2015 Science Prospectus

NELSON MANDELA
METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
PROSPECTUS 2015
Enquiries:
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
P O BOX 77000
NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
PORT ELIZABETH
6031
SOUTH CAMPUS
Mrs F Claassen
Faculty Administrator
Tel:
+27 (0)41 504 2679
Fax:
+27 (0)41 504 2369
E-mail: Fiona.Claassen@nmmu.ac.za
GEORGE CAMPUS
Mrs M Eybers
Co-ordinator: Academic Administration
Tel:
+27 (0)44 801 5566
Fax:
+27 (0)44 805 6766
E-mail: Magda.Eybers@nmmu.ac.za
Mrs L Koen
Faculty Administrator
Tel:
+27 (0)41 504 9922
Fax:
+27 (0)41 504 2369
E-mail: Linda.Koen@nmmu.ac.za
Mrs E Labuschagne
Co-ordinator: Academic Administration
Tel:
+27 (0)44 801 5048
Fax:
+27 (0)44 805 6648
E-mail: Elise.Labuschagne@nmmu.ac.za
Mrs L Roodt
Manager: Faculty Administration
Tel:
+27 (0)41 504 2268
Fax:
+27 (0)41 504 2369
E-mail: Lynette.Roodt@nmmu.ac.za
Student Information (IVR):
Generic Fax:
Generic E-mail:
NB:
+27 (0)41 504 9000

+27 (0)41 504 9883
FA-Science@nmmu.ac.za
Your student number must appear on all correspondence.

Correspondence must be directed to The Registrar.
NB:
Although the information contained in this Prospectus has been compiled as accurately
as possible, the Council and the Senate of the NMMU accept no responsibility for any
errors or omissions. This Prospectus is applicable only to the 2015 academic year.
Information on syllabus and module outcomes is available on the NMMU website.
ADDRESS OF THE UNIVERSITY
Admissions
The Admissions Section
PO Box 77000
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth
6031
Finance
The Finance Department
PO Box 77000
Port Elizabeth
6031
PE Campuses
George Campus
Student Accounts
PE Campuses
George Campus
Financial Aid
PE Campuses
George Campus
+27 (0)41 504 1111

+27 (0)44 801 5194
+27 (0)41 504 4229

+27 (0)41 504 3090
+27 (0)44 801 5053
+27 (0)41 504 2550
+27 (0)44 801 5130
Examinations and Graduation

The Examinations Section
PO Box 77000
Port Elizabeth
6031
North Campus
South Campus
Missionvale Campus
George Campus
+27 (0)41 504 3107

+27 (0)41 504 1239
+27 (0)41 504 2709
+27 (0)44 801 5090
General
The Registrar
PO Box 77000
Port Elizabeth
6031
PE Campuses
George Campus
Student Enquiries
+27 (0)41 504 1111

+27 (0)44 801 5111
+27 (0)41 504 9000
E-mail:
info@nmmu.ac.za
Website: http://www.nmmu.ac.za
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
2
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
VISION AND MISSION

1
STAFF
1
GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
12
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
12
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
13
PHASING OUT OF PROGRAMMES
14
FACULTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
15
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
15
CLASS ATTENDANCE
16
RE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
16
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING SCIENCES
18
STATEMENT ON THE UNIVERSITY'S INTERVENTION IN THE EVENT OF
POSSIBLE DISRUPTIONS TO ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
18
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN VELDFIRE MANAGEMENT: GEORGE CAMPUS
(80001)
19
EXTENDED QUALIFICATIONS
20
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED)
(3061) GEORGE CAMPUS
20
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (EXTENDED) (3151) (NO
NEW INTAKE)
22
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FORESTRY (EXTENDED) (3902) GEORGE CAMPUS
24
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED)
27
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION (EXTENDED)
29
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: WOOD TECHNOLOGY (EXTENDED) (3247) GEORGE
CAMPUS
31
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: BIOCHEMISTRY,
CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY (EXTENDED) (20012)
33
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: MARINE BIOLOGY,
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND
COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED) (20011)
37
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (EXTENDED) (20015) 40
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GEO-SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
(EXTENDED) (20014)
43
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS (EXTENDED) (20013) (NO
NEW INTAKE)
46
NATIONAL DIPLOMAS
50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT (3452) NORTH
CAMPUS
50
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT (3061) GEORGE
CAMPUS
53
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3146) (NO NEW INTAKE)
55
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3152)
58
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CHEMICAL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY (3181)
60
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FORESTRY (3902) GEORGE CAMPUS
62
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (3456) ADDO CAMPUS
64
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (3457) GEORGE
CAMPUS
67
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION (3221) GEORGE CAMPUS
69
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: POLYMER TECHNOLOGY (3234)
70
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: WOOD TECHNOLOGY (3247) GEORGE CAMPUS
73
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7.1
7.2
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
76
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GENERAL (20000)
78
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: APPLIED MATHEMATICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE,
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND PHYSICS (20023)
84
7.3
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BIOCHEMISTRY, CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY
AND PHYSIOLOGY (20020)
89
7.4
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (20025)
92
7.5
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (20026)
95
7.6
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GEOSCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
(20024)
98
7.7
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(20003)
101
7.8
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS (20099)
104
7.9
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT (20022)
108
8
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
111
8.1
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT (4452)
111
8.2
GEORGE CAMPUS
112
8.3
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY (4165)
113
8.4
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: FORESTRY (4903) GEORGE CAMPUS
114
8.5
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (4456) ADDO
CAMPUS
116
8.6
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (4457)
GEORGE CAMPUS
117
8.7
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: NATURE CONSERVATION (4220) GEORGE
CAMPUS
117
8.8
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: WOOD TECHNOLOGY (4243) GEORGE
CAMPUS
120
9
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS
122
9.1
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (40509)
122
9.2
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(SPECIALISING IN ACCOUNTING) (40519)
124
9.3
(SPECIALISING IN AUDITING) (40517)
125
9.4
(SPECIALISING IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) (40518)
126
9.5
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS
(40508)
127
10
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS
129
10.1 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: APPLIED MATHEMATICS (21513)
130
10.2 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: BIOCHEMISTRY (21511)
131
10.3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: BOTANY (21502)
132
10.4 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: CHEMISTRY (21515)
133
10.5 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: COMPUTER SCIENCE (21504)
134
10.6 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
(21519)
135
10.7 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: FORMULATION SCIENCE (21520)
136
10.8 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (21517)
137
10.9 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: GEOLOGY (21505)
138
10.10 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (21507) 139
10.11 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: MATHEMATICS (21506)
140
10.12
10.13
10.14
11
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
12
12.1
12.2
12.3
13
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
13.6
13.7
13.8
13.9
13.10
13.11
13.12
13.13
13.14
13.15
13.16
13.17
13.18
14
14.1
14.2
14.3
15
15.1
15.2
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: MICROBIOLOGY (21512)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: PHYSICS (21508)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: ZOOLOGY (21510)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (RESEARCH) (5452)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (RESEARCH) (5060) GEORGE
CAMPUS
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH) (6165)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY: PRODUCT AND PROCESS
DEVELOPMENT (COURSE WORK AND RESEARCH) (6166)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: FORESTRY (RESEARCH) (5901) GEORGE
CAMPUS
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (RESEARCH)
(5456)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: NATURE CONSERVATION (RESEARCH)
MASTER OF COMMERCE
MASTER OF COMMERCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (COURSE WORK AND RESEARCH) (41008)
SYSTEMS (RESEARCH) (41012)
MASTER OF COMMERCE: STATISTICS (RESEARCH) (41011)
MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE: APPLIED MATHEMATICS (COURSE WORK AND
RESEARCH) (22024)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: APPLIED MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH) (22013)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: BIOCHEMISTRY (RESEARCH) (22011)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: BOTANY (RESEARCH) (22003)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH) (22015)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(COURSE WORK AND RESEARCH) (22019)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(RESEARCH) (22020)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: GEOGRAPHY (RESEARCH)(22018)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: GEOLOGY (RESEARCH) (22005)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (COURSE WORK AND
RESEARCH) (22023)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (RESEARCH) (22007)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: MATHEMATICS (COURSE WORK AND RESEARCH)
(22022)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH) (22006)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: MICROBIOLOGY (RESEARCH) (22012)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: NANOSCIENCE (COURSE WORK AND RESEARCH)
(22050)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: PHYSICS (RESEARCH) (22008)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: TEXTILE SCIENCE (RESEARCH) (22016)
MASTER OF SCIENCE: ZOOLOGY (RESEARCH) (22010)
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (RESEARCH) (6451)
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH) (7360)
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: NATURE CONSERVATION (RESEARCH)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: APPLIED MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH) (22513)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BIOCHEMISTRY (RESEARCH) (22511)
141
142
143
145
145
145
146
146
147
148
148
150
150
153
154
155
155
156
157
157
158
159
162
163
163
164
165
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
172
172
173
174
174
174
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
15.7
15.8
15.9
15.10
15.11
15.12
15.13
15.14
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BOTANY (RESEARCH) (22503)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH) (22515)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (RESEARCH) (22504)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: GEOGRAPHY (RESEARCH) (22518)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: GEOLOGY (RESEARCH) (22505)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (RESEARCH)
(22507)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH) (22506)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: MICROBIOLOGY (RESEARCH) (22512)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: OCEANOGRAPHY (RESEARCH) (22517)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: PHYSICS (RESEARCH) (22508)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: TEXTILE SCIENCE (RESEARCH) (22516)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: ZOOLOGY (RESEARCH) (22510)
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175
175
176
176
177
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Faculty of Science
NMMU
VISION AND MISSION

