebra II MAT31M2 16
2
Complex Analysis MAT32M2 16
Total credits 96
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1
Problem Solving CSI11M2 8
Total credits 40
2 1
Programming in JAVA CSI21M1 14
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2 2
Thermodynamics and Modern Physics PHY22M2 16
Total credits 56
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Statistical Mechanics and Solid State
PHY32M2 12
Physics
Total credits 24
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The qualification will be awarded after satisfaction of the programme requirements, including obtaining a minimum
of 360 credits..
4.2.9.3.7 Articulation
Vertical Articulation is possible with: BSc Hons Mathematics and BSc Hons Applied Mathematics, NQF Level 8
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by WSU, e.g. BSc Applied Statistical
Science.
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by other institutions, subject to the
relevant institution’s admission requirements.
The first 2 years of the BSc Mathematics (Extended Programme) are equivalent to the first year of the BSc
Mathematics programme. In the last two years of the BSc Mathematics (Extended Programme), the students follow
the BSc Mathematics programme from Level II.
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EAPM1M1 16
Integrated Mathematics I
1 EAPM1M2 16
Core Course Integrated Mathematics II
1A
Computer Science
ECSI1M1 16
1 Fundamentals
Foundation Introduction to
ECSI1M2 16
2 Programming I
Total core
1&2 120
credits
Electives
1&2 0
required
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1
Mathematical Methods III EXMM1M1 16
1A 2
Core Course EIMT1M2 16
Integrated Mathematics
IV
2 EMAM1M2 16
Mathematical Methods IV
Introduction to Computer
1 Foundation EICA1M1 16
Architecture
Introduction to
2 EIPR1M2 16
Programming II
Total core
96
credits
Electives
24
required
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Course
Level Semester Course Name Credits
code
Level 1b
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Statistics is an important area of study and is needed in various sectors of government and industry and commerce.
In view of this, the long term plan of the department envisages the establishment of a linkage between the
department and industry and commerce.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Applied Statistical Science will prepare the student for jobs in many
different sectors of the economy, including Agriculture, Banking, Economic Planning, Education, Engineering,
Forestry, Health Research, Insurance, Manufacturing, Market Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Scientific Research,
Social Research, Transport.
To provide basic statistical knowledge in applied mathematics, computer science, mathematics and statistics with an
inclination towards application in the solution of technical problems in the marketplace, and for further training at a
higher level in various specialisations needing a sound foundation in statistical Sciences.
The programme is mainly academic and research oriented because academic study is combined with related practical
work aimed at developing more conceptual mathematical than computational outcomes. The courses in this
programme are developed co-operatively using inputs from internal and external academic sources on a continuous
basis.
Practical work in tutorials and computer laboratories provides the practical experience and the development of
computing and research skills that will form the basis of future work, academic and research engagement.
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Learning activities include lectures, tutorials, practicals in which in which independent study are integrated.
The entire programme must consist of credits from core Courses in Statistics and related areas in the school. A
student must take all the Core Courses and Foundational Courses at that level. Relevant electives (for which the
student has the required pre-requisites) must then be chosen so that the student has a minimum of 120 credits at
that level. However, no student may register for more than 128 credits in any given academic year.
Course Course
Level Semester Course Name Credits
type code
Extended General
EPHY1M1 16
Physics I
1
Extended General
ECHE1M1 16
Chemistry I
Foundation
1A
Extended General
EPHY1M2 16
Physics II
2
Extended General
ECHE1M2 16
Chemistry I
Course Course
Level Semester Course Name Credits
type code
Probability &
1 STA11M1 16
Distribution Theory I
Core
Probability & Statistical
2 STA12M2 16
Inference I
Elective credits
72
required
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2 Total core
32
credits
Elective credits
98
required
Elective credits
72
required
4.2.9.5.3.2 Electives
Course
Level Semester Course Name Credits
code
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Semester Course Name Course Code Credits
Level
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Code
Level Semester Course Name Credits
Name
Introduction to Artificial
CSI31M1 14
Intelligence
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APM11M1
APM12M1
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STA22M2 APM32M1
The qualification will be awarded after satisfaction of the programme requirements, including obtaining a minimum
of 360 credits.
4.2.9.5.4 Articulation
Vertical
Vertical Articulation is possible with BSc Hons Applied Statistics, NQF Level 8
Horizontal
Within WSU
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by WSU, e.g. BSc Applied Statistics, NQF
Level 7, course to the admission requirements of that qualification.
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by such institutions, subject to the relevant
institution’s admission requirements.
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The first 2 years of the BSc Statistical Science (Extended Programme) are equivalent to the first year of the BSc
Statistical Science programme. In the last two years of the BSc Statistical Science (Extended Programme) the
students follow the BSc Statistical Science programme from Level II.
Level 1a (BSCEAS)
Core
EMAT1M1 16 1
Integrated Mathematics I
Integrated Statistics II ESTA1M2 16 2
EMAT1M2 16 2
Integrated Mathematics II
Foundation
Level 1b (BSCEAS)
Core
EIMT1M1 16 1
Integrated Mathematics III
Integrated Statistics IV EIST1M2 16 2
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Integrated Mathematics IV
Foundation
4.2.9.6.2 Electives
Level 1a (BSCEAS) – An elective cannot be taken, presently, at this year because of exceeding
credits.
Seme
Level Course Name Course Code Credits
ster
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The qualification will be awarded after satisfaction of the programme requirements, including obtaining a minimum of
360 credits.
4.2.9.6.5 Articulation
Vertical
Vertical Articulation is possible with BSc Hons Applied Statistics, NQF Level 8
Horizontal
Within WSU
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by WSU, e.g. BSc Applied Statistics, NQF
Level 7, course to the admission requirements of that qualification.
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 7 qualifications offered by such institutions, subject to the relevant
institution’s admission requirements.
The BSc Computer Science programme is in line with the requirements of South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA), the Council for Higher Education (CHE) and Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC). The programme is
aimed at providing basic knowledge towards further training to become computer scientists. It is designed to be
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relevant to the socio-economic needs of the region and the continent in general and to produce graduates who are
required locally, nationally, and internationally in the scientific, business and computing industries.
Computer scientists devise new ways to use computers. Progress in the Computer Science areas of networking,
database, and human-computer-interface enabled the development of the World Wide Web. Now Computer Science
researchers are working with scientists from other fields to make robots become practical and intelligent aides, to use
databases to create new knowledge, and to use computers to help decipher the secrets of our DNA. They develop
effective ways to solve computing problems. For example, computer scientists develop the best possible ways to
store information in databases, send data over networks, and display complex images. Their theoretical background
allows them to determine the best performance possible, and their study of algorithms helps them to develop new
approaches that provide better performance.
Computer science spans the range from theory through programming. While other disciplines may produce graduates
with more immediately relevant job-related skills, computer science offers a comprehensive foundation that permits
graduates to adapt to new technologies and new ideas.
• Work in a broad range of positions involving tasks from theoretical work to software development and
demonstrate:
o An intellectual understanding of, and an appreciation for, the central role of algorithms and data structures.
o An understanding of computer hardware from a software perspective, for example, use of the processor,
memory, disk drives, display, etc.
o Those fundamental programming skills to permit the implementation of algorithms and data structures in
software.
o Those skills that are required to design and implement larger structural units that utilise algorithms and data
structures and the interfaces through which these units communicate.
o An understanding of software engineering principles and technologies so as to ensure that software
implementations are robust, reliable, and appropriate for their intended audience.
• Understand the possibilities and limitations of what computer technology (software, hardware, and networking)
can and cannot do. There are three levels:
o An understanding of what current technologies can and cannot accomplish.
o An understanding of computing's limitations, including the difference between what computing is
inherently incapable of doing vs. what may be accomplished via future science and technology.
o An awareness of the impact on individuals, organisations, and society of deploying technological
solutions and interventions.
• Understand the concept of the lifecycle, including the significance of its phases (planning, development,
deployment, and evolution), the implications for the development of all aspects of computer-related systems
(including software, hardware, and human computer interface), and the relationship between quality and
lifecycle management.
• Understand the essential concept of process, in at least two meanings of the term:
o Process as it relates to computing especially program execution and system operation.
o Process as it relates to professional activity especially the relationship between product quality and the
deployment of appropriate human processes during product development.
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The entire programme consists Computer Science Courses and other complementary Courses. Essential
underpinnings of the programme may be abstract, for example, formal theory rooted in mathematics, or they may
address professional values and principles. Regardless of their form or focus, the underpinnings must highlight those
essential aspects of the discipline that remain unaltered in the face of technological change. The discipline’s
foundation provides a touchstone that transcends time and circumstance, giving a sense of permanence and stability
to its educational mission. Students must have a thorough grounding in that foundation.
The qualification will be awarded after satisfaction of the programme requirements, including obtaining a minimum of
360 credits
Plus 1 Additional
Elective
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Distribution Requirements
Level Semster Course Course Name Course Credits S/Y F/C/E Pre-
type Code requiasite
Plus 1 Additional
Elective
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Plus 2 Additional
Electives
Probability STA11M1,
Distribution Theory STA12M2
201
Intro To ECO11M1/ 16 S E
Microeconomics OR
Micro- 8 ECO11M1
Economics21M2 ECO21M2 ,ECO12M1
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ECO12M1 16 S E
Intro To OR
Macroeconomics 8 ECO11M1
ECO22M2 ,ECO12M1
Micro-Economics 21M2
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Additional
Electives
Linear
Models &
Multi-
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Variable
Distribution
Theory
APM32M1 16 S E MAT21M1,
MAT21M2,
MAT22M1,
MAT22M2,
APM22M1,
APM21M1
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II
• Electives – Recommended electives are listed, however, students at any level may select any other electives
subject to the time-table and prerequisites.
• Students are not allowed to have all their electives at Level one. Students must ensure that the chosen elective
can at least allow them to do level 3 courses.
• Students to ensure that the elective path chosen at the time of registration must be followed till completion
otherwise students forfeit the credits accumulate if they change the elective path.
4.2.9.7.6 Exclusion
Extended curriculum programmes lead to the same qualifications as the mainstream programmes. Extended
curriculum programmes have been developed for all undergraduate programmes in the department, in order to
enhance student development and to improve chances of successfully completing the degree. In the extended
curriculum programme the first year curriculum is extended over two years with additional academic support and
tuition. Because the extended curriculum programmes lead to the same qualifications the job opportunities are
exactly the same as all the corresponding diploma and degree programmes listed in this prospectus.
4.2.9.8.1 Core, Foundation and Elective Courses (STUDY LEVEL: 360 CREDITS OVER 4 YEARS)
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ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
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Level S
ELECTIVES
EIST1M1 16 S E ESTA1M2
Year Level Semester Moule Name Moule CREDITS S/Y F/C PRE-REQUISITE
Code /E
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ECO12M2 16 S E ECO11M1
BMA12M2 BMA11M1
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The postgraduate programmes in the department are designed to provide basic knowledge needed for placement in
jobs requiring a significant amount of maturity in mathematical sciences and/or computing, and for further training at
a higher level in various relevant specialisations. The skills imparted through programmes offered in the department
are scarce skill in South Africa and are crucial for the scientific and technological development that leads to economic
development of the country. In view of this, the long term plan of the department envisages the establishment of a
linkage between the department, industry and commerce. After the successful completion of the programme the
student will be able to utilise the acquired skills in various disciplines mentioned above.
