This programme is recommended for persons with an interest in the use and development of computers. The curriculum primarily consists of a combination of programming and electronics. The course has been developed for technologists who wish to operate and maintain computer-supported process control systems and computer networks.
Type: undergraduate diploma
Duration: 3 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Communication skills
- Digital systems
- Programming
- Electronics
- Mathematics
- Computer skills
- Electrical engineering
- Network systems
- Entrepreneurship
Second year subjects:
- Network systems
- Digital systems
- Programming
- Systems analysis
- Electronics
- Mathematical applications
- Logic design
- Database principles
- Software engineering
- Operating systems
- Microprocessors
Third year subjects:
- Experiential training
Careers: computer engineer, computer programmer, computer installer.
Source: www.cut.ac.za