School of Computing prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

Content /
Syllabus
Core subject
Learners are taught how to analyse problems and how to write logically correct
algorithmic solutions using pseudocode and the VB.Net (Console Application)
programming language. Learners are introduced to the concept of the Program
Development Cycle and taught how to use some of the tools associated with each
stage.
Note: Foundational provision is in the form of additional time.
Theory: 1. The Software Development Environment 2. General Problem Solving
3. Pseudocode 4. Problem Solving Tools & Simple Selection 5. Using Visual Basic
Console Application 6. Advanced Selection, Iteration and VB functions
Tutorials (lecturer led): Paper based exercises pertaining to theory.
Practicals (lecturer led): Computer based exercises pertaining to theory.
Entry Rules Information Technology Skills Extended Year 1 and System Software
Extended Year 1
Information Systems 1 ext-year1
Module Code Module Name NQF Level Credits Year
EINS110/
INF11E0
INFORMATION SYSTEMS I
Extended Year 1
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials
per week
5 20 1
Number
of weeks
2 x 45 min 2 x 45 min 0 25 180
Enrichment module
2 x 45 min
0 0 25 80
Notional
hours
Content / Syllabus Information Systems course, in the first year, teach students to effectively use
some common application software that are used in office and business. It
includes a word processor (Microsoft Word), a spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel),
and presentation software (Microsoft Powerpoint). The students will also
learn how to use internet effectively to access information and will use e-mail
for communication.
Note: Foundational provision is in the form of additional time and includes
Life Skills enrichment.
Theory: Theory: 1. Module 1: Information Systems and the Internet ,
Module 2: Software, Module 3: Information Processing Cycle.
Practical: Module 1: Typing, Internet(WWW), E-mail and FTP, Module 2:
Calculator paint and File Management, Module 3: Word Processor, Module 4:
Powerpoint
Information Systems 1 ext-year2
Module Code Module Name NQF Level Credits Year
EINS121 / INF12E1 INFORMATION SYSTEMS I
Extended Year 2
Lectures per week Pracs per week Tutorials
per week
5 10 1
Number of
weeks
2 x 45 min 3 x 45 min 0 25 200
Enrichment module
3 x 45 min
0 0 25 120
81
Notional
hours
2012
PROSPECTUS