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C o n t e n t s
SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................7 G
General Education ......................................................................................................66
SECTION B: SUBJECTS AND SYLLABUSES FOR FORMATIVE AND Genetics .........................................................................................................................67
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ................................8 Geography ....................................................................................................................67
Geology .........................................................................................................................69
A German .........................................................................................................................70
Accounting Data Processing ..................................................................................... 9 Graphic Processes........................................................................................................70
Financial Accounting Principles for Law Practitioners........................................ 9 Greek (ancient).............................................................................................................71
Administrative Law ...................................................................................................... 9
African Languages ........................................................................................................ 9 H
African Politics .............................................................................................................11 Health Sciences Education .......................................................................................71
Afrikaans .......................................................................................................................12 Health Services Management ..................................................................................73
Agricultural Science ...................................................................................................14 Hebrew (Classical)......................................................................................................74
Ancient History ...........................................................................................................16 History ...........................................................................................................................74
Ancient Near Eastern Culture..................................................................................16 History of Music ...........................................................................................................75
Ancient Near Eastern Studies ..................................................................................17 Human Rights, Values and Social Transformation ................................................75
Anthropology................................................................................................................17
Applied Information Science ...................................................................................18 I
Applied Mathematics ................................................................................................19 Indigenous Law ...........................................................................................................76
Arabic .............................................................................................................................21 Industrial and Organisational Psychology ...........................................................76
Archaeology .................................................................................................................22 Information Science ...................................................................................................78
Art History ....................................................................................................................23 Information Systems for the College of Economic and Management
Art Practice ..................................................................................................................25 Sciences ............................................................................................................79
Astronomy ....................................................................................................................25 International Business ................................................................................................80
Auditing and Internal Auditing ................................................................................26 International Law ........................................................................................................80
International Politics....................................................................................................81
B Interpretation of Statutes .........................................................................................81
Biblical Archaeology ..................................................................................................27 Introduction to the Economic and Management Environment ...................82
Biblical Studies .............................................................................................................30 Introduction to Law ...................................................................................................82
Biochemistry ................................................................................................................32 Islamic Studies .............................................................................................................82
Biology ...........................................................................................................................33 Italian .............................................................................................................................83
Botany ............................................................................................................................34
Business Management ..............................................................................................36 J
Judaica ............................................................................................................................84
C
Chemistry ......................................................................................................................39 L
Christian Spirituality ....................................................................................................42 Labour Law ..................................................................................................................84
Church History .............................................................................................................43 Latin .............................................................................................................................84
Civil Procedure .............................................................................................................43 Legal Aspects of Environmental Management .................................................85
Classical Culture ..........................................................................................................44 Linguistics .....................................................................................................................85
Commercial Law .........................................................................................................44 LLB Modules .................................................................................................................86
Communication in Business Contexts .................................................................45 Management Accounting .........................................................................................88
Communication Law .................................................................................................45
Communication Science ...........................................................................................45 M
Community Health ....................................................................................................46 Mandarin Chinese ......................................................................................................89
Community Ministry .................................................................................................47 Marketing Research ...................................................................................................90
Composition Studies .................................................................................................49 Marriage Guidance and Counselling ....................................................................91
Composition Theory .................................................................................................50 Mathematics..................................................................................................................91
Comprehension Skills for Science...........................................................................51 Mathematics for Education .....................................................................................93
Computer Science and Information Systems for the Colleges of Science, Media and User Studies ...........................................................................................95
Engineering and Technology and Human Sciences ................................ 51 Mercantile Law ............................................................................................................96
Congregational Ministry ...........................................................................................55 Microbiology ................................................................................................................96
Constitutional Law .....................................................................................................56 Missiology .....................................................................................................................97
Consumer-oriented Marketing Communication ..............................................56 Modern Hebrew ..........................................................................................................98
Criminal Law ................................................................................................................57 Modern Romance Literatures in English .............................................................98
Criminal Procedure ....................................................................................................57 Music Bibliography .....................................................................................................98
Criminology ...................................................................................................................57 Music in History and Society ....................................................................................99
Music in World Cultures Today ..............................................................................99
D
Development Studies .................................................................................................58 N
Drawing ..........................................................................................................................59 New Testament ......................................................................................................... 100
Nursing Dynamics .................................................................................................... 102
E
Economic History .......................................................................................................59 O
Economics .....................................................................................................................59 Old Testament .......................................................................................................... 103
Engaging with Society: Meeting the Challenges of a Changing World .....60 Operations Research .............................................................................................. 104
English Studies ..............................................................................................................61 Origin and Foundations of South African Law ............................................... 106
English for Education .................................................................................................62
Environmental Education .........................................................................................63 P
Evidence ........................................................................................................................63 Painting ........................................................................................................................ 106
Penology...................................................................................................................... 107
F Philosophy ................................................................................................................. 107
Financial Accounting ...................................................................................................63 Physics ........................................................................................................................ 108
Form and Motion ........................................................................................................64 Physiology .................................................................................................................. 111
French ............................................................................................................................65 Politics ......................................................................................................................... 112
Fundamental Rights ...................................................................................................66 Portuguese ................................................................................................................ 112
Practical Theology ................................................................................................... 114

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Principles of International Law ............................................................................. 115 Study units for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase
Private Law ................................................................................................................ 115 and Further Education and Training) ................................................... 172
Professional Art Practice ....................................................................................... 115 Study units for the Diploma in General Nursing (Bridging course for
Professional Multimedia Practice......................................................................... 116 enrolled nurses) ........................................................................................... 173
Psychology ................................................................................................................. 116 Study units for the Diploma in Youth Development .................................... 174
Public Administration ............................................................................................. 118 Study units for the Higher Diploma in Adult Basic Education (ABE) ...... 175
Study units for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health........................ 176
Q Study units for the Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education .............. 176
Quantitative Management ................................................................................... 119
SECTION E: STUDY UNITS FOR VOCATIONALLY ORIENTED
R QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................ 179
Religious Studies ...................................................................................................... 121
Research in the Social Sciences ........................................................................... 122 A
Russian ........................................................................................................................ 123 Accounting Skills ....................................................................................................... 177
Administrative Management................................................................................. 177
S Administrative Practice ........................................................................................... 178
School and Public Library Studies ...................................................................... 123 Advanced Industrial Relations ............................................................................... 178
Science Education for BEd (Intermediate and Senior Phase) ......................... 124 Advanced Management of Training.................................................................... 178
Scripture Studies ...................................................................................................... 125 Advanced Personnel Management ..................................................................... 178
Sculpture...................................................................................................................... 127 Advanced Strategic Management ....................................................................... 178
Semitic Languages .................................................................................................. 127 Advertising and Sales Promotion ........................................................................ 178
Skills course for Law students .............................................................................. 127 African Languages .................................................................................................... 178
Social Welfare Law .................................................................................................. 127 Afrikaans Language ................................................................................................ 179
Social Work ............................................................................................................... 127 Applied Economics ................................................................................................... 179
Sociology .................................................................................................................... 129 Applied Marketing.................................................................................................... 180
Spanish ......................................................................................................................... 130 Applied Promotion................................................................................................... 180
Statistics for the College of Economic and Management Sciences ......... 131 Applied Strength of Materials............................................................................... 180
Statistics for the College of Science, Engineering and Technology ........... 133 Archival Subjects ....................................................................................................... 180
Strategic Marketing Management ..................................................................... 135 Auditing ....................................................................................................................... 181
Systematic Theology ............................................................................................... 135 Automatic Control ................................................................................................... 181
Automation ................................................................................................................ 181
T
Taxation ....................................................................................................................... 136 B
Theological Ethics .................................................................................................... 136 Banking ........................................................................................................................ 181
Theologies in Context ............................................................................................. 137 Bio-systems ................................................................................................................ 182
Theory of Literature ............................................................................................... 139 Business Administration ......................................................................................... 182
Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism ................................................... 140 Business Analysis ...................................................................................................... 182
Two-dimensional Imaging ..................................................................................... 142 Business Calculations ............................................................................................... 182
Business Information Systems .............................................................................. 182
U Business Logistics Management .......................................................................... 182
Urban Ministry ......................................................................................................... 142 Business Management ............................................................................................ 182

V C
Visual Arts ................................................................................................................. 142 Calculations and Statistics ...................................................................................... 183
Chemical Engineering Practical ............................................................................ 183
W Chemical Engineering Practice ............................................................................. 183
Welfare Science ........................................................................................................ 143 Chemical Engineering Technology ...................................................................... 183
World Languages and Literatures ...................................................................... 144 Chemical Plant ........................................................................................................... 185
Chemical Process Design ....................................................................................... 185
Z Chemical Process Industries .................................................................................. 185
Zoology ...................................................................................................................... 145 Chemistry .................................................................................................................... 186
Child and Youth Care .............................................................................................. 186
SECTION D: STUDY UNITS FOR SPECIFIC FORMATIVE AND Child and Youth Care/Youth Work Administration and Management ... 186
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES ............................... 146 Child and Youth Care/Youth work in Residential and Secure Care.......... 186
Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Circuit Analysis .......................................................................................................... 187
Bachelor of Consumer Science ............................................................... 146 Collective Bargaining and Negotiation .............................................................. 187
Study units for Bachelor of Human Ecology and Masters of Human\ Communication Science ......................................................................................... 187
Ecology ........................................................................................................... 149 Communication in Business Contexts................................................................ 187
Study units for BEd (Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase) 151 Computer Aided Draughting ................................................................................ 187
Study units for BEd (Intermediate and Senior Phase) ................................... 153 Computer Networks ............................................................................................... 187
Study units for BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) 155 Computer Security ................................................................................................... 187
Study Units for the Honours BA and BSc degree (with specialisation in Computer Usage ...................................................................................................... 188
Environmental Management).................................................................. 157 Concrete Technology............................................................................................... 188
Study units for the Honours BA degree in Health Studies .......................... 158 Construction Materials............................................................................................ 188
Study units for the Honours BEd degree .......................................................... 159 Construction Materials Technology .................................................................... 188
Study units for the Honours BSc degree (with specialisation in Construction Methods ............................................................................................ 188
Environmental Monitoring and Modelling)......................................... 162 Consumer Behaviour ............................................................................................... 188
Study units for the Honours BTh degree with specialisation in Christian Continual Quality Improvements......................................................................... 188
Spirituality ...................................................................................................... 162 Contract Management: Civil ................................................................................. 188
Study units for the Honours BTh degree with specialisation in Control Systems ........................................................................................................ 189
Theological Ethics ....................................................................................... 162 Correctional Services Administration ................................................................. 189
Study units for the Master of Education (Option 2)...................................... 163 Correctional Services Management .................................................................... 189
Study units for the Master of Public Health ..................................................... 164 Credit Management................................................................................................. 190
Study units for the Advanced Certificate in Education ................................. 165 Cultural Tourism........................................................................................................ 190
Study units for the Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education (ABE) .... 168
Study units for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Foundation D
Phase and Early Childhood Development) (02037) ....................... 169 Database Systems..................................................................................................... 190
Study units for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Intermediate Design Project ........................................................................................................... 190
and Senior Phase) ...............................................................................................171 Development Software ........................................................................................... 190

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Digital Control Systems .......................................................................................... 190 Management .............................................................................................................. 206
Digital Signal Processing ........................................................................................ 191 Management Accounting ...................................................................................... 206
Digital Systems .......................................................................................................... 191 Management: Civil ................................................................................................... 206
Documentation ......................................................................................................... 191 Management Economics ........................................................................................ 207
Drawing ....................................................................................................................... 191 Management Practice ............................................................................................. 207
Drawing: Chemical Engineering ........................................................................... 191 Management Services Practice ............................................................................ 207
Management of Training ........................................................................................ 207
E Marketing .................................................................................................................... 207
Econometrics ............................................................................................................. 191 Marketing Management......................................................................................... 208
Education Subjects ................................................................................................... 191 Marketing Research ................................................................................................. 208
Electrical Distribution .............................................................................................. 192 Mathematics............................................................................................................... 208
Electrical Engineering .............................................................................................. 192 Mechanical Engineering Design ........................................................................... 208
Electrical Engineering Practice .............................................................................. 192 Mechanical Engineering Drawing ........................................................................ 208
Electrical Machines ................................................................................................... 192 Mechanical Engineering Practice ......................................................................... 208
Electrical Protection ................................................................................................. 192 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering ............................................................ 208
Electronic Communication..................................................................................... 193 Mechanics of Machines........................................................................................... 209
Electronic Measurements ....................................................................................... 193 Media and Public Relations: Tourism.................................................................. 209
Electronics ................................................................................................................... 193 Media Studies ............................................................................................................ 209
End-user Computing ............................................................................................... 193 Medical Equipment .................................................................................................. 209
Engineering Design Project ................................................................................... 193 Metrology ................................................................................................................... 209
Engineering Management ..................................................................................... 194 Microbiology .............................................................................................................. 210
Engineering Mathematics ...................................................................................... 194 Microwave Communication .................................................................................. 210
Engineering Physics.................................................................................................. 194 Microwave Engineering .......................................................................................... 210
Engineering Practice: Civil ...................................................................................... 194 Mine Engineering...................................................................................................... 210
Engineering Work Study ........................................................................................ 195 Mine Engineering Practice ..................................................................................... 210
Entrepreneurship ...................................................................................................... 195 Mine Survey................................................................................................................ 210
Environmental Engineering: Civil ......................................................................... 195 Mine Surveying Practice ......................................................................................... 211
Environmental Management................................................................................. 195 Mine Survey and Valuation .................................................................................... 211
Environmental Management for Engineering: Civil ....................................... 196 Mine Valuation .......................................................................................................... 211
Explosives .................................................................................................................... 196 Mineral Beneficiation ............................................................................................... 211
Explosives Industrial Practice ................................................................................ 196 Mineral Exploitation ................................................................................................. 211
Mining215
F Mining Engineering Practice ................................................................................. 211
Facility Layout and Materials Handling .............................................................. 196 Mining Geology......................................................................................................... 212
Financial Accounting ................................................................................................ 196 Mining: Surface.......................................................................................................... 212
Financial Accounting Aspects ............................................................................... 197 Mining Technical Services....................................................................................... 212
Financial Management ............................................................................................ 197
Fluid Mechanics ......................................................................................................... 198 N
Forensic Investigation .............................................................................................. 198 Networks..................................................................................................................... 212
Foundation Engineering ......................................................................................... 199
O
G Operations Management Techniques ................................................................ 212
Geology: Mining........................................................................................................ 199 Operating Systems ................................................................................................... 212
Geometric Design .................................................................................................... 199 Operations Research ............................................................................................... 212
Geotechnical Engineering ...................................................................................... 199 Opto-Electronics ....................................................................................................... 213
Organic Chemistry ................................................................................................... 213
H Organisational Behaviour ....................................................................................... 213
High Voltage Engineering ...................................................................................... 200 Organisational Development ................................................................................ 213
Human Resources Management ......................................................................... 200 Organisational Effectiveness .................................................................................. 213
Hydraulic Machines .................................................................................................. 200 Organisational Management ................................................................................ 213
Hydraulics .................................................................................................................... 200
Hydrology ................................................................................................................... 200 P
Pavement Technology ............................................................................................. 214
I Personal Selling ......................................................................................................... 214
Industrial Electronics ................................................................................................ 200 Personnel Management ......................................................................................... 214
Industrial Engineering Practice ............................................................................. 200 Physical Chemistry ................................................................................................... 214
Industrial Project ....................................................................................................... 200 Physics .......................................................................................................................... 214
Industrial Relations ................................................................................................... 201 Policing......................................................................................................................... 215
Information Administration ................................................................................... 201 Power Electronics ..................................................................................................... 216
Information and Technology Management ...................................................... 201 Power Systems .......................................................................................................... 216
Information Technology for the College of Science, Engineering and Principles of Management Economics ............................................................... 216
Technology .................................................................................................... 201 Project .......................................................................................................................... 216
Information Retrieval ............................................................................................... 203 Process Control ......................................................................................................... 216
Information Systems Auditing .............................................................................. 203 Process Instrumentation......................................................................................... 216
Inorganic Chemistry ................................................................................................. 203 Production and Purchasing Management ........................................................ 217
Internal Auditing ....................................................................................................... 203 Production Engineering: Chemical Industry ..................................................... 217
Investigation of crime .............................................................................................. 204 Production Engineering: Industrial ...................................................................... 217
Production Technology ........................................................................................... 217
L Professional Skills Development .......................................................................... 217
Labour Economics .................................................................................................... 204 Project .......................................................................................................................... 218
Labour Management ............................................................................................... 205 Project: Chemical Engineering.............................................................................. 218
Labour Relations and Law ..................................................................................... 205 Project Engineering .................................................................................................. 218
Labour Relations Management ............................................................................ 205 Project Management ............................................................................................... 218
Library and Information Practice ......................................................................... 205 Project Research ....................................................................................................... 218
Library and Information Professional Practice ................................................. 205 Property Economics and Finance ........................................................................ 218
Logistics Engineering ............................................................................................... 205 Property Marketing.................................................................................................. 219
Property Practice ...................................................................................................... 219
M Property Valuation ................................................................................................... 219
Machine Design ........................................................................................................ 206 Protection Technology ............................................................................................ 220
Maintenance Engineering ...................................................................................... 206 Public Relations ......................................................................................................... 220
Purchasing Management ....................................................................................... 223

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Q Study units for the National Diploma: Animal Health .................................. 231
Qualitative Techniques ............................................................................................ 220 Study units for the National Diploma: Horticulture ..................................... 232
Quality Assurance..................................................................................................... 220 Study units for the National Diploma: Nature Conservation...................... 233
Quality Auditing Techniques ................................................................................. 220 Study units for the National Diploma: Pulp and Paper Technology ......... 234
Quality Management............................................................................................... 221 Study units offered by the Department of Public Administration
Quality Management Systems.............................................................................. 221 and Management ........................................................................................ 235
Quality Planning and Implementation ............................................................... 221 Study units offered by the School of Criminal Justice ................................... 239
Quality Techniques ................................................................................................... 221 Study units offered by the School of Law ......................................................... 239
Surface Mining Equipment .................................................................................... 240
R Surface Mining Practice .......................................................................................... 240
Radio Engineering .................................................................................................... 221 Surface Surveying and Valuation.......................................................................... 240
Reactor Technology ................................................................................................. 221 Surveying ..................................................................................................................... 240
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning ..................................................................... 222 Surveying: Civil .......................................................................................................... 241
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design ....................................................... 222 Surveying and Valuation ......................................................................................... 241
Reinforced Concrete Design ................................................................................. 222 Systems and Project Management ..................................................................... 241
Research and Information Management........................................................... 222 Systems Dynamics .................................................................................................... 241
Research Methodology ........................................................................................... 222
Research Methodology (Child and Youth Care/Youth Work) ................... 222 T
Reticulation Design and Management............................................................... 223 Taxation ....................................................................................................................... 241
Risk Management..................................................................................................... 223 Theory of Machines ................................................................................................. 242
Theory of Structures ................................................................................................ 242
S The Personnel Function .......................................................................................... 242
Safety Management ................................................................................................. 223 Thermodynamics ...................................................................................................... 242
Safety Principles and Practice ............................................................................... 223 Thermodynamics: Applied ..................................................................................... 242
Sales Management ................................................................................................... 223 Thermodynamics: Chemical Engineering.......................................................... 243
Satellite Communications ...................................................................................... 223 Total Quality Management .................................................................................... 243
Science: Mining ......................................................................................................... 223 Tourism Development ............................................................................................ 243
Security Management ............................................................................................. 224 Tourism Project ......................................................................................................... 243
SHE Management .................................................................................................... 225 TQM: Improvement of Business Processes ...................................................... 243
Social Environmental Studies: Civil ...................................................................... 225 Training and Development Strategies ................................................................ 244
Software Engineering .............................................................................................. 225 Transport Approach to Logistics.......................................................................... 244
Soil Classification....................................................................................................... 226 Transportation Engineering ................................................................................... 244
Solid Waste Management ...................................................................................... 226 Travel and Tourism Practice .................................................................................. 244
Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 226 Travel Practice Applications................................................................................... 245
Statistical Quality Techniques ................................................................................ 226 Turbo Machines ........................................................................................................ 245
Steam Plant ................................................................................................................ 226
Strategic Management............................................................................................ 227 U
Strategic Planning for Budgeting ......................................................................... 227 Urban Planning and Design .................................................................................. 245
Strength of Materials ............................................................................................... 227 User Studies ............................................................................................................... 245
Stress Analysis ........................................................................................................... 227
Structural Analysis .................................................................................................... 227 W
Structural Geology ................................................................................................... 227 Waste Water Treatment Technology.................................................................. 245
Structural Masonry Design .................................................................................... 228 Water Care Technology .......................................................................................... 245
Structural Steel Design............................................................................................ 228 Water Engineering ................................................................................................... 245
Structural Steel and Timber Design .................................................................... 228
Study units for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Agricultural Y
Management ................................................................................................ 228 Youth Justice and Probation.................................................................................. 246
Study units for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Animal Health ................. 228 Youth Work ................................................................................................................ 246
Study units for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Horticulture ..................... 229
Study units for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Nature Conservation .... 229
Study units for the National Diploma: Agricultural Management ............ 230

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SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION Examinations may be written ONLY in the semester for which the module
was registered.
General Information Examinations for the first semester are conducted in May/June with the
supplementary examinations being written in October/November.
Unisa offers a wide range of degrees and diplomas by means of distance education
Examinations for the second semester are conducted in October/November
with the supplementary examinations being conducted in May/June of the
following year.
1 Subject Chapters
Examinations in modules which have a tuition period of one year are
This Calendar contains, in alphabetical order, details such as codes,
conducted in October/November with the supplementary examinations
Prerequisite, co-requisites, purpose statements, etc. of all subjects offered
being written in January/February of the following year.
at undergraduate level. You are advised to carefully read through the entire
subject chapter to ensure you meet the necessary requirements in respect
of the modules for which you wish to register.
5 Prescribed Books
Before registering, check that the module for which you wish to register
As many of the prescribed books in foreign languages are published
may be included in your chosen curriculum.
overseas, students registering for a foreign language are advised to order
and purchase their prescribed books as early as possible.
2 Definitions If making use of the quotation request form, it is advisable to list all the
modules for which you intend to register.
SUBJECT: The discipline offered: e.g. History, Economics.
PAPERS: The papers have a tuition period of one year
and are generally offered at Postgraduate level.
MODULES: smaller study unit than a paper which may be
offered in tuition periods of one year or in four
months (semesters).
PREREQUISITE: If Module A is a PREREQUISITE for Module B,
a student must pass Module A before he/she
enrols for Module B.
CO-REQUISITE: If Module A is a CO-REQUISITE for Module B
and a student wishes to enrol for Module B but
has not yet passed Module A, he/she must
register for Modules A and B simultaneously.

A student may NOT cancel his/her enrolment


for a co-requisite unless the module(s) for which
it is prescribed is(are) also cancelled.
(S1) AND (S2): Modules which are offered in the first semester
are indicated as (S1) after the respective
module under the syllabus. Modules offered
in the second semester are indicated as (S2).
Unless indicated as (S1) or (S2), the module
will have a duration of one year.
SEMESTER: Is a shorter tuition period. This period has a
duration of 14–16 weeks. The two modules
of Accounting on first-year level are offered in
semesters (FAC1502 in the first semester
(January–May) and FAC1601 in the second
semester (June–October)).

3 Codes
All modules and papers are designated by codes consisting of seven characters.
The first three indicate the subject.

NB
The full code (e.g. FAC1501) for each study unit must be used in all cases. The full
codes will be found under syllabuses in each subject chapter.

4 Examinations
Unless otherwise indicated the duration of an examination is two hours.

Although examinations for modules may be arranged for both semesters,


tuition in semester modules is not necessarily offered in both semesters.
Students must, at the time of registration, indicate for which semester they
wish to register. This will determine the period in which the examination is
written.

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SECTION B: SUBJECTS AND SYLLABUSES FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES

FOR FORMATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL Students registering for Administrative Law MUST include one of the
QUALIFICATIONS following in their curriculum:
Constitutional Law (CSL2601)
Fundamental Rights (FUR2601)
Accounting Data Processing Interpretation of Statutes (IOS2601)

2 Syllabus
1 General Information MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Credit for a degree is granted for either AIN1501 (DPA101P) or DPA201S.
ADL2601 (ADL201M) Administrative law (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
2 Syllabus Advice: It is recommended that LLB students take this module with or after
CSL2601 (CSL201M).
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Purpose: to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to analyse and
critically evaluate legal material (in the light of the right to just administrative
AIN1501 (DPA101P) Accounting systems in a computer action) to formulate legal arguments and to apply their knowledge to
environment (S1 and S2) practical problems that may arise due to requirements for valid and fair
Purpose: to introduce students to information processing concepts; administrative action.
information systems development and management; computer controls and
security; a background to business applications and the basics of operating
a micro computer.
African Languages
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

DPA202T Practical accounting data processing (S1 and S2)


Prerequisite: (DPA201S or DPA101P, INF1505 or INF1059 or AIN1501
1 General Information
or DPA101P) and (FAC1501 or ACN101M or ASK131U) and (FAC1601
„ Languages offered:
or ACN102N)
Northern Sotho Swati Venda
Purpose: to introduce students to computer concepts; accounting software
Tsonga Xhosa Southern Sotho
and end-user software. On an intermediate level: operating a micro
Tswana Zulu
computer and business applications.
„ Details in connection with the beginners’ modules in African
Languages will be found in 2 below. Note that there are restrictions
on the admission of students to the beginners’ modules.
„ The various African languages offered by the University have been
Financial Accounting Principles classified as follows:
Group Language(s)
for Law Practitioners (i) Nguni – Swati, Xhosa and Zulu
(ii) Sotho – Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho and Tswana
(iii) Tsonga
(iv) Venda
1 General information (v) Any other African language approved by the Senate

Credit for a degree is granted for either LAC101C or FAC1503.


FOR THE COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
2 Syllabus
„ Students who passed (or were exempted from) African Languages
(special course) for the BAdmin degree prior to 1982 retain credit
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 for it. Credit for a degree is NOT granted for both African Languages
I and African Languages.
FAC1503 (ALP101G) Financial Accounting Principles for Law „ ANY OTHER LANGUAGE on first-year level may be taken – see the
Practitioners (S1 and S2) relevant language subject chapter for the admission requirements.
(This module is offered to students only in the College of Law)
Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles
of financial accounting; the collecting and processing of financial accounting 2 Admission Requirements
data of an entity; the financial accounting treatment and disclosure of non-
current assets and current assets, non-current liabilities and current liabilities, BEGINNERS’ MODULES
specific financial accounting aspects for law practitioners, financial analysis
and practice management in a law practice. „ Tuition will be offered in English.
„ National Senior Certificate. Students are advised to first pass module
AFL1503 before registering for module AFL1504.
„ Students who took an African language as FIRST language at
Administrative Law matriculation level (Grade 12) may NOT register for the beginners’
modules, but should take AFL1501 or AFL1502 (or both AFL1501
and AFL1502 if they are doing a major in African Languages)
„ Students who did not take an African language as FIRST language
1 General Information at matriculation level should register for the beginners’ module
AFL1503 (followed by AFL1504 if they wish to do the full beginners’
Where UVW100 (or IST100) or CLW100 has been passed, credit for a course)
degree may be granted for ADL101 or ADL2601 in addition to IOS101 or
IOS2601 or CSL101 or CSL2601.

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„ Mother-tongue students who did not take an African language as MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
FIRST language at matriculation level, will be allowed to register for
either the beginners’ modules (AFL1503, AFL1504) or the level one NB
modules (AFL1501, AFL1502). Two first-level modules are offered for all the official African languages of South
Africa and any other African language approved by Senate. The modules make
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 use of English as medium of instruction.

„ Tuition will be offered in English, with language specific CDs in the


relevant African language (AFL1502) AFL1501 and AFL1502

Admission to First-level modules. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


Unisa admission requirements are applicable.
Prerequisites: Any four first level modules.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
NB
„ Tuition will be offered in English and the relevant African language. Three modules are offered on the NQF Level 6 for all the official African
Basic competence in English and a reading and writing knowledge of languages of South Africa or any other African language approved by Senate.
an African language is advised (i.e. students should have an African Tuition will be offered in English with texts in selected African languages on
language background or are advised to first complete the beginners’ additional media.
modules).
AFL2601, AFL2602 and AFL2603
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
„ Tuition will be offered in English and the relevant African language.
Basic competence in English and a reading and writing knowledge of Prerequisites: Any four first level modules.
an African language is advised
„ Advice: Students are advised to first pass AFL2601, AFL2602 and NB
AFL2603 before registering for third-level modules. Five modules are offered on the NQF Level 7 for all the official African
languages of South Africa or any other African language approved by Senate.
Tuition will be offered in English with texts in selected African languages on
3 Transitional Arrangements additional media.

„ Students who fail level 3 modules in 2010, will be given an


opportunity to write supplementary examinations in S1 of 2011. If AFL3701, AFL3702, AFL3703, AFL3704 and AFL3705
they failed the 305 or 307 modules, they will write supplementary
examinations for these modules under the new codes AFL3705 and 5.2 SYLLABUS
AFL3704 respectively as the contents corresponds with that of the
old modules. BEGINNERS’ MODULES (NQF LEVEL 5)
„ Students who have not completed Level 3 according to the (Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa
transitional arrangements by May/June of 2011 will retain credit for and Zulu)
Level 3 modules already passed and must complete the curriculum
according to the new structure. The following restrictions apply: Prerequisite: See 2 above

Advice:
4 African Languages as a Major Subject „ No previous knowledge of the relevant language is required. A pass
in these modules entitles the candidate to proceed with other first-
level modules in the language concerned.
Compulsory modules for a major subject „ Interaction with mother-tongue speakers with whom communication
combination in the relevant language: skills can be practised, is advisable. Regular exposure to the relevant
African language is also recommended.
NQF Level 5: AFL1501 and AFL1502
NQF Level 6: AFL2601, AFL2602 and AFL2603 AFL1503 Language and communication skills acquisition in an
NQF Level 7: AFL3701, AFL3702, AFL3703, AFL3704, AFL3705 African language 1 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to provide students with the opportunity to learn the basic language
structure and vocabulary of an African language. Students who achieve the
5 Syllabus outcomes of this course will be able to communicate on an elementary level
with speakers of the target language and be equipped with basic reading,
5.1 MODULE CODES listening and comprehension skills. They will also be culturally sensitive to
language nuances on an elementary level.
BEGINNERS’ MODULES (NQF LEVEL 5)
AFL1504 Language and communication skills acquisition in an
NB African language 2 (S1 and S2)
Two beginners’ modules are offered for all the African languages listed below.
Students exercise their choice of language within these modules. Tuition is Purpose: to provide students with the opportunity to grasp written content of
in English, but language specific material is provided for the chosen target African language literary texts at an elementary level. Students who achieve
language. These modules serve as electives in other programmes. the outcomes of this course will be able to use vocabulary, figurative language
and idiomatic expressions in an original text, and be equipped with basic
AFL1503 and AFL1504 cater for the following languages at beginner’s level: reading, listening and comprehension skills.

Northern Sotho MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5


Southern Sotho
Tsonga Prerequisite: See 2 above
Tswana
Venda
Xhosa
Zulu

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community intellectually and enabling them to identify with people’s values.
AFL1501 Understanding language usage: An African cultural Students will be afforded access to terminology and activities of indigenous
perspective (S1 and S2) knowledge systems in the development of African languages.
Purpose: this module will be useful to students who want to develop
competencies in interacting successfully in a multicultural society. These AFL3703 An introduction to language policy and planning in
competencies include the ability to demonstrate their sensitivity to their South Africa: The case of African Languages (offered
own language usage and that of others and interact across cultures with in English with texts in selected African languages on
knowledge and respect. additional media) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module will be useful for students engaged in the field of
AFL1502 African language and culture in practice language teaching, language practice, language consultancy, language
(S1 and S2) services and language planning. The purpose of the module is to empower
Purpose: this module will be useful to students who want to develop students by teaching them what language rights they have as citizens, to
competencies in interacting successfully in a multicultural society. These encourage the promotion and development of African languages as vehicles
competencies include the ability to understand the significance of language for reconstruction, and to help them view African languages as a resource.
and culture so that they can play a role in nurturing and safeguarding their
own language and culture. AFL3704 Language technology, terminology and lexicography
(offered in English with texts in selected African
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 languages on additional media) (S1 and S2)
Purpose:
Recommendation: See 2 above. Section A: to serve as an introduction to language processing as applied
to the area of speech and language technology. Students are exposed to
AFL2601 Communication dynamics in African languages (offered language resources, an essential component of language technology.
in English with texts in selected African languages on Section B: in view of terminologies and lexicons resorting under strategic
additional media) (S1 and S2) language resources, this module aims at developing the much needed skills
Purpose: This module will be useful to students, who want to develop their in terminography and lexicography with special reference to the African
communicative competence, skills and knowledge in African languages, languages. This will include term creation strategies, basic dictionary
especially as language practitioners in the field of communication sciences. It typology and computerised lexicography.
provides a broad background of the origins of African languages and equips
students with insights into the nature of African languages, which will be of AFL3705 Creative writing and translation (offered in English
practical value to them in the fields of language development, lexicography, with texts in selected African languages on additional
human language technologies, effective communication, verbal and non- media) (S1 and S2)
verbal interaction as well as multilingualism and language contact. Purpose: The module will cater for students of African languages with
creative talents, and is intended to equip them with practical skills to develop
AFL2602 Understanding African management practices as those talents and put them to use by producing much-needed original and/
reflected in African languages literature and texts or translated literary texts in their mother-tongue
(offered in English with texts in selected African
languages on additional media) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module will be useful to people who need to communicate
with people of different cultures. African languages literature and texts African Politics
are used to illustrate African management practices and to inculcate an
appreciation of how societal values are expressed.

AFL2603 Literature and society: A perspective on African 1 Syllabus


languages (offered in English with texts in selected
African languages on additional media) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the way in PSC2601 (PLC801H) South African politics (S1 and S2) (NQF
which African languages literature depicts various aspects of society. This level 6)
module will be useful to students who want to develop competence, skill Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of South
and knowledge in understanding the various literary genres found in African African politics, the theories and ideas; to analyse and describe the
languages, critiquing literary works in African languages, explaining the role background and the characteristics of the most important aspects thereof.
of the author in addressing societal issues and discovering the application of
various literary theories to African languages literature. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 PSC3701 (PLC802J) Contemporary issues in politics: capita


selecta (S1 and S2) (NQF level 7)
Recommendation: See 2 above (Admission requirements). Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the
background, characteristics and implications of selected issues. (e.g. sport
AFL3701 African Languages: The science of language in context and politics) on national, regional and international level; and to analyse and
(offered in English with texts in selected African describe these issues.
languages on additional media) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module will be useful for students engaged in language PSC3702 (PLC821M) Political conflict and conflict resolution (S1
teaching and language practice (including remedial teaching), editing, and S2) (NQF level 7)
language consultancy (translating and interpretation, language services), Purpose: to enable students to analyse and describe the background and
lexicography and glossary development in different professions (medicine, characteristics of politics and conflict and the resolution of political conflict;
health, business, law, entertainment, sport, politics, religion). The module and to apply the theories pertaining thereto.
aims to empower students to apply language in a purposeful and focused
way to the benefit of the community. PSC3703 (PLC822N) Political knowledge (S1 and S2) (NQF level
7)
Purpose: to enable students to analyse, describe and apply the criteria for the
acquisition of political knowledge; and to apply the approaches and theories
AFL3702 Indigenous Knowledge Systems and African Languages pertaining thereto.
(offered in English with texts in selected African
languages on additional media) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module will empower students with an understanding of
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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Study unit passed Module not to be taken

APC1501 (APC101D) Political evolution of the African State AFK101Q AFK1501


(S1 and S2) AFK102R AFK1502
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of, and to
describe some of the concepts, theories and approaches to the study of AFK105U AFK1503
African Politics and phenomena such as colonialism; the origins, nature and AFK103S AFK1504
evolution of the independent African state.
AFK201T AFK3701 (from 2012)
APC1502 (APC102E) The politics of contemporary Africa AFK202U AFK2601
(S1 and S2)
AFK203V AFK2602
Purpose: to enable you to demonstrate an understanding of, and to describe
the role of ethnicity, political parties, military and personal rule, ideologies, TEX8216 TEX2601
democratisation processes and challenges for the independent African state.
AFK301W AFK3702

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 AFK3043 AFK3703


AFK823N AFK3704
Prerequisite: APC1501 (APC101D), APC1502 (APC102E) or any FOUR
first-level modules TEX8228 TEX3701

APC2601 (APC201G) Political change in contemporary Africa


(S1 and S2) 2 Transitional Arrangements
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of and to
analyse, describe and explain the restoration of democracy in Africa and its Students who have passed AFK302X before 2007 retain credit for AFK3704
prospects, and the role of civil society in the process. (AFK823N). Students who before 2000 have passed any other modules in
Afrikaans, must contact the Chair of the Department regarding other possible
APC2602 (APC202H) Political economy of Africa (S1 and S2) credits.
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of, and
to analyse, describe and explain the relationship between politics and
economics in the African context, the politics of Africa’s debt burden,
3 Syllabus
structural adjustment and its political implications.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
AFK1501 (AFK101Q) Afrikaans today (Literature) (S1 and S2)
Advice: Students wishing to major in Afrikaans must register for this module.
Prerequisite: APC1501 (APC101D), APC1502 (APC102E) or any FOUR
They are strongly advised to also register for the modules THL1501
first-level modules
(Introduction to General Literary Theory) or THL1502 (Introduction to
literary genres) offered by Theory of Literature.
APC3701 (APC301K) The politics of Southern Africa
Purpose: to improve students’ understanding of Afrikaans literature by
(S1 and S2)
studying a collection of present day texts comprising different genres and
Purpose: to enable students to, by way of comparative case studies of
oeuvres. Topical questions and the focus of the Afrikaans text on everyday
countries in Southern Africa (such as Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola,
issues form the core of this module. Students are introduced to reading,
Mozambique and Namibia), to demonstrate an understanding of, to analyse,
interpretation and life skills. The module consists of five optional units, of
describe and explain the nature and role of political parties, institutions,
which students may choose any two.
democracy and conflict in the region.
(a) Text and reader: an introduction to the literary communication process
(b) Topical texts 1: Afrikaans in Africa
APC3702 (APC302L) The politics of East Africa (S1 and S2)
(c) Topical texts 2: Men come from Mars, women from Venus
Purpose: to enable students by way of comparative case studies of countries
(d) Youth literature
in East Africa (such as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda), to demonstrate an
(e) Dutch texts for South Africa
understanding of, and to analyse, describe and explain the nature and role of
Students enrolled for BEd must include option (d) Youth literature (see
political parties, institutions, democracy and conflict in the region.
Section 2).
APC3703 (APC303M) The politics of West and North Africa
AFK1502 (AFK102R) Basic text skills (S1 and S2)
(S1 and S2)
Advice: Compulsory for students who wish to major in Afrikaans. This
Purpose: to enable students by way of comparative case studies of countries
module teaches basic text skills and serves as an introductory module.
in West and North Africa (such as Ghana, Nigeria, Algeria and Egypt), to
Purpose: to improve students’ proficiency in the analysis and writing
demonstrate an understanding of, to analyse, describe and explain the
of Afrikaans non-literary texts through a focus on general text skills:
nature and role of political parties, institutions, democracy and conflict in
communication aims, reading skills, analysis of text structure, planning text
the respective regions.
structure, standard text designs, text characteristics, argumentative texts.

AFK1504 (AFK103S) Afrikaans for law students (S1 and S2)

Afrikaans Purpose: to provide students with knowledge of and skills in the


specific language requirements of the legal profession with a focus on
textual characteristics of law reports, legislation and other law sources;
argumentation in legal texts, linguistic aspects of legal texts, terminology
and texts used in legal practice.
1 Afrikaans as a Major Subject
AFK1503 (AFK105U) Contemporary Afrikaans: Language studies
Compulsory modules for a major subject and written communication (S1 and S2)
combination: Purpose: to improve students’ communicative skills in Afrikaans: listening,
speaking, reading, writing, perceptual abilities and reproduction skills
NQF level 5: AFK 1501, 1502 (or 1503) through an introduction to Afrikaans grammar (grammatical structures) in
NQF Level 6: AFK 201 (from 2012 AFK 3701), 2601, 2602, TEX 2601 conjunction with the development of the six communicative skills: phonetics
NQF Level 7: AFK3702, 3703, 3704, TEX3701 (pronunciation), spelling, the correct use of punctuation, morphology
(formation of words), syntax (sentence structure and word order) and
semantics (meaning of words and sentences).

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 The module consists of three optional units, of which students may choose
any two:
Prerequisite: AFK1501, 1502 (or 1503) or AFK101, 102 (or 105) (a) Text and usage
(for BEd): AFK1501, 1503 or AFK101, 105 (b) Cabaret
Advice: Students must be adequately proficient in reading, writing and (c) Critics conversing
understanding Afrikaans. Students wishing to major in Afrikaans, must
register for all four modules. AFK3702 (AFK301W) Comparatism: intertextual dialogues
(S1 and S2)
BEd students who are not majoring in Afrikaans, should not register for Purpose: to understand the different genres in Afrikaans literature (the
TEX2601 but for AFK2601 and AFK2602. drama, novel, poetry and the short story), and to study these from a
comparative point of view. Specific motifs and notions are foregrounded:
AFK201T Communicative scenario’s (S1 and S2) e.g. those of women’s writing, fairy tales, the Bushman motif, magic-realism
Purpose: to familiarise students with literary communication in diverse and the notions of historicism, transculturalism and multi-culturalism. Texts
scenario’s and various forms. Students explore the actuality of disparate in English and Afrikaans, also those representing African and European
genres (literary criticism, cabaret, intertextual mixed modes drawing on literatures, are viewed comparatively.
other media) and their extensive communicative links with literature and
other art forms. AFK3703 (AFK3043) Language variation and language politics
(S1 and S2)
The module consists of three optional units, of which students may choose Purpose: to help students to develop and further their understanding of the
any two: phenomenon of language variation (dialects, sociolects and idiolects) and the
(a) Text and usage various forms and guises of power and politics (from micro to macro level)
(b) Cabaret that underpin these variants as well as the processes of language planning and
(c) Critics conversing the compilation of dictionaries, both locally and internationally.

AFK2601 (AFK202U) Genre and theme (S1 and S2) TEX3701 (TEX8228) Persuasive texts (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to question the traditional perspectives on genre
theory. Students are introduced to contemporary texts which experiment NB
with genre conventions on both a thematical and technical level; texts „ Students who major in Afrikaans must enrol for the Afrikaans version of
where the traditional boundaries are transcended; where the conventional TEX3701. All other students may enrol for either the Afrikaans or the
reappears in new forms. English version of TEX3701.
„ This module may be taken on third-level subject to the Prerequisite
The module consists of three optional units, of which students may choose being met.
any two:
(a) Prose: Places and puzzles Prerequisite: (for Afrikaans as major subject): AFK2601, 2602, TEX2601
(b) Current Afrikaans poetry (for other students): TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR
(c) Children’s and youth literature first-level modules.
BEd-students must select option (c): Children’s and youth literature as one Purpose: to enhance your knowledge of and skills in the design, writing and
of their two choices evaluation of persuasive texts.

AFK2602 (AFK203V) Afrikaans grammar (S1 and S2) AFK3704 (AFK823N) Afrikaans beyond boundaries: an
Purpose: to enhance students’ understanding of basic language concepts as interdisciplinary perspective (S1 en S2)
they apply to Afrikaans phonetics, morphology, syntax and semantics.
NB
TEX2601 (TEX8216) Writing skills for the communications „ This module consists of two options of which students must select one:
industry (S1 and S2)
(a) Afrikaans texts in translation
(b) Ecocriticism: Man, text and environment
NB
„ Students majoring in Afrikaans may only choose option (b). Option (a) is
„ Students who major in Afrikaans must enrol for the Afrikaans version of
intended for non-native speakers of Afrikaans as this will introduce them
TEX2601. All other students may enrol for either the Afrikaans or the
to Afrikaans literature by reading texts in translation.
English version of TEX2601.
„ This module may be taken on third-level subject to the Prerequisite
„ Students registering for Communication Science as a major subject
being met.
must register for TEX2601.

OPTION A: Afrikaans texts in translation


Prerequisite: (for Afrikaans as major subject): AFK1501, 1502
Purpose: to understand, recognize and apply language structures and
(for other students): TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR
conventions in context, in particular with reference to the relationships
first-level modules
between Afrikaans and its broad socio-historic context; and to communicate
Purpose: to enhance your knowledge and skills in the design, evaluation and
own, but motivated ideas on a variety of literary discourses.
writing of a variety of document types generally used in the communications
industry.
Non-native speakers of Afrikaans are introduced to Afrikaans literature by
reading texts in translation.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
OPTION B: Ecocriticism: Man, text and environment
Prerequisite: (for Afrikaans as major subject): AFK2601, 2602, TEX2601
Purpose: to introduce native speakers of Afrikaans to Afrikaans literary texts
(for other students): TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR
exploring the complex relationships between humans and the environment.
first-level modules
Advice: Students must be adequately proficient in reading, writing and
understanding Afrikaans.

AFK201T Communicative scenario’s (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to familiarise students with literary communication in diverse
scenario’s and various forms. Students explore the actuality of disparate
genres (literary criticism, cabaret, intertextual mixed modes drawing on
other media) and their extensive communicative links with literature and
other art forms.

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MAT1511 Precalculus Mathematics B (S1 and S2)
Agricultural Science Syllabus: (offered by Mathematics Department)

EUP1501 Information Systems Computer Course


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Syllabus: (offered by School of Computing)

AME1015 Production Economics and Financial Management AGR101U Practical Applied Science (Year module)
(S1 and S2) Syllabus: Practical contact Sessions are held in April and August based on:
Syllabus: Production Factors (Land, Labour, Capital and Entrepreneurship); ASA101L Animal Physiology,
Production Economies theory (explains total product, marginal product, CSP1501 Principles of Consumer Science,
average product, stages of production, variable costs, fixed costs, total ASA102M Animal Nutrition,
costs and profit and the production Function); Optimization of Input and CHE101N General Chemistry, and
Output Factors (deals with necessary condition, sufficient condition, profit PHY1501 Elementary Mechanics
maximization, optimum determination, use of total value product and
total cost, and optimum amount of input); Financial Management (tasks AGR102V Practical Agriculture 1 (Year module)
of financial management, factors affecting agricultural finance, financial Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
records, inventories, financial statements, balance sheets, income statement ASP101N Bio-resource Ecology,
and cash flow statements). SSW101D Agricultural Meteorology and Ecozones,
SSW102E Soil Chemistry, and
ASA101L Animal Physiology (S1 and S2) SSW103F Pedology and Soil Classification
Syllabus: The structure and functions of body systems: A description of how
different units of the body are composed to form functional systems; organs MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
and systems in animals; structures of animal cells and their functions; the
movement processes through cell membranes; the different types of body AME2019 Agricultural Marketing (S1 and S2)
tissues; characteristics, locations, and functions of different types of body Syllabus: Introduction to the agribusiness system; the unique characteristics of
tissues; location and functions of different structures of the skeletal system; agricultural products; marketing functions and costs; marketing environment
muscle tissue; nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system; and price analysis in agriculture; supply and demand analysis; marketing plan
respiratory systems; excretory system; male and female reproductive system; and strategies for agricultural commodities; and market analysis.
digestive system; and the role of enzymes in the digestive system;.
AME202A Financial Analysis (S1 and S2)
ASA102M Animal Nutrition (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Introduction to financial management in agriculture; farm
Syllabus: Knowledge of chemical composition of feeds and nutritional management and agricultural finance; farm management information;
standards for farm animals; feed nutrients and their importance to animal analysis and interpretation of farm financial statements; risk and farm
health and production; feed evaluation and trial balances; ruminant and planning; budgets and budgeting.
monogastric digestive physiology; feed processing method and how they
affect digestibility and efficiency; feed formulation methods for farm animals. AME203B Developing Agricultural Production (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: The evolution of the agricultural sector in South Africa; the role
ASA103N Livestock Production Systems (S1 and S2) of agriculture in development; development theories and applications;
Syllabus: Animal agriculture in perspective; basic nomenclature in animal transformation and policies; food security and rural land reform.
production; livestock breeds in South Africa; South African livestock industry;
livestock production potential of a region; the production environment; ASA201P Advanced Physiology (S1 and S2)
animal production systems; animal products. Syllabus: Spermatogenesis, zoogenesis and female sexual cycle; species
differences; hormonal control of sexual functions; semen collection,
ASP101N Bio-Resource Ecology (S1 and S2) evaluation, dilution and conservation of semen; artificial insemination;
Syllabus: The ecosystem: structure and composition; dynamics: structure collection of ova and in-vitro fertilisation; collection, conservation and
and functioning of ecosystems; the role of humans in the ecosystem; the transfer of embryos; handling of apparatus and practical insemination.
environment as a resource; environmental degradation; and resource
management. ASA202Q Animal Breeding (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Breed and specie differences and the influence on breed classification;
SSW101D Agricultural Meteorology and Ecozones (S1 and S2) the influence of chromosomal aberrations; phenotypic expression of genes
Syllabus: The Ecosystem; eco-Dynamics; the role of Humans in the and gene-interaction in farm animals; single gene, major genes and poly
Ecosystem; the environment as a resource; environmental degradation and genes; variation of traits of economical importance; use of genetic variation;
resource management. estimation of breeding value and family indices.

SSW102E Soil Chemistry (S1 and S2) ASP211T Pasture Management (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Chemical principles; charge origin; chemical equilibriums; Syllabus: Natural and planted pastures: the importance of natural and
manifestations of absorption; ion exchange; acidic and saline soils; organic planted pastures in livestock production; plant ecology and grazing concepts;
fraction of soil; and chemistry of macro and micro plant nutrients. production characteristics of the main grazing areas of South Africa;
principles of veld management; principles of planted pasture management;
SSW103F Pedology and Soil Classification (S1 and S2) the animal factor in veld management; the importance of grasses and
Syllabus: Ecological Functions of Soil: medium for plant growth, regulation legume mixed pastures.
of water supply, recycling wastes, habitat for organisms, mediate air and
water quality; Soil Formation: soil forming factors e.g. parent material and ASP212U Vegetable Science Principles (S1 and S2)
topography, horizon development and soil horizons and soil profiles; Soil Syllabus: Horticulture industry; classification of crops; plant propagation;
texture, Structure and Colour: soil colour, soil porosity, soil structure and soil construction of greenhouses; principles of horticultural management;
texture; Soil Classification: soil classification and interpretation, soil mapping, marketing of produce; glossary.
individual classification systems; Mineralogy: inorganic constituents of soil,
primary and secondary minerals, identification of minerals and properties ASP213V Weed Management (S1 and S2)
and products of weathering. Syllabus: Definition, problems and advantages of weeds; classification of
weeds; biology of weeds; weed management (control, prevention and
CHE1501 General Chemistry A (S1 and S2) eradication); Weed control methods; mechanical weed control methods;
Syllabus: (offered by Chemistry Department) chemical control method with herbicides; biological control method.

PHY1501 (PHY1015) Elementary Mechanics (S1 and S2) ASP214W Crop Physiology (S1 and S2)
Syllabus (offered by Physics Department) Syllabus: Growth, development and differentiation, water relations, mineral
nutrient uptake, photo morphogenesis and physiology of flowering,

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temperature and other factors. Hormones and plant growth regulators and ASA3506X Small Stock Production (S1 and S2)
factors that causes stress to plant and how plant adapts to such stress Syllabus: Sheep and goat industry in South Africa; breeding and reproduction
of sheep and goats; behaviour systems in sheep and goats; sheep and goat
SSW201G Irrigation and Water Management (S1 and S2) management; nutrition of sheep and goats; farm records management;
Syllabus: Water requirements for the plant. Practices and the implements and sheep and goats marketing, handling and transportation
equipment that are used to supply the crops with water, management of
the available water to avoid loss and damage to both the plants and the soil ASP311W Veld Rehabilitation (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: The importance of natural pastures or the veld in livestock
SSW202H Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition (S1 and S2) production; plant ecology and grazing concepts; production characteristics
Syllabus: Soil fertility and crop suitability; soil organic matter; soil pH; of the main grazing areas of South Africa; principles of veld management;
agricultural lime and its uses in land reclamation; soil sampling and veld condition assessment methods; the animal factor in veld management.
analysis; leaf analysis and fertilisation; plant growth and development;
recommendations and applications of plant macro and micro nutrients. ASP312X Vegetable Production Practices (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Vegetable crops and growing areas in South Africa; their origin,
SSW203J Land Use Planning (S1 and S2) distribution, use and characteristic; methods of cultivation, planting,
Syllabus: The needs and objectives of land use planning; private and protection, harvesting, processing and storage
public land; rural and urban land; land title deed; land use planning
methods; agricultural land use planning; land reform (land restitution and ASP313Y Plant Pests and Diseases (S1 and S2)
redistribution). Syllabus: Nature of plant pests and the distribution of plant diseases; causes
of plant ailments, classify the causes of plant losses or ailments, plant
AGR201X Practical Animal Science (Year module) protection approaches for the control and management of losses.
Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
ASA202Q Animal Breeding, and ASP3143 Fruit Production 1 (S1 and S2)
ASA202Q Animal Breeding Syllabus: Principles of fruit production; tropical and subtropical fruit; fruit
quality and safety of perishable products and legislation governing food
AGR202Y Practical Crop and Plant Science (Year module) safety and quality.
Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
ASP212U Vegetable Science Principles, and ASP3154 Fruit Production 2 (S1 and S2)
ASP214W Crop Physiology Syllabus: Fruit production practices: production of tropical and subtropical fruit;
post harvest biology and physiology of perishable products and production
AGR2033 Practical Pasture Management (Year module) practices; pre harvest practices affecting quality of perishable products; post
Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on: harvest handling of perishables (Harvesting, packaging, cooling, storage and
ASP211T Pasture Management transportation); post harvest pathology and management of decays and
control of post harvest insects on perishable products.
AGR2044 Practical Weeds, Soil and Water Management: (Year
module) ASP3165 Food and Fodder Crop Production (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on: Syllabus: Nature of field crops and growing areas in South Africa; crop
ASP213V Weed Management, origin, distribution, use and characteristic, methods of cultivation, planting,
SSW201G Irrigation and Water Management, and protection, harvesting, processing and storage; fodder crops production and
SSW202H Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition utilisation in South Africa.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 AGR3014 Practical Pig Production (Year module)


Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
ASA301S Poultry Production (S1 and S2) ASA302T Pig Production
Syllabus: The origin and domestication of poultry; the structure and function
of poultry body systems; poultry breeds and breeding strategies; poultry AGR3025 Practical Poultry Production (Year module)
nutrition and feeding methods; poultry management; poultry housing; Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
poultry marketing. ASA301S Poultry Production
AGR3036 Practical Dairy Production (Year module)
ASA302T Pig Production (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
Syllabus: The origin and domestication of pigs; the structure and function ASA304V Dairy Production
of pig body systems; pig breeds and breeding strategies; pig nutrition and
feeding methods; pig management; pig housing; pig marketing. AGR3048 Practical Beef Production (Year module)
Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
ASA303U Beef Production (S1 and S2) ASA303U Beef Production
Syllabus: Beef industry in South Africa; breeding and reproduction of beef
cattle; behaviour systems in cattle; beef cattle management; nutrition of AGR3059 Practical Small Stock Production (Year module)
beef cattle; farm records management; beef cattle and products marketing, Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
handling and transportation ASA3506X Small Stock Production
ASA304V Dairy Production (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Dairy industry in South Africa; breeding and reproduction of dairy AGR306A Practical Fruit Production (Year module)
cattle; behaviour systems in cattle; dairy cattle management; nutrition of Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
dairy cattle; farm records management; dairy cattle and products marketing, ASP3143 Fruit Production 1
handling and transportation ASP3154 Fruit Production 2
AGR307B Practical Horticulture: (Year module)
ASA305W Game Ranching and Fodder Flow (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
Syllabus: Terminologies in game ranching; the role of game in nature ASP212U Vegetable Science Principles, and
conservation; intensive vs. extensive farm business; planning for a game ASP312X Vegetable Production Practices
ranch; habitat evaluation; game species for specific regions; caring for
game in captivity and game nutrition; game harvesting methods; venison AGR308C Practical Crop and Plant Production (Year module)
production and marketing; game auction and transportation; game Syllabus: Practical contact sessions are held in April and August based on:
population dynamics; game disease control. ASP3165 (Food and Fodder Crop Production)

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CLS3704 (CLS8216) Epic transformations (S1 and S2)
Ancient History Purpose: to introduce students to the notion of the epic or ‘monumental’, in
reference to either a continuous, large-scale literary composition or a pivotal
historical event or period, where students of Ancient History will engage in
a detailed study of the sources on the reign of Constantine the Great (AD
1 Ancient History as a Major Subject 306 to 337) and his conversion to Christianity.

Compulsory modules for a major subject CLS3705 (CLS8228) Dramatic visions (S1 and S2)
combination: Purpose: to introduce students to drama, either off-stage or on-stage: real-
life historical drama, or fictional drama on the comic and tragic stages.
NQF level 5: ANH1501, 1502 Ancient History students will analyse the main factors in the decline and
NQF Level 6: CLS2601, 2602 fall of the Roman Empire and examine reasons why the West fell, while the
NQF Level 7: CLS3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705 East remained intact.

2 Syllabus
Ancient Near Eastern Culture
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

ANH1501 (ANH101P) Near East and Greece (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to introduce students to the history of the Ancient Near East from 1 General Information
the earliest civilisations (3000 BC) to the fall of the Persian empire (330
BC) and Greek history from the Homeric age to the death of Alexander the „ There are no language requirements
Great (323 BC). „ Credit for a degree is granted for either ATC1601 and 1502 or
ANE100.
ANH1502 (ANH102Q) Roman ancient history (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the political history of Rome, from its
rise as a Republic, through the formation of the Roman Empire and to its 2 Transitional Arrangements
eventual decline and fall in the 5th century AD.
„ Students who have already passed the module ATC302B have to
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 complete any other four third-level module in this course subject for
major subject purposes.
Prerequisite: Any FOUR first level modules. „ Students who have already passed the module ATC204A have to
complete any other two second-level modules in this course subject
CLS2601 (CLS826C) Cultural contexts (S1 and S2) for major subject purposes.
Purpose: to allow students to engage with the broad civilisation and specific
cultural aspects of the ancient world through critical reading of the sources.
Students of Ancient History will study North Africa and Egypt in the Greco- 3 Ancient Near Eastern Culture
Roman period. as a Major Subject
CLS2602 (CLS827D) Visual and verbal representations
(S1 and S2)
Compulsory modules for a major subject
Purpose: to introduce students to the Classical world through its art, combination:
architecture and visual source materials. Students of Ancient History will
engage with the original source material (in translation) in the forms of NQF level 5: ATC1601, ATC1502
texts, coins and inscriptions. NQF Level 6: ATC2601, ATC2602, ATC2603
NQF Level 7: ATC3701, ATC3702, ATC3703,ATC3704, ATC3705
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Prerequisite: Any FOUR first level modules. 5 Syllabus


Advice: Students are advised to complete CLS3703 and 2602 before they MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
register for the remaining modules in the same order as indicated below.
ATC1502 (ATC1024) Mythology of the Ancient Near East
CLS3701 (CLS824A) Historical encounters (S1 and S2) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the concept of history and the origins Syllabus:
of historical thinking through the works of ancient historians and other (a) Introduction to the mythology of the Ancient Near East: mythological
prose writers. Students in Ancient History would focus on the writings thought, development of the Gilgamesh epic
of Herodotus, Thucydides, and Tacitus, and their value as sources for our (b) Comparison of selected literary works of the Ancient Near East:
knowledge of events in antiquity. comparison of creation, deluge and fertility myths

CLS3702 (CLS8239) Ancient thought and practice (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Purpose: to offer students access to ancient thought through ancient
philosophy or democratic practice, by critical source analysis. Students in Prerequisite: ATC1601, ATC1502
Ancient History study the origins of Greek democracy and its implementation
in 5th century Athens. ATC1601 (ATC1013) Introduction to the Ancient Near Eastern
Cultures (S1 and S2) (NQF LEVEL 6)
CLS3703 (CLS825D) Power and empowerment (S1 and S2) Syllabus:
Purpose: to introduce students to ancient texts, personalities and events Peoples and cultures of the Ancient Near East:
related to power and its generation in various contexts (social, political, (a) African connection: Egyptians, Nubians, Ethiopians, Libyans
religious, textual). Ancient History students focus on political figures and (b) Canaanite connection: Canaanites, Philistines, Phoenicians, Israelites,
events in Greek history in the crucial period from Pericles to Philip of Edomites, Moabites, Ammonites
Macedon. (c) Asiatic connection: Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Aramaeans,
Persians, Elamites, Ammonites
(d) Indo-European connection: Hittites, Hurrians, Urartians

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The cultural model, cultural chronology and cultural categories of the
Ancient Near East Ancient Near Eastern Studies
ATC2601 (ATC2016) Verbal communication in the Ancient
Near East (S1 and S2) HONOURS LEVEL (LEVEL 8)
Syllabus: Languages and scripts of the Ancient Near East; elementary
introduction to hieroglyphic, cuneiform and alphabetic writings, and an HPANE81 Research in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (12 credits)
introduction to the ancient Semitic, Hamitic and Indo-European languages Purpose: to study all the major components of research such as hypotheses,
methodologies, approachees, sources, syntheses in the specialized field of
ATC2602 (ATC2028) Nonverbal communication in the Ancient Ancient Near Easter Studies.
Near East (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Art, symbolism and iconography of the Ancient Near East, and ANE4802 (ANEREL8) Religious world of the Ancient Near East
various other forms of nonverbal communication: body communication, (24 credits)
gestures, posture, expression, paralanguage Purpose: to study the religions and mythologies of the of the Ancient Near
East in an integrated and comparative manner focussing on the ancient
ATC2603 (ATC2039) Cultural change in the Ancient Near East Egyptians, Nubians, Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians and the Persians.
(S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Innovation, discoveries, acculturation and diffusion in the Ancient ANE4803 (ANESOCN or ANERECU) Society of the Ancient Near
Near East East (24 credits)
Purpose: to study various features of the Ancient Near Easter society
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 such as recreation, politics, gender, social and kinship relations as well as
the influence into contemporary culture as discernable art, architecture,
Prerequisite: ATC1601, ATC1502 literature and cinema with internal options.

ATC3701 (ATC301A) Archaeology of the Ancient Near East ANE4804 (ANEMATN) Material culture of the Ancient Near East
(S1 and S2) (24 credits)
Syllabus: Major discoveries, layout of sites, and the importance of various Purpose: to study various moulds of the Ancient Near Eastern cultures in
archaeological sites: the Asiatic connection: Ur, Nippur, Babylon, Ashur, a comprehensive way such as art, architecture, trade, economics, archives,
Nineveh, Susa and Persepolis; the Canaanite connection: Ebla, Ugarit and libraries, literature with internal options.
Mari; the Indo-European connection: Çatal Höyük, Boghazköy (Hattushas)
and Kültepe (Kanesh); the African connection: Giza, Memphis, Beni Hasan, HRANE85 (ANERESF) Research report: Ancient Near Easter
Thebes, El-Amarna, Napata (Kush) and Aksum Studies (36 credits)
Purpose: to apply all knowledge gained in this discipline into a research
ATC3702 (ATC303C) Comparative literature of the Ancient article or written essay on a relevant topic or theme of your choice. The
Near East (S1 and S2) lecturers should be consulted in advance in order to discuss the scope and
Syllabus: Introduction and a comparative study of historical, judicial and the sources available. The essay should be submitted by 30 November
wisdom literature of the Ancient Near East and not more than 20 pages, including the necessary bibliography. No
examination will be written.
ATC3703 (ATC304D) Ancient Near East and its “outside” world
(S1 and S2)
Syllabus: The Ancient Near East and interdisciplinary studies in Anthropology,
Sociology and other human sciences; trade and other relations with societies
outside the Ancient Near East; environmental studies of the Ancient Near
Anthropology
East, and the influence of the Ancient Near East on current society

ATC3704 (ATC305E) Detailed study of one of the major 1 General Information


cultures of the Ancient Near East
(S1 and S2) „ Students who register for Anthropology as a major subject are
Syllabus: Geographical and historical awareness of one culture in the Ancient advised to include Archaeology (AGE1501) in their curriculum.
Near East; cultural categories of one group in the Ancient Near East, and the „ Thematic study: The following are examples of general themes that
world view of one culture in the Ancient Near East the Department may select for study in anthropological context in
different papers:
ATC3705 (ATC306F) Essay and seminar (S1 and S2) education; health; tourism; labour; gender differentiation;
Syllabus: One extended (written) essay and an oral presentation on a cultural differentiation and conflict in multicultural communities;
topic from the Ancient Near East: either one cultural aspect of one society development; organisational culture; any significant theme,
in the Ancient Near East, or a comparative study of the cultural aspects of particularly from recent anthropological literature.
various societies in the Ancient Near East (it should be clear that the student „ Ethnographic studies are selected by the Department with due regard
is acquainted with handling both source types (written and unwritten for geographical distribution and the illustration of a variety of theoretical
[iconographic and archaeological] material). perspectives or anthropological themes over the duration of three
courses.
NB
„ For the calculation of the final mark for the module ATC3705 (ATC306F)
the written essay will count 70% and the oral presentation 30%, with a 2 Transitional Arrangements
subminimum of 40% for both sections. The module must be passed as
a whole in the same academic year. Credit will therefore not be given
Study unit Modules which may not Outstanding modules
for the essay or the oral presentation separately.
passed be taken
„ There is no written examination for this module.
„ The of approximately 30–40 pages (A4, typed, double spacing) has APY101, APY1501,
SKA100 —
to be handed in under guidance of the lecturer concerned before 31 102 1601
May/30 October and in its final form for examination. APY202, APY2701,
SKA201 APY201 APY2601
„ If it is impossible for the student to deliver the presentation at Unisa, the 203 2602
student may submit a cassette recording (30 min) of the presentation. APY202, APY2701,
SKA202 APY201 APY2601
203 2602
APY302, APY3702,
SKA301 APY301 APY3701
303, 304 3703, 370

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Study unit Modules which may not Outstanding modules health-care, tourism, corporate culture, education, intercultural relations,
passed be taken and sociocultural impact assessment.

APY301, APY3701, APY3703 (APY303N) Themes in anthropology: the relevance of


SKA302 APY302 APY3702
303, 304 3703, 3704 ritual (S1 and S2)
APY303, APY3703, APY301, APY3701, Purpose: to recognise and understand the role, meaning and context of ritual
SKA303
304 3704 302 3702 in everyday human behaviour.

3 Anthropology as a Major Subject APY3704 (APY304P) Themes in anthropology: tourism and


pilgrimage (S1 and S2)
Compulsory modules for a major subject Purpose: to understand the role, dynamics and consequences of tourism and
combination: pilgrimage from an anthropological perspective.

NQF level 5: APY1501, 1601 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8


NQF Level 6: APY2601, 2701, 2602
NQF Level 7: APY3701, 3702, 3703, 3704 Students must complete all five papers.

APY4801 Anthropological Research and Writing (12 credits)


4 Syllabus APY4802 African Ethnography (24 credits)
APY4803 General Anthropology: Theoretical Perspectives (24
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 credits)
APY4804 Applied Anthropology (24 credits)
APY1501 (APY101E) The anthropological study of culture in a HRAAR81 Anthropological and Archaeological research report
multicultural context (S1 and S2) (36 credits)
Purpose: to gain insight into the diverse ways of life of human beings in
multicultural societies with special reference to the interaction of people
in the creation and transmission of culture, the dynamics of sociocultural
change, the relevance of anthropological knowledge in accommodating
diversity and alleviating and solving human problems.
Applied Information Science
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
1 General information
APY1601 (APY102F) Culture as human resource in the African
context (S1 and S2) „ Second-, third- and fourth-level modules are available only for the
Purpose: to become aware of and to gain anthropological insight into the BInf degree.
sociocultural diversity of Africa, and of contemporary issues arising from „ For the BA General degree, only first-level modules may be taken.
interaction between different sociocultural groups.

Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level 2 Transitional Arrangements
modules
Advice: Students are advised to have completed APY1501 and 1601 before „ As from 2009 credit for all INK and/or TIN courses or papers of the
registering for second-level modules. old BBibl degree were forfeited and students must register for the
AIS or INS modules valid for the respective academic year.
APY2601 (APY201H) Anthropological theory in practice „ Students who have obtained credit for study units of the old
(S1 and S2) curriculum and wish to transfer to the new curriculum, will receive
Purpose: to understand selected theoretical aspects of anthropology and to credits as indicated in the table below.
demonstrate awareness of their relevance in practice.

APY2602 (APY203K) Anthropology and health care (S1 and S2) Modules passed in old curriculum Credits exemption/transfer in
Purpose: to acquire knowledge of selected aspects of the anthropology of new curriculum
health care, and to gain insight into the causes of and solutions to health AIS102E AIS103F
problems in multicultural contexts, with specific reference to health care in
South Africa. AIS201G AIS206M
AIS203J AIS207N
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
AIS304N, MNB101D MNB1501
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level AIS305P AIS208P
modules
AIS401N AIS3706
Advice: Students are advised to have completed APY201, 202 and 203
before registering for third-level module AIS402P AIS3704
APY2701 (APY202J) Sociocultural solutions to problems of
AIS403Q AIS3705
human adaptation (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to ways in which human societies have in AIS404R AIS3703
group context developed sociocultural responses to the need to adapt to AIS405S AIS104G
other people and to the demands of the sociocultural environment.
„ Students who are registered for the old curriculum who still need to
APY3701 (APY301L) Qualitative research methodology: the complete NQF Level 6, should take the following modules:
anthropological strategy (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to understand and apply key features of anthropological research
AIS202H
methods, for example ethnographic interviewing, participant observation,
AIS204K
ethics, and various other data collection techniques.
AIS206M in place of AIS201G
AIS207N in place of AIS203J
APY3702 (APY302M) Applied anthropology: contemporary
human issues and the practice of
„ Students who are registered for the old curriculum who still need to
anthropology (S1 and S2)
complete their NQF Level 7, should take the following modules:
Purpose: to develop the perspectives and skills which anthropologists apply
for the benefit of humankind, for example in the fields of development,

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AIS3706 in place of AIS305P AIS208P Developing and managing information collections
AIS3703 in place of AIS303M (S1 and S2)
AIS3706 in place of AIS304N Purpose: to manage and develop information resources according to user
needs in a multimedia and electronic environment.
NB
Students who have not completed the respective level according to the MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
transitional arrangements by the end of 2011 will forfeit credit for the old
modules passed and complete the curriculum according to the new structure. NB
All NQF Level 7 modules EXCEPT AIS3701, AIS302L and AIS3705 are offered
as SEMESTER modules.

3 Syllabus
Prerequisite: THREE 2nd level modules of AIS or FOUR 3rd level modules
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 of NDLIS.

AIS101D Introducing Applied Information Science (S1 and S2) AIS3701 Descriptive cataloguing (year module)
Purpose: to gain insight into the library as an information agency in general, Prerequisite: AIS202 or IRE391B
as well as into different types of library and information services in particular. Purpose: to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and
practical descriptive cataloguing skills needed to do original cataloguing
AIS103F Introducing information records and sources (S1 and through the application of the international standard, the Anglo-American
S2) cataloguing rules (AACR2R), 2002 revision.
Purpose: to introduce students to the contents of various types of printed,
electronic and internet-based information records, as well as the application AIS302L Subject organisation (year module)
of knowledge and skills in evaluating and utilising information resources. Prerequisite: (AIS202, 204, 206, 207, 208) or IRE391B
Purpose: to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and
AIS104G Using the Internet as a reference tool (S1 and S2) practical subject analysis skills needed to do subject organisation through the
Co-requisite: EUP1501 or CEM101A application of the international standard, the Dewey decimal classification,
Purpose: to provide students with expertise on the use of Internet Edition 22 (DDC22), as well as the assigning of verbal subject headings
applications such as the E-mail, Internet Relay Chat and the World Wide through the application of an international standard, the Sears’ list of subject
Web to access, retrieve and distribute information. Attention is given to the headings.
operations of networks and the effective use of Web search tools such as
Google, Hotbot and Mamma. AIS3703 Serving the user in library and information practice
(S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Purpose: to equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills
to develop and design user guidance and outreach services for users and
NB to provide professional user services to satisfy the needs of various types of
All NQF Level 6 modules will be offered from 2010 as semester modules information users in a multicultural context.
EXCEPT AIS202H which remains a year module.
AIS3704 Applying research methodology in Information Science
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in Applied Information Science or FIVE (S1 and S2)
NQF Level 6 modules in the NDLIS. Purpose: to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical
steps and methods involved in conducting and reporting research on
AIS202H Bibliographic control, basic descriptive cataloguing and information needs, behaviour and services.
classification (year module)
Purpose: to understand the purpose and methods of bibliographic control, AIS3705 Practical portfolio (year module)
and to apply this knowledge in practical situations. Purpose: to provide students the opportunity to display their knowledge and
skills of the Information Science profession in a portfolio.
AIS204K Learning how to provide reference services
(S1 and S2) AIS3706 Information entrepreneurship (S1 and S2)
Advice: Students should have completed or be registered for AIS202H Purpose: to develop the students’ awareness of alternative career
before registering for AIS204K opportunities in a changing information environment by equipping
Purpose: to introduce knowledge and skills required to offer personal them with the necessary entrepreneurial skills to function as information
assistance in reference work by using the latest information and entrepreneurs.
communication technologies and other reference tools to access information
effectively.

AIS206M Describing library user groups and meeting their needs


(S1 and S2)
Applied Mathematics
Purpose: to apply the knowledge of different groups of library users, their
needs and usage behaviour in different contexts in order to meet changing
community information needs. The purpose of the learning is to select 1 General Information
relevant information records to support user services for these groups.
„ As from 2001, the modules MAT1512 and MAT1613 (MAT113Q)
AIS207N Utilising electronic library systems and services replace MAT101 and MAT102 respectively
(S1 and S2) „ NOTE THAT, with certain exceptions, those who did NOT obtain at
Prerequisite: AIS104G least 50% (D symbol) in Mathematics HIGHER GRADE or 80% (A
Purpose: to provide students with expertise to understand the automation symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level or a pass in
of library systems. Database design, usage and evaluation to ensure the Mathematics (NSC) with a rating of 5 or higher must pass MAT1510
effective distribution of information will be dealt with. The use of document BEFORE they register for one or both of APM1513 and APM1514
management systems for internal information enhancement as well as an (see Section 4 below for the specific requirements). See the chapter
electronic Current Awareness Service (CAS) that will enhance the service on Mathematics in connection with all the modules in Mathematics
delivery of information workers will also be discussed. (MAT) that are prescribed as Prerequisite and/or co-requisites for the
APM modules.
„ Students who register for COS2633 (COS2338), APM2616 and
APM3711 must have access to a suitable computer for the practical
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„ Students who wish to major in Applied Mathematics and at the (a) At least 50% (D symbol) in Mathematics HIGHER GRADE or 80%
end of 1992 had credit for MAT214 (or MAT203) (which are no (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level or a pass in
longer offered) but no credit for either APM201 or 202 are advised Mathematics (NSC) with a rating of 5 or higher.
to contact the Department of Student Admissions and Registration (b) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to differentiation
(Tel. 0861 670 411) before registering for any modules in Applied (c) An equivalent examination in Mathematics
Mathematics. (d) MAT1510
„ NOTE THAT, MAT111N (new code: MAT1511) no longer forms (e) MAT0511 passed with at least 75%
a part of the modules for a major in Mathematics or Applied Advice: This module includes a substantial amount of practical work on a
Mathematics. If you passed MAT111N before 2010, you will still computer. While there is not a formal prerequisite of a programming module,
retain the credit for it. You can include MAT1511 as a credit-bearing students are strongly advised to take the module only if experienced in using
module in any degree where not all of the modules MAT1512, computer software, and if they have ready access to a computer.
MAT1613 and MAT1503 are required. Purpose: to enable students to master and apply the following aspects of
the numerical solution of systems of linear equations: the method of least
squares; linear programming (simplex method); eigenvalues, eigenvectors,
2 Transitional arrangements diagonalisation as well as some miscellaneous applications.

APPLIED MATHEMATICS MODULES APM1514 (APM114V) Mathematical modelling (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite:
Please note that some modules have received new codes. ONE of the following:
(a) At least 50% (D symbol) in Mathematics HIGHER GRADE or 80%
The codes for many of the Applied Mathematics and Mathematics modules (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level or a pass in
have changed in recent years, and some have had double codes. Please note Mathematics (NSC) with a rating of 5 or higher.
that you cannot get credit for a module with the same content, under two (b) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to differentiation
different codes. (c) An equivalent examination in Mathematics
(d) MAT1510
(e) MAT0511 passed with at least 75%
3 Applied Mathematics as a Major Subject Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate a basic understanding of
solution, equilibrium points and stability of difference equations and first-
Applied Mathematics as a major subject consists of at least five third-level order differential equations; applications to population models; harvesting
modules. In total 30 modules are required for a BSc (this is with the second strategies; epidemics; economics and other situations; simple optimisation
major’s modules included). Eight modules on level 5, twelve on level 6 and and applications.
ten on level 7 (NQF levels).
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
In this regard it should be noted that although Mathematics and Applied
Mathematics are very strongly coupled at UNISA, we have nevertheless APM1612 (APM112T) Mechanics 2 (S1 and S2)
tried to minimize the mathematical Prerequisite for any given Applied Prerequisite: MAT1512 and (PHY1505 or PHY105A)
Mathematics module. Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate a basic understanding of
definite integrals, line integrals and the vector product; dynamics of systems
Students are not compelled to take Mathematics as a second major subject of particles and rigid bodies; in particular mass centres, moments of forces,
but may choose any other subject in the College of Science, Engineering moments of inertia and angular momentum.
and Technology. Computer Science, Statistics or Physics would probably be
the best choices. A combination with topics from Decisions Sciences can MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
also be a practical combination. Financial Mathematics with Mathematical
modelling is an option. APM2611 (APM211V) Differential equations (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MAT1512 and (MAT113Q or MAT1613)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BSc DEGREE WITH MAJOR IN APPLIED Advice: Aspects of linear algebra, as treated in MAT1503, are used in this
MATHEMATICS module.
Purpose: to enable students to obtain knowledge of first-order ordinary
A pass in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) with a rating of 5 or differential equations, linear differential equations of higher order, series
higher (NSC) or at least 50% (D symbol) in Mathematics HIGHER GRADE solutions of differential equations (method of Frobenius), Laplace transform
or 80% (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level prior and partial differential equations (only an introduction).
to 2008, or equivalent. Students who do not meet the requirements may
register for MAT1510 or MAT0511. APM2614 (APM214Y) Applied dynamical systems (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: (MAT1503 or MAT103N), MAT1512 and (MAT1613 or
Compulsory modules for a major subject MAT113Q)
Purpose: to enable students to master and apply fundamental aspects of
combination: discrete and continuous systems including linear systems; phase portraits:
equilibrium points, stability, limit cycles; Liapunov stability; elementary
NQF level 5: MAT1503, MAT1512 and MAT1613 and any TWO of the
control theory as well as applications to mechanics, ecology, economics and
following: APM1513, APM1514, APM1612, PHY1505
elsewhere.
NQF Level 6: APM2611, MAT2615 and at least two other APM modules
on NQF Level 6
NQF Level 7: FIVE of the following: APM2616 (APM2164) Computer algebra (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: (COS111U or COS1511) and (MAT1503 or MAT103N) or
(a) APM3701
APM1513 and MAT1512
(b) APM3711
Purpose: to give students an understanding of the power of modern
(c) APM3712
computer algebra systems, and specifically to enable students to use
(d) APM3713
computer algebra to solve analytically a variety of mathematical problems
(e) MAT3706
including the algebraic equations (both linear and nonlinear), differentiation,
(f) MAT3707
integration, differential equations, matrix manipulation, series expansions,
and limits; and to represent mathematical functions graphically, 2D and 3D,
and to produce mathematical reports.
4 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
APM3701 (APM301W) Partial differential equations (S1 and S2)
APM1513 (APM113U) Applied linear algebra (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Any two APM or MAT modules on NQF Level 6
Prerequisite:
Advice: The content of APM2611 is assumed as known in this module.
ONE of the following:

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Purpose: to introduce students to the following topics in partial differential 2 Transitional Arrangements
equations; the equation of Laplace, the heat equation and the wave
equation treated as typical examples of elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic „ Students who have passed ARB203Q or ARB204R may not register
partial differential equations respectively, and methods of solution of the for ARB2056.
corresponding boundary value problems are also discussed.
„ Students who have passed ARB302S, 303T, 304U or 305V may not
register for ARB3707 (ARB3093).
APM3711 (APM311Y) Numerical methods 2 (S1 and S2)
„ Students who have passed ARBCTXD, ARBMTXE or ARBCPTW may
Prerequisite: COS2338 or COS2633
not register for ARB4803 (ARBCMC6)
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate a basic understanding of
numerical solution methods for ordinary differential equations and boundary „ Students who have passed REARIS5 may not register for HRS415U
value problems, numerical solution methods for elliptic partial differential
equations, and function approximations.
3 Arabic as a Major Subject
APM3712 (APM3123) Mechanics and calculus variations
(S1 and S2) Compulsory modules for a major subject
Prerequisite: Any two APM or MAT modules on NQF Level 6 combination:
Advice: The modules MAT2615 and PHY2601 contain useful background
material. NQF level 5: ARB1501
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate a basic understanding of NQF Level 6: ARB1602, ARB2603, ICS1602
generalised coordinates, Hamilton’s principle, calculus of variations and the NQF Level 7: ARB2704, 2705, 3706, 3707, ICS3707
Euler-Lagrange equations, the problem of Lagrange and the isoperimetric
problem, Hamilton-Jacobi theory and Poisson brackets, Equivalent
Lagrangians, canonical transformations and Noether’s theorem and 4 Syllabus
application of the variational principles in mechanics.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
APM3713 (APM3134) Special relativity and Riemannian
geometry (S1 and S2) ARB1501 (ARB101K) Elementary Arabic (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Any two APM or MAT modules on NQF Level 6 Purpose: to enable students to acquire basic Arabic grammar, the language
Advice: The module MAT2615 contains useful background material. skills of understanding Arabic sentences and of following simple dialogues
Purpose: to introduce students to the geometry of curves and surfaces in and internalising them.
3-dimensional Euclidean space, the special theory of relativity, Riemannian
geometry and tensor calculus. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

ARB1602 (ARB102L) Pre-intermediate Arabic (S1 and S2)


5 Practical Work and Prerequisite: ARB1501
Admission Requirements Purpose: to enable students to acquire the basic language skills of reading,
writing, understanding and speaking, with particular focus on the verb
Practical work in COS2633 (COS2338) and APM3711 mainly comprises structures of Arabic strong verbs.
the writing of computer programs. The programs have to be developed
on suitable computers using prescribed computer packages. Access to ARB2603 (ARB201N) Intermediate Arabic (S1 and S2)
a suitable computer is an admission requirement for all modules with a Prerequisite: ARB1501, 1602 or mother-tongue speaker (Arabic)
practical component. Students can gain access as follows: Purpose: to allow students to acquire more advanced skills of reading,
(i) by purchasing a computer for their own use (must be less than 3 writing and speaking, as well as knowing and understanding weak verbs, in
years old); or relation to the Arabic language.
(ii) by using a computer belonging to a study group, friend, computer
bureau, or employer; or ICS1602 Early history of Islam: 6th to 9th centuries (S1 and S2)
(iii) by reserving time on a computer at one of Unisa’s microcomputer Purpose: to present a descriptive background to pre-Islamic Arabia and early
laboratories in Pretoria, Polokwane, Cape Town, and Durban. Islamic history, as well as a biography of the Prophet of Islam.
A compiler for any suitable programming language is an additional
requirement for APM3711. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

NB ARB2704 (ARB202P) Advanced Arabic (S1 and S2)


Unisa CANNOT supply any of the commercial software packages mentioned. Co-requisite: ARB2603
Students are required to either obtain their own copy of the software, or make Purpose: students will learn more about stylistic techniques of the Arabic
use of the microcomputer laboratories. Full particulars of the microcomputer language, as well as sentence construction and analysis.
laboratories are supplied in a tutorial letter sent to students upon registration.
ARB2705 (ARB205S) Basic Arabic literary texts (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: ARB2603 and ARB2704
Purpose: to advance the student’s mastery of Arabic by an introduction and
Arabic analysis of selected classical and modern Arabic texts.

ARB3706 (ARB301R) Specialist Arabic literary texts (S1 and S2)


Prerequisite: (ARB2603, 2704, 2705) or (ARB201, 202, 205)
1 General Information Purpose: to enable students to acquire an appreciation of some of the finest
and most famous classical, religious and exegetic texts.
„ No previous knowledge of Arabic is required.
„ Students who select Arabic as a major subject are advised to take at ARB3707 (ARB3093) Advanced Arabic literary texts
least one or more of the following before or together with third-level (S1 and S2)
modules: Prerequisite: ARB2603, 2704, 2705) or (ARB201, 202, 205)
another language, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Theory of Purpose: to enable students to articulate the theory and history of modern
Literature. Arabic prose literature through analysis and emergence of new themes.
„ Students who choose Arabic as a major must do all seven modules
plus the following two Islamic Studies modules: ICS3707(ICS303A) Islamic Law and Jurisprudence
ICS1602, ICS3707 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the sources of Islamic Law, its development and
current status.

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HONOURS LEVEL (NQF LEVEL 8) Study
Study unit which may not
unit Outstanding study units
The Honours degree comprises five modules, the four below as well as one be taken
passed
from the Islamic Studies (ICS) Honours modules.
AGE201, AGE2601,
SAR202 AGE203 AGE2602
ARB4801 (ARBLITE) Arabic grammar and philology 202 2701
Syllabus: This paper examines the linguistic development of Arabic grammar AGE2601,
ACE201 AGE201, 202 AGE203 AGE2602
and philology both synchronically and diachronically. Features focused upon 2701
include phonology, syntax, semantics and diaglossia. AGE201, AGE2601,
ACE202 AGE203 AGE2602
202 AGE2701
ARB4802 (ARBQTC4) Qur’anic translation and commentary
Syllabus: Translation of selected Quaranic chapters and commentaries. The
student is exposed to the genre of Arabic Quaranic commentaries which 4 Archaeology as a Major Subject
developed over a period of fourteen centuries.

ARB4803 (ARBCMC6) Further specialist Arabic literary texts


Compulsory modules for a major subject
Syllabus: Students specialise in either classical or modern Arabic texts, or combination:
contemporary professional texts. The texts cover a period roughly from the
seventh to the nineteenth centuries in prose, poetry and rhythmic prose. NQF level 5: AGE1501, 1601
The contemporary texts allow students to master discourse in fields like NQF Level 6: AGE2601, 2701, 2602
diplomacy, politics, law, trade, industry, technology, sport, fashion and NQF Level 7: AGE3701, 3702, 3703, 3704
economics.

HRS415U Research methodology in religion 5 Syllabus


Syllabus: This paper consists of three parts, any of which might be taken:
qualitative methodology, hermeneutics and methodology in Arabic and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Islamic studies. Student will choose qualitative methodology with a view to
empirical research on religion. Hermeneutics will draw on reading strategies AGE1501 (AGE1014) Introduction to archaeology (S1 and S2)
existing in various religions and on a variety of contemporary theorists and Purpose: to introduce students to the scope, aims, data and methods of
philosophers of language (reading, writing) with a view to the reading and archaeological research.
interpretation of religious documents. Students in Arabic and Islamic Studies
will choose the third option on Arab and Islamic cultures, linguistic studies, FIRST-LEVEL MODULES (NQF LEVEL 6)
and historiography.
AGE1601 (AGE1025) The prehistory of South Africa
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the prehistory of southern Africa from the
Archaeology emergence of the earliest hominids about three million years ago to the
beginning and impact of the colonial era.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


1 General Information
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
„ Archaeology may be taken as a major subject for both the general modules
BA and the general BSc degree.
„ Students who register for Archaeology as a major subject are advised to AGE2601 (AGE2018) Archaeological fieldwork techniques and
include Anthropology (APY1501, 1601) in their curriculum. analytical methods (year module)
„ Practical training in archaeological research techniques is offered Purpose: to introduce students to the mapping and surveying of
during visits to archaeological sites and departmental excavations. archaeological sites, excavation techniques, the recovery, conservation,
For more information on course contents and the annual fieldwork classification and analysis of archaeological finds and collections.
programme contact the Department of Anthropology and
Archaeology at 012 429 6067 or consult the departmental home AGE2602 (AGE203A) African archaeology (year module)
page at http://www.unisa.ac.za/dept/vir/index.html. Purpose: to introduce students to Africa’s rich archaeological heritage,
including Stone Age societies, the development of early states in sub-
Saharan Africa (e.g. Mapungubwe, Great Zimbabwe, Kilwa and Jenné-jeno)
3 Transitional Arrangements as well as aspects of historical and maritime archaeology.

Students who passed only one of the two papers of South African MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Archaeology II (SAR200) prior to 1994 retain credit for the paper passed
and must now register for the equivalent of the uncompleted paper. See Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
the table below. modules

AGE2701 (AGE2029) Archaeology and fossils: the study of


Study
Study unit which may not human evolution (year module)
unit Outstanding study units
be taken Purpose: to introduce students to evolutionary theory and the fossil evidence
passed
for human evolution, including the Australopithecinae, Homo habilis, Homo
AGE1501, erectus, the Neandertals, archaic and anatomically modern Homo sapiens.
ACE100 AGE101, 102 –
1601
AGE2601, AGE3701 (AGE301B) The interpretation of archaeological data
SAR201 AGE201, 202 AGE203 AGE2602 (year module)
2701
Purpose: to gain insight into current theoretical perspectives in archaeology,
and to demonstrate an understanding of the reconstruction of prehistoric
technology, economic systems, diets, settlement patterns, social and political
organisation, religion, gender relations, and the interpretation of culture
change in the past.

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AGE3702 (AGE302C) Applied archaeology: heritage conservation,
cultural resource management and Students are advised to register for Contemporary international art (Art
archaeotourism (year module) History (ARH411)) for non-degree purposes (NDP).
Purpose: to introduce students to heritage legislation and conservation,
cultural resource management, archaeotourism, contract archaeology and
environmental impact assessments, the role of archaeology in education, 2 Syllabus
public and community involvement in archaeology, and archaeology as a
profession. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

AGE3703 (AGE303D) World prehistory (year module) ARH1501 (ARH111G) Visual literacy (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the spread of early human populations Purpose: to introduce students to visual literacy and the scope, aims and
throughout the world, the archaeological evidence for the advent and methods of art history. Students are introduced to the different ways of
development of food production in various parts of the world, and the looking at and interpreting works of art and architecture; a history of the
origin and development of complex societies (cities, states and civilisations), critical methodologies employed within the discipline from the time of
inter alia, in Europe, Asia, the Near East, North Africa, Mesoamerica and Vasari to the present day; and the aims of art historical research within the
the Andes. context of a revisionist approach.

AGE3704 (AGE304E) Prehistoric rock art (year module) ARH1502 (ARH112H) Introduction to art history (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the prehistoric rock art of Africa (including Purpose: to equip students with an overview of art history, its themes,
the rock art of the San and southern Africa’s Iron Age farmers), Western styles, purposes, prospects and problems. Qualified students will be able
Europe, Australia and North America, and demonstrate its significance for to use basic terms of art history in their understanding of perspectives and
understanding the religious beliefs and customs of early societies. methods relevant to art history.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

Students must complete five papers, two of which, HARCHIE and HARCH6K, NB
are compulsory. Before commencing with this level it is recommended that students have passed
any ONE first level module in Art History or any FOUR first level modules in
HARCH1E Theory and interpretation in archaeology the Human Sciences.
Purpose: to describe and critique the theoretical underpinnings of
archaeological research.
ARH211K Art and ideology 1 (S1 and S2)
HARCH2F Hunter-gatherers and herders in Africa Advice: Students are advised to first pass ARH1501 and ARH1502 before
Purpose: to describe and evaluate the archaeology of hunter-gatherers and registering for this module.
herders in Africa during the Stone Age. Purpose: to provide students with a consideration of the visual arts as an
expression of socio-political ideologies. The art selected for this investigation
HARCH3G Early African farming communities and complex belongs to different periods preceding the 20th century and stems from
societies various places and cultures. The aim is to highlight ways in which socio-
Purpose: to describe and evaluate the archaeology of early African farming political ideologies condition the production of art. Topics include:
communities and complex societies in sub-Saharan Africa. colonialism in 19th-century Southern Africa; Renaissance art and the
depiction of women; Yoruba cosmology and material culture; David and the
HARCH4H Historical Archaeology art of the French Revolution.
Purpose: to describe and evaluate the archaeology of the modern world in
national and international contexts. ARH212L Art and transcendence (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to provide students with different conceptualisations of the sacred
HARCH5J Managing archaeological heritage and the relationship between human beings and the sacred in different
Purpose to evaluate and apply heritage legislation and management cultural contexts. Attention is focused on art which is specifically interwoven
principles that are integral to the practice of Archaeological Heritage with aspects of religious life: the Northern Renaissance; the Italian Baroque
Management (also known as Cultural Resource Management). and the Roman Catholic Church; the art of ancient Benin and the concept of
royal divinity; the art of Egypt.
HARCH6K Archaeology in practice
Purpose: to equip students with analytical and fieldwork skills to conduct ARH213M Art theory and criticism 1 (S1 and S2)
advanced archaeological research. Advice: Students are advised to first pass ARH1501 and ARH1502 before
registering for this module.
Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse art historical
methods and theories which have been developed since the Renaissance up
Art History to the mid twentieth century. It requires critical reading of original writings
and later commentaries in order to arrive at a critical assessment of earlier
methodologies. Topics include: Renaissance theory of Alberti; 15th-century
Florentine painting and perspective; African art history; the concept of
1 Art History as a Major Subject classicism.

ARH214N Art and patronage (S1 and S2)


1.1 Compulsory modules for a major subject Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse patronage as the
combination for the BA degree: chief area of social context which informs the form and content of the visual
arts. The area of study includes objects of European and African cultures of
NQF level 5: ARH1501, 1502 historical times up to the 19th century: 15th-century Florentine art and the
NQF Level 6: ARH211, 212, 213, 214 influence of humanist patronage; 17th-century Dutch painting as comment
NQF Level 7: ARH311, 312, 313, 314 on materialism; Roman art and imperialism; 19th-century South African
colonial images.

1.2 Compulsory modules for a major subject


for the BBA degree:
NQF level 5: ARH1501, 1502
NQF Level 6: ARH211, 213
NQF Level 7: ARH311, 312, 313, 314

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 ARH4803 (HONAPHV) The practice of Art History
Purpose: to guide students in analysing and evaluating selected art historical
NB research methodologies, specifically with regard to the truth claims one
Before commencing with this level it is recommended that students have can reasonably make when interpreting works of art and visual culture in
passed any TWO NQF Level 6 module in Art History or any FOUR first level general.
modules in the Human Sciences.
HMV4802 (HONACTF) Contemporary theories of the arts
Purpose: to guide students in analysing and evaluating the reciprocal
ARH311N Art and ideology 2 (S1 and S2) relationship between contemporary art theory and practice. More
Advice: Students are advised to first pass ARH211 and 213 before registering specifically it explores the impact of the deconstruction of depth aesthetics
for this module. on the meaning of the art and music in our time and especially on creative
Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse the intimate alliance artistic and musical expression in Africa. This module also aims to develop
that exists between art and ideology, with specific reference to the twentieth students’ critical skills, research methodologies and writing skills within the
century. A primary area of investigation is Western Modernism and the framework of assignment essays. Furthermore, it aims to develop individual
ways in which artists and theorists are challenging Modernist notions, interpretation and argumentation.
foregrounding gender and socio-political dimensions in the society in which
art is produced. Areas of investigation are: Early European Modernism; ARH4801 (HONAMIQ) Memory and identity
Cubism; Dada and Duchamp; Primitivism. Purpose: to guide students in analysing and evaluating the societal
implications of memory and identity in visual culture.
ARH312P Art, craft and design (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse industrial aspects of ARH4802 (HONAMR3) Revising modernism
art in contrast to artistic endeavour in which individual expression is regarded Purpose: to guide students in undertaking relevant revisions of modernist art
as the dominant force behind its production. Aspects covered are: William historical constructs, and in understanding the implications of such revisions
Morris, John Ruskin, and their theories of art as a tool for social upliftment with regard to contemporary balances of power.
in industrial England; co-operative art projects in Africa and elsewhere
in the previously colonised world, often initiated under the auspices of HRHMV81 (HONAAR9) Research report on the arts
missionary groups, where art functions as a primary source of income for Advice: students who spread their studies over more than one year are
people marginalised from ‘Western’-style commodity culture; Bauhaus and adivsed to do HRHMV81: Research report on the arts, last.
Modernist design in mid twentieth-century Europe; and training in South Purpose: to write a research report (article) on an approved topic in either
Africa since the 1950s. Musicology, Art History, Visual Art or Multimedia. This research module
aims to familiarise and equip students with sound research methodologies
ARH313Q Art theory and criticism 2 (S1 and S2) and writing skills applicable to the arts. Furthermore it aims to develop
Advice: Students are advised to first pass ARH211 and 213 before registering independent thinking, argumentation and interpretation. Because of the
for this module. emphasis on independent thinking, students are required to set their own
Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse art theory and problems. However, these problems and arguments have to be grounded
criticism with a focus on the 20th century. It covers the following aspects: in sound literature studies. Completing this research module will assist
Modernism post 1945; American Feminism of the 1950s to the 1970s; students who wish to continue with an MA degree as it provides the
colonialism and postcolonialism; word and image. The aim is to relate these necessary technical and methodological skills.
discourses to praxis.
TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENT:
ARH314R Popular visual culture (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse popular visual culture As the art history honours is a revised curriculum students who have
in the twentieth century, specifically in relation to consumerism. As such, the commenced their studies in art history honours before 2011 may substitute
module looks at the emergence of graphic design; aspects of popular visual the modules in the column on the left below with the equivalent modules in
culture in Africa; Pop art and consumer culture; the age of photography. The the column on the right if they have already passed these modules.
aim is to critically consider popular visual culture as a feature of increasing
consumerism and to theorise ‘high’ and ‘low’ culture. HRHMV81: Research report on the HONAAR9 : Research article
arts
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
HMV4802: Contemporary theories HONACTF : Contemporary art
NB of the arts theory
Before commencing with this level it is recommended that students have ARH4801: Memory and identity HONAMIQ : Memory and identity
passed ARH311, 313, 314.
ARH4802: Revising modernism HONAMR3 : Revising modernism
ARH4803: The practice of art HONAPHV : The practice of art
Advice: Students are advised to register for ARH411 and ARH412 history history
simultaneously.

ARH411R Contemporary international art (year module)


Purpose: to guide students to understand and analyse contemporary
discourse around visual culture in the international context, but with sharp
Art Practice
focus on controversies and deliberations of the last 30 years. Debates on the
relationship between art and the community or the public, categorisations
and definitions of art and critical methodologies are scrutinised. 1 Syllabus
ARH412S Contemporary South African Art (year module) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse contemporary
discourse on visual culture in the South African context. Debates on the DFA4801 (DFA100W) Arts practice (Advanced University
relationship between art and the South African community and the Diploma in Fine Arts)
public, categorisations and definitions of art and critical methodologies Prerequisite: students must have a 3-year qualification in Fine Arts, Visual
are scrutinised. Conceptualism and Postmodernism form the core of this Arts or a related area and submit a representative body of their practical
module, but with local application. Special attention is paid to the nature and work or a proposal of intended research.
orientation of exhibitions in the South African context.

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NB 3 Astronomy with a Major Subject
Prior permission must be obtained from the Department for registration of this
programme. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
or Physics
OPTION A NB
Astronomy as a major subject is being phased out. No new registrations will
The practical component be allowed from 2009. Students currently registered for the major have until
The course entails relevant original visual research. The practical work must 2012 to complete it.
be presented for examination in the form of a professional presentation
of practical research/case studies or as an exhibition of art works. A
presentation/exhibition catalogue wherein the work is critically discussed The following combination of Astronomy and one major subject is strongly
and photographically documented, as well as an invitation, a press release recommended: Astronomy/Mathematics, Astronomy/Applied Mathematics
and a poster will be required for the examination presentation. or Astronomy/Physics.

The theoretical component


A research article/report on art-practice or a related area in which issues
Compulsory modules for a major subject
concerning the field of practice of the candidate are critically investigated. combination:
NQF level 5: AST1534, MAT1503, MAT1512, PHY1503, PHY1505,
PHY1506
Astronomy NQF Level 6: APM2611, AST2651, AST2652, AST2655, MAT2615,
MAT1613, PHY1604
NQF Level 7: APM3712, APM3713, AST3755, AST3763

1 Transitional arrangements 3.1 SUGGESTED CURRICULA FOR ASTRONOMY COMBINED


WITH ANOTHER MAJOR SUBJECT
Please note that all modules have received new codes. Consult the following
to see what the new codes are for modules already credited. 3.1.1 Astronomy and Mathematics major

NQF level 5: APM1513, AST1534, MAT1503, MAT1512, PHY1503,


NAMES OF MODULES OLD CODE NEW PHY1505, PHY1506
CODES NQF Level 6: APM1612, APM2611, AST2651, AST2652, AST2655,
Spherical Astronomy and Kepler AST134J AST1534 MAT1613, MAT2611, MAT2613, MAT2615, PHY1604
Orbits NQF Level 7: APM3712, APM3713, AST3755, AST3763, MAT3702,
MAT3705, MAT3706
The Structure and Evolution of Stars AST251N AST2651
The Structure and Evolution of AST252P AST2652 In this case MAT3701 or MAT3711 can be taken instead of MAT3706. The
Galaxies remaining modules required to complete the BSc degree (3 at NQF Level 6
and 2 at NQF Level 7) can be selected from those in any other BSc subject.
Astronomy Practical AST255S AST2655
Advanced Astronomy Practical AST355V AST3755 3.1.2 Astronomy and Applied Mathematics major
Observational Techniques AST363V AST3763
NQF level 5: APM1513, AST1534, MAT1503, MAT1512, PHY1503,
PHY1505, PHY1506
NQF Level 6: APM1612, APM2611, AST2651, AST2652, AST2655,
2 General Information MAT2611, MAT1613, MAT2613, MAT2615, PHY1604
NQF Level 7: APM3701, APM3712, APM3713, AST3755, AST3763,
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED MAT3706
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are In this case another combination of four APM modules on NQF Level 7 may
required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant be selected. Seven modules at NQF Level 5 or NQF Level 7 (at least 2 must
sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the be at NQF Level 7) are needed to complete the degree and can be selected
relevant subject. from any other BSc subjects.

3.1.3 Astronomy and Physics major. This is the recommended


Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
syllabus for continuing with Astronomy at postgraduate level.
work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA
at specified times. Prospective students must, therefore, be in a
NQF level 5: APM1513, AST1534, MAT1503, MAT1512, PHY1503,
position to make the necessary leave and travel arrangements.
PHY1505 , PHY1506
NQF Level 6: APM1612, APM2611, AST2651, AST2652, AST2655,
The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
MAT1613, MAT2613, MAT2615, PHY1604, PHY2601,
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
PHY2602, PHY2606
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
NQF Level 7: APM3712, APM3713, AST3755, AST3763, MAT3705,
practical work and/or the practical examinations.
PHY302D, PHY303E, PHY3707
„ NOTE THAT, with certain exceptions, those who did NOT obtain at least
50% (D symbol) in Mathematics HIGHER GRADE or 80% (A symbol) on
Two other modules, at least one of which must be at NQF Level 7, can be
STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level must pass MAT1510 BEFORE
selected from any other BSc subjects to complete the degree.
they register for AST1534 or the Mathematics modules MAT1512,
MAT1613 and MAT1503. Note also that modules in Physics (PHY) are a
prerequisite for admission to AST2651, AST2652 and AST2655.
„ Students who passed one or more of the modules AST101–111,
201–212 and/or 301–323 prior to 1991 must contact the
Department of Student Admissions and Registrations (Tel. 0861 670
411) BEFORE they re-enrol for any AST modules.

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Purpose: to enable students to gain an understanding of the basic
4 Syllabus techniques of astronomical observations in order that useful information
can be extracted from observing sessions.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

AST1534 (AST134J) Spherical astronomy and Kepler orbits (S1 5 Practical Work
and S2)
Prerequisite: AST2655 and AST3755 will familiarise the students with observational
ONE of the following: techniques and instrumentation. They will include the preparation and
(a) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE passed with at least 50% (D symbol) execution of astronomical observations. The other modules in astronomy
or 80% (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level or do not include practical work.
a pass in Mathematics (NSC) with a rating of 5 or higher.
(b) MAT1510 Students registered for these modules must attend a compulsory practical
(c) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to differentiation course, lasting 10 days (2x Monday to Friday) to be conducted in the
(d) An equivalent examination in Mathematics UNISA observatory in Pretoria only during June/July. The course not only
(e) MAT0511 passed with at least 75% comprises the execution of the prescribed observations but also practical
Advice: Students who have not yet passed the following modules are demonstrations and lectures.
strongly advised to register for them simultaneously: AST1631, MAT1510
(where applicable), MAT1511. Admission to the practical course is restricted to students who have
Purpose: to gain insight into spherical trigonometry; celestial coordinate satisfactorily completed a specified number of assignments.
systems; times; aberration; precession and nutation and Kepler’s laws.
NB
FIRST-LEVEL MODULES (NQF LEVEL 6) „ The only examinations for these modules are conducted during the
practical course in June/July.
AST1631 General introduction to astronomy (S1 and S2) „ For students living outside the Republic of South Africa special
Purpose: to enable students to obtain a broad and general introduction to arrangements can be made after consultation with the Head of
astronomy (suitable for all students interested in the subject). Astronomy.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


5.1 WEIGHT OF PRACTICAL WORK
AST2651 (AST251N) The structure and evolution of stars
(S1 and S2) In the following modules the percentage of the total marks awarded for the
Prerequisite: PHY1505 or PHY105A and PHY1506 or PHY106B and practical work shall be as follows:
MAT1512 or MAT112P
Advice: Students who have not yet passed AST1534 (AST134J) and AST2655, AST3755 .......................................................85%
AST2652 are strongly advised to register for them simultaneously.
Purpose: to enable students to understand energy sources and timescales,
equations of stellar structure, the sun, stars, evolution on the Hertzsprung- Auditing and Internal Auditing
Russel diagram, degenerate stars, binary star evolution.

AST2652 (AST252P) The structure and evolution of galaxies


(S1 and S2) 1 General Information
Prerequisite: PHY1505 or PHY105A and PHY1506 or PHY106B and
MAT1512 or MAT112P Accounting and Auditing may be taken for the BCom General degree.
Advice: Students who have not yet passed AST1534 (AST134J) and AST2651 AUDITING
are strongly advised to register for them simultaneously.
Purpose: to enable students to gain a basic insight into observational techniques „ Students who major in Auditing for a BCom degree will be required
that may be used to study the structure and dynamics of the Milky Way, galaxy to take an additional third-level module in a subject selected from
morphology and evolution, and the large-scale structure of the Universe. Group A provided the Prerequisites for such module are met.
„ Auditing is a two-year major subject.
AST2655 (AST255S) Astronomy practical (year module) „ Auditing on NQF Level 5 and NQF Level 7 is compulsory for BCompt
Prerequisite: PHY1503 or PHY1038 students.
Advice: Results from AST1534 (AST134J) are needed to solve problems in
the AST2655 assignments. Students who have not registered for AST1534 INTERNAL AUDITING
should register for it together with AST2655. Students are also strongly
advised to register for the second-level Astronomy modules AST2651 and „ Internal Auditing is a two-year major subject.
AST2652. „ Internal Auditing is not recognised for the BCompt degree and
Purpose: to gain practical experience with the planning and preparation of does not satisfy the admission requirement of the Honours BCompt
astronomical observations (star charts, catalogues); determination of latitude degree.
(star transits); determination of azimuth (on the basis of solar observations);
astronomical time-keeping; astrophotography.
2 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Auditing
AST3755 (AST355V) Advanced Astronomy practical
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
(year module)
Prerequisite: AST2651 or AST251N and AST2652 or AST252P and
AUI2016 Introduction to auditing theory and audit practice
AST2655 or AST255S
(S1 and S2)
Advice: Students are strongly advised to register for AST3763 simultaneously.
Prerequisite: FAC1502 (ACN101M)
Purpose: to gain experience in preparing a professional observing run;
Purpose: to demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the auditing
photometry of variable stars; spectroscopy of various classes of star; double-
function with regard to the following: knowledge, skills, and qualities of a
star observations, and CCD photometry.
competent professional auditor; introduction to basic auditing concepts and
principles, and introduction to the process of auditing.
AST3763 (AST363V) Observational techniques (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: AST2651 or AST251N and AST2652 or AST252P and
AUE202M Introduction to the performing of the audit process
AST2655 or AST255S
(S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: FAC1502 (ACN101M)

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Purpose: to gain insight into important aspects of performing the audit
process such as a general overview of an audit of financial statements; the AUE301P Aspects of internal control of importance to an auditor
role of internal control in the audit process; the audit of the transaction (S1 and S2)
cycles: revenue/receipts, purchases/payments; inventory, finance – source of Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the principles of internal
funds, application of funds, and the review of financial statements and audit control; internal control structures — EDP general controls: organisational
working papers. controls, system development controls, hardware controls, software
controls, security controls; internal control structures — EDP application
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 controls: input controls, processing controls, output controls; the auditor’s
approach to internal control systems: obtaining an understanding of systems,
Prerequisite: AUE201L, AUE202M, FAC2601 (ACN201Q) and FAC2602 designing of systems, evaluation of systems.
(ACN202R)
AUI302B Practice of internal auditing (S1 and S2)
AUE301P Aspects of internal control of importance to an Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the establishment of the
auditor (S1 and S2) internal audit function: foundation for the establishment of an internal
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the principles of internal audit function, professional guidelines for the practice of internal auditing;
control; Internal control structures – EDP general controls: organisational management of the internal audit function; administration and mangement
controls, systems development controls, hardware controls, software controls, of the internal audit department, control over the internal audit assignment,
security controls; internal control structures – EDP application controls: input personnel component; legal aspects and the practice of internal auditing;
controls, processing controls, output controls; the auditor’s approach to nature and role of legislation on internal auditing, important legislation of
internal control systems: obtaining an understanding of systems, designing of interest to the internal auditor.
systems, evaluation of systems.
AUI303C Advanced applications in the internal audit process
AUE302Q Legal aspects concerning audit practice (S1 and S2) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the common law and other Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the business management
aspects of importance to the public accountant and auditor; the Public approach towards the performance of an internal audit: the principles and
Accountants’ and Auditors’ Act; aspects of the Companies Act of importance role of the business management approach in the internal audit process;
to the public accountant and auditor, aspects of the Close Corporations Act advanced considerations and applications in the internal audit process:
of importance to the public accountant and auditor. considerations and aids in the internal audit process, the audit of systems
and records; reporting audit findings.
AUE303R Advanced theory of auditing and the performing of
the audit process (S1 and S2) AUE304S Computer auditing and the use of the computer in
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into advanced theory of Auditing; performing the audit process (S1 and S2)
performing the audit process – planning; performing the audit process – Co-requisite: AUI301P
field work on business cycles; completing an audit and reporting. Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into theoretical aspects of
computer auditing: audit of computer programmes, audit of computer
files and databases, audit of computer processing, computer assisted audit
AUE304S Computer auditing and the use of the computer in techniques; the audit of specific computer applicatons; the use of the
performing the audit process (S1 and S2) computer in the audit process: sampling, analytical review, other computer
Co-requisite: AUE301P assisted techniques.
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into theoretical aspects of
computer auditing: audit of computer programmes, audit of computer files AUI305E Operational auditing (S1 and S2)
and databases, audit of computer processing; the audit of specific computer Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into operational auditing: theory
applications; the use of the computer in the audit process: sampling, of operational auditing, the operational audit process; fraud investigations:
analytical review, other computer-assisted techniques. applications.

Internal Auditing
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Biblical Archaeology
AUI2016 Introduction to internal auditing (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: FAC1502 or ACN101M
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the environment of the 1 Transitional Arrangements
internal auditor: the nature, scope, objectives, history and development of
internal auditing; the place, rule and function of the internal audit function Previous module codes Modules offered from 2009
in an organisation; the interrelationship between internal auditing, external
auditing and accounting; control in and over the internal auditing profession; BBA101U OTS1502
co-operation between the internal and external auditor. The competencies BBA102V discontinued
and skills of the internal auditor: the qualifications, qualities, powers, duties
and liabilities of the internal auditor; management and control of the internal BBA3014 OTS2602
audit department. The basis of internal auditing; the primary aids or tools BBA3025 ECH3702
available for conducting an internal audit; audit evidence; types of internal
BBA3036 discontinued
audits; different internal audit approaches.
BBA3048 OTS3702
AUE202M Introduction to the performing of the audit process
BBA3059 and BBS304N OTS3703
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the theoretical basis of BBA306A ECH3701
the internal audit process; overview of the importance of internal control BBA307B ECH2603
in an undertaking; the audit at introductory level, of selected undertaking
activities; the role of statutory, professional and other aspects in the internal Students who have not passed the number of modules required to complete
audit process; the internal auditor and electronic data processing systems. a major in Biblical Archaeology, must take the requisite modules according
to the table set out below.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Prerequisite: AUI2016, AUE202M, FAC2601 and FAC2602

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Module already Module that Modules required in order to NQF-LEVEL 6 MODULES
passed in may not be complete each level of the
old Biblical taken in new major in Biblical Archaeology Prerequisties: Any FOUR first level modules.
Archaeology curriculum
curriculum OTS2602 (BBA3014) From Dan to Beersheba: An archaeological
tour through ancient Israel (S1 and S2)
Level 5 Purpose: to gain knowledge of the occupation history, excavation history,
BBA101U OTS1502 If the requisite number of and Bible-related history of eight well-known biblical cities.
modules has not been passed
at this level, then either ECH2602 (BBA3014) Daily life in early Christianity (S1 and S2)
OTS1502 or ECH1501 must Purpose: to enable students to describe and demonstrate understanding
be taken. of daily life in New Testament times. Students who have completed this
module will be able to better read, understand and interpret the documents
BBA102V produced in this era.
Level 6
ECH2603 (BBA307B) Illness, health and healing in the early
BBA3014 OTS2602 The first three BBA300 Christian world (S1 and S2)
modules passed will carry Purpose: to enable students to describe, compare and evaluate faith healing,
BBA3025 ECH2602
credits towards level 6 exorcisms and other folk healings in early Christian communities. They will
BBA3036 ECH3702 (irrespective of whether from gain an understanding of illness, health and healing in the New Testament
BBA3048 OTS3702 Old or New Testament – with and early Christian documents as well as the role of health care systems in
the exception of BBA308C society. Students credited with this module will be able to analyse the role
BBA3059 OTS3703 which is a level 7 module); any of a variety of health care practices in the formation and maintenance of
BBA306A ECH3701 remaining credits to be made religious communities in particular and society in general.
up from any of ECH2602,
BBA307B ECH2603 ECH2603, OTS2602 NQF-LEVEL 7 MODULES
Level 7
Prerequisties: Any FOUR first level modules.
BBA3014 OTS2602 Any outstanding credits at
level 7 can be made up from
BBA3025 ECH2602 OTS3702 (BBA3048) Excavating a biblical city (S1 and S2)
the following: OTS3702,
BBA3036 ECH3702 Purpose: to enable students to understand how archaeological excavations
OTS3703 and ECH3701,
create knowledge of ancient societies. They will be able to read and
BBA3048 OTS3702 ECH3702.
interpret archaeological reports on the escavations of a specific city from
.
BBA3059 OTS3703 the Old Testament world. Moreover, they will be able to interpret various
archaeological finds in terms of the historical period (e.g. the Middle or
BBA306A ECH3701 Late Bronze Age, phases of the Iron Age, the Persian, Helenistic and Roman
BBA307B ECH2603 Periods) in which it was manufactured or from which it originated.
BBA308C OTS3705
OTS3703 (BBA3059) The Bible and African cultures (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable learners to explore an intercultural interpretation of the
Bible by discovering parallels between the cultural world of the Bible and
3 Biblical Archaeology as a Major Subject African and Western manners and customs.

Compulsory modules for a major subject OTS3705 (BBA308C) Understanding the Old Testament
combination: through archaeology (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to relate archaeological and historical
NQF-Level 5: OTS1502, ECH1501 geographical information to the Old Testament. This module will be useful
NQF-Level 6: OTS2602, ECH2602, ECH2603 to people who are interested in the historical background of the Bible.
NQF-Level 7: OTS3702, OTS3703, OTS3705, ECH3701, ECH3702
ECH3701 (BBA306A) Death, tombs and burials in the early
Christian world (S1 and S2)
4 Syllabus Purpose: to facilitate knowledge about the archaeological and textual
evidence regarding tombs, death and afterlife beliefs in the New Testament
NQF-LEVEL 5 MODULES and early Christianity and to critically reflect on mourning and burial
practices. Students will be able to compare, describe and evaluate these
OTS1502 (BBA101U) Introduction to Biblical Archaeology beliefs and practices in historical and cross-cultural instances as well as in
(S1 and S2) contemporary communities where early Christian documents function as
Purpose: to enable students to understand the history of the subject of master narratives and identity creating symbol systems.
Biblical Archaeology; understand and use the basic excavation techniques;
know the geography of Palestine and a selection of major discoveries made ECH3702 (BBA3036) Religion, worship and prayer in the early
in the biblical world. Christian world (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to facilitate understanding the religious landscape of the early
ECH1501 Introduction to Early Christian literature, theology, Christian world, and how religious practices contribute to community
history, and archaeology (S1 and S2) formation and identity construction. Students will be able to describe,
Purpose: to introduce students to the scientific study of early Christian compare and evaluate the role of magic, sacred places and holy persons in
documents; to facilitate competence in the use of early Christian literature the documents and artifacts of early Christianity as well as in contemporary
Christian communities.
in contemporary meaning making and identity formation; and to facilitate
knowledge of the context for the origins of Christianity, and the early
history of Christianity up to and including the second century C.E. Qualifying MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
learners are able to describe and explain the contents, composition history,
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
and message of the corpus of early Christian literature as well as interpret
the Bible competently.
Two different categories of students may obtain admission to the Honours
degree in Biblical Archaeology:

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„ Category A: Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree with Biblical REGISTRATION
Archaelogy (or equivalent subject) as a major. A student will be allowed to do all the required modules of the programme in
„ Category B: Applicants with any Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) the same year only with the written approval of the Chair of the Department
concerned, and on the basis of the student’s academic record.
Special requirement: One introductory module (HBA4806 or ECS4807) is
compulsory for students in Category B. Curriculum: Old Testament periods
Applicants may register for modules in either Old Testament or New HPHBA81 Research in Biblical Archaeology
Testament archaeological periods. Purpose: to expose students to research done in the field of Biblical
Archaeology since the end of the nineteenth century. Students will be
Old Testament periods introduced to various approaches to the interpretations of archaeological
data, its relation to the text of the Hebrew Bible and the relevance thereof for
HPHBA81 Research in Biblical Archaeology. (12 credits) post-modern Biblical research. Students will further (1) investigate different
HBA4802 Biblical Archaeology of the Late Bronze Age, Iron Age, research methodologies (2) develop their own research methodology (3)
Babylonian, Persian and Hellenistic periods (24 credits) design techniques to identify viable research topics for investigation and
HBA4803 Applied Biblical Archaeology. (24 credits) (4) improve their ability to do independent research in the field of Biblical
HBA4804 Biblical Archaeology and everyday life in the biblical world. Archaeology. The module further aims to enable students to understand the
(24 credits) different ‘schools’ of scholars doing research in Biblical Archaeology and to
HRHBA85 Research report in Biblical Archaeology. (36 credits) adjudicate them critically.
HBA4806 Orientation to Biblical Archaeology. (24 credits)
HBA4802 Biblical Archaeology of the Later Bronze Age, Iron
New Testament periods Age, Babylonian, Persian and Hellenistic periods
Purpose: to introduce students to the archaeological periods relevant to Old
HPECH81 Research in New Testament early Christian Studies.
Testament history up to and including the Hellenistic period. The fact that
(12 credits)
these periods cover some of the most problematic eras in Biblical history,
ECH4802 Christian origins: The formation of Early Christian discourses.
like the Exodus from Egypt, the Israelite settlement, the Early Monarchy and
(24 credits)
the period of the Philistines, the aim of the module is to make an in depth
ECH4803 Making Christianities: Competing identities in a religiously
investigation of these periods from an archaeological perspective.
diverse world. (24 credits)
ECH4804 The Jesus movement in its context: Jesus research and
HBA4803 Applied Biblical Archaeology
Christian origins in archaeological perspective. (24 credits)
Purpose: to equip students with skills to apply the knowledge they gathered
ECH4805 Digging up the Church: Early Christianity in the Roman
from Biblical Archaeology critically to popular literature, film and video
Empire. (24 credits)
productions, art works, stage performances, sermons, etc. based on biblical
HRECH86 Research report in New Testament and Early Christian Studies
history and culture. The module further aims to sensitize students to
(36 credits)
become aware of how the modern media, film industry, journalists, artists,
ECH4807 Orientation in Early Christian Archaeology. (24 credits)
and clergy sometimes abuse and distort the history and cultural practices
from the biblical period to serve their own agendas. Finally, the aim is to
Category A: applicants have to pass five modules
allow students to discover that knowledge gained from Biblical Archaeology
„ Applicants specialising in the Old Testament periods: two research
is applicable and still valuable today.
modules (HPHBA81; HPHBA81) and three content modules on the
Old Testament periods (HBA4802, HBA4803, HBA4804)
HBA4804 Biblical Archaeology and everyday-life in the biblical
„ Applicants specializing in the New Testament periods: two research world.
modules (HPHBA81, HBA4806) and three content modules
Purpose: to introduce students to everyday-life in Biblical times as informed
(ECH4804, ECH4805 and either ECH4802 or ECH4803).
by Biblical Archaeology. It is an attempt to present a picture of Israelite life
experienced by ordinary families during the Iron Age, stretching from about
Category B: applicants have to pass five modules which should include 1250 to 586 BC. It aims to kindle students imagination and deepen their
the compulsory module HBA4806 (Old Testament periods) or ECH4807 understanding of the chronological and cultural gaps that separate the world
(New Testament periods). of the Bible from the present-day world we live in and the life style we are
„ Applicants doing compulsory module HBA4806 (Old Testament accustomed to. Awareness of this gap serves as a precautionary measure
periods), need to do the two research modules (HPHBA81, against reading the Bible in a literalist way as if it speaks a universal language
HRHBA85) and two content modules (HBA4802, HBA4803 or for all times.
HBA4804)
„ Applicants doing compulsory module ECH4807 (New Testament Everyday life as informed by Biblical Archaeology in this context refers
periods), need to do the two research modules (HPHBA81, to archaeological finds that shed light on ancient Israel’s living conditions
HRECH86) and two content modules (ECH4804, ECH4805). regarding town life, home life, country life, industrial and military life, and
civil and professional life. Pictorial images (iconography), created by means
Students may only commence with the research project (HBA4805 or of seals and scarabs, as well as art objects like stone reliefs and monuments
ECH4806) after completing the module concerning research (HRHBA85 or are most effective tools to assist our understanding of the general living
ECH4801) and one of the content modules in either the Old Testament, conditions of ancient cultures.
or the New Testament period respectively. Students have to inform the
Chair of the relevant department and request that a supervisor be appointed HRHBA85 Research report in Biblical Archaeology
for the research project. Students also need to register a research topic, Purpose: to assist and guide students to:
submit a research proposal and successfully complete the research project 1. formulate a workable research proposal for a small research report
in consultation with the supervisor. related to the themes of the three honours modules (content
modules) they completed;
Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in each module of the 2. design a structure for the research essay, which will focus on a clearly
programme to obtain the degree. demarcated scope, appropriate methodology and literary review;
3. present, under the guidance of a supervisor, a written research essay
TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS that will prepare the student fully to embark with confidence on
further research reports in this field.
Students who registered for the old curriculum will be given until the end
of 2013 to complete the degree. Thereafter students who have done HBA4806 Orientation to Biblical Archaeology
at least three papers of the old curriculum will have to enrol for either Purpose: to introduce those students who have not majored in Biblical
HPHBA81 and HRHBA85, or HPECH81 and HRECH86, depending on the Archaeology to the archaeology and cultural-historical background of the
specialization in either the Old Testament, or the New Testament period. Old and New Testament worlds. Furthermore, students are presented with
archaeological terminologies, dating systems, excavation techniques and a

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variety interpretations of archaeological data needed for an in depth study ECH4807 Orientation in Early Christian Archaeology
of Biblical Archaeology. Purpose: firstly to familiarise students with relevant archaeological discoveries
relating to Early Christianity; secondly, to introduce students to the research
Curriculum: New Testament periods methodologies and interpretive traditions in Early Christian archaeology; and
thirdly, to introduce students to Early Christian archaeological scholarship.
HPECH81 Research in New Testament and Early Christian Studies
Purpose: to equip students with conceptual skills to do research in New
Testament and Early Christian Studies. Students will be familiarised with
the major tools for research in New Testament and Early Christian Studies, Biblical Studies
which include significant theoretical frameworks and methodologies.
Recent research done in New Testament and Early Christian Studies will be
scrutinised, discussed and criticised. The module will facilitate meaningful
interaction with existing research in New Testament and Early Christian 1 Transitional Arrangements
Studies and enable students to understand the research being done by
leading scholars in the field, and to adjudicate scholarly articles and assess Previous module codes Modules offered from 2009
whether the author used sound scholarly practices.
BBS103F OTS1501
ECH4802 Christian origins: The formation of Early Christian BBS104G ECH1501
discourses
BBS301K ECH3705
Purpose: to introduce students to the variety and diversity of early Christian
discourses; secondly, to equip students with the tools to read these discourses BBS302L discontinued
and construct meaning from them; and thirdly, to enable students to analyse BBS303M
the socio-cultural contextual parameters and forces in which Early Christian
discourses were formed and encountered with a view to formulating their BBS304N and BBA3059 OTS3703
reasoned views on the formation and growth of early Christian discourses, absorbed, revised and migrated
via a study of selected early Christian writings. BBS305P (absorbed into) OTS2601

ECH4803 Making Christianities: Competing identities in a BBS306Q discontinued


religiously diverse world BBS307R (absorbed into) OTS3701
Purpose: to assist and guide students to understand the reception history
of early Christian traditions up to the fourth century C.E. in the process of BBS308S ECH3704
canon formation; secondly, to assist and guide students to attain familiarity BBS309T (absorbed into) OTS2603
with the rich variety of Christian religious literature in their respective
socio-rhetorical and cultural contexts; thirdly, to assist and guide students Students who have not passed the number of modules required to complete
to understand and explain the embeddedness of Late Antique Christian a major in Biblical Studies, must take the requisite modules according to the
traditions in their Graeco-Roman religious contexts in the formation of table set out below.
Christian identities; and fourthly, to enable students to explain the origins
of a variety of Christianities as a religio-cultural phenomenon and integrate
Module already Module that may Modules required in order
this understanding into their own contextual understandings of Christian
passed in old not be taken in new to complete each level
discourse.
Biblical Studies curriculum of the major for Biblical
curriculum Studies
ECH4804 The Jesus movement in its context: Jesus Research and
Christian Origins in archaeological perspective Level 5
Purpose: to introduce students to the context (material, textual and
BBS103F OTS1501 ECH1501
artifactual culture) of Jesus of Nazareth and the setting from which the Jesus
movement emerged; secondly, to equip students with the interdisciplinary BBS104G ECH1501 OTS1501
tools to analyse the textual and archaeological data pertaining to Jesus of
Level 6
Nazareth as historical figure and Christian origins; and thirdly, to enable
them to grasp the cultural meaning of the emergence of Christianity. BBS301K ECH3705 The first three BBS300
modules passed will
BBS302L
Students credited with this module will understand Christian origins carry credits towards
as a complex cultural and religious process that is reflected in textual, BBS304N OTS3703 level 6 (irrespective of
archaeological and artifactual remains and Jesus of Nazareth as historical BBS305P OTS2601 whether from Old or New
figure at the foundation of early Christianity. Testament); any remaining
BBS306Q credits to be made up from
ECH4805 Digging up the Church: Early Christianity in the Roman BBS307R OTS3701 any of ECH2601, OTS2601,
Empire OTS2603 or OTS2604
Purpose: firstly to equip students with conceptual skills to understand BBS308S ECH3704
the Greco-Roman world of early Christianity; secondly, to familiarise BBS309T OTS2603
students with the artifactual remains of early Christianity in North Africa,
Asia Minor and Italy; thirdly, to introduce students to the interdisciplinary SCR309E
tools necessary to discuss the cultural meanings of relevant material and Level 7
architectural remains of Christianity in the provinces of the Roman empire;
BBS301K ECH3705 Any outstanding credits
and fourthly, to facilitate meaningful interaction with existing research in the
at level 7 can be made
historical aspects of early Christian groups. BBS302L
up from the following:
BBS303M BBS303M ECH3703, ECH3704,
HRECH86 New Testament and Early Christian Studies research
BBS304N OTS3703 ECH3705
report
Purpose: firstly to assist and guide students in formulating a viable research BBS305P
proposal for a small research report related to the three honours modules
which they have completed; secondly, to design a structure for a research BBS306Q
essay or report; and thirdly, to document, under the guidance of a supervisor, BBS307R OTS3701
the outcomes of the research using standard practices in the field of New
Testament and Early Christian Studies research. BBS308S ECH3704
BBS309T
SCR309E

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are interested in religion, politics, the Bible (in particular the Old Testament),
2 Biblical Studies as a Major Subject spirituality and the church.

Compulsory modules for a major subject OTS3704 The Bible and sexuality (S1 and S2)
combination: Purpose: to enable students to understand current discourses about
sexuality and sexual relationships and to compare these with discourses,
NQF Level 5: OTS1501, ECH1501 experiences and practices which existed in ancient Israel; to interpret
NQF Level 6: ECH2601 (compulsory); any two of OTS2601, OTS2603, or various Old Testament texts in order to gain an understanding of how the
OTS2604 ancient Israelites viewed sexuality and how this influenced their discourses,
NQF Level 7: ECH3703, ECH3704, ECH3705, OTS3701, OTS3704 relationships and practices. Qualified students can interpret selected Old
Testament passages dealing with sexual practices and experiences and relate
these to contemporary discussions about sexuality, sexual relationships and
3 Syllabus practices.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 ECH3703 The Bible and human development in post-colonial
Africa (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Any four first level modules. Purpose: to facilitate knowledge of how different ways of interpreting the
Bible can be used to facilitate human development in post-colonial Africa.
OTS1501 Introduction to Ancient Israelite literature (S1 and S2) Students credited with this unit standard are able to integrate methods of
Purpose: to introduce students to the history and literature of ancient Biblical interpretation and theories of people centred development. They are
Israel; facilitate competence in the use of the literature of ancient Israel in able to design practical models for development in Africa in which religious
contemporary meaning making; facilitate knowledge of the context for the aspects are integrated. This learning is of interest to students engaged in
origins ancient Israel, its religion and literature. development studies and activities involving social change.

ECH1501 Introduction to Early Christian literature, theology, ECH3704 Construction of bodies, gender and sexuality in early
history, and archaeology (S1 and S2) Christianity (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the scientific study of early Christian Purpose: firstly to acquire knowledge on how the Graeco-Roman culture
documents; to facilitate competence in the use of early Christian literature produced early Christian bodies and how early Christian experience,
in contemporary meaning making and identity formation; and to facilitate knowledge and bodies were interrelated. Secondly, students who
knowledge of the context for the origins of Christianity, and the early complete this module can critically assess contemporary attitudes towards
history of Christianity up to and including the second century C.E. Qualifying constructions of bodies. Furthermore, students will be able to understand
learners are able to describe and explain the contents, composition history, and evaluate how bodies and religion interact in the formation of culture, and
and message of the corpus of early Christian literature as well as interpret integrate this knowledge in historical studies concerned with the body, such
the Bible competently. as History, Classical Studies, Anthropology or Cultural Studies. This module
complements approaches concerned with the health of the body, such as
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 the Health Sciences and Psychology. Lastly, it provides a critical dimension to
transformational approaches, such as Gender Studies, Philosophy and Ethics.
Prerequisite: Any four first level modules.
ECH3705 Early Christian spirituality (S1 and S2)
OTS2601 The Bible, creation and ecology (S1 and S2) Purpose: This module is useful to people who have a desire to develop
Purpose: to introduce students to biblical creation narratives and creation insight into the diversity of spiritualities in early Christianity. The purpose
theology and provide them with an elementary background to ecology. of the learning experience is to develop a historical consciousness, which
Certain implications of these fields of study are explored and these will is facilitated through an exposition of various modes of being spiritual.
enable students to critically participate in current debates on the relationship Qualifying learners are able to recognize and compare six modes of
between science and faith and to contribute to discourses concerning spirituality and critically evaluate contemporary spiritualities, and are able to
ecological issues. engage in contemporary dialogue on spiritual diversity.

OTS2603 Life orientation: Biblical perspectives (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Purpose: to assist students in gaining knowledge and honing skills that will
enable them to use the Bible meaningfully in the process of life orientation. The curriculum comprises five modules, two of which concerns research in
It is aimed at students’ personal lives, and at situations in schools in which Biblical Studies. The degree can be taken in one of two directions, namely:
they act as facilitators of the learning area called ‘Life Orientation’. New Testament and Early Christian Studies, or Old Testament. Students
must indicate clearly on the registration form for which direction they wish
OTS2604 The Old Testament and the eradication of poverty to register.
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to make a contribution to the eradication of New Testament and Early Christian Studies
poverty through an understanding of experiences of poverty in the present-
day world, the ancient Israelite society and by studying various biblical (NEW)
perspectives.
The curriculum comprises five modules, two of which concerns research in
ECH2601 Text interpretation, theory and method (S1 and S2) Biblical Studies. The degree can be taken in one of two directions, namely:
Purpose: is to facilitate knowledge of theories of interpretation of New New Testament and Early Christian Studies, or Old Testament. Students
Testament and early Christian literature, as well as knowledge of the context must indicate clearly on the registration form for which direction they wish
relatedness of interpretation. Qualifying learners are able to use methods of to register.
interpretation and thus become competent social agents and interpreters of
Christian resources. HPECH81 Research in New Testament and Early Christian Studies
Purpose: to equip students with conceptual skills to do research in New
Testament and Early Christian Studies. Students will be familiarised with
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
the major tools for research in New Testament and Early Christian Studies,
which include significan theoretical frameworks and methodologies. S:
Prerequisite: Any four first level modules.
Recent research done in New Testament and Early Christian Studies will be
scrutinised, discussed and criticised. The module will facilitate meaningful
OTS3701 Politics, power and prophecy in ancient Israel
interaction with existing research in New Testament and Early Christian
(S1 and S2)
Studies and enable students to udnerstand the research being done by
Purpose: to enable students to view the politics of ancient Israel holistically,
leading scholars in the field, and to adjudicate scholarly articles and assess
and to gain an understanding of the role of the prophets in issues such as
whether the author used sound scholarly practices.
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ECH4802 Christian origins: The formation of Early Christian intended and hte reader of the text, focussing on the issue of historicity of
discourses the author, the text and the interpereter. The aim is to have the students
Purpose: (1) to introduce students to the variety and diversity of early Christian realise that these three entities are all products of history, namely that once
discourses; (2) to equip students with the tools to read these discourses and one realised that people and their products are historical data, the biblical
construct meaning from them; (3) to enable students to analyse the socio- text needs to be read in terms of its historical contexts and with historical
cultural contextual paramters and forces in which Early Christian discourses awareness.
were formed and encountered with a view to formulating their reasoned
views on the formation and growth of early Christian discourses, via a study OTS4803 Reading the Old Testament
of selected early Christian writings. Purpose: to acquaint students with the practice of exegesis. The purpose
of exegesis is twofold: (1) to establish what the author(s) of a biblical book
ECH4803 Making Christianities: Competing identities in a intended to communicate in the origiinal context (i.e. ‘what the text meant’);
religiously diverse world (2) to establish whether this communication is still relevant for our day and
Purpose: (1) to assist and guide students to understand the reception history age, and how it can be applied to a new context (i.e. ‘what the text means’).
of early Christian traditions up to the fourth century C.E. in the process of It will introduce students to information which is important in order to
canon formation; (2) to assist and guide students to attain familiarity with the read the books of the Old Testament with understanding. Information
rich variety to Christian religious literature in their respective socio-rhetorical concerning the background, content, literary issues and the message of
and cultural contexts; (3) to assist and guide students to understand and some of the books of the Old Testament will be studied. This will enable
explain the embeddedness of Late Antique Christian traditions in their students to engage the Bible in a responsible manner.
Graeco-Roman religious contexts in the formation of Christian identities;
(4) to enable students to explain the origins of a variety of Chrstianities as a OTS4804 Contextualising the Old Testament
religio-cultural phenomenon and integrate this understanding into their own Purpose: to understand the backdrop against which the Old Testament books
contextual understandings of Chrstian discourse. were written. Emphasis is also placed on the contribution of archaeology
which informs readers about aspects not contained in the biblical text. The
ECH4804 The Jesus movement in its context: Jesus Research and period from 1200 BCE until 333 BCE is covered. This information will then
Christian Origins in archaeological perspective be used to guide studetns into the field of study known as theology of the
Purpose: (1) to introduce students to the context (material, textual and Old Testament. This discipline concerns itself with the entire Old Testament
artifactual culture) of Jesus of Nazareth and the setting from which the Jesus and how it can communicate in new contexts. Students will acquire an
movement emerged; (2) to equip students with the interdisciplinary tools to understanding of the problems inherent to the practice of Old Testament
analyse the textual and archaeological data pertaining to Jesus of Nazareth theology, and be exposed to different approachees to Old Testament
as historical figure and Christian origins; (3) to enable them to grasp the theology. They will eventually explore an answer to the question whether
cultural meaning of the emergence of Christianity. the Old Testament has ‘a’ message or ‘a’ coherent systematic core of ideas
about God, humans and the rest of creation.
Students credited with this module will understand Christian origins
as a complex cultural and religious process that is reflected in textual, HROTS85 Old Testament research report
archaeological and artifactual remains and jesus of nazareth as historical Purpose: (1) to assist and guide students in formulating a viable research
figure at the foundation of early Christianity. proposal for a small research report related to one of the three honours
modules which they have completed; (2) to design a structure for a research
ECH4805 Digging up the Church: Early Christianity in the Roman essay or report and (3) to document, under the guidance of a supervisor,
Empire the outcomes of the research using standard practices in the field of Old
Purpose: (1) to equip students with conceptual skills to understand the Testament research.
Greco-Romanworld of early Christianity; (2) to familiarise students with
the artifactual remains of early Christianity in North Africa, Asia Minor and
Italy; (3) to introduce students to the interdisciplinary tools necessary to
discuss the cultural meanings of relevant material and architectural remains
Biochemistry
of Christianity in the provinces of the Roman empire; (4) to facilitate
meaningful interaction with existing research in the historical aspects of
early Christian groups. 1 General Information
HRECH86 New Testament and Early Christian Studies research „ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
project Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
Purpose: (1) to assist and guide students in formulating a viable research for specified modules, and students who register for such modules
proposal for a small research project related to the three honours modules are required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the
which they have completed; (2) to design a structure for a research essay or relevant sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites
report; (3) to document, under the guidance of a supervisor, the outcomes under the relevant subject.
of the research using standard practices in the field of New Testament and
Early Christian Studies research. Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
Old Testament (OLD) POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
HPOTS81 Research in the Old Testament arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
Purpose: to introduce students to research done in the field of Old Testament and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
since the end of the nineteenth century. They will be familiarized with the registration (or soon thereafter).
scientific method and thre paradigms in the study of the Old Testament: (1)
the confessional paradign, (2) the historical-critical paradign, and (3) the The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
modern literary paradigm. Some of the outcomes of research done with the practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
different paradigms will be scritinized, discussed and criticized. The module her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
will enable students to understand the research being done by leading Old practical work and/or the practical examinations.
Testament scholars, and to adjudicate scholarly articles and assess whether „ Students must qualify for admission to the theoretical and practical
the author used sound scholarly practices. examinations by submitting satisfactory answers to a minimum
number of assignments for each of the modules concerned before
OTS4802 Understanding the Old Testament specified dates.
Purpose: to deal with hermeneutics, i.e. understanding the Bible and „ Students who cannot attend the practical work in Potchefstroom
problems that pertains to understanding Scripture. It takes up the need on the dates indicated under 4 may not register for the relevant
to account for the author of the text, the audience for whom the text was module(s). Dates CANNOT be changed.

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Co-requisite: Any TWO or BCH3701, 3702, 3703.
2 Biochemistry as a Major Subject Purpose: to provide students with an understanding of the importance of knowing
the principles and applications of analytical techniques in expanding biochemical
Compulsory modules for a major subject knowledge. Selected experiments will be performed to reach this goal.
combination:
NQF Level 5: CHE1501, CHE1502, CHE1503, STA1510 and TWO of
MAT101, 102, 1512, 7613, and CSS101, EUP1501, MND1501
5 Practical Work
NQF Level 6: BCH2601, BCH2602, BCH2603, BCH2604, MND1601 5.1 WEIGHT OF PRACTICAL WORK
NQF Level 7: BCH3701, BCH3702, BCH3703, BCH3704
In the following modules the percentage of the total marks awarded for the
practical work shall be as follows:
3 Transitional Arrangements BCH2604......................................................................... 100%

„ BCH3701 is the equivalent of BCH3711 or BCH311B (Theory). 5.2 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK AND EXAMINATIONS
„ BCH3702 is the equivalent of BCH3712 or BCH312C (Theory).
„ BCH3703 is the equivalent of BCH3713 or BCH313D (Theory). Dates for practicals are announced in Tutorial Letter 101 of the study
„ BCH3704 is a practical module only (Practical of BCH311, 312 and 313) material.

4 Syllabus Biology
NB
Second and NQF Level 7 modules will be offered as SEMESTER MODULES. All
practical modules will be offered as YEAR MODULES. 1 General Information
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are
BCH2601 (BCH2118) Introductory biochemistry (S1 and S2) required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant
Prerequisites: CHE1501 or CHE1502 sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the
Purpose: to enable students to understand the scope of biochemistry and to relevant subject.
know the structure and functions of biomolecules ie carbohydrates, proteins, Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
nucleic acids and lipids. work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
BCH2602 (BCH2129) Bioenergetics (S1 and S2) therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
Prerequisites: CHE1501 or CHE1502 arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
Purpose: to enable students to understand the basic principles of bioenergetics and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
and the metabolism of selected carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. registration (or soon thereafter).

BCH2603 (BCH213A) Biopolymers of heredity (S1 and S2) The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
Prerequisites: CHE1501 or CHE1502 practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
Purpose: to enable students to explain the central dogma describing the flow her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
of genetic information in the biosphere and to understand the principles of practical work and/or the practical examinations.
regulation of gene expression. „ Biology may NOT be taken as a major subject as modules are offered
only on first-year level.
BCH2604 (BCH214B) Biochemistry II (Practical) (year module) „ Students must qualify for admission to the theoretical and practical
Prerequisite: CHE1501 or CHE1502 examinations by submitting satisfactory answers to a minimum
Co-requisite: Any TWO of BCH2601, 2602, 2603 number of assignments for each of the modules concerned before
Purpose: to enable students to understand the principles of biochemical specified dates.
investigations and to have practical experience of selected biochemical „ Students who cannot attend the practical work in Potchefstroom on
techniques. the dates indicated may not register for BLG1603. Dates CANNOT
be changed.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 „ Students who passed one or more BLG modules prior to 1989 must
contact the Department of Student Admissions and Registrations
BCH3701 (BCH3711) Enzymology (S1 and S2) (Tel. 0861 670 411) BEFORE they re-enrol for any BLG modules.
Co-requisite: BCH2601
Purpose: to enable students to describe and explain the structure and function
FOR THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND
of enzymes, as well as the kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme-catalysed
reactions. The knowledge acquired will enable students to recognise the
TECHNOLOGY
relevance of enzymes in living systems and how the characteristics of
enzymes are used in numerous life sciences and biotechnical applications.
„ Biology may NOT be taken by students who wish to register for
modules in Botany and/or Zoology.
BCH3702 (BCH3712) Advanced metabolism (S1 and S2) „ Biology on first-year level does not grant admission to modules on
Co-requisite: BCH2602 second-year level in either Zoology and/or Botany.
Purpose: to enable students to obtain with advanced knowledge of the „ Credit for a degree is granted for:
central metabolic pathways and their regulation. This will enable them to (i) either BLG101F/BLG111H/BLG1501 or BOT101Q/
analyse metabolic pathways and defects in metabolism. BOT111H/BOT1501/BOT121U or ZOL101L/ZOL111N/
ZOL121Q
BCH3703 (BCH3713) Molecular genetics (S1 and S2) /ZOL1501
Co-requisite: BCH2603 (ii) not more than one of BLG111H/BLG1501 (or BLG101L),
Purpose: to enable students to obtain well-rounded and systematic BOT111S (or 101) and ZOL111N (or ZOL101L)
knowledge of gene structure and function and of the principles and (iii) either BLG112J or BLG102G
applications of recombinant DNA technology. (iv) either BLG112J, BLG113K (or BLG102G, BLG103H) or
BOT112T, BOT113U (or BOT102R, BOT103S) and/or
BCH3704 (BCH3714) Biochemistry III (practical) (year module) ZOL112J, ZOL113K (or ZOL102M, ZOL103N)
Prerequisites: BCH2604 or BCH214B

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(v) either BLG113K or BLG103H
(vi) either BLG1603/BLG114L or BLG102G, BLG103H Botany
FOR BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) students:
The following modules may be registered by BEd (Senior phase and Further
Education and Training) students: 1 General Information
BLG1501, BLG1502 and BLG1603 „ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules
2 Transitional Arrangements are required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the
relevant sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites
„ Students, who failed BLG112J at the end of 2009, must re-register under the relevant subject.
for BLG112J. BLG112J will only be available for repeaters in 2010
-2011. No new registrations are allowed. Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
„ Students, who failed BLG113K at the end of 2009, must re-register work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
for BLG113K. No new registrations are allowed for BLG113K. POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
BLG113K will only be available for repeaters in 2010 -2011. therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
3 Syllabus registration (or soon thereafter).

BLG1501 (BLG111H) Basic Biology (S1 and S2) The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
Purpose: to enable students to understand basic biological concepts with practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
respect to the physical and chemical basis of life; cell structure and functions; her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
cytogenetics; cell metabolic principles, and ecological principles. practical work and/or the practical examinations.
„ Students must qualify for admission to the theoretical and practical
BLG112J Biology of plants (S1 and S2) (offered for the last time examinations by submitting satisfactory answers to a minimum
in 2011) number of assignments for each of the modules concerned before
Purpose: to provide students with a basic understanding of the structure specified dates.
(morphology), function (physiology) and diversity (systematics) of selected „ See 4 in connection with the practical work for BOT1603 (BOT1343),
representatives of the Kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi and Plantae. BOT2604 (BOT2346) and BOT3704 (BOT3704).
„ Students who register for Botany and/or Zoology may NOT register
BLG113K Biology of animals (S1 and S2) (offered for the last for any modules in Biology.
time in 2011) „ Chemistry I forms part of the major subject for Botany. You are
Purpose: to provide students with a basic understanding of the form (anatomy) advised to register for Chemistry I in your first year of registration.
and function (physiology) of animals (invertebrates and vertebrates) with regard „ Students who cannot attend the practical work in Potchefstroom
to a myriad of processes e.g. respiration, nutrition, homeostasis, reproduction, etc. on the dates indicated under 5.2 may not register for the relevant
modules. Dates CANNOT be changed.
BLG1603 (BLG114L) Biology practical (year module)

NB 2 Transitional Arrangements
This module is offered by the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus,
telephone number 018 299 2524. „ Students, who have failed BOT132X at the end of 2009, must
re-register for BOT132X. No new registrations are allowed for
Co-requisites: (BLG1501, BLG1502) or (BLG111H, BLG112T, BLG113K) BOT132X. BOT132X will only be available for repeaters from 2010
Purpose: to enable students to study the structure, function and diversity -2011.
of selected live specimens of the Kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi,
„ Students, who have failed BOT133Y at the end of 2009, must
Plantae and Animalia, using specific techniques (e.g. microscopy, physiology
re-register for BOT133Y. No new registrations are allowed for
experiments) and skills (e.g. preparation of microscope slides, animal
BOT133Y. BOT133Y will only be available for repeaters from 2010
dissections).
-2011.

BLG1502 (BLG112J & BLG113K) Animal and plant diversity


(S1 and S2) 3 Botany as a Major Subject
Purpose: To provide students with a basic understanding of the form
and function of plants and animals as well as the diversity of selected Students who select the eleven modules in Botany as a major subject are
representatives of the plant kingdom. strongly advised to select ONE of the following as their second major
subject: Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Physiology
4 Practical Work The following modules may be registered by BEd (Senior phase and Further
Education and Training) students:
4.1 WEIGHT OF PRACTICAL WORK
BOT1501, BOT1502, BOT1603, BOT2601, BOT2602, BOT2603 and
In the following module the percentage of the total mark awarded for the
BOT2604
practical work shall be as follows:

BLG114 ........................................................................... 100% Compulsory modules for a major subject


combination:
4.2 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK AND EXAMINATION
NQF Level 5: BOT1501, BOT132X, BOT133Y, BOT1603, BOT1502 (or
Dates for practicals are announced in Tutorial Letter 101 of the study BOT121, 122, 123, 124 prior to 2007), CHE1501 (or at least
material. 65% in CHE111 prior to 2002), CHE1502 (or at least 65%
in CHE112 prior to 2002), CHE1503 (CSS101H), EUP1501,
STA1510
NQF Level 6: BOT2601, 2602, 2603, 2604
NQF Level 7: BOT3701, 3702, 3703, 3704

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NB Purpose: to enable students to do practical work based on the syllabus.
Students that take Botany as a major subject must include CHE1501, 1502,
1503, an essential component of Biological sciences, in their curriculum and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
pass it together with all the other requirements set for the degree before he/
she can qualify for the completion of the BSc degree. The degree will not be BOT3701 (BOT3214) Plant physiology (2 hours) (S1 and S2)
conferred before the abovementioned Chemistry requirements are met. Prerequisite: Any TWO of BOT2601, BOT2602, BOT2603 or any TWO of
BOT2313, BOT2632, BOT2335.
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into enzymology, photochemical
processes, carbon metabolism, environmental implications, respiratory
4 Syllabus metabolism, nitrogen metabolism, hormones and growth regulators.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 BOT3702 (BOT3225) Aquatic ecology (2 hours) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Any TWO of BOT2601, BOT2602, BOT2603 or any TWO of
BOT1501 (BOT131W) Plant structure: cytology, morphology BOT2313, BOT2632, BOT2335.
and anatomy (S1 and S2) Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the ecology of aquatic plants;
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into Botany as a science; basic aquatic ecosystems; environmental variables and monitoring techniques;
laboratory procedures, processes and techniques; prokaryotic and eukaryotic data processing; sustainable use.
cells; primary and secondary cells and tissues; tissues in normal and modified
plant organs, life cycles of plants; role of plants in sustaining life on earth. BOT3703 (BOT3236) Terrestrial ecology (2 hours) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Any TWO of BOT2601, BOT2602, BOT2603 or any TWO of
BOT132X Biodiversity (S1 and S2) BOT2313, BOT2632, BOT2335.
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the study of evolution of Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the ecology of terrestrial
plants, basic classification, prokaryotes: Cyanobacteria; Algae and Bryophytes. plants, terrestrial ecosystems, vegetation dynamics, survey techniques, data
processing, sustainable use, biomes and vegetation types.
BOT133Y Plant diversity and Environmental Botany
(S1 and S2) BOT3704 (BOT3248) Botany III (Practical) (year module)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into seedless vascular plants, Co-requisite: Any TWO of the following: BOT3701, 3702, 3703
gymnosperms, angiosperms, ecology and the biosphere, ecosystem Purpose: to enable students to do practical work based on the syllabuses of
dynamics, conservation biology and environmental problems. BOT321, 322 and 323 above.