Many opportunities become available to students who complete the programmes offered in the department.
Actuarial sciences, mathematical modeling, and cryptography; for teaching; as well as postgraduate training
leading to a research career in mathematics. A strong background in applied mathematics is also necessary for
research in many areas of computer science, social science, and engineering.
Agriculture, Banking, Economic Planning, Education, Engineering, Forestry, Health Research, Insurance,
Manufacturing, Market Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Scientific Research, Social Research, and Transport.
• Systems/Business Analyst/Developers: Combining computing knowledge and business graduates should be able
to link between the programmer and the user, converting the user's requirements into computer system designs.
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• Web Programmer - These are the people who convert systems designs into a form understood by the computer.
Application programmers are concerned more with business requirements, whereas technical programmers are
concerned primarily with more complex tasks.
• Network specialists: These are experts in areas such as Data Communication Networks, Databases and
Operating Systems.
• Graduating students can have careers in research and development at academic institutions.
A good BSc Honours degree in a relevant discipline. The department may put additional requirements.
The programme requires that a student does FOUR courses from the list in the table below and a Compulsory
Research Project. However, a student who chooses MAT4101 may not choose either MAT4105 or MAT4107. The
required minimum total credits is 120.
Functional 24 MAT31M1
MAT4103
Analysis
Differential 24 MAT22M1
MAT4108
Equations
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4.2.11.3.2 Articulation
Vertical
Horizontal
Within WSU
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 8 qualifications offered by WSU, e.g. BSc Hons Applied
Mathematics, NQF Level 8, subject to the admission requirements of that qualification.
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 8 qualifications offered by other institutions, subject to the
relevant institution’s admission requirements.
The programme requires that a student does FOUR courses from the list in the table below and a Compulsory
Research Project. The required minimum total credits are 128.
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statistical inference
Advanced special
Stochastic Processes & Time
topics: Time series STA40M9 24 STA32M2
Series Forecasting
analysis
Honours project
STA40M 32
(compulsory)
4.2.11.3.2 Articulation
Vertical
Horizontal
Within WSU
Horizontal Articulation may be possible with some NQF Level 8 qualifications offered by WSU.
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 8 qualifications offered by other institutions, subject to the
relevant institution’s admission requirements.
The Computer Science programme provides students with the advanced skills needed for careers involving the
design, configuration, and implementation of computer systems and software. Topics studied during the programme
include algorithms, artificial intelligence, computer networks, databases, Advanced Enterprise Java Programming and
web Computing. Students who successfully complete an extra Honours year can use their enhanced skills to pursue
more interesting research and development positions in the ICT industry. An Honours degree also naturally leads to
further study for a research higher degree at Masters or Doctorate level
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) programme is taken over one full-time year or two part-time years.
Entry to the honours programme is possible for graduates of other cognate disciplines. Enquiries regarding admission
should be directed to the Head of Department. This one year programme is normally undertaken by students with an
excellent academic record in the Bachelor of Computer Science degree who wish to broaden their knowledge as
further preparation for professional practice or to meet the requirements for admission to a research degree.
Students enrolled in the programme are required to complete a project and directed electives in computer science.
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Computer Science Honours is a one-year 120 credit programme made up of six 15-credit coursework Courses and an
individual, supervised project worth 30 credits.
At the discretion of the HOD, two of the coursework Courses may be external to Computer Science Courses.
4.2.11.4.2 Articulation
Vertical Articulation is possible with MSc Computer Science/Information Technology, NQF Level 9
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Horizontal Articulation may be possible with some NQF Level 8 qualifications offered by WSU.
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 8 qualifications offered by other institutions, subject to the relevant
institution’s admission requirements.
The required minimum total credits for an MSc is 180, which may be accumulated entirely from a dissertation.
Full-time Part-time
Vertical
Horizontal
Within WSU
Other Universities
Horizontal Articulation is possible with NQF Level 9 qualifications offered by other institutions, subject to the
relevant institution’s admission requirements.
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Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content / 4. Sets: Set Operations, De Morgan’s laws, Power Set, Cartesian Products, Indexed
Syllabus Families of Sets, Laws of Algebra of Sets
5. The Fundamental Counting Principle, Permutations, Combinations, The Binomial
Theorem, The Principle of Mathematical Induction.
6. Logic: Logical Operations and Truth Tables, Tautologies and Contradictions, Logical
Equivalence.
7. Boolean algebra: Boolean Polynomials, Introduction to Two-Terminal Circuit Series-
Parallel and Bridge Circuits, Postulates of Switching Circuits, Boolean Identities,
Identity Elements, Inverses, and Cancellations.
8. Laboratory Work on Discreet Mathematics with MATLAB
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content/ 1. Linear programming: Introduction, LP Models, The Diet Problem, The Work-
Syllabus Scheduling Problem, A Capital Budgeting Problem, Short-term Financial Planning,
Blending Problems, Production Process Models,
2. Multi-period Decision Problems: An Inventory Model, Multi-period Financial Models,
Multi-period Work Scheduling, The Graphical Method, The Simplex Method –
Maximization, The Simplex Method – The Dual, The Simplex Method – Mixed
Constraints
3. Laboratory Work on Linear Programming with MATLAB
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Content / Algebraic Expressions: Factorisation; Remainder and Factor theorems; Nature of roots
Syllabus of a quadratic equation; Simplification of rational expressions; Radicals and Exponents;
Change of subject of formula
Sets: Definitions and Examples; Operations on sets; Venn Diagrams
Real Numbers: The Real number system; Inequalities – linear, quadratic, rational and
absolute value; Intervals on the Real line
Functions: Definitions; Ways of representing a function (descriptive, algebraic, numerical
and graphical); Polynomial, Rational, Absolute value, Exponential and Logarithmic functions;
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Content / Differentiation, curve sketching, mean value theorems, applications of derivatives and
Syllabus partial differentiation
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content / Intergration and its rules, areas, volumes and rotations of curves, Differential Equations
Syllabus (first order, first degree).
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content / Descriptive Statistics: Different kinds of variables and measurement scales; Tabular and
Syllabus graphic presentation of data. Construction of frequency tables and their graphic
presentation; Relationship of histogram with frequency curve; Stem & leaf diagram;
Commonly used fractiles: their meanings and properties, Descriptive measures of central
tendency and their properties; Descriptive measures of variation/dispersion and their
properties. Economic Statistics (Index Numbers): Characteristics of index numbers of
prices; Types of index numbers of prices & Methods of their construction: simple
aggregative , weighted aggregative; quantity index numbers; cost of living index
numbers.
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
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Content / Point & Interval Estimation : Meaning of point estimate . Illustrations with commonly used
Syllabus point estimates for population mean , variance ,and proportion . Basic normal-theory
interval estimation of these parameters (both one-sample & two-sample cases). Hypothesis
Testing : Normal-theory one-and two-sample-based tests of hypotheses about population
means , variances & proportions. The chi-square test for independence .
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
EIST1M1 Integrated 5 16 1
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Content / Set Theory: Definition and examples of a set; Common set operations using Venn diagram;
Syllabus Basic laws of set algebra. Counting Techniques: Product rule for counting; concept of
permutation and associated rules; concept of combination and associated rules. Probability I:
Definition of probability. Basic rules for probability. Distributions I: Discrete probability
distributions in general. The simple treatment of properties and probably calculations
involving discrete uniform distribution, the Bernoulli, binomial, negative binomial
Hypergeometric& Poisson distributions. Continuous distributions in general . The simple
treatment of properties and probability calculations involving continuous uniform distribution ,
the normal and the associated sampling distributions .
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
EIST1M2 Integrated 5 16 2
Statistics IV
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
Content / Point & Interval Estimation of parameters in general. One - and - two sample tests of
Syllabus hypotheses about population means, variances,& proportions. Correlation and regression.
Significance tests in correlation. Linear regression point prediction. Curvilinear regression,
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significance tests in simple linear regression. Introduction to non-parametric tests. The sign
test, Wilcoxon's paired-sample test, Mann Whitney U-test
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Practicals per week Tutorials Number Notional hours
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Content / Theory: 1.Fundamentals of IS: Data, Information, Importance and Requirements of IS. 2.
Syllabus Information Systems and Organisations: Types and Characteristics of Information Systems from
an Organisational and Functional Perspective 3.Hardware and Software Fundamentals:
Computer Types and Components, System and Application Software. 4. Networks: Wired and
Wireless Technologies. 5. Security and Control. 6. Decision Making: DSS and MIS. 7.
Information System Development: Classic System Development Life Cycle.
rules Students with CA less than 40% are not allowed to sit for the examination (EA).
To qualify for semester mark (SM) students must obtain an examination mark of not less than
40%.
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Content / Syllabus Theory: 1. Object oriented and structured programming, polymorphism and inheritance,
programming languages, basics of a C++ program. 2. Data types, declarations, input and
output, assignments, operators (arithmetic, logical, relational) 3.Conditional and switch
statements, while and for loops, control statements. 4. Functions with return type void,
function overloading. 5. Input from a file, output to a file, reading to the end of the file,
arrays.
rules Students with CA less than 40% are not allowed to sit for the examination (EA).
To qualify for semester mark (SM) students must obtain an examination mark of not less
than 40%.
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Content / Theory: General concepts, CPU structure, Processor design, ALU, Bus and Register
Syllabus operations, Number systems, Floating point numbers, Alphanumeric codes, BCD, binary
arithmetic – positive and negative values. Design Logic, Boolean algebra, Logic gates.
Combinational Logic circuits, flip-flops, Multiplexers and decoders, Counters and registers.
Memory and storage techniques, Storage devices, virtual memory and memory management.
i/o addressing and interrupts, microprocessors, RISC, CISC technology. Introduction to
assembly language programming.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two Assignments(40%), Two Tests (40%)
and 12 tutorial assessments(20%)
and progression
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination
(EA) to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA).
EIPR1M2 Introduction To 5 16 2
Programming II
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials Number of Notional hours
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rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination
(EA) to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA).
Note: For courses in Economics and Business Management please refer to the prospectus of the Faculty of Business
Management Sciences and Law.
