School of Computing prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University
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11.1.2 Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Computer Science Extended Curriculum Programme<br />
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME<br />
11.1.2.1 NAME OF PROGRAMME<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Computer Science Extended Curriculum<br />
11.1.2.2 PURPOSE STATEMENT<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the programme is to improve the success and graduation rates <strong>of</strong><br />
students from disadvantaged backgrounds within the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science: Computer<br />
Science programmes <strong>of</strong>fered by the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Computing</strong>.<br />
In order to achieve its purpose the programme aims to:<br />
Provide students “at risk” with a viable platform to successfully undertake computing<br />
studies at tertiary education level.<br />
Provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds with an adequate level <strong>of</strong> foundational<br />
competence which is based on specific and discipline-related computing knowledge.<br />
Improve the retention and throughput <strong>of</strong> disadvantaged students entering the mainstream<br />
programmes.<br />
Provide a learning environment where the gap in terms <strong>of</strong> disadvantaged learner needs<br />
and the learner support required are bridged.<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE with STUDY LEVEL 1 EXTENDED<br />
CURRICULUM<br />
360 CREDITS OVER 4 YEARS<br />
DELIVERY SITE: NELSON MANDELA DRIVE<br />
COURSE DEPT CODE CREDITS S/Y F/C/E PRE-REQUISITE<br />
STUDY LEVEL EXTENDED 1A: SEMESTER 1<br />
Computer Science<br />
Fundamentals<br />
CSI1111 16 S C Admission Requirements<br />
Integrated Maths I MAT1111 16 S C Admission Requirements<br />
General Study Skills GSS1111 8 S F Admission Requirements<br />
Life Skills I LSK1111 8 Y F Admission Requirements<br />
Academic Literacy I ACL1111 8 S F Admission Requirements<br />
ELECTIVES<br />
Extended General Physics PHY1111 16 S E Admission Requirements<br />
STUDY LEVEL EXTENDED 1A: SEMESTER 2<br />
Introduction to Programming I CSI1212 16 S C Admission Requirements<br />
Integrated Maths II MAT1212 16 S C Admission Requirements<br />
General Study Skills GSS1212 8 S F Admission Requirements<br />
Life Skills I LSK1212 8 S F Admission Requirements<br />
Academic Literacy I ACL1212 8 S F Admission Requirements<br />
ELECTIVES<br />
Extended General Physics II PHY1212 16 S E Admission Requirements<br />
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING<br />
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