The Faculty of Science is one of seven faculties at the NMMU. It is well established
with highly-motivated academic staff, together with well-qualified technical and other
support staff.
The faculty offers the following qualification types: Higher Certificate, Diploma,
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of
Technology, Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Bachelor of Science Honours, Master
of Technology, Master of Commerce, Master of Science, Doctor of Technology
and Doctor of Philosophy.
The qualifications of the Faculty are designed to give students an adequate
grounding in the fundamental principles of their chosen fields of study. The practical
nature of these qualifications is reflected in the significant number of hours which
students spend in modern, well-equipped laboratories. The students are prepared
for interesting and rewarding careers. Short qualifications are conducted in the
NMMU Continuing Education Programme to keep those in industry at the cutting
edge of technology.
Staff in the Faculty has gained recognition throughout South Africa and
internationally while students are sought after across the country because of the high
level of training they receive.
STAFF
OFFICE OF THE DEAN
Acting Executive Dean
Secretary
FACULTY ADMINISTRATION
Senior Manager: Faculty
Administration
Summerstrand South Campus
Manager: Faculty Administration
Faculty Administrators
GEORGE CAMPUS
Senior Manager: Academic
Administration
Co-ordinator: Academic
Administration
Co-ordinator: Academic
Administration
Prof C W McCleland BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),

MSc (UPE), PhD (UPE)
Mrs A Beer
Ms N J Kato NDip (Com Adm) (PET), BTech (Com

Adm) (PET), BTech (HRM) (NMMU)
Ms L Roodt BCom (NMMU)
Ms F Claassen
Ms L Koen
Mr D F Alexander NDip (PA) (PET), NH Dip (PMA)
(PET), MPA (UPE)
Mrs M J M Eybers NDip (Pub Mgt) (PET)
Mrs E Labuschagne NDip (Com Admin) (TechPta)
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Faculty of Science
NMMU
SCHOOL OF BIOMOLECULAR AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES

Director of School
Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
Head of Department
Dr B M Somai BSc (UDW), BSc (Hons) (UDW),
MSc (UDW), PhD (Clemson Univ, South Carolina)
Secretary
Ms R Hiles Dip (Mgt) (NMMU), BTech (Mgt)
(NMMU)
Associate Professors
Dr G Dealtry BSc (Hons) (Newcastle), MSc
(Birmingham), PhD (Essex)
Prof T G Downing BSc (RU), BSc (Hons) (RU),
MSc (RU), PhD (US)
Prof C L Frost BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE), PhD (UPE)
Prof V Oosthuizen BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
Prof S Roux HED (Potch),BSc (Potch), BSc (Hons)
(Potch), MSc (Potch), DMedSci (UP)
Prof M van de Venter BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
Senior Lecturers
Dr H Davids BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE), PhD (UPE)
Dr S Govender BSc (UDW), BSc (Hons) (UDW),
MSc (UDW), PhD (US)
Lecturer
Ms A Prahaladh BSc (US), BSc (Hons) (US), MSc
(US)
Missionvale Campus
Lecturer
Dr A K Knight HED (US), BSc (Potch), BSc (Hons)
(UP), MSc (UP), PhD (UP)
Research Associate
Prof R Naude PhD (UPE)
Honorary Professor
Prof L Graf Doctor Degree (EtvsLorand Univ.),
PhD, DSc (Hungarian Academy of Sciences)
Laboratory Technicians
Mrs A Erasmus NDip (Clin Path &Microbiol)
Mrs M Fensham BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), HDE
(UPE)
Mrs W Wilde BSc (Hons) (RU)
Laboratory Assistants
Ms L Geseba
Mr L Mabulu
Mr G Hewitt
Department of Chemistry
Head of Department
Secretaries
Prof T I A Gerber BSc (UPE), MSc (UOFS), PhD

(UNISA)
Ms H Kendrick Dip (Mgt) (NMMU), BTech (Mgt)
(NMMU)
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Faculty of Science
Associate Professor
NMMU
Mrs M Vosloo
Prof Z R Tshentu BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
MSc (UPE), PhD (NMMU)
Summerstrand North Campus

Lecturers
Ms M F C Ghenne NH Dip (Chem) (PET), BTech
(Quality) (PET)
Ms A Noah MTech (Chem) (PET)
Dr G Rubidge DTech (Chem) (PET)
Professor of Inorganic
Prof T I A Gerber BSc (UPE), MSc (UOFS), PhD
Chemistry
(UNISA)
Associate Professor
Prof E Ferg DTech (Chem) (PET)
Senior Lecturers
Dr B Barton PhD (UPE)
Mr S Gerber MSc (US)
Dr N Mama PhD (NMMU)
Lecturers
Dr A Abrahams PhD (NMMU)
Dr D Grooff PhD (NWU)
Dr B G Hlangothi MSc (Vista), PhD (UJ)
Dr S P Hlangothi MSc (UniN), PhD (NMMU)
Department of Textile Science
Honorary Professor and
Prof L Hunter BSc (Hons) (UCT), MSc (UPE), PhD
Head of Department
(UPE), CText ATI FTI, occupying the Philip Frame
Chair of Textile Technology
Adjunct Professor
Prof R D AnandjiwalaBScText (Gujarat), BText
(Baroda), MTech (India Inst of Technology), PhD
(Leeds), CText FTI
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS AND
STATISTICS
Director of School
Prof C B Cilliers BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE), PhD (NMMU), MICSIT
Department of Computing Sciences
Head of Department
Prof J H Greyling BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
MSc (UPE), PhD (UPE), MICSIT
Secretary
Mrs E Milbourn
Professors
Prof A P Calitz BA (UPE), BCom (UPE), BScHons
(UPE), MSc (UPE), PhD (UPE), DBA (NMMU),
PMIITPSA, ACM, IEEE
Prof J L Wesson BCom (UPE), BComHons (UPE),
MCom (UPE), PhD (UPE), MIITPSA, MICSIT
Associate Professor
Prof C B Cilliers BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE), PhD (NMMU), MICSIT
Senior Lecturers
Dr L Barnard BCom (UPE), NHDip (IT) (PET),
MTech (IT) (PET), PhD (UPE), MICSIT, MIITPSA
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Faculty of Science
Lecturers
Technical Network
Administrator
Technical Assistant Network
Administrator
Technical
Administrative Co-ordinator
Administrative Assistant
Lab Assistant
Missionvale Campus
Lecturers
2nd Avenue Campus

Lecturer
George Campus
Associate Lecturer
NMMU
Dr N L O Cowley HED (UPE), BEd (UPE), BSc

(UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc (UPE), PhD (NMMU),
PMIITPSA, MICSIT, PrSciNat
Dr B M Scholtz BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(NMMU), PhD (NMMU)
Dr L van der Post HDE (UPE), BAFA (UCT),
BAHons (Comp Sci) (UPE), MA (Comp Sci)
(NMMU), PhD (NMMU)
Dr D Vogts BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE), PhD (NMMU)
Ms C H Dixie HDE (UPE), BCom (UPE),
BComHons (UPE), MSc (UPE)
Mr M C du Plessis BSc (NMMU), BScHons
(NMMU), MSc (NMMU)
Mr K A Naud BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(NMMU)
Mrs J Nel NDip (IT) (PET), BTech (IT) (PET),
BScHons (UPE)
Mrs M Taljaard HDE (UNISA), BSc (UOFS),
BScHons (UPE), MSc (UPE), MIITPSA
Mr J Rademakers NDip (Comp Data Proc) (PET),
BTech (IT) (PET)
Mr C van der Merwe BCom (UPE)
Mrs H Irvine MSCE (NT 4), MSCE (2000), MSCA
(2000), MCT, A+ Technician, Network+ Technician,
Microsoft Office User Specialist on Microsoft Excel
& Microsoft Word
Ms D Fani
Ms I T Teyise
Mrs M Zomba
Mrs D E van der Walt Dip (Education) (PECE), Cert
in Org and Work Study (Tech Pta)
Mrs A Esterhuyse Certified Instructor: Microsoft
Office, Lotus SmartSuite, Novel/Corel WordPerfect
Suite
Ms N TansleyNDip(Comp Data Proc) (PET), BTech
(IT) (PET), MTech (NMMU)
Mr N Jafta BSc (IS) (NMMU)
Mr G Jaftha BSc (NMMU)
Mr A Maclean
Mrs N MoffatNDip (Comp Data Proc) (PET), BTech
(IT) (PET)
Mrs E Wessels BSc (CS) (RAU)
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Faculty of Science
NMMU
Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