BOT1502 Plant biodiversity and environmental botany MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8


(S1 and S2)
Purpose: To enable students to gain insights into the study of the evolution of BOT4801 (BOTMETE) Medicinal Plant Use (year module)
plants, basic classification, prokaryotes, algae, bryophytes, seedless vascular Prerequisite: 60% in specialisation undergrad modules
plants, gymnosperms, ecology and the biosphere, ecosystem dynamics, Purpose: to identify common South African medicinal plants; analyse the
conservation biology and environmental problems. different parts of plants used in traditional medicine; medicinal uses; major
chemical constituents and rationale for their uses; explain the importance of
BOT1603 (BOT1343) Botany I (Practical) (year module) conservation of medicinal plants. Analyse the storage of plant parts; apply
Co-requisite: BOT 1501 or BOT1502 chromatographic techniques to identify main chemical compounds found in
Purpose: to enable students to do practical work based on the syllabuses of medicinal plants;
BOT131, 132 and 133 above.
BOT4802 (BOTTAXX) Advanced Plant Taxonomy and Nomenclature
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 (year module)
Prerequisite: 60% in specialisation undergrad modules
BOT2601 (BOT2313) Plant anatomy: Structure and function Purpose: to do a critical review of the different methods and approaches
(S1 and S2) of plant classification and their principles, interpret and apply the rules of
Co-requisite: BOT1501 plant nomenclature and typification, as delineated in the International Code
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the anatomy of vascular of Botanical Nomenclature, evaluate the various sources of taxonomic
plants. evidence used in plant classification, to develop the competence required
to correctly identify and classify both known and unknown plant species,
BOT2602 (BOT2632) Systematics of vascular plants (S1 and S2) indigenous and exotic plant species and their families.
Co-requisite: BOT1502
Purpose: to enable students to acquire knowledge and competencies BOT4803 (BOTRESU) Research Project Botany (year module)
underpinning plant biodiversity and plant systematics. In addition a basic Prerequisite: 60% in specialisation undergrad modules
knowledge of research methodologies together with writing and reporting Purpose : The fundementals of research, with the final outcome being the
skills are required. completion of a research project. Thus, within a selected research topic,
students conduct a research project, use appropriate basic methodologies,
BOT2603 (BOT2335) Plant physiology, water relations and complete the reseach and prepare and submit a research portfolio.
plant nutrition (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: BOT1501
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into plant–water relations,
mineral nutrition and phloem transport. 5 Practical Work
BOT2604 (BOT2346) Botany II (Practical) (year module) 5.1 WEIGHT OF PRACTICAL WORK
Prerequisite: (CHE1501 or CHE1502) and BOT1603
Co-requisite: Any TWO of the following BOT modules: BOT2601, 2602, In the following modules the percentage of the total marks awarded for the
2603. practical work shall be as follows:
Purpose: to enable students to do practical work based on the syllabus
above. BOT124, 224, 324 ...................................................... 100%

ENB2243 Botany (Practical) (year module) 5.2 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK AND EXAMINATIONS
Prerequisite: BOT1603 (or BOT1343), CHE1501 (or CHE101N, CHE103Q),
CHE1502 (or CHE102P, CHE103Q) Dates for practicals are announced in Tutorial Letter 101 of the study
Co-requisite: Any TWO of the following modules: BOT2601, BOT2602, material.
BOT2603
Advice: This module may only be taken for the BSc with specialisation in
Environmental Management (Botany stream).

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application of consumer behaviour in marketing decision-making, the
Business Management consumer decision-making process, certain issues in consumer behaviour.

MNM1506 Merchandising (S1 and S2)


(examination: 1x2 hour paper)
1 General Information Purpose: To enable/equip students to gain insight into retail merchandising,
i.e. product management, product range planning and selection, managing
„ Students who previously passed any courses in Business Economics supply base, product quality decisions and stock management, sales response,
may not register for the equivalent modules in Business Management retail design and visual merchandising, product offer communication and
as the courses are identical. retail product performance evaluation.
„ Credit for degree purposes is granted for
(i) either IOP204 or MND204 MNM1507 Introduction to marketing communication (S1 and S2)
(ii) either MND203 or MNM202 or MNM203 (examination: 1x2 hour paper)
(iii) either MNK202 or MNK203 Purpose: to provide students with an overview of marketing communications
(iv) either MND302 or MNM301 management by focussing on the solving of well defined problems within
(v) either MND305 or MNM304 marketing communications management.
(vi) either MND306 or MNM302
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
FOR THE COLLEGES OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND LAW
Prerequisite: MNB101, 102
„ In the Colleges of Human Sciences, and Law this subject may be
taken only for the BA(Pol), BA(Cur) or BInf degrees or the Advanced MNB1601 (MNB102E) Business management 1B (S1 and S2)
Diploma in Nursing Science. Prerequisite: MNB101
„ The modules MNG201 and MNG301 are compulsory for Business Purpose: to enable students to gain knowledge and insight into related
Management as a major subject for the BA(Pol) degree. aspects of business management such as marketing management; financial
management; operations management; purchasing and supply chain
management; human resource management; contemporary management
2 Syllabus challenges.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 MNC202M E-commerce in business (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into fundamental aspects
MNB1501 (MNB101D) Business management 1A (S1 and S2) characterising e-commerce, structuring e-commerce, security,
Purpose: to enable students to gain knowledge and insight into related payment issues; electronic payment systems; e-commerce strategy and
aspects of business management such as the business world and business implementation; application areas of e-commerce.
management; entrepreneurship; general management.
MNM1504 (MND202R) Introduction to retailing (S1 and S2)
MNM1501 Personal selling (S1 and S2) Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into an overview of the world of
(examination: 1x2 hour paper) retailing and issues which every retailer should be aware of.
Purpose: This subject deals with the role of sales in the marketing mix,
the task of the salesperson, the purchasing process, methods to increase MND204T Customer behaviour (S1 and S2)
professionalism in sales, particular problems in the selling of consumer and Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the customer as key to
industrial goods and services, sales office administration and negotiation success in the market, market values which customers seek, determinants
skills. of customer behaviour (market characteristics, macro aspects, personal
aspects), customer decision making, customer-focussed marketing.
MNM1502 Customer service (S1 and S2)
(examination: 1x2 hour paper) MNE202V Introduction to entrepreneurship (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module is to enable learners to gain a better understanding Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the nature and role of
of the basic principles of customer service. This module intends to explain entrepreneurship and small-business, new venture ideas, evaluating new
customer service concepts and terms involved in marketing to learners who venture opportunities, startup and buyout opportunities, franchising, family
are or will be involved in customer service in their daily activities, and to businesses, forms of ownership, the feasibility study and the business plan.
people aspiring to a career in any form of marketing or service related fields.
Specific areas addressed include verbal and non-verbal communication, the MNF2023 Financial management (S1 and S2)
servicescape, the use of technology in customer service, service recovery, Prerequisite: FAC1601 or ACN102N
the design of service delivery systems, and measuring customer satisfaction. Advice: Students are encouraged to complete ECS1601 before enrolling for
this module.
MNM1503 Introduction to Marketing (S1 and S2) (Examination: Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the task and scope of
1x2 hour paper) financial management; financial statements and cash flow; analysis of
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into a market-driven approach to financial statements; overview of financial planning; value, risk and return
marketing management; the marketing environment; consumer behaviour (shares, debentures and options); the management of working capital –
and consumerism; marketing research; marketing segmentation, targeting cash, debtors and inventories.
and positioning; information for marketing management; overview of
marketing strategy and development. INV2601 Investment management (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: MNF2023
MNM1504 Introduction to retailing (S1 and S2) (examination: 1x2 Advice: Students are encouraged to complete FAC1601 (ACN102N),
hour paper) ECS102 and MNF202 before enrolling for this module.
Purpose: to enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into investment in financial
basic retail management concepts and the role of retailing in the business assets; the investment environment; the risk-return framework; fundamental
environment, the retailing mix applicable as strategies to implement in the and technical analysis; portfolio management.
business environment types of retailers including the selection of suppliers
and appropriate location, and importance of the store layout. MNG2016 General Management (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the nature of general
MNM1505 Consumer Behaviour 1 (S1 and S2) (examination: 1x2 management; planning; organising; leading; control.
hour paper)
Purpose: Introduction to consumer behaviour, individual, social and cultural MNH202C Human resource management (S1 and S2)
influences on consumer behaviour, the diffusion and adoption process, Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into human resources and the
environment; human resource provisioning; the maintenance of human

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resources; human resources development; labour relations; special issues in MNX202J Public relations (S1 and S2)
human resource management. Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the development of public
relations; the public relations process, running a PR campaign, PR research;
MNH203D Labour relations management (macro) and other relevant issues.
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the concept “labour MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
relations”; labour relations and its environment; different perspectives
of labour relations; historical development of labour relations in South HRM3704 (MNH301E) Contemporary issues in human resource
Africa; South African labour relations role-players; the South African labour management (S1 and S2)
relations system; labour legislation. Prerequisite: MNH202C
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with well-rounded
MNH204E Human resources management and labour relations and systematic knowledge about global contemporary issues related to
(S1 and S2) human resource management and about managing human resources in
(For BCom with specialisation in Tourism Management only) national and international contexts. Students credited with this module are
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the fundamental human able to demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of contemporary
resource management and labour relation issues with which organisations human resource concepts, principles and theories. Complementary to this
in the tourism and hospitality industry have to deal. is insight into global contemporary issues in human resource management
and a well-rounded and specialised ability to identify and integrate these
MNK203R Enterprise risk management (S1 and S2) issues in organisations.
Purpose: to equip students with the necessary competencies (knowledge,
values and skills) to be able to apply the fundamental concepts, principles HRM3706 (MNH307L) Performance management (S1 and S2)
and processes in the management of risk in an enterprise-wide context and Prerequisite: MNH202C
with due consideration of corporate governance principles. Purpose: This module will be useful to students who need to develop a
comprehensive knowledge base about the performance management of
MNM202Y Marketing management (S1 and S2) employees in South African organisations as well as elsewhere in Africa
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into a market-driven approach to and beyond. Students credited with this module are able to demonstrate a
marketing management; the marketing environment; consumer behaviour fundamental and systematic knowledge of performance management with
and consumerism; marketing research; marketing segmentation, targeting a view to determine, design and implement appropriate systems that ensure
and positioning; information for marketing management; overview of proper management of employee performance in an organisation.
marketing strategy development.
INV3701 Investments: equity asset valuation
MNM2033 Tourism marketing (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: MNF203 and (FAC2602 or ACN202R or FNA3M23)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into a tourism approach to marketing Advice: Investments (INV3701) should only be taken by students who
management, the tourism environment, consumer behaviour and consumerism, intend pursuing the CFA programme offered by the CFA Institute (in the
market segmentation, targeting and positioning, information for tourism United States of America) by means of distance education. Unisa does not
management, overview of tourism strategy development. offer the CFA programme. Full details about the CFA programme may be
obtained from www.cfainstitute.org The prescribed books for Investments
MNM2044 Industrial marketing management (S1 and S2) (INV3701) are prescribed by the CFA Institute. These books are not available
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the management of the from Unisa bookstores and students will have to order it from the USA.
marketing function of organisations selling to other organisations, including Purpose: to enable students to determine the fair value of a firm’s equity
analysis of the industrial market environment; industrial marketing strategies. based on economic prospects, current and forecast financial performance as
well as risk assessment.
MNO202B Production and operations management
(S1 and S2) INV3702 Investments: fixed income analysis
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into Prerequisite: MNF203 and (FAC2602 or ACN202R or FNA3M1Y)
(a) the foundations of production/operations and productivity Advice: Investments (INV3702) should only be taken by students who
management: Introduction to production/operations management, intend pursuing the CFA programme offered by the CFA Institute (in the
model and activities of production/operations management, United States of America) by means of distance education. Unisa does not
productivity management offer the CFA programme. Full details about the CFA programme may be
(b) designing the production/operations management system: Design of obtained from www.cfainstitute.org The prescribed books for Investments
products and services, design and location of production/operations (INV3702) are prescribed by the CFA Institute. These books are not available
capacity, design of layout and workflow, job design and work from Unisa bookstores and students will have to order it from the USA.
organisation Purpose: to enable students to determine the fair value of fixed interest
(c) planning and controlling the production/operations management securities based on interest rate forecasts, investment horizons and risk
system: Capacity planning and control, aggregate planning and master assessment.
scheduling, inventory and supply chain planning and control.
INV3703 Investments: Derivatives (S1 and S2)
MNP202F Purchasing management (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: INV2601, MNK203R
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the role and activities of Advice: Financial risk management (MNK301) should only be taken by
the purchasing function and activities (including suppliers, quality inventory, students who intend pursuing the CFA programme offered by the CFA
prices, research and legal aspects) in organisations in a broader supply Institute (in the United States of America) by means of distance education.
management approach. Unisa does not offer the CFA programme. Full details about the CFA
programme may be obtained from www.cfainstitute.org The prescribed
MNP203G Supply chain management (S1 and S2) books for Financial risk management (MNK301) are prescribed by the CFA
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into important aspects of the Institute. These books are not available from Unisa bookstores and students
supply chain management approach from a purchasing and supply point will have to order it from the USA.
of view. Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into risk management with
derivatives: options contracts; futures, and forward contracts, interest rate
MNS202T Real estate (S1 and S2) swops agreements, future rate agreement; managing the risk of a portfolio.
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into immovable property and
interests in immovable property; Government control over real estate; MND301T Retail merchandising management (S1 and S2)
information sources in the real estate industry; property economics; real Prerequisite: MND202 or MNM202 or MNM203
estate contracts; time value of money; estate agency; market valuation; Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the store environment, store
investment analysis; property development; property finance. layout and design, visual merchandising, sourcing, merchandising ordering
process.

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MND303V Retail planning (S1 and S2) MNG302B Strategy implementation 3B (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MND203 or MNM202 or MNM203 or MAR332S Co-requisite: MNG301A
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the retail planning Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into strategy implementation and
process, customer and marketing audit, setting objectives and strategies, control that forms part of the strategic management process. The module covers
implementing the retail plan. the various strategy implementation drivers and instruments and deals with the
various types of strategic control.
MND3073 Strategic retail marketing (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MND203 or MNM202 or MNM203 MNH302F Training and development (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the nature of strategic retail Prerequisite: MNH202
marketing, market strategies, global marketing. Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the management of training
and development: perspectives; national training strategy for South Africa;
MND3084 Retail project (S1 and S2) strategic training management, policies and practices; the administration
Prerequisite: MND203 or MNM202 or MNM203 or MAR332S of training; training design; training implementation; training evaluation;
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into a practical project based on a technical training; management development.
retail-related problem. Interaction with retail companies is compulsory.
MNH304H Labour relations management: micro (S1 and S2)
MNE3701 (MNE301X) Entrepreneurship and small-business Prerequisite: MNH203
management (S1 and S2) Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into labour relations
Prerequisite: MNE202V management: a systems approach; organisation level labour relations,
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight to develop the new venture policies, procedures and practices; worker participation and communication;
business plan (each of the components of the business plan), small-business conflict management and collective negotiations; managing industrial action;
marketing (customer, product, pricing, credit and promotion strategies, labour legislation.
distribution channels and global markets), managing small business (social
and ethical issues, professional management in the growing firm, managing MNH306K Compensation management (S1 and S2)
human resources, quality, operations and computer-base technology) and Prerequisite: MNH202
financial management in the entrepreneurial business (evaluating financial Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into strategic issues and the pay
performance, managing the firm’s assets, risk and insurance). model, internal consistency: determining the structure, external competitiveness:
determining the pay level, employee contributions; determining individual pay,
MNE302Y Corporate Entrepreneurship (S1 and S2) incentive systems, employee benefits and managing the system.
Prerequisite: MNE202V
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the process of growth MNI301J Global business environment (S1 and S2)
and the phases of development in the business organisation, the need Prerequisite: MNG2016
for professional management, intrapreneurship in large organisations, Purpose: to expose students to the dynamics of the global business
developing intrapreneurship in large organisations, managing environment, enabling them to gain insight into the composition of such
entrepreneurship in large organisations, establishing a corporate culture environments and the strategies for managing global competitive advantage.
conducive to entrepreneurship.
MNK302T Risk financing and insurance (S1 and S2)
MNE3033 Innovation and Technology (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: MNK202 or 203
Prerequisite: MNE202V Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the financing of risk; the insurance
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the scientific method, industry; life assurance; short-term insurance; personal risk management.
technology, creativity, invention and innovation, engineering and
entrepreneurship; historical background of technology and innovation; MNM3014 Relationship marketing (S1 and S2)
information revolution (information and telecommunications technology, Prerequisite: MND203 or MNM202 or MNM203
information society, technology management, knowledge management); Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the essence of relationship
technology and innovation in business (quantum and incremental innovation, marketing; developing a relationship strategy; quality as a competitive
business incubation, technology transfer), and technology for Africa. strategy; monitoring service quality performance; the transition to quality
leadership; managing relationship marketing.
MNE3704 (MNE3044) Family business management (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MNE202V MNM3025 Marketing research (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the family of today, interfacement Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the role of marketing
of family business with family life, types of family businesses, family roles and research in marketing management; the marketing research process;
relationships, special features of family business management, the process of research design, sampling and data collection; data analysis and reporting;
leadership succession, transfer of ownership. selected application areas of marketing research.

MNF3015 Financial management (S1 and S2) MNM3036 Product management (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MNF202 Prerequisite: MNM202 or MNM203 or MND203
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into investment decisions; Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the role of new products and their
financing decisions; optimal capital budget; target capital structure; dividend environment; management of the product mix; organising for new products;
theory and dividend policy. product positioning and product innovation; new product ideas: obtainment
and evaluation; branding and packaging decisions; product management and
MNF3038 Personal financial management (S1 and S2) control over the product life cycle; the environment and future issues in product
Prerequisite: MNF202 development; price decision-making in product management.
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into personal financial planning;
managing personal finances; real estate; transport; personal investments and MNM3048 Promotion management (S1 and S2)
insurance; tax; retirement; estate planning; evaluation of personal financial Prerequisite: MNM202 or MNM203 or MND203
performance; business plans. Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the environment of
integrated marketing communications; targeting integrated marketing
MNG301A Strategic planning 3A (S1 and S2) communications; personal selling; advertising; sales promotion; supportive
Prerequisite: MNG2016 or MNG381K or BSM301P or MAR332S or marketing communications; the role of distribution decision making in
BAN361N or TTM302T or AST451E or PEN3708 (CSM3M1Q) and promotion management.
PEN3707 (CSM3M2Q) or AGM211A or SMN301S
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the nature and value of the MNO301D Production and operations management (S1 and S2)
strategic management process; the strategic direction of an organization; Prerequisite: MNO202
the environment in which an organisation operates; the formulation of Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into
strategic goals and the choice of strategy. (a) developing production/operations management strategies: The strategic
role and objectives of production/operations management, production/
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(b) designing, planning and controlling the production/operations management discipline, the identification of the underlying operational risk
management system: Process technology, material requirements factors and the implementation of an ORM process. Students will be able to
planning, just-in-time planning and control, quality planning and identify the roles of responsibilities relating to ORM and determine a suitable
control, project management risk management organisational structure for corporate organisations.
(c) improving the production/operations management system:
Measuring performance and improvement, maintaining the
production/operations management system, new challenges and
contemporary issues. Chemistry
MNP302J Strategic sourcing (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MNP202
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the strategic management of 1 General Information
the supply of requirements and commodities to organisations.
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
MNP303K Supply chain alignment (S1 and S2) Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
Prerequisite: MNP202, 203 for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the strategies and tools used required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant
to align the various parties (organisations) in supply chains. sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the
relevant subject.
MNP304L Supplier relationship management (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MNP202 Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the management of work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
relationships with suppliers with the aim of developing partnerships in the POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
supply chain. therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
MNW301G Corporate citizenship and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
Purpose: to provide students with the necessary competencies to analyse registration (or soon thereafter).
the development of and rationale for global responsible business behaviour
against a historical, sociological, environmental and economic background. The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
Students will be able to apply the key terms, concepts, and theories practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
related to the multifaceted field of responsible business practice leading her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
into becoming better corporate citizens. The implementation of corporate practical work and/or the practical examinations.
citizenship initiatives will be evaluated, and the role of the African context „ Note that students who have NOT passed Physical Science at
in corporate citizenship examined. Considering the increasing international Matriculation level must pass CHE1500 or CHE111 and CHE1500 or
emphasis on responsible business practice and corporate citizenship, this CHE112 BEFORE they register for any other modules in Chemistry.
module is of value to the individual, the broader business sector, as well as „ Students who register for modules in Chemistry are referred to 5 in
society at large. connection with PRACTICAL WORK.
„ Mathematics (MAT1511, MAT1512 (or MAT101 and MAT102))
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 forms part of Chemistry as a major subject. New students are advised
to register for MAT1512 in your first year of registration.
NB „ A BA student who has passed the three CHL-modules on first level
„ Examinations in the undermentioned modules are written in January does NOT qualify for direct admission to modules in Chemistry on
each year. There are no supplementary, aegrotat or special examinations. second-year level for the BSc degree. There are no further modules
„ Students are encouraged to complete Advanced Problems of Business in Chemistry for BA students.
Finance (FINVRAJ) before enrolling for Investment Management „ Credit for a BSc degree is granted for:
(BELBESE) and Investments: Derivatives (INV4802) (i) either CHE101 or CHE111 if CHE111 was passed with at
least 65% prior to 2002
(ii) either CHE102 or CHE112 if CHE112 was passed with at
FINVRAJ Advanced problems of business finance (year module)
least 65% prior to 2002
Prerequisite: A NQF Level 7 module in Financial Management or MNF3015
„ Credit for a BA degree is granted for:
Purpose: to provide students with an advanced understanding of the
(i) either CHE101 or CHL101 (or CHE111 or CHL111 prior to
financial functions of an enterprise, financial forecasting, risk and return
2002)
measurements and valuation problems. The forms of capital, cost of capital,
(ii) either CHE102 or CHL102 (or CHE112 or CHL112 prior to
financial structures, investment decisions, dividend policies, management of
2002)
current assets, growth, expansion and reorganisation of an enterprise are
covered in detail.
2 Introduction
INV4802 Derivatives (year module)
Prerequisite: INV3701, INV3702, INV3703 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Purpose: to provide students with an advanced understanding of pure risk and
financial risk. After completion of this module students will have a thorough
CHEMISTRY MODULE: CHE1500
comprehension of strategic risk management, risk control, risk financing,
derivative instruments, derivative markets and participants in derivative
This module is intended for students who wish to study Chemistry but have
markets. Students will be able to make decisions regarding risk control
(a) NOT passed Physical Science at Matriculation level;
and financing and will also be able to price and value derivatives, construct
or
applicable hedging strategies, and calculate market risk exposure by using
(b) passed Physical Science at Matriculation level several years ago or
historical simulations and other methods.
who obtained poor results for it and who feel that their knowledge
of Chemistry is inadequate for CHE1501–1503 (or CHE101-104).
IFIMANB International financial management (year module)
or
Purpose: to provide students with an advanced understanding of
(c) NOT previously studied Physical Science.
international financial management, including exchange rate risks and the
The CHE1500 module replaces the CHE111 and CHE112 modules. Only
management thereof. It also addresses short term and long term asset and
students who have previously failed CHE111 or CHE112 will be allowed to
liability management.
register for CHE111 or CHE112 in 2011.
ORM4801 Operational risk management
Purpose: to provide students with an advanced understanding of the operational
risk management (ORM) concepts and challenges. On completion of this
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main group elements, nuclear chemistry and the properties of gases, liquids,
3 Chemistry as a Major Subject solids and solutions.
For students who intend making a career in Chemistry, the most appropriate
CHE111Q Introductory chemistry A (S1) (offered for the last
subjects from which the other third-level module should be selected are
time in 2011 for repeaters only)
Biochemistry, Botany, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology,
Purpose: to teach basic chemical vocabulary, skills and concepts to students
Physics, Physiology, Statistics or Zoology and/or Statistics.
with little or no background in chemistry. To enable the student to gain
insight in the particulate nature of matter, be able to solve stoichiometric
Compulsory modules for a major subject problems, demonstrate an understanding of the periodicity of elements, the
combination: atomic theory and thermochemistry.

NQF Level 5: (i) Old curriculum: CHE101, 102, 103 and 104, MAT111, 112 CHE112R Introductory chemistry B (S2) (offered for the last time
(or MAT101 and 102) in 2011 for repeaters only)
(ii) New curriculum: CHE1501, CHE1502, CHE1503 and Purpose: to help students with little or no background in chemistry to gain
MAT1512 insight into the principles and theories in reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium
NQF Level 6: CHE2611, CHE2621, CHE2612, CHE2622, CHE2613, CHE2623, of reactions and basic organic chemistry with emphasis on the development of
CHE2614, CHE2624 a systematic approach to the problem solving in these areas.
NQF Level 7: CHE311W, CHE312X, CHE313Y, CHE3143, CHE321Y, CHE3223,
CHE3234, CHE3245 CHE1500 Introductory chemistry (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to help students with little or no background in chemistry to gain
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BSc DEGREE insight into the principles and theories in reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium
of reactions and basic organic chemistry with emphasis on the development of
A rating of 5 or higher in Physical Science (in the NSC) OR a pass in Physical a systematic approach to the problem solving in these areas.
Science prior to 2008, or equivalent.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

4 Syllabus CHE211T Inorganic chemistry (S1 and S2)(offered for the last
time in 2011)
Prerequisite: CHE101 (or at least 65% in CHE111 prior to 2002), 102 (or at
New curriculum (2010 onwards) least 65% in CHE112 prior to 2002), 103, 104
Co-requisite: CHE221V
As from 2010 the Department of Chemistry offers recurriculated courses.
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of chemical
ALL students who register for Chemistry as a major for the first time in
bonding; ionic solids; solvents, solutions, acids and bases; introduction to
2011 should register under the New Curriculum
co-ordination chemistry and transition metals.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 CHE221V Practical work (S2) (offered for the last time in 2011)
Co-requisite: CHE2611 or CHE211T
CHE1501 (CHE101N General Chemistry 1A (S1 and S2) Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques
& CHE102P) associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE2611 (CHE211T).
Prerequisite: ONE of the following:
(a) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating CHE212U Physical chemistry (S1 and S2) (offered for the last
of at least 4 (50%). time in 2011)
(b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at matriculation level passed with at Prerequisite: CHE101 (or at least 65% in CHE111 prior to 2002), 102 (or at
least 40% (E symbol). least 65% in CHE112 prior to 2002), CHE103, CHE104, MAT1511, MAT1512
(c) Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at matriculation level passed with or (MAT101 and MAT102)
at least 50% (D symbol). Co-requisite: CHE222W
(d) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation. Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the laws
(e) An equivalent examinatino in Mathematics. of thermodynamics and changes of state.
(f) MAT0511 (Mathematics access module)
and Physical Science at Matriculation level (or CHE1500 (old codes: CHE111 CHE222W Practical work (offered for the last time in 2011) (S2)
and CHE112)) Co-requisite: CHE212U
Advice: MAT1512 should be taken together with this module if Chemistry is Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques
selected as a major subject. associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE212.
Purpose: to expose learners to basic atomic theories, the electronic structure
of atoms, the periodic table and periodicity, chemical bonding, behaviour of CHE213V Organic chemistry (Use of molecular models in
matter, stoichiometry, acids and bases and chemical equilibrium. examination is permissible) (S1 and S2) (offered for
the last time in 2011)
CHE1502 (CHE102P General Chemistry 1B (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: CHE101 (or at least 65% in CHE111 prior to 2002), 102 (or at
& CHE103Q) least 65% in CHE112 prior to 2002), 103, 104
Pre-requisites: CHE1501 or (CHE101N and CHE102P) Co-requisite: CHE223X of CHE2623
Purpose: to equip learners with basic insight into the physical behaviour Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into dienes, aromaticity,
of gases, kinetic theory, and thermo-chemistry, as well as the nature and electrophilic aromatic substitution, benzene, arenes, aldehydes, ketones,
behaviour of hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon derivatives (alkylhalides, alcohols carboxylic acids and their functional derivatives, ethers and epoxides, amines,
and ethers) and their stereochemistry as well as carbonyl compounds phenols and aryl halides.
(aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and esters).
CHE223X Practical work (S2) (offerered for the last time in
CHE1503 (CHE104R) Chemistry 1 Practical (S2) 2011)
Pre-requisites: CHE1501 or (CHE101N and CHE102P Co-requisite: CHE213V
Co-requisite: CHE1502 (CHE102P and CHE103Q) Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and
Purpose: to help students develop basic-hands-on laboratory skills and techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module
techniques associated with some of the theoretical concepts covered in CHE2613 (CHE213V).
General Chemistry 1A and 1B.
Advice: MAT1511, MAT1512 (or MAT101 and MAT102) should be taken CHE214W Analytical chemistry (S1 and S2) (offered for the last
together with this module if Chemistry is selected as a major subject. time in 2011)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the electronic structure of Prerequisite: CHE101 (or at least 65% in CHE111 prior to 2002), 102 (or at
atoms and apply it to the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemistry of the least 65% in CHE112 prior to 2002), 103, 104

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Co-requisite: CHE224Y or CHE2624 Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into spectroscopy, advanced co-
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into statistical treatment of data, ordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry.
titrimetry, gravimetry, potentiometry and coulometry.
CHE321Y Practical work (offered for the last time in 2012) (year
CHE224Y Practical work (S2) (offered for the last time in 2011) module)
Co-requisite: CHE2614 Co-requisite: CHE311W
Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques
associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE214. associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE311.

New curriculum (2011 onwards) CHE312X Physical chemistry (offered for the last time in 2012)
(year module)
Prerequisite: CHE212, 222 (or 202)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Co-requisite: CHE3223
Advice: A pass in at least TWO other CHE second-level modules.
CHE2611 Inorganic chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into changes of state, equilibria,
Prerequisite: CHE1501 (or CHE101N and CHE102P) and CHE1503 (or
electrochemistry, kinetic theory of gases, transport and diffusion and
CHE104R)
molecular reaction dynamics.
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of chemical
bonding; ionic solids; solvents, solutions, acids and bases; introduction to
CHE3223 Practical work (offered for the last time in 2012) (year
co-ordination chemistry and transition metals.
module)
Co-requisite: CHE312X
CHE2621 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S2)
Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and
Prerequisite: CHE1501 and CHE1503 (or CHE104R)
techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module
Co-requisite: CHE2611
CHE312X.
Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques
associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE2611 (CHE211T).
CHE313Y Organic chemistry (Use of molecular models in
examination is permissible) (offered for the last time
CHE2612 Physical chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2)
in 2012) (year module)
Prerequisite: CHE1502 or (CHE102P and CHE103Q), CHE1503 or (CHE104R)
Prerequisite: CHE213, 223 (or 203)
Co-requisite: MAT1512
Co-requisite: CHE3234
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the laws
Advice: A pass in at least TWO other CHE second-level modules.
of thermodynamics and changes of state.
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into and demonstrate an
understanding of stereochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction
CHE2622 Physical Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S2)
mechanisms, applications of spectroscopic methods, carbanions,
Prerequisite: CHE1502 (or CHE102P and CHE103Q), CHE1503 (or
polyfunctional compounds, orbital symmetry and synthesis.
CHE104R)
Co-requisite: MAT1512, CHE2612
CHE3234 Practical work (offered for the last time in 2012)
Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques
(year module)
associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE2612
Co-requisite: CHE313Y
(CHE212U).
Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and
techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module
CHE2613 Organic chemistry 2 (Theory) (Use of molecular
CHE313.
models in examination is permissible) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: CHE1502 (or CHE102P and CHE103Q) and CHE1503 (or
CHE3143 Analytical chemistry (offered for the last time in 2012)
CHE104R)
(year module)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into dienes, aromaticity,
Prerequisite: CHE214, 224 (or 204)
electrophilic aromatic substitution, benzene, arenes, aldehydes, ketones,
Co-requisite: CHE3245
carboxylic acids and their functional derivatives, ethers and epoxides,
Advice: A pass in at least TWO other CHE second-level modules.
amines, phenols and aryl halides.
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding
of electroanalytical methods, molecular and atomic absorption
CHE2623 Practical work (S2)
spectrophotometry, atomic emission and absorption spectrophotometry,
Co-requisite: CHE2613
chromatography and extraction methods.
Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and
techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module
CHE3245 Practical work (offered for the last time in 2012) (year
CHE2613 (CHE213V).
module)
Co-requisite: CHE3143
CHE2614 Analytical chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques
Prerequisite: CHE1501 or (CHE101N, CHE102P) and CHE1503 or
associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE314.
(CHE104R)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into statistical treatment of data,
CHE4409 Practical
titrimetry, gravimetry, potentiometry and coulometry.
CHE4409 consists of practical work which is designed to include the four
branches of Chemistry, namely Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical.
CHE2624 Analytical Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S2)
Approximately two weeks (±80 hours) of practical work are required for
Co-requisite: CHE2614
each discipline. A student must have successfully completed the theory
Prererequisite: CHE1501 or (CHE101N, CHE102P), CHE1503 or
module(s) (as specified in the Postgraduate brochure) before he/she is
(CHE104R)
permitted to complete the experimental portion that applies to the specific
Purpose: the acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and
module(s). Alternatively if a student wishes to complete the practical
techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module
component in tandem with the theory module(s), then a pass (*50%) in the
CHE2614.
first assignment for the module(s) in question must be obtained.)

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 All practical work must be carried out in approved laboratories, particulars
of which must be submitted by the student to the Department of Chemistry.
CHE311W Inorganic chemistry (offered for the last time in 2012) Details about the practical work are obtainable from the Department of
(year module) Chemistry on request.
Prerequisite: CHE211, 221 (or 201)
Co-requisite: CHE321Y
Advice: A pass in at least TWO other CHE second-level modules.

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Students who have no or inadequate practical facilities at their disposal may Exemption from the practical examination will only be granted for a
contact the responsible lecturers in the Department in order to arrange for maximum of two successive calendar years after the year in which the mark
practical work to be carried out in the Department’s laboratories in Pretoria. was obtained.

CHE450B Project All applications for exemption must be made in writing, and students must be
CHE450B consists of a mini research project conducted under the supervision registered for the module for which the exemption is requested.
of a chemistry staff member. The research project must be carried out at the
university or at an approved external laboratory. The proposal should be
approved by the executive committee and upon completion of the project, 5.2 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK
a comprehensive report be submitted to the Chemistry Department for
evaluation and credit after approval by the supervisor Module Dates of practical

CHE104/CHE1503 21 November – 2 December 2011


5 Practical Work CHE222 21 November – 23 November 2011
CHE224 24 November – 26 November 2011
Practical work is an integral part of Chemistry and is covered in CHE1503, CHE221 28 November – 30 November 2011
CHE2621 - 2624 and CHE3321 - 324. CHE223 1 December - 3 December 2011
CHE321 30 May – 10 June 2011
Details of compulsory practical courses and required practical facilities, CHE322 30 May – 10 June 2011
practical examinations, and exemptions from practical work and practical CHE323 13 June – 24 June 2011
examinations will be found in 5.1 and 5.2 below. CHE324 13 June – 24 June 2011

CHE1503 (CHE104R)

Students must attend a compulsory laboratory course at UNISA for 10 days


or at another centre identified by the Department of Chemistry, UNISA
Christian Spirituality
during the year of registration.

Admission to the laboratory course is restricted to students who have 1 Syllabus


satisfactorily completed a specified number of assignments as specified by
the Department of Chemistry. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

The final examination mark is based on the marks obtained for the The curriculum comprises five modules (120 credits in total).
assignments, the practical work and practical tests.
HPCSP81 Research in Christian Spirituality (12 credits)
CHE221–224/ CHE2621-2624 CSP4802 Introductory issues in the study of Christian Spirituality (24
credits)
Students registered for these modules must attend a compulsory laboratory CSP4803 History of Christian Spirituality (24 credits)
course in Pretoria lasting 12 days ((3 days per module) (2x Monday to CSP4804 Christian mysticism (24 credits)
Saturday)) during the year of registration (except in cases where exemption HRCSP85 Research report (36 credits)
has been granted in terms of 5.1). See dates under 5.2.
With guidance from a supervisor, the student must complete a research
Admission to the laboratory course is restricted to students who have either: report of approximately 40 pages (12 000 words) which integrates the
(i) satisfactorily completed a specified number of assignments in the insights gained in the four modules and which is focused on a specific aspect
corresponding theoretical modules; of Christian Spirituality. Students may only commence with the research
or report (HRCSP85) after completing the module concerning research
(ii) have already passed the corresponding theory module. in Christian Spirituality (HPCSP81) and at least one of the three content
modules (CSP4802, CSP4803, CSP4804). Students must contact the Chair
CHE321–324 of the Department for advice in this regard and to request that a supervisor
be appointed for the research report. The student needs to register a
Students registered for these modules must attend a compulsory practical research topic, submit a research proposal and successfully complete the
course (one week per module) in the Unisa Chemistry laboratories in research report in consultation with the supervisor.
Pretoria during June when the entire practical syllabus will be covered.
Admission to the practical course in a module is normally only granted to Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in each module of the
students who obtain at least 50% in the first assignment of that module. curriculum to obtain the degree.
The duration of the CHE3705 practical course will be four weeks.
HPCSP81 Research in Christian Spirituality
The duration of the CHE3705 practical course will be four weeks. Purpose: in the first part, Basics of Research, to introduce students to the
technical, ethical, and intellectual requirements of high-quality and critically
Practical examinations for these modules will be completed during the engaged academic writing, and in the second part, Specialised Methodologies,
compulsory practical course in June. to introduce students to the different research methodologies in their
chosen discipline and, for the sake of interdisciplinary work, in closely
associated disciplines.

5.1 EXEMPTION FROM PRACTICAL WORK AND PRACTICAL CSP4802 Introductory issues in the study of Christian Spirituality
EXAMINATIONS Purpose: firstly, to assist and guide students to understand what the
discipline of Christian Spirituality entails, also in its various and complex
Exemption from the compulsory practical work and practical examinations interrelationships; secondly, to assist and guide students to formulate their
may, with the written approval of the Chair of the Department of Chemistry, views critically on how Christian Spirituality relates to its primary literary
be granted to students who have previously completed or who are attending source, the Bible.
an equivalent practical course at a recognized university or specially approved
academic institution, provided that the results achieved are satisfactory. The CSP4803 History of Christian Spirituality
responsible person at the university or academic institution concerned must Purpose: firstly, to assist and guide students to understand what constitutes
submit a mark to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Unisa for the the nature of historical understanding, the ‘problem of history’ as it relates
practical work, indicate the year in which it was obtained, and certify that it is to Christian Spirituality; secondly, to assist and guide students to gain
the student’s own work. This mark will be regarded as an examination mark. insight into some of the major spiritual movements in Christian history;

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thirdly, to assist and guide students to give particular attention to their
NQF Level 7
specialising choice of one of the major historical eras in Christian Spirituality:
Ancient Christian Spirituality, Medieval Christian Spirituality, Renaissance/ TIC311D Church and society TIC3703 Church and society across
Reformation Christian Spirituality, or Contemporary Christian Spirituality. across the ages the ages
CMM306Y Christianity in TIC3704 Christianity in Africa
CSP4804 Christian mysticism Africa
Purpose: firstly, to assist and guide students to understand what Christian
Mysticism entails, also in its various and complex interrelationships; secondly, SCR306B Christian TIC3705 Christian foundations: The
to assist and guide students to show such understanding by analysing the life foundations: The early early centuries
and works of an important example of a Christian mystic from the history centuries
of Christian Spirituality.

HRCSP85 Research report


Purpose: firstly to assist and guide students in formulating a viable research 3 Syllabus
proposal for a small research report related to the subject area of Christian
Spirituality; secondly, to design a structure for a research essay or report; MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
and thirdly, to write down, under the guidance of a supervisor, the outcomes
of the research using standard practices in the field of Christian Spirituality The curriculum comprises five modules (120 credits in total).
research.
KEG401E Research Methodology in Church History (12 credits)
KEG403G Study of a Theme/Theologian (24 credits)
KEG405J Study of a Period (24 credits)
Church History One module: Any honours module from another theological discipline (24
credits)
KEG402F Research Report (36 credits)
Students may only commence with the research report (KEG402F) after
1 General Information completing the module concerning research in Church History (KEG401E)
and at least one of the three content modules (KEG403G, KEG405J, a module
„ A revised BTh curriculum came into effect on January 2009. All from another theological discipline). Students must contact the Chair of the
modules offered by the different disciplines are still organised Department for advice in this regard and to request that a supervisor be
according to four Tracks, namely Scripture Studies (SCR), Theologies appointed for the research report. The student needs to register a research
in Context (TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM) and Community topic, submit a research proposal and successfully complete the research
Ministry (CMM). However, some modules have been moved to report in consultation with the supervisor.
another track and others are no longer offered.
CURRICULUM
„ Church History is not offered as a major in the BTh degree, but six
Church History modules are offered as part of the Theologies in
KEG401E Research in Church History
Context (TIC) Track. These modules are:
Purpose: in the first part, Basics of Research, to introduce students to the
TIC1502 Introduction to the study of Church History
requirements for and techniques of high-quality academic writing, and in
TIC2602 Christianity and a changing South Africa
the second part, Specialised Methodologies, to introduce students to the
TIC2604 World Christianity and ecumenism
different approaches to conducting research in their chosen discipline and,
TIC3703 Church and society across the ages
for the sake of interdisciplinary work, in closely associated disciplines.
TIC3704 Christianity in Africa
TIC3705 Christian foundations: the early centuries
KEG403G Study of a Theme/Theologian
„ For details on each of these modules, please consult the entry on
Purpose: to introduce the student to the study of a theme or theologian that
Theologies in Context (TIC) in this brochure.
the student would have chosen. The theme or theologian that the student
would have chosen, would begin with an introductory background that will
then be followed by particular aspects that the student has to study on the
2 Transitional Arrangements theme or theologian concerned. The student will have a variety of areas to
choose the theme or the theologian from. These areas range from: Early
„ Students will retain credits for all modules passed under the old BTh
Church Period; Medieval Era, High and Late Middle Ages, The Reformation
curriculum.
PePeriod; The Post-Reformation Period and The Modern Era; to South
„ In the new BTh curriculum (as from 2009), one Church History
African Church History.
module (the former CMM306Y) has been moved to the TIC Track
and is now known under the code: TIC3704. If you completed the
KEG405J: Any Honours module from another theological
CMM306Y module under the old curriculum, you have the option of
discipline
retaining credit for it in the CMM Track or to transfer it to the TIC
Purpose: Please read the purpose of the module under the name of the
Track.
name of the module you have chosen.
„ Please study the diagram below to find the codes of the Church
History modules in the new curriculum. KEG402F Research Report
CHURCH HISTORY MODULES IN THE BTH DEGREE Purpose: firstly to assist and guide students in formulating a viable research
proposal for a small research report related to the subject area of Church
Module passed in the old BTh Module you will be credited with in History; secondly, to design a structure for a research essay or report; and
curriculum the new BTh curriculum thirdly, to write down, under the guidance of a supervisor, the outcomes of
the research using standard practices in the field of Church History research.
NQF Level 5
TIC1128 Introduction to the TIC1502 Introduction to the study of
study of Church History Church History
NQF Level 6
Civil Procedure
TIC306G Christianity and a TIC2602 Christianity and a changing
changing South Africa South Africa
TIC308J World Christianity and TIC2604 World Christianity and
1 Syllabus
ecumenism ecumenism
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

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CIP2601 (CIP201G) General principles of civil procedure (S1 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
and S2)
Co-requisite for LLB: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) Prerequisites: Any four first level modules.
Purpose: to equip students with insight into the law of civil procedure and
the sources of South African civil procedure; models for resolving civil CLS2601 (CLS826C) Cultural contexts (S1 and S2)
disputes; jurisdiction of the High Courts and the magistrates’ courts and Purpose: to allow students to engage with cultural aspects of the ancient
jurisdiction in the Constitutional Court. world. Students specialising in Classical Culture are introduced to classical
perspectives on the environment by means of selected source material in
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 translation. Aspects of environment awareness in antiquity are studied with a
view to relate these to current ecological concerns.
CIP3701 (CIP301K) Civil procedure: court proceedings (S1
and S2) CLS2602 (CLS827D) Visual and verbal representations (S1 and
Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) S2)
Purpose: to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to analyse Purpose: to introduce students to the Classical world through its art,
and solve problems relating to the general principles of the law of civil architecture, visual source materials. Students specialising in Classical Culture
procedure, with specific reference to the procedure in all High Courts and will study the main accomplishments in architecture and art, including vase
the magistrates’ courts, including the procedure relating to appeal, review painting, sculpture, mosaics and murals in the Greco-Roman period.
and variation of judgements.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Prerequisites: Any four first level modules.


Classical Culture Advice: Students may register for the following modules in any order.

CLS3701 (CLS824A) Historical encounters (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to introduce students to the concept of history and the origins of
1 General Information historical thinking through the works of ancient historians and other prose
writers. Students specialising in Classical Culture will study selections from
„ No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. Greek and Roman historians (in English translation) to gain an insight into
„ Classical Culture as a major subject shares the CLS module codes the socio-political environment of the ancient world.
with Ancient History from NQF Level 6. Classical Culture Students
are required to consistently follow the Classical Culture option within CLS3702 (CLS8239) Ancient thought and practice (S1 and S2)
these module codes. Purpose: to introduce students to aspects of ancient Greece’s intellectual
history concerning either practical politics (democracy) or philosophy.
Students specialising in Classical Culture study selected texts in translation
2 Transitional Arrangements from Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Lucretius as well as Stoic authors.

„ Students who passed old CCL and CLS codes should ascertain CLS3703 (CLS825B) Power and empowerment (S1 and S2)
that they do not register for the equivalent current CLS codes as Purpose: to introduce students to ancient texts, personalities and events
duplication is inadmissible for degree and major purposes. related to power and its generation in various contexts (social, political,
„ Students who registered for Greek, Latin, Ancient History and religious, textual). Classical Culture students focus on the competitive
Classical Culture modules prior to 2007 and wish to complete more settings of ancient entertainment (Greek festivals and Roman games).
than one of these subjects as majors, must complete their major
subject under the old Greek, Latin, Ancient History and Classical CLS3704 (CLS8216) Epic transformations (S1 and S2)
Culture ‘pipeline’ codes by the end of 2011. After the end of this Purpose: to introduce students to the notion of the epic or ‘monumental’,
year no further registrations will be considered. whether as large-scale literary composition of pivotal historical event or
period. Students specialising in Classical Culture study Homer’s Iliad and
selections from Vergil’s Aeneid in translation from historical, cultural, literary
3 Classical Culture as a Major Subject and intertextual perspectives.

Compulsory modules for a major subject CLS3705 (CLS8228) Dramatic visions (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to drama (on- and off-stage) in the ancient
combination: world. Students specialising in Classical Culture are allowed to choose
between Greco-Roman tragedy (Sophocles’ and Seneca’s renditions of the
NQF Level 5: CLS1501, 1502 Oedipus myth) and Greco-Roman comedy (selections from Aristophanes,
NQF Level 6: CLS2601, 2602 Menander, Plautus and Terence), in order to establish how these genres
NQF Level 7: CLS3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705 were used to grapple with serious social issues.

4 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Commercial Law
CLS1501 (CCL101R) Greek society, myths and literature (S1 and
S2) 1 General Information
Purpose: to introduce students to ancient Greek society, its myths and
literature, in particular Greek epic through a study of selected passages from „ Modules in Commercial Law may not be taken by students who
Homer’s Odyssey. select Private Law as a major subject.
„ Credit for a degree is granted for study units in either Commercial
CLS1502 (CCL102S) Ancient Rome: Society, myth and
Law or Mercantile Law but not for both.
literature (S1 and S2)
„ Credit for a degree is granted for:
Purpose: to gain insight into ancient Roman society, its myths and its
(i) either COL100 or modules in Commercial Law on NQF Level 5
literature, with a view to appreciating the enduring influence of the ancient
(ii) either CLL100 or COL100
Roman Culture on Modern Civilisation and intellectual endeavour. Instead
(iii) either CLL200 or COL200
of their final examination, students are required to present a portfolio of
(iv) either CLA201 or CLA311
their work.
(v) Any modules in Commercial Law on second-year level and the
equivalent paper thereof
(vi) either CLA104 or CLA102 (or 103)

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FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES Communication Law
„ BA students who select Economics or another major subject from Group
B, may NOT include modules in Commercial Law in their curriculum.
„ Students who include Commercial Law in their BA curriculum must
1 General Information
include module CLA1501 and CLA1502.
Students (excluding those who register for the BA (GEN or GE1) and
BBA degree) who select Communication Science as a major subject, and
FOR THE COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT complete their major subject, must include Communication Law in their
SCIENCES curriculum.

A BCompt student who passed (or was exempted from):


(i) Commercial Law II (CLL200) prior to 1983 receives credit for only 2 Syllabus
the module CLA201.
(ii) both Commercial Law II and III prior to 1983 will be exempted from MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
the modules CLA201 and 202.
CML1501 (CML101H) Communication Law (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into communication
2 Syllabus law.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

CLA1501 (CLA101S)
Syllabus:
Commercial Law 1A (S1 and S2)
Communication Science
Section A
(a) The South African legal system
(b) Introduction to the theory of law 1 General Information
Section B: The law of obligations; introduction to the law of contract; the
formation of a contract; principles and rules concerning valid and binding „ Credit for a degree is granted for:
contracts; breach of contract; remedies on the ground of breach of contract; (i) either COM101 and 102 or CMN100
the transfer and termination of obligations (ii) either TEX821 or AFK821
(iii) either COM201 or COM205
CLA1502 (CLA104V) Commercial Law 1B (S1 and S2) (iv) either COM307 and COM308 or COM311
Co-requisite: CLA1501 (v) either COM309G and COM3109 or COM3708
Syllabus:
Section A: Specific contracts: contract of lease, contract of purchase and
sale, insurance contract, employment contract 2 Transitional Arrangements
Section B: Law of agency, forms of business enterprise, security, law of
competition, franchising, alternative dispute resolution Students who have passed study units in Communication Science not
mentioned below, without completing the relevant level must contact the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Department of Communication Science to determine which outstanding
modules must be taken.
CLA2601 (CLA201V) Commercial Law 2A (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Company law; close corporations; law of partnerships

CLA2602 (CLA202W) Commercial Law 2B (S1 and S2) 3 Communication Science as a


Syllabus: Negotiable instruments and other methods of payment; Major Subject
administration of estates; law of trusts; law of insolvency

Compulsory modules for a major subject


combination:
Communication in NB
Business Contexts „ Students who passed either COM307E or COM308F before 2007 and
still have to complete one elective, have to complete COM3708.
„ Students who passed either COM309G or COM3109 before 2008 and
still have to complete one elective, have to complete COM311A.
1 General Information
3.1 FOR THE BA (COMMUNICATION SCIENCE)
Students registering for the BCompt degree are advised to take this module
as part of their curriculum as a recommended alternative for the module NQF Level 5: COM1501, COM1502, EUP1501 (CEM101A) and TWO of
INM1024. ENN101D, AFK1502
NQF Level 6: COM2025, COM2036, COM2048, COM2059, CML1501,
TEX2601, RSC2601
2 Syllabus NQF Level 7: COM3018, COM3029, COM303A, COM3704 COM305C,
COM306D, COM3708, COM311A and TEX3701
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
3.2 FOR THE BA DEGREE, BBA DEGREE AND BA (HUMAN AND
CBC1501 Communication in Business Contexts (S1 and S2) SOCIAL STUDIES)
Purpose: to make students aware that communication forms an integral part
of the role of the accounting practitioner in a business context. Students NQF Level 5: COM1501, COM1502
are sensitised to the variables influencing communication situations in the NQF Level 6: COM2025, COM2036, COM2048, COM2059, TEX2601,
accounting environment and know how to respond appropriately. RSC2601
NQF Level 7: COM3018, COM3029, COM303A, COM306D and ONE of
COM3704, COM305C, COM3708, COM311A

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.3.3 FOR THE BSW AND BA (HEALTH SCIENCES AND SOCIAL COM3029 Media studies: institutions, theories and issues
SERVICES) (with specialisation in Welfare Science) (S1 and S2) (ofered for the last time in 2012)

NQF Level 5: COM1501, COM1502 NB


NQF Level 6: any THREE of COM2025, COM2036, COM2048, COM2059 Final assessment in this module will be based on a portfolio, which the student
NQF Level 7: COM3018, COM3029, COM303A, COM306D and ONE of will be required to complete and submit.
COM3704, COM305C, COM3708, COM311A

These students must note that should they wish to continue with Honours in Purpose: to provide students with knowledge of media institutions,
Communication Science they will have to complete the outstanding second- functionalist and critical media theories, and media issues, such as freedom
level module in Communication, as well as the two additional compulsory of the press, media and race relations, stereotyping, media and violence etc.,
modules TEX2601 (Writing skills for the communication industry) and and to enable them to research topics such as media institutional practices,
RSC2601 (Research in the social sciences). Students who have already ownership, regulation, censorship, media and democratisation, and the
passed RSC2601 must pass TEX3701. power and functions of the media.

COM303A Media studies: content, audiences and production (S1


5 Syllabus and S2) (offered for the last time in 2012)

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 NB


Final assessment in this module will be based on a portfolio, which the student
COM1501 (COM101X) Fundamentals of communication (S1 and will be required to complete and submit.
S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the basic principles of communication and to Advice: Students are advised to first register for COM302 before registering
create an awareness of the skills and competencies needed to communicate for this module.
effectively. Purpose: to enable students to acquire knowledge of the theories of and
skills to analyse media texts, genres, audiences and the effects of the media
COM1502 (COM102Y) Communication contexts and applications as well as the ways in which media texts are produced.
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with theoretical knowledge of different contexts COM3704 (COM304B) New media technology (S1 and S2)
and applications of communication as well as practical skills to communicate Purpose: to introduce students to new media technologies, such as the
more effectively in these contexts and applications. Internet, and to enable them to analyse the social, cultural, political and
regulatory consequences of information and communication technology.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
COM305C International communication (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. Purpose: to provide students with knowledge of the role of the media in
globalisation, cultural imperialism, and international affairs, and to enable
NB them to research the international flow of news and entertainment, the
The module COM2014 has been replaced with the module COM2059. In all New World Communication and Information Order and international
cases where students still need to complete COM2014, it has to be replaced communication policy.
by COM2059.
COM306D Communication research (S1 and S2)

COM2025 Organisational communication (S1 and S2) (offered for NB


the last time in 2011) Final assessment in this module will be based on a portfolio which the student
Purpose: to enable students to acquire knowledge of organisational will be required to complete and submit.
communication theory and research, and to enable students to apply these
theories and research for the effective use, assessment and planning of Prerequisite: RSC2601
communication in and between organisations. Purpose: to provide students with knowledge of the techniques of
communication research, how to plan and execute research, how to report
COM2036 Integrated organisational communication research findings, and how to research advertising, mass-media audiences,
(S1 and S2) (offered for the last time in 2011) media efficiency and organisational and development communication.
Purpose: to equip students with theoretical knowledge of integrated
organisational communication and practical skills to promote the use of an COM3708 Advertising and public relations (S1 and S2)
integrated approach to organisational communication. Purpose: to enable students to understand either the field of advertising or
public relations within the different contexts in which they are practised and to
COM2048 Intercultural, development and health communication apply their knowledge through the integrated communication campaign.
(S1 and S2) (offered for the last time in 2011)
Purpose: to enable students to acquire knowledge of the theories and research COM311A Political and government communication and media
in the fields of intercultural, developmental and health communication, ethics (S1 and S2)
and to enable students to apply this knowledge in the development of a Purpose: firstly, that students will be able to demonstrate an understanding
multicultural society. of the theoretical knowledge of political communication; and secondly, that
students will be able to apply this knowledge in practice. This module also
COM2059 Media studies: mass communication and media theory enables students to demonstrate an understanding of ethics and to apply
(S1 and S2) (offered for the last time in 2011) ethical behaviour in order to improve the quality of media products.
Purpose: to educate students in the critical analysis of the relationship
between the media and democracy, the functions, effects and power of the
media in society, the media as public sphere and media culture.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7


Community Health
Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
1 General Information
COM3018 Marketing communication (S1 and S2) (offered for the
last time in 2012) „ A student must be a professional nurse to register for these modules.
Purpose: to enable students to acquire knowledge of the theories and research „ Credit for a degree is not granted for equivalent modules as listed
related to the communicative aspects of marketing, and to enable students to below:
apply this theory and research in marketing campaigns.

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„ A midwifery qualification to register as a Community Health Nurse CMH1502 Comprehensive primary heath care II (S1 and S2)
is a pre-requisite. Exceptions to this rule can be discussed with the Purpose: to equip the student with knowledge and skills to function effectively
Departments. as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing
primary health care within a district-based primary health care approach.

2 Transitional Arrangements CMH1503 Health and the environment (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to identify and address environmental factors
„ Students who passed the modules listed in the column marked that could be detrimental to the physical, emotional and social health of
‘Equivalent modules’ in Table 1, should not register for the equivalent people
modules listed in the first column.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Table 1: Modules that are still offered in the Department of Health Studies,
but has from 2009 changed codes and in some instances changed credit Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
values. (These modules are included in the Bachelors degree in Nursing
Science). CMH2601 Community health practica (year module)
Co-requisite: CMH2602.
Purpose: to guide students through experience and action learning
Modules offered Credits NQF Equivalent Credits
opportunities that are relevant to the community health practice.
from 2009 level modules (offered
for the last time
CMH2602 Health in communities (S1 and S2)
in 2008)
Purpose: to equip students to understand the dynamics of health in
CMH1501 12 5 CMH1043 24 communities and the essential role of healthy families in promoting healthy
Comprehensive Comprehensive communities. To equip students with the knowledge and skills to promote
primary health care 1 primary health family health within existing ethical and legislative frameworks; taking into
CMH1502 12 5 care consideration the diverse African context.
Comprehensive CMH101W 12
primary health care 2 Primary health MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
care1(phased out
in 2007) Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
CMH2035 12
Primary health CMH3701 Basic epidemiology in health sciences (S1 and S2)
care II (phased out Co-requisite: RSC2601 (RSC201H)
in 2008) Purpose: to equip students with higher cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis
and evaluation. To promote a professional identity and integrity and mindful
CMH1503 Health 12 5 CMH103Y 12
practice as these culminate in critical thinking and attitudinal change in the
and the environment Health and the
application of the theory of epidemiology in the health context.
environment
CMH1504 12 5 CMH1065 12
Pharmacological Pharmacological
principles (phasing
out in 2010)
principles Community Ministry
CMH2601 12 6 CMH2126 12
Community health Community health
practica practica 1 General Information
CMH2602 Health in 12 6 CMH224B 12 „ A revised BTh curriculum came into effect on 1 January 2009. In this
communities Family health in new BTh curriculum, modules offered by different disciplines are still
communities organised according to four Tracks, namely, Scripture Studies (SCR),
CMH2013 Family- 12 Theologies in Context (TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM) and
centered health Community Ministry (CMM). However, some modules have been
CMH3701 Basic 12 7 CMH209C Basic 12 moved to another track and others are no longer offered.
epidemiology in epidemiology „ Also consult the transitional arrangements from the old to the new
health sciences BTh curriculum provided by the other three tracks in this brochure,
namely, Scripture Studies (SCR), Theologies in Context (TIC) and
Congregational Ministry (CGM).
„ In the new curriculum the BTh modules are ‘pegged’ at three levels:
3 Syllabus NQF level 5, NQF level 6 and NQF level 7. The code given to a
module conveys all the important information regarding that module.
NB For example, the code CMM2603 implies that the module is in the
The final assessment of the practica modules is conducted by the appointed CMM track, is a ‘second year’ module, which is pegged at NQF level
clinical mentor (health professional with an appropriate and approved 6 and is the third (03) module at that level in the track.
qualification) after submission of a completed portfolio file of evidence of „ As from 2009, a semester format will be phased in for the modules
practical work. of the CMM track. The volume of work is the same as in a former
year-long module (120 notional hours of learning), but the learning
is concentrated into a semester. Consult the syllabus of each module
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 (see below) before you enrol for it, making sure whether it is offered
in a semester or a year format.
CMH1501 Comprehensive primary health care I (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip the student with the knowledge of the broader concepts
of health care systems within an international health related framework 2 Transitional Arrangements
and the knowledge and skills to discuss the concepts and elements of
comprehensive primary health care within the health system of South Africa „ Students will retain credits for all modules passed under the old BTh
and other developing countries. curriculum.
„ The following modules have been moved either from or into the
CMM track. A student has the option of retaining credit for it under
the former track or transferring it to the new track

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Module passed in Equivalent modules Modules required to
Former code New code old curriculum that may not complete each level of
be taken in new the major in CMM
TIC301B CMM2601
curriculum
TIC308J CMM2602
- CMM3701
CGM310T CMM2603
- CMM3702
TIC302T CMM3705
- CMM3703
CMM305X CGM3704
- CMM3704
CMM306Y TIC3704
- CMM3705
CMM310U ECH3703
TABLE 2
„ The following modules that were formerly offered in the CMM track Transitional arrangements for students who wish to major in the Community
have been discontinued as from 2009: CMM304W, CMM3084, Ministry track and who have passed 9 or more BTh modules at the end of
CMM3095. Students who passed these modules under the old 2008.
curriculum retain credits for these modules in the CMM track in the
new curriculum.
Modules passed in Equivalent modules Modules at each level
old curriculum that may not that constitute the major
NB
be taken in new in Community Ministry
„ To obtain a major in the CMM track a student needs to obtain 9
curriculum (CMM)
modules in the track: two at level 5, three at level 6, and four at level 7.
„ One of the four modules at level 7 is the compulsory “capstone” module Level 5
(BTH3720). This module must be completed in the final year of BTh Both the following
studies and if a student is majoring in one or two tracks, it must form modules
part of a major in one of those tracks. For students who have completed
nine (9) or more modules in the old curriculum of the ‘comprehensive’ CMM111P CMM1501 CMM1502
BTh by the end of 2008, the following transitional arrangement will CMM112Q CMM1502 CMM1501
apply (See Table 2 below): In order to obtain the BTh degree, a student
will be required to pass 10 first-level (level 5) modules and a total of 20 Level 6 Level 6 Levels 6 & 7(seven
modules at level 6 and 7 (formerly called “advanced level” modules). modules): The capstone
„ These 20 modules need to be placed in the four BTh tracks but may module and any six of
also be in the ‘other’ track (containing modules from non-theological the modules listed below
subjects), provided that: (a) no less than 2 modules are taken in each of
the BTh tracks; (b) no more than 7 “advanced level” modules are taken
TIC301B CMM2601 CMM2601
in any one track; (c) the capstone module (BTH3720) is counted as one
of the seven “advanced level” modules if one is majoring in a particular - CMM2602 CMM2602
BTh track.
CGM310T CMM2603 CMM2603
„ Students who by the end of 2008 have completed nine (9) or more
modules in the specialised BTh programmes in Pastoral Counselling or Level 7
Urban Ministry, should consult the transitional arrangements. CMM301T CMM3701 CMM3701
„ Students who by the end of 2010 did not complete the BTh programmes
in Pastroal Counselling or Urban Ministry, will be transferred over to the CMM302U CMM3702 CMM3702
BTh (General degree. CMM303V CMM3703 CMM3703
CMM304W discontinued —
TABLE 1
Transitional arrangements for students who wish to major in the Community CMM305X CGM3704 CGM3704 (or
Ministry track and are new students or who have passed 8 or less BTh CMM305X)
modules at the end of 2008.
CMM306Y TIC3704 TIC3704 (or CMM306Y)
CMM3073 CMM3704 CMM3704
Module passed in Equivalent modules Modules required to
old curriculum that may not complete each level of CMM3084 discontinued —
be taken in new the major in CMM CMM3095 discontinued —
curriculum
CMM310U ECH3703 CMM310U (or ECH3703)
Level 5
TIC302T CMM3705 CMM3705 (or TIC302T)
CMM111P CMM1501 CMM1502
BTH20A BTH3720 BTH3720 (compulsory
CMM112Q CMM1502 CMM1501 capstone module)
Level 6
All three modules listed
below 3 Syllabus
- CMM2601
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
- CMM2602
- CMM2603 CMM1501 Ethics and life (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to: (a) guide students on how to make defensible ethical decisions
Level 7
by giving attention to the relationship between ethics and context; the use
Four modules required: of the Bible in the formation of ethical norms and values; central ethical
The capstone module theories and moral formation; (b) put this approach to ethical decision-
and any three modules making into practice by making ethical evaluations of various ethical issues.
listed below
- BTH3720 (capstone)

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CMM1502 The dynamics of mission (S1 and S2) well as social conscience, in order to become effective social and/or church
Purpose: this module will be useful to students who are interested in the leaders and active and informed social participants or citizens in their
holistic nature of Christian mission as transformative encounters in various societies and the world.
contexts.
People credited with this module are able to: Reflect critically on patterns of CMM3704 The dynamics of interreligious encounter (year
practice in mission; Analyse the contextual use of biblical images in mission; module)
Understand and use the basic terms and tools of missiology; Construct their Purpose: this module will be useful to people who wish to explore the roles
own contextual missiology. of religions in their community and how members of different religions
interact in their context.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Qualifying students are able to: relate respectfully and sensitively to people
of another faith, with confidence in their own Christian identity; know and
Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. assess a variety of approaches to interreligious encounter; address the various
challenges and possibilities which arise out of interreligious encounter; work
CMM2601 Women in Society and Church (S1 and S2) with people of other religions to serve local communities and the broader
Purpose: this module will be invaluable to people who want to: (a) become society; relate interreligious encounter to an integral understanding of
informed about sexism and related problems in society and in Christianity mission and missiology.
in the world today; (b) become exposed to a holistic understanding of a
contextual feminist theological method which is useful for transforming CMM3705 Christian moral decision making (S1 and S2)
church and society; (c) acquire the information and the skills to advocate Purpose: to facilitate students’ learning in: (a) reflecting on the various
for justice, tolerance and transformation where gender injustices and other distinctive aspects of moral judgement and decision making within the
forms are existent. context of human life; (b) gaining knowledge of various ethical theories and
theories of decision making in terms of how such theories influence and
CMM2602 Youth ministry in communities (S1 and S2) thus contribute to moral decision making and moral practice in a Christian
Purpose: this module will be useful to leaders who work with young context.
people in local communities, churches and youth ministries and other
youth developmental community settings, utilising the praxis cycle. People BTH3720 Integrated theological praxis (year module)
credited with this module are able to: critically assess and apply contextual Purpose: this compulsory ‘capstone’ module may only be done by students
youth ministry principles and models; design, prepare and implement in the final year of their studies for the BTh degree. Qualifying students can
planning workshops involving group work and community-wide strategies; integrate the insights and competences they gained from doing the other
design and implement strategic processes, involving a series of formative 29 BTh modules, and use those insights to design and carry out a small
experiences or events; design a range of resources for community based scale ministry project in their community to address a specific ocietal
Christian youth ministry contexts. problem.

CMM2603 Intercultural Christian communication (S1 and S2)


Purpose: This module will be useful to students who want to develop
competencies in intercultural Christian mission. Qualifying students will Composition Studies
be able to practice and critically respond with necessary sensitivity in
communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ within various intercultural
contexts. The purpose of the module is to foster understanding and respect
for the other, and to create a conducive atmosphere for cooperation. 1 General Information
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 „ As a major subject, Composition Studies forms part of the curriculum
for the specialist BMus degree. It is not offered as part of any other
Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. general Bachelor’s degree except as indicated below under (3).
„ As from 2009, only the published prerequisites will be acceptable for
CMM3701 Christian action for anti-racism and reconciliation (year modules in Composition Studies, except for CST3705.
module) „ In order to be admitted to modules in Composition Studies, a student
Purpose: This module will be useful to people who are concerned about the must have passed a Unisa Grade 5 Theory or the subject Music for
need in communities to overcome the legacy of apartheid and the realities grade 12, or an equivalent examination (e.g. ABRSM Grade 6 or
brought about by racism. TCL Grade 6 Music Theory). This requirement is waived for students
People credited with this module are able to understand and describe our wishing to register for CST2601 and CST3706 only.
collective experiences of racism as we try to determine where the South
African legacy of racism comes from and how it links with the international
history of racism and colonialism, in order to contribute towards racial, 2 Transitional Arrangements
cultural, economic and gender reconciliation and human equality in society.

CMM3702 God, creation and environment (S1 and S2) Module already completed in the Module which may not be taken
Purpose: to help students identify and interpret the significance of many old curriculum (new curriculum)
of the varied factors that cause the current environmental crisis – globally CTH123D CST1501
and more specifically in the southern African region – for not only human
life but also the many other forms of life with which humans share this CTH124E CST2603
planet; to determine the challenge the environmental crisis poses to the CTH221E CST1502
Christian faith; to develop a theology that has the potential to foster an
environmentally friendly lifestyle; to stimulate students to become life- CTH222F CST2601
long theological students who are equipped to raise and debate current CTH223G CST2603
environmental and relevant theological issues in a southern African, African
and international context; to empower students to initiate and participate in CTH224H CST2602
community development programmes and projects. CTH321H –

CMM3703 Christian social ethics (S1 and S2) CTH322J CST3702


Purpose: This module will be useful to people who want to examine the CTH323K CST3702
development of Christian Social Ethics and teachings from its biblical origins
CTH325M CST3705
to the contemporary context. It discerns the various strands, positions,
approaches and methods or ethical reflections expressed by various MCT328J CST3706
churches and ecumenical movements/institutions and their relevance for
MCT329K CST2601
the academic discipline of Christian Social Ethics. Students credited with this
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3 Composition Studies as a Major Subject CST3701 (CTH321H) African and Asian composition resources
(to be introduced from 2012) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: CTH2601, 2602 and 2603 (or CTH221E, CTH222F, CTH223G
Compulsory modules for a major subject and CTH224H)
combination (BMus): Purpose: to enable students to explore and gain an understanding of
compositional resources used in the music of various cultural groups
NQF Level 5: CST1501, 1502 within various African and Asian traditions. Students will create original
NQF Level 6: CST2601, 2602, 2603 compositions, based on models they have studied in this module.
NQF Level 7: CTH321H, CTH322J, 3703, 3704, 3705
Modules which may be taken within the BA and BVA (with specialization CST3702 (CTH322J)- Modernist composition resources (to be
in New Media) degrees introduced from 2012) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: CTH2601, 2602 and 2603 (or CTH221E, CTH222F, CTH223G
NQF Level 5: CST1501, 1502 and CTH224H)
NQF Level 6: CST2601, 2602, 2603 Purpose: to enable students to explore and gain understanding of resources
NQF Level 7: CST3706 available to composers of the first half of the twentieth century. They will
become familiar with a selected repertoire of seminal works by major
composers from America, Europe and South Africa. Students will create
4 Syllabus original compositions, based on the models that they have studied in this
module.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
CST3703 (CTH323K) Postmodern composition resources (to be
CST1501 (CTH123D) Composition models 1: Tonal music (S1 introduced from 2012) (S1 and S2)
and S2) Prerequisite: CTH2601, 2602 and 2603 (or CTH221E, CTH222F, CTH223G
Prerequisite: Unisa Grade 5 Theory or subject Music at matriculation level and CTH224H)
(NQF level 4), or an equivalent examination (e.g. ABRSM Grade 6 or TCL Purpose: to enable students to explore and gain understanding of the
Grade 6 Music Theory). resources available to composers since the late 1960s. They will become
Purpose: to enable students to explore the structural, harmonic and familiar with a selected repertoire of seminal works by major composers
contrapuntal aspects of tonal compositions with a clear texture and a from America, Europe and South Africa. Students will create original
predominantly diatonic harmonic vocabulary. They will gain skills in studying compositions, based on the models that they have studied in this module
music for ensemble (e.g. four-part choir/ string quartet) using short score
and open score formats. CST3704 Free composition (to be introduced from 2012) (S1
and S2)
CST1502 (CTH221E) Composition models 2: Modal and tonal Prerequisite: CTH2601, 2602 and 2603 (or CTH221E, CTH222F, CTH223G
counterpoint (S1 and S2) and CTH224H)
Prerequisite: Unisa Grade 5 Theory or subject Music at matriculation level Purpose: to enable students to create a portfolio of original compositions in
(NQF level 4), or an equivalent examination (eg ABRSM Grade 6 or TCL different musical mediums. They will draw on the wide range of models and
Grade 6 Music Theory). resources they have studied in their composition modules. At least one of
Purpose: to enable students to explore the structural and contrapuntal these will be publicly performed.
processes in selected compositions from the 16th, 18th and 20th centuries.
They will gain skills in studying both vocal and instrumental mediums, and CST3705 Performing practice (S1 and S2)
will be able to create short original compositions using these models. Purpose: to enable students to understand the basic principles of performing
practice in Western music since the late 16th century and to explore the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 historical resources that underpin our knowledge of those principles in order
to apply them convincingly in performing music today.
Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
CST3706 Music technology 2: Digital audio (available from
CST2601 Music technology 1: MIDI (S1 and S2) 2012) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to provide students with the skills required to work creatively with Purpose: to introduce students to acoustics and the manipulation of sound
pitched and unpitched sound using the MIDI protocol. They will become waves for artistic/musical purposes using sampling techniques and a variety
familiar with the General MIDI standard and work with MIDI sequencers of waveform editing and sequencing programs. They will also study the
using tracks, channels, patches, and quantization. They will also gain history and current repertoire of electronic and electro-acoustic music in
knowledge of the repertoire of electronic and electro-acoustic music. This addition to the current thinking behind the manipulation/organisation of
work will stimulate the student’s own compositional activities. sound. This will enhance the student’s ongoing compositional activities with
both pitched and unpitched sound.
CST2602 Composition models 3: Chromaticism (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: CST1501 and 1502 (or CTH123D and CTH124E)
Purpose: to familiarize students with a selected repertoire of music that
incorporates chromaticism. This repertoire will focus on, but not be limited Composition Theory
to, the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Learners will be able to apply
this harmonic vocabulary in the composition of their own music and
understand some implications of chromatic material on the structure of
music. They will also gain some experience of studying music in orchestral 1 General Information
score format.
„ This subject forms part of the curricula for the two specialist music
CST2603 (CTH124E) Composition models 4: Music analysis (S1 degrees. It is not offered as part of the general BA degree.
and S2) „ As from 2001, Harmony and Counterpoint I, II and III as well as
Prerequisite: CST1501 and 1502 (or CTH123D and CTH124E) Music Form I and II were incorporated in Composition Theory.
Purpose: to familiarize students with the structure and syntax of a selected Students who did not complete either of these courses must consult
repertoire of music from the 17th to 19th centuries through the application the transitional arrangements below.
of a range of analytical techniques. They will be able to create original „ As from 2008, only the published prerequisites will be acceptable for
compositions in a variety of mediums using selected models. all modules in Composition Theory.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

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2 Transitional Arrangements „ Students who are required to register for CSS101 must do so each
year unless they satisfy one of the following conditions:
If there are no remaining modules from CTH which can be taken a student (a) at least 60% (‘C’ symbol) in Matriculation higher grade English
may take a maximum of TWO modules from History of Music or Music in (b) a credit in ENS101
World Cultures Today. (c) a credit in another tertiary course in English
(d) a qualification that, at the discretion of the Dean, is equivalent
to that in (a), (b) or (c) above
3 Composition Theory as a Major Subject (e) credit towards a BSc in at least 10 modules (some or all of the
credits may have been transferred from another institution)
„ Students who are required to register for CSS101 as a Co-requisite
Compulsory modules for a major subject for another module may NOT cancel their registration for CSS101
combination: unless the other module is also cancelled.
„ Credit for a degree is granted for:
NQF Level 5: CTH123, 124 (discontinued from 2010) (i) either CSS101 or ENS101
NQF Level 6: CST2601, 222, 223, 224 (ii) either CSS101 (or ENS101) and either English I or ENN103,
NQF Level 7: CTH321, 322, 323 and 325. Students may replace CTH323 104, 106
with one of HIM221, 222, 223, 326, 329, 330 (History of
Music)
2 Syllabus
4 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
CSS101H Comprehension Skills for Science (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite for BA: CTH123–124 (or CTH101-104 or Harmony and Purpose: to improve students’ reading of scientific texts and their note-
Counterpoint I and Music Form I) taking skills.
Prerequisite for BMus: CTH123–124 (or CTH103-104 or Harmony and
Counterpoint I and Music Form I)

CST2601 (CTH222F) Music technology I: Midi (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to give students a knowledge of secondary dominants and leading-
Computer Science and
tone chords as well as insight into variation technique.
Information Systems for
CST2602 (CTH224H) Composition models 3: Chromotacism (S1
and S2) the Colleges of Science,
Purpose: to provide students with insight into the use of chromaticism,
including borrowed chords, the Neapolitan sixth chord and augmented sixth Engineering and Technology
chords.
and Human Sciences
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Prerequisite: CTH221, 2601 (CTH222F), 223, 2602 (CTH224H) (or all


Harmony and Counterpoint II and Form II modules) 1 Introduction
CTH321H Compositional resources of 19th-century music (S1 and 1.1 COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION SYSTEMS AS MAJOR
S2) BSC SUBJECTS
Purpose: to enable students to explore and understand advanced
compositional techniques and their usage in selected compositions from the Computers are used extensively in all scientific fields and therefore the study
nineteenth century. of Computer Science may usefully be combined with any BSc subject. The
following combinations may serve as a guide if you are planning to set up
CTH322J Compositional resources of 20th-century tonal music your own curriculum:
(S1 and S2) (a) Scientific applications – if you are interested in a career in science,
Advice: This module should be taken together with CTH321. you may consider combining Computer Science with Physics,
Purpose: to enable students to explore the compositional techniques used Mathematics, Operations Research or Statistics.
in tonal music in the twentieth century by closely examining selected (b) If you plan to major in Information Systems, you could combine it
compositions. with Statistics, Operations Research, and any BCom subject(s).
Before you compile your own curriculum, you should consider the
CTH323K Compositional resources of serialism (S1 and S2) recommended curricula for the BSc with majors in Computer Science or
Purpose: to enable students to understand the principles of serial composition Information systems.
and how these are used in selected compositions representative of this style.
Students who want to register for Computing as a major should
CST3705 (CTH325M) Performing practice (S1 and S2) (a) have access to an Internet Café or a Unisa Regional Learning Centre
Purpose: to enable students to understand the basic principles of performing or other Internet facility. After registration access to myUnisa on a regular
practice in Western music since the late 16th century and to explore the basis is compulsory.
historical resources that underpin our knowledge of those principles in order (b) have passed Computer Application Technology or Information
to apply them convincingly in performing music today. Technology with a rating of 4 (new NSC) or passed Computer Studies (NSC)
or hold an Industry Standard qualification in Computer Literacy issued within
the previous five years. Students who do not satisfy this requirement, must
pass COS1501 BEFORE they may register for COS1511 or INF1511.
Comprehension Skills 1.2 COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN
for Science SCIENCES

„ Unless otherwise indicated in a specialist BA degree the TWO


modules for BA students are COS1521 and INF1511.
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„ Students must choose between this subject and Information Systems Compulsory modules for a major subject
for Humanities and Social Sciences. Credit for a BA degree can be
granted for only one of these subjects. combination:
„ Mathematics at Matriculation level is not a prerequisite but is
When setting up your own curriculum. then the following are the
recommended.
compulsory modules for a major subject. Please note that you must include
all the prerequisites and co-requisites for these modules in your curriculum.
1.3 INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN
Both Computer Science and Information Systems may be taken as major
SCIENCES
subjects, provided that a module does not count as credit in both majors.
„ Unless otherwise indicated in the specialist BA degree the TWO
modules for BA students are INF1505 and EUP1501 (or INF1520). COMPUTER SCIENCE
„ For the BA degree students must choose between this course and
NQF Level 5: COS1501, 1511, 1512, 1521
the course in Computer Science for the College of Human Sciences.
NQF Level 6: COS2601, 2611, 2614, 2621 and at least ONE of COS2626,
Credit will be granted for only one of these courses.
2633, 2661
„ Mathematics at Matriculation level is not a prerequisite.
NQF Level 7: COS3701, 3711, 3721 and at least TWO of APM3711,
„ Students who have completed this course do NOT qualify for
COS3751, COS3761
admission to any second-year modules in Computer Science, but
qualify for admission to second-year modules in Information Systems
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
for degrees other than BA.
NQF Level 5: INF1505, 1520, 1511
NQF Level 6: ICT2621, ICT2622, INF2611, COS2626
2 General Information NQF Level 7: INF3703, 3705 3707, 3708, 3720.
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only 4 Syllabus
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules
are required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the NB
relevant sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites All modules are SEMESTER MODULES except when specified differently. See
under the relevant subject. section A for definitions and examinations.

Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical


work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
Computer Science
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
registration (or soon thereafter). COS1501 (COS101S) Theoretical computer science 1 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to some concepts from discrete Mathematics
as a theoretical foundation for Computer Science. This background is relevant
The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
to relational databases, the development of provably correct programs, and
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
the analysis of algorithms.
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
practical work and/or the practical examinations.
COS1511 (COS111U) Introduction to programming 1 (S1 and S2)
„ Practical work is required with the following modules: EUP1501
Purpose: to provide students with an introduction to programming and to
, COS1511, 1512, 2611, 2614, 2621, 2633, 2661, 3711, 3740,
cover the fundamentals of control structures, problem-solving techniques,
3751 and INF1511, 3707, 3708 and 3720. Students who register
and the incremental testing of programs.
for these modules must have access to a suitable computer for the
practical work.
COS1512 (COS112V) Introduction to programming 2 (S1 and S2)
„ Note that the Mathematics modules MAT1511, MAT1512 and
MAT1503 are Prerequisite for the module COS2633. Students who
NB
later intend to register for COS2633 are advised to register for these
This module builds on the content of COS1511. We strongly advise students to
modules together with the COS modules on NQF Level 5.
complete COS1511 before registering for COS1512.
„ Credit for a degree is granted for:
(i) either (COS1511 and/or 1512) or (COS151 and/or 152) Co-requisite: COS1511 or COS111U
(ii) either COS152 or INF103 or EUP1501 (CEM101A) Purpose: to introduce students to the detailed design and implementation
(iii) either COS1521 or INF101 or COS121 or COS151 of algorithms as programs, and includes the fundamentals of simple data
(iv) either COS2633 or APM213 structures, including object-orientation.
(v) either COS332 or APM3711 (or APM311Y)
(vi) either COS161 or LGC101 (or PHE102) COS1521 (COS113W) Computer systems: fundamental concepts
(vii) either COS2661 or LGC205 (or PHE203) (S1 and S2)
(viii) either COS3761 or LGC305 (or PHE304) Purpose: to introduce students to the computer as a system. This covers
(ix) either INF1505 or INF202 hardware concepts such as internal representation of numbers and characters
(x) either INF2611 or COS114 and basic computer architecture, and software concepts such as systems
(xi) either INF3706 or COS2626 software and applications software. It also includes a brief introduction to
(xii) either INF203 or ICT2621 databases, and to systems analysis and design.
(xiii) either INF2621 or INF302
(xiv) either COS114 or INF1511 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
(xv) either INF2621 or INF1511
(xvi) either INF2611 or COS114 COS2601 (COS201V) Theoretical computer science 2 (S1 and
S2)
Prerequisite: COS1501 or COS101S
3 Computer Science and Information Purpose: this module together with COS3701 will acquaint students with the
Systems as Major Subjects capabilities and limitations of computers from a theoretical viewpoint. Module
COS2601 covers formal languages, recursive definitions, regular expressions,
finite automata, Moore and Mealy machines, transition graphs, the pumping
lemma and decision problems.

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COS2611 (COS211X) Programming: data structures (2 hours) Purpose: to enable a student to understand and apply the basic principles
(S1 and S2) and techniques of modern computer graphics.
Prerequisite: COS112V or COS1512
Purpose: to show learners how abstract data types and data structures can COS3751 (COS351D) Techniques of artificial intelligence (S1
be implemented and used in an object-oriented programming language. and S2)
The module covers recursion, linked lists, dynamic memory allocation, Prerequisite: (COS2611 or COS211X) and (COS2611 or COS211X)
binary trees, and graphs. Purpose: to equip students with a basic understanding of knowledge
representation approaches (logic-based and alternative approaches), search
COS2614 (COS2144) Programming: contemporary concepts (2 techniques (exhaustive and heuristic), automated reasoning, and basic skills
hours) (S1 and S2) in logic programming.
Prerequisite: COS112V or COS1512
Purpose: to enable students to understand and apply the basics of object- COS3761 Formal logic (S1 and S2)
orientation, including inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation in Prerequisite: COS2661 or COS261C
a modern programming language. Students are also introduced to, and Purpose: to enable students to construct a number of different formal
required to apply concepts relating to applets, network programming, languages (such as opaque or transparent propositional languages, first-
events and event handling, multithreading, and exception handling. order languages, sorted languages, modal languages and non-monotonic
logics) and to solve problems of validity and truth for these languages.
COS2621 (COS2213) Computer organisation (2 hours) (S1 and
S2)
Prerequisite: (COS1512 or COS112V) and (COS1521 or COS113W)
Purpose: to introduce students to the underlying structure of a modern Information Systems
digital computer, including digital logic level, machine code level and the
software system level. It involves programming in an assembly language.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
COS2626 (COS2269) Computer Networks I (S1 and S2)
EUP1501 (CEM101A) End-user computing (Practical) (year
Purpose: to equip students with the fundamental principles of data module)
communication and computer networks, the knowledge and practical skills Purpose: To provide students with practical end-user skills.
to design such networks, and the ability to take sound business decisions in Advice:
a market which is becoming increasingly dominated by computer networks. 1. Recommended for students with little previous experience
working with computers
COS2633 (COS2338) Numerical methods 1 (2 hours) (S1 and S2) 2. Exemption with credit for EUP1501 (CEM101A) will be granted to
Prerequisite: COS1511 or COS111U, MAT1512 or MAT112P, MAT1503 students who possess one of the following qualifications:
or MAT103N (a) CEM101A or EUCPRAC (or equivalent) PLUS EUC131T (or
Purpose: to enable students to understand and use numerical methods equivelent)
in solving scientific and mathematical problems that are difficult to solve (b) MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Certification for Excel,
analytically. It includes solutions of non-linear equations and systems of Outlook, Powerpoint and Word issued within the last five
linear equations, interpolating polynomials, numerical integration and years.
differentiation, and least-squares approximation. (c) a qualification that, at the discretion of the Executive Dean, is
equivalent to that in (a), or (b) above.
COS2661 (COS261C) Formal logic 2 (S1 and S2) 3. Exemption without credit for EUP1501 will also be granted to
Prerequisite: COS1501 or COS101S students who have passed:
Purpose: to introduce students to the syntax of propositional language (a) Computer Studies at Matriculation level,
and the truth functionality of first order logic, enabling them to deal with (b) Computer Application Technology or Information Technology
proofs for validity via deduction and resolution in an interpreted first-order with an NQF rating of 4 at Matriculation level and who
language. can provide proof via the Dean’s office that the syllabus of
EUP1501 has been covered satisfactorily.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 4. In the above cases students will be required to take INF1520 in place
of EUP1501.
COS3701 (COS301Y) Theoretical computer science 3 (S1 and
S2) INF1505 (INF1059) Introduction to Business Information
Prerequisite: COS2601 or COS201V Systems (S1 and S2)
Advice: Recommended for students who want to proceed to Honours Purpose: to introduce students to information technology concepts such
Computer Science. as hardware, software, database management, telecommunications, and
Purpose: to enable students to understand the concept of computability. In the office automation. It also covers fundamentals of systems and information
process they are introduced to context-free languages, recursively enumerable systems, types of information systems (e.g. transaction-processing systems,
languages and the machines that accept them. It includes details of the Chomsky management information systems, decision support systems) and the
hierarchy, pushdown automata and Turing machines. management of business information systems.

COS3711 (COS3114) Advanced programming (S1 and S2) INF1520 (INF1208) Human-computer interaction I (S1 and
Prerequisite: (COS2611 or COS211X) and (COS2614 or COS2144) S2)
Advice: Students with no C++ or Java skills are strongly advised to also enrol Purpose: to introduce the students to the subject of human-computer
for COS2614. interaction and the importance of user-centred design. It covers the social,
Purpose: To increase the depth of students’ insight into advanced security, and safety aspects of computing and of using computers as a tool,
programming principles and consolidate their competence there-in. various interaction devices and interface styles, and various aspects relating
to the design and evaluation of interactive systems.
COS3721 (COS3216) Operating systems and architecture (S1
and S2) INF1511 Visual programming I (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: COS2621 or COS2213 Prerequisite: Mathematics as in Sc(1)(b) or Sc10(1)(b) AND Computer
Purpose: to acquaint students with general operating system functionality Literacy as specified or EUP1501 (CEM101A)
such as CPU scheduling, process coordination and concurrency, deadlocks, Advice: This is a practical module, thus students are required to have access
memory management, protection and security. It also covers the case of to a computer as well as the prescribed software.
distributed systems. Purpose: to introduce students to the concepts of components, conditional
execution, iterative excution, event handling, and data structures in the
COS3712 (COS340A) Computer graphics (S1 and S2) visual programming paradigm.
Prerequisite: (COS2661 or COS261C) and (MAT103N or MAT1503)

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 discipline, extend their technical knowledge of dialogue styles, equip them
with a basic set of analysis and evaluation techniques, familiarise them with
NB current software tools for interactive system development, give students
Note that ICT2621 replaces the old INF206D and ICT2622 replaces INF207E. experience in the iterative nature of user interface development.
Students who have completed INF206 or 207 may not register for the new
codes.
5 Practical Work and Admission
Requirements
ICT2621 Structured systems analysis and design (2 hours) (S1
and S2) Practical work in Computer Science and Information Systems mainly
Prerequisite: (EUP1501 or CEM101A) and (INF1059 or INF1505) comprises designing of systems and the writing of computer programs. The
Purpose: to introduce students to the role of the systems analyst in developing programs have to be developed on suitable computers using prescribed
information systems. This requires knowledge of the systems development life computer packages. Access to a suitable computer is an admission
cycle, systems development methods and techniques and process modelling requirement for all modules with a practical component. Students can gain
during the analysis phase. Students are also introduced to the transition from access as follows:
analysis to design and input, output and user interface design. (i) by purchasing a computer for their own use; or
(ii) by using a computer belonging to a study group, friend, computer
ICT2622 Object-oriented analysis (2 hours) (S1 and S2) bureau, or employer; or
Prerequisite: (EUP1501 or CEM101A) and (INF1059 or INF1505) (iii) by reserving time on a computer at one of Unisa’s microcomputer
Purpose: to introduce the object-oriented (OO) approach and basic concepts, laboratories in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Polokwane, Cape Town,
object modelling, application, object-oriented system development life Umtata and Durban.
cycles, and object-oriented analysis and design.
The minimum configuration of a ‘suitable’ computer is described as follows:
INF2611 Visual Programming 2 (2 hours) (S1 and S2) A personal computer that has the following minimum configuration:
Prerequisites: INF1511 „ PC with a Pentium 233 MHz or higher processor
Purpose: Students will acquire, apply and implement knowledge and skills of „ Windows XP or later
advanced visual programming required to develop menu-driven, multi-form,
„ 128MB of RAM or higher
database and reporting applications. It includes object-oriented concepts in
„ 20 GB hard-disk space
the visual programming paradigm.
„ A CD-ROM drive
COS2626 Computer Networks 1 (2 hours) (S1 and S2) „ VGA or higher graphics
Purpose: To equip students with the fundamental principles of data „ A 3.5 inch high-density (1.44 MB) diskette drive
communication and computer networks, the knowledge and practical skills „ A printer that can print both text and graphics (minimum A4 paper
to design such networks, and the ability to take sound business decisions in size)
a market that is becoming increasingly dominated by computer networks. If you intend to buy a computer, we recommend that you obtain a computer
with the highest processor speed and RAM you can afford, AND which is
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 upgradable (to allow you to improve its configuration at a later stage).

INF3703 (INF303D) Principles of databases (2 hours) (S1 and The different software packages required by the modules are as follows:
S2)
Prerequisite: COS2611 or ICT2622 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamentals of databases and
database management systems covering both single and distributed
database systems, relational and object-oriented databases, and dealing with „ COS1511 (COS111U) : C++ compiler (supplied on CD)
aspects such as normalisation, entity-relationship modelling, transaction „ COS1512 (COS112V) : C++ compiler (supplied on CD)
management and concurrency control, data warehousing, and database „ INF1511: Delphi version 7 or higher
administration.
„ EUP1501 (CEM101A) : Microsoft Office 7 (Student version or
higher).
COS3705 (COS305F) Advanced systems development (2 hours)
(S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ICT2621 and ICT2622
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Purpose: to introduce students to advanced topics in the analysis of
information systems. This includes topics related to the software process,
software engineering practice and the application of web engineering. „ COS2611 (COS211X) : C++ compiler (supplied on CD)
„ COS2633 (COS2338): Any suitable programming language
INF3707 (INF307H) Database design and implementation (2 „ COS2614 (COS2144) : Java (supplied on CD)
hours) (S1 and S2) „ COS2621 (COS2213) : NASM assembler (supplied on CD)
Prerequisite: ICT2621 or ICT2622 „ COS2661 (COS261C): Students are required to use the program
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of all the Tarski’s World that is included with the prescribed textbook, and for
stages of developing a database application, using a Structured Query this Microsoft Windows will be necessary.
Language (SQL) and a commercial relational database management system.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
INF3708 (INF308J) Software project management (2 hours)
(S1 and S2) „ COS3711 (COS3114): C++ compiler (supplied on CD)
„ COS3751 (COS351D): Any C++ compiler (for example the compiler
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of managing supplied on CD)
all phases of a software development project, which includes project initiation
„ INF3707 (INF307H): Oracle 10g or higher
and process analysis, resource planning and allocation, project design, risk
„ INF3720 (INF320E): Any suitable programming language (e.g. Java
management, monitoring and control of a project, managing people and
(supplied on CD) or Delphi 4 or higher)
teams, implementation and coordination of projects.

INF3720 (INF320E) Human-computer interaction II (2 hours) NB


(S1 and S2) Except where indicated as ‘(supplied on CD)’, Unisa CANNOT supply any of
Co-requisite: INF1520 the commercial software packages mentioned. Students are required to either
Purpose: to provide students with a basic practical and theoretical obtain their own copy of the software, or make use of the microcomputer
introduction to human-computer interaction (HCI) and to HCI as a design

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laboratories. Full particulars of the microcomputer laboratories are supplied in
Module passed in Equivalent modules Modules required to
the Unisa Brochure: Services and Procedures.
former curriculum that may not complete each level
be taken in new of the major in the
curriculum Congregational Ministry
track
Congregational Ministry Level 7 Level 7 Level 7 The capstone
module and any three
modules listed below
1 Transitional Arrangements CGM3701

„ Students will retain credits for all modules passed under the old BTh CGM3702
curriculum. CGM3703
„ CGM301S and CGM306X have been discontinued
CGM3704
„ The following modules have been moved from one track to another.
A student has the option of retaining credit for it under the former CGM3705
track or transferring it to the new track
BTH3720 (compulsory
capstone)
Former code New code
TABLE 2
CGM310T CMM 2603
Transitional arrangements for students who have passed 9 or more BTh
CMM305X CGM 3704 modules at the end of 2008 and who wish to major in the Congregational
Ministry track
NB
„ To obtain a major in the CGM track a student needs to obtain 9 modules
Module passed in Equivalent modules Modules required to
in the track: two at level 5, three at level 6, and four at level 7.
former curriculum that may not complete each level
„ One of the four modules at level 7 is the compulsory “capstone” module be taken in new of the major in the
(BTH3720). This module must be completed in the final year of BTh curriculum Congregational Ministry
studies and if a student is majoring in one or two tracks, it must form Track
part of a major in one of those tracks.
„ New students enrolling for the BTh in 2011 and students who have Level 5
completed 8 or less of the following modules (SCR111, SCR 112, CGM111N CGM1501 CGM1502
TIC111, TIC 112, CGM 111, CGM112, CMM 111P, CMM112) by the
end of 2008, will automatically switch to the new curriculum in 2011. CGM112P CGM1502 CGM1501
See Table 1 below. Levels 6 and 7 Levels 6 and 7: The
„ For students who have completed nine (9) or more modules in the capstone module
old curriculum of the “comprehensive” BTh by the end of 2008, the (BTH3720) and any 6 of
following transitional arrangement will apply (see Table 2 below): In the modules listed below
order to obtain the BTh degree, a student will be required to pass 10
Level 6
first-level (level 5) modules and a total of 20 modules at level 6 and 7
(formerly called “advanced level” modules). CGM304V CGM2601 CGM2601
„ These 20 modules need to be placed in the four BTh tracks but may CGM305W CGM2602 CGM2602
also be in the fifth (“other”) track (containing modules from non-
theological subjects), provided that: (a) no less than 2 “advanced” (level CGM307Y CGM2603 CGM2603
6 or 7) modules are taken in each of the BTh tracks; (b) no more than Level 7
7 “advanced level” modules are taken in any one track; (c) the capstone
module (BTH3720) is counted as one of the seven “advanced level” CGM301S Discontinued —
modules, if one is majoring in a particular BTh track. CGM302T CGM3701 CGM3701
„ Students who by the end of 2010 did notcomplete nine the BTh
CGM303U CGM3702 CGM3702
programmes in Pastoral Counselling or Urban Ministry, will be
transferred to the BTh General Degree. CGM306X Discontinued —
CGM3094 CGM3703 CGM3703
TABLE 1
Transitional arrangements for new students (and students who have CMM305X+ CGM3704 CGM3704
completed 8 or less BTh modules at the end of 2008 in the ‘comprehensive’ CGM3083 CGM3705 CGM3705
BTh) who wish to major in the Congregational Ministry track
BTH320A BTH3720 BTH 3720 (compulsory)

Module passed in Equivalent modules Modules required to + This module (CMM305X) was previously part of the CMM track, but
former curriculum that may not complete each level has been moved to the CGM track. You may retain the credit for this
be taken in new of the major in the module under the CMM track or transfer credit for it to the CGM
curriculum Congregational Ministry Track.
track
Level 5
2 Syllabus
CGM111N CGM1501 CGM1502
CGM112P CGM1502 CGM1501
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

Level 6 Level 6 Level 6 (All three CGM1501 Invitation to theology (S1 and S2)
modules listed below) Purpose: to help students on a very basic level to: (a) spell out the role of the
CGM2601 Bible in the modern world, make sense of problems arising in the reading of
the Bible, realise that everyone has an own approach regarding the nature
CGM2602 of the Bible, are aware of the historical framework in which the events of
CGM2603 Old and New Testament took place and develop a basic knowledge of
the various methods of approaching the texts and events of the OT and
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factors and contexts that had an impact on the emergence of faith patterns, CGM3705 Christian leadership and church management (S1 and
processes, terms and tools within the field of faith studies and theology;(c) S2)
make sense and portray a number of approaches and practical examples Purpose: to evaluate Christian leadership and church management
of value-formation and ethical decision-making in modern societies; (d) be theories and to selectively implement leadership and managerial skills in a
able to reflect and contextualize a number of issues of practical theological congregational and NGO setting.
nature revolving around faith and church; (e) make sense and portray a
small number of short histories of global and African churches as well as BTH3720 Integrated theological praxis (year module)
be aware and able to reflect on different approaches towards history and Purpose: this compulsory ‘capstone’ module may only be done by students
church history. in the final year of their studies for the BTh degree. Qualifying students can
integrate the insights and competences they gained from doing the other 29
CGM 1502 First steps in Practical Theology (S1 and S2) BTh modules, and use those insights to design and carry out a small scale
Purpose: to prepare critical reflective theological practitioners for long ministry project in their community to address a specific societal problem.
term, in-depth study in the discipline of Practical Theology. The module
will empower learners with specific methods, techniques and knowledge in
preaching, celebration, pastoral care and research methodology for dealing
with specific religious contexts to which they have access. Constitutional Law
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. 1 General Information


CGM2601 Ethics and Spirituality (S1 and S2) Where CLW100S has been passed, credit for a degree may be given for
Purpose: this module will be useful to people who seek to link faith and CSL101J or CSL201M and not more than one of the following: ADL101
life and will enable them to gain an integrated understanding of Christian or ADL2601 (ADL201M), FUR1601 (FUR201F) or IOS1013 or IOS2601
Ethics and Spirituality relevant to their personal, faith community and social (IOS2016).
existence. Through the identification and evaluation of a range of historical FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
and contemporary ethical and spiritual traditions, students will be enabled
to reflect upon and renew their own faith journey and make a constructive Students registering for this module MUST include one of the following in
contribution to the faith experience and social involvement of other their curriculum:
individuals and groups. Administrative Law (ADL2601)
Fundamental Rights (FUR2601)
CGM2602 Preaching in a context of poverty (S1 and S2) Interpretation of Statutes (IOS2601)
Purpose: this module will be useful to help learners who are leaders and
who are involved in the lives of their local churches and communities. People
credited with this module are able to analyse the context of poverty where 2 Syllabus
they minister in the church, to interpret the Biblical message in such a
context, to cooperate with development projects to alleviate poverty in their MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
community and to inspire and motivate the people by means of preaching in
order to work towards the liberation from poverty. CSL2601 (CSL201M) Constitutional Law (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
CGM2603 Exploring celebration and worship (S1 and S2) Purpose: to gain sufficient knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies
Purpose: to help learners interpret the context and ethos of the to analyse and critically evaluate legal matter (the Constitution; legislation,
congregational culture in which they work and worship. This module will be case law and academic opinion) directly pertaining to Constitutional Law (in
useful to help learners to develop into effective worship theorists in a variety particular the institutional framework within which state power is exercised),
of social and cultural settings. to formulate legal arguments and to apply their knowledge to practical
problems that may arise in a Constitutional state and the government
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 structures created by the Constitution.

Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.


CGM3701 Sexual Ethics (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to investigate theological approaches to the field of sexual ethics Consumer-oriented Marketing
and will therefore enable them to understand how people experience and
interpret their sexuality. The module further enables those credited with it to
critically evaluate the interrelationship between sexuality and morality and to
Communication
make a contribution to personal and interpersonal sexual healing and justice
in churches and communities.
1 General Information
CGM3702 From text to sermon: Reading and creating religious
texts (S1 and S2) This one-year course may be taken only for the Postgraduate Diploma in
Purpose: to enable students to create new religious texts that are appropriate Marketing Management. Undergraduate students who are interested in
to contemporary contexts, by learning to do thorough exegesis of biblical marketing are advised to register for modules in Business Management.
texts, in which they display the skills of analysing their own context as well
as the historical contexts of biblical narratives.
2 Syllabus
CGM3703 Caring for all: Exploring the field of pastoral work (S1
and S2)
Purpose: to enable, assist and guide learners to intervene with basic MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
knowledge of pastoral counselling approaches in ways that will enhance the
wellness of individuals, groups, society, the environment, the community CON400E Consumer orientated marketing communication (one
and the church. paper of three hours)
Co-requisite: MNG201 and MNM202 or (BEC201 and 208)
CGM3704 The research challenge: Doing empirical research in Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into marketing communication;
theology (S1 and S2) analysis of the target market; the marketing communication plan; advertising
Purpose: to deepen the contextual character of students’ theology by management; management of personal selling; sales promotion and publicity.
planning and doing a small-scale empirical research project.

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Criminal Law Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination:
To major in criminology for the BA- (General) Degree, the following
1 Syllabus modules will be required:
Level 1: CMY1501, CMY1502
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Level 2: CMY201E, CMY202F, CMY203G, CMY204H
Level 3: CMY3701, CMY3702, CMY3704, CMY3705, CMY3706
CRW1501 (CRW101U) Introduction to the general principles of
criminal law (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain knowledge, skills and competencies to analyse and solve 2 Syllabus
problems relating to criminal law, specifically with respect to the general
principles of criminal law. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 CMY1501 (CMY101B) Introduction to criminology: crime,


offenders and criminal behaviour (S1 and
CRW2601 (CRW101U) General principles of criminal law (S1 and S2)
S2) Purpose: to equip students with knowledge about the crime problem,
Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) offenders and criminal behaviour.
Purpose: to gain knowledge, skills and competencies to analyse and critically
evaluate current general principles of criminal law. A further aim is that the CMY1502 (CMY102C) Introduction to criminology: victims and
student will be able to formulate legal arguments and apply knowledge to reduction of crime (S1 and S2)
solve practical problems relating to general principles of criminal law. Purpose: to equip students with knowledge about victims of crime and
criminal behaviour.
CRW2602 (CRW201X) Criminal law: specific crimes (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) CMY1503 (CMY103D) Introduction to criminology: reaction to
Purpose: for students to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to crime (S1 and S2)
analyse and solve problems relating to criminal law, specifically with respect to Purpose: to gain knowledge about society’s reaction to crime.
selected specific crimes.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.


Criminal Procedure CMY201E Crime risk perspectives (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with sufficient knowledge and problem-solving
skills pertaining to crime risk perspectives.
1 Syllabus
CMY202F Principles of crime prevention, reduction and control
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with sufficient knowledge and problem-solving
CMP2601 (CMP2016) Law of criminal procedure: pre-trial (S1 skills pertaining to crime prevention, reduction and control.
and S2)
Co-requisites for LLB: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) CMY203G Child and youth misbehaviour (S1 and S2)
Advice: It is recommended that LLB students take this module with or after Purpose: to gain sufficient knowledge on matters of risk, pertinent issues,
CRW2601 (or CRW101U) and CRW2602 (or CRW201X). prevention and policy pertaining to youth offending and to apply this
Purpose: to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to analyse and acquired knowledge in practice to contribute to the intervention and control
solve problems relating to the general and statutory principles of the law of of young lawbreakers.
criminal procedure.
CMY204H Dealing with young offenders (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Purpose: to gain knowledge, problem-solving skills and competencies about
juvenile justice in South Africa.
CMP3701 (CMP301A) Criminal procedure: trial and post-trial
(module 2) (S1 and S2) CMY205J Reaction to crime: alternative dispute resolution (S1
and S2)
NB Purpose: to gain knowledge, problem-solving skills and competencies about
First registration for CMP3701 will only be allowed in a semester which follows alternative dispute resolution as a reaction to crime.
the first registration for CMP2601.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Co-requisites for LLB: CMP1013 or CMP2601 and SCL1501 (SCL1501),
ILW1501 ( ILW1036) Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
Advice: It is recommended that LLB students take this module with or
after CRW2601 (CRW101U), CRW2602 (CRW201X) and CMP2601 CMY3701 (CMY301H) The explanation of crime (S1 and S2)
(CMP2016). Purpose: to equip students with knowledge and insight into the explanation
Purpose: to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to analyse and of criminal behavriour.
solve problems relating to criminal procedure in practice and to acquire basic
research skills with regard to the application of constitutional, just and lawful CMY3702 (CMY302J) Crime typologies (S1 and S2)
criminal procedure in theory and practice. Purpose: to gain comprehensive knowledge and problem-solving skills
concerning the various typologies of crime including their nature and extent.

CMY3703 (CMY303K) Technological developments and


Criminology criminology (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain comprehensive knowledge, understanding and problem-
solving skills concerning technological developments and the impact it has
on crime and criminology.
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CMY3704 (CMY304L) Formal reaction to crime (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Purpose: to gain comprehensive knowledge and problem-solving skills
concerning formal reaction to crime including an understanding of the Prerequisite: Development Studies I or any FOUR first-level modules
process of the adjudication and disposition of offenders, the penal motives,
the reintegration process and performance appraisal of the criminal justice DVA3701 (DVA201T) Development theories (S1 and S2)
system. Purpose: to introduce students to key development theories such
as modernisation, underdevelopment, sustainable and participatory
CMY3705 (CMY305M) Victimology (S1 and S2) development, to enable them to demonstrate understanding by comparing
Purpose: to gain comprehensive knowledge and problem-solving skills theories and by linking them to practical situations.
concerning victimology as a sub-field of criminology.
DVA3702 (DVA202U) Rural and urban development (S1 and S2)
CMY3706 (CMY306N) Contemporary criminological issues (S1 Purpose: to gain insight, through reading and text analysis, into development
and S2) policies and strategies for rural and urban areas, interaction between rural
Purpose: to gain comprehensive knowledge and problem-solving skills and urban processes, urbanisation and rural and urban poverty as key
concerning contemporary crime issues, including an understanding of the development issues.
incidence of violent crime in South Africa, the causes of various categories
of violent crime, theoretical explanation of violent behaviour and the DVA3703 (DVA301W) Development policy and strategies (S1 and
prevention of crimes of violence. S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the process of formulating development policies
CMY3707 (CMY307P) Research methodology in criminology and strategies at local, national and international levels, and to analyse the
(S1 and S2) dynamics and issues of policy implementation.
Purpose: to gain knowledge and skills to conduct fundamental research in
criminology. DVA3704 (DVA302X) Development planning (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into development planning theories and practices by
reading texts and case studies on various approaches, actors and methods.

Development Studies DVA3705 (DVA3043) Empowerment and popular initiatives (S1


and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the debate on empowerment and popular
initiatives, and to analyse concepts such as mobilisation, participation, human
1 Development Studies as a Major Subject action, classes, social formations, struggles and resistance in this context.

Compulsory modules for a major subject MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8


combination:
HPDVA81 Research methodology in Development Studies
NQF Level 5: DVA1501, 1601
Purpose: to gain knowledge and skills in research methodology in
NQF Level 6: DVA2601, 2602
Development Studies. Qualifying students will be able to
NQF Level 7: DVA3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705
„ Distinguish between different research frameworks, designs and
methodologies;
2 Syllabus „ Assess the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 HPDVA82 Research report in Development Studies


Purpose: to practice the research skills that students have obtained in
DVA1501 (DVA101Q) Introduction to development studies (S1 HPDVA81. Qualified students will be able to conduct a research report of
and S2) limited scope.
Purpose: to gain insight into basic concepts in the study of development by
reading texts and case studies on integrated development problems such as DVADEBT Contemporary development debates and issues
demography and ecology in urban and rural areas. Purpose: to equip students with advanced knowledge and understanding
of the contemporary field of Development Studies. Qualified students will
DVA1601 (DVA102R) Development problems and institutions (S1 be able to analyse global dynamics, recent debates, theories and selected
and S2) (NQF LEVEL 6) topical and symptomatic issues.
Co-requisite: DVA1501
Purpose: to introduce students to integrated development problems such DVAGOVJ Governance and development
as education and health, the role of the state in development, policy Purpose: to equip students with systematic knowledge and understanding
approaches, political and economic dynamics within states, the role of of debates and issues of governance of development at global, national and
development institutions, and the importance of participatory development local levels.
and empowerment.
Qualified students will have in-depth knowledge and skills and will be able
to assess the role in governance of selected institutions. The focus is on their
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
contribution to development assistance and intervention at global, national
and local levels.
Prerequisite: Development Studies I or any FOUR first-level modules

DVASECF Human security and development


DVA2601 (DVA303Y) Projects and programmes as instruments
Purpose: to equip students with comprehensive and systematic knowledge
of development (S1 and S2)
of themes of insecurity, risk and vulnerability in the development context.
Purpose: to gain insight into projects and programmes as instruments
of development, and to demonstrate understanding of functions and
The second purpose is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and
management techniques appropriate in development context.
skills that will enable qualified learners to assess and apply strategies and
frameworks of human security such as sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian
DVA2602 (DVA3054) Community development and the basic
intervention and frameworks to minimise risk and vulnerability in a
needs approach (S1 and S2)
development context.
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the process
and dynamics of community development and the basic needs approach by
linking related concepts and theories to practice.

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DVASUS4 Sustainable development: policy, practice and
environment EHY201W Economic history of the world (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with well-rounded systematic knowledge Purpose: to enable students to critically assess the development of the
and an understanding of key themes of sustainable development within modern international economy since 1820 by looking at topics such as the
the development context. These are themes such as the nature of the causes of economic growth, long-term capital movements, international
environmental crisis within the global system, national and local sustainable migration, commercial policy, foreign trade, the growth of the multilateral
development policy, theories of sustainable development, the clash between payments network, the rise and fall of the gold standard, the spread of
development and conservation as well as issues in sustainable development industrialisation, the impact of the First World War, the Great Depression
practice. and the disintegration of the international economy during the 1930s.

The second purpose is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and EHY202X Economic history of South Africa (S1 and S2)
critical skills that will enable qualified students to assess and apply strategies Purpose: to enable students to critically assess the development of the
and frameworks of sustainable development. Western market economy in South Africa by looking at topics such as the
origins of the indigenous precapitalist economy, the development of the
GENDEVY Gender and development Cape Colony from a refreshment station to a far-flung colony of settlement
Purpose: to provide students with the opportunity to study selected themes under the Dutch East India Company (1652–1795), South Africa during the
relating to gender and gender power relations within the context of agricultural era (1795–1870), the impact of the mining revolution (1870–
development by reading and reflecting on texts and case studies dealing 1910), and the gradual industrialisation of South Africa after 1910.
with issues such as the feminisation of poverty, urban survival strategies,
women as providers of food security, appropriate technology, gender-
sensitive planning and gender policy.
Economics
Drawing 1 General Information
NB
Prospective students must obtain prior permission from the Department Art FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
History, Visual Arts and Musicology before registering for the degree.
BA students majoring in Economics must pass the two modules ECS201
and ECS202. Students not majoring in Economics may register for any TWO
modules on NQF Level 6.
1 General Information
„ This study unit may be taken for any degree. 2 Transitional Arrangements
„ Credit for a degree is granted for GRF100 or GAR101 and GAR102
or GAR1116. To complete NQF Level 7 of a major subject in Economics you must obtain
„ The first-level module of Drawing is the most basic of all visual arts credit for five modules on third-year level.
modules and students are advised to register for this module first or
in conjunction with other first-level modules. Students who wish to transfer from former TSA programmes to Unisa
programmes will receive credit for the following modules (obtained after 2001)

3 Syllabus TSA Module UNISA module to be credited


ECN1M1Z ECS1016, ECS1501
NB
Students must attend a minimum of TWO days for both workshops. Students ECN1M2Z ECS1028, ECS1601
are however, strongly advised to attend the full week of these two workshops. ECN2M2W ECS201A
ECN2M1W ECS202B

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 ECN2M3W ECS207G


ECN2M4W or LEC101L ECS204D
GAR1501 (GAR1116) Drawing 1 (year module) APE1M1T, APE2M1T,
Purpose: to introduce the student to the discipline of drawing and to provide ECS209J
APE2M2T, APE2M3T
students with basic skills training in drawing. The module aims at developing
creative thinking through the guidance of projects and incorporates both APE3M2T ECS203C
methodologies inherent to art practice and the principles and techniques
Students who wish to transfer from Unisa-degree programmes to former
of drawing.
TSA programmes will receive credit for the following modules:

UNISA Module TSA module to be credited


Economic History ECS1016, ECS1501 ECN1M1Z
ECS1028, ECS1601 ECN1M2Z
ECS201A ECN2M2W
1 General Information ECS202B ECN2M1W

Exemption from the Economic History course cannot be considered unless ECS207G ECN2M3W
a student has passed at least two courses in Economic History at another ECS204D ECN2M4W or LEC101L
university. ECS209J APE1M1T
ECS203C APE3M2T
2 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

Prerequisite: Economics I or ECS101 and 102

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3 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

NB
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Students who passed ECN200 may register for third-level module.
ECS1501 (ECS1016) Economics 1A (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into how the basic economic problem is solved in
ECS301D Monetary economics (S1 and S2)
different economic systems, how economic activity is measured and how
Prerequisite: ECS202
prices are determined through decisions made by individual households and
Purpose: to gain insight into the current theoretical debate on the role of
firms under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition.
money in a modern economy, the operation of the South African financial
system, and the implementation of monetary policy in South Africa.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
ECS302E International trade (S1 and S2)
ECS1601 (ECS1028) Economics 1B (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ECS201, 202
Prerequisite: ECS101
Purpose: to gain insight into some important aspects of international
Purpose: to gain insight into macroeconomic theory and variables such as
economics namely: the theories, advantages and disadvantages, protectionist
total production and income of a country, economic growth, unemployment,
measures, agreements, and organisations associated with international
inflation and the balance of payments.
trade.
ECS201A Microeconomics (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ECS101 and 102 or ECN100
Purpose: to gain insight into the behaviour of consumers and producers
ECS303F International finance (S1 and S2)
in the economy by studying demand and supply and its price sensitivity;
Prerequisite: ECS201, 202
consumer behaviour; production; the operation of different markets such
Purpose: to enable students to understand the main areas of international
as perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly;
monetary and financial relations from a South African perspective, including
general equilibrium and welfare.
the balance of payments; the foreign exchange market; the determination of
exchange rates; open economy macroeconomic theory and policy, and the
ECS202B Macroeconomics (S1 and S2)
international monetary system.
Prerequisite: ECS101 and 102 or ECN100
Purpose: to enable students to study various theoretical macroeconomic views
ECS304G Public economics (S1 and S2)
on the determination of income in a closed and open economy and the role of
Prerequisite: ECS201
economic policy in this regard, with special reference to South Africa.
Purpose: to gain insight into the economic reasons for government intervention
in the economy, the theory of government expenditure, the theory of taxation,
ECS203C South African economic indicators (S1 and S2)
social policy and public debt, and intergovernmental fiscal relations.
Prerequisite: ECS101 and 102 or ECN100
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the
ECS306J History of economic thought (S1 and S2)
meaning and interpretation of a wide range of economic indicators,
Prerequisite: ECS201, 202
including various national accounting concepts, price indices and balance of
Purpose: to enable students to understand how economics developed by studying
payments statistics, and to apply this understanding to recent South African
the main contributions to economics by a number of important economists.
economic data.
ECS307K Econometric techniques (S1 and S2)
ECS204D Labour economics (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Students can register for ECS307K only if they
Prerequisite: ECS101 and 102 or ECN100
„ have passed ECS201 and ECS202
Purpose: to gain insight into the economic analysis of labour and the labour market
with regard to the supply of and demand for labour education and training of „ have access to a PC which can run any version of Microsoft
the labour force; unemployment, vacancies and the migration of labour; trade Excel, Quattro or Lotus (or an econometrics package)
unionism and collective bargaining, and discrimination in the labour market, and „ obtained an E-symbol for Grade 12 Mathematics HG or a
to apply this knowledge to the South African labour market. C-symbol for Grade 12 Mathematics SG or
„ passed one of the following modules: QMI1500 (Elementary
ECS207G Development economics (S1 and S2) quantitative methods), DSC1520 (Quantitative modelling),
Prerequisite: ECS101 and 102 or ECN100 DSC1620 (Mathematical modelling), MAT0511 (Access to
Purpose: to gain insight into development challenges posed by poverty, mathematics), MAT1512 (Mathematics), STA1610 (Statistics),
income inequality, population growth, unemployment, urbanisation and STA1501 (Descriptive statistics and probability), or at the
migration, as well as to deepen students’ understanding of the contributions discretion of the HOD a similar module obtained at another
to economic development of agricultural and rural development, education, tertiary institution. Students with Grade 12 Mathematics
trade policy and foreign financing. only are recommended to do either DSC1620, MAT1512,
STA1510 or STA1501.
ECS208H Environmental economics (S1 and S2) Purpose: to enable students to use statistical and mathematical techniques
Prerequisite: ECS101, 102 or any FOUR first-level modules to estimate economic relationships by using actual data.
Purpose: to gain insight into the relationship between the economy and the
natural environment, as well as to apply economic measures for the management
and conservation of the natural environment and natural resources.
Engaging with Society:
ECS209J The South African financial system (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ECS101 and 102 or ECN100
Purpose: to gain insight into the operation of the South African financial
Meeting the Challenges of a
system with reference to financial institutions, instruments and markets, and
to demonstrate an understanding of the way that the monetary policy is
Changing World
implemented in South Africa.

ECS210B Economics of tourism (S1 and S2) 1 Introduction


Prerequisite: ECS101, 102 or ECN100
Purpose: to gain insight into the application of microeconomic and This is one of the fundamental modules of the BA (General) degree.
macroeconomic theory to the tourism environment in areas such as resource Students have to choose four fundamental modules as part of the 30
use, equilibrium in the tourism market, employment and income creation, modules of their degree. Fundamental modules provide knowledge and
tourism’s external account and the role of multinational enterprises. skills that are essential to the outcomes of the BA degree. EWS2601 is an
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and Archaeology, Development Studies, History, Political Sciences and „ If students have passed ENN321N they MAY NOT register for the
Sociology. It is housed in the Department of Sociology. new ENN314Q module as the content of the new module overlaps
significantly with that of the old ENN312N module. Instead, in order
to complete their studies at third-year level in English, they will have
2 Syllabus to pass ENN311M, ENN303M and ENN315R.
„ Students who passed a paper(s) under a previous currculum retain
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 credit for the paper(s) passed and choose the outstanding paper(s)
from those listed above.
EWS2601 Engaging with society: meeting the challenges of a
changing world (S1 and S2)
Prerequisites: Any TWO modules. Study unit Modules which Outstanding modules which
Purpose: to equip BA graduates with an interdisciplinary grounding in the passed may not be taken may be taken
challenges facing our society, thus increasing their motivation to, and their PEN100 ENN103, 1504 —
capacity for, providing solutions to these challenges, as well as the capacity ENL101 ENN101, 103 ENN102 or EED101 or one
to connect their personal/local situation with the broader social/global of ENN1504, 106
environment, thus facilitating their ability to think critically and holistically,
and to act effectively. ENL102 ENN102, 1504, 106 ENN101 or ENN103
ENG211 EED201 —
ENG212 — —
English Studies ENG214 ENN202 —
ENG215 — —

1 General Information
3 English as a Major Subject
„ At NQF Level 5, students may register for any two modules
depending on their needs. However, students should not register for Compulsory modules for a major subject
both ENN101 and ENN103 as these are regarded as equivalent core
modules.
combination:
„ Students who wish to improve their skills in English and who do not
NB
intend further study in English are advised to register for ENN103
Students wishing to major in English are strongly advised to take EED201J.
and one of ENN1504 or ENN106. These modules have a practical
orientation and have been designed to serve specific needs and
requirements.
NQF Level 5: ENN101 and ENN102
„ Science students who have passed CSS101 and wish to obtain credit NQF Level 6: ENN203, 204, 205, 207
for English on NQF Level 5 may take ENN101 or ENN103 NQF Level 7: ENN311, 303, 314, 315
„ All first-level modules permit access to studying English at NQF
Level 6. However, students who obtain a mark of less than 65% for
ENN103–108 are advised not to register for second-level modules 4 Syllabus
without consulting the Department of English Studies prior to
registration. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
„ Students who select English as a major subject are advised to take at
least two modules in one or more of the following subjects before or Prerequisite: See 3 above
together with NQF Level 6: EED101F, EED201J, another language, Advice: Students are advised to register for ENN101 and either ENN102 or
Biblical Studies, Classical Culture, Communication Science, History, EED101. (Students who register for any two of ENN103, 1504, 106 may
Art History, Music in History and Society, Linguistics, Philosophy, proceed to NQF Level 6, but it is recommended that they obtain a pass of at
Modern Romance Literature in Translation, Psychology, Theory of least 65% for both modules before registering for the NQF Level 6.)
Literature.
INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH STUDIES
FOR THE COLLEGE OF LAW
ENN101D English studies: Approaching literature and writing (S1
LLB students who register for English must register for: and S2) (Project)
Purpose: to develop critical and creative writing abilities; to build basic,
„ ENN106J independent research skills; to establish a literary and academic foundation
for English studies; and to introduce students to representations of diversity
within a socio-cultural matrix.
2 Transitional Arrangements
Students will encounter and respond to a wide variety of texts in English.
„ Students who passed only one or two of the papers for English
II prior to 2000 retain credit for the paper(s) concerned and can ENN102E English studies: Explorations in reading and meaning
complete the course by passing three or two of the six modules (S1 and S2)
listed under 5 below – see table below for modules which may not Purpose: to encourage students to reflect on their reading practises so that they
be taken. For example, a student who has passed only ENG211 will can become active, critical readers; to develop appropriate reading strategies for
need to complete three modules in order to meet the requirements the reading of literary and non-literary texts; and to provide opportunities for
for second-level English. students to produce a range of written responses to their texts.
„ Students who passed English II papers prior to 1995 or English III
papers prior to 1996, but who did not complete the course, will The module provides a foundation for cultural and literary studies.
be dealt with on an ad hoc basis. Such students must consult the
Chairperson of the Department, English, prior to registration. EED101F English language studies (S1 and S2)
„ Students who passed only one, two, or three of the papers for See English for Education
English III prior to 2001 retain credit for the paper(s) concerned and
can complete the course by passing four, three, or two of the six ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (formerly known as Practical
modules listed under 5 below – see table below for modules which English)
may not be taken. For example, a student who has passed ENG312,
ENG313 and ENG315 will need to register for two modules to meet Advice: The modules in this section are designed for students who require
the requirements of third-level English. English skills for study in fields other than English.

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ENN315R Testing the limits of the literary sign: Modern and
ENN103F English for academic purposes (S1 and S2) contemporary literature (year module)
Purpose: to enable students to gain a background in English grammar and Purpose: to explore the diversity and complexity of literature produced since
usage, to develop an ability to read texts critically with comprehension and 1900. Qualifying students are able to read individual works in relation to the
insight, and to acquire skills in reading and writing at tertiary level. philosophical destabilisation of meaning in the twentieth and twenty-first
centuries. They explore areas of deferred and problematic signification and
ENN1504 Practising workplace English (S1 and S2) can arrive at their own interpretations of the texts.
Advice: This module is a basic introduction to business writing.
Purpose: to enable students to develop proficiency in English and a range MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
of related communication skills and strategies for both public and private
sector work environments. The central focus is on the ability to produce well ENN4801 The English heritage
written work-related documentation in English. Advice: Students are advised to register for this paper in their first year of
study.
ENN106J English communication for law (S1 and S2) Purpose: to offer an overview of the English literary tradition from the Middle
Purpose: to enable students to acquire reading, writing and language skills Ages to the present day, and to introduce students to some of the historical
specific to the study of law. and cultural contexts that have informed English literature through the ages.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 ENN4802 Africa: texts and territories


Purpose: to explore identities in contemporary Africa, and to encourage
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level students to examine the cultural role of literature in relation to emergent
modules. African writers, including writing from the diaspora.
Advice: Students who obtained a mark of less than 65% for ENN103-108
should consult the Department of English Studies prior to registration. ENN4803 Popular culture and the practices of reception
Purpose: to examine the phenomenon of popular culture, its reception, and
ENN203J One writer’s vision: Jane Austen (S1 and S2) the permeable boundary between ‘high’ and ‘popular’ culture in relation to
Purpose: to enable students to extend their critical and analytic ability the heteroglossic nature of dominant modes and tropes of representation.
by assessing and comparing the range and nature of a single writer’s
engagement with ideas concerning gender, society and history. ENN4804 Intersections: race, class, gender
Purpose: to explore the intersections of race, class and gender in relation to
ENN204K African encounters (S1 and S2) recent texts that have posed a challenge to canonical writing.
Purpose: to enable students to think and write critically about their own
encounters with African writing and about encounters within African writing ENN4805 A research paper
such as the author’s engagement with history, community, nationhood,
politics and his or her literary context. NB
Students are strongly advised not to register for this paper until they have
ENN205L Close reading, good writing (S1 and S2) studied at least THREE of the other Honours papers: ENN4801, ENN4802,
Purpose: to enable students to gain insights into literary terms and techniques ENN4803 and ENN4804. This is in order that the necessary skills be acquired
through the practice of close reading. and sufficient reading undertaken BEFORE attempting the Research Paper.

ENN207N Exploring Shakespeare (S1 and S2) Purpose: to give students an opportunity to devise and execute an
Purpose: to introduce students to a variety of Shakespearean texts, and independent research project within the discipline of English Studies in
encourage them to undertake close critical reading, in order to develop their consultation with their tutors in the Department.
own understanding of Shakespeare’s language and concerns. The module Advice: Students are strongly advised not to register for this paper until
will encourage students to develop an awareness to the rich variety and they have studied at least three of the other Honours papers: ENN4801,
diversity of Shakespearean criticism and interpretation. ENN4802, ENN4803 and ENN4804. This is in order that the necessary
skills be acquired and sufficient reading undertaken BEFORE attempting the
EED201J English language studies (S1 and S2) Research Paper.
See English for Education

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7


English for Education
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules.

ENN303M Themes in English language studies (year module) 1 General Information


Advice: Although previous exposure to language studies is not a prerequisite,
students who have completed first and second-level modules in linguistics or It is recommended that the following modules mentioned below be taken
language studies (LIND1502 and/or LIN2046) will be at an advantage. by students who still have to fulfil the language requirement, namely two
Purpose: to engage students in a study of the origins, change and diversity modules on first year level. Students are allowed to register (for non-degree
of the English language and to explore the nature and position of English purposes) for two beginner’s modules.
within the context of the multicultural, multilingual nature of South African Motivation: The selected modules are suitable for teachers wishing to
society. improve their communication skills and practical competencies within the
classroom setup.
ENN311M Exploring South African writing (year module)
Purpose: to develop a critical awareness amongst students of how social English: ENN103F, LPENGTS
issues are reflected in a selection of texts from Africa. Qualifying students Afrikaans: LPAFRT8, AFK1503 (AFK105U)
are able to explore diverse genres in African writing and can arrive at their
own interpretations of the texts within their own contexts. The following modules must be selected:

ENN314Q Reading classics (year module) BEd (Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase) and
Purpose: to introduce students to the works of major writers from four (Intermediate and Senior Phase)
key periods in the history of English literature. Geoffrey Chaucer, from the NQF Level 5: EED101, 102
fourteenth century, represents the Medieval period; John Milton is from the NQF Level 6: EED201, 202, 203
mid-seventeenth century; there is a selection of poetry from the Romantic
period; and George Eliot represents the nineteenth century. The notion of BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training)
‘classic’ writing is interrogated through an exploration of these four works. NQF Level 5: EED101, 102
NQF Level 6: EED201, 202, 203, LPENGTS

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2 Transitional Arrangements MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

ENE2601 (ENE2019) Environmental Education: concepts and


Study unit passed Modules which may not be taken principles (S1 and S2)
EPE101 or ESE101 EED101 Advice: This module may only be taken for the BA (with specialisation in
Environmental Management) or the BSc (with specialisation in Environmental
EPE102 or ESE102 EED102
Management).
EPE201 or ESE201 EED201 Syllabus: The concept “environmental education”; environmental education
EED205 or EED206 EED202 as reaction to the environmental crisis; the adult learner and environmental
education; environmental education practitioners and environmental
EPE203 or EED207 EED203
education; the environmental education curriculum for adult learners;
teaching and learning in environmental education for adults; utilising
3 Syllabus information technology in environmental education.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

EED101F English in perspective (2 hour examination) (S1 and Evidence


S2)
Advice: At least 40% for English (First or Second Language), Higher Grade
at Senior Certificate level or LSK011.
Purpose: to introduce students to issues relating to the English language: 1 Syllabus
the role and status of English in the world and in the South African context;
the role of English vs. the primary language in education: the standard and Advice: Students are advised to register for Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure
other varieties of English; perscriptive and descriptive approaches towards and Civil Procedure before or together with Evidence.
language use; the functions of language; the relationship between language
and identity; the differences between spoken and written language; the MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
power of language; aspects of grammar; the nature and analysis of discourse.
EVI3701 (EVI301A) Evidence: admissibility of evidence (S1
EED102G Ways of knowing: fiction, poetry and drama ) (2 hour and S2)
examination) (S1 and S2) Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Advice: At least 40% for English (First or Second Language) Higher Grade at Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into the concepts
Senior Certificate level or LSK011. and sources of the Law of Evidence, and the principles governing the
Purpose: to introduce the students to the study of literature, with a selection admissibility of evidence.
of prose, poetry and drama, including a substantial proportion of twentieth-
century and African texts. EVI3702 (EVI2016) Evidence: the presentation and
assessment of evidence (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into the rules and
principles of the presentation and the evaluation of evidence.
EED201J English language studies (2 hour examination) (S1 and
S2)
Advice: The completion of EED101 (or EPE/ESE101) may benefit students
wishing to register for this module.
Purpose: to explore issues introduced on NQF Level 5 more fully and to Financial Accounting
introduce students to theories of the origins and properties of language;
language as a system of signs; the sounds and sound patterns of language;
primary-language acquisition and second-language learning; semantics and
pragmatics. Students will demonstrate their knowledge in an independent 1 Syllabus
language investigation on a topic of their own choice in which they will apply
their knowledge to aspects of English in use. Financial Accounting
EED202K ‘This round and delicious globe’: literature in English (2 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
hour examination) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to a selection of texts in three genres: fiction FAC1501 Introductory financial accounting (S1 and S2)
and a selection of plays and poems. In their exploration of these texts, Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles
students will demonstrate their understanding of how language functions of financial accounting; the purpose and use of business documents; the
in literary texts, identify key literary terms, show how they work in a text, recording of cash and credit transactions; bank reconciliation; inventory; trial
explore themes and issues, and write a logically structured, focused and balance; final accounts; adjustments and the elementary financial statements
persuasive essay. of a sole tracer.

EED203L Modes of meaning: mythology and folklore, literacy FAC1502 Financial accounting concepts, principles and procedures
and children’s literature (2 hour examination) (S1 and (S1 and S2)
S2) Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles
Purpose: to allow students to explore the nature, value and meaning of myth of accounting; the collecting and processing of accounting data of an
and folklore, literacy and children’s literature. enterprise; the accounting treatment and disclosure of non-current assets
and current assets, non-current liabilities and current liabilities, sole
enterprises, non-profit organisations and the recording of transactions from
incomplete records.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


Environmental Education
FAC1601 (ACN102N) Financial accounting reporting (S1 and
S2)
Prerequisite: FAC1502 or ACN101M
1 Syllabus Purpose: to introduce students to underlying accounting transactions and the
accounting treatment and disclosure of partnerships, close corporations, the

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equity of companies, cash flow statements, branch accounts, the analysis and intercompany transactions, losses of a subsidiary, horizontal groups, vertical
interpretation of financial statements as well as the time value of money. groups, consolidated cash flow statements, changes in ownership, and the
accounting treatment and disclosure of associates and joint ventures including
FAC2601 (ACN201Q) Financial accounting for companies (S1 and any relevant deferred tax implications.
S2)
Prerequisite: (FAC1502 or ACN101M) and (FAC1601 or FAC1503 or
ACN102N)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following subject matter
as well as the ability to apply this knowledge when preparing a set of annual
Form and Motion
financial statements: Companies Act requirements in respect of the preparation
of a set of financial statements; the accounting framework; presentation of NB
financial statements; share- and dividend transactions; introduction to financial Prospective students must obtain prior permission from the Department of
instruments; property, plant and equipment; inventories; revenue; finance- and Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology before registering for the BA degree
operating leases in the financial statements of lessees; the preparation of a set (Culture and Arts) with specialisation in Multimedia Studies.
of financial statements with accompanying notes for a company in accordance
with the requirements of the Companies Act and GAAP.

FAC2602 (ACN202R) Selected accounting standards and simple 1 General Information


group structures (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: (FAC1502 or ACN101M) and (FAC1601 or FAC1503 or „ The first-level module of Form and Motion may only be taken for the
ACN102N) degree of Bachelor in Visual Arts (with specialisation in Digital New
Advice: First registration for this module is preferable in a semester which Media).
follows first registration for FAC2601. „ Credits towards a degree are granted for THF101C and VAR801V or
Purpose: to gain knowledge and insight into the following subject matter as FRM1501.
well as the ability to apply this knowledge when preparing a set of financial
statements and consolidated group statements: Introduction to group
financial statements (simple group structures; elimination of intercompany 2 Syllabus
transactions; dividends and preference shareholding) and the statement of
cash flows. NB
Students must attend a minimum of two days for both workshops. Students
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 are, however, strongly advised to attend the full week of these two workshops

FAC3701 General financial reporting (S1 and S2)


Prerequisite: FAC2601, FAC2602 and TXN203D (or TXN213F) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into, as well as the ability to apply this
knowledge to the preparation of financial statements, for the following subject FRM1501 (FRM1015) Form and motion (year module)
matter: the accounting framework; the requirements for financial statement
presentation taking into account certain items which affect the statement of NB
comprehensive income and the statement of financial position; the accounting Students must attend a minimum of two days for both workshops. Students
treatment and disclosure of income taxes and secondary tax on companies; are, however, strongly advised to attend the full week of these two workshops.
revenue; profit or loss for the period, as well as the accounting treatment
and disclosure of fundamental errors, and changes in accounting policies and Advice: FRM1501 should preferably be taken simultaneously with or after
estimates; events after the reporting date; provisions, contingent liabilities and the completion of TDM1501.
contingent assets, and the tax implications of the preceding topics. Purpose: to provide students with basic skills training in three-dimensional
design and motion studies. The module aims at developing creative thinking
FAC3702 Distinctive financial reporting (S1 and S2) through the guidance of projects and incorporates traditional art making
Prerequisite: (FAC2601 and FAC2602) or (ACN201Q and ACN202R and skills with a focus on video and three-dimensional digital image design.
TXN203D or TXN213F)
Co-requisite: FAC3701 (or ACN301; ACN311) Prescribed software: Discreet 3DS Max and Adobe Premiere.
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into, as well as the ability to apply
this knowledge to the preparation of financial statements, for the following
subject matter: the presentation, recognition and measurement of financial
instruments; the accounting treatment and disclosure of foreign exchange
transactions; property, plant and equipment; investment properties; intangible
French
assets, impairment of assets (excluding cash generating units); non-current
assets held for sale and discontinuing operations, and the tax implications of
the preceding topics. 1 General Information
FAC3703 Specific financial reporting (S1 and S2) „ Students are advised to purchase their prescribed books as early as
Prerequisite: (FAC2601 and FAC2602) or (ACN201Q and ACN202R and possible.
TXN203D or TXN213F) „ Access to an audio cassette recorder is essential as students have to
Co-requisite: FAC3701 (or ACN301; ACN311) record on audio cassettes. Students may also record on a CD.
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into, as well as the ability to apply „ Students intending to become translators are strongly urged to
this knowledge to the preparation of financial statements, for the following major in both French and English.
subject matter: the accounting treatment and disclosure of leases; earnings „ Students who select French as a major subject are advised to take at
per share; borrowing costs; segment reporting; related parties; government least two modules in one or more of the following: Modern Romance
grants; construction contracts and employee benefits, as well as the tax Literatures in English, Theory of Literature, another language,
implications of the preceding topics. Linguistics, History, Classical Culture, Biblical Studies, Art History,
Philosophy.
FAC3704 Group financial reporting (S1 and S2) „ Students intending to continue with French and who are interested
Prerequisite: (FAC2601 and FAC2602) or (ACN201Q and ACN202R and in language per se are advised to register for Linguistics LIN101
TXN203D or TXN213F) (Grammatical Concepts) and/or LIN205 (Sounds and Sound
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into, as well as the ability to apply Structure); those interested in literature are advised to register for
this knowledge to the preparation of financial statements, for the following one or two modules in Modern Romance Literatures in English,
subject matter: the consolidation procedures required for the preparation and Theory of Literature, Introduction to Theory of Literature and/or
presentation of group financial statements namely, business combinations, Introduction to Literary Genres.

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„ A specific module cannot be recognized as credit towards more than
Study unit passed Modules not to be taken
one major.
„ Credit for a degree is granted for: FRE101 passed in 1998 or 1999, FRC1502
(i) either FRC101 and 102 or FRE100 or FRN100 FRC102
(ii) either FRC201, 202, 203 or FRN200 FRE101 passed prior to 1998, FRC1502
(iii) either FRN309 or FRN307 and/or FRN308 FRC102
(iv) either FRC101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 301, 301,
303, 304, 305, 306. FRE201 FRC2601
FRC202 FRC2602

2 Admission Requirements FRN201 passed prior to 1999 –


FRN204 –
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
FRN301 passed in 2000, FRC3701
FRC301, 303
„ FRC1501 – None
„ FRC1502 – FRC1501 FRC303 FRC3702
or FRN305 FRC3704
French Special Course (SFR100)
or FRN305, FRC306 FRC3705
knowledge of French but do not meet the admission requirements to FRN309, FRC304 FRC3703
second-level modules. Such students must contact the Department of
Classics and World Languages (French section) prior to registration.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 4 French as a Major Subject


„ At least 50% in French Higher Grade; 4.1 Compulsory modules for a major subject
or
„ At least 60% in French Standard Grade combination:
or
The following TEN modules constitute a standard major subject in French:
„ FRC1502
or
NQF Level 5: FRC1501, 1502
„ Passed a departmental test. (To arrange a departmental test, students
NQF Level 6: FRC2601, 2602, 2603
must contact the administrative officer for French, Mrs A Lawrence
NQF Level 7: FRC3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705
(Tel. 012 429 6578 mornings only or e-mail: lawrea@unisa.ac.za).)
Students who are exempted from FRC1501 or both FRC1501 and 1502
must replace these modules with one or two of the first-level from Modern
3 Transitional Arrangements Romance Literatures in English or one or two first-level modules from
Italian, Portuguese or Spanish.
„ French (Special course) (SFR100) and FRE100 are no longer available.
These courses have been incorporated in first- and second-level 4.2 French as a major subject for the BBA
modules: degree
„ students who passed SFR100 must register according to the
table below Students taking French as a second major for the BBA degree must on
„ students who failed SFR100 must register for FRC1501 NQF Level 6 register for the modules FRC2601 and one of FRC2602 and
„ students who passed FRE100 must register for FRC2601 FRC2603 since the second major for this degree comprises a maximum of
„ students who passed only ONE paper of FRE100 must register nine modules. Students with direct admission to FRC1502 or FRC2601 are
according to the table below referred to 2 above for other modules which must be taken.
„ students who failed FRE100 must register for FRC1502
„ French II (FRN200) and French III (FRN300) are no longer available.
These courses have been incorporated into the second- and third-
5 Syllabus
level module:
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
„ students who passed FRN200 must register for FRC3701and
THREE of FRC3702, 3703, 3704, 3705
FRC1501 (FRC101Q) French language and culture: Beginners (S1
„ students who passed only ONE paper of FRN200 must and S2)
register according to the table below Advice: No previous knowledge of French is required.
„ students who failed FRN200 prior to 1999 must register for Purpose: to develop the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and
FRC2601 speaking from the outset, in a lively communicative approach which aims
„ students who did not pass all the papers of FRN300 must at the same time to introduce students to contemporary France and the
register according to the table below French-speaking world.
„ students who failed FRN300 but passed FRN200 in 1999 or
2000 must register for FRC3701 and THREE of FRC3701, FRC1502 (FRC102R) French language and culture: Lower
3702, 3703, 3704, 3705 intermediate (S1 and S2) (an open-book
„ Students who do not fall into any of the above categories must examination)
contact the administrative officer (tel. 012 429 6578 mornings only Prerequisite: See 3 above
or e-mail: lawrea@unisa.ac.za). Purpose: the development of aptitude in the four language skills – reading,
„ The module code FRC302X has been discontinued, however the writing, listening and speaking – from lower intermediate to intermediate
module content is now Option A within FRC3702 (FRC303Y). level. The lively communicative approach aims at active proficiency in the
Students who have passed FRC3702 will retain credit towards their language.
degree.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Study unit passed Modules not to be taken
Prerequisite: See 3 above
SFR100, FRC101 FRC1501

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FRC2601 (FRC201T) French language and culture: Intermediate context of the works will be studied. In addition you will be trained in the practice
(S1) (an open-book examination) of interpretative and analytical skills in the form of essays.
Purpose: the enhancement of aptitude in the four language skills – reading,
writing, listening and speaking – from intermediate to advanced level. You are FRC3705 (FRC3065) Practical translation from and into
trained in specific writing techniques and strategies: letter writing, summaries, French (S1) (2 hours) (an open-book
compositions, etc. Emphasis on culture and French institutions. examination)
Prerequisite: FRC2601
FRC2602 (FRC202U) French for professional purposes: Advice: This module will not qualify you to be a professional translator.
Introduction (S1) (an open-book It should rather be seen as an extension of the general language module
examination) FRC3701 in which translation is used as a method of advanced language
Purpose: to introduce you to basic business French for students interested acquisition. However certain translation techniques will be taught.
in the socio-economic environment. Key notions and communication skills
specific to the field are developed. The programme exploits and develops all You should consider registering for Module 4 of level 3 (Translation and Editing
four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, using authentic Techniques) offered by the Department of Linguistics before enrolling for this
documents and interviews in print and/or in audio cassette/CD recordings. module. The Linguistics module may be taken as part of a French major.

FRC2603 (FRC203V) French Literature: Introduction (S2) (an Students intending to become translators are strongly advised to major in
open-book examination; all questions to both French and English.
be answered in French) (2 hours) Purpose: to train you in the techniques and practice of translation from and
Purpose: to introduce you to a selection of short texts from French and into French/English.
Francophone literatures and to basic guidelines in French for the analysis and
interpretation of these texts.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Fundamental Rights


FRC3701 (FRC301W) French language and culture: advanced
(S1) (oral examination)
Prerequisite: FRC2601 1 General Information
Advice: The examination will be an oral examination of 30 minutes duration,
preceded by 30 minutes’ preparation. Candidates resident in Southern Where UVW100 (or IST100) or CLW100 has been passed, credit for a
Africa must take the oral examination in person in Pretoria or by tele/ degree may be granted for FUR101C or FUR2601 in addition to IOS1601
video conference link-up with other centres in Southern Africa. Candidates or IOS101J or CSL2601.
residing outside Southern Africa may do this examination on audio
cassette, under official supervision. All students must communicate with the FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
Discipline leader of French well in advance to confirm arrangements for this
examination. Students registering for Fundamental Rights MUST include one of the
Purpose: to develop the four language skills – reading, writing, listening and following in their curriculum:
speaking – on advanced level. (Audio cassette recordings form an integral Administrative Law (ADL2601 or ADL201M)
part of this module.) You are introduced to sociocultural aspects of France Constitutional Law (CSL2601 or CSL201M)
studied at the broadest level. Interpretation of Statutes (IOS2601 or IOS2016))

FRC3702 (FRC303Y) French for professional purposes: Hotel and


tourism (S2) (an open-book examination) 2 Syllabus
NB MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
This module has two internal Options. Option A covers Advanced Business
French while Option B explores Hotel and Tourism Industry. Students must FUR2601 (FUR201F) Fundamental Rights (S1 and S2)
choose ONE Option. Be aware that you cannot register this module twice even Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and CSL1501 (SCL1014)
though it has two Options i.e. if you choose Option A and pass it you will not Advice: It is strongly recommended that LLB students take this module with
be allowed to do Option B later. or after CSL2601 (CSL201M).
Purpose: to gain sufficient knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to
analyse and critically evaluate legal material (Bill of Rights) directly pertaining
Prerequisite: FRC2601 to Fundamental Rights, to formulate legal arguments and to apply their
Purpose: to develop effective communication skills – reading, writing, knowledge to practical problems that may arise due to the application of the
listening and speaking – in the professional fields of business, hotel and Bill of Rights and limitations of fundamental rights.
tourism industry. Students will, as far as possible, interpret, react to and
produce communication acts (both oral and written) in simulated situations
using authentic documents originating in the industry, where applicable. The
aim is not to train students for the profession as such, but to enable efficient General Education
interaction with French-speaking colleagues in the field and French-speaking
clients in South Africa.

FRC3703 (FRC3043) French literature: France (advanced) (S1 and 1 General Information
S2) (2 hours) (an open-book examination)
Prerequisite: FRC2601, 2603 No new registrations will be allowed from 2010.
Purpose: to prepare you for the study of selected prescribed texts from Students who passed papers in Education without completing the relevant
literature of France. In addition you are trained in the consolidation and level, are referred to the Department of Teacher Education to determine the
practice of analytical and interpretative skills in essays. outstanding modules they need to take.

FRC3704 (FRC3054) French literature: Literature of Francophone


countries (advanced) (S1 and S2) (2 hours) 2 General Education as a Major Subject
(an open-book examination)
Prerequisite: FRC2601 and 2603 Compulsory modules for a major subject
Purpose: to prepare you for the study of prescribed texts in French from literatures
of Francophone countries, with particular emphasis on Africa; the socio-cultural
combination:
NQF Level 5: GED101, 102

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NQF Level 6: GED201, 202, 203 lifelong learning and the world of work (vocational development, motivation,
NQF Level 7: GED301, 302, 306 and ECD101 job satisfaction, retirement).

GED3024 Teaching and learning 3 (year module)


3 Syllabus Purpose: to enable students to become proficient in course design and
development in education and training by exploring the basic concepts
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 and terminology related to course design and development (eg curriculum,
programme, course, unit, competences, objectives, evaluation, assessment,
GED101T Human development and education (S1 and S2) needs analysis); selecting and writing objectives/outcomes; selecting
Purpose: to gain insight into the main themes of human development; and arranging learning content; identifying teaching and instructional
through the study of different approaches to the study of human approaches to be followed and selecting suitable assessment/evaluation
development; phases of human development: prenatal development, techniques; developing course units, general teaching strategies, suitable
neonatal development and infancy, early childhood (about 2–6 years), training activities; course evaluation and programme evaluation.
middle childhood (about 6–12 years), adolescence (about 12–18 years), and
adulthood (about 20 years until death). GED3069 Education and technology (year module)
Purpose: to gain insight into the background to technology in education and
GED102U Teaching and learning 1 (S1 and S2) training in an outcomes-based approach; to become proficient in designing
Purpose: to gain insight into the basics of education, teaching, training, and planning for the use of technology in education and training by using
learning and evaluation in a demanding society by studying relevant concepts a systematic multimedia design approach; be able to select and integrate
(eg education, teaching, training and learning); the relationship between technology in education and training by using design and selection guidelines
teaching and learning; principles of effective teaching and learning; teaching for such integration; to apply a variety of media production and presentation
strategies; methods and media; lesson development and presentation; the techniques, and to assess/manage the use of technology in education and
foundations of assessment and evaluation, and elementary item and test training effectively and efficiently.
construction.
EDC1015 Theoretical frameworks in education (year module)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Purpose: to expose students to a pluralistic problem-centred approach to
educational discourse and to encourage them to interact critically with
GED201W The adolescent: an educational perspective contemporary issues in education.
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the characteristics of adolescent learners by
exploring their physical development, cognitive development, affective and
personality development, social development, conative development, and Genetics
normative development.

GED202X Teaching and learning 2 (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to gain a deeper insight into learning and teaching in society 1 Introduction
by exploring learning systems such as (distance learning, open learning,
community education, etc); life-long learning; types of learning (eg Genetics may NOT be taken as a major subject as modules are currently
reflective, self-directed, informal, incidental, action, cooperative experiential offered only on second-year level.
and metalearning); the transfer of learning; instructional design to facilitate
effective learning; presentation skills (eg brainstorming, use of case studies
and scenarios, role-playing, group discussions, small group discussions, 2 Transitional Arrangements
lectures); assessment and evaluation strategies, and types of assessment (eg
panel testing, oral examinations, observation, continuous assessment, open- Genetics modules will be introduced from 2011.
book examinations, written tests, assignments, projects, portfolios).