APM11M1 INTRODUCTION TO 5 16 1
LINEAR AND
VECTOR ALGEBRA
Lectures/ week Pracs/ week Tutorials/ week No. of weeks Notional hours
Content / Introduction to Systems of Linear Equations, Gaussian Elimination, Matrices and Matrix
Syllabus Operations, Inverses Systems of Equations and Invertibility, Determinant, Cramer’s rule,
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, LU-Decomposition, Cryptography, Sets and Set Operations, The
Fundamental Counting Principle, Permutations, Combinations, The Binomial Theorem, Basic
Concepts of Probability, Probability Models, Vectors and Vector Operations, The Dot Product,
The Cross Product, Applications to Mechanics. Laboratory Work on Vectors and Linear Algebra
with MATLAB.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Programming &
Applied
Computing
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
Content / Boolean Algebra: Introduction Two-Terminal Circuit Series-Parallel and Bridge Circuits
Syllabus Postulates of Switching Circuits Boolean Identities Identity Elements, Inverses and
Cancellations. Linear programming: Introduction, LP Models, The Diet Problem, The Work-
Scheduling Problem, A Capital Budgeting Problem, Short-term Financial Planning, Blending
Problems, Production Process Models, Multi-period Decision Problems: An Inventory Model,
Multi-period Financial Models, Multi-period Work Scheduling, The Graphical Method, The
Simplex Method – Maximization, The Simplex Method – The Dual, The Simplex Method –
Mixed Constraints
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
APM21M1 Numerical 6 16 1
Analysis I
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
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mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Fourier Series: Orthogonality& Normality (Orthonomality) of trigonometric functions, Odd &
Syllabus Even functions, Trigonometric series: Full range & Half range Fourier Series, Parseval
Identity. Partial Differential Equations: How initial & boundary value problem relate to
(PDEs),Wave Equation, Heat Equation, Laplace Equation, How the separation of variables
technique leads (in the simplest examples) to Fourier Series. Eigenvalue Problems: Sturm-
Liouville Equation eigenfuctions& corresponding eigenvalues of Sturm-Liouville problem,
Sturm-Liouville problem for equation y¢¢+ly =0 (eigenvalues &eigenfunctions),
Orthogonality of Sturm-Liouvilleeigenfunctions, Series solution Ordinary Differential
Equations: Bessel, Legendre, Hermite and associated functions, Solution of Bessell
Equation, recurrence relations, Solution of Legendre equation: Legendre polynomials &
Rodrigues formulae, Green formulae and application to Laplace equation, Vibration of
rectangular & circular membrane, Fourier integral & transformation
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
APM22M2 Mechanics I 6 16 1
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Content / Particle kinematics in three dimensions. Curvilinear coordinates; spherical and cylindrical.
Syllabus Newton’s law of motion. Conservation of energy. Gravitational and potential theory.
Conservation of linear momentum. Collisions. Conservation of angular momentum. Central
forces and planetary motion.
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mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark(DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
APM31M1 Numerical 7 16 1
Methods
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Content / Laplace & Poisson equations: Elliptic, Heat equations-Parabolic, Wave equations-Hyperbolic.
Syllabus Finite difference method: Replacement of partial derivatives in a given equation by
corresponding finite difference quotients. Further treatment of the patterns lead us to:
Gauss-Seidel Method for Elliptic case. Crank Nicholson Method for Parabolic equations.
Present Numerical Method for Parabolic equations. The Finite Element Method
(introduction).
Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
Assessment
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
APM32M1 Mathematical 7 16 2
Programming
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
Content / Linear programming: Basic ideas and concepts of program formulation, Simplex method,
Syllabus Dual problem solution & its relation to the primal. Nonlinear programming (NLP)
background involves classification of problems/programs according to: Minimization of
unconstrained NLPs, Linearly constrained NLPs that include a special subclass of quadratic
programs concerned with minimization of quadratic functions, Objective function having
appropriate convexity property. Solution Methods: Lagrangian function with associated
multipliers and conditions, Kuhn-Tucker conditions for inequality constrained minimization
problems.
Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
Assessment
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Sets, definitions, examples, operations on sets, complementation and DeMorgan’s laws. The
Syllabus real number system, graphs of linear, quadratic, polynomial and rational functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, inequalities. Linear systems.
Limits, continuity and differentiability of functions of a single variable, curve sketching,
maxima and minima, mean value theorems, indeterminate forms.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
Content / Mathematical induction, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, complex numbers
Syllabus and polar coordinates. Introduction to integration, integration of simple functions,
fundamental theorem of integral calculus. Further techniques of integration, introduction to
series and sequences, power series and Taylor polynomials and Taylor's theorem,
introduction to differential equations (ordinary differential equations of first order).
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
MAT21M1 Multivariate 6 8 1
Calculus
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2 x 50 min 1 x 50 min 13 80
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Content / Functions of several variables, surfaces, continuity, partial derivatives, implicit functions, the
Syllabus chain rule, higher order derivatives, Taylor's theorem, local extrema and saddle points,
multiple integrals, line integrals, Green's theorem, Jacobians, spherical and cylindrical
coordinates.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Real number system as a complete ordered field, real sequences, convergent sequences,
Syllabus monotone sequences and monotone convergence theorem, subsequences, Cauchy
sequences and Cauchy's general principle of convergence, infinite series and various tests of
convergence, functions on closed intervals.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of weeks Notional hours
week
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Content / Second order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, non-homogeneous
Syllabus equations, special methods for particular integrals, variation of parameters, higher order
differential equations, solution in series, applications.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Further properties of matrices and determinants, real vector spaces, basis and dimension,
Syllabus linear transformations, eigenvalues, diagonalisation.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
Content / Countable and uncountable sets, topology of real line; open and closed sets of R and their
Syllabus properties, limit points and the Bolsano - Weirstrass Theorem for sets, subsequences and
the Bolzano - Weierstrass Theorem, compact sets and the Heine-Borel Theorem, uniform
continuity, Riemann integration, uniform convergence.
Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
Assessment
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
Content / Inner product spaces, the Cauchy - Schwarz and triangle inequalities, orthogonality and
Syllabus orthonormal bases, the Gram -Schmidt orthogonalisation process, complex inner product
spaces. eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation of a matrix, real symmetric matrices,
complex eigenvalues, quadratic forms.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
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Content / Group Theory; definition and examples, elementary properties, subgroups, cosets,
Syllabus Lagrange's Theorem. Ring Theory; definitions, elementary properties, subrings and ideals,
integral domains and fields, residue class rings, polynomial rings, congruences, prime and
maximal ideals. Homomorphism Theorems; factor groups and rings, the Fundamental
homomorphism theorem, embedding theorems.
Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
Assessment
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
MAT32M2 Complex 7 16 2
Analysis
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
Content / Functions of a complex variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, power series,
Syllabus integration, singularities and the calculus of residues, uniform convergence.
Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
Assessment
mark will be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Probability Distributions
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mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
STA12M2 Statistical 5 16 2
Inference I
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Content / Inferential Statistics: The Central Limit Theorem. Introduction to Sampling distributions
Syllabus including the t-distribution, the Chi-Square distribution and the F-distribution. Estimation of
parameters. One and Two sample tests of hypotheses for means. The F-test. Simple
Correlation, Simple Linear Regression
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
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Content / Combinatorial analysis, axioms of probability, conditional probability and stochastic inde-
Syllabus pendence. Introduction to the concept of a random variable. More detailed treatment of
discrete probability distribution, Introduction to mathematical expectation and moment
generating functions, Jointly distributed random variables, independent random variables,
marginal and conditional distributions. The bivariate normal distribution, Functions of random
variables; sums of random variables, The central limit theorem. Chebychev's inequality, De-
Moivre-Laplace theorem. Poisson approximation to the binomial distribution.
Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
Assessment
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
STA22M2 Statistical 6 16 2
Inference II
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
Hypothesis testing: Testing a statistical hypothesis; the Newman-Pearson Lemma, the power
function of a statistical test. likelihood ratio tests. Applications of hypothesis testing; tests
concerning means, difference between two means, variances, proportions, differences among
k proportions.
Analysis of contingency tables, correlation and regression analysis, including multiple linear
regression and correlation. Introduction to time series forecasting
Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
Assessment
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content / Syllabus Multivariate Distribution Theory: Random Vector: p-dimensional case , Joint distribution
and their applications: p-dimensional case; Marginal & Conditional distributions and their
applications to probability calculations, Marginal and Product Moments; Mean Vector; Covariance
Matrix; Dispersion Matrix; Expectation of Random Quadratic Form. Joint Moment Generating
Function and its applications; The Multivariate Normal Distribution; Quadratic Forms in Normal
Variates.
Linear Models: Concepts related to linear models; point and interval estimation; hypothesis
testing; violation of assumptions; applications of linear models.
Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
Assessment
will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week weeks
Content / Stochastic Processes: Introduction to stochastic processes. Finite markov chains with special
Syllabus emphasis on two state markov chains. Classification of states. The basic limit theorem of markov
chains. Simple markov processes. The Poisson process. Birth and death processes. Introduction to
inference for markov chains and markov processes.
Time series forecasting: Forecasting a time series with no trend, forecasting a time series with a
linear trend, forecasting a time series with a quadratic trend. Forecasting seasonal time series. The
multiplicative decomposition model, Winter's method. Forecasting a time series with additive sea-
sonal variation; the use of regression models. Application of forecasting techniques.
Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
Assessment
be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials Number of Notional hours
per week weeks
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Content Theory:The Web, HTTP protocol Basics, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript and basics in XML.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two Assignments(30%), Two Tests (40%), 12
tutorial assessments(10%) and 12 Practical assessments(20%)
and progression
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA) to
the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). Re-examination (Not
compulsory): To qualify for re-examination students must obtain an overall assessment of
between 40 and 49%.
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week weeks
Content / Theory: Fundamentals of IS, Data and Information; Importance of Information Systems;
Syllabus Computer Based Information Systems, Information System Requirements: Input, Process, Output,
Information Systems as seen by the user, End-User Computing Applications; Office Automation;
Distributed computing
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two Assignments(40%), Two Tests (40%), 12
tutorial assessments(20%)
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and progression Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA)
to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA).
rules
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials Number of Notional hours
per week weeks
Content / Theory: Classes, Objects and data abstraction, Inheritance, composition, information hiding,
Syllabus polymorphism, Pointers, virtual functions, templates, exception handling.
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two Assignments(30%), Two Tests (40%), 12
tutorial assessments(10%) and 12 Practical assessments(20%)
and progression
rules
Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA) to
the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA).
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Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional
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1 x 2 hrs 2 x 2hrs (x 2 14 84
groups)
Content / Syllabus Theory: General concepts, CPU structure, Processor design, ALU, Bus and Register
operations, Number systems, Floating point numbers, Alphanumeric codes, BCD, binary
arithmetic – positive and negative values. Design Logic, Boolean algebra, Logic gates.
Content / Syllabus Theory: The Basics of a C++ Program, Data Types, Arithmetic Operators and Operator
Precedence Expressions, Type Conversion, Input, Increment and decrement Operators,
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Output Preprocessor directives, Creating a C++ Program. Input/Output, I/O Streams and
Standard I/O devices, Using predefined functions in a program, Input failure, Control
Structures, Relational Operators, Logical Operators and logical Expressions, Selection: if and
if ….else
Switch structures, Control structures , Looping, User defined functions, Value returning
functions, Void functions without parameters, Void functions with parameters, Value
parameters, Reference variables as parameters, Value and reference parameters and
memory allocation, Scope of an identifier, Global variables, Static and automatic variables,
Function overloading, Functions with default parameters, User defined simple data types,
namespaces and the string type, Enumeration type, Arrays and strings, Applications of
arrays (searching and sorting), List processing, Bubble sort, Selection sort, Insertion sort,
Binary search, Vector type (class), Records, Pointers, linked lists
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination
(EA) to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA).
Lectures per week Practicals per week Tutorials Number of Notional hours
per week weeks
1 x 2 hr 1 x 2 hr 14 140
Content / Theory: 1. Java classes, Using data within a program, Using methods, classes and Objects,
Syllabus Advanced Objects Concepts, Making Decisions, Looping, Characters, Strings and strings Buffer,
Arrays, Applets, Graphics, Introduction to inheritance, Advanced inheritance Concepts,
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Understanding Swing Components, Using layout Managers and the event Model, Exception
Handling, File input and output, Multithreading and animation, Working with Mysql Databases and
Java, Java Server Pages (JSP).
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA)
to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%.