Head of Department
Prof E W Straeuli MSc (UP), DPhil (Zurich)
Secretary
Ms C Esterhuizen
Ms V Xako
Summerstrand Campus
Professors
Prof H France-Jackson BSc (Univ of Warsaw,
Poland), MSc (Univ of Warsaw, Poland), PhD (Univ
of Warsaw, Poland)
Prof S Veldsman BCom (UPE), BComHons (UPE),
Prof J W Gonsalves BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
Prof M Snyders PhD (UPE)
Prof E W Straeuli MSc (UP), DPhil (Zurich)
Senior Lecturers
Mr J J Coetzee BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE)
Dr S Juglal BPaed (Arts) (UDW), BAHons (Maths)
(UPE), MSc (Maths) (UPE), PhD (Maths) (NMMU)
Dr J E Maritz BSc Ed (UWC), BScHons (UPE),
MSc (UPE), PhD (UKZN)
Dr P Padayachee HED (UNISA), BSc (UN), BSc
Hons (UNISA), MEd (Vista), PhD (NMMU)
Dr M Walton BCom (UPE), BComHons (UPE),
MCom (UPE), PhD (NMMU)
Dr M Weigt BSc (US), BScHons (US), MSc (US),
PhD (UCT)
Lecturers
Mr J R de Jager BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE)
Mr C O Parsons BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE)
Mr Q N Petersen BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
MSc (UPE)
Mr C J Pretorius BSc (NMMU), BScHons (NMMU),
MSc (NMMU)
Mr H Smith BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE)
Mr T E Thelejane BSc (Unitra), BScHons (Unitra),
MSc (Unitra)
Dr S J Wagner-Welsh BCom (UPE), BSc (UPE),
BSc Hons (UPE), MSc (UPE), PhD (NMMU)
Missionvale Campus
Lecturers
Mr M A Hendricks STD (UWC), BSc (UWC), BSc
Hons (UNISA), MEd (Maths) (RU)
Mrs S Potgieter HED (UNISA), BA (UPE), BTech
(PET), MEd (UPE)
Mrs L Schoeman HED (US), BA (UPE), BA (Hons)
(UPE)
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Department of Physics
Head of Department
Prof E E van Dyk PhD (UPE), Pr.Nat.Sci.
Secretary
Vacant
Professors
Prof J R Botha BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc
(UPE), PhD (UPE)
Prof J H Neethling BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
Prof D Raubenheimer BSc (UPE), BScHons cum
laude (UPE), MSc (UPE), PhD (UPE), PrSciNat
Prof E E van Dyk PhD (UPE), Pr.Nat.Sci.
Prof T B Gibbon BSc (UPE), HDE (UPE), BScHons
(UPE), MSc (NMMU), PhD (NMMU)
Prof A Venter MSc (UPE), PhD (UPE)
Prof M C Wagener PhD (UPE)
Senior Lecturer
Dr F J Vorster MSc (UPE), PhD (NMMU)
Lecturers
Dr N G Hashe PhD (NMMU)
Mr J Jonker MSc (Cape Town)
Senior Technician
Mr M E Claassen
Mr L Somdaka
Mr J B Wessels NDip (ElecEng)
Lecturer
Mr O J Lombard MSc (UPE)
Laboratory Assistant
Vacant
Missionvale Campus
Lecturer
Mr I Coopersamy HDE (Vista), BSc Hons (US),
MEd (Vista), QA (City & Guilds, London)
Associate Lecturer
Mr M C BacelaBSc (Physics & Math) (Vista),
BScHons(Physics) (Vista)
Department of Statistics
Head of Department
Prof G D Sharp BSc (Hons) (RU), MSc (UPE), PhD

(RU)
Ms R Vincent-Le Roux
Mrs T E Litvine
Secretary
Administrative Co-ordinator
Professor
Prof I N Litvine MSc (Kiev State Shevchenko
University), PhD (Kiev State Shevchenko
University)
Associate Professor
Prof G D Sharp BSc (Hons) (RU), MSc (UPE), PhD
(RU)
Senior Lecturers
Dr J Hugo MSc (UOFS), PhD (UFS)
Dr V Goodall BSc (RU), BSc (Hons) (RU), MSc
(RU), PhD (Wits)
Lecturers
Ms C Clohessy MSc (NMMU)
Mr L Kepe HDE (RU), MSc (US)
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Mr S Mangisa BSc (NMMU), BScHons (NMMU),

MSc (NMMU)
Mr W Brettenny MSc (NMMU)
Missionvale Campus
Lecturer
2nd Avenue Campus

Lecturer
Mr J M Simakani MSc (LimburgsUniv Belgium),

GradDip (Stats) (Inst of Stats, London), PGDTE
(UNISA), CDipAF (ACCA), CStat, CSci
Mr B J Lubczonok MSc (RU)
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Director of School
Prof E E Campbell BSc (US), BScHons (UPE),
MSc (UPE), PhD (UPE), PrSciNat
Department of Agriculture and Game Management
Head of Department
Mr P R Celliers B.Sc Agric. (UOFS), BSc. Agric.
Hons (Genetics) (UOFS), MSc. Agric. (Genetics
Plant Breeding) (UOFS)
Secretary
Ms C Koen
Professor
Prof P du P van Niekerk NDip (MgtPrac) (PET),
BSc (Agric) (US), DPLR, DTech (PET)
Senior Lecturer
Mr P R Celliers B.Sc Agric. (UOFS), BSc. Agric.
Hons (Genetics) (UOFS), MSc. Agric. (Genetics
Plant Breeding) (UOFS)
Lecturers
Mr H I McCarthy NHDT (CivEng) (PET), NDip
(GRM) (NMMU), BTech (GRM) (NMMU)
Dr T M Pittaway NDip (Agric) (PET), BTech (Agric)
(PET), MTech (Agric) (PET), DTech (Agric)
(NMMU)
Department of Botany
Head of Department
Dr D R du Preez BSc (Wits), BScHons (Wits), MSc

(UPE), PhD (UPE)
Ms T Pakana
Secretary
Professors
Prof J B Adams BScHons (UPE), MSc (UPE), PhD
(UPE), PrSciNat
Prof R M Cowling BSc (UCT), BSc Hons (UCT),
PhD (UCT), PriSciNat
Associate Professor
Prof E E Campbell BSc (US), BScHons (UPE),
MSc (UPE), PhD (UPE), PrSciNat
Senior Lecturers
(UPE), PhD (UPE)
Dr P T Gama MSc (NCSU), PhD (NMMU)
Dr P Steyn PhD (UPE)
Lecturer
Ms P Lithauer HDE (UPE), BSc (UPE), BScHons
(UPE), M Agric (US)
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Department of Geosciences
Head of Department
NMMU
Dr N L Webb BEd(TE) (UPE), MA (RU), MPhil

(US), PhD (RU), STD (UCT)
Ms S H J Entress
Secretary
Professors
Prof M J de Wit PhD (Cantab) Chair Earth
Stewardship Science Seconded from Faculty of
Science
Prof V Kakembo MSc (RU), PhD (RU)
Prof M Doucour (Managing Director AEON),
Doctorate
(Univ.
Paris-7/France),
Engineer
(INH/Algiers)
Prof D Mikes MSc (VrijeUniversiteit), PhD (Delft)
Principal Lecturer
Dr N L Webb BEd(TE) (UPE), MA (RU), MPhil
(US), PhD (RU), STD (UCT)
Senior Lecturer
Dr P Q Siyongwana BA (Unitra), BEd (Unitra), BA
Hons (UNISA), MA (UPE), PhD (UPE)
Lecturers
Mr C R Anderson BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
MSc (UPE), PGCHE (NMMU), PrSciNat
Dr H W Britz NDip (Cartog) (UCT), Unigis
(Manchester Metropolitan), MTech (Cartog) (UCT),
PhD (NMMU)
Mr G Brunsdon BSc (NMMU), BScHons (NMMU),
MSc (NMMU)
Dr A H de Wit MA (UOFS), DPhil (UPE)
Dr N Tonnelier BSc (Univ Joseph Fourier,
Grenoble, France), MSc (UnivdOrleans, France),
PhD (Laurentian Univ, Sudbury, Canada)
Mrs L L Williams BA (UPE), BAHons (UPE), MA
(UPE)
Senior Technician
Mr G P Baldwin
Laboratory Technician
Mr W Deysel
Missionvale Campus
Lecturers
Ms D Ah Goo BA Hons (RU), HDE (PG) (UPE), MA
(NMMU)
Ms S Slamang BScHons (NMMU)
Department of Zoology
Head of Department
Secretary
Professor
Senior Lecturers
Dr G J Rossouw MSc (US), PhD (UPE)

Ms M Myles MPhil (US)
Prof G I H Kerley MSc (UP), PhD (UPE)
Dr P Nel MSc (UPE), PhD (UCT)
Dr P A Pistorius BSc (UnivPmb), BSc Hons (UP),
MSc (UP), PhD (UP)
Dr G J Rossouw MSc (US), PhD (UPE)
Dr N A Strydom MSc (UPE), PhD (RU)
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Lecturer
Senior Laboratory Technician
Missionvale Campus
Lecturers
NMMU
Mr B Smit MSc (UP)

Mr P H du Toit BScHons (UPE)
Ms M Hawkins BSc (Hons) (UP)
Mr P Johnson
Mr S Levack
Ms A de Wet MSc (NMMU)
Mr M J Potgieter BSc (NMMU), BScHons (NMMU),
MSc (NMMU)
SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

George Campus
Director of School
Prof J H Louw Dipl. Terrain Evaluation (Potch), BSc
(Hons) Forestry (US), MSc (Forestry) (US), PhD
(Wits)
Administrative Assistants
Ms N B Lindoor NDip (Secretarial: Office Mgt)
Ms S Roets
Forestry Programme
Principal Lecturer
Senior Lecturers
Lecturer & Programme Leader
Lecturer
Mr W J A Louw BSc (Hons) (Forestry) (US), MSc