GED203Y Life crises in childhood and adolescence


3 Syllabus
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into life crises in childhood and adolescence by
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
considering crisis intervention (demarcating the field of the crisis intervenor,
GNE2601 General Genetics IIA (S1 and S2)
the interview in the context of life crisis, the relationship between the crisis
Co-requisites: CHE1501, CHE1502
intervenor as educator and the child/adolescent in crisis); the influence of
life crises on education and learning (identifying the child/adolescent in
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the principles and major
crisis; behavioural problems (eg truancy, sexual promiscuity, drugs); physical
concepts of genetics with an emphasis on Mendelian genetics, nucleic acid
problems (eg accidents, diseases and physical challenges); family crises (eg
structure and properties, gene recombination and chromosome mapping.
sexual abuse, incest, family conflict, death of a family member, financial
crises etc); cultural demands (eg initiation, circumcision, forced marriages,
religion of parents etc), and existing support structures and organisations
in the community (identifying different support professions, preventing life
crises in childhood/adolescence, intervention strategies in the community,
4 Practical Work
guidelines for educational intervention).
There are currently no Genetics practicals.

Any future introduction of genetics practicals will be announced in Calendar


2 and in Calendar 3 and in Tutorial Letter 101 of the study material.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

GED3013 The adult: an educational perspective (year module)


Purpose: to gain an educational perspective on the characteristics of the
adult learner by considering the world of the adult as a learner, and by
Geography
looking at educational development during adulthood and old age (the
relation between education, training and physical development; the relation
between education, training and cognitive development; the relation 1 Geography as a Major Subject
between education, training and psychosocial development; the relation
between education, training and moral development); educational theories
of adulthood (phaseological theories of adulthood, theories based on
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1.1 Compulsory modules for a major subject Syllabus: The nature of geographical data; map types; map elements;
fundamentals of the use of aerial photographs and satellite images;
combination for the generic BA degree: measurements on maps and aerial photographs; the analysis of point, line
and area patterns; the identification and interpretation of topographical
NQF Level 5: GGH1501, GGH1502 features, landscapes and cultural phenomena; thematic mapping; the basics of
NQF Level 6: GGH201T, and GGH203V and any TWO of the following: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
GGH202U, GGH204W, GGH206Y
NQF Level 7: Any FIVE of the following: GGH301W, GGH302X, GGH303Y, GGH204W People and the natural environment: use and impact
GGH3043, GGH3054, GGH3076 (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
1.2 Compulsory modules for a major subject modules
Syllabus: The current environmental dilemma and reasons for it; the
combination for the generic BSc degree: development of environmental awareness; use and exploitation of
the natural environment by people with reference to the: biosphere,
NQF Level 5: GGH1501, GGH1502, GGH103S
atmosphere, pedosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere; transformation
NQF Level 6: GGH201T, and GGH203V and any TWO of the following:
towards sustainability
GGH202U, GGH204W, GGH206Y
NQF Level 7: Any FIVE of the following: GGH301W, GGH302X, GGH303Y,
GGH205X Environmental politics (S1 and S2)
GGH3043, GGH3054, GGH3076
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules
2 Syllabus Syllabus: The political perspective on the environment, including the
following topics and phenomena: appropriate concepts and definitions;
political theories and environmental conflict; the role of environmental
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
social movements, non-governmental organisations, political parties, and
the business sector; institutional politics, policy and green administration;
GGH1501 (GGH101Q) Know your world: introduction to
environmental politics on the global scale
geography (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: The nature and scope of geography as a science; representation of
GGH206Y Geography of tourism (S1 and S2)
the earth on maps and map use; sustainable development as a geographical
Prerequisite for BCom (with specialisation in Tourism Management): TRT101
concept; a selection of world spatial patterns and processes from the
Prerequisite for other degrees: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any
following themes: climate, ecosystems and biomes, landforms, minerals and
FOUR first-level modules
soils, energy and water resources, population, HIV-Aids, development and
Syllabus: Global, national and local tourism resources (natural, human and
wealth, culture, and globalisation
cultural); spatial patterns of tourism resources; spatiotemporal interactions
in the tourism system; environmental, economic and sociocultural impacts
GGH1502 (GGH102R) World issues: a geographical perspective
of tourism; sustainable tourism development; strategic importance of
(S1 and S2)
tourism for South Africa; destination image of South Africa
Syllabus: Global change and global problems, resource use and exploitation
in both the physical and human resource systems; the conservation and
sustainable development of the human resource base; techniques used MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
for environmental monitoring. A selection of issues from the following:
population problems, poverty, quality of life, urban problems, food, conflict GGH301W State of the environment in Southern Africa
and war, the energy crisis, air pollution, water pollution, land degradation, (S1 and S2)
biodiversity, and the problem of waste Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules
GGH103S Our living earth (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Sustainable development in Southern Africa. Geographical
Purpose: to gain insight into some of the underlying scientific principles of phenomena underlying this challenge are climate, vegetation, soil and
the world we live in, and its sustainability. water resources, people, and the evolution of the politicospatial, social
Syllabus: Humans and environmental sustainability; science, ecology and and economic landscapes. Issues which are addressed are: the constraints,
sustainability; science in service of sustaining biodiversity, key resources, problems and management of the natural and human environments, the
environmental quality and human societies conservation of Southern Africa’s ecological and cultural heritage linked
to sustainability and tourism; and problems relating to politicospatial
accommodation, regionalisation and local government in South Africa
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
GGH302X Spatial economic development (S1 and S2)
GGH201T The African challenge: people and environment
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
(S1 and S2)
modules
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
Syllabus: Spatial economic development in South Africa in terms of the
modules
following: theories; primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary activities;
Syllabus: The challenge for development against the background of the
uneven spatial development; the infrastructure of transportation and
natural and human environment in Africa. Distribution, growth and diversity
communication; spatiotemporal evolution of the economy; spatial
of the population; impacts of HIV-Aids; geopolitical evolution; economic
development planning
development; urbanisation; food production and agriculture; the use and
exploitation of land and natural vegetation; climate and drought; desertification
GGH303Y Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
(GIS) (S1 and S2)
GGH202U The geography of basic services provision
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
(S1 and S2)
modules
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules
NB
Syllabus: Spatial dimensions of basic services provision; sustainable
Students registering for this module must have access to a computer and/or the
development; needs assessment; provision and accountability; public
Internet. Contact the department of Geography for details of this requirement.
participation and conflict management; accessibility; aspects of locational
Students are advised to enrol for module GGH203V, either simultaneously or
analysis; optimal location of services; South African case studies
prior to registration for GGH303Y
GGH203V The interpretation of maps, aerial photographs and
satellite images (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Origin, nature and theoretical foundations of GIS; generic GIS
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
applications; collection, input, storage, retrieval and management of spatial
modules
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geo-referenced data; spatial decision support systems; applying basic GIS No separate practical examinations are held. The practical work is examined
functionalities in the examination papers of the modules in which the practical work is
included, during the University’s official examination periods at the normal
GGH3043 Development of urban space (S1 and S2) University examination centres.
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules
Syllabus: Urban spatial patterns, socio-economic structure of the city;
the urban environment; movement in urban space; urban planning
and management; local economic development planning; spatial data
Geology
management for urban development; the marketing of urban areas; current
issues in urban areas
1 General Information
GGH3054 Environmental evaluation and impact assessment (S1
and S2) „ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
modules for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are
Syllabus: Overview of environmental assessment; South African case studies; required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant
approaches to and a framework for environmental evaluation and impact sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the
assessment in transitional and developing countries; the role of legislation, relevant subject.
politics, stakeholders and interest groups; procedures and techniques for
impact assessment; application in terms of practical examples; future Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
perspectives work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
GGH3076 Ecotourism (S1 and S2) therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
Prerequisite for BCom (with specialisation in Tourism Management): TRT101 arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
Prerequisite for other degrees: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
FOUR first-level modules registration (or soon thereafter).
Syllabus: Ecotourism in terms of the following: concepts; sustainable
(responsible) tourism; specialist travel markets; resources (also in South The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
Africa); environmental impacts; policy and regulation; planning, development practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
and management of ecotourism destinations; the ecotourism business; her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
communities and ecotourism destinations; ecotourism projects in South practical work and/or the practical examinations.
Africa „ Students who cannot attend the practical work in Potchefstroom on
the dates indicated under 4.2 may not register for GEL114. Dates
GGH3708 Environmental Awareness and Responsibility CANNOT be changed.
(S1 and S2) (to be presented from 2012) „ Students who passed any four papers for Geology I prior to 2007
Environmental principles are presented in a generic fashion to encourage the retain credit for the paper(s) passed.
development of a value system in terms of their environmental awareness „ Credit for a degree is granted for either GEL115, GEL112, GEL116
and responsibility. The module uses a strong interdisciplinary focus and will and GEL114 OR GEL111, GEL112, GEL113 and GEL114.
make use of a variety of global case studies to enable students to understand
how human activities impact on the environment. Students must reflect
constructively on these impacts, and develop a value system and a sense of 2 Transitional Arrangements
responsibility in this regard.

Study unit Modules which Outstanding modules


HONOURS-LEVEL MODULES (NQF LEVEL 8)
passed may not be taken
GGH4801 Geogrpahical Information Systems GEL111 GEL115 GEL112, GEL116, GEL114
For GGH4801 a student will be expected to have access to the Internet and GEL113 GEL116 GEL112, GEL115, GEL114
to purchase a prescribed GIS (Geographical Information Systems) software
package. Full detail (such as the name of the software package and the
price) will be provided in the first tutorial letter for the module. Prospective 3 Syllabus
students can also contact the department for full details. Students should
also own (or have access to) a personal computer and a printer, both which MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
satisfy the hardware requirements listed below:
GEL1123 Crystallography and mineralogy (S2)
„ Intel Pentium IV or higher recommended) running Windows XP (or Purpose: to gain a basic understanding of the physical and chemical
newer Microsoft Windows operating environments). properties of minerals, the general use of minerals, and the application of
„ Minimum display of 1024 x 768 with 64,000 colors their properties in industry.
„ Minimum of 1 GB RAM
„ GB hard disk space for installation GEL1145 Practical (S2)
„ CD-ROM drive for installation and an applicable mouse Co-requisite: GEL112
„ Colour printer (any graphics adapters and printer supported by the Purpose: to enable students to apply the theoretical knowledge they gained
Windows system can be used). in GEL111, 112 and 113 in practical experience with the identifying of
common crystals, common rock-forming minerals, common igneous,
„ In addition, a student must possess basic computer skills, especially
sedimentary and metamorphic rock, and the interpretation of simple
with regard to the current operating system.
geological maps.

5 Practical Work and Examinations GEL1156 Environmental geology (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable the individual learner to gain knowledge and
Practical work is an integral part of the geography curriculum. The practical competencies concerning the Earth as a system of interrelating subsystems
work is covered in most of the geography modules. Laboratory facilities are such as climate, lithosphere and plate tectonic subsystems being of utmost
not necessary since the practical work consists of fieldwork and/or exercises importance for the biosphere. Qualified learners will gain understanding of
requiring aids such as aerial photographs, remote sensing images, maps, the surface processes taking place on, and in the Earth’s crust and its relation
statistical techniques, computer application programmes, etc., as prescribed to human activity and impact of these activities on nature.
by the lecturers.

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GEL1168 Introduction to petrology and South African GEM303D The legacy of German literature I
stratigraphy (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable the individual learner to gain knowledge and competencies GEM304E The legacy of German literature II
concerning the origin of the three major rock types, rock-forming minerals, GEM305F German for professional purposes
and the characteristic textures and structures of these rock types. The
qualified learner will be able to comprehend the distribution of the different For advice students are asked to contact the Department.
rock types and their chronological order in South Africa

3 Admission Requirements
3 Practical Work MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
There are no supplementary examinations in practical modules. None.

3.1 WEIGHT OF PRACTICAL WORK MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


In the following module the percentage of the total mark awarded for the „ Students who have passed German at Matriculation level (third
practical work shall be as follows: language) not more than five years ago may register for German on
NQF Level 6.
GEL1145 ........................................................................ 100% „ Mother tongue speakers are automatically admitted to German
second-level modules.
3.2 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK AND EXAMINATIONS „ At least 50% in German on NQF Level 5.

Dates for practicals are announced in Tutorial Letter 101 of the study
material. 4 German as a Major Subject
Compulsory modules for a major subject
German combination:
NQF Level 5: GEM1501, 1502
NQF Level 6: GEM201, 202
1 General Information NQF Level 7: GEM204, 302, 303, 304, 305

„ The study of a foreign language is time-consuming and students are


advised to buy the prescribed books well in advance. 5 Syllabus
„ Access to a CD player is essential
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

2 Transitional Arrangements GEM1501 (GEM1014) German language and culture for


beginners I (S1 and S2)
„ Students who passed some modules on second or NQF Level 7 must Purpose: to enable students with no previous (or minimal) knowledge of
register according to the table below. German to comprehend basic written and oral German and to introduce
them to basic aspects of German life and culture.

Study unit Modules which Outstanding modules GEM1502 (GEM1025) German language and culture:
passed may not be taken Inermediate II (S1 and S2)
— GEM201 GEM202 Prerequisite: GEM1501
Advice: Students should have a basic knowledge of German.
— GEM202 GEM201 Purpose: to enable students with some knowledge of German to consolidate and
MEL821 GEM204 GEM302, 303, 304, 305 develop their language skills and their knowledge of German life and culture.
(Option 1)
— GEM302 GEM204, 303, 304, 305
MEL822
(Option 1)
GEM303 GEM204, 302, 304, 305
Graphic Processes
MEL823 GEM304 GEM204, 302, 303, 305
(Option 1) NB
MEL824 GEM305 GEM204, 302, 303, 304 Prospective students from other institutions must obtain prior permission from
(Option 1) the Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology, before registering
for this module. Contact the Department and submit a portfolio of previous
„ Students who registered for German as a major, with either GEM artworks.
or MEL codes, must complete their studies by the end of 2011,
with a final supplementary opportunity in 2012. After this date
(2011) no further registrations will be considered. To complete
the major in German after one level, students must pass the 1 General Information
following:
„ This study unit may be taken for any degree.
Second-level modules „ Credit for a degree is granted for GRF200 or GAR201 and GAR202
GEM2018 German language and culture (Intermediate I) or GAR211.

GEM2029 German language and culture (Intermediate II)


Third-level modules 2 Syllabus
GEM204B Reading and analysing German literary texts
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
GEM302C German language and culture (Advanced)
GAR2601 (GAR211A) Graphic processes (year module)

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NB GRE1502 (GRE102A) Grammar and reading (S1 and S2)
Students are expected to attend the workshops presented and must attend a Prerequisite: GRE1501
minimum of two days for each of the two workshops, but are strongly advised Purpose: to give students sufficient command of the basic elements of
to attend the full workshops. ancient Greek grammar to be able to read, analyse and interpret selected
texts from both Classical and Hellenistic/New Testament Greek authors.
Prerequisite: GAR111 or GAR101 and GAR102, or TDM101
Purpose: to advance upon the methodologies and techniques introduced MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
at NQF Level 5 of visual arts studies and to enable students to investigate
various themes within contemporary culture with a range of graphic media. Prerequisite: GRE1501 or GRE1019, GRE1502 or GRE102A Advice:
By focussing on formal and conceptual aspects an independent research Registration for GRE201C prior to or together with other second-level
methodology will be developed. Although students are introduced to the modules is advised.
module through the discipline of drawing, expanding the visual research
base to include alternative forms of graphic expression is encouraged. GRE201C Intermediate grammar and etymology (S1 and S2)
Students will explore ways of engaging with metaphor in art and are advised Purpose: to develop the grammatical skills that students acquired in the first-
to develop a critical attitude to utilising media and creative conventions. level modules, and to explain more complex grammatical phenomena.
Multimedia students will learn to produce a short animation (two or three
dimensional) and expand upon the new media production concepts and GRE202D Classical, Jewish and Christian prose (S1 and S2)
techniques explored in VAR211D. Purpose: to enable students to use their linguistic and literary skills to
critically analyse the grammar and content of continuous ancient Greek
prose texts within their original socio-historical contexts, and to translate
these texts into English.
Greek (ancient)
GRE203E Classical, Jewish and Christian poetry (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to acquire the linguistic and literary skills to critically analyse the
grammar and content of continuous ancient Greek poetry texts within their
1 General Information original socio-historical contexts, and to translate these texts into English.

NB
NQF Level 6 or NQF Level 7 modules in Greek will be offered after 2011.
Students who, prior to 2010, indicated they wished to take Greek as a major
subject will only be allowed until the end of 2011 to complete ALL the required
Health Sciences Education
modules for the major subject by means of the transitional arrangements
indicated below under point 4.
1 General Information
„ No previous knowledge of Greek (ancient) is required.
„ Modern Greek is not offered by this university but by the University „ A student must be a professional nurse to register for these modules.
of Johannesburg (UJ). Students who passed Modern Greek I at „ Credits are granted for equivalent modules as listed below:
UJ may apply for exemption from the relevant course towards a
qualification at this university. Credit is not granted for both Greek Table for the modules that will be continued to be offered in the Department
(ancient) and Modern Greek. of Health Studies, but have changed codes and in some instances changed
credit values from 2009

3 Transitional Arrangements
Modules offered Credits NQF Equivalent Credits
From 2012 Greek (ancient) will not be offered as a major. Students who from 2009 level modules
have registered for Greek (ancient) as a major, will be allowed to complete HSE1501 12 5 HSE103N 24
their studies up to the end of 2011, with a final supplementary opportunity Contextualisation Principles of health
in May of 2012. To complete the major in Greek after level one, students of health sciences sciences education
must pass the following: education
12 5 HSE101L
Second-level modules HSE1502 Health sciences
Principles of health education 1A 12
GRE201C Intermediate grammar and etymology sciences education (phased out in
GRE202D Classical, Jewish and Christian prose 2007)
GRE203E Classical, Jewish and Christian poetry
HSE102M 12
Third-level modules Health sciences
education 1B
GRE301F Epic
(phased out in
GRE302G Tragedy 2007)
GRE304J Philosophy
GRE306L Pauline literature

Students wishing to study Greek III at Unisa in 2011 should contact the
Department of Classics and World Languages directly so that the appropriate
arrangements for registration may be made.

4 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

GRE1501 (GRE1019) Greek grammar (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to analyse and read ancient Greek sentences and simple texts, and
to introduce students to Greek culture of Classical and Hellenistic times.

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Modules offered Credits NQF Equivalent Credits MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
from 2009 level modules
Prerequisite: All first-level HSE modules.
HSE2601 12 6 HSE204S 24
Educational Application of HSE2601 Educational management in health sciences (S1 and
management in didactics to clinical S2)
health sciences disciplines Purpose: to equip the student to manage health sciences education in the
12 6 clinical disciplines within the context of outcomes-based education.
HSE2602 HSE201P
Teaching and Health sciences HSE2602 Teaching and assessment in health sciences (S1 and
assessment in education II 12 S2)
health sciences (phased out in Purpose: to equip the student to implement the health sciences education
2008) in the clinical nursing disciplines within the context of outcomes-based
education.
HSE202Q 12
Clinical nursing HSE2603 Health sciences education: practica (year module)
science disciplines Co-requisite: HSE201 and 202, or 204, or HSE2601, HSE2602
(phased out in Purpose: to enable students to practise the didactical skills of health sciences
2008) education in a simulated teaching environment.
HSE2603 12 6 HSE213T 12
Health sciences Health sciences MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
education: practica education: practica
Prerequisite: All first- and NQF Level 6 HSE modules.
HSE3701 12 7 HSE302T 12
Cultural diverse Teaching and HSE3701 Culturally diverse education in health sciences (S1 and
education in health learning in a S2)
sciences transcultural milieu Purpose: to provide effective cultural divese education in health sciences
HSE3702 12 7 HSE301S 12
Contemporary International HSE3702 Contemporary trends in health sciences education (S1
trends in health approaches to and S2)
sciences education health sciences Purpose: to manage and apply contemporary trends in health sciences
education education.

HSE3703 12 7 HSE303U 12
HSE3703 Developing health sciences curricula: foundations (S1
Developing health Theories applied
and S2)
sciences curricula: to health sciences
Purpose: to equip students with higher cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis,
foundations education
and evaluation guided by the parameters set by selected philosophies and
HSE3704 12 7 learning theories towards grounding health curricula on a firm philosophical,
Developing health and theoretical base that meets the expectations of the community and
sciences curricula: legislative bodies.
principles and
process HSE3704 Developing health sciences curricula: principles and
process (S1 and S2)
HSE3705 12 7 HSE304V 12
Purpose: to equip students with higher cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis,
The caring ethic in The caring ethic
and evaluation as well as professional identity and integrity and mindful
health sciences in health sciences
practice as culminated in critical thinking and attitudinal change in the
education
application of the theory of curriculum development in health sciences
education.
2 Transitional Arrangements
HSE3705 The caring ethic in health science (S1 and S2)
„ Students who passed Health Sciences Education modules without Purpose: to gain insight into the variables that apply to ethical decision
completing all the relevant modules, must consult with the making from the point of view of the caring ethic, and to become involved
Department of Student Administration. in ethical decision making to solve ethical dilemmas identified in the clinical
field.

3 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

HSE1501 Contextualisation of health sciences education (S1 and


S2)
Purpose: to develop knowledge and skills that would be a basis for their
health sciences education career.

HSE1502 Principles of health sciences education (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to develop knowledge and skills that would be a basis for their
health sciences education career.

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Health Services Management 2 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

1 Transitional Arrangements HMA1501 Planning and organising in health services management


(S1 and S2)
Credits are granted for equivalent modules as listed below: Purpose: to equip students with higher cognitive skills of planning and
organising (as part of the management process), to develop health care
practitioners who are able to strategically plan for health services and organise
Modules Credit NQF Equivalent Credit Previous the available health care resources, in different health service settings.
offered from level modules equivalent
2009 offered for modules HMA1502 Leading and control in health services management
last time in (S1 and S2)
2008 Purpose: to equip students with higher cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis
NQF Level 5 and evaluation in directing, leading and control (as part of the management
process), to develop health care practitioners who are able to direct, lead
HMA1501 12 5 HMA1034 24 HMA101Y
and control health services, as well as the available health care resources, in
Planning and Health HMA1023
different health service settings.
organising in service unit HSM100
health services management
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
management
Prerequisite: All first level Health Services Management modules.
HMA1502 12 5
Leading and
HMA2601 Human resource management in health services (S1
control in
and S2)
health services
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate and apply their understanding
management
of planning for, and management of human resources, considerations in
NQF Level 6 determining staffing, recruiting, selecting and assigning health care staff,
ensuring health and safety and the motivation of staff.
HMA2601 12 6 HMA2038 24 HMA2015
Human Human HSM201
HMA2602 Labour relations in health services (S1 and S2)
resource resource
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the nature of labour relations
management management
in health services, the implications of professionalism and ethics in labour
in health and labour
relations, the manager’s role in collective bargaining, discipline and handling
services relations in
of grievances, the role of statutory bodies, and applying this understanding
health services
in practical health services situations.
HMA2602 12 6 HMA302A
Labour HSM201 HMA2603 Health services management practica (year module)
relations in Co-requisite : HMA2601 and HMA2602 modules (or equivalents) must be
health services taken simultaneously with or prior to HMA2603
Purpose: to enable students to gain practical experience in management-
HMA2603 12 6 HMA2129 12 PHS201E related procedures and issues by providing exercises, group work and
Health services Health services HSM2026 role play in topics such as developing job descriptions, staff requirements,
management management assertiveness, team building, setting standards and criteria, auditing, incident
practica practica reporting, budgeting and meeting procedures, conflict management,
effective discipline, handling grievances, doing a situational analysis, problem
solving and decision-making.
NQF Level 7
HMA3701 12 7 HMA3019 12 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Financial Financial
management management Prerequisite: ALL second-level Health Service Management modules.
in health in health
services services HMA3701 Financial management in health services
(S1 and S2)
HMA3702 12 7 HMA303B 12 HSM303 Purpose: to prepare students with knowledge and skills to manage financial
Quality in Quality in resources in health care services by focusing on budgets and the budget
health services health services process, cost containment, cost implications and managed care.
management management
HMA3703 12 7 HMA304C 12 HSM302 HMA3702 Quality in health services management (S1 and S2)
Leadership in Leadership in Purpose: to prepare students with knowledge and skills to strive for
health services health services excellence in their health care services by focusing on standards and criteria,
management management accreditation, infection control, risk management and quality evaluation
tools.
HMA3704 12 7 HMA305D 12 HSM301
Contemporary Contemporary
HMA3703 Leadership in health services management (S1 and S2)
issues in issues in
Purpose: to assist students to gain insight, knowledge, attitude and skills in
health services health services
leadership and related issues: in order to effectively lead in fast changing
management management
multicultural diverse health environments.
„ Please note the dates indicated in the table above, when specific
HMA3704 Contemporary issues in health services management
modules are phased out and offered for the last time.
(S1 and S2)
„ Students who did not successfully pass those modules must register Purpose: to develop health practitioners who are able to learn from the
for the equivalent ‘new’ modules, also indicated in the table above. history of health services management, to deal with contemporary legal and
ethical management issues, create culture sensitive work environments, deal
with the shortage of health professionals and develop the ability to identify
and interpret issues in shaping the future of health care services.

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„ Students are strongly advised to complete all three
Hebrew (Classical) modules at NQF Level 6 to ensure that they have the
requisite number of second-level modules
(a) to comply with rules for the degree, and
(b) to enable education students to teach History at
1 Syllabus secondary school level.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5


3 Transitional Arrangements
NB
Students who registered for CLH1501 (CLH103T) and CLH1502 (CLH104U) „ Students who passed HST201, 202, 301, 302 or 3A 03 without
on NQF Level 5, must continue on NQF Level 6 with CLH2601 (CLH2063) completing the course HST200 or HST300 must consult the
and CLH2602 (CLH2074). Since these modules progressively increase the Department of History with regard to outstanding modules which
knowledge of the language, the modules should be taken in the sequence must be taken.
in which they are listed, e.g. CLH1502 (CLH104U) should not be attempted „ Students who passed HSY304N and/or HSY305P/or HSY309T
before passing CLH1501 (CLH103T). will not be allowed to register for HSY3704 and/or HSY309T and
HSY3705 or HSY310L.

CLH1501 (CLH103T) Galeh Ivrit Tanakhit (Discover Biblical


Hebrew) (S1 and S2) 4 Syllabus
Purpose: to enable students to read an adjusted Old Testament text; answer
questions in English concerning linguistic and literary issues and answer MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
questions in written and spoken Hebrew concerning the context of the
Biblical text. HSY1501 (HSY101D) Precolonial South Africa (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain an understanding of the major themes
CLH1502 (CLH104U) Hamshekh be’Ivrit Tanakhit (Continue in the history of precolonial South Africa (particularly the hunter-gatherer,
with Biblical Hebrew) (S1 and S2) hunter-pastoralist and mixed-farming communities before the 17th century),
Purpose: to enable students to read an adjusted Old Testament text and to and to appreciate the importance of the precolonial period in shaping the
answer questions in English and Hebrew (written and spoken) concerning later history of the country.
linguistic and literary issues pertaining to the Biblical text.
HSY1502 (HSY102E) The making of early colonial South Africa:
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 transformation and resistance (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain an understanding of the major themes in the
Prerequisite: CLH1501, CLH1502 history of early colonial South Africa (particularly the nature of the Dutch colony
at the Cape, the social and economic importance of slavery, the resistance of
CLH2601 (CLH2063) Hinneh haTanakh (Here is the Hebrew indigenous peoples to white settlement in the colony and on its frontiers, and the
Bible) (S1 and S2) formation of a new society and racial order), and to acquire an appreciation of the
Advice: The study will necessitate an increased vocabulary and knowledge importance of the colonial period in shaping modern South Africa.
of Hebrew grammar.
Purpose: to enable students to read an adjusted Old Testament text and to MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
answer questions in English and Hebrew (written and spoken) concerning
linguistic and literary issues pertaining to the Biblical text. Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.

CLH2602 (CLH2074) Hinneh ha’Arets (Here is the Land) (S1 and HSY2601 (HSY201G) Themes in 19th century history: power
S2) and the Western world (S1 and S2)
Advice: The study will necessitate a thorough knowledge of basic Hebrew Purpose: to enable students to acquire a broad knowledge of the history
grammar and an introductory knowledge of translation theory. of the Western world in the 19th century by means of a study of socio-
Purpose: to enable students to read directly from the Masoretic text and economic change, the use of power politics and the expansion of western
to evaluate linguistic and literary issues in existing translations of Hebrew influence and control over other societies.
narratives and poetry.
HSY2602 (HSY202H) Early state formation, slavery and colonial
conquest in Africa (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain an understanding of early state
History formation, the spread of Islam, slavery and colonial conquest in Africa to the
end of the 19th century.

HSY2603 (HSY203J) Transformation in southern Africa in the


1 General Information 19th century: colonisation, migration,
mining and war (S1 and S2)
Credit for a degree is granted for: Purpose: to enable students to understand the complexities of colonial
(i) either HSY1501 and 1502 or HST100 conflict and transformation in 19th century southern Africa by focusing on
(ii) either HSY3704 and HSY3705 or HSY309 and HSY310 migrations, the mining revolution and the South African war.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7


2 History as a Major Subject
Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination: HSY3701 (HSY303M) Decolonisation, independence and social
change in modern Africa after 1945 (S1
NQF Level 5: HSY1501, 1502 and S2)
NQF Level 6: HSY2601, 2602, 2603 Purpose: to enable students to understand the factors which shaped the
NQF Level 7: HSY3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705 history of post-independence Africa, particularly socio-economic and
political change, the debilitating development crisis and the impact of the
HIV/Aids pandemic.
Advice: „ Students who plan to major in History are advised to
include at least two non-South African history modules
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HSY3702 (HSY302L) Themes in 20th century world history: Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
towards globalisation (S1 and S2) modules
Purpose: to enable students to gain an understanding of the making of a Advice: Students are advised to have completed at least HIM1215 before
global world in the 20th century through a study of: the growth of a world registering for any of the second-level modules in this subject.
economy; the age of the two world wars; Russia and the Soviet Union;
confrontation between the superpowers 1945-1990; Japan; China and the MHS2603 (HIM2219) Music and patronage (S1 and S2)
remaking of Europe. Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse the role of patronage
as an agent that informs the creation and performance of music in a range of
HSY3703 (HSY307R) Globalisation (S1 and S2) cultural and historical contexts.

NB MHS2604 (HIM222A) Music in Vienna from the late 18th century


Final assessment of this module will be based on a portfolio which the student (S1 and S2) (
will be required to submit. Purpose: to enable students to explore the multi-faceted musical history
of a musically significant urban environment through an engagement with
Purpose: to enable students to develop an awareness of the importance of various aspects of music-making including performance, composition,
globalising trends and their impact on South African communities through publication, aesthetic theorising, instrument manufacturing and the rise of
reflection on socio-economic, political and cultural aspects of globalisation, concert societies and educational institutions.
locating them within their local frame of reference and applying methodologies
from a range of core disciplines, thus enhancing understanding of the MHS2605 (HIM223B) All that jazz (S1 and S2)
importance of an interdisciplinary approach. Purpose: to enable students to understand the various jazz styles, to gain
insight into the relationship between jazz and the social, cultural and political
HSY3704 (HSY309T) Modern South Africa: Afrikaner power, the environments; to explore the ways in which jazz became an embodiment of
politics of race and resistance, 1902 to the the expression and ideals of different cultural identities.
1970s (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to understand the rise and consolidation of HIM326H Opera (S1 and S2)
Afrikaner power up to the 1970s, the ideologies and policies of segregation Purpose: to enable students to explore the world of opera since the early
and apartheid, and resistance against white supremacy up to the 1970s. 17th century and gain a critical understanding of musical, literary, gender,
social, political and other issues presented in selected operas.
HSY3705 (HSY310L) Modern South Africa: from Soweto to
democracy (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Purpose: to enable students to critically assess the efforts to reform
apartheid from the 1970s to 1990; to acquire an understanding of the forces NB
that contributed to the decline and demise of apartheid from the 1970s to Notwithstanding the concessions that students majoring in this subject may
1994; and obtain an informed view of the first decade of democracy, with its select a maximum of two modules from Music in World Cultures Today at NQF
challenges and responses. Level 6 and NQF Level 7 in the place of any two modules in History of Music,
student should note that MHS3704 is COMPULSORY.

History of Music Prerequisite: TWO first-year modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules
Advice: Students are advised to have completed at least HIM1215 before
registering for any of the third-level module in this subject.
1 History of Music as a Major Subject
MHS3703 (HIM329L) Music and gender (S1 and S2)
Compulsory modules for a major subject Purpose: to enable students to explore aspects of music and gender
throughout history, within various cultures, musical professions and musical
combination:
life as a whole.
NQF Level 5: MHS1501, MHS2601
MHS3704 (HIM330D) Music in South Africa (S1 and S2)
NQF Level 6: MHS2603, MHS2604,MHS2605
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the multi-faceted nature
NQF Level 7: HIM326, HIM3703, HIM3704 plus any TWO of the following
of South African musical history, especially the relation of music towards
modules from Music in World Cultures Today: MCT222, 321,
cultural, political and social attitudes.
325, 329

(Students majoring in History of Music are reminded that they may select
a maximum of two modules from Music in World Cultures Today at NQF
Level 6 and NQF Level 7 in place of two modules in History of Music.) Human Rights, Values and
Social Transformation
2 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
1 Syllabus
MHS1501 (HIM1215) Introducing music studies (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to a framework for thinking about all kinds of HRV1601 Human rights, values and social transformation (year
music today by exploring the personal, social and cultural values that music module)
embodies, and to equip them with the necessary skills for studying the musical Co-requisite (for BTh): CGM111 (or 101)
past and present. Purpose: to enable students to contribute to the development of a human
rights culture, and to analyse situations in which there are tensions between
MHS2601 (HIM1226) A survey of Western music (S1 and S2) human rights and cultures; interpret human rights discourse and add
Co-requisite: HIM101 or 121 their own voice to it; and make ethically justifiable decisions in ambiguous
Purpose: to familiarise students with the conventional divisions of Western situations.
music into historical periods and enable them to understand some of the
most important themes from those periods by way of selected case studies.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

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Indigenous Law Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination (excluding the BCom (with
specialisation in Industrial and Organisational
1 General Information Psychology))
„ These modules are recommended for students who will be involved in NQF Level 5: IOP1501, 1601
the administration or application of indigenous or customary law. NQF Level 6: IOP201, 202
„ Credit for a degree is granted for either IND101 and IND102 or NQF Level 7: IOP301, 302, 303, 308 and ONE of 304, 305, 306, 307, 309
INR100 (or IHR100) or IND201V and IND202W.
„ BA students are strongly advised to take first-lelvel Anthropology
modules (APY1501 and APY1601) before or together with
4 Syllabus
Indigenous Law.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

2 Syllabus IOP1501 (IOP101M) Psychological processes in the work context


(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to theoretical perspectives, methodology and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
the psychological basis of human behaviour. The study includes processes
such as biological, development, learning, perception, cognition, motivation,
IND2601 (IND203X) African customary law (S1 and S2)
attitudes, prosocial behaviour, aggression and conflict, and social processes
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
such as groups.
Purpose: to gain sufficient knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to
analyse and critically evaluate legal material (the Constitution, legislation,
IOP1502 (IOP103P) Customer service in tourism (S1 and S2)
case law and academic opinion) directly pertaining to African customary
Purpose: to introduce students to customer behaviour and characteristics;
law (in particular, the law regulating family relationships and the institutional
interpersonal skills and communication; developing a customer care culture and
framework within which state power is exercised), to formulate legal
strategy; customer recovery strategies and customer satisfaction and loyalty.
arguments and to apply their knowledge to practical problems that may
arise.
psychological disorders, work adjustment, and assessment and research in
personality and psychology.

Industrial and Organisational MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

Psychology IOP1601 (IOP102N) Personality in the work context (S1 and S2)
(NQF LEVEL 6)
Prerequisite: IOP1501 or IOP101M
Purpose: To introduce students to the nature of personality with regard to the
psychodynamic, behaviouristic, dimensional, humanistic/phenomenological
1 General Information and cognitive perspectives, psychological wellbeing,
„ Computer-aided instruction is used as supplementary study material
IOP201Q Industrial psychological research (S1 and S2)
with IOP201.
Prerequisite: IOP101, 102
„ Credit for a degree is granted for:
Purpose: to gain background to scientific research with regard to the
(i) either IOP101 and IOP102 or IPS100 (or PSY100)
following: the displaying of data; descriptive statistics: central tendency,
(ii) either IOP204 or MND204.
variability, correlation, regression; the normal distribution; inferential
statistics: sampling distributions and hypothesis testing, t-tests, F-test, chi-
FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES square, and the practical application of this information.

BA students must choose between Industrial and Organisational Psychology IOP202R Organisational psychology (S1 and S2)
and Psychology. Prerequisite: IOP101, 102
Purpose: to introduce students to organisational psychology and important
aspects such as the individual: foundations of individual behaviour and the
2 Transitional Arrangements role of perceptions; values, attitudes and job satisfaction; basic motivational
concepts; the group: Foundations of group behaviour; understanding work
„ Students who wish to continue with postgraduate studies must have
teams; communication; leadership; power and politics; conflict, negotiation
completed their major subject, in which postgraduate studies will be
and intergroup behaviour; the organisational system: foundations of
followed, within ten years prior to registration for their postgraduate
organisational structure; work design; organisational culture; organisational
qualification.
change and stress management.
„ To complete the NQF Level 7 of a major subject in Industrial
Psychology you must obtain credit for five modules on third-year level. IOP203S Forensic industrial psychology (S1 and S2)
Advice: The aim of this module is to reach the industrial and organisational
Study unit passed Modules which may not be taken psychology student whose aim it is to qualify himself/herself to practise in
the forensic context.
IOP204 MND204
Purpose: to introduce students to the basic principles, processes and fields in
psychology and industrial and organisational psychology of importance for
the legal profession with regard to the history and the development of law;
different forms of law, with and the emphasis on civil procedural law, the
hierarchy of courts, the jurisdiction of the courts and court rules; procedures
that are important for concluding legal processes, and report writing in
order to enable students to practice in the forensic context.
3 Industrial and Organisational
IOP205U Environmental psychology (S1 and S2)
Psychology as Major Subject Prerequisite: IOP101, 102
Purpose: to enable students to understand the need for and the importance
of theories and research methods in environmental psychology and
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the effects of environmental stressors and the relevance of territoriality, labour relations context: environmental factors, international and South
privacy and personal space to environmental behaviour and to apply this African development; parties to the relationship; conflict: recognition,
understanding in practical situations. manifestation and identification; dealing with conflict; negotiations: the
nature of negotiation, the role of power, characteristics of the negotiator;
IOP206V Ergonomics (S1 and S2) preparing for negotiations; conducting negotiations; approaches to
Prerequisite: IOP101, 102 facilitate negotiation: interpersonal skills, persuasion and attitude change,
Purpose: to gain insight into what ergonomics is and why it is necessary cross-cultural communication, negotiation tactics; third-party intervention:
by studying models and approaches; human-technology interaction; the conciliation, mediation, arbitration; stages of group development; process
application of ergonomics: designing to fit body posture, the office/work interventions; content interventions and the implications for industrial and
environment, designing for special populations and the practical application organisational psychology.
of the models by means of the ergonomics checklist.
IOP305X Organisational development (S1 and S2)
IOP207W Learning theories and principles (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: IOP201, 202
Prerequisite: IOP101, 102 Purpose: to introduce students to the nature of organisational development
Purpose: to gain insight into what learning is by studying the following: the and change by studying aspects such as helping the organisation to cope
approaches in learning; functionalistic (e.g. Thorndike, Skinner), associative with change by identifying real causes of problems; diagnostic methods
(e.g. Pavlov), cognitive (e.g. Gestalt, Piaget, Bandura) and neurophysiological including action research and survey feedback methods; the role of the
theories; and the implications for training and development. industrial psychologist as consultant or facilitator: establishing a positive
relationship with the client, contracting with the client, intervention methods
IOP208X Psychological adjustment in the work context (S1 and or solutions to address real needs; individual group and systems approaches
S2) to organisational development; the impact of organisational development
Prerequisite: IOP101, 102 on enterprises, and evaluating change efforts.
Purpose: to gain insight into the connection between work and psychological
wellbeing by studying aspects such as psychological adjustment; determinants IOP306Y Individual differences and work performance (S1 and
and causes of work maladjustment; the assessment of work adjustment; S2)
types of work disfunctions and other work-related and organisational Prerequisite: IOP202
adjustment problems; organisational strategies and methods to manage Purpose: to gain insight into individual differences by studying the following
and promote organisational and employee wellbeing; individual methods to aspects: personality, cultural and demographic dimensions; perspectives on
promote the psychological health in the workplace, and the future of work individual differences in the work context; individual differences in cognitive
and psychological health. behaviours, personality traits, personal orientations (interests and values) and
emotional (affective) states; individual differences in goal-striving, motivation
IOP209Y Workforce diversity (S1 and S2) and job satisfaction; individual differences and decision-making behaviours;
Prerequisite: IOP101, 102 individual differences and work relationships; individual differences and
Purpose: to introduce students to the diversity mosaic by defining concepts organisational culture/climate; individual differences and entrepreneurship;
and examining diversity in the South African workforce; the following individual differences and organisational withdrawal, and the implications for
aspects are studied: the influence of national culture on organisations; the practice and assessment.
role of the individual in diversity; Prerequisite for the effective functioning
of a diverse workforce; a model for managing diversity; gaining diversity IOP3073 Human capacity development (S1 and S2)
through processes such as recruitment, selection, induction, appraisals, Purpose: to gain insight into the following concepts: learning in a new era:
development and training models. young children and the potential to participate; basic education: a critical
participation opportunity, participation for livelihood, enhancing participation
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 across the lifespan; human capacity development in the world of work:
training and development, management development, human capacity
IOP301T Industrial psychological testing and assessment (S1 development; the role of outcomes based education: the emphasis on
and S2) competence, developing managerial competence; the competent manager:
Prerequisite: IOP201, 202 competence models, making the most of competences, the competence
Purpose: to introduce students to the origins and functions of psychological controversy; open learning for managers in the learning organisation.
testing by studying aspects such as technical and methodological principles:
norms and the meaning of test scores, reliability, validity, item analysis; IOP3084 Personnel psychology 3B (S1 and S2)
ability testing: individual tests, tests for special populations, group testing; Prerequisite: IOP201, 202
personality testing: self-report personality inventories, measuring interests Purpose: to gain insight into the following concepts: performance
and attitudes, projective techniques; applications of testing: major contexts development: the organisational context; individual performance: results,
of current test use, ethical and social considerations in testing, and the behaviour and competencies, determinants; performance appraisal and
practical application of tests. supporting of performance; rewarding performance; implementing
performance management; fairness in personnel decisions: test bias, culture-
IOP302U Personnel psychology 3A (S1 and S2) fair tests, legal framework, models; human resource planning; compensation;
Prerequisite: IOP201, 202 career management, and the changing nature of work.
Purpose: to introduce students to the foundations, historical background and
research methods in personnel psychology. The following aspects are covered: IOP3095 Work group dynamics and diversity (S1 and S2)
criteria: standards for decision making, job analysis, job evaluation; predictors: Prerequisite: IOP201, 202
psychological tests and inventories, interviews, assessment centre evaluations, Purpose: to introduce students to individual, group and organisational
biographical information, new and controversial selection methods; personnel dynamics by studying aspects such as intra personal behaviour and the
decisions: a model of personnel decisions, recruitment, selection, placement evaluation and development of interpersonal styles; interpersonal styles
and classification; and training and development. in relationships; developing the interpersonal effectiveness of employees;
group relations: psychodynamic approach and the Tavistock model of group
IOP303V Career psychology (S1 and S2) dynamics, unconscious behaviour and dynamics in groups, underlying
Prerequisite: IOP202 anxieties in relationships between leaders and followers and between
Purpose: to gain insight into aspects such as the meaning of work; career subgroups; diversity: the role of employees in diversity and relationship
concepts and a career management model; theories of career choice; life building, diversity initiatives, management of the diversity paradigm, a
and career stages; organisational choice; career management in a changing model for managing diversity.
environment; organisational support; and career issues.
IOP310U Performance development (S1 and S2)
IOP304W Labour conflict and negotiations (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: MNH202, IOP202
Prerequisite: IOP201, 202 Purpose: to introduce students to performance development by defining
Purpose: to gain insight into the industrial psychological approach the concepts and studying aspects such as the organisational context:
to labour relations by studying aspects such as the nature of labour vision, mission, performance; individual performance: outputs and results,
relations; perspectives on labour relations: an open-system framework;

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behaviour and competencies, determinants; reviewing and supporting the information infrastructure and assess the importance of information
performance; rewarding performance; and developing and implementing policies and literacy in a developing country; and to connect these matters
performance management. to the information society and social responsibility.

IOP 311V Investor psychology (S1 and S2) INS102V Developing information skills for lifelong learning (S1
Purpose: to introduce students to the recently developed field of investor and S2)
psychology. Students will be exposed to the cognitive and emotional Purpose: to be able to plan for information tasks and effectively locate,
weaknesses of the efficient market hypothesis. Students will discuss and evaluate and organise information needed for expository writing, and to
explain established key psychological terms, principles, concepts and theories apply this knowledge and skills in completing information tasks such as
that affect investment decisions taken by individual investors, analysts, academic essays and assignments.
strategists, brokers, portfolio managers, options traders, currency traders,
futures traders and commentators. This unit is related to behavioural finance MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
and deals with prospect theory, efficient market theory from a psychological
perspective, heuristics and framing. Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules

INS2055 Exploring information user studies (S1 and S2)


Information Science Purpose: to introduce knowledge of the characteristics of different types of
information user groups, information needs, information seeking behaviour
and factors influencing information use.

1 General Information INS2066 Investigating information ethics in the information era


(S1 and S2)
For the BA General, students who select Information Science as a major Purpose: to gain insight into the existence, nature and context of different
subject must include first-level modules in Applied Information Science types of information in order to sensitise students to ethical issues relating
in their curriculum. to information. They will be introduced to the main ethical theories and
normative principles of information science; the difference between morality
and the law; and issues of access, privacy and intellectual property within the
2 Information Science as a Major Subject framework of the South African law.

Compulsory modules for a major subject INS2078 Introducing information management (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to provide students with an introduction to the multi-disciplinary
combination: field of Information Management, which applies management principles to
an organisation’s information resources. These information management
NQF Level 5: INS1501, 102
disciplines include records management (including electronic records
NQF Level 6: INS205, 206, 207, 208
management), archives management and knowledge management.
NQF Level 7: INS303, 305, 3702, 3707
INS2089 Information and communication technologies for
Information Science (S1 and S2)
3 Transitional Arrangements Purpose: to enable students to interpret, evaluate and apply the concepts,
principles of operation, uses of and latest trends in information and
„ Students who have obtained credit for study units of the old
communication technologies and to evaluate the influence of new
curriculum will receive credits as indicated in the table below.
developments in the field of ICT on society. Students will be given a broad
overview of the field of Information and Communication Technologies
Study units of the old curriculum Equivalent study units of the (ICTs).
current curriculum
INS201X INS2055 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

INS202Y INS2078 Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
INS2033 INS2066 modules

INS2044 INS3702 INS3036 Using information: the role of information behaviour


INS3014 INS2089 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of the information behaviour
INS3025 EUP1501 of diverse user groups interacting within different contexts and the factors
INS3048 INS3707 shaping their information behaviour; provide applications of information
behaviour in everyday life.
Students who have passed INS2044 will be given exemption from INS3702
but will need to complete an additional NQF Level 6 INS module from the INS3702 The political economy of information (S1 and S2)
new curriculum in its place. Purpose: to develop a critical appreciation of the politics and economics of
information (focus on production and regulation); illustrate impact of global
NB and national information infrastructures on flow of information; participate
Students who have not completed the respective level according to the in information policy debates, manage and use intellectual property; and
transitional arrangements by the end of 2011, will forfeit credit for the old to map the information industries (convergence, ownership, privatisation,
modules passed and complete the curriculum according to the new structure. regulation, privacy).

INS3059 Information and knowledge management (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to
4 Syllabus understand and apply information and knowledge management.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 INS3707 Exploring information skills (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to develop students’ knowledge and skills to retrieve, evaluate,
INS1501 (INS101U) Introduction to Information Science organise and use information that are relevant to their personal information
(S1 and S2) needs.
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical framework of Information
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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Information Systems for the
NB
College of Economic and Note that ICT2621 replaces the old INF2206D and ICT2622 replaces INF207E.
Students who have completed INF206 or 207 may not register for the new
Management Sciences codes.

This level consists of the following three modules:

1 Transitional arrangements ICT2621 Structured system analysis and design (2 hours)


(S1 and S2)
From 2011 the codes of the modules offered by the School of Computing Prerequisite: (EUP1501 or CEM101A) and (INF1059 or INF1505)
will change. Students who have completed the module under the old code Purpose: to introduce students to the role of the systems analyst in
may not register for the module under the new code. developing information systems. This requires knowledge of the systems
development life cycle, systems development methods and techniques and
process modelling during the analysis phase. Students are also introduced to
2 Syllabus the transition from analysis to design and input, output and user interface
design.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
ICT2622 Object oriented analysis (2 hours) (S1 and S2)
This course consists of TWO of the following modules: Prerequisite: (EUP1501 or CEM101A) and (INF1059 or INF1505)
Purpose: to introduce the object-oriented (OO) approach and basic concepts,
EUP1501 (CEM101A) End-user computing (Practical) – see object modelling, application, object-oriented system development life
‘Computer Science and Information Systems cycles, and object-oriented analysis and design.
for the Colleges of Science, Engineering and
Technology, and Human Sciences’ (year COS2626 (COS2269) Computer Networks I (S1 and S2)
module)
NB
NB Credit is not granted for both INF3706 and COS2626.
„ Exemption with credit for EUP1501 will be granted to students who
possess one of the following qualifications: Prerequisite: INF1501 or INF1059
(a) CEM101A or EUCPRAC (or equivalent) PLUS EUC131T (or Purpose: to equip students with the fundamental principles of data
equivalent) communication and computer networks, the knowledge and practical skills
(b) MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Certification for Excel, Outlook, to design such networks, and the ability to take sound business decisions in
Powerpoint and Word issued within the last five years. a market which is becoming increasingly dominated by computer networks.
(c) a qualification that, at the discretion of the Executive Dean, is
equivalent to that of (a), or (b) above. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
„ Exemption without credit for EUP1501 will also be granted to students
who have passed This level consists of five of the following six modules:
(a) Computer Studies at Matriculation level,
(b) Computer Application Technology or Information Technology INF3703 (INF303D) Principles of databases (2 hours)
with an NQF rating of 4 at Matriculation level and who can (S1 and S2)
provide proof via the Dean’s office that the syllabus of EUP1501 Prerequisite: (ICT2621 or ICT2622) or (INF206D or INF207E)
has been covered satisfactorily.. Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamentals of databases and
„ In the above cases students will be required to take INF1520 in place of database management systems, covering both single and distributed
EUP1501. database systems, relational and object-oriented databases, and dealing with
aspects such as normalisation, entity-relationship modelling, transaction
management and concurrency control, data warehousing, and database
Purpose: to provide students with practical end-user computing skills. administration.

INF1505 (INF1059) Introduction to business information INF3706 (COS305F) Advanced systems development (2 hours)
systems (S1 and S2) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to information technology concepts such Prerequisite: (ICT2621 or INF206D) and (ICT2622 or INF207E))
as hardware, software, database management, telecommunications, and Purpose: to introduce students to advanced topics in the analysis of
office automation, also covering fundamentals of systems and information information systems. This includes topics related to the software process,
systems, types of information systems (e.g. transaction processing systems, software engineering practice and the application of web engineering
management information systems, decision support systems), and
management of business information systems.

INF1520 (INF1208) Human-computer interaction I (S1 and S2)


Advice: Students must have a knowledge of EUP1501 (CEM101A) or COS2626 (INF306G) Computer Networks I (S1 and S2) `
INF103.
Purpose: to create an awareness of user-centred design as well as the social, NB
security, and safety aspects of computing and of using computers as a tool, Credit is not granted for both INF306G and COS2269.
and to study various interaction devices as well as aspects relating to the
design and evaluation of interactive systems. Prerequisite: INF1059 or INF1505
Purpose: to equip students with the fundamental principles of data
INF1511 Visual programming I (S1 and S2) communication and computer networks, the knowledge and practical skills
Prerequisite: Computer Literacy as specified in Section 1 (Introduction) to design such networks, and the ability to take sound business decisions in
Advice: BCom students are strongly advised to register for this module a market which is becoming increasingly dominated by computer networks.
as one of their optional first-level choices. This is a practical module, thus
students are required to have access to a computer as well as the prescribed INF3707 (INF307H) Database design and implementation
software. (2 hours) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the concepts of components, conditional Co-requisite: ICT2621 or ICT2622 or INF206D or INF207E
execution, iterative execution, event handling, and data structures in the
visual programming paradigm.

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Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of all the NB
stages of developing a database application, using a Structured Query Except where indicated as ‘provided’, Unisa CANNOT supply any of the
Language (SQL) and a commercial relational database management system. commercial software packages mentioned. Students are required to either
obtain their own copy of the software, or make use of the microcomputer
INF3708 (INF308J) Software project management (2 hours) laboratories. Full particulars of the microcomputer laboratories will be supplied
(S1 and S2) to all eligible students in a tutorial letter early in the academic year. Delphi can
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of managing be obtained at a special student price through Unisa Press.
all phases of a software development project, including project initiation
and process analysis, resource planning and allocation, project design, risk
management, the monitoring and control of a project, managing people and
teams, and the implementation and coordination of projects. International Business
INF3720 (INF320E) Human-computer interaction II (2 hours)
(S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: INF1520 or INF1208 1 Syllabus
Purpose: to provide students with a basic practical and theoretical
introduction to human-computer interaction (HCI) and to HCI as a design MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
discipline, extend their technical knowledge of dialogue styles, equip them
with a basic set of analysis and evaluation techniques, familiarise them INTBUSL International Business
with current software tools for interactive system development, and give Prerequisite: MNI301J
students experience in the interactive nature of user interface development. Purpose: to expose students to the business environment peculiar to
multinational operations and the management of such environmental
challenges in terms of the choice of appropriate strategies.
3 Practical Work
Practical work in Information Systems mainly comprises designing of systems
and the writing of computer programs. The programs have to be developed
on suitable computers using prescribed computer packages. Access to a
International Law
suitable computer is an admission requirement for all modules with a practical
component. Students can gain access as follows:
(i) by purchasing a computer for their own use; or
(ii) by using a computer belonging to a study group, friend, computer
1 Syllabus
bureau, or employer; or
(iii) by reserving time on a computer at one of Unisa’s microcomputer
FOURTH-LEVEL MODULES (NQF LEVEL 8)
laboratories in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Polokwane, Cape Town,
Umtata and Durban. LCP4801 (LCP401H) International law (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: SCL1501 (SCL1014) and ILW1501 (ILW1036)
The following configuration can be used as a guideline for the minimum Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature, meaning and
required for most modules. Some modules have higher requirements and in basic principles of international law; its relationship with national law; and
those cases the requirements will be made available in the first tutorial letter its practical application within both the international and the South African
or under module information on MyUnisa. contexts, through a study of its legal nature; sources, including treaties and
Configuration: custom; relation between international law and national law; international
„ PC with a Pentium 233(500) MHz or higher processor legal personality; the individual in international law (international human
„ Windows XP (with SP2) or a later version. rights); acquisition of territory; recognition; state liability and state succession;
„ 512 MB of RAM or higher enforcement of international law.
„ 80 GB hard-disk space
LCP4802 (LCP402J) Legal transactions in international law
„ A CD-ROM (or DVD) drive
(S1 and S2)
„ VGA or higher graphics (1024 X 768 resolution).
Prerequisites: LCP4801 (LCP401H)
„ A printer that can print both text and graphics (minimum A4 paper Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014)
size) Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature and
„ Flash drive or memory stick for your own data meaning of the subject, its relationship with national law, international
law, private international law, and the role of the individual; history and
If you intend to buy a computer, we recommend that you obtain a computer sources; international institutional framework for international trade, viz
with the highest processor speed and RAM you can afford, AND which is the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the General Agreement on
upgradable (to allow you to improve its configuration at a later stage). Trade in Services, the International Monetary Fund Agreement, international
competition principles and extra-territorial trade legislation; the role of pacta
The different software packages required by the modules are as follows:
sunt servanda in its public and private law aspects especially as it appears
from international arbitration; the state as participant in international trade
including contracts with individuals and immunity; and the general principles
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
of the Convention on the International Sale of Goods.

„ EUP1501 (CEM101A) : Microsoft Office 7 (student version or LCP4803 (LCP403K) International transport law (S1 and S2)
higher) Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and LCP4801
„ INF1511: Delphi version 7 or higher (LCP401H)
Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature, basic
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 principles and practical application both nationally and internationally of the
international principles governing transport by air and sea, through a study
„ ICT2621 and 207E: Microsoft Windows XP (provided) and Microsoft of:
Visio Professional (provided) (a) General legal principles of international shipping history and sources;
jurisdictional aspects; bills of lading; charter parties; collisions and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 accidents; salvage
(b) General legal principles of aviation; History and sources; jurisdictional
„ COS3705 (COS305F): Microsoft Windows XP (provided) and aspects; right of overflight and landing; inter-governmental civil
Microsoft Visio Professional (provided) aviation organisations; international carriage.
„ INF3707 (INF307H): Oracle 10g or higher
„ INF3720 (INF320E): Java (provided) or Delphi Version 5 or higher.

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LCP4807 (LCP409R) International human rights (S1 and S2) IPC1502 (IPC1023) South Africa in International Politics
Prerequisites: LCP4801 (LCP401H) and FUR2601 (FUR201F) (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of and to
Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature, meaning and describe: the fundamental concepts of foreign policy and (foreign) policy
basic principles of international human rights law; its relationship with national analysis; the position of South Africa as participant in international politics
law; and its practical application within both the international and the South and the formulation of South Africa’s foreign policy.
African contexts, through a study of the development of international human
rights law; the international conventions and declarations on human rights; MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
the enforcement of international human rights; and the effect of international
human rights conventions in municipal legal systems. Prerequisite: IPC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules

LCP4808 (LCP410J) World Trade Law (S1 and S2) PSC2601 (PLC801H) South African Politics (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: LCP4801 (LCP401H) (NQF level 6)
Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of; analyse and
Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature and basic describe the background to and the characteristics of, the most important
principles of the GATT and GATS; its relationship with national law; and aspects of South African politics, theories and ideas.
its practical application within both the international and the South African
contexts, through a study of the history and philosophy of the General IPC2601 (IPC2015) International organisations (S1 and S2)
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); the substantive provisions of the Purpose: to enable students to understand, analyse and describe the nature,
GATT; the World Trade Organisation (WTO); the resolution of disputes functions and working of regional and global organisations.
in terms of the agreement on the WTO; the effect of the provisions of
the GATT on the rights of the individual; the provisions of the General IPC2602 (IPC2026) International political dynamics
Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS); and specific obligations of the most (S1 and S2)
prominent states in terms of the GATS. Purpose: to enable students to understand, analyse and describe the macro
international political dynamics; intermediate international political dynamics
and micro international political dynamics.
International Politics
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Prerequisite: IPC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules


1 Transitional Arrangements
PSC3701 (PLC802J) Contemporary issues in politics: capita
To complete the NQF Level 6 of study, you need credit for two modules or selecta (S1 and S2) (NQF level 7)
one paper and one module in the relevant subject unless otherwise specified Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the
below. background to, the characteristics of, as well as the handling and impact of
the selected issues on national, regional and international level. (e.g. sport
To complete the NQF Level 7 of a major subject you must obtain credit and politics); and to analyse and describe these issues.
for the following number of papers and/or modules that must be taken on
NQF Level 7: PSC3702 (PLC821M) Political conflict and conflict resolution
(i) 5 modules or (S1 and S2) (NQF level 7)
(ii) 1 paper and 3 modules or Purpose: to enable students to analyse and describe, as well as apply the
(iii) 2 papers and 2 modules or theories pertaining to the background, the characteristics of politics and
(iv) 3 papers conflict and the resolution of political conflict.

NB PSC3703 (PLC822N) Political knowledge (S1 and S2)


In order to complete International Politics III, the outstanding third-level (NQF level 7)
module(s) plus any additional module(s) where applicable, as specified in 3, Purpose: to enable students to analyse, describe and apply the criteria for,
must be passed. as well as the approaches and the theories pertaining to the acquisition of
knowledge on politics.

IPC3701 (IPC3019) International political theory (S1 and S2)


2 International Politics as a Major Subject Purpose: to enable students to understand, analyse, describe and apply the
philosophical tradition and modern theories to international politics.
Compulsory modules for a major subject
IPC3702 (IPC302A) International political economy
combination: (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to understand, analyse, describe and explain
Any SEVEN of the following modules: IPC1501, 1502, IPC2601, 2602,
the nature, scope and structure of international political economy; and the
IPC3701, 3702, 3703, PLC821, 822 plus any TWO modules selected from
position of South Africa in the international political economy.
the remainder above, PLC801, 802 or any second- or third-level module in
African Politics or Politics. Students are advised to give preference to the
IPC3703 (IPC303B) Diplomacy (S1 and S2)
IPC-Modules. At least five modules must be taken at NQF-level 7.
Purpose: to enable students to understand, analyse, describe and apply the
history and theories pertaining to diplomacy; the nature and functions of
3 Syllabus diplomacy and the institutions and structures of diplomacy.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

IPC1501 (IPC101Y) Fundamentals of International Politics Interpretation of Statutes


(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of and to
describe the fundamental participants in international politics; power and
international politics; how international politics is conducted; and the
1 General Information
theories pertaining thereto.
Where UVW100 (or IST100) has been passed, credit for a degree may be
granted for IOS1013 or IOS2601 (IOS2016) and not more than one of

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the following: ADL101J or ADL2601 (ADL201M), CSL101J or CSL2601
(CSL201M) or FUR101C or FUR2601 (FUR201F).
2 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
INM1013 Introduction to the Economic and Management
Students registering for this module MUST include one of the following in
Environment 1A (S1 and S2)
their curriculum:
Syllabus: Study management; career planning; the economic problem;
Administrative Law (ADL2601 or previously ADL201W)
the economic system of South Africa; the role of business management;
Constitutional Law (CSL2601 or previously CSL201M)
accounting and accounting aids
Fundamental Rights (FUR2601 or previously FUR201F)
INM1024 Introduction to the Economic and Management
Environment 1B (S1 and S2)
2 Syllabus Syllabus: Quantitative decision making; industrial and organisational
psychology; communication; organisational culture
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

IOS2601 (IOS2016) Interpretation of Statutes (S1 and S2)


Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Advice: It is strongly recommended that LLB students take this module with Introduction to Law
or after CSL2601 (CSL201M).
Purpose: to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to analyse (offered by the Department of Jurisprudence)
and critically evaluate legal material (the Constitution, legislation, case law
Telephone number 012 429 8412
and academic opinions) which relates to the interpretation of legislation; to
formulate legal arguments; and to apply their knowledge to practical problems
that may arise where legislation has to be interpreted and applied. 1 General Information
Credit for a degree is granted for either ILW101 and 102 or IRW100.

Introduction to the Economic


2 Syllabus
and Management Environment
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

ILW1501 (ILW1036) Introduction to Law (S1 and S2)


1 General Information Purpose: to gain basic knowledge, insight and skills for the analysis and
solution of elementary problems relating to some of the underlying
„ These modules may be taken ONLY for degrees offered by the principles of South African law in general.
College of Economic and Management Sciences.
„ These modules MUST be taken in the student’s first year of
registration. Students who do not pass this subject in their first year
of study must register for it in each subsequent year of registration Islamic Studies
until they have successfully completed it.
„ The following students are exempted from the requirement to take
this subject:
(i) students who, prior to 1995, passed a course or courses at 1 Transitional Arrangements
Unisa offered by the College of Economic and Management
Sciences „ Students who have passed ICSLITS, ICSSHAS or ICSPTMQ may not
(ii) students who hold an approved bachelor’s degree or an register for ICSCSPF.
appropriate qualification recognised by Senate „ Students who have passed REARIS5 may not register for HRS415U.
(iii) students who are in possession of a Senior Certificate and have
passed the Certificate programme in Basics of Business
(iv) students who have passed at least six courses at a recognised 2 Islamic Studies as a Major Subject
university, whereof three are offered by the College of
Economics and Management Sciences at Unisa, or who have Compulsory modules for a major subject
passed Accounting I, Economics I and Business Management
I, as well as one of Quantitative Management I, Statistics I or
combination:
Mathematics I
The major subject combinations comprises 7 modules PLUS two from
(v) students who have completed a National Diploma and can be
Religious Studies.
granted exemption from courses offered by the college
(vi) students in possession of any four-year Higher National Diploma
NQF Level 5: ICS1501
passed (in any field) at a Technikon in South Africa
NQF Level 6: ICS1602, 2603, 2604
(vii) students in possession of any BTech degree passed at a
NQF Level 7: ICS2705, 3706, 3707 as well as TWO of RST3706, RST3707
Technikon in South Africa
or RST3709
(viii) students in possession of any national diploma passed with
economic and/or management Subjects. A student may not
necessarily be exempted from any other subject in the College
(ix) students in possession of any national diploma passed with
4 Syllabus
numerical subjects, for example Mathematics or Physics,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
PLUS a one-year programme passed in an Economic and/or
Management Science field at a University in South Africa
ICS1501 (ICS101X) An introduction to Islam (S1 and S2)
(x) students in possession of any four-year Higher Education
Purpose: to provide a grounded overview of Islam’s sacred sources, faith
Diploma passed (in any field). A student may not necessarily be
and practices, and to enable students to be culturally sensitive to Islamic
exempted from any other courses in the College
societies.
(xi) students who have obtained CAIB-status (Certificated
Associate of the Institute of Bankers) from the South African
Institute of Bankers.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

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ICS1602 (ICS102Y) Early history of Islam: 6th and 9th ICS4803 (ICSCSPF) Contemporary Islam (year module)
centuries (S1 and S2) Purpose: to allow students to specialise in one of the following:
Purpose: to present a descriptive background to pre-Islamic Arabia and early Contemporary Islam, Shari’ah and Islamic jurisprudence, or Philosophy,
Islamic history, as well as a biography of the Prophet of Islam. theology and mysticism. In Contemporary Islam the focus will be on Islam
and the state. Shari’ah an Islamic jurisprudence will give a critical overview
ICS2603 (ICS2014) Foundation sources of Islam (S1 and S2) of different schools of law and comparisons are made with contemporary,
Purpose: to acquire a deeper understanding of Islam’s sacred sources secular law in domains such as marriage, economics and human rights. In
(Qur’an, Hadith) and related sources (Tafsir and Shari’ah). philosophy, theology and mysticism the focus will be on the challenges in
these disciplines in the past and present.
ICS2604 (ICS2025) Sociocultural life, ethics and education in
Islam (S1 and S2) HRS415U Research methodologies in religion (year module)
Purpose: to attain an introductory knowledge of sociocultural life, Islamic Purpose: This paper consists of three parts, any of which might be taken:
ethics and education in Islamic societies. qualitative methodology, hermeneutics and methodology in Arabic and
Islamic Studies. Students will choose qualitative methodology with a view to
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 empirical research on religion. Hermeneutics will draw on reading strategies
existing in various religions and on a variety of contemporary theorists and
ICS2705 (ICS2036) Islamic politics and economics (S1 and S2) philosophers of language (reading, writing) with a view to the reading and
Purpose: to make it possible for students to grasp the basic principles of interpretation of religious documents. Students in Arabic and Islamic Studies
Islamic politics and contemporary strategies of Islamic economics, and their will choose the third option on Arab and Islamic cultures, linguistic studies,
application in society. and historiography.

ICS3706 (ICS3018) Islamic philosophy, theology and


mysticism (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to reflect and explore key concepts in Islamic Italian
philosophy and mysticism in order to develop the self and societies.

ICS3707 (ICS303A) Islamic law and jurisprudence (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to gain insight into the sources of Islamic law, its development and 1 Admission Requirements
current status.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Any TWO of the following modules:
„ ITN1501 – None. No knowledge of Italian is required.
RST3706 (RST3701) World Religions (S1 and S) „ ITN1502 – ITN1501 or a knowledge of Italian that does not meet the
Purpose: Students are given a choice between two clusters: Semitic or Asian. requirements for admission to second-level modules. Such students
In the Semitic cluster (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) the purpose is to gain must contact the Department of Classics and World Languages
insight into three Abrahamic faiths, with emphasis on both their unique and (Italian Section) prior to registration.
related elements, and with reference to Scripture and tradition, monotheism,
worship and ritual, ethics, and dialogue. In the Asian option the purpose is
to gain understanding of the classical teachings and philosophies in various 2 Transitional Arrangements
historical schools and contemporary societies of Hinduism and Buddhism.
„ Credit for a degree is granted for either ITN1501 and 1502 or
RST3707 (RST222Y) Africa’s religious heritage (S1 and S2) ITA100 or ITL100 or SIT100.
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate insight into African religion, „ Italian (Special course) (SIT100) and ITA100 are no longer available.
giving attention to Christianity and Islam on the African continent, including These courses have been incorporated in first-level modules:
the contemporary dynamics of African religion, African Christianity, African „ students who failed SIT100 must register for the new first-
Islam and the coexistence of these religions in Africa. level modules ITN1501 and 1502

RST3709 (RST3259) Religion and social issues (S1 and S2) Study unit passed Study unit which Outstanding study units
Purpose: The module comprises Religion and public life and Religion and may not be
gender. In Religion and public life the purpose is to gain insight into the taken
role of religion in society and politics, religion-state relationships, religious SIT100 ITN1501, 1502 –
freedom, religious conflict, religious nationalism, and religious pluralism ITA101 ITN201 ITN202
in South Africa. In the Gender section the purpose is to demonstrate an
understanding of the shaping of the lives of women and men and the ITA102, MEL821 ITN202 ITN201
promotion of androcentrism and male dominance through religious beliefs, (Option 2)
practices and symbols, with reference to a variety of religions ITN801 — ITN301, 302, 304, 802
MEL822 (Option 2) ITN304 ITN301, 302, 801, 802
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MEL823 (Option 2) ITN802 ITN301, 302, 304, 801
The degree comprises five modules, the four modules below as well as one MEL824 (Option 2) ITN302 ITN301, 302, 304, 801
from Religious Studies honour’s modules. ITN301 — ITN302, 304, 801, 802

ICS4801 (ICSQTCH) Qur’anic sciences (year module) „ For advice students must contact the administrative officer (tel. 012
Syllabus: This paper explores the development and status of Qur’anic 429 6762 or e-mail: malisl@unisa.ac.za).
sciences, with a keen focus on contemporary Qur’anic sciences. The „ Students who registered for Italian as a major with either ITN
interaction between them and present social and human sciences is also or MEL codes, must complete their studies by the end of 2011,
examined. with a final supplementary opportunity in January 2012. After
this date (2011) no further reigstrations will be considered. To
ICS4802 (ICSHCTX) Hadith literature and criticism complete the in Italian after level one, students must pass the
(year module) following:
Syllabus: Metatextual issues are examined, such as criteria for authenticating
Prophetic literature and special focus is given to women’s role in the
development of this genre, as well as to the reasons for the differences Second-level modules
evident in the corpus materials available.
ITN201C Italian for intermediate level (year module)
ITN202D Italy: culture, civilisation and literature

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HRJEW85 Research report: Judaic Studies (36 credits)
Third-level modules
Purpose: to submit a research article or a written essay before 30 November
ITN301F Practical Italian at advanced level (year module) of not more than 20 pages, the bibliography included. A student may
ITN801W Contemporary culture in Italy (S1) choose any relevant theme or topic in the field of the Judaic Studies. A
student is advised to consult the lecturer well in advance in order to discuss
ITN304W Italian literature past and present (S2) the scope and the sources available for the article.
ITN802X Visions of the Renaissance (S2)
ITN302G Italian for translation (year module)

For advice students are asked to contact the Department.


Labour Law
3 Syllabus 1 General Information
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 „ This subject is recommended inter alia for students who take
Industrial and Organisational Psychology as a major subject and for
ITN1501 (ITN1019) Italian: Beginners (S1 and S2) those who are engaged in personnel work.
Advice: No previous knowledge of Italian is required. „ Credit for a degree is granted for either LLW201 and 202 or LBL200
Purpose: to develop an aptitude in the four language skills: reading, writing, (or ILW200).
speaking and listening from beginners’ level to lower intermediate level.
The lively communicative approach includes extensive use of authentic
documents and audio cassette recordings. 2 Syllabus
ITN1502 (ITN102A) Italian: Lower intermediate (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Prerequisite: See 3 above
Purpose: to develop an aptitude in the four languages skills – reading, writing,
LLW2601 (LLW201S) Individual Labour Law (S1 and S2)
speaking and listening from lower intermediate to intermediate level. The
Syllabus: Introduction to individual labour law; the contract of employment,
lively communicative approach continues in this module and includes further
including minimum standards legislation; background to the law of
use of authentic documents and audio cassette recordings.
unfair dismissal; the meaning of “employee”; the meaning of “dismissal”;
automatically unfair dismissals; other unfair dismissals – dismissal for
misconduct, dismissal for incapacity, dismissal for operational requirements;

Judaica residual unfair labour practices (other than dismissal); discrimination in the
workplace (including employment equity legislation); resolution of disputes
and remedies; The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997

LLW2602 (LLW202T) Collective Labour Law (S1 and S2)


1 Syllabus Syllabus: Introduction to collective labour law; freedom of association –
agency shop agreements, closed shop agreements; organisational rights;
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 the regulation of collective agreements; collective bargaining forums; strikes
and lock-outs – the definition of a strike and a lock-out, the requirements for
Advice: Students are advised to purchase any English translation of the Bible
a protected strike or lock-out, consequences of protected and unprotected
and any Hebrew-English prayer Book.
strikes and lock-outs; picketing and protest action; workplace forums;
dispute resolution and remedies
JCA1501 (JCA101P) Laws and customs: The festivals of Judaism
– their origin, development and the
inherent notion of time (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to gain an understanding of the major festivals
in Judaism and the way in which they relate to, and form part of, the Jewish
Latin
concept of Time.

JCA1502 (JCA103R) The emergence of the Halacha


(S1 and S2)
1 General Information
Purpose: to enable students to gain an understanding of the development of
„ No previous knowledge of Latin is required.
Jewish Legal system (Halacha) and its origins in the Torah and the Mishnah
„ Credit for a degree is granted for:
until the codification of the Shulchan Aruch.
(i) either LAN1501 and 1502 or SLJ100 or SLL100 or LAB100
(ii) either LAN1501 and 1502 or LTN100 or LAJ100 or LAL100
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
(iii) either LAN203 or LAN821
(iv) not more than one of Latin Special (Jur.), Latin Special (Lit.) and
HPJEW81 Research in Judaic Studies
the Latin IB (Theology) that was offered prior to 1993;
Purpose: to study all the major components of research such as the formation
(v) either Latin I (Jur.) or Latin I (Lit.);
of hypotheses, different methodologies and approaches and sources in the
(vi) either Latin (LTN100) or EITHER Latin I (Jur.) or Latin I (Lit.)
field of Judaic studies.

JEW4802 (JEWHISG) The World of Jewish people 2 Admission Requirements


Purpose: to study the shifting centres of Jewish life from Babylonia, Spain,
Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Africa. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
JEW4803 (JEWPEOB) Research in Judaic Studies None
Purpose: to study the formative stages of Jewish communities in the context
of the Biblical and the Graeco-Roman empires and later movements.

JEW4804 (JEWLITV) Research in Judaic Studies


Purpose: to study selected literature from the ancient and modern archieves
and libraries such as the Cairo Geniza, Elephentine papyri, the Dead Sea
scrolls as well as the Mishnah, Talmud and Midrash.

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3 Transitional Arrangements Legal Aspects of Environmental
NB
From 2009 Latin will not be offered as a major. Students who registered for
Management
Latin as a major prior to 2009, may complete their studies in Latin by means of
the transitional arrangements indicated below.
1 Syllabus
Study unit Modules which Outstanding modules MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
passed may not be taken
SLJ100/SLL100 LAN101, 102 — LEG2601 (LEG201E) Legal aspects of environmental
management (S1 and S2)
CLS827D LAN201N LAN202P, 821F, 302S, 303T,
Advice: This module may only be taken for the BA (with specialisation
304U
in Environmental Management) or for the BSc (with specialisation in
CLS825B LAN821F LAN201N, 202P, 302S, 303T, Environmental Management).
304U Syllabus: Land use and environmental management; sources: Constitution:
CLS826C LAN202P LAN201N, 821F, 302S, 303T, cooperative government; participation; accountability, Bill of Rights; just
304U administrative action; right for information; locus standi, legislation: list
relevant legislation and indicate environmental-management context,
CLS824A LAN302S LAN201N, 202P, 821F, 303T, policies; Principles of environmental management and development in the
304U following legislation: National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998,
CLS8239 LAN303T LAN201N, 202P, 821F, 302S, Development Facilitation Act 67 of 1995, local government legislation;
304U Practices of environmental management in legislation: IEM (Integrated
CLS8216 LAN304U LAN201N, 202P, 821F, 302S, Environmental Management), EIAs (Environmental Impact Assessments);
303T the enforcement of environmental rules and regulations

Students who registered for Latin as a major, either under LAN or CLS
codes, must complete their studies by the end of 2011, with a final
supplementary opportunity in January 2012. After this date (2011) no Linguistics
further registrations will be considered. To complete the major in Latin
after level one, students must pass the following:

1 Transitional Arrangements
Second-level modules
LAN201N Latin grammar Study unit Modules which may not be Outstanding
LAN821F Word power passed taken modules

LAN202P Latin literature LNG202 LIN204 LIN203 and 205


LNG301 Students will be credited with Any other THREE
Third-level modules
LNG302 any TWO third-level modules third-level modules
LAN302S Roman historians per third-year paper for a major subject
LNG303
LAN303T Roman philosophy
LIN102 LIN205
LAN304U Roman poetry
LIN201 LIN3705
Students are advised to contact the Department for assistance. „ Students who have passed any LIN module that has been discontinued
will retain these credits at the appropriate level towards a major.
4 Syllabus „ Distinctions for students who took LIN201 (instead of LIN3705) at
NQF Level 7 will be calculated by using LIN3702, 3704, LIN306 and
LIN201.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

LAN1501 (LAN101K) Basic concepts in language analysis:


introduction to Latin Morphology
2 Linguistics as a Major Subject
(S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Basic language analysis skills; introduction to basic concepts in Compulsory modules for a major subject
language and language analysis with application to Latin and English combination:
examples; introduction to Latin morphology.
NQF Level 5: LIN1501, LIN103Y
LAN1502 (LAN102L) Introduction to Latin grammar and syntax NQF Level 6: LIN2035, LIN2046, LIN2058
(S1 and S2) NQF Level 7: LIN3028, LIN3702, LIN306C, LIN3704, LIN3705
Pre-requisite: LAN1501 (LAN101K)
Syllabus: Introduction to Latin grammar and syntax; a study of morphology, and
NB
formulation of simple sentences in Latin applying the skills learnt in module 1501.
„ Linguistics is the study of language in general. To study Linguistics you
do not need to know more than one language.
„ Since in its present form LIN3702 requires proficiency in two languages.
English monolingual students are advised to take ENN303M instead of
LIN3702.

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3 Syllabus LIN3702 (LIN304A) Translation and editing techniques (S1
and S2)
Advice: Students must be proficient in two languages. Monolingual English
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
students are advised to take ENN303M instead of LIN3702.
Purpose: to introduce students to the professions of translation and editing,
LIN1501 (LIN101W) Grammatical patterns and principles
to help them identify and solve translation problems at word, sentence and
(S1 and S2)
text level, to gain insight into professional ethics, translating culture, and
Purpose: to enable students to define, identify and illustrate a set of basic
basic terminology theory, and to identify and analyse various text types for
grammatical (i.e. morphological and syntactic) concepts used in the
editing and translation purposes.
description of language in general. The module is very practical in that it will
help students to describe the basic structure of any language they choose
LIN306C Learning and teaching an additional language
to study.
(S1 and S2)
Advice: Students are advised to consider registering for LIN203, either
LIN103Y Multilingualism: the role of language in the South
together with or before this module. LIN103 also provides appropriate
African context (S1 and S2)
background to this module.
Purpose: to introduce students to language use in multilingual societies,
Purpose: to develop a better understanding of the issues involved in learning
equipping them to deal with language issues they may come across in the
and teaching an additional language (a language other than a first language),
South African context, providing insight into the way in which language
to study both the theories of language learning and important variables
functions both to separate and unite communities, and covering topics such
in the teaching of language, and to explore the practical applications and
as children’s acquisition of first and additional languages, bilingual schooling,
implications of such knowledge for language learning and language teaching.
language variation, language planning and cross-cultural interaction.
LIN3704 (LIN308E) Language planning and linguistic
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
description (S1 and S2)
Advice: LIN1501, LIN103 and LIN204 are useful background modules
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
Purpose: to enable students to identify and characterise problems related to
modules
language planning and development in a multilingual society, with special
reference to the development of standard languages in Africa, and the role
LIN2035 Language acquisition in a natural environment
of grammars and dictionaries.
(S1 and S2)
Advice: LIN103Y is recommended. The module in Psychology PYC2602
LIN3705 (LIN309F) Text structure and function (S1 and S2)
would be an interesting supplement to your learning about children and
Advice: Knowledge of basic grammatical concepts (such as taught in
their development.
LIN1501) is assumed.
Purpose: to provide insight into the human ability to acquire and use
Purpose: to introduce students to text linguistic skills that will enable them
language, the complex relationship between language and the brain,
to identify what makes texts coherent, to recognise differences between
the evolution of language in the human species, children’s acquisition of
spoken and written texts, to identify the sort of coherence and cohesion
language during their first six years (from the babbling stage to complex
problems that may develop in the writing of texts, to explain why we
sentences), to introduce students to various theories on how children
understand some texts more easily than others, and to compare various
acquire language, and to some unusual cases of language acquisition (e.g. in
types of written texts (e.g. narrative versus academic writing).
mentally disabled children).

LIN2046 Language in a changing world (S1 and S2)


Advice: LIN103 is recommended.
Purpose: to introduce students to factors in society that cause languages to LLB Modules
change, to explore attitudes to language change and their implications for
language planning and language practitioners, and to gain an understanding
of the reasons why certain languages are abandoned by their speakers NB
whereas others are maintained. These modules are offered as fourth-year-modules (NQF level 8).

LIN2058 Sound and sound structure (S1 and S2)

NB
1 Syllabus
Students need to have access to a CD player as audio material forms part of
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
the study material in this module.
Group A: Private Law
Purpose: to enable students to define, identify and illustrate a set of basic LPL4801 (LPL4018) The law of sale and lease (S1 and S2)
concepts used in the description of the sound structure of languages in Prerequisite: PVL3702 (PVL301W)
general, and to relate the meaningful properties of sound structure to Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
sound production. The module is very practical in that it will help students Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of, and insight into the law of
to describe the basic phonetics and phonology of any language they choose sale and lease.
to study.
LPL4802 (LPL409G) Law of damages (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Prerequisite: PVL3703 (PVL302X)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of, and insight into the law of
modules damages, as well as basic research skills in the practice of law.

LIN3028 Approaches in Linguistics (S1 and S2) LPL4803 (LPL414D) Third party compensation law (S1 and S2)
Advice: Knowledge of basic grammatical concepts (as taught in LIN1501) Prerequisite: PVL3703 (PVL302X)
is assumed. Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Purpose: to enable students to analyse various aspects of language (eg Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of, and insight into the law of
word meaning, words and their respective word classes, grammatical third party compensation and basic research skills in the practice of law.
constructions and morphological types) using the methods and approaches
developed in cognitive and corpus linguistics. LPL4804 (LPL416F) Conveyancing (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and PVL3701
(PVL303Y)

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Purpose: to equip students with professional competence and research skills Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into advanced bills
in conveyancing law relating to the drafting, evaluation and registration of exchange and cheque law and basic research skills in the practice of law.
of conventional deeds required for the lawful creation and transfer of
ownership and other real rights in South Africa. LML4810 (LML411Q) Legal aspects of electronic commerce
(S1 and S2)
LPL4805 (LPL417G) Notarial practice (S1 and S2) NB
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and PVL3701 Access to the Internet is a requirement for registration.
(PVL303Y)
Purpose: to equip students with advanced knowledge and basic research Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
skills into selected aspects of notarial practice in South Africa. Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into the legal aspects
of electronic commerce and basic research skills in the practice of law.
LPL4820 (LPL420B) Short dissertation (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) LML4820 (LML420R) Short dissertation (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with advanced knowledge, skills and insight to Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
write a short dissertation in any of the following subjects offered in the Purpose: to gain advanced knowledge, skills and insight to write a short
Department of Private Law: Law of Persons; Family Law; Law of Property; dissertation in any of the following subjects offered in the Department of
Law of Succession; Law of Contract; Law of Delict; Enrichment liability and Mercantile Law: Banking Law/Company Law/Insurance Law/Intellectual
estoppel; Law of Sale and Lease; Law of Damages; Conveyancing; Notarial Law/Labour Law/Law of negotiable instruments/Legal aspects of electronic
practice; Third Party Compensation Law; Selected Private and Criminal Law commerce/South African Law of international trade/Tax Law.
Principles Regarding the Internet or Legal Aspects of Electronic Commerce.
Group C: Public, Constitutional and
Group B: Mercantile Law
International Law
LML4801 (LML401N) Patent and copyright law (S1 and S2)
LCP4802 (LCP402J) Legal transactions in international law
Prerequisite: MRL4801 (MRL302N)
(S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014
Prerequisite: LCP4801 (LCP401H)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into patent and
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
copyright law and basic research skills in the practice of law.
Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature and
meaning of the subject, its relationship with national law, international
LML4802 (LML402P) The law of competition and trademarks
law, private international law, and the role of the individual; history and
(S1 and S2)
sources; international institutional framework for international trade, viz
Prerequisites: MRL4801 (MRL302N)
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the General Agreement on
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Trade in Services, the International Monetary Fund Agreement, international
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into the law of
competition principles and extra-territorial trade legislation; the role of pacta
competition and trade marks and basic research skills in the practice of law.
sunt servanda in its public and private law aspects especially as it appears
from international arbitration; the state as participant in international trade
LML4803 (LML403Q) Advanced labour law (S1 and S2)
including contracts with individuals and immunity; and the general principles
Prerequisite: MRL3702 (MRL303P)
of the Convention on the International Sale of Goods.
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into advanced
LCP4803 (LCP403K) International transport law (S1 and S2)
labour law and basic research skills in the practice of law.
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and LCP4801
(LCP401H)
LML4804 (LML404R) Tax law (S2)
Purpose: Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature,
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
basic principles and practical application both nationally and internationally
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into tax law and
of the international principles governing transport by air and sea, through
basic research skills in the practice of law.
a study of:
(a) General legal principles of international shipping history and sources;
LML4805 (LML405S) Insurance law (S1 and S2)
jurisdictional aspects; bills of lading; charter parties; collisions and
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
accidents; salvage
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into insurance law
(b) General legal principles of aviation; History and sources; jurisdictional
and basic research skills in the practice of law.
aspects; right of overflight and landing; inter-governmental civil
aviation organisations; international carriage.
LML4806 (LML406T) Company law (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and MRL2601
LCP4804 (LCP405M) Advanced indigenous law (S1 and S2)
(MRL203L)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and IND2601
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into company law
(IND203X)
and basic research skills in the practice of law.
Purpose: to gain knowledge and insight into selected advanced aspects of
African customary law.
LML4807 (LML407U) Banking law and usage (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and MRL4801
LCP4805 (LCP407P) Environmental law (S1 and S2)
(MRL302N)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into banking law
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge and insight into the law relating
and usage and basic research skills in the practice of law.
to the environment.
LML4808 (LML408V) South African Law of International Trade
LCP4806 (LCP408Q) Advanced constitutional law and
(S1 and S2)
fundamental rights (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Prerequisite: CSL2601 (CSL201M) and FUR2601 (FUR201F)
Advice: This is an advanced module and students should have a prior
Co-requisites: IILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
knowledge of law in general and the law of contract in particular.
Purpose: to gain advanced insight into selected aspects of institutional
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into the South African
constitutional law; fundamental rights; and constitutional interpretation.
law of international trade and basic research skills in the practice of law.

LCP4807 (LCP409R) International human rights law


LML4809 (LML409W) Advanced bills of exchange and cheque
(S1 and S2)
law (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: LCP4801 (LCP401H) and FUR2601 (FUR201F)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and MRL4801
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
(MRL302N) or an equivalent course in bills of exchange law

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Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature, meaning and LCR4820 (LCR420U) Short dissertation (S1 and S2)
basic principles of international human rights law; its relationship with national Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
law; and its practical application within both the international and the South Purpose: to gain advanced knowledge, skills and insight to write a short
African contexts, through a study of the development of international human dissertation in any of the following subjects offered in the Department
rights law; the international conventions and declarations on human rights; of Criminal and Procedural Law: Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Criminal
the enforcement of international human rights; and the effect of international Procedure, Law of Evidence, Media Law, Medical Law, Sentencing and
human rights conventions in municipal legal systems. selected Private Law and Criminal Law principles regarding the Internet.

LCP4808 (LCP410J) World Trade Law (S1 and S2) Group E: Jurisprudence
Prerequisite: LCP4801 (LCP401H)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) LJU4803 (LJU403G) Comparative law (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature and basic Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
principles of the GATT and GATS; its relationship with national law; and Advice: This module is recommended for students who wish to do further
its practical application within both the international and the South African postgraduate studies after the LLB degree.
contexts, through a study of the history and philosophy of the General Purpose: to gain advanced knowledge, insight and skills for the analysis and
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); the substantive provisions of the solution of problems relating to comparative law.
GATT; the World Trade Organisation (WTO); the resolution of disputes
in terms of the agreement on the WTO; the effect of the provisions of LJU4804 (LJU405J) Conflict of laws (S1 and S2)
the GATT on the rights of the individual; the provisions of the General Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS); and specific obligations of the most Purpose: to gain advanced knowledge, insight and skills for the analysis and
prominent states in terms of the GATS. solution of problems relating to conflict of laws in South Africa.

LCP4809 (LCP411K) Education law (S1 and S2) LJU4801 (LJU406K) Legal philosophy (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge and insight into the law relating Advice: This module should be taken in the final year of study.
to education. Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into selected
aspects of legal philosophy, and analyse and solve problems relating to legal
LCP4820 (LCP420L) Short dissertation (S1 and S2) philosophical questions.
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Purpose: to equip students with advanced knowledge, skills and insight to LJU4802 (LJU413J) Professional ethics (S1 and S2)
write a short dissertation in any of the subjects offered in the Department Co-requisite: : ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
of Public, Constitutional and International Law. Advice: This module should be taken in the final year of study.
Purpose: to gain professional theoretical and applied competence for ethical
Group D: Criminal and Procedural Law decision-making in all matters relating to the practice of law.

LCR4801 (LCR403T) Forensic medicine (S1 and S2) LJU4820 (LJU420H) Short dissertation (S1 and S2)
Prerequisites: CRW2601 (CRW101U) and CRW2602 (CRW201X) Co-requisite: : ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) Purpose: to equip students with advanced knowledge, skills and insight to
Purpose: to equip students with a sound knowledge of and insight into the write a short dissertation in any of the following subjects offered in the
most important aspects of forensic medicine. Department of Jurisprudence: Legal History/Comparative Law/Roman Law/
Conflicts of Law/Legal Philosophy/Street Law/Professional Ethics.
LCR4802 (LCR404U) Medical law (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: CRW2601 (CRW101U) and CRW2602 (CRW201X)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into the law pertaining
to the medical and health-care professions (including hospital practice), and
Management Accounting
basic research skills in the practice of law.

LCR4803 (LCR406W) Media law (S1 and S2) 1 Syllabus


Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into selected MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
aspects of media law.
ACN203S Cost accounting and control (S1 and S2) (offered for
LCR4804 (LCR408Y) Sentencing (S1 and S2) the last time in 2013)
Prerequisite: CRW2601 (CRW201W) and CRW2602 (CRW201X) Prerequisite: (FAC1502 or ACN101M) and (FAC1601 or ACN102N) and
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) (DSC1630 or QMG102Q or QMI1500 or QMI101X)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into the law of Purpose: to introduce students to elements of cost; cost concepts; variable
sentencing and basic research skills in the practice of law. budgets; cost volume profit analysis; recovery of cost of service departments;
job costing; contract cost accounting; process costing; standard costing;
LCR4805 (LCR4093) Selected private and criminal law direct and absorption costing; joint and by-products; ABC cost accounting.
principles of the Internet (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
NB
Access to the Internet is a requirement for registration. ACN306Y Management accounting techniques as an aid in
decision-making (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) Prerequisite: ACN203S
Advice: This module should be taken in the final year of study Advice: A non-programmable financial calculator is a requirement for
Purpose: to equip students with a sound knowledge of and insight into ACN306Y, ACN3073 and ACN3084.
certain private and criminal law aspects of Internet law. Purpose: to equip students with the knowledge, values and skills to act
as consultants and advisors to other managers and to use management
LCR4806 (LCR411T) Advanced Criminal Law (S1 and S2) accounting techniques to make recommendations for managerial decision-
Prerequisite: CRW2601 (CRW101U) and CRW2602 (CRW201X) making purposes. Students should be able to apply this knowledge:
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) management accounting versus financial accounting and the role of the
Purpose: to demonstrate advanced knowledge and insight into selected management accountant; cost-volume-profit analysis; optimum utilisation
general principles of criminal law and specific crimes as well as basic research of production factors; relevant cost for non-routine decisions; decision-
skills in the practices of law.

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making under circumstances of risk and uncertainty, regression analysis; MAC4865 Financial Strategy
learning curves; inventory and production models; and network analysis. Purpose: to enable students to plan and control finance and investments in
an organisation.
ACN3073 Financial planning and control (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ACN203S MAC4866 Information Strategy
Purpose: to gain knowledge and insight into the following subject matter Purpose: to enable students to develop and implement financial information
as well as the ability to apply this knowledge by virtue of calculations, systems; to manage information resources and to advise management on
interpretation and integration: time value of money; cost of capital; capital information strategies.
investment decisions; financing decisions; standard costing and budgets.
MAC4867 Performance Strategy
ACN3084 Financial analysis, valuations and restructuring Purpose: to enable students to measure and control performance in an
(S1 and S2) organisation.
Prerequisite: FAC2602 or ACN202R or FNA3M23
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following subject matter FST0005 The meaning, analysis, interpretation and design of
as well as the ability to apply this knowledge: financial analysis; risk; valuation financial statements (examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
of business interests; changes in shareholder’s equity: reorganisations, Purpose: to equip students to analyse and interpret financial information
arrangements and compromises, liquidations; changes in shareholding: contained in financial statements, to perform a complete analysis of a firm’s
absorptions, amalgamations, conversions: partnerships to companies, close business and financial statements, to explain and apply forecasting and
corporations to companies, companies to partnerships, and companies to valuation techniques within the broad context of evaluating share investments,
close corporations. mergers and takeover activities and to utilise the analysis results to support
the management activities of planning and decision-making.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

NB
The prerequisites for the various postgraduate qualifications and papers are Mandarin Chinese
included in every qualification. See My Registration @ Unisa.

DIPAC26 Advanced management accounting (examination: 1 x 1 General Information


4 hour paper)
Purpose: to prepare students to meet the minimum admission requirements „ Access to an audio cassette recorder/CD is essential as students have
for direct access to Honours BCompt and includes functions of financial to listen to and record on audio cassettes/CDs.
management; nature of costs; cost management: material, labour and „ Only in exceptional circumstances may students be permitted by the
overhead; management accounting information systems; absorption and Chair of the Department of Classics and World Languages to register
variable costing; cost-volume-profit analysis; activity-based costing; cash for Mandarin Chinese on NQF Level 6 without completing first-level
budgets; variance analysis in standard costing; decentralised performance; modules in Mandarin Chinese.
relevant costs; price determination; risk and return; sources and forms of „ Mandarin Chinese may be taken, as a major or ancillary subject by
finance; the cost of capital; time value of money; NPV method for capital students in the Colleges of Human Sciences, and Economic and
investment appraisal; analysis of financial information; dividend decisions; Management Sciences. It may be taken as an ancillary subject in the
treasury function; valuation of debt instruments and earnings yield method Colleges of Law, and Science, Engineering and Technology.
for equity valuations and working capital management. „ Mandarin may also be taken for non-degree purposes up to and
including NQF Level 7 and, under certain conditions, the modules
may be converted into credits towards a degree.
„ Credit for a degree is granted for either MNR100 or MAN101 and 102.
Paper for the Honours BCompt degree/CTA

TOE408W/ZAC408H Applied management accounting 2 Admission Requirements


(examination: 1 x 5 hour paper)
Purpose: the curriculum and syllabus are designed for preparing students MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
for Part 1 of the Qualifying Examination (QE1) of the South African
Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and includes nature of „ MAN1501 (MAN101R) – None
costs; cost management: material, labour and overhead; management „ MAN1502 (MAN102S) – Simultaneous registration for MAN1501
accounting information systems; absorption and variable costing; cost- (MAN101R) or a basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese but do not
volume-profit analysis; activity-based costing; budgeting and control; meet the admission requirements to second-level modules.
standard costing; performance management; transfer pricing; decision
making; capital investment appraisal; function of financial management; risk MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
and return; sources and forms of finance; the cost of capital; analysis of
financial information; the dividend decision; treasury function; valuations; „ MAN1502 (MAN102S)
management of working capital and corporate transactions. or
„ passed a departmental test
Papers for various Honours BCom Accounting Degrees:

NB 3 Mandarin Chinese as a Major Subject


The following papers are only presented in English. Students may, however,
answer assignment and examination questions in English or Afrikaans. Compulsory modules for a major subject
MAC4863 Enterprise Strategy combination:
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the strategic management
accounting process. NQF Level 5: MAN1501, MAN1502
NQF Level 6: MAN2601, MAN2602
MAC4864 Management Accounting Strategy NQF Level 7: MAN3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705
Purpose: to enable students to understand the role of the cost and management
accountant in ensuring the survival of businesses in a competitive environment
through planning and long-term strategies.

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4 Transitional Arrangements Purpose: to prepare students for further literary studies through the study of
Chinese wisdom tales, idioms and proverbs in daily newspapers and literary
„ Students who passed MNR100 prior to 2001, or who passed both sources.
MAN101R and 102S prior to 2011, must register for rthe second-
level modules MAN3701 Introduction to Chinese culture, customs and traditions
(S1 and S2)
„ Students who failed MNR100, or who failed both MAN101R and
Purpose: to introduce students to the main aspects of Chinese Culture
102S prior to 2011, must register for MAN1501 and 1502
and the general Chinese history which, in particular, provides the historical
context within which the main cultural trends emerged or developed. It is
Course passed Modules which may Outstanding modules taught through the medium of English. Students will read the main political,
not be taken social and cultural history of the Chinese people, including the more tangible
MNR100 or MAN1501, 1502 — aspects such as Chinese customs, etiquette and festivals, and thereby get a
MAN101R, 102S firm grip on the basic knowledge of Chinese history and culture.
MNR201, MAN2601, 2602
MAN3703 (MAN301X) Gaoji Hanyu: Advanced Mandarin
MAN201U, 202V
Chinese(S1 and S2)
MNR202 or MAN3702 MAN3701, 3703, 3704, Prerequisite: MAN3702 or MAN205Y
MEL823 or 3705 Purpose: to consolidate the skills and knowledge that students have learnt
MAN205Y and to enable them to take part in conversations on a wide range of topics.
MEL821 (Option MAN3701 MAN3702, 3703, 3704,
3) or MAN801H 3705 MAN3704 (MAN3033) Zhongguo Wenxuan: Selected readings of
modern Chinese literature (S1 and S2)
MEL824 (Option MAN3703 MAN3701, 3702, 3704,
Co-requisite: MAN3703
3) or MAN301X 3705
Purpose: to develop students’ ability to read and appreciate modern Chinese
MEL822 (Option MAN3704 MAN3701, 3702, 3703, literary works which represent different major literary styles.
3) or MAN3033 3705
MAN3044 MAN3705 MAN3701, 3702, 3703. MAN3705( MAN3044) Shangyong Zhongwen: Business Chinese
3704 (S1 and S2) (examination: 1 x 2 hour
paper)
For advice students are asked to contact the Department. Co-requisite: MAN3704
Purpose: to develop students’ understanding and acquisition of business
Chinese through the provision of various models of business conversation in
5 Syllabus various business situations.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MAN1501 (MAN101R) Rumen Hanyu: Introduction to Mandarin Marketing Research


Chinese (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to develop aptitudes in the four language skills
(listening, speaking, reading and writing) of Mandarin from novice-low to
novice-mid level (emphasis on first three skills) and to gain some aspects 1 General Information
of Chinese culture.
This one-year course may be taken only for the Postgraduate Diploma in
MAN1502 (MAN102S) Shiyong Hanyu: practical Mandarin Chinese Marketing Management.
(S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: MAN1501
Advice: This module aims to improve students’ abilities in conversation 2 Syllabus
and grammar, practise reading simple texts, and gain a basic knowledge of
modern Chinese culture. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Purpose: to enable students to develop aptitudes in the four language skills
(listening, speaking, reading and writing) of Mandarin further from novice- BEM400C Marketing Research (examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
mid to novice-high level (emphasis on first three skills). (year module)
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into:
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 (a) the South African market; the marketing research process
(b) data processing; statistical testing; presentation of the research
Prerequisite: MAN1502 report; specialised areas of marketing research

MAN2601(MAN201U) Shenghuo Hanyo: Living Mandarin


Chinese(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to hold a social conversation on familiar and Marriage Guidance and
predictable topics with an acquaintance or business person.
Counselling
MAN2602(MAN202V) Huoyong Hanyu: Applied Mandarin Chinese
(S1 and S2)
Co-requiste: MAN2601
Purpose: to teach more advanced grammar and vocabulary necessary for 1 General Information
giving effective instruction and obtaining clear information, both in social
and work-related contexts. Students who wish to take these modules without being registered for the
BSW degree should consult the rules for this degree in connection with the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 admission requirements.

MAN3702(MAN205Y) Zhongguo Chengyu: Chinese wisdom tales,


idioms and proverbs (S1 and S2) 2 Transitional Arrangements
Prerequisite: MAN2602 or MAN202V
Students who passed only one paper of MGC200 prior to 2001, retain
credit for it and must pass the modules MGG201, 202 for full credit.

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3 Syllabus NAME OF MODULE OLD CODE NEW CODE
Mathematics I (Engineering) MAT181Q MAT1581
NB
All modules in this subject are offered as YEAR MODULES. Linear Algebra MAT211R MAT2611
Intro to Discrete Mathematics MAT212S MAT2612
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Real Analysis MAT213T MAT2613
Prerequisite: Any FOUR first-level modules Calculus in Higher Dimensions MAT215V MAT2615
(for BTh): all first-level BTh-modules
Mathematics II (Engineering) MAT291X MAT2691
MGG201W Marriage guidance and counselling Mathematics III (Engineering) MAT301W MAT3700
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the
rationale for marriage guidance and counselling, different perspectives Linear Algebra MAT301S MAT3701
on marriage and the family, the family and marriage in different cultural Algebra MAT302T MAT3702
contexts and faiths, communication processes and intimacy in the marriage,
Complex Analysis MAT305W MAT3705
parenthood, family planning, infertility and different forms of parenthood,
sexual education and sexually transmitted diseases, and the person-centred Ordinary Differential Eqautions MAT306X MAT3706
approach to marriage counselling.
Discrete Mathematics: MAT307Y MAT3707
Combinatorics
MGG202X Marriage guidance and counselling: sexual trauma
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate understanding of the rationale for Real Analysis MAT311U MAT3711
counselling victims of sexual abuse, different forms of sexual abuse/trauma,
the effect of child sexual abuse, legislation and the healing of sexual abuse. The codes for many of the Applied Mathematics and Mathematics modules
have changed in recent years, and some have had double codes. Please note
that you cannot get credit for a module with the same content, under two
different codes.
Mathematics
3 General Information
1 Introduction „ As of 2010 credit for the BSc degree and/or the National Certificate
in Datametrics is given for no more than 3 of MAT1511, MAT1512,
MAT1613 and MAT1503, plus MAT1510 in the case of the
Mathematics on NQF Level 5 and Certificate in Datametrics.
NQF Level 6 „ Students who passed (or were exempted from) one or more of
MAT111, 101, 102, 103 prior to 1993, may complete the remaining
There are five modules on NQF Level 5, MAT1512, MAT1613 and MAT modules without MAT1510.
MAT1503 as well as two introductory modules, MAT1510, MAT1511. The „ Students who were registered for one or more of MAT111, 101,
three modules MAT1512, MAT1613, and MAT1503 are compulsory for 102 and 103 prior to 1993 but who did not pass any of them may
a ‘full’ first-year course in Mathematics and, depending on your results in re-enrol for MAT modules.
Mathematics at Matriculation level, it may be required that MAT1510 first „ MAT1510 and MAT1511 are NOT available to students who passed
be passed before registering for MAT1512, MAT1613 and MAT1503. all three of MAT101–103 prior to 1990. Such students may now
register for second-level MAT modules and, where applicable, second-
The first-level modules PHY1505 (PHY105A) and APM1612 in Applied
level APM modules. MAT1510 is also NOT available to students who
Mathematics contain important applications of the calculus discussed in
passed all three of MAT101–103 (with or without MAT111) prior to
MAT1512 and MAT1613. APM1513 contains numerical applications of
1993.
the linear algebra dealt with in MAT1503. Hence you are strongly advised
to include at least PHY1505, APM1612 and APM1513 in your curriculum,
„ NOTE THAT, MAT111N (MAT1511) no longer forms a part of the
especially if you intend to take Mathematics on NQF Level 6 or as a major modules for a major in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. If you
subject. passed MAT111N before 2010, you will still retain the credit for it.
You can include MAT1511 as a credit-bearing module in any degree
On NQF Level 6 there are seven modules MAT2611, MAT2612, MAT2613, where not all of the modules MAT1512, MAT1613 and MAT1503 are
MAT2615, APM2611, APM2614 and APM2616, of which any four form a required.
full second-year course. If you wish to take Mathematics at NQF Level 7, you „ Credit for a degree is granted for:
must ensure that you satisfy the necessary Prerequisites. If you wish to take (i) not more than two of MAT101, 102, 112, 113
Mathematics as a major subject, MAT2613 and MAT2611 are compulsory. (ii) either MAT111 or MAT101, 102 and 103 if all three were
The other module(s) which you take at NQF Level 6 will depend on your passed prior to 1990
choice at NQF Level 7. The modules MAT2611, MAT2615 and APM2611 (iii) either MAT1510 or MAT101, 102, 103 if all three were
are important for applications in physics and other natural sciences. passed prior to 1993
(iv) not more than one of MAT216, APM201 and 211
(v) not more than one of MAT215, APM202 and 212
(vi) not more than two of MAT215 (or APM212) and MAT216
2 Transitional arrangements (or APM211) and MAT214 (or 203)
(vii) not more than two of MAT201, 202 and 211
Please note that some modules have received new codes. Consult the (viii) either MAT212 or COS201 passed prior to 1991
following to see what the new codes are for modules already credited. (ix) either MAT214 or MAT203
NAME OF MODULE OLD CODE NEW CODE (x) either MAT311 or MAT303 and/or 304
(xi) either MAT217 or APM214
Access to Mathematics MAT011K MAT0511 (xii) either MAT218 or APM215
Precalculus Mathematics A MAT110M MAT1510
Precalculus Mathematics B MAT111N MAT1511 4 Mathematics as a Major Subject
Calculus A MAT112P MAT1512
NB
Calculus B MAT113Q MAT1613 Should you require any further information or advice regarding the composition of
Linear Algebra MAT103N MAT1503 your curriculum, please write to the Registrar or, if possible, discuss the matter in

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person with the staff of the Department of Student Admissions and Registrations Students who wish to do Mathematics at level one (1503, 1512, 1613) and
(Tel. 0861 670 411), or one of the Provincial Centres or Regional Offices. obtained at least 75% in MAT0511 or at least 50% in Mathematics HIGHER
GRADE or 80% in Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation
level prior to 2008 or at least a rating of 5 in Mathematics (NSC) (not
Mathematical Literacy) will not be required to take MAT1510.
Compulsory modules for a major subject
Purpose: to acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable students to
combination: draw and interpret graphs of linear, absolute value, quadratic, exponential,
logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and to solve related equations and
NB inequalities, as well as simple real-life problems.
At least two further second-level MAT or APM modules will be required,
depending on your choice at NQF Level 7. It is strongly recommended that MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
you first pass the second-level modules before attempting the corresponding
third-level module. MAT1511 Precalculus mathematics B (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ONE of the following:
NQF Level 5: MAT1512, MAT1613 and MAT1503 (a) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating
NQF Level 6: MAT2611, MAT2613 of at least 4 (50%).
NQF Level 7: FIVE of the following: (b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at matriculation level passed with at
(a) MAT3701 least 40% (E symbol).
(b) MAT3702 (c) Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at matriculation level passed with
(c) MAT3705, at least 50% (D symbol).
(d) MAT3706 (d) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation.
(e) MAT3707 (e) An equivalent examination in Mathematics.
(f) MAT3711 (f) MAT0511 (Mathematics access module)
(g) APM3701 Purpose: Students credited with this module will have understanding of basic ideas
of algebra and to apply the basic techniques in handling problems related to: the
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BSc DEGREE theory of polynomials, systems of linear equations, matrices, the complex number
system, sequences, mathematical induction, and binomial theorem
A pass in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) with a rating of 5 or
higher (NSC) or at least 50% (D symbol) in Mathematics HIGHER GRADE MAT1503 (MAT103N) Linear algebra (S1 and S2)
or 80% (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level prior to Prerequisite: ONE of the following:
2008, or equivalent. Students who do not meet the requirements must (a) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE passed with at least 50% (D symbol)
register for MAT1510. or 80% (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level or
a pass in Mathematics (NSC) with a rating of 5 or higher.
(b) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to differentiation
5 Syllabus (c) An equivalent examination in Mathematics
(d) MAT1510
ACCESS MODULE (e) MAT0511 passed with at least 75%
Purpose: to enable students to understand and apply the following basic
MAT0511 Access to Mathematics (year module) concepts in linear algebra: non-homogeneous and homogeneous systems
Prerequisite: This module does not count towards a credit for the BSc degree. of linear equations, Gaussian and Jordan-Gauss elimination, matrices and
Students who have gained a National Senior Certificate with endorsement matrix operations, elementary determinants by cofactor expansion, inverse
(previously matriculation exemption) and have studied Mathematics (not of matrix using the adjoint, Cramer’s rule, evaluating determinants using
Mathematical Literacy) at Grade 12 level but who do not satisfy the row/column reduction, properties of the determinant function, vectors
minimum requirements for Mathematics, i.e. who have NOT in 2- , 3- and n- space, dot product, projections, cross product, areas of
(a) passed Mathematics (NSC) with a rating of at least 4 (50%) parallelograms and volumes of parallelepipeds determined by vectors, lines
or and planes in 3-space and complex numbers.
(b) passed Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at matriculation level with at
least 40% (D symbol) MAT1512 Calculus A (S1 and S2)
or Prerequisite: ONE of the following:
(c) passed Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at matriculation level with (a) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE passed with at least 50% (D symbol)
at least 50% (E symbol) or 80% (A symbol) on Standard Grade at Matriculation level or a
or pass in Mathematics (NSC) with a rating of 5 or higher.
(d) passed Mathematics at matriculation level prior to differentiation (b) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to differentiation
or (c) An equivalent examination in Mathematics
(e) passed an equivalent examination in Mathematics (d) MAT1510
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate the understanding of the real (e) MAT0511 passed with at least 75%
number system, ratio, proportion, percentage, integral exponents, scientific
notation and estimation, roots, units, algebraic expressions, sequences, Purpose: to equip students with those basic skills in differential and integral
linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, systems of equations in calculus which are essential for the physical, life and economic sciences.
two unknowns, exponents, logarithms, functions, straight lines, parabolas, Some simple applications are covered. More advanced techniques and
hyperbolas, circles, introduction to elementary statistics, basic geometry further applications are dealt with in module MAT1613.
(angles, triangles, quadrilaterals) and calculation of areas and volumes.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
BRIDGING MODULE
MAT1613 (MAT113Q) Calculus B (S1 and S2)
MAT1510 Precalculus mathematics A (year module) Co-requisite: MAT1512
Prerequisite: ONE of the following: Advice: For any student to take the module MAT1613 he/she should have
(a) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating a prior knowledge of the work done in MAT1512. It will be extremely
of at least 4 (50%). difficult, if not impossible to cope with the work in MAT1613 without this
(b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at matriculation level passed with at prior knowledge. If the two modules are taken concurrently, we advise that
least 40% (E symbol). the student works through the content of MAT1512 (specially integration)
(c) Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at matriculation level passed with before attempting to study MAT1613.
at least 50% (D symbol). Purpose: to enable students to obtain basic skills in differentiation and
(d) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation. integration, and build on the knowledge provided by module MAT1512. More
(e) An equivalent examination in Mathematics. advanced techniques and further basic applications are covered. Together, the
(f) MAT0511 (Mathematics access module) modules MAT1512 and MAT1613 constitute a first course in Calculus which is
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MAT3706 (MAT306X) Ordinary differential equations
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 (S1 and S2)
Advice: Aspects of linear algebra, as dealt with in MAT2611, are used in this
MAT2611 (MAT211R) Linear algebra (S1 and S2) module. The content of module APM2611 is assumed as known.
Prerequisite: MAT1503 or MAT103N Purpose: to enable students to master the fundamental concepts and apply
Purpose: to understand and apply the following linear algebra concepts: the methods for the solution of homogeneous and non-homogeneous
vector spaces, rank of a matrix, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation systems of differential equations, as well as Gronwall’s inequality, qualitative
of matrices, orthogonality in Rn, Gram-Schmidt algorithm, orthogonal theory, and the linearisation of nonlinear systems.
diagonalisation of symmetric matrices, least squares polynomial fitting,
linear transformations, change of basis, invariant subspaces and direct sums, MAT3707 (MAT307Y) Discrete mathematics: Combinatorics (S1
block triangular form. and S2)
Advice: For parts of this module the following modules contain useful
background: MAT2612, COS2601.
MAT2612 (MAT212S) Introduction to discrete mathematics Purpose: to enable students to understand and apply the following concepts:
(S1 and S2) (a) In graph theory: isomorphism, planar graphs, Euler tours, Hamilton
Prerequisite: at least ONE of COS1501, MAT1512, MAT1613, MAT1503 cycles, colouring problems, trees, networks;
Advice: For parts of this module the following modules contain useful (b) In enumeration: basic counting principles, distributions, binomial
background: MAT1503, COS1501 identities, generating functions, recurrence relations, inclusion-
Purpose: to acquaint students with the theory and applications of the exclusion.
following aspects of discrete mathematics: counting principles, relations
and digraphs, (including equivalence relations), functions, the pigeonhole MAT3711 Real analysis (S1 and S2)
principle, order relations and structures (e.g. partially ordered sets, lattices, Advice: Thorough knowledge of the content of MAT2613 and MAT2615 is
Boolean algebras), the principle of induction. essential for this module.
Purpose: to enable students to understand metric spaces, continuity,
MAT2613 (MAT213T) Real analysis (S1 and S2) convergence, completeness, compactness, connectedness, Banach’s fixed
point theorem and its applications, the Riemann-Stieljes integral, normed
NB
linear spaces, and the Stone-Weierstrass theorem.
This module is purely theoretical and is intended mainly for students who wish
to take Mathematics as a major subject.

Prerequisite: MAT1512 and (MAT1613 or MAT113Q)


Purpose: to enable students to master and apply the fundamental concepts Mathematics for Education
and techniques of real analysis as they occur in an elementary discussion
of the real number system, sequences and series; limits, continuity and
differentiability of functions; the Bolzano-Weierstrass property, continuous
and uniformly continuous functions, the mean value theorem, Taylor’s
1 General Information
theorem; the Riemann integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus,
improper integrals, and the power series. „ The MAE modules are phasing out and students in the BEd (Early
Childhood Development Phase) and (Intermediate and Senior Phase),
MAT2615 (MAT215V) Calculus in higher dimensions (S1 and S2) who will register in 2011 for the first time, must register for the MAT
Prerequisite: (MAT1503 or MAT103N) and MAT1512. It would be helpful modules (MAT1510; MAT1511; MAT1503; MAT1512; MAT2611;
to have MAT1613 or MAT113Q as well. MAT2612; MAT2613; MAT2615) offered by the Department of
Purpose: to gain clear knowledge and an understanding of vectors in n-space, Mathematical Sciences.
functions from n-space to m-space, various types of derivatives (grad, div, „ All MAE modules will be discontued at the end of 2013. MAE
curl, directional derivatives), higher-order partial derivatives, inverse and modules will be offerered for pipeline students until the end of 2013.
implicit functions, double integrals, triple integrals, line integrals and surface MAT modules must be taken by BEd (Senior Phase and Further
integrals, theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes. Education and Training) students and these students will continue
registering for MAT modules.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Prerequisite: Any TWO MAT or APM modules on NQF Level 6


2 Transitional arrangement
MAT3701 (MAT301S) Linear algebra (S1 and S2) Students who registered before 2011 for these mse/mae modules must
Prerequisite: MAT2611 or MAT211R complete the MAE modules according to the current curriculum.
Purpose: to acquire a basic knowledge concerning inner product spaces, invariant
subspaces, cyclic subspaces, operators and their canonical forms.
3 Syllabus
MAT3702 (MAT302T) Algebra (S1 en S2)
NB
Advice: Aspects of linear algebra, as dealt with in MAT2611, are used in
All the listed MAE modules below will be offered for pipeline students as
this module.
SEMESTER modules. No first-time registrations allowed.
Purpose: to enable students to master and practise the applications of
the concepts, results and methods necessary to construct mathematical
arguments and solve problems independently as they occur in an elementary
treatment of algebraic structures, groups, homomorphism theorems,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
factor groups, permutation groups, the main theorem for Abelian groups,
MAE101J Numbers and operations in intermediate and senior
Euclidean rings, divisibility in Euclidean rings, fields, finite fields, and the
phase (offered for the last time in 2012 for pipeline
characteristics of a field.
students only) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to develop good insight into the nature of number
MAT3705 (MAT305W) Complex analysis (S1 and S2)
and number systems in these two phases. They will know the history and
Prerequisite: (MAT213T or MAT2613) or (MAT215V or MAT2615)
historical development of numbers and number systems and how we arrived at
Advice: Real analysis and Calculus in Higher dimensions, as dealt with in
what we have today. The learners will know how young children learn number
MAT2613 and MAT2615 respectively are assumed as known in this module.
and the accompanying operations, what the nature of problems is in the pre-
Purpose: to introduce students to the following topics in complex analysis:
algebra phase and how to fill the gap between arithmetic and algebra. The
functions of a complex variable, continuity, uniform convergence, complex
module will enable the students to understand and teach the problematic area
differentiation, power series and the exponential function, integration,
of fractions to the young learners in a meaningful way. This will be done in a
Cauchy’s theorem, singularities and residues.
problem-centred way which will enhance the quality of mathematical thinking
of the young learners.

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MAE102K Spatial development, geometry and trigonometry in commissions, rentals and banking and to enable students to solve problems
intermediate and senior mathematics (offered for the in economic issues and contexts.
last time in 2012 for pipeline students only)
(S1 and S2) MAE204Q Technology and media in intermediate and senior
Purpose: to enable teachers to master the basic aspects of spatial phase (offered for the last time in 2012 for pipeline
development, geometry and trigonometry education and to use them in students only)
real-life situations. Purpose: To enable teachers to master the use of the following technology
in the teaching of mathematics: a basic pocket calculator, and a computer
MAE103L Measurement in intermediate and senior mathematics with the following programs: Geometer Sketchpad, Fathom, spreadsheets,
(offered for the last time in 2012 for pipeline students word processing (MS Word, Word perfect) and basic computer skills. To
only) (S1 and S2) enable them to use technology as a proper tool to deepen the conceptual
Purpose: to enable students to develop a good conceptual insight into understanding of learners in mathematics. To master technology in
the field of learning and teaching measurement. Students will be oriented the teaching profession and to progress further in their professional
to learn that Measurement has a close relationship with the real world development.
outside the classroom. The translation of units and the ability to estimate
accurately within every section are important skills to master. Students will ADDITIONAL MODULES (NQF LEVEL 5)
be empowered to be skilful citizens in the public arena.
MAT1510 Precalculus mathematics A (year module)
MAE104M Assessment in the intermediate and senior Prerequisite: ONE of the following:
mathematics (offered for the last time in 2012 for (a) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating
pipeline students only) (S1 and S2) of at least 4 (50%).
Purpose: to enable students to support the learning of important (b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at matriculation level passed with at
mathematics through assessment and furnish useful information to both least 40% (E symbol).
teachers and learners. (c) Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at matriculation level passed with
at least 50% (D symbol).
This module will enable the student to address how assessment should: (d) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation.
„ reflect the mathematics that students should know and be able to do; (e) An equivalent examination in Mathematics.
„ enhance mathematics learning; (f) MAT0511 (Mathematics access module)
„ promote equity; Students who obtained at least 75% in MAT0511 or at least 50% in
„ be an open process; mathematics HIGHER GRADE, 80% in Mathematics STANDARD GRADE
„ promote valid inference; at matriculation level prior to 2008, or at a rating of at least 5 in National
Senior Certificate in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) will not be
„ be a coherent process;
required to take MAT1510 on NQF Level 5.
„ reflect on his/her own teaching.
Purpose: to acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable students to
draw and interpret graphs of linear, absolute value, quadratic, exponential,
logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and to solve related equations and
inequalities, as well as simple real-life problems.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
STA1510 Basic statistics (S1 and S2)
MAE201M Pre-algebra and algebra education in intermediate STA1610 Introduction to statistics (NQF LEVEL 6)
and senior phase (offered for the last time in 2012 for
pipeline students only) (S1 and S2) NB
Purpose: to enable students to: „ Both modules do not meet the requirements for admission to second-
„ understand the development of algebraic thinking processes in level or third-level modules.
young children.; „ Both modules have the same contents, but the assessment of the
„ develop algebraic reasoning as a way of understanding mathematics; modules will differ – determined by the requirements for the first and
„ understand and use patterns relations and functions; second NQF levels.
„ become proficient in algebraic language and symbolising;
„ represent and analyse mathematical situations and structures using Prerequisite: Rule G13, Part 1 of the Calendar
algebraic symbols; Purpose: to ensure that students are introduced to the most important basic
„ use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative statistical concepts. After completion students should have an informed
relationships; understanding of different visual descriptions of data, including graphical and
„ analyse change in various contexts. tabular techniques; measures of central location, dispersion and association.
They should be able to use probability as a tool to create discrete and
MAE202N Statistics education in intermediate and senior continuous probability distribution, used extensively in statistical inference,
mathematics (offered for the last time in 2012 for determine confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing involving a
pipeline students only) (S1 and S2) sample mean and proportion; apply different forms of Chi-square testing;
Purpose: to enable educators to: understand simple linear regression and correlation.
„ apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence
the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life-related This will provide under-qualified Mathematics teachers with the basic
problems; statistical concepts and skills, as well as the necessary experiences which will
„ apply various techniques to data to establish statistical models for enable them to teach Statistics to learners up to Grade 12.
specific purposes, and to investigate life-related problems;
„ use experiments, simulations and equally likely events to explore BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and
probability models, make predictions and study problems;
Training)
„ investigate probability distributions and critique and explore
probability models and predictions. NB
Students in the BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) degree
MAE203P Basic financial mathematics in intermediate and senior must enrol for the following modules.
phase (offered for the last time in 2012 for pipeline
students only)
Purpose: to enable students to teach Financial Mathematics with confidence MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
and competence; to make informative decisions regarding financial
planning and hence become responsible citizens; to use technology MAT1510 Precalculus mathematics A (year module)
such as calculators and spreadsheets to do calculations regarding budgets, Prerequisite: ONE of the following:
loans, simple and compound interest, hire purchase, exchange rates,

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(a) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
of at least 4 (50%).
(b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at matriculation level passed with at MAT1613 (MAT113Q) Calculus B (S1 and S2)
least 40% (E symbol). Co-requisite: MAT1512
(c) Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at matriculation level passed with Purpose: to enable students to continue to obtain basic skills in differentiation
at least 50% (D symbol). and integration, and build on the knowledge provided by module MAT1512.
(d) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation. More advanced techniques and further basic applications are covered. Together,
(e) An equivalent examination in Mathematics. the modules MAT1512 and MAT1613 constitute a first course in Calculus
(f) MAT0511 (Mathematics access module) which is essential for students taking Mathematics as a major subject.
Students who obtained at least 75% in MAT0511 or at least 50% in
mathematics HIGHER GRADE, 80% in Mathematics STANDARD GRADE STA1510 Basic statistics (S1 and S2)
at matriculation level prior to 2008, or at rating of at least 5 in the National STA1610 Introduction to statistics (S1 and S2)
Senior Certificate in Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy) will not be
required to take MAT1510 on NQF Level 5. NB
Purpose: to acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable students to „ Both modules do not meet the requirements for admission to second-
draw and interpret graphs of linear, absolute value, quadratic, exponential, level or third-level modules.
logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and to solve related equations and „ Both modules have the same contents, but the assessment of the
inequalities, as well as simple real-life problems. modules will differ – determined by the requirements for the first and
second NQF levels.
MAT1511 Precalculus B (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ONE of the following:
Prerequisite: Rule G13, Part 1 of the Calendar
(a) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating
Purpose: to ensure that students are introduced to the most important basic
of at least 4 (50%).
statistical concepts. After completion students should have an informed
(b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at matriculation level passed with at
understanding of different visual descriptions of data, including graphical and
least 40% (E symbol).
tabular techniques; measures of central location, dispersion and association.
(c) Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at matriculation level passed with
They should be able to use probability as a tool to create discrete and
at least 50% (D symbol).
continuous probability distribution, used extensively in statistical inference,
(d) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation.
determine confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing involving a
(e) An equivalent examination in Mathematics.
sample mean and proportion; apply different forms of Chi-square testing;
(f) MAT0511 (Mathematics access module)
understand simple linear regression and correlation.
Purpose: to enable students credited with this module to understand basic
ideas of algebra and to apply the basic techniques in handling problems
This will provide under-qualified Mathematics teachers with the basic
related to: the theory of polynomials, systems of linear equations, matrixes,
statistical concepts and skills, as well as the necessary experiences which will
the complex number systems, sequences, mathematical inductions, and
enable them to teach Statistics to learners up to Grade 12.
binomial theorem
MAT2612 (MAT212S) Introduction to discrete mathematics
MAT1512 Calculus A (S1 and S2)
(S1 and S2)
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: At least ONE of COS1501, MAT1512, 1613, 1503
ONE of the following:
Advice: For parts of this module the following modules contain useful
(a) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE passed with at least 50% (D symbol)
background: MAT1503, COS1501
or 80% (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level
Purpose: to acquaint students with the theory and applications of the
(b) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating
following aspects of discrete mathematics: counting principles, relations
of at least 5.
and diagraphs, (including equivalence relations), functions, the pigeonhole
(c) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to differentiation
principle, order relations and structures (e.g. partially ordered sets, lattices,
(d) An equivalent examination in Mathematics
Boolean algebras), the principle of induction.
(e) MAT1510/FDEME1J
(f) MAT0511 passed with at least 75%
Purpose: to equip students with those basic skills in differential and integral
calculus which are essential for the physical, life and economic sciences.
Some simple applications are covered. More advanced techniques and Media and User Studies
further applications are dealt with in module MAT1613.

MAT1503 (MAT103N) Linear algebra (S1 and S2)


Prerequisite:
1 Transitional Arrangements
ONE of the following:
The Diploma in Information Services for Children and Youth (Course code:
(a) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE passed with at least 50% (D symbol)
02453) has been discontinued in 2008.
or 80% (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level
(b) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating
of at least 5. 2 Syllabus
(c) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to differentiation
(d) An equivalent examination in Mathematics NB
(e) MAT1510/FDEME1J „ Modules MST101P and MST102Q will be discontinued in 2012.
(f) MAT0511 passed with at least 75%
„ No new students will be registered for 2013.
Purpose: to enable students to understand and apply the following basic
„ Registered students will be given until 2013 to complete the qualification.
concepts in linear algebra: non-homogeneous and homogeneous systems
The final examination opportunity will be the supplementary
of linear equations, Gaussian and Jordan-Gauss elimination, matrices and
examinations in January/February 2014.
matrix operations, elementary determinants by cofactor expansion, inverse
of matrix using the adjoint, Cramer’s rule, evaluating determinants using
row/column reduction, properties of the determinant function, vectors MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
in 2- , 3- and n- space, dot product, projections, cross product, areas of
parallelograms and volumes of parallelepipeds determined by vectors, lines MST101P Media and user studies: media and information for
and planes in 3-space and complex numbers. children and youth (offered for the last time in 2012)
Purpose: to equip students with particular knowledge and skills needed to
identify and evaluate various kinds of media for children and youth and to
determine their potential uses in various types of library and information
services.

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MST102Q Media and user studies: children and youth as readers relevant sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites
and users (offered for the last time in 2012) under the relevant subject.
Purpose: to equip students with particular knowledge and skills needed
to develop effective user guidance and information services based on the Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
needs of diverse groups of children and youth. work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
Mercantile Law and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
registration (or soon thereafter).

The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a


1 General Information practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
„ A pass in Mercantile Law I does not grant admission to Commercial practical work and/or the practical examinations.
Law II and a pass in Commercial Law I does not grant admission to „ Students must qualify for admission to the theoretical and practical
Mercantile Law II. examinations by submitting satisfactory answers to a minimum
„ Credit for a degree is granted for either Mercantile Law or number of assignments for each module concerned before the
Commercial Law. specified dates.
„ Credit for a degree may be granted for: „ If Microbiology is taken as a major subject, it is recommended that
(i) either MLW100 or MCL100 one of Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Physiology and Zoology be
(ii) either MRL101 or MCL101 or MRL2601 (MRL203L) taken as the second major.
(iii) either MRL102 or MCL102 or MRL3701 (MRL301M) „ Students who cannot attend the practical module in Potchefstroom
(iv) either MRL201 or MLW201 or MRL4801 (MRL302N) on the dates indicated under 5.3 may not register for the relevant
(v) either MRL202 or MLW202 or MRL3702 (MRL303P) modules. Dates CANNOT be changed.

FOR THE COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT


SCIENCES 2 Microbiology as a Major Subject
Mercantile Law may only be included in the BCom degrees with specialisation Compulsory modules for a major subject
in:
(i) Entrepreneurship MRL2601 (MRL203L) compulsory, may not combination:
include any further modules in Mercantile law) NQF Level 5: CHE1501, 1502, 1503, EUP1501
(ii) Law (MRL2601 (MRL203L), MRL3701 (MRL301M), MRL4801 NQF Level 6: MIB2601, 2602, 2603, 2604
(MRL302N) and MRL3702 (MRL 303P) compulsory) NQF Level 7: MIB3701, 3702, 3703

2 Syllabus 3 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 NB
All second and third year modules are offered as SEMESTER MODULES.
MRL2601 (MRL203L) Entrepreneurial Law (S1 and S2) Practical modules are presented as year modules.
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into entrepreneurial
law (partnerships, companies and other business enterprises), and the law MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
of agency and representation and basic research skills in the practice of law.
MIB2601 (MIB221Q) Introductory microbiology (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Purpose: to gain insight into and understand Microbiology as a scientific
discipline: to critically evaluate and understand the methodologies used by
MRL3701 (MRL301M) Insolvency Law (S1 and S2) microbiologists for explaining the organisation and structure of prokaryotic and
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) eukaryotic cells; to understand the fundamental principles and consequences of
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into insolvency bacterial growth and reproduction; and to gain insight into the control of micro-
law and basic research skills in the practice of law. organisms by means of physical methods and chemicals.

MRL4801 (MRL302N) Law of negotiable instruments, intellectual MIB2602 (MIB222R) Microbial ecology (S1 and S2)
property and competition (S1 and S2) Purpose: to understand basic concepts relevant to microbial ecology; the
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) extent of microbial diversity, the interactions of microbial communities in
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into law of various ecosystems and the role thereof in the biogeochemical circulation of
negotiable instruments, intellectual property and competition and basic nutrients and disease transmission; the application of microbial metabolism
research skills in the practice of law. in biological wastewater treatment.

MRL3702 (MRL303P) Labour Law (S1 and S2) MIB2603 (MIB223S) Introductory microbial genetics,
Co-requisite: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014) immunology and epidemiology
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into labour law (S1 and S2)
and basic research skills in the practice of law.
Purpose: to understand concepts and events related to the genetic code, structure,
organisation and regulation of nucleic acid replication and gene expression;
recombination and transfer of genetic material by means of conjugation,
Microbiology transformation, and transduction; the functioning of the human immune system
and the role of immunisation and other precautionary measures to control
infectious diseases and limit epidemiological outbreaks thereof.

1 General Information MIB2604 (MIB224T) Microbiology II (Practical) (year module)


Prerequisite: CHE1501 or CHE1502
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
Co-requisite: Any TWO of MIB2601, 2602, 2603
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
Purpose: to gain technical skills in performing experiments related to
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules
microbiology; to make observations and draw conclusions based on the
are required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the

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results obtained during experimental work; and to write a relevant report Theologies in Context (TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM) and
on the experiments performed. Community Ministry (CMM). However, some modules have been
moved to another track and others are no longer offered.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 „ Missiology is not offered as a major in the BTh degree, but five
missiology modules are offered as part of the Community Ministry
MIB3701 (MIB321T) Microbial physiology (S1 and S2) (CMM) track. These modules are:
Purpose: to understand the general principles of microbial metabolism; to CMM1502 The dynamics of mission
obtain an overview of the principles governing energy generation during CMM2602 Youth ministry in communities (to be offered as
cellular metabolism and the integration and control of metabolic processes; from 2010)
the metabolic pathways involved in the assimilation (anabolism) and CMM2603 Intercultural Christian communication
dissimilation (catabolism) of organic carbon-based compounds by microbial CMM3701 Christian action for anti-racism and reconciliation
enzymes. CMM3704 The dynamics of interreligious encounter
„ For details of these modules, consult the entry on Community
MIB3702 (MIB322U) Advanced microbial genetics, recombinant Ministry (CMM) in this brochure.
DNA technology and industrial „ If you intend to do a BTh Hons degree in Missiology after the BTh,
microbiology (S1 and S2) we strongly recommend that you enrol for all five the undergraduate
Purpose: to understand the concepts and events related to natural and Missiology modules (listed above) in your BTh degree.
artificial recombination processes, microbial genome analysis, characteristics
and applications of extra-chromosomal genetic elements, transposons and
phages in microbial recombinant DNA technology as well as the ethics 2 Transitional Arrangements
thereof; the use of different microbial groups in industrial processes for the
production of different fermented and metabolic products, in the treatment „ Students will retain credits for all modules passed under the old BTh
of hazardous waste, bioremediation of polluted environments, in biological curriculum.
control of pests and their role in the spoilage and preservation of food. „ In the new BTh curriculum (as from 2009), one Missiology module
(the former CGM310T) has been moved to the CMM track and now
MIB3703 (MIB323V) Microbial diversity (S1 and S2) carries the code CMM2603. If you completed the CGM310T module
Purpose: to gain insight into the underlying principles of microbial diversity; under the old curriculum, you have the option of retaining credit for
to gain an overview of the unique diversity of the most important prokaryotic it in the CGM Track or of transferring it to the CMM Track (CMM
groups and fungi; and to gain insight into the general characteristics, chemical 2603).
composition, structure and replication of bacterial, animal and plant viruses. „ Please study the diagram below, together with the entry on
Community Ministry (CMM) in this brochure.
MIB3704 (MIB324W) Microbiology III (Practical) (year module)
Prerequisite: MIB2604
Missiology modules in the BTh degree
Co-requisite: Any TWO of MIB3701, MIB3702, MIB3703
Purpose: to gain insight into the metabolism of substrates by means of
microorganisms; metabolic activity associated with substrates and the Module passed in the old BTh Module which may not be taken in
production of microbic enzymes; growth of microorganisms and activity curriculum the new BTh curriculum
of enzymes; industrial applications of microorganisms; biological treatment CMM112Q Patterns of mission CMM1502 The dynamics of mission
of waste and xenobiotic compounds; characterising of bacterial DNA praxis
and proteins; recombinant DNA technology; bacterial conjugation and
TIC301B Women, society and CMM2601 Women, society
recombination; isolation and identification of bacteria and fungi with the aid
church and church (This module was
of conventional and commercial identification systems.
offered jointly by Missiology and
Theological Ethics, but is now the sole
5 Practical Work responsibility of Theological Ethics)
No equivalent CMM2602 Youth ministry in
5.1 EXEMPTION FROM PRACTICAL OR THEORETICAL communities
EXAMINATIONS IN MODULES COMPLETED AT UNISA
CGM310T Intercultural Christian CMM2603 Intercultural Christian
communication communication
Credit for only one component/module (theoretical or practical) can be
retained for a maximum of two successive calendar years after the year CMM301T Christian action for CMM3701 Christian action for anti-
in which it was passed, on condition that the student passes the other reconciliation racism and reconciliation
component/module within that period. CMM3073 The dynamics of inter- CMM3704 The dynamics of inter-
religious encounter religious encounter
5.2 WEIGHT OF PRACTICAL WORK
TIC308J World Christianity and TIC2604 World Christianity and
ecumenism ecumenism (This module was
In the following modules the percentage of the total marks awarded for the
formerly offered by Missiology but
practical work shall be as follows:
is now the responsibility of Church
History.)
MIB2604 .......................................................................... 100%
MIB3704 .......................................................................... 100%

5.3 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK AND EXAMINATIONS


3 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Dates for practicals are announced in Tutorial Letter 101 of the study
material.
The curriculum comprises five modules (120 credits), as indicated below.

Missiology HPMSG80
MSG4802
Research in missiology (12 credits)
Redeeming memories: constructing new mission histories (24
credits)
MSG4803 Missiology today: discerning trends and challenges (24
credits)
1 General Information MSG4804 Called and sent: missional ecclesiologies (24 credits)
HRMSG85 Research report (36 credits)
„ A revised BTh curriculum came into effect on 1 January 2009. In this
new BTh curriculum, modules offered by different disciplines are still
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„ A student may do all five modules of the programme in the same
year only with the permission of the Chair of Department, on the Modern Romance Literatures
basis of the student s academic record. In that case the student
should also consult the Chair of Department on the best sequence in in English
which to do the assignments of the different modules.
„ With the permission of the Chair of Department, a student may enrol
for one Honours level module from another discipline as part of the
Hons BTh degree in Missiology, in the place of either MSG4802, 1 General Information
MSG4803 or MSG4804.
„ No previous knowledge of French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish is
„ In cases where students take the Honours BTh qualification over
required.
two or three years, the first four modules (HPMSG81 to MSG4804)
should preferably be completed before enrolling for HRMSG85. „ A pass in these modules does not exempt the student from the
Students are advised to consult the Missiology lecturers in the admission requirements for first- and second-level modules in French,
Department of Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology Italian, Portuguese or Spanish.
before making their registration choices.
„ Students who wish to give an Urban Ministry focus to their Hons BTh
degree should consult the Missiology lecturers in the Department.
2 Syllabus
This specialised focus is offered in collaboration with the Institute for
Urban Ministry (IUM). These students will receive the Honours BTh
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
in Missiology (with specialisation in Urban Ministry).
RLE1501 (RLE8018) Modern Romance Literatures in English – plays,
poems and short stories (S1)
HPMSG80 Research in Missiology Syllabus: Prescribed 20th-century texts from the Romance literatures in
Purpose: to enrich the student s life by understanding missiological research English translation; sociocultural background to a selection of 20th-century
as engaging with a context, analysing it, and reflecting on its possible plays, poems and short stories of the Romance-speaking world (where
transformation through the potentially liberating presence of the Christian French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish are spoken); an introduction to the
community in the world. thematic study of literary texts, and the study of a wide range of issues in
selected works of poetry, prose and drama.
MSG4802 Redeeming memories: constructing new mission
histories RLE1502 (RLE8029) Modern Romance Literatures in English –
Purpose: to understand the dynamics of mission history. It helps them to deal novels (S2)
critically with the relationship between memory and mission, enabling them Syllabus: Prescribed 20th-century novels from the Romance literatures in
to understand turning points in ecumenical mission history and develop English translation; sociocultural background to four 20th-century novels
new mission histories in their own contexts. Students can use contemporary from the Romance-speaking world (where French, Italian, Portuguese and
approaches to historiography and various kinds of sources to write mission Spanish are spoken); an introduction to the thematic study of novels and the
histories of persons, churches, mission agencies and movements in their study of a wide range of issues in the selected works.
own contexts.

MSG4803 Missiology today: discerning trends and challenges


Purpose: to interpret local and global challenges to mission, and to assess
traditional missiological trends, as well as new contextualised responses.
Music Bibliography
It gives them access to contemporary missiological developments in their
own context and worldwide, by engaging important recent publications and
events, and by developing creative responses in their own context. 1 General Information
MSG4804 Called and sent: missional ecclesiologies „ This module is compulsory for the BMus degree. A further module
Purpose: to discern explicit and implicit missional ecclesiologies at work from the Department of Information Science (INS102) must be
in faith communities, to critically assess these in relation to Scripture, and taken by BMus students.
to interact creatively with emerging expressions of the church in different „ The module may also be taken by BA students majoring in Music in
contexts. It introduces a praxis approach to analyse narratives of mission in History and Society.
the Bible and uses of the Bible in mission. „ Credit for a degree will be granted for one of MUB100, MBY101 or
BBY121.
HRMSG82 Research report
Purpose: to assist and guide students in formulating a viable research
proposal for a small research report related to the subject area of missiology; 2 Syllabus
to carry out the research report; and to write a well-structured research
report. This module is the culmination of the Hons BTh degree in Missiology. NB
Students who have passed a year module may not register for the equivalent
semester module.

Modern Hebrew
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MBY1501 (MBY121L) Music Bibliography (S1 and S2)


1 Syllabus Purpose: to enable students to build basic, independent research skills
through learning to locate, evaluate and cite source material relevant to the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 academic study of music. Students will also be guided in the use of such
sources in their own written work.
MOH1501 (MOH101D) Lemad Ivrit (Learn Hebrew!) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: An introduction to the writing, reading and speaking of Hebrew

MOH1502 (MOH102E) Qadimah (Advance!) (S1 and S2)


Syllabus: A more advanced use of basic Hebrew
Music in History and Society

1 General Information

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„ This subject is a conflation of the two existing subjects History of a variety of world musics, and to ‘read’ music not specifically in notational
Music and Music in World Cultures Today, which it replaces, and does terms but for its significance as an intrinsic part of culture and society.
not include any new modules. It is being phased in over a period
of three years (2010-2012). Students will retain credit for modules MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
passed in History of Music and Music in World Cultures Today.
„ No prior formal training in music is required for admission to Music MHS2601 (MCT2218) Musical entrepreneurship (S1 and S2)
in History and Society. Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into entrepreneurial possibilities in
„ As from 2010 only the published prerequisites will be acceptable for music, and to understand the basic administrative, organizational, economic
modules in Music in History and Society. and ethical requirements for a professional career in music.

MHS2602 (MCT1225) Music and society (S1 and S2)


2 Transitional Arrangements Purpose: to introduce students to contemporary thinking on the roles that
music plays in society today in a variety of musical cultures and enable them
to understand and explore the effects music has had upon society and the
Module already completed Module which may not be taken
effects that society has had upon music.
(old curriculum) (new curriculum)
HIM1215 (Introduction to history MHS1501 (Introducing music MHS2603 (HIM2219) Music and patronage (S1 and S2)
of music) studies) Purpose: to enable students to understand and analyse the role of patronage
as an agent that informs music in a range of cultural contexts.
HIM1226 (A survey of Western MHS1501 (Introducing music
music) studies)
MHS2604 (HIM222A) Music in Vienna (S1 and S2)
HIM2219 (Music and patronage) MHS2603 (Music and patronage) Purpose: to enable students to explore the multi-faceted musical history of
HIM222A (Music in Vienna) MHS2604 (Music in Vienna) a significant urban environment through engaging with various aspects of
music-making including performance, composition, publication, aesthetic
HIM223B (All that jazz) MHS2605 (All that jazz) theorizing, instrument manufacturing and the rise of concert societies and
HIM326H (Opera) MHS3702 (Opera) educational institutions for music.

HIM329L (Music and gender) MHS3703 (Music and gender) MHS2605 (HIM223B) All that jazz (S1 and S2)
HIM330D (Music in South Africa) MHS3704 (Music in South Africa) Purpose: to enable students to understand the various jazz styles, to gain
insight into the relationship between jazz and the social, cultural and political
MCT1214 (Exploring new worlds) MHS1502 (Exploring world musics) environments, to explore the ways in which jazz became an embodiment of
MCT1225 (Music in society) MHS2602 (Music and society) the expression and ideals of different cultural identities.
MCT2218 (Musical entrepreneurship) MHS2601 (Music entrepreneurship)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MCT2229 (Music in religion) MHS3701 (Music in religion)
MCT321B (‘Democratic rites’) MHS3701 (MCT2229) Music in religion (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to some of the ways in which music is (and
MCT325F (The sociology of music) MHS3705 (Sociology of music) has been) used in a variety of religious traditions and enable them to explore
MCT328J (Music technology – digital CST3706 (Music technology 2: and assess those musics with insight.
audio) Digital audio)
MHS3702 (HIM326H) Opera (available from 2012) (S1 and S2)
MCT329K (Music technology 1 – CST2601 (Music technology 1: MIDI) Purpose: to enable student to explore the world of opera since the early
MIDI) 17th century and gain a critical understanding of musical, literary, gender,
social, political and other issues presented in selected operas.

MHS3703 (HIM329L) Music and gender (S1 and S2)


3 Music in History and Society Purpose: to enable students to explore aspects of music and gender
as a Major Subject throughout history, within various cultures, musical professions and musical
life as a whole.
Compulsory modules for a major subject MHS3704 (HIM330D) Music in South Africa (S1 and S2)
combination Purpose: to enable student to gain insight into the multi-faceted nature of
South African music, especially how this music relates to cultural, political
NQF Level 5: MHS1501, 1502 and social attitudes.
NQF Level 6: MHS2602, 2604 and 2605
NQF Level 7: MHS3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705 MHS3705 (MCT325F) Sociology of music (S1 and S2)
Advice: Students are advised to register for this module only after having
completed at least two other second and third-level modules in Music in
4 Syllabus History and Society in a previous year.
Purpose: to engage students in a study of selected recent texts on music
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 sociology and enable them to understand the theoretical background to
contemporary thinking in the field.
NB
Students who have passed a year module may not register for the equivalent
semester module.
Music in World Cultures Today
MHS1501 (HIM1215 Introducing music studies (S1 and S2)
and HIM1226)
Purpose: to enable students by way of selected case studies to explore 1 Music in World Cultures
the diverse world of musicmaking in history and society, past and present,
through an understanding of current issues in music studies, including ways Today as a major subject
of thinking about music and its meanings.
Compulsory modules for a major subject
MHS1502 (MCT1214) Exploring world musics (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to respond intelligently to notions of identity,
combination:
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NQF Level 5: MCT121, 122
NQF Level 6: MCT222 plus any ONE of the following History of Music New Testament
modules offered on NQF Level 6: HIM221, 222, 223
NQF Level 7: MCT321, 325, 328, 329 plus any ONE of the following
History of Music modules offered on NQF Level 7: HIM326,
329, 330
1 Transitional Arrangements
Previous module codes Modules offered from 2009
2 Syllabus
BBS104G ECH1501
NB SCR112Y ECH2601
Students who have passed a semester module may not register for the
equivalent year module. BBA3036 ECH2602
BBA307B ECH2603
BBA306A ECH3701
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
BBA3025 ECH3702
MCT1214 Exploring new worlds: musical literacy for today CMM310U ECH3703
(S1 and S2) (discontinued from 2010. See MHS1502)
Purpose: to enable students to respond intelligently to notions of identity, BBS308S ECH3704
representation, gender and cultural difference through engagement with BBS301K ECH3705
a variety of world musics; and to ‘read’ music not specifically in notational
terms but for its significance as an intrinsic part of culture and society. BBS302L discontinued
BBS304N migrated OTS3703
MCT1225 Music in society (S1 and S2) (discontinued from 2010.
See MHS2602) SCR111X discontinued
Purpose: to introduce students to contemporary thinking on the roles that SCR3015 discontinued
music plays in society today in a variety of traditions and enable them to
SCR3026 discontinued
understand and explore specific issues such as the relationship between
music, power and ideology, music and gender, or music and post-colonialism. SCR309E absorbed into ECH3704
BBA101U migrated OTS1502
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
BBA102V discontinued
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules Students who have not passed the requisite number of modules required to
complete a major in New Testament and Early Christian Studies, are required
MHS3701 (MCT2229) Music in religion (S1 and S2) to take the requisite modules according to the diagramme set out below.
Purpose: to introduce students to some of the ways in which music is (and
has been) used in a variety of religious traditions and enable them to explore Module already Module that may Modules required in order
and assess those musics with insight. passed in old New not be taken in to complete each level
Testament Studies new curriculum of the major for New
MHS3705 (MCT325F) The sociology of music (S1 and S2) curriculum Testament and Early
Advice: Students are advised to register for this module only after having Christian Studies
completed at least two other second and third-level module in MCT in a
previous year. Level 5
Purpose: to engage students in a study of selected recent texts on music SCR111X Any modules passed carry
sociology and enable them to understand the theoretical background to the necessary credits
contemporary critical thinking in the field. SCR112Y ECH2601
towards New Testament
BBS104G ECH1501 and Early Christian Studies
MCT328J Music technology – digital audio (S1 and S2) level 5.
BBA102V
NB Level 6
Students must have access to as well as adequate knowledge of working with
SCR3015 The first three SCR300,
a computer.
BBA300 or BBS300
SCR309E
modules offered by the
BBA302-5 ECH3702 Department of New
Advice: Access to a personal computer is a necessity.
BBA3036 ECH2602 Testament and Early
Purpose: to introduce students to the basics of acoustics and soundwaves,
Christian Studies passed,
sound sampling and other technical concepts, as well as the relevant BBA306A ECH3701 will carry credits towards
computer software, and enable them to cut, mix, record and manipulate
BBA307B ECH2603 level 6; remaining courses/
sounds in a practical situation.
modules passed will carry
BBS301K ECH3705 credits towards level 7;
CST2601 (MCT329K) Music technology 1 – MIDI (S1 and S2)
BBS302L otherwise, any or all three
of the following ECH2601/
NB BBS308S ECH3704 ECH2602/ ECH2603
Students must have access to as well as adequate knowledge of working with
a computer.

Advice: Access to a personal computer is a necessity.


Purpose: to engage students with techniques of sequencing such as tracks,
recordings, quantitising, patches and general MIDI, and enable them to
apply these techniques in a practical situation.

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society. Students credited with this module will be able to analyse the role
Module already Module that may Modules required in order
of a variety of health care practices in the formation and maintenance of
passed in old New not be taken in to complete each level
religious communities in particular and society in general.
Testament Studies new curriculum of the major for New
curriculum Testament and Early
Christian Studies MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Level 7 Prerequisite: Any four NQF Level 5 modules.