Lectures per week Practicals per week Tutorials Number of Notional hours
per week weeks
1 x 2 hr 1 x 2 hr 14 140
Entry Rules Pre-requisites: CSI11M1, CSI11M2, CSI12M1and CSI12M2, MAT11M1, CSI11M2, CSI1203 and
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rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA) to
the overall assessment (OA) is 40%.
Content / Theory: Overview of operating systems, functionalities and characteristics of OS. Hardware
Syllabus concepts related to OS, CPU states, I/O channels, memory hierarchy, microprogramming, The
concept of a process, operations on processes, process states, concurrent processes, process
control block, process context. Job and processor scheduling, scheduling algorithms, process
hierarchies. Problems of concurrent processes, critical sections, mutual exclusion. Mutual exclusion,
process co-operation, producer and consumer processes. Semaphores: definition, init, wait, signal
operations. Critical sections Interprocess Communication (IPC), Message Passing, Direct and Indirect
Deadlocks. Memory organisation and management, storage allocation. Virtual memory concepts,
paging and segmentation, address mapping. Virtual storage management, page replacement
strategies. File organisation: blocking and buffering, file descriptor, directory structure File and
Directory structures, blocks and fragments, directory tree, UNIX file structure.
Pre-requisites:CSI12M1and CSI12M2,MAT12M1
Entry Rules
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rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA) to
the overall assessment (OA) is 40%.
Lectures per week Practicals per week Tutorials Number Notional hours
per week of weeks
1 x 2 hr 1 x 3hr 14 140
Content / Theory: Introduction to Data Structures, and Abstract Data Types. Overview, Arrays, declaration,
Syllabus limitations of arrays. Overview, Strings Manipulation, Multidimensional arrays, applications, Analysis
and Design of Algorithms. Complexity functions. The big-O notation. Sorting & Searching
Algorithms, Pointers & Dynamic Structures, Linked-Lists: Singly-linked lists, Doubly-linked lists,
Circular linked lists, Ordered lists, Stacks – Definitions & declaration, Stack operations, Stacks
implemented as linked lists, Application; Queues – Definition and Declaration, Implementation,
Queue operations, Queues implemented as linked Lists, Priority Queues, Application; Trees –
Definition & Declaration, Recursive algorithms, Implementation, Binary trees, Binary Search trees,
Binary tree traversal, Application. Templates, Implementing Generic Data Type. Practicals: Consist
of 14 practicals chosen from each section of content covered.
Entry Rules Pre-requisites: CSI11M1, CSI11M2, CSI12M1and CSI12M2, MAT11M1, CSI11M2, CSI1203 and
MAT12M1
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA) to
the overall assessment (OA) is 40%.
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Contents/ Theory: Introduction to AI, Definitions, Early work-A Historical Overview, The Turing Test,
Syllabus Intelligent Agents, The Idea of an Agent, Types of Agents, Types of Environments, Solving
Problems by Search, Problem Solving agents, Formulating Problems, Searching for Solutions
Search Strategies, Uninformed Search Strategies, Breadth First Search, Depth First Search,
Uniform Cost Path Search, Informed Search Methods, Best-First –Search, Greedy Search, A*
Search, Game Playing, The 8 Puzzle, The 8 Queens problem, Tic-Tac-Toe, First Order Predicate
Logic, Representation, Reasoning and Logic, Propositional Logic, Syntax and Semantics, Using
First Order Logic, Learning Methods, Neural Networks and Learning.
Practicals: Consist of 5 labs based on what is covered during lectures.
Entry Rules Applicant must have Passed all Second Year Courses, CSI22M2, CSI21M2
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments (AA),
threetutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA) and a re-
and progression examination (RA).
rules
Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA)
to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for course credit
students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials Number Notional hours
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Content / Theory: Need for Software Engineering, Problems in software development, What is software
Syllabus engineering? software process: the waterfall model, prototyping approaches, evolutionary
development models, project management: scheduling, cost estimation, requirements & design
analysis: requirements engineering, analysis, definition, specification, requirements document,
functional and non-functional requirements, requirements evolution: use-cases, class diagrams,
state diagrams, software design: principles of design, designing for reusability, adaptability and
maintainability, design quality software architecture, testing: test plans, testing methods, test
strategies software maintenance and evolution.: software change and maintenance, software re-
engineering, software configuration management.
ssessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments (AA),
three tutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA) and a re-
and progression examination (RA).
rules
Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA)
to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for course credit
students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Exclusion from A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student excluded from
Course a course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another university for credit.
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Content / Theory: File Systems and Databases, The Relational Database Model, Structured Query Language
Syllabus (SQL), Entity Relationship (E-R) Modeling, Normalisation of Database Tables, Database Design,
Transaction Management and Concurrency Control, Distributed Database Management System,
Object-Oriented Databases, Database Administration, Database and The Internet.
Entry Rules Applicant must have Passed all Second Year Courses, CSI22M2, CSI21M2
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA)
to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for course credit
students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials Number Notional hours
per week of weeks
Content / Theory: Software Engineering principles revisited, Downstream software Computing activities,
Syllabus Internet software Architectures and Technologies, N-Tier Architectures, CORBA, Java EE and
.NET architectures, Web Services, Design Patterns, GOF design Patterns, Web Architecture
Patterns, UML Object Diagrams, Challenges and Pitfalls of Software Design, Techniques for
design, Design as decision making and evaluation of trade-offs, Examples taken from Object
Oriented Design, Architecture – Driving forces, Various examples, Code Construction - UML to
code, code to UML, Configuration Management –Source code control and management , Source
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code processing , Group work support, Versions and Variants, CVS, Quality Assurance -Defect
costs, Reliability, Standards, Testing – Types of test, verification and validation, Black and White
Box testing, Test analysis and generation, Metrics – Examples and uses,
Entry Rules Applicant must have Passed all Second Year Courses, CSI31M1
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments (AA),
three tutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA) and a re-
and progression examination (RA).
rules
Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA)
to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for course credit
students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
MAT4101 Algebra 8 24 1
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Content / Ring theory; the isomorphism theorems, polynomial rings, the division algorithm, unique
Syllabus factorisation domains, euclidean domain, theory of fields, Galois theory. Group theory; the
isomorphism theorems, permutation groups, Sylow theorems, p-groups.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
be obtained from the Semester mark (DP)x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Study of the further properties of a function of a complex variable, conformal mappings, infinite
Syllabus products, analytic continuation, entire functions.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
MAT4103 Functional 8 24 1
Analysis
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
4 x 50 min 2 x 50 min 13
Content / A brief review of the theory of metric spaces, normed spaces and their completeness (Banach
Syllabus spaces), linear transformations, Hahn-Banach theorem, reflexivity, open mapping theorem, closed
graph theorem and the principle of uniform boundedness, basic theory of Hilbert spaces and finite
dimensional spectral theory.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
MAT4104 General 8 24 1
Topology
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
4 x 50 min 2 x 50 min 13
Content / Topological spaces, metric topology, convergence of sequences and nets in topological spaces,
Syllabus continuity and homeomorphism, countability and separation, compactness, connectedness, product
topology.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
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2 x 50 min 1 x 50 min 13
Content / Isomorphism theorems, permutation groups, Cayley's theorem, Sylow theorems, p-groups,
Syllabus classification of finite groups of low order, free groups, free abelian groups, fundamental theorem
of abelian groups, group representations, the fundamental group in topology.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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4 x 50 min 2 x 50 min 13
Content / Measures; rings and algebras of sets, measures, outer measures, Borel measures on R, integration;
Syllabus measurable functions, product measures, the Lebesgue integral, decomposition and differentiation
of measures; signed measures.
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
4 x 50 min 2 x 50 min 13
Content / Isomorphism theorems, embedding theorems, polynomial rings, the division algorithm, unique
Syllabus factorisation domains, Euclidean domains, radical theory in commutative rings, theory of finite
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be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
MAT4108 Differential 8 24 1
Equations
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week weeks
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Content / Study of ordinary differential equations, including modeling physical systems, e.g. predator-prey
Syllabus population models; Analytic methods of solving ordinary differential equations of first and higher
orders: Laplace Transform methods, series solutions, etc; Nonlinear autonomous systems: critical
point analysis and phase plane diagrams; Numerical solution of differential equations;
Assessment Semester mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
be obtained from the Semester mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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week week weeks
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Content / Probability axioms, probability of finite sample spaces, conditional probability, and Bayes' theorem.
Syllabus Random variables; Transformation of random variables; Order statistics. Moments and moment
generating functions, Special distributions, Modes of convergence; convergence in probability,
almost sure convergence, The weak and the strong laws of large numbers, The central limit
theorem, Sampling distributions.
Assessment Year Mark (DP) will be obtained from assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark will
be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Tests of significance; Point estimation; minimum variance unbiased estimation least square
Syllabus estimation, maximum likelihood estimation, Interval estimation, Hypothesis testing; Neyman-
Pearson theory. Generalised likelihood ratio test, Asymptotic theory, Bayesian methods.
Assessment Year Mark (DP) will be obtained from assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Advanced treatment of the commonly used sampling procedures, Multi-stage and multiphase
Syllabus sampling; Non-sampling errors, Sequential sampling; Sequential probability ratio test, Sampling
inspection and quality control.
Assessment Year Mark (DP) will be obtained from assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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analysis of experiments
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2 x 50 min 1 x 50 min 13
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will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Applications of the general linear model, The regression model, Applications of the regression
Syllabus and design models, The components -of-variance model.
Assessment Year Mark (DP) will be obtained from assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per Number Notional hours
week of weeks
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Content / Contingency tables and the chi-square test, 2x2 tables, McNemar's test, Combining information
Syllabus from several tables, Measures of association for contingency tables; Multi-dimensional tables,
Log-linear models for contingency tables.
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Content / Introduction to order statistics; Goodness-of-fit tests; the chi-square test, the Kolmogorov -
Syllabus Smirnov one sample test. The sign test, the signed-rank test; Two-sample problem; Mann-
Whitney U-test; Linear rank test statistics for the location and scale parameters.
Assessment Year Mark (DP) will be obtained from assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / The multivariate normal distribution, The Wishart distribution, Hypothesis testing concerning
Syllabus mean vectors, Application of Hotelling's T2 –statistics, Multivariate analysis of variance.
Introduction to principal components, factors analysis, and discriminant analysis.
Assessment Year Mark (DP) will be obtained from assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Estimation in the domain; Estimating the autocovariance and the autocorrelation functions,
Syllabus Interpreting the correlogram Fourier transformation; Deterministic Sinusoidal perturbation,
Fourier analysis, Simple Sinusoidal model, The Nyquist frequency, Periodogram analysis,
Transforming the truncated autocovariance function, Hanning and Hamming techniques,
Smoothing the periodogram, Fourier transform. Confidence intervals for the spectrum, A
comparison of different estimation procedures, Analysing a continuous time series, Bivariate
processes, Cross-covariance and Cross-correlation function,
State-space models and the Kalmanfilter; Steady models, linear growth models, Forecasting;
Univariate and Multivariate forecasting procedures, Modeling seasonality using dummy variable
regression.
Assessment Year Mark (DP) will be obtained from assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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weeks
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Content / The topic for the Honours project must be chosen from one of the nine Course topics listed
Syllabus above.
The findings from the project must be submitted in a short dissertation which will be examined
by its supervisor and at least one external assessor.
Assessment Year mark (DP) will be obtained from assessments based on assignments and tests. Final mark
will be obtained from the Year Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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Content / Theory:
Syllabus
Practicals: Consist of 5 labs based on what is covered during lectures.
