University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology

Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Information Technology and Computer Sciences

Purpose and Rationale

Registration Benefits for Information Technology Learners

The registration would be beneficial to Information Technology learners as it allows for professional recognition of the degree obtained.

Primary Purpose of the Qualification

The primary purpose of this qualification includes:

  1. Completing an independent practical project in the field of information technology and implementing it.
  2. Demonstrating intellectual and theoretical knowledge, insight into computer science problems, critical reasoning, formulation, analysis, and evaluation of specific IT problems.
  3. Displaying reflexive competencies like innovation, decision-making, strategic thinking, and organizational abilities.
  4. Accessing further education and training to enhance marketability and employability in the IT field.
  5. Completing elective modules to work on practical and theoretical projects in various elective module fields.

Rationale

The qualification aims to deepen expertise in Information Technology, develop research capacity in IT methodologies and techniques, and demand high levels of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence.

Significance

  • Consolidates and deepens expertise in Information Technology.
  • Develops research capacity in IT methodologies and techniques.
  • Demands high levels of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence.
  • Prepares students for research-based postgraduate science studies.

Outcomes

  1. Identify, interpret, analyse and address complex problems, using both routine and advanced skills, conceptual and/or evidence-based enquiry and theory-driven arguments.
  2. Work effectively with others in a team by being answerable for their own work and the work of others.
  3. Identify, evaluate and address their own professional and on-going learning needs.
  4. Demonstrate efficient and effective information retrieval and processing skills, using appropriate Information and Communications Technology(ICT).
  5. Demonstrate a comprehensive, systematic and critical knowledge and understanding of the principles, scope, theories and epistemologies of Information Technology.
  6. Evaluate their own and others academic work and initiatives against informed criteria.
  7. Present and communicate ideas and texts, offering professional insights, interpretations and solutions to problems and issues appropriate to Information Technology.
  8. Use science and technology in complex and challenging contexts and make autonomous ethical decisions on complex professional issues in accordance with recognised professional and/or ethical standards.
  9. Critique current research and advanced scholarship in Biochemistry and make sound theoretical judgements based on evidence.
  10. Identify, select and apply a range of research methodologies and methods or techniques to research problem/s in Information Technology.
  11. Identify, analyse, synthesise and undertake independent evaluation of quantitative and/or qualitative data, and to engage with and evaluate current research and scholarly or professional literature in Information Technology.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria

  1. Identify, describe and explain core concepts and principles of selected subject areas of information technology.
  2. Demonstrate the relationships among the core concepts and principles in a subject area and between different subject areas.
  3. Apply the core concepts and principles to problems in a subject area.
  4. Identify the limitations of concepts in a subject area.
  5. Identify a project of the correct scope in a relevant area of application.
  6. Analyse a practical project in a relevant area of application.
  7. Design the project in a relevant area of application.
  8. Develop (implement) the project in a relevant area of application.
  9. Identify a project of the correct scope in a relevant area of application on a module level.
  10. Analyse a practical project in a relevant area of application on a module level.
  11. Design the project in a relevant area of application on a module level.
  12. Develop (implement) the project in a relevant area of application on a module level.
  13. Function as a responsible team member.
  14. Contribute to the viability of the completed project.
  15. Identify and continue on his or her own with individual projects.
  16. Be responsible for completing his or her projects in time before a cut-off date set for all individual projects.
  17. Create a Gantt Chart to schedule and plan his or her project to allow the project to be completed in time.
  18. Write a report on a specific area in information technology.
  19. Write a critical evaluation of methods and technologies used to develop projects and relate their work to work of a similar nature.
  20. Write an information technology document in a subject area of acceptable quality and standards.
  21. Give an oral presentation on a subsection of an information technology subject area.
  22. Produce a technical presentation of acceptable quality and standards.
  23. Critically evaluate the applicability of knowledge in an Information Technology(IT) subject to the broader technological environment.
  24. Critically evaluate the applicability of developed projects in the broader technological spectrum.
  25. Identify a suitable individual year project.
  26. Create reports critically discussing the synergism between different subject fields in the information technology domain.
  27. Create reports identifying technologies in the IT domain that are applicable to the wider community.
  28. Demonstrate concepts and principles in written examinations, oral presentations or projects developed.
  29. Identify unethical behaviour in the information technology domain.
  30. Identify unlawful practices in the information technology domain.
  31. Demonstrate the potential to become a responsible and ethical IT citizen by his actions during the development of an individual year project.
  32. Identify cultural and aesthetic issues in different subject areas of information technology.
  33. Present oral project presentation.
  34. Meetings with project leaders.
  35. Correctly identify the individual practical year project and other practical module level projects.

Integrated Assessment

  • The qualification is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module and qualification outcomes.
  • Assessment methods are varied and include summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from learners and facilitate authentic assessment and learning.
  • Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved, but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum.
  • For all the assessment purposes to be achieved essays, computer-based assessments, theory tests, cases and open problems, practicals and interpretative skills evaluation, reporting on practicals and applications, presentations, analysis and problem solving assessment in the specific field of Information Technology as assessment methods.

Qualification Details

Type
Honours Degree
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

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