SCR3015 Any 5 modules/courses
passed of SCR300, BBS300 ECH3701 Death, tombs and burials in the early Christian world
SCR309E (S1 and S2)
or BBA300 carry credits
BBA3025 ECH3702 towards completing the Purpose: to facilitate knowledge about the archaeological and textual
major in New Testament evidence regarding tombs, death and afterlife beliefs in the New Testament
BBA3036 ECH2602 and early Christianity and to critically reflect on mourning and burial
and Early Christian Studies;
BBA306A ECH3701 outstanding credits at level practices. Students will be able to compare, describe and evaluate these
7 can be made up from any beliefs and practices in historical and cross-cultural instances as well as in
BBA307B ECH2603
of the following: ECH3701/ contemporary communities where early Christian documents function as
BBS301K ECH3705 ECH3702/ECH3703/ master narratives and identity creating symbol systems.
BBS302L ECH3704/ECH3705
ECH3702 Religion, worship and prayer in the early Christian
BBS308S ECH3704 world (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to facilitate understanding the religious landscape of the early
Christian world, and how religious practices contribute to community
formation and identity construction. Students will be able to describe,
2 New Testament and Early Christian Studies compare and evaluate the role of magic, sacred places and holy persons in
as a Major Subject the documents and artifacts of early Christianity as well as in contemporary
Christian communities.

Compulsory modules for a major subject ECH3703 The Bible and human development in post-colonial
combination Africa (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to facilitate knowledge of how different ways of interpreting the
NQF Level 5: OTS1501, ECH1501 Bible can be used to facilitate human development in post-colonial Africa.
NQF Level 6: ECH2601, ECH2602, ECH2603 Students credited with this unit standard are able to integrate methods of
NQF Level 7: ECH3701, ECH3702, ECH3703, ECH3704, ECH3705 Biblical interpretation and theories of people centred development. They are
able to design practical models for development in Africa in which religious
aspects are integrated. This learning is of interest to students engaged in
3 Syllabus development studies and activities involving social change.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 ECH3704 Construction of bodies, gender and sexuality in early
Christianity (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. Purpose: firstly to acquire knowledge on how the Graeco-Roman culture
produced early Christian bodies and how early Christian experience,
ECH1501 Introduction to Early Christian literature, theology, knowledge and bodies were interrelated. Secondly, students who
history, and archaeology (S1 and S2) complete this module can critically assess contemporary attitudes towards
Purpose: to introduce students to the scientific study of early Christian constructions of bodies. Furthermore, students will be able to understand
documents; to facilitate competence in the use of early Christian literature and evaluate how bodies and religion interact in the formation of culture, and
in contemporary meaning making and identity formation; and to facilitate integrate this knowledge in historical studies concerned with the body, such
knowledge of the context for the origins of Christianity, and the early as History, Classical Studies, Anthropology or Cultural Studies. This module
history of Christianity up to and including the second century C.E. Qualifying complements approaches concerned with the health of the body, such as
learners are able to describe and explain the contents, composition history, the Health Sciences and Psychology. Lastly, it provides a critical dimension to
and message of the corpus of early Christian literature as well as interpret transformational approaches, such as Gender Studies, Philosophy and Ethics.
the Bible competently.
ECH3705 Early Christian spirituality (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Purpose: this module is useful to people who have a desire to develop
insight into the diversity of spiritualities in early Christianity. The purpose
Prerequisite: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. of the learning experience is to develop a historical consciousness, which
is facilitated through an exposition of various modes of being spiritual.
ECH2601 Text interpretation, theory and method Qualifying learners are able to recognize and compare six modes of
(S1 and S2) spirituality and critically evaluate contemporary spiritualities, and are able to
Purpose: to facilitate knowledge of theories of interpretation of New engage in contemporary dialogue on spiritual diversity.
Testament and early Christian literature, as well as knowledge of the
context-relatedness of interpretation. Qualifying learners will be able to use MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
methods of interpretation and thus become competent social agents and
interpreters of Christian resources. The curriculum comprises five modules (120 credits in total).

ECH2602 Daily life in early Christianity (S1 and S2) The following modules are compulsory: HPECH81, ECH4802, ECH4803,
Purpose: to enable students to describe and demonstrate understanding and HRECH86. Students must then select either ECH4804 or ECH4805 to
of daily life in New Testament times. Students who have completed this complete the degree.
module will be able to better read, understand and interpret the documents
produced in this era. HPECH81 Research in New Testament and Early Christian Studies (12
credits)
ECH2603 Illness, health and healing in the early Christian world ECH4802 Christian origins: The formation of early Christian discourses
(S1 and S2) (24 credits)
Purpose: to enable students to describe, compare and evaluate faith healing, ECH4803 Making Christianities: Competing identities in a religiously
exorcisms and other folk healings in early Christian communities. They will diverse world (24 credits)
gain an understanding of illness, health and healing in the New Testament ECH4804 The Jesus movement in its context: Jesus Research and
and early Christian documents as well as the role of health care systems in Christian origins in archaeological perspective (24 credits)

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ECH4805 Digging up the Church: Early Christianity in the Roman Empire HRECH86 New Testament and Early Christian Studies
(24 credits) research report
HRECH86 New Testament and Early Christian Studies research report Purpose: to assist and guide students in formulating a viable research
(36 credits) proposal for a small research report related to the three honours modules
which they have completed; secondly, to design a structure for a research
Students may only commence with the research report (HRECH86) after essay or report; and thirdly, to document, under the guidance of a supervisor,
completing the module on Research in New Testament and Early Christian the outcomes of the research using standard practices in the field of New
Studies (HPECH81) and at least one of the other available modules (ECH4802, Testament and Early Christian Studies research.
ECH4803, ECH4804, ECH4805). Students must contact the Chair of the
Department for advice in this regard and to request that a supervisor be ECH4807 Orientation in Early Christian Archaeology
appointed for the research report. The student needs to register a research The purpose of this module is, firstly to familiarise students with relevant
topic, submit a research proposal and successfully complete the research report archaeological discoveries relating to Early Christianity; secondly, to introduce
in consultation with the supervisor. students to the research methodologies and interpretive traditions in Early
Christian archaeology; and thirdly, to introduce students to Early Christian
Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in each module of the archaeological scholarship.
curriculum to obtain the degree.

HPECH81 Research in New Testament and Early Christian Studies


Purpose: to equip students with conceptual skills to do research in New
Testament and Early Christian Studies. Students will be familiarised with
Nursing Dynamics
the major tools for research in New Testament and Early Christian Studies,
which include significant theoretical frameworks and methodologies.
Recent research done in New Testament and Early Christian Studies will be 1 Syllabus
scrutinised, discussed and criticised. The module will facilitate meaningful
interaction with existing research in New Testament and Early Christian MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Studies and enable students to understand the research being done by
leading scholars in the field, and to adjudicate scholarly articles and assess NUD2601 (NUD2119) Nursing dynamics (S1 and S2)
whether the author used sound scholarly practices.
NB
ECH4802 Christian origins: The formation of This module may only be taken by professional nurses. It complies with the
Early Christian discourses requirement of the South African Nursing Council to register a post-basic
Purpose: to introduce students to the variety and diversity of early Christian qualification.
discourses; secondly, to equip students with the tools to read these discourses
and construct meaning from them; and thirdly, to enable students to analyse Purpose: to enable students to conceptualise/gain insight into the
the socio-cultural contextual parameters and forces in which Early Christian professional, legal and ethical framework within which to practice; to function
discourses were formed and encountered with a view to formulating their in a multidisciplinary health team, demonstrating general management and
reasoned views on the formation and growth of early Christian discourses, communication skills.
via a study of selected early Christian writings.

ECH4803 Making Christianities: Competing identities


in a religiously diverse world
Purpose: to assist and guide students to understand the reception history
Old Testament
of early Christian traditions up to the fourth century C.E. in the process of
canon formation; secondly, to assist and guide students to attain familiarity
with the rich variety of Christian religious literature in their respective 1 Transitional arrangements
socio-rhetorical and cultural contexts; thirdly, to assist and guide students
to understand and explain the embeddedness of Late Antique Christian
traditions in their Graeco-Roman religious contexts in the formation of Previous modules codes Modules offered from 2009
Christian identities; and fourthly, to enable students to explain the origins SCR111X (discontinued)
of a variety of Christianities as a religio-cultural phenomenon and integrate
SCR112Y (discontinued)
this understanding into their own contextual understandings of Christian
discourse. SCR3026 (discontinued)
SCR307C (discontinued)
ECH4804 The Jesus movement in its context: Jesus Research and
Christian Origins in archaeological perspective SCR309E (discontinued)
Purpose: to introduce students to the context (material, textual and
BBS304N (discontinued)
artifactual culture) of Jesus of Nazareth and the setting from which the Jesus
movement emerged; secondly, to equip students with the interdisciplinary BBA3059 OTS3703
tools to analyse the textual and archaeological data pertaining to Jesus of CGM301S (discontinued)
Nazareth as historical figure and Christian origins; and thirdly, to enable
them to grasp the cultural meaning of the emergence of Christianity. CGM303U CGM3702
CGM306X (discontinued)
Students credited with this module will understand Christian origins as a
complex cultural and religious process that is reflected in textual, archaeological BBS103F OTS1501
and artifactual remains and Jesus of Nazareth as historical figure at the BBA101U OTS1502
foundation of early Christianity.
BBS305P OTS2601
ECH4805 Digging up the Church: Early Christianity BBA3024 OTS2602
in the Roman Empire
BBS309T OTS2603
Purpose: to equip students with conceptual skills to understand the Greco-
Roman world of early Christianity; secondly, to familiarise students with OTS2604
the artifactual remains of early Christianity in North Africa, Asia Minor and
BBS307R OTS3701
Italy; thirdly, to introduce students to the interdisciplinary tools necessary
to discuss the cultural meanings of relevant material and architectural BBA3048 OTS3702
remains of Christianity in the provinces of the Roman empire; and fourthly, BBA3059 OTS3730
to facilitate meaningful interaction with existing research in the historical
aspects of early Christian groups.

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Previous modules codes Modules offered from 2009 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

OTS3704 OTS1501 Introduction to ancient Israelite literature


OTS3705 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the history and literature of ancient Israel;
Students who have not passed the requisite number of modules required get a sense of the flow of ancient Israelite history; facilitate competence in
to complete a major in Old Testament, are required to take the requisite the use of the literature in contemporary meaning making, and interpret the
modules according to the diagram set out below. Old Testament competently.

OTS1502 Introduction to Biblical Archaeology (S1 and S2)


Module already Module that may Modules required in Purpose: to enable students to understand the history of the subject of
passed in the not be taken in new order to complete each Biblical Archaeology; understand and use the basic excavation techniques;
previous Old curriculum level of the major for know the geography of Palestine and a selection of major discoveries made
Testament Old Testament in the biblical world.
curriculum
Level 5 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
SCR111X Any two modules passed OTS2601 The Bible, creation and ecology (S1 and S2)
carry the necessary Purpose: to introduce students to biblical creation narratives and creation
SCR112Y
credits towards Old theology and provide them with an elementary background to ecology.
BBS103F OTS1501 Testament level 5. If Certain implications of these fields of study are explored and these will
BBA101U OTS1502 the requisite number of enable students to critically participate in current debates on the relationship
modules has not been between science and faith and to contribute to discourses concerning
passed at this level, ecological issues.
then either OTS1501 or
OTS1502 must be taken. OTS2602 From Dan to Beersheba: An archaeological tour
Level 6 through ancient Israel (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of the occupation history, excavation history,
SCR3026 The first three SCR300,
and Bible-related history of eight well-known biblical cities.
BBA300 or BBS300
SCR307C
modules offered by
OTS2603 Life orientation: Biblical perspectives (S1 and S2)
SCR309E the Department of
Purpose: to assist students in gaining knowledge and honing skills that will
BBS304N Old Testament and
enable them to use the Bible meaningfully in the process of life orientation.
Ancient Near Eastern
BBA3059 OTS3703 It is aimed at students’ personal lives, and at situations in schools in which
Studies passed, will carry
they act as facilitators of the learning area called ‘Life Orientation’.
CGM301S credits towards level 6
(with the exception of
CGM303U CGM3702 OTS2604 The Bible and the eradication of poverty
BBS303M); remaining
(S1 and S2)
CGM306X modules passed will
Purpose: to enable students to make a contribution to the eradication of
carry credits towards
poverty through a better understanding of people’s experiences of poverty
level 7; otherwise, any or
in the present-day world and in ancient Israelite societies, as well as by
all three of the following:
studying various biblical perspectives on poverty.
OTS2601/ OTS2602,
OTS2603/ OTS2604
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Level 7
OTS3701 Politics, power and prophecy in Ancient Israel
SCR3026 Any five modules/
(S1 and S2)
courses passed of
SCR307C Purpose: to enable students to view the politics of ancient Israel holistically,
SCR300, BBS300 or
SCR309E and to gain an understanding of the role of the prophets in issues such as
BBA300 carry credits
the use of power and social justice. This module will be useful to people who
BBS303M towards completing the
are interested in religion, politics, the Bible (in particular the Old Testament),
major in Old Testament;
BBS304N spirituality and the church.
outstanding credits at
BBA3059 OTS3703 level 7 can be made
OTS3702 Excavating a biblical city (S1 and S2)
up from any of the
CGM301S Purpose: to enable students to understand how archaeological excavations
following: OTS3701/
create knowledge of ancient societies. They will be able to read and
CGM303U CGM3702 OTS3702, OTS3703/
interpret archaeological reports on the excavations of a specific city from
CGM3702/ BBS303M..
CGM306X the Old Testament world. Moreover, they will be able to interpret various
archaeological finds in terms of the historical period (e.g. the Middle or Late
Bronze Age, phases of the Iron Age, the Persian, Hellenistic and Roman
Periods) in which it was manufactured or from which it originated.
2 Old Testament as major subject
OTS3703 The Bible and African cultures (S1 and S2)
Compulsory modules for a major subject Purpose: to enable learners to explore an intercultural interpretation of the
Bible by discovering parallels between the cultural world of the Bible and
combination African and Western manners and customs.

NQF Level 5: OTS1501, OTS1502 OTS3704 The Bible and sexuality (S1 and S2)
NQF Level 6: Any THREE of the following: OTS2601, OTS2602, OTS2603, Purpose: to enable students to understand current discourses about
OTS2604 sexuality and sexual relationships and to compare these with discourses,
NQF Level 7: Any FIVE of the following: OTS3701, OTS3702, OTS3703, experiences and practices which existed in ancient Israel; to interpret
CGM3702, OTS3704, OTS3705 various Old Testament texts in order to gain an understanding of how the
ancient Israelites viewed sexuality and how this influenced their discourses,
relationships and practices. Qualified students can interpret selected Old
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these to contemporary discussions about sexuality, sexual relationships and which informs readers about aspects not contained in the biblical text. The
practices. period from 1200 BCE until 333 BCE is covered. This information will then
be used to guide students into the field of study known as theology of the
OTS3705 Understanding the Old Testament through archaeology Old Testament. This discipline concerns itself with the entire Old Testament
(S1 and S2) and how it can communicate in new contexts. Students will acquire an
Purpose: to enable students to relate archaeological and historical understanding of the problems inherent to the practice of Old Testament
geographical information to the Old Testament. This module will be useful theology, and be exposed to different approaches to Old Testament
to people who are interested in the historical background of the Bible. theology. They will eventually explore an answer to the question whether
the Old Testament has “a” message or “a” coherent systematic core of ideas
CGM3702 From text to sermon: Reading and creating religious about God, humans and the rest of creation.
texts (S1 and S2)
Purpose:to enable students to create new religious texts that are appropriate HROTS85 Old Testament research report
to contemporary contexts, by learning to do thorough exegesis of biblical Purpose: to assist and guide students in formulating a viable research
texts, in which they display the skills of analysing their own context as well proposal for a small research report related to one of the three honours
as the historical contexts of biblical narratives. modules which they have completed; secondly, to design a structure for a
research essay or report and thirdly, to document, under the guidance of a
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 supervisor, the outcomes of the research using standard practices in the field
of Old Testament research.
The curriculum comprises five modules (120 credits in total).

HPOTS81 Research in the Old Testament (12 credits)


OTS4802 Understanding the Old Testament (24 credits) Operations Research
OTS4803 Reading the Old Testament (24 credits)
OTS4804 Contextualising the Old Testament (24 credits)
HROTS85 Research report (36 credits)
1 General Information
Students may only commence with the research report (HROTS85) after
completing the module on Research in the Old Testament (HPOTS81) „ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
and at least one of the other available modules (OTS4802, OTS4803, Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
OTS4804). Students must contact the Chair of the Department for advice in for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are
this regard and to request that a supervisor be appointed for the research. required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant
The student needs to register a research topic, submit a research proposal sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the
and successfully complete the research report in consultation with the relevant subject.
supervisor.
Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in each module of the work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
curriculum to complete the degree. POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
HPOTS81 Research in the Old Testament (new) arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
Purpose: to introduce students to research done in the field of Old Testament and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
since the end of the nineteenth century. They will be familiarized with the registration (or soon thereafter).
scientific method and three paradigms in the study of the Old Testament:
(1) the confessional paradigm, (2) the historical-critical paradigm, and (3) The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
the modern literary paradigm. Some of the outcomes of research done practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
within the different paradigms will be scrutinized, discussed and criticized. her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
The module will enable students to understand the research being done practical work and/or the practical examinations.
by leading Old Testament scholars, and to adjudicate scholarly articles and „ Students are advised to include as many Mathematics and Statistics
assess whether the author used sound scholarly practices. modules in their curriculum as possible
„ QMI1500 and DSC1520 may NOT be taken for the BSc degree.
OTS4802 (HOT401B) Understanding the Old Testament „ The use of a programmable pocket calculator is permissible in the
Purpose: to deal with hermeneutics, that is, understanding the Bible and examinations of ALL modules and papers.
problems that pertains to understanding Scripture. It takes up the need to
account for the author of the text, the audience for whom the text was
intended and the reader of the text, focussing on the issue of historicity 2 Transitional Arrangements
of the author, the text and the interpreter. The aim is to have the students
realise that these three entities are all products of history, namely that once „ As from 2005, students will have to meet the current prescribed
one realises that people and their products are historical data, the biblical Prerequisite and Co-requisites for all modules offered by the
text needs to be read in terms of its historical contexts and with historical Department of Decision Sciences.
awareness. „ As from 2005 students who prior to 2000 passed papers of the
previous course structure in Quantitative Management or Operations
OTS4803 (HOT404E) Reading the Old Testament (= HOT404E) Research (QMN and OPE) will forfeit such credits for degree purposes
Purpose: to acquaint students with the practice of exegesis. The purpose if they wish to register for modules on a higher level. Students will
of exegesis is twofold: (1) to establish what the author(s) of a biblical book first have to pass the necessary Prerequisite before being allowed to
intended to communicate in the original context (i.e. ‘what the text meant’); register for the desired modules.
(2) to establish whether this communication is still relevant for our day and „ As from 2009 the OPS codes will be changed to DSC codes. Students
age, and how it can be applied to a new context (i.e. ‘what the text means’). who have passed OPS modules will retain their credits.
It will introduce students to information which is important in order to read
„ Students who passed DSC2601/OPS201K/QMG201S/QMS201G
the books of the Old Testament with understanding. Information concerning
prior to 2010 may not enrol for DSC2605 and DSC2606.
the background, content, literary issues and the message of some of the
„ Students who passed DSC2603/OPS204N/QMS204K prior to 2010
books of the Old Testament will be studied. This will enable students to
may not enrol for DSC3707.
engage the Bible in a responsible manner.
„ Students who passed DSC3701/OPS301N/QMG301K/OPS203
prior to 2010 may not enrol for DSC2607.
OTS4804 (HOT405F) Contextualising the Old Testament
(= HOT405F) „ The modules DSC2601 is being phased out and will only be offered
Purpose: to understand the backdrop against which the Old Testament books until July 2012. It is currently only available for the streams MFI,
were written. Emphasis is also placed on the contribution of archaeology MMM, MSD, MSM, ITM, IDM, IDC.

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(b) Mathematics Standard Grade at matriculation level passed with at
Code Replaced by code
least 50% (D-symbol)
OPS101G DSC1510 (c) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation
OPS102H DSC1630 (d) An equivalent examination in Mathematics
(e) MAT1510
QMS101D DSC1620 (f) MAT0511 passed with at least 75%
OPS201K DSC2601 (g) NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics or
7 (80-89%) for Mathematical Literacy.
OPS202L DSC2602 Purpose: to enable the student to derive and apply the fundamental formulae
OPS204N DSC2603 of financial mathematics.

OPS205P DSC2604 DSC2601 Mathematical programming (S1 and S2)


OPS301N DSC3701 Prerequisite: DSC1510, DSC1630 and (DSC1620 or any TWO of MAT1512
(MAT1613 or MAT113Q) and (MAT1503 or MAT103N)
OPS302P DSC3702
Purpose: to enable the student to model and solve optimisation problems
OPS303Q DSC3703 with techniques of differential calculus, linear and nonlinear programming.
OPS304R DSC3704
DSC2602 Rational decision making (S1 and S2)
OPS305S DSC3705 Prerequisite: DSC1510, DSC1630
OPS306T DSC3706 Advice: It is recommended that STA1501 and STA1502 be taken before or
together with this module.
Purpose: to introduce the student to basic statistical concepts and to
3 Operations Research as a Major Subject familiarise the student with the use of selected techniques from operations
research, including decision analysis, project management and network
modelling.
Compulsory modules for the BSc (General)
DSC2604 Financial modelling (S1 and S2)
NQF Level 5: DSC1510, 1630
Prerequisite: DSC1510, DSC1630
NQF Level 6: DSC2602, 2604, 2605, 2606
Purpose: to introduce the student to the essential approaches and concepts
NQF Level 7: At least FOUR of DSC3702, 3703, 3704, 3705, 3706, 3707
of financial management, analysis and decision-making.

Compulsory modules for the BSc DSC2605 Linear Mathematical programming (S1 and S2)
(Specialisation Degrees) Prerequisite: DSC1510, DSC1630 and (DSC1620 or two of MAT1512
(MAT1613 or MAT113Q) and (MAT1503 or MAT103N)
Streams: MFI, MMM, MSD, MSM, ITM, IDM, Purpose: to enable the learner to model and solve optimisation problems
IDC with linear programming techniques and to introduce the learner to basic
linear algebra.
NQF Level 5: DSC1510, 1630
NQF Level 6: DSC2601, 2602, 2604 DSC2606 Nonlinear Mathematical Programming
NQF Level 7: At least FOUR of DSC3702, 3703, 3704, 3705, 3706, 3707 (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: DSC1510, DSC1630 and (DSC1620 or two of MAT1512,
(MAT1613 or MAT113Q) and (MAT1503 or MAT103N)
4 Syllabus Purpose: to enable the learner to model and solve optimisation problems
with techniques of differential calculus and nonlinear programming.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
DSC2607 Production Modelling (S1 and S2)
DSC1510 Introduction to the business world (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: DSC1510, and (DSC1620 or two of MAT1512, (MAT1613 or
Prerequisite: Language prerequisite: Students with the NSC must have a NSC MAT113Q) and (MAT1503 or MAT103N)
achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition if home Purpose: to introduce the learner to a mathematical approach to operations
language or at least 5 (60-69%) for language of tuition if first additional management in a production environment.
language.
Mathematics prerequisite – ONE of the following: MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
(a) Mathematics Higher Grade at matriculation level passed with at least
40% (E-symbol) DSC3702 Optimisation of resources (S1 and S2)
(b) Mathematics Standard Grade at matriculation level passed with at Prerequisite: DSC2602, DSC2601 or (DSC2605, DSC2606)
least 50% (D-symbol) Purpose: to equip the student with the skills to formulate, solve and analyse
(c) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation the results of linear, goal and integer programming models.
(d) An equivalent examination in Mathematics
(e) MAT1510 DSC3703 Simulation (S1 and S2)
(f) MAT0511 passed with at least 75% Prerequisite: DSC2602, DSC2601 or (DSC2605, DSC2606)
(g) NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics or Co-requisite: STA202
7 (80-89%) for Mathematical Literacy. Purpose: to provide the student with a theoretical basis for structuring and
Purpose: introduce the student to basic business concepts in management solving simulation models in practice.
and accounting and familiarise them with the mathematical modelling and
solving of elementary quantitative problems in a business environment. DSC3704 Models for strategic decision-making (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: DSC2602, DSC2601 or (DSC2605, DSC2606)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Purpose: to introduce the student to the theory and practice of multi-criteria
decision-making.
DSC1630 Introductory financial mathematics (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Language prerequisite: Students with the NSC must have a NSC DSC3705 Financial risk modelling (S1 and S2)
achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition if home Prerequisite: DSC2602, DSC2601 or (DSC2605, DSC2606)
language or at least 5 (60-69%) for language of tuition if first additional Purpose: to introduce the student to principles and methodologies for the
language. treatment of uncertainty and risk in financial modelling.
Mathematics prerequisite – ONE of the following:
(a) Mathematics Higher Grade at matriculation level passed with at least DSC3706 Selected topics for Operations Research (S1 and S2)
40% (E-symbol) Prerequisite: DSC2602, DSC2601 or (DSC2605, DSC2606)

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Purpose: to familiarise the student with the philosophy of Operations
Research and some aspects of heuristics, game theory and forecasting.
5 Practical Work
Operations Research is a practical subject which requires that students attain
DSC3707 Mathematical Modelling II (S1 and S2) certain computer skills.
Prerequisite: DSC2602, DSC2601 or (DSC2605, DSC2606) „ Students who wish to register for DSC1620 must have access to a
Purpose: to introduce the learner to a wide-ranging overview of elementary suitable microcomputer.
mathematical modelling in the economic and financial environments. „ Admission to second and third-level module are restricted to
students who have access to a microcomputer. Access to a printer is
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 also required.
„ Students must be able to do basic spreadsheet calculations.
HONASMB Applied stochastic modelling „ Knowledge of a programming language like Turbo Pascal or Delphi is
Co-requisite: HONSM1A required for DSC3703.
Purpose: to familiarise students with the applications of stochastic theory in
practical situations.

HONDANE Decision analysis


Purpose: to familiarise students with modelling techniques for solving
Origin and Foundations of
decision problems in practice.
South African Law
HONFIN6 Financial mathematics
Purpose: to enable students to do advanced interest rate calculations;
specifically annuity and yield calculations (including the effects of capital
gains tax).
1 Syllabus
HONFORP Forecasting MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Purpose: to familiarise students with forecasting techniques that enable
them to fit the most appropriate forecasting model to a given data set. FLS1501 (FLS101V) Origins of South African law (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
HONLINR Linear programming Purpose: to provide students with an overview of the origins of the South
Purpose: to familiarise students with the simplex method and related topics African legal system, focusing on the African, Western/European and the
and enable them to solve concrete linear programming problems. human rights traditions, in order to solve well-defined problems relating to
the origins of South African law.
HONMD1Y Introduction to the mathematical modelling of
derivatives I FLS1502 (FLS102W) Foundations of the South African law
Co-requisite: HONMD23 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the derivative investment environment; Co-requisite: s: ILW1501 (ILW1036) and SCL1501 (SCL1014)
including the mathematical models used in pricing the instruments and the Purpose: to provide students with an overview of the Roman foundations of
use of the instruments to increase profits and reduce risk. the law of property, obligations and delict, with reference to the interaction
of the various legal traditions studied in FLS1501 (Origins of South African
HONMD23 Introduction to the mathematical modelling of Law) and comparable institutions in modern South African law, in order
derivatives II to solve well-defined problems relating to law of property and obligations.
Co-requisite: HONSM1A, HONMD1Y
Purpose: to develop in students the ability to derive and determine the
movement of asset prices (and the prices of derived instruments based
on them) by using certain stochastic processes, including the Wiener and Painting
Poisson processes.
NB
HONNNSH Neural networks Prospective students must obtain prior permission from the Department Art
Purpose: to familiarise students with the theoretical background and various History, Visual Arts and Musicology before registering for the degree.
models of artificial neural networks.

HONOPTR Optimisation
Purpose: to introduce students to combinatorial optimisation and the study 1 General Information
of efficient algorithms as applied to networks and other discrete problems.
„ This subject was previously known as Two-dimensional Form.
HONPR1B Project I „ This study unit may be taken in any degree.
Purpose: to introduce students to research and to hone technical writing skills. „ Credits for a degree is granted for TON100L or TWF101V, TWF111X
and TWF102W or the current module TWF1501.
HONPR2C Project II
Prerequisite: HONPR1B
Purpose: to introduce students to the application of Operations Research 2 Syllabus
techniques to real-life problems.

HONSIMG Simulation NB
Purpose: to familiarise students with the modelling and operational analysis Students must attend a minimum of two days for both practical workshops.
of industrial processes through simulation. Students are expected to attend the two workshops presented and are strongly
advised to attend the full week of these two workshops.
HONSM1A Stochastic modelling I
Co-requisite: HONASMB
Purpose: to familiarise students with stochastic processes and their MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
applications in discrete Markov chains and queuing theory.
TWF1501 (TWF111X) Painting (year module)
HONCS1Y Discrete financial modelling Purpose: to introduce the student to the discipline of painting and to provide
Purpose: to introduce the learner to the financial theory of security markets students with basic skills training in painting. The module aims at developing
through discrete time models. creative thinking through the guidance of projects and incorporates both
methodologies inherent to art practice and the principles and techniques
of painting.

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Penology
PEN3701 Restorative justice in corrections (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to evaluate and gain insight into the principles and application of
NB restorative justice in corrections.
Please note that as from 2011 new module codes have been awarded.
Students hwo have passed modules under the previous code may not register PEN3702 Advanced fundamental penology (S1 and S2) (from
for the corresponding module under the new code. 2012)
Purpose: to apply the principles of advanced fundamental penology.

PEN3703 Special needs offenders (S1 and S2) (from 2012)


1 Syllabus Purpose: to evaluate and gain insight into the field of special needs offenders.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
PEN3704 Unit and case management in corrections
(S1 and S2)
PEN1501 (PEN1014) Introduction to fundamental penology
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into Unit and Case Management
(S1 and S2)
in Corrections.
Purpose: to gain knowledge and skills to practically apply the theory and
principles of punishment.
PEN3705 Youth corrections (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the field of child and youth
PEN1502 (PEN1025) Introduction to corrections science
corrections.
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight of corrections as
PEN3706 (CSA321B) Offender development (S1 and S2)
an integral part of the crime phenomenon and criminal justices.
Purpose: to gain knowledge and insight into offender development within a
corrections environment.
PEN1036 Penitentiary penology (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the principles of Penitentiary
PEN3707 (CSM3M2Q) Correctional management principles
Penology.
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the principles of correctional
PEN1503 (PEN1048) Correctional skills (S1 and S2)
services management and apply the principles in a correctional environment
Purpose: to gain knowledge and skills to practically apply the theory and
on a tactical level.
principles of professionalism and professional conduct in the corrections
environment.
PEN3708 (CSM3M1Q) Correctional management control
mechanisms (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into control mechanisms of
correctional services management and apply the control mechanisms in a
PEN2601 (CSA211A) Fundamental penology (S1 and S2) correctional environment on a tactical level.
Purpose: to gain knowledge and skills to practically apply the theory and
principles of punishment in the corrections environment.

PEN2602 (CSA221B) Social dynamics in a correctional centre


(S1 and S2)
Philosophy
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the social dynamics of a
correctional center.

PEN2603 (CSA331A) Community corrections (S1 and S2)


1 Transitional Arrangements
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the field of community
corrections.
Study units passed Modules which may not be taken
PEN2604 (CSM2M2R/MNG241Y) Introduction to correctional LGC1014 PLS3708
management (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the basics functions of corrections PLS102Y, PLS2601
management and to gain knowledge on the significance of management in PLS2014 PLS3701
a correctional centre.
PLS2036 PLS3701
PEN2605 Correctional security (S1 and S2) PLS209D PLS3701
Purpose: to gain knowledge and to promote legally correct correctional
security practices. PLS2116 PLS3701
PLS206A PLS309G
PEN2606 Admission and release mechanisms (S1 and S2)
PLS3018 PLS305C
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into admission and release
mechanisms in Corrections
„ Students who have passed LGC1014 (Formal Logic I), will be granted
exemption from PLS3708 (Formal Logic).
PEN2607 CRS2M2C) Administration of the Correctional
„ Students who have passed LGC1014 may not register for PLS3708.
Services Act (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to apply selected parts and/or sections of the Correctional Services „ Students who have failed LGC1014 (Formal Logic I) will be required
to repeat this module by registering for PLS3708 (Formal Logic) to
legislation and to evaluate and gain insight into the legislation directly
meet the requirements for a major in Philosophy).
applicable to the performance of duties in the correctional environment.
„ Students who have passed PLS102Y (Critical Reasoning) will be
PEN2608 Correction and care (S1 and S2) granted exemption from PLS2601 (Critical Reasoning).
Purpose: to gain knowledge and insight into offender correction and care „ Students who have passed PLS102Y may not register for PLS2601.
within a corrections environment. „ Students who have failed PLS102Y (Critical reasoning) will be
required to repeat this module by registering for PLS2601 (Critical
reasoning) to meet the requirements for a major in Philosophy.
„ Students who have passed PLS2116 (Theoretical and applied ethics) will
be granted exemption from PLS3701 (Theoretical and applied ethics).

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„ Students who have passed PLS2104, PLS2036, PLS209D or PLS2116 PLS3701 Theoretical and Applied Ethics (S1 and S2)
may not register for PLS3701. Purpose: to foster critical and creative thinking amongst students.
„ Students who have failed PLS2116 (Theoretical and applied ethics) Qualifying students are able to think contextually, and demonstrate skills
will be required to repeat this module by registering for PLS3701 in understanding the theoretical frameworks and normative dimensions of
(Theoretical and applied ethics) to meet the requirements for a major decision making in the applied fields of bio-medical ethics, business ethics
in Philosophy. and environmental ethics. Students will have a choice to do either:
„ Students who have completed PLS206A (Figures in Philosophy) Option A (Bio-medical ethics) or
will not be allowed to register for PLS309G (Advanced Western Option B (Business ethics) or
Philosophy) Option C (Environmental ethics).
„ Students who have completed PLS3018 (Contemporary political
philosophy) will be allowed to retain credit for five (5) years. PLS3705 (PLS305C) Contemporary African political philosophy
„ Sttudents who have completed PLS3018 will not be allowed to (S1 and S2)
register for PLS3705 (PLS305C) (Contemporary African political Purpose: to enable students to gain a deeper and wider knowledge with
philosophy) regard to contemporary African political issues. It will also equip students to
„ Students who have completed PLS3029 (Contemporary social apply this knowledge in their independent research to a variety of themes
epistemology) will be allowed to retain credit for five (5) years. pertaining to contemporary debates in African political philosophy.
„ Students who have completed PLS307E (African philosophy and
modernity) will be allowed to retain credit for five (5) years. PLS3703 (PLS308F) Advanced African philosophy (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students at an advanced level to gain deeper and wider
knowledge pertaining to the Africa experience. It will also equip students
3 Philosophy as a Major Subject with research skills that will help them to make valuable contributions to the
advancement of humankind.
Compulsory modules for a major subject PLS3709 (PLS309G) Advanced western philosophy
combination: (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to explore critically the views of influential thinkers in Western
To major in Philosophy, students are required to take 10 modules. cultural/social thought (including Marx and Nietzsche).

NQF Level 5: PLS1501, PLS1502 PLS3708 Formal logic (S1 and S2)
NQF Level 6: PLS2601, PLS2610, PLS2607 Purpose: to introduce students to propositional calculus to enable them to
NQF Level 7: PLS3708, PLS3705, PLS3703, PLS3709, PLS3701 do deductive proofs, and to introduce them to first-order predicate calculus.

Students who register for PLS3701 (Theoretical and applied ethics) must
choose ONE of THREE available options, namely: Business ethics, Bio-
medical ethics, Environmental ethics. Physics
4 Syllabus
1 General Information
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
PLS1501 (PLS1033) Introduction to Western Philosophy Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
(S1 and S2) for specified modules, and students who register for such modules
Purpose: to introduce students to metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, are required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the
and political problems and to acquaint them with how philosophers have relevant sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites
traditionally dealt with such problems. under the relevant subject.

PLS1502 (PLS1044) Introduction to African Philosophy Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
(S1 and S2) work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA
Purpose: to introduce students to metaphysical, epistemological, ethical and or JOHANNESBURG at specified times. Prospective students must,
political problems in cross-cultural discourse about the nature and identity therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
of African philosophy. arrangements. Information about accommodation in Johannesburg
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 registration (or soon thereafter).

Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
PLS2601 Critical Reasoning (S1 and S2) her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
Purpose: to acquire critical thinking, problem-solving methods and skills in practical work and/or the practical examinations.
argumentation by identifying fallacies and obstacles to reasoning, and by „ Studies towards Physics as a major subject require one of the
constructing, analysing and critically evaluating arguments. following:
(i) At least 50% (or equivalent) in Physical Sciences and at
PLS2607 (PLS207B) Philosophy of Science (S1 and S2)
least 60% (or equivalent) in Mathematics (not Mathematical
Purpose: to acquaint students with the nature of scientific reasoning, the
Literacy)
status of scientific theories in terms of their relation(s) to reality, and
(ii) At least 50% (D symbol) in Physical Sciences Higher Grade
connections between the theories and practice of science.
and Mathematics Higher Grade or 80% (A symbol) on
Standard Grade at Matriculation level prior to 2008 or passes
PLS2610 (PLS2105) African Philosophy II (S1 and S2)
in both subjects prior to differentiation between HG and SG.
Purpose: to enable students at an intermediate level to gain deeper and wider
(iii) The equivalent of one of the above.
knowledge pertaining to the African experience. It will also equip students
„ In the absence of the prerequisites above, a student can qualify for
with research skills that will help them to make valuable contributions to the
admission to the major by one of the following:
advancement of humankind.
1. Passing PHY1501and PHY1502
2. Passing MAT1510
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
3. Passing MAT0511 with at least 75%
„ Credit for a degree is granted for:
Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
(i) either PHY1501 and PHY1502 or PHY1505 and PHY1506

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(ii) either PHY1505 or APM111S (in or after 1994)
(iii) either PHY310D or APM3712
4 Physics as a Service Subject
„ Admission to the modules PHY1501, PHY1502, PHY1503 and
Students who are not interested in Physics as a major subject can take any
PHY1604 as per requirements in my Registration @ Unisa.
or both of the introductory modules PHY1501 (PHY1015) and PHY1502
„ Students who wish to register for PHY1503, PHY2604 and/or (PHY1026). These modules can be combined with PHY1503 (PHY1038)
PHY3606 are referred to 6 in connection with the practical work to and/or PHY1604 (PHY1049) from the table above.
be done in Pretoria or Johannesburg.
„ Certain modules in Mathematics are pre- or corequisites of Physics as Engineering students are referred to the first-level introductory modules
a major subject. You are strongly advised to register for Mathematics below and the Engineering section of this Calendar for Physics module
I in your first year of registration. information.

2 Requirements for the BSc Degree with 5 Syllabus


Physics and Transitional Arrangements NB
Please note that all modules have received new codes. Consult the table Note that S1 and S2 refer to modules offered in Semester 1 (S1) and Semester
below to see what the new codes are for modules already credited. 2 (S2). All other modules are offered as year modules (Y).

The requirements for the BSc Degree with Physics are


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
1. Three modules from the table below on the NQF Level 5
2. Four modules from the table below on the NQF Level 6 PHY1501 (PHY1015) Elementary mechanics (S1 and S2)
3. Five modules from the table below on the NQF Level 7 Prerequisite: At least 50% (or equivalent) in Mathematics (not Mathematical
Literacy) or passed the equivalent.
Comment: This is a non-calculus based module. If Mechanical Engineering
Level Module name Old Code New code students enroll for this module they should also enroll for the practical work
NQF Level 5 Mechanics PHY105A PHY1505 module MCA1PRA and those taking Applied Mechanics should enroll for
the practical work module AMC1PRA.
Electromagnetism and Heat PHY106B PHY1506 Syllabus: Basic units, Kinematics in one dimension, Kinematics in two
Physics Practical Work 1 PHY1038 PHY1503 dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion, Uniform circular motion, Work
and energy, Impulse and momentum, Rotational kinematics, Rotational
NQF Level 6 Classical Mechanics PHY2019 PHY2601 dynamics, Simple harmonic motion, Elasticity, Fluids
Electricity and Magnetism PHY202A PHY2602
PHY1502 (PHY1026) Elementary electromagnetism and heat
Waves PHY206E PHY2606
(S1 and S2)
Modern Physics PHY1049 PHY1604 Prerequisite: At least 50% (or equivalent) in Mathematics (not Mathematical
Literacy) or passed the equivalent.
Physics Practical Work 2 PHY204C PHY2604
Comment: This is a non-calculus based module,
NQF Level 7 Quantum Physics PHY302D PHY302D Syllabus: The gas laws, thermal properties of matter, thermodynamics,
electrical forces, fields and potentials, electric currents, magnetic fields and
Statistical and Thermal PHY303E PHY303E
forces, induced fields and forces.
Physics
Solid State Physics PHY307J PHY307J
Atomic and Nuclear Physics PHY308K PHY308K PHY1503 (PHY1038) Physics practical work 1 (year module)
Co-requisite: (PHY105A or PHY1505) and (PHY1506 or PHY106B) or
Computational Physics none PHY3709 (PHY1015 or PHY1501) and (PHY1026 or PHY1502)
Physics Practical Work 3 PHY306H PHY306H Syllabus: Photoelectric effect, determination of charge to mass ratio,
Ohm’s law, simple pendulum, current balance, diffraction grating, electron
Students who register for PHY1503 (PHY1038) are referred to 6 in diffraction, potentiometer and meter bridge, air track, circular motion,
connection with compulsory laboratory work to be done in Pretoria. handling of experimental data.

Students interested in Experimental Physics are advised to do PHY2604 PHY1505 (PHY105A) Mechanics (S1 and S2)
(PHY204C) and PHY306H in addition to the theoretical modules listed in Prerequisite: As in 2 above.
the table. They are referred to 6 in connection with compulsory laboratory Co-requisite: MAT1512
work to be done in Johannesburg. Comment: This is a calculus based module
Syllabus: Vectors, static equilibrium, uniformly accelerated motion Newton’s
Certain Mathematics modules are pre- or co-requisites for some Physics laws, work and energy, momentum, motion in a circle, rotational motion,
modules. Study the syllabi of the Physics modules to comply with these mechanical properties of matter, vibrations.
requirements.
PHY1506 (PHY106B) Electromagnetism and Heat (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: As in 2 above.
3 Physics as a Major Subject Co-requisite: MAT1512
Comment: This is a calculus based module
If you intend to obtain a BSc degree with Physics as a major subject, please Syllabus: The gas laws, thermal properties of matter, thermodynamics,
take note of the following: electrical forces, fields and potentials, electric currents, magnetic fields and
forces, Induced fields and forces
You must complete a minimum of 12 Physics modules (3 NQF Level
5, at least 4 on the NQF Level 6, at least 5 on the NQF Level 7). The PHY1604 (PHY1049) Modern physics 2 (S1 and S2)
modules are PHY1503, PHY1505, PHY1506 on NQF Level 5, PHY1604, Co-requisite: PHY1501 or PHY1505
PHY2601, PHY2602, PHY2606 and, optionally, PHY2604 on NQF Level 6 Syllabus: Description and properties of waves, properties of sound waves,
and PHY302D, PHY303E, PHY307J, PHY308K , PHY3709 and, optionally, wave properties of light, mirrors and lenses, special relativity, particle
PHY306H. properties of light, wave properties of matter, quantum mechanics and
atomic structure, nuclear physics, interaction of radiation with matter

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Syllabus: Elements of quantum mechanics, Nuclear properties, The force
between nucleons, Nuclear models, Radioactive decay, Alpha decay, Beta
PHY2601 (PHY2019) Classical mechanics (S1 and S2) decay, Gamma decay, Nuclear reactions, Nuclear fission, Nuclear fusion,
Prerequisite: (PHY105A or PHY1505) (or at least 65% in PHY1501 or Nuclear spin and moments, Nuclear astrophysics.
PHY1015 prior to 2007) (or APM111), (MAT1503 or MAT103N) and
MAT1512 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Syllabus: Linear motion, energy and angular momentum, central conservative
forces, rotating frames, potential theory, the two-body problem, many-body HMPHY80 (PHY419R) Physics Honours Research Methods
systems, rigid bodies, Lagrangian mechanics, Hamiltonian mechanics Advice: In addition to the prerequisites, access to a computer which is
capable of executing programmes in at least one of the computer languages
PHY2602 (PHY202A) Electricity and magnetism (S1 and S2) Fortran, Basic, C or Pascal is a further requirement for module HMPHY80
Prerequisite: (PHY1506 or PHY106B) (or at least 65% in PHY1502 or (PHY419R) (Physics Honours Research Methods). The computer facilities
PHY1026 prior to 2007), (MAT1503 or MAT103N) and MAT1512 of the Department of Physics are available to students who register for
Syllabus: The electric field, divergence and curl of E, electric potential, this module. Moreover for this module, i.e. HMPHY80 (PHY419R), students
work and energy in conductors, electric fields in matter, magnetostatics, must attend a practical course of one week during September - October in
the Lorentz force law, the Biot-Savart law, divergence and curl of B, the laboratory of the Department of Physics in Pretoria, during which they
magnetic vector potential, magnetic fields in matter, electromotive force, will be assessed on various competencies.
electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations

PHY2604 (PHY204C) Practical work (year module) 6 Practical Work and Examinations
Prerequisite: (PHY105A or PHY1505) (or at least 65% in PHY1501 or
PHY1015 prior to 2007) (or APM111), (PHY1506 or PHY106B) (or at least Practical work at UNISA is presented as modules separate from the theory
65% in PHY1501 or PHY1015 prior to 2007), (MAT1503 or MAT103N) modules. PHY1503 (PHY1038), PHY2604 (PHY204C) and PHY306H are
and MAT1512 practical work modules that include laboratory sessions as indicated below.
Co-requisite: (PHY2601 or PHY2019), (PHY2602 or PHY202A), (PHY2606
or PHY206E) PHY1503 (PHY1038)
Syllabus: Laboratory experimental work and calculations on: a driven
harmonic oscillator, alternating current circuits, the Hall effect and magnetic Students registered for this module must attend a compulsory laboratory
fields of a solenoid and Helmholtz coils, introduction to statistics, x-rays, course, lasting 10 days (2 x Monday to Friday), to be conducted in the Unisa
black-body radiation, radioactive isotopes, gamma ray absorption, viscous Physics Laboratory in Pretoria only during August. The course not only
fluid flow. comprises the execution of the prescribed experiments but also practical
demonstrations, and lectures and computer-assisted sessions on practical
PHY2606 (PHY206E) Waves (S1 and S2) and theoretical aspects of all first-level modules.
Prerequisite: PHY1505 (or at least 65% in PHY1501 prior to 2007) (or
APM111), PHY1506 (or at least 65% in PHY1502 prior to 2007), Admission to the laboratory course is restricted to students who have
(MAT1503 or MAT103N) and MAT1512 satisfactorily completed a specified number of assignments.
Syllabus Simple harmonic motion, damped simple harmonic motion, the forced
oscillator, coupled oscillations, transverse wave motion, Fourier methods, The only examination for this module is conducted on the last day of the
laboratory course.
interference and diffraction
The final examination mark for PHY1503 (PHY1038) is based on the marks
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 obtained for the assignments, practical work, the tests and the examination
in August.
PHY302D Quantum physics (S1 en S2)
Prerequisite: (PHY2601 or PHY2019), (PHY2602 or PHY202A), (PHY1049
PHY2604 (PHY204C) and PHY306H
or PHY1604 (PHY1049)), APM2611, MAT2611
Syllabus: Origins of quantum physics, Mathematical tools of quantum
Students registered for these modules must attend a compulsory laboratory
mechanics, Postulates of quantum mechanics, One-dimensional problems, course lasting about 2 weeks at the University of the Witwatersrand Physics
Angular momentum, Identical particles, Three-dimensional problems. Laboratory in Johannesburg during May to July. The practical work is carried
out under supervision of the lecturers of the University of the Witwatersrand.
PHY303E Statistical and thermal physics (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: PHY2606 or PHY206E Admission to the laboratory courses is restricted to students who have
Co-requisite: PHY302D satisfactorily completed a specified number of assignments.
Syllabus: Introduction to statistical methods, Statistical description of systems
of particles, Irreversibility and the attainment of equilibrium, Interaction The mark obtained for the practical work carried out for PHY2604 or
between macroscopic systems, Macroscopic parameters and their PHY3706 in June shall be regarded as an examination mark for the module
measurement, Simple applications of macroscopic thermodynamics, Basic concerned.
methods and results of statistical mechanics, Simple applications of statistical
mechanics, Equilibrium between phases or chemical species. 6.1 EXEMPTION FROM PRACTICAL WORK AND PRACTICAL
EXAMINATIONS
PHY306H Practical work 3 (year module)
Prerequisite: PHY2604 or PHY204C Exemption from practical work and practical modules may, with the approval
Syllabus: Pendulum and error analysis, Gamma-ray spectroscopy, Rutherford of the Chair of the Department, be granted to students who have previously
backscattering, X-ray spectroscopy, Microwave experiment, Millikan oil drop completed the practical course concerned with satisfactory results at a
experiment, Frank-Hertz experiment, Letcher wires, Atomic spectra. recognised university.

PHY307J Solid state physics (S1 en S2) For this purpose the student must supply the Chair of the Department with
Prerequisite: PHY2606 or PHY206E a certificate, issued by the university concerned, in which they stipulate the
Co-requisite: PHY302D final mark awarded for the student’s practical work, and the year in which
Syllabus: Crystalline state, Atomic cohesion and crystal binding, Reciprocal it was obtained.
lattice, Determination of crystal structure, Lattice vibrations, Thermal If exemption is granted, the mark obtained will be regarded as the final
examination mark.
properties of solids, Free electron theory of metals, Electron energy bands,
Mobile electrons and Fermi surfaces.
If a student has taken the complete Physics I course at another university
but passed only the practical work, exemption from PHY1503 (PHY1038)
PHY308K Atomic and nuclear physics (S1 and S2)
may be considered on condition that additional first-level modules in Physics
Prerequisite: PHY2606 or PHY206E
are passed within two years after exemption from PHY1503 (PHY1038)
Co-requisite: PHY302D
is granted. These modules are PHY1501 and PHY1502 (or PHY1505

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and PHY1506) and PHY1604 (PHY1049). Exemption from PHY1503 Syllabus: The module covers the following: Human anatomy; Levels of
(PHY1038) will not be considered if more than five years have elapsed since organization in the human body; Support and movement; Control and
the student passed the practical work. regulation; Fluids and transport; Environmental exchange; Continuity of life

Students are requested NOT to make arrangements to do the practical work FIS2601 (FIS211K) Digestion, endocrine control and
at another university while registered for the practical module at Unisa. In such metabolism (S1 and S2)
instances exemption from the practical module will not be granted. Co-requisite: CHE1501 or CHE1502
Purpose: to obtain thorough knowledge of the physiology of the
6.2 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK AND PRACTICAL gastrointestinal tract, endocrinology and intermediary metabolism in order
EXAMINATION to identify, solve and scientifically communicate in an integrated fashion
basic problems concerning these topics.
Module Dates
FIS2602 (FIS212L) Respiration and excretion (S1 and S2)
PHY1503 (PHY1038) Refer to Tutorial letters 101 and 102 Co-requisite: CHE1501 or CHE1502

PHY306H }
PHY2604 (PHY204C)
Refer to Tutorial letter 101 Purpose: to understand the excretory and respiratory systems’ functions and
their contribution to the maintenance of a constant internal environment
(homeostasis).

FIS2603 (FIS213M) Physiological defence mechanisms (S1


Physiology and S2)
Co-requisite: CHE1501 or CHE1502
Purpose: to gain insight into the functioning of the physiological defence
mechanisms of the body, the mechanisms for heat regulation, and the
1 General Information important role of the skin.

„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED FIS2604 (FIS214N) Physiology II (Practical) (year module)
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only Co-requisite: Any TWO of the following FIS modules: FIS2601, FIS2602,
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are FIS2603 and CHE1501 or CHE1502
required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant Co-requisite: Any TWO of the following FIS modules: FIS2601, 2602, 2603
sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the Purpose: to enable students to apply physiological experimental techniques
relevant subject. and methods, to process and present collected data in a scientific manner to
come to meaningful conclusions.
Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel FIS3701 (FIS311N) Physiology of the nervous system
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom (S1 and S2)
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on Purpose: to obtain a thorough knowledge of and insight into the structure
registration (or soon thereafter). and functions of the nervous system.

The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a FIS3702 (FIS312P) Cardiovascular system (S1 and S2)
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/ Purpose: to gain insight into the cardiovascular system, and to communicate
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the in a scientific way, about the mechanisms, functions and control of the system.
practical work and/or the practical examinations.
„ Students must qualify for admission to the theoretical and practical FIS3703 (FIS313Q) Membrane and effector physiology
examinations by submitting satisfactory answers to a minimum (S1 and S2)
number of assignments for each of the modules concerned before Purpose: to gain insight into the mechanisms involved in the origin and
specified dates. conduction of electrical activity; information transduction through the body,
„ Students who cannot attend the practical work in Potchefstroom and the molecular mechanisms of muscle contraction.
on the dates indicated under 4.2 may not register for the relevant
modules. Dates CANNOT be changed. FIS3704 (FIS314R) Physiology III (Practical) (year module)
„ Credit for a degree is either granted for: Co-requisite: Any TWO of the following: FIS3701, FIS3702 or FIS3703
(i) FIS201-204 or FIS211-214 Purpose: to enable students to use and supply physiological experimental
(ii) FIS301-304 or FIS311-314 techniques and methods, process and present collected data in a scientific way
and make meaningful conclusions based on theory and practical knowledge.

2 Physiology as a Major Subject


4 Practical Work
Compulsory modules for a major subject 4.1 WEIGHT OF PRACTICAL WORK
combination:
In the following modules the percentage of the total marks awarded for the
NQF Level 5: CHE1501, CHE1502, CHE1503, BLG1501, EUP1501, practical work shall be as follows:
STA1501 FIS2604, FIS3704 ........................................................ 100%
NQF Level 6: FIS2601, FIS2602, FIS2603, FIS2604
NQF Level 7: FIS3701, FIS3702, FIS3703, FIS3704 4.2 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK AND EXAMINATIONS

Dates for practicals are announced in Tutorial Letter 101 of the study
3 Syllabus material.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

FIS1601 Human Anatomy and Physiology (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to acquire the requisite knowledge, skills, values and attitudes
to prepare for careers in health-related fields. To address challenges and
opportunities presented by the health-related fields on the African
continent and elsewhere on the planet.

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PLC2602 (PLC202V) Politics and public policy (S1 and S2)
Politics Purpose: to enable students to describe and analyse the nature, characteristics
and impact of public policy; and to apply the theories on the formulation of
public policy and the political impact thereof.

1 Transitional Arrangements MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Prerequisite: PLC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules


NB
In order to complete Politics III, the outstanding third-level module(s), plus any
PLC3701 (PLC301X) Political ideas (S1 and S2)
additional module(s), (where applicable) as specified in 3, must be passed.
Purpose: to enable students to describe, analyse, evaluate and apply the
contributions by various political thinkers on the great issues of politics
such as the origin and purpose of the state, authority, accountability, justice,
3 Politics as a Major subject rights, freedom and equality. The contents will enable students to make a
meaningful contribution to current political debates.

Compulsory modules for a major subject PLC3702 (PLC302Y) Democracy and other forms of regime
combination: (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to identify, analyse, describe, classify and
Any SEVEN of the following modules: PLC1501, 1502, 2601, 2602, compare various forms of regime and in particular democracy.
3701, 3702, 3703, PSC2601, 3701, 3702, 3703 plus any TWO modules
selected from the remainder above, or any second- or third-level module PLC3703 (PLC3033) Political development and political
in International Politics or African Politics. Students are advised to give economy (S1 and S2)
preference to the PLC-modules, particularly PLC1501 and PLC1502. At Purpose: to enable students to identify, analyse and describe the relationship
least five modules must be taken at NQF-level 7. between political and economic development, as well as to apply the
theories and strategies pertaining thereto.

4 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Portuguese
PSC2601 (PLC801H) South African Politics (S1 and S2)
(NQF level 6)
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of South 1 General Information
African politics, theories and ideas; to analyse and describe the background
and the characteristics of the most important aspects thereof. „ Students are advised to purchase their prescribed books as early
as possible. In order to address the problem caused by delays with
PLC1501 (PLC101R) Politics as social activity (S1 and S2) prescribed books, for some of the Portuguese modules key books
Purpose: to: enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the nature have been included in a study package which students receive at
and scope of politics and the study of politics: and to be able to describe the registration. Students are referred to Tutorial Letter 101 of each
nature and characteristics thereof. module for details about prescribed books and study packages,
where applicable, and how to order books and contact Unisa Press.
PLC1502 (PLC102S) Understanding the State (S1 and S2) „ Access to audio appliances for recording is essential as students have
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the state to listen to and record audio tasks.
and state institutions and to describe the nature and characteristics thereof. „ BA students who select Portuguese as a major subject are advised to
take at least two modules in one or more of the following before or
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 together with their third-level module: Modern Romance Literatures
in English, Linguistics, Classical Culture, Theory of Literature, Latin,
Prerequisite: PLC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules Philosophy, Communication Science, another language, History.
„ Students who are interested in language per se are advised to register
PSC3701 (PLC802J) Contemporary issues in politics: capita for the Linguistics modules LIN1501 (Grammatical Concepts) and/or
selecta (S1 and S2) (NQF level 7) LIN2605 (Sounds and Sound Structure); those interested in literature are
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the advised to register for one or two floating modules in Modern Romance
background, characteristics and implications of selected issues (e.g. sport Literatures in English (RLE1501, RLE1502), Theory of Literature THL801
and politics) on national, regional and international level; and to analyse and (Introduction to Theory of Literature) and/or THL802 (Introduction to
describe these issues. Literary Genre).
„ A specific module will not be recognised as credit towards more than
PSC3702 (PLC821M) Political conflict and conflict resolution one major.
(S1 and S2) (NQF level 7) „ Credit for a degree is granted for:
Purpose: to enable students to analyse and describe the background and
(i) either PTU1501 and 1502 or SPR100
characteristics of politics and conflict and the resolution of political conflict;
(ii) either PTU2601 and 2602 or PRG100
and to apply the theories pertaining thereto.

PSC3703 (PLC822N) Political knowledge (S1 and S2) 2 Admission Requirements


(NQF level 7)
Purpose: to enable students to analyse, describe and apply the criteria for MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
the acquisition of political knowledge; and to apply the approaches and the
theories pertaining thereto. „ PTU1501 – None
„ PTU1502 – PTU1501 or a knowledge of Portuguese that does
PLC2601 (PLC201U) Understanding political behaviour and
not meet the requirements for admission to second-level modules.
participation (S1 and S2)
Such students must contact the Department of Classics and World
Purpose: to enable students to analyse and describe the nature and
Languages (Portuguese Section) prior to registration in order to be
characteristics of political dynamics, political actors (e.g. political parties
submitted to a departmental test.
and interest groups) and processes (e.g. political communication and public
opinion); and to apply the fundamental theories in this regard.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

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„ At least 50% in Portuguese Higher Grade at Grade 12 Purpose: to enable students to develop an aptitude in the four language skills
or (reading, writing, listening and speaking) of Portuguese from beginners’ level
„ At least 60% in Portuguese Standard Grade at Grade 12 to lower intermediate level (emphasis on the first three skills) and to gain
or insight into some aspects of culture through the learning of the language.
„ At least 50% in Portuguese (Special course)
or PTU1502 (PTU102N) Portuguese language and culture: Lower
„ PTU1502 Intermediate (S1 and S2) (2 hours)
or Prerequisite: See 3 above
„ Passed a departmental test. (To arrange a departmental test, students Purpose: to develop the aptitude in the four language skills (reading,
must contact the administrative officer for Portuguese Mrs L Malisan writing, listening and speaking) of Portuguese, taking students from lower-
(Tel. 012 429 6762 mornings only or e-mail: malisl@unisa.ac.za).) intermediate to intermediate level (emphasis on the first three skills).

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


3 Transitional Arrangements
PTU2601 (PTU201Q) Portuguese language and culture:
Intermediate (S1 and S2) (2 hours)
Prerequisite: See 3 above
Study unit Study unit which Outstanding modules Purpose: to enhance students’ aptitude in the four language skills: reading,
passed may not be writing, listening and speaking Portuguese from intermediate to advanced
taken level. Specific writing techniques and strategies; letter writing, summaries,
PTU101 PTU1501 PTU1502 compositions, etc. Introduction to translation practice.
PTU102 PTU1502 —
PTU2602 (PTU202R) Modern Portuguese literature and society
PTU201 PTU2601 PTU2602 (S1 and S2) (2 hours)
PTU202 PTU2602 PTU2601 Prerequisite: See 3 above
Co-requisite: PTU2601
PTU301 PTU3701 PTU3702, 3703, 3704, 3705
Purpose: to gain insight into the world of 20th century Portuguese Literature
PTU302 PTU3701 PTU3701. 3703, 3704, 3705 and Society through the reading and interpretation of selected literary works
PTU303 PTU3703 PTU3701, 3702, 3704, 3705 as well as other background information. Basic guidelines in Portuguese for
the interpretation and analysis of literary texts will be provided.
PTU304 PTU3704 PTU3701, 3702, 3703, 3704
PTU305 PTU3705 PTU3701, 3702, 3703, 3704 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
For advice students are asked to contact the Department. PTU3701 (PTU301T) Portuguese language for specific
purposes: Advanced (S1) (2 hours)
Prerequisite: PTU2601
4 Portuguese as a Major Subject Purpose: to develop students’ communication skills with focus on the practical
uses of Portuguese in the fields of business, advertising and journalism.
4.1 Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination: PTU3702 (PTU302U) Portuguese translation practice: Advanced
(S2) (A partial open-book examination)
The following NINE modules constitute a standard major in Portuguese: (2 hours)
Prerequisite: PTU3701
NQF Level 5: PTU1501,1502 Advice:
NQF Level 6: PTU2601, 2602 „ Students are strongly advised to pass PTU3701 (PTU301T) and/or
NQF Level 7: PTU3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705 3703 before registering for this module.
„ Students may consider registering for Linguistics (Translation and
Students who are exempted from PTU1501 or both PTU1501 and editing techniques)
PTU1502 must replace these modules with one or two of the floating Purpose: to develop students’ language skills by means of translation practice
modules from Modern Romance Literatures in English (RLE1501, RLE1502) from and into Portuguese/English based on a selection of texts.
and/or one or two first-level modules from French, Italian or Spanish or take
an RPL examination.

PTU3703 (PTU303V) Advanced language skills in Portuguese


(S2) (summative assessment port-folio)
4.2 Portuguese as a major subject for the BBA (oral and written)
or BTh degree Prerequisite: PTU3701
Purpose: to develop students’ written and oral communication skills in
Portuguese as major comprises the NINE PTU modules: Portuguese. Written work includes précis writing, paraphrase, expansion
of texts and writing to a brief while the oral communication includes
NQF Level 5: PTU1501,1502 Portuguese for general conversational purposes, for conveying specific type
NQF Level 6: PTU2601, 2602 of information and for debating current issues.
NQF Level 7: PTU3701, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705
PTU3704 (PTU304W) Modern Brazilian literature and society
Students who commence their studies in Portuguese in PTU1502 or (S1)
PTU2601 are referred to 5.1 above for other modules which must be taken. Prerequisite: PTU2601, 2602
Purpose: to introduce students to the literature and culture of twentieth-
century Brazil, through the reading and interpretation of modern literary
5 Syllabus and non-literary texts.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 PTU3705 (PTU305X) Lusophone African literature (S2)


Prerequisite: PTU2601, 2602
PTU1501 (PTU101M) Portuguese language and culture for Purpose: students will be introduced and gain insight into post-colonial African
beginners (S1 and S2) (2 hours) Literature in Portuguese through the reading and interpretation of various texts.
Advice: No previous knowledge of Portuguese is required.

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Practical Theology Module passed in the former
BTh curriculum
Module credit received in the new
BTh curriculum
CMM3095 Faith development No longer offered, but you will
in context retain credits if you have passed this
1 General Information module.

„ A revised BTh curriculum came into effect in 2009.


„ In this new BTh curriculum, modules offered by different disciplines 3 Syllabus
are still organised according to four Tracks, namely, Scripture Studies
(SCR), Theologies in Context (TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
and Community Ministry (CMM). However, some modules are now
offered in another track and others are no longer offered. The curriculum comprises five modules (120 credits in total).
„ Practical Theology is not offered as a major subject in the BTh degree, HPPTH81 Research in Practical Theology (12 credits)
but six modules dealing with practical theological themes are offered PTH4802 Preaching and worship in an African context (24 credits)
in one of the tracks namely Congregational Ministry (CGM). They PTH4803 Religious education and Christian ministry (24 credits)
are: PTH4804 Advanced pastoral care and counselling (24 credits)
CGM1502 First steps in Practical Theology HRPTH85 Practical Theology research report (36 credits)
CGM2602 Preaching in a context of poverty
CGM2603 Exploring celebration and worship Students may only commence with the research report (HRPTH85) after
CGM3703 Caring for all: exploring the field of pastoral completing the module Research in Practical Theology (HPPTH81) and
work at least one of the other three available modules (PTH4802, PTH4803,
CGM3704 The research challenge: doing empirical research PTH4804). Students must contact the Chair of the Department for advice
in theology in this regard and to request that a supervisor be appointed for the research
CGM3705 Christian leadership and church management report. The student needs to register a research topic, submit a research
„ For details of these modules, please consult the entry in this brochure proposal and successfully complete the research report in consultation with
on Congregational Ministry (CGM). the supervisor.
„ If you later wish to pursue a BTh Hons degree in Practical Theology,
we strongly recommend that you complete all the Practical Theology Only after consultation with the Chair of the Department will a student
modules listed above as part of your BTh. be allowed to enrol for all five modules offered by the department in one
academic year. The student’s academic record and the time available for
study will play important roles in this decision.
2 Transitional Arrangements
HPPTH81 Research in practical theology (year module)
„ In the old curriculum, Practical Theology modules were spread across Purpose: to introduce the Honours BTh programme in practical theology as
two tracks, namely Congregational Ministry (CGM) and Community a whole. It is intended for students with a Bachelors degree in theology who
Ministry (CMM). In the new BTh curriculum, they are all in the same wish to become researchers in practical theology. In this module attention
Track, namely Congregational Ministry (CGM) while one module is is given to the origins, the theoretical foundations and practical implications
no longer offered. Please study the diagram provided below, together of a variety of practical theological approaches in national and international
with the relevant chapter in this brochure, entitled Congregational contexts. Students credited with this module are able to reflect critically
Ministry (CGM). on various approaches to practical theology, to compare and evaluate the
„ Students will retain credits for all Practical Theology modules passed main trends in practical theology, and to justify an own practical theological
in the old curriculum. approach in a research context.
„ One (1) Practical Theology module that was previously part of the
CMM Track has now been moved to the CGM Track: the former PTH4802 Preaching and worship in an African context
CMM305X (now CGM3704). If you completed CMM305X under Purpose: to help students to develop student competences and gain insight
the old curriculum, you may retain credit for it in the CMM Track or into the theories and practices of preaching and worship in an African
you may transfer it to the CGM Track (CGM3704). Context. Students must further display professional conduct while they
„ CMM3095 (Faith development in context) is no longer offered but understand the knowledge and theories of the field. This module will be
you will retain credits for this module in the CMM Track or CGM useful to help learners to develop into effective preaching and worship
Track. theorists and practitioners in a variety of social and cultural settings.

PTH4803 Religious education and Christian ministry


Practical Theology modules in the BTh degree Purpose: to help students who wish to study recent developments in
religious education and Christian ministry. Students will be introduced
Module passed in the former Module credit received in the new to theories, models and different approaches to religious education and
BTh curriculum BTh curriculum specialised work on topics such as faith formation, spirituality, religious
education in a pluralistic society, and religious education and learning in
CGM112P First steps in Practical CGM1502 First steps in Practical
childhood, adolescence and adulthood. This module will also help students
Theology Theology
to understand the responsibility of church leaders, the role of lay ministries,
CGM305W Preaching in a CGM2602 Preaching in a context of service to the needy, and the responsibility of Christians in society. Students
context of poverty poverty who have completed the module can identify and use contemporary
CGM307Y Celebration and CGM2603 Exploring celebration and approaches to religious education and Christian ministry.
worship worship
PTH4804 Advanced pastoral care and counselling
CGM3094 Caring for all: CGM3703 Caring for all: exploring Syllabus: This module comprises two options of which students must choose
exploring the field of pastoral the field of pastoral work one. Option One: an evaluation of the theories of a spectrum of writers in
work the field of pastoral care and counselling (such as Adams, Campbell, Capps,
CMM305X The research CGM3704 The research challenge: Clinebell, Firet, Gerkin, Heitink, Hiltner, Patton, Rebel, Thurneysen). The
challenge: doing empirical doing empirical research in theology student will furthermore be introduced to the new developments in the
research in theology field of family and marriage counselling. Students who have completed this
module will be able to compare and evaluate different theories in the fields
CGM3083 Congregational CGM3705 Christian leadership and of pastoral care and counselling as well as in family and marriage counselling.
management church management
Option Two: an evaluation of theories of a spectrum of writers in the field of
pastoral psychology (for example Faber, Loewenthal, Watts) and psychology
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complete this module will be enabled to compare and analyze theories PVL3701 (PVL303Y) Law of Property (S1 and S2)
in pastoral psychology and psychology of religion. The application of Co-requisites: PVL1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and PVL1501
psychology in the ministry and in the counselling practice is highlighted. The (PVL101Q)
implications of the scientific study of religion and psychology are explored. Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies
to analyse and solve problems relating to the law of property, as well as
HRPTH85 Practical Theology research report basic research skills in the practice of law.
Purpose: This module is for students in the final phase of their Hons BTh
programme in practical theology. Students will be introduced to empirical PVL3702 (PVL301W) Law of Contract (S1 and S2)
research methods and will do advanced reading in a practical theological Co-requisites: PVL1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014)
area of their choice under supervision of a specialist in that area. They have Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, insight and competencies to
to put into practice the research skills they obtain by carrying out a small- analyse and solve problems relating to the general principles of law of
scale research report. Qualifying students will have completed the research contract and selected aspects of the law of obligations, as well as basic
report and produced an acceptable research essay on it. research skills in the practice of law.

PVL3703 (PVL302X) Law of Delict (S1 and S2)


Co-requisites: PVL1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and PVL1501
Principles of International Law (PVL101Q)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies
to analyse and solve problems relating to the general principles of the law
of delict and specific forms of delict, as well as basic research skills in the
1 Syllabus practice of law.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 PVL3704 (PVL3043) Enrichment liability and estoppel


(S1 and S2)
PRI3701 (PRI301T) Principles of International Law (S1 and Co-requisites: PVL1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and PVL1501
S2) (PVL101Q)
Purpose: to gain knowledge and insight into the principles of international Purpose: to equip students with knowledge of and insight into the law of
law and its application in international relations on diplomacy. unjustified enrichment and estoppel and basic research skills in the practice
of law.

Private Law Professional Art Practice


1 General Information NB
Students requesting credits from other institutions must contact the department
FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES and submit a portfolio. On success they will receive a permission document.

Where Private Law is included as a major in the BA (General) degree, three


other modules from the School of Law must be included in the degree.
SCL1501 (SCL1014) and ILW1501 (ILW1036) are co-requisites. It is 1 General Information
recommended that students also take FLS1501 (FLS101V).
„ The study unit PAT 3701 may only be taken for the BVA, the BA
(Culture and Arts), degree with specialisation in Multimedia Studies.
2 Syllabus The study unit PAT4801 may only be taken by the BVA degree
students.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 „ Credit for a degree is granted for (CCT3014 and EXH303G) or
PAT3701 or PMP3701.
PVL1501 (PVL101Q) Law of Persons (S1 and S2) „ Students registered for the BVA : Professional Art Practice must be
Co-requisite: SCL 1501 (SCL1014) and ILW 1501 (ILW1036) registered for in conjunction with VAR3701 and VAR3702.
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies „ Students registered for the BA (Culture and Arts) degree with
to analyse and solve well-defined problems relating to the law of persons specialisation in Multimedia Studies: Professional Multimedia Practice
in South Africa. must be registered for in conjunction with VAR3701.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


2 Syllabus
PVL2601 (PVL203V) Family Law (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: PVL1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and PVL1501 NB
(PVL101Q) „ Registrations for PAT3701 closes on the same day as the semester
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies registration closing date and not the closing date for year modules.
to analyse and critically evaluate legal material (the Constitution, legislation, „ Students must attend a minimum of one day of both practical workshops.
case law and academic opinion) relating to family law in order to formulate Students are expected to attend the two workshops presented and are
legal arguments and to apply their knowledge to practical problems. strongly advised to attend the full workshops.

PVL2602 (PVL202U) Law of Succession (S1 and S2)


Co-requisites: PVL1501 (ILW1036), SCL1501 (SCL1014) and PVL1501 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
(PVL101Q)
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies PAT3701 (PAT301F) Professional Art Practice 1 (year module)
to analyse and critically evaluate legal material (the Constitution, legislation, Prerequisite: Past modules (VAR211 and VAR212) or current modules
case law and academic opinion) relating to law of succession in order to (VAR2601 and VAR2602). In the case of Multimedia students registered for
formulate legal arguments and to apply their knowledge to practical the Computer-generated stream VAR2601 or (VAR211D).
problems. Advice: This module must be taken simultaneously with VAR3701 and
VAR3702.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Purpose: to provide students with theoretical information on professional
art practice. Comprehensive guidance is given on professional exhibition
practice as well as on the positioning of the professional artist with regard

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to the art market, commissions and residencies. Students are guided in FOR THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND
the writing, preparation and production of professional art catalogues. TECHNOLOGY
For students specialising in Multimedia, the module entails the writing of
a research article, which is extended into interactive and printed catalogue Students who select Psychology as a major subject are advised to take first-
formats. level modules in Statistics (or Mathematics) and/or Philosophy before or
together with third-level module.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
LANGUAGE MEDIUM
PAT4801 Professional Art Practice 2
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: (PAT301F, VAR311G and VAR312H) or (VAR3701, Formal tuition in all undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Psychology
VAR3702 and PAT3701). will be conducted in English only. Students may submit assignments in
Advice: This module may only be taken for the BVA degree. This module Afrikaans and write examinations in Afrikaans. Where capacity exists, and
must be taken simultaneously with VAR4801 and VAR4802. upon request, individual discussions with students will be conducted in any
Purpose: to provide students with theoretical information on professional preferred South African language.
art practice. Comprehensive guidance is given on professional exhibition
practice as well as on the positioning of the professional artist with regard
to the art market, commissions and residencies. 2 Psychology as a Major Subject
Compulsory modules for a major subject
Professional Multimedia combination:

Practice NQF Level 5: PYC1501, PYC1502


NQF Level 6: PYC2601, PYC2602 or PYC2603 and RSC2601
NQF Level 7: PYC3701, PYC3702, PYC3703, PYC3704, PYC3705

1 Introduction 3 Syllabus
Professional Multimedia Practice is aimed at equipping students with
a theoretical understanding of form-content relationships in interactive MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
multimedia. The module has also been designed to advance awareness of
professional conduct, trends and practice in the multimedia art environment.. PYC1501 (PYC101Y) Basic psychology (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into basic terms, concepts and fields of study in
psychology, through studying topics such as the Western and non-Western
2 General Information roots of psychology, contextualisation of knowledge, biological basis of
behaviour, perception, thinking, problem solving, intelligence, and creativity.
„ This subject was taken as Conceptualisation and Visual Arts 7.
„ These study units may be taken only for the BA (Culture and Arts) PYC1502 (PYC1023) Psychology in society (S1 and S2)
degree with specialisation in Multimedia Studies. Purpose: to gain insight into the way in which human behaviour and
experience are shaped in societal and environmental contexts, stress
„ Professional Multimedia Practice must be registered for in conjunction
processes, motivation in the context of sociopolitical dynamics of society,
with VAR3701.
interpersonal relationships, group functioning, the social nature of work and
„ Credit for a degree is granted for either CCT3014 and VAR303G or
various social issues (violence, poverty, racism, multiculturalism, gender bias,
PMP3701 or PAT3701.
community development, and the ecological crisis).

3 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

NB PYC2601 (PYC2015) Personality theories (S1 and S2)


Registrations for PMP3701 closes on 31 January. Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y or IOP1501 or IOP101M or any FOUR
first-level modules
Purpose: to gain insight into the most important personality theories
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
explaining human functioning and behaviour, and to apply these theories
PMP3701 (PMP311Y) Professional Multimedia Practice
(e.g. of Freud, Jung, Rogers, Allport, Maslow, Frankl, the social cognitive
(year module)
learning approach, and the African perspective) in real-life situations.
Prerequisite: (VAR211 and VAR212) or (VAR2601 and VAR2602). MCI
students who have completed VAR211 are permitted to register for
PYC2602 (PYC2026) Child and adolescent development
PMP3701.
(S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y or IOP1501 or IOP101M or any FOUR
first-level modules

Psychology Purpose: to demonstrate an understanding of the physical, cognitive,


emotional, social, personal and moral development of the child and the
adolescent, and to promote the optimal development in the child and the
adolescent.
1 General Information PYC2603 (PYC2038) Adulthood and maturity (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y or IOP1501 or IOP101M or any FOUR
FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
first-level modules
Purpose: to demonstrate an understanding of the physical, cognitive,
„ BA students must choose between first-level modules in Psychology
emotional, social, personal and moral development of the adult, and to
and Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
enhance the adult’s psychological maturity and satisfaction with life.
„ Students who select Psychology as a major subject are advised
to include the first-level modules in Anthropology (APY1501
SPECIAL PROGRAMME MODULES
and APY1601) and the module PLS2601 in Philosophy (Critical
Reasoning) in their curriculum.
PYC2604 (PYC205A) Community psychology: re-imagining
community (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y or IOP1501 or IOP101M or any FOUR
first-level modules

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Purpose: to describe key structures and processes in communities, and to SPECIAL PROGRAMME MODULE
explain how the principles of community psychology may be used to effect
change in communities. PYC3706 (PYC306E) Community psychology: intervention
strategies (S1 en S2)
PYC2605 (PYC206B) HIV/AIDS care and counselling (S1 and Prerequisite: PYC2604
S2) Purpose: to gain practical know-how and theoretical understanding of how
Advice: As this module is offered on the NQF Level 6, students are individuals function in community organisations, and how such organisations
encouraged to pass some first-level modules before attempting PYC2605. function in communities.
Purpose: to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to deal
with HIV/AIDS within health, welfare, counselling and educational contexts. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

PYC2606 (PYC207C) Basic measurement and questionnaire The following papers are compulsory for the honours qualification:
design in Psychology (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y and PYC1502 or PYC1023 „ Research Report (HRPYC81) (course available from 2012 only)
Purpose: to offer students the opportunity to develop basic practical „ Research Methodology (HMPYC80)(PSY471S)
competencies in questionnaire design and development and to compile „ Psychopathology (PYC4802)(PSY481U)
a mini manual for users of the questionnaire and to prepare students for
more advanced studies in psychometric measurement and psychological
Plus a further 5 papers depending on the area of specialisation of your
test design.
choice. (Please consult the postgraduate brochure towards the compilation
of your degree for further particulars.)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
HMPYC80 (PSY471S) Research methodology (year module)
PYC3701 (PYC3019) Social psychology (S1 and S2) Purpose: the aim of the research methodology paper is to offer practical
Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y and PYC1502 or PYC1023 or any skills that you would find relevant and applicable in your work, life and study
FOUR first-level modules environments. The paper is structured around two main outcomes, namely
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical aspects of social perception and a research proposal and a research report. To achieve these outcomes, you
cognition, attitudes, identity, and prejudice, pro- and antisocial behaviour and have to choose a research topic, plan a research project and write a proposal
group behaviour, in order to facilitate the application of social psychology about your project. In the second part of the paper you are required to
in areas such as clinical psychology, health, organisations, and society in execute your study and write a report on your findings. In the course of
general. these events you will learn about project management, research design,
data collection and data analysis.
PYC3702 (PYC302A) Abnormal behaviour and mental health
(S1 and S2) PYC4802 (PSY481U) Psychopathology (year module)
Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y or IOP1501 or IOP101M or any FOUR Purpose: Psychopathology embraces the description, study and interpretation
first-level modules of abnormal behaviour according to various theoretical approaches such as
Advice: Students are strongly advised to complete the module PYC201 the medical model, the psychodynamic model, the learning theories, the
before they register for this module. If not, certain bridging arrangements humanistic existential perspective, the family systems and ecosystemic
announced in this module (PYC3702) must be followed. approaches. Selected themes in child and adult psychopathology with
Purpose: to identify abnormal behaviour (e.g. mood disorders, anxiety emphasis on various con texts and South African society are studied.
disorders, schizophrenia, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders), to
understand abnormal behaviour according to various theoretical models, PYC4803 (PSY482V) Social psychology (year module)
and to promote mental health. Purpose: Social psychology is the scientific study of the nature and causes
of behaviour in social contexts or situations. In our course we examine
PYC3703 (PYC303B) Cognition: thinking, memory and problem the fundamental connection between individuals and situations. Social
solving (S1 and S2) psychological concepts such as identity, social cognition, attribution,
Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y or IOP1501 or IOP101M or any FOUR attitudes, group processes, prejudice, aggression, pro-social behaviour,
first-level modules social influence and interpersonal relationships are addressed. In an applied
Purpose: to introduce students to cognitive psychology as a field involving the section, students complete a research project on a topic of their choice
scientific study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, under the guidance of a lecturer.
problem solving, and intelligence. The module provides an overview of
cognitive psychology and tries to help students to develop the ability to Social psychology serves as a useful background for clinical and counselling
(a) interpret, and critically evaluate research and theories about human psychology and also for the psychology of work. Applied social psychology
cognition, and (b) practice and improve their own critical thinking, problem- addresses social and other problems in education, the health terrain and in
solving and memory skills. The following topics are covered in the module: business.
a brief history of cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, perception,
memory, knowledge representation, problem solving, decision making and PYC4804 (PSY473U) Personology (year module)
reasoning, and human and artificial intelligence. Purpose: This paper comprises: (i) A multi-dimensional analysis and
comparison of a wide spectrum of personality theories as well as a study
PYC3704 (PYC304C) Psychological research (S1 and S2) of African perspectives on human functioning; (ii) a basic applied research
Prerequisite: RSC2601 or RSC201H project on relevant personality issues and (iii) practice in the application of
Purpose: to enable students to describe the research process, critically personality theories.
evaluate different types of published psychological research, and to execute
basic procedures required for data analysis. The goal of this course is to convey to students a clear conception of the
implications of various personality theories for human functioning. The
PYC3705 (PYC305D) Transformative counselling encounters applications are relevant in therapeutic and counselling contexts, as well as
(S1 and S2) for our understanding of human functioning in everyday life. Themes which
Prerequisite: PYC1501 or PYC101Y or IOP1501 or IOP101M or any FOUR are relevant in our current society form the focus of the practical application.
first-level modules
Advice: Students are strongly advised to complete the module PYC2604 (or PYC4805 (PSY484X) Developmental psychology (year module)
PYC205A) and PYC2605 (PYC206B) before they register for this module. Purpose: Developmental Psychology is the study of human development over
Purpose: To orient students towards purposeful encounters between people the entire life span, from conception to death. Developmental Psychology
through meaningful engagement in a counselling framework; sensitising supplies important background information for students who would like to
them with regards to the ethos of context appropriate counselling; and become clinical or counselling psychologists. Knowledge gained by studying
broadening their understanding of its potential to enhance humanness and developmental psychology is also most valuable for parents, teachers, social
well-being in society. workers as well as people in the health professions and in the business world
or industry.

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or the family. The course combines a critical theoretical introduction to key
Because developmental psychology is such a vast field of study, students concepts such as participation and powerment with a strong emphasis on
can choose to study child development or adult development and aging, the acquisition of analytic skills. Drawing on the expertise of academics
depending on their own interests and the contexts in which they function. and community workers from the Psychology Department’s community
projects, the course covers both traditional community psychology strategies
Child development and techniques (such as needs assessment and action research) and newer
Child development is the study of human growth and change from conception techniques (such as risk factor identification) drawn from the public health
to adolescence. A thematic approach is followed in this course. Themes that domain. Thus students who have successfully completed the course will be
are addressed are: theory and research in child development; foundations of equipped to provide skilled professional input to organisations dealing with
development; cognitive and language development; personality and social- community issues in, amongst others, education, health and public safety.
motional development; and contexts for development. The course includes
a practical and a theoretical assignment. PYC4812 (PSY4794) Sport psychology (year module)
Purpose: Sport psychology is an interdisciplinary field, involving both sport
OR scientists and psychologists, which is not only aimed at helping sport
Adult development and aging participants to achieve maximal performance, but also to enhance the
Adulthood represents the longest part of our journey through life. In this quality of their involvement in sport.
course, a thematic approach is followed. Themes that are addressed are
the following: studying adult development and aging; physical changes; The goal of this course is to convey to students a clear conception of the
longevity and health; person-environment interactions and optimal aging; foundation, depth, scope and practical application of sport psychology.
attention and perceptual processing; memory; intelligence, social cognition; Students with an interest in sport and exercise will find this course useful
personality; relationships; work, leisure and retirement; and dying and and interesting. Sport psychology has experienced increased growth and
bereavement. The course includes a practical and a theoretical assignment. popularity and we believe it will continue along these lines for years to come.

PYC4807 (PSY4988) Psychological assessment (year module) PSY485Y Physiological psychology (phasing out – only available
Purpose: The paper in psychological assessment provides the student to repeaters)
with a grounding in psychometric test theory and illustrates the practical Purpose: Physiological psychology is the sub discipline of psychology that
application of knowledge of psychological testing in situations such as the examines the relation between biological and psychological processes. The
classroom, industry and clinical settings. The emphasis is not on how to use aim of this paper is to impart some understanding on the functioning of
particular tests, but on responsible test use and meaningful interpretation of the brain and its relation to human behaviour. This requires an examination
psychological test data. of the philosophical and biological roots of physiological psychology as
well as the contribution of modern psychology to this field. In this paper,
Knowledge of psychological testing and the correct use of test results are a the emphasis is on the interpretation of events in the brain within a
professional responsibility, as well as being of considerable personal interest. behavioural context. Attention is given to neuropsychology and medical
This paper is particularly relevant for students interested in professional psychology in particular. The syllabus includes topics dealing with neuro-
training but will also be useful to anyone with an interest in the assessment anatomy, the frontal lobes and adaptive behaviour, psychopharmacology,
of human functioning. psychoneuroimmunology, stress and illness, the experience of pain and
traumatic brain injury. Attention is given to the way in which this specialised
PYC4808(PSY474V): Ecosystemic psychology (year module) knowledge can be applied to everyday experience.
Purpose: In this paper students are introduced to the cybernetic paradigm
and ecological thinking about human behaviour. First and second order PSY4885 Cognitive psychology (phasing out – only available to
approaches to observation, description and research are explored, and the repeaters)
student’s personal involvement in the observed processes are emphasised. Purpose: Cognitive psychologists study mental activities such as perception,
memory, pattern recognition, language, intelligence, reasoning, and decision
PYC4809 (PSY4999) Therapeutic psychology (year module) making. Questions addressed include:
Purpose: This paper introduces students to the study of the following:
„ How can we pay attention to two tasks at the same time?
Existential Therapy Person-centred Therapy „ What are the mechanisms underlying visual perception, and why do
Gestalt Therapy Reality Therapy perceptual illusions sometimes occur?
The counsellor as person and „ How do we remember, and are memories true copies of our
professional experience or are they sometimes changed, distorted, and
Behaviour Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ’embellished’ over time?
Postmodern Approaches Ethical issues „ Can we acquire information without being aware that we have
learned it?
In addition to the introduction to the above approaches, we expect that „ How accurate is eyewitness testimony?
students should acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific therapeutic
„ How can we improve reasoning, and problem solving skills?
approach of their choice and be willing to disclose how studying this
„ What strategies and heuristics are used in decision making?
approach affected their self-understanding.

PYC4810 (PSY475W) The psychology of work (year module) The aims of the field are to clarify the nature of mental processes, to explore
Purpose: The Psychology of Work paper comprises the application of the relationship between the mind and the brain, and to investigate the
psychological theory, principles and research to issues that are important to neural basis of cognitive disorders. There is a close relationship between
workers and management in organisations. The implicit point of departure cognitive psychology and other fields investigating the nature of mental
is that the psychology of work is, in a sense, applied social psychology. In processes such as artificial intelligence, philosophy, linguistics, and especially
the practical component of the course a student must describe aspects of neuroscience. The course presents a broad introduction to this research field
their work situation. and should be of interest to anybody who would like to learn more about
the working of the human mind.
Important issues given attention to are amongst others organisational
behaviour; basic human processes; indivi duals in organisations; group
processes; influencing others; organisational processes such as the work
environment, organisational structure and design, and organisational change Public Administration
and development.

PYC4811 (PSY461Q) Community and health psychology (year


module) 1 Transitional Arrangements
Purpose: This course deals with ways in which psychologists can intervene at
the level of the community as a whole rather than at the level of the individual To complete the third year of a major subject in Public Administration you
must obtain credit for five modules on third-year level.

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PUB206G Environmental affairs (S1 and S2)
„ Students who have passed modules PUB302F, PUB303G, PUB306K Purpose: to enable students to investigate environmental management
and/or PUB307L will retain credit for it. in the public sector at local, provincial and national level, and to establish
the role played in this respect by the private sector, individuals and the
international community.
2 Public Administration as a Major Subject
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Compulsory modules for a major subject
NB
combination: Students who have passed modules PUB302F, PUB303G, PUB306K, and/or
PUB307L will retain credit for it.
NQF Level 5: PUB101, 102
NQF Level 6: (for the College of Human Sciences): PUB201 and TWO of
PUB202–206
Prerequisite: Public Administration I or any FOUR first-level modules
(for other Colleges): PUB201 and ONE of PUB202–206
NQF Level 7: Any FIVE of PUB301, 304, 305, 3702, 3703, 3704, 3705
FIVE of the following modules must be selected:

3 Syllabus PUB301E Public management skills (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to enable students to understand the management skills required in
the public sector (e.g. leadership skills, determination of priorities, planning
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
and programming; decision-making, delegation and coordination; sensitivity
with respect to community values; managing change, conflict and diversity,
PUB1501 (PUB1018) The nature, content and scope of public
and management aids).
administration (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into and knowledge of the nature, content and
PUB3702 (PUB302F) Public human resource management
scope of public administration to enable students to understand why
(S1 and S2)
public administration is necessary, what public services entail, to whom
Purpose: to enable students to understand the field of human resource
these services are provided, why government should be responsible for
management (e.g. personnel provision and utilisation, training and
the provision of public services, and whether other role players could also
development, remuneration and maintenance).
provide public services.

PUB3703 (PUB303G) Public policy (S1 and S2)


PUB103A Public supply chain management (year module)
Purpose: to enable students to analyse the nature of public policy (e.g. the
Syllabus: Introduction to public supply chain management, legislation
administration of policy, forces that impact on the policy process, approaches
and policy, role players, ethical standards, need for training, demand and
to policy making, and components of the policy making process).
acquisition management, bids, contract management and appointment of
consultants.
PUB3704 (PUB302F) Organisational studies in the public sector
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to understand the hierarchical placement of
personnel in the public sector (e.g. organisational structure and design,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
organisational dynamics, development and change, and the relationship
between the public sector organisation and its environment).
Prerequisite: Public Administration I or any FOUR first-level modules
PUB3705 (PUB303G) Public financial administration and
PUB1601 (PUB1029) The structuring and functioning of public
management (S1 and S2)
services (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to understand the relationship between public
Co-requisite: PUB101
finances and the realisation of management goals (e.g. prioritisation of
Purpose: to introduce students to the structure and function of public
goals, allocation, management and control of funds, and the responsibilities
services in terms of their management (e.g. the role of officials in public
of financial managers).
service, requirements for public service provision, the use and abuse of
authority in the execution of public functions, etc).
PUB304H Reflective Public Administration (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to reflect on Public Administration as a scientific
PUB201B Foundations of public administration (S1 and S2)
subject and its research methods.
Advice: Compulsory for Public Administration as a major subject.
Purpose: to introduce students to the nature of the relations and interaction
PUB305J Ethics in public administration and administrative
between various role players in the state, their rights and obligations, and
justice (S1 and S2)
the functions required for the provision of public services (e.g. policy making,
Purpose: to acquire knowledge of and insight into the norms and values
planning, personnel provision and utilisation, funding and logistics).
underlying democratic public administration (e.g. the ethical conduct and
professionalism of public officials) and to understand and apply the principles
PUB202C Protection services (S1 and S2)
underlying administrative justice (e.g. fairness, reasonableness, transparency,
Purpose: to enable students to examine the delivery and management of
accountability, and participation in public administration).
protection services in the local, provincial, national, regional and international
spheres.

PUB203D Creation of wealth (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to enable students to determine the role played by government Quantitative Management
and the public sector in the economic activities of society in order to create
and distribute wealth (e.g. regulatory and promotional measures).

PUB204E Welfare and social services (S1 and S2)


1 Transitional Arrangements
Purpose: to enable students to analyse health, social welfare and housing
„ As from 2005, students will have to meet the current prescribed
services in South Africa.
Prerequisite and Co-requisites for all modules offered by the
Department of Decision Sciences.
PUB205F Culture and education (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to analyse the features of and common patterns
in the governance and management of divergent public services for
education, science and technology, culture, and sport and recreation.

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„ As from 2005 students who prior to 2000 passed papers of the MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
previous course structure in Quantitative Management or Operations
Research (QMN and OPE) will forfeit such credits for degree purposes DSC1630 (QMG102Q- Introductory financial mathematics (S1
if they wish to register for modules on a higher level. Students will and S2)
first have to pass the necessary prerequisite before being allowed to Purpose: to enable the student to derive and apply the fundamental formulae
register for the desired modules. of financial mathematics.
„ Note that DSC2601 may NOT be taken for the BCom degree.
„ Students who passed DSC2601/OPS201K/QMG201S/QMS201G FOR THE BCOM DEGREE WITH SPECIALISATION IN QUANTITATIVE
prior to 2010 may not enrol for DSC2605, 2606. MANAGEMENT
„ Students who passed DSC2603/OPS204N/QMS204K prior to 2010
may not enrol for DSC3707. DSC1620 Mathematical modelling I (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Language prerequisite —Students with the NSC must have
„ Students who passed DSC3701/OPS301N/QMG301V/QMS301K/
a NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
OPS203 prior to 2010 may not enrol for DSC2607.
if home language or at least 5 (60-69%) for language of tuition if first
„ from 2009 the QMG and QMS codes changed to DSC codes.
additional language.
Students who have passed QMG and QMS modules will retain their
Mathematics prerequisite:
credits.
(a) At least 50% in Mathematics HIGHER GRADE or
(b) DSC1520 or an equivalent examination in Mathematics
Code Replaced by code (c) NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics or
7 (80-89%) for Mathematical Literacy.
QMG101P DSC1520
Purpose: to equip the student with the mathematical skills necessary for
QMG102Q/QMS102E DSC1630 other modules. The focus is on key aspects of pre-calculus, calculus and
linear algebra.
QMS101D DSC1620
QMG201S/QMS201G DSC2601 DSC1630 Introductory financial mathematics (S1 and S2)
QMG202T/QMS202H DSC2602 Purpose: to enable the student to derive and apply the fundamental formulae
of financial mathematics.
QMS204K DSC2603
QMG205W/QMS205L DSC2604 DSC2602 Rational decision-making (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: DSC1620 or DSC1520
QMG301V/QMS301K DSC3701 Purpose: to introduce the student to basic statistical concepts and to
QMG302W/QMS302L DSC3702 familiarise the student with the use of selected techniques from operations
research, including decision analysis, project management, network
QMG303X/QMS303M DSC3703 modelling.
QMG304Y/QMS304N DSC3704
DSC2604 Financial modelling (S1 and S2)
QMG3053/QMS305P DSC3705
Prerequisite: DSC1630
QMG3064/QMS306Q DSC3706 Purpose: to introduce the student to the essential approaches and concepts
of financial management, analysis and decision-making.

DSC2605 Linear mathematical programming (S1 and S2)


2 Quantitative Management Prerequisite: DSC1520 or DSC1620
as a Major Subject Purpose: to enable the learner to model and solve optimisation problems
with linear programming techniques and to introduce the learner to basic
linear algebra.
For the BCom (General)
DSC2606 Nonlinear mathematical programming
NQF Level 5: DSC1520, 1630 (S1 and S2)
NQF Level 6: DSC2602, 2604, 2605, 2606 Prerequisite: DSC1520 or DSC1620
NQF Level 7: Any FIVE of DSC3702, 3703, 3704, 3705, 3706, 3707, Purpose: to enable the learner to model and solve optimisation problems
with techniques of differential calculus and nonlinear programming.
For the BCom (with specialisation in
DSC2607 Production modelling (S1 and S2)
Quantitative Management) Prerequisite: DSC1520 or DSC1620
Purpose: to introduce the learner to a mathematical approach to operations
NQF Level 5: DSC1620, 1630
management in a production environment.
NQF Level 6: DSC2602, 2604, 2605, 2606
NQF Level 7: Any FIVE of DSC3702, 3703, 3704, 3705, 3706, 3707
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

3 Syllabus DSC3702 Optimisation of resources (S1 and S2)


Prerequisite: DSC2602 and (DSC2601 or DSC2605, 2606)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Purpose: to equip the student with the skills to formulate, solve and analyse
the results of linear, goal and integer programming models.
FOR THE BCOM DEGREE IN GENERAL
DSC3703 Simulation (S1 and S2)
DSC1520 (QMG101P) Quantitative modelling I (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: DSC2602 and (DSC2601 or DSC2605, 2606)
Purpose: to introduce the student to basic mathematical modelling and Purpose: to provide the student with a theoretical basis for structuring and
computational skills for application in the business world. solving simulation models in practice.

FOR OTHER BCOM DEGREES WHERE RECOMMENDED DSC3704 Models for strategic decision-making (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: DSC2602 and (DSC2601 or DSC2605, 2606)
QMI1500 Elementary quantitative methods (S1 and S2) Purpose: to introduce the student to the theory and practice of multi-criteria
Purpose: to introduce the student to elementary mathematical modelling, financial decision-making.
mathematics, elementary descriptive statistics and index numbers.
DSC3705 Financial risk modelling (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: DSC2602, 2604 and (DSC2601 or 2605, 2606)

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Purpose: to introduce the student to principles and methodologies for the Purpose: to familiarise students with stochastic processes and their
treatment of uncertainty and risk in financial modelling. applications in discrete Markov chains and queuing theory.

DSC3706 Selected topics for Operations Research (S1 and S2) HONCS1Y Discrete financial modelling
Prerequisite: DSC2602 and (DSC2601 or DSC2605, 2606) Purpose: to introduce the student to the financial theory of security markets
Purpose: to familiarise the student with the philosophy of Operations through discrete time models.
Research and some aspects of heuristics, game theory and forecasting.

DSC3707 Mathematical Modelling II (S1 and S2) 4 Practical Work


Prerequisite: DSC2602 and (DSC2601 or DSC2605, 2606)
Purpose: to introduce the learner to a wide-ranging overview of elementary Quantitative Management is a practical subject which requires that students
mathematical modelling in the economic and financial environment. attain certain computer skills.
„ A calculator is required for the modules QMI1500, DSC1520 and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 DSC1630. The specifications of the prescribed calculator will appear
in Tutorial Letter 301.
HONASMB Applied stochastic modelling „ For all other modules access to a personal computer with spreadsheet
Co-requisite: HONSM1A software is a prerequisite. Access to a printer is also required. Students
Purpose: to familiarise students with the applications of stochastic theory in must be able to do basic spreadsheet calculations.
practical situations. „ Admission to second and third-level module is restricted to students
who have access to a micro-computer.
HONDANE Decision analysis „ Students who register for BCom with specialisation in Quantitative
Purpose: to familiarise students with modelling techniques for solving Management must do INF205 and must therefore have access to
decision problems in practice. microcomputer with a CD-ROM.
„ Knowledge of a programming language like Turbo Pascal or Delphi is
HONFIN6 Financial mathematics required for DSC3703.
Purpose: to enable students to do advanced interest rate calculations;
specifically annuity and yield calculations (including the effects of capital
gains tax).

HONFORP Forecasting
Religious Studies
Purpose: to familiarise students with forecasting techniques that enable
them to fit the most appropriate forecasting model to a given data set.
1 Religious Studies as a Major Subject
HONLINR Linear programming
Purpose: to familiarise students with the simplex method and related topics
and enable them to solve concrete linear programming problems. Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination:
HONMD1Y Introduction to the mathematical modelling of
derivatives I NQF Level 5: RST1501
Co-requisite: HONMD23 NQF Level 6: RST1602, 2603 and 2604
Purpose: to introduce students to the derivative investment environment; NQF Level 7: RST2705, 3706, 3707, 3708 and 3709
including the mathematical models used in pricing the instruments and the
use of the instruments to increase profits and reduce risk.
2 Transitional Arrangements
HONMD23 Introduction to the mathematical modelling of
derivatives II Students who passed a half-course at first-year level in the old curriculum,
Co-requisite: HONSM1A, HONMD1Y retain credit for the half-course they passed and should consult the
Purpose: to develop in students the ability to derive and determine the transitional arrangements of the relevant subject chapter in connection with
movement of asset prices (and the prices of derived instruments based conversion to the new modularised curriculum.
on them) by using certain stochastic processes, including the Wiener and
Poisson processes. „ Students who have passed RST221X, RST3214, or RST327B may
not register for RST3706 (RST3701)
HONNNSH Neural networks „ Students who have passed RST3236 or RST326A may not register
Purpose: to familiarise students with the theoretical background and various for RST3709 (RST3259).
models of artificial neural networks. „ Students who have passed RST2233 and RST327B may not register
for RST3706 (RST3701).
HONOPTR Optimisation „ Students who have passed HRS413S and HRS414T may not register
Purpose: to introduce students to combinatorial optimisation and the study for HRS416V.
of efficient algorithms as applied to networks and other discrete problems.

HONPR1B Project I 3 Syllabus


Purpose: to introduce students to research and to hone technical writing
skills. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
HONPR2C Project II RST1501 (RST121U) Comparative religious studies:
Prerequisite: HONPR1B introduction to the religions of the world
Purpose: to introduce students to the application of Operations Research (S1 and S2)
techniques to real-life problems. Purpose: to gain insight into the religions of the world, with the possibility of
concentrating on at least four of the following: African religion, Judaism, Christianity,
HONSIMG Simulation Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, contemporary and alternative religious movements;
Co-requisite: HONASMB and to apply these insights in public and professional life.
Purpose: to familiarise students with the modelling and operational analysis
of industrial processes through simulation. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
HONSM1A Stochastic modelling I Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
Co-requisite: HONASMB

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RST1602 (RST122V) Comparative religious studies: HRS411Q Interhistory of religions (year module)
introduction to the theory of religion Syllabus: Various religions of the world are studied comparatively in large-
(S1 and S2) scale format, i.e. in their mutual historical connections, implications and
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate understanding of religion as an interpenetrations and their structural similarities. Within this framework it
important factor in individual and public life, with reference to the following will be possible to concentrate on one cluster of religions, such as: African
dimensions: religion and society, religion and experience, myth and ritual, religions; African religion, Christianity and Islam; Judaism, Christianity,
religious thought, and interreligious dynamics. Islam and Baha’i; Hinduism and Buddhism; Buddhism and Christianity;
Confucianism and Taoism; and esoteric and new religions.
RST2603 (RST2255) New religious movements: cults, New
Age and related phenomena (S1 and S2) HRS412R Theories of religion (year module)
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the Syllabus: A variety of theoretical/philosophical approaches to the plurality of
emergence and significance of cults and new religious movements (NRMs) religions of the world and religion as a generic phenomenon, representing
in modern society (including definitions, incidence and significance, typology, the historical range of such reflections from antiquity to contemporary
factors that determine the success or failure of NRMs, and NRMs with thought in various cultural and religious traditions, is studied critically and
respect to violence and the media). constructively.

RST2604 (RST3248) Meditation and mysticism (S1 and S2) HRS415U Research methodologies in religion (year module)
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of meditation Purpose: This paper consists of three parts, any of which might be taken:
as the experiential dimension of ‘mysticism’/’spirituality’ with reference to qualitative methodology, hermeneutics and methodology in Arabic and
some individual mystics, classical writings and schools – both traditionally Islamic Studies. Students will choose qualitative methodology with a view to
religious and secular, past and present. empirical research on religion. Hermeneutics will draw on reading strategies
existing in various religions and on a variety of contemporary theorists and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 philosophers of language (reading, writing) with a view to the reading and
interpretation of religious documents. Students in Arabic and Islamic Studies
Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. must do the third option on Arab and Islamic cultures, linguistic studies, and
historiography.
RST3707 (RST222Y) Africa’s religious heritage (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate insight into African religion, giving HRS416V Religion in private and public life (year module)
attention to Christianity and Islam on the African continent, including the Purpose: Students choose between two options: Religions in societies or
contemporary dynamics of African religion, African Christianity, African Islam Religious experience, mysticism and spirituality. In Religions in societies the
and the coexistence of these religions in Africa. interface between various religions from a variety of religio-cultural continents
and the societies in which they occurred is studied comparatively. Within
RST2705 (RST2244) Divinity and nature of religious history that framework a number of aspects, such as the issue of gender, education,
(S1 and S2) church-state relationship, religious freedom and religions and world peace
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the ‘history are concentrated on. In the second option the historical, phenomenological
of God’ with reference to integral philosophy, pantheism, panentheism and and theoretical dimensions are combined in a critical and constructive study
process thought, and cosmic ecology. of religious experience in a variety of religions, including the phenomena of
mysticism and spirituality. The range of authors and scriptures includes, for
RST3708 (RST3259) Postmodern philosophy of religion example, the types of nature mysticism and metaphysical mysticism.
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the implications of postmodernism with
respect to religious thought, including postmodern critiques of past religio-
metaphysical systems, the postmodern and deconstructive renewal of the Research in the Social Sciences
search for transcendence, and the religious dimensions of deconstructive
thought.

RST3709 (RST3259) Religion and social issues (S1 and S2) 1 General Information
Purpose: The module comprisies Religion and public life and Religion
and gender in this module. In Religion and public life the purpose is to Students who passed one of the undermentioned papers are exempted
gain insight into the role of religion in society and politics, religion-state from the requirement to include RSC201 in their curriculum but must take
relationships, religious freedom, religious conflict, religious nationalism, and another module to complete the curriculum:
religious pluralism in South Africa. In the Gender option the purpose is to CMN211
demonstrate an understanding of the shaping of the lives of women and men NUR201
and the promotion of androcentrism and male dominance through religious NUR301
beliefs, practices and symbols, with reference to a variety of religions. NRD201
PSY314
RST3706 (RST3701) World religions (S1 and S2) SOS201
Purpose: Students are given a choice between two clusters: Semitic or Asian.
In the Semitic cluster (Judaism, Christianity and Islam: a comparative study)
the purpose is to gain insight into three Abrahamic faiths, with emphasis 2 Syllabus
on both their unique and related elements, and with reference to Scripture
and tradition, monotheism, authority, worship and ritual, ethics, the material MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
culture, political order, and dialogue. In the Asian option (Asian faiths: culture,
religion and philosophy) the purpose is to gain understanding of the classical RSC2601 (RSC201H) Research in the Social Sciences (S1 and S2)
teachings and philosophies in various historical schools and contemporary Prerequisite: Any TWO modules
societies of Hindiusm and Buddhism. Advice: This module is a prerequisite for some third-level module in the
social sciences. Students are advised to check the Prerequisite of their major
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 subject(s). In cases where this module is a prerequisite for a third-level
module students are advised to enrol for RSC2601 simultaneously with the
The Honour’s degree comprises five modules, the four below as well as an second-level modules of the major.
honour’s module from another discipline (to be approved by the Chair of Purpose: to introduce students to research in the social sciences to enable
the Department). For instance, THE429V (Comparative Religious Ethics or them to understand and apply the basic principles of scientific research.
Sexual Ethics or Medical Ethics) and CSP4804 (Christian Mysticism).

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Russian Second-level modules
RSN201 Russian language and culture (preintermediate)
RSN203 Russian language and culture (intermediate)
1 Introduction RSN821 Russian pre-revolutionary civilisation

As from 2009 Russian is no longer offered as a major at UNISA, although RSN822 Nineteenth century Russian literature
students registered for a Russian major before 2009 have until 2011 to Third-level modules
complete their studies (see below). Since Russian is not offered at any other
RSN301 Russian language and culture (preadvanced)
university in South Africa, please read carefully the arrangement for pipeline
students if you wish to complete your degree with a major in Russian. RSN303 Russian language and culture (advanced)
RSN823 Russian post-revolutionary civilisation
2 General Information RSN824 Twentieth century Russian literature

„ In all language modules access to a reliable audio cassette recorder or For advice students are asked to contact the Department.
CD player is essential.
„ Credit for a degree is only granted for either:
(i) MEL823 or RSN202 or RSN821 5 Syllabus
(ii) MEL821 or RSN204 or RSN822
(iii) MEL823 or RSN302 or RSN823 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
(iv) MEL822 or RSN304 or RSN824
(v) RSN305 or RSN825 RSN1501 (RSN101V) Russian language and culture for
(vi) RSN306 or RSN826 beginners (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Russian at beginners level. Development of elementary skills in
reading, speaking, listening, writing and translating
3 Admission Requirements
RSN1502 (RSN102W) Russian language and culture: Basic
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: RSN1501. Although students may register for both modules
None at the same time, they should have passed RSN1501 before attempting to
write the examination in RSN1502.
Advice: Students with a knowledge of Russian should contact the administrative Syllabus: Development of basic language skills in Russian and the elements
officer for Russian, Mrs L van Zyl, tel. 012 429 6541, or e-mail: vzylme@unisa. of Russian culture and life-style. Grammatical translation is used as a means
ac.za to make the necessary arrangements for assessment in order to be of teaching and evaluation
placed at the appropriate level of study.

4 Transitional Arrangements School and Public Library


Studies
Study unit passed Modules which Outstanding modules
may not be taken
SRU100 RSN101, 102 — 1 General Information
RSS101 RSN201 RSN203, 821, 822
Credit for a degree is granted for either MSK201 or SLB201.
RSS102 — RSN201, 203, 821, 823
RUS201 RSN201, 203 RSN821, 823
RUS202 RSN822 RSN201, 203, 821 2 Transitional Arrangements
RUS301 RSN301, 303 RSN823, 824
The Diploma in Information Services for Children and Youth (Course code:
RUS302 RSN824 RSN301, 303, 823 02453) has been discontinued in 2008.
RUS304 RSN823 RSN301, 303, 824
RSN202 RSN821 RSN201, 203, 822 3 Syllabus
RSN204 RSN822 RSN201, 203, 821
RSN302 RSN823 RSN301, 302, 824 NB
„ Modules MST101P and MST102Q will be discontinued in 2012.
RSN304 RSN824 RSN301, 302, 823
„ No new students will be registered from 2010. Continuing students will
MEL821 (option 5) RSN822 RSN201, 203, 821 be given until 2013 to complete the qualification.
MEL822 (option 5) RSN824 RSN301, 302, 823 „ Modules SLS101, 102, 201 will be discontinued in 2012.

MEL823 (option 5) RSN821, 823 RSN301, 302, 824


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MEL824 (option 5) RSN303 RSN823, 824
SLS101L Management of information services for children and
„ Students who registered for Russian as a major, with either RSN youth: introductory orientation (offered for the last
or MEL codes, must complete their studies by the end of 2011, time in 2012)
with a final supplementary opportunity in January of 2012. After Purpose: to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to manage
this date, no further registrations will be considered. To complete children’s and youth services in different types of library and information
the major in Russian after level one, students must pass the services.
following:

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SLS102M Collection management in information services for For information: See Physics section in this calendar.
children and youth: introductory orientation (offered
for the last time in 2012) CSS101H Comprehension skills for Science (year module)
Purpose: to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to Telephone number 012 429 6774
manage and develop collections in children’s and youth services in different Syllabus: Sentence, paragraph and discourse-level comprehension and their
types of library and information services. application in reading skills

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Science Education II


SLS201P Information literacy education MAT1511 Precalculus mathematics B (S1 and S2)
Advice: Students are advised to first pass SLS101 and SLS102 before Prerequisite: ONE of the following:
registering for this module. (a) Mathematics (NSC) (not Mathematical Literacy) passed with a rating
Purpose: to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to of at least 4 (50%).
develop and implement media user education and information skills (b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at matriculation level passed with at
instruction programmes for children and youth in different types of library least 40% (E symbol).
and information services. (c) Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at matriculation level passed with
at least 50% (D symbol).
(d) Mathematics at matriculation level passed prior to differentiation.
(e) An equivalent examination in Mathematics.
Science Education for BEd (f) MAT0511 (Mathematics access module)
Purpose: Students credited with this module will have understanding of basic ideas
(Intermediate and Senior Phase) of algebra and to apply the basic techniques in handling problems related to: the
theory of polynomials, systems of linear equations, matrices, the complex number
system, sequences, mathematical induction, and binomial theorem

1 Syllabus CHE112R Introductory chemistry B (year module) (offered for


the last time in 2011)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Telephone number 012 429 8004
Science Education I Co-requisite: CHE111, CSS101
Purpose: students credited with this module will have understanding of basic
MAT1510 (MPE1106) Precalculus mathematics A (year module) ideas of algebra and to apply the basic techniques in handling problems related
Telephone number 012 429 6202 to: the theory of polynomials, systems of linear equations, matrices, the complex
Prerequisite: number system, sequences, mathematical induction, and binomial theorem
ONE of the following:
(a) Mathematics (NSC) (not mathematical literacy) passed with a rating CHE1500 Introductory chemistry B (S1 and S2)
of at least 4. Telephone number 012 429 8004
(b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE at Matriculation level passed with at Advice: MAT1511 should be taken together with this module
least 40% (E symbol) Syllabus: Properties of matter; equilibria; rates of reaction; thermodynamics;
(c) Mathematics STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level passed with electrochemistry; chemistry of certain main group elements
at least 50% (D symbol)
(d) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to differentiation PHY1502 Elementary electromagnetism and heat (S1 and S2)
(e) An equivalent examination in Mathematics Telephone number 012 429 8027
(f) MAT0511 (Mathematics access module) For information: See Physics section in this calendar.
Purpose: to acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable students to
draw and interpret graphs of linear, absolute value, quadratic, exponential, PSP101R Science Education practical (year module)
logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and to solve related equations and Prerequisite: CHE111, PHY1501 or PHY1015
inequalities, as well as simple real-life problems. Co-requisite: CHE112, PHY1502
Advice: Details about practical work will be made available upon registration
CHE111Q Introductory chemistry A (S1 and S2) (offered for the or soon thereafter
last time in 2011) Syllabus: Descriptive and semiquantitive experiments in Chemistry and Physics
Co-requisite: CHE112R
Purpose: to teach basic chemical vocabulary, skills and concepts to students
with little or no background in chemistry. To enable the student to gain
insight in the particulate nature of matter, be able to solve stoichiometric Scripture Studies
problems, demonstrate an understanding of the periodicity of elements, the
atomic theory and thermochemistry.

CHE112R Introductory chemistry B (S2) (offered for the last time 1 Transitional Arrangements
in 2011)
Co-requisite: CHE111Q Old module New module
Purpose: to help students with little or no background in chemistry to gain
insight into the principles and theories in reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium SCR111X discontinued
of reactions and basic organic chemistry with emphasis on the development of SCR112Y ECH2601
a systematic approach to the problem solving in these areas.
SCR3015 discontinued
CHE1500 Introductory chemistry (S1 & S2) SCR3026 discontinued
Telephone number 012 429 8004
SCR3038 discontinued
Co-requisite: CHE112, CSS101
Advice: MAT1511 should be taken together with the module. SCR3049 discontinued
Syllabus: Chemical symbols, formulas and equations; properties of matter; SCR305A discontinued
structure of the atom and arrangements of electrons; chemical bonding
and molecular structure; chemistry of certain main group elements, SCR306B TIC3705
thermochemistry SCR307C discontinued

PHY1501 Elementary mechanics (S1 and S2) SCR308D discontinued


Telephone number 012 429 8027. SCR309E absorbed into ECH3704
BTH320A BTH3720 (Compulsory)

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Module already Module that may Modules required in order
Students who have not passed the number of modules required to complete
passed in old not be taken in to complete each level of
a major in Scripture Studies, are required to take the modules according to
Scripture Studies new curriculum the major for Scripture
the table below.
curriculum Studies
Level 7 (4 modules required for major)
Module already Module that may Modules required in order
passed in old not be taken in to complete each level of SCR3015 Four modules are required:
Scripture Studies new curriculum the major for Scripture The compulsory capstone
SCR3026
curriculum Studies module (BTH3720) and
SCR3038 any three modules already
Level 5 (2 modules required for major)
SCR306B TIC3705 passed from SCR300,
SCR111X — Any two modules passed BBS300 or BBA300.
carry the necessary credits SCR307C Outstanding modules
SCR112Y ECH2601
towards Scripture Studies SCR309E may be selected from the
BBS103F OTS1501 level 5 in the new BTh following groups, but at
degree. If the requisite BBA3014 OTS2602 least one module from each
BBS104G ECH1501
number of modules has not BBA3025 ECH3702 group:
BBA101U OTS1502 been passed at this level,
BBA3036 ECH2602
BBA102V — then either OTS1501 or
ECH1501 must be taken. BBA3048 OTS3702
Level 6 (3 modules required for major) BBA3059 OTS3703
SCR3015 Three modules required: BBA306A ECH3701 OTS3701/ OTS3702/
Any three already passed OTS3703 ECH3701/
SCR3026 BBA307B ECH2603
from SCR300, BBA300
SCR3038 or BBS300 will carry BBA308C
SCR306B TIC3705 credits towards level 6 BBS301K ECH3705 ECH3702/ ECH3703/
(whether from Old or New ECH3704/
SCR307C Testament); the remaining BBS302L ECH3705
SCR309E modules passed will carry BBS303M
credits towards level 7;
BBA3014 OTS2602 otherwise, three modules BBS304N OTS3703
BBA3025 ECH3702 need to be done from the BBS305P OTS2601
following groups, but at
BBA3036 ECH2602 least one module from each BBS306Q OTS3701
BBA3048 OTS3702 group: BBS307R OTS3701
BBA3059 OTS3703 BBS308S ECH3704
BBA306A ECH3701 BBS309T OTS2603
BBA307B ECH2603 BTH320A BTH3720
(compulsory)
BBA308C
BBS301K ECH3705 OTS2601/OTS2602/
OTS2603/ECH2601/
BBS302L ECH2602/ECH2603 2 Scripture Studies as a Major Subject
BBS303M
BBS304N OTS3703 Compulsory modules for a major subject
BBS305P OTS2601 combination:
BBS306Q OTS3701
NQF Level 5: OTS1501, ECH1501
BBS307R OTS3701 NQF Level 6: Three modules: ONE module from OTS2601, OTS2602,
OTS2603, OTS2604; ONE module from ECH2601,
BBS308S ECH3704
ECH2602, ECH2603; ONE more module, chosen from either
BBS309T OTS2603 group above.
NQF Level 7: The compulsory capstone module (BTH3720); ONE module
from OTS3701, OTS3702, OTS3703, OTS3704, OTS3705;
ONE module from ECH3701, ECH3702, ECH3703,
ECH3704, ECH3705; ONE more module, chosen from either
group above.

3 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

OTS1501 Introduction to ancient Israelite literature (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to introduce students to the history and literature of ancient
Israel; facilitate competence in the use of the literature of ancient Israel in
contemporary meaning making; facilitate knowledge of the context for the
origins ancient Israel, its religion and literature.

ECH1501 Introduction to early Christian literature, theology,


history and archaeology (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce students to the scientific study of early Christian
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in contemporary meaning making and identity formation; and to facilitate OTS3703 The Bible and African cultures (S1 and S2)
knowledge of the context for the origins of Christianity, and the early history Purpose: to enable learners to explore an intercultural interpretation of the
of Christianity up to and including the second century C.E. Qualifying learners Bible by discovering parallels between the cultural world of the Bible and
will be able to describe and explain the contents, composition history, and African and Western manners and customs.
message of the corpus of early Christian literature as well as interpret the
Bible competently. OTS3704 The Bible and sexuality (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to understand current discourses about
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 sexuality and sexual relationships and to compare these with discourses,
experiences and practices which existed in ancient Israel; to interpret
OTS2601 The Bible, creation and ecology (S1 and S2) various Old Testament texts in order to gain an understanding of how the
Purpose: to introduce students to biblical creation narratives and theology, ancient Israelites viewed sexuality and how this influenced their discourses,
and elementary ecological theory. Students credited with module are relationships and practices. Qualified students can interpret selected Old
therefore able to critically participate in the current debate on the relationship Testament passages dealing with sexual practices and experiences and relate
science-faith as well as in discourses on issues concerning ecology. these to contemporary discussions about sexuality, sexual relationships and
practices.
OTS2602 From Dan to Beersheba: An archaeological tour
through ancient Israel (S1 and S2) OTS3705 Understanding the Old Testament through archaeology
Purpose: to gain knowledge of the occupation history, excavation history, (S1 and S2)
and Bible related history of eight well-known biblical cities. Purpose: to enable students to relate archaeological and historical
geographical information to the Old Testament. This module will be useful
OTS2603 Life orientation: Biblical perspectives (S1 and S2) to people who are interested in the historical background of the Bible.
Purpose: to gain knowledge and skills that will enable students to use the
Bible meaningfully in the process of life orientation in their personal lives, ECH3701 Death, tombs and burials in the early Christian world
or when they act as facilitators of the learning area “Life Orientation” in (S1 and S2)
schools. Purpose: to facilitate knowledge about the archaeological and textual
evidence regarding tombs, death and afterlife beliefs in the New Testament
OTS2604 The Bible and the eradication of poverty and early Christianity and to critically reflect on mourning and burial
Purpose: to enable students to make a contribution to the eradication of practices. Students will be able to compare, describe and evaluate these
poverty through a better understanding of people’s experiences of poverty beliefs and practices in historical and cross-cultural instances as well as in
in the present-day world and in ancient Israelite societies, as well as by contemporary communities where early Christian documents function as
studying various biblical perspectives on poverty. master narratives and identity creating symbol systems.

ECH2601 Text interpretation, theory and method (S1 and S2) ECH3702 Religion, worship and prayer in the early Christian
Purpose: to facilitate knowledge of theories of interpretation of New world (S1 and S2)
Testament and early Christian literature, as well as knowledge of the Purpose: to facilitate understanding the religious landscape of the early
context-relatedness of interpretation. Qualifying learners are able to use Christian world, and how religious practices contribute to community
methods of interpretation and thus become competent social agents and formation and identity construction. Students will be able to describe,
interpreters of Christian resources. compare and evaluate the role of magic, sacred places and holy persons in
the documents and artefacts of early Christianity as well as in contemporary
ECH2602 Daily life in early Christianity (S1 and S2) Christian communities.
Purpose: to enable students to describe and demonstrate understanding
of daily life in New Testament times. Students who have completed this ECH3703 The Bible and human development in post-colonial
module will be able to better read, understand and interpret the documents Africa (S1 and S2)
produced in this era. Purpose: to facilitate knowledge of how different ways of interpreting the
Bible can be used to facilitate human development in post-colonial Africa.
ECH2603 Illness, health and healing in the early Christian world Students credited with this module are able to integrate methods of Biblical
(S1 and S2) interpretation and theories of people centred development. They are able
Purpose: to enable students to describe, compare and evaluate faith healing, to design practical models for development in Africa in which religious
exorcisms and other folk healings in early Christian communities. They will aspects are integrated. This learning is of interest to students engaged in
gain an understanding of illness, health and healing in the New Testament development studies and activities involving social change.
and early Christian documents as well as the role of health care systems in
society. Students credited with this module will be able to analyse the role ECH3704 Construction of bodies, gender and sexuality in early
of a variety of health care practices in the formation and maintenance of Christianity (S1 and S2)
religious communities in particular and society in general. Purpose: firstly to acquire knowledge on how the Graeco-Roman culture
produced early Christian bodies and how early Christian experience,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 knowledge and bodies were interrelated. Secondly, students who
complete this module can critically assess contemporary attitudes towards
OTS3701 Politics, power and prophecy in ancient Israel constructions of bodies. Furthermore, students will be able to understand
(S1 and S2) and evaluate how bodies and religion interact in the formation of culture, and
Purpose: to enable students to view the politics of ancient Israel holistically, integrate this knowledge in historical studies concerned with the body, such
and to gain an understanding of the role of the prophets in issues such as as History, Classical Studies, Anthropology or Cultural Studies. This module
the use of power and social justice. This module will be useful to people who complements approaches concerned with the health of the body, such as
are interested in religion, politics, the Bible (in particular the Old Testament), the Health Sciences and Psychology. Lastly, it provides a critical dimension to
spirituality and the church. transformational approaches, such as Gender Studies, Philosophy and Ethics.

OTS3702 Excavating a biblical city (S1 and S2) ECH3705 Early Christian spirituality (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to understand how archaeological excavations Purpose: this module is useful to people who have a desire to develop
create knowledge of ancient societies. They will be able to read and insight into the diversity of spiritualities in early Christianity. The purpose
interpret archaeological reports on the excavations of a specific city from of the learning experience is to develop a historical consciousness, which
the Old Testament world. Moreover, they will be able to interpret various is facilitated through an exposition of various modes of being spiritual.
archaeological finds in terms of the historical period (e.g. the Middle or Late Qualifying learners are able to recognize and compare six modes of
Bronze Age, phases of the Iron Age, the Persian, Hellenistic and Roman spirituality and critically evaluate contemporary spiritualities, and are able to
Periods) in which it was manufactured or from which it originated. engage in contemporary dialogue on spiritual diversity.

BTH3720 Integrated theological praxis (year module)


Purpose: this compulsory ‘capstone’ module may only be done by students
in the final year of their studies for the BTh degree. Qualifying students can

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integrate the insights and competences they gained from doing the other 29 studies. Students are strongly advised to consult the lecturer well in advance
BTh modules, and use those insights to design and carry out a small scale in order to discuss the scope and the sources available for the article.
ministry project in their community to address a specific societal problem.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8


Skills course for Law students
Students who wish to proceed to postgraduate study of either Old
Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, or New Testament and Early
Christian Studies, may enrol for the honours degree in Biblical Studies (Old
Testament; New Testament; or Combined/General), or Biblical Archaeology. 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

Sculpture SCL1501 (SCL1014) Skills course for law students (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain basic knowledge, study skills and practical application skills
so that they will be better equipped to deal with the practical demands
required in daily legal practice.
1 General Information
„ This subject was previously known as Three-dimensional Form.
„ This study unit may be taken for any degree. Social Welfare Law
2 Syllabus
1 General Information
NB
Students must attend a minimum two days for both workshops. Students are Credit for a degree may be granted for either SCW1501 and SCW1502 or
however, strongly advised to attend the full week of these two workshops. SLW100.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 2 Syllabus


THF1501 (THF111E) Sculpture (year module) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Advice: You are strongly advised to do GAR1501 and TWF1501 before
THF1501. SCW1501 (SCW101L) Social welfare law (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to introduce the student to the discipline of sculpture and to Purpose: to gain insight into the administration of justice, the legal profession
provide students with basic skills training in sculpture. The module aims and litigation.
at developing creative thinking through the guidance of projects and
incorporates both methodologies inherent to art practice and the principles SCW1502 (SCW102M) Social welfare law (S1 and S2)
and techniques of sculpture through the exploration of traditional and non- Purpose: to gain insight into aspects of substantive law in the fields of law of
traditional media persons, family law and child law.

Semitic Languages Social Work

1 Syllabus 1 General Information


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Students registered for the following degrees must include the practical
work modules in their curriculum:
The curriculum comprises FIVE modules: BSW
BA (Health Sciences and Social Services) with specialisation in
HPSEM81 Research in Semitic Languages Welfare Science
Purpose: to study all the major components of research such as the formation
of hypotheses, different methodologies, approaches and sources in the field
of Semitic Languages.
2 Social Work as a Major Subject
SEM4802 The World of the Ancient Israel Compulsory modules for a major subject
Purpose: to study a selection of ancient Canaanite texts and inscriptions combination:
(Hebrew, Phoenician, Ammonite, Ugaritic and Moabite) which shed light on
the Hebrew and Canaanite cultures in the time of Ancient Israel.
NQF Level 5: SCK1501, 1502, 1503
NQF Level 6: SCK201, 202, 203, 204
SEM4803 Ancient Israelite and Semitic Societies
NQF Level 7: SCK301, 302, 303, 304, 305
Purpose: to study another Semitic language like Aramaic, Ugaritic, Sumerian,
Fourth level: SCK401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 410, 411
Akkadian or Egyptian.

SEM4804 Cultural background of Canaanite languages 3 Transitional Arrangements


Purpose: to study the art, archaeology, trade, economics, religion and politics
of one of the ancient Canaanite peoples. „ Students who did not pass all the papers in Social Work II before
2005, forfeit all credits for the papers passed in Social Work II, and
HRSEM85 Research report: Semitic Languages will have to register for all modules as stipulated for Social Work on
Purpose: A student is required to submit a research article or a written essay NQF Level 6.
before 30 November of not more than 20 pages including the bibliography.
A student may choose any relevant theme or topic in the field of Semitic

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„ Students who did not pass all the papers in Social Work III before practice sessions, workshops, group and individual supervision and simulated
2005, forfeit all credits for the papers passed in Social Work III, and practical situations.
will have to register for all modules as stipulated for Social Work on
NQF Level 7. SCK2035 Welfare policy (year module)
„ Students who pass one or more of the papers for Social Work IV Purpose: to enable students to develop knowledge regarding the complexity
(MWK400) prior to 2003 without completing the course MWK400, of social welfare policy, to critically analyse policy, to develop skills and to
retain credit for the papers they passed and must register according demonstrate knowledge in applying it in different contexts.
to the table below.
„ Students who passed SCK409J should register for SCK410B. SCK2046 Basic counseling skills (year module)
„ Students who passed SCK410B should register fir SCK411C. Purpose: to enable students to develop an appreciation for the complexity
and diversity of life tasks across the life span and to understand the nature
„ Students who passed neither SCK409J or SCK410B should register
of programmes focussed on helping people to effectively deal with life tasks.
for SCK410B and SCK411C.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7


Study unit passed Modules which may Outstanding modules
not be taken SCK3016 Social case work (year module)
MWK401 SCK401, 402 SCK403–410 Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level
modules
MWK402 SCK403, 404 SCK401, 402,
(for the qualifications mentioned under 2 above excluding the BA (Human and
405–410
Social Studies): SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, PYC204)
MWK403 SCK405, 406, 407, SCK401–404, 410, Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 above excluding the BA
408 411 (Human and Social Studies): SCK302, 304
MWK404 SCK409 SCK401–408, 410 Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the person-
centred approach, values and skills of social casework, assessment and
MWN400, MWS400 SCK410 SCK401–408, 411
evaluation of social casework, their own development as social workers.

4 Syllabus SCK3028 Social group work


Prerequisite: SCK201, PYC204
NB Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 above excluding the BA
All the modules on all levels must be passed before continuation with modules (Human and Social Studies): SCK301, 304
of the consecutive level. Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of group
work in the helping professions, theoretical approaches to group work,
developmental phases in group work, administration of group work, the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
integration of research in the evaluation and observation of groups.
SCK1501 (SCK101W) Welfare science and policy (year module)
SCK3039 Community work
Purpose: to develop the required knowledge, skills and competencies to
Prerequisite: SCK201, 202, PYC204
understand social welfare policy and social problems, and to apply them in
Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 above: SCK305
different contexts.
Purpose: to enable students in the helping professions to gain knowledge and
understanding of a participatory approach to working with communities,
SCK1502 (SCK102X) Introduction to social work and the project facilitation and management.
helping process (year module)
Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 excluding the BA (Human SCK304A Practical work in social case and group work
and Social Studies): SCK103 Prerequisite: SCK201, PYC204
Purpose: to develop the required knowledge, skills and competencies to Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 above: SCK301, 302
understand the nature, scope and complexity of the social work profession, Purpose: to enable students to apply the understanding gained in modules
the people-centred approach, and the helping process. SCK301 and SCK302 by means of workshops, practice sessions, individual
and group supervision and simulated practical situations.
SCK1503 (SCK103Y) Practical work (year module)
Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 excluding the BA (Human SCK305B Practical work: community work
and Social Studies): SCK102 Prerequisite: SCK201, 202, PYC204
Purpose: to enable students to apply the knowledge and skills they acquired Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 above: SCK303
in module SCK102 in practical sessions, workshops, and simulated practical Purpose: to enable students in social work to demonstrate the understanding
situations. gained in module SCK303 of participatory project facilitations and
management with communities by means of workshops, practice sessions,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 individual and group supervision, and simulated practical situations.

Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
modules
(for BSW and BA (Health Sciences and Social Services) (with specialisation in NB
Welfare Science)): SCK101, 102, 103 „ Students who obtain 60% and more in each of the third-level module in
social work may complete the fourth year over a period of one year.
SCK2013 Facilitative communication in groups and
„ Students who obtain less than 60% in each of the third-level module in
communities (year module)
social work must complete the fourth year over a period of two years.
Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 above: SCK202, PYC204
„ All students who failed or need to supplement module in courses other
(for other registrations): PYC204
than social work must complete the fourth year over a period of two
Purpose: to enable students in the helping professions to gain knowledge and
years.
understanding of the people-centred theories, values and skills upon which
the facilitation of communication with people in groups and communities „ No student who failed third-level module in social work will be allowed
are based. to register for the fourth-level modules.

SCK2024 Practical work: facilitating communication in


groups and communities (year module)
Co-requisite for the qualifications mentioned under 2 above: SCK201, PYC204
Purpose: to enable students in social work to demonstrate the ability to
apply the people-centred theories and values through basic and advanced
skills when communicating with people in groups and communities through

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„ Students who spread the fourth level over two years must register for Purpose: to enable students in social work to demonstrate advanced
modules per year: knowledge, understanding and the ability to facilitate the execution of a
Modules should be selected and grouped as follows: sustainable micro-project with a community.
: Any two or four modules of any of the three methods. (: The theory and
practical work modules of a method must simultaneously be registered). SCK407G Social work management: the social work organisation
- Casework: SCK401A (Theory) and 402B (Practical work) – integrated theory and practice
- Groupwork: SCK403C (Theory) and 404D (Practical work) Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305) as
- Community work: SCK405E (Theory) and SCK406F (Practical well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module
work) Purpose: to enable students to gain an understanding of the functioning of
: Any one or three of the following modules: SCK407G, SCK408H, organisations and welfare organisations, the effect of the organisation in
SCK410B, SCK411C (The number of modules will depend on the shaping the work of the professional, and to gain insight into organisations
selection you made from group A) through a placement at an organisation.

1st year: SCK401A and 402B (Casework) and SCK405E and SCK406F SCK408H Social work management: the social worker as
(Community work), and SCK410B (Research) employee and manager
2nd year: SCK403C and SCK404D. (Groupwork), SCK407G and Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305), as
SCK408H, SCK411C well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module
„ It is strongly recommended that students register for SCK410B Purpose: to gain understanding of social work management, the functions,
(Research) during the first year of study. tasks and operations of managers, the social worker as employee,
„ Applications for practical work placements must be received by and entrepreneur and private practitioner, and to apply this understanding
confirmed with the Department by 30 November. Students have the through working as a social work employee.
responsibility of ensuring that their application forms are completed
and received by the Department not later than 30 November. No SCK410B Research project: planning and execution
applications or placements will be considered after 30 November. Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305), as
well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module
Purpose: to enable students to plan and execute a research project and to
SCK401A Social casework: working with individuals – integrated
apply the research phases.
theory and practice
Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305) as
SCK411C Statutory work, ethics and supervision
well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module
Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201–204, 301–305 (or WFS301–305 as
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an advanced understanding of
well as ALL other first-, second-, and third-level module.
the person-centred approach, skills and ethical issues of social casework
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate advanced knowledge and the
in working with individuals, their own development as social workers and
ability to practically apply statutory work, ethics, and supervision to practice.
to apply this understanding through undertaking casework with individuals
during their placement at an organisation.

SCK402B Social casework: working with couples and families –


integrated theory and practice
Sociology
Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305), as
well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an advanced understanding of
the person-centred approach, skills and ethical issues of social casework in
1 Transitional Arrangements
working with couples and families, and to apply this understanding through
undertaking casework with couples and families during their placement at Study unit Modules which may not Outstanding modules
an organisation. passed be taken
SOS100 SOC101, 102 —
SCK403C Social group work with children and youth – integrated
SOS201 SOC201, RSC201 TWO of SOC202, 204,
theory and practice
206
Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305) as
well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module SOS202 SOC202, 206 RSC201 and SOC201
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the
theory on social group work with children and youth, the group process, types SOS201, SOC201, 202, 206, —
of youth groups, ethical and professional issues in conducting children and 202 RSC201
youth groups, and to apply this understanding through conducting groups
SOS301 SOC301 SOC308 and ONE of
with children and youth during their placement at an organisation.
SOC304, 305, 306
SCK404D Social group work with adults – integrated theory and SOS302 SOC308 SOC301 and ONE of
practice SOC304, 305, 306
Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305), as SOS303 SOC304, 305, 306 SOC301, 308
well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module
SOS301, SOC301, 308 ONE of SOC304, 305,
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an advanced understanding
302 306
of theory on social group work with adults, the value of group work for
adults, group techniques, types of adult groups, ethical and professional SOS301, SOC301, 304, 305, 306 SOC308
issues in conducting adult groups, and to apply this understanding through 303
conducting groups with adults during their placement at an organisation. SOS302, SOC304, 305, 306, 308 SOC301
303
SCK405E Community work: planning and integrated practice
SOC203 SOC206 RSC201, SOC201 and any
Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305) as
ONE of SOC202, 204
well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module
Purpose: to enable students in social work to demonstrate advanced SOC205 SOC206 RSC201, SOC201 and any
knowledge, understanding and the ability to facilitate the planning of a ONE of SOC202, 204
participatory project with a community. SOC302 SOC308 SOC301 and any TWO of
SOC304, 305, 306
SCK406F Community work: execution of a project
SOC303 SOC308 SOC301 and any TWO of
Prerequisite: SCK1501-1503, SCK201-204, 301-305 (or WFS301-305), as
SOC304, 305, 306
well as ALL the other first-, second- and third-level module

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2 Sociology as a Major Subject SOC3049 Industrial sociology (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: SOC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules
Syllabus: A critical sociological perspective on the nature of work and
Compulsory modules for a major subject industrial relations, and its application to work and industrial relations in
combination: South Africa.

NQF Level 5: SOC1501, 1502, SOC305A Sociology of education (S1 and S2)
NQF Level 6: RSC201, SOC201 and any TWO of SOC202, 204, 206 Prerequisite: SOC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules
NQF Level 7: SOC301, 308 and any TWO of 304, 305, 306 Syllabus: Sociological analysis of relationships between education and social
inequality.
Students may substitute one or two second-level modules (excluding
RSC201) with one or two third-level modules. SOC306B Group dynamics (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: SOC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules
For admission to Honours, SOC301 and 308 are compulsory. Syllabus: Sociological analysis of group processes, social interaction, social
structure, social movements, and identity.

3 Syllabus SOC308D Theorising modernity: classical and contemporary


social theory (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Prerequisite: Any TWO of SOC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules
Syllabus: Classical and contemporary sociological theories
SOC1501 (SOC101V) Introduction to Sociology: Societal
structures and processes (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Purpose: to gain insight into the basic concepts of sociology and the
sociological perspective by studying topics such as gender, race, class, The Sociology Honours consists of FIVE modules:
ethnicity, the family, education and religion.
SOSTH1X Problematising modernity (24 credits)
SOC1502 (SOC102W) Societal structures and processes in the Purpose: to engage with modernity as a social phenomenon in both Western
South African context (S1 and S2) and non-Western societies and studying its challenges and opportunities.
Purpose: to gain a critical understanding of societal structures and processes
in the South African context, with specific reference to social stratification, SOSTH2Y Social change and reconstruction challenges in
education, family, society and identity, and to apply this understanding to developing societies (24 credits).
analysing personal and community development. Purpose: to enable students to explore critically social change and
reconstruction challenges in the fields of poverty, stratification, and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 development.

Prerequisite: Any TWO of SOC101, 102 or any FOUR first-level modules SB7003V Designing social programmes in the Social Sciences
(24 credits)
SOC201Y Theories of social change (S1 and S2) Purpose: to equip students with theoretical and applied knowledge and skills
Purpose: to understand the emergence and nature of industrial capitalism in in Social Policy and Programme Design to:
terms of classical and contemporary sociological theories of social change, (a) have a comprehensive and systematic knowledge base on the
and to enable students to apply this understanding in the analysis of purpose and use of social policy and programme in addressing social
contemporary society. issues.
(b) identify appropriate and applied social and/or social behaviour
SOC2023 Globalisation and social change in South Africa change theories to design social policies and programmes; and
(S1 and S2) (c) design a programme framework on a selected social issue by
Purpose: to gain insight into the changing nature of social institutions such following the steps in social programme design and development.
as the state, the economy and civil society, and to apply this insight to
understanding social change in contemporary South Africa in the context of HMSOC80 Research Methodology
global capitalism. Purpose: to equip students with theoretical and methodological knowledge
and skills to understand and apply the fundamentals of social research in the
SOC2045 Sociology of population (S1 and S2) fields of sociology and/or HIV/AIDS, and to identify appropriate research
Purpose: to gain critical insight into theories about population, the methods in these fields.
structure and dynamics of population growth and change, and to apply this
understanding to analysing contemporary issues concerning population and HRSOC81 Research report in the fields of work and social identity
development. (36 credits)
Purpose: to produce a portfolio of evidence containing the results of a guided
SOC2068 Sociology of families and social problems (S1 and S2) research process in the fields of work and social identity. This research deals
Advice: This module is strongly recommended for students intending to with theories, fundamental issues in the field and an empirical application.
follow the BA (Human and Social Studies) with specialisation in Population
Studies.
Purpose: to enable students to develop an understanding of the nature
of families, gender relations as well as social problems affecting families Spanish
and society as a whole. Studying the causes and consequences of social
problems such as unemployment, poverty and inequality (with special
reference to South Africa), will contribute to solutions of these problems.
This knowledge will also assist students in analysing families and gender 1 General Information
dynamics in different societies.
„ Students are advised to purchase their prescribed books as early
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 as possible. Students are referred to the first tutorial letter in each
module (Tutorial Letter 101) for specific information about prescribed
SOC3015 Thinking sociologically: research methodology books, and where applicable, the content of its study package.
(S1 and S2) „ Access to an audio cassette recorder or CD player is essential as
Prerequisite: SOC1501, 1502 or any FOUR first-level modules students have to listen to and record on audio cassettes.
Syllabus: Approaches to social science research, the research process, specific
sociological research techniques, working with data, and reflecting on social
research.

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2 Admission Requirements Statistics for the College
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 of Economic and
„
„
SPS1501 – None
SPS1502 – SPS1501
Management Sciences
3 Transitional Arrangements 1 General information
Students who passed papers in the course system prior to 1995 are advised
„ There is an increasing demand from employers that students in
to contact the administrative officer (tel. 012 429 6578 mornings only or
statistics be trained in the use of statistical software. Our curriculum
e-mail: lawrea@unisa.ac.za).
is under revision since 2006. First-year modules include computer
printouts, but computer access is not essential. In STA2610 students
Study unit passed Study units which Outstanding study unit will be introduced to a statistical software package and access to a
may not be taken computer for STA2601 and STA3702 is compulsory. For all other
undergraduate modules access to a computer is advised but (at this
SPA1501 SPS1501 SPS1502
stage) not compulsory at first-year level.
SPA1502 SPS1502 SPS1501 „ Access to a computer is compulsory from the NQF Level 6 onwards
SPN211 SPS201 SPS202 as CDs form part of the study material in certain modules.
SPN212, MEL821 SPS202 SPS201 „ A prescribed book forms part of the study material for most of the
(option 6) modules. All details per module are given in tutorial letter 101. The list
of Unisa bookstores appears in Your service guide@unisa, 2011.
MEL824 (option 6) SPS301 SPS302, 303, 304, 305
„ Credit for a degree is granted for:
SPN311 SPS301, 303 SPS302, 304, 305 (i) either (STS1113 and STS1124) or (STA1501 and STA1502)
SPN312, MEL822 SPS304 SPS301, 302, 303, 305 (ii) either STA313 or STA2610
(option 6) (iii) either STA312 or STA3704
SPN313, MEL823 SPS305 SPS301, 302, 303, 304 (iv) either STA1610 or STA1510
(option 6) (v) either STA2610 or STA1503

SPN314 SPS302 SPS301, 303, 304, 305


3 Transitional Arrangements
Students who registered for Spanish as a major, with either SPS or MEL
codes, must complete their studies by the end of 2011, with a final „ A student who has passed:
supplementary opportunity in January of 2012. After this date (2011), (a) the modules STS101, STS102 (prior to 2006) retains credit
no further registration will be considered. To complete the major in for Statistics I and may now register for Statistics II as indicated
Spanish after level one, students must pass the following: below;
(b) only STS102 must forfeit credit for the module concerned
Second-level modules and has to complete the modules STA1501, STA1502 and
STA1503 to obtain Statistics I.
SPS201E Practical Spanish for intermediate level (year module) (c) both (STS101 and STS102) or (STS1113 and STS1124) will
SPS202F Spain: now and then (year module) receive credit for STA1501 and STA1502
(d) only STS101 or STS105) or (STS1113 and STS1124) will
Third-level modules
receive credit for STA1501and STA1502
SPS301H Spanish for translation (year module) (e) only STA101 and STA105 or (STS1113 and STS1124) will
receive credit for STA1501 and STA1502
SPS302J Spanish for oral communication (year module)
(f) only STA105 or STS1113, will receive credit for STA1501
SPS303K Spanish for professional purposes (year module) (continue with STA1502)
SPS304L Encounters with Spanish-American culture and literature „ Students who did NOT pass any second-level Statistics modules prior
(year module) to 2008, must pass five second-level Statistics modules to complete
Statistics II.
SPS305M Reading and analysing texts in Spanish (year module) „ Students who passed Statistics II prior to 2008 but did not pass ANY
third-level Statistics modules prior to 2008, must pass five third-level
For advice students are asked to contact the Department. Statistics modules in order to complete Statistics III.

5 Syllabus 4 Transitional arrangements


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 All the Statistics modules have new codes from 2010 as follows:

SPS1501 (SPS101B) Practical Spanish: Beginners (S1 and S2)


(2 hours) OLD CODE NEW CODE
Advice: No previous knowledge of Spanish is required. STS1113 STA1501
Purpose: to develop an aptitude in the four language skills: reading,
writing, speaking and listening to Spanish from beginners’ level to lower STS1124 STA1502
intermediate level. The lively communicative and context-based approach STA191Q STA1510 (NQF Level 5 students)
includes extensive use of audio cassette recordings.
STA191Q STA1610 (Second and NQF
Level 5 students
SPS1502 (SPS102C) Spanish: Lower intermediate level
(S1 and S2) (2 hours) STA313T STA2610
Prerequisite: See 3 above
STA203N STA2601
Purpose: this module continues the development of aptitude in the four
languages skills – reading, writing, listening to and speaking Spanish – from STA204P STA2602
lower intermediate to intermediate level. The lively communicative and
STA202M STA2603
context-based approach continues in this module and includes further use
of audio cassette recordings.