Entry Rules Applicant must have relevant programming experience at undergraduate level
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments (AA), three
tutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA) and a re-examination
and (RA).
progression
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA) to
the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for course credit
students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Re-examination (None)
Exclusion A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student excluded from a
from Course course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another university for credit.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
weeks
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Content / Theory: 1. Web technologies, HTTP, web clients and web servers, Markup languages
Syllabus HTML. Web programming languages for clients and servers, Web clients and client side
technologies e.g. XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Cookies, AJAX, Web servers and server-side
technologies e.g. CGI,Perl, PHP, ASP.NET,sessions,database connectivity, Database Driven
systems, XML including DTDs , schemas, namespaces, XSLT,DOM and SAX. Web services
e.g. SOAP, WSDL, ASP.NET.Website development tools and multimedia e.g. Visual Studio,
Macromedia studio. Web site design issues: e.g. state preservation, navigation, access,
content management.
Entry Rules Applicant must have relevant programming experience at undergraduate level
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments
(AA), three tutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA)
and progression and a re-examination (RA).
rules
Exclusion from A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student
Course excluded from a course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another
university for credit.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
weeks
1 x 50 min 30 300
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Content / Theory: Comprises a substantial project usually involving a literature review together with
Syllabus a theoretical and/or practical investigation of a computer science problem. Technical
content will be dependent on the project undertaken. Project work is embodied in a
research paper and presented in a seminar. Additional instruction and assistance in
research paper preparation, seminar preparation delivery will be given.
Entry Rules Applicant must have relevant programming experience at undergraduate level and has
completed the Research Methodology Course.
rules
Re-examination (None)
Exclusion from A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student
Course excluded from a course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another
university for credit.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
weeks
Content / Theory: Communication and presentation skills, project management, scientific and
Syllabus technical writing, experimental design and validation, literature review, citing and
referencing, Referencing tools, Research methods in Computer Science, EndNote, Stages
of Research
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Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments
(AA), three tutorial assignments (TA), an examination (EA) and a re-examination (RA).
and progression
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination
(EA) to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for
course credit students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Re-examination (None)
Exclusion from A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student
Course excluded from a course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another
university for credit.
Content / Theory: Introduction to Distributed Systems and Enterprise Software, Java Remote
Syllabus Method Invocation, JNDI, Java Message Service. Java Database Connectivity, Data Access
Pattern, Java Persistence API.-JavaMail API; EJB ARCHITECTURE.- The EJB Architecture.-
Stateless Session EJBs. Message-Driven EJBs; SERVLETS/JSP/JSF.- Web Applications in
Java.- Session Management and Lifecycle Monitoring.- Java Server Pages.- JSP Tags and
Implicit Objects.- JSP Tag Libraries.- Request , Dispatching.- Filtering.- Securing Web
Applications.- Deployment Configuration.- Accessing EJBs from Servlets/JSPs; ADDITIONAL
TECHNOLOGIES.- Deployment Issues: transactions.- Deployment Issues: Security.-
Stateful Session EJBs. Web Services; DESIGN.- JEE Patterns, AJAX, JSF
Entry Rules Applicant must have relevant programming experience at undergraduate level
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments
(AA), three tutorial assignments (TA), a Mini Project assessment (PA), an examination (EA)
and progression and a re-examination (RA).
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rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination
(EA) to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for
course credit students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Re-examination (None):
Exclusion from A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student
Course excluded from a course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another
university for credit.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
weeks
Content / Theory: The three level architecture for database systems, Internal level, The relational
Syllabus database model, Relational algebra, relational calculus and SQL,Database design, Data
security, integrity, recovery, concurrency and optimisation, Distributed databases:
Distribution architectures, Distribution design, Distributed query processing and
optimisation , Distributed concurrency control , Distributed reliability protocols, New
distribution architectures Object-oriented databases, Data Mining : Exploring Data,
classification, Association analysis, cluster Analysis, NoSQL and the Big Data concepts
Entry Rules Applicant must have done an undergraduate Database Management Course
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments
(AA), three tutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA)
and progression and a re-examination (RA).
rules
Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination
(EA) to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for
course credit students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
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Re-examination (None)
Exclusion from A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student
Course excluded from a course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another
university for credit.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
Entry Rules Applicant must have relevant programming experience at undergraduate level
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments (AA),
three tutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA) and a re-
and examination (RA).
progression
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination
(EA) to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for course
credit students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Re-examination (None)
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Content / Theory: 1 Frames and Topologies, LAN Features, Building WANs, sensor and Adhoc Wireless
Syllabus networks, Internet Addressing, Sockets, IP Datagrams, Error Checking and UDP, TCP and NAT,
DNS, RPC and Middleware, Network Programming, VPNs Networks from a designer’s point of
view; systems , transmission techniques and control , protocols, and security issues in use in
LAN,MAN and WAN.
Entry Rules Applicant must have relevant programming experience at undergraduate level
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments (AA),
three tutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA) and a re-
and examination (RA).
progression
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA)
to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for course credit
students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Re-examination (None)
Exclusion A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student excluded
from Course from a course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another university for
credit.
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week week of weeks
Content / Theory: knowledge representation, reasoning, and learning, Reasoning under Uncertainty,
Syllabus Natural Language Processing, machine learning, Probability and Bayesian Networks
Entry Rules Applicant must have relevant programming experience at undergraduate level
Assessment Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two class tests (CT), five assignments (AA),
three tutorial assignments (TA), a practical assessment (PA), an examination (EA) and a re-
and examination (RA).
progression
rules Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution of the examination (EA)
to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) + 40%(EA). To qualify for course credit
students must obtain an overall assessment of 50%.
Re-examination (None)
Exclusion A student will be excluded from the course after failing the Course twice. A student excluded
from Course from a course may be re-admitted after presenting a similar course from another university for
credit.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
week weeks
Content / Sets and basic notations, subsets and counting, operations on sets, Venn diagrams,
Syllabus introduction to counting numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers.
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic expressions, factors and
factoring, simplification of fractions, integral and zero exponents, radicals. Definitions and
examples of linear and quadratic functions and their graphs, solutions of a system of
linear equations in two and three variables, solutions of quadratic equations, solutions of
equations containing- radical signs, absolute values and equations in quadratic form,
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solution of a system of one linear and one quadratic equations, solutions of inequalities –
linear, quadratic, rational and absolute values. Matrices and their basic properties,
determinants of orders two and three matrices, solutions of systems of linear equations
containing two or three unknowns using Cramer’s rule, inverse of a 2X2 matrix and its use
to solve systems of linear equations with two variables. Permutations, combinations and
Binomial Theorem.
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
APS12M1 Special 5 16 1
Mathematics II
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
week weeks
Content /
Syllabus
Definition and examples of exponential and logarithmic functions, graphs of exponential
and logarithmic functions, exponential and logarithmic equations and their solutions.
Analytic geometry of straight line and circle. Plane trigonometry, laws of sines and
cosines and the solutions of triangles. Limits, derivative and its geometric interpretation,
differentiation of polynomials and rational functions. Arithmetic and geometric sequences
and series. Fractions, percentages, simple and compound interest. Linear inequalities
and linear programming.
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
weeks
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Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
week
Content /
Syllabus
REGRESSION ANALYSIS: Scatter diagrams, Linear Regression and Method of Least Squares
TIME SERIES: Definition, Components of time series, Trend analysis, Seasonal Analysis
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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week
4 x 45 min 4 x 45 min 13 80
Ms Word
Ms Excel
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
week
4 x 45 min 13 80
Content / Ms PowerPoint
Syllabus
Ms Access
Internet
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
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communication
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
week
6 x 45 min 6 x 45 min 13 80
Ms Word
Ms Excel
Ms Powerpoint
Ms Access
Internet
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per week : Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional
Only for Concepts of week weeks hours
Information
Technology Course
2 x 45 min 2 x 45 min 26 60
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File Management
Ms Word I
Ms Excel I
Assessment Continuous assessment (Tests based on all the 4 Courses). A student must obtain 50%
and above in all the tests in order to pass the Course.
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional
week weeks hours
3 x 45 min 13 60
Content / Ms Word II
Syllabus
Ms Excel II
Ms PowerPoint
Internet
Assessment Continuous assessment (3 Tests based on Ms Word II, Ms Excel II and Powerpoint). A
student must obtain 50% and above in all the 3 tests in order to pass the Course.
3 x 45 min 13 60
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types and field widths, Field properties, primary key, Screen layout, Database window, Database
objects and views, Creating and saving a database file
2.Creating and modifying tables: Entering records on a datasheet, Switching between design view
and datasheet view, Correcting errors
3. Table relationships: Relational database: Display relationships, Relationship types, Creating
relationships between tables : one-one and one to many, Enforcing Referential integrity, Delete
relationships, Editing relationships
4. Creating and modifying forms: Creating forms, Moving between different views, Modifying form
layout : form design view, Inserting Image/graphics in a form
6. Reports: Creating a report using report wizards, Editing reports, deleting a report
Assessment Continuous assessment (Test, Marked Class Exercise & and an Assignment). A student
must obtain 50% and above in all the 3 tasks in order to pass the Course.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
4 x 45 min 4 x 45 min 13 80
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Internet
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on tests. Final mark will be
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obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
Lectures per Pracs per week Tutorials per Number Notional hours
week week of weeks
4 x 45 min 4 x 45 min 13 80
Ms Word
Ms Excel
Ms Power Point
Internet
Assessment Semester Mark (DP) will be obtained assessments based on assignments and tests. Final
mark will be obtained from the Semester Mark (DP) x 60% + Exam Mark x 40%.
The Department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes mainly in Chemistry and in Physics.
The mission of the department is to become a center of excellence both in teaching and research. Our direct aim is
to give young people in the Eastern Cape and beyond the hope and opportunity to realise their scientific aspirations,
foster economic growth that will create job opportunities.
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Build up the Department as a major research center, with well-equipped laboratories and well-qualified and
competent staff. To focus on both basic and applied research relevant to the Eastern Cape, the nation and the region
at large. To achieve excellence in teaching and engage actively in community partnership programmes.
The programme is designed to produce graduates with solid foundations in all branches of chemistry. The graduates
also take additional mathematics courses up to level two thereby making them capable of understanding physical
science phenomena. The industrial and environmental chemistry courses offered will help students understand their
environments and make them environmentally conscious. Chemists are employed in every sphere of human activity.
Of all the sciences, chemistry graduates are the most employable. A chemistry degree is also a good basis for further
studies in chemical engineering, finance and business studies.
Graduates of this programme receive a solid foundation in chemistry that opens up various career opportunities for
them. They find employment in education, research institutions and industry. A good number of students proceed to
postgraduate studies in chemistry.
The Masters programme is currently by research only. Graduates of this programme generally continue their studies
to PhD level, or they may get employed in industry as research scientists and in government
A chemistry undergraduate degree is not only aimed at producing graduates that may be employed as chemists and
senior technicians in industries such as petrochemical, pharmaceutical, mining, metallurgy and educational
institutions, but also produce job-creators or employers in their fields of study as entrepreneurs.
Professional membership of staff and graduates with bodies, such as the South African Chemical Institute (SACI), the
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), is encouraged.
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Graduates are able to work with minimal supervision. Acquired skills can be used in research and other disciplines in
the work environment.
