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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science and Information Systems 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100820  Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science and Information Systems 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Information Technology and Computer Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
87066  Bachelor of Science Honours: Computer Science  Level 7  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with the knowledge and competencies to understand and apply both traditional Computer Science and Information Systems principles. This qualification is for students who wish to enter a computing profession, such as software development. In addition, students who intend pursuing higher Degrees will find that the deeper level knowledge in the programme is essential for future research.

Rationale:
The qualification has been active for many years and is important as a first step in research training. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • RPL will be as per Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) RPL policy.

    The minimum requirement for admission is:
  • A relevant Bachelor Degree. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory module at Level 8 totaling 120 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 43 Credits:
  • Treatise on the project, 32 Credits.
  • Information Systems Project Management, 11 Credits.

    Elective Modules:
  • Virtual Reality, 11 Credits.
  • Usability Engineering, 11 Credits.
  • Theory of Computation, 11 Credits.
  • Compiler Construction, 11 Credits.
  • Mobile Computing, 11 Credits.
  • Graphics, 11 Credits.
  • Capita Selecta, 11 Credits.
  • Evolutionary Computing, 11 Credits.
  • Research Frontiers in Computing, 11 Credits.
  • Environment Information Systems, 11 Credits.
  • E-Commerce, 11 Credits.
  • Data Warehousing, 11 Credits.
  • Design in the Digital Domain, 11 Credits.
  • Advanced Programming, 11 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques relevant to Computer Science and Information Systems.
    2. Rigorously critique and evaluate current research and participate in scholarly debates in an area of Computer Science/Information Systems.
    3. Relate theory to practice and vice versa.
    4: Identify, and analyse complex real world problems from a Computer Science/Information Systems perspective, drawing systematically and creatively on the theory, research methods and literature.
    5. Propose and develop a prototype which demonstrates the application of theory to a complex problem.
    6. Critically analyse and evaluate, using quantitative and/or qualitative data, solutions to problems as in Computer Science/Information Systems.
    7. Produce a relevant research report under supervision which meets the standards of scholarly/professional writing.
    8. Present and communicate the results of the research to peers and general audience. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
  • The written treatise is a form of Integrated Assessment. It is a written document which provided evidence of an integrated design/research methodology which includes extensive literature review, problem formulation, solution design, data collection, and analysis. Students are expected to apply their learned theoretical concepts within the context of this integrated work. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification in its, design content and delivery, is at par with similar qualifications offered at other universities nationally and internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates both horizontally and vertically.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • An Applied Mathematics Degree.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • A Master Degree at Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Nelson Mandela University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.