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tabular techniques; measures of central location, dispersion and association.
OLD CODE NEW CODE
They should be able to use probability as a tool to create discrete and
STA208T STA2604 continuous probability distribution, used extensively in statistical inference;
STA305T STA3701 determine confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing involving a
sample mean and proportion; apply different forms of Chi-square testing;
STA303R STA3702 understand simple linear regression and correlation.
STA302Q STA3703
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
STA312S STA3704
STA306U STA3705 Statistics II consists of FIVE modules:
STA311R STA3710
STA2601 Applied statistics II (S1 and S2)

NB
Access to a computer is compulsory for the module STA2601 as a CD forms
5 Statistics as a Major Subject part of the study material.
for the BCom (General)
Compulsory modules for a major subject Prerequisite: (STS1113 and STS1124) or (STA1501 and STA1502). Access
to a computer is compulsory.
combination: Prerequisite for BCom: STA1501
Purpose: to enable students to identify the correct technique, manage the
NQF Level 5: STA1501, STA1502 statistical software JMP to do the computations and interpret the results
NQF Level 6: STA2601, STA2602, STA2603, STA2604 and STA2610 for decisions regarding tests for normality, independence and hypotheses
NQF Level 7: STA3701, STA3702, STA3703, STA3710 and STA3704 or concerning means, variances and regression.
STA3705
STA2602 Statistical inference II (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: STS1124 or STA1502
6 Syllabus Co-requisite: STA2610
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight in statistical inference using
NB
different properties of estimation and methods of estimation. Included
„ The module STA2610 is offered for BCom students only.
are linear models and estimation by least squares as well as designing
„ STA1503 and STA2610 may not be included in one degree composition experiments and analysis of variance procedures.
(from 2011).
„ The modules STA1510 and STA1610 are both service modules and do STA2603 Distribution theory II (S1 and S2) (2 hours)
not meet the requirements for admission to any second-level or third- Prerequisite: (STA1502 and DSC1620) or (STA1503 and MAT1512)
level modules. They contain the same syllabus, but assessment at the Co-requisite: STA2610 (only BCom students)
two PQM levels differs. Purpose: to gain insight into the role that formal theory plays in data
analytic methods, discussing a wide variety of discrete and continuous
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 distributions simultaneously. After completion students should understand
the joint probability structure of two random variables (discrete and
STA1501 Descriptive statistics and probability (S1 and S2) continuous case); be able to calculate expectation, variance, covariance,
Purpose: to have an informed understanding of exploratory data analysis conditional expectation and moment-generating functions; have insight
as used in graphical and tabular techniques; measures of central location, into distributions of functions of independent random variables; prove the
variability and linear relationships; simple sampling procedures. Students law of large numbers and the central limit theorem under fairly strong
should be able to use probability as a tool to create discrete and continuous assumptions; comprehend how the Chi-square, t, and F distributions are
probability distributions, used extensively in statistical inference. The derived from the normal distribution.
contents of this module have important applications in finance and are
useful in several management sciences. STA2604 Forecasting II (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: : (STS1113 and STS1124) or (STA1501 and STA1502).
STA1502 Statistical inference I (S1 and S2) Purpose: to see forecasting as a structured process of classified techniques.
Purpose: to have a basic perspective of the role of the sampling distribution After completion students can explore time series data, looking at
of the mean, a proportion and the difference between two means in statistical seasonality, stationarity and trend; classify techniques for forecasting and
inference, interval estimation and hypothesis testing. Students will be able asses accuracy of forecasts; deal with different characteristics of time series,
to estimate single and combinations of population parameters; understand such as smoothing methods and seasonal models; establish credibility in
one-way analysis of variance; apply parametric and nonparametric tests forecasting and implement the forecasting process.
such as two Chi-squared tests and the Wilcoxon signed rank sum test. They
will also be familiar with simple linear regression and correlation, as well NB
as with the basics of time series analysis and forecasting. The contents of In the case of the BCom with specialisation in Quantitative Management
this module are relevant in a wide variety of applications in business and STA2603 may be chosen as an option.
economics and represent a significant contribution to the development of
the student as a statistics practitioner.
STA2610 Statistical distribution (S1 and S2) (2 hours)
STA1510 Basic statistics (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: STA1502 and DSC1620
STA1610 Introduction to statistics (S1 and S2) Purpose: to have a solid fundamental introductory knowledge of and
skills in statistical theory and have a clear understanding of the nature of
NB mathematical statistics in terms of its objective, namely statistical inference.
„ STA1510 and STA1610 do not meet the requirement for admission to These competencies include knowledge of different theoretical distributions
second-level or third-level modules. for populations, using probability theory, to progress to statistical inference
„ Note that both modules have the same contents, but the assessment of in an accurate mathematical manner. In this process, distribution theory
the modules will differ – determined by the requirements for the fist and models will be applied in specific discrete and continuous random variables.
second NQF levels. This module will support further studies and applications in the sector of
statistical theory in the field Statistics, as part of the Bachelor of Science
and Bachelor of Commerce qualifications. This module will be an illustration
Purpose: to ensure that students are introduced to the most important basic
of Mathematical Statistics as a theory of information to contribute to the
statistical concepts. After completion students should have an informed
understanding of different visual descriptions of data, including graphical and

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development of communities and of research in Southern Africa, Africa or (i) either STS111 and STS112 or STA121, 122, 123 and 124 or
globally, utilizing mathematics extensively, but only as a tool. STA1501 and STA1502
(ii) either STS1113 or (STA121 and 122) or STA1501 and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 STA1502
(iii) either STS1124 or STA1501
Statistics III consists of the following SIX modules: (iv) either STA106 or STA124
(v) either STA1510 or STA1610
STA3701 Applied statistics III (year module) (2 hours) (vi) either STA1503 or STA2610
Prerequisite: STA2601. Access to a computer is compulsory. (vii) either STA121 and STA123 or STA1501
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of one- and (viii) either STA121 and STA124 or STA1501
two-way analysis of variance, fixed effects and mixed models, and simple (ix) credits for other previously passed Statistics courses is at the
and multiple linear regression. discretion of the Department.
„ NOTE: The modules STA1510 and STA1610 are both service
STA3702 Statistical inference III (year module) modules and do not meet the requirements for admission to any
Prerequisite: STA2603 or ( STA2602 and STA2610) second or NQF Level 7 modules. The same syllabus is covered in
Advice: co-registration for STA3710 is recommended both these service modules, but assessment at the two PQM levels
Purpose: to gain theoretical insight into likelihood, data reduction, point differs. STA1510 and STA1610 may not both be included in one
estimation and interval estimation. degree composition.
„ The module STA2610 is offered for BCom students only.
STA3703 Distribution theory III (year module) „ STA1503 and STA2610 may not both be included in one degree.
Prerequisite: (STA2603 and MAT2615) or (STA2603 and STA2610 plus co-
registration for STA3710)
Purpose: to gain insight into distributions and their relationships. After 2 Transitional arrangements
completion students should comprehend non-centrality; understand
compounding and generalization as methods for finding parameter-rich „ Students who have passed only STA121 or STA122 or STA123 or
distributions; use bivariate and multivariate distributions to describe normal STA124 at the end of 2009 will still have to complete the modules
and non-normal variables. STA1501, STA1502 and STA1503 for the first year statistics.
„ Students who have passed STA121 & STA122, or STA121 &STA123
STA3705 Sampling techniques (year module) or STA121 &STA124 or STA122 and STA123 or STA 122 and
Prerequisite: STA2601. STA124 or STA123 & STA124 will have to complete the modules
Advice: If you are interested in postgraduate studies rather choose STA3704 STA1502 and STA1503 for the first year statistics.
than STA3705. „ Students who have passed any combination of three of the four
Purpose: to gain more advanced insight into stratified random sampling; modules STA121, STA122, STA123 or STA124 will have to
systematic and cluster sampling; estimation of the sample size; ratio and complete the module STA1503 for the first year statistics.
regression estimation; sampling with unequal probabilities; complex surveys; „ Students who have passed all four the modules STA 121,122 123
non-response. and 124 have completed the first year statistics and may continue
with NQF Level 6 modules in statistics
STA3710 Mathematical techniques for statistics (year module)
„ Al the modules have new codes from 2010 as follows:
Prerequisite: STA2603 or STA2610
Advice: This module contains different mathematical techniques and
basic knowledge of grade 12 mathematics or the contents of the module OLD CODE NEW CODE
DSC1620 is strongly recommended.
STS1113 STA1501
Purpose: to gain a basic understanding of matrix presentations and be able to
apply calculus in statistical calculations. After completion of this module students STS1124 STA1502
should have mastered the basics of matrix calculations; know about linear STS1055 or STA191Q STA1510
dependence and independence; determine the three matrix reductions; invert a
matrix; find eigen values; apply all these techniques in statistics. Students should STS1055 or STA191Q STA1610
be able to solve problems where differentiation and integration techniques have STA203N STA2610
to be applied. Other topics include generalized inverses, Kronecker products
and matrix differentiation. STA203N STA2601
STA204P STA2602
STA3704 Time series III (year module)
STA202M STA2603
Prerequisite: STA2604
Advice: co-registration for STA3710 is advised as knowledge of matrix STA208T STA2604
algebra is essential. For postgraduate studies choosing STA3704 in stead of
STA305T STA3701
STA3705 is advisable.
Purpose: to gain insight into Box-Jenkins methodology, AR, MA and ARIMA STA303R STA3702
models; also to use statistical software for practical modelling of time series. STA302Q STA3703
STA312S STA3704
STA306U STA3705
Statistics for the College of STA311R STA3710

Science, Engineering and


3 Statistics as a Major Subject
Technology
Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination:
1 General Information
Prerequisite to enrol for a major in statistics, ONE of the following:
„ A knowledge of Mathematics is absolutely essential for the statistician. (a) New NSC with a rating of 5 in Mathematics (not Mathematical
„ Access to a computer is compulsory from the NQF Level 6 onwards Literacy) (60-69%)
as CDs form part of the study material in certain modules. (b) Mathematics HIGHER GRADE passed with at least 50% (D symbol)
„ Credit for a BSc degree is granted for: or 80% (A symbol) on STANDARD GRADE at Matriculation level.

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(c) Mathematics at Matriculation level passed prior to level differentiation They should be able to use probability as a tool to create discrete and
with a corresponding pass percentage. continuous probability distribution, used extensively in statistical inference;
(d) An equivalent examination in Mathematics with a corresponding determine confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing involving a
pass percentage. sample mean and proportion; apply different forms of Chi-square testing;
If you do not satisfy this higher mathematics requirement, you may enrol understand simple linear regression and correlation.
for the module MAT1510 [with prerequisite Sc1(1)(b)(i)-(vi) in Calendar
7] and present successful completion of it for admission into a BSc with a MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
major in Statistics.
STA2601 Applied statistics II (S1 and S2) (2 hours)
NQF Level 5: STA1501, 1502, 1503 Prerequisite: : (STS1113 and STS1124) or (STA1501 and STA1502). Access
plus to a computer is compulsory.
MAT1512, MAT1503. Purpose: to enable students to identify the correct technique, manage the
NQF Level 6: STA 2601, 2602, 2603 and STA2604 statistical software JMP to do the computations and interpret the results
plus for decisions regarding tests for normality, independence and hypotheses
MAT1613, DSC1630, MAT2615, MAT2611. concerning means, variances and regression.
NQF Level 7: STA 3701, 3702, 3703, 3704 and STA3705 or
STA3710 STA2602 Statistical inference II ((S1 and S2) (2 hours)
Prerequisite: STS1113, STS1124 or STA1502
Co-requisite: STA1503 or STA2610
4 Syllabus Purpose: to enable students to gain insight in statistical inference using
different properties of estimation and methods of estimation. Included
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 are linear models and estimation by least squares as well as designing
experiments and analysis of variance procedures.
STA1501 Descriptive statistics and probability (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to have an informed understanding of exploratory data analysis STA2603 Distribution theory II (S1 and S2) (2 hours)
as used in graphical and tabular techniques; measures of central location, Prerequisite: (STA1502 and DSC1620) or (STS1113 and STS1124 and
variability and linear relationships; simple sampling procedures. Students MAT1512) or (STA1503 and MAT1512)
will be able to use probability as a tool to create discrete and continuous Co-requisite: STA2610 (only BCom students)
probability distributions, used extensively in statistical inference. The Purpose: to gain insight into the role that formal theory plays in data
contents of this module have important applications in finance and are analytic methods, discussing a wide variety of discrete and continuous
useful in several management sciences. distributions simultaneously. After completion students should understand
the joint probability structure of two random variables (discrete and
STA1502 Statistical inference I (S1 and S2) continuous case); be able to calculate expectation, variance, covariance,
Prerequisites: STA1501 conditional expectation and moment-generating functions; have insight
Purpose: to have a basic perspective of the role of the sampling distribution of into distributions of functions of independent random variables; prove the
the mean, a proportion and the difference between two means in statistical law of large numbers and the central limit theorem under fairly strong
inference, interval estimation and hypothesis testing. Students will be able to assumptions; comprehend how the Chi-square, t, and F distributions are
estimate single and combinations of population parameters; understand one derived from the normal distribution.
way analysis of variance; apply parametric and nonparametric tests such as
two Chi-squared tests and the Wilcoxon signed rank sum test. They will also
STA2604 Forecasting II (S1 and S2) (2 hours)
be familiar with simple linear regression and correlation, as well as with the
Prerequisite: (STS1113 and STS1124) or (STA1501 and STA1502).
basics of time series analysis and forecasting. The contents of this module
Purpose: to see forecasting as a structured process of classified techniques.
are relevant in a wide variety of applications in business and economics and
After completion students can explore time series data, looking at
represent a significant contribution to the development of the student as a
seasonality, stationarity and trend; classify techniques for forecasting and
statistics practitioner.
asses accuracy of forecasts; deal with different characteristics of time series,
such as smoothing methods and seasonal models; establish credibility in
STA1503 Distribution theory I (S1 and S2)
forecasting and implement the forecasting process.
Prerequisite: STA1501
Co-requisite: STA1502 and (MAT1503 or MAT103N or DSC1620)
Purpose: Qualifying Students will have a solid fundamental introductory
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
knowledge of and skills in statistical theory and have a clear understanding
STA3701 Applied statistics III (year module) (2 hours)
of the nature of mathematical statistics in terms of its objective, namely
Prerequisite: STA2601. Access to a computer is compulsory
statistical inference. These competencies include knowledge of different
Co-requisite: MAT2611 and STA3703
theoretical distributions for populations, using probability theory, to progress
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of one- and
to statistical inference in an accurate mathematical manner. In this process,
two-way analysis of variance, fixed effects and mixed models, and simple
distribution theory models will be applied in specific discrete and continuous
and multiple linear regression.
random variables. This module will support further studies and applications
in the sector of statistical theory in the field Statistics, as part of the Bachelor
STA3702 Statistical inference III (year module) (2 hours)
of Science and Bachelor of Commerce qualifications. This module will be
Prerequisite: STA2603 or ( STA2602 and STA2610)
an illustration of Mathematical Statistics as a theory of information to
Advice: co-registration for STA3710 is recommended
contribute to the development of communities and of research in Southern
Purpose: to gain insight into likelihood, data reduction, point estimation, and
Africa, Africa or globally, utilizing mathematics extensively, but only as a tool.
interval estimation.
STA1510 Basic Statistics (S1 and S2)
STA3703 Distribution theory III (year module) (2 hours)
STA1610 Introduction to statistics (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: (STA2603 and MAT2615) or (STA2603 and STA2610
Co-requisite for BCom students only: STA3710
NB
Purpose: to gain insight into distributions and their relationships. After
„ STA1510 and STA1610 do not meet the requirements for admission to
completion students should comprehend noncentrality; understand
second-level or third-level modules.
compounding and generalisation as methods for finding parameter-rich
„ Note that both modules have the same contents, but the assessment of
distributions; use bivariate and multivariate distributions to describe normal
the modules will differ – determined by the requirements for the fist and
and non-normal variables.
second NQF levels.
STA3704 Time series III (year module) (2 hours)
Purpose: to ensure that students are introduced to the most important basic Prerequisite: STA2604
statistical concepts. After completion students should have an informed Advice: co-registration for MAT2615 and MAT2611 or STA3710 is advised
understanding of different visual descriptions of data, including graphical and as knowledge of matrix algebra is essential
tabular techniques; measures of central location, dispersion and association.

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Purpose: to gain insight into Box-Jenkins methodology, AR, MA and ARIMA „ For details on each of these modules, please consult the entries on
models; also to use statistical software for practical modelling of time series. Theologies in Context (TIC) and Community Ministry (CMM) in this
brochure.
STA3705 Sampling techniques (year module) (2 hours) „ As from 2009, all the undergraduate modules in Systematic Theology
Prerequisite: STA2601 will be offered in a semester format. The volume of work stays the
Advice: If you are interested in postgraduate studies it is advisable that you same as in the former year-long module (120 notional hours of
select STA3710 rather than STA3705. learning), but the learning is now concentrated into a semester of 15
Purpose: to gain more advanced insight into stratified random sampling; weeks.
systematic and cluster sampling; estimation of the sample size; ratio and „ If you intend to do a BTh Hons in Systematic Theology after
regression estimation; sampling with unequal probabilities; complex surveys; completing the BTh degree, we strongly recommended that you
non-response. enrol for all six the undergraduate Systematic Theology modules
listed above.
STA3710 Mathematical techniques for statistics (year module)
Prerequisite: STA2603 or STA2610
Purpose: to gain a basic understanding of matrix presentations and be able 2 Transitional Arrangements
to apply calculus in statistical calculations. After completion of this module
students should have mastered the basics of matrix calculations; know „ Students will retain credits for all modules passed under the old BTh
about linear dependence and independence; determine the three matrix curriculum.
reductions; invert a matrix; find eigen values; apply all these techniques in „ In the new BTh curriculum (as from 2009) one Systematic Theology
statistics. Students should be able to solve problems where differentiation module (SCR3038) has been discontinued but students will retain
integration techniques have to be applied. Other topics include generalized credit for this module passed.
inverses, Kronecker products and matrix differentiation. „ Please study the diagram below to find the codes of the Systematic
Theology modules in the new curriculum.

Strategic Marketing Systematic Theology modules in the BTh degree

Management Module passed in the old BTh Modules you will be credited with
curriculum in the new BTh curriculum
NQF Level 5
1 General Information
TIC1116: Reflections on faith TIC1501: Reflections on faith
This one-year course may be taken only for the Postgraduate Diploma in NQF Level 6
Marketing Management.
TIC304E: Faith, church and TIC2601: Faith, church and culture
culture
2 Syllabus TIC307H: Faith, Jesus and social TIC2603: Faith, Jesus and social
change change
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
NQF Level 7
STB400V Strategic marketing management (year module) (one TIC309K: Faith, the Spirit and TIC3701: Faith, the Spirit and the
paper of three hours) the future future
Co-requisite: MNG201 and MNM202 (or BEC201 and 208)
TIC310C: Faith, philosophy and TIC3702: Faith, philosophy and
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into:
(a) the nature of strategic marketing science science
(b) strategic marketing environment analysis CMM302U: God, creation and CMM3702: God, creation and
(c) realising a sustainable competitive advantage environment environment
(d) market investment decisions
(e) international market strategies

3 Syllabus
Systematic Theology
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

The BTh Hons in Systematic Theology curriculum comprises five papers:


1 General Information
„ Methodology (STH411T)
„ A revised BTh curriculum came into effect in January 2009. All „ The history of theology (STH413V)
modules offered by the different disciplines are still organised
„ Study of a doctrine in depth (STH414W)
according to four tracks, namely Scripture Studies (SCR), Theologies
„ Modern trends (STH415X)
in Context (TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM) and Community
Ministry (CMM). However, some modules have been moved to
„ An article (STH416Y)
another track and others are no longer offered. Please consult the
chapter entitled. These Honours courses are designed in such a way as to give you a wide
„ Systematic Theology is not offered as a major in the BTh degree, but variety of choice of topics and to cover various notions, doctrines and
five modules are offered as part of the Theologies in Context (TIC) contexts of theological reflection.
track and one module as part of the Community Ministry (CMM)
Track. These modules are: A student must obtain at least 50 percent in each of the five papers to
complete the BTh Hons degree. To be admitted to a research MTh degree
TIC1501 Reflections on faith
in Systematic Theology a student has to obtain an average of at least 60%
TIC2601 Faith, church and culture
in the BTh Hons degree, except with the apporval of the Chair of the
TIC2603 Faith, Jesus and social change
Department.
TIC3701 Faith, the Spirit and the future
TIC3702 Faith, philosophy and science
CMM3702 God, creation and environment

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DIPAC38 Advanced taxation (examination: 1 x 4 hour paper)
Taxation Purpose: to gain knowledge of the following topics and the ability to apply
and integrate this knowledge: interpretation and application of acts; gross
income and income (excluding non-residents); general deduction formula;
special deductions; capital allowances and recoupments; trading stock;
1 Transitional arrangements miscellaneous provisions; dividends; companies and close corporations; STC;
individuals; fringe benefits; employees tax and provisional tax; capital gains
tax (CGT).
Modules which may not be Study units passed
taken TOE409X Applied taxation (examination: 1x 5 hour paper)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following topics and
TXN201B TXN211D or TXT2M28 or the ability to apply and integrate this knowledge and integrate tax issues,
TAX151R using professional judgement: interpretation and application of acts;
TXN211D TXN201B gross income and income (including non-residents); general deduction
formula; special deductions; capital allowances and recoupments; trading
TXN202C ADE101R or LPR2M2W or TAL3M8
stock; assessed losses; miscellaneous provisions; dividends; companies and
TXN203D TXN213F or TXT2M16 close corporations; STC and corporate rules; share dealers; tax avoidance;
objection and appeal; tax planning; individuals; partnerships; fringe benefits;
TXN213F TXN203D
retirement benefits; employees tax and provisional tax; capital gains tax
ADVTAX6 TTX3M15 (CGT); estates and trusts.
GEVBEPP TTX3M26
TAX338A TTX3M38

FOR THE COLLEGE OF LAW


Theological Ethics
In the College of Law, Taxation on second-year level is offered for the
BA(Pol) degree and the National Diploma: Deeds Registration Law. 1 General Information
„ A revised BTh curriculum came into effect on 1 January 2009.
2 Syllabus „ In this new BTh curriculum, modules offered by different disciplines
are still organised according to four Tracks, namely, Scripture Studies
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 (SCR), Theologies in Context (TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM)
and Community Ministry (CMM). But, some modules are now
TXN201B The taxation of individuals (S1 and S2) (examination: 1 offered in different tracks and others are no longer offered.
x 2 hour paper) Theological Ethics is not offered as a subject in the BTh degree, but
Prerequisite: FAC1501 (ACN101M) and FAC1601 (ACN102N) six modules dealing with ethical themes are offered in two Tracks,
Advice: If you register for any of the second-level modules it would be better namely, Congregational Ministry (CGM) and Community Ministry
to do TXN201 first as it covers the principles of gross income and general (CMM). They are:
deductions thoroughly. CMM1501 Ethics and life
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following topics and CMM2601 Women, society and church
the ability to apply this knowledge: basic principles of taxation; calculation CGM2601 Ethics and spirituality
of taxable income; prepaid taxes; fringe benefits; retirement benefits; the CGM3701 Sexual ethics
taxation of investment income; the taxation of non-residents; the taxation CMM3703 Christian social ethics
of farmers; capital gains tax. CMM3706 Christian moral decision making
For these modules a prescribed book is used.
TXN202C Deceased and insolvent estates (S1 and S2) „ For details of these modules, please consult the following entries
(examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) in this brochure: Congregational Ministry (CGM) and Community
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following topics and Ministry (CMM).
the ability to apply this knowledge: administration of deceased estates;
„ If you later wish to pursue a BTh Hons degree in Theological Ethics
executor’s accounts; wills; estate duty; the administration of insolvent
(TE), we strongly recommend that you enrol for all the TE modules
estates; donations tax.
listed above.
TXN203D Taxation of business income (S1 and S2) (examination: 1
x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: FAC1501 (ACN101M) and FAC1601 (ACN102N)
2 Transitional Arrangements
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following topics and the
„ In the new BTh curriculum, some Theological Ethics modules have
ability to apply this knowledge: the taxation of business income, partnerships,
moved from one track to another, whereas others are no longer offered.
companies and close corporations; taxation of trusts; tax administration;
Please study the diagram provided below, namely, Theologies in Context
Value-Added Tax (VAT); capital gains tax.
(TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM) and Community Ministry (CMM).
„ Students will retain credits for Theological Ethics modules passed in the
BCOM HONOURS PAPER (NQF LEVEL 8) (year courses) old curriculum.
„ Two Theological Ethics modules that were previously in the TIC track
GEVBEPP Advanced taxation practice (examination: 1 x 3 hour
have moved to the CMM track. They are the former TIC301-B (Women,
paper)
society and church, now CMM2601) and TIC302-T (Ethical theory and
Prerequisite: TXN201B and TXN203D or TXT2M16 and TXT2M28 or
methodology, now CMM3706).
TXI2M1R and TXI2M2R
Purpose: to gain knowledge of the fundamental theories and principles „ If you completed the TIC301B module under the old curriculum, you
of taxation to serve as preparation for the studies of the master’s and may retain credit for it in the TIC Track or you may transfer it to the CMM
doctoral degrees: taxation laws and interpretation; gross income and Track (CMM 2601). Likewise, if you completed the module TIC302-T
income (including non-residents); general deduction formula; tax avoidance; under the old curriculum, you may retain credit for it in the TIC Track or
administrative procedures; estate and retirement planning; capital gains tax transfer it to the CMM Track, where it is now located (CMM3706).
(CGT); miscellaneous provisions. „ The modules CMM304-W (Theological approaches to environmental
and economic ethics) and CMM308-4 (A Christian perspective on the
BCOMPT HONOURS PAPERS (NQF LEVEL 8) (year modules) ethics of health care) are no longer offered, but you will retain credits for
these modules in the CMM Track.
„ Please study the diagram below, together with the entries on
Congregational Ministry (CGM) and Community Ministry (CMM).

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Theological Ethics modules in the BTh degree BTh degree, except with the approval of the Chair of the Department.

BTHCCL6 Exploring the nature and context


Module passed in the former Module credit received in the new
of Christian Leadership
BTh curriculum BTh curriculum
Co-requisite: BTHCDL9
CMM111P: Ethics and life CMM1501: Ethics and life Syllabus: this paper will be useful to people who wish to identify the
challenges facing Christian leaders, distinguish different schools of thought
CGM304V: Ethics and spirituality CGM2601: Ethics and spirituality
on leadership and apply leadership principles in general and more specifically
TIC301B: Women, society and CMM2601: Women, society and within their Christian context.
church church
CGM302T: Sexual Ethics CGM3701: Sexual Ethics BTHCDL9 Facilitating Christian discipleship and
leadership development
CMM303V: Social ethics CMM3703: Social ethics Co-requisite: BTHCCL6
TIC302C: Ethical theory and CMM3705: Christian moral decision Syllabus: this paper will be useful to people who are in leadership positions
methodology making and need to understand and evaluate both leadership styles and the
interrelation of personality, character and culture from the perspective
CMM304W: Theological No longer offered, but you will of Christian theology and ethics. Learners will further be encouraged
approaches to environmental retain credit if you have passed this and enabled to engage in self reflection concerning their own leadership
and economic ethics module. development and, where appropriate, facilitate the development of other
CMM3084: A Christian No longer offered, but you will leaders.
perspective on the ethics of retain credit if you have passed this
health care module.

„ The Development of Christian Ethics (THE423P) and Ethics Theologies in Context


Methodology (THE421M) are incorporated into THE427T.
„ Students who have passed either THE421 or THE423 prior to 2007
may not register for the new module THE427T.
„ Comparative Religious Ethics (THE422N), and Sexual Ethics or 1 General information
Medical Ethics (THE424Q) are incorporated into THE429U.
„ Students who have passed either THE422 or THE424 prior to 2007
„ A revised BTh curriculum comes into effect in January 2009. In this
new BTh curriculum, modules offered by the different disciplines
may not register for the new module THE429U.
are still organised according to four tracks, namely Scripture Studies
(SCR), Theologies in Context (TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM)
3 Syllabus and Community Ministry (CMM). However, some modules have
been moved to another track and others are no longer offered.
Please consult the chapter entitled.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
„ Also consult the transitional arrangements from the old to the new
A student must obtain at least 50 percent in each of the five papers to BTh curriculum provided by each of the four Tracks in this brochure,
complete the Hons BTh degree. To be admitted to a research MTh degree in under the headings of Scripture Studies (SCR), Theologies in Context
Theological Ethics a student has to obtain an average of at least 60% in the (TIC), Congregational Ministry (CGM) and Community Ministry
Hons BTh degree, except with the approval of the Chair of the Department. (CMM).
„ In the new curriculum the BTh modules are ‘pegged’ at three levels:
THE425R Ethical issues in contemporary society. NQF level 5 NQF level 6 and NQF level 7. The code given to a
Syllabus: this paper investigates a range of contemporary ethical issues module conveys all the relevant information regarding that module.
and enables students to integrate ethical theory with ethical issues. There For example, the code TIC2604 implies that the module is in the TIC
is a choice of one of the following topics: (a) Christian social ethics; (b) Track, it is a second year (NQF Level 6) module, which is ‘pegged’ at
Ethical perspectives on ecology; (c) Feminist/womanist ethics; (d) Ethics and NQF level 6 and is the fourth (04) module at that level of the Track.
spirituality.

THE426S Ethics of political and economic life 2 Transitional arrangements


Syllabus: this paper evaluates several political and economic ethical issues
from a Christian perspective. „ Students will retain credits for all modules passed under the old BTh
curriculum.
THE427T Ethics methodology or The development „ CMM306Y has been moved from the CMM Track to the TIC Track
of Christian ethics and is now known under the code: TIC3704. A student has the
Syllabus: in this paper either ethical theory and methodology or the historical option of retaining credit for it under the former Track or to transfer
development of ethics are examined to enable students to develop an it to the new Track.
ethical framework within which to evaluate ancient and contemporary „ Two former modules (TIC303D and TIC305F) were merged into
ethical problems. a new module (TIC311D), which is called TIC3703 in the new
curriculum. Students who passed these modules retain credits for
THE428U An article both of them in the TIC Track. Students who completed one or both
Syllabus: this paper affords the student the opportunity to do engage in of them in the old curriculum may not register for TIC3703 in the
research in a topic of their choice, thereby developing research skills and new curriculum.
employing a research strategy to analyse a particular ethical issue.
NB
THE429V Comparative religious ethics or „ To obtain a major in the TIC track a student needs to obtain 9 modules
Sexual ethics or Medical ethics in the track: two at NQF level 5, three at NQF level 6, and four at NQF
Syllabus: this paper enables students to investigate central ethical issues and level 7.
approaches relevant to religious, sexual or medical ethics. „ One of the four modules at level 7 is the compulsory “capstone” module
(BTH3720). This module must be completed in the final year of BTh
Specialisation area within Theological Ethics: Christian Leadership studies and if a student is majoring in one or two tracks, it must form
in Context (CLC) part of a major in one of those tracks. For full details, consult the chapter
entitled The Degree of Bachelor of Theology in the My Registration @
A student must obtain at least 50 percent in each of the five papers to Unisa.
complete the degree. To be admitted to a research MTh degree in Systematic
Theology a student has to obtain an average of at least 60% in the Hons

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„ New students and students who have at the end of 2008 completed TIC1116 TIC1501 TIC1502
eight (8) or less of the following modules (SCR111X, SCR112Y,
TIC1116, TIC1128, CGM111N, CGM112P, CMM111P, CMM112Q) will Levels 6 and 7 modules The compulsory capstone
automatically switch to the new curriculum in 2009 (See Table 1 below). module and any six of the
„ For students who have completed nine (9) or more modules in the modules listed below
old curriculum of the “comprehensive” BTh by the end of 2008, the NQF Level 6
following transitional arrangement will apply (See Table 2 below): In
order to obtain the BTh degree, a student will be required to pass 10 TIC304E TIC2601 TIC2601
NQF Level 5 modules and a total of 20 modules at level 6 and 7 TIC306G TIC2602 TIC2602
(formerly called “advanced level” modules).
TIC307H TIC2603 TIC2603
„ These 20 modules need to be placed in the four BTh tracks but may also
be in the fifth (‘other’) track (containing modules from non-theological TIC308J TIC2604 TIC2604
subjects), provided that: (a) no less than 2 modules are taken in each
NQF Level 7
BTh track; (b) no more than 7 “advanced level” modules are taken in
any one track; (c) the capstone module (BTH3720) is counted as one TIC309K TIC3701 TIC3701
of the seven “advanced level” modules if one is majoring in a particular TIC310C TIC3702 TIC3702
BTh track. For full details of the new BTh curriculum, consult the chapter
entitled The Degree of Bachelor of Theology in the My Registration @ TIC311D TIC3703 TIC3703
Unisa. CMM306Y TIC3704 TIC3704
„ Students who by the end of 2010 did not completethe BTh programmes
in Pastoral Counselling or Urban Ministry, will be transferred over to SCR306B TIC3705 TIC3705
th4e BTh General Degree. BTH320A BTH3720 BTH3720 (compulsory)

TABLE 1

Transitional arrangements for students who wish to major in the Theologies 3 Syllabus
in Context track and are new students or who have passed 8 or less BTh
modules at the end of 2008. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

TIC1501 Reflections on faith (S1 and S2)


Module passed Modules you will Modules still required to Purpose: to enable students to portray the sense making pointers and
in the old BTh be credited with complete each level of patterns of three areas of Faith Studies that is theology, religiology and
curriculum in the new BTh the major in Theologies in theories of faith; to make sense of the historical contexts in which theologies,
Context religiologies and theories of faith emerged; to distinguish between different
NQF Level 5 sense making and trendsetting approaches within the three areas of Faith
Studies and to become aware and be able to reflectively contextualize his or
TIC1128 TIC1502 TIC1501 her own patterns and experiences of faith.
TIC1116 TIC1501 TIC1502
TIC1502 Introduction to the study of Church History
NQF Level 6 (S1 and S2)
Any three of the four Purpose: to help people to understand the history of their own Christian
modules listed communities by providing a wide picture of the church to locate specific
TIC2601 denominations within history. Students learn to recognise how different
TIC2602 individuals, groups, organizations, societies, cultures, countries and nations
TIC2603 have interacted in the past and how those interactions have affected the
TIC2604 church.

NQF Level 7
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
The compulsory capstone
module (BTH3720) and any Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules.
three of the five modules
listed: TIC2601 Faith, church and culture (S1 and S2)
TIC3701 Purpose: to help students explore the meaning of the church as a faith
TIC3702 community in the context of society; reflect on the influence culture has in
TIC3703 terms of a person’s personal faith-experience and the experience of faith
TIC3704 within the context of a specific group of Christians, especially the church and
TIC3705 to understand the significance of culture in terms of ecclesiological diversity
and the call for unity in Christian circles.
TABLE 2
TIC2602 Christianity and a changing South Africa
Transitional arrangements for students who wish to major in the Theologies (S1 and S2)
in Context Tract and who have passed 9 or more BTh modules at the end Purpose: to help the learner explore the origins, development and the
of 2008. societal impact of Christianity in South Africa. People credited with this unit
standard are able to outline, describe and explain the origins, development
and the societal impact of Christianity in South Africa.
Module passed Modules you may Modules required to
in the old BTh not enrol for in complete each level of
TIC2603 Faith, Jesus and social change (S1 and S2)
curriculum the new BTh the major in Theologies in
Purpose: to enable students to reflect on Jesus of Nazareth by way of
Context.
faith, thought and historical perspectives under the following headings:
NQF Level 5 sources, everyday world of Jesus, work and ministry of Jesus, suffering of
Jesus (cross), new life of Jesus (resurrection); make sense and be able to
Both the following modules:
portray three broad sense-making trajectories in which Jesus had been
TIC1128 TIC1502 TIC1501 placed in history, namely God-centred, human-centred and salvationcentred
approaches; reflect on approaches of salvation that range from views that
imprison salvation spiritually in churches and in heaven to views in which
salvation materially embraces and permeates societies as good earthly

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human living; investigate and be aware of the linkage between classical titles
of Jesus and those from black African cultures such as ancestor, master of Theory of Literature
initiation, chief or king or potentate, elder brother or sister and healer; reflect
on and contextualise the main historical problem-settings that emerged
around Jesus Christ contextually in his or her own world such as ‘divinity…
humanity…salvation’; ‘preexistent… post-existent’; ‘trinity…Jesus’ humanity’; 1 General Information
‘salvation-now…salvation-in-heaven’; ‘Commonwealth of God…church’, etc.
„ BA students who select Theory of Literature as a major subject
TIC2604 World Christianity and ecumenism (S1 and S2) are advised to take at least one or more of the following before or
Purpose: to help you to formulate your own ecumenical vision that deals together with Course III: a language, Biblical Studies, Classical Culture,
with the issues that are relevant for your specific context. We want to assist Communication Science, Linguistics, Modern Romance Literatures in
you in developing your network skills, enhance values like a commitment to English, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology.
liberation, justice, reconciliation and care for the environment. „ Credit for a degree is granted for either:
(i) THL1501 and 1502
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 (ii) either THL2602 or THL821
(iii) either THL203 or THL824
Prerequisites: Any FOUR NQF Level 5 modules. (iv) either THL301 or THL302 or THL305

TIC3701 Faith, the Spirit and the future (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to help students explore the origin, history and contemporary debate
2 Theory of Literature as a Major Subject
about fulfilment processes of the future (traditionally called eschatology)
and the renewing work of the Spirit (traditionally called pneumatology); Compulsory modules for a major subject
to problematise and contextualise the measure of interconnectedness and combination:
linkage of the processes of future fulfilment and the ongoing renewing
processes of the Spirit; to investigate and contextualize approaches of the NQF Level 5: THL1501, 1502
future; to investigate and contextualize approaches of the Spirit and to reflect NQF Level 6: THL2601, THL2602
and contextualise their own sense making approach towards the future and NQF Level 7: THL3705 and TWO of THL821Y, 8223, 8234, 8245 plus ONE
the Spirit and to take transformational and renewing responsibility for the interdisciplinary module
present and the future. NQF Level 7 (for 2012): THL3701, THL3702, THL3703, THL3704,
THL3705
TIC3702 Faith, philosophy and science (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to help students explore the origin, history and contemporary
debate between faith studies (theology, religiology and theories of faith), 4 Transitional Arrangements
philosophy and sciences; make sense of everyday, philosophical and scientific
sense making views and approaches; comprehend faith as one of many fields, Students who have completed THL821, THL822 and THL823 may not
modes or dimensions of daily experience; demonstrate that faith studies (= register for THL260 again.
theology, religiology and theory of faith) is to be regarded as a science or
a theoretical discipline; explore philosophies as interconnective theoretical
wisdom; demonstrate that sciences are aware, overlapping and reflexive Study units passed Module not to be taken
refinement of daily experience; make sense of fundamentalist, interpretation THL801 THL1501
and consensual negotiation approaches towards texts, theories and human
doings and introduction to the use of philosophical and scientific tools in use THL802 THL1502
in everyday life and in various sciences THL201 THL2601
THL821 THL2602
TIC3703 Church and society across the ages (S1 and S2)
Purpose: this module is about the interaction between the Christian church THL822 THL2602
and the society in which it worked and lived since the Middle Ages. Some
THL823 THL2602
things that happened a long time ago still influence the world we live in.
Things that happened in a different part of the world can also influence us. THL305 THL3705
The world we live in, and the churches that we are members of, are also
THL101 KSK1501
influenced by the things that happened in the past as well as the social,
political, and economical circumstances around us. THL204 KSK2601
THL304 KSK3701
TIC3704 Christianity in Africa (S1 and S2)
Purpose: this module offers a thorough overview of the Christian church in
Africa from the first century to the present: an analysis of missionary thought 5 Syllabus
and practice, a discussion of the African response to the missionaries, and an
exposition of current African Christian theology. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
TIC3705 Christian foundations: the early centuries (S1 and S2) THL1501 (THL801U) Introduction to theory of literature
Purpose: in this module students interact creatively with traditions that are (S1 and S2)
associated with Christianity. They learn about their history and understand Purpose: to introduce students to the theoretical approach and to show how
their present forms and diversity better. Traditions are the social glue that it differs from other approaches in literature; to familiarise students with
brings cohesiveness to the community. Traditions form part of our family definitions of literature and other aesthetic objects; to acquire the ability to
life and influence our actions at work, on the roads, when we are in church understand or interpret literature, and to appreciate or evaluate literature
and even when we are interacting with people. Tradition provides continuity and other cultural and aesthetic objects.
while it liberates us from some influences that are presently dominating
society like fashion trends, which are not durable. THL1502 (THL802V) Introduction to literary genres
(S1 and S2)
BTH3720 Integrated theological praxis (year module) Purpose: to provide an introduction to literary genres; to introduce students
Purpose: this compulsory ‘capstone’ module may only be done by students to the main types and characteristic features of oral and written literature,
in the final year of their studies for the BTh degree. Qualifying students are and to familiarise students with the analysis and interpretation of poetic,
able to integrate the insights and competences they gained from doing the narrative and dramatic texts.
other 29 BTh modules, and use those insights to design and carry out a
small scale ministry project in their community to address a specific societal
problem.

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 KSK2601 Advanced creative writing: a practical course
(S1 and S2)
NB NB
THL821Y, THL8223 and THL8234 will be presented as NQF Level 6 modules Final assessment in this module will be based on creative work which the
until end 2013 for students registered in the BA (with Specialisation in Creative student must hand in.
Writing) (02283 – CRW). Students who registered for the NQF Level 6 Theory
of Literature major in 2011, will take THL2601 and THL2602. Prerequisite: Either THL821, 822, 823 or THL2602
Advice: Advanced language skills in the language in which students are
going to take the module is assumed.
KSK1601 Introduction to creative writing: a practical course Purpose: to further develop and advance the knowledge and practical skills
(S1 and S2) required for creative writing in various genres.
NB
Final assessment in this module will be based on creative work which the
student must hand in.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Prerequisite: THL1501, 1502
Advice: Basic language skills in the language in which students are going to NB
take this module is assumed. Students who register for the third-level Theory of Literature major in 2011 will
Purpose: to introduce students to the aesthetics and practice of creative register for TWO of THL 821Y, 8223, 8234, 8245, plus ONE interdisciplinary
writing in the various literary genres module and THL 3705. Students who register for the third-level Theory of
Literature major in 2012 will register for THL 3701, 3702, 3705, 3704 and
THL821Y Advanced narrative theory (S1 and S2) 3705.
Prerequisite: THL1502 or THL802V
Purpose: to introduce students to two main components: advanced
structuralist theory and strategies for reading contemporary and/or THL3705 (THL305H) Literary theory in contexts (S1 and S2)
postmodernist narrative texts. The module has two parts: the first is a Syllabus: Social semiotics, ideology (with special emphasis on Marxist literary
critical analysis of complementary theories on the complexities of narrative criticism) and discourse (with special emphasis on Foucault’s theory of
structure, and the second entails an in-depth study of contemporary discourse); Critical practice today: readings from postcolonial and feminist
narrative texts aimed at developing greater understanding of narrative texts. (gender studies) discourses; theory as critical tool: poststructuralism and
options from deconstruction (Derrida), psychoanalysis (Lacan), discourse
THL8223 Theory of drama (S1 and S2) analysis (Foucault), and psychosemiotics (Kristeva); poststructuralist theory
Prerequisite: THL1502 or THL802V as a literary analysis tool.
Purpose: to introduce students to the semiotics of drama and theatre and
the social dimension of drama and theatre; to familiarise them with a critical KSK3701 Creative writing workshop and portfolio (S1 and S2)
introduction to contemporary theories on drama, theatre and performance, NB
to make them aware of the social dimension of drama and theatre by Final assessment in this module will be based on creative work which the
analysing recent productions. student must hand in.

THL8234 Theory of poetry (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: KSK2601


Prerequisite: THL1502 or THL802V Advice: Advanced language skills in the language chosen as the major
Purpose: to introduce students to a detailed exposition of aspects of poetic subject and knowledge of document and manuscript design are assumed.
structure, for example metaphorical constructions, syntactic-typographic Purpose: to provide practical assistance for students to enable them to
organisation, sound exploitation, rhythm and metre, and to the intertextual produce a portfolio of creative writing in the language of their major.
and extratextual relationships in poetic texts; to provide a critical introduction
to intratextual, intertextual and extratextual relationships in poetry, and to
develop the necessary analytical skills to arrive at a profound understanding
of poetic communication. Transport Economics, Logistics
THL8245 Theory and practice of South African literary studies
(S1 and S2)
and Tourism
Prerequisite: THL1502 or THL802V
Advice: Knowledge of a South African language and literature and a basic
knowledge of literary theory is assumed. 1 Transitional Arrangements
Purpose: to introduce students to the theories, methods and practical skills
for comparative and interdisciplinary learning in South African Literary Students who wish to continue with postgraduate studies must have
Studies. completed their major subject, in which postgraduate studies will be
followed, within ten years prior to registration for their postgraduate
THL2601 (THL201A) Theory of the sign in literature and culture qualification.
(S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: THL1501 or THL801V TRANSPORT ECONOMICS
Purpose: to introduce students to the theories on structuralism and
semiotics, those beyond semiotics and those on reading and interpretation. To complete the NQF Level 7 in a major subject you must obtain credit for
five modules on third-year level.
THL2602 Structuralist and semiotic theories of genre (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: THL1502 or THL802
Purpose: to take the genre studies at introductory level to an intermediary 2 Transport Economics, Logistics or Tourism
level. Structuralist and semiotic theories are applied to the reading, analysis,
interpretation and appraisal of poetry, narrative and drama with reference to Management as a Major Subject
selected texts from South African and world literatures.
Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination:
2.1 TRANSPORT ECONOMICS

NQF Level 5: ECS1501, 1602 or MNB1501, 1601


NQF Level 6: TRL201, 202

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NQF Level 7: TRL301, 302, plus any THREE of TRL303, 304, 305, 306 and technical characteristics of transport, the regulation of transport and the
transport product from a tourism viewpoint.
2.2 LOGISTICS
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
NQF Level 5: ECS1501, 1602 or MNB1501, 1601
NQF Level 6: TRL201, 204, 203 TRL3014 Transport management (S1 and S2)
NQF Level 7: TRL301, 307, 308, 309, MNP302 Prerequisite: TRL201
Purpose: to apply the principles underlying management to strategic issues
2.3 TOURISM MANAGEMENT which are of vital concern to the long-term survival of a transport enterprise.
The emphasis is on topics such as market analysis, capacity planning, product
NQF Level 5: TRT101, MNB101, 102 development, vehicle replacement and pricing strategies.
NQF Level 6: TRT201, MNG201, MNM203
NQF Level 7: TRT301, 302, 303, 304, 305 TRL3025 Transport planning and investment (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: TRL202
Purpose: to gain insight into transport planning from a macroperspective
3 Syllabus viewpoint with the emphasis on planning, operations and economic
(investment) appraisal of transport systems including infrastructure (roads,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 airports and seaports) and services.

TRT1501 Tourism management 1A (S1 and S2) TRL3036 Air transport (S1 and S2)
Purpose: The purpose of these learning units is to equip learners with a Prerequisite: TRL201
fundamental knowledge base of the tourism industry in terms of the Purpose: to enable students to deal with specific issues concerning the
structure, component activities and operating environment thereof. management of air transport with particular emphasis on economic aspects,
Qualifying students will have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of regulation, operations, marketing, costs, tariffs and financing.
the main concepts, principals and theories relating to the tourism industry
as a system within a broad context and in relation to society. These modules TRL3048 Sea transport (S1 and S2)
are also foundational in nature by creating solid knowledge base necessary Prerequisite: TRL2014
to articulate to NQF Level 6 studies. TRT1501 and TRT1601 should be Purpose: to enable students to deal with specific issues concerning the
viewed as a unit and the purpose applies to both modules. management of sea transport with particular emphasis on economic
aspects, regulation, operations, marketing, costs, tariffs and financing.
TRT1601 Tourism Management 1B (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MNB1601 TRL3059 Rail transport (S1 and S2)
Purpose: The purpose of these learning units is to equip learners with a Prerequisite: TRL201
fundamental knowledge base of the tourism industry in terms of the Purpose: to enable students to deal with specific issues concerning the
structure, component activities and operating environment thereof. management of rail transport with particular emphasis on economic aspects,
Qualifying students will have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of regulation, operations, marketing, costs, tariffs and financing.
the main concepts, principals and theories relating to the tourism industry
as a system within a broad context and in relation to society. These modules TRL306A Road transport (S1 and S2)
are also foundational in nature by creating solid knowledge base necessary Prerequisite: TRL201
to articulate to NQF Level 6 studies. TRT1501 and TRT1601 should be Purpose: to enable students to deal with specific issues concerning the
viewed as a unit and the purpose applies to both modules. management of road transport with particular emphasis on economic
aspects, regulation, operations, marketing, costs, tariffs and financing.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
TRL307B Logistics activities (S1 and S2)
TRL201X Transport management (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: TRL204
Prerequisite: MNB1601 Purpose: to gain insight into the principles, role and performance of logistic
Purpose: to gain insight into important principles in managing a transport activities such as information flow, forecasting, inventory management,
business, such as the transport management environment; transport transport, warehousing, materials handling and packaging.
management and policy; demand and supply requirements; transport
operations; transport costs; transport financing; and the principles underlying TRL308C Logistics systems (S1 and S2)
tariff-making. Prerequisite: TRL204
Purpose: to demonstrate an understanding of the design of logistical systems
TRL202Y Transport economics (S1 and S2) which includes topics such as logistics positioning, principles of logistical
Prerequisite: ECS1601 or ECS1028 integration theory, planning and location of facilities, system planning and
Purpose: to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts design methodology and techniques.
underlying the economics of transportation such as demand for and supply
of transport; direct and external costs of transport; economic structure of TRL309D Logistics strategy (S1 and S2)
transport; pricing in transport; investment in transport, and transport policy. Prerequisite: TRL204 and MNP202F
Purpose: to gain insight into the formulation of integrated logistics strategy,
TRL2033 Transport theory (S1 and S2) including corporate alignment of logistics strategy, strategic design of
Prerequisite: MNB1601 or MNB102E or ECS1601 or ECS1028 customer service, supply chain design, functional design of logistics activities
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical aspects of transport, for example and logistics performance management.
the transport process; transport technology and systems; transport flow
theory; transport networks; transport network utilisation; land use and TRT3018 Hospitality management (S1 and S2)
traffic generation, and transport planning. Prerequisite: MNG201
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the
TRL2044 Integrated logistics (S1 and S2) hospitality industry, the hospitality product, hospitality marketing, location
Prerequisite: MNB1601 or MNB102E and market feasibility analysis of hospitality products, financial requirements
Purpose: to demonstrate a basic understanding of the integrated supply and analysis, accommodation management, food and beverage services
chain process, including integrated logistics concepts; integration of logistics management and gaming management.
activities; logistics performance; customer service; logistics requirements
planning; supply chain relationships, and international logistics. TRT3029 Leisure and business travel (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MNM203
TRT2014 Transport for tourism (S1 and S2) Purpose: to gain insight into various issues of the travel and tourism industry
Prerequisite: TRT101 such as types of leisure/business tourists and their characteristics, the
Purpose: to gain insight into the role of the various transport modes (air,
sea, rail, bus, coach, taxi, private car, car rental) in tourism, the technological

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tour product and tour marketing, strategic destination development, tour
management and management of attractions, events and conferences. Urban Ministry
TRT303A Tourism distribution (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MNM203
Purpose: to gain insight into the characteristics of tourism and distribution, 1 Transitional Arrangements
the components of the tourism distribution system, regulation of the travel
industry, technological environment of the travel industry, feasibility analysis Students who have passed UMM303M and have not completed one of
and travel agency/tour wholesaler operations and management. the previous “capstone” modules (CGM320, CMM320, TIC320 or SCR320)
must register for and pass BTH3720.
TRT304B Air transport for tourism (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: TRT201
Purpose: to gain in depth insight into the role of air transport in tourism
2 Syllabus
with emphasis on the economic characteristics of air transport, national
and international regulation of air transport, air transport management,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
competition and co-operation in the air transport industry, route networks
BTH3720 Integrated theological praxis (year module)
and scheduling, air transport marketing and the role of airports.
NB
TRT305C Tourism governance (S1 and S2)
This module must be taken in the last year of registration by students who
Prerequisite: MNG201
major in Community Ministry for the BTh degree with specialisation in Urban
Purpose: to demonstrate to students an understanding of global and local
Ministry. It must be one of the seven second and third-level module constituting
tourism issues, the role of the public sector in managing tourism at specific
a major in this subject.
destinations, the role of the private sector in managing tourism at specific
destinations and apply sound management practice in the main sectors of
the travel and tourism industry.
Purpose: this compulsory ‘capstone’ module may only be done by students
in the final year of their studies for the BTh degree. Qualifying students are
able to integrate the insights and competences they gained from doing the

Two-dimensional Imaging other 29 BTh modules, and use those insights to design and carry out a
small scale ministry project in their community to address a specific societal
problem.

NB
Visual Arts
Prospective students must obtain prior permission from the Department of
NB
Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology before registering for the BA degree
„ Students requesting credits from other institutions must contact the
(Culture and Arts) with specialisation in Multimedia Studies.
department and submit a portfolio. On success they will receive a
permission document..
„ Prospective students from other institutions must obtain prior permission
1 General Information from the Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology before
registering for this module. Contact the department and submit a
„ This subject was previously known as Graphic Art 1 and Two- portfolio of previous artworks.
dimensional Form.
„ This study unit is a requirement for the BA degree (Culture and Arts)
with specialisation in Multimedia Studies. 1 General Information
„ This study unit may be taken only for the BA degree (Culture and
Arts) with specialisation in Multimedia Studies and BEd degrees. „ These study units may only be taken for the BVA and BA degree
(Culture and Arts) with specialisation in Multimedia Studies.
„ The first-level module of Two-Dimensional Imaging may only be
taken for the BA (Culture and Arts) with specialisation in Multimedia „ Visual Arts 2 can also be taken for the B Ed degree with specialisation
Studies. The conditions of registration for the BA degree (Culture in Art.
and Arts) with specialisation in Multimedia Studies. „ This subject was previously known as Fine Arts.
„ Credit towards the BA degree with specialisation in Multimedia „ Students are strongly advised to follow the advice given in the various
Studies is granted for GAR111 and TWF111. modules.
„ Credit for a degree is granted for modules:
(i) either VAR2601–2602 or VAR201–204
2 Syllabus (ii) either VAR3701–3702 or VAR301–304
(iii) either VAR4801–4802 or VAR401–404
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

TDM1501 (TDM101L) Two-dimensional imaging (year module) 2 Syllabus


NB NB
Students must attend a minimum of TWO days of the two workshops for Two- Students registered for the BVA degree or the BA (Culture and Arts) degree
dimensional Imaging. Students are expected to attend a full week of these two with specialisation in Multimedia Studies, are all expected to attend the two
workshops. workshops presented.

Purpose: to provide students with basic skills in two-dimensional image


making and to develop creative thinking through the guidance of projects MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
which investigate traditional art making principles combined with raster and
vector digital image possibilities. VAR2601 (VAR211D) Visual Arts 1 (year module)
Prerequisite: For BVA: (GAR111, TWF11) or (GAR1501, TWF1501 and
Prescribed software: CorelDRAW and Adobe Photoshop THF1501)
Prerequisite: for BA (with specilisation in Multimedia Studies): TDM101L
and FRM1501 or (TDM1501 and FRM1501)

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Advice: Students registered for the BVA or BA (Culture and Arts) (with continue their practical visual research based on the proposal that was
specialisation in Multimedia Studies should register for VAR2601 together presented for VAR3701.
with VAR2602.
Purpose: to enable students to formally and conceptually explore the visual MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
and metaphorical potential of the notion of mass culture. The learning takes
place through the exploration of various formal manifestations such as VAR4801 (VAR411K) Visual Arts 5
drawing, painting, sculpture, traditional and non-traditional rendering, digital
prints and photographic images. Multimedia students will learn to produce NB
a short animation (two or three dimensional). Multimedia students will This module can only be taken for the BVA degree.
expand upon the new media production concepts and techniques explored
in VAR211E.
Prerequisite: (VAR301, VAR302, VAR303 and VAR304) or (VAR311, 312
Prescribed software for multimedia students: Multimedia students wil expand and PAT301)
upon the new media production concepts and techniques explored in Advice: Students are advised to register for VAR411, VAR412 and Pat401j
VAR211E: Three dimensional animation software: Autodesk3DS, Autodesk simultaneously.
Maya or equivalent. Two dimensional animation software: Adobe Photoshop, Purpose: students present a proposal in which they formulate their own
Flash, Director or equivalent video professional editing software package is area of visual research with regard to concept, methodology and strategy.
also recommended. Students continue with their practical visual research according to the
proposal. No specific assignments are set and the final practical work must
VAR2602 (VAR212E) Visual Arts 2 (year module) be presented in a professional venue such as a gallery and accompanied by
Prerequisite: GAR111, TWF111 and THF111) or (GAR1501, TWF1501, the necessary exhibition documentation.
THF1501)
Prerequisite: for BA (with spesialisation in Multimedia Studies): TDM1501 VAR4802 (VAR412L ) Visual Arts 6
(or GAR1501) and TWF1501 and FRM1501 or FRM1015 or (THF1501
and VAR801V). NB
Advice: BVA or the BA degree (Culture and Arts) with specialisation This module can only be taken for the BVA degree.
in Multimedia Studies students have to register for VAR2601 together
with VAR2602. The BA (Culture and Arts) degree with specialisation in Prerequisite: (VAR311, VAR312 and PAT301) or (VAR3701, 3702 and
Multimedia Studies students must follow the guidelines as prescribed in PAT3701)
Calendar 5. Advice: Students are advised to register for VAR4801, VAR4802 and
Purpose: to enable students to formally and conceptually explore the PAT4801 simultaneously.
visual and metaphorical potential of the notion of mass culture. Expressive Purpose: this module entails continuance of VAR411 and the practical visual
figurative manifestations of re-interpretation, deconstruction and application research. No specific assignments are set and the final practical work must
of historical as well as contemporary cultural phenomena, icons and myths be presented in a professional venue such as a gallery and accompanied by
are encouraged. The learning takes place through the investigation of various the necessary exhibition documentation.
formal, traditional as well as non-traditional methodologies and media.

Multimedia students will expand upon the new media production, concepts
and techniques explored in VAR2601. Welfare Science
Prescribed software for multimedia students: Three-dimensional animation
software: Autodesk 3DS , Autodesk Maya or equivalent. Two-dimensional
animation software: Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Director or equivalent. A 1 General Information
professional video editing software package is also recommended.
„ This subject may only be taken for the BA degree and Welfare
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Science Degree.
„ Students who passed Welfare Science must pass the practical work
VAR3701 (VAR311G) Visual Arts 3 (year module) for Social Work before they register for Social Work at second-year
Prerequisite: (VAR211, VAR2102) or (VAR2601 or 2602) level.
Prerequisite for MM students (Computer generated stream): VAR211D or „ Credit for a degree is granted for either:
VAR2601. (i) WFS101 and 102 (or WSC100) or SCK101 and 102
Advice: (ii) WFS301 or SCK301
„ For the BVA degree: Students are advised to register for (iii) WFS302 or SCK302
VAR3701 together with VAR3702 and PAT3701. (iv) WFS303 or SCK303
„ For BA (Culture and Arts) degree with specialisation in (v) WFS304 or SCK304
Multimedia Studies: Students are advised to register for (vi) WFS305 or SCK305
VAR3701 together with PMP3701.
Purpose: to provide students with competency in the medium of a student’s
choice. No specific assignments are set. Students submit a proposal in which 2 Transitional Arrangements
the area of research, subject matter, methodology, strategy and choice of
materials are identified. Understanding and manipulating form-content Students who failed WFS101 or 102 must repeat the module by registering
dynamics is a strong focus. The final practical work must be presented in for SCK1501 or SCK1502 respectively.
a professional venue such as a gallery and accompanied by the necessary
exhibition documentation.
3 Syllabus
Recommended software for multimedia students: Adobe Flash, Director and
Dreamweaver. NB
All students should take a second major up to third year.
VAR3702 (VAR312H) Visual Arts 4 (year module)

NB MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5


This module may only be taken for the BVA degree.
SCK1501 (SCK101W) Welfare science and policy (year module)
Prerequisite: (VAR211 and VAR212) or (VAR2601 or VAR2602) Purpose: to enable students to develop knowledge, skills and competencies
Purpose: this module extends the focus and concerns of Visual Arts 3 and to understand social welfare policy and social problems, and to apply it to
will enable students to acquire an advanced level of competency. Students different contexts.

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SCK1503 (SCK103Y) Practical Work (year module) NQF Level 5: any two NQF Level 5 modules. The following are
Purpose: to enable students to apply the knowledge and skills they aquired recommended:
in module SCK1502 in practical sessions, workshops and simulated practical German: GEM1501, GEM1502
situations. Italian: ITN1501, ITN1502
Russian: RSN1501, RSN1502
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Spanish: SPS1501, SPS1502
Modern Romance Literatures in English: RLE1501 and
See Social Work RLE1502
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 NQF Level 6: WLL2601, WLL2602
NQF Level 7: WLL3701, WLL3702, WLL3703, WLL3704, WLL3705
WFS301L Social case work (year module)
Prerequisite: WFS101, 102 (or SCK101, 102), SCK201-204
Co-requisite: WFS302, 304 3 Syllabus
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the person-
centred approach, values and skills of social casework, assessment and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
evaluation of social casework, their own development as social workers.
WLL2601 Cultural diversity in literary contexts (S1 and S2)
WFS302M Social group work (year module) Prerequisite: Any TWO first-level modules (see recommendations under 3
Prerequisite: SCK201 above)
Co-requisite: WFS301, 304 Purpose: This module will be useful to students who want to develop
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of group competencies in interacting with different world views on a selection of
work in the helping professions, theoretical approaches to group work, thematic issues. These competencies include the ability to engage with
developmental phases in group work, administration of group work, the different cultural views from across the world as expressed through the
integration of research in the evaluation and observation of groups. medium of literature. The ability to discern the origin and nature of, for
example, cultural stereotyping aims to develop individual tolerance and
WFS303N Community work (year module) respect for cultural differences. A critical awareness of diversity in cultural
Prerequisite: SCK201 constructs when related to the learner’s immediate environment will enable
Co-requisite: WFS305 the learner to develop further independently. All study material will be in
Purpose: to enable students in the helping professions to gain knowledge and English, but students will also be given access to primary texts in the original
understanding of a participatory approach to working with communities, language if they wish to further their language skills.
project facilitation and management.

WFS304P Practical work in social case and group work WLL2602 Film, literature and society (S1 and S2)
(year module) Prerequisite: Any TWO first-level modules (see recommendations under 3
Prerequisite: SCK201 above)
Co-requisite: WFS301, 302 Purpose: This module will be of interest to students who wish to develop
Purpose: to enable students to apply the understanding gained in modules their competency in understanding the relationship between textual
WFS301 and WFS302 by means of workshops, practice sessions, individual production and the making of films (i.e. the possibilities and limitations of
and group supervision and simulated practical situations. different genres, problems in transpositions between literature and film in
the context of mass media, different audience involvements, as well as the
WFS305Q Practical work: community work (year module) basic elements of reception theory). The acquisition of a critical terminology
Prerequisite: SCK201 will aid the student in the art of writing within a multimedia environment.
Co-requisite: WFS303 Students will also be encouraged to reflect critically on their own writing
Purpose: to enable students in social work to demonstrate the understanding practice. The selection of texts and films will be from around the world, from
gained in module WFS303 of participatory project facilitations and Portuguese-, Spanish-, Italian-, German- and Russian-speaking countries, of
management with communities by means of workshops, practice sessions, which students will be expected to study one combination of text and film
individual and group supervision, and simulated practical situations. in depth. All study material will be in English, but students will also be given
access to primary texts in the original language if they wish to further their
language skills.

World Languages and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Literatures Approaches to reading literatures and cultures from around the world,
alternative worlds in fiction, narrative memory: war and literature, literature
at the crossroads and postcolonial perspectives on literature.

WLL3702 Alternative Worlds in Fiction (summative assessment


1 General Information by portfolio) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module follows on the NQF Level 6 module Cultural Diversity,
„ all the modules on levels 2 and 3 of this major will be taught in
and deals with literature illustrating where diversity and individuality are
English, but students who wish to improve their language skills will
targeted as harmful to the wellbeing of a collective. Students who complete
be able to obtain the texts in the original language.
this module will be able to understand and critically review the nature of
„ students are advised to purchase their prescribed books as early as
Utopia/Dystopia as a literary genre, and identify various strategies which
possible, as listed in the Tutorial Letter 101 for each module.
authors use in creating the utopian/dystopian universe in their work.

WLL3703 War and Literature (S1 and S2)


Purpose: In this module students will engage in an interdisciplinary study
2 World Languages and Literatures as a of the relationship between culture, militarisation, propaganda, resistance,
Major Subject trauma and memory. In the process students will focus on examples of
text, photography and film from a variety of genres such as the short story,
The following NINE modules constitute a major subject in World Languages the historical novel, testimony, journalism, propaganda. Qualifying students
and Literatures: will be able to understand and critically review these texts and images and
identify various strategies which authors and artists use in creating spaces
for contestations around war and visions for peace.

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Zoology 4 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

1 General Information ZOL121Q Animal diversity 1 (S1 and S2) (offered for the last
time in 2011)
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED Purpose: to gain insight into the diversity, morphology and adaptations of
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only lower invertebrate animals.
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules
are required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the ZOL122R Animal diversity 2 (S1 and S2) (offered for the last
relevant sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites time in 2011)
under the relevant subject. Purpose: to gain insight into the diversity, phylogeny, morphology and
adaptations of higher invertebrate animals.
Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or ZOL123S Animal diversity 3 (S1 and S2) (offered for the last
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must, time in 2011)
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel Purpose: to gain insight into the diversity, phylogeny, morphology and
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom adaptations of chordate animals.
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
registration (or soon thereafter). ZOL1501 Animal Diversity 1 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the diversity, phylogeny, morphology and
adaptations of lower invertebrate animals.
The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
ZOL1502 Animal Diversity 2 (S1 and S2)
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
Purpose: to gain insight into the diversity, phylogeny, morphology and
practical work and/or the practical examinations.
adaptations of higher invertebrate and chordate animals.
„ Students must qualify for admission to the theoretical and practical
examinations by submitting satisfactory answers to a minimum
number of assignments for each of the modules concerned before MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
specified dates. ZOL1603 (ZOL124T) Zoology 1 (Practical) (year module)
Co-requisite: Any TWO of ZOL121Q or ZOL122R or ZOL123S or ZOL1501
„ Students who register for Zoology and/or Botany may NOT register
or ZOL1502.
for any modules in Biology.
Purpose: to develop practical skills in the use of research and dissection microscopes
„ Chemistry I forms part of Zoology as major subject. You are advised
and basic dissection techniques; to recognise the diagnostic characteristics on
to register for Chemistry I in your first year of registration.
which classification systems are based, and to gain insight into the structural and
„ Students who cannot attend the practical work in Potchefstroom functional diversity of invertebrate and vertebrate animals.
on the dates indicated under 4.2 may not register for the relevant ZOL2601 (ZOL221T) Comparative animal physiology
modules. Dates CANNOT be changed. (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: ZOL1501 or ZOL1502
Purpose: to enable students to understand on a comparative basis, with the
2 Zoology as a Major Subject aid of theoretical knowledge and experimental examples, how animals are
physiologically adapted to their environments.
Students who select the twelve modules in Zoology as a major subject
are strongly advised to select ONE of the following as their second major
ZOL2602 (ZOL223V) Cytogenetics and embryology (S1 and S2)
subject:
Co-requisite: ZOL1501 or ZOL1502
Botany
Purpose: to obtain a basic knowledge on the transfer and the expression of
Chemistry
genetic material inside an animal cell, the transfer to offspring, as well as
Microbiology
the early embryonic development of Branchiostoma, Amphibia, Aves and
Physiology
Mammalia.
The following modules may be registered by BEd (Senior phase and Further
ZOL2603 (ZOL225X) Theory of evolution (year module)
Education and Training) students:
Co-requisite: ZOL1501 or ZOL1502
Purpose: to enable the student to gain knowledge and competencies
ZOL1501, ZOL1502, ZOL1603, ZOL2601, ZOL2602, ZOL2603, ZOL2604
concerning the theory of evolution as the basis for biology, and to gain
understanding of the history of the theory and its basic concepts and
Compulsory modules for a major subject mechanisms.
combination:
ZOL2604 (ZOL224W) Zoology II (Practical) (year module)
NQF Level 5: ZOL1501, ZOL1502, ZOL1603, CHE1501, CHE1502, Prerequisite: CHE1501 or CHE1502 and ZOL1603
CHE1503, STA1510 Co-requisite: Any TWO of ZOL2601, ZOL2602, ZOL2603
NQF Level 6: ZOL2601, 2602, 2603, 2604 Purpose: to study certain physiological processes and adaptations in animals
NQF Level 7: ZOL3701, 3702, 3703, 3704 experimentally, to visualise and understand the main stages in the early
embryogenesis of chordates, and to study the most important sensory
organs of animals pertaining to ethological phenomena.
3 Transitional arrangements
NB
„ No new registrations are allowed for ZOL122R. ZOL122R will only The following module may be taken only for the BSc with specialisation in
be available for repeaters from 2010 -2011. Environmental Management (Zoology stream).
„ No new registrations are allowed for ZOL123S. ZOL123S will only
be available for repeaters from 2010 -2011. ENZ224D Zoology practical (year module)
„ Students, who have already covered the theory of evolution as part Prerequisite: ZOL1501, ZOL1502 and (ZOL1603 or ZOL124T)
of ZOL123S, must also complete ZOL2603 (ZOL225X) (Theory of Co-requisite: Any TWO of ZOL121Q or ZOL122R or ZOL123S or ZOL1501
evolution). or ZOL1502.
Syllabus: Practical work based on the syllabus of ZOL221, 222, ZOL321, 322

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 SECTION D: STUDY UNITS FORSPECIFIC
ZOL3701 Ethology and project (S1 and S2) FORMATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL PRO-
Co-requisite: Any TWO of ZOL2601, ZOL2602, ZOL2603 GRAMMES
Purpose: enables students to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental
principles of animal ethology (including the cause, ontogeny, adaptive value
and evolution of behavioural patterns) as well as the application of ethology
in environmental management.
Study units for the Bachelor
ZOL3702 (ZOL321W) Ecology (year module)
Co-requisite: Any TWO of ZOL2601, ZOL2602, ZOL2603 of Consumer Science
Purpose: to acquire insight into knowledge of, and skills in the interaction
between the biotic and abiotic environments as well as the population dynamics and Honours Bachelor of
and community ecology of ecosystems from an applied perspective.
Consumer Science
ZOL3703 (ZOL323Y) Applied zoology (2 hours) (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: Any TWO of ZOL2601, ZOL2602, ZOL2603
Purpose: To identify and classify selected parasite species, and to obtain a
basic knowledge of parasite-host interactions, epidemiologies and control 1 Transitional Arrangements
measures.
A selection of modules also form part of the BEd (Senior Phase and Further
ZOL3704 (ZOL3243) Zoology III (Practical) (year module) Education and Training) qualification and may only be chosen from the
Prerequisite: ZOL2604 or ZOL224W following module combinations:
Co-requisite: Any TWO of ZOL3701, ZOL3702, ZOL3703 „ For Subject Didactics Consumer Studies (SDHEC0M) the compulsory
Purpose: to enable students to acquire practical skills in the applied aspects modules are: FOO1501, FOO1602, FOO2601, FOO2603, NUI1501,
of ecology and parasitology. NUT1602, CLO1501, CLO1602, CLO2601.
OR
„ For Subject Didactics Hospitality Studies (SDHOS0R) the compulsory
5 Practical Work modules are: FOO1501, FOO1602, FOO2601, FOO2603,
NUT1501, HPM2601, HPM2602, HPM2603, HPM2604.
5.1 WEIGHT OF PRACTICAL WORK
Students may only register for ONE of the Subject Didactics (either
In the following modules the percentage of the total marks awarded for the Consumer Studies or Hospitality Studies) and not both.
practical work shall be as follows:

ZOL1603, 2604, 3704 .............................................. 100% 2 Syllabus


5.2 DATES OF PRACTICAL WORK AND EXAMINATIONS MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Dates for practicals are announced in Tutorial Letter 101 of the study CLO1501 (CLO101Q) Clothing construction: Theory (S1 and S2)
material. Purpose: to be able to know, understand and apply the principles and theory
necessary for basic clothing construction.

CSP1501 (CSP1014) Principles of Consumer Science


(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable the individual to identify and apply basic chemistry and
physics principles in the interpretation of human nutrition, food processing
and clothing and textiles. It will also enable the students to identify various
physiological systems and functions concerning the human body. Qualified
students will have the basic knowledge to contribute to the promotion of
basic lifestyle principles.

FOO1501 (FOO101U) Food preparation 1 (S1 and S2)


Purpose: to demonstrate the ability to prepare selected foods like eggs,
starches, grains, flour mixture, paastries, to retain the nutritional value and
obtain optimum quality characteristics.

NUT1501 (NUT101A) Introduction to nutrition and energy


yielding nutrients (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain knowledge in basic nutrition, understand and apply the
principles and theory necessary to promote sound nutritional practices in
order to maintain good health. Qualified students will therefore contribute
to the prevention of malnutrition in the field of nutrition.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

CLO1602 (CLO102R) Clothing construction: Practical


(year module)
Purpose: to be able to know, understand and apply the principles and have
the necessary skills for basic clothing construction.

FOO1602 (FOO102V) Food preparation practical 1


(year module)
Co-requisite: FOO1501
Purpose: to demonstrate the ability to select and apply the most applicable
food preparation techniques to retain the nutritional value and optimum

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quality characteristics of the food that has to be prepared, like eggs, starches, FOO2603 (FOO2033) Food production principles (S1 and S2)
grains, flour mixtures, pastries and cakes. Purpose: to develop the competence required for the production of food,
according to its kind.
NUT1602 (NUT102B) Nutrition and nutrient deficiency diseases
(S1 and S2) FOO2604 Food Product Development (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to be able to know, understand and apply the principles and theory Purpose: This module will be useful to students interested in the general
necessary to promote sound nutritional practices in order to maintain good food industry, as well as students and concerned parties in the food industry
health. Students are able to demonstrate the ability to apply basic nutrition who are interested in product development or those from other disciplines/
information to recognise, identify and rectify nutrition deficiencies. areas who require an understanding of the food product development
process. Students credited with this module are able to:
APP2601 (APP201A) Applied practice (year module)
Co-requisite: FOO2603 or FOO2033 1. Examine the fundamental principles of new food product
Purpose: to understand and report on the operational functions in a food development
service facility. 2. Design and theoretically develop a new food product
3. Analyse and justify the use of additives in food products
CLO2601 (CLO201T) Textiles: fibres (S1 and S2) 4. Explore the financial and marketing aspects that may affect
Purpose: to make wise and educated decisions when purchasing and caring development, delivery, sales and acceptance of a new food product
for fabrics and clothing, by using a basic underpinning knowledge of the
classification and properties of textile fibres. FOO2605 Food Product Packaging, Labelling and Visual
Merchandising (Theory) (S1 and S2)
CLO2602 (CLO202U) Ethnic and entrepreneurial clothing Purpose: This module will be useful to students who are interested in the
production: Practical (year module) general food retail environment, as well as students in the food product
Prerequisite: CLO1501 or (CLO101Q), CLO1602 or (CLO102R) development and marketing divisions of retail and food manufacturers.
Purpose: to know, understand and apply the principles and have the
necessary skills for pattern drafting and constructing sellable garments. Students credited with this module can:
1. Discriminate and critique different types of food product packaging
CLO2603 (CLO203V) History of costume (S1 and S2) 2. Examine current food labeling legislation in South Africa
Co-requisite: CLO1501 or CLO101Q 3. Analyse the different methods of in-store food merchandising
Purpose: to identify different styles of costume worn from pre-historic times
till 20th century and understand the social, cultural or political forces behind FOO2706 Food Product Packaging, Labelling & Visual
the change in dress. Merchandising Practice (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module will be useful to students who are interested in the
CLO2604 (CLO204W) Clothing and textile practice general food retail environment, as well as students in the food product
(year module) development and marketing divisions of retail and food manufacturers.
Purpose: to gain experience while working in a clothing or textile related
business. Students credited with this module can:
1. Critique the use of different food product packaging and the
CLO2605 Fashion and Visual Merchandising (S1 and S2) availability of environmentally responsible packaging found in the
Purpose: This module will be useful to students, who specifically intend food retail environment
working in a fashion retail environment as visual merchandisers, intend to 2. Judge the application of current food labeling legislation found on
further a career in fashion retail in South Africa or establish a retail practice. food products in the retailing environment in South Africa
3. Examine the different methods of in-store food merchandising
Students credited with this module can: applied in the retail environment in South Africa
1. Generate window and in-store interior display concepts for the
fashion retail environment HPM2601 (HPM201B) Food service organisation and management
2. Demonstrate the implementation of window and in-store display (S1 and S2)
concepts in the fashion retail environment. Purpose: to understand and apply management and operational competence
3. Relate the principals of colour as visual merchandising element for in managing a food service operation.
different window and interior merchandising display types and in-
store settings. HPM2602 (HPM202C) Meal management (S1 and S2)
4. Apply classic fashion visual merchandising techniques to the fashion Prerequisite: NUT1501 or NUT101A
retail environment. Purpose: to understand and apply meal management principles and skills in
a food service operation.
CLO2606 Fashion Retail (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module will be useful to students who are interested in HPM2603 (HPM203D) Hospitality industry regulations (S1 and S2)
the general fashion retail environment, as well as students in the fashion Prerequisite: CLA1501 (or CLA101S), CLA1502 (or CLA104V)
production and fashion buying divisions of retail. Purpose: to apply applicable information regarding a manager’s legal
obligations and rights that relate to business, staff and operations in the
Students credited with this module can: hospitality industry in the context in which they arise. Qualified students
1. Examine the fashion forecasting process will therefore comply with basic legal principles when entering into legal
2. Apply the principals of fashion merchandise planning relationships with other parties.
3. Analyse the principals of stock management
4. Develop fashion sales forecast HPM2604 (HPM204E) Events management (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: FAC1501
FOO2601 (FOO201X) Food preparation 2 (S1 and S2) Purpose: to understand and apply applicable management and operational
Purpose: to prepare selected foods, like beef, mutton, chicken, fish and competence in managing various kinds of meetings and conventions.
vegatables, to retain the nutritional value and obtain optimum quality Qualifying students develop the skills that are needed to execute a
characteristics. professional convention service within the hospitality industry.

FOO2602 (FOO202Y) Food preparation practical 2 NUT2601 (NUT201D) Nutritional care (S1 and S2)
(year module) Prerequisites: NUT1501 or NUT101A
Co-requisite: FOO2601 (FOO201X) Co-requisites: NUT1602 or NUT102B
Purpose: to select and apply the most applicable food preparation techniques Purpose: to enable the individual student to gain knowledge in basic nutrition
to retain the nutritional value and optimum quality characteristics of the in the context of human physiology. Qualified students will therefore
food that has to be prepared, like beef, mutton, chicken, fish and vegetables. contribute to the prevention of chronic lifestyle diseases and promotion of a
Develop the competence to plan and execute the basic sensory evaluation healthy lifestyle in the field.
techniques to determine the quality characteristics of food.

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NUT2602 (NUT202E) Pregnancy and infant nutrition FOO3702 (FOO3025) Food and beverage service (S1 and S2)
(S1 and S2) Purpose: to develop the competence required to serve food and beverages
Co-requisites: NUT1501, NUT1602 or NUT101A, NUT102B correctly to its kind.
Purpose: to enable the individual student to gain knowledge and the ability to
implement guidelines concerning basic nutrition during pregnancy, lactation FOO3703 (FOO3036) Beverage studies (S1 and S2)
and infancy. Qualified students will therefore contribute to the prevention of Co-requisites: FOO3702 or FOO3025
pregnancy and infant related complications in the field. Purpose: to develop the competence required to serve wine, spirits and liqueurs,
beer and non-alcoholic beverages correctly to any Hospitality institution.
CSJ2601 Consumer Science Journalism II (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ENN101D FOO3704 (FOO3048) Food preparation for the hospitality
Purpose: This module will be useful to students who are pursuing a career industry (theory) (S1 and S2)
in journalism at fashion or food magazines, interested in working at retail Co-requisites: (FOO1501, FOO2601) or (FOO101U, FOO201X)
establishments with a communications division or considering a career in Purpose: to develop the competence required to prepare and serve
consumer journalism at leading newspapers. It would be useful for students nutritionous and exquisite meals elegantly in the shortest time possible.
in retail as well as in consumer education and information disciplines who
need to inform and educate consumers in purchasing decisions in foods, FOO3705 (FOO3059) Food preparation for the hospitality
clothing and fashion, nutrition and general purchasing activities. This module industry (practical) (year module)
will also be useful to students who specifically intend working as consumer Co-requisites: FOO3701, FOO3702)
journalists at consumer complaints divisions in the retail environment, at Purpose: to apply the most applicable techniques and skills required to prepare
consumer divisions in leading newspapers and fashion or food magazines or and serve nutritious and exquisite meals elegantly in the shortest time possible.
as consumer advisors in the retail and manufacturing industry.
HPS3701 (HPS3019) Introduction to housekeeping (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Purpose: to understand and apply the competence in providing a
housekeeping service of high quality in the hospitality industry.
APH3701 (APP301D) Applied food and beverage practice
(year module) HPS3702 (HPS302A) Front office operations (S1 and S2)
Prerequisites: FOO2602 or FOO202Y Co-requisites: HPM2603 or HPM203D
Co-requisites: APH2601 and HPM2601 Purpose: to understand and apply the competence in providing a
Purpose: to understand and report on food and beverage service necessary housekeeping service of high quality in the hospitality industry.
to promote sound service practices in order to maintain a high standard of
customer satisfaction. HPS3703 (HPS303B) Accommodation operations (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: HPM2603 or HPM203D
CLO3701 (CLO301W) Social psychology of clothing (S1 and S2) Purpose: to apply basic management principles and skills to maintain a high
Purpose: to gain an underpinning knowledge of the social, psychological standard with reference to accommodation requirements and operations and
and cultural principles behind clothing and appearance management and personal services as applicable to the hospitality industry.
perception, enabling them to understand and advise on clothing behaviour,
keeping the person’s needs, values, interests and lifestyle in mind. HPS3704 (HPS304C) Hospitality project (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: HPM2601, HPM2602, HPM2603
CLO3702 (CLO302X) Wardrobe planning (S1 and S2) Purpose: to develop the competence of making scientifically sound decisions
Co-requisites: CLO1501 or CLO101Q in executing a project in a food service operation successfully, according to
Purpose: to plan a wardrobe for any given person by selecting and given criteria.
combining colours, lines etc for a harmonious and flattering result; using an
underpinning knowledge of the elements and principles of design. HPS3705 (HPS305D) Operations: Data systems (year module)
Co-requisites: HPM2602, HPS3702, HPS3703 or HPM202C, HPS302A and
CLO3703 (CLO303Y) Evaluation of apparel (S1 and S2) HPS303B
Co-requisites: CLO1501 and CLO2601 or CLO101Q and CLO201T Purpose: to understand the fundamental features of computer systems
Purpose: to identify processes used in the construction of and evaluate and manage the information systems within the hospitality industry. To
apparel, using a basic underpinning knowledge of the technology used in demonstrate the practical skills and abilities to operate a data system for the
the manufacturing of ready-to-wear and custom made garments. hospitality industry successfully.

CLO3704 (CLO3043) Textiles: Yarns, fabric and finishes NUT3701 (NUT301G) Nutrition during the life cycle (S1 and S2)
(S1 and S2) Prerequisites: NUT2601 or NUT201D
Co-requisites: CLO2601 or CLO201T Co-requisites: NUT2602 or NUT202E
Purpose: to make wise and educated decisions when purchasing and caring Purpose: to enable the individual student to gain knowledge and the
for fabrics and clothing, by using a basic underpinning knowledge of the ability to implement factors concerning basic nutrition during childhood,
classification and properties of textile yarns and fabrics and the finishing the teenage years, adulthood and the later years. Qualified students will
processes applied to them. contribute to the prevention of age related diseases and the promotion of a
general healthy lifestyle.
CLO3705 (CLO3054) Tailoring: Practical (year module)
Prerequisites: CLO2602 or CLO202U NUT3702 (NUT302H) Chronic lifestyle diseases (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: CLO2601 Co-requisite: NUT2601 or NUT201D
Purpose: to know, understand and apply the principles and have the Purpose: to gain knowledge and the ability to implement factors concerning
necessary skills for tailoring a lined jacket. basic nutrition by means of identifying, evaluating and controlling chronic
diseases. Qualified students will contribute to the prevention of these
CLO3706 (CLO3065) Fashion development, production and diseases and the promotion of a general healthy lifestyle.
marketing (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: CLO2601, CLO2604, CLO2605 NUT3703 (NUT303J) Infectious diseases (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to have a basic underpinning knowledge of the basic principles Co-requisite: NUT2601 or NUT201D
and theories of fashion and fashion adoption, and the development, Purpose: to gain knowledge and the ability to implement factors concerning
manufacturing, and marketing of fashion. basic nutrition by means of identifying, evaluating and controlling infectious
diseases. Qualified students will contribute to the prevention of infectious
FOO3701 (FOO3014) International cuisine (S1 and S2) diseases and the maintenance of good health in people living with these
Purpose: to develop an appreciation of traditional dishes of other countries, diseases.
including the indigenous traditions of various culture groups in South Africa;
and an understanding of their life styles and food preferences. To develop
menus typical to a region or culture group.

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NUT3704 (NUT304K) Nutrition and health promotion
(S1 and S2) NUT4801 (NUT401K) Advanced nutrition (year module)
Co-requisite: NUT2602, NUT3701, NUT3702, NUT3703 or NUT202E, Prerequisite: 60% in specialisation undergraduate modules
NUT301G, NUT302H, NUT303J Purpose: to facilitate the students in evaluating, comprehending, concluding
Purpose: to gain knowledge and the ability to implement factors concerning and applying information on specific nutritional issues. Qualified students
basic nutrition and health by means of identifying, evaluating and controlling will have the knowledge and skills to practice information in general
nutrition related conditions in the community. Qualified students will health conditions, everyday situations and communities. An enhanced
contribute to the prevention of diseases, promotion and/or maintenance understanding of the nutrition field will be experienced.
of a healthy lifestyle.

NUT3705 (NUT305L) Nutrition and alternative medicine


(S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: NUT3702 or NUT302H
Study units for Bachelor of
Purpose: to gain knowledge and the ability to implement factors concerning
alternative medicine, including herbal medicine and nutrition as preventative
Human Ecology and Masters
medicine. Knowledge will also be expanded concerning genetically modified
food. Qualified students will contribute to the prevention of diseases,
of Human Ecology
promotion and/or maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.
NB
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 „ All these modules offered for the Bachelor of Human Ecology and
Masters in Human Ecology are offered as YEAR MODULES
APH4801 (APP401G) Applied hospitality practice (year module)
„ A selection of modules is also part of the specialisations in Human
Co-requisite: HPS3702, HPS3703 and HPS3705
Ecology from Agricultural Science, Consumer Science, Business
Syllabus: Qualifying students will have the skills, knowledge and understanding
Management and Sociology
of operational practices to assist leaders of hospitality facilities, under their
supervision, to successfully manage in a dynamic environment „ Theoretical modules (from Agricultural Science, Consumer Science,
Business Management and Sociology are offered in both semester 1
CFS4801 (CFS401K) Contemporary food studies (year module) and 2 whereas practical modules are offered as year modules.
Prerequisite: 60% in specialisation undergraduate modules „ Check pre- and co-requisites of modules offered by Agricultural Science,
Purpose: to facilitate the student in evaluating, comprehending, concluding Consumer Science, Business Management and Sociology.
and applying information on specific food management systems for the
hospitality industry.
1 Syllabus
CHM4801 (CHM4014) Contemporary hospitality management
(year module) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Prerequisite: 60% in specialisation undergraduate modules
Syllabus: Qualifying students develop the competence to examine both See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor
enduring and topical hospitality related issues at operational and strategic of Consumer Science – modules in Agricultural science, Foods, Nutrition and
levels. Qualifying students will be sensitised to the nature, substance and Business management
importance of fundamental hospitality related issues and will be able to
confront questions and choices that these issues raises. Qualifying students MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
will develop the competence to contextualise generic material to their
chosen field of study or employment. Students will be sensitised to the need FO5501M Food behaviour
to analyse crises in the hospitality and tourism industry thoroughly and as a Purpose: to enable students to use an ecosystem framework to study
whole and to be able to prevent and deal with them as efficiently as possible. environmental, cultural, socio-economic and psychological influences as
Students will contribute to problem solving and strategic planning in the determinants of food behaviour and change, to use an ecosystem framework
field of study. to analyse food behaviour and food patterns, to compare development of
food behaviour in different contexts and its importance in accommodating
CLO4801 (CLO4013) Advanced social psychology of clothing indigenous knowledge and changing food patterns in the past and present.
(year module)
Prerequisite: 60% in specialisation undergraduate modules FO5502N Food security
Purpose: to interpret certain areas of clothing behaviour from a symbolic- Purpose: to enable students to develop the ability use an ecosystem
interactionist, cognitive and cultural perspective. Areas that will be studied framework to understand food security on national level, to study household
are clothing, appearance and the social construction of gender; appearance food security on the meso- and micro-level: availability, accessibility and
and the self; appearance communication; appearance and culture. utilization of food by households and communities, the food systems in
different communities, the factors interacting in allocating and managing
CSR4801 (CSR401N) Research methodology (year module) household resources to promote healthy eating patterns and promote
Purpose: to introduce students to research methodology and to equip them nutritional health.
with the knowledge and competencies to do basic scientific research.
FO5503P Indigenous cuisine
CSR4802 (CSR402P) Advanced consumer science Purpose: to enable students to appreciate the indigenous food and cuisine
(year module) traditions and lifestyles, as well as food preferences of the various cultures
Prerequisite: 60% in specialisation undergraduate modules. in South Africa; develop nutritionally balanced menus/on eating patterns
Purpose: to introduce students to typical to a region or cultural group as part of a food security and a nutrition
„ examine consumer behaviour principles and its position in Consumer project/programme; identify the influence of environmental factors and
Science, cultures in the development of the traditional cuisines in SA.
„ analyse the individual consumer from a psychological perspective,
„ explore the social and cultural dimensions of consumer behaviour FO55P5Y Practical food security and behaviour
within a Consumer Science perspective, Purpose: to enable students to gather data on food practices and food
„ study the consumer decision making process from a Consumer preparation techniques and interpretation thereof as influenced by the
Science perspective. environment and its influence on nutritional value (data on storing,
measuring techniques, cooking methods, developing and interpreting
CSR4803 (CSR403Q) Research project (year module) recipes and experiments applied to red meat, poultry and fish, vegetables,
Prerequisite: CSR4801 or CSR401N fruits and plant products, egg and milk product, cereals and flour mixtures,
Co-requisite: CFS4801 or CHM4801 or CLO4801 or NUT4801 indigenous foods, processed, preserved and value-added food.
Purpose: to guide students through a full research process but smaller in
size and under closer supervision that for a master’s degree.

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RA5501P Ecosystems CX6003A Adult education and extension
Purpose: to enable students to identify and allocate resources at household Purpose: to enable the student to involve adults in the learning process in
levels with reference to an ecosystems perspective to study eco-systems non-formal education programmes, adapt and apply the learning process
pertaining to individuals, households and communities; to critically reflect on according to needs and demands of the specific community and programme.
responsible human interaction with the environment and resource allocation The application of teaching and learning strategies suitable for use in the
and use. development and design of non-formal programmes for different target
groups.
RA5502Q Management as a process
Purpose: to enable the student to apply resource management principles in EG6004R Personal management
studying household resource management strategies of individuals, families Purpose: to enable the student to apply principles of task and time
and communities. Management is studied as a process in decision-making management to achieve personal goals, apply principles of task and time
and allocation of resources, needs, demands, goals, values standards. The management to achieve family / and household goals in different situations.
role of decision-making and the management process when interacting with It includes the development of operational plans, schedules and diaries
natural and human resources in the environment. in managing ones personal and in the work situation; gender roles and
implications for personal management
RA5503R Development of resources
Purpose: to enable the students to differentiate between families in different FO6001A Food preservation
cultures in relation to the types and functions, family life-cycles and Purpose: to enable the student to apply the most applicable food
development tasks in the productive environment of families/ households preservation principles and techniques, prevent spoilage whilst retaining
and communities. Family theories and approaches in addressing critical the quality characteristics of the food optimally. It includes food storage
issues: poverty, food security, family health, nutrition and well-being, and after harvesting, causes of food spoilage, preservation, advantages of food
solutions through non-formal education, extension and management is preservation, (focus on low technology), preservation equipment, suitable
studied as a process in decision-making and allocation of resources, needs, packaging materials, sanitation and hygiene.
demands, goals, values standards and literacy programmes.
FO6005E Food processing
RA5504S Resource allocation and gender Purpose: to enable the student to add value using small scale food treatment
Purpose: to enable the student to apply communication strategies in processes whilst maintaining the nutritional value, to increase shelf-life and
households and communities, identify developmental and deviant behaviour; making food available throughout the year; reasons for processing, the
decision-making and interaction between individuals and households taking effect on nutritional and eating quality of foods, scientific principles involved
into consideration their roles and their time allocated to household / in food processing, small scale processing of agricultural products (using a
community tasks, including gender roles, aspirations, change and cultural production line). It includes planning of small scale processing plants, legal
differences. aspects, budgeting, marketing, food promotion, quality and financial control.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 FO60P2J Food preservation (practical)


Purpose: to enable the student to apply the most applicable food preservation
CN6001G Nutrition education techniques (FO 6001-A).
Purpose: to enable the student to identify different development approaches
and applications in the South African situation in health and nutrition FO60P6N Food processing (practical)
including food security. Select approaches appropriate for human health and Purpose: to enable the student to apply the most applicable techniques and
nutrition for sustainable development and its impact in the South African skills in food processing, plan a small scale processing plant for agricultural
situation. The influence of gender approaches in health and nutrition, products, and value-adding (FO5005E).
mainstreaming of gender roles for men and women, and its implication for
relevant approaches to be used in Africa. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

CN6002H Nutrition education and development CP7001W Designing a project


Purpose: to enable the student to identify and apply nutritional development Purpose: to enable the student to develop competence in designing
(as for nutritional and food security) as an approach in community extension a project and preset a project proposal: apply knowledge on needs
in agriculture, health and welfare within the RDP, IRDP and related policies, assessment, planning and implementation, monitoring and assessment;
identify and reflect on possible relationships and linkages to the practice apply community learning as process in a small group community; plan the
health and nutrition projects in government departments and/or non- project in agriculture, food and nutrition or income generation considering
governmental organizations. indigenous knowledge and appropriate technology transfer; provide for
monitoring and evaluation of the project.
CN6003J Nutrition education and extension
Purpose: to enable the student to involve adults in the learning process CP7002X Community project
in non-formal health and nutrition education programmes, to adapt and Purpose: to enable the student to develop competence in implementing a
apply the learning process according to needs and demands of the specific project or assessing a project based on a project proposal: visits projects
community and programme. The application of methodologies and use of and report back on each phase of the process; apply community learning
the techniques suitable for adults, women, youth and school children in process in a small community; assess the acknowledgement of indigenous
development and design of non-formal nutrition education programmes. knowledge and appropriate technology transfer. It includes applying
monitoring and evaluation principles; report back on each phase for group
CN6004K The community nutrition facilitator assessment and guidance.
Purpose: to enable the student to and identify the role of the community
health / nutrition worker in different programmes; to develop competence PM7005A Strategic MNGT in non-profit organisations
as a facilitator in motivation, group dynamics, handling of conflict and Purpose: to enable the student to identify areas of management of the
practice leadership skills; to work in a multi-disciplinary team and to network non-profit organisation (including government). Develop a strategic plan
with other professions. for implementation using different techniques, but focus on the logical
framework approach. Programme and project management in a specific
CX60018 Development approaches environment. It includes gender planning, objective orientated planning as
Purpose: to enable the student to develop the ability to reflect on the related to the policies and specialization fields.
different development approaches, applications in the South African
situation in Agriculture and integrated development including food security PM7006B Resource allocation and participation
and its manifestation in Community Extension in agriculture. The influence Purpose: to enable the student to apply various methods for gathering
of gender roles and its implication for empowerment and capacity building data and display data. The use conventional and participatory approaches,
in South Africa. A critical evaluation of the present gender approaches in use methods and techniques, situation analysis and assessment methods suitable
and the principles and manifestation in the reconstruction and development for the assessment of needs, demands, economic status, resources and
policy and related policies and strategies. competencies, as well as comparison with situation analysis by outsiders.

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PM7007C Monitoring and evaluation HE8002A Dissertation
Purpose: to enable the student to apply different approaches and Purpose: to enable the student to develop the ability to produce a research
methodologies to monitor and evaluate agricultural, nutrition and health, dissertation adhering to the requirements of high quality research.
SMME , housing and local government programmes. It includes the use of The content should be relevant to the outcomes of the degree and the
databases whilst assuring quality, performance and sustainability. specialization of the student in / her profession. The dissertation should be
appropriately planned, research conducted and scientifically communicated.
PM7008D Project programme management
Purpose: to enable the student to develop competence to apply any of HE8003B Research paper
the appropriate methodologies and sustainable development strategies to Purpose: To enable the student to produce a research paper accepted for
solve problems related to issues (mainly related to household food security) publication or delivered at a conference. The content should be relevant to
in the development of households and communities, develop a plan that the outcomes of the degree and the specialization of the student in his / her
includes aspects to human resource development, financial development, profession. The paper should be appropriately planned, technically correct
the development of appropriate technology, monitoring and evaluation of and scientifically communicated.
programmes using criteria and indicators for agriculture, nutrition.

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Study units for BEd (Early
HE7501L Theory and Practice
Purpose: to enable the student to identify and select appropriate theories
to the field of human ecology and professional specialization areas; apply
Childhood Development:
theories to suitable situations, contexts and research designs; reflect on
theories and relationships with mega theories of related disciplines, its
Foundation Phase)
appropriateness for research and outreach in Africa.

HE7502M Research methodology 1 General Information


Purpose: to enable the student to select methodologies relevant to the
outcomes of the degree and the specialization of the student in his/ her Teaching Practice
profession. It includes different qualitative and quantitative research methods Students can apply for recognition of teaching experience if they satisfy the
and techniques for different purposes of research and nature of information. specific criteria and follow guidelines available from the Unisa RPL Office.
Reporting on methodologies selected. Enquiries and applications must be directed to the RPL Officer.

HE7503N Programme Management ) Credit for a degree will be granted for either: SLB201 or MSK201 or SLS201
Purpose: to enable the student to interpret policy, research analysis and data,
and develop a strategic, implementation and monitoring and evaluation plan
in line with the specialization of the student in his/ her profession. To apply 2 Transitional Arrangements
the principles of management to achieve the goals of human development
and the goals of the broader programme and identify relationship between
Module failed Must register for
different phases and elements of the programme cycle.
PRS3019 HEC101V
HE7504P Community resource management ETH304U EDA3058
Purpose: to enable the student to master the principles for participatory
EDT301N ETH306W
community and household resource management as it relates to the
principles of management to achieve the goals of human development. EDT302P EDC1015
The use of participatory action research and other as a research and EDT202L EDA3046, EDT202L
development strategy. To measure the impact of policies on community-
EDT203M ETH302S
level, use research analysis and data to develop a strategic implementation
plans and monitoring and evaluation plans
3 Syllabus
HE7510M Food security and HIV/AIDS
Purpose: to enable the student to use appropriate frameworks in identifying
the factors, vulnerability and associated risks such as unemployment, floods Educational Themes
and drought, as well as the impact thereof on food security on a national,
community and household level; identification of the relationships between MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
HIV/AIDS, food security and nutritional health and coping strategies /
mechanisms of households; the planning and implementation of action to EDT101G Child development (S1 and S2)
address healthy eating patterns and improve the allocation and management Purpose: to gain insight into the development of the child from birth to
of community and household resources. age nine years; modalities of development; the young child’s language
and speech development; creating an optimal environment for child
AG7511K Sustainable agricultural resource allocation development; relationships and development.
Purpose: Students credited with this module are able to demonstrate their
ability to apply sustainable agricultural concepts, approaches, indicators, EDT102H Guidance, counselling and life skills development
principles and practices to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. (S1 and S2)
Sustainable agricultural programmes and projects that sustain agricultural Purpose: to gain insight into theoretical aspects; guidance and life skills issues
production and livelihoods are designed, implemented and evaluated. such as: skills development, family and sexuality education, education and
Students are able to evaluate global and national sustainable agricultural training, work and employment, economic education, citizenship education;
policies and do comparative studies – similarities and differences. planning and presenting life skills lessons; observation of pupils; counselling
pupils and parents.
SIXTH-LEVEL MODULES
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
HE80019 Research proposal
Purpose: to enable the student to develop a research proposal based on a EDT201K The young child and learning (S1 and S2)
relevant literature study. The content should be relevant to the degree and Purpose: to gain insight into the defining of concepts; the essential moments
the specialization of the student in his / her profession. The proposal should of childlike learning; the types of learning, and the realisation of learning
adhere to the requirements for application for research funding with regard to the young child.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

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EDA3046 (EDT202L) Environmental education (S1 and S2) PRS1045 Teaching practice 1 (5 weeks) (year module)
(offered for the last time in 2011 for Co-requisite: PRS101, 102, 103
pipeline students only) Purpose: to enable students to carry out practical applications of the teaching
Purpose: to develop competent environmental educators who teach their principles, theories and concepts they have acquired in other courses
subjects in an environmentally directed way. through the completion of an observation workbook during an observation
period of one week in an early childhood centre.
ETH302S (EDT203M) Inclusive education A (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the Inclusive education policy on learners Students also need to complete a further four weeks teaching practice in
who experience barriers to learning and development; the nature of the a baby and toddler centre and an ECD centre. Please note that Teaching
barriers to learning and development; early identification and continuous Practice I is a compulsory 5 week period and students will be placed by
assessment; centre-of-learning-based learning support and the education Unisa in appropriate centres in South Africa.
network of support on the different levels.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
ETH306W (EDT301N) Inclusive Education B (offered foro the last
time in 2011) (S1 and S2) PRS2015 Music and movement activities (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into learner support to learners who experience Co-requisite: Professional Studies I
barriers to learning. Students should be able to assess and support learners Purpose: to gain insight into the value of music in the child’s total
who experience various impairments, learning difficulties, emotional and development; the music curriculum; planning and evaluating music lessons;
behavioural problems in inclusive education settings. movement education: its nature and place; planning, presentation and
evaluating movement activities: equipment and apparatus for movement
EDC1015 (EDT302P) Theoretical frameworks in education activities.
(offered foro the last time in 2011)
(S1 and S2) PRS2026 Children’s literature (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to expose students to a pluralistic problem-centred approach to Co-requisite: Professional Studies I
educational discourse and to encourage them to interact critically with Purpose: to gain insight into language activities; literature for young children;
contemporary issues in education. criteria for selecting literature for young children; presenting stories to
young children: suitable media.
EDT303Q Religious education (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into defining concepts, points of departure, overview PRS2038 The reception year (S1 and S2)
of the field; study of African Traditional Religion; study of the following world Co-requisite: Professional Studies I
religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; study of Purpose: to gain insight into curriculum planning; introduction to reading,
contemporary religious movements, and study of selected religious themes. writing, spelling, mathematics, general science; nonvernacular issues.

EDT304R Social education (S1 and S2) PRS2049 Teaching practice 2 (5 weeks) (year module)
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical founding of social education; Co-requisite: PRS101 – 104 and PRS201, 202, 203
the socialising of the young child; family influence on the socialising of the Purpose: to enable students to carry out practical applications of the
young child; gender role identification in the young child; urbanisation and teaching principles, theories and concepts they have acquired in other
the informal housing sector; the environmentally deprived young child, and courses through the completion of various assignments during a period of
child abuse. two weeks in an early childhood centre, as well as during a period of three
weeks in a reception year class.
EDT305S Management of early childhood development
institutions (S1 and S2 ) Please also note that Teaching Practice 2 is a compulsory 5 week period and
Purpose: to gain insight into the South African educational structure; overview students will be placed by Unisa in appropriate centres and Grade R-classes
of legislation applicable to early childhood development management; in South Africa.
policy and provision issues in early childhood Development; early childhood
development centre and school governance; institutional management; MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
critical issues in early childhood development management.
PRS302A Reading, writing and spelling – First language
Professional Studies (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: Professional Studies II
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Purpose: to gain insight into reading and its role in the acquisition of
language; approaches to teaching reading; conditions for acquiring language
HEC101V Health education (S1 and S2) and the ability to read; possible problems in reading; writing and writing
Co-requisite: Professional Studies II skills; spelling and spelling skills.
Purpose: to gain insight into theoretical orientation: health and health
education; personal health; special health issues; first aid and emergency PRS303B Reading, writing and spelling – Second language
care: environmental health and safety issues. (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: Professional Studies II
PRS101Y Early childhood teaching (S1 and S2) Purpose: to gain insight into reading and its role in the acquisition of
Purpose: to gain insight into the aims of early childhood education; language; approaches to teaching reading; conditions for acquiring language
the informal teaching approach in early childhood education; the daily and the ability to read; possible problems in reading; writing and writing
programme of an early childhood centre; play opportunities in an early skills; spelling and spelling skills.
childhood centre; choosing and planning content in an early childhood
centre; introduction to evaluation in Early Childhood Development. PRS304C Teaching practice 3 (5 weeks) (year module)
Co-requisite: PRS201 – 204 and HEC101, PRS302, 303
PRS1023 Health in early childhood education A Purpose: to enable students to carry out practical applications of the teaching
(S1 and S2) principles, theories and concepts they have acquired in other courses
Purpose: to gain insight into the clarification of concepts; the importance through the completion of an observation workbook during an observation
of health in early childhood education; health and the early childhood period of one week in a Grade 1/Class 1/Sub-standard 1 class. The aim
environment; health-related legislation. is to orientate students in the more formal approach of foundation phase
teaching and to compare the teaching methods of early childhood education
PRS1034 Art and handwork (S1 and S2) and foundation phase education.
Purpose: to gain insight into the orientation; stages of development; aims
and objectives; the role of the art teacher; art activities and materials. Completion of various workbooks on presenting lessons during a four-week
practical teaching period.

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Please also note that Teaching Practice 3 is a compulsory 5 week period and Admission requirements
students will be placed by Unisa in appropriate Primary Schools in South
Africa.
A South African student living or working overseas and intending to apply
and applicants from overseas MUST sign the declaration form to do teaching
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 practice in South Africa as required by UNISA. If the declaration form is not
signed, the student will not be registered.
PRS401C Mathematics teaching (year module)
Co-requisite: Professional Studies III
Purpose: to gain insight into foundational perspectives; number sense, number Recognition of teaching practice experience
concept and number development; spatial orientation and spatial insight.
Students can apply for recognition of teaching experience if they satisfy the
PRS402D Science and technology (year module) specific criteria and follow guidelines available from the Unisa RPL Office.
Co-requisite: Professional Studies III Enquiries and applications must be directed to the RPL Office.
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, skills and abilities to satisfy their
own questions about the workings of the physical and biological world in order Credit for a degree will be granted for either:
to provide learners with the appropriate skills, knowledge and attitudes for (i) SLB201 or MSK201 or SLS201
understanding the principles and processes of the natural sciences. (ii) PST205-209 or PST305-309 or CRS105-109
(iii) PST131 or PST111 or PST121
A further purpose of this module is to provide students with knowledge, (iv) PST303 or PST310 or PST311
skills and resources of the technical world, to acquire the ability to (v) PST401 or PST403 or PST404
solve technological problems and perform effectively in their changing
environments.
2 Transitional Arrangements
PRS403E Teaching practice 4 (5 weeks) (year module)
Please also note that Teaching Practice modules are a compulsory 5 week
Co-requisite: Professional Studies III and EDT305, PRS401, 402
period per year and students will be placed by Unisa in an appropriate
Purpose: to enable students to carry out practical applications of the teaching
school in South Africa.
principles, theories and concepts they have acquired in other courses through
the completion of various workbooks during a period of four weeks in the
foundation phase. The student must take control of the class (under supervision)
and plan, present and evaluate all teaching activities during this period. All
3 Syllabus
activities presented during the teaching practice periods must comply with the
principles of anti-bias, multi-cultural and inclusive education. Educational Themes
Please also note that Teaching Practice 4 is a compulsory 5 week period and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
students will be placed by Unisa in an appropriate Primary School in South
Africa. EDT1601 Child development (S1 and S2) (offered for the last
time in 2011)
Purpose: to gain insight into basic concepts, principles; the context of
Additional modules development; modalities: physical, cognitive, affective, conative, normative,
social; relationships and development: personal, interpersonal, objective,
FDEME3L (FDETE2B) Computer integration in the classroom transcendental; creating a suitable environment for child development: the
(S1 and S2) (One paper of two hours) role of parents, teachers and other role players.
(offered for the last time in 2011)
NB ETH102L The learning child (S1 and S2)
(For students registering for the first time for this module) Pipeline students Purpose: to gain insight into basic concepts, principles; theories of learning:
who have failed FDETE2B should re-register for FDETE2B. the implications and relevance; the learning child: different modalities and
levels of learning; the learning child: different relationships of learning;
conditions for successful learning: learner, teacher, school and family factors,
Purpose: to train student teachers how to combine appropriate information and giftedness and learning.
and communication technologies with teaching and learning strategies and
intregrate it to teaching and learning activities in the classroom. EDC1015 Theoretical frameworks in education
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into a pluralistic problem-centred approach to
educational discourse, and critical issues in education.
Study units for BEd MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
(Intermediate and Senior Phase) ETH202P General teaching methods and classroom management
(S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the basic concepts, principles and methods;
instructional and learning theories; curriculum development; lesson planning:
1 General Information the use of media, evaluation procedures and classroom management.

This qualification comprises two specialisation directions, namely ETH203Q Guidance, counselling and life skills development
Intermediate and Senior Phase. (S1 and S2) (offered for the last time in 2011)
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical framework of guidance and
NOTE: counselling; guidance and life skills issues such as skills development, family
and sexuality education, education and training, work and employment,
Teaching Practice is a compulsory component in this programme and must economic education, citizenship education; planning and presenting life skills
be taken according to specific criteria. South African students intending to lessons; observation of learners; counselling of learners and parents.
study outside South Africa and applicants from overseas must do Teaching
Practice in South African schools so that they are visited, observed and ETH302S Inclusive education A (S1 and S2)
supported by UNISA staff. A Declaration Form must be made available by Purpose: to gain insight into the Inclusive education policy on learners who
UNISA Admissions and Registrations to be completed for this purpose. If experience barriers to learning and development; the nature of the barriers
the Declaration Form is not completed and signed, the student will not be to learning and development; early identification and continuous assessment;
admitted and registered. centre-of-learning-based learning support and the education network of
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ETH303T The education system and school management (S1 and Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical orientation and general approaches;
S2) (offered for the last time in 2011) aims and objectives; organisation and administration; curriculum and curriculum
Purpose: to gain insight into the education system and the place of the school design; equipment and teaching aids; planning lessons and evaluation.
in regional and national systems of education; the South African school system; or
critical issues in educational provision and school management. (b) Class music
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical orientation and general
EDA3058 Education law and professional ethics (S1 and S2) approach; aims and objectives; organisation and administration; curriculum
(offered for the last time in 2011) and curriculum design; equipment and teaching media; planning lessons and
Purpose: to introduce prospective educators to the educational law evaluation; playing instruments.
environment, labour relations in education and their role, rights and or
responsibilities as ethical professionals. (c) Speech and drama
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical orientation and general
ETH305V Multicultural education (S1 and S2) (offered for the approaches; aims and objectives; curriculum and curriculum design; planning
last time in 2011) lessons and the use of teaching aids; evaluation.
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical and practical aspects of
multicultural education: introduction; current themes in multicultural PST204J Teaching practice 2 (including oral communication) (5
education; multicultural methodology and managing multicultural schools weeks) (year module)
and classrooms. Co-requisites: PST103E, PST131J, EDA3046, PST104F and PST201F,
PST202G, PST210G
ETH306W Inclusive Education B (S1 and S2) (offered for the last Purpose: to gain insight into the introduction to class teaching; presenting
time in 2011) lessons as prescribed.
Purpose: to gain insight into learner support to learners who experience
barriers to learning. Students should be able to assess and support learners MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
who experience various impairments, learning difficulties, emotional and
behavioural problems in inclusive education settings. EDA3046 (EDT202L) Environmental education (S1 and S2)

Professional Studies NB
For students registering for the first time for this module. Pipeline students
who have failed EDT202L should re-register for EDT202L. (This module will be
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
discontined at the end of 2011).
HEC101V Health education (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: PST201F, PST202G, PST210G and EDT303Q, FDEME3L, Purpose: to develop competent environmental educators who teach their
PST311L, PST312M subjects in an environmentally directed way.
Purpose: to gain insight into theoretical orientation: health and health
education; personal health; special health issues; first aid and emergency
care: environmental health and safety issues. EDT303Q Religious education (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: PST201F, PST202G, PST210G
Purpose: to gain insight into defining concepts, points of departure, overview
PST103E Teaching social sciences (S1 and S2) of the field; study of African Traditional Religion; study of the following world
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical orientation; social sciences religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; study of
in the primary school: geography, history, (in each case); curriculum and contemporary religious movements, and study of selected religious themes.
curriculum development: aims, objectives; resources and materials; lesson
planning: the use of media, evaluation procedures; school and classroom FDEME3L Computer integration in the classroom (one paper of
management; theme work. two hours) (S1 and S2) (offered for the last time in
2011)
PST131J Language teaching (S1 and S2) NB
Purpose: to gain insight into the theory and practice of language teaching as Pipeline students who have failed FDETE2B should also register for FDETE2B.
a home language, additional language and second additional language in the
Intermediate and Senior Phase. Conceptual framework; The technological process; The nature of Technology
Education; Assessment in Technology Education
PST104F Teaching practice 1 (including oral communication)
(5 weeks) (year module)
Co-requisites: PST103E, (EDA3046 or EDT202L) and PST131J PST311L Economic literacy and entrepreneurship (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into observation, and presenting prescribed lessons. Co-requisites: PST201F, PST202G, PST210G
Purpose: to gain insight into economic literacy and entrepreneurship; basic
economic literacy; goal and function of education directed to entrepreneurship;
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
factors which underline entrepreneurial success or failure; the part
teachers could play in entrepreneurial activities; a strategy for developing
PST201F Mathematics teaching (Intermediate and Senior Phase)
entrepreneurship; the teacher’s role to facilitate entrepreneurship.
(S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: PST103E, PST131J, EDA3046, PST104F
PST312M Physical education and sports coaching (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain insight into the methodology: problem solving and problem-
Co-requisites: PST201F, PST202G, PST210G
centred approach; strategic teaching and learning; language, culture and
(a) Physical education
world view (knowledge systems for number and space); number and spatial Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical introduction; the history and
skills; assessment. development of physical education; the modern era of sport and particular
nature of sport; value and place of physical education in society; the educational
PST202G Teaching natural science (S1 and S2) programme; legal aspects of physical education.
Co-requisites: PST103E, PST131J, EDA3046, PST104F or
Purpose: to gain insight into the foundations of natural science (science, biology); (b) Sports coaching
the primary school pupil and natural science; natural science and environmental Purpose: to gain insight into growth and development: anatomy and physiology;
education; natural science skills; formulating aims and objectives; general training theory and teaching children skills; philosophy of coaching; psychological
teaching strategies; the natural science classroom; interpreting the curriculum; aspects of coaching; parent and community involvement; coaching children with
use of instructional media; assessing learner outcomes. disabilities; drugs and nutrition in sport; sport injuries and first aid; legal aspects of
sport; codes of behaviour.
PST210G Arts and culture (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: PST103E, PST131J, EDA3046, PST104F
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PST304M Teaching practice 3 (including oral communication) EDAHOD5 The educator as assessor (year module) (One paper of
(5 weeks) (year module) two hours) (S1 and S2)
Co-requisites: PST201F, PST202G, PST210G and EDT303Q, FDEME3L, Purpose: to enable students to plan and conduct assessment, to record
PST311L, PST312M assessment findings and to report on them.
Purpose: to gain insight into presenting lessons as prescribed; cross-
curricular and integrated teaching: curriculum design; teaching a class. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 ETH306W Inclusive education B (S1 and S2) (this module will be
offered under a new code as from 2012)
PST402N Teaching practice 4 (including oral communication) Purpose: to gain insight into learner support to learners who experience
(year module) (5 weeks) barriers to learning. Students should be able to assess and support learners
Co-requisites: PST201F, PST202G, PST210G and EDT303Q, FDEME3L, who experience various impairments, learning difficulties, emotional and
PST311L, PST312M and HEC101V behavioural problems in inclusive education settings.
Purpose: to gain insight into presenting lessons as prescribed; cross-curricular
and integrated teaching; curriculum design; teaching a class in the junior and
senior standards.
EDA3013 Guidance, counselling and life skills education for the
Additional module subject teacher (year module) (this module will be
offered under a new code as from 2012)
FDEME3L Computer integration in the classroom (one paper of Purpose: to gain insight into the role of the subject teacher in counselling;
two hours) (S1 and S2) in the tutor system; in vocational guidance; in handling learning and
behavioural problems; in life skills education, and in the introduction of life
NB skills categories.
(For students registering for the first time for this module) Pipelnioe students
who have failed FDETE2B should re-register for FDETE2B. EDA3046 Environmental education (S1 and S2) (this module will
be offered under a new code as from 2012)
Purpose: to develop competent environmental educators who teach their
Purpose: to train student teachers how to combine appropriate information subjects in an environmentally directed way.
and communication technologies with teaching and learning strategies and
integrate it into teaching and learning activities in the classroom. EDA3058 Education law and professional ethics (year module)
(this module will be offered under a new code as from
2012)
Purpose: to introduce prospective educators to the educational law
Study units for BEd (Senior environment, labour relations in education and their role, rights and
responsibilities as ethical professionals.
Phase and Further Education ETH305V Multicultural education (S1 and S2) (this module will

and Training) be offered under a new code as from 2012)


Purpose: to gain insight into theoretical aspects of multicultural education:
introduction; current themes in multicultural education; multicultural
methodology and managing multicultural schools and classrooms.
1 Syllabus EDT303Q Religious education (S1 and S2) (this module will be
offered under a new code as from 2012)
Educational Themes Purpose: to gain insight into defining concepts, points of departure, overview
of the field; study of African Traditional Religion; study of the following world
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; study of
contemporary religious movements, and study of selected religious themes.
EDT1601 Child development (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to understand the physical, cognitive, affective, social, conative and
the normative development of the adolescent.
Educational Studies
EDB101X Outcomes-based education (S1 and S2) (this module
EDT1602 Learning and teaching strategies in the adolescent
will be offered under a new code as from 2012) (NQF
years (S1 and S2)
Level 5)
Purpose: to gain insight into the components of the teaching-learning situation,
Purpose: students will acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to
to highlight the role of educators in facilitating learning outcomes efficiently, and
understand and implement Outcomes-based education in the senior school
to explore desirable conditions for successful learning.
phase.
EDA201W Classroom management (S1 and S2)
ETH303T The education system and school management (S1 and
Purpose: to gain insight into the complex nature of the teaching-, learning
S2) (this module will be offered under a new code as
situation and its implications for the teacher; the actualisation of various
from 2012) (NQF Level 7)
management functions in the teaching-, learning situation; the management
Purpose: to gain insight into the education system and the place of the school
of certain elements in the teaching-, learning situation, the handling of some
in regional and national systems of education; the South African school
critical issues in the modern classroom.
system; critical issues in educational provision and school management.
FDEME3L Computer integration in the classroom (One paper of
two hours) (S1 and S2) (this module will be Educational Foundations
offered under a new code as from 2012)
NB EDC1015 Theoretical frameworks in education (S1 and S2) (this
Pipeline students who have failed FDETE2B should also register for FDEME3L. module will be offered under a new code as from
2012) (NQF Level 5)
Purpose: to train student teachers how to combine appropriate information Purpose: to expose students to a pluralistic problem-centred approach to
and communication technologies with teaching and learning strategies and educational discourse and to encourage them to interact critically with
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Professional Studies be acquainted with the different methods of assessment, the designing of
suitable assessment instruments and the confident assessment of learners in
theoretical and practical teaching.
SUBJECT DIDACTICS (NQF LEVEL 7)
SDCOS04 Information Technology (year module) (this module
Prerequisite: Applicable for all Subject Didactics. The appropriate School
will be offered under a new code as from 2012)
Subject should have been passed up to second year level.
Purpose: to enable students to teach Information Technology as a school
Co-requisite: TPR100C, LPENGPN
subject.
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SDACT0M Accounting (year module) (this module will be offered
SDLANGT Languages (Home, First and Second additional
under a new code as from 2012)
language) (excluding English) (year module) (this
Purpose: to gain insight into the complex nature of didactics and subject
module will be offered under a new code as from
didactics theory; the distinctive nature of Accounting; the importance of goal
2012)
formulation; teaching and learning strategies; different methods and media
Purpose: to enable students to teach a particular home language and first
for teaching Accounting; the lesson plan; evaluation, and classroom practice.
and second additional language to learners up to grade 12, utilising an
outcomes based and communicative teaching approach.
SDBEC0S Business Studies (year module) (this module will be
offered under a new code as from 2012)
SDSGC0D Life Orientation (year module) (this module will be
Purpose: to gain insight into the complex nature of didactics and subject
offered under a new code as from 2012)
didactics theory; the distinctive nature of Business Studies; goal formulation;
Purpose: to enable students to teach Life Orientation as a school subject.
teaching strategies; methods and media for teaching Business Studies; the
lesson plan; evaluation, and some issues in modern classroom practice.
SDBIOLJ Life Sciences (Biology) (year module) (this module will
be offered under a new code as from 2012)
SDCAT0P Computer applications technology (year module)
Purpose: to enable students to teach Life Sciences (Biology) as a school
Purpose: to enable students to teach Computer applications technology as a
subject.
school subject.
SDMATLK Mathematical literacy (year module) (this module will
SDHEC0M Consumer Studies (year module) (offered by the
be offered under a new code as from 2012)
Department of Life and Consumer Sciences)
Purpose: to enable students to teach Mathematical literacy as a school subject.
Purpose: to enable students to analyse the role of the educator in terms
of competencies required, teaching methods in theoretical and practical
SDMAT04 Mathematics (year module) (this module will be
situations; show the ability to apply teaching media in order to support
offered under a new code as from 2012)
learning outcomes; demonstrate a clear understanding of learning in a
Purpose: to provide Mathematics teachers-in-training with the necessary
multi-cultural society and show a clear understanding of the importance of
knowledge and experience to teach the subject with confidence to learners
effective management in the Consumer Studies classroom; gain competence
up to grade 12, utilising an OBE and problem-solving approach.
in developing work schecdules for effective Consumer Studies teaching;
be acquainted with the different methods of assessment, the designing of
SDPSC08 Physical Science (year module) (this module will be
suitable assessment instruments and the confident assessment of learners in
offered under a new code as from 2012)
theoretical and practical teaching.
Purpose: to enable students to teach Physical Science as a school subject.
SDEC00N Economics (year module) (this module will be offered
SDRELSD Religion studies (year module) (this module will be
under a new code as from 2012)
offered under a new code as from 2012)
Purpose: to gain insight into the place of Economics among the pedagogic
Purpose: to enable students to teach Religion studies as a school subject.
disciplines; the characteristic structure of Economics; outcomes in teaching
Economics; different approaches to teaching Economics; preparation,
SDTECSY Technology subjects (year module) (this module will
presentation, and assessment of an Economics lesson.
be offered under a new code as from 2012)
Purpose: to enable students to teach Technology Subjects as a school subject.
SDENG3J English (year module) (this module will be offered
under a new code as from 2012)
Purpose: to introduce students to theories of English teaching in multicultural
LEARNING AREA DIDACTICS (NQF LEVEL 7)
and multilingual classroom situation; to apply this theoretical knowledge in
Prerequisite: Applicable for all Learning Area Didactics. The appropriate
the design of learner-centred English education programmes.
School Subjects on first year level.
Co-requisite: TPR200F
SDGEOGM Geography (year module) (this module will be offered
under a new code as from 2012)
LADLANA Teaching languages (year module) (this module will be
Purpose: to become competent Geography teachers against the background
offered under a new code as from 2012)
of outcomes-based education, Curriculum 2005, and Geography as a
Purpose: to equip student teachers with the necessary knowledge,
natural science and a human and social science.
skills, attitudes and values, as well as critical self-reflection, to become a
competent language teacher of a particular home language and first and
SDHISTV History (year module) (this module will be offered
second additional language in the senior phase.
under a new code as from 2012)
Purpose: to gain insight into problems in History teaching; the distinctive
LADLORD Teaching life orientation (year module) (this module
nature, structure and formative value of History as a school subject; the
will be offered under a new code as from 2012)
formative value of conceptualisation for school History; planning a History
Purpose: to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to
lesson (outcomes, media, etc); evaluation in History teaching; civic education,
facilitate teaching in Life Orientation in the senior schooling phase.
and multiculturally sensitive History teaching.
LADACUH Teaching arts and culture (year module) (this module
SDHOS0R Hospitality studies (year module) (offered by the
will be offered under a new code as from 2012)
Department of Life and Consumer Sciences)
Purpose: to equip prospective teachers with the skills, knowledge and values
Purpose: to enable students to analyse the role of the educator in terms
needed to empower learners to play a vital and competent role in the
of competencies required, teaching methods in theoretical and practical
process of transforming the country’s arts and cultural heritage.
situations; show the ability to apply teaching media in order to support
learning outcomes; demonstrate a clear understanding of learning in a
LADEMSJ Teaching economic and management sciences (year
multi-cultural society and show a clear understanding of the importance of
module) (this module will be offered under a new code
effective management in the Consumer Studies classroom; gain competence
as from 2012)
in developing work schecdules for effective Consumer Studies teaching;
Purpose: to prepare teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes
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comprehension of economic and management skills that will enable them
to play a vital role in the process of transforming the country’s economic, Study Units for the Honours
social, political, technological, physical and demographic environment.
BA and BSc degree (with
LADMMM6 Teaching mathematics, mathematical literacy and
mathematical sciences (year module)(this module will specialisation in Environmental
be offered under a new code as from 2012)
Purpose: to provide student teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills
and applied competences to enable them to be competent teachers of the
Management)
Learning Area: Mathematics from Grade 7 to Grade 9.

LADNSCC Teaching natural sciences (year module) (this module 1 Syllabus


will be offered under a new code as from 2012)
Purpose: to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, values and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
attitudes to facilitate teaching in the Natural Sciences in the senior schooling
phase. HESRMEC Research methodology
Purpose: to undertake the basic steps of the research process with the final
LADHSSA Teaching social sciences (year module) (this module outcome being the completion of a research proposal. Qualifying students
will be offered under a new code as from 2012) can select a topic, conduct a literature review and use appropriate basic
Purpose: to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes methodological approaches to research. Students are prepared for further
to teach social sciences in the senior schooling phase. postgraduate study.

LADTECX (FDETE5E) Teaching Technology (year module) (One PMN501B Project management
paper of two hours) Purpose: to introduce students to the generic principles of project
Practical work in Technology Education management, the project life cycle, suggested steps in the generic project
The Technology Learning Area in context life cycle, the role of the project manager and the project team are all
Teaching the Technology Learning Area covered in this subject. All of this is done within a South African context and
by using generic, but South African examples.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (NQF LEVEL 5)
HESIEM5 Integrated environmental management
ONE of the following theoretical modules must be selected: Purpose: to enable students to understand the objectives of integrated
environmental management (IEM), namely, to achieve integrated
LPAFRT8 (TAR201U) Communication Afrikaans (year module) environmental governance and a holistic and integrative consideration of
(offered for the last time in 2012) all the relevant parameters that influence environmental planning. As a
Purpose: to gain insight in the following competencies: communicative, result, the basic principles, guidelines, and tools commonly used in IEM will
thinking, listen, read, write, speak and academic. be investigated as well as key international environmental conventions and
agreements. Students will gain an understanding of the different African
or countries’ implementation of international IEM agreements. Students will
also gain practical experience through participation in an environmental
LPENGTS Language proficiency (English communication for management project.
Education) (year module)
Purpose: to enable learners to explore the nature and implications of English HESIMMN Impact mitigation and management
as a language of learning, to improve learners’ communicative competence Purpose: to familiarise students with the compilation of Environmental
in English in the classroom and in the school, and to develop their study skills Management Plans (EMP) for new developments, upgrading or expansion
and English reading and writing skills. of already existing developments or facilities. They will learn to compile
Environmental Management Programme Reports (EMPR) for mining
and activities. Students will also learn how to and in which circumstances to
apply mitigation in order to minimise effects on the environment as well as
PRACTICAL LANGUAGE MODULE (NQF LEVEL 5) how these mitigation measures will be managed in order to conserve the
environment after closure of the development. Students will integrate this
Advice: Students are advised to register for the practical module in the same knowledge to make recommendations where development takes place in
year as that in which they register for Teaching Practice I. order to rehabilitate the environment after closure and decommissioning.
Case studies will be presented to provide the student with practical examples
LPENGPN Additional language endorsement (offered for the last of mitigation measures, rehabilitation, closure and decommissioning.
time in 2012)
HESIMSU Integrated environmental management systems and
PRACTICAL TEACHING (NQF LEVEL 7) auditing
Purpose: to enable students to understand 21st century thinking in terms
TPR100C Teaching Practice I (5 weeks) (this module will be of environmental management systems (EMS); what these are, what led
offered under a new code as from 2012) to their development and what ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 certification
Co-requisite: Applicable subject Didactics (LPENGPN) means. The students will be guided through the complete process of
planning and implementing an ISO 14001 management system, as well
TPR200F Teaching Practice II (5 weeks) as evaluating and improving it by means of reviews, corrective action and
Co-requisite: Applicable Learning Stream Didactics continual improvement. The students will also be introduced to the aspect
Purpose: to give students the opportunity to practise their teaching skills. of regulatory compliance auditing.

HESESAA Ecological and social impact assessment


Purpose: to investigates the principles and techniques that are utilised in
ecological and social impact assessment at a local scale or regional scale. It
presents the student with both the theory as well as the practical application
of appropriate ecological and social impact assessments methodologies.

HESERA8 Environmental risk assessment and management


Purpose: to enable students to identify hazards that may cause harm to
humans, plants and animals and to understand and assess their effect on the
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and strategies can be devised for the effective mitigation and management „ Contact the Department to assist you with advice on the matter if
of environmental risk. The students will be equipped with the tools and necessary.
techniques used to evaluate environmental risk based upon the principles „ If you are registered for please note that to complete this degree.
set out in the international and national regulatory frameworks. Students
will be guided through the complete process of planning and implementing
an environmental risk assessment and management plan. Option A
HESEMOC Environmental monitoring MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Purpose: to provide students with the analytical and technical skills as
well as the practical experience necessary to investigate and assess man- MNUB2AH Concepts and application of health services
made or natural environmental change and impacts in a scientific context. management (year module) (offered for the last time
Different forms of pollution and how they impact environmental quality are in 2015)
examined. Through various case-studies and practical sessions, students are Purpose: to enable students at all levels of health services to design,
enabled to understand the value of scientific approaches when collecting, implement and evaluate strategic plans. The qualifying students will be able
processing, and interpreting environmental data and information for various to utilise the acquired knowledge, skills and values to manage human and
applications. material resources in health services.

HESRSMY Environmental remote sensing and modelling MNUB2BJ Advanced aspects of health sciences education (year
Purpose: the student will use remote sensing as a tool to monitor and model module) (will be offered for the last time in 2015)
terrestrial and aquatic environments, to detect environmental change and to Purpose: to equip the student to understand the evolution of health sciences
utilise remote sensed images to solve environmental problems. education patterns and the influence of a variety of factors on contemporary
health sciences education. Awareness of historical, social and economic
HESETX5 Ecotoxicology trends allows the student to anticipate and adapt to, changes that will affect
Purpose: to introduce the field of Ecotoxicology; the effect of pollutants on professional and educational trends.
the ecosystem, routes of uptake, methods of testing for toxicity, factors
influencing toxicity and remediation measures. Students will integrate this MNURB3B Leadership development in health care (year module)
knowledge to make recommendations on the potential effects of pollutants (offered for the last time in 2015)
and on remediation measures. Purpose: to equip the knowledgeable student to understand the fundamentals
of leadership, as well as the different theoretical approaches and leadership
HESCEC6 Conservation ecology styles that guide leadership behaviour. Qualifying students will have a sound
Purpose: to highlight the importance and value of biodiversity as well as knowledge of the effect of factors such as power and influence, group
review the basic concepts of ecology. The student will be introduced to the leadership, transcultural variables, empowerment and decision-making,
field of macroecology and the linkages between ecology and conservation. which are fundamental to the development of health care leaders.
International treaties and conventions relating to conservation ecology
will be discussed together with the threats to species and communities. MNURB4C Transcultural health care (year module) (offered for
Conservation principles and strategies, the classification of conservation the last time in 2015)
areas, indicator, rare and endangered species, ecological monitoring, impact Purpose: to equip the knowledgeable student to understand the evolution
assessment and the human dimension of conservation ecology will also be of health care patterns and the influence of a variety of factors on the
investigated. A number of interesting and informative case studies will be contemporary delivery health care in transcultural settings. Qualifying
included as part of this module. students will have a sound knowledge of the development of theoretically
based transcultural health care and the advancement of transcultural health
HESFESY Integrated environmental systems and processes care practice. The aim is to increase the delivery of culturally competent
Purpose: to introduce students to basic knowledge of earth system care to individuals, families, groups, communities, and institutions which are
science. The complex integration and mechanisms linking the atmosphere, fundamental to the development of health care practitioners.
biosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere and the sustainable utilisation of the
natural resources will be studied. The protection of biodiversity as well as
addressing environmental issues to ensure a sustainable living environment
will be dealt with in an integrated, holistic manner. MNURB5D Theory development and utilisation in health care and
health sciences (year module) (offered for the last
HESRPRX Research project time in 2015)
Purpose: to conduct independent research with the continuous guidance Purpose: to equip students with higher cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis and
of a supervisor/study leader. Students are prepared for a research-based evaluation as these culminate in critical thinking and the conceptualisation of
Master’s degree and for a career in research. substantive theory. The latter will be achieved with guidance. This paper will
be useful to students who intend proceeding to the master’s and doctoral
The student will be required to submit a research report on a specific levels of academic advancement as well as to health care practitioners who
environmental science project that he/she has undertaken, preferably in the need to implement specific theory in their area of work, or who need to
area where the student resides. It will give the student the opportunity to generate substantive theory in the area in which they work.
integrate creatively all the knowledge and skills he/she has acquired during
the entire study period and to apply these to a real-world problem. MNURB7F General practice and applied ethics (year module)
(offered for the last time in 2015)
Purpose: to equip students with holistic systematic knowledge of nursing
science and art including applied ethics in nursing practice. Qualifying
Study units for the Honours BA students will function independently as leaders in general nursing practice
and ethics using advanced problem solving skills.
degree in Health Studies
MNURS1E Principles and methods of health research
Purpose: to update and increase the student’s knowledge of the scientific
approach and of every step of the research process. Qualifying students will
1 Syllabus be able to critically evaluate research reports and articles.

NB
„ Please note that the degree Honours BA in Health Studies (Option A)
Option B
will be phased out in 2015.
NB
„ Please ensure that you have completed all the relevant modules by the
No new registrations are accepted for 2011.
end of 2015.

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Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science for the patient under the supervision and guidance of a trained perceptor
in trauma and emergency situations. Qualifying students will be able to
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 apply detailed systematic knowledge and skills in the clinical treatment and
care of the patient (aged, adult and child) in the pre-hospital and hospital
environment where no medical practitioner is available.
MNUAMAB Adaptation in the prenatal period (offered for the last
time in 2012)
Purpose: to equip the knowledgeable student to understand the evolution of Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care
health care patterns and the influence of a variety of factors on contemporary General
delivery of perinatal health care. Awareness of historical, social and economic
trends allows the student to anticipate how changes will affect professional MNURS1E Principles and methods of health research
practice. Promotion of the wellbeing of childbearing families is the ultimate Purpose: to update and increase the student’s knowledge of the scientific
goal of quality perinatal care. approach and of every step of the research process. Qualifying students will
be able to critically evaluate research reports and articles.
The student will understand the psychological and social meanings of human
culture and that these meanings affect human health. The student will also MNUCCM9 Nursing care of critically ill patients with medical
be equipped to include family centered maternal care in midwifery in order alterations (offered for the last time in 2012)
to improve obstetrical outcomes. Purpose: to equip students with a holistic and systematic knowledge base
of nursing care of critically ill patients with medical alteration. Qualifying
MNUAMHJ Adaptation of human reproduction and the
students will be able to function as leaders and specialists in critical care
intrapartum period (offered for the last time in 2012)
units.
Purpose: to empower the student with a sound understanding of the human
reproductive system in order to equip the student to deal with sensitive
MNUCCFX Foundations of critical and high care nursing (offered
issues surrounding reproduction. This paper will also enable the student to
for the last time in 2012)
have insight into and be aware of past and current trends in preparation for
Purpose: to equip students with a holistic systematic knowledge base of the
childbirth.
fundamentals of critical care and high care nursing science. The qualifying
students will develop the foundational skills of nursing care of critically ill
MNUAMNQ Adaptation in the postpartum period and neonatal
patients, as well as function independently as leaders and specialists in the
practica (offered for the last time in 2012)
critical care units.
Purpose: to provide the student with knowledge and understanding in
day care (mother-baby care) and assist the student to apply the theory of
MNUCCPC Critical care nursing science practical (offered for the
neonatal care to aspects pertaining to the clinical field.
last time in 2011)
Purpose: to equip students with holistic systematic knowledge of advanced
MNUAMPS The practice of the midwife and obstetrical practica
nursing skills and attitudes required of critical care nurses. Qualifying
(offered for the last time in 2012)
students will function independently as leaders and specialists in the critical
Purpose: to empower the student to practice independent midwifery within
care unit within a multi disciplinary team.
the ethical, moral and legal framework of the country and enable the student
to apply the theory of obstetrics in the clinical obstetrical field.
MNUCCSF Nursing care of critically ill patients with surgical
alterations (offered for the last time in 2012)
Trauma and Emergency Care Purpose: to enable the students to render holistic nursing care of critically
ill patients with surgical alterations based on an in-depth knowledge of the
MNUTEFU Fundamental aspects of trauma (offered for the last pathophysiological processes of these alterations.
time in 2012)
Purpose: to equip the qualifying student to understand the fundamental
aspects of trauma and emergency nursing. Students will also be equipped
with the skills in basic and advanced patient assessment and life support
in the pre-hospital and hospital environments which they will be able to
Study units for the Honours
develop and apply. Qualifying students will also have a sound knowledge on
disaster management and emergency services operations in the pre-hospital
BEd degree
emergency environment.

MNUTEP9 Physical trauma (offered for the last time in 2012) 1 Transitional Arrangements
Purpose: to equip the qualifying student to manage physical trauma in
the trauma and emergency environment. Students will also be equipped
with advanced skills to immediately diagnose, treat, monitor and evaluate
physical injuries in the pre-hospital and hospital environments. Qualifying Old Curriculum New Curriculum
students will also have a sound knowledge of internationally recognised OTF411Q and ONA411Y HBEDTRD
advanced life support techniques and technology used in the hospital and
ODI411E and OSI411X HBEDTL6
pre-hospital environments.
OVO421E and OHO 421X HBEDECS
MNUTEM5 Medical emergencies (offered for the last time in
OSO421U and OSO 431W HBEDSSC
2012)
Purpose: to equip the qualifying student to manage medical emergencies in HBEDPCK
trauma and emergency nursing. Students will also be equipped with advanced OSV4513 and OSV4535 HBEDOPW
skills, including the use of computerised and technological equipment to
accurately diagnose, treat monitor and evaluate the outcome of emergency OSV4525 and OSV4546 HBEDAAG
medical conditions in the pre-hospital and hospital environments. Qualifying ONB453H and ONB451F HBEDMSV
students will also have a sound knowledge of preventative and promotive
health care and will be able to identify possible research questions and ONB454J and ONB452G HBEDOBG
research problems in practice. HBEDBLV

MNUTEN6 Clinical practice of trauma and emergency (offered for HBEDETE


the last time in 2011) OSN421A and OSN432T HBEDIE6
Purpose: to equip the student with the knowledge, skills and experience
OSN431S and OSN441U HBEDABH
to assess, to diagnose and treat the patient (aged, adult and child) in the
pre-hospital environments. The student will be able to apply life saving ABE441S and ABE442T HBEDAT5
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HBEDPCK People-centred schools.
Old Curriculum New Curriculum
Purpose: to focus on the fact that schools are people-centred organisations
HBEDMAB and will explore the ways in which a school can be made an effective site
HBEDMEF of learning by providing guidelines for support and interaction between the
key role-players: learners, teachers and SGB/parent representatives. The
HBEDWSL module will explore in detail the dynamic partnership between educators
HBEDAMU and parents required by the implementation of the South African Schools
Act 1996 and amendments. This module includes a research report.
HBEDAIQ
HBEDCIU SPECIALIST STUDIES
HBEDCDP
The two modules in this component will focus on a particular sub-specialism
within the field of educational enquiry. You will acquire new knowledge and
Students who have not passed HBEDTRD (Theory and research in education)
skills in these specialist areas and also be required to apply a range of the
prior to 2011 but have already passed both modules from a specialist area,
research knowledge and skills developed in component 1 of the programme
have to reregister for HBEDTRD and one additional module. The additional
within your specialist area.
module can be either HBEDWSL (Addressing barriers to learning) or
HBEDWSL (Whole school development through environmental education).
You may choose to study two modules in any one of the following specialist
This rule applies to all the specialist areas.
areas:

2 Syllabus „ Adult basic education and training


„ Early childhood development
The curriculum comprises five papers selected from the following in „ Education management
accordance with the rules set out in my Rules @ Unisa. „ Environmental education
„ Inclusive education: barriers to learning
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 „ Mathematics education
„ Natural science education.
FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING (COMPULSORY) „ School guidance and counselling (additional entry requirements
apply)
HBEDTRD Theory and research in education
Purpose: to develop theoretical knowledge, skills and competencies to If you do not want to focus on one of the above specialist areas, then you
enable students to be active researchers in an educational context. The can enrol for the Hons BEd (general) option.
module focuses on the importance, relevance and limitations of quantitative
and qualitative research approaches. The content covers basic characteristics
of educational research, well known educational research designs as well
Adult basic education and training
as techniques used for the collecting and analysing of quantitative and
HBEDAT5 Adult teaching and learning
qualitative research data.
Purpose: to provide students with an understanding of the policy framework
for ABET and enable them to design an original learning programme in
HBEDTL6 Teaching and learning
selected learning areas. They will also be able to facilitate adult learning
Purpose: to build on the work usually covered in undergraduate pre-
and mentor and support adult learning by designing and using appropriate
service and in-service programmes by providing a more rigorous academic
teaching resources. They should be able to assess by using a range of
perspective on the core processes of learning and teaching and the dynamic
assessment strategies.
interrelationship between them. The module will help you to see that
understanding the learners and their diverse needs is central to decision-
HBEDMAB Managing ABET in context for development
making in education but that other factors also impinge on the development
Purpose: to able to link ABET to the development of human resources within
of appropriate learning programmes. The module will place particular
the national development programme aimed at restructuring the economy,
emphasis on appropriate outcomes-based assessment practice as integral
addressing past inequalities and the building of a democratic society.
to meaningful learning and teaching.
They will also understand that ABET forms part of a coherent national
development policy and that ABET links with development programmes,
HBEDECS SA education in context
employment creation initiatives, further education and training opportunities
Purpose: to provide you with a broader perspective on education decision-
and that it allows career-pathing. Learners will understand the theories
making and systems from the twin perspectives of historical experience
and practicalities of managing projects competently. This module includes
and comparative studies from within South Africa as well as lessons
a research report.
of experience from other countries, ranging from under-developed to
developed economies. The module will provide you with opportunities to
engage with scenarios and case studies based on experience and will equip Early childhood development
you with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide informed
and reflexive leadership on contemporary educational issues. HBEDBLV Becoming, learning and assessment of the young child
in the early childhood development phase
ELECTIVE LEARNING Purpose: to gain insight, knowledge and skills: about the becoming, learning
and assessment of the young child in the Foundation Phase; about education
Students choosing the Hons BEd (general) will be required to focus on the and teaching in the Early Childhood Development phase, which is imbedded
following areas in their elective option: in Theories of Education of the past and present, while taking cognisance of
teaching programmes within a global perspective, as well as the Outcomes-
HBEDSSC Schools and society based paradigm of South Africa; about curriculum development for the
Purpose: to ensure that educators are able to understand the interrelatedness young child in the Foundation phase, while being able to manage learning
of relationships on micro, meso and macro level that influence the education programmes and sites. This module includes a research report.
of learners in the present social environment. The scope of this module
is the various relationships in the family, in the school and in society that HBEDETE Education and teaching of the young child in the early
influence the learning and development of learners. Research questions that childhood development phase
will be addressed are related to adequate relationship formation in families Purpose: to form the basic question of what the learners know about
and communities and the pastoral role as one of the identified roles of the the historical and contemporary influences on teaching determining the
teacher. Focus will be on research as independent inquiry. character of teaching in the Early Childhood Development phase; as well as
interpreting critically, education and global teaching programmes. The issues
influencing curriculum development such as: diversity, multi-culturalism,
multi-lingualism, anti-bias and developmentally appropriateness will be dealt

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with. Understanding of the policy for the provision of the Early Childhood and strengthen mental models about specific mathematics concepts. The
Education phase in the Republic of South Africa will be achieved, as well Hons BEd (Mathematics Education) will provide professional educators and
as a focus on the nature of the management task of the principal in Early teachers at a post-graduate level with a clear understanding of the way
Childhood Development. knowledge in Mathematics Education are formed, how students understand
mathematics and how they represent their understanding. This module
Education management includes a research report.

HBEDMSV Managing the school as an organisation HBEDAIQ Analyse the impact of the curriculum on effective
Purpose: to focus on the school as an educational organisation by mathematical practices
exploring ways in which the school can be managed to create and Purpose: to analyse the different components of a mathematics curriculum,
maintain an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. The as well as the nature of different perspectives on mathematics curricula.
performance of school management competencies are explored with a Learners will free themselves from the traditional curriculum and teaching
consideration of democratic practices, support to learners and colleagues, approach by understanding the NCS. This successful implementation of the
and a responsiveness to changing circumstances and needs. Appropriate NCS is dependent on a broader understanding of the possibilities of the
management and leadership practice is developed within context by means positive influence of the Reform movement in Mathematics Education. The
of relevant literature study and individual research activities. This module Hons BEd (Mathematics Education) will provide professional educators and
includes a research component. teachers at a post-graduate level with a clear understanding of the impact
and nature of the Reform movement in Mathematics Education on school
HBEDOBG Organisational behaviour in education and education mathematics curricula. They will be enabled to analyse and assess learners’
law performances by using appropriate measuring instruments. This will improve
Purpose: to focus on basic organisational behaviour in an educational their ability to teach for understanding.
organisation and will explore ways in which learners can be equipped to
create an environment in which effective teaching and learning can take Natural science education
place. The module will examine the performance of organisational behaviour
competencies in ways that are legal and democratic and which demonstrate HBEDCIU Current issues in Science Education
responsiveness to changing circumstances and needs. The context is the Purpose: to develop postgraduate-level knowledge, skills and competencies
South African education and educational legal system that are characterised to enable learners to be competent facilitators of the Natural Science
by diversity and a large developing world sector. Curriculum, Physical Sciences Curriculum/ and/ Life Sciences Curriculum
to a target audience having a diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Environmental education Even within the same culture, learners should develop the competence to be
gender sensitive and to accommodate learners with special needs in order
HBEDMEF The mediation of environmental learning to create an appropriate culture of learning.
Purpose: to study the various theoretical and practical explanations of how
learning takes place, as well as processes that foster learning. The student HBEDCDP Curriculum design and evaluation for Science Education
will learn to be able to critically reflect on the process of mediating learning Purpose: to provide students with an understanding of the nature and
in environmental education contexts and will learn to evaluate, select and development of school Science curricula at a national and international level
implement various assessment strategies for environmental learning. This as well as the relationship between theory and practice regarding the school
module includes a research report. Natural Science (GET) curriculum as in the National Curriculum Statement
(NCS) and the school Physical Science and /or Life Sciences (FET) curriculum
HBEDWSL Whole school development through environmental as in the National Curriculum Statement (NCS). This module includes a
education research report.
Purpose: to reflect on the terms sustainability education, sustainable society,
holistic approach and whole school development. A detailed study of School guidance and counselling
whole school development is done: key elements and its ability to bring (a separate selection process applies for this
transformational changes about at school level. The role of awareness
raising and education for sustainable development is discussed. The role of specialisation)
eco- schools in terms of whole school development is analysed.
HBEDOPW Orientate psycho-educationally to perform specialised
tasks of the counsellor
Inclusive education: barriers to learning Syllabus: The theoretical framework of the relational theory, schools of
thought in counselling, ethics, practice administration, and counselling
HBEDIE6 Introduction to inclusive education: assessment and skills with a strong emphasis on learning problems and related barriers.
learner support. Students should be able to demonstrate the counsellor identity by being
Purpose: transformational paradigm shift from the medical deficit model to able to mediate guidance and counselling opportunities in a manner which
the social systems models in inclusive education with special emphasis on is sensitive to the diverse guidance needs of clients; construct guidance
rendering learning support in language, reading, writing and/or mathematics and counselling environments; display sound knowledge of principles and
as well as study barriers across the spectrum of learning potential including strategies of guidance and counselling to managing educational guidance
the academically gifted learner. The design and implementation of a learning and counselling settings in the South African context; develop a supportive
support programme is contained in a research project consisting of a relation with educators, parents and other key persons and organisations;
literature study and empirical research. comply with ethical behaviour; apply different approaches to guidance and
counselling managing in ways which are appropriate to the clients and the
HBEDABH Addressing barriers to learning. context within different education settings.
Purpose: to ensure that educators are able to function effectively in inclusive
settings. Students are expected to manage learning sites in inclusive settings, HBEDAAG Assess and apply psychometrics and statistics
facilitate curriculum access, and work in multi-disciplinary teams to support Purpose: to provide students with postgraduate-level knowledge, skills and
other professionals, individuals or groups learning and working in inclusive applied competences to enable them to be competent psychometrists
settings. and counsellors in educational settings; South Africa with competent
psychometrists and counsellors in educational settings; qualify learners to
Mathematics education register as counsellors with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
The scope of this module is the various categories of psychological tests,
HBEDAMU Analyse modelling in school mathematics standardised and non-standardised media, and projection or expression
Purpose: to identify the nature and quality of mental models and schemata media to determine tendencies regarding cognitive, physical, emotional and
in Mathematics Education. Studying the relationship between modelling, behavioural aspects as displayed in a systemic environment. This module
symbolising and problem solving will reveal to them the deeper nature includes a research report.
and value of pedagogical content knowledge in Mathematics Education.
Misconceptions will become powerful teaching opportunities to adjust

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BSc degree (with specialisation CSP4802 (CSP410F) Introductory Issues in the Study of Christian
Spirituality
in Environmental Monitoring This paper will deal with the following issues:
„ Definitions of spirituality and Christian spirituality
and Modelling) „ Problematic issues with respect to the academic study of Christian
spirituality
„ Introduction to various methods of studying spirituality
„ Relationship of Christian spirituality to theology
1 Syllabus „ Spirituality and postmodernism
„ Various traditions of Christian spirituality
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
„ Christian spirituality and society
HESRMEC Research methodology
CSP4803 (CSP411G) History of Christian Spirituality
Purpose: to undertake the basic steps of the research process with the final
This paper will deal with the following issues:
outcome being the completion of a research proposal. Qualifying students
„ The nature of historiography
can select a topic, conduct a literature review and use appropriate basic
„ Spirituality and the process of history
methodological approaches to research. Students are prepared for further
postgraduate study.
„ The origins and development of the major movements in Christian
history
HESEMOC Environmental monitoring „ A detailed study of one of the following periods:
Purpose: to use various techniques to measure and monitor environmental Ancient Christian spirituality
variables. Measurement techniques as well as descriptions of instruments Medieval Christian spirituality
and the quality/ accuracy of the data they produce are included in this Renaissance/Reformation Christian spirituality
competence. Contemporary Christian spirituality

HESETX5 Ecotoxicology CSP4804 (CSP412H) Christian Mysticism


Purpose: to introduce the field of Ecotoxicology; the effect of pollutants on This paper will deal with the following issues:
the ecosystem, routes of uptake, methods of testing for toxicity, factors „ Definitions of mysticism
influencing toxicity and remediation measures. Students will integrate this „ Definitions of Christian mysticism
knowledge to make recommendations on the potential effects of pollutants „ Philosophical, theological, sociological, linguistic and cultural
and on remediation measures. determinants of Christian mysticism
„ Different methodological approaches to the study of Christian
HESRSMY Environmental remote sensing and modelling mysticism
Purpose: The students will use remote sensing as a tool to monitor and model „ Survey of selected Christian mystical traditions
terrestrial atmosphere and aquatic environments, to detect environmental change „ Analysis of a select number of Christian mystics
and to utilise remotely sensed images to solve environmental problems.
THE425R Ethical issues in contemporary society
HESFESY Integrated environmental systems and processes „ Various traditions of spirituality
Purpose: to introduce students to basic knowledge of earth system „ Spirituality, ethical issues and morality
science. The complex integration and mechanisms linking the atmosphere, HRCSP85 (CSP413J) Research report
biosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere and the sustainable utilisation of the With guidance from a supervisor, a student writes an extended essay (article
natural resources will be studied. The protection of biodiversity as well as of 12 000 words (+40 pages)), which integrates the insights gained in the
addressing environmental issues to ensure a sustainable living environment four other papers of the programme and which is focussed on a specific
will be dealt with in an integrated, holistic manner. aspect of Christian Spirituality. The closing date for submission of the article is
30 November for the examination in the following January/February.
HESRPRX Research project
Purpose: to conduct independent research with the continuous guidance HPCSP81 Research in Christian Spirituality
of a supervisor/study leader. Students are prepared for a research-based Purpose: in the first part, Basics of Research, to introduce students to the
Master’s degree and for a career in research. technical, ethical, and intellectual requirements of high-quality and critically
engaged academic writing, and in the second part, Specialised Methodologies,
The student will be required to submit a research report on a specific to introduce students to the different research methodologies in their
environmental science project that he/she has undertaken, preferably in the chosen discipline and, for the sake of interdisciplinary work, in closely
area where the student resides. It will give the student the opportunity to associated disciplines.
integrate creatively all the knowledge and skills he/she has acquired during
the entire study period and to apply these to a realworld problem.