Graduates of this programme are able to work without supervision. They are highly skilled and well sort after. They
are capable of performing various chemical manipulations, interpret data, draw conclusions and take important
decisions in work or research environment. A good number of graduates of this programme usually pursue their
studies further to PhD level.
National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum of a 4 symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science
and English.
4.3.10.1.4
4.3.11 Undergraduate Programmes and General Programme Rules
4.3.11.1 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
All students in year III are encouraged to take the Course CHE31M1. They are expected (without exception) to
research on a topic given to them, present the results of their findings in a departmental seminar and hand in a
written report of such findings for further assessment.
All Honours students are expected (without exception) to research on a topic given to them, present the results of
their findings in a departmental seminar and hand in a written report of such findings for further assessment by
internal and external examiners.
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All Masters Students are expected (without exception) to research on a topic given to them, present the results of
their findings in departmental seminars and if possible in national and/or international conferences. A written thesis
of his/her findings is assessed by internal and external examiners.
Year II: To be allowed to register for BSc (Chemistry) level II a student must pass all Level I Chemistry
courses/Courses, prescribed Mathematics and Physics courses/Courses.
Year III: To be allowed to register for Chemistry level III a student must pass at least three Courses of Chemistry
Level II and must pass a minimum of one prescribed Level II Mathematics and one prescribed Level II Physics
courses/Courses.
Students must complete a minimum of 360 credits for the 3 year Bachelor of Science degree programme. Students
must complete a minimum of 480 credits for the 4 year Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)/Bachelor of Science
(Physics) programme.
4.3.13.2 BachelorofSciences(Chemistry)
4.3.13.3 BachelorofScienceHonours(Chemistry)
A minimum of 120 credits in approved programme Courses passed at 50% or better; including the project.
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The first two years of the Extended BSc Chemistry (4years) are equivalent in General Chemistry content to the first
year of the Main (3 years) BSc Chemistry programme.
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The third year of the Extended BSc Chemistry is the same as the second year of the main stream BSc programme.
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b. Students in level II of the BSc Chemistry are allowed to register for same level courses in mathematics or physics
to improve their background in mathematics and/or physics if they qualify to register for the courses.
c. Students in level III of the BSc Chemistry are allowed to register for same level courses in mathematics or physics
to improve their background in mathematics and/or physics if they qualify to register for the courses.
Table 3: Pre-Requisites
Physical Chemistry II
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry II
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(Extended BSc only differs from Main BSc in the duration and total credits to complete each of the programmes)
Total credits 120
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Electives include any Physical Geography, Biological Sciences Courses offered at level I
with the approval of the Head of the department.
Core
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II CHE21M4 16
Courses
Total credits 88
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NUCLEAR
BIOCHEMISTRY BSP22M4 16
Electives include any Mathematics, Physics or Physical Geography at level II Course with
the approval of the Head of the department.
Total credits 80
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Electives include any Mathematics and or Physics level III Course with the approval of the
Head of the Department.
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Content or Theory: 1. Matter and measurements; Mole concept and stoichiometry; Reactions between ions
Syllabus in aqueous solutions; Redox Reactions, Introduction to Acids and Bases, Atoms, Atoms,
Molecules and Ions; Atomic theory, Periodic properties of the elements; Basic concepts of
chemical bonding, Shapes of molecules
Course After engagement with the Course content and processes, the students should be able to:
Outcomes articulate basic chemistry terms/concepts, perform calculations based on chemical relationships,
comprehend and follow experimental procedure, carry out experiments in chemistry, interpret
experimental results, define different chemical methods, be aware of safety procedures in
handling hazardous materials.
Practicals 12 3 36
Total 96
Breakdown
Tests 2 2 4
Assignments 2
Practical reports 12
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Total 7
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Content or Theory: First year organic chemistry course = 24 lectures. 1. Introduction: Scope of organic
Syllabus chemistry. 2. General Principles. 3. Hydrocarbons. 4. Organic halogen compounds 5.
Alcohols. 6. Aldehydes and ketones. 7. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives. 8. Amines.
First Year Physical Chemistry Course = 24 lectures. 1. Intermolecular Forces, Liquids &
Solids. 2. Chemical thermodynamics. 3. Chemical equilibrium. 4. Acid and base equilibria. 5.
Electrochemistry. 6. Introduction to chemical kinetics.
Course After engagement with the Course content and processes, the students should be able to:
Outcomes articulate basic chemistry terms/concepts, perform calculations based on chemical
relationships, comprehend and follow experimental procedure, carry out experiments in
chemistry, interpret experimental results, define different chemical methods, be aware of
safety procedures in handling hazardous materials
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Total 96
Breakdown
Tests 2 2 4
Assignments 2
Practical reports 12
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Total 7
Contact hours Lectures/Tutorials per week Practicals per Number of Notional hours
week weeks
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Syllabus Statistical Data Treatment and Evaluation. Sampling, Standardisation and Calibration.
Quality Assurance in Chemical Analysis
Chemical Equilibria: Aqueous Solutions and Chemical Equilibria. Effects of Electrolytes on
Chemical Equilibria. Solving Equilibrium Calculations Classical Methods of Analysis:.
Gravimetric Methods of Analysis. Titrimetric Methods of Analysis: Precipitation Titrimetry.
Principles of Neutralisation Titrations. Titration Curves for Complex Acid/ Base Systems.
Applications of Neutralisation Titrations. Complexation Reactions and Titrations.
Electrochemical Methods of Analysis. Introduction to Electrochemistry. Applications of
Standard Electrode Potentials. Applications of Oxidation / Reduction Titrations.
Potentiometry and Electrogravimetry
Course After engagement with the Course content and processes, the students should be able to:
Outcomes Draw a representative sample and prepare it for chemical analysis; apply appropriate
statistical techniques to obtain useful chemical information from raw data; operate a
chemical quality assurance programme; have a knowledge of sampling and the principles of
gravimetry and titrimetry; demonstrate competence in the practical use of gravimetric and
titrimetric techniques in carrying out analysis; have ability to perform the calculations
required to obtain useful chemical information from given analytical data.
Assignments 2
Practical reports 6
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Grand Total 7
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Course
Outcomes
Breakdown Practicals 12 6 36
Total 84
Breakdown
Tests 2 2 4
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Assignments 2
Practical reports 6
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Contact hours Lectures/Tutorials per week Practicals per Number of weeks Notional hours
week
Content or Theory: Advanced topics from analytical chemistry selected by the analytical group in
Syllabus consultation with the head of department.
Possible Topics include:1. Chemical Separation 2. Solvent extraction
3. Chromatography Theory; GC; Themal analysis 4. Liquid Chromatography; Advanced
aspects of LC; Other chromatographic techniques. 5. Advanced NMR 6. Introduction to
Spectroscopy; ataomic spectroscopy;molecular spectroscopy, 7. XRD, 8. FTIR.9. ICP, 10.
Electrochemistry
11. Advanced Chemometrics for Analytical Chemists (this include quality of analytical
measurements)
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Assignments ½ 4 4
Literature/Lab projects 1 10 10
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Total 20
Continuous Assignments 10%,Ttests: 40% and Laboratory Project+ practical mark 50%
Assessment
Continuous assessment (CA) : Overall assessment (OA) = 60 : 100
(CA)
Examination Written examination (WA) : overall assessment (CA) = 40 : 100. Student must obtain a
term mark of at least 40% and an exam mark of at least 40% to qualify for a
supplementary
Contact hours Lectures/Tutorials per week Pracs per Number of Notional hours
week weeks
Content or Theory: 1.The chemical bond. 2. Descriptive chemistry of the P-block elements. 3.
Syllabus Coordination chemistry. 4. Inorganic rings, chains and cages
Practicals 12 6 72
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Breakdown
Tests (All levels) 2 2 4
Assignments 2
Practical reports 6
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Grand Total 7
Contact hours Lectures/Tutorials per week Pracs per Number of Notional hours
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Total 120
Breakdown
Tests (All levels) 2 2 4
Assignments 2
Practical reports 6
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Grand Total 7
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Content or Theory: 1. Atomic Theory:1.1. Basic principles. 1.2 Transition metals – atomic
Syllabus structure and valence. 1.3. f-Transition metals. 1.4. Crystal and ligand field theories. 2.
Descriptive Transition Metal Chemistry: 2.1 The early 4d and 5d transition metals. 2.2.
The Platinum group metals. 2.3. Uranium chemistry. 3. ORGANOMETALLIC
CHEMISTRY: 3.1 General survey. 3.2 Methods of formation – Main Group Elements.
3.3 Some transition metal chemistry relevant to Organometalic chemistry. 3.4
Organotransition metal chemistry. 4. Homogeneous Catalysis: 4.1 General Principles.
4.2 Homogeneous catalysis system in operation. 5. Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
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Breakdown
Tests (All levels) 2 2 4
Assignments 2
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Grand Total 7
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Content or Theory: 1.Basic Introduction and Revision 2. Stereo- and Alicyclic Chemistry 3.
Syllabus Nucleophilic substitution Reactions 4. Electrophilic substitution Reactions 5. Molecular
Rearrangements, 6. Oxidation Reactions 7. Reduction Reactions 8. Spectroscopic
Methods in Organic Synthesis
Breakdown Practicals 12 6 72
Total 120
Breakdown
Tests (All levels) 2 2 4
Assignments 2
Practical reports 6
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Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Grand Total 7
Outcomes After this course the student is expected to be able to: have deep understanding of
organic chemistry in general and organic synthesis in particular, design a method for
the preparation of a given compound, recognise named reactions, read and
understand literature preparative protocols, interpret NMR spectra to find the
structure and predict NMR spectra for a substance
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Breakdown
Tests 2 2 4
Assignments 2
Practical reports 6
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Grand Total 7
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Content or
Theory: Retrosynthetic Analysis: Introduction; Definaition of terms; C-X
Syllabus
disconnections; C-C disconnections; Alkene synthesis; Diels-Alder reaction;
Pericyclic reactions: definition; classification; Frontier Orbital Method; Cycloaddition
reactions: Diels-Alder reaction;[3+2]-Cycloadditon reactions; Electrocyclic
Reactions; Sigmatropic recations: Cope rearrangement; Oxy-Cope rearrangement;
Cheletropic reactions. Advance natural product chemistry, heterocylic chemistry and
advanced spectroscopy for structural elucidation of organic compounds.
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Breakdown
Tests (All levels) 2 3 6
Assignments 2 4 8
Literature/Practical projects 2 5 10
Examination 1 3 3
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Supp-examination 1 3 3
Total 30
Examination Written examination (WA): overall assessment (OA) = 40 : 100. Student must
obtain a term mark of at least 40% and an exam mark of at least 40% to qualify
for a supplementary
Contact hours Lectures/Tutorials per week Practicals per Number of Notional hours
week weeks
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Engines, Carnot Cycle, Entropy, Entropy Calculations and Absolute Entropies, the Third
Law. 6. Work, free Energy and Chemical Equilibrium: Maximum Work, Free Energy,
Thermodynamic Relations and their Manipulations. 7. The Equilibrium Constants for
Ideal Gas Reactions. 8. Equilibrium Constants for Real Gases: Real Gas Behaviour, Van
Der Waals Equation, Fugacity, Equilibrium Constants. 9. Phase Equilibrium: Stability of
Phases, the Phase Rule, One-Component Systems, Slopes on a Phase Diagram; the
Clapeyron Equation. 10. Colligative Properties of Ideal Solutions: Solutions, Raoult’s
Law: the Ideal Solution., Partial Molar Quantities, Mixing of Ideal Solutions, Dilute
Solutions and Henry’s Law, Activities, Osmotic Pressure, Freezing Point Depression and
Boiling Point Elevation. 11. Electrochemical Cells: Classification, EMF and Electrode
Potentials, Half-Cells, the Nernst Equation, Thermodynamic Data from Cell EMF’s. 12.