(Forestry) (US)
Dr K Little BSc (Hons) (Geography) (UN), HDE
(UN), PhD Botany (UN)
Dr J SteenkampDip (Road Transport Mgt) (RAU),
BSc (Forestry) (US), MBA (US), DBA (NMMU)
Mr C F Pool NDip (Forestry) (PET), Cert (Labour
Rel) (UP), Dip (Ter Ed) (UNISA), BTech (Forestry)
(PET), MTech (Forestry) (NMMU)
Mr A McEwan BTech (Forestry) (PET), BSc (Forest
Science) (US)
Wood Technology Programme

Lecturer & Programme Leader Mr R Mller BSc (Wood Science) (US), B Eng
(Mech) (US), MSc (Wood Science) (US)
Lecturer
Mr B Muller BSc (Forestry) (US)
Veldfire Management Programme
Lecturer & Programme Leader Mr C F Pool NDip (Forestry) (PET), Cert (Labour
Rel) (UP), Dip (Ter Ed) (UNISA), BTech (Forestry)
(PET), MTech (Forestry) (NMMU)
Agricultural Management Programme
Associate Professor
Prof R Auerbach BDC (Organic Agric) (Australia),
MSc
(Farming
Systems)
(UN),
PhD
(WageningenUniv)
Senior Lecturer
Mr J W Jordaan BSc (Agric) (UFS), BSc (Agric)
(Hons) (UP), Bus. & Admin. (Hons) (US), MBA
(US)
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Lecturer & Programme Leader

Associate Lecturer
NMMU
Ms M Lehmann BSc (Hons) (Agric) (UP), MTech

(Agric Man) (NMMU)
Mr A E du Toit BSc (Agric) (Plant Prod) (UP)
Nature Conservation and Game Ranch Management Programme

Senior Lecturer
Mr A G Schmidt BSc (UN), MSc (Wildlife Mgt) (UP)
Lecturer
Ms B Currie Dip (Nature Cons) (NMMU),
BTech(Nature Cons) (NMMU), MTech(Nature
Cons) (NMMU)
REGISTERED ENTITIES
Telkom Centre of Excellence - Distributed Multimedia Applications Unit
Head
Prof J L Wesson BCom (UPE), BComHons (UPE),
MCom (UPE), PhD (UPE), MIITPSA, MICSIT
Vice-Head
Dr N L O Cowley HED (UPE), BEd (UPE), BSc
(UPE), BScHons (UPE), MSc (UPE), PhD (NMMU)
PMIITPSA, MICSIT, PrSciNat
Mrs D E van der Walt Dip (Education) (PECE), Cert
in Org and Work Study (Tech Pta)
Telkom Centre of Excellence - Optical Fibre Research Unit
Head
Prof A W R Leitch BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
Manager
Prof T B Gibbon BSc (UPE), HDE (UPE), BScHons
(UPE), MSc (NMMU), PhD (NMMU)
Telkom Centre of Excellence - Photovoltaics Unit
Head
Prof E E van Dyk PhD (UPE), PrSciNat
Centre for Energy Research
Director
Prof E E van Dyk PhD (UPE), PrSciNat
Centre of Expertise in Forecasting

Director
Prof I N Litvine MSc (Kiev State Shevchenko Univ),
PhD (Kiev State Shevchenko Univ)
Centre for African Conservation Ecology
Director
Prof G I H Kerley MSc (Pret), PhD (UPE)
Deputy Director
Prof E E Campbell BSc (US), PhD (UPE), PrSciNat
Academic Staff
Dr A F Boshoff BSc (RU), BSc (Hons) (UP), PhD
(London)
(UPE), PhD (UPE)
Prof V Kakembo MSc, PhD (RU)
Dr S L Wilson PhD (UPE)
Administrator
Dr S Parker-Nance BSc (UP), BScHons (UPE),
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Coastal and Marine Research Institute

Acting Director
(UPE), PhD (UPE)
Deputy Director
Dr R Nel PhD (UCT)
InnoVenton and the Downstream Chemicals Technology Station
Director
Prof B Zeelie PhD (UPE)
Deputy Director
Dr G Dugmore DTech Chemistry (PET)
SARCHI Chair
Prof P Watts BSc Hons, PhD (Bris), CSci, CChem,
FRSC
Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy
Director
Prof J H Neethling BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),
MSc (UPE), PhD (UPE), MAcad
Project Co-ordinator
Ms L Westraadt BSc (Physics and Appl Math)
(NMMU), MSc Physics (NMMU)
Research Associate
Prof J A A Engelbrecht PhD (UPE), MAcad,
PrSciNat
Sustainability Research Unit (George and Summerstrand South)
Head: George Campus
Prof C Fabricius BSc Hons (UP), MSc cum laude
(Wits), PhD (UCT)
Academic Staff: Summerstrand Prof J B Adams BScHons (UPE), MSc (UPE), PhD
South Campus
(UPE), PrSciNat
Academic Staff: George
Ms B Currie Dip (Nature Cons) (NMMU), BTech
Campus
(Nature Cons) (NMMU), MTech (Nature Cons)
(NMMU)
Administrative Assistant:
Ms G Londt
George Campus
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS

It is the responsibility of every student to acquaint him/herself with the
contents of the General Prospectus and the Faculty Prospectus.
3.1
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Direct admission requirement for BSc programs: Admission Points Score of at

least 40 and a NSC achievement rating of at least 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics.
Those who have not qualified for direct entry but have an Admission Points Score
between 30 and 39 and a NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for
Mathematics will be given the opportunity to be assessed on the Access
Assessment Battery (AAB).
NAME AND QUALIFICATION CODE OF PROGRAMMES:

CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY (EXTENDED) (20012)
AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED) (20011)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (EXTENDED)
(20015)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GEO-SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
(EXTENDED) (20014)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GENERAL (20000)
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND PHYSICS (20023)
AND PHYSIOLOGY (20020)
AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (20025)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (20026)
BACHELOR
OF
SCIENCE:
GEOSCIENCES:
GEOGRAPHY
AND
GEOLOGY(20024)
BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE: HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE AND
BIOCHEMISTRY(20003)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS (20099)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT (20022)
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NMMU
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective students who MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008 must please contact
NMMUs Admissions Office to determine their admission requirements.
Tel: 041 504 3911
E-mail:admissions@nmmu.ac.za
Web:www.nmmu.ac.za
Prospective students will need at least a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or

equivalent school-leaving certificate for admission to a diploma programme and
must ensure that four of their seven subjects are from the designated list for
admission to a degree programme.
If an N3 Certificate was obtained, the N3 results together with the applicants
Grade 12 language results are used.
Apart from this, there are also specific subject requirements for some
qualifications.
Admission to an undergraduate programme will be further determined by an
applicants Admission Points Score (APS). The APS system is used for allocating
point values to your seven NSC subjects (see Table A).
Applicants who do not meet the general requirements for the APS and/or the
specific requirements for admission to a module or programme may be given the
opportunity to be assessed on the Access Assessment Battery (AAB). Applicants
must have a minimum APS of 22 in order to apply for a programme at the
NMMU.
There are limits to the number of students that can be admitted to each
programme. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee
acceptance and you may be required to undergo further testing and/or be
interviewed. If a programme is full, you may be denied admission even though
you meet the minimum requirements.
Qualification Minimum Statutory Entry Requirement

National Higher Certificate: Pass NSC, together with any other university
requirements.
Diploma: Pass NSC with an achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) or better in four
subjects,
together
with
any
other
university
requirements.
Bachelors Degree: Pass NSC with an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in
four subjects from the designated list, together with any other university
requirements.
How to calculate your Admission Points Score (APS)
The APS system allocates point values to the levels of achievement obtained for
your matric subjects.
Write down your seven NSC subjects and the levels obtained. If you have 8 or
more subjects, use Life Orientation + the best six subjects (the six subjects which
have the highest level).
Allocate points according to the table above.
Add up the number of points you have to calculate your APS.
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Table A:
NSC
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
3.3
NSC %
80-100%
70-79%
60-69%
50-59%
40-49%
30-39%
0-29%
APS
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
0
APS %
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
50-59%
40-49%
30-39%
0-29%
PHASING OUT OF PROGRAMMES

Please note that the following programmes offered in the Faculty of Science, at
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, are being revised as per the Higher
Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) (Government Gazette No. 36003)
document promulgated in 2007 and signed by the Minister of Higher Education and
Training in January 2013.
TERMINATING PROGRAMMES
Where applicable, the last registration (last intake) date for the current National
Diploma programmes will be published in 2015
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT (3452)
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CHEMICAL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY (3181)
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FORESTRY (3902) GEORGE CAMPUS
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (3456)
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION (3221) GEORGE CAMPUS
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: POLYMER TECHNOLOGY (3234)
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: WOOD TECHNOLOGY (3247) GEORGE CAMPUS
Where applicable, the last registration (last intake) for the current Bachelor of
Technology (B Tech) programmes will be published in 2015
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY (4165)
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (4456)
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: POLYMER TECHNOLOGY (4134)
Where applicable, the last registration (last intake) for the current Master of
Technology (M Tech) programme will be published in 2015
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (5451)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (5452)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY (6165)
DEVELOPMENT (6166)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (5456)
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Where applicable, the last registration (last intake) for the current Doctor of
Technology (D Tech) programme will be published in 2015
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (RESEARCH) (6451)
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH) (7360)
For further information regarding the termination of programmes and the introduction
of new programmes, please contact:
Mr Retief Celliers
HOD: Dept of Agriculture
041 504 3527
andGame Ranch
Retief.celliers@nmmu.ac.za
Management
Prof Tommy Gerber HOD: Dept of Chemistry
041 504 2286
Tommy.gerber@nmmu.ac.za
Prof Josh Louw
Director of School: Natural 044 801 5111
Resource Management
Josua.louw@nmmu.ac.za
George Campus
3.4
FACULTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Faculty Management Committee consists of the Dean and the Directors of
Schools in the Faculty of Science.
3.5
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS

To fulfil the requirements of the National Diploma, a student must complete at least
one semester of applicable experiential learning.
Guides outlining the requirements for successful completion of experiential learning
are obtainable from the relevant Department. In each module, the student is given
projects and/or assignments which must be completed and submitted for evaluation.
It is imperative for students to register for the experiential learning component. This
can be done at the beginning of the term or prior to leaving the campus at the end of
the preceding term. Special registration forms for this purpose are obtainable from
the Faculty Administrator.
Although the NMMU will help as far as possible to arrange practical learning, in the
final instance the onus in this respect will be on the student. Many firms sponsor
students and in these cases the experiential learning is naturally arranged by the
sponsoring firm.
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NMMU
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Minimum Attendance
Due to the practical nature of the classes offered, students have to attend a minimum
of 80% of lectures to gain admission to the examination, unless special leave is
granted.
Absenteeism
The following rules apply in particular to the students of this Faculty:
1. Students who fail to attend lectures, need to supply their lecturers with reasons
for their absence. This should be done before (if possible) or within three (3)
days of the date of absenteeism.
2. If students have valid reasons, they should put it in writing. The relevant lecturers
will keep it on the students record for consideration when applying the 80%
attendance criterion. In the case of illness, an official NMMU medical certificate
is required and submitted within three days of their return to the relevant Head of
Department/lecturer.
If students do not write a test, submit a project, etc. as a result of absenteeism, and
have not followed rules (1) and (2), they will be given a nil for that particular
exercise. If a student has a valid reason for his/her absenteeism and has followed
the correct procedure, lecturers may use their discretion.
3.7
RE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The University has adopted a policy regulating the re-admission of students to
undergraduate programmes. These re-admission requirements expect of students to
make continuous academic progress that will allow them to complete their
qualifications within a reasonable period. In the case of the three-year 360 credit
Bachelors and Diploma qualifications the expectation is that students will have
completed the qualification in not more than 5 years, which means that a student
must pass at least 72 credits per year. It is further assumed that
students may initially find the transition from school to university challenging;
it is theoretically possible for a student to complete 120 credits in the fifth year of
study.
Consequently, it is assumed that only students who have not managed to pass 60
credits per year up to year four of their studies will be excluded. Students who have
not managed to pass a minimum of 72 credits per year will only be re-admitted
subject to certain conditions (e.g. limiting the number of modules that a student may
register for, or a requirement to pass at least 80% of the modules registered for in the
first semester in order to be allowed to continue with the second semester) and will
be alerted to the fact that continued lack of satisfactory progress may lead to a
refusal of re-admission.
Re-admission requirements
In order to be re-admitted, a student needs to have accumulated a minimum number
of credits at the end of each year of study, as indicated in the table below. If that has
not been achieved, the student may either be re-admitted subject to certain
conditions or be refused re-admission. In the event of refusal a student may lodge an
appeal in terms of the procedure indicated below.
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Three-year (360 credits) programmes

Period of
registration
After year 1
After year 2
After year 3
After year 4
After year 5
Continue
Studies
72+ credits
144+ credits
216+ credits
Outcome
Conditional readmission
Less than 71 credits
120 143 credits
180 215 credits
All students
No re-admission
Not applicable
Less than 360 credits, unless
special circumstances exist
Extended Programmes
Students in extended programmes will only be re-admitted to the programme at
the start of their second year of study if they have passed at least 50% of the
modules prescribed in year 1 of the programme.
Students will not be re-admitted to further studies in the extended programmes if
they have not passed all the foundational modules after three years of study.
Where the maximum period allowed for the mainstream programme is five years,
it is six years for the corresponding extended programme. For purposes of readmission, students in extended programmes must therefore reach the
benchmarks in terms of credits set for students in the mainstream programmes
after 2, 3, 4 and 5 years, only after 3, 4, 5 and 6 years respectively.
Procedure to determine whether re-admission requirements have been met
The following process will be followed to determine whether a student has met the readmission requirements:
At the end of each year Faculty Administration reviews students progress and
simultaneously identifies those students who have not met the required readmission requirements. Heads of Department, in consultation with Faculty
Administration, finalise the list of students who have not met the re-admission
requirements;
Faculty Administration informs students accordingly in writing and copies of the
letters are placed on the students records;
Students who have been refused re-admission have one opportunity to apply for
enrolment in an alternative programme via the Faculty Administration Office;
Students have the right to appeal against the decision to refuse them readmission. The appeal procedure is outlined in the General Prospectus.
Appeal procedure
The student has the right to appeal against a decision to refuse re-admission. The
decision reached by the appropriate faculty committee regarding the re-admission
appeal will be final and no further appeal will be permitted.
The process followed to apply for, consider and deal with a re-admission appeal is as
follows:
A student must submit their appeal in writing on a prescribed re-admission appeal
form, with full motivation and supporting documentation, to Faculty Administration
by either the last day of the re-examination period or within five (5) working days
of receiving notification of re-admission refusal, whichever date is the latest.
Faculty Administration must forward the appeal, together with a copy of the
students study record and the letter in which the student was informed that
he/she was being refused re-admission, to the Committee.
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NMMU
The Committee will then handle the appeal where consideration could be given to
factors such as:
(a) The students academic record.
(b) The appropriateness of the reasons for the refusal to readmit the student.
(c) Whether there are any special circumstances related to the students
unsatisfactory academic performance that should be taken into account
and which could mitigate against refusing re-admission
A statement of the outcome of the appeal and a motivation for the decision
reached will be communicated via e-mail and placed on the students record by
Faculty Administration.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING SCIENCES

GENERAL RULES
A series of tutorial and programming assignments will form part of the modules
offered by the Department. Students must show satisfactory progress with these
assignments during scheduled practical sessions in venues designated by the
University. Part-time candidates who have access to approved computer facilities
may apply for exemption from practical classes at the University on condition that the
practical assignments and projects are performed satisfactorily. A subminimum of
40% is required for the class mark, as well as a subminimum of 40% for the
examination in each module. In the case of insufficient computer facilities the
Department reserves the right to select students.
WRFC101 Exemption
Students who have passed CAT in Grade 12 with a final mark of at least 80% receive
automatic exemption from WRFC101.
COMPETENCY TESTS
Competency Tests can be applied for to test whether a candidate can be exempted
from modules WRFC101/102 and WRA101/102. Refer to the exemption rules in the
Prospectus.
3.9
STATEMENT ON THE UNIVERSITY'S INTERVENTION IN THE EVENT OF

POSSIBLE DISRUPTIONS TO ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
From past experience the University knows that circumstances beyond our control
may disrupt our academic activities. The University therefore reserves the right to
implement certain emergency measures when deemed necessary to manage such
situations. Please note that the University shall not be held liable for any
inconvenience, damage or other negative consequence resulting from the
implementation of such emergency measures.
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HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN VELDFIRE MANAGEMENT: FULL-TIME:

GEORGE CAMPUS
(QUALIFICATION CODE: 80001 - 47)
(NQF LEVEL: 6, TOTAL NQF CREDITS FOR QUALIFICATION: 124)
This programme has been approved in terms of the new HEQF framework.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admissions Points Score of 28.
Minimum NSC requirements for Higher Certificate entry must be met.
English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (Home Language or First Additional Language) on
at least NSC level 3 (40-49%).
An NSC achievement rating of at least level 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or a
level 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy.
Applicants with an Admissions Point Score of between 22 and 27 may be
referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on
whether or not to admit the applicant to the programme.
RE-ADMISSION
Students will be considered for re-admission if they passed more than 50% of the
modules during the previous year.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over one year (full-time) or two years (if attended on a
block release basis).
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Principles of Veldfire Management
Veldfire Legislation
Urban Interface Management
Financial Management Principles
Veldfire Management Engineering
Veldfire Suppression
Human Resource Management A
Human Resource Management B
Fire Ecology and Conservation
Incident Command
Integrated Fire Management
Fuel Management Techniques
Fire Management Planning
Total Credits
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Module
Code
FPM1001
FPL1001
FUM1001
FML1001
FVT1001
FVS1001
FHR1001
FHR2002
FEC1002
FIC1002
FIF1002
FFT1002
FMF1002
Credit
Value
15
6
7
8
7
11
8
8
12
13
13
7
9
124
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EXTENDED QUALIFICATIONS
5.1
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED):