Study units for the Honours


Study units for the Honours BTh degree with specialisation
BTh degree with specialisation in Theological Ethics
in Christian Spirituality
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

Specialisation area – Theological Ethics


THE425R Ethical issues in contemporary society
One of the following areas:

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Christian Social ethics: Fundamental learning (compulsory)
The development of Christian social thought from its biblical origins to
contemporary social ethics; MEDRES9 Research methodology
Biblical social thought; Purpose: to equip students with the fundamental principles of educational
The social thought of the Reformers; research. The module is intended to introduce students to the nature of
Catholic social doctrine; educational research, the different approaches (quantitative, qualitative, and
The social gospel; mixed-method), research problems, the literature review and educational
Contemporary social issues; research on the internet. The module also serves as preparation for the
Christian social ethics as a discipline. dissertation of limited scope.

Ecological questions: MEDFOLF Portfolio


The theoretical basis of a theological approach to an ethics of ecology. Purpose: to develop a portfolio in students’ own fields of specialisation. By
Attention is paid to related ethical questions such as demographic, scientific- means of a number of assignments, students are guided in the investigation of
technological, geo-agricultural, economic, political and religion-philosophical problems. The empirical investigation can be done by means of quantitative
facets of the ecological crisis. and qualitative methods (e.g. by means of action research). Students are
Feminist/womanist ethics: expected to arrive at logical conclusions, make recommendations for solving
Feminist/womanist ethical methodology; the problems and write a research report.
Feminist/womanist and gender ethical issues.
Ethics and spirituality:
Various traditions of spirituality; Elective learning
Spirituality, ethical issues and morality.
MEDAE1R Adult learning facilitation
THE426S Ethics of political and economic life Purpose: to provide students with knowledge and skills on adult learning
Ethical aspects of matters such as: facilitation. It involves three sections. In the first section, students study
The essential relationship between politics and economics; theories and models of adult learning facilitation, for example constructivism.
Political liberation and socio-economic development; The second part focuses on delivery systems in adult education, including
Economic systems (Capitalism, Social democracy, African socialism, Web-based training. Finally, curriculum development and instructional
Marxism); design for adult education includes planning programmes for adults in the
Affluence and poverty; workplace.
Distributive justice;
Moral values in business practice. MEDAE2S Adult development and the world of work
Purpose: to provide an understanding of (a) adult development and (b) adult
education and the world of work. In adult development, the relationship
Specialisation area – Christian Leadership in between adult education and training on the one hand, and cognitive,
Context psychosocial, moral and physical development on the other hand is studied.
The second theme, adult education and the world of work, addresses
BTHCCL6 Exploring the nature and context of Christian vocational development, job satisfaction, retraining, retrenchment and
leadership retirement.
Purpose: to identify the challenges facing Christian leaders, distinguish
different schools of thought on leadership and to apply leadership principles MEDEP1W Cognition and learning
in their general and more specifically within their Christian context. Purpose: to provide students with an in-depth understanding and knowledge
of cognitive processes and the effect of these processes on learning. This
BTHCDL9 Facilitating Christian discipleship and leadership module gives students an in-depth understanding and knowledge, both of
development the cognitive processes and cognitive development over the broad spectrum,
Purpose: to understand and evaluate both leadership styles and the interrelation as well as the effect of the cognitive processes on successful learning in the
of personality, character and culture from the perspective of Christian theology classroom.
and ethics. Students will further be encouraged and enabled to engage in
self reflection concerning their own leadership development and, where MEDEP2X Personality development and behavioural problems
appropriate, facilitate the development of other leaders.
NB
PTH420A A methodology of Practical Theology (end 2013) The module does not prepare students for registration as educational
THE425R Ethical issues in contemporary society psychologists.
ORGREN5 The management of organisational change and renewal
SCK407G Social work management: the social work organisation –
integrated theory and practice Purpose: to give students an in-depth understanding and knowledge both
SCK408H Social work management: the social worker as employee of personality theories and behavioural problems. This knowledge allows
and manager students to understand the development and problems of learners and
PTH424E Ministry (end 2013) how to support them in the classroom. Students are introduced to a variety
of personality theories and perspectives, as well as therapeutic principles
derived from them.

Study units for the Master of MEDSO1C Family, school and community life in a contemporary
society
Education (Option 2) Purpose: to provide students with knowledge and skills on two themes. The
first theme is school and society — problematic social phenomena. The
four topics that are studied are (a) sexual licentiousness and HIV AIDS; (b)
juvenile delinquency; (c) alcohol and drug abuse; and (d) suicide amongst
1 Syllabus children and youth. The second theme is dysfunctionality of the modern-
day family. The specific focus is on domestic violence which includes spouse
Except for the structured Master’s degree in Education Management and abuse, elder abuse, child abuse and sibling abuse.
the structured Master’s degree in Guidance and Counselling which are
dealt with separately, the curriculum comprises of 5 papers selected from MEDSO2D Peace education and conflict resolution
the papers listed below in accordance with the rules as well as the paper Purpose: to give students an understanding of the nature and sources of
dealing with the research proposal (MPCHS91). The paper on the research conflict; to investigate and understand conflict; and to find ways to resolve
proposal, however, has to be registered for only by students who registered it. The module introduces students to different concepts of conflict theory.
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of personal responsibility for individual freedom and human rights, cultural Education Management
diversity, the environment, co-operation, thinking within global, national or
local frameworks. It is advisable that students who enrol for this module MEDEM6V Research methodology and theoretical foundations in
should have some experience in the field of peace education and conflict education management
resolution. Purpose: To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical
application opportunities concerning the following aspects:
MEDSN1A Quality education for all: theoretical perspectives
Purpose: to provide students with knowledge and skills on the following „ Leadership in organisations
four themes: Quality education for all/inclusive education: theoretical
„ Strategic planning in education
perspectives; Learners who experience barriers to learning: the cycle of
„ Quality and accountability in education
continuous assessment; Learner support in sites of learning: establishment
and management; and Partnership in inclusive education: network support
„ Research in education management
systems. „ Literature review
„ Empirical research
MEDSN2B Learning support in an inclusive education setting „ Research proposal
Purpose: to provide students with knowledge and skills on the following
three themes, namely impairments, learning difficulties and behaviour MEDEM7X Education management in the South African context
problems. Students select one theme as focus. The first theme deals with Purpose: To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical
the facilitation of learning by learners who have disabilities (students choose application opportunities concerning the following aspects:
between physical, intellectual-, visual- or hearing disabilities). The second
theme deals with the facilitation of learning by learners who experience
learning difficulties. The third theme focuses on the facilitation of learning by „ The constitutional and educational context in South Africa
learners who experience behavioural problems in the classroom. „ The education system and school governance
„ Equality and diversity
MEDCR1U Curriculum theory „ School discipline
Purpose: to achieve epistemological maturity in understanding, interpreting, „ Labour relations in education
implementing, analysing and evaluating the foundations of educational
thought and curricula. Students are expected to read widely and critically on
MEDEM8X School management: structures and processes
education and curriculum theories to enable them to contribute logically to
Purpose: To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical
major thrusts of debate in curriculum theories and practice. Critical-reflective
application opportunities concerning the following aspects:
and analytical thought is developed by means of a hermeneutic frame of
reference to allow for constructing, deconstructing and reconstructing
„ The school as an educational institution
knowledge concerning education and curriculum theories. Students have to
„ Managing the instructional programme of the school
implement theoretical knowledge, skills and values related to the curriculum
in relevant educational contexts.
„ Parent and community involvement in schools
MEDCR2V Curriculum practice „ Managing the school’s financial and physical resources
Purpose: to introduce students to the practice of the curriculum, teaching MEDEM9Y School management: human resources
and learning in terms of it being both an art and a science. This module Purpose: To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical
uses an appreciative inquiry philosophy and encourages the student to application opportunities concerning the following aspects:
reflect on his/her particular ideas, emotions and actions. The topics of this
module are relevant and the learning material and the processes pertaining „ Inducting beginner teachers
to this module make provision for students experiencing being reflective „ Professional development
transforming practitioners. Students are prepared to deal with change and „ Staff appraisal
transformation in education. „ Effective communication and conflict management
„ Staff motivation and stress management
Guidance and Counselling
MEDVOTD Theoretical module for Guidance and Counselling
Purpose: to familiarise students with the following aspects: Study units for the Master of
„ Child development and developmental problems.
„ Relationships and relationship problems in the child’s relationship Public Health
with parents, friends, teachers and other adults.
„ Behavioural problems in children.
„ Psychic problems in children, such as emotional, cognitive and NB
conative problems as manifested by, for example, anxiety, learning „ Please note that 2011 will be the last opportunity to register for the
problems and indolence. Psychosomatic symptoms and neural MPH degree.
disorders also receive attention. „ Students have until the end of 2017 to complete this degree.
„ Learning problems in children. The connection between learning „ Contact the Department for advice on the planning and completing of
efficiency and intelligence, aptitude, personality and relationship your degree.
problems. „ You will notice that the same modules are offered for the Postgraduate
„ The influence on the child of family problems such as marital Diploma, but under different codes.
problems. „ If you are interested to rather do the Postgraduate Diploma, please
„ Group dynamics. contact the Department.
„ Choice of profession and problems connected with the choice of
profession.

MEDVOP9 Practical module for Guidance and Councelling 1 Syllabus


Purpose: To provide students with practical experience concerning the
following aspects: MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
„ Diagnosing and testing, aptitude, intelligence, interest, scholastic and
personality tests MPHDHM9 Descriptive health measurement
„ Conducting an interview Purpose: to provide students with skills to collect, analyse and use health
„ Therapy to the child and, where necessary, educational-psychological information; to provide them with an understanding of the basic principles
assistance to the parents and methods of descriptive epidemiology, descriptive biostatistics and
„ (At least 75 individually supervised sessions are required.)

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demography and to demonstrate how these are applied in approaches to ACEAE48 Accounting education (offered for the last time in 2011)
the planning and evaluation of public health interventions. (NQF Level 6)
Purpose: to develop teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills and
MPHAHMV Analytic health measurement attitudes regarding the nature and structure of accounting education;
Purpose: to introduce students to the principles and methods of analytical introducing the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10-12 with reference
epidemiology and biostatistics. The module will focus on the applications to the subject Accounting; formulating teaching and learning outcomes and
of these approaches to the planning and evaluation of public health introducing effective teaching strategies and methods, designing learning
interventions. programmes, year plans, work schedules and lesson plans; classroom
practice and assessment planning.
MPHMCEJ Electronic medical records (year module) (offered for
the last time in 2014) ACECE2C Computer literacy for teachers (One paper of two
Purpose: to acquire knowledge and skills to appropriately implement areas hours) (NQF Level 6)
of medical coding and electronic patient records in health service delivery Purpose: to introduce students to the basic components of computer hardware
and research. and software, and how to integrate its use in teaching and learning.

MPHMISF Medical information systems (year module) (offered MNB1501 (MNB101D) Business management 1A (S1 and S2)
for the last time in 2014) (NQF Level 5)
Purpose: to acquire knowledge and skills to appropriately apply areas of Purpose: to enable students to gain knowledge and insight into related
health informatics techniques in health service delivery. aspects of business management such as the business world and business
management; entrepreneurship; general management.
MPHEPDK Epidemiology of infectious diseases including HIV
Purpose: to facilitate knowledge about the context, trends, impact and intervention LADEMSJ Teaching Economic and Management Sciences (offered
strategies of important infectious diseases and HIV and Aids. Students will be able for the last time in 2011) (NQF Level 6)
to monitor, critically reflect and act appropriately at a a strategic level on these Purpose: to prepare teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes
infectious diseases. and values so that they will be able to equip learners with the knowledge and
comprehension of economic and management skills that will enable them
MPHIPSH Introduction to population studies and reproductive health to play a vital role in the process of transforming the country’s economic,
Purpose: to facilitate knowledge about the context, trends and impact on social, political, technological, physical and demographic environment
health on populations. Students will be able to monitor, critically reflect and
act appropriately on population trends as relevant to health, health systems and ACEAE36 Accounting education in practice (offered for the last
health service delivery time in 2011) (NQF Level 6)
Purpose: to develop teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills,
MNURS1E Principles and methods of health research and attitudes regarding recording and reporting; the use of portfolios:
Purpose: to update and increase the student’s knowledge of scientific approach standardisation and objectives; guidelines for the use of portfolios; assessing
and of every step of the research process. Qualifying students will be able to portfolios and compiling a complete portfolio.
critically evaluate research reports and articles.
Computer-integrated Education
(9758-6)
Study units for the Advanced ACECE1B Introduction to computers in education (One paper of
Certificate in Education two hours) (NQF Level 6)
Purpose: to introduce students to the educational potential, limitations and
applications of information and communication technologies (ICTs), and
to the planning and management of the integration and use of ICTs in
1 Transitional arrangements classrooms.

Module ACN101M is replaced by FAC1502. ACECE2C Computer literacy for teachers (One paper of two
Module ACN102M is replaced by FAC1601 hours) (NQF Level 6)
Purpose: to introduce students to the basic components of computer
hardware and software, and how to integrate its use in teaching and learning.
2 Syllabus
EUP1501 (CEM101A) End-user Computing (Practical)
Purpose: to introduce students to some concepts from discrete Mathematics
Accounting Education as a theoretical foundation for Computer Science. This background is
(003794) relevant to relational data bases for the development of provably correct
programs and the analysis of algorithms.
FAC1502 (ACN101M) Financial accounting concepts, principles and
procedures (S1 and S2) (NQF Level 5) ACECE3D Integrating computers in education (One paper of two
Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles hours) (NQF Level 6)
of accounting; the collecting and processing of accounting data of an Purpose: to introduce students to the theories, principles, strategies and
enterprise; the accounting treatment and disclosure of noncurrent assets and methods for integrating information and communication technologies (ICTs)
current assets, non-current liabilities and current liabilities, sole enterprises, in teaching and learning events, and to develop their skills in designing,
non-profit organisations and the recording of transactions from incomplete developing and facilitating ICT-integrated learning environments.
records.
ACECE4E On-line learning (One paper of two hours)
FAC1601 (ACN102N) Financial accounting reporting (S1 and S2) (NQF Level 6)
(NQF Level 6) Purpose: to introduce students to the potential, limitations, characteristics
Prerequisite: FAC1502 or ASK13U and modes of teaching and learning by using the Internet/Worldwide Web.
Purpose: to introduce students to the underlying accounting transactions
and the accounting treatment and disclosure of partnerships, close ACECE5F Practical educational computing (NQF Level 6)
corporations, the equity of companies, cash flow statements and the analysis Purpose: to provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience
and interpretation of financial statements branch accounts. in applying their ICT knowledge and skills to enhance and enrich teaching
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Educational Leadership (c) Speaking skills for basic social interaction (structural-functional
approaches), other speaking skills
(0382-4) (d) Producing a variety of texts; the writing process
(e) Integrating the four skills
EUP1501 (CEM101A) End-user Computing (Practical)
(NQF Level 5) ACEEN5A Poetry, theatre and society (One paper of three hours)
Purpose: to introduce students to some concepts from discrete Mathematics Purpose: to equip students to be creative, innovative teachers of English
as a theoretical foundation for Computer Science. This background is poetry and drama by providing them with knowledge of, and requiring them
relevant to relational data bases for the development of provably correct to reflect on, evaluate and implement a variety of strategies in the practice
programs and the analysis of algorithms. of teaching poetry and drama in the Senior Phase and Further Education
and Training. Students are introduced to terminology used in the study of
poetry and are given a range of ideas and techniques for teaching poetry in
FDEEL29 School management (One paper of two hours) their own classrooms. Qualifying students are able to read and respond to a
(NQF Level 6) play (as distinct from other literary forms) as both text and performance and
Purpose: to introduce students to the internal and external environment of to impart this experience to their learners. They are also introduced to OBE
school management, with particular reference to instructional leadership, concerns and terminology.
learner management, financial management, parent involvement and the
marketing of the school.
Inclusive Education
FDEEL3A Human resources management I (One paper of two (0397-2)
hours) (NQF Level 6)
Purpose: to provide students with knowledge and skills to effectively manage MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
personnel issues, with particular reference to staffing and staff induction,
personnel development, staff appraisal, working in groups and personnel FDESN1R Introduction to Inclusive Education (One paper of two
motivation. hours)
Syllabus: Learners who experience barriers to learning and development:
FDEEL4B Human resources management II (One paper of two causes of barriers, history, policy documents
hours) (NQF Level 6) Parents and families of learners who experience barriers to learning and
Purpose: to empower students to develop and manage interpersonal development
skills, with particular reference to leadership, effective communication, Education support services and national associations (NGOs)
negotiation, conflict management and interviewing skills.
FDESE28 Assessment and learner support (One paper of two
FDEEL5C Legal issues in Educational Leadership (One paper of hours)
two hours) (NQF Level 6) Syllabus: Assessment: Theory, assessment strategies, report writing; Learner
Purpose: to provide students with knowledge about the legal context of support: Designing a learner support programme, support strategies,
school management and to demonstrate competence on selected legal classroom management, collaboration with parents, education support
issues in school management. services, and community services

ACECE2C Computer literacy for teachers (One paper of two FDESN3T Barriers to learning: Impairments (One paper of two
hours) (NQF Level 6) hours)
Purpose: to introduce students to the basic components of computer hardware Syllabus: Causes and identification of, as well as support to, learners with
and software, and how to integrate its use in teaching and learning. epilepsy and physical, learning, intellectual, hearing, visual and multiple
impairments or behavioural problems.
English
FDELD4G Learner support for learners experiencing learning
(03832) difficulties (One examination paper of 2 hours) A
reader is prescribed to complement the study guide
NB and is available from Unisa press.
For all students intending to teach English at Senior and Further Education and Syllabus: The world in which a learner lives and learns as the cause of learning
Training Phases. problems; the world in which the learner lives and learns; the quality of the school
environment and the teaching as the cause of learning problems; problems
relating to the teacher; problems relating to the teacher’s participation in the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 teaching event; learner-related problems; language problems; reading problems;
written language; English as a second language and medium of instruction;
ACECE2C Computer literacy for teachers (One paper of two problems with mathematics in primary school; study problems; problems related
hours) to a learner’s parents and home upbringing; problems with parent participation.
Purpose: to introduce students to the basic components of computer hardware Completion of a workbook – assess a learner who experiences language difficulties
and software, and how to integrate its use in teaching and learning. (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as mathematical difficulties. The
mark for this workbook will contribute towards the final mark.
ACEEN26 Teaching English: General principles (One paper of
three hours) FDELD5H Teaching practice – Learners experiencing difficulties
(a) Communicative/situational/integrated approaches to teaching the (One examination paper of 2 hours and one practical
four skills assignment for examination purposes.) A reader is
(b) ELT and ESL approaches; multilingual and multicultural teaching prescribed to complement the study guide and is
(c) Lesson planning available from Unisa press.
(d) Assessment Syllabus: The role of the school in relation to learners with learning difficulties;
(e) Group work, teaching large classes principles for assisting learners with learning difficulties; general principles
for assisting learners with learning difficulties and lesson planning; teaching
ACEEN38 Exploring and teaching fiction (One paper of three strategies, methods and aids; group assistance; assistance with learning
hours) difficulties in the learning areas; assisting learners with language problems,
(a) An introduction to the study of fiction: a selection of twentieth-century reading problems, written language problems, English as a second language
texts, at least one of which will be African/South African problems, mathematical problems, study problems; parent guidance with
(b) Approaches to teaching fiction respect to children with learning difficulties.
Completion of a workbook which include a portfolio, learning programmes
ACEEN49 English Language Studies (One paper of three hours) and reports of learner support to at least three individual learners who
(a) English language studies and language teaching experience learning difficulties (language, mathematics and study skills),
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and a group of learners who experience ESL difficulties. The mark for this „ Continuous assessment
workbook will contribute towards the final mark. „ Baseline assessment
„ Diagnostic assessment
Life Orientation „ Formative assessment
(03859) „ Summative assessment
„ Systemic assessment
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 „ Methods, techniques and tools for assessment activities
„ Design of instruments for assessment
FDEGD1T Child development I (One paper of two hours)
Clarification of concepts, the fields of development, the influence of heredity ACEME2D Algebra for Intermediate and Senior teachers
and the environment on the development of the child, the role of phaseology (One paper of three hours)
in the development of the child, the development of the preschool child, the Syllabus:
primary school child and the secondary school child in totality. „ Numeration systems, number and numeral
„ Ancient numerations systems - Greek, Eqyptian, Babylonian, Mayan
FDEGD2U Learning and learning problems Roman
(One paper of two hours) „ How to use concrete material in the teaching of basic number concepts
Definition of learning, characteristics of the learner, learning theories, „ Operations - the four basic operations in Mathematics
definition of learning disabilities and learning handicaps, categories of „ How to teach operations for understanding
learning disabilities, characteristics of children with learning disabilities,
„ Problem solving skills in teaching of number and operations
identification and diagnosis of children with learning disabilities, the role
„ Different models of fractions
of the subject/class teacher in teaching children with learning disabilities,
structuring and planning instruction for children with learning disabilities and „ Fractions: Common, desimal and percentage and computations
possible strategies to help children with learning disabilities. involving these
„ The different structures in the teaching of multiplication/division and
FDEGD3V Career Guidance (One paper of two hours) addition/subtraction
Introduction and theoretical background to career guidance, the different „ Ratio and proportion
role players in career guidance, career guidance theories, guidance to the „ Numerical and geometrical patterns
secondary school learner with regard to decision making, career guidance „ Algebraic thinking processes
in the secondary school, the secondary school learner and the choice of „ Linear and quadratic equations, expressions and functions
subjects, guidance to the secondary school learner with the choosing of „ Interpretations of linear and quadratic functions
subjects, the secondary school learner and the choosing of a career, guidance
to the secondary school learner in the choosing of a career, guidance to ACEME3E Spatial development for Intermediate and Senior
the secondary school learner with regard to attitude towards work, how to teachers (One paper of three hours)
choose and find a job, unemployment and entrepreneurship. Syllabus:
„ A learning and teaching theory for spatial development
FDEGD4W Child development II: problems in childhood and
„ Curriculum work about different spatial developmental strands: visual
adolescence (One paper of two hours)
(sight), space and shape, and location (position)
Normal and abnormal development, indicators of problems in children,
„ The use of Geometer’s Sketchpad
distinction between emotional, behavioural, developmental and learning
problems, disability and handicap, general causes of problems in children,
„ Basic geometry
the extent of problems in children, classification of problems in children, „ Basic trigonometry
identification of the child with problems, manifestations of specific affective „ Basic analytical geometry
problems in children and how to deal with it, the relationship between „ Arbitrary units
affective problems and behavioural problems, manifestations of specific „ Length
behavioural problems and how to deal with it. „ Area
„ Volume and capacity
FDEGD5X Methodology of life orientation „ Mass and weight
(One paper of two hours) „ Time
Definition of life orientation, principles of life orientation, aims of life
„ Angles
orientation, history of life orientation in schools, life orientation to the
„ Standard units for measurement
whole learner, characteristics of the life orientation educator as a person,
data collection, data processing, assistance to the learner with problems,
„ Estimation and error
planning and organisation of the life orientation centre and a workable „ Developing formulae
life orientation system, liaison function of the life orientation educator,
life orientation strategies in group context and for individuals, aids for life ACEME4F Mathematical practices for Intermediate and Senior
orientation; record keeping, planning of the life orientation programme in teachers (One paper of three hours)
the school, evaluation and aspects or themes in life orientation (curriculum) Syllabus:
„ Criteria for successful INSET projects
Mathematics Education (Intermediate and „ Basic research strategies
„ Completion of classroom based research project
Senior Phase) „ Criteria for a portfolio
(9301-7) „ Completion of own portfolio to illustrate own classroom practices
„ Preparation and planning to teach effective mathematics from the
ACEME1C Learning and teaching of Intermediate and Senior portfolio
mathematics (One paper of three hours) „ The professional development of the Mathematics Teacher
Syllabus: „ The nature and role of teaching practice
„ Learning and Teaching Models
„ The working and use of a basic pocket calculator as a teaching and
„ The nature and promotion of Mathematical Thinking learning tool in mathematics
„ Modelling „ Geometer’s Sketchpad
„ Curriculum development „ Fathom
„ Teaching strategies and lesson plans „ Basic computer skills
„ Material development „ Spreadsheet
„ Context and OBE „ Word processing
„ Problem solving
„ Mathematical knowledge, skills and values

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ACEME5G Basic statistical and financial education FDETE5E Technology Education II (One paper of two hours)
(One paper of three hours) Practical work in Technology Education
Syllabus: The Technology Learning Area in context
„ Collect and representing data in graphs, statistical tables and diagrams Teaching the Technology Learning Area
„ Averages
„ Measures and centre, and spread FDETE1A Technology A (Background to Technology)
„ Probability of a single event (One paper of two hours)
„ Simulations to construct empirical probability distributions Structures
Processing and production
„ Relative frequency and basic probability, make and test of conjectures
Energy
„ Sampling, and sampling techniques
Materials
„ Buying and selling Information
„ Profit and loss Systems and control systems
„ Budgets
„ Reading and interpreting accounts FDETE4D Technology B (One paper of two hours)
„ Loans Project portfolio
„ Simple and compound interest
„ Hire purchase ACECE2C Computer literacy for teachers
„ Exchange rates (One paper of two hours)
„ Commission Purpose: to introduce students to the basic components of computer hardware
and software, and how to integrate its use in teaching and learning.
„ Rental and banking
„ Origin of money and financial systems

Natural Science Education Study units for the Higher


(Intermediate and Senior Phase)
(9302S) Certificate in Adult Basic
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Education (ABE)
ACENS1E Teaching natural sciences I (One paper of three hours)
NB
Purpose: to provide school teachers with knowledge of fundamental
„ These modules may be taken ONLY for this qualification.
concepts of natural sciences (life and living, earth and beyond) and skills of
designing suitable activities to support learning in these fields. From 2011 new modules are offered as 10 semester modules with 12 credits
each at level 5.
ACENS2F Teaching Natural Sciences II
(One paper of three hours)
Purpose: to provide school teachers with knowledge of fundamental
concepts of natural sciences (energy and change, matter and materials) and 1 Syllabus
skills of designing suitable activities to support learning in these fields.
NEW CURRICULUM FROM 2011
ACENS3G Facilitation and management of practical work
(One paper of three hours) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Purpose: to provide learners with (a) knowledge and skills of facilitating
practical work and science process skills in a school setting, and (b) ABT1511 Developing academic skills for studying ABE
knowledge and skills of managing a laboratory in a school setting and to (S1 and S2)
enable learners to demonstrate competence in facilitating practical work in Syllabus: Students will develop and apply academic literacy skills in ABET so
a responsible and safe manner. that they will learn more effectively and deal successfully with the academic
contexts and assignments. It will enable them to reflect on and explore a
ACENS4H Teaching science, environment and society variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
(One paper of three hours)
Purpose: to provide school teachers with (a) knowledge of fundamental ABT1512 Contextual studies in ABE (S1 and S2)
issues in the teaching of natural sciences with particular reference to the Syllabus Students are introduced to the various socio-political and
interaction of the environment and society as stipulated in the revised geographical contexts of adult learners in different kinds of communities as
national curriculum statement of the Republic of South Africa and (b) well as its interrelationship with gender, health and workplace issues.
knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to facilitate teaching in the Natural
Sciences in the Senior schooling phase. ABT1513 Exploring adult learning (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: This module will enable students to identify characteristics of adult
ACECE2C Computer literacy for teachers learning relevant to the context in which they are working. They will gain a
(One paper of two hours) basic understanding of what helps adults best and learn how this information
Purpose: to introduce students to the basic components of computer hardware may be applied in the various forms of adult basic education and training.
and software, and how to integrate its use in teaching and learning.
ABT1514 Exploring different approaches to teaching adults
(S1 and S2)
Technology Education Syllabus: This module will enable practitioners to facilitate the teaching and
learning. It enables educators to review a variety of approaches to learning,
(General Education and Training Band) teaching and assessment with an applied focus. They will be able to facilitate
(03964) a varied structured and varied programme of learning.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 ABT1515 Planning and administering ABE classes and projects
(S1 and S2)
FDETE2B Technology Education I (year module) Syllabus: Students will deal with the way that ABET projects are started,
Conceptional framework; The technological process; The nature of implemented and administered and evaluated.
Technology Education: Assessment in Technology Education.

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ABT1516 Introduction to assessment (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: In this module students will be enabled to conduct outcomes-based Study units for the
assessment and conduct appropriate follow-up after an assessment event.
Students credited with this module will be able to carry out assessment in a Postgraduate Certificate
fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of bias.
in Education (Foundation
ABT1517 Teaching literacy to adults (S1 and S2)
Syllabus This module will enable the student to facilitate the acquisition of
reading and writing skills in the mother-tongue of an adult learner.
Phase and Early Childhood
ABT1518 Teaching numeracy to adults (S1 and S2)
Development) (02037)
Syllabus This module will enable students to facilitate numeracy learning
at levels 1 and 2 by selecting and implementing appropriate learning and NB
teaching strategies and applying principles of outcomes-based education. No new registrations will be accepted for the Postgraduate Certificate in
Education (Early Childhood Development). Students who registered for the
ABT1519 Teaching adult basic education (S1 and S2) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Development) (ECD)
Syllabus: This module provides a broad introduction to the teaching of adult prior to 2011, have until the end of 2013 academic year to complete the
basic education learning areas that build on the foundation of mother- programme.
tongue basic literacy and numeracy.

ABT1520 Building a portfolio of ABET Practice (S1 and S2)


Syllabus: This module will enable students to prepare, organize, present 1 Transitional Arrangements
and check evidence about their practical outcomes-based assessment
achievements in general and their assessment in particular. It provides
training in a particular method of recording outcomes based assessment Module failed Must register for
evidence on competence in various aspects of adult basic education and PCP407J PRS2038
training.

OLD CURRICULUM PRIOR TO 2011 2 Syllabus


Students registered under the old curriculum in 2010 or before will follow MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
the old curriculum format which is as follows:
TH306W (PGC403B) Inclusive education B (S1 and S2)
(offered for the last time in 2011)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Purpose: to gain insight into the study field Inclusive Education: the inclusive
education policy, the latest trends and theoretical perspectives, and in
particular how to address barriers to learning and development in the
ABT1502 Contextual studies (year module)
foundation and early childhood development phase, e.g.:
Purpose: Students are introduced to the various contexts of adult learners
in different kinds of communities. The module will enable students to
„ the nature of the barriers to learning and development
understand the social circumstances and problems of learners, to determine
„ early identification and continuous assessment of learners who
learners’ needs and to identify possibilities for ABET in the community. It
experience barriers to learning and development (learners with
also focuses on the relationship between ABET and the position of women,
learning, emotional and behavioural problems and learners with
health, youth and work. impairments [neural, intellectual, sensory and physical impairments
and chronic diseases])
ABT1503 Adult learning (year module) „ intervention and learning support to these learners from a centre-of-
Purpose: Students will deal with the ways in which adults learn. Different learning-based approach
ways of facilitating adult learning, the evaluation of learner support materials „ cooperation and collaboration with the community and other
and other teaching aids, different forms of assessment (formative, diagnostic stakeholders involved (e.g. parental involvement and empowerment)
and summative), lesson planning, general classroom administration and the „ the organisation, role and responsibilities of the education support
importance of the reflective educator are discussed. services on the different levels as a network of support to the teacher

ABT1505 Managing projects (year module)


Purpose: Students will deal with the way that ABET projects are started, MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
implemented, administered, managed and evaluated. This module introduces
students to various methods of profiling or mapping communities, PGC4019 Psychology of education and socio-pedagogics
conducting needs analyses and developing strategies for establishing Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, skills and values to understand,
community-based ABET projects. communicate and implement the principles of child development and theories
of child development and social development and behaviour with emphasis on
ABT1510 Specialisation areas (year module) their applicability in a diverse and developing world. It will also enable students
Purpose: This module presents a variety of specialised ABET learning areas, to understand formative development and the impact of abuse at individual,
including teaching primary health, teaching environmental education, family, and communal levels. To develop the possibilities for life-skills, and
teaching literacy, teaching numeracy, teaching English and teaching about critical, ethical and committed political attitude, and lifestyle in learners as
small business development. well as being able to respond to current social and educational problems with
particular emphasis on the issues of violence, drug abuse, poverty and child
and women abuse.

2 Transitional arrangements PGC402A Philosophy and history of education


Purpose:
The old curriculum will continue alongside the new curriculum until 2015. Section A: History of early childhood education
(a) Trends and tendencies in historical education, with special reference
to family and early childhood education from the basic cultures to the
twentieth century.
(b) The preschool education movement
(c) Historical theories of play.
Section B: Philosophy of education
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(b) Metatheoretical perspectives that influence educational discourse these learners to art as their cultural heritage and provide them with
(for example Logical Empiricism, Critical Rationalism, Critical Theory, suitable aesthetic experiences.
Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, System Theory).
(c) The influence of metatheoretical perspectives on thematic issues of PCF410X Teaching practice (Foundation phase)
concern in education. Co-requisites: PGC401, 402, 403, 404, 405, PCF406, 407, 408, 409
Purpose: to carry out practical applications of teaching principles, theories
PGC404C Health, safety and nutrition and concepts acquired in other modules through the completion of various
Purpose: to gain insight into the importance of health, safety and nutrition workbooks during a period of ten weeks in the Foundation Phase of a primary
in the ECD phase. This includes optimising the health of persons in these school. The student is expected to take control of a group (under supervision)
settings (adults and children), maintaining a healthy and safe environment, and plan, present and evaluate learning activities during this period.
good nutritional practices as well as special topics such as health education,
child abuse, chronic illness and HIV/AIDS.
PLEASE NOTE that Teaching practice consists of a compulsory10 week period
and students will be placed by Unisa in appropriate school in South Africa.
PGC405D Management and assessment
Section A: Management
Purpose: to gain insight into the South African educational structure; Early Childhood Development
overview of legislation applicable to Early Childhood Development and
Foundation Phase management; policy and provision issues in Early
(02631 – SPEC ECD)
Childhood Development, school governance; institutional management and
other critical issues in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
management.
Section B: Assessment PRS2038 (PCP407J The reception year (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to equip students with the underlying knowledge, skills and values Purpose: to gain insight into curriculum planning; introduction to reading,
to understand, communicate and implement the principles and theories of writing, spelling, mathematics, general science; nonvernacular issues.
assessing the young learner with emphasis on their applicability in a diverse
and developing early childhood education context. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

PCP406H Early childhood teaching and science


Foundation Phase (offered for the last time in 2013)
(02631 – SPEL FDP) Section A: Early Childhood Teaching
Co-requisites: PGC401, 402, 403, 404, 405
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Purpose: to equip students with the underlying knowledge, skills and values
to understand and implement the principles and theories of teaching
PCF4065 Reception year and foundation phase didactics the young learner with emphasis on their applicability in a diverse and
Co-requisites: PGC401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406 developing early childhood centre context.
Purpose: to equip students with the underlying knowledge, skills and values Section B: Science
to understand, communicate and implement the principles and theories of Part (i): Science
developmentally appropriate teaching of emergent literacy, numeracy and life Purpose: to equip students with knowledge, skills and abilities to satisfy
skills in the reception year, with emphasis on their applicability in a diverse and their own questions about the workings of the physical and biological world
developing early childhood centre and primary school context. in order to provide learners in the preschool with the appropriate skills,
knowledge and attitudes for understanding the principles and processes of
PCF4076 Reading, writing and spelling: First the natural sciences.
and second language Part (ii): Technology
Co-requisites: PGC401, 402, 403, 404, 405, PCF406, 407 Purpose: to provide students with knowledge, skills and resources of the
Purpose: to gain insight into the reading and its role in the acquisition of technical world, and to acquire the ability to solve technological problems
language; approaches to the teaching of reading; conditions for acquiring relevant to the preschool learner, as well as to perform effectively in their
language and the ability to read; and the acquiring of writing skills and changing environments.
spelling skills in both the first language and a second language..
PCP408K Music and movement activities
PCF4088 Teaching mathematics, science and technology (offered for the last time in 2013)
Co-requisites: PGC401, 402, 403, 404, 405, PCF406, 407 Co-requisites: PGC401, 402, 403, 404, 405, PCP406, PRS203
Purpose: Purpose:
(a) to gain insight into foundational perspectives; number sense, number (a) to gain insight into the value of music in the child’s total development:
concept and number development; spatial orientation and spatial the music curriculum; planning and evaluating music lessons.
insight (b) movement education: to gain insight into the nature and place;
(b) Section (i): Science planning, presentation and evaluating movement activities;
to equip students with knowledge, skills and abilities to satisfy their equipment and apparatus for movement activities in early childhood
own questions about the workings of the physical and biological world development
in order to provide learners with the appropriate skills, knowledge
and attitudes for understanding the principles and processes of the PCP409L Visual arts and children’s literature
natural sciences. (offered for the last time in 2013)
Section (ii): Technology Section A: Visual arts in the preschool
to provide students with knowledge, skills and resources of the technical Co-requisites: PGC401, 402, 403, 404, 405, PCP406, PRS203, PCP408
world, to acquire the ability to solve technological problems and perform
Purpose: to provide a teacher to become a competent facilitator of the visual
effectively in their changing environments.
arts in the Preschool Phase; and who will have the ability to introduce these
learners to art as their cultural heritage and provide them with suitable
PCF4099 Visual arts and music and movement in the aesthetic experiences.
foundation phase Section B: Literature
Co-requisites: PGC401, 402, 403, 404, 405, PCF406, 407 Purpose: to equip students with the underlying knowledge, skills and values
Purpose: to understand, communicate and implement the principles and theories
(a) to gain insight into the value of music in the child’s total development; of children’s literature suitable for the young learner in the ECD-phase.
advanced music activities in the foundation phase, including notation, Emphasis on their applicability in a diverse and developing early childhood
activity areas and concepts, the achievement of music outcomes and centre and school context.
didactic methods in teaching music.
(b) to gain insight into the theoretical introduction; the history and PCP410D Teaching practice (Specialisation Preprimary)
development of physical education; the value and place of physical (offered for the last time in 2013)
education in society and in the educational programme. Co-requisites: PCP406, PRS203, PCP408, 409
(c) to provide a teacher who will be a competent facilitator of the visual Purpose: to carry out practical applications of teaching principles, theories
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workbooks during a period of ten weeks in an Early Childhood Development different relationships of learning; conditions for successful learning: learner,
(EDC) centre. The student is expected to take control of a group (under teacher, school and family factors, and giftedness and learning.
supervision) and plan, present and evaluate learning activities during this
period. ETC102V Educational Themes B: Theoretical frameworks in
education, education law and professional ethics (offered
PLEASE NOTE that Teaching practice consists of a compulsory10 week for the last time in 2011 for pipeline students only)
period and students will be placed by Unisa in appropriate early childhood Purpose: to gain insight into a pluralistic problem-centred approach to
centres and schools in South Africa. educational discourse, and critical issues in Education and to introduce
prospective educators to the educational law environment, labour relations
in education and their role, rights and responsibilities as ethical professionals.

Study units for the ETC103W Educational Themes C: The educational system and
school management (offered for the last time in 2011
Postgraduate Certificate in for pipeline students only)
Purpose: to gain insight into the education system and the place of the school
Education (Intermediate and in regional and national systems of education; the South African school system;
critical issues in educational provision and school management.

Senior Phase) ETC104X Educational Themes D: Guidance, counselling, life skills


development and religious education (offered for the
last time in 2011 for pipeline students only)
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical framework of guidance and
1 General Information counselling; guidance and life skills issues, skills development, family and
sexuality education, education and training, work and employment,
This qualification comprises two specialisation directions, namely
economic education, citizenship education; planning and presenting life skills
Intermediate and Senior Phase.
lessons; observation of learners; counselling of learners and parents; and to
gain insight into the introduction: definition, points of departure, overview
NOTE:
of the study field; study of African Traditional religion; study of the following
world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; study
Teaching Practice is a compulsory component in this programme and
of contemporary religious movements; study of selected religious themes.
must be taken according to specific criteria. Foreign students or students
intending studying outside South Africa must do Teaching Practice in South
African schools so that they are visited, observed and supported by
UNISA staff. A Declaration Form must be made available by UNISA
Admissions and Registrations to be completed for this purpose. If the Professional Studies
Declaration Form is not completed and signed, the student will not be
admitted and registered. A South African student living or working overseas MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
and intending to apply, and applicants from overseas MUST sign the
declaration form to do teaching practice in South Africa as required by PFC101Q Professional Studies Theme A: Social Sciences and
UNISA. If the declaration form is not signed, the student will not be environmental education
registered. Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical orientation; social sciences in the
primary school: geography, history (in each case); curriculum and curriculum
development; aims, objectives; resources and materials; lesson planning: the
2 Admission requirements use of media, evaluation procedures; school and classroom management;
theme work; the introduction to environmental education, teaching and
Teaching Practice learning in environmental education; introduction to basic ecological principles
and cross-curricular environmental themes and issues.
Students can apply for recognition of teaching experience if they satisfy the
specific criteria andfollow guidelines available from the Unisa RPL Office. PFC102R Professional Studies Theme B: Teaching mathematics
Enquiries and applications must be directed to the RPL Office. For contact and natural sciences
details, please see Section 1, Rule A6 in Calender. Purpose: to gain insight into the methodology: problem solving and
problem-centred approach; strategic teaching and learning; language,
culture and world view (knowledge systems for number and space); number
3 Transitional Arrangements and spatial skills; to gain insight into the foundations of natural science
(science, biology); the primary school pupil and natural science; natural
science and environmental education; natural science skills; formulating aims
Module failed Must register for
and objectives; general teaching strategies; the natural science classroom;
ETH303T ETC103W interpreting the curriculum; use of instructional media; assessing learner
outcomes.

4 Syllabus PFC103S Professional Studies Theme C: Technology education,


economic literacy and entrepreneurship
Educational Themes Purpose: to gain insight into technology education: the technology process;
resources used in the technology process; skills that must be developed;
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 technology in practice; and economic literacy and entrepreneurship:
basic economic literacy; goal and function of education directed to
ETC101U Educational Themes A: Child development and the entrepreneurship; factors which underline entrepreneurial success or failure;
learning child (offered for the last time in 2011 for the part teachers could play in entrepreneurial activities; a strategy for
pipeline students only) developing entrepreneurship; the teacher’s role to facilitate.
Purpose: to gain insight into basic concepts, principles; the context of
development; modalities: physical, cognitive, affective, conative, normative, PFC104T Teaching practice (including oral communication)
social; relationships and development: personal, interpersonal, objective, (10 weeks)
transcendental; creating a suitable environment for child development: the NB
role of parents, teachers and other role players and to gain insight into basic Teaching practice consists of two compulsory 5-week periods. The assignments
concepts, principles; theories of learning: the implications and relevance; the for this module are compulsory and serve as the final examination mark.
learning child: different modalities and levels of learning; the learning child:
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Purpose: to gain insight into observation, and presenting prescribed lessons; ETH302S Inclusive education A (S1 and S2)
cross-curricular and integrated teaching; curriculum design; teaching a class Purpose: to gain insight into the inclusive education policy on learners who
in the intermediate and senior phase. experience barriers to learning and development; the nature of the barriers
to learning and development; early identification and continuous assessment;
centre-of-learning-based learning support and the education network of
Additional Modules support on the different levels.

TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS: ETH305V Multicultural education (S1 and S2)


(offered for the last time in 2011)
Module failed Must register for Purpose: to gain insight into theoretical aspects of multicultural education:
introduction; current themes in multicultural education; multicultural
LTC101 PST131 methodology and managing multicultural schools and classrooms.
CCA101 PST210
CPS101 PST312
MEC101
SNC101
ETH305
ETH302
Study units for the
PST131J Language teaching (S1 and S2)
Postgraduate Certificate in
Purpose: to gain insight into theory and practice of language teaching as a
home language, additional language and second additional language in the Education (Senior Phase and
Intermediate and Senior Phase.
Further Education and Training)
PST210G Arts and culture (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: Professional Studies I
(a) Art education
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical orientation and general 1 Transitional Arrangements
approaches; aims and objectives; organisation and administration; curriculum
and curriculum design; equipment and teaching aids; planning lessons and Students who registered before 2010 for this PGCE must complete the old
evaluation. curriculum and therefore must do all 13 modules, including:
or
(b) Class music FDEME3L Computer Integration in the Classroom OR FDETE2B –
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical orientation and general Teaching Technology
approach; aims and objectives; organisation and administration; curriculum LPAFRT8 Language Proficiency (Afrikaans) OR
and curriculum design; equipment and teaching media; planning lessons and LPENGTS Language Proficiency (English) AND
evaluation; playing instruments.
LPENGPN Second Language Endorsement
or
(c) Speech and drama
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical orientation and general
approaches; aims and objectives; curriculum and curriculum design; planning
2 Syllabus
lessons and the use of teaching aids; evaluation.
Educational Themes
PST312M Physical education and sports coaching (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: Professional Studies II EDLHODM The educator as leader, manager and administrator
(a) Physical education (One paper of two hours) (offered for the last time in
Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical introduction; the history and 2011)
development of physical education; the modern era of sport and particular Purpose: to provide students with leadership, administrative and management
nature of sport; value and place of physical education in society; the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable them to create and support
educational programme; legal aspects of physical education. conditions in classrooms under which effective teaching and learning can
or
take place within the context of relevant educational law.
(b) Sports coaching
Purpose: to gain insight into growth and development: anatomy and
EDMHODR The educator as mediator of learning (One paper of
physiology; training theory and teaching children skills; philosophy of coaching;
psychological aspects of coaching; parent and community involvement; two hours) (offered for the last time in 2011)
coaching children with disabilities; drugs and nutrition in sport; sport injuries Purpose: to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and
and first aid; legal aspects of sport; codes of behaviour. attitudes to be able to mediate learning in an effective way by showing
sensitivity for learner needs and differences, using and adjusting teaching
EUP1501 (CEM101A) End-user Computing (Practical) strategies, teaching media and resources to suit various purposes and to
(Year module) create a challenging learning environment. Qualifying students are able to
See Computer Science and Information Systems for the Faculties of Science, mediate learning effectively in a variety of teaching contexts.
and Humanities and Social Sciences.
EDPHOD8 The educator in a pastoral role
FDEME3L (FDETE2B) Computer integration in the classroom (One paper of two hours)
(S1 and S2) (One paper of two hours) Purpose: to prepare students to be able to act in a pastoral role when they
(offered for the last time in 2011) start teaching.

NB EDDHODJ The educator as learning programme developer


(For students registering for the first time for this module) Pipeline students (One paper of two hours)
who have failed FDETE2B should re-register for FDETE2B. Purpose: to prepare students to be able to perform their role as learning
programme developers when they start teaching.

Purpose: to train student teachers how to combine appropriate information EDRHODG The educator as researcher, scholar and lifelong
and communication technologies with teaching and learning strategies and learner (One paper of two hours)
intregrate it to teaching and learning activities in the classroom. Purpose: to enable the educator to achieve ongoing personal, academic,
occupational and professional growth through pursuing reflective study
HEC101V Health education (S1 and S2) and research in the learning areas, in broader professional and educational
Purpose: to gain insight into theoretical orientation: health and health matters, and in other related fields.
education; personal health; special health issues; first aid and emergency
care: environmental health and safety issues.

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EDAHOD5 The educator as assessor (One paper of two hours) Teaching Practice
Purpose: to prepare students to be able to perform their role as assessors
when they start teaching. PTEAC1X Teaching Practice I
Co-requisite: Applicable Subject Didactic
Subject Didactics of Teaching Subjects Purpose: to give students the opportunity to practice their teaching skills.

Co-requisite: PTEAC1X PTEAC2Y Practical Teaching II


Co-requisite: Applicable Learning Area Didactic
Students must choose Subject Didactics according to an appropriate school Purpose: to give students the opportunity to practice their teaching skills
subject passed at second-year level as part of their previous degree/diploma.

Choose one Subject Didactics module from the list of modules provided
by Unisa. The list of modules is contained in Section D, Study units for BEd Study units for the Diploma
(Senior Phase and Further Education and Training).
in General Nursing (Bridging
Learning Area Didactics
course for enrolled nurses)
Co-requisite: PTEAC2Y

Students must choose Learning Area Didactics according to another


appropriate school subject passed at first-year level as part of their previous 1 Syllabus
degree/diploma.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Choose one of the following Learning Area Didactics:
GEN1019 Applied social sciences and ethics (year module)
LADTECX (FDETE5E) Technology (offered for the last time in 2011 for repeaters only)
Practical work in Technology Education Prerequisite: Enrolled nurses must be registered through a contractual
The Technology Learning Area in context agreement between the Department of Health Studies and the employer.
Teaching the Technology Learning Area Purpose: to equip students to apply legal, ethical and professional principles
relevant to patients in a general hospital.
LADHSSA Teaching Social Sciences (offered for the last time in
2011) GEN102A Basic general nursing science I(a) (offered for the last
Purpose: to enable learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, values and time in 2011 for repeaters only) (year module)
attitudes to teach Social Sciences in the Senior schooling phase. Prerequisite: Enrolled nurses must be registered through a contractual
agreement between the Department of Health Studies and the employer.
LADMMM6 Teaching Mathematics, Mathematical literacy and Purpose: to equip learners with the scientific nursing process in the clinical
Mathematical Sciences (offered for the last time in care of patients with conditions of the cardiovascular system, respiratory
2011) system and gastro-intestinal system in a general hospital.
Purpose: to provide student teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills
and applied competencies to enable them to be competent teachers of GEN103B Basic general nursing science I(b) (offered for the last
the Learning Area: Mathematics, Mathematical literacy and Mathematical time in 2011 for repeaters only) (year module)
Sciences from Grade 7 to Grade 9. Prerequisite: Enrolled nurses must be registered through a contractual
agreement between the Department of Health Studies and the employer.
LADNSCC Teaching Natural Sciences (offered for the last time in Purpose: to equip students with the scientific nursing process in the clinical
2011) care of patients with conditions of the genito-urinary system, communicable
Purpose: to enable learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, values and diseases and operating room nursing in a general hospital.
attitudes to facilitate teaching in the Natural Sciences in the Senior schooling
phase. GEN104C Basic general nursing science practica I(a) (offered for
the last time in 2011 for repeaters only) (year module)
LADACUH Teaching Arts and Culture (offered for the last time in Prerequisite: Enrolled nurses must be registered through a contractual
2011) agreement between the Department of Health Studies and the employer.
Purpose: to equip prospective teachers with the skills, knowledge and values Purpose: to equip learners with the basic scientific practical skills to nurse
needed to empower learners to play a vital and competent role in the patients with conditions of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system
process of transforming the country’s arts and cultural heritage. and gastro-intestinal system in a general hospital.

LADEMSJ Teaching Economic and Management Sciences (offered GEN105D Basic general nursing science practica I(b) (offered for
for the last time in 2011) the last time in 2011 for repeaters only) (year module)
Purpose: to prepare teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes Prerequisite: Enrolled nurses must be registered through a contractual
and values so that they will be able to equip learners with the knowledge and agreement between the Department of Health Studies and the employer.
comprehension of economic and management skills that will enable them Purpose: to equip learners with the basic scientific practical skills to nurse
to play a vital role in the process of transforming the country’s economic, patients with conditions of the genito-urinary system, communicable
social, political, technological, physical and demographic environment diseases and operating room nursing in a general hospital.

LADLORD Teaching Life Orientatio (offered for the last time in MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
2011)
Purpose: to enable learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, values and NB
attitudes to facilitate teaching in Life Orientation in the Senior schooling Students who failed only ONE module in the first year will be allowed to register
phase. for second year modules.

LADLANA Teaching Languages (offered for the last time in 2011)


Purpose: to equip student teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills, GEN201C Applied social sciences (offered for the last time in
attitudes and values, as well as critical self-reflection, to become a competent 2011) (year module)
language teacher of a particular Home language and first and second Purpose: to equip learners with skills to function within a multicultural
additional language in the senior phase. society as relevant to patients in a general hospital.

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GEN202D Basic general nursing science II(a) (offered for the last DYD118X Youth and health (S1 and S2)
time in 2011) (year module) Syllabus: Drawing on health issues of the region, this module covers sexual
Purpose: to equip learners with the scientific nursing process in the clinical health, drugs, nutrition and diet, exercise and healthy living. It also develops
care of patients with conditions of the nervous system, the endocrine system, skills in fostering relationships with health agencies and NGOs.
the immune system and the musculo-skeletal system in a general hospital.
NB
GEN203E Basic general nursing science II(b) (offered for the last Assessment for DYD112R, DYD114T and DYD118X is done through assignment
time in 2011) (year module) 1 and an examination but students still have to write their assignment 2
Purpose: to equip learners with the scientific nursing process in the clinical (portfolio). All other modules are assessed through an assignment and a
care of patients with conditions of the integumentary system, oncology and portfolio (assignment 2).
microbiology of communicable diseases in a general hospital.

GEN204F Basic general nursing science practica II(a) (offered for MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
the last time in 2011) (year module)
Purpose: to equip learners with the scientific nursing skills in the clinical care DYD211T Project planning, monitoring and evaluation
of patients with conditions of the nervous system, the endocrine system, (S1 and S2)
the immune system and the musculo-skeletal system in a general hospital. Syllabus: Develops the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver
and assess a project. It covers all the processes from identifying the need,
GEN205G Basic general nursing science practica II(b) (offered for through bidding for funds to bringing the project to self-sustainability.
the last time in 2011) (year module)
Purpose: to equip learners with the scientific nursing skills in the clinical care DYD212U Policy, planning and implementation (S1 and S2)
of patients with conditions of the integumentary system and cancer. Syllabus: Including an action research focus, this module develops skills in
influencing policy-making processes. It centres on the study of national
youth policy – analysing existing policies and seeking ways to improve them
or create new ones.
Study units for the Diploma in
DYD213V Conflict resolution strategies and skills (S1 and S2)
Youth Development Syllabus: Explores conflict, mediation and negotiation, studying the nature
of competing perspectives both among youth and between youth and
established society and strategies to express differences positively and work
towards consensus or accommodation.
1 Syllabus
DYD214W Promoting enterprise and economic development
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Equips students with basic enterprise development skills; it gives a
DYD111Q Commonwealth values in youth in development practical grounding in the opportunities and pitfalls of self-employment, in
(S1 and S2) communication with and providing leadership among marginalised young
Syllabus: Covers democratic and human rights principles, gives a general men and women, so enabling graduates to provide training and support and
introduction to the Commonwealth, and provides training in democratic to run projects in small-scale enterprise.
styles of leadership, consensual decision-making, adapting to groups of
differing backgrounds or with disabilities, ensuring equal participation by DYD215X Sustainable development and environmental issues
young women, and understanding different values, religions and traditions. (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Shows how the youth in development worker can stimulate
DYD112R Young people and society (S1 and S2) awareness of environmental issues among young people and help them
Syllabus: Relates the theory and practice of youth in development work to make an active contribution to sustainable development.
the social context. It explores differences and commonalities in the transition
from child to adult in different societies. DYD216Y The political economy of poverty and poverty
alleviation strategies (S2)
DYD113S Principles and practices of youth in development work Syllabus: Despite its abundant natural and human resources, Africa remains
(S1 and S2) one of the poorest continents in the world today. The understanding of
Syllabus: Focuses on the professional role of the practitioner, and the causes and strategies for alleviating poverty is therefore of vital importance
process of informal education. It analyses contemporary approaches – crisis to a youth worker. This module therefore will expose students to the key
intervention, prevention, empowerment, centralised and outreach work. concepts in the political economy of poverty and the causes of poverty in
The module includes project work in a youth organisation. Africa. Students will also explore different poverty alleviation strategies in
some specific African countries. The students will acquire analytical skills
DYD114T Working with people in their communities (S1 and S2) which will help them to analyse different poverty alleviation strategies.
Syllabus: Builds knowledge and skills to work successfully with young
individuals and groups. Youth in development is presented as a planned DYD2173 Family life education (S2)
developmental process, and study includes the theory and practice of Syllabus: This module explores the concept and functions of a family system.
community development. Roles of individuals in family life education are also discussed. The problems
of adolescence, sexuality and reproductive health and ways of responsible
DYD115U Gender and development (S1 and S2) living are also main areas of discussion.
Syllabus: Explores ways to ensure equality of outcomes for young women
and men, covering the range of theoretical perspectives. It develops DYD2184 Psychosocial support of orphans and vulnerable
techniques to encourage equal participation by young women and skills in children (S1 and S2)
gender-sensitive planning, implementation and evaluation. Purpose: to provide students with knowledge and skills to manage and also
provide psychosocial support and counselling to orphans and vulnerable
DYD116V Learning processes (S1 and S2) children affected by HIV/Aids and other diseases.
Syllabus: Centring on the youth in development worker as an educator, it
shows how people learn and how they can be helped to learn. It includes DYD2195 Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) programme
face-to-face work with young people in training situations. management and policy development (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to provide students with thorough knowledge of the aspects and
DYD117W Management skills (S1 and S2) policy development issues pertaining to orphans and vulnerable children
Syllabus: Focussing on the youth in development worker as a leader, it covers (OVC) and to also equip students with skills on how to conduct impact
self-management, managing staff, organisational development, needs assessment of OVC and also analyse responses of different stakeholders to
assessment and analysis, budgeting, scheduling and evaluation. the Orphan crisis.

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Study units for the Higher ABT101B Contextual studies (offered for the last time in 2012)
Syllabus: Students are introduced to the various contexts of adult learners
Diploma in Adult Basic in different kinds of communities. The module will enable students to
understand the social circumstances and problems of learners, to determine
Education (ABE) learners’ needs and to identify possibilities for ABET in the community. It
also focuses on the relationship between ABET and the position of women,
health, youth and work.
NB
„ These modules may be taken ONLY for this qualification. ABT102C Adult learning (offered for the last time in 2012)
„ All modules before 2011 are offered as YEAR MODULES. Syllabus: Students will deal with the ways in which adults learn. It discusses
„ From 2011 new modules are offered as ten semester modules with 12 different ways of facilitating adult learning, the evaluation of learner
credits each. support materials and other teaching aids, different forms of assessment
(formative, diagnostic and summative), lesson planning, general classroom
administration and the importance of the reflective educator.
1 Syllabus ABT103D Managing projects (offered for the last time in 2012)
Syllabus: Students will deal with the way that ABET projects are started,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
implemented, administered, managed and evaluated. It introduces students
to various methods for profiling or mapping communities, conducting needs
ABT1511 Developing academic skills for studying ABE
analyses and developing strategies for establishing community-based ABET
Syllabus: Students will develop and apply academic literacy skills in ABET so
projects.
that they will learn more effectively and deal successfully with the academic
contexts and assignments. It will enable them to reflect on and explore a
ABT104E Specialisation areas (offered for the last time in 2012)
variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
Syllabus: This module presents a variety of specialised ABE learning areas,
including: teaching primary health; teaching environmental education;
ABT1512 Contextual studies in ABET
teaching literacy; teaching numeracy; teaching English; and teaching about
Syllabus: Students are introduced to the various socio-political and
small business development.
geographical contexts of adult learners in different kinds of communities as
well as its interrelationship with gender, health and workplace issues.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
ABT1513 Exploring adult learning
ABT201E Adult teaching and learning(offered for the last time in
Syllabus: This module will enable students to identify characteristics of adult
2013)
learning relevant to the context in which they are working. They will gain a
Syllabus: This module focuses on different approaches to teaching adults. It
basic understanding of what helps adults best and learn how this information
also deals with ABE policy analysis; outcomes based education; a variety of
may be applied in the various forms of adult basic education
assessment techniques; and teaching adults with special learning needs and
and training.
materials design.
ABT1514 Exploring different approaches to teaching adults
ABT202F Teaching practice (offered for the last time in 2013)
Syllabus: This module will enable practitioners to facilitate the teaching and
Syllabus: Students will be expected to spend a certain number of days in an
learning. It enables educators to review a variety of approaches to learning,
adult teaching and learning centre. During this time they are required to
teaching and assessment with an applied focus. They will be able to facilitate
observe classes, conduct research, and present a certain number of lessons,
a varied structured and varied programme of learning.
which are assessed.
ABT1515 Planning and administering ABET classes and projects
One of the following modules must be selected.
Syllabus: Students will deal with the way that ABET projects are started,
implemented and administered and evaluated.
ABT204H Business economics (offered for the last time in 2013)
Syllabus: This module is for ABE practitioners who teach business-related
ABT1516 Introduction to assessment
courses. Topics covered include: the South African business environment;
Syllabus: In this module students will be enabled to conduct outcomes-based
small business development; human resource management; public relations;
assessment and conduct appropriate follow-up after an assessment event.
marketing; financial administration; operations management; and writing a
Students credited with this module will be able to carry out assessment in a
business plan.
fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of bias.

ABT207L Environment (offered for the last time in 2013)


ABT1517 Teaching literacy to adults
Syllabus: To expose students to a cross-curricular approach to teaching adults
Syllabus: This module will enable the student to facilitate the acquisition of
about the environment. Topics covered include: models of cross-curricular
reading and writing skills in the mother-tongue of an adult learner.
teaching; bio-diversity; pollution; toxic wastes and pesticides; human health;
population; soil, soil erosion and desertification; urbanisation and human
ABT1518 Teaching numeracy to adults
settlements; and deforestation.
Syllabus: This module will enable students to facilitate numeracy learning
at levels 1 and 2 by selecting and implementing appropriate learning and
teaching strategies and applying principles of outcomes-based education. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

ABT1519 Teaching adult basic education ABT301H Development studies (offered for the last time in
Syllabus: This module provides a broad introduction to the teaching of adult 2014)
basic education learning areas that build on the foundation of mother- Syllabus: Students are exposed to different theoretical accounts of
tongue basic literacy and numeracy. development and underdevelopment. They are introduced to a number
of development concepts and indicators, and to the relationship between
education, health, technology and development. The module also deals
ABT1520 Building a portfolio of ABET Practice
with issues like people-centred development, women and development and
Syllabus: This module will enable students to prepare, organize, present
ABET and literacy across sectors.
and check evidence about their practical outcomes-based assessment
achievements in general and their assessment in particular. It provides
ABT302J Research methods (offered for the last time in 2014)
training in a particular method of recording outcomes based assessment
Syllabus: This research methods module discusses a variety of methods useful
evidence on competence in various aspects of adult basic education and
to ABET practitioners, evaluators and policy makers. It looks at quantitative,
training.
qualitative, action and mapping research methods and shows how they
Students registered under the old curriculum in 2010 or before will follow
may be applied to the education, training and development field. They are
the old curriculum format which is as follows:
expected to submit a research report for assessment.

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ABT303K Research report (offered for the last time in 2014) Students will be able to monitor, critically reflect and act appropriately at a
Syllabus: This module guides students through the various phases of doing strategic level on these infectious diseases.
a practical research project in an abet-related field. They are expected to
submit a research report for assessment. PPH4804 Introduction to population studies and reproductive
health
To fulfil the outcomes of this module, students have to undertake a research Purpose: to facilitate knowledge about the context, trends and impact on
project in an ABET-related field. They are also required to submit a research health on populations. Students will be able to monitor, critically reflect and
article which demonstrates their ability to apply these research skills in carrying act appropriately on population trends as relevant to health, health systems
out their investigation, and to integrate a large volume of knowledge. and health service delivery.

PPH4805 Principles and methods of health research


2 Transitional Arrangements Purpose: to update and increase the student’s knowledge of scientific
approach and of every step of the research process. Qualifying students will
The old curriculum will continue alongside the new curriculum until 2015. be able to critically evaluate research reports and articles.

New Format from 2011 Existing Format until 2013


First year Higher Certificate
and Diploma 120 credits: 12
First year Higher Certificate and
Diploma 120 credits
Study units for the
credits for each module
NQF Level 5 NQF Level 5
Postgraduate Diploma in
Developing academic skills for Contextual Studies (ABT101B) Tertiary Education
studying ABE (ABT1511)
Exploring adult learning Adult Learning (ABT102C)
Exploring different approaches to Managing Projects (ABT103D) 1 Syllabus
teaching adults (ABT1514)
TFRAEDH Theoretical frameworks and research in adult
Planning and administering ABE Teaching Literacy to Adults
education (one paper of three hours)
classes and projects
Unit 1
Introduction to assessment Teaching Numeracy to Adults (a) Metatheoretical perspectives that influence educational discourse in
adult education (for example Logical Empiricism, Critical Rationalism,
Teaching literacy to adults
Critical Theory, Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Systems Theory,
Teaching numeracy to adults Postmodernism, African Philosophy)
Teaching adult basic education (b) The influence of metatheoretical perspectives on thematic issues of
concern in adult education
Building a portfolio of ABE
Practice Unit 2
(a) Types of research
(b) Sampling
(c) Experimental research
Study units for the (d) Quasi-experimental research
(e) Surveys
Postgraduate Diploma in (f) Validity and reliability
(g) Measurement theory and instruments
Public Health (h)
(i)
Methods of data collection
Analytical research
(j) Phenomenological and case study approaches
NB (k) Ethical considerations
„ The first oportunity for registration for this Postgraduate Diploma in (l) Report writing
Public Health is in 2011.
„ The modules correspond with those offered in the MPH, but under TLDAEDL Teaching learning and development in adult education
different codes. (one paper of three hours)
„ Please contact the Department if you need clarification on the planning Unit 1
of your academic career in Public Health. (a) The adult: an orientation
(b) The practitioner as accompanist
(c) Personality theories and their implications for Andragogics
(d) Adult development
1 Syllabus (e) The development of thoughts
(f) The actualisation of adult learning (learning theories)
PPH4801 Descriptive health measurement
(g) Motivation and self-actualisation of the adult learner
Purpose: to provide students with skills to collect, analyse and use health
Unit 2
information; to provide them with the understanding of the basic principles
(a) Teaching-learning approaches in adult education
and methods of descriptive epidemiology, descriptive biostatistics and
(b) Curriculum theory in adult education
demography and to demonstrate how these are applied in approaches to
(c) Social perspectives in adult education
the planning and evaluation of public health interventions.
(d) Practitioner models in adult education
(e) Research and development in adult education
PPH4802 Analytic health measurement
Purpose: to introduce students to the prinicples and methods of analytical
INTMAEU Instructional techniques and multimedia in adult
epidemiology and biostatistics. The module will focus on the applications
education (one paper of three hours)
of these approaches to the planning and evaluation of public health
Unit 1
interventions.
(a) Planning a presentation and formulating learning outcomes
(b) Facilitation and co-facilitation, questioning, handling learners’
PPH4803 Epidemiology of infectious diseases, including HIV
questions and handling large classes
Purpose: to facilitate knowledge about the context, trends, impact and
(c) Notes and handouts
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(d) Teaching methods: lectures, group discussions, cooperative teaching
method, demonstrations, role plays, simulations, brainstorming, case Administrative Management
studies, problem solving, assignments and projects
(e) Reflection
Unit 2
(a) Media in adult education 1 Syllabus
(b) Computers in adult education
(c) Multimedia for distance education and learning MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
(d) Directions in multimedia
ADB1501 (ADB121S) Administrative Management I A
CUDAAEE Curriculum development and assessment in adult (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
education (one paper of three hours) (S1 and S2)
Unit 1 Syllabus: The role of administrative management within an organisation,
(a) Curriculum development in adult education administrative office systems and the management of information.
(b) Course design and development
(c) Instructional design in adult education ADB1602 Administrative Management I b (Examination: 1 x 2
(d) Learning experience design and development hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Communication (basics and written).
Unit 2
(a) Functions of assessment of adult learners MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
(b) Assessment instruments and procedures
(c) Assessment and the interpretation of data ADB242R Administrative Management II (Examination: 1 x 2
(d) Contemporary issues in assessment of adult learners hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ADB1501 or ADB121S and ADB1602
LMSSAES Leadership, management and support systems in adult Syllabus: The management of the administrative office including electronic
education (one paper of three hours) communication, office layout, the office environment, office equipment and
Unit 1 furniture, facilities management, the virtual workplace and productivity in
(a) Core concepts: Leadership and management in adult education the office.
(b) Theoretical viewpoints on leadership and management in adult
education MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
(c) Organisational dimensions
(d) Personnel matters ADB343M Administrative Management III (Examination: 1 x 2
(e) Financial matters hour paper)
Prerequisite: ADB2601 or ADB242R
Unit 2 Syllabus: The role of information systems and administrative support
(a) Learning facilitation: Improving access to and understanding software as well as managing the administrative function in an organisation.
of course materials, improving recall and transfer of learning, The latter includes planning, organising, leading, controlling, problem
applying knowledge and skills acquired, guidance and feedback on solving, managing cultural diversity, business ethics and all about meetings.
assignments, guidance for assessment, guidance on study methods
(b) Design and development of learner support systems MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
(c) Student development in adult education
ADB401M Administrative Management IV (Examination: 1 x 3
hour paper)
SECTION E: STUDY UNITS FOR VOCA- Prerequisite: ADB343M
TIONALLY ORIENTED QUALIFICATIONS Syllabus: An overview of the tasks, functions and responsibilities of the
administrative manager, technology as resource for the administrative
NB manager, the paperless office - reality or dream?, negotiations, the principles
Where there is no contact number for information or enquiries regarding the of the law of contract, risk management, loss control management and
following subjects, contact the Call Centre at 011 670-9000. security management.

Accounting Skills

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

FAC1501 (ASK131U) Introductory financial accounting


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles
of financial accounting; the purpose and use of business documents; the
recording of cash and credit transactions; bank reconciliation; inventory trial
balance; final accounts; adjustments and the elementary financial statements
of a sole tracer.

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Syllabus: Human resource planning, job analysis, selection and measurement
Administrative Practice of individual differences, remuneration, human resource information
systems, human resource management in special sectors, evaluation of the
human resource management function, performance management and
productivity measuring, training and development.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

ADP346V Administrative Practice III


Advanced Strategic
(Examination: No examination)
Syllabus: Two months’ of experiential training in an administrative office
Management
is compulsory. The student’s employer will help to identify a list of key
performance areas in the work environment which the student must master.
A practical assignment of the key performance areas must be submitted and 1 Syllabus
serves as the examination in the subject.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

Advanced Industrial Relations AST421B Advanced Strategic Management IV: Strategic Human
Resource Management
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: This module focuses on the application of strategic management
according to career direction.
1 Syllabus
AST471G Advanced Strategic Management IV: Strategic Tourism
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 (Examination: No examination – practical project to be
handed in on specified examination date)
ALR441R Advanced Industrial Relations IV Syllabus: This module focuses on the application of strategic management
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) according to career direction.
Prerequisite: INR251X
Syllabus: Perspectives in industrial relations, conflict resolution, collective
bargaining: The process of negotiations and negotiation skills, substantive
remuneration strategies, collective bargaining and the law, labour economics,
comparative industrial relations, recent developments in labour relations and
Advertising and Sales
recent Industrial Court findings. Promotion

Advanced Management of 1 Syllabus


Training MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

ASP141Y Advertising and Sales Promotion I


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
1 Syllabus Syllabus: The definition of advertising, its place in the marketing process and
the concept of mass communication, the organisation and functions of the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 advertiser’s advertising department and the advertising agency, overview of
an advertising campaign, situation analysis, objectives and creative strategy,
AMT436S Advanced Management of Training IV copywriting, art and layout, mechanical production of advertisements,
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) economic, social and ethical issues, legal and voluntary controls, media
Prerequisite: MOT201U planning, budgeting, coordinating advertising with other elements of
Syllabus: This subject covers the management of the training function at the marketing mix, advertising and media re-search, definition, role and
a strategic level. It includes the following topics: Local and internal HRD techniques of sales promotion, controlling sales promotion expenditure and
trends, HRD legislation, strategic HRD plans, learning organization, measuring results, an introduction to public relations.
performance consulting, training needs analysis, HRD interventions,
planning and organizing training, management development, electronic
learning, employment equity and diversity, ABET, multi-skilling, career
and performance management, quality management, evaluation and
African Languages
assessment, international HRD strategy.

1 Syllabus
Advanced Personnel MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

Management Prerequisites: Unisa admission requirements are applicable.

AFL1501 Understanding language usage: An African cultural


perspective (S1 and S2)
1 Syllabus Purpose: this module will be useful to students who want to develop
competencies in interacting successfully in a multicultural society. These
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 competencies include the ability to demonstrate their sensitivity to their
own language usage and that of others and interact across cultures with
APM432Z Advanced Personnel Management IV knowledge and respect.
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PMA342T

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AFL1502 African language and culture in practice (S1 and S2)
Purpose: this module will be useful to students who want to develop Afrikaans Language
competencies in interacting successfully in a multicultural society. These
competencies include the ability to understand the significance of language
and culture so that they can play a role in nurturing and safeguarding their
own language and culture.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

APL201A Applied Afrikaans First Language II (Examination: 1 x 2


Prerequisites: Unisa admission requirements are applicable.
hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2009)
AFL1503 Language and communication skills acquisition in an Prerequisite: APL101A
African language 1 (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Spelling, style and norms in Afrikaans texts; workplace documents.
Purpose: to provide students with the opportunity to learn the basic language
structure and vocabulary of an African language. Students who achieve the APL221A Applied Afrikaans Second Language II (Examination: 1 x 2
outcomes of this course will be able to communicate on an elementary level hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2009)
with speakers of the target language and be equipped with basic reading, Prerequisite: APL121A
listening and comprehension skills. They will also be culturally sensitive to Syllabus: Spelling, style and norms in Afrikaans texts; workplace documents.
language nuances on an elementary level.
AFR121X Afrikaans Third Language II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
paper) (offered for the last time in 2009)
AFL1504 Language and communication skills acquisition in an Prerequisite: AFR111X
African language 2 (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Providing prospective language practitioners with a practical
Advice: Students are advice to complete AFL1503 before registering. and useful knowledge of Afrikaans as a third language, as well as an
Purpose: to provide students with the opportunity to grasp written content understanding of the culture of the Afrikaans people.
of African language literary texts at an elementary level. Students who
achieve the outcomes of this course will be able to use vocabulary, figurative MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7)
language and idiomatic expressions in an original text, and be equipped with
basic reading, listening and comprehension skills. APL301A Applied Afrikaans First Language III (Examination: 1 x 2
hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2009)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Prerequisite: APL201A
Syllabus: Language as medium of communication; workplace documents;
Recommendation: Students are advised to have a basic competence in text linguistics.
English and a reading and writing knowledge of an African language or to
first complete the beginners’ modules. APL321A Applied Afrikaans Second Language III (Examination: 1 x
2 hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2009)
Prerequisite: APL221A
AFL2601 Communication dynamics in African languages Syllabus: Workplace documents; text linguistics.
(offered in English with texts in selected African
languages on additional media) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module will be useful to students, who want to develop their
communicative competence, skills and knowledge in African languages,
especially as language practitioners in the field of communication sciences.
Applied Economics
It provides a broad background of the origins of African languages and equips
students with insights into the nature of African languages, which will be of
practical value to them in the fields of language development, lexicography, 1 Syllabus
human language technologies, effective communication, verbal and non-
verbal interaction as well as multilingualism and language contact. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

APE1M1T Applied Economics I: Module A (An Introduction to


AFL2602 Understanding African management practices as International Capital Markets) (Examination: 1 x 1
reflected in African languages literature and texts hour paper)
(offered in English with texts in selected African Syllabus: The financial system, the economy, the foreign exchange market,
languages on additional media) (S1 and S2) the money market, the bond and long-term debt market, the equity market,
Purpose: This module will be useful to people who need to communicate the derivatives market and portfolio management.
with people of different cultures. African languages literature and texts
are used to illustrate African management practices and to inculcate an
appreciation of how societal values are expressed.
APE1M2T Applied Economics I: Module B (Regulation of South
African Financial Markets) (Examination: 1 x 1 hour
AFL2603 Literature and society: A perspective on African paper)
languages (offered in English with texts in selected
Syllabus: The exchanges, Members, Investment Managers, Custody
African languages on additional media) (S1 and S2)
Arrangements, Prohibitions, Conflicts of Interest, Enforcement, Ethics.
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the way in
which African languages literature depicts various aspects of society. This
module will be useful to students who want to develop competence, skill
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
and knowledge in understanding the various literary genres found in African
languages, critiquing literary works in African languages, explaining the role APE2M1T Applied Economics II: Module A (International Equity
of the author in addressing societal issues and discovering the application of Markets) (Examination: 1 x 1 hour paper)
various literary theories to African languages literature. Prerequisite: APE1M1T, APE1M2T
Syllabus: Equity defined, equity markets, equity and the business cycle,
financial statement interpretation, equity valuation, company analysis,
portfolio theory and risk, technical analysis, equity derivatives, JSE securities
exchange and STRATE (share transactions totally electronic).

APE2M2T Applied Economics II: Module B (Bond and Long Term


Market) (Examination: 1 x 1 hour paper) (offered for

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the last time in 2012)
Prerequisite: APE1M1T, APE1M2T Applied Promotion
Syllabus: Introduction, types of bonds, the pricing of bonds, the measuring
of yield, the term structure of interest rates, duration and convexity, other
long-term debt instruments and the bond exchange of South Africa (BESA)
1 Syllabus
APE2M3T Applied Economics II: Module C (Derivatives Market)
(Examination: 1 x 1 hour paper) (offered for the last MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
time in 2012)
Prerequisite: APE1M1T, APE1M2T APR4M1Y Applied Promotion IV: Retail Marketing (Theory)
Syllabus: Definition, classification of derivatives, futures and forwards, (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
SWAPS, options, using derivatives, managing derivatives and looking ahead. Syllabus: The objective of this module is to provide the learner with a
thorough understanding of direct marketing and, ultimately, to enable him/
her to compile a direct-marketing plan for a direct-marketing campaign.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Having worked through the module, the learner should have the competence
to work effectively in a direct-marketing environment, applying a range of
APE3M1T Applied Economics III: Module A (Computing Skills
skills and adhering to the direct-marketing industry’s code of practice.
for Economists) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
(offered for the last time in 2012)
APR4M2Y Applied Promotion IV (Project) (Examination: No
Prerequisite: APE2M1T, APE2M2T, APE2M3T
examination - project to be submitted during the
Syllabus: Basic data handling, Correlation, Regression: Simple, Multiple, with
examination)
dummy variables, with time lags, with time series variables, Applications of time
Syllabus: In this module the learner will be evaluated on the practical
series methods in macroeconomics, Limitations and extensions.
application of knowledge within the Direct Marketing environment by
means of a project/research report or a combination of the two.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

AEC402E Applied Economics IV: Module 1


(Examination:
Prerequisite: APE3M1T, APE3M2T
Experiential learning)
Applied Strength of Materials
AEC402E Applied Economics IV: Module 2
(Examination: Empirical Project)
Prerequisite: APE3M1T, APE3M2T
1 Syllabus
Syllabus: Write a report of not less than 60 pages and not more than 80
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
pages on any approved project.
SOM381B Applied Strength of Materials III
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)

Applied Marketing Prerequisite: SOM381A, SOM3PRA


Co-requisite: SOM3PRB
Syllabus: Slope and deflection of beams; leaf springs; struts; complex stress
and complex strain; thick cylinders.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Archival Subjects
TIB4M1R Applied Marketing IV: International Marketing:
(Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
NB
Syllabus: This subject consists of three parts:
„ The National Certificate in Archival Studies (Course code: NCARS) is
a) The international environment – an introduction to international marketing
being phased out and will be offered for the last time in 2011.
management, international marketing theory, the external international
environment and international marketing research; „ NCARS will be replaced by the Higher Cerificate in Archives and Records
b) The international marketing mix - product, price, distribution and Management (HCARM)
promotion; „ The modules ARS121Q; ATM171Y; ARI161Z; and ART131V will be
c) International strategy - entry into foreign markets, planning and discontinued at the end of 2010. Only pipeline students will be allowed
organizing, coordinating and control. to register for these modules in 2011. Therefore, as a priority students
should focus on completing these modules by 2011.
TIB4M2R Applied Marketing IV: International Marketing „ NCARS students who have not completed the modules by February
(Project) (Examination: No examination - project to be 2012 will be allowed and advised to transfer to the HCARM qualification
submitted during the examination) with all the modules/credits obtained for the NCARS.
Syllabus: In this module the learner will be evaluated on the practical application
of knowledge within the International Marketing environment by means of a
project/research report or a combination of the two. 1 Syllabus
TKB4M1H Applied Marketing IV: Retail Marketing: (Theory) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Syllabus: The nature of retail marketing, careers in retail marketing, ARI161Z Archival Informatics I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
interpersonal skills and the development of retail marketing personnel,
(offered for the last time in 2012)
the development of a retail marketing plan, retail selling, marketing
Syllabus: Focus on the consumer (the client of a records or archives service),
communication, merchandise planning and management, planning and
rules governing the access to archival institutions and an introduction to the
organization of the enterprise.
reference process in the reading room of an archives.
TKB4M2H Applied Marketing IV: Retail Marketing (Project)
ARS121Q Archival studies I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
(Examination: No examination - project to be
(offered for the last time in 2012)
submitted during the examination)
Syllabus: The development of archival administration; what are archives,
Syllabus: In this module the learner will be evaluated on the practical libraries and museums as well as the differences and similarities of the
application of knowledge within the Retail Marketing environment by means former; training of archivists in western countries; modern information
of a project/research report or a combination of the two.

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carriers; the importance and development of legislation in South Africa; and
introduction to records management. Automation
ART131V Archival techniques I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
(offered for the last time in 2012)
Syllabus: Dangers threatening documents and methods of combating them; 1 Syllabus
problems with the preservation and retrieval of information from audio-visual
material within the audio-visual environment; electronic media. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

ATM171Y Archival theory and methodology I (Examination: 1 x 2 ATO331Q Automation III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2012) (year module)
Syllabus: A look at different types of finding aids and the arrangement of Prerequisite: MME251U
archives. Syllabus: Introduction; automation considerations; levels of automation;
press work and material usage; pneumatic and hydraulic automation of
a work station; transfer machine; CNC machines; selection of the correct
level of automation for given situation; related actions; project: design for
Auditing an automatic system.

1 Transitional Arrangements Banking


„ Students who wish to transfer from Unisa–TSA programmes to
Unisa-degree programmes will receive credit for the following study
units. 1 Syllabus
„ Credits will only be considered in respect of completed study units.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Old code New code BAN1M1R Banking I: Module 1 (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
AUD3M1S AUE201L Syllabus: Banking environment, banking products and services, opening,
AUD3M2S AUE202M operating and closing of bank accounts.

AUD402F AUE303R BAN1M2R Banking I: Module 2 (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


IOU191Y AUE1501 Syllabus: Money and money creation, characteristics of the banker, code of
AUD2M1W AUE1501 banking practice, SA financial services sector, SA money and capital markets,
and national payment system.
AUD2M2W AUE202M
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
2 Syllabus
BAN251W Banking II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: BAN141R or BAN1M1R, BAN1M2R
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Syllabus: The topics dealt with are commercial banking environment, analysing
a bank’s performance, cash and liquidity management, risk management,
AUE1501 (AUD2M1W) Introduction to Auditing and Internal
investment management, capital management, credit management, financial
Auditing (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
ratio analysis, evaluating loan applications and dealing with problem loans and
paper) (S1 and S2)
relationship between a bank and a client.
Purpose: To enable students to identify risk areas in an entity; to assist
in the planning of an audit; to identify control measures to mitigate the
risks; to perform and document test of controls; and to a limited extent, MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
perform substantive audit procedures; all restricted to small and medium
size enterprises. BAN361W Banking III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: BAN251W
Syllabus: The topics dealt with are strategic planning, financial ratio analysis,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
liquidity management and capital management.
AUE202M Introduction to the performing of the audit process
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Prerequisite: FAC1502
Syllabus: Introduction to auditing; the objectives and nature of internal BAN401B Banking IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
control; the evaluation of internal control systems; the audit report (external) Prerequisite: BAN361W
on financial statements; Syllabus: Global finance and the world economic environment, international
monetary system, balance of payments analysis, international financial
markets, currency futures, options and swaps, eurocurrency and offshore
banking, international bond market, global banking, financing foreign trade,
Automatic Control bank money management, bank lending, euro-loans and risk analysis and SA
within the international financial system.

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

AUC401M Automatic Control IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


Prerequisite: MOM381B, MOM3PRB
Syllabus: Gyroscopes; elements of automatic control; transducers; system
design.

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Bio-systems Business Information Systems

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

BSY1015 Bio-systems I (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) BSS2M1F Business Information Systems II:
(S1 and S2) Module 1 (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper )
Syllabus: Engineering approach to the human body with reference to the Prerequisite: AIN1501 or DPA101P
medical terminology: the health environment. Medical base terminology. Purpose: to enable students to understand and apply fundamental
Organ systems: cell structures, movement systems, digestive system, information systems principles underlying the different types of business
information systems, in order to function efficiently and effectively as
ventilation, control and regulation, Special organs: (endocrine system)
accountants, internal auditors, business employees and managers in a
thyroid gland.
business environment. Topics include information systems concepts;
electronic commerce; transaction processing systems; enterprise resource
planning systems; management information systems; decision support
systems and specialised information systems such as artificial intelligence,
Business Administration expert systems, virtual reality and special-purpose systems.

BSS2M2G Business Information Systems II:


Module 2 (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
1 Syllabus Prerequisite: AIN1501 or DPA101P
Purpose: to enable students to understand and apply the information
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 systems principles underlying the development of information systems to
meet the needs of business organisations, as well as the social and ethical
BSA1501 (BSA111P) Business Administration IA (Examination: issues underlying the use of business information systems, in order to
1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) function efficiently and effectively as accountants, internal auditors, business
Syllabus: Economic principles, industrial sectors, forms of ownership, employees and managers in a business environment. Topics include
financing, insurance and financial administrative procedures. information systems in business organisations; systems development;
systems investigation and analysis; systems design; systems implementation;
systems maintenance and review; and security, privacy and ethical issues in
BSA1602 Business Administration IB (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
business information systems.
paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Post and telecommunicatino services, the administrative function,
and office procedures and duties.

Business Logistics Management


Business Analysis
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
1 Syllabus
BLM151V Business Logistics Management I
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Business logistics, logistics decision-making, customer service,
BUA301I Business Analysis III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) forecasting logistics requirements, the product, the logistics information
Prerequisite: BUA201I, DEV201I, INY2M1S, INY2M2S system, the transportation system, transportation regulations and rates, the
Syllabus: This subject focuses on the IT consultant’s role in creating high- storage and handling system, logistics strategy and planning, facility location
impact partnerships with clients, by helping senior managers’ demand, decisions, inventory policy decisions, transportation and order-processing
getting better results from employees and building communication bridges decisions, acquisition and production scheduling decisions, storage and
with the managers. A breakthrough strategy will be used where short-term materials-handling decisions, logistics audit and control.
successes are used to build the high performance of an organization. Access Similar study unit/modules: LGS201P
to a Personal Computer with a CD-ROM, Windows 2000/XP operating
system minimum, Internet and e-mail facilities are compulsory.

Business Management
Business Calculations
1 Transitional arrangements
1 Syllabus Old code (2009 and before) New code from 2010

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 BSM1M1P BSM1501


BSM1M2P BSM1502
QMI1500 Business Calculations (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: This module equips learners with the skills to perform basic
mathematical, financial and statistical calculations in the accounting and 2 Syllabus
business environment. Topics covered include the performance of basic
number calculations, working with fractions, decimal numbers, percentages, MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
ratios and proportions, equations and formulas, interest calculations,
annuities, basic concepts of statistics, data types, data collection, sampling BSM1501 (BSM1M1P) Business Management IA: Module 1
methods, frequency distributions, visual presentation of data, measures of (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and
central tendency and dispersion and index numbers.
Similar study unit/modules: BUC101F

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S2)
Syllabus: Entrepreneurship and the profile of the entrepreneur, small business NB
management, business ideas and servicing a niche market, feasibility study, Compulsory practical contact course
assessment of risk, business plan, establishment of a business, legal issues in
the establishment of a small business.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Chemical Engineering Practice


BSM1602 (BSM1M2P) Business Management IB:
Module 2 (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper
(S1 and S2) 1 Syllabus
Syllabus: Business functions in a small business, management functions in a
small business, management functions and business functions in perspective MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
and management techniques.
CEP101E Chemical Engineering Practice I
BSM201P Business Management II (Examination: Experiential Training Guide/Logbook)
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Prerequisite: Technology II and 9 other subjects from Parts 1 and 2 of the
Prerequisite: BSM101P or BSM1501, BSM1M2P Diploma.
Syllabus: Business Management II offers the student the chance to study Syllabus: Safety training as required for the specific workstation; Process
the operation of three functions in the enterprise more closely: Finance, monitoring: taking readings and entering logsheets, monitoring readings
production and public relations. Particular emphasis is placed on the against standard operating conditions, assisting in instrument calibrations,
interaction between these three functions and the changing business tasks as required for good housekeeping; Exposure to laboratory work
environment. such as: routine distillations, specific gravity, viscosity, ash and moisture
determinations, titrations and saponification numbers, gas analysis; Flow
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 diagrams of plants, piping systems- symbols and specifications; Elementary
mass balances; Report writing
BSM301P Business Management III
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper as well as case study to MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
be submitted on 1st day of examination)
Prerequisite: BSM201P CEP201E Chemical Engineering Practice II
Syllabus: Business Management III looks at the operation of three functions (Examination: Experiential Training Guide/Logbook)
of the enterprise and their interaction with the business environment. The Prerequisite: All part 3 study units of the Diploma. (CEP101E and CEP201E
function of general management is compulsory and the students choose can be taken the same year.)
a further two functions from marketing, human resources and purchasing. Syllabus: Plant operations and troubleshooting: mastering basic operating
Students who pass this subject will know about those matters in the enterprise skills e.g.: ensuring safe conditions and then operating valves, starting motors,
that may fall outside their field of specialisation. turbines, pumps, compressors, conveyors etc; Handling of equipment
specific to the operation concerned; Partaking in project work in order to
understand the specific nature of projects e.g.: design of piping system;
Optimisation of processes; Troubleshooting projects; Loss control: loss
Calculations and Statistics control inspections, Safety inspections/audits; Quality audits management;
Overall material and energy balance of plant; Schematic diagrams of unit
operations; Analysis of design; Environmental assessment

1 Syllabus Exposure to the following would be of benefit but is not compulsory:


financial management; ROI calculations; Depreciation; Human resources:
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 planning for and the application of human resources; Industrial relations.

NB
The module CAS1612, is not offered from 2010, but replaced by STA1510.
Chemical Engineering
STA1510 Basic Statistics (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Technology
(S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: Rule G13, Calendar Part 1.
Purpose: to ensure that students are introduced to the most important basic
statistical concepts. After completion students should have an informed 1 Syllabus
understanding of different visual descriptions of data, including graphical and
tabular techniques; measures of central location, dispersion and association. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
They should be able to use probability as a tool to create discrete and
continuous probability distribution, used extensively in statistical inference; CEM211F Chemical Engineering Technology II
determine confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing involving a (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
sample mean and proportion; apply different forms of Chi-square testing; Prerequisite: CHE181T
understand simple linear regression and correlation. Co-requisite: CEM2PRA
Syllabus:
„ Introduction to Chemical Engineering calculations: Units and
dimensions; Force and weight, pressure and temperature
Chemical Engineering Practical „ Material balances: Techniques of solving balances on: Single unit
processes; Multiple unit processes; reacting and nonreacting systems.
„ Aspects of recycle, bypass and purge
„ Gases, vapours, liquids and solids
1 Syllabus „ Energy relationships: Concepts and units; Heat capacity; First law of
thermodynamics; Kinetic and potential energy; Enthalpy changes
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 „ Energy balances: Define terms; energy entering and leaving a
system; Law of conservation of energy; Solve energy balances for
CHE4PRA Chemical Engineering Practical IV simple systems; Balances on nonreactive processes; Balances on
Prerequisite: RTE401C, PCT401C reactive processes

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„ Combined mass and energy balances: Involves distillation column, Flow of incompressible Newtonian fluids in pipes and channels:
evaporator, reactor „ Flow patterns in pipes
„ Appropriate laboratory work. „ Pressure drop, friction factor and Reynold’s number
„ Calculation of Pressure drop in fittings and curved pipes
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 „ Non-circular pipes
„ Velocity distribution: turbulent and laminar flow
CEM311A Chemical Engineering Technology III (Module A) „ Types of flow as a function of velocity gradient
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) „ Flow in open channels
Prerequisite: CEM211F, CEM2PRA Flow of incompressible Non-Newtonian fluids in pipes:
Co-requisite: CEM3PRA „ Flow of general time independent non-Newtonian fluids : Laminar
Syllabus: and turbulent pressure drops
Fluid flow:
„ Pressure drop in pipes for Bingham plastics
„ Incompressible fluid flow: Use of mechanical energy balance on a
„ Power law fluids: flow and velocity distribution, expansion and
single pipeline system with bends, changes in cross-section, valves
contraction losses
and pumps. Trial and error approach.
Pumping of liquids:
„ Classification of fluid rheology: Based on relationship between shear
„ Pumps and pumping revisited
stress and shear rate
„ System heads
„ Pumps and piping: Introduction; Classification and selection of
„ Centrifugal pumps: relations, series and parallel
pumps; System heads; Characteristic curve; Theoretical power
„ Positive displacement pumps
Heat transfer:
„ Conduction: 1-D steady-state conduction in plane, cylindrical „ Efficiencies
and spherical walls, no heat generation; Derive expressions for „ Pump selection
temperature distribution , and calculate heat transfer rate and „ Control valves and pressure balances
thermal resistance. Mixing of liquids in tanks:
„ Convection: Explain convection; Heat transfer calculations using „ Mixers and mixing
average convection coefficients „ Types of agitators
„ Thermal radiation: Define; Calculate net rate of radiation from a grey „ Dimensionless groups for mixing
surface. „ Power curves
„ Heat exchangers: Describe the operation of 4 types; Calculate overall „ Scale up
heat transfer coefficients from individual ones; perform thermal design „ Purging of stirred tank systems
calculations and evaluate performance of heat exchangers Flow of compressible fluids in conduits:
Mass transfer: „ Energy relationships and equations of state
„ Molecular diffusion in gases and liquids: Calculate rate of diffusion „ Ideal gas flow in a horizontal pipe: Isothermal. Non-isothermal,
and predict the concentration profile for: equimolar counter diffusion; adiabatic (with a constriction)
component A diffusing through stagnant non-diffusing B; mass „ Velocity of propagation of a pressure wave.
diffusion with chemical reactions „ Compressors
„ Filtration equipment and filtration practice Flow of two phase gas liquid mixtures in pipes:
„ Psychometry: definitions and humidity charts „ Flow patterns
„ Appropriate laboratory work „ Pressure drop by the Lockhart and Martinelli method when both
phases are turbulent
CEM321B Chemical Engineering Technology III (Module B) Flow measurement
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) „ Fluid pressure (static and impact)
Prerequisite: CEM311A „ Measurement of fluid flow (pitot tube, meter nozzle, venturi, orifice
Co-requisite: CEM3PRB etc)
Syllabus: „ Fluid flow through packed beds
„ Gas absorption: Mass balance for co- and countercurrent absorbers
„ Fluidisation
and strippers; stagewise and continuous contact columns; applications
Unsteady State Flow
of mass transfer coefficients
„ Distillation: Single stage and introduction to multi stage: Introduction;
CEM4M2C Chemical Engineering Technology IV: Heat and Mass
Calculation of liquid-vapour equilibrium data; Single stage operation
(Module B) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
(flash); Simple distillation; McCabe-Thiele analysis for binary system;
Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Chemical
Multistage batch distillation with constant and variable refluxes;
Syllabus:
Calculation of number of plates; Column performance; Open steam
Revisit basic heat transfer:
distillation; Multiple feed streams and side streams operation; Azeotropic
Applied conduction:
and extractive distillation
„ 1-D steady-state
„ Single-evaporation: Introduction; Heat transfer; Apparent
n Conduction through cylindrical pipes and multiple cylindrical shells
temperature difference and boiling point rise; Duhring’s rule and
„ Radial conduction through spheres
Raoult’s law; Standard overall coefficients; Calculation assumptions
n Multi dimensional heat conduction
„ Drying: Introduction; Methods and principles of drying; Calculations
Radiation
„ Leaching: Principles; Factors influencing extraction rate; Mass transfer;
„ Ideal radiators
Counter current washing; Calculation of number of stages
„ Non – Ideal radiators
„ Appropriate laboratory work
„ Radiation Exhange
„ Heat transfer by radiation: Laws, radiation from real surfaces,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
radiation combined with convection and conduction
CEM4M1C Chemical Engineering Technology IV: Fluid Flow
(Module A) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Convection II
Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Chemical „ Fundamentals: heat transfer coefficient and evaluation thereof,
Syllabus: Boundary layer energy transfer mechanism, Nusselt modulus,
Revision: dimensional analysis
„ Flow patterns; Newton’s law; Non-Newtonian behaviour; Boundary „ Forced convection inside tubes and ducts: Effect of Reynolds number
layer; Energy relationships and Bernoulli equation. and Prandtl number, laminar flow and turbulent flow
„ Momentum changes in fluid motion. Pressure head; Flow per unit „ Forced convection over exterior surfaces: Flow over bluff bodies,
area; Compressible and incompressible fluids cylinders and spheres and tubes in bundles, application to heat
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„ Heat transfer with change of phase: Boiling, condensation, freezing
and melting Chemical Process Design
Mass Transfer:
„ Fundamentals of mass transfer: Mass transfer operations, molecular
diffusion in fluids, coefficients, analogies between heat, mass
and momentum transfer, Simultaneous mass and heat transfer, 1 Syllabus
equilibrium, diffusion between phases, material balances, stages.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
CEM4M3C Chemical Engineering Technology IV: UNIT
OPERATIONS (Module C) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour CPD371S Chemical Process Design: Principles III
paper) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Chemical Prerequisite: CEM311A
Syllabus: Syllabus:
Distillation: „ Introduction to process design principles and codes
„ Revision based on McCabe Thiele: basic theory, batch, continuous „ Process design - economic aspects;
„ Multiple feed and sidestream (iterations) „ Plant layout;
„ ponchon and Savarit: varying reflux, varying heat state of feed, „ Selecting materials of construction;
iterations for optimal feed and reflux „ Construction details of: distillation columns, dryers, evaporators,
„ Multi-component (spread sheet solutions, iterations) : shortcuts and filtration units, heat exchangers
basic rigerous methods, varying reflux ratios, calculating minimum „ Shell and tube heat exchanger design; Principles of convection and
reflux, varying relative volatility, azeotropes, with easy to understand conduction revisited; Log mean temperature difference; Counterflow;
examples, e.g. benzene-toluene Flow arrangements for increased heat recovery; Gases; Calculations
Evaporation: for process conditions; Condensation of single and mixed vapours;
„ Revision of single effect evaporation Vaporisers, evaporators and reboilers.
„ Multiple effect evaporation: forward feed, reverse feed, parallel feed
„ Vapour compression (revision) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
„ Boiling point rise
„ Heats of concentration CPD4M1C Chemical Process Design IV: Equipment Design
„ Area corrections (iterations) (Module A) (Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper)
Prerequisite: CEM4M3C
Absorption:
Syllabus:
„ Introduction
Heat exchanger design:
„ Design of fixed-bed column
Double pipe; Shell and tube; Computer aided design; Plate heat exchangers;
„ Countercurrent flow of solids Condensers.
Absorption (revision): Distillation column design:
„ Equilibrium solubility Sieve trays; Valve trays; Packed columns.
„ Gas absorption revisited Choice of at least one of the following:
„ Material balances Cooling tower design; Furnace design; Boiler design.
„ Countercurrent multistage operations
„ Continuous contact equipment: Two film theory CPD4M2C Chemical Process Design IV: Plant Design (Module B)
„ Transfer coefficients (Examination: Project and oral)
„ Absorption equipment: Plate columns, packed columns, towers, NB
centrifugal absorbers No formal written examination - design to be handed in and an oral
„ Types of absorption equipment presentation. It is the responsibility of the student to find access to the design
packages such as CHECAD or ASPEN, which is necessary for this subject. If you
„ Graphical design methods
don’t have access to the above packages, please contact 011 471 2048 before
Multicomponent Absorbsion/Stripping
registering for this subject.
Crystallisation
Fluidisation
Prerequisite: CEM4M3C
CHE4PRA Chemical Engineering IV (Practical) Co-requisite: CPD4M1C
Prerequisite: RTE401C, PCT401C Syllabus:
Syllabus: Practical component of the BTech subjects 1. Design method, design alternative, cost estimation
2. Simulate a continuous flow process using a rigorous package i.e.
CHEMCAD/ ASPEN/ PROII
3. Input-output structure of flow sheets. Develop P&I diagrams.
Chemical Plant 4.
5.
Engineering economics
HAZOPS
6. Progress and final reports, and oral presentation

1 Syllabus
Chemical Process Industries
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

CHP311A Chemical Plant III (Module A)


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
1 Syllabus
Prerequisite: CHE181T
Syllabus: Materials; corrosion; water and wastewater treatment; air pollution;
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
solid waste management and environmental legislation
CPI271Y Chemical Process Industries II
CHP321B Chemical Plant III (Module B) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Prerequisite: CHE181T
Co-requisite: CEM311A Syllabus:
Syllabus: Steam plant; cooling towers; reactors; auxiliary equipment: valves, Compulsory: Flow diagrams; coal technology; petroleum processing; heavy
pumps and compressors chemicals; ); iron and steel
Optional: agrochemicals; rubber industries; paper and pulp; plastics; sugar
refining.

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Chemistry Child and Youth Care/Youth
Work Administration and
1 General Information Management
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
NB
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are
Students have until the end of 2010 to complete the third and LEVEL 8s.
required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant
sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the
relevant subject.
1 Syllabus
Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel CYA101C Child and Youth Care/Youth Work Administration and
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom Management I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (offered
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on for the last time in 2010)
registration (or soon thereafter). Prerequisite: CYC201C, CYC1PRA or YTW201C, YTW2PRA and ACY201C,
ACY2PRA
The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a Syllabus: Administration and Management theory, approaches and practice
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/ within CYC or YW.
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
practical work and/or the practical examinations. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

CYA201C Child and Youth Care/Youth Work Administration and


2 Syllabus Management II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) offered
for the last time in 2010)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Prerequisite: CYC301C, CYC3PRA or YTW301C, YTW3PRA and ACY301C,
ACY3PRA
CHE181T Chemistry I (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Syllabus: Advanced Administration and Management theory, approaches
(S1 and S2) and practice within CYC or YW.
Prerequisite: Grade 12 Science (HG 40% or SG 50%), or Engineering
Science N3 (50%)
Co-requisite: CHE1PRA
Syllabus: Matter; scientific measurements; atomic structure; chemical Child and Youth Care/Youth
bonding; gases, liquids and solids; chemical formulas and stoichiometry;
rates of chemical reactions; the gaseous phase: chemical equilibrium; the
liquid phase: solutions; the liquid phase: ionic equilibrium; oxidation and
work in Residential and
reduction reactions; electrochemistry; introduction to organic chemistry;
introduction to inorganic chemistry. Appropriate laboratory work
Secure Care
NB
CHE1PRA Chemistry I (Practical) (Year module) Students have until the end of 2010 to complete the third and LEVEL 8s.
Syllabus: Appropriate laboratory work.

1 Syllabus
Child and Youth Care
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
NB
Students have until the end of 2010 to complete the third and fourth levels. CYR101C Child and Youth Care/Youth Work in Residential and
Secure Care I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (offered
for the last time in 2010)
Prerequisite: CYC201C, CYC2PRA or YTW201C, YTW2PRA and ACY201C,
1 Syllabus ACY2PRA
Syllabus: CYC or YW theory, approaches and practice within the specialised
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 field of service.

CYC301C/CYC3PRA Child and Youth Care III (Examination: 1 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
x 2 hour paper and practical assignments)
(offered for the last time in 2010) CYR201C Child and Youth Care/Youth Work in Residential and
Prerequisite: CYC201C/CYC2PRA Secure Care II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (offered
Syllabus: Strategies, models and approaches in CYC. Leadership, capacity for the last time in 2010)
building and diversity management in CYC context. Prerequisite: CYC301C, CYC3PRA or YTW301C, YTW3PRA and ACY301C,
ACY3PRA
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Syllabus: Advanced CYC or YW theory, approaches and practice within the
specialised field of service.
CYC401C/CYC4PRA Child and Youth Care IV (Examination: 1
x 3 hour paper and practical assignments)
(offered for the last time in 2010)
Prerequisite: CYC301C/CYC3PRA
Syllabus: CYC legislation and policy. Advanced child and youth care work
with families and groups.

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Circuit Analysis Communication in Business
Contexts
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 1 General Information
CAN401E Circuit Analysis IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Students registering for the BCompt degree are advised to take this module
Prerequisite: MAT3700 or MAT301W as part of their curriculum as a recommended alternative for the module
Co-requisite: CAN4PRA INM1024.
Syllabus: Laplace transforms, analysis in complex plane, networks and
systems in state space, state equations of electrical networks, differential
equations, computer solutions. 2 Syllabus

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5


Collective Bargaining and
CBC1501 Communication in Business Contexts (S1 and S2)
Negotiation Purpose: Students credited with this module are aware that communication
forms an integral part of the role of the accounting practitioner in a business
context. Students are sensitised to the variables influencing communication
situations in the accounting environment and know how to respond
1 Syllabus appropriately.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

CBN401L Collective Bargaining and Negotiation Computer Aided Draughting


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: The collective bargaining course provides employer-based and trade
union industrial relations practitioners with in-depth knowledge of collective
bargaining and basic negotiation skills. The focus is on developing both the 1 Syllabus
practitioner’s understanding of the factors affecting labour-management
bargaining and their grasp of modern negotiating techniques. The subject MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
matter includes material on collective bargaining law, structures, styles,
techniques, levels, policy development issues and the parties to collective CAD161S Computer Aided Draughting I
bargaining in the labour relations arena. (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: MED161Q
Syllabus: Computer-aided draughting.

Communication Science
Computer Networks
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 1 Syllabus
COP1501 Communication Science for Public Relations I MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Defining communication; the communication process; CMN401E Computer Networks IV
communication forms; communication models; interpersonal (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
communication: inter subjectivity; communication conduciveness Prerequisite: JCT261Z, ICT2613 or (PRG2M1E, PRG2M2E)
and stumbling blocks; verbal and non-verbal code systems; listening, Syllabus: Apart from the technical aspects such as topologies, network
communication theory, communication by objectives, practical application. switching, etc. that will be covered, network management and recent
network environment developments will also be addressed. Once registered
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 for this subject, you can access the relevant material at http://www.unisa.
ac.za. You will receive no hard copies of the material and you must submit
COP2601 Communication Science for Public Relations II your assignments via the Internet. Access to a Personal Computer with a
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) CD-ROM, Windows 2000/XP operating system minimum, Internet and
Prerequisite: COS121X or COP1501 e-mail facilities are compulsory.
Syllabus: Mass communication; mass communication institutions; study of
the media; persuasive communication, practical application.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Computer Security


COP3701 Communication Science for Public Relations III
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: COS241Z or COP2601 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Syllabus: Organisational communication, small group communication,
intercultural communication, media choice, learnership and management, CPS401I Computer Security IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
practical application. Prerequisite: National Diploma in Information Technology
Syllabus: Security is a major issue in the computing environment – even
more so with the expansion of the Internet and multi-computer networked
environments in the commercial scenario. Therefore, the aim of this course

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is to sensitize students to issues regarding security in different areas of Syllabus: Concrete technology, asphalt and bitumen technology, other
computing (operating systems, databases, networks, etc). Broadly stated, materials, testing.
students should be able to recognize threats as posed from a security point
of view, as well as countermeasures to be applied in order to eliminate/ NB
manage these threats. This subject may not be taken in combination with CNT401C CONCRETE
TECHNOLOGY IV and/or APT401C ASPHALT TECHNOLOGY IV

Computer Usage Construction Methods


1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
NB
These modules have been replaced by IAD2M1X and IAD2M2X respectively. CMD101C Construction Methods I
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
CUS2M1V Computer Usage II (Theory) Syllabus: Construction methods; construction plant; codes and building
CUS2M2V Computer Usage II (Practical) regulations; safety.

Concrete Technology Consumer Behaviour

1 Syllabus (offered by the Department of Marketing and Retail


Management)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

CNT401C Concrete Technology IV 1 Syllabus


(Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper)
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Transportation): MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
SRC211Q, TPE381V, DCM371Y, GTE331Q
Co-requisite: CNT4PRA, CNT4PJT MND204T Consumer Behaviour I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Properties and materials, production and supply, special applications, Syllabus: Introduction to consumer behaviour, individual, social and cultural
testing. influences on consumer behaviour, the diffusion and adoption process,
application of consumer behaviour in marketing decision-making, the
NB consumer decision-making process, certain issues in consumer behaviour.
This subject may not be taken in combination with CMT401C CONSRUCTION
MATERIALS IV

Continual Quality
Construction Materials Improvements

1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
CQI401Q Continual Quality Improvements IV
CMT101C Construction Materials I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Introduction to TQM, ISO 9000 and TQM, business philosophies,
Co-requisite: CMT1PRA QFD, QPD, BPR, QIS, quality costs, customer satisfaction survey, teamwork
Syllabus: Materials and laboratory; quarries; environmental awareness; and motivation.
material codes. Similar study units/modules: TIP301Q

Construction Materials Technology Contract Management: Civil

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
CMT401C Construction Materials Technology IV CMC401C Contract Management: Civil IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Geotechnical):
Prerequisite: PJM401C, FNM301C, ENT401I and LRL241P or MHB201Q
SRC211Q, GTE331Q, DCM371Y
Co-requisite: CMC4PJT
Co-requisite: CMT4PJT
Syllabus: Contract documentation; contract specifications; pre-tender
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project; measurement and payment; subcontract work; contractual dispute in the criminal justice system such as the police, justice and correctional
management; cost control and productivity; quality management. institutions.

CSA4M2C Module B: Comparative Correctional Services Systems


(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper)
Control Systems Syllabus: In this module the emphasis is on the functioning of the correctional
services system in each country covered in the study. The treatment of
prisoners, personnel and finance are examined. Correctional supervision is
also studied as a sentence option.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Correctional Services
CSY391B Control Systems III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: ECT261Z, ECT2PRA, ELE281X, ELE2PRA, (MAT3700 or Management
MAT301W)
Co-requisite: CSY3PRA
Syllabus: Mathematical modelling of physical systems, stability of linear
feedback systems, time domain analysis of control systems, root locus 1 Transitional Arrangements
method, frequency domain analysis, design of control systems.
„ As from 2009 certain modules of the subject Correctional Services
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Management will be phased out.
„ As from 2009 no new registrations will be accepted for the subject
CSY401E Control Systems IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Correctional Services Management I (Module codes CSM1M1W
Prerequisite: CSY391B, CSY3PRA and CSM1M2W) as well as for Correctional Services Management II
Co-requisite: CSY4PRA (Module codes CSM2M1R and CSM2M2R). Students who have not
Syllabus: State space analysis; PID controller design; compensators; root passed the module in Column A below, must register for and pass
locus design of compensators; frequency response design of compensators; the corresponding module in Column B:
state space design of control systems.
Column A Column B
CSM1M1W, MNG1M14 MNG1502
CSM1M2W, MNG1M25 MNG1602
Correctional Services CSM2M1R & CSM2M2R MNG241Y

Administration „ Students who have passed only one of the two modules of
Correctional Services Management II (CSM2M1R or CSM2M2R)
must register for and pass the module MNG241Y. The module
MNG241Y is recognised for Diploma purposes, whilst the module
1 Transitional Arrangements already passed (CSM2M1R or CSM2M2R) is recognised for non-
diploma purposes (NDP).
„ Students who passed modules under the ‘previous code’ may not
register for the corresponding module.
„ The subject Correctional Services Administration are phased out 2 Syllabus
gradually and replaced with corresponding modules as indicated
below. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
„ Students who have not passed the ‘previous code’ column below, must
register for and pass the module under the column ‘corresponding CSM4M1V Module I (Examination 1 x 2 hour paper,
module’. Open book examination)
Prerequisite: National Diploma
Syllabus: Management ethics, social responsibility, learning organisations,
Previous code Terminated Corresponding organisation culture, and human resource management.
as from: module
CSA111A 2008 PEN1036 CSM4M2V Module II (Examination 1 x 2 hour paper,
Open book examination)
PEN1025 2010 PEN1502
Prerequisite: National Diploma
CSA211A 2009 PEN2601 Syllabus: Right of existence, overall objectives and organisation planning,
policy formulation, organisation renewal (organising), external organisational
CSA221B 2009 PEN2602
communication, and negotiations and negotiation skills.
CSA311A 2010 PEN2603
CSA321B/ 2010 PEN3706 AST441DE Strategic correctional services management
PEN206D (Examination 1 x 2 hour paper,
Open book examination)
Prerequisite: National Diploma
Syllabus: An introduction to strategic management, the mission, vision, key
2 Syllabus success factors and corporate goals, external and internal environment
analysis, forecasts, choice of strategies, strategy implementation, compiling
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 a strategic plan. Special emphasis is placed on the application of these issues
in a correctional environment.
CSA4M1C Module A: Fundamental Influence
(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: In this module attention is given to the demography of the countries
that figure in the comparative study of correctional services systems. The
origins of the systems are examined in terms of the respective constitutions
of the countries and of any other laws that may have an influence on the
systems. Lastly, the module focuses on the interaction between role-players

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Credit Management Database Systems
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
1 Syllabus
DBS401I Database Systems IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Prerequisite: National Diploma in Information Technology or National
Diploma in Enigneering
CMG111C Credit Management I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Syllabus: This course assumes knowledge of databases and builds on
Syllabus: Basic credit terms and credit terminology, the origin of credit, this existing database knowledge by presenting database design and
credit - socio-economic perspective, the place of credit in the enterprise, the technology concepts. Fundamental database concepts are covered as well as
meaning of credit, cost of credit, the various types of credit, introduction to relational database models and normalisation; entity-relationship modeling;
the credit function, evaluation of the creditworthiness of an applicant, the transaction management and concurrency control; distributed database
collection systems and procedures and credit practice - practical experience. management systems; object-orientated databases; client/server
Similar study unit/modules: CCT131Y systems; data warehousing and also databases in electronic commerce.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

CMG211C Credit Management II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


Prerequisite: CMG111C
Design Project
Syllabus: Credit and collections policy, factors/components of the credit
and collections policy, the analysis of credit information, the role of credit
agencies in the credit investigation, analysis of the financial statements 1 Syllabus
of an enterprise, credit risk/standard, decisions regarding credit granting,
coordination between sales and credit and the interdependence between MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
credit and marketing/customer service, interest on overdue accounts,
documents and records of credit transactions, effective management and DPJ391U Design Project III (No examination: project only)
control/supervision regarding credit and collections and credit practice - Prerequisite: 10 study units on level 1 or 2, as well as 2 study units on level 3
practical experience. Syllabus: The design, construction, testing and documentation of a complete
project compatible with the level in the particular discipline.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
NB
CMG311C Credit Management III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) This study unit is compulsory for the ND Engineering: Electrical
Prerequisite: CMG211C
Syllabus: The influence of the total business environment on credit
management, the role and management task of the credit manager, the
financing of debtors, influence of credit and collections on the current/
working capital position of the enterprise, credit reporting, the effectiveness
Development Software
of the credit and collections policy, aids to collect debtors as quickly as
possible - alternative collection procedures, insolvency, credit insurance and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
credit practice - practical experience.
DEV401I Advanced Development Software IV
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 (Examination 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: DSO401I
CMG411C Credit Management IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour Syllabus: This subject builds on Development Software IV. Topics covered
paper) include: Advanced Java, C++, CORBA, Object-Orientation patterns and
Prerequisite: CMG311C UML.
Syllabus: Introduction to strategic credit management, link the goals and
objectives of the organisation and the credit function, assess the present DSO401I Development Software IV
status of the credit department, scan the environment, formulating credit (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
strategies, implement credit plans, consider and select a strategy and Prerequisite: National Diploma in Information Technology
evaluation of credit strategy. Syllabus: This subject covers object-oriented programming using Java as well
as design patterns and distributed computing programming applications
(CORBA).

Cultural Tourism
Digital Control Systems
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 1 Syllabus
CTR101J Cultural tourism I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Syllabus: Culture and cultural tourism; cultural resources, cultural attraction’s
selection process and cultural tourism products; types of heritage in formal DCS401E Digital Control Systems IV
and informal education and tourism; elements of demand in cultural (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
tourism, typology of cultural tourists; host communities and cultural tourism, Prerequisite: CSY391B, CSY3PRA, DIG221X, DIG2PRA
indigenous communities and heritage tourism; socio-cultural impacts of Syllabus: Discrete-time systems and the z-transform, sampling and
tourism reconstruction, open-loop discrete-time-system; system time-response
characteristics; stability analysis techniques; digital controller design.

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Digital Signal Processing Drawing

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

DSP401E Digital Signal Processing IV DRW111X Drawing I (Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Syllabus: Introduction; drawing equipment; starting to draw; SA standard
Prerequisite: MAT3700 or MAT301W code of drawing: SABS0111; lettering (letters, numerals & symbols);
Co-requisite: DSP4PRA sketching or free-hand drawing; practical geometry; basic loci and simple
Syllabus: Overview of signals and systems; transforms; discrete and mechanisms; conic sections; orthographic projection; isometric and oblique
continuous time signals; digital filter design; state variables. projection; auxiliary views; lines of interpenetration; surface development;
sectioning; fasteners; detail drawings; assembly drawings.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


Digital Systems DRW221Y Drawing II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: DRW111X
Syllabus: Structural engineering applications; civil engineering applications;
1 Syllabus computer applications

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

DIG111Z Digital Systems I (Theory) Drawing: Chemical


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: DIG1PRA
Syllabus: The decimal number systems; binary number systems;
Engineering
representation of signed numbers; binary arithmetic using complements;
octal number systems; hexadecimal number system; digital codes.
1 Syllabus
DIG1PRA Digital Systems I (Practical) (year module)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
DCE131G Drawing: Chemical Engineering I
DIG221X Digital Systems II (Theory)
(Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Introduction; drawing equipment; starting to draw; SA standard
Prerequisite: DIG111Z, DIG1PRA
code of drawing: SABS0111; lettering (letters, numerals & symbols);
Co-requisite: DIG2PRA
sketching or free-hand drawing; practical geometry; basic loci and simple
Syllabus: Integrated circuit technologies; Flip-flops and related devices;
mechanisms; conic sections; orthographic projection; isometric and oblique
counters; shift registers; memories and programmable devices; system
projection; auxiliary views; lines of interpenetration; surface development;
interfacing; the microchip PIC16C84 micro-controller.
sketches: chemical plant; pipe drawings.
DIG2PRA Digital Systems II (Practical)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Econometrics


DIG331Q Digital Systems III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: DIG221X, DIG2PRA
Co-requisite: DIG3PRA
1 Syllabus
Syllabus: Microcomputer systems; memory devices; memory design; MCS-
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
51 architecture; parallel ports; interrups; timer/counters; the serial port;
Introduction to microcomputer programming; MCS-51 instruction set;
ECM301E Econometrics (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
data transfer instructions; arithmetic instructions; logic instructions; Boolean Prerequisite: SFE201E
instructions; branching instructions, stack and subroutines. Syllabus: Section A: Correlation theory: Methodology, Correlation theory, Simple
regression model, Multiple regression and other extensions. Section B: Second-
order tests of the assumptions of the linear regression model: Assumptions,
Autocorrelation and multicollinearity, Time as a variable, Lagged variables.
Documentation

1 Syllabus
Education Subjects
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
1 Syllabus
DCM371Y Documentation III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Co-requisite: DCM3PJT MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Syllabus: Quantities; specifications; estimating; computer applications;
conditions of contract.
LWE101E Law of Education I
Syllabus: Introduction to law governing education, conditions of service,
disciplinary procedures, legal action and statutes for formal schooling, schools/
colleges authority and acts, rules within the school/college, criminal offences,
labour relations, role of the teacher/lecturer and parents.

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Electrical Distribution
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

EPR101E Electrical Engineering Practice I (year module)


1 Syllabus Prerequisite: 10 study units towards the ND Engineering: Electrical
Syllabus: 24 weeks experiential learning under supervision of a qualified
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 supervisor in the following fields: Orientation; safety and first aid; basic hand
skills; measuring instruments; electrical and electronic components; circuit
ELD371R Electrical Distribution III diagrams; power sources; programmable devices; general administration;
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) report writing.
Prerequisite: ELE281X, ELE2PRA
Co-requisite: ELD3PRA
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Syllabus: Power generation; power transmission; power distribution.

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

Electrical Engineering EPR201E Electrical Engineering Practice II (year module)


Prerequisite: 15 study units towards the ND Engineering: Electrical
Syllabus: 24 weeks experiential learning under supervision of a qualified
supervisor in the following fields:
At least five of the following: Cables and overhead lines; power transformers;
1 Syllabus AC and DC machines; rectification and conversion; protection systems;
switches and circuit breakers; installation and commissioning of equipment;
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
testing and fault finding; drawing and design; any other task in agreement
ELE171U Electrical Engineering I (Theory) with the Institution.
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Co-requisite: ELE1PRA
Syllabus: International system of measurement, Introduction to electric
systems; simple dc circuits; capacitance and capasitors; electromagnetism; Electrical Machines
simple magnetic circuits; inductance in a direct current circuit; alternating
voltage and current; single phase series circuits; batteries.
Similar study unit: ELC161X
1 Syllabus
ELE1PRA Electrical Engineering I (Practical)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 EMM261R Electrical Machines II (Theory)


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
ELE281X Electrical Engineering II (Theory) Co-requisite: EMM2PRA
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2) Syllabus: D.C. machines; transformers; induction machines.
Prerequisite: ELE171U, ELE1PRA
Co-requisite: ELE2PRA
EMM2PRA Electrical Machines II (Practical)
Syllabus: SI units; derivations of proofs on circuit models; electric circuits
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
solution by means of complex quantities; resonance in single phase alternating
current series and parallel circuits; power and power factor in single-phase
alternating current circuits; power and power factor in ac circuits; circuit MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
theorems alternating and direct current theory; polyphase alternating current
circuits – Delta, Star and associated power theory; measurement of power EMM371R Electrical Machines III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
in polyphase systems; waveform synthesis harmonics Fourier’s theorem; Prerequisite: ELE281X, ELE2PRA, EMM261R, EMM2PRA
transformers; alternating current motors. Co-requisite: EMM3PRA
Similar study unit: ELC271S Syllabus: Insulators; Three-phase transformers; temperature-rise; Three-
phase induction motors; faults & failures.
ELE2PRA Electrical Engineering II (Practical) (year module)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
EMM401E Electrical Machines IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
ELE391X Electrical Engineering III Prerequisite: EMM371R, EMM3PRA
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Co-requisite: EMM4PRA
Prerequisite: ELE281X, ELE2PRA Syllabus: Synchronous machines, power; synchronous motors; salient-pole
Co-requisite: ELE3PRA synchronous alternator; design; induction motors, faults and failures.
Syllabus: Polyphase circuits; three phase circuits; power measurement in three
phase circuits; symmetrical components; interconnected systems; per unit
systems; alternating and direct current distributors; illumination.
Similar study unit: ELC391A
Electrical Protection

Electrical Engineering Practice 1 Syllabus


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
1 Syllabus ELM381Z Electrical Protection III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: ELE281X, ELE2PRA
Co-requisite: ELM3PRA
Syllabus: Basic principles: fault calculations; fuses; circuit breakers; current
and voltage transformers; time-grade over-current protection.

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theory and derivation of formulae, rectifier and power supply calculations,
Electronic Communication load-line, theory and calculations; diodes.

ECT261Z Electronics II (Practical) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour


paper) (year module)
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
ECT381A Electronics III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
ECM291Z Electronic Communication II (Theory) (Examination: 1 Prerequisite: ECT261Z, ECT2PRA
x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2) Co-requisite: ECT3PRA
Co-requisite: ECM2PRA, ECT261Z, ECT2PRA Syllabus: BJT as a switch, power supplies, three terminal regulators, negative
Syllabus: Passive circuits; transmission lines; noise; receivers; amplitude feedback, passive filters, active filters, dc analysis; ac analysis, transducers.
modulation; single side-band modulation; pulse modulation; digital
communications; transmission lines and cables; radio-wave propagation; MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
antennas.
ECT401E Electronics IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
ECM2PRA Electronic Communication II (Practical) (Examination: Prerequisite: ECT381A, ECT3PRA
1 x 3 hour paper) (year module) Co-requisite: ECT4PRA
Syllabus: Theory, analysis, design, simulation, prototyping, testing.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

ECM401E Electronic Communication IV


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: RAE341X, RAE3PRA
End-user Computing
Co-requisite: ECM4PRA
Syllabus: Spectral analysis, random variables and process, digital modulation
techniques, noise in communication systems, data transmission. 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Electronic Measurements EUC131T End-user computing I: Theory (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: The objective of the theoretical module is to obtain a thorough
insight into and knowledge of computers and computer technology, the
1 Syllabus hardware and software which are used and how computers can be effectively
utilized in the private sector, workplace or at home. All study materials will
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 be provided on registration.

EKM341X Electronic Measurements III EUP1501 (CEM101A) End-user computing (Practical) (year
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) module)
Prerequisite: ECT261Z, ECT2PRA Purpose: to provide students with practical end-user computing skills.
Co-requisite: EKM3PRA, MTR341X, MTR3PRA Advice: Exemption with credit for EUP1501 will be granted to students who
Syllabus: Oscilliscopes; signal resources; measuring devices; general possess one of the following qualifications:
measuring techniques and faultfinding. (a) CEM101A or EUCPRAC (or equivalent) PLUS EUC131T (or
equivalent)
(b) MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Certification for Excel, Outlook,
Powerpoint and Word issued within the past five years
Electronics (c) a qualification that, at the discretion of the Executive Dean, is
equivalent to that of (a) or (b) above.
Exemption without credit for EUP1501 will also be granted to students who
have passed:
1 Syllabus 1. Computer Studies at Matriculation level,
2. Computer Application Technology or Information Technology
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 with an NQF rating of 4 at Matriculation level and who
can provide proof via the Dean’s office that the syllabus of
ECT151R Electronics I (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) EUP1501 has been covered satisfactorily.
(S1 and S2) In the above cases students will be required to take INF1520 in place of
Co-requisite: ECT1PRA EUP1501.
Syllabus: SI units; Ohm’s law; resistors, network Theorems, capacitors,
inductors and transformers; alternating current; atom theory; PN semi-
conductors; semi-conductor theory; Rectifier theory; Power supplies; PN
junction transistor; transistor circuits; Power amplification; operational Engineering Design Project
amplifiers; electric measurements.

ECT1PRA Electronics I (Practical) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


(year module) 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

ECT261Z Electronics II (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) EDP401M Engineering Design Project IV
(S1 and S2) (Examination: Project and Oral)
Prerequisite: ECT151R, ECT1PRA Syllabus: Learner to select one topic from any of the mechanical engineering
Co-requisite: ECT2PRA sub-disciplines. Project can be a mechanical system or component design,
Syllabus: Semi-conductor theory: rectification; semi-conductor theory; diode
rectifier, power supplies, theory, and calculations; power supply filters,

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process design or a research and development project. A minimum of 200
hours must be spent on the project. Engineering Physics
NB
This study unit is compulsory for the BTech: Engineering: Mechanical.
1 General Information
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
Engineering Management Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are
required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant
sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the
1 Syllabus relevant subject.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical
work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
EMA201E Engineering Management II (two modules)
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
EMA2M1E Module A: (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
Syllabus: Principles of general management; the business environment and
registration (or soon thereafter).
strategic management; human resource management; managing people;
marketing: the principles; principles of project management; accounting,
The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
economics and financial management basics; operational budgeting and
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
cost estimation.
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
Similar modules: MSA1M1U, PMW1M1T, MEM3M1Y, MNG2M1Y
practical work and/or the practical examinations.
EMA2M2E Module B: (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Managing labour relations; law of contract; total quality
management; managing technology and knowledge; the engineer, user of
2 Syllabus
information systems; entrepreneurship.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Similar modules: MSA1M2U, PMW1M2T, MEM3M2Y, MNG2M2Y
ENP291Q Engineering Physics II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: FIC181C, FIC1PRA
EMA301E Engineering Management III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour Co-requisite: ENP2PRA
paper) (year module) (offered for the last time in 2015) Syllabus: Magnetic forces and fields; electromagnetic induction; motors
Prerequisite: EMA2M1E, EMA2M2E and generators; electromagnetic waves; interference and the wave nature
Syllabus: Industrial legislation; basic principles of the law of contract; types of of light; particles and waves; the nature of the atom; electronic devices;
business; entrepreneurs; managing information; negotiations. alternating current circuits; nuclear physics and radioactivity; the transfer of
Similar study units: MNG351Y, MME371A heat; fluids.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 ENP2PRA Engineering Physics II (Practical) (year module)


Co-requisite: ENP291Q
Syllabus: This is the practical work of Module ENP291Q and need to be taken
ENM401E Engineering Management IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
simultaneously with ENP291Q or after it has been passed. Compulsory
paper) (year module)
laboratory sessions between 1-3 days need to be attended at a University
Syllabus: Principles of general management; managing people; marketing;
in South Africa. The information will be announced at a later point in time
law of contract; project management; managing technology and knowledge; in a tutorial letter.
accounting, economics and financial management basics; operational
budgeting and cost estimating; time value of money and capital budgeting.

Engineering Practice: Civil


Engineering Mathematics
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 PEC201C Engineering Practice: Civil II
Prerequisite: All study units of part 1 and 2 of the ND Engineering: Civil
EMT4801 (EMT401E) Engineering Mathematics IV (Examina-tion: Syllabus: One year experiential training under supervision of a qualified
1 x 3 hour paper) (year module) supervisor in four or more of the following: Administration; drawing;
Prerequisite: MAT3700 or MAT301W surveying; design; contracts; construction; materials testing.
Syllabus: Convergence of series; power series; complex analysis; Laplace
transforms revisited; Z-transforms and difference equations; transfer MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
functions; state space representation
PEC301C Engineering Practice: Civil III
Prerequisite: All study units of part 1, 2 and 3 of the ND Engineering: Civil
Syllabus: One year experiential training under supervision of a qualified
supervisor in four or more of the following: Administration; drawing;
surveying; design; contracts; construction; materials testing.

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Engineering Work Study EPC301E Entrepreneurship practice III
(Examination: oral examination)
Syllabus: The Entrepreneurship practice (Experiential Learning) is based on
the compilation and presentation of a Business Plan. The learner researches
1 Syllabus the viability of a business idea and plans the implementation of this viable
business idea. An oral examination is conducted by way of presenting a
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Business Plan before a panel. The panel members include the examiner, the
moderator, representative from a financial institution and an expert in the
EWS121Q Engineering Work Study I field of the proposed enterprise. The panel members evaluate the Business
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Plan and allocate marks based on the presentation and the contents of
Syllabus: Introduction to work study; productivity; choice of method study
the Business plan. This course is done at the third year level. The rationale
techniques; work measurement; human factors; ergonomics; working
behind this course is to enable the learner to utilise the theory learnt during
conditions and environment; jigs and fixtures; computer applications.
the course of the first and second year levels top produce a practical and
applicable planning document for the establishment of a viable business.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

EWS271L Engineering Work Study II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour


paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: EWS121Q Environmental Engineering: Civil
Syllabus: Introduction; choice of method study techniques; method study
techniques (high level); work measurement (high level); ergonomics (high
level); value analysis; performance index of factors of production (low level);
incentive schemes; work study in the administrative function. 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

EWS381G Engineering Work Study III (Examination: Oral) EEN401C Environmental Engineering: Civil IV (Two modules)
(year module)
Prerequisite: CTG2M1F, CTG2M2F, EWS271L, FLM271S NB
Syllabus: Introduction; systems analysis and design; performance This study unit is compulsory for the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Environmental
improvement programmes; computerisation. Engineering)

EEN4M1C Module A (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


Entrepreneurship Co-requisite: EEN4PJA
Syllabus: Environmental microbiology: Structure and metabolism of cells
and micro-organisms; Monitoring methods for pathogens and indicator
organisms; Self-purification; Biodegradation; Biodeterioration; Ecotoxicity.
1 Syllabus Introduction to ecology: Ecosystems; Population dynamics; Environmental
cycles; Human impact on ecosystems.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
EEN4M2C Module B (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
ETP2M1E Entrepreneurship II Module 1: Entrepreneurship and Co-requisite: EEN4PJB
entrepreneurial skills (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Syllabus: Environmental chemistry: Stoichiometry and concentration; Atomic
Prerequisite: BSM1501, BSM1602 structure and chemical bonding; Acids; Bases; Salts; Metals; Changes of
Syllabus :Decision-making skills, creativity and innovation, problem- state; Solutions and equilibriums; Electrochemistry and corrosion; Organic
solving, goal-setting (business and personal), negotiation, communication, chemistry; Biochemistry; Mass transfer and material balances. Environmental
assertiveness skills, interpersonal skills, cognitive skills (lateral thinking), engineering: Environmental pollution; Impact of engineering on the
transferable skills – practical application of skills, action orientation, change environment; Mass energy transfer; Soil transport and erosion; Air quality
management orientation, networking and time management. issues; Water and wastewater treatment; Irrigation; Waste systems; Coastal
Engineering; Transportation; Non-renewable resources.
ETP2M2E Entrepreneurship II Module 2: Human Resource
management for entrepreneurs (Examination: 1 x 2
hour paper)
Prerequisite: BSM1501, BSM1602
Syllabus: General introduction, understanding yourself and the individual
Environmental Management
employee, the South African Legislative framework, preparing to staff your
organisation: recruitment, selection and orientation, leading and motivating
people for performance, developing a small business, the South African 1 Syllabus
labour relations system, managing labour relations in South Africa.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
ENV301E Environmental Management III
ETP301E Entrepreneurship III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: ETP2M1E, ETP2M2E Syllabus: Fundamental organic and inorganic chemistry; fundamentals of
Syllabus: Introduction to small business and entrepreneurship: strategic toxicology; waste disposal technology; health and safety of plant staff; effluent,
entrepreneurship, the nature and development of entrepreneurship, the solid waste disposal atmospheric discharge management; environmental
entrepreneur; entrepreneurial process: creativity and business opportunity, legislation; environmental programmes and impact studies.
window of opportunity, business plan, resource requirements and legal and Similar study unit: EEN101M
related aspects, getting started, financial and entrepreneurial venture and
networking and support; alternative routes to entrepreneurship: entering
the family business, buying a franchise and the business buyout; post-start-
up challenges: managing growth, growth strategies and options, business
failure and turnaround measures, harvesting and exiting the venture,
international business opportunities and e-commerce and the entrepreneur;
corporate venturing: intrapreneurship.

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Syllabus: Test and evaluate explosives and explosive filled items, Supervise
Environmental Management and lead people in an environment where explosives and explosives filled
items are handled.
for Engineering: Civil
ESJ4801 (ESJ401X) Explosives Project IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Syllabus: Apply appropriate skills and knowledge to conduct a limited
1 Syllabus research project.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

EGE401C Environmental Management for Engineering: Civil IV


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Explosives Industrial Practice
NB
This module is compulsory for all BTech specialisation options. 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Environmental):
SRC211Q, DCM371Y, WEN361F, TPE381Y EXI301L Explosives Industrial Practice III
Co-requisite: EGE4PJT (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Syllabus: ISO14 000: Introduction to ISO 9000 & 14000 suit of standards. Syllabus: Integrate explosives sciences with supervisory skills to improve total
Environmental impact and assessment: Introduction to EIA for engineering quality in the workplace, Combine explosives and managerial technologies,
projects; EIA baseline studies; EIA legislation and regulations; Scheduled skills and knowledge with the principles of entrepreneurship to make
projects; EIA procedures; EIA reporting; Environmental Impact Statement; innovative improvements in the workplace.
EIA Check lists, etc. Integrated environmental management: IEM:
Theory and practise; Principles of integrated environmental management;
Multidisciplinary nature of IEM. Environmental Audits: Environmental
auditing: Theory and practise.
Facility Layout and Materials
EGE4PJT Environmental Management for Engineering: Civil IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Handling
Syllabus: Case Studies: Selected case studies on EIA, IEM and EA. Project.

1 Syllabus
Explosives MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

FLM271S Facility Layout and Materials Handling


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
1 Syllabus Syllabus: Defining facility requirements; product, process and schedule
design; flow space and activity relationships; personnel requirements;
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
material handling; layout planning; warehouse operations; manufacturing
systems; facilities systems; facilities planning models; evaluating and selecting
EXP15O1 (EXP101D) Explosives I
a facilities plan; preparing, presenting, implementing and maintaining facility
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
plans
Syllabus: Apply explosives technologies and skills to supervise limited
production processes and to perform routine tasks in an explosives
environment, Select the correct type of explosive or combination of explosives
for a particular application, Select and combine the appropriate explosives
accessories for prescribed applications, Utilise and maintain standard services
Financial Accounting
and measuring apparatus in explosives plants.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 1 Syllabus


EXP3701 (EXP201G) Explosives II
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: EXP101D
FAC1501 (FAC1M1X) Introductory financial accounting
Syllabus: Utilise primary high explosives, secondary high explosives and
(S1 and S2))
propellants appropriately according to their properties and performance.
Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles
of financial accounting; the purpose and use of business documents; the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
recording of cash and credit transactions; bank reconciliation; inventory; trial
balance; final accounts; adjustments and the elementary financial statements
EXP 3701 (EXP301K) Explosives III of a sole tracer.
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: EXP201G FAC1502 (FAC1M2X) Financial accounting concepts, principles
Syllabus: Apply technologies pertaining to pyrotechnics used in SA explosives and procedures (S1 and S2)
industry, Understand the history, development and current use of commercial Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles
explosives in South Africa. of accounting; the collecting and processing of accounting data of an
enterprise; the accounting treatment and disclosure of non-current assets
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 and current assets, non-current liabilities and current liabilities, sole
enterprises, non-profit organisations and the recording of transactions from
EXP4801 (EXP401N) Explosives IV incomplete records.
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: EXP301K

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FAC1601 (FAC2M2V) Financial accounting reporting FAC3704 Group financial reporting (S1 and S2)
(S1 and S2) Prerequisite: (FAC2601 and FAC2602) or (ACN201Q and ACN202R and
Prerequisite: FAC1502 or ACN101M TXN203D or TXN213F)
Purpose: to introduce students to underlying accounting transactions and the Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into, as well as the ability to apply
accounting treatment and disclosure of partnerships, close corporations, the this knowledge to the preparation of financial statements, for the following
equity of companies, cash flow statements, branch accounts, the analysis and subject matter: the consolidation procedures required for the preparation and
interpretation of financial statements as well as the time value of money. presentation of group financial statements namely, business combinations,
intercompany transactions, losses of a subsidiary, horizontal groups, vertical
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 groups, consolidated cash flow statements, changes in ownership, and the
accounting treatment and disclosure of associates and joint ventures including
FAC2601 (FAC2M1V) Financial accounting for companies any relevant deferred tax implications.
(S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: (FAC1502 or ACN101M) and (FAC1601 or FAC1503 or MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
ACN102N)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following subject matter FAC4M16 Financial Accounting IV: Module 1 (Examination: 1 x 2
as well as the ability to apply this knowledge when preparing a set of annual hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2012)
financial statements: Companies Act requirements in respect of the preparation Prerequisite: FNA3M1Y, FNA3M23
of a set of financial statements; the accounting framework; presentation of
financial statements; share- and dividend transactions; introduction to financial Syllabus: The preparation and presentation of financial statements of
instruments; property, plant and equipment; inventories; revenue; finance- and companies and groups of companies, complying with the requirements
operating leases in the financial statements of lessees; the preparation of a set of the Companies Act, and Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting
of financial statements with accompanying notes for a company in accordance Practice.
with the requirements of the Companies Act and GAAP.
FAC4M28 Financial Accounting IV: Module 2 (Examination: 1 x 2
FAC2602 (FAC2M2V) Selected accounting standards and simple hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2012)
group structures (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: FNA3M1Y, FNA3M23
Prerequisite: (FAC1502 or ACN101M) and (FAC1601 or FAC1503 or Syllabus: Capital structure, liquidations, reconstruction schemes, group
ACN102N) statements, cash flow statements, valuations and analysis and interpretation
Advice: First registration for this module is preferable in a semester which techniques at an advanced level, including selected Statements of Generally
follows first registration for FAC2601. Accepted Accounting Practice.
Purpose: to gain knowledge and insight into the following subject matter as
well as the ability to apply this knowledge when preparing a set of financial
statements and consolidated group statements: Introduction to group
financial statements (simple group structures; elimination of intercompany
transactions; dividends and preference shareholding) and the statement of
Financial Accounting Aspects
cash flows.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 1 Syllabus


FAC3701 General financial reporting (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Prerequisite: FAC2601, FAC2602 and TXN203D (or TXN213F)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into, as well as the ability to apply this FAC1501 (AAF481R) Introductory financial accounting
knowledge to the preparation of financial statements, for the following subject (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
matter: the accounting framework; the requirements for financial statement Syllabus: Introduction to accounting, the books of primary entry, the ledger,
presentation taking into account certain items which affect the statement of fixed assets, results of operations and financial position, elementary company
comprehensive income and the statement of financial position; the accounting accounts, cash-flow statements and analysis and interpretation of financial
treatment and disclosure of income taxes and secondary tax on companies; statements.
revenue; profit or loss for the period, as well as the accounting treatment
and disclosure of fundamental errors, and changes in accounting policies and
estimates; events after the reporting date; provisions, contingent liabilities and
contingent assets, and the tax implications of the preceding topics. Financial Management
FAC3702 Distinctive financial reporting (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: (FAC2601 and FAC2602) or (ACN201Q and ACN202R and
TXN203D or TXN213F) 1 Syllabus
Co-requisite: FAC3701 (or ACN301; ACN311)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into, as well as the ability to apply MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
this knowledge to the preparation of financial statements, for the following
subject matter: the presentation, recognition and measurement of financial FMA3M1X Financial Management III: Module 1
instruments; the accounting treatment and disclosure of foreign exchange (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
transactions; property, plant and equipment; investment properties; intangible Prerequisite: FMA2M1W, FMA2M2W
assets, impairment of assets (excluding cash generating units); non-current Syllabus: This module covers the time value of money, risk and return, capital
assets held for sale and discontinuing operations, and the tax implications of budgeting techniques: certainty, risk and some refinements, the cost of
the preceding topics. capital, dividend policy, hybrid and derivative securities.

FAC3703 Specific financial reporting (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Prerequisite: (FAC2601 and FAC2602) or (ACN201Q and ACN202R and
TXN203D or TXN213F) FMA401V Financial Management IV
Co-requisite: FAC3701 (or ACN301; ACN311) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into, as well as the ability to apply Prerequisite: None
this knowledge to the preparation of financial statements, for the following Syllabus: Task and terrain of the financial manager, the capital structure of
subject matter: the accounting treatment and disclosure of leases; earnings the business, capital budgeting and the time value of money, working capital
per share; borrowing costs; segment reporting; related parties; government policy, the budgetary process, financial analysis and planning, inflation and
grants; construction contracts and employee benefits, as well as the tax its effect on financial decision-making, taxation and its effects on financial
implications of the preceding topics. decision making, dividend policy, acquisitions, mergers, prediction of
business failure and issues and concepts in financial management.

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This module is focussed on practical detective work and not the forensic
Fluid Mechanics laboratory scientist.

FOR1503 Information gathering (S1 and S2) (Examination: 1x2


hour paper)
1 Syllabus Syllabus: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate,
private and public service law enforcement agencies who gather information
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 during the investigation process and who need to develop competencies to
successfully investigate crimes or incidents within the ambit of the South
FMC201U Fluid Mechanics II (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour African constitution.
paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: PHY1501 or AMC141R
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Co-requisite: FMC2PRA, AMC1PRA
Syllabus: Fluid properties; pressure in fluids; hydrostatic forces; buoyancy;
FOM401F Forensic Methods & Techniques (Examination:
hydrostatic machines; fluid flow; flow in pipes; flow measurement.
Submission of portfolio of evidence)
Purpose: Successful prosecution depends on effective investigation. Effective
FMC2PRA Fluid Mechanics II (Practical) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
investigation involves the utilization of different methods and techniques
paper) (year module)
during the investigation process. During the investigation the investigator
can utilize different methods like identification, interviewing and intelligence,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 each with its own techniques which will assist the investigator to bring
the perpetrator to man. This subject provides the learner the opportunity
FMA301A Fluid Mechanics III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) to decide on any method or technique he/she wants to specialize in. The
(year module) offering is research based. The learner decide on the method or technique
Prerequisite: FMC201U, FMC2PRA (topic) and research that. Two assignments will be submitted followed by
Co-requisite: FMA3PRA the submission of the final research report on the topic in the form of a mini
Syllabus: Pipe friction; introduction to pumps; piping systems; canal flow; dissertation which will be evaluated on same principles as a dissertation.
viscous flow; vortices; force exerted by a moving fluid.
FOI401F Forensic Interviewing IV (Examination: Submission of
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 portfolio of evidence)
Purpose: Interviewing is a method used in investigation to get information
FMA401M Fluid Mechanics IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) from people involved in the incident under investigation. If not properly
Prerequisite: FMA301A, FMA3PRA done it might result the outcome of the interview is not admissible in court
Syllabus: Pipe networks; dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude; or that the content of the statement is so poor that it cannot be used in the
boundary layer flow; flow over immersed bodies; compressible flow. investigation. This subject provides the learner the opportunity to decide on
any technique that can be used during the interviewing process in which he/
she wants to specialize. The offering is research based. The learner decide on
the technique (topic) and research that. Two assignments will be submitted
Forensic Investigation followed by the submission of the final research report on the topic in the
form of a mini dissertation which will be evaluated on same principles as a
dissertation.

1 Introduction IDE401F Identification IV (Examination: Submission of portfolio


of evidence)
This degree was developed to address the need for a professional Purpose: Identification is probable the most important method in forensic
qualification for investigators in the police and corporate environment. The investigation. An investigator must have the ability, when listening to the
BTech- and MTech: Forensic Investigation degrees could offer opportunities victim to identify the crime and when visiting the scene to identify clues
for specialists in all areas of investigation. The qualification will improve the and physical evidence which could be used to solve the crime under
skills of investigators, enhance opportunities for promotion and contribute investigation. This subject provides the learner the opportunity to decide
to better service delivery. on any technique that can be used during the identification process he/she
wants to specialize in. The offering is research based. The learner decide on
The BTech: Forensic Investigation comprises of six investigation related subjects the technique (topic) and research that. Two assignments will be submitted
namely: Forensic Methods & Techniques IV (FOM401F), Forensic Interviewing followed by the submission of the final research report on the topic in the
IV (FOI401F), Identification IV (IDE401F), Intelligence IV (INL401F), Litigation form of a mini dissertation which will be evaluated on same principles as a
Process IV (LTP401F) and Scene of Incident IV (SCI401F). dissertation.

INL401F Intelligence (Examination: Submission of portfolio of


2 Syllabus evidence)
Purpose: Intelligence is a method in forensic investigation. No investigation
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 can be successful without information. Some information is easy to obtain,
others more difficult and needs the utilization of sophisticated techniques,
FOR1501 Forensic Methods and Techniques (S1 and S2) such as informers, agents, surveillance, etc. This subject provides the learner
(Examination: 1x2 hour paper) the opportunity to decide on any technique that can be used during the
Syllabus: This module will provide an overview of investigative forensic intelligence gathering process he/she wants to specialize in. The offering
terminology, basic principles, methods and techniques and concepts and is research based. The learner decide on the technique, formulate a topic
to develop investigation competencies regarding forensic investigation and research that. Two assignments will be submitted followed by the
methods and techniques in respect of crimes and other irregularities/ submission of the final research report on the topic in the form of a mini
incidents. This module is focussed on practical detective work and not the dissertation which will be evaluated on same principles as a dissertation.
forensic laboratory scientist.
LTP401F Litigation Process IV (Examination: Submission of
FOR1502 Investigation of selected crimes and transgressions portfolio of evidence)
(S1 and S2) (Examination: 1x2 hour paper) Purpose: Forensic investigation means court aimed investigations. The
Co-requisite: FOR1501 whole investigation process can be regarded as part of the litigation process
Syllabus: This module is for students to gain a general understanding because it is aimed at gathering evidence that will stand the scrutiny of the
regarding the investigation of selected crimes and transgressions, namely court. The investigator plays a vital role in the process. It is his/her duty to
intimidation, perjury, absenteeism, misuse of company property, sexual gather the evidence by using techniques that will be admissible in court, to
harassment, nepotism and racism within the ambit of the South African liaise with the prosecutor, testifying and assist the prosecutor in presenting
criminal justice system, common law, statutory law and company policies.

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the evidence. This subject provides the learner the opportunity to decide on
any technique that can be used during the litigation process he/she wants Foundation Engineering
to specialize in. The offering is research based. The learner decide on the
technique, formulate a topic and research that. Two assignments will be
submitted followed by the submission of the final research report on the
topic in the form of a mini dissertation which will be evaluated on same 1 Syllabus
principles as a dissertation.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
SCI401F Scene of Incident IV (Examination: Submission of
portfolio of evidence) FEN401C Foundation Engineering IV
Purpose: The scene of incident is the starting point of all illicit transactions or (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
actions. Based on the Locard Principle evidence will be found on the scene Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Geotechnical):
that can link the perpetrator to the illegal transaction. It is a challenge to SRC211Q, GTE331Q, DCM371Y
the investigator to find these hidden tracks. This subject provides the learner Co-requisite: FEN4PJT
the opportunity to decide on any technique that can be used in working Syllabus: Shallow and deep foundation design, lateral earth support.
through the scene he/she wants to specialize in. The offering is research
based. The learner decide on the technique, formulate a topic and research
that. Two assignments will be submitted followed by the submission of the
final research report on the topic in the form of a mini dissertation which will
be evaluated on same principles as a dissertation.
Geology: Mining
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 9

FOU501F Forensic Auditing (Examination: Submission of


portfolio of evidence) 1 Syllabus
Purpose: After an investigation auditors submit an opinion report indicating a
strong possibility of irregularities in specific business transaction or accounts. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
For successful prosecution these opinions must be transformed into evidence
that can serve before a court. The aim of this subject is to allow the learner GMI351X Geology: Mining III
the opportunity to research techniques by which the opinion in a report can (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
be transformed in real evidence for prosecution purposes. The learner can Prerequisite: MGY291S
decide on any technique or research any techniques that can be useful and Syllabus: Revision of previous work; structural geology.
supply evidence to support the opinion in court. The offering is research
based. The learner decide on the technique, formulate a topic and research
that. Two assignments will be submitted followed by the submission of the
final research report on the topic in the form of a mini dissertation which will Geometric Design
be evaluated on same principles as a dissertation.

FOM501F Forensic Methods and Techniques (Examination:


Submission of portfolio of evidence) 1 Syllabus
Purpose: Successful prosecution depends on effective investigation. Effective
investigation involves the utilization of different methods and techniques MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
during the investigation process. During the investigation the investigator
can utilize different methods like identification, interviewing and intelligence, GDS401C Geometric Design IV (Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper)
each with its own techniques which will assist the investigator to bring Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Urban Engineering):
the perpetrator to man. This subject provides the learner the opportunity SRC211Q, DCM371Y, WEN361F, TPE381V
to decide on any method or technique he/she wants to specialize in. The Co-requisite: GDS4PJT
offering is research based. The learner decide on the method or technique Syllabus: Principles and practice of road alignment, environmental impact
(topic) and research that. Two assignments will be submitted followed by control, design control and criteria, elements of design (geometrics, safety),
the submission of the final research report on the topic in the form of a mini
intersection and interchange design, drainage design, earthworks design,
dissertation which will be evaluated on same principles as a dissertation.
design project.
IFO501F Intelligence (Examination: Submission of portfolio of
evidence)
Purpose: Intelligence is a method in forensic investigation. No investigation
can be successful without information. Some information is easy to obtain, Geotechnical Engineering
others more difficult and needs the utilization of sophisticated techniques,
such as informers, agents, surveillance, etc. This subject provides the learner
the opportunity to decide on any technique that can be used during the
intelligence gathering process he/she wants to specialize in. The offering 1 Syllabus
is research based. The learner decide on the technique, formulate a topic
and research that. Two assignments will be submitted followed by the MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
submission of the final research report on the topic in the form of a mini
dissertation which will be evaluated on same principles as a dissertation. GTE281Q Geotechnical Engineering II
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Co-requisite: GTE2PRA
Syllabus: Introduction to geology; engineering geology; engineering soils.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

GTE331Q Geotechnical Engineering III


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: GTE281Q, GTE2PRA
Co-requisite: GTE3PRA
Syllabus: Soil mechanics; site investigation; computer applications.

