SECTION 4: RULES FOR VOCATIONALLY
3. MTech: Information Technology
3.1
Admission requirements:
BTech: Information Technology or equivalent qualification. Students must have passed a 4th level instructional offering in Research Methodology.3.2
Contact details:
Before registering for the MTech: Information Technology degree, contact the School of Computing for more details and information. Details available on the website: h�p://www.unisa.ac.za/itweb
NB
Admission into this programme is dependent upon an acceptable topic and the availability of a suitable supervisor.
CURRICULUM SUBJECT
CODE PREREQUISITE / NOTE
Official Registration: Research Project
RPI501I
This instructional programme comprises the completion of a thesis. In the thesis students must prove that they understand a particular problem in the industry in which they have done research, are able to analyse and present it logically, are able to arrive at logical conclusions or a diagnosis, and are then able to make proposals for the improvement / elimination of the problem. The thesis must comply with UNISA’s general technical requirements and rules with regard to scope, quality and layout.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION – BTECH (IT)
(available on http://www.unisa.ac.za/itweb)
Surname Initials Student Number (If available) ID Number TelFax E-mailCell Academic
Qualifications Qualification (1)Technikon /
University Year Qualification (2) Technikon / University Year Qualification (3) Technikon / University Year List the two main subjects of your Diploma or equivalent qualification as well as the percentage obtained in your third year.
% % How many years experience do you have in the IT
industry? (Total) List the time frames and job titles e.g: 1997-1998 Programmer Please start with your current position and work backwards. 1 4 2 5 3 6 Summary of job responsibilities (IT- related) in the past two years. List any Industry qualifications obtained, e.g. MCSE, CNE, etc.
Do you have access to the
Internet? (Yes/No)
□
YES□
NO I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge, the above information is true. I also acknowledge that I have taken note of the fact that the BTech: IT degree is offered via the Internet and that I have to obtain study material (except prescribed books) for subjects (except non-IT subjects), from UNISA’s website.SIGNATURE
Please a�ach all other relevant documentation (Diploma, academic record, CV).
Note: Comprehensive CV only required if you do not have a National Diploma in Information Technology.
C h a p t e r 2
School of Engineering
General Notice
A
Admission requirements
ONE of the following:1. Senior certificate with Mathematics, Physical Science and English with at least an E symbol on the Higher Grade or a D symbol on the Standard Grade.
OR
2. An N3 certificate with Mathematics, Engineering Science and English with a minimum mark of 50% (For Engineering: Chemical, Industrial Chemistry N3 is required as well.)
OR
3. An N4 certificate with Mathematics and Engineering Science with a minimum mark of 50%. (For Engineering: Chemical, Industrial Chemistry N3 is required as well.)
OR
4. The equivalent of number 1, 2 or 3 will be considered.
5. Any student might be requested to write a pre-registration test to ensure correct placement.
B
Provisional admission
Students who do not comply with the admission requirements in terms of the marks obtained for Mathematics, Science or English, will only be permi�ed to register for the non-mathematical first level study units such as Communication Skills I and Computer Skills I. Students must improve their marks in Mathematics, Science or English in order to be admi�ed to the other mathematical study units.Students who do not satisfy the minimum requirements for Physical Science may register for the SCIENTP for access purposes. As soon as SCIENTP has been passed, the student may register for the National Diploma.
Students can improve their marks for the relevant study units by one of the following options:
1. Registering for Mathematics and/or Engineering Science at N3 level at any technical college.
2. Registering for equivalent study units at any other recognised institution.
3. Registering for the appropriate study units contained in the Access Brochure
4. Registering for Mathematics (MAT011K) and Science Tertiary Preparation (SCIENTP)
LABORATORY COMPONENT OF STUDY UNITS (PRACTICAL)
Certain study units require compulsory laboratory work. The student can either complete the laboratory component in his working environment or a�end a laboratory workshop. Students who choose to a�end a laboratory workshop for the particular subject should enquire about the schedule. Additional fees must be paid for the practical session or workshop as it is not covered by the registration fees.
The number of study units for which a student may register is optional and obviously depends on the amount of study time available. As a general rule, and in order to establish a sound basis for study management, students should allow themselves a minimum of one hour of study per day per subject. This figure should then be kept in mind when selecting the number of study units.
Please consult the responsible lecturer before registering for more than four study units.
C
Work Integrated Learning
Modules (also referred to
as Experiential Learning) for
Engineering students
C.1 INTRODUCTION
To fulfill the requirements for the National Diploma: Engineering a student must have completed a minimum of one year work integrated learning: (In some courses this period is 18 months). This Work Integrated Learning should be under the guidance of a qualified supervisor (in some cases ECSA registered and termed a mentor) according to the syllabus guidelines. These guidelines are given in the respective programme sections.
On completion of the student’s work integrated learning period, the employer (supervisor/mentor) must certify that he/she has completed such learning successfully.
If the employer feels that the student does not meet the minimum requirements for the National Diploma and his/her performance is still not up to standard, the period of work integrated learning: can be extended.
C.2 GENERAL
The Work Integrated Learning component for the Engineering and Mining courses is offered as one subject or as multiple subjects. A student must register, and satisfactorily complete the requirements of this subject(s) at some point in his/her studies, before a qualification can be awarded.
The implication for the student is that he/she must be employed at some time in the course of his/her studies by an employer who can offer relevant and necessary Work Integrated Learning. If the student is not able to complete this work integrated learning:, he/she will not be awarded the qualification, even though all the academic subjects have been passed.
Work Integrated Learning is usually monitored by means of a log-book and mentor system.
C.3 PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS
It must be emphasised that Unisa is not responsible for arranging Work Integrated Learning opportunities. In certain cases the academic staff in the School of Engineering will endeavor to facilitate certain placements.
C.4 STUDENT VISITS
A Unisa representative will visit the student and his/her mentor occasionally on a need-to basis.
D
Requirements for information
technology related study units
Computer facilities are prerequisites for students enrolling for any of the Information Technology related study units. Students must have access to computer facilities or have their own computer with the specific so�ware they will require.
Use the following as a guideline to ensure that you have the minimum computer configuration (or higher):
an IBMTM compatible machine using a Windows 2000/NT/XP operating system.
20GB harddisk drive
128MB RAM
Colour SVGA screen with 4MB controller
A mouse
Stiffy drive
CD-ROM drive (54 speed)/DVD drive
Access to e-mail facilities and occasional Internet accesses on first year level
Access to e-mail and Internet facilities on higher levels