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Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to:

Provide learners with an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge about the nature of computing.
Prepare learners for research-based Postgraduate study.
Deepen the learner's expertise in the computing discipline.
Develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of computing.

Outcomes

Identify, analyse, formulate and solve convergent and divergent problems.

and issues related to the natural and human environments.

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

Manage and organise her or his activities and life responsibly and effectively, including her or his studies within the open and distance learning context.

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, as required.

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills.

In the modes of oral and for written presentation, often in pieces of sustained discourse.

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility.

Towards the environment and health and well-being of others, in community, national and global context.

Assessment Criteria

The Associated Assessment Criteria are applied in an integrated manner to the Exit Level Outcomes as follows:

Problem-solving and Critical Thinking Skills:
- Identify, analyze, and solve complex problems by drawing on theoretical knowledge and experience.
- Offer informed suggestions for solving problems at various levels.
- Generate alternative strategies for problem-solving.
- Critically evaluate theoretical standpoints and compare them to personal views.
- Provide evidence from various sources to support views.
- Analyze global, national, and local community problems related to science and technology.
Interpersonal Skills and Group Work:
- Demonstrate 'people skills' in group situations.
- Respect others' scientific opinions.
- Undertake projects to show successful interaction with others.
- Use advanced scientific communication skills within the group.
- Organize effective working groups.
- Communicate evidence of group interactions through various mediums.
Effective Learning Strategies:
- Organize study plans and practice effective time management.
- Think independently and offer sustained theoretical evidence.
- Assess strengths and weaknesses to develop organizational strategies.
Research Skills:
- Use resources effectively for research.
- Act responsibly as a researcher.
- Apply relevant conventions in the discipline.
- Critically evaluate theories and experimental results.
Communication Skills:
- Communicate ideas and provide evidence in a sustained manner.
- Use others' ideas responsibly.
- Evaluate academic arguments.
- Follow literacy and numeracy conventions.
- Use appropriate models of organization and presentation.
Ethical Considerations in Science and Technology:
- Use scientific methods of investigation, testing, and evaluation.
- Select technology and natural resources sustainably.
- Consider ethics in science and technology issues.
Prior Knowledge and Integrated Learning:
- Draw upon prior knowledge and personal experience.
- Use interdisciplinary methods for problem-solving.
- Follow an integrated approach to learning.

Integrated Assessment:

Formative Assessment includes activities, self-assessment questions, and written assignments.
Summative Assessment consists of examinations per module.
Feedback is provided on activities, self-assessment questions, and assignments to support learning and improvement.

Qualification Details

Type

Honours Degree

NQF Level

Min. Credits

120

SAQA Source

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