Chemical Kinetics: The Concept of Rate of Reaction, Empirical Order of Reaction: Zero,
First and Second-Order Reactions, Half-Lives, Determining the Order of Reaction.
Practicals 12 6 72
Total 120
Breakdown
Tests (All levels) 2 2 4
Assignments 2
Practical reports 6
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Grand Total 7
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Teaching Practicals 12 6 72
Breakdown
Total 120
Breakdown
Tests (All levels) 2 2
Assignments 2
Practical reports 6
Examination 1 3
Supp-examination 1 3
Grand Total
Grand Total
Examination Written examination (WA) : overall assessment (OA) = 40 : 100. Student must
obtain a term mark of at least 40% and an exam mark of at least 40% to qualify
for a supplementary
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Content or Theory: Advanced Topics from Physical Chemistry selected each year by all
Syllabus members of the Physical Chemistry Staff. The Emphasis will be on motivating
students to undertake research by reading around the topics chosen.
Possible Topics: surface chemistry, polymer chemistry, properties of liquids
including viscosity, solids, quantum chemistry and advanced spectroscopy,
statistical mechanics.
Total 60
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Assignments 2 4 8
Literature/Practical projects 2 5 10
Examination 1 3 3
Supp-examination 1 3 3
Total 30
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Examination Written examination (WA): overall assessment (OA) = 40 : 100. Student must
obtain a term mark of at least 40% and an exam mark of at least 40% to qualify
for a supplementary
Graduates of this course may work as physicists in product and process development and quality control.
Employment may be in a research lab or other work environments where knowledge of Physics is essential.
Companies such as ESCOM, SASOL, CSIR, NRF, mining and educational institutions are potential employers of
graduates from this course.
Graduates of this course may work in product and process development and quality control. Employment may be in a
research lab or other work environments where knowledge of Physics and Chemistry is essential. They may work as
physicists or chemists, supervising technicians and technologists in product and process development and quality
control. Companies such as SASOL, ESCOM, CSIR, NRF, mining and educational institutions are potential employers
of graduates from this course.
Graduates of this course may work as physicists in product and process development and quality control.
Employment may be in a research lab or other work environments where knowledge of Physics is essential.
Companies such as ESCOM, SASOL, CSIR, NRF, mining and educational institutions are potential employers of
graduates from this course. These graduates are expected to take on more challenging roles in the work
environment than those with a 3 year BSc.
In addition to characteristics indicated for the BSc Honours (Physics), MSc graduates are expected to take even more
challenging roles in research and solving Physics related problems in the workplace.
Practical aspects of Physics prepare students to develop processes and products that can lead to new inventions or
improve on existing inventions. This serves as a catalyst for self employment.
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Analyse Physics and Mathematics related problems and be able to offer meaningful solutions.
Use the acquired knowledge to improve existing processes in the work environment.
Competently operate Physics related equipment in a variety of applications.
Demonstrate the ability to provide support services where required.
Analyse Physics and Chemistry related problems and be able to offer meaningful solutions.
Use the acquired knowledge to improve existing processes in the work environment.
Competently operate Physics and Chemistry related equipment in a variety of applications.
Demonstrate the ability to provide support services where required.
Graduates of this qualification are able to work with minimal supervision. Acquired skills can be used in research and
other disciplines in the work environment.
Graduates of this programme are able to work independently. They are skilled and sort after. They are capable of
performing complex measurements, interpret data, draw conclusions and take important decisions in work or
research environment. A good number of graduates of this programme usually pursue their studies further to PhD
level.
4.3.18.5 Programme Information
4.3.18.5.1 Minimum Admission Requirements
4.3.18.5.1.1 Bachelor of Science Extended Programme
SG (D) or HG (E) in Mathematics and Physical Science and English. Using the new National Senior Certificate to a 4
year B Sc degree, Certificate should indicate “qualified for degree” and include a minimum achievement rating of 4 in
the range 50 % to 54 % in English, Life Orientation, Mathematics, Physical Science and in two other content
subjects, preferably It (CAT), etc.
Matric exemption or equivalent qualification with a minimum of an E(HG) or D (SG) Mathematics,Physical Science &
English. Using the new National Senior Certificate to a 3 year B Sc degree, Certificate should indicate “qualified for
degree” and include a minimum achievement rating of 4 starting from 55 % and above in English, Mathematics,
Physical Science and in 2 other content subjects, preferably IT (CAT), etc. A certificate in Advanced Mathematics is
optional.
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A Matric exemption or equivalent qualification, with a minimum of E (HG) or D (SG) in Mathematics and Physical
Science & English. Using the new National Senior Certificate to a 3 year BSc degree, Certificate should indicate
“qualified for degree” and a minimum achievement rating of 4 starting from 55 % and above in English,
Mathematics, Physical Science and in two other subjects preferably IT (CAT), etc. A certificate in Advanced
Mathematics is optional.
In addition to the minimum admission requirements (see 6.9.1.2 and 6.9.1.3) students aspiring for a degree of
Bachelor of Science (Physics) with Chemistry or Mathematics sub major must show proof of proficiency in English
language. For students who do not meet the normal entry requirements, the best scores in Physical Science and
Mathematics shall be considered.
All Honours students are expected (without exception) to research on a topic given to them, present the results of
their findings in a departmental seminar and hand in a written report of such findings for further assessment by
internal and external examiners.
All Masters students are expected (without exception) to research on a topic given them, present the results of their
findings in departmental seminars and if possible in national and/or international conferences. A written thesis of
his/her work shall be assessed by internal and external examiners.
Year II: To be allowed to register for level 2 Physics Courses, a student must have passed all prescribed level 1
Physics and Mathematics Courses.
Year III: To be allowed to register for level 3 Physics Courses, a student must have passed all prescribed level 2
Physics and Mathematics Courses.
Year II: To be allowed to register for level 2 Physics Courses, a student must have passed all prescribed level 1
Physics and Mathematics Courses.
Year III: To be allowed to register for level 3 Physics Courses, a student must have passed all prescribed level 2
Physics and Mathematics Courses.
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To progress to the second year of the MSc degree a student must have shown credible promise in areas such as
literature review, proposal presentation and a tangible start on the research project.
Students must complete a minimum of 360 credits for a Bachelor of Science (Physics) with Chemistry or Mathematics
sub major. In the case of Bachelor of Science Honours (Physics), a minimum of 120 credits is required to complete
the programme. A Masters degree student requires a minimum of 180 credits to complete the programme.
4.3.18.10 Curriculum
4.3.18.10.1 Undergraduate Programmes
4.3.18.10.1.1 The first 2 years of extended BSc (Physics with Mathematics) (4years)
Elective 16
Elective 16
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Elective 32
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Elective 16
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1B
Extended General Physics IV EPHY1M4 16
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Elective 16
Elective 32
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Statistical mechanics and Solid State Physics PHY32M2 24
2
Physical Chemistry III # CHE32M5 16
Elective 16
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#CHE 21M5 or CHE22M3 may be replaced by CHE21M4 (Organic Chemistry) or CHE22M2 (Analytical Chemistry)
#CHE31M3 or CHE32M5 may be replaced by CHE31M4 (Organic Chemistry) or CHE32M2 (Analytical Chemistry). In
all cases Courses can only be taken if the required prerequisites have been satisfied.
1 to 2 Project PHY41M5 32
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4.3.18.11 Articulation
Content or Syllabus:
Science – a way of knowing; Measurements in Physics; Kinematics; Dynamics; Kinetic Theory, Properties of
Matter & Modern Physics
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment mark (CA): To qualify for examinations, student must attain 40% continuous
assessment mark (CA = 60% major tests + 30% practicals + 10% tutorials, other assessments &
assignments). The contribution of CA to the overall Semester mark is 60%.
Examination Mark (EA): Paper I Theory (60%) + Paper II Practical (40%).
To qualify for overall assessment of semester mark, the student must obtain a minimum examination mark of
40%.
The contribution of examination mark to semester mark is 40%.
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Entry Assumptions/Pre-requisites:
NSC – qualified to progress to a degree course - achievement rating of 4 in the range 50 % to 54% or better in
4 recognised content 20 credit subjects including Mathematics & Physical science. Rating 4 in English & Life
Skills.
Matriculation: Senior Certificate with a minimum of E(HG)/D(SG) in Mathematics & Physical Science. D(SG) in
English.
Other requirements: Minimum achievement of 3 in SATAP tests in English, Mathematics & Science.
Co-requisite : EMAT1M1
Content or Syllabus:
Thermodynamics; Magnetism, Static & Current Electricity; Electromagnetism; Wave theory, Longitudinal Sound
waves; Electromagnetic waves, Light & Optics
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment mark (CA): To qualify for examinations, student must attain 40% continuous
assessment mark (CA = 60% major tests + 30% practicals + 10% tutorials, other assessments &
assignments). The contribution of CA mark to overall Semester mark is 60%.
Examination Mark (EA): Paper I Theory (60%) + Paper II Practical (40%) .
To qualify for overall assessment of semester mark, the student must obtain a minimum examination mark of
40%.
The contribution of examination mark to semester mark is 40%.
Overall Semester mark (OM): 60% CA + 40% EA.
To qualify for Course credit (16), student must obtain a minimum of 50% semester mark.
Supplementary Examination: To qualify for this, a student must obtain a OM of 40% to 49%
Pre-requisites:
NSC – qualified to progress to a degree course - achievement rating of 4 in the range 50 % to 54% or better in
4 recognised content 20 credit subjects including Mathematics & Physical science. Rating 4 in English & Life
Skills.
Matriculation: Senior Certificate with a minimum of E(HG)/D(SG) in Mathematics & Physical Science and
D(SG) in English.
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Co-requisite : EMAT1M2
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
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Content or Syllabus:
Vectors; Motion in 2 or 3 dimensions; Newton’s Laws; Circular Motion; Energy transfer; Linear Momentum &
collisions; Static Equilibrium & elasticity; Temperature & heat; Kinetic theory of Gases; Heat engines, entropy &
second law of thermodynamics
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment mark : To qualify for examinations, student must attain 40% continuous
assessment mark ( CA = 60% major tests + 30% practicals + 10% tutorials, other assessments &
assignments). The contribution of CA to the overall Semester mark is 60%.
Examination Mark (EA): Paper I Theory (60%) + Paper II Practical (40%) .
To qualify for overall assessment of semester mark, the student must obtain a minimum examination mark of
40%.
The contribution of examination mark to the overall semester mark is 40%.
Overall Semester mark (OM): 60% CA + 40% EA .
To qualify for Course credit (16), student must obtain a minimum of 50% semester mark.
Supplementary Examination : To qualify for this, a student must obtain an OM of 40% to 49%
Pre-requisites:
A pass in EPHY1M1, EXGP1M2, EMAT1M1 & EMAT1M2
Co-requisite: MAT1113
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Content or Syllabus:
Wave motion; Sound waves; Superposition & standing waves; Electric fields; Gauss’s law; Electric potential;
Capacitance & Dielectrics; Direct current circuits; Magnetism
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment mark CA): To qualify for examinations, student must attain 40% continuous
assessment mark (CA =60% major tests + 30% practicals + 10% tutorials, other assessments &
assignments). The contribution of CA to overall Semester mark is 60%.