GEORGE CAMPUS: FULL- TIME
NMMU
Admission Points Score of 30.
Minimum statutory NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at
least level 3 (40-49%).
NSC achievement rating of at least 3 for Mathematical Literacy (40-49%) or 2
(30-39%) for Mathematics.
Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 22 and 29 will be referred to
write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or
not to admit the applicant to the course.
Recommended NSC subjects: Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Business
Studies.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
The modules with zero credit values are compulsory. Students have to pass these
modules before the qualification will be awarded.
APPLICABLE RULES
English Proficiency
All students in the School of Natural Resource Management are required to
demonstrate English proficiency before graduating. To this end, all first-time
entering students will complete an English proficiency assessment. A pass
mark for this test will be accepted as evidence of English proficiency. All
students who fail this assessment will be required to register for and pass the
subject English B before graduating.
No student registered on the Extended Programme will be allowed to register
for any 2nd level subjects, unless he/she has passed all the non-credit-bearing
subjects (Communication in English B, Numeric Calculations, Basic Science
and Life Skills).
EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING
Please note that the 2nd semester of the 2nd year and the 1st semester of the 3rd year
is experiential training (practical work experience) that consists of four subjects:
Agricultural Practice IIIA, Agricultural Production Techniques II, Agricultural Practice
IIIB, and Agricultural Production Management II.
Students will not be allowed to go on experiential training unless they have passed
Agricultural Management I, II and IIIA, Plant Production I, II and IIIA or Animal
Production I, II and IIIA.
Students are responsible for finding their own placement for experiential training for
the year; this may not be done in the students family business.
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SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be offered at the George Campus of the university.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over four years of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Communication in English B
Basic Science
Numeric Calculations
Life Skills
Agricultural Law IA
Agricultural Law IB
Computer Skills I
Pasture Science I
Credits First Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Production I
Animal Production II
Agricultural Management I
Agricultural Management II
Plant Production I
Plant Production II
Soil Classification II
Agricultural Soil Science I
Credits Second Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Production IIIA
and/or
Plant Production IIIA
Computer Applications: Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering: Module IA
Agricultural Management IIIA
BKI1130
EBS1110
ENU1110
GLS1110
SAL1111
SAL1122
SCC1111
SPS1112
Module
Code
SAP1111
SAP2112
SGM1111
SGM2112
SPP1111
SPP2112
SSC2112
SSS1111
Module
Code
0
0
0
0
12
12
5
10
39
Credit
Value
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
80
Credit
Value
Semester 1
SAP3311
12
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
SPP3311
SCA2111
SGE1111
SGM3111
12
10
12
12
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Semester 2
Module
Code
SLP3112
Credit
Value
48
Semester 2
Semester 1
SLT2212
SMA1111
12
12
118
Presented
Agricultural Practice IIIA (Experiential Training)
Agricultural Production Techniques II
(Experiential Training)
Personnel Management Module IA
Credits Third Year
Presented
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Production IIIB
Semester 2
and/or
Plant Production IIIB
Semester 2
Agricultural Engineering Module IB
Semester 2
Agricultural Management Module IIIB
Semester 2
Agricultural Production Management II
Semester 1
Agricultural Practice IIIB (Experiential Training) Semester 1
Personnel Management: Agriculture Module IB Semester 2
Production and Operational Techniques I
Semester 2
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
Major module (please refer to the General Prospectus).
5.2
Module
Code
Credit
Value
SAP3322
12
SPP3322
SGE1122
SGM3122
12
12
12
SLB2211
SLP3111
SMA1132
SPO1112
12
48
12
10
118
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DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (EXTENDED): FULL-TIME

(QUALIFICATION CODE: 3151 07)
(NO NEW INTAKE)
PROMOTION AND APPLICABLE RULES
Candidates shall only be permitted to register for any modules in the second year
of study if they have passed all the modules prescribed in the first year of study.
Candidates will only be allowed to continue with any modules of the second year
of the regular ND qualification if they meet the corresponding requirements in the
standard National Diploma qualification and abide by its promotion and applicable
rules as described in the prospectus.
Candidates who have not completed all the foundational modules in the
qualification after three (3) years of full-time study will not be allowed to reregister for the qualification.
Candidates who pass all the modules in the first year of the extended ND
Analytical Chemistry at the first attempt will be accepted for studies in the first
year of the National Diplomas in Polymer Science, Radiography, Biomedical
Technology or Environmental Health, provided that space is available on the
relevant qualification. Students may be required to include further developmental
language and Academic and Life Skills modules in their qualification.
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SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be offered on the Summerstrand North Campus of the
university.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a period of four years of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Academic and Life Skills Development 1
Academic Literacy 1
Computing Skills
Introduction to General Chemistry 1
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 2
Pre-Calculus
Physics 1 for Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2
Physical Chemistry 2
Mathematics 1
Credit First Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Analytical Chemistry 1
Academic Literacy 11
Credit Second Year
Credit First and Second Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Year
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
ALM1110
CAC1220
CCP11X0
GCC1X1
ICC1X2
MAT11X1
MFS12X1
OCC1X2
PCC2002
WIS11X2
2
3
6
12
9
4
7
9
12
4
68
Module
Code
Credit
Value
ACC1001
ACC2002
ALM2110
CAC2110
Module
Code
24
24
2
2
52
120
Credit
Value
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Analytical Chemistry 3A
Analytical Chemistry 3A Practical
Analytical Chemistry 3B
Analytical Chemistry 3B Practical
Computer skills for analytical chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry 3A
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
ACC3001
ACC3011
ACC3002
ACC3012
CCP2222
ICC3001
11
13
10
13
5
8
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Module
Code
Semester 2
ICC3002
Semester 1
OCC3001
Semester 2
OCC3002
Semester 1
PCC3001
Semester 2
PCC3002
Semester 2
SAC32T0
Semester 1
SAC31T0
Semester 1 or WIS2111
Semester 2
WIS2112
Presented
Inorganic Chemistry 3B
Organic Chemistry 3A
Organic Chemistry3B
Physical Chemistry 3A
Physical Chemistry 3B
Introduction to Quality Assurance
Statistics for Analytical chemistry
Mathematics 2
Credit Third Year
5.3
10
125
Presented
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Chemistry Industry Practical
Chemical Project
Credit Third Year
Total Programme Credits
Credit
Value
9
9
8
8
9
6
6
Year
Year
Module
Code
CIP2110
CJP3110
Credit
Value
60
60
120
365
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FORESTRY (EXTENDED): GEORGE CAMPUS:

FULL-TIME
Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
NSC achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or 5 (60-69%) for
Mathematical Literacy.
If an applicant presents with Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics,
additional modules may be added to the programme, which will extend the length
of the programme or he/she could be placed in an extended qualification.
Recommended NSC subjects: Physical Sciences, Life Sciences.
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APPLICABLE RULES
English Proficiency
subjects(Communication in English B, Numeric Calculations, Basic Science
and Life Skills).
the practical period. The relevant plantation must be suitable for proper experiential
exposure of the student. A drivers licence is a prerequisite for students to take
part in their experiential training. Students without a valid drivers licence will
not be assisted by the university to find placement for their experiential
training.
FPA1121 (FOREST PRACTICE I)
Assessment criteria:
Students have to attend all courses.
Students have to pass all course assessments.
Failure to comply with the above criteria will disqualify students from passing Forest
Practice I and students will have to repeat the course to satisfaction.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Basic Science
Cost and Management Accounting (Module IA)
Forest Botany I
Computers in Forestry
Human Resources Management I
Life Skills
Credits First Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Module
Code
BKI1130
EBS1110
ENU1110
FAA1122
FBO1111
FCR1111
FMR1112
GLS1110
Credit
Value
0
0
0
5
13
8
8
0
34
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Forest Conservation II
Forest Engineering Practice I
Forest Engineering Practice II
Forest Management I
Forest Protection I
Silviculture I
Silviculture II
Credits Second Year
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Presented
Third Year (Three months structured practical at George Campus)
Compulsory modules:
Forest Practice I
Semester 1
Forest Practice II
Semester 2
Organisational Effectiveness I
Semester 1
Credits Third Year
Presented
FCN2112
FEP1111
FEP2212
FMN1111
FPR1110
FSI1111
FSI2212
Module
Code
FPA1121
FPA2312
FWS1211
Module
Code
10
12
12
10
8
12
11
75
Credit
Value
60
60
10
130
Credit
Value
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Cost and Management Accounting (Module IB) Semester 2
Forest Engineering Practice III
Semester 2
Forest Management III
Semester 2
Human Resource Management II
Semester 1
Human Resource Management III
Semester 2
Forest Economics II
Year
Forestry Laws II
Semester 1
Forest Protection II
Semester 1
Silviculture III
Semester 2
Forest Mensuration II
Semester 1
Forest Utilisation II
Semester 1
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
Major modules (please refer to the General Prospectus).
FAA1322
FEP3312
FMN3212
FMR2211
FMR3312
FOE2110
FOL2111
FPR2211
FSI3312
FSM2111
FUT2111
5
12
12
8
12
12
11
8
12
13
12
117
356
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NMMU
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED):

GEORGE CAMPUS: FULL-TIME
NSC achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy or 2
Recommended NSC subjects: Economics, Agricultural Management, Agricultural
Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting.
APPLICABLE RULES
English Proficiency
subjects(Communication in English B, Numeric Calculations, Basic Science
and Life Skills).
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Basic Science
Game Ranch Economics I
Year
Year
Year
Semester 2
Module
Code
Credit
Value
BKI1130
EBS1110
ENU1110
GER1512
0
0
0
12
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Presented
Game Health Management
Life Skills
Game Ranch Management
Computer Usage I
Credits First Year
Semester 1
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Module Credit
Code
Value
GHM1511
15
GLS1110
0
GRM1511
12
NRG1112
12
51
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GRE1511
GRE2512
GRM2512
GRS1511
GRS2512
GSR1511
12
12
12
12
12
12
72
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
GER2511
GER3512
GRE3511
GRM3512
GRS3511
NSS1112
15
15
15
15
15
12
Semester 1
Semester 2
GGU1511
GGU2512
15
15
Semester 1
Semester 2
GLM1511
GLM2512
15
15
117
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Game Ranch Ecology I
Game Ranch Ecology II
Game Ranch Management II
Game Science I
Game Science II
Rangeland Studies I
Credits Second Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Game Ranch Economics II
Game Ranch Economics III
Game Ranch Ecology III
Game Ranch Management III
Game Science III
Soil Science I
Select one of the following groups:
A
Game Utilisation I
Game Utilisation II
OR
B
Game Lodge Management I
Game Lodge Management II
Credits Third Year
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GRA1511
GRA2512
60
60
120
360
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Game Ranch Application I
Semester 1
Game Ranch Application II
Semester 2
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
5.5
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION (EXTENDED):