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High Voltage Engineering Hydrology

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

HVE401E High Voltage Engineering IV HDG401C Hydrology IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Water): SRC211Q,
Prerequisite: ELE391X, ELE3PRA, ELD371R, ELD3PRA WEN361F, DCM371Y
Co-requisite: HVE4PRA Co-requisite: HDG4PJT
Syllabus: Electrical breakdown of solids, liquids and gases, high voltage and Syllabus: Introduction to meteorology, ground water, surface water, flood
current generation, measurements and testing. analysis, water resources analysis, SA hydrology.

Human Resources Management Industrial Electronics

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

MHB201Q Human Resources Management II (Examination: 1 x 2 INE211E Industrial Electronics II (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3
hour paper) hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: General concepts in the management of human resources, human Prerequisite: ECT151R, ECT1PRA
resources management functions aimed at the non-personnel practitioner Co-requisite: INE2PRA
(for example manpower planning, recruitment, selection, induction, Syllabus: Semi-conductor principles: multiple connection of diodes, principles
training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, career of rectification; thyristor devices; triggering and commuting of thyristors;
management, absenteeism and labour turnover), behaviour and the power transistors; power dissipation and cooling; protection.
importance of interpersonal skills, the dynamics of self-disclosure in human
relations, skills for influencing interpersonal behaviour and organizational INE2PRA Industrial Electronics II (Practical) (Examination: 1 x 3
performance, such as interpersonal trust, group and communication hour paper) (year module)
processes, conflict resolution.

Industrial Engineering Practice


Hydraulic Machines
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
IDP101E Industrial Engineering Practice I
FMA331B Hydraulic Machines III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Prerequisite: At least 10 study units at level I and II towards the ND
(year module) Engineering: Industrial.
Prerequisite: FMA301A, FMA3PRA Syllabus: Work scheme; projects and tasks; induction course; workshop
Co-requisite: FMA3PRB practice; work study projects and tasks.
Syllabus: Positive displacement pumps; centrifugal pumps; fans and fan
systems; water turbines; hydraulic amplifiers, accumulators.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

IDP201E Industrial Engineering Practice II


Prerequisite: At least 15 study units at level I and II towards the ND
Hydraulics Engineering: Industrial.
Syllabus: Work scheme; projects and tasks; work study; quality assurance;
production; systems; facility layout and material handling.

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Industrial Project
HDL401C Hydraulics IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Water): SRC211Q,
WEN361F, DCM371Y
Co-requisite: HDL4PJT
1 Syllabus
Syllabus: Hydronamics, hydraulic machinery, hydraulic models, open channel
hydraulics, fluvial hydraulics, wave hydraulics. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

IPR401E Industrial Project IV (Examination: Project)


Prerequisite: DPJ391U, and at least 4 electrical study units at level IV.
Syllabus: An integrated project with an industry-oriented approach which will
promote an entrepreneurial attitude in respect of technological innovation
and analysis. The project may incorporate teamwork. It need not be original
nor unique.

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IAD3M2Y Information Administration III: Practical
Industrial Relations (Examination: 1 hour practical project submission)
Prerequisite: IAD2M1X, IAD2M2X
Syllabus: This module covers the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist
(MCAS) international certificate. Word 2007, Excel 2007 and Access 2007
1 Syllabus Advanced levels will be covered in this module. Power Point 2007.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

INR131Y Industrial Relations I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


Prerequisite: Labour Law should be taken prior to or concurrently with this
Information and Technology
study unit.
Syllabus: Section A: The principles of labour economics: Early wage theories:
Management
a general overview, functioning of the labour market, problems of the labour
market, labour policy in South Africa. Section B: Definition of the concept
of industrial relations, historical development of industrial relations in South MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Africa, labour policy in South Africa, the development of trade unions and
employers’ organizations, trends in the trade union movement, the role of INT401I Information and Technology Management
the government in industrial relations, relations between management and (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
unions, the role of the personnel manager, industrial relations as a subsystem Prerequisite: National Diploma in Information Technology
of the economic, social and political systems, the role of communication in Syllabus: Building on the cumulative IT experience gained during the
industrial relations. completion of the National Diploma: Information Technology (or equivalent
qualification), this subject prepares the aspiring IT manager to manage the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 IT environment both effectively and efficiently. The focus of the subject is
therefore managerial by nature.
INR251X Industrial Relations II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: INR131Y
Syllabus: Labour relations theories and perspectives, the history of labour Information Technology
relations in South Africa, Environmental influences on labour relations,
Salary and wage determination, South African Labour Market Policy, The for the College of Science,
implications of Labour Legislation for the performance of the labour market,
trade unions: goals, strategies and organization, management strategy and Engineering and Technology
employer associations, the role of the state, government strategies and the
state as employer, collective bargaining forums, employee participation,
workplace agreements and procedures, conciliation, arbitration and labour NB
court adjudication, the negotiation process, strikes and lockouts, sexual All modules in this diploma are offered as SEMESTER modules, unless specified
harassment. differently.

Information Administration 1 Syllabus


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

1 Syllabus EUP1501 (CEM101A) End-user computing (Practical)


(year module)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 See ‘Computer Science and Information Systems for the Colleges of Science,
Engineering and Technology, and Human Sciences’.
IAD2M1X Information Administration II: Theory (Examination: 1 Purpose: to provide students with practical end-user computing skills of an
hour project submission practical) Internationally Certified standard.
Prerequisite: IAD121Z, IADPRAC
Syllabus: An Introduction to Information Systems, Information Systems COS1511 (COS111U) Introduction to programming 1
in Organizations. Hardware: Input, Processing, Output devices. Software: (S1 and S2)
Systems and Application software. Organizing data, storing data and Advice: Students who do not have any programming experience are advised
computer Networks. to complete ICT1512 before enrolling for COS1511.
Co-requisite: EUP1501 or CEM101A
IAD2M2X Information Administration II: Practical (Examination: Purpose: to provide students with an introduction to programming and to
1 hour practical project submission) cover the fundamentals of control structures, problem-solving techniques,
Prerequisite: IAD121Z, IADPRAC and the incremental testing of programs.
Syllabus: This module covers the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist
(MCAS) international certificate but on an Intermediate level only for Word ICT1512 Introduction to interactive programming
2007, Excel 2007 and Access 2007. The PowerPoint 2007 Advanced level Co-requisite: ICT1513
will be covered in this module as well Purpose: to enable a novice programmer to add interactive functionality to
web pages.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
ICT1513 Introduction to web design
IAD3M1Y Information Administration III: Theory (Examination: 1 Co-requisite: EUP1501 or CEM101A
x 2 hour written paper ) Purpose: to enable a novice web developer to evaluate, build and maintain
Prerequisite: IAD2M1X, IAD2M2X web pages.
Syllabus: Operational systems, management information and decision
support systems, knowledge management and specialized information ICT1521 Introduction to databases
systems. Pervasive computing, systems analysis, systems design, security, Co-requisite: EUP1501 or CEM101A
privacy and ethical issues in Information Systems. Purpose: to enable a novice database designer to design and implement
simple database applications.

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ICT1531 Workstation technical skills MODULES: (NQF LEVEL 6 & 7
Purpose: to provide students with the basic knowledge, skills and values
needed to install, support and maintain software products and systems. ICT3611 Advanced graphical user interface programming
(S1 and S2)
ICT1532 Network technical skills Prerequisite: ICT2611
Co-requisite: ICT1531 Purpose: to enable a programmer to analyse, design, implement and
Purpose: to provide students with the basic knowledge, skills and values maintain advanced graphical user interfaces for business software systems.
needed to install, support and maintain network products and systems.
ICT3612 Advanced internet programming (S1 and S2)
ICT1541 Business informatics 1 Prerequisite: ICT2612, ICT2613
Purpose: to provide a novice business analyst with an introduction to basic Purpose: to enable an internet programmer to analyse, design, develop
information communication technology systems concepts. The student will and maintain internet solutions in environments such as industrial process
be able to analyse the components of an ICT system, and describe the flow systems, commerce and organizational information systems.
of information in an organization.
ICT3713 Information and communication technology project
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 proposal (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ICT2621, ICT2622, ICT2641, ICT2642
ICT2611 Graphical user interface programming (S1 and S2) Co-requisite: ICT3722, ICT3621, and INF3708
Prerequisite: COS1511, ICT1513 Purpose: to provide a beginning qualified ICT professional with experience
Purpose: to enable an intermediate level programmer to design and in the analysis of a problem scenario in a novel environment, design of an
implement graphical user interfaces for business software systems. ICT solution underpinned by theoretical arguments, and presentation of a
proposal for an ICT solution.
ICT2612 Interactive programming (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: COS1511, ICT1512, ICT1513 ICT3714 Information and communication technology project
Purpose: to enable an intermediate level programmer to design, develop and implementation (S2)
maintain appropriate multimedia solutions that meet the needs of clients in Prerequisite: ICT2611, ICT2612, ICT2613, ICT2621, ICT2622, ICT2631,
a changing environment. ICT2641, ICT2642, ICT3713
Co-requisite: ICT3611, ICT3722, ICT3621 and INF3708
ICT2613 Internet programming (S1 and S2) Purpose: to provide a beginning qualified ICT professional with experience
Prerequisite: COS1511, ICT1512, ICT1513 in the implementation and evaluation of an ICT project. The student will
Purpose: to enable an intermediate level web developer to design, develop implement, evaluate and present the proposed design developed in ICT313.
and maintain appropriate web-based solutions that meet the needs of
clients in a changing environment. ICT3722 Database practice (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ICT2621, ICT2622
ICT2621 Structured systems analysis and design (S1 and S2) Co-requisite: ICT3621
Prerequisite: ICT1541, ICT1521 Purpose: to enable a systems analyst and programmer to apply the steps of
Purpose: to enable an intermediate level systems analyst to analyse the database life cycle to effectively implement database structures to solve
information systems, and design computerized solutions using structured client problems according to specific standards.
analysis and design techniques.
ICT3621 Database design (S1 and S2)
ICT2622 Object-oriented analysis (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: ICT2621, ICT2622
Prerequisite: ICT1541, ICT1521 Co-requisite: ICT3722
Co-requisite: ICT2621 Purpose: to enable a systems analyst to apply the steps of the database
Purpose: to enable an intermediate level systems analyst to analyse life cycle to effectively design database structures to support ICT business
information systems according to the object oriented approach using the systems.
tools, techniques and methodologies of systems development.
ICT3631 Advanced operating systems practice (S1 and S2)
ICT2631 Operating systems practice (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: ICT2631
Prerequisite: ICT1531, ICT1532 Purpose: to enable an ICT professional to select, customize and maintain
Purpose: to enable an intermediate level operating systems administrator an operating system in order to provide an effective and secure business
to select an appropriate operating system, and to install, customize and infrastructure. The student will be able to install and maintain servers in a
maintain systems software to meet specifications. real life, hostile business environment.

ICT2632 Digital logic (S1 and S2) ICT3641 Business informatics 3A (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ICT1531, ICT1532 Prerequisite: ICT2641, ICT2642
Purpose: to provide students with mathematical knowledge of the principles Purpose: to provide a business analyst with an understanding of electronic
of electronic logic required for the development of specialized technical commerce and its role in the creation of new products and services, and of
solutions to scientific and business problems. its role in the improvement of business activities.

ICT2641 Business informatics 2A (S1 and S2) ICT3642 Business informatics 3B (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ICT1541 Prerequisite: ICT2641, ICT2642
Co-requisite: FAC1502 Co-requisite: ICT3641
Purpose: to enable an intermediate level business analyst to understand Purpose: to enable a business analyst to develop and implement electronic
business processes from the client’s perspective, analyse a business from a commerce online business strategies to facilitate efficient electronic business.
financial and business process perspective, and propose a business solution.
INF3708 (INF308J) Software project management
ICT2642 Business informatics 2B (S1 and S2) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: ICT1541 Prerequisite: (ICT2621, ICT2622) or (INF206D, INF207E)
Co-requisite: FAC1502, ICT2641 Purpose: to enable students to manage all phases of a software development
Purpose: to enable an intermediate level business analyst to understand project which includes project initiation and process analysis, resource
information systems and management strategies, explain how to manage planning and allocation, project design, risk management, monitoring and
data resources and identify the role of appropriate technologies in a control of a project, managing people and teams, implementation and
business environment, describe the enterprise applications and integrations coordination of projects.
of business processes, and enhance decision making in the organization.
Students will be quipped to interpret information into appropriate business
information systems.

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Syllabus: Chemical bonding; a more advanced study of ionic bonding;
Information Retrieval introduction to chemical reactions and factors that determine their
possibility and rate; acids and bases; precipitate and complex formation
in aqueous solutions; redox chemistry and derivation of oxidation state
diagrams; hydrogen; group I (Na, Li, K); group II (Mg, Ca); group III (B, Al);
1 Syllabus group IV (C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb); group V (N, P); group VI (O, S); group VII (F, Cl,
Br, I). Appropriate laboratory work.
NB
The module IRE391B will be discontinued in 2012.
INC2PRA Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Practical) (Examination: 1 x 2
hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: CHE1PRA
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Syllabus: Appropriate laboratory work.

IRE391B Information retrieval III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour


paper) (offered for the last time in 2012)
Prerequisite: EUC131T, EUCPRAC or EUP1501
Syllabus: Machine readable cataloguing (MARC21), authority control,
Internal Auditing
co-operative cataloguing, organisation of cataloguing routines and the
management of the cataloguing department; reference work in the
electronic environment; bibliographic networks; organisation and the 1 Transitional Arrangements
management of the reference department.
„ Students who wish to transfer from Unisa-TSA programmes to
Unisa-degree programmes will receive credit for the following study
units.
Information Systems Auditing „ Credits will only be considered in respect of completed study units.

2 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
AUE1501 (IOU191Y) Introduction to Auditing
AUE304S Computer Auditing and the use of the computer in (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
performing the audit process Syllabus: An introduction to internal auditing, the role of the internal auditor,
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) statutory and professional requirements for an internal audit function and
Syllabus: Information systems strategies, policies and procedures; hardware, the internal auditor, internal controls and internal controls and internal audit
platforms, networks and telecommunications; data processing; systems working papers.
development, acquisition and maintenance; information systems security
and contingency planning. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

AUI2016 Introduction to internal auditing


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Inorganic Chemistry Prerequisite: AUE1501 or AUD2M1W and AUD2M2W
Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the environment of the
internal auditor: the nature, scope, objectives, history and development of
internal auditing; the place, role and function of the internal audit function
1 General Information in an organisation; the interrelationship, between internal auditing, external
auditing and accounting; control in and over the internal auditing profession;
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED co-operation between the internal and external auditor. The competencies
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only and skills of the internal auditor: the qualifications, qualities, powers, duties
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are and liabilities of the internal auditor; management and control of the internal
required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant audit department. The basis of internal auditing; the primary aids or tools
sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the available for conducting an internal audit; audit evidence; types of internal
relevant subject. audits; different internal audit approaches.

Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical AUE202M Introduction to performing of the audit process
work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must, Prerequisite: AUE1501 or AUD2M1W, and AUD2M2W
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel Syllabus: Audit of business cycles; identify and evaluate controls in the
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom computer information systems environment (general controls, application
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on controls, electronic funds transfers, electronic data interchange and use of
registration (or soon thereafter). the internet); identification of fraud.
Similar study unit/modules: AUD3M2S
The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/ MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
practical work and/or the practical examinations. AUI302B Practice of internal auditing
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: IOU3M1V, IOU3M2V
2 Syllabus Purpose: to enable students to gain insight into the establishment of the
internal audit function: foundation for the establishment of an internal
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 audit function, professional guidelines for the practice of internal auditing;
management of the internal audit function: administration and management
INC251U Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 2 of the audit department, control over the internal audit assignment,
hour paper) (S1 and S2) personnel component; legal aspects and the practice of internal auditing:
Prerequisite: CHE181T
Co-requisite: INC2PRA

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nature and role of legislation on internal auditing, important legislation of
interest to the internal auditor. OVM2602 Investigative principles for policing IIB (Module 1)
(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
AUE301P Aspects of internal control of importance to an auditor Prerequisite: OVM151R or, OVM1501 and OVM1502. It is also strongly
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) recommended that students complete OVM2601 successfully before
Prerequisite: IOU3M1V, IOU3M2V registering for OVM2602.
Syllabus: Evaluation of risk management and internal controls, internal audit Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate,
reporting. private and public service law enforcement agencies who investigate a
variety of cases at an advanced level and deal with other incidents which
may not amount to a specific crime or attributed to an individual as well
as developing competencies to successfully handle enquiries relating to
Investigation of crime vehicle collisions and missing persons within the ambit of the South African
constitution.

A person credited with this module will be able to:


1 Syllabus „ Investigate independently within the judicial system of South Africa.
„ Investigate a variety of crimes at an advanced level
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 „ Handle and investigate different incidents including those that cannot
be attributed to a specific crime or individual
OVM1501 Investigative principles for policing I (Examination 1 x
2 hour paper) (Module 1) (S1 and S2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate,
private and public service law enforcement agencies who administer cases OVM3701 Investigative principles for policing IIIA
and who need to develop competencies to successfully investigate crimes or ( (Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
incidents within the ambit of the South African constitution. Prerequisite: OVM2601 and OVM2602
Purpose: The purpose of this third-level module is to build on the foundation
A person credited with this module will be able to: of Investigative Principles for Policing I and II by deepening and refining
„ Assess and identify the nature of an incident or crime scene. existing knowledge, skills and values, so that the student will be able to
„ Secure and control a scene in relation with the nature of the scene. investigate and solve specific crimes successfully. Essentially, the subject is
„ Record information in a given case study. aimed at enabling the student to determine the true events that took place
„ Conduct an initial investigation of incident or crime scene. in a particular case, uncover all possible information, and present as much
„ Interview role-players. evidence as possible to a court of law.
„ Deal with persons at the scene in a given scenario.
„ Identify search methods in relation to the type of incident or crime OVM3702 Investigative principles for policing IIIB
committed (Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
„ Write a statement Prerequisite: OVM2601 and OVM2602. . It is also strongly recommended
that students complete OVM3701 successfully before registering for
„ Fill out a case docket
OVM3702.
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate,
A person credited with this module will be able to:
private and public service law enforcement agencies who investigate a
„ Administer a case docket for investigation purposes.
variety of cases at an advanced level and deal with other incidents which
may amount to a specific crime or attributed to an individual as well as
OVM1502 Investigative principles for policing I (Module 2) developing competencies to successfully handle enquiries relating thereto
(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) within the ambit of the South African Constitution.
Recommendation: It is strongly recommended that students complete OVM
1501 successfully before registering for OVM1502 A person credited with this module will be able to:
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate, „ Act independently within the judicial system of South Africa.
private and public service law enforcement agencies who administer cases
„ Investigate a variety of crimes at an advanced level
and who need to develop competencies to successfully investigate crimes
„ Handle and investigate different incidents including those that cannot
or incidents within the ambit of the South African constitution and compile
be attributed to a specific crime or individual
and complete a case docket.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

OVM2601 Investigative principles for policing IIA (Module 1) IOC401P Investigation of crime IV
(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) (Examination 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: OVM151R or, OVM1501 and OVM1502 Purpose: To enable learners to manage the investigation process, develop
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate, investigation of crime as a science and to enhance investigative techniques
private and public service law enforcement agencies who investigate cases and skills in order to contribute more towards the crime problem in general.
and who need to understand the theory of investigative principles, be able Learners are assisted in researching relevant and practical research topics.
to apply this theory to the investigation process, develop competencies to
successfully control and coordinate the scenes of crimes or incidents, and
collect or gather admissible evidence within the ambit of the South African
constitution. Labour Economics
A person credited with this module will be able to:
„ acquire knowledge of the principles of investigation
„ apply investigative principles, methods and techniques in the process
1 Syllabus
of collecting and processing evidence to be used as evidence in court
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
„ control and coordinate all activities and resources at the crime scene
„ manage the crime scene
LEC101L Labour Economics (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
„ identify and facilitate collection of physical evidence Syllabus: In this subject the student is accompanied through various aspects
„ acquire necessary knowledge and skills to use different techniques to of the labour market with specific reference to the characteristics of the
trace suspects South African labour market, external factors that could influence the
„ acquire knowledge and skills to apply the techniques of observation functioning of the labour market as well as the supply and demand of
during the investigation process labour in South Africa. Emphasis is placed on current issues such as wage

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determination, migration, unemployment, discrimination and inequalities,
productivity and human capital. Library and Information
The purpose of the subject is to equip students to analyse, interpret, and Practice
solve labour market issues in practice. They must be able to determine and
calculate the effect of day-to-day labour market issues in respect of their
working environment.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Labour Management NB
The module LIP351 will be discontinued in 2012.

1 Syllabus
LIP351U Library and information practice III (Examination: 1 x 2
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2012)
Syllabus: The environmental context, characteristics and dynamics of library
and information service organisations; supervisory practices; and research-
LMN101C Labour Management (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
in-practice.
Syllabus:
Section A: Labour Law: Introduction to law of contract, the common law
contract of service, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment
Act, Machinery and Occupational Safety Act and other labour laws.
Section B: Industrial Relations: Introduction to labour relations, the Library and Information
parties to the tripartite system, collective bargaining structures, content
of procedural agreements, industrial conflict, collective bargaining and Professional Practice
collective bargaining (practical).

1 Syllabus
Labour Relations and Law MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

NB
1 Syllabus The module IPP301L will be discontinued in 2012.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


IPP301L Library and Information Professional Practice
LRL241P Labour Relations and Law II (Experiential learning component) (offered for the last
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) time in 2012)
Syllabus: Syllabus: Project topics include:
Section A: Labour Law: Introduction to law of contract, the common law Care and housing of library material
contract of service, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Layout, maintenance, security of physical facilities
Act, Machinery and Occupational safety Act and other labour laws. Circulation routines
Section B: Industrial Relations: Introduction to labour relations, the A reference interview and information search
parties to the tripartite system, collective bargaining structures, contents Evaluation of web sites
of procedural agreements, industrial conflict, collective bargaining and
collective bargaining - practical.

Logistics Engineering
Labour Relations Management
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 LGE401I Logistics Engineering IV


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
LRM401L Labour Relations Management Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Industrial
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Syllabus: Introduction to logistics. Measures of logistics. System operational
Syllabus: This subject will enable learners to evaluate labour relations issues requirements. Logistics in system design. System operation support. Logistic
in a societal context, with an understanding of how the rights and interests support management. Projects.
of employers and employees are established and regulated within a policy
framework. Learners acquire knowledge of the structures and processes
through which industrial relationships are managed, and insight into the skills
which need to be developed by participants in industrial relations processes;
also an understanding of the interrelationship between law and equity and of
the mechanisms of workplace control and conflict resolution.

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Machine Design
MNG381K Management III (Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper) (offered
for the last time in 2010)
Prerequisite: MNG241Y
1 Syllabus Syllabus: Management issues: The team leaders, the establishment of corporate
culture, social responsibility and ethics, management of changes, political
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 behaviour in organization, management of groups, management of conflict,
total quality control, strategic management and negotiation.
MEA361B Machine Design III (Examination: Design project)
Prerequisite: At least 12 study units towards the ND Engineering: Mechanical.
Syllabus: Specific mechanical component, system or process design; or
research and development project. Management Accounting
NB
This study unit is required for registration as registered technician with ECSA.
This study unit is a prerequisite for admission to the BTech: Engineering: 1 Syllabus
Mechanical.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MAC1501 (CTA101A) Introduction to management accounting


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Maintenance Engineering (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: An introduction to Cost and Management Accounting, covering
topics such as cost classification and concepts, cost elements, cost behaviour,
job costing and break-even analysis.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
CTA2M1A Cost Accounting II: Module 1
MEG291X Maintenance Engineering II
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: MAC1501 or CTA101A
Prerequisite: MEG101T
Syllabus: This module covers the study of job costing, integrated and
Syllabus: Maintenance storage; handling and safety; maintenance efficiency
interlocking accounting systems, contract costing and budgeting.
and effectiveness; condition monitoring.
CTA2M2A Cost Accounting II: Module 2
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)

Management Prerequisite: MAC1501 or CTA101A


Syllabus: This module covers the study of direct and absorption costing, pricing
decisions, standard costing, process costing and joint and by-products.
Similar study unit/modules: CTG2M2F
1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MNA3M1G Management Accounting III: Module 1
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
MNG1502 (MNG1M14) Management IA
Prerequisite: CTA2M1A, CTA2M2A
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: A general outline of management, management functions, Syllabus: The application in business of flexible and capital budgets as well as
leadership and teamwork, interpersonal skills. activity based costing and JIT to provide information for decision-making by
Similar study unit/modules: MPP1M1N, POM1M1P, SVM1M1J, MAH1M1X management. Relevant revenues and costs and the decision making process.
Similar study unit/modules: MPP1M2P, POM1M2Q, SVM1M2K, MAH1M2Y The application of standard costs and variances. Quantitative techniques for
managerial decision-making.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
MNA3M2H Management Accounting III: Module 2
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
MNG1602 (MNG1M25) Management IB Prerequisite: CTA2M1A, CTA2M2A
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Syllabus: This module covers the study of short-term and long-term decision
Syllabus: Managing within the new economy to obtain a competitive making techniques and investment appraisal methods.
advantage, the changing role of the operational manager, operational
planning, organize operational resources, monitor and control operation
resources, operational decision-making and problem-solving, teams and
performance, self management and industrial relations.
Management: Civil
MNG241Y Management II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (offered
for the last time in 2009)
Prerequisite: MNG131V or MNG1M14, MNG1602 (MNG1M25) 1 Syllabus
Syllabus: The role of middle management in management: General
views of management, the role of the middle manager in management, MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
middle management and planning, decision-making and problem-solving,
organizing, leadership, control and contemporary issues in management: MCL191S Management: Civil I (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Innovation and creativity. (S1 and S2)
Similar study unit/modules: MPP282Q Syllabus: Composition of civil engineering industry; parties involved in the construction
business; types of contracts; theory of management; office and site organisation;
productivity; quality management; elementary economic concepts; basic accounting
applications. (To be converted to modules – one offered by Department of Business
Management and other by the Department of Civil Engineering)

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 developing learning programmes, learning facilitation, learner problems,
evaluation of training, quality assurance in training.
MCL221S Management: Civil II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: MCL191S MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Syllabus: Contract planning; planning techniques; financial planning and
control; computer applications; labour legislation. MOT201U Management of Training II
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: MOT141R
Syllabus: Situation analysis, trainability tests, training objectives, determining
Management Economics course content, basic presentation techniques, evaluation of training, basic
statistical methods used in training, requirements for the registration of a
course for tax rebates, the registration of training centers and schemes,
management by objectives.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Marketing
BEK342S Management Economics III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
paper) (offered for the last time in 2011)
Syllabus: Introduction to microeconomics, the market, elasticity, market
forms, a practical macro-economic framework and economic policy.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

Management Practice MNM1503 (MAR111Y) Marketing I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


(S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Introduction to marketing, product, pricing, distribution,
wholesaling, basic principles of retailing, marketing communication.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MAR221U Marketing II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
MGP437U Management Practice IV Prerequisite: MNM1503 or MAR111Y
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Syllabus: Revision of product, pricing, distribution and marketing
Syllabus: Management approaches, the business environment, the functions communication and an overview of marketing audit, marketing planning,
marketing strategies, marketing coordination, marketing control and
of management: Planning, organizing, leading and controlling, decision-
guidance.
making and problem-solving, strategic management, management by
objectives, corporate communication, small business management,
international management, politics, ethics and social responsibility and case MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
studies.
MAR332S Marketing III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: MAR221U
Syllabus: Strategic marketing planning and services marketing

Management Services Practice MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

MAR4M2Z Marketing IV: Strategic Marketing (Examination: No


1 Syllabus examination - practical project to be submitted during
the examination)
Prerequisite: MAR332S
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Syllabus: This module focuses on the application of strategic management
according to career direction.
MSP301M Management Services Practice
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: ORR301S, EUC131T, and (EUP1501 or CEM101A)(
Syllabus: An introduction to operations management, provision of ten
topics for a project on project management, exposure to the experiential Marketing Management
learning component of management services practice, learners to submit a
completed project in a report form as the experiential learning component
of the subject, an introduction to productivity accounting.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Management of Training MMG362T Marketing Management III
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Marketing’s role in the enterprise, the marketing environment,
1 Syllabus marketing mix, drafting of a marketing plan and case studies.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MOT141R Management of Training I


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: The historical development and the underlying philosophy of training,
the education system in South Africa, the importance of industrial training,
legislation pertaining to Education, Training and Development, introduction
to the training process and the various components of the training process,

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Marketing Research Mechanical Engineering
Drawing
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7) 1 Syllabus
MNM3025 Marketing Research III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Syllabus: Definition and scope of marketing research, the research process,
statistical analysis, applied research fields (advertising, product and attitudes). MED161Q Mechanical Engineering Drawing I (Examination: 1 x 4
hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Introduction; drawing equipment; starting to draw; SA standard
code of drawing: SABS0111; lettering (letters, numerals & symbols);
Mathematics sketching or free-hand drawing; practical geometry; basic loci and simple
mechanisms; conic sections; orthographic projection; isometric and oblique
projection; auxiliary views; lines of interpenetration; surface development;
sectioning; fasteners; detail drawings; assembly drawings.
1 Syllabus Similar study unit: DCE131G

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MAT1581 (MAT181Q) Mathematics I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour


paper) (S1 and S2)
Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisite: Mathematics Gr 12 (HG 40%, SG 50%), or Mathematics (NSC)
with a rating of at least 4, or N3 50% or MAT0511
Practice
Syllabus: Algebra; trigonometry; calculus; complex numbers; co-ordinate
geometry; analytic geometry; matrices; determinants.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MAT2691 (MAT291X) Mathematics II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
paper) (S1 and S2) MCP101E Mechanical Engineering Practice I
Prerequisite: MAT1581 Syllabus: 26 Weeks experiential learning under supervision of a qualified
Syllabus: Differentiation: partial differentiation, series; integration solutions supervisor in the following fields: orientation, First Aid, drawing
of first-order differential equations; numerical methods; statistics. interpretation, workshop practice, on-the-job training

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

MAT3700 (MAT301W) Mathematics III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour MCP201E Mechanical Engineering Practice II
paper) (S1 and S2) Syllabus: 26 Weeks experiential learning under supervision of a qualified
supervisor in the following fields: Project and system development work,
NB engineering equipment and systems
This study unit is a prerequisite for admission to BTech studies.

Prerequisite: MAT2691
Syllabus: Laplace transforms; Fourier Series and Fourier Analysis; linear
algebra; first order differential equations; higher order linear differential
Mechanical Manufacturing
equations; numerical solutions of differential equations.
Engineering

Mechanical Engineering 1 Syllabus


Design MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MME141X Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering I


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
1 Syllabus Co-requisite: MME1PRA
Syllabus: Safety and safety legislation; identification and application of
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 materials; elementary measuring equipment; elementary hand and machine
tools
MEE231V Mechanical Engineering Design II (Examination: 1 x 3
hour paper) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Prerequisite: MED161Q, MCA141Z, MCA1PRA
Syllabus: Basic component design. MME251U Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering II
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Prerequisite: MME141X
Co-requisite: MME2PRA
MEA351A Mechanical Engineering Design III (Examination: 1 x 3 Syllabus: Fault diagnosis; failure analysis and measuring equipment; test
hour paper) (year module) methods; interpretation and action; powder metallurgy; metal forming;
Prerequisite: MEE231V erosion; castings; plastics - moulding and machining; welding and joining;
Syllabus: Component design obtaining finish and accuracy

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Media Studies
MME381B Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering III
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: MME251U
Syllabus: Numerical control; computer-aided design/computer-aided
1 Syllabus
manufacturing; planning; organizing and supervising of physical layout and
production methods MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MDS181Z Media studies for Public Relations I (Examination: 1 x


2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Ethical considerations, gathering news, newspapers, magazines,
Mechanics of Machines feature writing, radio, television, house journals.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


1 Syllabus MDS291R Media studies for Public Relations II (Examination: 1 x 2
hour paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Prerequisite: MDS181Z
Syllabus: Editing and design (theory and practice), photography (theory and
MOM251Z Mechanics of Machines II (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3 practice), advanced writing, audio-visual production, and introduction to
hour paper) (year module) desktop publishing.
Prerequisite: PHY1501 or AMC141R
Co-requisite: MOM2PRA, AMC1PRA
Syllabus: Advanced dynamics.

MOM2PRA Mechanics of Machines II (Practical) (Examination: 1 x


Medical Equipment
3 hour paper) (year module)

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 1 Syllabus


MOM371A Mechanics of Machines III (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
hour paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: MOM251Z, MOM2PRA MEQ3003 Medical Equipment III (Two modules):
Co-requisite: MOM3PRA
Syllabus: Kinematics; balancing; gears. MEQ3116 Medical Equipment III A (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
paper)
MOM3PRA Mechanics of Machines III (Practical) (Examination: 1 x Co-requisite: MEQ3P1C
3 hour paper) (year module) Syllabus: Introduction to transducers, detectors and sensors. Diagnostic
equipment and systems: temperature measuring instruments, blood
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 pressure measurement, electrocardiography, electrocencephalography,
electromyography, lung function and spirometry, cardiac output monitoring,
MOM401M Mechanics of Machines IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour specialised systems. Therapeutic equipment and systems: infusion pumps,
paper) dialysis machines, ventilation.
Prerequisite: MOM381B, MOM3PRB
Syllabus: Introduction to vibrations; torsional vibrations; forced vibrations; MEQ3128 Medical Equipment III B (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
damped and undamped vibrations; vibrations in beams; vibration control; paper)
practical vibration measurement and analysis; random vibrations. Co-requisite: MEQ3P2D
Syllabus: Electrical safety of medical equipment and systems, testing for
performance of systems and faultfinding, non-ionizing radiation: production
and detection, introduction to clinical engineering management
Media and Public Relations:
Tourism
Metrology
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MPR101T Media and Public Relations: Tourism I
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) MTR341X Metrology III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Syllabus: The definition of advertising, its place in the marketing process and
Prerequisite: ECT261Z, ECT2PRA
the concept of mass communication, the organization and functions of the
Co-requisite: MTR3PRA, EKM341X, EKM3PRA
advertiser’s advertising department and the advertising agency, overview of
Syllabus: Metrological methods; fundamentals of instruments and measurements;
an advertising campaign, situation analysis, objectives and creative strategy,
copywriting, art and layout, mechanical production of advertisements, characteristics – static, dynamic and general; measurement evaluation.
economic, social and ethical issues, legal and voluntary controls, media planning,
budgeting, coordinating advertising with other elements of the marketing
mix, advertising and media research, definition, role and techniques of sales
promotion, controlling sales promotion expenditure and measuring results, an
introduction to public relations.

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Microbiology
MWE401E Microwave Engineering IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: RAE341X, RAE3PRA
1 General Information Co-requisite: MWE4PRA
Syllabus: Electromagnetic wave theory, systems, measurements.
„ MODULES FOR WHICH PRACTICAL WORK IS PRESCRIBED
Practical work for the subjects listed below is normally prescribed only
for specified modules, and students who register for such modules are
required to do practical work during the year as indicated in the relevant
sections below. See also the prerequisites and co-requisites under the
Mine Engineering
relevant subject.

Note that in many cases, depending on the subject, the practical 1 Syllabus
work and the practical examinations must be done in PRETORIA or
POTCHEFSTROOM at specified times. Prospective students must,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
therefore, be in a position to make the necessary leave and travel
arrangements. Information about accommodation in Potchefstroom
MEN251W Mine Engineering II
and the cost thereof will be supplied to the students concerned on
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
registration (or soon thereafter).
Prerequisite: SMI181Q
Syllabus: Technical drawings; machinery components; applied energy
The cancellation of a student’s registration for modules with a
conversion; machinery safety; materials technology.
practical component CANNOT be considered on grounds of his/
her being unable to comply with the requirements in respect of the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
practical work and/or the practical examinations.
MIE301E Mine Engineering III
2 Syllabus (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: MEN251W
Syllabus: Revision and extension of previous applied engineering science;
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
men, material and rock transport; drilling technology; machinery
maintenance; civil constructions; reticulation design; water treatment;
MCB1501 (MCB141Q) Microbiology I (Theory) (Examination: 1 x
machinery specifications; structures and functions of engineering services.
2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Introduction; microscopy; general properties and differences of
the Protista, Myceta and Monera, Eucariots, Procariots and viruses; general
principles of microbial nutrition, growth and culture media; sterilization and
control of micro-organisms; aseptic techniques and pure culture techniques; Mine Engineering Practice
basic terminology and principles of microbial metabolism; practicals.

MCB1502 (MCB1PRA) Microbiology I (Practical) (Examination: 1


x 3 hour paper) (year module)
1 Syllabus
Syllabus:The preparation of different culture media; the isolation of micro-
organisms in pure culture using different techniques; the inoculation of media MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
using several techniques, e.g. inoculation of liquid cultures from a plate culture;
the direct examination of a specimen; the preparation, fixation and staining of MPR101E & MPR201E Mine Engineering Practice I and II
microorganisms for light microscopy ; differential staining techniques staining Syllabus: Experiential learning on the job.
of specific structures; microscopic examination of micro-organisms.

Mine Survey
Microwave Communication
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MSG211Q Mine Survey II
MCE341Z Microwave Communication III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Prerequisite: MEP171X
Prerequisite: ECM291Z, ECM2PRA Syllabus: Coordinate systems; traversing; resection; trilateration; tacheometry;
Co-requisite: MCE3PRA area and volumes determination; major and minor dips; curves; computer
Syllabus: Electromagnetic fundamentals; transmission line fundamentals; applications.
Smith chart analysis; microwave transmission lines; passive microwave
components; active microwave devices solid state; microwave antennas; MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
microwave measurements; microwave communications applications.
MSG342S Mine Survey III
(Examination: 2 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: MSG211Q
Microwave Engineering Syllabus: Missing data calculation; satellite stations; ore passes; area
determination; shaft surveying; curves; survey instruments and practical
surveying; legal knowledge.

1 Syllabus

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Mine Surveying Practice Mineral Beneficiation

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MSP101R/MSP242S/MSP352T Mine Surveying Practice I MBE201E Mineral Beneficiation II


(WIL), II (WIL), III (WIL) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: Student must be employed on a mine in a surveying department. Prerequisite: MEP171X
Syllabus: Experiential learning on the job on a mine. Syllabus: Ore handling; mineral treatment and concentration; metal
extraction techniques; coal beneficiation, general processes, flow sheets –
gold, coal, diamond; ISO symbols; ore and waste handling; classification;
liquid/solid separation; separation processes; hydro metallurgical processes;
Mine Survey and Valuation residue and effluent control; value analysis.

1 Syllabus Mineral Exploitation


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

SAV231Y Mine Survey and Valuation II 1 Syllabus


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: MEP171X MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Syllabus: Traversing; tacheometry; triangulation; resection; areas and volumes;
major dips; minor dips; sampling; averaging; calculations of tonnage and mineral MEP171X Mineral Exploitation I
content; ore flow; grade control; life of mine calculations. (Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Mining; geology; surveying; metallurgy.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
NB
SAV301U Mine Survey and Valuation III It is recommended that this subject is attempted together with or after having
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module) passed Mathematics: Mining and that students are employed in or on a mine.
Prerequisite: SAV231Y
Syllabus: Revision of solution of triangles; join calculations; traversing and
tacheometry; triangulation and resection (continued); levelling and gradient
calculations; major and minor dips; mine plans; simple curves; mining
economics (continued).
Mining

(offered by the School of Engineering)


Mine Valuation
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 MIN201E Mining II


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
MVA231Q Mine Valuation II Prerequisite: MEP171X
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Mining strategies, layouts, access to ore bodies, support, planning,
Prerequisite: MEP171X intro to ventilation.
Syllabus: Sampling; averaging; tonnage and mineral content; ore flow; grade
control; life of mine; evaluation of mineral deposits. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 MIN301E Mining III


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year module)
MVA382Y Mine Valuation III Prerequisite: MIN201E
(Examination: 2 x 2 hour paper) (year module) Syllabus: Mining methods, open (surface) mining, massive deposits,
Prerequisite: MVA231Q strip mining, large excavations, incline development, rock breaking, pillar
Syllabus: Management control factors; present values and compound extraction, transport.
interest; laws and regulations governing mining leases; taxation and leases;
borehole evaluation; statistical distribution; probability; regression; statistical
valuation; computer applications.
Mining Engineering Practice

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MPR101E Mining Engineering Practice I (WIL) (year module)


Prerequisite: Must be employed in a mine or related operation.

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Syllabus: At least 12 months experiential learning. See National Diploma:
Mining Engineering in the College calendar Networks
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MPR201E Mining Engineering Practice II (WIL) (year module)
Prerequisite: Must be employed in a mine or related operation NTW401I Networks IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Co-requisite: MPR101E Prerequisite: National Diploma in Information Technology or National
Syllabus: Experiential learning. See National Diploma: Mining Engineering in Diploma in Enigneering
the College calendar Syllabus: Apart from the technical aspects such as topologies, network
switching, etc. that will be covered, network management and recent
network environment developments will also be addressed.

Mining Geology
Operations Management
(offered by the School of Engineering) Techniques
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
NB
MGY291S Mining Geology II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Access to a personal computer with spreadsheet software is a prerequisite for
(S1 and S2) (offered for the last time in 2015) all these modules.
Prerequisite: MEP171X
Syllabus: South African stratigraphy; occurrence of economic deposits
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

OMT2601 (OMT101M) Operations management techniques II


Mining: Surface (Examination: 2 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: OMT101M or STA191Q or STA1610
Purpose: to introduce the student to basic statistics and to familiarise the
student with decision analysis, linear programming models, transportation
1 Syllabus and assignment models, networks and project management.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


MSU201S Mining: Surface II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) OMT3701 Operations management techniques III
(S1 and S2) (offered for the last time in 2013) (Examination: 2 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: MEP171X Prerequisite: OMT201M or OMT101M or OMT2601
Syllabus: Alluvial mining; rockbreaking; intergrated environmental Purpose: to familiarise the student with the use of selected techniques from
management for mines; equipment, fundamentals of earthmoving. operations research, including quality control, simulation, linear and non-
linear programming.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

MSU301S Mining: Surface III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


(year module) (offered for the last time in 2015)
Prerequisite: MSU201S
Operating Systems
Syllabus: Geographical and geological features; dragline; selection
geometrical considerations; pit limits; production planning; law. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

OPS401I Operating Systems IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)

Mining Technical Services Prerequisite: National Diploma in Information Technology or National


Diploma in Enigneering
Syllabus: Operating systems that control the different computer resources
will be attended to, with emphasis on CPU scheduling and memory
management, co-ordination of processes, multiprocessing and multitasking,
1 Syllabus etc.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

MTS351X Mining Technical Services III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour


Operations Research
paper) (year module)
Syllabus: Environmental control; rock mechanics
1 Syllabus
Department of Decision Sciences
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

OMT2601 (OMT101M) Operations management techniques II


(Examination: 2 x 2 hour paper)

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NB
Access to a personal computer with spreadsheet software is a prerequisite. Organisational Development
Prerequisite: QTC171R
Purpose: to introduce the student to basic statistics and to familiarise the
student with decision analysis, linear programming models, transportation
1 Syllabus
and assignment models, networks and project management.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
School of Engineering ODV401H Organisational Development IV
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Syllabus: The course deals with the science and practice of organization
development (OD) in the workplace. The following aspects of OD are
OPR371S Operational Research III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour discussed: strategic OD, leadership, the OD consulting process, OD
paper) (year module) interventions, communication in high performing companies, OD in the
Prerequisite: PEI281S, QUT151Z new world of work, skills development and learning, change management,
Syllabus: Operations research and industrial engineering; decision trees; linear learning organization, knowledge management, technology and OD,
programming; Markov analysis; Heuristic concepts; simulation; dynamic business ethics, diversity and employment equity, performance management,
programming; game theory and applications; use of software packages. employee well-being and emotional intelligence.

Opto-Electronics Organisational Effectiveness

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
OPE401E Opto-Electronics IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) ORE1M1M Organizational Effectiveness I: Module 1
Prerequisite: ECT381A, ECT3PRA (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Co-requisite: OPE4PRA
Syllabus: Introduction to the concept of work-study, its origins and definitions,
Syllabus: Optical fibre waveguides, optical sources, optical detectors, optical
introduction to the concept of method study, an explanation of productivity,
fibre systems.
a discussion of worker behaviour and group behaviour, introduction to the
concept of method study, description of the four phases of method study.

Organic Chemistry ORE1M2M Organizational Effectiveness I: Module 2


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Introduction to report writing, different of types of reports,
introduction to the concept of work measurement, the structure and
techniques of work measurement, the execution of a time study, discussion
1 Syllabus of the selection of a place of establishment, principles of workplace layouts,
and the development of a layout.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

ORC221F Organic Chemistry 2 (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: CHE181T ORE202M Organizational Effectiveness II
Co-requisite: ORC2PRA (Examination: 2 x 2 hour papers)
Syllabus: Introduction - structure and properties; organic nomenclature; Prerequisite: ORE1M1M, ORE1M2M or ORE101M
alkanes; alkylhalides; alkenes; alkynes; benzene; alcohols; ethers; phenols; Syllabus: Productivity and its measurement, course development, theory and
aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids; derivatives of carboxylic acids; practice of work measurement techniques such as PMTS, synthesis, activity
amines. Appropriate laboratory work. sampling and analytical estimating, restricted and unrestricted work, wage-
payment plans and incentive systems, labour control, the measurement and
ORC2PRA Organic Chemistry 2 (Practical) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour control of indirect work and form design.
paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: CHE1PRA MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

ORE301M Organizational Effectiveness III


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Organisational Behaviour Prerequisite: ORE202M
Syllabus: Theory of work, principles of research, ergonomics, system analysis
and design, job evaluation, analysis and design, organisation development,
the execution of an organisation study.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Organisational Management
OBE461V Organisational Behaviour IV
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Introduction to organisational behaviour, research methods in
organisational behaviour, individual, group and organisational effectiveness, 1 Syllabus
diagnostic approach to organisational behaviour, leadership behaviour,
motivational and communication behaviour, organisational design, the MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
organisation as a social system, working life, human relationships and skills
training.

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OGM3M2D Organisational Management III: Module 2 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: This module focuses on the human resource management functions PMA221S Personnel Management II
and general concepts and principles essential for line management in the (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
management of human resources. The following aspects of human resource Prerequisite: PMA111W
management are discussed: introduction to human resource management, Syllabus: Organisation theory, organisation structures, human resource
strategic human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, planning and career management, job analysis, recruitment, selection,
socialisation and orientation, training and development, performance placement, psychological measuring, induction, performance appraisal,
evaluation, job evaluation, compensation and employee benefits, career remuneration, incentive systems, job evaluation and employee health &
management, absenteeism, labour turnover, labour legislation and change safety.
management.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

PMA342T Personnel Management III


Pavement Technology (Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PMA221S
Syllabus: Organisational behaviour, absenteeism, labour turnover, mobility of
personnel, motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, communication, decision-
1 Syllabus making, informal organisations, conflict, organisation development.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

PVT401C Pavement Technology IV


(Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper)
Physical Chemistry
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Transportation):
SRC211Q, TPE381V, DCM371Y, GTE331Q
Co-requisite: PVT4PJT 1 Syllabus
Syllabus: Pavement design, pavement construction, pavement evaluation and
rehabilitation, pavement management, project. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

PCH241P Physical Chemistry 2 (Theory)


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Personal Selling Prerequisite: CHE181T
Co-requisite: PCH2PRA
Syllabus: Gases; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; ionic equilibrium;
activity coefficients; electrochemistry; colligative properties of solutions;
1 Syllabus colloids. Appropriate laboratory work.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 PCH2PRA Physical Chemistry 2 (Practical) (Examination: 1 x 2


hour paper) (S1 and S2)
MNB1501 (PSS161Z) Personal Selling I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour Prerequisite: CHE1PRA
paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: This subject deals with the role of sales in the marketing mix, the task
of the salesperson, the purchasing process, methods to increase professionalism
in sales, particular problems in the selling of consumer and industrial goods and
services, sales office administration and negotiation skills.
Physics

1 Syllabus
Personnel Management
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

FIC181C Physics I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)


1 Syllabus Prerequisite: Entry requirement into the College of Science, Engineering and
Technology
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Co-requisite: FIC1PRA
Syllabus: One dimension linear motion, two-dimensional linear motion;
PMA111W Personnel Management I Uniform circular motion; Rotational kinematics; Newton’s laws in motion;
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Work and energy; Impulse and momentum; Elasticity; Hydrostatics;
Syllabus: Buoyancy; Dynamic fluids; Heat; Electric forces and the electric fields; Direct
Section A: Individual behaviour - individual differences, nature of human current circuits; Laws of reflections and mirrors, Lenses, Refraction of light,
abilities, perception, learning, memory, personality, frustration and conflict, The ideal gas law, The laws of thermodynamics, Waves, Introduction to
stress, alcoholism, drug dependency. nuclear physics.
Section B: Social processes - attitudes, role theory, conformity, group
dynamics, cohesiveness, social perception. FIC1PRA Physics I (Practical) (year module)
Section C: Introduction to personnel management - historical development Co-requisite: FIC181C
of personnel management, the role and nature of personnel management, Syllabus: This is the practical work of module FIC181C. It has to be taken
an overview of the personnel management function. simultaneously with FIC181C or after FIC181C has been passed. Students
must attend a compulsory laboratory session of between 1-3 days at a
PLA111A Personnel Management: Agriculture I University in South Africa. Information will be announced in the tutorial
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) letter at a later point in time.
Syllabus: Personnel planning, personnel utilization, communication, labour
relations.

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„ Apply ethical reasoning skills to ethical dilemmas
Policing „ Identify suitable ethical choices in ethical dilemmas

PRF2602 Introduction to professionalism for Policing IB


1 Syllabus (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Advice: It is strongly recommended that students complete PRF2601
successfully before registering for PRF2602.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate,
private and public service law enforcement agencies who need to develop
POL1501 Crime prevention principles for policing I (Module 1)
competencies to conduct themselves in their work environment in a
(S1 and S2) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
professional and ethical manner within the ambit of the South African
Syllabus: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate,
Constitution, and within the scope of the United Nations Global Compact.
private and public service law enforcement agencies who apply the theory
A person accredited with this module will be able to:
and principles of crime prevention in the context of law enforcement.
„ Identify various viewpoints on the nature and scope of professionalism
A person accredited with this module will be able to: „ Establish the connection between professionalism and effective
„ Understand policies for policing service delivery
„ Understand the policy for service delivery „ Assess and identify the institutional and individual factors that
contribute towards professional conduct.
„ Understand Community Policing

POL1502 Crime prevention principles for policing I (Module 2) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
(S1 and S2) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
It is also strongly recommended that students complete POL1501 successfully POL3701 Crime prevention principles for policing IIIA (S1 and
before registering for POL1502 S2) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate, Prerequisite: PLC201P or (POL2601 and POL2602)
private and public service law enforcement agencies who apply the theory Syllabus: : Students who complete this module can apply problem-solving
models in crime prevention contexts; illustrate the significance of information
and principles of crime prevention in the context of law enforcement.
in crime prevention; and explain networks and stakeholder engagement in
crime prevention.
A person accredited with this module will be able to:
„ Understand crime prevention
POL3702 Crime prevention principles for policing IIIB (S1 and
„ Understand property in relation to crime prevention S2) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
„ Understand the use of government vehicles in relation to crime Prerequisite: PLC201P or (POL2601 and POL2602)
prevention Syllabus: : The students who complete this module can identify the role
of media in crime prevention; illustrate the significance of media liaison in
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 crime prevention; conduct an evaluation of a station for human, physical and
human resources functionality in the quest of crime prevention. And lastly,
CRI2601 Introduction to crime information systems for policing can use innovative entrepreneurial approaches to crime prevention.
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Purpose: This module will be useful to students who plan crime prevention
operations using information systems in the South African policing CRI3701 Crime information systems for policing (S1 and S2)
environment, collecting, explaining, analysing and utilising crime information (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
from various sources for mapping and planning the crime prevention Prerequisite: CRI2601
operations. Syllabus: The purpose of this module is to demonstrate the importance of
crime information systems that are used to fight crime. Students who are
POL2601 Crime prevention principles for policing IIA (Module 1) in a supervising position, when they complete this module are expected to
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) manage data and information, interpret information, analyse information,
Prerequisite: PLC101P or (POL1501 and POL1502) safeguard information, conduct threat analysis, develop policing strategies,
Syllabus: : This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate, plan and implement operations by using crime information management
private and public service law enforcement agencies who can discern crime systems in the South African policing environment.
prevention policies and initiatives; determine the significance of community
crime prevention and explain the concept of victim empowerment in crime PRF3701 Professionalism for policing (S1 and S2) (Examination:
prevention – in the South African policing context 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PRF2601 and PRF2602
POL2602 Crime prevention principles for policing IIB (Module 2) Syllabus: Students who complete this module successfully will contribute to
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) the transformation of society in that they will be able to recognise unethical
Prerequisite: PLC101P or (POL1501 and POL1502). ). It is also strongly behaviour and act in an ethical way themselves. This module will be useful
recommended that students complete POL2601 successfully before to students in the field of policing in the public service law enforcement
registering for POL2602. agencies who need to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical
Syllabus: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate, manner in their work environment within the ambit of the South African
private and public service law enforcement agencies who apply crime Constitution.
prevention theory and principles, specifically conflict resolution in the South
African policing context. PRF3702 Professionalism for policing (S1 and S2) (Examination:
1 x 2 hour paper)
PRF2601 Introduction to professionalism for Policing IA Prerequisite: PRF2601 and PRF2602
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Students who complete this module successfully will contribute to
Advice: This module must be studied before or together with Professionalism the transformation of society in that they will be able to analyse unethical
PRF2602. behaviour, make suggestions on how ethical behaviour can be promoted in
Purpose: This module will be useful to students in the field of corporate, law enforcement environments and act in an ethical way themselves. This
private and public service law enforcement agencies who need to develop module will be useful to students in the field of policing in the public service
competencies to conduct themselves in their work environment in a law enforcement agencies who need to develop advanced competencies to
professional and ethical manner within the ambit of the South African conduct themselves in their work environment in a professional and ethical
Constitution, and within the scope of the United Nations Global Compact. manner within the ambit of the South African Constitution.

A person accredited with this module will be able to:


„ Develop an understanding of what constitutes ethical conduct
„ Assess situations and contexts and identify possible ethical dilemmas

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Project
PLC401P Crime prevention principles for policing IV
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: The constitution of the Republic Act 108 of 1996. The SAPS Act MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
68 of 1995, Community policing, Crime prevention, Police administration,
Community visitor system, Independent complaints directorate PRJ4M1I Project IV: Practical Project (Examination: The final
exam consists of the demonstration of the final product
and the evaluation thereof).
Syllabus: An advanced system is to be designed and implemented.
Power Electronics PRJ4M2I Project IV: Research Script (Examination: No
examination: submission of research script).
Prerequisite: National Diploma in Information Technology and RME101Q
1 Syllabus Syllabus: The research script and the practical project need not be related in
any way, although it is allowed. The research script comprises the collection,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 analysis, organisation, critical evaluation and presentation of
information in the form of a research script, using an appropriate research
PCE361U Power Electronics III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) methodology.
Prerequisite: ELE281X, ELE2PRA, EMM261R, EMM2PRA
Co-requisite: PCE3PRA
Syllabus: AC-drives; rectifying circuits and converter operation; problems
related to rectifiers, converters, inverters, and ac motor drives; direct current Process Control
drives: UPS, harmonics.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8


1 Syllabus
PCE401E Power Electronics IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PCE361U, PCE3PRA MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Co-requisite: PCE4PRA
Syllabus: Review of semiconductor devices, converters, applications; DC- PCT381H Process Control III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
motors; AC–motor control. Prerequisite: MAT1581
Syllabus: Process and instrumentation diagrams II; Instrumentation: Level,
pressure and temperature measurement; Control valves; Control: Define
process control technology; Open and closed loop control; P, PI, PD and PID
Power Systems control; Feedforward and feedback control; Typical control systems: Cascade
control; Ratio control; Selective control; Split-range control; Reactor control;
Boiler control; Control systems documentation; Process safety mechanisms:
Alarms, safety trips and interlocks; Hazard analyses and operability studies.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
PCT401C Process Control IV (Chemical) (Examination: 1 x 3
PSY401E Power Systems IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) hour paper)
Co-requisite: PSY4PRA Prerequisite: PCT381H, (MAT301W or MAT3700)
Syllabus: Basic principles in power systems; symmetrical components; power Syllabus: Examples of mathematical models of chemical engineering systems;
transformers; transmission line parameters; steady state operation of analogue simulation; digital simulation; time-domain dynamics; laplace-
transmission lines, power flow; power system controls; transient stability. domain dynamics; time-domain synthesis; laplace-domain synthesis.

Principles of Management Process Instrumentation


Economics
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 PRS131P Process Instrumentation I (Theory) (Examination: 1 x


3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
BEK342S Principles of Management Economics III (Examination: Co-requisite: PRS1PRA
1 x 2 hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2011) Syllabus: Instrumentation fundamentals; radiation detectors; pressure and
Syllabus: Introduction to microeconomics, the market, elasticity, market pressure measurement; level and level measurement; temperature and
forms, a practical macro-economic framework and economic policy. temperature measurement; strain gauges.

PRS1PRA Process Instrumentation I (Practical) (Examination: 1 x


3 hour paper) (year module)

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

PRS241S Process Instrumentation II (Theory) (Examination: 1 x


3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: PRS131P, PRS1PRA
Co-requisite: PRS2PRA

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Syllabus: Flow measurement; valves and actuators; pumps; transmission
signals; basics of process control; linear variable differential transformer; Production Engineering:
documentation.
Industrial
PRS2PRA Process Instrumentation II (Practical) (Examination: 1
x 3 hour paper) (year module)

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 1 Syllabus


PRS341Z Process Instrumentation III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
paper)
Prerequisite: PRS241S, PRS2PRA PEI191V Production Engineering: Industrial I (Examination: 1 x
Co-requisite: PRS3PRA 3 hour paper)
Syllabus: Distillation columns; boilers; heat exchangers; refrigeration plants; Syllabus: Operating strategies for competitive advantage; managing quality;
control systems; control methods; hazardous environments; control forecasting; process planning and design; trade-off analysis; automated
instrumentation; compressors. processes; facility location; layout strategy; aggregate planning; master
production schedules; inventory systems; material requirements planning;
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 lot-sizing for MRP and CRP; enterprise materials planning

PRS401E Process Instrumentation IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


paper)
Prerequisite: PRS341Z, PRS3PRA PEI281S Production Engineering: Industrial II (Examination: 1 x
Co-requisite: PRS4PRA 3 hour paper) (year module)
Syllabus: Measurement and control of chemical composition; pollution Prerequisite: PEI191V
control; control room engineering and economics; automatic process Syllabus: Capacity management; forecasting; linear programming;
control systems and applications. transportation algorithms; assignment problems; scheduling product
focused; planning and scheduling of manufacturing and services; JIT
manufacturing; activity scheduling; MRP I and MRP II; project planning and
control; scheduling batch processing; design and scheduling flow; processing
Production and Purchasing systems; material and purchasing.

Management
Production Technology
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 1 Syllabus
PAB242S Production and Purchasing Management II
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
PRT401I Production Technology IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
Syllabus: Production management: Introduction, the tasks of production
paper)
management, the strategic importance of production management,
Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Industrial
production system, application of production management to services, work
Syllabus: Resources for advanced manufacturing. Use of more sophisticated
study and quality, distribution and maintenance. Purchasing management:
technologies. Effective manufacturing equipment. Process planning and
Introduction to the purchasing function, the management of the purchasing
factory management. Computer-integrated manufacturing. Projects and
function, field of activities of the purchasing function, quality determination
computer applications.
as a purchasing activity, determining purchasing quantities, sources of supply
- selection and evaluation, price determination as a purchasing activity,
NB
timing of purchases, integration of the purchasing function and techniques
Compulsory study unit for the BTech: Engineering: Industrial
of the purchasing function.

Production Engineering: Professional Skills Development


Chemical Industry
1 Transitional Arrangements
„ Students who passed modules under the ‘previous code’ may not
1 Syllabus register for the corresponding module.
„ The subject Professional Skills Development (Module codes
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
PSK1M1R and PSK1M2R) has been terminated as from 2008.
„ Students who have not registered for or passed the optional subject
PCI401C Production Engineering: Chemical Industry IV
required at first year must register for Introduction to Fundamental
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Penology (PEN1501 (PEN1014)) and Correctional Skills (PEN1503
Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Chemical
(PEN1048)).
Syllabus: Linear programming; transportation models; integer programming;
decision analysis; queuing models; simulation; project management; „ Students who have passed only one of the two modules of the
forecasting; statistical management and sampling subject Professional Skills Development, must register for and pass
the outstanding module under the column ‘corresponding module’.

Previous Corresponding
code module
PSK1M1R, PEN1014 PEN1501
PSK1M2R, PEN1048 PEN1503

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Project Project Management

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
Department of Business Management MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 PJM401C Project Management IV: Civil IV (Examination: 1 x 3


hour paper)
RME101Q Research methodology (Examination: 1 x 2 hour Prerequisite: 50% of the core study units of the BTech: Engineering: Civil
paper) Syllabus: The generic principles of Project Management, the project life
Syllabus: The curriculum for this subject is aimed at equipping the student cycle, suggested steps in the generic project life cycle, the role of the project
with the fundamental knowledge and competencies to approach the solution manager and the project team are all covered in this subject. All of this is
to any work-related problems in a scientifically justifiable way. Students are done within a South African context and by using generic, but South African
trained to be conversant with the underlying nature and meaning of scientific examples.
research and how such fundamental principles can be operationalised
to address relevant social issues in an applied and objective manner. Core Planning of projects, management of projects, quality and time management,
content of this instructional offering: The aims of research, the research topic, management systems, computer applications, project, PMBOK® Framework
title and research problem, literature review, research design: population and of nine knowledge areas.
sampling types, types of quantitative research designs, validity of conclusions,
data-collecting methods and measuring instruments in quantitative research, NB
qualitative research designs, data analysis and interpretation of results, report Compulsory study unit for the BTech: Engineering: Civil
writing and the research proposal.
Similar study unit/modules: RME101Q, RME201P, RMD101P, NMT121Q,
MRR471Q, PRT4M1Q PAPER: NQF LEVEL 9
PRT4M2Q Project IV: Project (Examination: No examination – PMN501B Project Management V (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
practical project) paper)
Prerequisite: RME101Q Syllabus: The generic principles of Project Management, the project life
Syllabus: Research methodology, project management 10007, proposal cycle, suggested steps in the generic project life cycle, the role of the project
– oral presentation – colloquium, oral presentation of thesis and written manager and the project team are all covered in this subject. All of this is
presentation. done within a South African context and by using generic, but South African
examples.

Project: Chemical Engineering


Project Research
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
PCE401C Project: Chemical Engineering IV (Examination: Project
and oral) PTR401I Project Research IV (Examination: Oral presentation)
Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Chemical Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Industrial
Syllabus: Syllabus: Problem identification. Choice and use of measuring instruments.
1. Finding a suitable research problem Literature study. Experimental design. Analysis and interpretation of data.
2. Literature research: find a suitable research problem Composition of the project report. Case studies and projects.
3. Decide on methodology
4. Collect relevant data or run appropriate experiments
5. Analyse or diagnose data
6.
7.
Obtain results
Write a progress report
Property Economics and
8.
9.
Write a final report
Give an oral presentation Finance

Project Engineering 1 Syllabus


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

1 Syllabus PEF171Y Property Economics and Finance I (Examination: 1 x 2


hour paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Prerequisite: Mathematics is a recommended subject
Syllabus: Introduction, basic principles of property economics, financial
PRE401I Project Engineering IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) mathematics, use of the financial pocket calculator and time value of money.
Syllabus: Need and advantages of project management. Definition of the
project. Modern project planning methods. Communication and presentation MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
of information. Project implementation. Support of the operational systems.
Case studies, projects and computer applications. PEF281Z Property Economics and Finance II (Examination: 1 x 2
NB hour paper)
Compulsory study unit for the BTech: Engineering: Industrial Prerequisite: PEF171Y

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Syllabus: Basic principles of economics, principles of economics with special MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
reference to property economics, further principles of property economics,
urban markets. PPR391B Property Practice III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Co-requisite: PPR241X
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Syllabus: Legal aspects of security, insurance, rental levels, tenancy and
tenants, leases, financial management, marketing of management services
PEF361V Property Economics and Finance III (Examination: 1 x and management principles.
2 hour paper)
Co-requisite: PEF281Z MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Syllabus: Urban finances, principles of property finance, sources and forms
of property finance, cost of capital and budget techniques, principles of PPR451H Property Practice IV (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
property investment and tax. Prerequisite: PPR391B
Syllabus: Township development, residential, commercial and industrial
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 property development.

PEF4M1Z Property Economics and Finance IV (Theory)


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PEF361V, RME101Q
Syllabus: Risk analysis, investment portfolio planning, economic viability
Property Valuation
studies, financial viability studies and a dissertation.

PEF4M2Z Property Economics and Finance IV (Practical) 1 Syllabus


(Examination: No examination – practical research
project must be handed in on the 1st day of the MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
examination)
Prerequisite: PEF361V, RME101Q PVA141X Property Valuation I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Draw up a research proposal and successfully complete a research Syllabus: The valuer, value, standard of valuations, the Surveyor-General, the
project. Registrar of deeds, local authorities, land use plans, town-planning schemes,
calculation of areas, the valuer’s records, factors influencing supply and
demand in the property market, different types of fixed property, factors
influencing the value of different types of properties, appreciation and
Property Marketing depreciation, different approaches to valuation, value of improvements,
valuation of a single residential property, the valuation report and practical
valuation of a single residential property.

1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 PVA201U Property Valuation II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


Prerequisite: PVA141X, PEF171Y
MNM3025 Property Marketing IV (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3 Syllabus: General principles relating to map interpretation, mass valuations,
hour paper) potential and its influence on value, highest and best use of a property,
Prerequisite: PMA381Q, RME101Q influence of the wrong development on the market value of a property,
Syllabus: Definition and scope of market research, marketing information influence of leases on value, rentals, the valuation of income-producing
services, market measuring and forecasting, preliminary marketing research, properties, the valuation report, valuation for insurance purposes and
formal marketing research, fieldwork, processing of data, the research practical valuation of an income-producing property.
report, the use of computers in marketing management and a dissertation.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MNM3084 Property Marketing IV (Practical) (Examination: No
examination – practical research project must be handed PVA371W Property Valuation III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
in on the 1st day of the examination) Co-requisite: PVA201U
Prerequisite: PMA381Q, RME101Q Syllabus: Expropriation, servitudes, influence of rezoning on value, discounted
Syllabus: Draw up a research proposal and successfully complete a research cash-flow studies, residual valuations, feasibility studies, valuation of farm
project. land: Part I, the establishment and valuation of townships, valuation of special
properties, the valuation report and practical valuation of an undeveloped
property (residual method).

Property Practice MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

PVA4M1Q Property Valuation IV (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 2


hour paper )
1 Syllabus Prerequisite: PVA371W, RME101Q
Syllabus: Valuation of farm land: Part II, probability theory, advanced
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 feasibility studies and development appraisal, accounts method of valuation,
valuation of usually non-negotiable properties, valuation of large shopping
PPR161S Property Practice I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) centres, valuation of air space, valuation of mining rights, valuation of
Syllabus: Building construction, soil mechanics, building design and properties subject to particular legislation, valuation of special properties
construction, building techniques and control, problems in existing buildings, and a dissertation on one of the above subjects.
environmental control in buildings, property development, the building
contractor, different types of building contracts, contract price adjustment, PVA4M2Q Property Valuation IV (Practical) (Examination: No
estimating of building costs. examination – practical research project must be handed
in on the 1st day of the examination)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Prerequisite: PVA371W, RME101Q
Syllabus: Draw up a research proposal and successfully complete a research
PPR241X Property Practice I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) project.
Prerequisite: PPR161S
Syllabus: Professional consultants, organizations in the property industry,
building maintenance, life-cycle costs, energy and water saving, safety and
security, insurance, personnel management, parking.
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Protection Technology
PMM401P Purchasing Management IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
paper) (offered for the last time in 2011 for pipeline
studens only)
1 Syllabus Prerequisite: PMM371P
Syllabus: Changes in environmental conditions and their impact on South
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 African business firms, the concept of supply chain management, supply
chain management strategies, strategic purchasing management, the
future of purchasing: developing lean supply, partnership sourcing, network
PRT401E Protection Technology IV souring, benchmarking, buying decision models, purchasing market
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) research, the role of information technology in purchasing and the portfolio
Prerequisite: ELM381Z, ELM3PRA of purchasing skills.
Co-requisite: PRT4PRA
Syllabus: Impedance model and network calculations; symmetrical faults;
symmetrical components and sequence networks; unsymmetrical faults.
Qualitative Techniques
Public Relations
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
1 Syllabus
QUT151Z Qualitative Techniques I (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Introduction; Total Quality Management principles and practices;
PRO131V Public relations I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) fundamentals of statistics; control charts for variables and attributes;
Syllabus: The nature of Public Relations; historical origins; ethics; role of PR in statistical process control techniques; probability and probability distribution;
the organisation; the public relations practitioner; public relations resources acceptance sampling systems; reliability
and their applications; introduction to the public relations process; practical
work/assignments/case studies.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


Quality Assurance
PRO251X Public relation II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PRO131V
Syllabus: Planning of the PR programme; public relations research and 1 Syllabus
evaluation; different PR organisations; financing the PR programme; the
budget; PR in practice; promoting South Africa overseas; case studies and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
practical applications.
QAS221U Quality Assurance II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 (year module)
Prerequisite: QUT151Z
PRO371Q Public relations III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Syllabus: Definitions and concepts; assessment of quality status; quality
Prerequisite: PRO251X improvement and cost reduction; operational quality planning and sales
Syllabus: Some problem areas for PR: sociological perspective and socio- income; control of quality; strategic quality management; developing a
economic implications for PR in South Africa; Public Relations and the mass quality culture; understanding customer needs; designing for quality; quality
communication media; corporate advertising; advanced case studies and in the manufacturing sector
practical applications.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

QAS401I Quality Assurance IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


Purchasing Management Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Industrial
Syllabus: Introduction: Quality assurance in perspective. Philosophies of Crosby,
Deming, Juran, etc. Advanced quality techniques. Quality audit (SABS 0157/
ISO9000). Total quality management. Case studies and projects.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

PMM261W Purchasing Management II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour


Quality Auditing Techniques
paper) (offered for the last time in 2011)
Prerequisite: PMM151U
Syllabus: Sourcing, quality, quality control, quantity determination, right time, 1 Syllabus
price, surplus materials.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
QUT401Q Quality Auditing Techniques IV (Examination: 1 x 3
PMM371P Purchasing Management III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour hour paper)
paper) (offered for the last time in 2012) Syllabus: 19011: 2002, Product, process, systems audits, TQM in purchasing/
Prerequisite: PMM261W supplier relations, basic configuration management and motivation to write
Syllabus: Purchasing capital equipment, contract buying, retail buying, SAATCA exams.
engineering and construction contracting, state and institutional purchasing,
international buying, make or buy, negotiations, purchasing research/value
analysis, measuring purchasing performance.

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Co-requisite: RAE3PRA
Quality Management Syllabus: Tuned small-signal amplifiers, mixers and active filters, oscillators;
receivers; amplitude modulation; single side-band modulation; angle
modulation; digital communications; transmission lines and cables; radio
wave propagation; antennae.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
RAE401E Radio Engineering IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
TQM101T Quality Management I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Prerequisite: RAE341X, RAE3PRA
Syllabus: Apply quality management principles in the working environment. Co-requisite: RAE4PRA
Syllabus: Spectral analysis; phase locked loops; noise; antennae; cellular radio;
PAPER: NQF LEVEL 9 meteor burst communications; spread spectrum techniques.

QMN501B Quality Management (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


Syllabus: Quality management and quality concepts, quality strategies, value
based management and quality, building quality into organisations. Reactor Technology

Quality Management Systems 1 Syllabus


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

1 Syllabus RTE401C Reactor Technology IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


Prerequisite: ND Engineering: Chemical
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Syllabus:
Mole balances:
QMS301Q Quality Management Systems III Definition of rate of reaction
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) General mole balance equation
Syllabus: Basis of organisational management, basis of quality management Batch reactors, continuous-flow, continuous-stirred tank reactor, tubular
and quality concepts, ISO 9000: 2000 systems, introduction to internal reactor, industrial reactors.
auditing, ISO 14000, 17025 – others as applicable. Conversion and reactor sizing
Definition of conversion
Design equations
Batch and flow systems

Quality Planning and Applications of the design equations


Reactors in series
Rate laws and stoichiometry:
Implementation Basic definitions: reaction rate constant, reaction order
Elementary reactions and molecularity, reversible reactions, non-elementary
reactions
Present status of our approach to reactor sizing and design, stoichiometric
1 Syllabus table, batch systems, constant-volume reaction systems, flow systems,
volume change with reaction, reactions with phase change
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Collection and analysis of rate data:
Batch reactor data: Differential method of rate analysis, internal method,
QPI401Q Quality Planning and Implementation IV least-squares analysis
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Experimental design: Finding the rate law, experimental planning
Syllabus: Quality gurus, awards, excellence models, service quality, change Isothermal reactor design:
management, CPA and GAP analysis, review integrated management Design structure for isothermal reactor: Batch operation, design of CSTRs,
systems, ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and risk management. tubular reactors
Pressure drop in reactors: pressure drop and the rate law, flow through a
packed bed, pressure drop in pipes
Reversible reactions
Quality Techniques Multiple reactions:
Conditions for maximizing the desired product in parallel reactions
Maximizing the desired product in series reactions
Nonelementary reactions
Brief
1 Syllabus Nonisothermal:
Energy balance
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Nonisothermal continuous reactors at steady state
Equilibrium conversions
QLT401Q Quality Techniques IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Multiple steady states
Syllabus: Advanced SPC, design of experiments, taguchi, anova and software. Catalysis and catalytic reactors:
Catalysts: Definitions, catalyst properties
Steps in a catalytic reaction, synthesizing rate law, mechanism, rate-limiting
step
Radio Engineering Design of reactors for gas-solids reactions
Heterogeneous data analysis for reactor design
Distributions of residence times for chemical reactors

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

RAE341X Radio Engineering III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


Prerequisite: ECM291Z, ECM2PRA

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Impact studies, Feasibility studies, Needs analysis, Audits, Research principles
Refrigeration and Air and techniques, Research methodology, Problem statements, Research
design, Project management, Produce progress reports on goals, Produce
Conditioning management information, Produce review reports, Presentations.

1 Syllabus Research Methodology


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

RAC401M Refrigeration and Air Conditioning IV 1 Syllabus


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: THD321B, THD3PRB MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Syllabus: Thermal principles and applications of air-conditioning and
refrigeration; psychrometry and wetted-surface heat transfer; heating RME101Q Research methodology
and cooling load calculations; cooling and dehumidifying coils; vapour (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
compression cycles and systems analysis; multipressure systems; absorption Syllabus: The curriculum for this subject is aimed at equipping the student
refrigeration; heat pumps; solar energy; cooling towers and evaporative with the fundamental knowledge and competencies to approach the solution
condensers; acoustics and noise control. to any work-related problems in a scientifically justifiable way. Students are
trained to be conversant with the underlying nature and meaning of scientific
research and how such fundamental principles can be operationalised
to address relevant social issues in an applied and objective manner. Core
Reinforced Concrete and content of this instructional offering: The aims of research, the research topic,
title and research problem, literature review, research design: population and
Masonry Design sampling types, types of quantitative research designs, validity of conclusions,
data-collecting methods and measuring instruments in quantitative research,
qualitative research designs, data analysis and interpretation of results, report
writing and the research proposal.
1 Syllabus
PAPER: NQF LEVEL 9
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
RME501H Research Methodology V
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
RCD301C Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design III
Syllabus: The curriculum of this subject is aimed at achieving as an outcome
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
the completed compilation of a research proposal that will be of an
Prerequisite: TST271Z, TST2PRA, SAN271Z
acceptable quality to be submitted for consideration of approval
Co-requisite: RCD3PJT
Syllabus: Reinforced concrete; unreinforced masonry; computer applications.

Research Methodology (Child


Reinforced Concrete Design and Youth Care/Youth Work)
1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
RCD401C Reinforced Concrete Design IV
RMY101Q Research Methodology (Child and Youth Care/Youth
(Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper)
Work) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Structural): SRC211Q, Syllabus: The aims of research, the research topic, title and research problem,
RCD301C, SAN341H, SSD301C, GTE331Q literature review, research design: population and sampling types, quantitative
Co-requisite: RCD4PJT, CNT401C, CNT4PJT, CNT4PRA and qualitative research methodology, validity of conclusions, data-collecting
Syllabus: Design of reinforced concrete structures, computer applications. methods and measuring instruments in quantitative research, qualitative
research designs, data analysis and interpretation of results, report writing
and the research proposal.

Research and Information REM4DIS Mini-dissertation (Examination: Mini-dissertation)


(offered for the last time in 2010)
Management Prerequisite: RMY101Q
Syllabus: students have to do a research project and write a mini-dissertation.

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

REI401P Research and Information Management IV


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Syllabus: Conduct institutional research to evaluate policy alternatives.
Communicate management information to managerial and legislative
levels to ensure accountability. Environmental scanning, Scenario building,

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Reticulation Design and Safety Principles and Practice
Management
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 SPP101S Safety Principles and Practice I


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
RDM401C Reticulation Design and Management IV Syllabus: Historical synopsis, safety as a science and an art, the philosophy
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) of safety, hazard identification, incident investigations, reporting of incidents,
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Urban Engineering): safety reporting, basic safety training, safety propagation.
SRC211Q, DCM371Y, WEN361F, TPE381V
Co-requisite: RDM4PJT, HDL401C, HDL4PJT MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Syllabus: This subject covers water, waste water, and stormwater reticulation
systems. Hydraulic principles, design parameters, ancillary works, pumping SPP201S Safety Principles and Practice II
installations, system operation, water management, waste management, (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
environmental aspects, design project(s). Prerequisite: SPP101S
Syllabus: Compiling basic safety system standards and criteria, safety
processes basic risk analysis, basic management reporting, basic programme
development and coordination, practical training skills.
Risk Management
Sales Management
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
1 Syllabus
RMN111Z Risk Management I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Principles of risk management, the risk management function, risk MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
identification methods, property loss exposures, net income loss exposures,
legal liability loss exposures, personnel loss exposures, fundamentals of SMN372U Sales Management III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
probability analysis, risk control techniques, risk financing techniques, capital Prerequisite: MNB1501 or PSS161Z
budgeting framework. Syllabus: An overview of the personal selling function, sales planning and
organization, sales staff, guidance and control of sales staff and evaluation
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 of sales staff.

RSM271Z Risk Management II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


Prerequisite: RMN111Z
Syllabus: Concept of risk, development of risk management, risk management
in an organisation, insurance and the theory of the firm, decision theory and
Satellite Communications
risk management, liability risks and crisis, application of risk management
principles to specific problems.

RMB201B Risk Management II (Banking)


1 Syllabus
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: The concept of risk, risk management, introduction to portfolio
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
theory, capital market theory, capital structure, weighted average cost of
capital asset valuation, risk in capital budgeting, risk-reducing techniques, SCM401E Satellite Communications IV
risk-reducing instruments, change management. (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: RAE341X, RAE3PRA
Co-requisite: SCM4PRA
Syllabus: History of satellite communications, orbital aspects of satellite
Safety Management communications, spacecraft, satellite link design, modulation and multiplexing
techniques for satellite links, multiple access; propagation of satellite-earth
links, earth station technology; space environment; space law

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Science: Mining
SMN301S Safety Management III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: SPP201S, SPPPRAC
Syllabus: General management principles, safety programme management, 1 Syllabus
safety infrastructure management, safety project management, advanced
hazard identification techniques, advanced risk analysis techniques. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 SMI181Q Science: Mining I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


(S1 and S2)
SMN401S Safety Management IV Prerequisite: Gr 12 Science (HG 40% or SG 50%) or N3 Science (50%) or SCIENTP
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) Syllabus: Physics: statics, dynamics, machinery science.
Prerequisite: SMN301S Chemistry: theories of matter and mining applications.
Syllabus: Integrating of related disciplines into general business processes, Electricity: circuit networks and control circuits, motor theory and
influencing skills, consultation skills, completing a research project in safety. applications.
Optics theory and applications in instrumentation.

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A person accredited with this module will be able, by working through and
Security Management applying their acquired knowledge and skills to relevant case-studies and
scenarios where necessary, to:
„ Appraise and assess the present industrial security scenario in the
country
1 Syllabus n Analyse, and appraise the basic operational risk control measures
which organisations implement to counter the ever-increasing crime
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 risks that confront them
n Apply approved operational procedures
SEP1501 (SEP111A) Security principles and practices I
(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
n Indicate the basic preparations and procedures to be applied to
counter threats and deal with possible emergencies as presented in
Purpose: to provide students with an introduction (basic understanding)
scenarios.
and general orientation of security within the corporate environment or
organisations (commerce and industry), and also to provide insight into the
principles and practices of security, concepts and theory of security. Further SEP2602 (SEP281H) Industrial security in practice: Module 2
more the module will cover appropriate ethics that guide the security (Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
industry. Prerequisite: SEP1501
Purpose: to enable successful students to apply sound supervisory,
SEP1502 (SEP141D) Fire prevention and safety strategies managerial and technical knowledge, values and skills of the basic security
(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) functions at different security workplaces as found in the highly diversified
Purpose: Security officers are often designated as a company or organisation’s industrial security environment in South Africa. In addition, students will
Safety & Fire Officer in addition to their security duties. One of the successes be analysing and evaluating the application of these various basic security
of security officials has been their contribution to preventing and controlling functions expected of a security supervisor (junior manager).
fires in the industrial, commercial and public sectors, in order to ensure
profitability and levels of service within the organisations where they are SEP2603 (SEP221B) Corporate investigation II (Examination 1 x
employed. This module aims at educating the security official regarding his 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
or her specific role in the prevention and control of fires (particularly after Prerequisite: SEP1503
hours). Purpose: for students to be equipped with the knowledge and skills of
supervising corporate investigations, whether as security supervisors
SEP1503 (SEP131C) Corporate investigation I (Examination 1 x 2 (security managers) or someone working as a corporate investigator.
hour paper) (S1 and S2)
A person credited with this module will, by applying their acquired knowledge
Purpose: to provide students with an introduction and general orientation
and skills to relevant case-studies and scenarios where necessary, be able to:
regarding the investigative terminology, basic principles and concepts.
Furthermore the students will learn how to conduct investigations at the
„ Identify certain investigative terminology, basic principles and
scene of a crime as well as how to take down statements.
concepts relating to corporate investigations;
Syllabus: General orientation to criminal investigation including, the role
„ Establish and manage an internal investigation unit ;
SEP1504 Security risk control measures I (Examination 1 x 2 hour „ Make use of forensic techniques and methods in corporate
paper) (S1 and S2) investigation;
Purpose: to provide students with an introduction and general orientation to „ Investigate a disciplinary matter within a given context
security risk control measures (recommendations and solutions to security
risks). An overview of the various categories of security risk control measures SEP2604 Security risk control measures II (Examination 1 x 2
and concepts is provided in order to contextualize this module in relation hour paper) (S1 and S2)
to the protective security risk control function as a whole. The student will Prerequisite: SEP1504
learn how to identify and implement effective security risk control measures Purpose: to provide students with solutions to security risks/problems at a
that must be applied in order that vulnerable assets can be protected from more advanced level. Overviews of various relevant theoretical concepts and
identified security (crime) risks. Furthermore the student will learn how to principles which must act as tools when it comes to practical application are
make recommendations regarding these identified security measures. provided. This module on Security Risk Control Measures II is contextualized
SEP1505 (SEP151E) Security technology and information security I at a higher level (than the 1st year module) in relation to the protective
(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) security risk management function as a whole. A person accredited with
Purpose and syllabus: Introduction to basic security technological techniques this module will, by applying their acquired knowledge and skills to relevant
or devices (aids) such as alarms, surveillance-CCTV cameras, detectors, case-studies and scenarios where necessary, be able to:
X-rays for access control, identification systems (biometrics), etc. The
objective of this module is to equip security supervisors with knowledge „ Identify, recommend and apply relevant and risk specific risk control
and skills to be able to apply these techniques and interpret the information measures (solutions to crime risks/problems) in order that the
gathered or detected for various security objectives, to apply basic principles vulnerable assets of an organisation can be cost-effectively protected
of security technology and theory and to evaluate man (person)-machine from identified security (crime) risks.
(technology) interface and integrate technological and security systems
such as the utilisation of the security control room. In addition a new unit SEP2605 Security technology and information security II
on information security (2009) aims for them to apply such knowledge (Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
and skills gained within an integrated security system; to be able to assess Prerequisite: SEP1505
threats to security technology sysems (equipment and information/data) Purpose: This module is divided into two sections namely Section A: Security
and formulate and implement basic protective measures for information/ Technology and Section B: Information Security. The purpose of Section A
data security, in order to ensure the continued effective management and is to enable students to apply sound supervisory, managerial and technical
efficient functioning of integrated security technological systems. knowledge, values and skills of various security technological aids (and the
supporting technology) with specific reference to the various industries/
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 sectors in the security environment. The purpose of Section B is to enable
students to process and evaluate skills and knowledge pertaining to data
SEP2601 (SEP281H) Industrial security principles (Examination 1 x and information protection.
2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: SEP1501 A person credited with this module will, by applying their acquired knowledge
Purpose: to provide successful students with a theoretical framework dealing and skills to relevant case-studies and scenarios where necessary, be able to:
with an overview of the present security scenario in South Africa and the
basic operational security (risk control) principles and measures that security „ Identify and implement security technology aids which are
supervisors (junior managers) must be able to apply in order for a security appropriate to the industry needs in terms of retail, mining, banking,
system to function appropriately in an industrial security environment. transportation, protection services, and event and campus security.

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„ Supervise/manage integrated security system components suchas
the control room, IPS, computers, cell phones, CCTV and wireless MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
technology
„ Analyse the benefits and needs pertaining to data protection ACI401S Advanced corporate investigation (Examination 1 x 3
„ Explain and identify risks pertaining to information security in hour paper)
terms of cybercrime, fraud, illegal personal investigation, industrial Prerequisite: SEP1503, SEP2603
espionage, terrorism, and computer viruses Purpose: to provide qualifying students with the competencies to lead and
„ Analyse the risk involved in information security and apply manage an investigation unit and to enhance the investigation skills of
appropriate data and information protection methods in terms of corporate investigators, so that they can effectively investigate criminal and
physical protection and cyber forensics. disciplinary matters relevant to their organizational objectives. This module
„ Perform corrective measures regarding information security as well is intended for managers who are familiar with the corporate investigation
as security aids needed in the various sectors of the security industry. environment.

SRM401S Security risk management (Examination 1 x 3 hour


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
paper)
Prerequisite: SEP3701 and SEP3702
SEP3701 Security practice III: Module 1 (Examination 1 x 2 hour
paper) (S1 and S2) Purpose: to enable students to apply in practice the Security Risk
Prerequisite: SEP2601 and SEP2602 Management model developed to empower students at managerial in the
Syllabus: Crime related risk assessments, crime related risk identification, security environment dealing with the practical implementation of improved
techniques of risk identification, measurement and analyses of crime related security risk control measures in an integrated security system.
risks in an organisation, risk control, physical and organisational elimination
of crime related risks, reduction of crime related risks, insurance and other
forms of risk transfer.

SEP3702 Security practice III: Module 2 (Examination 1 x 2 hour


SHE Management
paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: SEP2601 and SEP2602
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with a theoretical 1 Syllabus
and practical framework in compiling a project plan, related to the security
industry, as well as the implementation thereof. Furthermore a student will MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
be able to conduct a return on investment exercise as a management tool
in order to obtain capital expenditure for large projects. The student will TMA201L SHE Management II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
also be capable of compiling, drafting and presenting an effective security Syllabus: Interpret and apply legal and safety requirements in an explosives
risk management report to his/her clients. Finally, this module will enable environment.
security managers to identify, implement, evaluate and maintain cost-
effective security measures. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
SEP3703: Corporate Investigation III (Examination 1 x 2 hour TMA301P SHE Management III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
paper) (S1 and S2) Prerequisite: TMA201L
Prerequisite: SEP2603 Syllabus: Apply Safe, Health and Environmental (SHE) management principles
Purpose: to equip students with the knowledge and skills to supervise when providing leadership and managing staff.
corporate investigations, whether as a supervisor or a security manager or
someone working as a corporate investigator. These abilities are crucial for
students to successfully investigate crime and other irregularities within the
discipline of Security Sciences.
Social Environmental Studies: Civil
SEP3704: Security risk control measures III(Examination 1 x 2
hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: SEP2604 1 Syllabus
Purpose: to provide students with the ability to identify and measure
security risks with the aid of statistics at a more advanced level. Students MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
must also be empowered to be able to identify and recommend cost-
effective solutions to identified and measured security risks and security SNS4M1C Social Environmental Studies: Civil IV (Examination: 1
weaknesses at a more advanced level. Overviews of various relevant x 3 hour paper)
theoretical statistical and security risk management theories, principles and Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Environmental
concepts, which must be applied, are conveyed to students. This module is Engineering): SRC211Q, DCM371Y, WEN361F, TPE381V
contextualized at a higher level (than the 2nd year module) in relation to the Syllabus: Social theory, environmental issues, environmental economics,
protective security risk management function as a whole. Furthermore this environmental policy and law, development studies, environmental ethics.
module will enable students to identify, measure and present relevant and
more advanced security specific risk control measures (solutions to crime
risks or problems) in order that the vulnerable assets of an organisation
can be effectively protected from identified security risks on a cost-effective
basis.
Software Engineering
SEP3705: Security technology & Information security MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
(Examination 1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: SEP2605 SED401I Software Engineering and Design IV (Examination: 1 x
Purpose: to enable students to apply sound supervisory, managerial 3 hour paper)
and technical knowledge, values and skills of various security technological Prerequisite: National Diploma in Information Technology or National
aids (and the supporting technology) with specific reference to the various Diploma in Enigneering
industries/sectors in the security environment. In addition, to enable Syllabus: to introduce students to advanced topics in the analysis of
students to process and evaluate skills and knowledge pertaining to data information systems. This includes topics related to the software process,
and information protection. software engineering practice and the application of web engineering.

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Soil Classification Steam Plant

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

SCL211A Soil Classification II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) THD321B Steam Plant III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (year
Syllabus: Introduction to geology; methods and principles of soil surveys and module)
soil mapping; fundamental concepts in soil classification; soil forming factors Prerequisite: THD311A, THD3PRA
and processes; the South African soil classification system; land evaluation; Co-requisite: THD3PRB
land resource data and crop requirements; classification of irrigation land and Syllabus: Introduction to steam plant; combustion; economics and selection
irrigation water; factors and processes in irrigation and drainage; soil-water of steam generating plant; steam and condensate reticulation; process
relationships; evapotranspiration; irrigation scheduling. applications; steam driven plant.

Solid Waste Management

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

SWM401C Solid Waste Management IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour


paper)
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Urban Engineering):
SRC211Q, DCM371Y, WEN361F, TPE381V
Co-requisite: SWM4PJT
Syllabus: Characteristics of waste, solid waste disposal methods, design
operation and management of landfill sites, operation and management
of solid waste removal systems; third world applications, waste recycling,
emergency waste management, legal aspects.

Statistics

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

STA1510 Basic Statistics (S1 and S2)


STA1610 Introduction to statistics (from 2011)
Prerequisite: Rule G13, Calendar Part 1.
Purpose: to ensure that students are introduced to the most important basic
statistical concepts. After completion students should have an informed
understanding of different visual descriptions of data, including graphical and
tabular techniques; measures of central location, dispersion and association.
They should be able to use probability as a tool to create discrete and
continuous probability distributions, used extensively in statistical inference;
determine confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing involving
sample means and proportions; apply different forms of Chi-square testing;
understand simple linear regression and correlation.

Statistical Quality Techniques

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

SQT301Q Statistical Quality Techniques III (Examination: 1 x 2


hour paper)
Syllabus: Fundamentals of statistics, basics of SPC and sampling techniques.

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Strategic Management
SOM401M Strength of Materials IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: SOM381B, SOM3PRB
1 Syllabus Syllabus: Theory of elastic failure; deflection of beams; asymmetrical bending;
shear stress in beams; strain outside elastic limits.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 9

STRBESC Strategic Management


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: students can only take STRBESC (Strategic management) if they
Stress Analysis
also had MNG301A (Business Management 3A) or equivalent final year
BCom module from another accredited education institution.\
Purpose: to introduce learners to strategic management and its development 1 Syllabus
as a management approach. This Unit Standard provides insight into the
building blocks of strategic management and the interrelatedness of these MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
building blocks. It covers the formulation, implementation and control of
strategic plans and also affords learners with the opportunity to evaluate STA401M Stress Analysis IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
and develop a strategic plan. Prerequisite: SOM381B, SOM3PRB
Syllabus: Energy methods; finite element analysis; modelling techniques; use
PAPER: NQF LEVEL 9 of commercially available finite element programmes; stress concentrations;
stresses in rotary machines.
STM501B Strategic Management
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Syllabus: How strategic ideas take root in organizations, the strategic
planning process and strategic lenses, external environmental analysis, Structural Analysis
internal environmental analysis, value chains and value based management,
strategic choices, evaluation of strategic alternatives, the strategy-culture
relationship, organisational change.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Strategic Planning for Budgeting SAN271Z Structural Analysis II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: TST271Z, TST2PRA
Syllabus: Analysis of statically determinate structures; axially loaded
1 Syllabus compression members; combined stresses; computer applications (where
applicable).
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
STB401F Strategic Planning for Budgeting IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) SAN341H Structural Analysis III (Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PFC301F Prerequisite: SAN271Z
Syllabus: To be able to do a proper strategic planning programme or Syllabus: Analysis of statically indeterminate structures; computer applications
spending agency, to use the strategic planning to be best advantage of (where applicable).
spending agencies on the short, medium and long term, to be able to
identify pro-active actions on the long term. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

SAN401C Structural Analysis IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)


Prerequisite: SAN341H
Strength of Materials Syllabus: Advanced structural analysis methods, applicable computer
applications.

1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Structural Geology
SOM251R Strength of Materials II (Theory) (Examination: 1 x 3
hour paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: MCA141Z
1 Syllabus
Co-requisite: SOM2PRA, MCA1PRA
Syllabus: Analysis of simple structures; simple stress and strain; shearing MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
force (SF) and bending moment (BM); thin cylinders; torsion; helical springs;
standard tests. STG381S Structural Geology III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
(year module)
SOM2PRA Strength of Materials II (Practical) (Examination: 1 x 3 Prerequisite: MGY291S
hour paper) (year module) Syllabus: Geological maps; solving of structural problems; orthographic
projection; location of displaced reef blocks.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

SOM381A Strength of Materials III (Examination: 1 x 3 hour


paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: SOM251R, SOM2PRA
Co-requisite: SOM3PRA
Syllabus: Bending stress; shear stress; temperature stress; strain energy;
fatigue and creep.

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MNG302B Strategic planning 3B (S1 and S2)
Structural Masonry Design Syllabus: See Business Management

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8


1 Syllabus NB
Students must select either ANP411A or PTP411A as major subject
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
ANP411A Animal production IV (Examination: 1st paper: Oral
SMD401C Structural Masonry Design IV
presentation. 2nd paper: 1 x 2 hour paper)
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: ANP311A
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Structural): SRC211Q,
Syllabus: In-depth study of one or more animal production systems; writing
RCD301C, SAN341H, SSD301C, GTE331Q
and presentation of a recent production and management guide for a
Co-requisite: SMD4PJT
Syllabus: Design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures, detailing. specific animal section; a complete case study of a animal production unit
with identification of accountable economic practices; a critical evaluation
of research publications on animal production and the writing of a seminar.

Structural Steel Design PTP411A Plant production IV (Examination: 1st paper: Oral
presentation and 2nd paper: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PTP311A
Syllabus: In-depth study of section of industry of own choice; strategic
1 Syllabus trends in this industry; production management techniques; industry section
planning; computer applications; compilation and presentation of seminar.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
ASM411A Strategic Management: Agriculture IV (2 Modules)
Syllabus: See Business Management
SSD401C Structural Steel Design IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Structural): SRC211Q, FMA401V Financial Management IV
RCD301C, SAN341H, SSD301C, GTE331Q Syllabus: See Financial Management
Co-requisite: SSD4PJT
Syllabus: Design of structural steel structures, computer applications.

Study units for the


Structural Steel and Timber Baccalaureus Technologiae:
Design Animal Health

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

SSD301C Structural Steel and Timber Design III BSM1501 (BSM1M1P) Business Management I: Module 1
(Examination: 1 x 4 hour paper) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: TST271Z, TST2PRA, SAN271Z (S1 and S2))
Co-requisite: SSD3PJT Syllabus: Entrepreneurship and the profile of the entrepreneur, small business
Syllabus: Structural loading; timber design; structural steel design; computer management, business ideas and servicing a niche market, feasibility study,
applications (where applicable). assessment of risk, business plan, establishment of a business, legal issues in
the establishment of a small business.

BSM1M2P Business Management I: Module 2 (Examination: 1 x 2


Study units for the hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Business functions in a small business, management functions in a
Baccalaureus Technologiae: small business, management functions and business functions in perspective
and management techniques.
Agricultural Management NB
The following study unit may be taken as a gap module for non-degree
purposes as prescribed by the lecturer.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 EAH121T Epidemiology: Animal Health I (Examination: 1 x 2
hour paper) (year module)
ETP2M1E Entrepreneurship: Module 1 Syllabus: Introductory concepts of epidemiology; uses of epidemiology;
Syllabus: See Entrepreneurship epidemiological approach towards diseases; disease occurrence; disease
transmission; introductory biostatistics; methodology of epidemiology;
BSM1M2P Business Management I: Module 2 serological epidemiology; epidemiological investigations; data management
Syllabus: See Business Management

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

MNG301A Strategic planning 3A (S1 and S2)


Syllabus: See Business Management

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Study units for the
RMY101Q Research methodology (Examination: research project
only) (year module) Baccalaureus Technologiae:
Syllabus: Purpose, nature and significance of research; measurements and
evaluation; statistics and analysis; evaluation by means of an approved Nature Conservation
research project.

AND401D Animal diseases (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) NB


(year module) These study units are offered ONLY in the first cycle.
Purpose: to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to diagnose various
diseases and disease conditions affecting domestic and nondomestic animals
in southern Africa and to identify the occurrence, cause, transmission
mechanisms, predisposing factors, symptoms, and diagnostic procedures 1 Syllabus
relating to the relevant disease. They will also be able to suggest measures
for the prevention and treatment of these diseases. These skills will enable MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
them to contribute to the production of a sustainable food supply in the
country. CVM111Y Conservation Management I
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
EPD401J Epidemiology IV (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Syllabus: International conventions, biodiversity, value assessment of nature;
(year module) design and evaluation of conservation areas; key and indicator species;
Purpose: to perform risk assessment and apply it to the management of a criteria for rare and endangered species; wilderness management; tourism
domestic animal population, and use epidemiological information as a tool management; environmental impact assessment; urban conservation.
in quality assurance systems.
PRO101N Research Project
VPH401L Veterinary public health IV (Examination: 1 x 2 hour A research project that extends over at least one season. This must be
paper) (year module) presented at the third practical contact course.
Purpose: to be equipped with specific knowledge of the principles of hygiene
with regard to the primary and secondary production of food of animal SEM171N Seminar
origin, and will be able to apply the principles of quality assurance systems
in food production at different levels. The students will be able to apply MNG1502 (MNG1M14) Management I: Module 1
their knowledge to effectively support farmers and other role players in the Syllabus: See Management
production of food of animal origin, thereby contributing to producing a
sustainable food supply in South Africa. MNG1602 (MNG1M25) Management IB
Syllabus: See Management

(offered by the Department of Statistics)


Study units for the
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Baccalaureus Technologiae:
FMA401V Financial Management IV
Horticulture Syllabus: See Financial Management

PSO411Z PSO421Y Plant Studies IV


(Module A & Module B) (Examination: Module A:
1 Syllabus 1 x 2 hour paper, Module B: Oral)
Co-requisite: PRO101N, SEM171N
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Syllabus: Plant community dynamics and planning, components of game
feeding; veld management; case studies of veld management in mountain
RMY101Q Research Methodology (Examination: research project catchment areas.
only)
Syllabus: Purpose nature and significance of research; measurements and RMM451U/RMM461T Resource Management IV (Module A and
evaluation; statistics and analysis; evaluation by means of an approved Module B) (Examination: Module A: 1 x 2
research project. hour paper, Module B: Oral)
Syllabus: Ecological principles of game management; game management
NB practices.
The research project must be completed in a maximum period of two years.
RMY101Q Research methodology (No formal examination paper)

HPM411H Horticultural Production Management IV NB


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Students that were registered for REM531Z and have the need to re-register
Prerequisite: HPM311H would have to register for RMY101Q as from 2010 since REM531Z is being
Syllabus: Project management; management information systems; discontinued.
organizational structure and behaviour; commercial/retail horticultural
management; horticultural production productivity.

HPT411H Horticultural Production Technology IV 2 Practical Contact Courses


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: HOR341T BTN001P First Practical Contact Course
Syllabus: Genetics; plant breeding; micro propagation; hydroculture; BTN002P Second Practical Contact Course
production technology. BTN003P Third Practical Contact Course

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CAA211A Computer Applications: Agriculture II
Study units for the National (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: EUC131T, and (EUP1501 or CEM101A)
Diploma: Agricultural Syllabus: Advanced electronic spread sheets; linear programming; application
of agricultural programmes.
Management
NB
Access to a computer, printer and the necessary software is essential (± 2 hours
per week).
1 Syllabus
PTP211A Plant Production II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
NB Prerequisite: PTP111A
All theoretical modules for this qualification are offered in both semester 1 and Syllabus: Plant pathology; entomology; identification and control.
2 (S1 and S2), except for practical and work-integrated learning modules which
are offered as year modules. SCL211A See Soil Classification II

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
ANP311A Animal Production III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
AGE111A Agricultural Engineering I Prerequisite: ANP211A
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Syllabus: Milk production; meat production; fibre production; stud breeding.
Syllabus: Soil protection; irrigation; land utilization practices; tractors and
implements; calibration of spraying equipment; surveying; animal housing; PTP311A Plant Production III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
stock-watering troughs. Prerequisite: PTP211A
Syllabus: Horticulture; horticultural crops; grain crops.
AGM111A Agricultural Management I
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Management by objectives; co-operatives; organized agriculture; 2 Work-integrated learning
forms of land use; land prices and evaluation of assets; agricultural
production systems.
GPM201A Agricultural Production Management II
ASC111A Agricultural Soil Science I (Work-integrated learning: No formal examination. Complete prescribed
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) projects)
Syllabus: Soil chemistry; soil physics; soil biology; soil genesis, classification
and mapping (introduction); plant nutrition; fertilization and fertilizer AGT201A Agricultural Production Techniques II
requirement. (Work-integrated learning: No formal examination. Complete prescribed
Similar study unit: SSC151N, GMT111H projects)

ANP111A Animal Production I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) AGP301A Agricultural Practice III
Syllabus: Introduction; resource utilization; feeding. (Work-integrated learning: No formal examination. Complete prescribed
projects)
EUC131T End-user computing
Syllabus: See End-user computing See par. 1.3 as well as the notes under the curriculum of this diploma in the
College calendar.
OMN101N Operations Management
Syllabus: See Operations Management NB
Courseware comprises a single guide/logbook for all three study units.
PAS111A Pasture Science I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Plant communities; growth and production of the grass plant;
grass land management; pasture establishment; selection of pastures;
management systems. 3 Practical Contact Courses
PLA111A Personnel Management: Agriculture I NB
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Use the subject code next to the date and venue you would like to attend when
Syllabus: Personnel planning; personnel utilization; communication; labour you register for the practical contact course. See table in the College calendar.
relations.

PTP111A Plant Production I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) See par 1.5 as well as the notes under the curriculum of this diploma in the
Syllabus: Plant morphology; plant physiology; introduction to pest control. College calendar.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 PRA003 Beginner’s Practical


PRA004 Advanced Practical
AGM211A Agricultural Management II
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: AGM111A
Syllabus: Management information and decision-making environment;
decision making and planning under conditions of risk and uncertainty;
agricultural marketing; processing.

ANP211A Animal Production II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


Prerequisite: ANP111A
Syllabus: Breeding; herd management; management of risk; economic
principles.

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management; principles of the resting of veld; invasive plants; planted
Study units for the National pastures.

Diploma: Animal Health Nutrition: chemical composition of feeds; energy and protein standards
of feeds; digestion of feeds; nutritional requirements of farm animals;
classification and nutritional values of feeds; feeding of various groups of
animals.
1 Syllabus
TLG1016 Legislation: Animal Health I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
NB paper) (year module)
All modules for this qualification are offered as year modules, except for Syllabus: General principles of legislation; interpretation of legislation;
Management, Communication and Computer Modules in both semester 1 and relevant aspects of the Criminal Procedure Act; reporting a crime; practical
2 (S1 and S2). application of the law in courts; specific legislation: Animal Diseases,
Pharmacology, Veterinary Public Health; special legislation for Namibia.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


PAH131S Anatomy And Physiology: Animal Health I AEA271V Agricultural Economics: Animal Health I
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (year module) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (year module)
Co-requisite: AHPRW2G Practical contact course Syllabus: The food chain; agriculture in the national framework; price
Syllabus: Conformation and body measurements of domestic animals; formation in agriculture; profitability; farming structure; farming income;
animal cells, cell types and tissues; cardio-vascular and lymphatic system; international trade in agricultural products; technological progress; supply
digestive system; urinary system; respiratory system; integumentary system; and demand curves.
reproductive system; endocrine system; central nervous system; movement
and skeletal system. AND201A Animal Diseases: Animal Health II (Examination: 1 x 2
hour paper) (year module)
AND1016 Animal Diseases: Animal Health I (Examination: 1 x 2 Prerequisite: AND1016
hour paper) (year module) Syllabus: Ruminants: Internal parasites of ruminants and their effective
Co-requisite: PAH131S control, external parasites and their effective control; viral diseases; bacterial
Syllabus: Introduction: Commercial and traditional farming, role of animal diseases; protozoal diseases; metabolic diseases, nutritional deficiencies
health technicians, acts, common terms; handling of domestic animals and imbalances, diarhoea and digestive disturbances; the stages of mastitis,
(livestock and companion animals): facilities, catching and handling, detection and treatment; perinatal and neonatal conditions and disturbances;
transport and bruising, examinations; short introductory overview about primary animal health programmes.
game: farming, transport and handling; disease prevention (principles, Companion animals: Internal and external parasites and their effective
immunity and resistance, parasite control); animal first aid and correct use of control; viral diseases; bacterial diseases; protozoal diseases; metabolic
medicine & equipment, including overview of basic equipment used (names, diseases, nutritional imbalances, diarhoea and digestive disturbances;
description including graphics, function and use); disease investigations; perinatal and neonatal conditions and disturbances; primary animal health
livestock production (cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, horses, game, programmes.
ostriches, aquaculture).
EPD201F Epidemiology: Animal Health II (Examination: 1 x 2
EUC131T See End-user computing hour paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: EPD101T
EPD101T Epidemiology: Animal Health I (Examination: 1 x 2 Syllabus: Basic analytical epidemiology; field investigation of disease
hour paper) (year module) outbreaks or problem occurrence; screening and diagnostic methods;
Syllabus: Introduction to epidemiology; disease as a phenomenon; strategies for disease control, prevention and eradication.
epidemiological surveillance; basic descriptive epidemiology; description
according to agent-environment-animal model. PHT201J Pharmacology & Toxicology: Animal Health II
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (year module)
LDS141Q Laboratory Diagnostics I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour Syllabus: Pharmacology: Introduction to pharmacology: definition of
paper) (year module) medication, absorption distribution and metabolism of drugs, routs of
Co-requisite: AND2016 administering drugs (oral and parenteral), factors influencing the above
Syllabus: Laboratory diagnostic procedures (smears, faecal samples, mentioned, withdrawal period; medications used in animals, handling
bacteriology, skin scrapings); laboratory methodology; chemical pathology and storage of drugs; knowledge of: antibiotics, antibacterials, hormones,
and toxicology; serology; microscopy. antihistamines, vitamins, counterirritants, emollients, vaccines, antisera,
fungicides, insecticides, anthelminthics, disinfectants, immobilizations,
OCA101Q Occupational Communication: Animal Health I anaesthetics, antidotes and antiseptics.
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (year module) Toxicology: Study of the effect and treatment of diseases caused by toxic
Syllabus: products such as: arsenic, lead, urea, salt, strychnine, cyanide, mecury,
MODULE I: Introduction to communication concepts; culture and chlorinated hydrocarbons, organophosphates, herbicides, rodenticides and
intercultural communication; verbal and non-verbal communication; poisonous plants, minerals and fungi.
communication models; interpersonal communication; small-group
communication; organisational communication; reading and writing skills 1; MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
effective speaking and listening skills; advanced correspondence 1; meetings
and meeting procedures; report writing. AND301D Animal Diseases: Animal Health III (Examination: 1 x 2
MODULE II: Mass communication; public relations and advertising; style, hour paper) (year module)
tone and register; non-verbal communication 1& 2; Reading and writing Prerequisite: AND201A
skills 2; advanced correspondence 2; job interviews; effective speaking and Syllabus: Non-ruminant diseases: pigs, horses, poultry and ostriches. Viral
listening skills 2; persuasion; handling conflict; negotiations; career skills; diseases; bacterialogical diseases; protozoal diseases; metabolic diseases,
needs analysis and decision making. nutrient deficiencies and imbalances, diarhoea and digestive disturbances;
Similar study unit: KVH171Y internal and external parasites: detection and effective control; perinatal and
neonatal conditions; primary animal health care (where applicable); overview
PNH151U Pasture And Nutrition: Animal Health I of important diseases and conditions in wildlife, crocodiles and aquaculture.
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (year module)
Syllabus: Pasture management: ecological principles; veldtypes of Southern EPD301J Epidemiology: Animal Health III (Examination: 1 x 2
Africa; characteristics of veldtypes; feeding habits and selective feeding; hour paper) (year module)
dividing of veld into homogenous ecological units; principles of pasture Prerequisite: EPD201F

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Syllabus: Basic principles of animal health productivity and economics; HOC131X Horticultural Mechanization
risk assessment and management; health triad: an integrated approach; (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
epidemiology in quality assurance systems. Syllabus: Materials and workshop tools; principles and operation of basic
power units; fertilizer and seed distributors; sprayers; glasshouse equipment;
VPH301L Veterinary Public Health III (Examination: 1 x 2 hours soil preparation machinery; landscape installation machinery; turfgrass
paper) (year module) machinery; computers.
Syllabus: Meat inspection and Hygiene in red meat abattoirs: Orientation and
abattoir hygiene; abattoir layout and slaughtering process; safety aspects; HOR141Z Horticulture I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
quality control system and record keeping; disposal of condemned or Syllabus: Introduction to the industry; growth media and container growing
inedible products; meat inspection. systems; nutrient management; propagation methods; seed; cuttings;
layering; grafting; budding and micro-propagation.
Poultry meat inspection: Poultry anatomy and physiology; poultry diseases
and pathology; poultry meat inspection. PMS131X Plant Material Studies I
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Meat inspection and hygiene in ostrich abattoirs: Ostrich anatomy and Syllabus: External morphology; taxonomy; characteristics/requirements of
physiology; ostrich diseases and pathology; ostrich meat inspection. ornamental plants; indigenous exotic and exotic plants; diagnostic plant
characteristics and plant identification; emphasis on trees, shrubs and
Secondary food products of red meat and poultry industry and VPH: groundcovers.
Principles of the production of dairy products; quality control of dairy
products; principles of egg production; quality control of eggs. SIT141R Site Planning I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Co-requisite: SIT001
Syllabus: Historical outline; legislation; principles and processes; site
2 Work-integrated learning investigation; site design; drawing techniques and site construction.

ANH301A Animal Health Practice III SVM101H Supervisory Management I (two modules)
(Work-integrated learning: No formal examination) Syllabus: See Management (MNG1M14 and MNG1602 (MNG1M25))

Work-integrated learning and completion of logbook sheets; completion of TGC111L Turfgrass Culture (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
prescribed projects; final evaluation done based on portfolio. Syllabus: Construction of turfgrass facilities; propagation and establishment
techniques; cultural practices; equipment, machinery and techniques.
Unemployed learners registering for the work-integrated learning component
have to identify and arrange with a mentor under whose supervision they MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
plan to do their work-integrated learning. The mentor should be either a
State Veterinarian or Senior Technician attached to an accredited provincial ENS211V Environmental Studies II
veterinary service (as listed in Part 3 of the Calendar) or a local private (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
veterinarian who is willing to assist learners in this regard. Prerequisite: ENS121U
Syllabus: Environmental conservation; land use and environmental
See Curriculum as well as the notes of this diploma in Part 3 of the College preservation; environmental impact studies; environmental planning and
calendar. reclamation practices.

HTM201X Horticultural Management II


3 Practical Contact Courses Syllabus: Horticultural legislation; administrative processes; production and
operations management; marketing management; costing and purchasing;
AHPRW2G Anatomy & Physiology wholesale and retail outlet management; customer relations; computers in
the horticulture industry.
Dates for the following practical contact courses will be communicated after
venues and dates have been finalised with the offering State Veterinarian HOR251W Horticulture II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Provincial office. Prerequisite: HOR141Z
Syllabus: Nursery management; production in the nursery; flower forcing;
AHPR02G Laboratory Diagnostics growth regulators; CO2 injection; pruning; hydrocultures.
AHPR03G Reproduction Management
AHPRO4G Tuberculosis/Brucellosis PMS221Z Plant Material Studies II
AHPR05G Meat Hygiene (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PMS131X
Syllabus: Requirements of ornamental plant material; macro- and micro-
climate and climatic regions; transplanting procedures; pruning techniques;
Study units for the National maintenance programmes; introduction to hydroponics; indoor gardens;
lists of indigenous and exotic plants
Diploma: Horticulture
PPN211H Plant Protection II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Entomology; pest management; review of major South African
pests; weed management; nematology; plant pathology.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
HPM311H Horticultural Production Management III
ENS121U Environmental Studies I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Prerequisite: HTM201X
Syllabus: The natural environment; ecology and ecosystems; the human Syllabus: Financial management II; human resource; organizational
environment. design; social responsibility; commercial/retail horticultural management;
production productivity.
GMT111H Growth Media Technology
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) HOR341T Horticulture III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Characteristics of soil as growth medium. Nutrient management of Prerequisite: HOR251W
growth. Soilless growth media. Syllabus: Glasshouses and nursery structures; planning and construction
of facilities; design considerations; shade houses; cold frames/storage;

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lathhouse nursery; sanitation and hygiene; glasshouse environmental control CDM121U Conservation Development I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
systems. paper)
Syllabus: Introduction to conservation development; history of world
PMS311Z Plant Material Studies III conservation; history of conservation in Africa; history of conservation in
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) South Africa; conservation philosophies; the world conservation strategy;
Prerequisite: PMS221Z national policy for the environment; conservation in the developed and
Syllabus: The characteristics, requirements and utilisation of ornamental developing world situations in Southern Africa; role of nature conservation
plant material; aesthetic and functional uses of plants; factors in the selection within the broader concept of environmental conservation.
of plants for garden design; garden styles; lists of indigenous and exotic
ornamental plants; emphasis on bulbs, annuals, perennials, trees, climbers, CEC131S Conservation Ecology I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
vines and grasses paper)

NB
2 Work-integrated learning The practical component of this subject will be done at the Basic practical

HTP101H, HTP201H Horticultural Practice I and II Syllabus: Introduction to ecological concepts; identification of the different
(Work-integrated learning. No formal examination. Complete prescribed components of an ecosystem; energy; productivity and biogeochemical
projects) cycles in the ecosystem.

See Curriculum as well as the notes of this diploma in Part 3 of the Calendar. PSO141Q Plant Studies I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Co-requisite: ANS101T, DNA011B
Syllabus: The plant cell; plant anatomy; external morphology; basic plant
3 Practical Contact Courses physiology; systematics of the plant kingdom: bacteria, algae, fungi,
Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, gymnospermae, angiospermae.
NB
Use the subject code next to the date and venue you would like to attend when HBB121R Resource Management I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
you register for the practical contact course. paper)

NB
Students should register for a practical contact course and Site Planning „ Mathematics is strongly recommended as prerequisite.
workshop when they register for their other subjects to indicate that they „ The practical component of this study unit will be done at the Basic
plan to attend the practical, even though it may only be offered later in the Practical.
year.

See par 1.3 as well as the notes under the curriculum of this diploma in the
Syllabus: Principles of collection, analysis and interpretation of data;
College calendar.
monitoring of animals: numbers, condition, monitoring populations (age
structure, sex ratios, reproduction, mortality and births); soil management
PRA001 Beginner’s Practical
(soil conservation and erosion control).
PRA002 Advanced Practical
SIT001 Site Planning Workshop
SSC151N Soil Science I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)

NB

Study units for the National The practical component of this study unit will be done at the Inland Practical.

Syllabus: Characteristics of soil; soil classification and identification; soil


Diploma: Nature Conservation fertility; environmental influences on soil.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


1 Syllabus ANS211S Animal Studies II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: ANS101T
Syllabus: Vertebrata: taxonomic and morphological characteristics
NB
of: chondrichthyes, osteichthyes, amphibia, reptilia, aves, mammalia;
These study units are offered ONLY in the first cycle.
comparative anatomy and physiology of vertebrata; discussion of the
following: integument, skeleton and teeth, nervous system, digestive
system, excretory system, vascular system, muscle physiology, reproductive
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 system, endocrine system, respiratory system; techniques: measurement
of vertebrates, post-mortem, sampling blood, preservation of specimens,
ANS101T Animal Studies I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) collection of smaller vertebrates, other.
Co-requisite:. PSO141Q, DNA011B
Syllabus: Principles of taxonomy; invertebrata: elementary description
CVC281T Communication contexts and application
of morphology, feeding; life cycles and ecology of the following phyla:
Syllabus: Interpersonal communication, Interpersonal communication,
protozoa, porifera, coelenterata, platyhelminthes, aschelminthes, annelida,
Communication in small groups, Public speaking, Mass communication,
arthropoda, mollusca, echinodermata; game diseases.
specialisation areas in communication studies..
EUC131T See End-user computing
CEC211Q Conservation Ecology II
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
CAM151W Conservation Administration I
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
NB
Syllabus: Introduction; conservation organizations and their responsibilities;
administration and management; legislation; law enforcement. Assignments cannot be completed during the winter months.

CVC101Q Fundamentals of communication Prerequisite: CEC131S


Syllabus: A brief history of communication, functions of communication, the Syllabus: Identification of limiting factors in the ecosystem; basic geology;
communication process, perception, listening and feedback, language and soils and climate; population dynamics; organization and functioning at
communication, non-verbal communication.. species and community level; succession in the ecosystem.

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PSO281Z Plant Studies II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) 2. MANAGEMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES: Estuaries; intertidal zone;
Prerequisite: PSO141Q, DNA011B subtidal zone; line fish; pelagic, midwater and demersal trawling;
Co-requisite: DNA030I marine birds and mammals.
Syllabus: Collection and preservation of plant specimens; management of a 3. PROBLEM ANIMALS: Ecology of various species; damage to man’s
small herbarium; the use of keys in the identification of indigenous flowering commodities; identification of predation; control methods.
plants; taxonomic concepts and scientific naming of plants; distinguishing
characteristics of most important plant families and plant invaders; endemic
and endangered plants. 2 Work-integrated learning
NB NCP101N/NCP201N Nature Conservation Application I and II
„ The practical component of this study unit will be done at the Inland
Practical. NB
„ Assignments cannot be completed during the winter months. Also see notes on work-integrated learning in the College calendar.

Prerequisite: DNA011B
HBB281X Resource Management II (Work-integrated learning: No formal examination. Complete prescribed
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) projects)
Syllabus: Research and monitoring; reserve management; administration;
NB district services; environmental education and extension work.
The practical component of this study unit will be done at the Inland Practical.

Prerequisite: HBB121R 3 Practical Contact Courses


1. MANAGEMENT OF GAME
Syllabus: Water provision; supplementary feeding; social behaviour; game DNA011B Basic Practical Contact Course
ranching; harvesting of game; management of hunting; management of
migrating and endangered species. NB
This practical contact course is offered more than once.
2. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROTECTED AREAS
Syllabus: Categories of protected areas; planning and development;
environmental impact; buffer zones. Co-requisite: It is compulsory to register for Plant Studies I and Animal
Studies I together with registering for this practical
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
DNA030I Inland Practical Contact Course
ANS321W Animal Studies III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Co-requisite: It is compulsory to register for Plant Studies II together with
Prerequisite: ANS211S registering for this practical
Syllabus: Ethology of vertebrates: habitat selection, social behaviour,
reproductive behaviour, feeding behaviour; adaptations; zoogeography of DNA020M Marine Practical Contact Course
vertebrates; applied zoogenetics (population genetics). Co-requisite: It is compulsory to register for Conservation Ecology III together
with registering for this practical
CEC331Z Conservation Ecology III
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)

NB
Assignments cannot be completed during the winter months.
Study units for the National
Prerequisite: CEC211Q
Diploma: Pulp and Paper
Co-requisite: DNA020M
Syllabus: Paleoecology; aquatic ecology including marine, estuarine, and
Technology
freshwater habitats; terrestrial ecology with special reference to South
African biomes; environmental pollution.

PSO391W Plant Studies III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)


1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
NB
Assignments cannot be completed during the winter months.
IPM101P Introduction to pulp and paper making 1
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: PSO281Z, DNA030I
Syllabus: History of papermaking; pulp and paper markets and stakeholders;
Syllabus: Identification, classification and description of plant communities;
production, consumption and international trade; pulp and paper raw
vegetation management: veld evaluation, vegetation monitoring,
materials; formation of wood in a growing tree; fibrous raw materials and
measurement of productivity and utilization, fire as a management tool,
secondary fibre; pulp and paper support systems; finishing and converting;
management of endangered plants, management of plant invaders,
production planning; human resources; quality management; safety
management of various vegetation communities.
management and engineering systems.
HBB331V Resource Management III
PTL101P Pulp and paper technology 1 (Examination: 1 x 3 hour
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
paper) (S1 and S2)
Syllabus: Bagasse storage and handling; wood preparation technology;
NB
wood-yard sampling practices; variations in log and wood quality; cleaning
The practical component of this study unit will be done at the Marine Practical.
and screening process; cleaning and screening technology; mechanical
pulping process and pulping technology; raw material product quality;
Prerequisite: HBB281X
stock preparation process and technology; feedstock and products; process
Syllabus:
variations.
1. MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER RESOURCES: Mountain
catchment areas; river systems; management of a farm dam;
aquaculture; endangered fish species; public freshwater angling.

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PTL201P Pulp and paper technology II ICO301P Intersectoral Collaboration III


(Examination 1 x 3 hour paper) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PTL101P Syllabus: Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to establish
Syllabus: Chemical pulping processes and equipment; cooking liquor and maintain sound relations. Maintain and enhance inter, intra and extra
preparation; pulp characteristics; chemical recovery operations; evaporation governmental relations to ensure intersectoral collaboration. Negotiate
and re-causticizing; white liquor preparation; lime recovery; the recovery of with unions, clients and staff (art of negotiations), Obtain and disseminate
by-products; the approach flow system; the headbox and forming section; information, Negotiation and conflict resolution techniques, Persuasive
press section; vacuum systems; white water, save-all and broke systems; interpersonal communication skills, Maintain a neutral composure, Maintaining,
shower and machine clothing systems; roll crowning, doctors and wet-end co- ordinating and managing stakeholder relationships, Strategic thinking
chemicals; dryer operation; dryer screens and hood ventilation systems; skills, Problem solving techniques, Ability to identify and distinguish between
conduction, convection and radiant drying; drying cycle; factors influencing internal and external stakeholder, Labour Relations Act and other statutory
dryer performance; dryer efficiency and heat transfer efficiency; steam and requirements, Co-ordinate information, Interpret and analyse information,
condensate systems; yankee drying; pulp drying machines. Negotiate and resolve conflict, Record and distribute findings in the form of a
report, Basic understanding of government structures, policies and legislation
PCY201P Pulp and paper chemistry II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour (including relevant legal principles), Disaster management role- players and
paper) (S1 and S2) interaction/ co-ordination of all types of disasters and agencies.
Syllabus: Structure of wood and fibres; chemical composition and distribution
of fibres; fibrous raw material to the paper industry; qualities and properties MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
of paper; end use requirements of paper; sources of variation in paper;
factors influencing paper properties; structural and strength properties GOR401P Governmental Relations IV
of paper; optical properties of paper and paper testing; water treatment (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
processes; coagulation; chemical feed equipment and conventional settling Prerequisite: ICO301P
basins; the need for water treatment; external water treatment; chemical and Syllabus: Establish and maintain inter, intra and extra-governmental relations
thermal treatment methods; characteristics of receiving waters; sources of to ensure intersectoral collaborations. Understanding of governmental
pollutants and in-plant treatment; standards and regulations; environmental structures and policies, Comparative international principles, Understanding
monitoring. the legislative framework, Public/ private partnerships, Globalisation and
regionalisation, Networking (types, impact, improvement, advantages and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 disadvantages), Disaster management (principles and theory).

PTL301P Pulp and paper technology III PAPERS: NQF LEVEL 9


(examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PTL201P COG501P Co-operative Governance V
Syllabus: The industrial importance of bleaching; bleaching chemicals; (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
chemicals reactions in bleaching; the bleaching process; oxygen bleaching; Prerequisite: COG401P
process conditions for delignification; coating processes and equipment; the Syllabus: Advance protocol, Ethics, Code of conduct, Open democracy,
size press; size press operation; processes associated with coating; coating Transparency, National and international agreements/treaties, International
mix formulation; drying of paper coatings; paper quality requirements; public management, Networking skills, SA governance and politics, Conflict
calendaring; supercalendering; sheeting; trimming; winding; sorting, resolution, Co-operative government, Co-ordination functions, principles
inspection and packaging; ware-housing, shipping and receiving of paper and techniques, Stakeholder identification, International politics, Intercultural
products; structure and organisation of the printing industry; the printing studies, Intergovernmental fiscal relations.
process; printing links, varnishes and coatings; paper types and their
suitability for printing; printing technology; printing ink technology; printing LEA501P Leadership V (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
machine technology. Syllabus: Leadership, Change management, Diversity management,
Organisational development, Qualitative and quantitative decision-making
PCY301P Pulp and paper chemistry III techniques, MIS principles, systems and processes, Evaluation of appropriate
(examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) MIS systems, Business planning, Transformation principles and techniques,
Prerequisite: PCY201P Conflict resolution.
Syllabus: The application of additive in the production of paper and the
chemistry thereof; the chemistry and the process of alkaline pulping;
chemical recovery and the overall chemistry of the recovery process
Local Government Accounting
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

Study units offered by LGA301L Local Government Accounting III (Examination: 1 x 2


hour paper)

the Department of Public Syllabus: Local government accounting principles, financial statements, statements
of various local government funds, cost accounting and the IMFO report on
standardisation of financial statements of local authorities.
Administration and
Local Government Finance
Management
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

1 Syllabus LGF271V Local Government Finance II


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: LGF161Y
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
Syllabus: Real and potential sources of income, advanced approaches to
budgeting, purchases and stores management, capital finance of local
FOR201P Fundamentals of Research II
authorities.
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Conduct basic research to address needs in policy process. Report
writing, Research methodology and design, Independent and project
research, Relevant policy documents.

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and regional development on the activities of local government, planning and
LGF381T Local Government Finance III practical implementation of development of projects, principles that influence
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) policy-making at local government level.
Prerequisite: LGF271V
Syllabus: Functions of the treasurer and his department, financial reporting, Policy Studies
internal auditing, legislative controls, municipal accounting system, MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
standardisation of financial statements.
PPA301P Policy Studies III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Local Government Financial Management Syllabus: Manage the implementation of policies and procedures in order to
achieve departmental objectives. Formulate policies and develop procedures
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 in order to set clear objectives on administrative and operational level.
Monitor and evaluate administrative policies and procedures to ensure
GFM401L Local Government Financial Management IV effective service delivery. Management tools, applications, techniques
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) and functions; Policy objectives, Departmental objectives, Departmental
regulations and procedures, Multi- dimensional problem identification
Syllabus: Financial planning, strategic financial management project, financial
and structuring, Setting policy objectives and standards, Decision making,
management and financial decision making.
Ethical and statutory context, Planning process, Policy formulation
process, Departmental regulations, Programme impact indicators, Scoping
Local Government Management (assessment objectives; levels of assessment; budgets; time frames),
Assessment models, Principles of evaluation and monitoring, Policy analysis,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Principles of evaluation & monitoring, Management principles.

LGM111P Local Government Management I PAPER: NQF LEVEL 9


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Nature and origin of local government: aims and objectives, local PPA511P Policy Studies V (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
government operational guidelines and environmental realities, functions
powers duties of local authorities, local government organisational Programme Management
structures, intergovernmental relationships: decentralisation devolution and
autonomy, legislative and legal Prescription affecting local government and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
administration, regional development and urbanisation.
PGE301P Programme Management III
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PMN201P
LGM211P Local Government Management II Syllabus: Manage projects to ensure optimal utilisation of scarce resources.
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Implementation administrative policies and procedures that institutional
Prerequisite: LGM111P objectives are met. Needs analysis or commissioned project, Registration of
Syllabus: Policy-making and local government strategic management: an a project, The principles of project management, Project management cycle,
introduction, legislative and democratic processes: elections and voting, social Policy analysis, Presentation skills, Persuasive ability to sell projects and win
planning and reconstruction and development: an introduction, communication project bids, Policy programme options, Selection of policy programmes,
community participation and public relations, code of conduct for councillors Policy programme management, Project management, Monitoring, Control,
and officials, local government finance: introductory concepts and principles, Management principles
efficiency and effectiveness in local government.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Project Management


LGM311P Local Government Management MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6)
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: LGM211P PMN201P Project Management II
Syllabus: Management functions pertaining to local authorities, local (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
government finance, human resource management, town and regional Prerequisite: PUD101P
planning: an introduction, municipal administrative law: an introduction, Syllabus: Organise and implement projects according to operational policies.
answerability accountability and transparency. Monitor operational policies to improve the formulation and implementation
thereof. Policy problem identification and structuring, Legislative framework,
MAO301P Management of Information III Policy objective setting, Comparative analysis of policy implementation strategies,
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Implementation strategy selection, Policy implementation assessment, Policy
Prerequisite: PIP201P
implementation assessment and review, Organisational theory and principles,
Syllabus: Implement sound communication principles to ensure effective
Project management theory and principles, Policy implementation principles
and efficient institutional management. Manage information for managerial
and administrative process. Manage and utilise information systems for and process, Policy Project Management principles and strategies, Procedural
service delivery. Listening skills/ reading skills, Meeting procedures and arrangements.
documentation, Use of technology, Formats of Minutes, Networking,
Planning information input and output, IT support systems, Information MODULES: NQF LEVEL 9
needs analysis, Write reports using word processing skills, Interpretation
and feedback of relevant data, The need to feedback suggestions, PMN511P Project Management (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Implementation techniques for feedback, Selecting appropriate technology, Syllabus: Project management principles, cycle and techniques, Strategic
Management Information Systems, Ethics, Statistical interpretation, Service management, HR management, Financial management, Statutory
delivery mechanisms. framework, Delegation of authority, Business planning.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8


Public Accountability
LGM461S Local Government Management IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
Prerequisite: LGM311P
Syllabus: Local government structures in a democratic environment: an PCC401P Public Accountability IV
international study, the analysis of policy for development planning as applicable (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PFP301P

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Syllabus: Manage financial resources to minimise risk and ensure Financial and Procurement Management
accountability. Compile and analyse budget information in terms of the
short, medium and long term expenditure framework (MTEF) to ensure
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
optima utilisation of financial resources. Provide input fort he compilation of
annual financial statement and performance reports according to Prescribed
PFM201P Public Financial Management II
guidelines. Policy requirements, Internal control design, Internal control (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
evaluation, Internal audit involvement and liaison, Risk management and Prerequisite: PFC101F
cost management analysis techniques, Financial planning based on Medium Syllabus: Ensure the application of internal controls by verifying the correctness
Term Expenditure Framework, Budget integration, Budget analysis, Financial of purchasing documents. Control expenditure according to budget allocation
report writing, Financial policy for reporting, Financial statement analysis, to provide accountable auditing information. Auditing process, Report writing,
Financial statement compilation, Performance reporting. Financial misconduct and control, policy requirements, Expenditure control and
management, Data collection techniques.
Public Decision Making
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
PAPER: NQF LEVEL 5
PFP301P Public Financial and Procurement Management III
PDD101P Public Decision Making I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Prerequisite: PFM201P and PLM201P
Syllabus: Follow procedures and instructions ethically to the operational Syllabus: Manage and access sources of revenue to deliver an effective public
policy. Legislation, Introduction to policy determination, Operational policy service and ensure accountability. Compile and execute budgets in accordance
implementation, Basic research techniques, Basic environmental scanning skills, with the business plans to achieve the objectives of the institution in an effective,
Situational and stakeholder analysis, Prioritisation, Implementation of policy efficient and economical manner. Implement and improve internal control
projects, Problem solving techniques, Methods and operational procedures, measures to ensure accountable financial management. Maintain an effective
Basic negotiation skills, Elementary conflict resolution skills. procurement system within policy framework of provisioning administration.
Budgeting process (Strategic and business plan), Sources of revenue, Analyse
financial statements, Compile cash flow statements, Budget control and
Public Finance and Accounting procedures, Ethical foundations of finance, Performance measurement and
reporting, Equitable division of budget allocations (priorities), Implementation
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
of internal control system, Maintain and update internal control system, Evaluate
internal control system (internal auditors), Tender procedures, Provisioning
PFC101F Public Finance and Accounting I
administration and purchasing procedures, Stock management, Management
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
of assets (strategic physical assets management plan)
Syllabus: An understanding of the environment in which the financial official
works within government, to apply the provisions of the legislation and
PAPER: NQF LEVEL 9
regulations controlling public finance.
PFM501P Public Financial Management V (Examination: 1 x 3
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 hour paper)
Syllabus: Performance budgeting, Accountability, Financial performance
PFC201F Public Finance and Accounting II
reporting, Statement analysis, Statutory framework, Internal control
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
systems, Performance measurement, Risk and project management,
Prerequisite: PFC201C
Business planning, Strategic physical asset management planning, Ethics and
Syllabus: Be able to keep record of revenue received and to do transfers of
professionalism.
revenue received to the exchequer account, to keep record of government
expenditure, to apply basic cost and management skills within the public
sector to achieve economy, efficiency and effectiveness in public spending Public Human Resource Management
and an understanding of the nature of purchasing and control on the
different tiers of government. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 PHR201P Public Human Resource Management II


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
PFC301P Public Finance and Accounting III Syllabus: Provide and maintain human resource information by utilising the
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) appropriate HR information systems. Supervise staff to ensure coherent team.
Prerequisite: PFC201F Appraise and improve performance of staff according to the performance
Syllabus: To be able to do bank account management, fund request, internal management system. White Paper on HRM as amended, HR recruitment
charges, the trading accounts and ledger account management, to develop policies, Public Service Regulations, Employment Equity, Skills Development
skills to do a proper medium expenditure framework planning for budgeting Act, Data analysis, Computer literacy, Basic statistics, HR recruitment policies,
and project management based on costing principles, to be able to compile Employment Equity, Handling advertisements & correspondence, Processing
a short-, medium- and long-term budget and to do a proper reporting for applications, Mentorship, Coaching, Demonstration techniques, Induction and
all stakeholders. orientation, Experiential learning, Leadership models, Motivational models,
Communication, Diversity awareness, AA; EE, Change management, Compile
Advertise, Letters of appointment (include regret letters), Design selection training programmes, Assist in induction and orientation training programmes,
criteria, Short listing, Selection panel, Interviewing, Psychometric tests, Rating & Grading systems, Performance management, Supervision principles
Nomination (appointment), Obtain approval, Letters of appointment, and functions, Statutory framework (White paper on HRM, Public Service
Fair labour practice, Normative principles of system, Standard setting for Regulations), Institutional HR processes.
individuals, Monitor performance, Address deviations to set standards, Full
assessment of performance, Motivation and reward, Evaluate and adjust, MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Control achievement of objectives, Assess staff performance, Performance
management systems, Labour relations, SAQA Act, Skills Development Act, PHR301P Public Human Resource Management III
White Paper on HRM, Public Service Training, Needs Analysis, Organisational (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
strategies, Team development, Development of training programmes, Prerequisite: PHR201P
Experiential learning, Identify training areas, Initiate team building sessions, Syllabus: Manage human resource responsibilities and functions to ensure
operational effectiveness. Implement and maintain performance management
Development of training, Train staff, Motivate staff, Staff development,
system to achieve predetermined objectives. Identify education, training and
Career management, Training programme development, Training material
development need and facilitate staff development according to relevant
development.
regulatory framework. Organisational strategy, Job analysis, Environmental
scanning, Job description, Post and person specification, HR planning, Skills
audit, Environment/context,

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PHR501P Public Human Resource Management V PPO401P Public Policy Management IV


(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Syllabus: Labour relations, Performance management, HR management Prerequisite: PPA301P
principles, functions and techniques, Personnel provision and maintenance, Syllabus: Analyse and evaluate executive policies to improve the formulation
Grievance and disciplinary procedures, statutory framework, Staff development and implementation thereof. Formulate executive policies to ensure the
and training, Career management, Divers implementation of government policies. Direct and control the implementation
of government and executive policies to effect set objectives. Policy analysis
Public Information Practices (Principles, process, methodology and techniques), Stakeholder analysis,
Organisational arrangements, Impact studies, Policy evaluation (Principles,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 process, methodology and techniques), Feasibility studies, Environmental
scanning, Policy formulation process, Policy proposal format, Stakeholder
PIP201P Public Information Practices II identification and participation, Research, Procedural arrangements; inter alia;
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) lines of authority; channels of communication, Drafting and submission of
Prerequisite: PIN101P proposals, Programme and project management, Control systems, Control
Syllabus: Use information technology to provide information to stakeholders. principles.
Market the service of the institution to internal and external clients to ensure
awareness of services. Apply sound knowledge principles to facilitate intra- Public Procurement and Logistics Management
and inter departmental relations. Inter- and Intranet navigation and searches,
Intermediate word processing techniques, Spreadsheets, Presentation MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
software, Introduction to databases, Introduction to market analyses,
PLM201P Public Procurement and Logistics Management II
Marketing principles and techniques, Utilisation of appropriate media,
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Demographics (e.g.. media exposure, etc.), Introduction to inter- and
Syllabus: Facilities Management, Fleet/Transport Management, Physical
intra- departmental communication channels, Protocol principles, policies,
procedures and skills, Negotiation skills, Conflict management, Principles of resource management, Management of purchasing process, Record keeping
effective communication. and asset control, Stock management, Stock taking, Auctioning and disposal,
Damage and loss control, Financial misconduct and control.

Public Information Services


Public Resource Management
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
PIN101P Public Information Services I
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) PUM101P Public Resource Management I
Syllabus: Provide a client friendly service through the effective and timeous (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
gathering and dissemination of information. Constitutional values and Syllabus: Maintain internal control in the handling of cash and provisioning of
principles underlying public administration, Telephone etiquette, Introduction stock within budgetary allocations. Introduction to public financial resources,
to computers and word processing, Correspondence, Use of electronic mail, Introduction to basic financial management, Introduction to control
Interpersonal relations, Personal comportment, Information searches, Writing mechanisms, Introduction to provisioning administration and logistics,
skills, Constitutional values and principles underlying public administration, Relevant Treasury regulations, Provisioning administration procedures, Asset
Administrative law, Fundamental rights, Public Management principles and management.
theories, Principles and introduction to public service delivery.
Public Service Delivery
Public Management
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
PUD101P Public Service Delivery I
PMG111P Public Management I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Orientation and overview of public administration, place of public Syllabus: Communicate with internal and external clients according to
administration in internal and external environment, government structures appropriate normative principles of service delivery. Ethical foundations,
and functions, legislation, community structures. Values and norms, statutory framework, Manifestations of unethical conduct,
Remedies and mechanisms to ensure ethical conduct, Disciplinary actions and
sanctions, Organisational methods, Legislative policy framework, Frontline
Public Management Practice management principles, Public integrity and professionalism, Introduction
to development management (principles, SA context for service delivery,
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 demographics, accessibility to services).

PMP301P Public Management Practice III PAPER: NQF LEVEL 9


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
PUD501P Public Service Delivery V
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Public Office Management Syllabus: Management principles, functions, applications and techniques,
Batho Pele principles, Organisational arrangements, Programme and
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5) project management, Comparative public management practices, Service
excellence, Quality assurance.
POM101P Public Office Management I
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Self Management
Syllabus: Perform routine administrative tasks to ensure the smooth
operation of the institution. Office instructions and reporting, Filing and MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
archiving - physical and electronic, Security measures, Work study.
SEL101P Self Management I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Public Policy Management Module 1: SEL1M1P (Department of Business Management)
Syllabus: A general outline of management, management functions,
leadership and teamwork, interpersonal skills.
Linked to MNG1M1

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Module 2: SEL1M2P
Syllabus: Manage individual time through the application of time Study units offered by the
management principles in order to effect the timeous delivery of service.
Time management techniques, Organising, Basic training, Answerability and School of Criminal Justice
accountability, Principles of enhancing effectiveness and efficiency.

Stock and Purchasing Management 1 Syllabus


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
SPM211P Stock and Purchasing Management II EPP1501 Applied Communication in Policing 1A (Examination:
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Submission of portfolio of evidence) (S1 and S2)
Prerequisite: SPM111P Purpose: for students to gain knowlede and skills to practically apply the
Syllabus: National codification systems, accounting for stock and services, theory and principles of communication within the policing environment.
department control, treasury control, deficits and losses, auditor-general,
joint communication and public accounts, contracts, stock accommodation,
transport, inventories (valuations), stocktaking, issuing of stock. EPP1502 Applied Communication in Policing 1B (Examination:
Submission of portfolio of evidence) (S1 and S2)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Prerequisite: EPP1501
Purpose: for students to gain knowledge and skills to practically apply the
SPM311P Stock and Purchasing Management III theory and principles of communication within the policing environment.
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: SPM211P
Syllabus: Stores maintenance, stores control, receiving and dispatching of
stock, planning for stock needs, estimating: medium and longer terms, Study units offered by the
contracts and other legal aspects.
School of Law
Strategic Public Human Resource Management
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
1 Syllabus
SPH401P Strategic Public Human Resource Management IV
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
Prerequisite: PHR301P
LPM1501 (LPM141P) Law of Property Marketing (Examination:
Syllabus: Manage conflict by following appropriate mechanisms and
1 x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2)
procedures. Participate in and facilitate labour negotiations in bargaining
Syllabus: Estate agents and statutory control over estate agents, maintenance
chambers to ensure a content workforce. Create an enabling environment
and promotion of competition, harmful business practices, trade marks,
based on appropriate management practises to maintain sound labour
common-law competition, specific legislation relating to advertising.
relations. Adhere to and implement the provisions of the legislation to ensure
fair labour practises. Appropriate legislation, Conflict management, Change
LPP151T Law on Property Practice
management, Risk management, Public relations, Flexi - management
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
techniques, Managing diversity, Information management, Project & strategic
Syllabus: Building contracts, arbitration and the Arbitration Act of 1965,
management, Transformation, Diversity management, Salary negotiations,
contractual relationships, property tax, town planning and township
Collective Bargaining, Employer /Employee relations, CCMA, Bargaining
development, commercial enterprises suited for township development, law
chambers, Meeting procedures, Negotiation techniques, Skills w.r.t.
relating to finance.
interpreting & analysing information, Recording, Retrieving, Disseminating,
Storing information, Informal and formal communication, Codes of conduct,
LPV161A Law on Property Valuation
Grievance procedures, Feedback procedures, Interpretation of statutes,
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Relevant legislation, LRA observation techniques, Disciplinary hearing.
Syllabus: Statute law, case law on valuations, the valuer’s role as an expert
witness.
Strategic Public Management
OHS101S Occupational health and safety law I
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: A general introduction to South African law and overview of the
STP401P Strategic Public Management IV main provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993,
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) the Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 and the Compensation for
Prerequisite: PFP301P Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993.
Syllabus: Initiate and transform institutional strategies into operational
plans to ensure service excellence. Analyse the macro and intermediate PPL131U Principles of Property Law
environment to assess the impact on institutional operations. Strategically (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
manage the structures, functions and resources of the institution to Syllabus: The meaning of immovable property and interests in immovable
ensure quality service delivery. Formulate mission and vision, Identify key property, the requirements for acquiring rights in immovable property
performance areas, Formulate strategic goals and objectives, Develop tactical in South Africa, forms of land tenure, joint ownership, possession and
and operational plans, Environmental scanning of relevant environment, occupation of immovable property, servitudes, mineral rights, real securities,
Analysing of information, Develop strategic management functions and survey of land and the registration of rights over immovable property,
skills. Develop analytical problem solving techniques, Project management, sectional titles, share blocks, time-share and retirement schemes, township
Determining milestones, Bench- marking, Resource management. development and housing, statutory control over the use of immovable
property, expropriation of immovable property, contracts, associations and
insolvency.

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MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 SME301S Surface Mining Equipment III (Examination: 1 x 3
hour paper) (year module) (offered for the last time in
CPR2601 (CPR201W) Corporate Procedures II (Examination: 1 2015)
x 2 hour paper) (S1 and S2) Syllabus: Surface drilling plant; surface mining compressors; surface loading;
Syllabus: General principles of law regarding company meetings: types of surface stripping plant; surface transport plant; surface ancillary plant;
meetings, essentials of a valid meeting, order at meetings, admission of the principles of computerized process control.
press to meetings, procedural laws governing meetings, rules of debate at
meetings, the chairman, the law of defamation, members’ and directors’
meetings, general meetings properly convened, constituted and conducted,
general office practice and systems of control and administration. Surface Mining Practice
Management of companies and the JSE: types of companies, directors, share
capital, raising new capital, application and allotment of new shares, rights’
offer, transfer of shares, borrowing and debenture issues, capitalisation 1 Syllabus
issues, options, calls, forfeiture and lien, dividends and interest, nature and
purpose of the stock exchange, the JSE, advantages of listing on the JSE, MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
application for normal, additional and transmuted listing on the JSE and the
costs of obtaining and maintaining a listing. SMR121Q Surface Mining Practice I (WIL) (year module) (offered
for the last time in 2013)
LPR201C Law of procedure II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) SMR230P Surface Mining Practice II (WIL) (year module) (offered
(offered for the last time in 2011) for the last time in 2014)
Prerequisite: LPR101C SMR351Y Mining Practice III (WIL) (year module) (offered for the
Syllabus: The execution process in respect of the Supreme Court Act, 59 last time in 2015)
of 1959, the Magistrates’ Court Act, Act 32 of 1944 and the activities of Syllabus: Experiential learning on the job.
sheriffs in respect of law of things.
NB
LPR2M1W Legal practice II: (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) See ND Surface Mining in the College Calendar
Syllabus:
Module 1: This subject is a continuation of Legal Practice I but the
emphasis is on the practical aspects of conveyancing (module 1) and the
administration of an estate (module 2). After studying this subject students
will have sufficient basic knowledge to compile the necessary documents,
Surface Surveying and
attend to routine tasks and answer simple queries about conveyancing and
estate administration procedure.
Valuation
MLW231P Mercantile law II (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: A more advanced course including agencym, surety, insurance, 1 Syllabus
insolvency, partnerships and income tax.
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
SSV201S Surface Surveying and Valuation II (Examination: 1 x 3
LPR301C Law of procedure III: (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) hours paper) (S1 and S2) (offered for the last time in
(offered for the last time in 2011) 2013)
Prerequisite: LPR201C Prerequisite: MEP171X
Syllabus: Activities of sheriffs in respect of certain commercial legislation and
Syllabus: Surface Surveying: traversing (continued), join calculations,
auctions.
triangulation, resection, tacheometry, areas and volumes (continued), major
and minor dips, resections. Surface Valuation: definition of an economic
OHS301S Occupational health and safety law III (Examination: 1
deposit, economics of deposit, sampling (continued), weighting (continued),
x 2 hour paper)
calculations of tonnage and mineral content, ore body estimation techniques,
Syllabus: The purpose of this subject is to enable the learner to apply the
life of mine calculations.
underlying provisions and principles, as contained in legislation, in the
workplace to ensure a safe and healthy environment and to ensure sound
labour relations. The applicable legislation is: The Nuclear Energy Act; The MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Hazardous Substances Act; The Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act; The
National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act; Explosives Act SSV301S Surface Surveying and Valuation III (Examination: 1 x
and relevant labour legislation. 3 hours paper) (year module) (offered for the last time
in 2015)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 Prerequisite: SSV201S
Syllabus: Surface Surveying: laying out of works: circular curves, slopes; aerial
ACP3701 (ACP412A) Advanced corporate procedures IV surveying; levelling and gradient calculations; electronic instruments, GPS,
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour papers) total stations, EDMS; mine plans; contouring; lines of intersection; new
Prerequisite: Corporate Law II technology. Surface Valuation: ore body valuation; grade control; computer
Syllabus: applications.
Section A: The study of corporate administration and the law and the
conduct of meetings
Section B: Close corporations law, its theory and practice.
Surveying
Surface Mining Equipment
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
1 Syllabus
SRV121Q Surveying I (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Co-requisite: SRV1PRA
Syllabus: Basic principles; coordinate calculations; levelling; tacheometry;
areas and volumes.

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Surveying: Civil Systems Dynamics

1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

SRC211Q Surveying: Civil II (Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) SDY401I Systems Dynamics IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper)
Prerequisite: SRV121Q, SRV1PRA Syllabus: Fundamentals of modelling. System definition and model
Co-requisite: SRC2PRA formulation. Model validation and analysis. Interpretation of simulation
Syllabus: Levelling; traversing; tacheometry; setting out civil engineering model. Additional discrete modelling concepts. Advanced manufacturing
structures; computer applications. features. Projects and computer applications.