Examination Mark (EA): Paper I Theory (60%) + Paper II Practical (40%) = 100%.
To qualify for overall assessment of semester mark, the student must obtain a minimum examination mark of
40%.
The contribution of examination mark to the overall semester mark is 40%.
Overall Semester mark (OM): 60% CA + 40% EA.
To qualify for Course credit (16), a student must obtain a minimum OMof 50% .
Supplementary Examination: To qualify for this, a student must obtain an OM of 40% to 49%
Co-requisite: EIMT1M2
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per week Number of Notional hours
week weeks
Content or Syllabus:
Introduction to Mechanics: Rectilinear Motion; Vector Algebra and Calculus; Motion in two and Three
Dimensions; Newton’s laws; Gravitational force and friction; Statics and Elasticity; Circular motion and other
applications of Newton’s Laws; Work, energy and power; Potential energy and conservation of energy; Linear
momentum and collisions; Rotation of a rigid object about a fixed axis; Rolling motion; angular momentum and
torque; Oscillatory motion; Fluid mechanics.
Heat and Thermodynamics: Temperature; Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases;
Heat, Energy; Entropy and Second Law of Thermodynamics
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment Mark: To qualify for an end of semester examination, a candidate must attain at
least a 40% continuous Assessment mark (CA = 60% Major Tests + 30% Practical Assessment + 10% from
tutorials, minor tests and other Assignments).
Examination Mark: End of Semester Examination: 100% (a candidate should obtain a minimum of 40%)
Overall Semester Mark: Final Semester Mark: 0.6 Continuous Assessment Mark + 0.4 Examination Mark.
Classification of Performance: Award of Course Credits: To qualify for the award of 16 credits, a candidate must
obtain a minimum of 50% in the overall Semester Mark.
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Supplementary Examination: To qualify to sit for this, a candidate should have obtained a semester mark of
40% to 49%.
Pre-requisites: To register for this course, a candidate should have passed NSC with a “B” designation or
equivalent. In addition, a grade of at least 4 should have been obtained in Mathematics and Physical Science.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
Content or Syllabus:
Mechanical Waves: Wave motion; Sound waves; Superposition and Standing waves
Geometrical Optics: The nature of light and laws of Geometric Optics.
Electromagnetism: Electrostatics; Electric Potential, Gauss’ s Law; Capacitance and Dielectrics, Current and
Resistance, Direct Current Circuits; Magnetic Fields and Forces; Induced Fields and Forces.
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment Mark: To qualify for an end of semester examination, a candidate must attain at
least a 40% continuous assessment mark (CA = 60% major tests + 30% practical assessment + 10% tutorials,
minor tests and other assignments).
Examination Mark: End of Semester Examination: 100% (of which a candidate should obtain a minimum of
40%)
Overall Semester Mark: Final Semester Mark: 0.6 Continuous Assessment Mark + 0.4 Examination Mark.
Classification of Performance: Award of Course Credits: To qualify for the award of 16 credits, a candidate
must obtain a minimum of 50% in the overall Semester Mark.
Supplementary Examination: To qualify to sit for this, a candidate should have obtained a semester mark of
40% to 49%.
Pre-requisites: To register for this course, a candidate should have passed NSC with a “B” designation or
equivalent. In addition, a grade of at least 4 should have been obtained in Mathematics and Physical Science.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
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Content or Syllabus: Vector fundamentals; Rectilinear motion of a particle; Position dependent forces; The
Harmonic oscillator; The general motion of a particle in three dimensions; Central forces; Dynamics of systems
of particles; Coupled oscillators; The wave equation.
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on quizzes, tutorials, lab
reports, and tests. The final mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and Summative Assessment (E) in
the ratio 3:2.
Lectures per Practicals per week Tutorials per Number of Notional hours
week week weeks
Content or Syllabus:
Thermodynamics
Temperature, reversible processes and work, The First Law of thermodynamics, The Second Law of
Thermodynamics, Entropy, The thermodynamic Potentials and the Maxwell relations, General thermodynamics
relations, Change of phase, Open systems and the Chemical Potential, The third law of Thermodynamics.
Modern Physics
Atoms and Kinetic Theory (Atomic Theory of Matter, Kinetic Theory, Specific Heat of gases, The Maxwell
Distribution of Velocities and Brownian Motion). Elementary Particles (Discovery of the electron, quantisation of
electric charge, the photon, neutron, antiparticles and spin, discovery of X-rays). The Quantum Theory of Light (
Blackbody Radiation, The Rayleigh-Jeans Theory, Planck’s Theory of Radiation, Einstein’s transition Probabilities,
Amplification through Stimulated emission, the Ruby and Neon Lasers). The Particle Nature of Photons (The
Photoelectric Effect, The Compton Effect, The Dual Nature of Photons, the Wave Packet, The Uncertainty
Principle).
The Quantum Theory of Atom (Models of Thomson and Rutherford, Classical Scattering Cross-section, Bohr’s
Theory of Atomic Spectra, The Franck-Hertz Experiment, X-ray Spectra and the Bohr Theory). Nuclear Physics
(Binding Energy, Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions, Nuclear fusion and fission). Nuclear Physics (Space-time and
dynamics, relativity of mass, length contraction and time dilation).
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on quizzes, tutorials, lab
reports, and tests. The final mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and Summative Assessment (E) in
the ratio 3:2.
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Content or Syllabus:
ELECTROMAGNETISM: Vector analysis: Gradient, divergence and curl, fundamental theorems of calculus,
Laplacian, curvilinear coordinate systems: Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical, Coulomb’s law and electric scalar
charges, electric fields and scalar potentials of distributed electric scalar charges: direct integration and Gauss’
law, Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations, equipotential surfaces, electric conductors, Biot-Savart law and magnetic
sources, magnetic fields and vector potentials, magnetic forces, magnetic fields by direct integration and
Ampere’s circuital law, Faraday’s law and induced emf , Electric and magnetic dipole moments and polarisations,
linear isotropic and homogeneous media, electric and magnetic fields due to polarised media, hysteresis,
Maxwell’s equations, boundary conditions
QUANTUM MECHANICS: Statistical interpretation of the double-slit interference experiment; Derivation of the
Schrödinger equation for a force-free region; Separation of the Schrödinger equation; Conditions of good
behaviour for wave functions; Simple barrier problems; One dimensional potential well of infinite height; Two
and three-dimensional problems, degeneracy; Parity; Graphical nature of wave functions; Operators in Quantum
Mechanics; The harmonic oscillator; The hydrogen atom; Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on quizzes, tutorials, lab
reports, and tests. The final mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and Summative Assessment (E) in
the ratio 3:2.
Lectures per Laboratory sessions per week Tutorials Number of Notional hours
week per week weeks
Content or Syllabus:
STATISTICAL MECHANICS: Statistical equilibrium; The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution law; Thermal
equilibrium; Application to Ideal gas; Entropy and heat in terms of statistical probability; Heat capacity of ideal
monatomic and an ideal polyatomic gas; The principle of equipartition of energy; The Einstein Solid; Fermi-Dirac
distribution law; The electron gas; Application of Fermi-Dirac statistics to electrons in metals; Bose-Einstein
distribution law; The photon gas; Heat capacities of vibrating molecules and of solid bodies.
SOLID STATE PHYSICS: Crystals: binding, structure, defects and growing techniques. Lattices dynamics:
quantised vibrations, phonons and density of states, specific heat capacity and Debye law. Free electron theory
of metals: density of states, specific heat capacity, electrical conductivity and Hall effect, Pauli paramagnetism,
thermionic emission. Comparison of metals, insulators, semimetals and semiconductors, band structure.
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Magnetic properties of materials: types of magnetism, susceptibility and permeability. Dielectrics: polarisation,
temperature and frequency dependence of permittivity, ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials.
Semiconductors: holes and conduction electrons, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, donors and acceptors,
temperature dependency of electrical conductivity
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on quizzes, tutorials,
seminar presentations, lab reports, and tests. The final mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and
Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Admission to the BSc Honours studies in Physics is not automatic. Normally, on completion of the BSc degree, a
candidate must have scored an average mark of at least 60 % at third-year level in order to qualify for Honours. A
candidate who does not meet the above requirements may be admitted based on a successful interview conducted
by the Department.
Course Descriptions
Content or Syllabus: Coordinate transformations and fundamental principles; two-body problem. Calculus of
variations; Lagrangian mechanics with applications; Hamiltonian mechanics with applications; Motion under
central forces; Motion in rotating frames.
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on tutorials and tests. The
final mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Pre-requisites: B Sc (Physics)
Co-requisites: None
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Content or Syllabus: Stress, strain and elasticity theory; Theoretical cleavage strength of materials;
Theoretical shear Strength of materials; Cracks in brittle solids; Dislocations; Glasses; Ceramics; Polymers;
Metals.
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on quizzes, tutorials, and
tests. The final mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Pre-requisites: B Sc (Physics)
Co-requisites: None
PHY42M3 ADVANCED 8 24 2
ELECTROMAGNETISM
Content or Syllabus: Maxwell’ equations in various forms, theoretical basis and derivations; Plane
electromagnetic waves in various media and at interfaces; Electromagnetism and relativity; Wave guides –
Planar, rectangular and optical wave guides; Electromagnetism in covariant relativistic formulation;
Electromagnetic radiation including the potentials and radiating dipoles.
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on tutorials and tests. The
final mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Pre-requisites: B Sc (Physics)
Co-requisites: None
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Content or Syllabus: The Second Law of Thermodynamics; The Perfect Quantal Gas; Blackbody Radiation;
Systems with Variable Particle Numbers; The Formalism of Quantum Mechanics; Quantum Mechanics in Three
Dimensions.
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on quizzes, tutorials, and
tests. The final mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and Summative Assessment (E) in the ratio 3:2.
Pre-requisites: B Sc (Physics)
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Courses mark (M) will be obtained from continuous assessment based on seminars. The final
mark will be obtained from the Course mark (M) and Summative Assessment (E) based on a dissertation in the
ratio 1:3.
Prospective candidates must be in possession of a BSc Honours degree in Physics or related discipline. The course is
based on research, ending with a dissertation on a prior approved topic.
The two Courses that follow, PHY1103 and PHY1204, constitute a non-calculus course aimed at candidates majoring
in the Biological Sciences and others who do not intend to take Physics beyond year 1.
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Content or Syllabus: Motion in a straight line; Motion in two dimensions; Newton’s laws of motion;
Statics and rotational dynamics; Work power and energy; Momentum; Solids and fluids.
Assessment: Semester mark will be obtained from continuous assessments of theory and practical. The
final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark and examination mark in the ratio 3:2.
Content or Syllabus: Temperature and heat; Waves and sound; Electrostatics; Electric current and
resistances; Electromagnetism; Electromagnetic waves and optics; Modern Physics.
Assessment: Semester mark will be obtained from continuous assessments of theory and practical.
The final mark will be obtained from the Semester mark and examination mark in the ratio 3:2.
Students are required to take all core courses, specified foundation courses and enough elective courses giving them
a total of between 120 and 128 credits in each year level.
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