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BSc in Information Technology and Compute
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This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of geographical information systems. 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.
