COURSE: BSC IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMP...

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of geographical information systems. It focuses on information technology and geographical applications, along with decision-support methodologies.

Type: undergraduate degree

Duration: 3 years part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• End-user Computing


• Introduction to Business Information Systems


• Human-computer interaction


• Computer systems: fundamental concepts


• Introduction to visual programming


• Basic statistics


• Introduction to archaeology


• Know your world: introduction to geography


• World issues: a geographical perspective


• Comprehension skills for science

Second year subjects:

• Systems analysis and design methods


• Object-oriented concepts


• The African challenge: people and environment


• The geography of basic services provision


• Map and aerial photo interpretation


• People and the natural environment: use and impact


• Mathematical programming


• Rational decision-making

Third year subjects:

• Principles of databases


• Advanced systems development


• Database design and implementation


• Human-computer interaction


• State of the people and environment in Southern Africa


• Spatial economic development


• Introduction to geographical information systems


• Development of urban space

Careers: geographic information systems specialist, geographic researcher, data capturer.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za​