Surveying and Valuation Taxation

1 Syllabus 1 Transitional Arrangements


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5 Modules which may not be Study units passed
taken
SAV231Y Surveying and Valuation II
(Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper) TXN202C ADE101R or LPR2M2W or TAL3M8
Prerequisite: MEP171X TXN203D TXN213F or TXT2M16
Syllabus: Surface Surveying: traversing (continued), join calculations,
triangulation, resection, tacheometry, areas and volumes (continued), major TXN213F TXN203D
and minor dips, resections. Surface Valuation: definition of an economic ADVTAX6 TTX3M15
deposit, economics of deposit, sampling (continued), weighting (continued),
calculations of tonnage and mineral content, ore body estimation techniques, GEVBEPP TTX3M26
life of mine calculations. TAX338A TTX3M38

Systems and Project 2 Syllabus


Management MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

TAX1501 (TAX131S) Taxation of salaried persons (S1 and S2)


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
1 Transitional Arrangements Purpose: to introduce students to the taxation framework and annual
budget; to gain knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge: taxable
„ Students who wish to transfer from Unisa–TSA programmes to income of a natural person; fringe benefits; framework and basic calculations
Unisa-degree programmes will receive credit for the following study of other taxes and levies; tax administration.
units.
„ Credits will only be considered in respect of completed study units.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6


UNISA – TSA Description Unisa - Degree modules to be TXN201B (TXN211D) The taxation of individuals (S1 and S2)
Modules credited (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
CMA421B Auditing IV Not applicable – no equivalent Prerequisite: FAC1501 or FAC1502
Advice: If you register for any of the second-level modules it would be better
to do TXN201 first as it covers the principles of gross income and general
deductions thoroughly.
2 Syllabus Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following topics and
the ability to apply this knowledge: basic principles of taxation; calculation
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 of taxable income; prepaid taxes; fringe benefits; retirement benefits; the
taxation of investment income; the taxation of non-residents; the taxation
SYP4M1R Systems and project management of farmers; capital gains tax.
Prerequisite: MNA3M1G, MNA3M2H
Syllabus: Information technology hardware and software; designing data TXN202C (ADE101R) Deceased and insolvent estates (S1 and S2)
and information architecture; the use of information for decision making; (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
the SDLC; recording and documenting tools; databases and database Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following topics and
management systems; in-house and vendor developed systems; systems the ability to apply this knowledge: administration of deceased estates;
testing and systems documentation; training and user support; file executor’s accounts; wills; estate duty; the administration of insolvent
conversion procedures, system changeover methods and maintenance of estates; donations tax.
systems; a control framework; controls and control systems in information
technology; auditing controls; fraud prevention and detection; internal TXN203D (TXN213F) Taxation of business income (S1 and S2)
auditors role; CAATs; risks and risk analyses; value for money audits and (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
management audits. Prerequisite: FAC1502 and FAC1601
Purpose: to gain knowledge of and insight into the following topics and the
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companies and close corporations; taxation of trusts; tax administration;
Value-Added Tax (VAT); capital gains tax. The Personnel Function
THIRD-LEVEL MODULE (NQF LEVEL 7)

TAX338A Tax opinion writing skills (S1 and S2) (Examination: 1


1 Syllabus
x 2 hour paper)
Purpose: to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
skills to interpret taxation law to enable students to write a taxation research
report and taxation opinion. PEF131V The Personnel Function
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: Introduction, individual differences, manpower planning and job
FOURTH-LEVEL PAPERS (NQF LEVEL 8)
analysis, employment process, learning process, training process, training
GEVBEPP Advanced taxation practice (Examination: 1 x 3 hour methods and aids, performance appraisal, job evaluation, remuneration and
paper) (year module) incentive systems, the work situation, group behaviour, formal and informal
Prerequisite: TXN201B and TXN203D or TXT2M16 and TXT2M28 or organisation, communication, leadership, discipline, morale, motivation and
TXI2M1R and TXI2M2R job enrichment.
Purpose: to gain knowledge of the fundamental theories and principles
of taxation to serve as preparation for the studies of the master’s and
doctoral degrees: taxation laws and interpretation; gross income and
income (including non-residents); general deduction formula; tax avoidance; Thermodynamics
administrative procedures; estate and retirement planning; capital gains tax
(CGT); miscellaneous provisions.

1 Syllabus
Theory of Machines MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

THD291Z Thermodynamics II (Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper)


Prerequisite: PHY1015 or AMC141R
1 Syllabus Co-requisite: THD2PRA, AMC1PRA
Syllabus: Basic thermodynamics; systems; laws of thermodynamics; steam
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 and two-phase systems; gases and single-phase systems; thermodynamic
reversibility; entropy; combustion; steam plant.
MOM381B Theory of Machines III (Examination: 1 x 3 hours
paper) (year module) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Prerequisite: MOM371A, MOM3PRA
Co-requisite: MOM3PRB THD311A Thermodynamics III
Syllabus: Energy diagrams; governors; cams; introduction to vibration. (Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper) (year module)
Prerequisite: THD291Z, THD2PRA
Co-requisite: THD3PRA
Syllabus: Heat transfer; nozzles; air and gas compressors; ideal gas power
Theory of Structures cycles; internal combustion engines; refrigeration; psychrometry.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

1 Syllabus THD401M Thermodynamics IV


(Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 Prerequisite: THD321B, THD3PRB
Syllabus: Steam cycles; mixtures; combustion; positive displacement machines;
TST271Z Theory of Structures II reciprocating internal combustion engines; turbines and compressors;
(Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper) nozzles and jet propulsion; roto-dynamic machinery; heat transfer.
Prerequisite: PHY1501 or (PHY1015) and AMC1PRAC
Co-requisite: TST2PRA
Syllabus: Sectional properties; stress and strain; analysis of statically
determinate beams; analysis of statically determinate pin-pointed frames; Thermodynamics: Applied
computer applications where applicable.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8


1 Syllabus
TST401C Theory of Structures IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Prerequisite: : As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Structural): SRC211Q,
RCD301C, SAN341H, SSD301C, GTE331Q TDA331V Thermodynamics: Applied III
Syllabus: Advanced structural analysis methods; applicable computer (Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper)
applications. Prerequisite: PCH241P, PCH2PRA
Syllabus: Heating and expansion; flow processes; nozzles; refrigeration and
cooling; steam; steam generation; steam plant; boiler plant.

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Thermodynamics: Chemical
TDV301T Tourism Development III
Engineering (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: TDV201T
Syllabus: Tourism policy, attraction, development and management, facility
and service development, resource management and business ethics.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
TDV401T Tourism Development IV (Examination: No
TDC341P Thermodynamics: Chemical Engineering III examination - project to be submitted on specified
(Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper) examination date)
Prerequisite: PCH241P Prerequisite: TDV301T
Syllabus: Basic concepts and definitions in thermodynamics; the first law Syllabus: The subject consists of the following sections: Economics of Tourism,
of thermodynamics; properties of real and ideal gases; heat effects; the Tourism Demand Measurement and Forecasting, International Cooperation
second and third laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic relationships; and Tourism, The Politics of Tourism, The Development Sociology of Tourism,
thermodynamic properties of mixtures; introduction to adsorption. The Anthropology of Tourism, Tourism and Information Technology,
Ecosystems, Conservation and Tourism Development, Tourism Manpower.

Total Quality Management


Tourism Project
1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
TQM401Q Total Quality Management IV
(Examination: 1 x 3 hour paper) TOP401T Tourism Project IV (Examination: No examination –
Syllabus: Concepts and principles, global competitiveness and TQM, project to be submitted on 1st day of examination)
policy and strategies, improving quality systems for TQM, TQM and Syllabus: The Tourism Project requires you to conduct research on a topic
effective management of quality techniques, people and quality systems, related to travel/tourism issues and trends. Contentious topics such as new
interrelationships between quality management and other functions, and proposed sites, tourism development plans, etc will form the point of
TQM and removing functional barriers, TQM and modern management departure for your research proposal. You will be required to go beyond
approaches, world class operations. the theoretical and factual side of the selected topic and to apply research
methodology principles to provide a better understanding of the topic.

Tourism Development
TQM: Improvement of
1 Syllabus Business Processes
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
1 Syllabus
DTM1503 (TDV101T) Tourism Development IA
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
Advice: Students who need to repeat TDV101T must register for both
DTM1503 and DTM1604)
TIP301Q TQM: Improvement of Business Processes III
Syllabus: This module introduces students to the tourism industry and
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
provides them with a broad overview of tourism demand. Students will have
Syllabus: Part 1: Introduction to TQM, customer and market focus, and
an informed understanding of important terms, rules, concepts, principles
quality improvement, process concepts, from ISO 9000-1 to TQM, TQM
and theories in tourism. Qualifying students can identify with tourism in
and the assessment thereof, comparisons between ISO 9004 and TQM,
a development context, define key tourism terminology and will have an
business philosophies and management programs, setting of objectives,
insight into tourism demand.
pursuing objectives, concepts related to quality improvement, exercises.
Part 2: The systems approach to quality, benchmarking, BPR and concurrent
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6 engineering. Part 3: Quality information systems, structuring data, purpose
of a quality information system, quality related costs, computer support,
DTM1604 (TDV101T) Tourism Development IB general concepts, exercises.
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Advice: Students who need to repeat TDV101T must register for both
DTM1503 and DTM1604)
Syllabus: This module is introduces students to tourism supply and the
impacts of tourism. Students will have a fundamental understanding
of important terms, rules, concepts, principles and theories in tourism.
Qualifying students will be able to identify elements of tourism supply, and
will be equipped to assess the different impacts of tourism.

TDV201T Tourism Development II


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: DTM1503 or TDV101T
Syllabus: Nature and scope of tourism planning, tourism development,
typologies of tourism development, resource management, planning issues
and strategies.

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TPE211C Transportation Engineering II (Examination: 1 x 3
Training and Development hours paper)
Prerequisite: SRC211Q, SRC2PRA
Strategies Co-requisite: TPE2PJT
Syllabus: Transport planning; traffic engineering; geometric design; rail
design; design project.

1 Syllabus MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7


MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 TPE381V Transportation Engineering III (Examination: 1 x 3
hours paper)
TDS401H Training and Development Strategies IV Prerequisite: TPE211C, TPE2PJT
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) Co-requisite: TPE3PRA
Prerequisite: MOT201U Syllabus: Earthworks design; pavement design and management; drainage;
Syllabus: The curriculum focuses on the managerial role of the human pavement materials; design project.
resource development manager in aligning training and development
strategies in an organization with business needs, trends and developments
in the broader national and international environment, coupled with the
National Qualifications Framework (NQF), South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA) and skills development requirements, necessitate a
Travel and Tourism Practice
redesign of corporate strategies with regard to training management,
organizational learning and human resource development. In view of the
above the following aspects are addressed: accreditation, moderation and 1 Syllabus
verification, recognition of prior learning, implementation of learnerships,
learner support and measurement of human resource development. MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 9 DTM1501 (TTP1M1T) Travel operations (Examination: 1 x 2 hour


paper) (S1 and S2)
TDS501H Training and Development Strategies V Purpose: to equip students with the operational knowledge and skills that
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) are required in the various sectors of the travel operation industry. These
Prerequisite: TDS401H sectors include air, rail and coach transportation as well as car hire, cruises
Syllabus: Training and Development Strategies V focuses on the senior and accommodation. Students will have an informed understanding of the
managerial and consulting role of the human resource development concepts and workings of foreign exchange and travel insurance. Qualifying
manager and/or consultant to align training and development strategies in
students will be able to understand and use travel operations language and
an organization with business needs and the trends and developments in the
interpret codes, terms and definitions that are commonly used in the travel
broader national and international environment. The rapid changes taking
industry.
place in the global business environment, coupled with the NQF, SAQA and
skills development requirements necessitate a radical redesign of corporate
DTM1502 (TTP1M2T) Tourism Destinations (Examination: 1 x 2
strategies with regard to training management, organizational learning and
hour paper) (S1 and S2)
human resource development. This subject therefore attempts to achieve
Purpose: to equip students with knowledge about major natural, heritage and
a balance between global best practices and their application within the
cultural attractions, geographical location, climatic variations, transportation
framework of the local strategic and legislative environment. The following
and accessibility, language, social and cultural profile as well as health
aspects are addressed: International HRD, HRD policy and strategy, OD and
requirements of all the provinces of South Africa. Students will have a
HRD interventions, evaluation of training
fundamental understanding of the economic and socio-cultural benefits that
tourism can bring to the local communities and how natural and cultural
attractions of South Africa can be knowledgably put into community use
Transport Approach to through tourism development.

Logistics MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6

TTP2M1T Travel and Tourism Practice II: Travel Practice II


(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
Prerequisite: DTM1501 or TTP1M1T
1 Syllabus Purpose: to equip students with a broad overview of the hospitality sector
within the tourism industry. Students will have an informed understanding
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 of important terms, concepts and principles, and will be aware of the
environment in which hospitality organisations operate.
TAL301T Transport Approach to Logistics (Examination: 1 x 2
hour paper) TTP2M2T Travel and Tourism Practice II: Tourism II (Examination:
Prerequisite: TEC281S 1 x 2 hour paper)
Syllabus: The role and importance of transportation, overview of carrier Prerequisite: DTM1502 or TTP1M2T
operations: road transport, rail transport, sea/water transport, air transport, Purpose: to equip students with a knowledge to identify the major tourism
pipelines, international transportation and information management and destinations found in Europe, South America, Middle East and the Caribbean
technology. as well as assess the key natural, heritage and cultural attractions; and explain
climatic conditions, transportation, language, socio-cultural profile, entry and
health rquirements. Students will have the ability to apply intiernational
standards and principles when planning, developing and marketing of
Transportation Engineering international tourism destinations.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7


1 Syllabus TTP3M1T Travel and Tourism Practice III: Travel Practice III
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6) Prerequisites: TTP2M1T
Purpose: to equip students with a broad overview of the meetings and
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important terms, concepts and principles, and will be given guidelines to be USS301L User Studies III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper)
able to organise their own meeting or event. (offered for the last time in 2012)
Syllabus: Collection development (the selection and evaluation of material
TTP3M2T Travel and Tourism Practice III: Tourism III for library collections), professional library and information services offered
(Examination: 1 x 2 hour paper) directly to the user, including information services, user education (library
Prerequisite: TTP2M2T orientation, bibliographic instruction and information literacy) and user
Syllabus: North America, the Far East and Australasia are the areas that will advice.
be covered in this module. The student continues to learn about destination
development and is introduced to quantitative methods used in tourism.

Waste Water Treatment


Travel Practice Applications Technology
1 Syllabus 1 Syllabus
TPM201R/TPA301T Travel Practice Applications II (Examination:
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
1 x 2 hour paper/Work integrated learning)
Syllabus: Learners will have to undertake some form of practical application
WWT401C Waste Water Treatment Technology IV
study as well as visits to the travel and tourism industry on a regular basis.
(Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper)
Learners have two options for completing this subject:
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Water): SRC211Q,
„ (5) Five months of experiential training within the travel and tourism
WEN361F, DCM371Y
industry (learners have to identify an employer) and/or
Co-requisite: WWT4PJT
„ Practical research assignment project, which will involve approximately
Syllabus: Waste water properties, treatment process, treatment plant design,
five (5) months of extensive research, regular visits are essential.
environmental aspects, plant operation, design project.

Turbo Machines
Water Care Technology
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 5
TMA401M Turbo Machines IV (Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper)
Prerequisite: FMA331B, FMA3PRB
WCT131S Water Care Technology I (Examination: 1 x 3 hours
Syllabus: Axial fans and pumps; axial and centrifugal turbines and compressors.
paper)
NB
The practical component is done at approved laboratories country wide as

Urban Planning and Design arranged by Unisa or student.

Syllabus: Sources of water; water pollution; sources of pollution; influence of


pollution on water resources; water treatment; simple drinking water and
sanitary systems; solid waste; treated water.
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8

UPD401C Urban Planning and Design IV (Examination: 1 x 3


Water Engineering
hours paper)
Prerequisite: As part of the BTech: Engineering: Civil (Urban Engineering):
SRC211Q, DCM371Y, WEN361F, TPE381V 1 Syllabus
Co-requisite: UPD4PJT
Syllabus: Planning: Historical perspective, modern trends, land use, legal
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 6
procedure, urban infrastructure management, maintenance and finance.
Design: Residential layouts, informal settlements, design project with
WEN221R Water Engineering II (Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper)
emphasis on the engineering related aspects of urban planning and design.
Prerequisite: AMC141R, AMC1PRA
Co-requisite: WEN2PRA
Syllabus: Fundamental principles of hydraulics; pipes; pumps; water

User Studies purification; wastewater treatment.

MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7

WEN361F Water Engineering III (Examination: 1 x 3 hours paper)


1 Syllabus Prerequisite: WEN221R, WEN2PRA
Co-requisite: WEN3PRA, WEN3PJT
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7 Syllabus: Hydrology; canals; stormwater; clear water storage and distribution;
sewerage reticulation; design project.
NB
The module USS301L will be discontinued in 2012.

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Youth Justice and Probation Youth Work
(Offered by the Department of Social Work) (Offered by the Department of Social Work)
Telephone number 012 429 6642 Telephone number 012 429 6642
NB NB
Students have until the end of 2010 to complete the third and LEVEL 8s. „ Students have until the end of 2010 to complete the NQF Level 7.
„ Students have until the end of 2009 to complete the fourth level.

1 Syllabus
1 Syllabus
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 7
YJP101C Youth Justice and Probation I (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
paper) (offered for the last time in 2010) YTW301C/YTW3PRA Youth Work III (Examination: 1 x 2 hour
Prerequisite: CYC201C, CYC2PRA or YTW201C, YTW2PRA and ACY201C, paper and practical assignments)
ACY2PRA Prerequisite: YTW201C, YTW2PRA
Syllabus: CYC theory, models, approaches and practice within the specialised Syllabus: Theories, models and approaches in youth work (advanced). Youth
field of service. work leadership, management and administration. Introduction to policy
planning, legislation and implementation. Research methodology for youth
MODULES: NQF LEVEL 8 work.

YJP201C Youth Justice and Probation II (Examination: 1 x 2


hour paper) (offered for the last time in 2010)
Prerequisite: CYC301C, CYC3PRA or YTW30C. YTW3PRA and ACY301C,
ACY3PRA
Syllabus: Advanced CYC theory, models, approaches and practice within the
specialised field of service.

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I n d e x o f M o d u l e s
ABT101B Contextual studies 175 AFK1503 (AFK105U) Contemporary Afrikaans: Language
ABT102C Adult learning 175 studies and written communication
ABT103D Managing projects 175 (S1 and S2) 12
ABT104E Specialisation areas 175 AFK1504 (AFK103S) Afrikaans for law students (S1 and S2) 12
ABT201E Adult teaching and learning 175 AFK2601 (AFK202U) Genre and theme (S1 and S2) 13
ABT202F Teaching practice 175 AFK2602 (AFK203V) Afrikaans grammar (S1 and S2) 13
ABT204H Business economics 175 AFK3702 (AFK301W) Comparatism: intertextual dialogues
ABT207L Environment 175 (S1 and S2) 13
ABT301H Development studies 175 AFK3703 (AFK3043) Language variation and language politics
ABT302J Research methods 175 (S1 and S2) 13
ABT303K Research report 176 AFK3704 (AFK823N) Afrikaans beyond boundaries: an
ABT1502 Contextual studies 169 interdisciplinary perspective (S1 en S2) 13
ABT1503 Adult learning 169 AFL1501 Understanding language usage: An African cultural
ABT1505 Managing projects 169 perspective (S1 and S2) 11
ABT1510 Specialisation areas 169 AFL1502 African language and culture in practice 11
ABT1511 Developing academic skills for studying ABE AFL1503 Language and communication skills acquisition in an
(S1 and S2) 168 African language 1 (S1 and S2) 10
ABT1512 Contextual studies in ABE (S1 and S2) 168 AFL1504 Language and communication skills acquisition in an
ABT1513 Exploring adult learning (S1 and S2) 168 African language 2 (S1 and S2) 10
ABT1514 Exploring different approaches to teaching adults AFL2601 Communication dynamics in African languages
(S1 and S2) 168 (S1 and S2) 11
ABT1515 Planning and administering ABE classes and projects AFL2602 Understanding African management practices as
(S1 and S2) 168 reflected in African languages literature and texts
ABT1516 Introduction to assessment (S1 and S2) 169 (S1 and S2) 11
ABT1517 Teaching literacy to adults (S1 and S2) 169 AFL2603 Literature and society: A perspective on African
ABT1518 Teaching numeracy to adults (S1 and S2) 169 languages 11
ABT1519 Teaching adult basic education (S1 and S2) 169 AFL3701 African Languages: The science of language in
ABT1520 Building a portfolio of ABET Practice (S1 and S2) 169 context (S1 and S2) 11
ACEAE36 Accounting education in practice 165 AFL3702 Indigenous Knowledge Systems and African
ACEAE48 Accounting education 165 Languages (S1 and S2) 11
ACECE1B Introduction to computers in education 165 AFL3703 An introduction to language policy and planning in
ACECE2C Computer literacy for teachers 165 South Africa: The case of African Languages (S1 and S2) 11
ACECE3D Integrating computers in education 165 AFL3704 Language technology, terminology and lexicography
ACECE4E On-line learning 165 (S1 and S2) 11
ACECE5F Practical educational computing 165 AFL3705 Creative writing and translation (S1 and S2) 11
ACEEN5A Poetry, theatre and society 166 AFR121X Afrikaans Third Language II 181
ACEEN26 Teaching English: General principles 166 AG7511K Sustainable agricultural resource allocation 151
ACEEN38 Exploring and teaching fiction 166 AGE111A Agricultural Engineering I 233
ACEEN49 English Language Studies 166 AGE1501 (AGE1014) Introduction to archaeology (S1 and S2) 22
ACEME1C Learning and teaching of Intermediate and Senior AGE1601 (AGE1025) The prehistory of South Africa (S1 and S2) 22
mathematics 167 AGE2601 (AGE2018) Archaeological fieldwork techniques and
ACEME2D Algebra for Intermediate and Senior teachers 167 analytical methods 22
ACEME3E Spatial development for Intermediate and Senior AGE2602 (AGE203A) African archaeology 22
teachers 167 AGE2701 (AGE2029) Archaeology and fossils: the study of
ACEME4F Mathematical practices for Intermediate and Senior human evolution 22
teachers 167 AGE3701 (AGE301B) The interpretation of archaeological data 22
ACEME5G Basic statistical and financial education 168 AGE3702 (AGE302C) Applied archaeology: heritage conservation,
ACENS1E Teaching natural sciences I 168 cultural resource management and
ACENS2F Teaching Natural Sciences II 168 archaeotourism 22
ACENS3G Facilitation and management of practical work 168 AGE3703 (AGE303D) World prehistory 22
ACENS4H Teaching science, environment and society 168 AGE3704 (AGE304E) Prehistoric rock art 22
ACI401S Advanced corporate investigation 225 AGM111A Agricultural Management I 230
ACN203S Cost accounting and control (S1 and S2) 88 AGM211A Agricultural Management II 230
ACN306Y Management accounting techniques as an aid in AGP301A Agricultural Practice III 230
decision-making (S1 and S2) 88 AGR101U Practical Applied Science 14
ACN3073 Financial planning and control (S1 and S2) 88 AGR102V Practical Agriculture 1 14
ACN3084 Financial analysis, valuations and restructuring AGR201X Practical Animal Science 14
(S1 and S2) 89 AGR202Y Practical Crop and Plant Science 15
ACP3701 (ACP412A) Advanced corporate procedures IV 243 AGR306A Practical Fruit Production 15
ADB242R Administrative Management II (S1 and S2) 177 AGR307B Practical Horticulture: 15
ADB343M Administrative Management III 177 AGR308C Practical Crop and Plant Production 15
ADB401M Administrative Management IV 177 AGR2033 Practical Pasture Management 15
ADB1501 (ADB121S) Administrative Management I A AGR2044 Practical Weeds, Soil and Water anagement 15
(S1 and S2) 177 AGR3014 Practical Pig Production 15
ADB1602 Administrative Management I b (S1 and S2) 177 AGR3025 Practical Poultry Production 15
ADL2601 (ADL201M) Administrative law (S1 and S2) 9 AGR3036 Practical Dairy Production 15
ADP346V Administrative Practice III 178 AGR3048 Practical Beef Production 15
AEA271V Agricultural Economics: Animal Health I 234 AGR3059 Practical Small Stock Production 15
AEC402E Applied Economics IV: Module 1 179 AGT201A Agricultural Production Techniques II 230
AEC402E Applied Economics IV: Module 2 179 AHPR02G Laboratory Diagnostics 232
AFK201T Communicative scenario’s (S1 and S2) 13 AHPR03G Reproduction Management 232
AFK1501 (AFK101Q) Afrikaans today (Literature) (S1 and S2) 12 AHPR05G Meat Hygiene 232
AFK1502 (AFK102R) Basic text skills (S1 and S2) 12 AHPRO4G Tuberculosis/Brucellosis 232

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AHPRW2G Anatomy & Physiology 231 APM432Z Advanced Personnel Management IV 178
AIN1501 (DPA101P) Accounting systems in a computer APM1513 (APM113U) Applied linear algebra (S1 and S2) 20
environment (S1 and S2) 9 APM1514 (APM114V) Mathematical modelling (S1 and S2) 20
AIS101D Introducing Applied Information Science (S1 and S2) 19 APM1612 (APM112T) Mechanics 2 (S1 and S2) 20
AIS103F Introducing information records and sources APM2611 (APM211V) Differential equations (S1 and S2) 20
(S1 and S2) 19 APM2614 (APM214Y) Applied dynamical systems (S1 and S2) 20
AIS104G Using the Internet as a reference tool (S1 and S2) 19 APM2616 (APM2164) Computer algebra (S1 and S2) 20
AIS202H Bibliographic control, basic descriptive cataloguing APM3701 (APM301W) Partial differential equations (S1 and S2) 20
and classification 19 APM3711 (APM311Y) Numerical methods 2 (S1 and S2) 21
AIS204K Learning how to provide reference services (S1 and S2) 19 APM3712 (APM3123) Mechanics and calculus variations
AIS206M Describing library user groups and meeting their (S1 and S2) 21
needs (S1 and S2) 19 APM3713 (APM3134) Special relativity and Riemannian
AIS207N Utilising electronic library systems and services (S1 and S2) 19 geometry (S1 and S2) 21
AIS208P Developing and managing information collections APP2601 (APP201A) Applied practice 147
(S1 and S2) 19 APR4M1Y Applied Promotion IV: Retail Marketing (Theory) 180
AIS302L Subject organisation 19 APR4M2Y Applied Promotion IV (Project) 180
AIS3701 Descriptive cataloguing 19 APY1501 (APY101E) The anthropological study of culture in a
AIS3703 Serving the user in library and information practice multicultural context (S1 and S2) 18
(S1 and S2) 19 APY1601 (APY102F) Culture as human resource in the African
AIS3704 Applying research methodology in Information context (S1 and S2) 18
Science (S1 and S2) 19 APY2601 (APY201H) Anthropological theory in practice
AIS3705 Practical portfolio 19 (S1 and S2) 18
AIS3706 Information entrepreneurship (S1 and S2) 19 APY2602 (APY203K) Anthropology and health care (S1 and S2) 18
ALR441R Advanced Industrial Relations IV 180 APY2701 (APY202J) Sociocultural solutions to problems of
AME202A Financial Analysis (S1 and S2) 14 human adaptation (S1 and S2) 18
AME203B Developing Agricultural Production (S1 and S2) 14 APY3701 (APY301L) Qualitative research methodology: the
AME1015 Production Economics and Financial Management anthropological strategy (S1 and S2) 18
(S1 and S2) 14 APY3702 (APY302M) Applied anthropology: contemporary
AME2019 Agricultural Marketing (S1 and S2) 14 human issues and the practice of anthropology
AMT436S Advanced Management of Training IV 178 (S1 and S2) 18
AND201A Animal Diseases: Animal Health II 231 APY3703 (APY303N) Themes in anthropology: the relevance of
AND301D Animal Diseases: Animal Health III 231 ritual (S1 and S2) 18
AND401D Animal diseases 231 APY3704 (APY304P) Themes in anthropology: tourism and
AND1016 Animal Diseases: Animal Health I 231 pilgrimage (S1 and S2) 18
ANE4802 (ANEREL8) Religious world of the Ancient Near East 17 APY4801 Anthropological Research and Writing 18
ANE4803 (ANESOCN or ANERECU) Society of the Ancient APY4802 African Ethnography 18
Near East 17 APY4803 General Anthropology: Theoretical Perspectives 18
ANE4804 (ANEMATN) Material culture of the Ancient Near East 17 APY4804 Applied Anthropology 18
ANH301A Animal Health Practice III 235 ARB1501 (ARB101K) Elementary Arabic (S1 and S2) 20
ANH1501 (ANH101P) Near East and Greece (S1 and S2) 16 ARB1602 (ARB102L) Pre-intermediate Arabic (S1 and S2) 21
ANH1502 (ANH102Q) Roman ancient history (S1 and S2) 16 ARB2603 (ARB201N) Intermediate Arabic (S1 and S2) 21
ANP111A Animal Production I 230 ARB2704 (ARB202P) Advanced Arabic (S1 and S2) 21
ANP211A Animal Production II 230 ARB2705 (ARB205S) Basic Arabic literary texts (S1 and S2) 21
ANP311A Animal Production III 230 ARB3706 (ARB301R) Specialist Arabic literary texts (S1 and S2) 21
ANP411A Animal production IV 231 ARB3707 (ARB3093) Advanced Arabic literary texts (S1 and S2) 21
ANS101T Animal Studies I 233 ARB4801 (ARBLITE) Arabic grammar and philology 22
ANS211S Animal Studies II 233 ARB4802 (ARBQTC4) Qur’anic translation and commentary 22
ANS321W Animal Studies III 234 ARB4803 (ARBCMC6) Further specialist Arabic literary texts 22
APC1501 (APC101D) Political evolution of the African State ARH211K Art and ideology 1 (S1 and S2) 23
(S1 and S2) 12 ARH212L Art and transcendence (S1 and S2) 23
APC1502 (APC102E) The politics of contemporary Africa ARH213M Art theory and criticism 1 (S1 and S2) 23
(S1 and S2) 12 ARH214N Art and patronage (S1 and S2) 24
APC2601 (APC201G) Political change in contemporary Africa ARH311N Art and ideology 2 (S1 and S2) 24
(S1 and S2) 12 ARH312P Art, craft and design (S1 and S2) 24
APC2602 (APC202H) Political economy of Africa (S1 and S2) 12 ARH313Q Art theory and criticism 2 (S1 and S2) 24
APC3701 (APC301K) The politics of Southern Africa (S1 and S2) 12 ARH314R Popular visual culture (S1 and S2) 24
APC3702 (APC302L) The politics of East Africa (S1 and S2) 12 ARH411R Contemporary international art 24
APC3703 (APC303M) The politics of West and North Africa ARH412S Contemporary South African Art 24
(S1 and S2) 12 ARH1501 (ARH111G) Visual literacy (S1 and S2) 24
APE1M1T Applied Economics I: Module A (An Introduction to ARH1502 (ARH112H) Introduction to art history (S1 and S2) 24
International Capital Markets) 179 ARH4801 (HONAMIQ) Memory and identity 24
APE1M2T Applied Economics I: Module B (Regulation of South ARH4802 (HONAMR3)
African Financial Markets) 179 Revising modernism 24
APE2M1T Applied Economics II: Module A (International ARH4803 (HONAPHV)The practice of Art History 24
Equity Markets) 179 ARI161Z Archival Informatics I 180
APE2M2T Applied Economics II: Module B (Bond and Long ARS121Q Archival studies I 180
Term Market) 180 ART131V Archival techniques I 181
APE2M3T Applied Economics II: Module C (Derivatives Market) 180 ASA101L Animal Physiology (S1 and S2) 14
APE3M1T Applied Economics III: Module A (Computing Skills ASA102M Animal Nutrition (S1 and S2) 14
for Economists) 182 ASA103N Livestock Production Systems (S1 and S2) 14
APH3701 (APP301D) Applied food and beverage practice 148 ASA201P Advanced Physiology (S1 and S2) 14
APH4801 (APP401G) Applied hospitality practice 149 ASA202Q Animal Breeding (S1 and S2) 14
APL201A Applied Afrikaans First Language II 179 ASA301S Poultry Production (S1 and S2) 15
APL221A Applied Afrikaans Second Language II 179 ASA302T Pig Production (S1 and S2) 15
APL301A Applied Afrikaans First Language III 179 ASA303U Beef Production (S1 and S2) 15
APL321A Applied Afrikaans Second Language III 179 ASA304V Dairy Production (S1 and S2) 15

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ASA305W Game Ranching and Fodder Flow (S1 and S2) 15 BCH2602 (BCH2129) Bioenergetics (S1 and S2) 33
ASA3506X Small Stock Production (S1 and S2) 15 BCH2603 (BCH213A) Biopolymers of heredity (S1 and S2) 33
ASC111A Agricultural Soil Science I 233 BCH2604 (BCH214B) Biochemistry II (Practical) 33
ASM411A Strategic Management: Agriculture IV 231 BCH3701 (BCH3711) Enzymology (S1 and S2) 33
ASP101N Bio-Resource Ecology (S1 and S2) 14 BCH3702 (BCH3712) Advanced metabolism (S1 and S2) 33
ASP141Y Advertising and Sales Promotion I 180 BCH3703 (BCH3713) Molecular genetics (S1 and S2) 33
ASP211T Pasture Management (S1 and S2) 14 BCH3704 (BCH3714) Biochemistry III (practical) 33
ASP212U Vegetable Science Principles (S1 and S2) 14 BEK342S Management Economics III 207
ASP213V Weed Management (S1 and S2) 14 BEM400C Marketing Research 90
ASP214W Crop Physiology (S1 and S2) 14 BLG112J Biology of plants (S1 and S2) 34
ASP311W Veld Rehabilitation (S1 and S2) 15 BLG113K Biology of animals (S1 and S2) 34
ASP312X Vegetable Production Practices (S1 and S2) 15 BLG1501 (BLG111H) Basic Biology (S1 and S2) 34
ASP313Y Plant Pests and Diseases (S1 and S2) 15 BLG1502 Animal and plant diversity (S1 and S2) 34
ASP3143 Fruit Production 1 (S1 and S2) 15 BLG1603 (BLG114L) Biology practical 34
ASP3154 Fruit Production 2 (S1 and S2) 15 BLM151V Business Logistics Management I 182
ASP3165 Food and Fodder Crop Production (S1 and S2) 15 BOT132X Biodiversity (S1 and S2) 35
AST421B Advanced Strategic Management IV: Strategic BOT133Y Plant diversity and Environmental Botany 35
Human Resource Management 178 BOT1501 (BOT131W) Plant structure: cytology, morphology
AST441DE Strategic correctional services management 189 and anatomy (S1 and S2) 35
AST471G Advanced Strategic Management IV: Strategic Tourism 178 BOT1502 Plant biodiversity and environmental botany
AST1534 (AST134J) Spherical astronomy and Kepler orbits (S1 and S2) 35
(S1 and S2) 26 BOT1603 (BOT1343) Botany I (Practical) 35
AST1631 General introduction to astronomy (S1 and S2) 26 BOT2601 (BOT2313) Plant anatomy: Structure and function
AST2651 (AST251N) The structure and evolution of stars (S1 and S2) 35
(S1 and S2) 26 BOT2602 (BOT2632) Systematics of vascular plants (S1 and S2) 35
AST2652 (AST252P) The structure and evolution of galaxies BOT2603 (BOT2335) Plant physiology, water relations and plant
(S1 and S2) 26 nutrition (S1 and S2) 35
AST2655 (AST255S) Astronomy practical 26 BOT2604 (BOT2346) Botany II (Practical) 35
AST3755 (AST355V) Advanced Astronomy practical 26 BOT3701 (BOT3214) Plant physiology (S1 and S2) 35
AST3763 (AST363V) Observational techniques (S1 and S2) 26 BOT3702 (BOT3225) Aquatic ecology (S1 and S2) 35
ATC1502 (ATC1024) Mythology of the Ancient Near East BOT3703 (BOT3236) Terrestrial ecology (S1 and S2) 35
(S1 and S2) 16 BOT3704 (BOT3248) Botany III (Practical) 35
ATC1601 (ATC1013) Introduction to the Ancient Near Eastern BOT4801 (BOTMETE) Medicinal Plant Use 35
Cultures (S1 and S2) 17 BOT4802 (BOTTAXX) Advanced Plant Taxonomy and
ATC2601 (ATC2016) Verbal communication in the Ancient Nomenclature 35
Near East (S1 and S2) 17 BOT4803 (BOTRESU) Research Project Botany 35
ATC2602 (ATC2028) Nonverbal communication in the Ancient BSA1501 (BSA111P) Business Administration IA (S1 and S2) 182
Near East (S1 and S2) 17 BSA1602 Business Administration IB (S1 and S2) 182
ATC2603 (ATC2039) Cultural change in the Ancient Near East BSM1M2P Business Management I: Module 2 (S1 and S2) 183
(S1 and S2) 17 BSM201P Business Management II 183
ATC3701 (ATC301A) Archaeology of the Ancient Near East BSM301P Business Management III 183
(S1 and S2) 17 BSM1501 (BSM1M1P) Business Management IA: Module 1
ATC3702 (ATC303C) Comparative literature of the Ancient (S1 and S2) 183
Near East (S1 and S2) 17 BSM1602 (BSM1M2P) Business Management IB: Module 2
ATC3703 (ATC304D) Ancient Near East and its “outside” world (S1 and S2) 183
(S1 and S2) 17 BSS2M1F Business Information Systems II: Module 1 182
ATC3704 (ATC305E) Detailed study of one of the major cultures BSS2M2G Business Information Systems II: Module 2 182
of the Ancient Near East (S1 and S2) 17 BSY1015 Bio-systems I 182
ATC3705 (ATC306F) Essay and seminar (S1 and S2) 17 BTH3720 Integrated theological praxis 49
ATM171Y Archival theory and methodology I 181 BTHCCL6 Exploring the nature and context of Christian
ATO331Q Automation III 181 Leadership 137
AUC401M Automatic Control IV 181 BTHCDL9 Facilitating Christian discipleship and leadership
AUE201L Introduction to auditing theory and audit practice development 137
(S1 and S2) 27 BTN001P First Practical Contact Course 229
AUE202M Introduction to the performing of the audit process BTN002P Second Practical Contact Course 229
(S1 and S2) 27 BTN003P Third Practical Contact Course 229
AUE301P Aspects of internal control of importance to an BUA301I Business Analysis III 182
auditor (S1 and S2) 27 CAA211A Computer Applications: Agriculture II 230
AUE302Q Legal aspects concerning audit practice (S1 and S2) 27 CAD161S Computer Aided Draughting I 187
AUE303R Advanced theory of auditing and the performing of CAM151W Conservation Administration I 233
the audit process (S1 and S2) 27 CAN401E Circuit Analysis IV 187
AUE304S Computer auditing and the use of the computer in CBC1501 Communication in Business Contexts (S1 and S2) 45
performing the audit process (S1 and S2) 27 CBN401L Collective Bargaining and Negotiation 187
AUE1501 (AUD2M1W) Introduction to Auditing and Internal CDM121U Conservation Development I 233
Auditing (S1 and S2) 181 CEC131S Conservation Ecology I 233
AUI302B Practice of internal auditing (S1 and S2) 27 CEC211Q Conservation Ecology II 233
AUI303C Advanced applications in the internal audit process CEC331Z Conservation Ecology III 234
(S1 and S2) 27 CEM4M1C Chemical Engineering Technology IV: Fluid Flow
AUI305E Operational auditing (S1 and S2) 27 (Module A) 184
AUI2016 Introduction to internal auditing (S1 and S2) 27 CEM4M2C Chemical Engineering Technology IV: Heat and Mass
BAN1M1R Banking I: Module 1 181 (Module B) 186
BAN1M2R Banking I: Module 2 181 CEM4M3C Chemical Engineering Technology IV: Unit
BAN251W Banking II 181 Operations (Module C) 185
BAN361W Banking III 181 CEM211F Chemical Engineering Technology II (S1 and S2) 183
BAN401B Banking IV 181 CEM311A Chemical Engineering Technology III (Module A) 184
BCH2601 (BCH2118) Introductory biochemistry (S1 and S2) 33 CEM321B Chemical Engineering Technology III (Module B) 184

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CEP101E Chemical Engineering Practice I 183 CLO2604 (CLO204W) Clothing and textile practice 147
CEP201E Chemical Engineering Practice II 183 CLO2605 Fashion and Visual Merchandising (S1 and S2) 147
CFS4801 (CFS401K) Contemporary food studies 149 CLO2606 Fashion Retail (S1 and S2) 147
CGM1501 Invitation to theology (S1 and S2) 55 CLO3701 (CLO301W) Social psychology of clothing (S1 and S2) 148
CGM 1502 First steps in Practical Theology (S1 and S2) 56 CLO3702 (CLO302X) Wardrobe planning (S1 and S2) 148
CGM2601 Ethics and Spirituality (S1 and S2) 56 CLO3703 (CLO303Y) Evaluation of apparel (S1 and S2) 148
CGM2602 Preaching in a context of poverty (S1 and S2) 56 CLO3704 (CLO3043) Textiles: Yarns, fabric and finishes
CGM2603 Exploring celebration and worship (S1 and S2) 56 (S1 and S2) 148
CGM3701 Sexual Ethics (S1 and S2) 56 CLO3705 (CLO3054) Tailoring: Practical 148
CGM3702 From text to sermon: Reading and creating religious CLO3706 (CLO3065) Fashion development, production and
texts (S1 and S2) 56 marketing (S1 and S2) 149
CGM3703 Caring for all: Exploring the field of pastoral work CLO4801 (CLO4013) Advanced social psychology of clothing 148
(S1 and S2) 56 CLS1501 (CCL101R) Greek society, myths and literature
CGM3704 The research challenge: Doing empirical research in (S1 and S2) 44
theology (S1 and S2) 56 CLS1502 (CCL102S) Ancient Rome: Society, myth and
CGM3705 Christian leadership and church management literature (S1 and S2) 44
(S1 and S2) 56 CLS2601 (CLS826C) Cultural contexts (S1 and S2) 44
CHE1PRA Chemistry I (Practical) 186 CLS2602 (CLS827D) Visual and verbal representations (S1 and S2) 44
CHE4PRA Chemical Engineering IV (Practical) 183 CLS3701 (CLS824A) Historical encounters (S1 and S2) 44
CHE111Q Introductory chemistry A (S1) 40 CLS3702 (CLS8239) Ancient thought and practice (S1 and S2) 44
CHE112R Introductory chemistry B (S2) 40 CLS3703 (CLS825D) Power and empowerment (S1 and S2) 44
CHE181T Chemistry I (Theory) (S1 and S2) 188 CLS3704 (CLS8216) Epic transformations (S1 and S2) 44
CHE211T Inorganic chemistry (S1 and S2) 40 CLS3705 (CLS8228) Dramatic visions (S1 and S2) 44
CHE212U Physical chemistry (S1 and S2) 40 CMC401C Contract Management: Civil IV 188
CHE213V Organic chemistry (S1 and S2) 40 CMD101C Construction Methods I (S1 and S2) 188
CHE214W Analytical chemistry (S1 and S2) 40 CMG111C Credit Management I 190
CHE221V Practical work (S2) 40 CMG211C Credit Management II 190
CHE222W Practical work (S2) 40 CMG311C Credit Management III 190
CHE223X Practical work (S2) 40 CMG411C Credit Management IV 190
CHE224Y Practical work (S2) 41 CMH1501 Comprehensive primary health care I (S1 and S2) 47
CHE311W Inorganic chemistry 41 CMH1502 Comprehensive primary heath care II (S1 and S2) 47
CHE312X Physical chemistry 41 CMH1503 Health and the environment (S1 and S2) 47
CHE313Y Organic chemistry 41 CMH2601 Community health practica 47
CHE321Y Practical work 41 CMH2602 Health in communities (S1 and S2) 47
CHE450B Project 42 CMH3701 Basic epidemiology in health sciences (S1 and S2) 47
CHE1500 Introductory chemistry (S1 and S2) 40 CML1501 (CML101H) Communication Law (S1 and S2) 45
CHE1501 (CHE101N & CHE102P) General Chemistry 1A CMM1501 Ethics and life (S1 and S2) 48
(S1 and S2) 40 CMM1502 The dynamics of mission (S1 and S2) 49
CHE1502 (CHE102P & CHE103Q) General Chemistry 1B CMM2601 Women in Society and Church (S1 and S2) 49
(S1 and S2) 40 CMM2602 Youth ministry in communities (S1 and S2) 49
CHE1503 (CHE104R) Chemistry 1 Practical (S2) 40 CMM2603 Intercultural Christian communication (S1 and S2) 49
CHE2611 Inorganic chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2) 41 CMM3701 Christian action for anti-racism and reconciliation 49
CHE2612 Physical chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2) 41 CMM3702 God, creation and environment (S1 and S2) 49
CHE2613 Organic chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2) 41 CMM3703 Christian social ethics (S1 and S2) 49
CHE2614 Analytical chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2) 41 CMM3704 The dynamics of interreligious encounter 49
CHE2621 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S2) 41 CMM3705 Christian moral decision making (S1 and S2) 49
CHE2622 Physical Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S2) 41 CMN401E Computer Networks IV 187
CHE2623 Practical work (S2) 41 CMP2601 (CMP2016) Law of criminal procedure: pre-trial
CHE2624 Analytical Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S2) 41 (S1 and S2) 57
CHE3143 Analytical chemistry 41 CMP3701 (CMP301A) Criminal procedure: trial and post-trial
CHE3223 Practical work 41 (module 2) (S1 and S2) 57
CHE3234 Practical work 41 CMT101C Construction Materials I (S1 and S2) 188
CHE3245 Practical work 41 CMT401C Construction Materials Technology IV 188
CHE4409 Practical 41 CMY201E Crime risk perspectives (S1 and S2) 57
CHM4801 (CHM4014) Contemporary hospitality management 149 CMY202F Principles of crime prevention, reduction and
CHP311A Chemical Plant III (Module A) 185 control (S1 and S2) 57
CHP321B Chemical Plant III (Module B) 185 CMY203G Child and youth misbehaviour (S1 and S2) 57
CIP2601 (CIP201G) General principles of civil procedure (S1 and S2) 44 CMY204H Dealing with young offenders (S1 and S2) 57
CIP3701 (CIP301K) Civil procedure: court proceedings (S1 and S2) 44 CMY205J Reaction to crime: alternative dispute resolution
CLA1501 (CLA101S) Commercial Law 1A (S1 and S2) 45 (S1 and S2) 57
CLA1502 (CLA104V) Commercial Law 1B (S1 and S2) 45 CMY1501 (CMY101B) Introduction to criminology: crime, offenders
CLA2601 (CLA201V) Commercial Law 2A (S1 and S2) 45 and criminal behaviour (S1 and S2) 57
CLA2602 (CLA202W) Commercial Law 2B (S1 and S2) 45 CMY1502 (CMY102C) Introduction to criminology: victims and
CLH1501 (CLH103T) Galeh Ivrit Tanakhit (Discover Biblical reduction of crime (S1 and S2) 57
Hebrew) (S1 and S2) 74 CMY1503 (CMY103D) Introduction to criminology: reaction to
CLH1502 (CLH104U) Hamshekh be’Ivrit Tanakhit (Continue crime (S1 and S2) 57
with Biblical Hebrew) (S1 and S2) 74 CMY3701 (CMY301H) The explanation of crime (S1 and S2) 57
CLH2601 (CLH2063) Hinneh haTanakh (Here is the Hebrew CMY3702 (CMY302J) Crime typologies (S1 and S2) 57
Bible) (S1 and S2) 74 CMY3703 (CMY303K) Technological developments and criminology
CLH2602 (CLH2074) Hinneh ha’Arets (Here is the Land) (S1 and S2) 74 (S1 and S2) 58
CLO1501 (CLO101Q) Clothing construction: Theory (S1 and S2) 146 CMY3704 (CMY304L) Formal reaction to crime (S1 and S2) 58
CLO1602 (CLO102R) Clothing construction: Practical 146 CMY3705 (CMY305M) Victimology (S1 and S2) 58
CLO2601 (CLO201T) Textiles: fibres (S1 and S2) 147 CMY3706 (CMY306N) Contemporary criminological issues
CLO2602 (CLO202U) Ethnic and entrepreneurial clothing (S1 and S2) 58
production: Practical 147 CMY3707 (CMY307P) Research methodology in criminology
CLO2603 (CLO203V) History of costume (S1 and S2) 147 (S1 and S2) 58

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CN6001G Nutrition education 150 CSP4802 (CSP410F) Introductory Issues in the Study of
CN6002H Nutrition education and development 150 Christian Spirituality 162
CN6003J Nutrition education and extension 150 CSP4803 (CSP411G) History of Christian Spirituality 162
CN6004K The community nutrition facilitator 150 CSP4804 (CSP412H) Christian Mysticism 162
CNT401C Concrete Technology IV 188 CSR4801 (CSR401N) Research methodology 149
COG501P Co-operative Governance V 235 CSR4802 (CSR402P) Advanced consumer science 149
COM303A Media studies: content, audiences and production CSR4803 (CSR403Q) Research project 149
(S1 and S2) 46 CSS101H Comprehension Skills for Science (S1 and S2) 51
COM305C International communication (S1 and S2) 46 CST1501 (CTH123D) Composition models 1: Tonal music
COM306D Communication research (S1 and S2) 46 (S1 and S2) 50
COM311A Political and government communication and media CST1502 (CTH221E) Composition models 2: Modal and tonal
ethics (S1 and S2) 46 counterpoint (S1 and S2) 50
COM1501 (COM101X) Fundamentals of communication CST2601 (CTH222F) Music technology I: Midi (S1 and S2) 50
(S1 and S2) 46 CST2602 (CTH224H) Composition models 3: Chromotacism
COM1502 (COM102Y) Communication contexts and applications (S1 and S2) 50
(S1 and S2) 46 CST2603 (CTH124E) Composition models 4: Music analysis
COM2025 Organisational communication (S1 and S2) 46 (S1 and S2) 50
COM2036 Integrated organisational communication 46 CST3701 (CTH321H) African and Asian composition resources
COM2048 Intercultural, development and health communication (S1 and S2) 50
(S1 and S2) 46 CST3702 (CTH322J) Modernist composition resources
COM2059 Media studies: mass communication and media (S1 and S2) 50
theory (S1 and S2) 46 CST3703 (CTH323K) Postmodern composition resources
COM3018 Marketing communication (S1 and S2) 46 (S1 and S2) 50
COM3029 Media studies: institutions, theories and issues 46 CST3704 Free composition (S1 and S2) 50
COM3704 (COM304B) New media technology (S1 and S2) 46 CST3705 (CTH325M) Performing practice (S1 and S2) 50
COM3708 Advertising and public relations (S1 and S2) 46 CST3706 Music technology 2: Digital audio (S1 and S2) 50
CON400E Consumer orientated marketing communication 56 CSY391B Control Systems III 189
COP1501 Communication Science for Public Relations I 187 CSY401E Control Systems IV 189
COP2601 Communication Science for Public Relations II 187 CTA2M1A Cost Accounting II: Module 1 206
COP3701 Communication Science for Public Relations III 187 CTA2M2A Cost Accounting II: Module 2 206
COS1501 (COS101S) Theoretical computer science 1 (S1 and S2) 52 CTH321H Compositional resources of 19th-century music
COS1511 (COS111U) Introduction to programming 1 (S1 and S2) 52 (S1 and S2) 51
COS1511 (COS111U) Introduction to programming 1 (S1 and S2) 52 CTH322J Compositional resources of 20th-century tonal
COS1512 (COS112V) Introduction to programming 2 (S1 and S2) 52 music (S1 and S2) 51
COS1521 (COS113W) Computer systems: fundamental concepts CTH323K Compositional resources of serialism (S1 and S2) 51
(S1 and S2) 52 CTR101J Cultural tourism I 192
COS2601 (COS201V) Theoretical computer science 2 (S1 and S2) 52 CUDAAEE Curriculum development and assessment in adult
COS2611 (COS211X) Programming: data structures (S1 and S2) 53 education 177
COS2614 (COS2144) Programming: contemporary concepts CUS2M1V Computer Usage II (Theory) 188
(S1 and S2) 53 CUS2M2V Computer Usage II (Practical) 188
COS2621 (COS2213) Computer organisation (2 hours) (S1 and S2) 53 CVC101Q Fundamentals of communication 233
COS2626 (COS2269) Computer Networks I (S1 and S2) 53 CVC281T Communication contexts and application 233
COS2633 (COS2338) Numerical methods 1 (S1 and S2) 53 CVM111Y Conservation Management I 229
COS2661 (COS261C) Formal logic 2 (S1 and S2) 53 CX6003A Adult education and extension 150
COS3701 (COS301Y) Theoretical computer science 3 (S1 and S2) 53 CX60018 Development approaches 150
COS3705 (COS305F) Advanced systems development (S1 and S2) 54 CYA101C Child and Youth Care/Youth Work Administration and
COS3711 (COS3114) Advanced programming (S1 and S2) 53 Management I 186
COS3712 (COS340A) Computer graphics (S1 and S2) 53 CYA201C Child and Youth Care/Youth Work Administration and
COS3721 (COS3216) Operating systems and architecture (S1 and S2) 53 Management II 186
COS3751 (COS351D) Techniques of artificial intelligence (S1 and S2) 53 CYC301C/CYC3PRA Child and Youth Care III 186
COS3761 Formal logic (S1 and S2) 53 CYC401C/CYC4PRA Child and Youth Care IV 186
CP7001W Designing a project 150 CYR101C Child and Youth Care/Youth Work in Residential and
CP7002X Community project 150 Secure Care I 186
CPD4M1C Chemical Process Design IV: Equipment Design CYR201C Child and Youth Care/Youth Work in Residential and
(Module A) 185 Secure Care II 186
CPD4M2C Chemical Process Design IV: Plant Design (Module B) 185 DBS401I Database Systems IV 192
CPD371S Chemical Process Design: Principles III 185 DCE131G Drawing: Chemical Engineering I (S1 and S2) 191
CPI271Y Chemical Process Industries II 185 DCM371Y Documentation III 191
CPR2601 (CPR201W) Corporate Procedures II (S1 and S2) 241 DCS401E Digital Control Systems IV 191
CPS401I Computer Security IV 187 DEV401I Advanced Development Software IV 193
CQI401Q Continual Quality Improvements IV 188 DFA4801 (DFA100W) Arts practice (Advanced University Diploma
CRI2601 Introduction to crime information systems for in Fine Arts) 24
policing (S1 and S2) 215 DIG1PRA Digital Systems I (Practical) 191
CRI3701 Crime information systems for policing (S1 and S2) 215 DIG2PRA Digital Systems II (Practical) 191
CRW1501 (CRW101U) Introduction to the general principles of DIG111Z Digital Systems I (Theory) (S1 and S2) 191
criminal law (S1 and S2) 57 DIG221X Digital Systems II (Theory) (S1 and S2) 191
CRW2601 (CRW101U) General principles of criminal law DIG331Q Digital Systems III 193
(S1 and S2) 57 DIPAC26 Advanced management accounting 89
CRW2602 (CRW201X) Criminal law: specific crimes (S1 and S2) 57 DIPAC38 Advanced taxation 136
CSA4M1C Module A: Fundamental Influence 191 DNA011B Basic Practical Contact Course 231
CSA4M2C Module B: Comparative Correctional Services Systems 191 DNA020M Marine Practical Contact Course 231
CSJ2601 Consumer Science Journalism II (S1 and S2) 148 DNA030I Inland Practical Contact Course 231
CSL2601 (CSL201M) Constitutional Law (S1 and S2) 56 DPA202T Practical accounting data processing (S1 and S2) 9
CSM4M1V Correctional services management IV Module I 189 DPJ391U Design Project III 190
CSM4M2V Correctional services management IV Module II 189 DRW111X Drawing I (S1 and S2) 191
CSP1501 (CSP1014) Principles of Consumer Science (S1 and S2) 146 DRW221Y Drawing II (S1 and S2) 191

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DSC1510 Introduction to the business world (S1 and S2) 105 ECH3701 (BBA306A) Death, tombs and burials in the early
DSC1520 (QMG101P) Quantitative modelling I (S1 and S2) 120 Christian world (S1 and S2) 28
DSC1620 Mathematical modelling I (S1 and S2) 120 ECH3702 (BBA3036) Religion, worship and prayer in the early
DSC1630 (QMG102Q- Introductory financial mathematics Christian world (S1 and S2) 28
(S1 and S2) 120 ECH3703 The Bible and human development in post-colonial
DSC2601 Mathematical programming (S1 and S2) 105 Africa (S1 and S2) 31
DSC2602 Rational decision making (S1 and S2) 105 ECH3704 Construction of bodies, gender and sexuality in
DSC2604 Financial modelling (S1 and S2) 105 early Christianity (S1 and S2) 31
DSC2605 Linear Mathematical programming (S1 and S2) 105 ECH3705 Early Christian spirituality (S1 and S2) 31
DSC2606 Nonlinear Mathematical Programming (S1 and S2) 105 ECH4802 Christian origins: The formation of Early Christian
DSC2607 Production Modelling (S1 and S2) 105 discourses 30
DSC3702 Optimisation of resources (S1 and S2) 105 ECH4803 Making Christianities: Competing identities in a
DSC3703 Simulation (S1 and S2) 105 religiously diverse world 30
DSC3704 Models for strategic decision-making (S1 and S2) 105 ECH4804 The Jesus movement in its context: Jesus Research
DSC3705 Financial risk modelling (S1 and S2) 105 and Christian Origins in archaeological perspective 30
DSC3706 Selected topics for Operations Research (S1 and S2) 105 ECH4805 Digging up the Church: Early Christianity in the
DSC3707 Mathematical Modelling II (S1 and S2) 106 Roman Empire 30
DSO401I Development Software IV 190 ECH4807 Orientation in Early Christian Archaeology 30
DSP401E Digital Signal Processing IV 191 ECM2PRA Electronic Communication II (Practical) 195
DTM1501 (TTP1M1T) Travel operations (S1 and S2) 244 ECM291Z Electronic Communication II (Theory) (S1 and S2) 195
DTM1502 (TTP1M2T) Tourism Destinations (S1 and S2) 244 ECM301E Econometrics 194
DTM1503 (TDV101T) Tourism Development IA 243 ECM401E Electronic Communication IV 195
DTM1604 (TDV101T) Tourism Development IB 243 ECS201A Microeconomics (S1 and S2) 60
DVA1501(DVA101Q) Introduction to development studies ECS202B Macroeconomics (S1 and S2) 60
(S1 and S2) 58 ECS203C South African economic indicators (S1 and S2) 60
DVA1601 (DVA102R) Development problems and institutions ECS204D Labour economics (S1 and S2) 60
(S1 and S2) 58 ECS207G Development economics (S1 and S2) 60
DVA2601 (DVA303Y) Projects and programmes as instruments ECS208H Environmental economics (S1 and S2) 60
of development (S1 and S2) 58 ECS209J The South African financial system (S1 and S2) 60
DVA2602 (DVA3054) Community development and the basic ECS210B Economics of tourism (S1 and S2) 60
needs approach (S1 and S2) 58 ECS301D Monetary economics (S1 and S2) 60
DVA3701 (DVA201T) Development theories (S1 and S2) 58 ECS302E International trade (S1 and S2) 60
DVA3702 (DVA202U) Rural and urban development (S1 and S2) 58 ECS303F International finance (S1 and S2) 60
DVA3703 (DVA301W) Development policy and strategies ECS304G Public economics (S1 and S2) 60
(S1 and S2) 58 ECS306J History of economic thought (S1 and S2) 60
DVA3704 (DVA302X) Development planning (S1 and S2) 58 ECS307K Econometric techniques (S1 and S2) 60
DVA3705 (DVA3043) Empowerment and popular initiatives ECS1501 (ECS1016) Economics 1A (S1 and S2) 60
(S1 and S2) 58 ECS1601 (ECS1028) Economics 1B (S1 and S2) 60
DVADEBT Contemporary development debates and issues 58 ECT1PRA Electronics I (Practical) 193
DVAGOVJ Governance and development 58 ECT151R Electronics I (Theory) (S1 and S2) 193
DVASECF Human security and development 58 ECT261Z Electronics II (Theory) (S1 and S2) 193
DVASUS4 Sustainable development: policy, practice and ECT381A Electronics III 193
environment 59 ECT401E Electronics IV 193
DYD111Q Commonwealth values in youth in development EDA201W Classroom management (S1 and S2) 155
(S1 and S2) 174 EDA3013 Guidance, counselling and life skills education for
DYD112R Young people and society (S1 and S2) 174 the subject teacher 157
DYD113S Principles and practices of youth in development EDA3046 (EDT202L) Environmental education (S1 and S2) 155
work (S1 and S2) 174 EDA3058 Education law and professional ethics (S1 and S2) 155
DYD114T Working with people in their communities EDAHOD5 The educator as assessor (S1 and S2) 155
(S1 and S2) 174 EDB101X Outcomes-based education (S1 and S2) 155
DYD115U Gender and development (S1 and S2) 174 EDC1015 (EDT302P) Theoretical frameworks in education
DYD116V Learning processes (S1 and S2) 174 (S1 and S2) 155
DYD117W Management skills (S1 and S2) 174 EDC1015 Theoretical frameworks in education 67
DYD118X Youth and health (S1 and S2) 174 EDDHODJ The educator as learning programme developer 172
DYD211T Project planning, monitoring and evaluation EDLHODM The educator as leader, manager and administrator 172
(S1 and S2) 174 EDMHODR The educator as mediator of learning 172
DYD212U Policy, planning and implementation (S1 and S2) 174 EDP401M Engineering Design Project IV 196
DYD213V Conflict resolution strategies and skills (S1 and S2) 174 EDPHOD8 The educator in a pastoral role 172
DYD214W Promoting enterprise and economic development EDRHODG The educator as researcher, scholar and lifelong learner 172
(S1 and S2) 174 EDT101G Child development (S1 and S2) 151
DYD215X Sustainable development and environmental issues EDT102H Guidance, counselling and life skills development 151
(S1 and S2) 174 EDT201K The young child and learning (S1 and S2) 151
DYD216Y The political economy of poverty and poverty EDT303Q Religious education (S1 and S2) 152
alleviation strategies (S2) 174 EDT304R Social education (S1 and S2) 152
DYD2173 Family life education (S2) 174 EDT305S Management of early childhood development
DYD2184 Psychosocial support of orphans and vulnerable institutions (S1 and S2 ) 152
children (S1 and S2) 174 EDT1601 Child development (S1 and S2) 155
DYD2195 Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) programme EDT1602 Learning and teaching strategies in the adolescent
management and policy development (S1 and S2) 174 years (S1 and S2) 155
EAH121T Epidemiology: Animal Health I 231 EED101F English language studies (S1 and S2) 61
ECH1501 Introduction to Early Christian literature, theology, EED102G Ways of knowing: fiction, poetry and drama )
history, and archaeology (S1 and S2) 28 (S1 and S2) 63
ECH2601 Text interpretation, theory and method (S1 and S2) 31 EED201J English language studies 63
ECH2602 (BBA3014) Daily life in early Christianity (S1 and S2) 28 EED201J English language studies ((Project) (S1 and S2) 62
ECH2603 (BBA307B) Illness, health and healing in the early EED202K ‘This round and delicious globe’: literature in English
Christian world (S1 and S2) 28 (S1 and S2) 63

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EED203L Modes of meaning: mythology and folklore, literacy ETC104X Educational Themes D: Guidance, counselling, life
and children’s literature (S1 and S2) 63 skills development and religious education 171
EEN4M1C Environmental Engeneering: Civil IV (Module A) 195 ETH102L The learning child (S1 and S2) 153
EEN4M2C Environmental Engeneering: Civil IV (Module B) 195 ETH202P General teaching methods and classroom
EEN401C Environmental Engineering: Civil IV 196 management (S1 and S2) 153
EG6004R Personal management 150 ETH203Q Guidance, counselling and life skills development 153
EGE4PJT Environmental Management for Engineering: Civil ETH302S (EDT203M) Inclusive education A (S1 and S2) 153
IV (Project) 196 ETH303T The education system and school management
EGE401C Environmental Management for Engineering: Civil (S1 and S2) 154
IV (Theory) 196 ETH305V Multicultural education (S1 and S2) 154
EHY201W Economic history of the world (S1 and S2) 59 ETH306W (EDT301N) Inclusive Education B (S1 and S2) 154
EHY202X Economic history of South Africa (S1 and S2) 59 ETP2M1E Entrepreneurship II Module 1: Entrepreneurship
EKM341X Electronic Measurements III 193 and entrepreneurial skills 195
ELD371R Electrical Distribution III 192 ETP2M2E Entrepreneurship II Module 2: Human Resource
ELE1PRA Electrical Engineering I (Practical) 192 management for entrepreneurs 195
ELE2PRA Electrical Engineering II (Practical) 192 ETP301E Entrepreneurship III 195
ELE171U Electrical Engineering I (Theory) (S1 and S2) 192 EUC131T End-user computing I: Theory (S1 and S2) 196
ELE281X Electrical Engineering II (Theory) (S1 and S2) 192 EUP1501 (CEM101A) End-user computing (Practical) 53
ELE391X Electrical Engineering III 192 EVI3701 (EVI301A) Evidence: admissibility of evidence
ELM381Z Electrical Protection III 192 (S1 and S2) 63
EMA2M1E Engineering management II (Module A) (S1 and S2) 194 EVI3702 (EVI2016) Evidence: the presentation and assessment
EMA2M2E Engineering management II (Module B) (S1 and S2) 194 of evidence (S1 and S2) 63
EMA201E Engineering Management II (two modules) 194 EWS121Q Engineering Work Study I 195
EMA301E Engineering Management III 194 EWS271L Engineering Work Study II 195
EMM2PRA Electrical Machines II (Practical) 195 EWS381G Engineering Work Study III 195
EMM261R Electrical Machines II (Theory) (S1 and S2) 192 EWS2601 Engaging with society: meeting the challenges of a
EMM371R Electrical Machines III 192 changing world (S1 and S2) 61
EMM401E Electrical Machines IV 192 EXI301L Explosives Industrial Practice III 199
EMT4801 (EMT401E) Engineering Mathematics IV 192 EXP15O1 (EXP101D) Explosives I 196
ENB2243 Botany (Practical) 35 EXP2601 (EXP201G) Explosives II 196
ENE2601 (ENE2019) Environmental Education: concepts and EXP 3701 (EXP301K) Explosives III 196
principles (S1 and S2) 63 EXP4801 (EXP401N) Explosives IV 196
ENM401E Engineering Management IV 194 FAC4M16 Financial Accounting IV: Module 1 197
ENN101D English studies: Approaching literature and writing FAC4M28 Financial Accounting IV: Module 2 197
(S1 and S2) (Project) 61
FAC1501 (ASK131U) Introductory financial accounting 196
ENN102E English studies: Explorations in reading and meaning
FAC1502 (ACN101M) Financial accounting concepts, principles
(S1 and S2) 61
and procedures (S1 and S2) 196
ENN103F English for academic purposes (S1 and S2) 61
FAC1503 (ALP101G) Financial Accounting Principles for Law
ENN106J English communication for law (S1 and S2) 61
Practitioners (S1 and S2) 9
ENN203J One writer’s vision: Jane Austen (S1 and S2) 62
FAC1601 (ACN102N) Financial accounting reporting (S1 and S2) 63
ENN204K African encounters (S1 and S2) 62
FAC2601 (ACN201Q) Financial accounting for companies
ENN205L Close reading, good writing (S1 and S2) 62
(S1 and S2) 64
ENN207N Exploring Shakespeare (S1 and S2) 62
FAC2602 (ACN202R) Selected accounting standards and simple
ENN303M Themes in English language studies 62
group structures (S1 and S2) 64
ENN311M Exploring South African writing 62
FAC3701 General financial reporting (S1 and S2) 64
ENN314Q Reading classics 62
FAC3702 Distinctive financial reporting (S1 and S2) 64
ENN315R Testing the limits of the literary sign: Modern and
FAC3703 Specific financial reporting (S1 and S2) 64
contemporary literature 62
FAC3704 Group financial reporting (S1 and S2) 64
ENN1504 Practising workplace English (S1 and S2) 62
ENN4801 The English heritage 62 FDEEL3A Human resources management I 166
ENN4802 Africa: texts and territories 62 FDEEL4B Human resources management II 166
ENN4803 Popular culture and the practices of reception 62 FDEEL5C Legal issues in Educational Leadership 166
ENN4804 Intersections: race, class, gender 62 FDEEL29 School management 166
ENN4805 A research paper 62 FDEGD1T Child development I 167
ENP2PRA Engineering Physics II (Practical) 194 FDEGD2U Learning and learning problems 167
ENP291Q Engineering Physics II (S1 and S2) 194 FDEGD3V Career Guidance 167
ENS121U Environmental Studies I 235 FDEGD4W Child development II: problems in childhood and
ENS211V Environmental Studies II 235 adolescence 167
ENV301E Environmental Management III 195 FDEGD5X Methodology of life orientation 167
ENZ224D Zoology practical 145 FDELD4G Learner support for learners experiencing learning
EPC301E Entrepreneurship practice III 195 difficulties 166
EPD101T Epidemiology: Animal Health I 231 FDELD5H Teaching practice – Learners experiencing difficulties 166
EPD201F Epidemiology: Animal Health II 231 FDEME3L (FDETE2B) Computer integration in the classroom
EPD301J Epidemiology: Animal Health III 231 (S1 and S2) 155
EPD401J Epidemiology IV 232 FDESE28 Assessment and learner support 166
EPP1501 Applied Communication in Policing 1A (S1 and S2) 242 FDESN1R Introduction to Inclusive Education 166
EPP1502 Applied Communication in Policing 1B (S1 and S2) 242 FDESN3T Barriers to learning: Impairments 166
EPR101E Electrical Engineering Practice I 192 FDETE1A Technology A (Background to Technology) 168
EPR201E Electrical Engineering Practice II 192 FDETE2B Technology Education I 168
ESJ4801 (ESJ401X) Explosives Project IV 196 FDETE4D Technology B 168
ETC101U Educational Themes A: Child development and the FDETE5E Technology Education II 168
learning child 171 FEN401C Foundation Engineering IV 199
ETC102V Educational Themes B: Theoretical frameworks in FIC1PRA Physics I (Practical) 214
education, education law and professional ethics 171 FIC181C Physics I (S1 and S2) 214
ETC103W Educational Themes C: The educational system and FINVRAJ Advanced problems of business finance 39
school management 171 FIS1601 Human Anatomy and Physiology (S1 and S2) 111

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FIS2601 (FIS211K) Digestion, endocrine control and metabolism GAR1501 (GAR1116) Drawing 1 59
(S1 and S2) 111 GAR2601 (GAR211A) Graphic processes 70
FIS2602 (FIS212L) Respiration and excretion (S1 and S2) 111 GDS401C Geometric Design IV 202
FIS2603 (FIS213M) Physiological defence mechanisms GED101T Human development and education (S1 and S2) 67
(S1 and S2) 111 GED102U Teaching and learning 1 (S1 and S2) 67
FIS2604 (FIS214N) Physiology II (Practical) 111 GED201W The adolescent: an educational perspective 67
FIS3701 (FIS311N) Physiology of the nervous system GED202X Teaching and learning 2 (S1 and S2) 67
(S1 and S2) 111 GED203Y Life crises in childhood and adolescence 67
FIS3702 (FIS312P) Cardiovascular system (S1 and S2) 111 GED3013 The adult: an educational perspective 67
FIS3703 (FIS313Q) Membrane and effector physiology GED3024 Teaching and learning 3 67
(S1 and S2) 111 GED3069 Education and technology 67
FIS3704 (FIS314R) Physiology III (Practical) 111 GEL1123 Crystallography and mineralogy (S2) 69
FLM271S Facility Layout and Materials Handling 196 GEL1145 Practical (S2) 69
FLS1501 (FLS101V) Origins of South African law (S1 and S2) 106 GEL1156 Environmental geology (S1 and S2) 69
FLS1502 (FLS102W) Foundations of the South African law GEL1168 Introduction to petrology and South African
(S1 and S2) 106 stratigraphy (S1 and S2) 70
FMA3M1X Financial Management III: Module 1 197 GEM1501 (GEM1014) German language and culture for beginners
FMA301A Fluid Mechanics III 198 I (S1 and S2) 70
FMA331B Hydraulic Machines III 202 GEM1502 (GEM1025) German language and culture: Intermediate
FMA401M Fluid Mechanics IV 198 II (S1 and S2) 70
FMA401V Financial Management IV 197 GEN102A Basic general nursing science I(a) 173
FMC2PRA Fluid Mechanics II (Practical) 198 GEN103B Basic general nursing science I(b) 173
FMC201U Fluid Mechanics II (Theory) 198 GEN104C Basic general nursing science practica I(a) 173
FO55P5Y Practical food security and behaviour 149 GEN105D Basic general nursing science practica I(b) 173
FO60P2J Food preservation (practical) 150 GEN201C Applied social sciences 173
FO60P6N Food processing (practical) 150 GEN202D Basic general nursing science II(a) 174
FO5501M Food behaviour 149 GEN203E Basic general nursing science II(b) 174
FO5502N Food security 149 GEN204F Basic general nursing science practica II(a) 174
FO5503P Indigenous cuisine 149 GEN205G Basic general nursing science practica II(b) 174
FO6001A Food preservation 150 GEN1019 Applied social sciences and ethics 173
FO6005E Food processing 150
GENDEVY Gender and development 59
FOI401F Forensic Interviewing IV 199
GEVBEPP Advanced taxation practice 137
FOM501F Forensic Methods and Techniques 201
GFM401L Local Government Financial Management IV 239
FOO1501 (FOO101U) Food preparation 1 (S1 and S2) 146
GGH103S Our living earth (S1 and S2) 68
FOO1602 (FOO102V) Food preparation practical 1 146
GGH201T The African challenge: people and environment 68
FOO2601 (FOO201X) Food preparation 2 (S1 and S2) 147
GGH202U The geography of basic services provision 68
FOO2602 (FOO202Y) Food preparation practical 2 147
GGH203V The interpretation of maps, aerial photographs and
FOO2603 (FOO2033) Food production principles (S1 and S2) 147
satellite images (S1 and S2) 68
FOO2604 Food Product Development (S1 and S2) 147
GGH204W People and the natural environment: use and impact
FOO2605 Food Product Packaging, Labelling and Visual
(S1 and S2) 68
Merchandising (Theory) (S1 and S2) 147
GGH205X Environmental politics (S1 and S2) 68
FOO2706 Food Product Packaging, Labelling & Visual
GGH206Y Geography of tourism (S1 and S2) 68
Merchandising Practice (S1 and S2) 147
GGH301W State of the environment in Southern Africa 68
FOO3701 (FOO3014) International cuisine (S1 and S2) 148
GGH302X Spatial economic development (S1 and S2) 68
FOO3702 (FOO3025) Food and beverage service (S1 and S2) 148
GGH303Y Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
FOO3703 (FOO3036) Beverage studies (S1 and S2) 148
FOO3704 (FOO3048) Food preparation for the hospitality (GIS) (S1 and S2) 69
industry (theory) (S1 and S2) 148 GGH1501 (GGH101Q) Know your world: introduction to
FOO3705 (FOO3059) Food preparation for the hospitality geography (S1 and S2) 68
industry (practical) 148 GGH1502 (GGH102R) World issues: a geographical perspective
FOR201P Fundamentals of Research II 238 (S1 and S2) 68
FOR1501 Forensic Methods and Techniques (S1 and S2) 198 GGH3043 Development of urban space (S1 and S2) 69
FOR1502 Investigation of selected crimes and transgressions GGH3054 Environmental evaluation and impact assessment
(S1 and S2) 198 (S1 and S2) 69
FOR1503 Information gathering (S1 and S2) 198 GGH3076 Ecotourism (S1 and S2) 69
FOU501F Forensic Auditing 199 GGH3708 Environmental Awareness and Responsibility 69
FRC1501 (FRC101Q) French language and culture: Beginners GGH4801 Geogrpahical Information Systems 69
(S1 and S2) 65 GMI351X Geology: Mining III 202
FRC1502 (FRC102R) French language and culture: Lower GMT111H Growth Media Technology 235
intermediate (S1 and S2) 65 GNE2601 General Genetics IIA (S1 and S2) 67
FRC2601 (FRC201T) French language and culture: Intermediate (S1) 66 GOR401P Governmental Relations IV 238
FRC2602 (FRC202U) French for professional purposes: GPM201A Agricultural Production Management II 233
Introduction (S1) 66 GRE201C Intermediate grammar and etymology (S1 and S2) 71
FRC2603 (FRC203V) French Literature: Introduction (S2) 66 GRE202D Classical, Jewish and Christian prose (S1 and S2) 71
FRC3701 (FRC301W) French language and culture: advanced (S1) 66 GRE203E Classical, Jewish and Christian poetry (S1 and S2) 71
FRC3702 (FRC303Y) French for professional purposes: Hotel GRE1501 (GRE1019) Greek grammar (S1 and S2) 71
and tourism (S2) 66 GRE1502 (GRE102A) Grammar and reading (S1 and S2) 71
FRC3703 (FRC3043) French literature: France (advanced) GTE281Q Geotechnical Engineering II 199
(S1 and S2) 66 GTE331Q Geotechnical Engineering III 199
FRC3704 (FRC3054) French literature: Literature of Francophone HARCH1E Theory and interpretation in archaeology 23
countries (advanced) (S1 and S2) 66 HARCH2F Hunter-gatherers and herders in Africa 23
FRC3705 (FRC3065) Practical translation from and into French (S1) 66 HARCH3G Early African farming communities and complex
FRM1501 (FRM1015) Form and motion 64 societies 23
FST0005 The meaning, analysis, interpretation and design of HARCH4H Historical Archaeology 23
financial statements 89 HARCH5J Managing archaeological heritage 23
FUR2601 (FUR201F) Fundamental Rights (S1 and S2) 66 HARCH6K Archaeology in practice 23

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HBA4802 Biblical Archaeology of the Later Bronze Age, Iron HMPYC80 (PSY471S) Research methodology 117
Age, Babylonian, Persian and Hellenistic periods 29 HMSOC80 Research Methodology 180
HBA4803 Applied Biblical Archaeology 29 HMV4802 (HONACTF) Contemporary theories of the arts 24
HBA4804 Biblical Archaeology and everyday-life in the biblical HOC131X Horticultural Mechanization 235
world. 29 HONASMB Applied stochastic modelling 106
HBA4806 Orientation to Biblical Archaeology 29 HONCS1Y Discrete financial modelling 106
HBB121R Resource Management I 236 HONDANE Decision analysis 106
HBB281X Resource Management II 237 HONFIN6 Financial mathematics 106
HBB331V Resource Management III 237 HONFORP Forecasting 106
HBEDAAG Assess and apply psychometrics and statistics 161 HONLINR Linear programming 106
HBEDABH Addressing barriers to learning. 161 HONMD1Y Introduction to the mathematical modelling of
HBEDAIQ Analyse the impact of the curriculum on effective derivatives I 106
mathematical practices 161 HONMD23 Introduction to the mathematical modelling of
HBEDAMU Analyse modelling in school mathematics 161 derivatives II 106
HBEDAT5 Adult teaching and learning 160 HONNNSH Neural networks 106
HBEDBLV Becoming, learning and assessment of the young HONOPTR Optimisation 106
child in the early childhood development phase 160 HONPR1B Project I 106
HBEDCDP Curriculum design and evaluation for Science HONPR2C Project II 106
Education 161 HONSIMG Simulation 106
HBEDCIU Current issues in Science Education 161 HONSM1A Stochastic modelling I 106
HBEDECS SA education in context 160 HOR141Z Horticulture I 235
HBEDETE Education and teaching of the young child in the HOR251W Horticulture II 235
early childhood development phase 160 HOR341T Horticulture III 236
HBEDIE6 Introduction to inclusive education: assessment and HPANE81 Research in Ancient Near Eastern Studies 16
learner support. 160 HPCSP81 Research in Christian Spirituality 42
HBEDMAB Managing ABET in context for development 160 HPDVA81 Research methodology in Development Studies 58
HBEDMEF The mediation of environmental learning 161 HPDVA82 Research report in Development Studies 58
HBEDMSV Managing the school as an organisation 161 HPECH81 Research in New Testament and Early Christian
HBEDOBG Organisational behaviour in education and Studies 29
education law 161 HPHBA81 Research in Biblical Archaeology 29
HBEDOPW Orientate psycho-educationally to perform HPJEW81 Research in Judaic Studies 84
specialised tasks of the counsellor 160 HPM311H Horticultural Production Management III 232
HBEDPCK People-centred schools. 160 HPM411H Horticultural Production Management IV 229
HBEDSSC Schools and society 160 HPM2601 (HPM201B) Food service organisation and
HBEDTL6 Teaching and learning 160 management (S1 and S2) 147
HBEDTRD Theory and research in education 160 HPM2602 (HPM202C) Meal management (S1 and S2) 147
HBEDWSL Whole school development through environmental HPM2603 (HPM203D) Hospitality industry regulations (S1 and S2) 147
education 161 HPM2604 (HPM204E) Events management (S1 and S2) 147
HDL401C Hydraulics IV 202 HPMSG80 Research in Missiology 98
HE7501L Theory and Practice 151 HPOTS81 Research in the Old Testament 32
HE7502M Research methodology 151 HPPTH81 Research in practical theology 114
HE7503N Programme Management ) 151 HPS3701 (HPS3019) Introduction to housekeeping (S1 and S2) 148
HE7504P Community resource management 151 HPS3702 (HPS302A) Front office operations (S1 and S2) 148
HE7510M Food security and HIV/AIDS 151 HPS3703 (HPS303B) Accommodation operations (S1 and S2) 148
HE8002A Dissertation 151 HPS3704 (HPS304C) Hospitality project (S1 and S2) 148
HE8003B Research paper 151 HPS3705 (HPS305D) Operations: Data systems 148
HE80019 Research proposal 151 HPSEM81 Research in Semitic Languages 127
HEC101V Health education (S1 and S2) 153 HPT411H Horticultural Production Technology IV 232
HESCEC6 Conservation ecology 158 HRAAR81 Anthropological and Archaeological research report 18
HESEMOC Environmental monitoring 158 HRANE85 (ANERESF) Research report: Ancient Near Easter studies 17
HESERA8 Environmental risk assessment and management 157 HRCSP85 (CSP413J) Research report 42
HESESAA Ecological and social impact assessment 157 HRECH86 New Testament and Early Christian Studies research
HESETX5 Ecotoxicology 157 report 29
HESFESY Integrated environmental systems and processes 157 HRHBA85 Research report in Biblical Archaeology 29
HESIEM5 Integrated environmental management 157 HRHMV81 (HONAAR9) Research report on the arts 24
HESIMMN Impact mitigation and management 157 HRJEW85 Research report: Judaic Studies 84
HESIMSU Integrated environmental management systems HRM3704 (MNH301E) Contemporary issues in human resource
and auditing 157 management (S1 and S2) 37
HESRMEC Research methodology 157 HRM3706 (MNH307L) Performance management (S1 and S2) 37
HESRPRX Research project 158 HRMSG82 Research report 98
HESRSMY Environmental remote sensing and modelling 158 HROTS85 Old Testament research report 32
HIM326H Opera (S1 and S2) 75 HRPTH85 Practical Theology research report 115
HMA1501 Planning and organising in health services HRS411Q Interhistory of religions 122
management (S1 and S2) 73 HRS412R Theories of religion 122
HMA1502 Leading and control in health services management HRS415U Research methodologies in religion 122
(S1 and S2) 73 HRS416V Religion in private and public life 122
HMA2601 Human resource management in health services HRSEM85 Research report: Semitic Languages 127
(S1 and S2) 73 HRSOC81 Research report in the fields of work and social
HMA2602 Labour relations in health services (S1 and S2) 73 identity 130
HMA2603 Health services management practica 73 HRV1601 Human rights, values and social transformation 75
HMA3701 Financial management in health services 73 HSE1501 Contextualisation of health sciences education
HMA3702 Quality in health services management (S1 and S2) 73 (S1 and S2) 72
HMA3703 Leadership in health services management (S1 and S2) 73 HSE1502 Principles of health sciences education (S1 and S2) 72
HMA3704 Contemporary issues in health services management HSE2601 Educational management in health sciences (S1 and S2) 72
(S1 and S2) 73 HSE2602 Teaching and assessment in health sciences (S1 and S2) 72
HMPHY80 (PHY419R) Physics Honours Research Methods 110 HSE2603 Health sciences education: practica 72

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HSE3701 Culturally diverse education in health sciences (S1 and S2) 72 ICT3722 Database practice (S1 and S2) 202
HSE3702 Contemporary trends in health sciences education IDE401F Identification IV 201
(S1 and S2) 72 IDP101E Industrial Engineering Practice I 203
HSE3703 Developing health sciences curricula: foundations IDP201E Industrial Engineering Practice II 203
(S1 and S2) 72 IFIMANB International financial management 39
HSE3704 Developing health sciences curricula: principles and IFO501F Intelligence 201
process (S1 and S2) 72 ILW1501 (ILW1036) Introduction to Law (S1 and S2) 82
HSE3705 The caring ethic in health science (S1 and S2) 72 INC2PRA Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S1 and S2) 206
HSY1501 (HSY101D) Precolonial South Africa (S1 and S2) 74 INC251U Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2) 206
HSY1502 (HSY102E) The making of early colonial South Africa: IND2601 (IND203X) African customary law (S1 and S2) 76
transformation and resistance (S1 and S2) 74 INE2PRA Industrial Electronics II (Practical) 200
HSY2601 (HSY201G) Themes in 19th century history: power INE211E Industrial Electronics II (Theory) (S1 and S2) 200
and the Western world (S1 and S2) 74 INF1505 (INF1059) Introduction to Business Information
HSY2602 (HSY202H) Early state formation, slavery and colonial Systems (S1 and S2) 53
conquest in Africa (S1 and S2) 74 INF1511 Visual programming I (S1 and S2) 53
HSY2603 (HSY203J) Transformation in southern Africa in the INF1520 (INF1208) Human-computer interaction I (S1 and S2) 53
19th century: colonisation, migration, INF2611 Visual Programming 2 (S1 and S2) 54
mining and war (S1 and S2) 74 INF3703 (INF303D) Principles of databases (S1 and S2) 54
HSY3701 (HSY303M) Decolonisation, independence and social INF3706 (COS305F) Advanced systems development (S1 and S2) 79
change in modern Africa after 1945 INF3707 (INF307H) Database design and implementation
(S1 and S2) 74 (S1 and S2) 54
HSY3702 (HSY302L) Themes in 20th century world history: INF3708 (INF308J) Software project management (S1 and S2) 54
towards globalisation (S1 and S2) 75 INF3708 (INF308J) Software project management (S1 and S2) 205
HSY3703 (HSY307R) Globalisation (S1 and S2) 75 INF3720 (INF320E) Human-computer interaction II (S1 and S2) 54
HSY3704 (HSY309T) Modern South Africa: Afrikaner power, INL401F Intelligence 201
the politics of race and resistance, 1902 to INM1013 Introduction to the Economic and Management
the 1970s (S1 and S2) 75 Environment 1A (S1 and S2) 82
HSY3705 (HSY310L) Modern South Africa: from Soweto to INM1024 Introduction to the Economic and Management
democracy (S1 and S2) 75 Environment 1B (S1 and S2) 82
HTM201X Horticultural Management II 232
INR131Y Industrial Relations I 201
HTP101H & HTP201H Horticultural Practice I and II 233
INR251X Industrial Relations II 201
HVE401E High Voltage Engineering IV 200
INS102V Developing information skills for lifelong learning
IAD2M1X Information Administration II: Theory 201
(S1 and S2) 78
IAD2M2X Information Administration II: Practical 201
INS1501 (INS101U) Introduction to Information Science
IAD3M1Y Information Administration III: Theory 201
(S1 and S2) 78
IAD3M2Y Information Administration III: Practical 201
INS2055 Exploring information user studies (S1 and S2) 78
ICO301P Intersectoral Collaboration III 201
INS2066 Investigating information ethics in the information
ICS1501 (ICS101X) An introduction to Islam (S1 and S2) 82
era (S1 and S2) 78
ICS1602 (ICS102Y) Early history of Islam: 6th to 9th
INS2078 Introducing information management (S1 and S2) 78
centuries (S1 and S2) 83
INS2089 Information and communication technologies for
ICS2603 (ICS2014) Foundation sources of Islam (S1 and S2) 83
Information Science (S1 and S2) 78
ICS2604 (ICS2025) Sociocultural life, ethics and education in
INS3036 Using information: the role of information behaviour
Islam (S1 and S2) 83
(S1 and S2) 78
ICS2705 (ICS2036) Islamic politics and economics (S1 and S2) 83
INS3059 Information and knowledge management
ICS3706 (ICS3018) Islamic philosophy, theology and
mysticism (S1 and S2) 83 (S1 and S2) 79
ICS3707 (ICS303A) Islamic law and jurisprudence (S1 and S2) 83 INS3702 The political economy of information (S1 and S2) 78
ICS4801 (ICSQTCH) Qur’anic sciences 83 INS3707 Exploring information skills (S1 and S2) 78
ICS4802 (ICSHCTX) Hadith literature and criticism 83 INT401I Information and Technology Management 201
ICS4803 (ICSCSPF) Contemporary Islam 83 INTBUSL International Business 80
ICT1512 Introduction to interactive programming 201 INTMAEU Instructional techniques and multimedia in adult
ICT1513 Introduction to web design 201 education 178
ICT1521 Introduction to databases 201 INV2601 Investment management (S1 and S2) 36
ICT1531 Workstation technical skills 202 INV3701 Investments: equity asset valuation 37
ICT1532 Network technical skills 202 INV3702 Investments: fixed income analysis 37
ICT1541 Business informatics 1 202 INV3703 Investments: Derivatives (S1 and S2) 37
ICT2611 Graphical user interface programming (S1 and S2) 202 INV4802 Derivatives 38
ICT2612 Interactive programming (S1 and S2) 202 IOC401P Investigation of crime IV 207
ICT2613 Internet programming (S1 and S2) 202 IOP201Q Industrial psychological research (S1 and S2) 76
ICT2621 Structured systems analysis and design (S1 and S2) 202 IOP202R Organisational psychology (S1 and S2) 76
ICT2622 Object-oriented analysis (S1 and S2) 54 IOP203S Forensic industrial psychology (S1 and S2) 76
ICT2631 Operating systems practice (S1 and S2) 202 IOP205U Environmental psychology (S1 and S2) 76
ICT2632 Digital logic (S1 and S2) 202 IOP206V Ergonomics (S1 and S2) 77
ICT2641 Business informatics 2A (S1 and S2) 202 IOP207W Learning theories and principles (S1 and S2) 77
ICT2642 Business informatics 2B (S1 and S2) 202 IOP208X Psychological adjustment in the work context
ICT3611 Advanced graphical user interface programming (S1 and S2) 77
(S1 and S2) 202 IOP209Y Workforce diversity (S1 and S2) 77
ICT3612 Advanced internet programming (S1 and S2) 202 IOP301T Industrial psychological testing and assessment
ICT3621 Database design (S1 and S2) 202 (S1 and S2) 77
ICT3631 Advanced operating systems practice (S1 and S2) 202 IOP302U Personnel psychology 3A (S1 and S2) 77
ICT3641 Business informatics 3A (S1 and S2) 202 IOP303V Career psychology (S1 and S2) 77
ICT3642 Business informatics 3B (S1 and S2) 202 IOP304W Labour conflict and negotiations (S1 and S2) 77
ICT3713 Information and communication technology project IOP305X Organisational development (S1 and S2) 77
proposal (S1 and S2) 202 IOP306Y Individual differences and work performance (S1 and S2) 77
ICT3714 Information and communication technology project IOP310U Performance development (S1 and S2) 77
implementation (S2) 202 IOP 311V Investor psychology (S1 and S2) 78

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IOP1501 (IOP101M) Psychological processes in the work LEC101L Labour Economics 204
context (S1 and S2) 76 LEG2601 (LEG201E) Legal aspects of environmental
IOP1502 (IOP103P) Customer service in tourism (S1 and S2) 76 management (S1 and S2) 85
IOP1601 (IOP102N) Personality in the work context (S1 and S2) 76 LGA301L Local Government Accounting III 235
IOP3073 Human capacity development (S1 and S2) 77 LGE401I Logistics Engineering IV 205
IOP3084 Personnel psychology 3B (S1 and S2) 77 LGF271V Local Government Finance II 235
IOP3095 Work group dynamics and diversity (S1 and S2) 77 LGF381T Local Government Finance III 235
IOS2601 (IOS2016) Interpretation of Statutes (S1 and S2) 82 LGM111P Local Government Management I 236
IPC1501 (IPC101Y) Fundamentals of International Politics LGM211P Local Government Management II 236
(S1 and S2) 81 LGM311P Local Government Management III 236
IPC1502 (IPC1023) South Africa in International Politics LGM461S Local Government Management IV 236
(S1 and S2) 81 LIN103Y Multilingualism: the role of language in the South
IPC2601 (IPC2015) International organisations (S1 and S2) 81 African context (S1 and S2) 86
IPC2602 (IPC2026) International political dynamics (S1 and S2) 81 LIN306C Learning and teaching an additional language 86
IPC3701 (IPC3019) International political theory (S1 and S2) 81 LIN1501 (LIN101W) Grammatical patterns and principles
IPC3702 (IPC302A) International political economy (S1 and S2) 81 (S1 and S2) 86
IPC3703 (IPC303B) Diplomacy (S1 and S2) 81 LIN2035 Language acquisition in a natural environment 86
IPM101P Introduction to pulp and paper making 1 237 LIN2046 Language in a changing world (S1 and S2) 86
IPP301L Library and Information Professional Practice 205 LIN2058 Sound and sound structure (S1 and S2) 86
IPR401E Industrial Project IV 200 LIN3028 Approaches in Linguistics (S1 and S2) 86
IRE391B Information retrieval III 205 LIN3702 (LIN304A) Translation and editing techniques
ITN1501 (ITN1019) Italian: Beginners (S1 and S2) 84 (S1 and S2) 86
ITN1502 (ITN102A) Italian: Lower intermediate (S1 and S2) 84 LIN3704 (LIN308E) Language planning and linguistic
JCA1501 (JCA101P) Laws and customs: The festivals of description (S1 and S2) 86
Judaism – their origin, development and LIN3705 (LIN309F) Text structure and function (S1 and S2) 86
the inherent notion of time (S1 and S2) 84 LIP351U Library and information practice III 205
JCA1502 (JCA103R) The emergence of the Halacha (S1 and S2) 84 LJU4801 (LJU406K) Legal philosophy (S1 and S2) 88
JEW4802 (JEWHISG) The World of Jewish people 84 LJU4802 (LJU413J) Professional ethics (S1 and S2) 88
JEW4803 (JEWPEOB) Research in Judaic Studies 84 LJU4803 (LJU403G) Comparative law (S1 and S2) 88
JEW4804 (JEWLITV) Research in Judaic Studies 84 LJU4804 (LJU405J) Conflict of laws (S1 and S2) 88
KEG401E Research in Church History 43 LJU4820 (LJU420H) Short dissertation (S1 and S2) 88
KEG402F Research Report 43 LLW2601 (LLW201S) Individual Labour Law (S1 and S2) 84
KEG403G Study of a Theme/Theologian 43 LLW2602 (LLW202T) Collective Labour Law (S1 and S2) 84
KEG405J Any Honours module from another theological LML4801 (LML401N) Patent and copyright law (S1 and S2) 87
discipline 43 LML4802 (LML402P) The law of competition and trademarks
KSK1601 Introduction to creative writing: a practical course (S1 and S2) 87
(S1 and S2) 140 LML4803 (LML403Q) Advanced labour law (S1 and S2) 87
KSK2601 Advanced creative writing: a practical course LML4804 (LML404R) Tax law (S2) 87
(S1 and S2) 140 LML4805 (LML405S) Insurance law (S1 and S2) 87
KSK3701 Creative writing workshop and portfolio (S1 and S2) 140 LML4806 (LML406T) Company law (S1 and S2) 87
LADACUH Teaching arts and culture 156 LML4807 (LML407U) Banking law and usage (S1 and S2) 87
LADEMSJ Teaching economic and management sciences 156 LML4808 (LML408V) South African Law of International Trade
LADHSSA Teaching social sciences 157 (S1 and S2) 87
LADLANA Teaching languages 156 LML4809 (LML409W) Advanced bills of exchange and cheque
LADLORD Teaching life orientation 156 law (S1 and S2) 87
LADMMM6 Teaching mathematics, mathematical literacy and LML4810 (LML411Q) Legal aspects of electronic commerce
mathematical sciences 157 (S1 and S2) 87
LADNSCC Teaching natural sciences 157 LML4820 (LML420R) Short dissertation (S1 and S2) 87
LADTECX (FDETE5E) Teaching Technology 157 LMN101C Labour Management 205
LAN1501 (LAN101K) Basic concepts in language analysis: LMSSAES Leadership, management and support systems in
introduction to Latin Morphology adult education 179
(S1 and S2) 85 LPAFRT8 (TAR201U) Communication Afrikaans 158
LAN1502 (LAN102L) Introduction to Latin grammar and syntax LPENGPN Additional language endorsement 158
(S1 and S2) 85 LPENGTS Language proficiency (English communication for
LCP4801 (LCP401H) International law (S1 and S2) 80 Education) 158
LCP4802 (LCP402J) Legal transactions in international law LPL4801 (LPL4018) The law of sale and lease (S1 and S2) 86
(S1 and S2) 80 LPL4802 (LPL409G) Law of damages (S1 and S2) 86
LCP4803 (LCP403K) International transport law (S1 and S2) 80 LPL4803 (LPL414D) Third party compensation law (S1 and S2) 86
LCP4804 (LCP405M) Advanced indigenous law (S1 and S2) 87 LPL4804 (LPL416F) Conveyancing (S1 and S2) 86
LCP4805 (LCP407P) Environmental law (S1 and S2) 87 LPL4805 (LPL417G) Notarial practice (S1 and S2) 87
LCP4806 (LCP408Q) Advanced constitutional law and LPL4820 (LPL420B) Short dissertation (S1 and S2) 87
fundamental rights (S1 and S2) 87 LPM1501 (LPM141P) Law of Property Marketing (S1 and S2) 242
LCP4807 (LCP409R) International human rights (S1 and S2) 81 LPP151T Law on Property Practice 239
LCP4808 (LCP410J) World Trade Law (S1 and S2) 81 LPR2M1W Legal practice II: 240
LCP4809 (LCP411K) Education law (S1 and S2) 88 LPR201C Law of procedure II 240
LCP4820 (LCP420L) Short dissertation (S1 and S2) 88 LPR301C Law of procedure III: 240
LCR4801 (LCR403T) Forensic medicine (S1 and S2) 88 LPV161A Law on Property Valuation 239
LCR4802 (LCR404U) Medical law (S1 and S2) 88 LRL241P Labour Relations and Law II 205
LCR4803 (LCR406W) Media law (S1 and S2) 88 LRM401L Labour Relations Management 205
LCR4804 (LCR408Y) Sentencing (S1 and S2) 88 LTP401F Litigation Process IV 198
LCR4805 (LCR4093) Selected private and criminal law LWE101E Law of Education I 194
principles of the Internet (S1 and S2) 88 MAC1501 (CTA101A) Introduction to management accounting
LCR4806 (LCR411T) Advanced Criminal Law (S1 and S2) 88 (S1 and S2) 206
LCR4820 (LCR420U) Short dissertation (S1 and S2) 88 MAC4863 Enterprise Strategy 89
LDS141Q Laboratory Diagnostics I 231 MAC4864 Management Accounting Strategy 89
LEA501P Leadership V 235 MAC4865 Financial Strategy 89

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MAC4866 Information Strategy 89 MEA361B Machine Design III 208
MAC4867 Performance Strategy 89 MED161Q Mechanical Engineering Drawing I (S1 and S2) 208
MAE101J Numbers and operations in intermediate and senior MEDAE1R Adult learning facilitation 163
phase (S1 and S2) 93 MEDAE2S Adult development and the world of work 163
MAE102K Spatial development, geometry and trigonometry in MEDCR1U Curriculum theory 164
intermediate and senior mathematics (S1 and S2) 94 MEDCR2V Curriculum practice 164
MAE103L Measurement in intermediate and senior MEDEM6V Research methodology and theoretical foundations
mathematics (S1 and S2) 94 in education management 164
MAE104M Assessment in the intermediate and senior MEDEM7X Education management in the South African context 164
mathematics (S1 and S2) 94 MEDEM8X School management: structures and processes 164
MAE201M Pre-algebra and algebra education in intermediate MEDEM9Y School management: human resources 164
and senior phase (S1 and S2) 94 MEDEP1W Cognition and learning 163
MAE202N Statistics education in intermediate and senior MEDEP2X Personality development and behavioural problems 163
mathematics (S1 and S2) 94 MEDFOLF Portfolio 163
MAE203P Basic financial mathematics in intermediate and MEDRES9 Research methodology 163
senior phase 94 MEDSN1A Quality education for all: theoretical perspectives 164
MAE204Q Technology and media in intermediate and senior phase 94 MEDSN2B Learning support in an inclusive education setting 160
MAN1501 (MAN101R) Rumen Hanyu: Introduction to Mandarin MEDSO1C Family, school and community life in a contemporary
Chinese (S1 and S2) 90 society 163
MAN1502 (MAN102S) Shiyong Hanyu: practical Mandarin MEDSO2D Peace education and conflict resolution 163
Chinese (S1 and S2) 90 MEDVOP9 Practical module for Guidance and Councelling 164
MAN2601(MAN201U) Shenghuo Hanyo: Living Mandarin MEDVOTD Theoretical module for Guidance and Counselling 164
Chinese(S1 and S2) 90 MEE231V Mechanical Engineering Design II 211
MAN2602(MAN202V) Huoyong Hanyu: Applied Mandarin MEG291X Maintenance Engineering II 206
Chinese (S1 and S2) 90 MEN251W Mine Engineering II (S1 and S2) 210
MAN3701 Introduction to Chinese culture, customs and MEP171X Mineral Exploitation I (S1 and S2) 211
traditions (S1 and S2) 90 MEQ3003 Medical Equipment III (Two modules): 209
MAN3702(MAN205Y) Zhongguo Chengyu: Chinese wisdom MEQ3116 Medical Equipment III A 209
tales, idioms and proverbs (S1 and S2) 90 MEQ3128 Medical Equipment III B 209
MAN3703 (MAN301X) Gaoji Hanyu: Advanced Mandarin Chinese MGG201W Marriage guidance and counselling 91
(S1 and S2) 90 MGG202X Marriage guidance and counselling: sexual trauma 91
MAN3704 (MAN3033) Zhongguo Wenxuan: Selected readings of MGP437U Management Practice IV 209
modern Chinese literature (S1 and S2) 90 MGY291S Mining Geology II (S1 and S2) 212
MAN3705( MAN3044) Shangyong Zhongwen: Business Chinese MHB201Q Human Resources Management II 200
(S1 and S2) 90 MHS1501 (HIM1215 & HIM1226) Introducing music studies (S1 and S2) 75
MAO301P Management of Information III 236 MHS1502 (MCT1214) Exploring world musics (S1 and S2) 99
MAR4M2Z Marketing IV: Strategic Marketing 207 MHS2601 (HIM1226) A survey of Western music (S1 and S2) 75
MAR221U Marketing II 207 MHS2602 (MCT1225) Music and society (S1 and S2) 99
MAR332S Marketing III 207 MHS2603 (HIM2219) Music and patronage (S1 and S2) 75
MAT0511 Access to Mathematics 92 MHS2604 (HIM222A) Music in Vienna from the late 18th century
MAT1503 (MAT103N) Linear algebra (S1 and S2) 92 (S1 and S2) 75
MAT1510 (MPE1106) Precalculus mathematics A 92 MHS2605 (HIM223B) All that jazz (S1 and S2) 75
MAT1511 Precalculus mathematics B (S1 and S2) 92 MHS3701 (MCT2229) Music in religion (S1 and S2) 99
MAT1512 Calculus A (S1 and S2) 92 MHS3702 (HIM326H) Opera (available from 2012) (S1 and S2) 99
MAT1581 (MAT181Q) Mathematics I (S1 and S2) 208 MHS3703 (HIM329L) Music and gender (S1 and S2) 75
MAT1613 (MAT113Q) Calculus B (S1 and S2) 92 MHS3704 (HIM330D) Music in South Africa (S1 and S2) 75
MAT2611 (MAT211R) Linear algebra (S1 and S2) 93 MHS3705 (MCT325F) Sociology of music (S1 and S2) 100
MAT2612 (MAT212S) Introduction to discrete mathematics MIB2601 (MIB221Q) Introductory microbiology (S1 and S2) 96
(S1 and S2) 93 MIB2602 (MIB222R) Microbial ecology (S1 and S2) 96
MAT2613 (MAT213T) Real analysis (S1 and S2) 93 MIB2603 (MIB223S) Introductory microbial genetics,
MAT2615 (MAT215V) Calculus in higher dimensions (S1 and S2) 93 immunology and epidemiology (S1 and S2) 96
MAT2691 (MAT291X) Mathematics II (S1 and S2) 208 MIB2604 (MIB224T) Microbiology II (Practical) 96
MAT3700 (MAT301W) Mathematics III (S1 and S2) 208 MIB3701 (MIB321T) Microbial physiology (S1 and S2) 97
MAT3701 (MAT301S) Linear algebra (S1 and S2) 93 MIB3702 (MIB322U) Advanced microbial genetics recombinant
MAT3702 (MAT302T) Algebra (S1 en S2) 93 DNA technology and industrial
MAT3705 (MAT305W) Complex analysis (S1 and S2) 93 microbiology (S1 and S2) 97
MAT3706 (MAT306X) Ordinary differential equations (S1 and S2) 93 MIB3703 (MIB323V) Microbial diversity (S1 and S2) 97
MAT3707 (MAT307Y) Discrete mathematics: Combinatorics MIB3704 (MIB324W) Microbiology III (Practical) 97
(S1 and S2) 93 MIE301E Mine Engineering III (S1 and S2) 213
MAT3711 Real analysis (S1 and S2) 93 MIN201E Mining II 211
MBE201E Mineral Beneficiation II 211 MIN301E Mining III 211
MBY1501 (MBY121L) Music Bibliography (S1 and S2) 99 MLW231P Mercantile law II 240
MCB1501 (MCB141Q) Microbiology I (Theory) (S1 and S2) 210 MME141X Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering I 218
MCB1502 (MCB1PRA) Microbiology I (Practical) 210 MME251U Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering II 218
MCE341Z Microwave Communication III 210 MME381B Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering III 219
MCL191S Management: Civil I (S1 and S2) 206 MMG362T Marketing Management III 207
MCL221S Management: Civil II 207 MNA3M1G Management Accounting III: Module 1 206
MCP101E Mechanical Engineering Practice I 208 MNA3M2H Management Accounting III: Module 2 206
MCP201E Mechanical Engineering Practice II 208 MNB1501 (MNB101D) Business management 1A (S1 and S2) 36
MCT328J Music technology – digital audio (S1 and S2) 100 MNB1501 (MNB101D) Business management 1A (S1 and S2) 36
MCT1214 Exploring new worlds: musical literacy for today MNB1501 (PSS161Z) Personal Selling I (S1 and S2) 214
(S1 and S2) 100 MNB1601 (MNB102E) Business management 1B (S1 and S2) 36
MCT1225 Music in society (S1 and S2) 100 MNC202M E-commerce in business (S1 and S2) 36
MDS181Z Media studies for Public Relations I 209 MND204T Customer behaviour (S1 and S2) 36
MDS291R Media studies for Public Relations II 209 MND301T Retail merchandising management (S1 and S2) 37
MEA351A Mechanical Engineering Design III 208 MND303V Retail planning (S1 and S2) 38

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MND3073 Strategic retail marketing (S1 and S2) 38 MNW301G Corporate citizenship 39
MND3084 Retail project (S1 and S2) 38 MNX202J Public relations (S1 and S2) 37
MNE202V Introduction to entrepreneurship (S1 and S2) 38 MOH1501 (MOH101D) Lemad Ivrit (Learn Hebrew!) (S1 and S2) 98
MNE302Y Corporate Entrepreneurship (S1 and S2) 38 MOH1502 (MOH102E) Qadimah (Advance!) (S1 and S2) 98
MNE3033 Innovation and Technology (S1 and S2) 38 MOM2PRA Mechanics of Machines II (Practical) 209
MNE3701 (MNE301X) Entrepreneurship and small-business MOM3PRA Mechanics of Machines III (Practical) 209
management (S1 and S2) 38 MOM251Z Mechanics of M achines II (Theory) 209
MNE3704 (MNE3044) Family business management (S1 and S2) 38 MOM371A Mechanics of Machines III (Theory) 209
MNF2023 Financial management (S1 and S2) 36 MOM381B Theory of Machines III 245
MNF3015 Financial management (S1 and S2) 38 MOM401M Mechanics of Machines IV 209
MNF3038 Personal financial management (S1 and S2) 38 MOT141R Management of Training I 207
MNG241Y Management II 209 MOT201U Management of Training II 207
MNG301A Strategic planning 3A (S1 and S2) 38 MPHAHMV Analytic health measurement 165
MNG302B Strategy implementation 3B (S1 and S2) 38 MPHDHM9 Descriptive health measurement 164
MNG381K Management III 206 MPHEPDK Epidemiology of infectious diseases including HIV 165
MNG1502 (MNG1M14) Management IA 206 MPHIPSH Introduction to population studies and reproductive
MNG1602 (MNG1M25) health 165
Management IB 206 MPHMCEJ Electronic medical records 165
MNG2016 General Management (S1 and S2) 36 MPHMISF Medical information systems 165
MNH202C Human resource management (S1 and S2) 36 MPR101E Mining Engineering Practice I (WIL) 211
MNH203D Labour relations management (macro) 36 MPR101E & MPR201E Mine Engineering Practice I and II 212
MNH204E Human resources management and labour relations MPR101T Media and Public Relations: Tourism I 209
(S1 and S2) 36 MPR201E Mining Engineering Practice II (WIL) 212
MNH302F Training and development (S1 and S2) 38 MRL2601 (MRL203L) Entrepreneurial Law (S1 and S2) 96
MNH304H Labour relations management: micro (S1 and S2) 38 MRL3701 (MRL301M) Insolvency Law (S1 and S2) 96
MNH306K Compensation management (S1 and S2) 38 MRL3702 (MRL303P) Labour Law (S1 and S2) 96
MNI301J Global business environment (S1 and S2) 38 MRL4801 (MRL302N) Law of negotiable instruments, intellectual
MNK203R Enterprise risk management (S1 and S2) 37 property and competition (S1 and S2) 96
MNK302T Risk financing and insurance (S1 and S2) 38 MSG211Q Mine Survey II (S1 and S2) 210
MNM202Y Marketing management (S1 and S2) 37 MSG342S Mine Survey III 210
MNM1501 Personal selling (S1 and S2) 36 MSG4802 Redeeming memories: constructing new mission
MNM1502 Customer service (S1 and S2) 36 histories 98
MNM1503 Introduction to Marketing (S1 and S2) 36 MSG4803 Missiology today: discerning trends and challenges 98
MNM1504 Introduction to retailing (S1 and S2) 36 MSG4804 Called and sent: missional ecclesiologies 98
MNM1505 Consumer Behaviour 1 (S1 and S2) 36 MSP101R/MSP242S/MSP352T Mine Surveying Practice I 211
MNM1506 Merchandising (S1 and S2) 36 MSP301M Management Services Practice 207
MNM1507 Introduction to marketing communication (S1 and S2) 36 MST101P Media and user studies: media and information for
MNM2033 Tourism marketing (S1 and S2) 37 children and youth 95
MNM2044 Industrial marketing management (S1 and S2) 37 MST102Q Media and user studies: children and youth as
MNM3014 Relationship marketing (S1 and S2) 38 readers and users 96
MNM3025 Marketing research (S1 and S2) 38 MSU201S Mining: Surface II (S1 and S2) 212
MNM3036 Product management (S1 and S2) 38 MSU301S Mining: Surface III 212
MNM3048 Promotion management (S1 and S2) 38 MTR341X Metrology III 209
MNO202B Production and operations management 37 MTS351X Mining Technical Services III 212
MNO301D Production and operations management (S1 and S2) 38 MVA231Q Mine Valuation II (S1 and S2) 211
MNP202F Purchasing management (S1 and S2) 37 MVA382Y Mine Valuation III 211
MNP203G Supply chain management (S1 and S2) 37 MWE401E Microwave Engineering IV 210
MNP302J Strategic sourcing (S1 and S2) 39 NCP101N/NCP201N Nature Conservation Application I and II 237
MNP303K Supply chain alignment (S1 and S2) 39 NTW401I Networks IV 212
MNP304L Supplier relationship management (S1 and S2) 39 NUD2601 (NUD2119) Nursing dynamics (S1 and S2) 103
MNS202T Real estate (S1 and S2) 37 NUT1501 (NUT101A) Introduction to nutrition and energy
MNUAMAB Adaptation in the prenatal period 159 yielding nutrients (S1 and S2) 146
MNUAMHJ Adaptation of human reproduction and the NUT1602 (NUT102B) Nutrition and nutrient deficiency diseases
intrapartum period 159 (S1 and S2) 146
MNUAMNQ Adaptation in the postpartum period and neonatal NUT2601 (NUT201D) Nutritional care (S1 and S2) 147
practica 159 NUT2602 (NUT202E) Pregnancy and infant nutrition (S1 and S2) 148
MNUAMPS The practice of the midwife and obstetrical practica 159 NUT3701 (NUT301G) Nutrition during the life cycle (S1 and S2) 148
MNUB2AH Concepts and application of health services NUT3702 (NUT302H) Chronic lifestyle diseases (S1 and S2) 148
management 158 NUT3703 (NUT303J) Infectious diseases (S1 and S2) 148
MNUB2BJ Advanced aspects of health sciences education 159 NUT3704 (NUT304K) Nutrition and health promotion
MNUCCFX Foundations of critical and high care nursing 159 (S1 and S2) 149
MNUCCM9 Nursing care of critically ill patients with medical NUT3705 (NUT305L) Nutrition and alternative medicine
alterations 159 (S1 and S2) 149
MNUCCPC Critical care nursing science practical 159 NUT4801 (NUT401K) Advanced nutrition 149
MNUCCSF Nursing care of critically ill patients with surgical OBE461V Organisational Behaviour IV 213
alterations 159 OCA101Q Occupational Communication: Animal Health I 234
MNURB3B Leadership development in health care 158 ODV401H Organisational Development IV 213
MNURB4C Transcultural health care 158 OGM3M2D Organisational Management III: Module 2 213
MNURB5D Theory development and utilisation in health care OHS101S Occupational health and safety law I 243
and health sciences 158 OHS301S Occupational health and safety law III 243
MNURB7F General practice and applied ethics 158 OMN101N Operations Management 233
MNURS1E Principles and methods of health research 158 OMT2601 (OMT101M) Operations management techniques II 212
MNUTEFU Fundamental aspects of trauma 158 OMT3701 Operations management techniques III 212
MNUTEM5 Medical emergencies 158 OPE401E Opto-Electronics IV 213
MNUTEN6 Clinical practice of trauma and emergency 158 OPR371S Operational Research III 213
MNUTEP9 Physical trauma 159 OPS401I Operating Systems IV 212

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ORC2PRA Organic Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S1 and S2) 213 PEN1503 (PEN1048) Correctional skills (S1 and S2) 107
ORC221F Organic Chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2) 213 PEN2601 (CSA211A) Fundamental penology (S1 and S2) 107
ORE1M1M Organizational Effectiveness I: Module 1 213 PEN2602 (CSA221B) Social dynamics in a correctional centre
ORE1M2M Organizational Effectiveness I: Module 2 213 (S1 and S2) 107
ORE202M Organizational Effectiveness II 213 PEN2603 (CSA331A) Community corrections (S1 and S2) 107
ORE301M Organizational Effectiveness III 213 PEN2604 (CSM2M2R/MNG241Y) Introduction to correctional
ORM4801 Operational risk management 39 management (S1 and S2) 107
OTS1501 Introduction to Ancient Israelite literature (S1 and S2) 31 PEN2605 Correctional security (S1 and S2) 107
OTS1502 (BBA101U) Introduction to Biblical Archaeology PEN2606 Admission and release mechanisms (S1 and S2) 107
(S1 and S2) 31 PEN2607 CRS2M2C) Administration of the Correctional
OTS2601 The Bible, creation and ecology (S1 and S2) 31 Services Act (S1 and S2) 107
OTS2602 (BBA3014) From Dan to Beersheba: An archaeological PEN2608 Correction and care (S1 and S2) 107
tour through ancient Israel (S1 and S2) 31 PEN3701 Restorative justice in corrections (S1 and S2) 107
OTS2603 Life orientation: Biblical perspectives (S1 and S2) 31 PEN3702 Advanced fundamental penology (S1 and S2) 107
OTS2604 The Old Testament and the eradication of poverty PEN3703 Special needs offenders (S1 and S2) 107
(S1 and S2) 31 PEN3704 Unit and case management in corrections 107
OTS3701 Politics, power and prophecy in ancient Israel 31 PEN3705 Youth corrections (S1 and S2) 107
OTS3702 (BBA3048) Excavating a biblical city (S1 and S2) 31 PEN3706 (CSA321B) Offender development (S1 and S2) 107
OTS3703 (BBA3059) The Bible and African cultures (S1 and S2) 31 PEN3707 (CSM3M2Q) Correctional management principles
OTS3704 The Bible and sexuality (S1 and S2) 31 (S1 and S2) 107
OTS3705 (BBA308C) Understanding the Old Testament PEN3708 (CSM3M1Q) Correctional management control
through archaeology (S1 and S2) 31 mechanisms (S1 and S2) 107
OTS4802 (HOT401B) Understanding the Old Testament 32 PFC101F Public Finance and Accounting I 237
OTS4803 (HOT404E) Reading the Old Testament 32 PFC101Q Professional Studies Theme A: Social Sciences and
OTS4804 Contextualising the Old Testament 32 environmental education 171
OVM1501 Investigative principles for policing I (Module 1) PFC102R Professional Studies Theme B: Teaching mathematics
(S1 and S2) 204 and natural sciences 171
OVM1502 Investigative principles for policing I (Module 2) PFC103S Professional Studies Theme C: Technology education,
(S1 and S2) 204 economic literacy and entrepreneurship 171
OVM2601 Investigative principles for policing IIA (Module 1) PFC104T Teaching practice (including oral communication) 171
(S1 and S2) 204 PFC201F Public Finance and Accounting II 240
OVM2602 Investigative principles for policing IIB (Module 1) PFC301P Public Finance and Accounting III 240
(S1 and S2) 204 PFM201P Public Financial Management II 240
OVM3701 Investigative principles for policing IIIA ( (S1 and S2) 204 PFM501P Public Financial Management V 240
OVM3702 Investigative principles for policing IIIB (S1 and S2) 204 PFP301P Public Financial and Procurement Management III 240
PAB242S Production and Purchasing Management II 217 PGC402A Philosophy and history of education 169
PAH131S Anatomy And Physiology: Animal Health I 230 PGC404C Health, safety and nutrition 170
PAS111A Pasture Science I 233 PGC405D Management and assessment 170
PAT3701 (PAT301F) Professional Art Practice 1 115 PGC4019 Psychology of education and socio-pedagogics 169
PAT4801 Professional Art Practice 2 116 PGE301P Programme Management III 239
PCC401P Public Accountability IV 236 PHR201P Public Human Resource Management II 237
PCE361U Power Electronics III 216 PHR301P Public Human Resource Management III 237
PCE401C Project: Chemical Engineering IV 218 PHR501P Public Human Resource Management V 238
PCE401E Power Electronics IV 216 PHT201J Pharmacology & Toxicology: Animal Health II 231
PCF410X Teaching practice (Foundation phase) 170 PHY302D Quantum physics (S1 en S2) 110
PCF4065 Reception year and foundation phase didactics 170 PHY303E Statistical and thermal physics (S1 and S2) 110
PCF4076 Reading, writing and spelling: First and second language 170 PHY306H Practical work 3 110
PCF4088 Teaching mathematics, science and technology 170 PHY307J Solid state physics (S1 en S2) 110
PCF4099 Visual arts and music and movement in the foundation PHY308K Atomic and nuclear physics (S1 and S2) 110
phase 170 PHY1501 (PHY1015) Elementary mechanics (S1 and S2) 110
PCH2PRA Physical Chemistry 2 (Practical) (S1 and S2) 214 PHY1502 (PHY1026) Elementary electromagnetism and heat
PCH241P Physical Chemistry 2 (Theory) (S1 and S2) 214 (S1 and S2) 110
PCI401C Production Engineering: Chemical Industry IV 217 PHY1503 (PHY1038) Physics practical work 1 110
PCP406H Early childhood teaching and science 170 PHY1505 (PHY105A) Mechanics (S1 and S2) 110
PCP408K Music and movement activities 170 PHY1506 (PHY106B) Electromagnetism and Heat (S1 and S2) 110
PCP409L Visual arts and children’s literature 170 PHY1604 (PHY1049) Modern physics 2 (S1 and S2) 110
PCP410D Teaching practice (Specialisation Preprimary) 170 PHY2601 (PHY2019) Classical mechanics (S1 and S2) 110
PCT381H Process Control III 216 PHY2602 (PHY202A) Electricity and magnetism (S1 and S2) 110
PCT401C Process Control IV (Chemical) 216 PHY2604 (PHY204C) Practical work 110
PCY201P Pulp and paper chemistry II (S1 and S2) 235 PHY2606 (PHY206E) Waves (S1 and S2) 110
PCY301P Pulp and paper chemistry III 235 PIN101P Public Information Services I 238
PDD101P Public Decision Making I 237 PIP201P Public Information Practices II 238
PEC201C Engineering Practice: Civil II 194 PJM401C Project Management IV: Civil IV 218
PEC301C Engineering Practice: Civil III 194 PLA111A Personnel Management: Agriculture I 214
PEF4M1Z Property Economics and Finance IV (Theory) 219 PLC401P Crime prevention principles for policing IV 218
PEF4M2Z Property Economics and Finance IV (Practical) 219 PLC1501 (PLC101R) Politics as social activity (S1 and S2) 112
PEF131V The Personnel Function 245 PLC1502 (PLC102S) Understanding the State (S1 and S2) 112
PEF171Y Property Economics and Finance I 218 PLC2601 (PLC201U) Understanding political behaviour and
PEF281Z Property Economics and Finance II 218 participation (S1 and S2) 112
PEF361V Property Economics and Finance III 219 PLC2602 (PLC202V) Politics and public policy (S1 and S2) 112
PEI191V Production Engineering: Industrial I 217 PLC3701 (PLC301X) Political ideas (S1 and S2) 112
PEI281S Production Engineering: Industrial II 217 PLC3702 (PLC302Y) Democracy and other forms of regime
PEN1036 Penitentiary penology (S1 and S2) 107 (S1 and S2) 112
PEN1501 (PEN1014) Introduction to fundamental penology PLC3703 (PLC3033) Political development and political
(S1 and S2) 107 economy (S1 and S2) 112
PEN1502 (PEN1025) Introduction to corrections science (S1 and S2) 107 PLM201P Public Procurement and Logistics Management II 238

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PLS1501 (PLS1033) Introduction to Western Philosophy PRO131V Public relations I 220
(S1 and S2) 108 PRO251X Public relation II 220
PLS1502 (PLS1044) Introduction to African Philosophy PRO371Q Public relations III 220
(S1 and S2) 108 PRS1PRA Process Instrumentation I (Practical) 216
PLS2601 Critical Reasoning (S1 and S2) 108 PRS2PRA Process Instrumentation II (Practical) 217
PLS2607 (PLS207B) Philosophy of Science (S1 and S2) 108 PRS101Y Early childhood teaching (S1 and S2) 152
PLS2610 (PLS2105) African Philosophy II (S1 and S2) 108 PRS131P Process Instrumentation I (Theory) (S1 and S2) 216
PLS3701 Theoretical and Applied Ethics (S1 and S2) 108 PRS241S Process Instrumentation II (Theory) (S1 and S2) 216
PLS3703 (PLS308F) Advanced African philosophy (S1 and S2) 108 PRS302A Reading, writing and spelling – First language
PLS3705 (PLS305C) Contemporary African political philosophy (S1 and S2) 152
(S1 and S2) 108 PRS303B Reading, writing and spelling – Second language
PLS3708 Formal logic (S1 and S2) 108 (S1 and S2) 152
PLS3709 (PLS309G) Advanced western philosophy (S1 and S2) 108 PRS304C Teaching practice 3 152
PM7005A Strategic MNGT in non-profit organisations 150 PRS341Z Process Instrumentation III 219
PM7006B Resource allocation and participation 150 PRS401C Mathematics teaching 153
PM7007C Monitoring and evaluation 151 PRS401E Process Instrumentation IV 219
PM7008D Project programme management 151 PRS402D Science and technology 153
PMA111W Personnel Management I 214 PRS403E Teaching practice 4 153
PMA221S Personnel Management II 214 PRS1023 Health in early childhood education A 152
PMA342T Personnel Management III 214 PRS1034 Art and handwork (S1 and S2) 152
PMG111P Public Management I 238 PRS1045 Teaching practice 1 152
PMM261W Purchasing Management II 220 PRS2015 Music and movement activities (S1 and S2) 152
PMM371P Purchasing Management III 220 PRS2026 Children’s literature (S1 and S2) 152
PMM401P Purchasing Management IV 220 PRS2038 (PCP407J) The reception year (S1 and S2) 152
PMN201P Project Management II 236 PRS2049 Teaching practice 2 152
PMN501B Project management V 218 PRT4M2Q Project IV: Module 2: Research Project 218
PMN511P Project Management 236 PRT401E Protection Technology IV 220
PMP301P Public Management Practice III 238 PRT401I Production Technology IV 217
PMP3701 (PMP311Y) Professional Multimedia Practice 116 PSC2601 (PLC801H) South African politics (S1 and S2) 11
PMS131X Plant Material Studies I 232 PSC3701 (PLC802J) Contemporary issues in politics: capita
PMS221Z Plant Material Studies II 232 selecta (S1 and S2) 11
PMS311Z Plant Material Studies III 233 PSC3702 (PLC821M) Political conflict and conflict resolution
PNH151U Pasture And Nutrition: Animal Health I 231 S1 and S2) 11
POL1501 Crime prevention principles for policing I (Module 1) PSC3703 (PLC822N) Political knowledge (S1 and S2) 11
(S1 and S2) 215 PSO141Q Plant Studies I 236
POL1502 Crime prevention principles for policing I (Module 2) PSO281Z Plant Studies II 237
(S1 and S2) 215 PSO391W Plant Studies III 237
POL2601 Crime prevention principles for policing IIA (Module 1) PSO411Z & PSO421Y Plant Studies IV (Module A & Module B) 232
(S1 and S2) 215 PSP101R Science Education practical 124
POL2602 Crime prevention principles for policing IIB (Module 2) PST103E Teaching social sciences (S1 and S2) 154
(S1 and S2) 215 PST104F Teaching practice 1 154
POL3701 Crime prevention principles for policing IIIA PST131J Language teaching (S1 and S2) 154
(S1 and S2) 215 PST131J Language teaching (S1 and S2) 173
POL3702 Crime prevention principles for policing IIIB PST201F Mathematics teaching (Intermediate and Senior
(S1 and S2) 215 Phase) (S1 and S2) 154
POM101P Public Office Management I 238 PST202G Teaching natural science (S1 and S2) 154
PPA301P Policy Studies III 236 PST204J Teaching practice 2 154
PPA511P Policy Studies V 236 PST210G Arts and culture (S1 and S2) 154
PPH4801 Descriptive health measurement 176 PST304M Teaching practice 3 156
PPH4802 Analytic health measurement 176 PST311L Economic literacy and entrepreneurship (S1 and S2) 154
PPH4803 Epidemiology of infectious diseases, including HIV 176 PST312M Physical education and sports coaching (S1 and S2) 154
PPH4804 Introduction to population studies and reproductive PST402N Teaching practice 4 (including oral communication) 155
health 176 PSY401E Power Systems IV 219
PPH4805 Principles and methods of health research 176 PSY485Y Physiological psychology 118
PPL131U Principles of Property Law 243 PSY4885 Cognitive psychology 118
PPN211H Plant Protection II 235 PTEAC1X Teaching Practice I 175
PPO401P Public Policy Management IV 241 PTEAC2Y Practical Teaching II 175
PPR161S Property Practice I 219 PTH4802 Preaching and worship in an African context 114
PPR241X Property Practice I 219 PTH4803 Religious education and Christian ministry 114
PPR391B Property Practice III 219 PTH4804 Advanced pastoral care and counselling 114
PPR451H Property Practice IV 219 PTL101P Pulp and paper technology 1 (S1 and S2) 235
PRA001 Beginner’s Practical 233 PTL201P Pulp and paper technology II 235
PRA002 Advanced Practical 233 PTL301P Pulp and paper technology III 235
PRA003 Beginner’s Practical 230 PTP111A Plant Production I 230
PRA004 Advanced Practical 230 PTP211A Plant Production II 230
PRE401I Project Engineering IV 218 PTP311A Plant Production III 230
PRF2601 Introduction to professionalism for Policing IA PTP411A Plant production IV 228
(S1 and S2) 215 PTR401I Project Research IV 218
PRF2602 Introduction to professionalism for Policing IB PTU1501 (PTU101M) Portuguese language and culture for
(S1 and S2) 215 beginners (S1 and S2) 113
PRF3701 Professionalism for policing (S1 and S2) 215 PTU1502 (PTU102N) Portuguese language and culture: Lower
PRF3702 Professionalism for policing (S1 and S2) 215 Intermediate (S1 and S2) 113
PRI3701 (PRI301T) Principles of International Law (S1 and S2) 115 PTU2601 (PTU201Q) Portuguese language and culture:
PRJ4M1I Project IV: Practical Project 216 Intermediate (S1 and S2) 113
PRJ4M2I Project IV: Research Script 216 PTU2602 (PTU202R) Modern Portuguese literature and society
PRO101N Research Project 229 (S1 and S2) 113

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PTU3701 (PTU301T) Portuguese language for specific QAS221U Quality Assurance II 220
purposes: Advanced (S1) 113 QAS401I Quality Assurance IV 220
PTU3702 (PTU302U) Portuguese translation practice: Advanced (S2) 113 QLT401Q Quality Techniques IV 221
PTU3703 (PTU303V) Advanced language skills in Portuguese (S2) 113 QMI1500 Elementary quantitative methods (S1 and S2) 120
PTU3704 (PTU304W) Modern Brazilian literature and society (S1) 113 QMN501B Quality Management 221
PTU3705 (PTU305X) Lusophone African literature (S2) 113 QMS301Q Quality Management Systems III 221
PUB103A Public supply chain management 119 QPI401Q Quality Planning and Implementation IV 221
PUB201B Foundations of public administration (S1 and S2) 119 QUT151Z Qualitative Techniques I (S1 and S2) 220
PUB202C Protection services (S1 and S2) 119 QUT401Q Quality Auditing Techniques IV 220
PUB203D Creation of wealth (S1 and S2) 119 RA5501P Ecosystems 150
PUB204E Welfare and social services (S1 and S2) 119 RA5502Q Management as a process 150
PUB205F Culture and education (S1 and S2) 119 RA5503R Development of resources 150
PUB206G Environmental affairs (S1 and S2) 119 RA5504S Resource allocation and gender 150
PUB301E Public management skills (S1 and S2) 119 RAC401M Refrigeration and Air Conditioning IV 222
PUB304H Reflective Public Administration (S1 and S2) 119 RAE341X Radio Engineering III 221
PUB305J Ethics in public administration and administrative RAE401E Radio Engineering IV 221
justice (S1 and S2) 119 RCD301C Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design III 222
PUB1501 (PUB1018) The nature, content and scope of public RCD401C Reinforced Concrete Design IV 222
administration (S1 and S2) 119 RDM401C Reticulation Design and Management IV 223
PUB1601 (PUB1029) The structuring and functioning of public REI401P Research and Information Management IV 222
services (S1 and S2) 119 REM4DIS Mini-dissertation 226
PUB3702 (PUB302F) Public human resource management RLE1501 (RLE8018) Modern Romance Literatures in English –
(S1 and S2) 119 plays, poems and short stories (S1) 98
PUB3703 (PUB303G) Public policy (S1 and S2) 119 RLE1502 (RLE8029) Modern Romance Literatures in English –
PUB3704 (PUB302F) Organisational studies in the public sector novels (S2) 98
(S1 and S2) 119 RMB201B Risk Management II (Banking) 223
PUB3705 (PUB303G) Public financial administration and RME101Q Research methodology 222
management (S1 and S2) 119 RME501H Research Methodology V 222
PUD101P Public Service Delivery I 238 RMM451U/RMM461T Resource Management IV (Module A and
PUD501P Public Service Delivery V 238
Module B) 229
PUM101P Public Resource Management I 238
RMN111Z Risk Management I 223
PVA4M1Q Property Valuation IV (Theory) 219
RMY101Q Research Methodology (Child and Youth Care/
PVA4M2Q Property Valuation IV (Practical) 219
Youth Work) 222
PVA141X Property Valuation I 219
RMY101Q Research Methodology 229
PVA201U Property Valuation II 219
RSC2601 (RSC201H) Research in the Social Sciences (S1 and S2) 122
PVA371W Property Valuation III 219
RSM271Z Risk Management II 226
PVL1501 (PVL101Q) Law of Persons (S1 and S2) 115
RSN1501 (RSN101V) Russian language and culture for
PVL2601 (PVL203V) Family Law (S1 and S2) 115
beginners (S1 and S2) 123
PVL2602 (PVL202U) Law of Succession (S1 and S2) 115
RSN1502 (RSN102W) Russian language and culture: Basic (S1 and S2) 123
PVL3701 (PVL303Y) Law of Property (S1 and S2) 115
RST1501 (RST121U) Comparative religious studies:
PVL3702 (PVL301W) Law of Contract (S1 and S2) 115
introduction to the religions of the world
PVL3703 (PVL302X) Law of Delict (S1 and S2) 115
(S1 and S2) 121
PVL3704 (PVL3043) Enrichment liability and estoppel
RST1602 (RST122V) Comparative religious studies: introduction
(S1 and S2) 115
to the theory of religion (S1 and S2) 122
PVT401C Pavement Technology IV 216
RST2603 (RST2255) New religious movements: cults, New
PYC1501 (PYC101Y) Basic psychology (S1 and S2) 116
Age and related phenomena (S1 and S2) 122
PYC1502 (PYC1023) Psychology in society (S1 and S2) 116
PYC2601 (PYC2015) Personality theories (S1 and S2) 116 RST2604 (RST3248) Meditation and mysticism (S1 and S2) 122
PYC2602 (PYC2026) Child and adolescent development RST2705 (RST2244) Divinity and nature of religious history
(S1 and S2) 116 (S1 and S2) 122
PYC2603 (PYC2038) Adulthood and maturity (S1 and S2) 116 RST3706 (RST3701) World Religions (S1 and S) 83
PYC2604 (PYC205A) Community psychology: re-imagining RST3707 (RST222Y) Africa’s religious heritage (S1 and S2) 83
community (S1 and S2) 116 RST3708 (RST3259) Postmodern philosophy of religion (S1 and S2) 122
PYC2605 (PYC206B) HIV/AIDS care and counselling (S1 and S2) 117 RST3709 (RST3259) Religion and social issues (S1 and S2) 83
PYC2606 (PYC207C) Basic measurement and questionnaire RTE401C Reactor Technology IV 221
design in Psychology (S1 and S2) 117 SAN271Z Structural Analysis II 230
PYC3701 (PYC3019) Social psychology (S1 and S2) 117 SAN341H Structural Analysis III 230
PYC3702 (PYC302A) Abnormal behaviour and mental health SAN401C Structural Analysis IV 230
(S1 and S2) 117 SAV231Y Mine Survey and Valuation II 211
PYC3703 (PYC303B) Cognition: thinking, memory and problem SAV301U Mine Survey and Valuation III 211
solving (S1 and S2) 117 SB7003V Designing social programmes in the Social Sciences 131
PYC3704 (PYC304C) Psychological research (S1 and S2) 117 SCI401F Scene of Incident IV 201
PYC3705 (PYC305D) Transformative counselling encounters SCK304A Practical work in social case and group work 128
(S1 and S2) 117 SCK305B Practical work: community work 128
PYC3706 (PYC306E) Community psychology: intervention SCK401A Social casework: working with individuals –
strategies (S1 en S2) 117 integrated theory and practice 129
PYC4802 (PSY481U) Psychopathology 117 SCK402B Social casework: working with couples and families
PYC4803 (PSY482V) Social psychology 117 – integrated theory and practice 129
PYC4804 (PSY473U) Personology 117 SCK403C Social group work with children and youth –
PYC4805 (PSY484X) Developmental psychology 117 integrated theory and practice 129
PYC4807 (PSY4988) Psychological assessment 118 SCK404D Social group work with adults – integrated theory
PYC4808(PSY474V) Ecosystemic psychology 118 and practice 129
PYC4809 (PSY4999) Therapeutic psychology 119 SCK405E Community work: planning and integrated practice 129
PYC4810 (PSY475W) The psychology of work 119 SCK406F Community work: execution of a project 129
PYC4811 (PSY461Q) Community and health psychology 119 SCK407G Social work management: the social work
PYC4812 (PSY4794) Sport psychology 119 organisation – integrated theory and practice 129

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SCK408H Social work management: the social worker as SMD401C Structural Masonry Design IV 231
employee and manager 129 SME301S Surface Mining Equipment III 240
SCK410B Research project: planning and execution 129 SMI181Q Science: Mining I (S1 and S2) 223
SCK411C Statutory work, ethics and supervision 129 SMN301S Safety Management III 223
SCK1501 (SCK101W) Welfare science and policy 129 SMN372U Sales Management III 223
SCK1502 (SCK102X) Introduction to social work and the SMN401S Safety Management IV 223
helping process 129 SMR121Q Surface Mining Practice I (WIL) 240
SCK1503 (SCK103Y) Practical work 129 SMR230P Surface Mining Practice II (WIL) 240
SCK2013 Facilitative communication in groups and SMR351Y Mining Practice III (WIL) 240
communities 129 SNS4M1C Social Environmental Studies: Civil IV 225
SCK2024 Practical work: facilitating communication in groups SOC201Y Theories of social change (S1 and S2) 130
and communities 129 SOC305A Sociology of education (S1 and S2) 130
SCK2035 Welfare policy 129 SOC306B Group dynamics (S1 and S2) 130
SCK2046 Basic counseling skills 129 SOC308D Theorising modernity: classical and contemporary
SCK3016 Social case work 129 social theory (S1 and S2) 130
SCK3028 Social group work 129 SOC1501 (SOC101V) Introduction to Sociology: Societal
SCK3039 Community work 129 structures and processes (S1 and S2) 130
SCL211A Soil Classification II 229 SOC1502 (SOC102W) Societal structures and processes in the
SCL1501 (SCL1014) Skills course for law students (S1 and S2) 128 South African context (S1 and S2) 130
SCM401E Satellite Communications IV 226 SOC2023 Globalisation and social change in South Africa
SCW1501 (SCW101L) Social welfare law (S1 and S2) 126 (S1 and S2) 130
SCW1502 (SCW102M) Social welfare law (S1 and S2) 126 SOC2045 Sociology of population (S1 and S2) 130
SDACT0M Accounting 126 SOC2068 Sociology of families and social problems (S1 and S2) 130
SDBEC0S Business Studies 126 SOC3015 Thinking sociologically: research methodology
SDBIOLJ Life Sciences (Biology) 126 (S1 and S2) 130
SDCAT0P Computer applications technology 126 SOC3049 Industrial sociology (S1 and S2) 131
SDCOS04 Information Technology 126 SOM2PRA Strength of Materials II (Practical) 227
SDEC00N Economics 126 SOM251R Strength of Materials II (Theory) 227
SDENG3J English 126 SOM381A Strength of Materials III 227
SDGEOGM Geography 126 SOM381B Applied Strength of Materials III 182
SDHEC0M Consumer Studies 126 SOM401M Strength of Materials IV 227
SDHISTV History 126 SOSTH1X Problematising modernity 130
SDHOS0R Hospitality studies 126 SOSTH2Y Social change and reconstruction challenges in
SDLANGT Languages (Home, First and Second additional developing societies 130
language) (excluding English) 126 SPH401P Strategic Public Human Resource Management IV 239
SDMAT04 Mathematics 126 SPM211P Stock and Purchasing Management II 239
SDMATLK Mathematical literacy 126 SPM311P Stock and Purchasing Management III 239
SDPSC08 Physical Science 126 SPP101S Safety Principles and Practice I 223
SDRELSD Religion studies 126 SPP201S Safety Principles and Practice II 223
SDSGC0D Life Orientation 126 SPS1501 (SPS101B) Practical Spanish: Beginners (S1 and S2) 131
SDTECSY Technology subjects 126 SPS1502 (SPS102C) Spanish: Lower intermediate level
SDY401I Systems Dynamics IV 244 (S1 and S2) 131
SED401I Software Engineering and Design IV 229 SQT301Q Statistical Quality Techniques III 226
SEL101P Self Management I 242 SRC211Q Surveying: Civil II 241
SEM171N Seminar 232 SRM401S Security risk management 225
SEM4802 The World of the Ancient Israel 127 SRV121Q Surveying I 240
SEM4803 Ancient Israelite and Semitic Societies 127 SSC151N Soil Science I 233
SEM4804 Cultural background of Canaanite languages 127 SSD301C Structural Steel and Timber Design III 228
SEP1501 (SEP111A) Security principles and practices I SSD401C Structural Steel Design IV 228
(S1 and S2) 227 SSV201S Surface Surveying and Valuation II (S1 and S2) 240
SEP1502 (SEP141D) Fire prevention and safety strategies SSV301S Surface Surveying and Valuation III 240
(S1 and S2) 227 SSW101D Agricultural Meteorology and Ecozones (S1 and S2) 14
SEP1503 (SEP131C) Corporate investigation I (S1 and S2) 227 SSW102E Soil Chemistry (S1 and S2) 14
SEP1504 Security risk control measures I (S1 and S2) 227 SSW103F Pedology and Soil Classification (S1 and S2) 14
SEP1505 (SEP151E) Security technology and information SSW201G Irrigation and Water Management (S1 and S2) 15
security I (S1 and S2) 227 SSW202H Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition (S1 and S2) 15
SEP2601 (SEP281H) Industrial security principles (S1 and S2) 227 SSW203J Land Use Planning (S1 and S2) 15
SEP2602 (SEP281H) Industrial security in practice: Module 2 STA401M Stress Analysis IV 230
(S1 and S2) 227 STA1501 Descriptive statistics and probability (S1 and S2) 132
SEP2603 (SEP221B) Corporate investigation II (S1 and S2) 227 STA1502 Statistical inference I (S1 and S2) 132
SEP2604 Security risk control measures II (S1 and S2) 227 STA1503 Distribution theory I (S1 and S2) 134
SEP2605 Security technology and information security II STA1510 Basic statistics (S1 and S2) 94
(S1 and S2) 228 STA1610 Introduction to statistics (S1 and S2) 132
SEP3701 Security practice III: Module 1 (S1 and S2) 228 STA2601 Applied statistics II (S1 and S2) 132
SEP3702 Security practice III: Module 2 (S1 and S2) 228 STA2602 Statistical inference II (S1 and S2) 132
SEP3703: Corporate Investigation III (S1 and S2) 228 STA2603 Distribution theory II (S1 and S2) 132
SEP3704: Security risk control measures III (S1 and S2) 228 STA2604 Forecasting II (S1 and S2) 132
SEP3705: Security technology & Information security (S1 and STA2610 Statistical distribution (S1 and S2) 132
S2) 228 STA3701 Applied statistics III 133
SIT001 Site Planning Workshop 236 STA3702 Statistical inference III 133
SIT141R Site Planning I 235 STA3703 Distribution theory III 133
SLS101L Management of information services for children STA3704 Time series III 133
and youth: introductory orientation 123 STA3705 Sampling techniques 133
SLS102M Collection management in information services for STA3710 Mathematical techniques for statistics 133
children and youth: introductory orientation 124 STB400V Strategic marketing management 135
SLS201P Information literacy education 124 STB401F Strategic Planning for Budgeting IV 227

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STG381S Structural Geology III 227 TPR100C Teaching Practice I 157
STM501B Strategic Management 227 TPR200F Teaching Practice II 157
STP401P Strategic Public Management IV 239 TQM101T Quality Management I 221
STRBESC Strategic Management 227 TQM401Q Total Quality Management IV 243
SVM101H Supervisory Management I 232 TRL201X Transport management (S1 and S2) 141
SWM401C Solid Waste Management IV 226 TRL202Y Transport economics (S1 and S2) 141
SYP4M1R Systems and project management 241 TRL306A Road transport (S1 and S2) 141
TAL301T Transport Approach to Logistics 244 TRL307B Logistics activities (S1 and S2) 141
TAX338A Tax opinion writing skills (S1 and S2) 242 TRL308C Logistics systems (S1 and S2) 141
TAX1501 (TAX131S) Taxation of salaried persons (S1 and S2) 241 TRL309D Logistics strategy (S1 and S2) 141
TDA331V Thermodynamics: Applied III 242 TRL2033 Transport theory (S1 and S2) 141
TDC341P Thermodynamics: Chemical Engineering III 243 TRL2044 Integrated logistics (S1 and S2) 141
TDM1501 (TDM101L) Two-dimensional imaging 143 TRL3014 Transport management (S1 and S2) 141
TDS401H Training and Development Strategies IV 244 TRL3025 Transport planning and investment (S1 and S2) 141
TDS501H Training and Development Strategies V 244 TRL3036 Air transport (S1 and S2) 141
TDV201T Tourism Development II 243 TRL3048 Sea transport (S1 and S2) 141
TDV301T Tourism Development III 301 TRL3059 Rail transport (S1 and S2) 141
TDV401T Tourism Development IV 301 TRT303A Tourism distribution (S1 and S2) 142
TEX2601 (TEX8216) Writing skills for the communications TRT304B Air transport for tourism (S1 and S2) 142
industry (S1 and S2) 13 TRT305C Tourism governance (S1 and S2) 142
TEX3701 (TEX8228) Persuasive texts (S1 and S2) 13 TRT1501 Tourism management 1A (S1 and S2) 141
TFRAEDH Theoretical frameworks and research in adult education 178 TRT1601 Tourism Management 1B (S1 and S2) 141
TGC111L Turfgrass Culture 232 TRT2014 Transport for tourism (S1 and S2) 141
TH306W (PGC403B) Inclusive education B (S1 and S2) 169 TRT3018 Hospitality management (S1 and S2) 141
THD291Z Thermodynamics II 242 TRT3029 Leisure and business travel (S1 and S2) 141
THD311A Thermodynamics III 242 TST271Z Theory of Structures II 242
THD321B Steam Plant III 226 TST401C Theory of Structures IV 242
THD401M Thermodynamics IV 242 TTP2M1T Travel and Tourism Practice II: Travel Practice II 240
THE425R Ethical issues in contemporary society 137 TTP2M2T Travel and Tourism Practice II: Tourism II 240
THE426S Ethics of political and economic life 137 TTP3M1T Travel and Tourism Practice III: Travel Practice III 240
THE427T Ethics methodology or The development of TTP3M2T Travel and Tourism Practice III: Tourism III 245
Christian ethics 137 TWF1501 (TWF111X) Painting 106
THE428U An article 137 TXN201B (TXN211D) The taxation of individuals (S1 and S2) 136
THE429V Comparative religious ethics or Sexual ethics or TXN202C (ADE101R) Deceased and insolvent estates (S1 and S2) 136
Medical ethics 137 TXN203D (TXN213F) Taxation of business income (S1 and S2) 136
THF1501 (THF111E) Sculpture 127 UPD401C Urban Planning and Design IV 244
THL821Y Advanced narrative theory (S1 and S2) 140 USS301L User Studies III 245
THL1501 (THL801U) Introduction to theory of literature VAR2601 (VAR211D) Visual Arts 1 142
(S1 and S2) 139 VAR2602 (VAR212E) Visual Arts 2 143
THL1502 (THL802V) Introduction to literary genres (S1 and S2) 139 VAR3701 (VAR311G) Visual Arts 3 143
THL2601 (THL201A) Theory of the sign in literature and culture VAR3702 (VAR312H) Visual Arts 4 143
(S1 and S2) 140 VAR4801 (VAR411K) Visual Arts 5 143
THL2602 Structuralist and semiotic theories of genre (S1 and S2) 140 VAR4802 (VAR412L ) Visual Arts 6 143
THL3705 (THL305H) Literary theory in contexts (S1 and S2) 140 VPH301L Veterinary Public Health III 232
THL8223 Theory of drama (S1 and S2) 140 VPH401L Veterinary public health IV 229
THL8234 Theory of poetry (S1 and S2) 140 WCT131S Water Care Technology I 245
THL8245 Theory and practice of South African literary studies WEN221R Water Engineering II 245
(S1 and S2) 140 WEN361F Water Engineering III 246
TIB4M1R Applied Marketing IV: International Marketing: (Theory) 180 WFS301L Social case work 144
TIB4M2R Applied Marketing IV: International Marketing(Project) 180 WFS302M Social group work 144
TIC1501 Reflections on faith (S1 and S2) 138 WFS303N Community work 144
TIC1502 Introduction to the study of Church History 138 WFS304P Practical work in social case and group work 144
TIC2601 Faith, church and culture (S1 and S2) 138 WFS305Q Practical work: community work 144
TIC2602 Christianity and a changing South Africa 138 WLL2601 Cultural diversity in literary contexts (S1 and S2) 144
TIC2603 Faith, Jesus and social change (S1 and S2) 138 WLL2602 Film, literature and society (S1 and S2) 144
TIC2604 World Christianity and ecumenism (S1 and S2) 139 WLL3702 Alternative Worlds in Fiction (S1 and S2) 144
TIC3701 Faith, the Spirit and the future (S1 and S2) 139 WLL3703 War and Literature (S1 and S2) 144
TIC3702 Faith, philosophy and science (S1 and S2) 139 WWT401C Waste Water Treatment Technology IV 245
TIC3703 Church and society across the ages (S1 and S2) 139 YJP101C Youth Justice and Probation I 246
TIC3704 Christianity in Africa (S1 and S2) 139 YJP201C Youth Justice and Probation II 246
TIC3705 Christian foundations: the early centuries (S1 and S2) 139 YTW301C/YTW3PRA Youth Work III 246
TIP301Q TQM: Improvement of Business Processes III 243 ZOL121Q Animal diversity 1 (S1 and S2) 145
ZOL122R Animal diversity 2 (S1 and S2) 145
TKB4M1H Applied Marketing IV: Retail Marketing: (Theory) 180
ZOL123S Animal diversity 3 (S1 and S2) 145
TKB4M2H Applied Marketing IV: Retail Marketing (Project) 180
ZOL1501 Animal Diversity 1 (S1 and S2) 145
TLDAEDL Teaching learning and development in adult education 178
ZOL1502 Animal Diversity 2 (S1 and S2) 145
TLG1016 Legislation: Animal Health I 231
ZOL1603 (ZOL124T) Zoology 1 (Practical) 145
TMA201L SHE Management II 225
ZOL2601 (ZOL221T) Comparative animal physiology (S1 and S2) 145
TMA301P SHE Management III 225
ZOL2602 (ZOL223V) Cytogenetics and embryology (S1 and S2) 145
TMA401M Turbo Machines IV 245
ZOL2603 (ZOL225X) Theory of evolution 145
TOE408W/ZAC408H Applied management accounting 89
ZOL2604 (ZOL224W) Zoology II (Practical) 145
TOE409X Applied taxation 136
ZOL3701 Ethology and project (S1 and S2) 146
TOP401T Tourism Project IV 243
ZOL3702 (ZOL321W) Ecology 146
TPE211C Transportation Engineering II 244
ZOL3703 (ZOL323Y) Applied zoology (S1 and S2) 146
TPE381V Transportation Engineering III 244
ZOL3704 (ZOL3243) Zoology III (Practical) 146
TPM201R/TPA301T Travel Practice Applications II 245

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