Applicants who present with Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics will be
placed in the associated Extended curriculum programme.
Recommended subjects: Life Sciences.
APPLICABLE RULES
English Proficiency
and Life Skills).
SITE OF DELIVERY
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DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
BKI1130
EBS1110
ENU1110
GLS1110
NCA1112
NCC1111
NCD1111
NRG1112
0
0
0
0
12
12
12
12
48
Module
Code
Credit
Value
NAS1111
NAS2112
NCE1111
NPS1111
NPS2112
NRM1112
12
15
12
12
15
12
78
Module
Code
Credit
Value
NAS3111
NCC2212
NCE2111
NCE3112
NPS3111
NRM2111
NRM3112
NSS1112
15
15
12
15
15
15
15
12
114
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Basic Science
Life Skills
Conservation Administration I
Conservation Communication I
Conservation Development I
Computer Usage I
Credits First Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Studies I
Animal Studies II
Conservation Ecology I
Plant Studies I
Plant Studies II
Resource Management I
Credits Second Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Studies III
Conservation Communication II
Conservation Ecology II
Conservation Ecology III
Plant Studies III
Resource Management II
Resource Management III
Soil Science I
Credits Third Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
NAP1111
NAP2112
60
60
120
360
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Nature Conservation Applications I
Semester 1
Nature Conservation Applications II
Semester 2
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
5.6
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: WOOD TECHNOLOGY (EXTENDED):

Mathematical Literacy. If an applicant has Mathematical Literacy instead of
Mathematics, he/she could be placed in an associated extended qualification.
NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Physical Sciences.
Recommended NSC subjects: Engineering Graphics and Design.
APPLICABLE RULES
English Proficiency
and Life Skills).
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FWT2110 (WOOD TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE)

SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Basic Science
Computers in Wood Technology I
Properties of Wood I
Timber Processing I
Life Skills
Credits First Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Adhesive Technology I
Heating Systems: Timber II
Mechanical Drawing and Design I
Mathematics and Statistics I
Physics I
Production Engineering Industrial I
Strength of Materials II
Credits Second Year
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Module
Code
Credit
Value
BKI1130
EBS1110
ENU1110
FAA1122
FCP1111
FPW1101
FTP1112
GLS1110
0
0
0
5
10
10
10
0
35
Module
Code
Credit
Value
FAD1112
FHS2112
FMD1111
FMS1110
FPH1211
FPI1111
FST2112
12
10
10
10
6
10
12
70
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
FWS1211
FWT2110
10
60
70
Module
Code
Credit
Value
FAA1322
FHP1111
FHS3111
FMT2111
FMT3112
FPI2212
FTP2111
5
10
15
12
15
12
11
FTP2121
FTP3112
FTS3112
11
15
15
121
296
Third Year (Three months structured practical at George Campus)

Compulsory modules:
Organisational Effectiveness
Wood Technology Practice
Credits Third Year
Semester 1
Year
Presented
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Cost and Management Accounting (Module IB)
Semester 2
Timber Preservation I
Semester 1
Timber Structures III
Semester 1
Management Timber Processing II
Semester 1
Management Timber Processing III
Semester 2
Production Engineering Industrial II
Semester 2
Timber Processing IIA
Semester 1
Timber Processing IIB (Advanced primary
processing)
Semester 1
Timber Processing III (Saw Doctoring)
Semester 2
Timber Seasoning III (Drying)
Semester 2
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
5.7

CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY (EXTENDED): FULL-TIME
(QUALIFICATION CODE: 20012 A7)
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
The qualification for BSc studies provides alternative university access to students
who have the potential to succeed but do not meet the minimum admission
requirements for the mainstream qualification.
The purpose of the qualification is to integrate additional academic support and skills
development with mainstream modules in order to prepare the student for successful
completion of the BSc degree.
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Minimum statutory NSC requirements for degree entry must be met or equivalent
school-leaving certificate. In exceptional cases candidates who do not meet the
statutory requirements for admission to a Bachelors degree, but perform very
well in the NMMU access assessment battery will be considered for Senates
discretion admission.
NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (5059%) for Mathematics.
Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 30 and 39 may be referred
to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or
Candidates must perform satisfactorily in the NMMU Access Assessment Battery.
PROMOTION
of study if they have passed at least 9 of the modules prescribed in the first year
of study.
Candidates who do not meet the promotion requirement above will only be
allowed to re-register for the programme if they have passed a minimum of 6
foundational modules in their first year of study.
programme after three (3) years of full-time study will not be allowed to re-register
for the programme.
SITE OF DELIVERY
The programme will be offered on the NMMU Summerstrand South Campus.
DURATION
The qualification shall extended over a minimum of four years of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Academic and Life Skills Development I
Cell Biology
Plant Structure
Extended General Chemistry 111
Mechanics
Concepts of Physics
English for Science
Pre-calculus 1
Pre-calculus 2
Extended Computing Fundamentals 1.1a
Animal Diversity
Credits First Year
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 2
Module
Code
Credit
Value
ALM111
BIO111
BOT125
CHG1X1
CHG1X2
FBB111
FF101
LEA1X1
MATF1X1
MATF1X2
WRFC141
ZFO125
4
10
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
60
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Academic and Life Skills Development
Plant Evolution and Systematics
Extended Plant Ecology and Environmental
Botany
Extended Inorganic Chemistry 111
Extended Organic Chemistry 111
Properties of Matter
Electricity and Magnetism
English for Science
Mathematics Special Extended A
Mathematics Special Extended B
Extended Computing Fundamentals 1.2
Extended Principles of Animal Evolution
Extended Animal Patterns in Time and Space
Credits Second Year
Year
Semester 1
ALM112
BOT135
2
5
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
BOT14X
CHI1X1
CHO1X1
FBB112
FBB121
LEA121
MATA1X1
MATA1X2
WRFC142
ZFO13X
ZFO14X
5
7
5
4
4
2
5
5
6
5
5
62
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Presented
Third Year
Select three of the following groups corresponding to the modules completed
in the first two years:
(Note that if Microbiology is a major, then you must register for Biochemistry 2.
If Microbiology 2 is not offered together with Biochemistry 2, then BM251 must
be offered instead of BC221.)
A Biochemistry II
Introductory Biochemistry
Term 1
BC211
10
Immunology
Term 2
BC221
10
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Term 3
BC231
10
Lipid Metabolism
Term 4
BC241
10
B Botany II
Plant and Algal Systematics

Plant Ecology
Project
Marine Botany
Economic Botany and Plant Biotechnology
Chemistry II
Chemistry Analytical
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Semester 1
Semester 1
Year
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT210
BOT220
BOT250
BOT230
BOT240
8
8
8
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHA201
CHI201
CHO201
9
7
12
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Chemistry Physical
Microbiology II
Year
Module
Code
CHP203
Introductory Microbiology
Host-Microbe Interactions and Epidemiology
Control of Micro-Organisms
Microbial Genetics
Physiology II
Principles of Human Physiology and Control
Systems
Human Systemic Physiology
Zoology II
Term 1
Term 3
Term 4
Term 2
BM210
BM221
BM240
BM251
10
10
10
10
Semester 1
Semester 2
BSP211
BSP212
20
20
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Credits Third Year
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ZOO220
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
10
10
10
10
120
Presented
Presented
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Biochemistry III
Protein Technology
Semester 1
Enzymology
Semester 1
Eukaryotic Genetics
Term 3
Cellular Biochemistry
Term 4
Microbiology III
Bacteriology and Microbial Ecology
Term 1
Virology and Mycology
Term 2
Molecular Genetics and Gene Manipulation
Term 3
Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Term 4
Physiology III
Integrated Human Physiology I
Semester 1
Integrated Human Physiology II
Semester 2
Chemistry III
Chemistry Inorganic
Year
Chemistry Organic
Year
Chemistry Physical
Year
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
Module
Code
Credit
Value
12
Credit
Value
BC311
BC330
BC341
BC351
15
15
15
15
BM311
BM321
BM341
BM361
15
15
15
15
BSP311
BSP312
30
30
CHI303
CHO303
CHP303
20
20
20
120
364
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NMMU

AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED): FULL-TIME
PROMOTION
of study.
for the programme.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
The qualification shall extended over a minimum of four years of full-time study.
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CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Cell Biology
Plant Structure
Mechanics
Concepts of Physics
English for Science
Pre-calculus 1
Pre-calculus 2
Animal Diversity
Credits First Year
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 2
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
ALM111
BIO111
BOT125
CHG1X1
CHG1X2
FBB111
FF101
LEA1X1
MATF1X1
MATF1X2
WRFC141
ZFO125
4
10
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
60
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany
Extended Inorganic Chemistry 111
Extended Organic Chemistry 111
Properties of Matter
Electricity and Magnetism
English for Science
Credits Second Year
Year
Semester 1
ALM112
BOT135
2
5
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
BOT14X
CHI1X1
CHO1X1
FBB112
FBB121
LEA121
MATA1X1
MATA1X2
WRFC142
ZFO13X
ZFO14X
5
7
5
4
4
2
5
5
6
5
5
62
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Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany II
Plant Ecology
Project
Marine Botany
Chemistry II
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Physical
Chemistry Organic
Zoology II
Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Credits Third Year
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 1
Year
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT210
BOT220
BOT250
BOT230
BOT240
8
8
8
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 1
Year
Semester 2
CHA201
CHI201
CHP203
CHO201
9
7
12
12
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ZOO220
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
10
10
10
10
120
Presented
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany III
Applied Marine Botany
Plant Physiology
Plant Eco-physiology
Plant Ecology and Environmental Management
Project
Zoology III
Module
Code
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Year
BOT310
BOT320
BOT330
BOT340
BOT350
12
12
12
12
12
Aquatic Ecology
Semester 1
Applied Aquatic Science
Semester 1
Integrating Topics in Zoology
Semester 2
Evolutionary Ecology
Semester 2
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
ZOO311
ZOO322
ZOO334
ZOO342
15
15
15
15
120
362
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5.9
NMMU
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (EXTENDED):

FULL-TIME
requirements for the mainstream qualification. The purpose of the qualification is to
integrate additional academic support and skills development with mainstream
modules in order to prepare the student for successful completion of the BSc degree.
PROMOTION
of study.
for the programme.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of four years of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Cell Biology
Plant Structure
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Module
Code
ALM111
BIO111
BOT125
Credit
Value
4
10
5
41
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NMMU
Semester 2
Module
Code
GEN001
Credit
Value
6
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 2
GEO011
GGL121
GGL122
LEA1X1
MATF1X1
MATF1X2
WRFC141
ZFO125
6
6
6
4
4
4
6
5
66
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Presented
Foundations of Meteorology and Climatology
Foundations of Economic and Settlement
Geography
Introduction to the Earth
Rock and Minerals
English for Science
Pre-calculus 1
Pre-calculus 2
Animal Diversity
Credits First Year
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany
Foundations of Geomorphology
Geological Processes
Structure and Economic Geology
Foundation of Geo-Information Science and
Cartography
English for Science
Credits Second Year
Year
Semester 1
ALM112
BOT135
2
5
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
BOT14X
GEN002
GGL123
GGL124
5
6
6
6
Semester 2
Year
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
GIS1X1
LEA121
WRFC142
ZFO13X
ZFO14X
6
2
6
5
5
56
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Presented
Third Year
Select three of the following groups
A Botany II
Plant Ecology
Project
Marine Botany
Semester 1
Semester 1
Year
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT210
BOT220
BOT250
BOT230
BOT240
8
8
8
8
8
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Presented
B
Geography II
Pedo-Geomorphological Studies
Society and Environment
Economic and Development Geography
Introduction to Cartography and GIS
Geology II
Palaeontology
Structural Geology
Mineralogy
Sedimentary Petrology
Zoology II
Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Credits Third Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Term 1
Term 4
Term 2
Term 3
GEN211
GEN212
GEO212
GIS211
10
10
10
10
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
GGL201
GGL202
GGL203
GGL204
10
10
10
10
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ZOO220
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
10
10
10
10
120
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Fourth Year
Select two of the following majors corresponding to the modules selected
in the previous year:
A Botany III
Semester 1 BOT310
12
Plant Physiology
Semester 1 BOT320
12
Project
Year
BOT350
12
Semester 2 BOT330
12
Plant Ecology and Environmental Management Semester 2 BOT340
12
B Geography III
Geo-Information Systems
Term 1
GIS301
15
Geomorphology
Term 2
GEN301
15
Environmental Resource Management
Term 3
GEN313
15
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Term 4
GIS304
15
C Geology III
Igneous Petrology
Semester 1 GGL301
15
Stratigraphy
Semester 1 GGL302
15
Geo-tectonics and Metamorphic Petrology
Semester 2 GGL303
15
Economic Geology
Semester 2 GGL304
15
D Zoology III
Aquatic Ecology
Semester 1 ZOO311
15
Semester 1 ZOO322
15
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Presented
Semester 2
Semester 2
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
5.10
Module
Code
ZOO334
ZOO342
Credit
Value
15
15
120
362
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GEOSCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY

(EXTENDED): FULL-TIME
PROMOTION
of study.
for the programme.
SITE OF DELIVERY
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Faculty of Science
NMMU
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Cell Biology
Plant Structure
Foundations of Meteorology and Climatology
Foundations of Economic and Settlement
Geography
Introduction to the Earth
Rock and Minerals
English for Science
Pre-calculus 1
Pre-calculus 2
Animal Diversity
Credits First Year
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany
Foundations of Geomorphology
Geological Processes
Structure and Economic Geology
Foundation of Geo-Information Science and
Cartography
English for Science
Credits Second Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ALM111
BIO111
BOT125
GEN001
4
10
5
6
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 2
GEO011
GGL121
GGL122
LEA1X1
MATF1X1
MATF1X2
WRFC141
ZFO125
6
6
6
4
4
4
6
5
66
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
ALM112
Semester 1 BOT135
2
5
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
BOT14X
GEN002
GGL123
GGL124
5
6
6
6
Semester 2
Year
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
GIS1X1
LEA121
WRFC142
ZFO13X
ZFO14X
6
2
6
5
5
56
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NMMU
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Geography II
Geology II
Palaeontology
Structural Geology
Mineralogy
Sub-total
Botany II
Plant Ecology
Marine Botany
Project
Zoology II
Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Credits Third Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Term 1
Term 4
Term 2
Term 3
GEN211
GEN212
GEO212
GIS211
10
10
10
10
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
GGL201
GGL202
GGL203
GGL204
10
10
10
10
80
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Year
BOT210
BOT220
BOT230
BOT240
BOT250
8
8
8
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ZOO220
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
10
10
10
10
120
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Geography III
Geomorphology
Geology III
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
GIS301
GEN301
GEN313
GIS304
15
15
15
15
Igneous Petrology
Stratigraphy
Geotectonics and Metamorphic Petrology
Semester 1 GGL301
Semester 1 GGL302
Semester 2 GGL303
15
15
15
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Module
Code
Semester 2 GGL304
Presented
Economic Geology
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
5.11
Credit
Value
15
120
362
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS (EXTENDED):

FULL-TIME
(QUALIFICATION CODE: 20013 A7) (NO NEW INTAKE)
PROMOTION
Candidates shall only be permitted to register for any modules of the second year
of study.
Candidates who do not meet this promotion requirement will only be allowed to
re-register for the programme if they have passed a minimum of 5 modules in
their first year of study.
for the programme.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
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CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Extended Business Management 111
English for Science
Mathematics for Accounting
Pre-calculus 1
Pre-calculus 2
Foundation Accounting
Extended Accounting 101A
Credits First Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Extended Business Management 112
English for Science
Extended Accounting 101B
Extended General Accounting 102
Business Statistics 102
Foundation Statistics
Extended Programming Fundamentals 1.2
Credits Second Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year
Year
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
ALM111
EB111
LEA1X2
MACC101
MATF1X1
MATF1X2
RF100
RF111
WRFC141
4
9
4
12
4
4
4
4
6
59
Module
Code
Credit
Value
ALM112
EB112
LEA121
MATA1X1
MATA1X2
RF112
RGF102
STAE102
STAF121
WRA142
WRFC142
2
9
2
5
5
4
10
12
4
8
6
67
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Mathematics Special II
Mathematics Special B1
Computer Science II
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATB101
MATB102
8
8
Data Structures and Algorithms 2.1

Semester 1
Semester 2
WRA201
WRA202
8
8
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Introduction to Business Systems

Computer Architecture Networks 2.1
Information Systems 2.1
Web Systems II
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Module
Code
WRBA202
WRC201
WRI201
WRI202
Web Systems 2.1

Web Systems 2.2
Sub-total
Select 48 credits from groups A to E:
Management II
Marketing Management
Logistics/Purchasing Management
Economics II
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Accounting II/General Accounting II
Semester 1
Semester 2
WRWS201
WRWS202
8
8
72
Semester 1
Semester 2
EBM201
EBM202
14
14
Semester 1
Semester 2
EC201
EC202
14
14
Presented
Accounting 201/General Accounting 201

Accounting 202/General Accounting 202
D
Statistics II
Probability, Distributors Theory and Estimation

Regression Analysis and Advanced Regression
Topics
Computer Science II
Business Process Modelling
Computer Architecture and Networks 2.2
Credits Third Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
14
14
Semester 1
STAT202
20
Semester 2
STAT203
20
Semester 1
Semester 2
WRBP201
WRC202
6
6
120
Module
Code
Credit
Value
WRA301
WRAP301
WRAP302
WRDB301
WRR301
WRUI301
10
10
11
7
9
7
Presented
Fourth Year
Compulsory modules:
Computer Science III
Advanced Data Structures
Advanced Programming 3.1
Database Systems
Project
User Interface Design
R201/
RG201
R202/
RG202
Credit
Value
8
6
6
6
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year
Semester 2
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Presented
Management Information Systems III

Management Information Systems 3.1
Multimedia Systems III
Multimedia Systems 3.1
Sub-total
Select 31 credits from groups A to D:
Business Management III
Financial Management
General and Strategic Management
Economics III
Public Economics
Economics of Financial Markets
Applied Micro-economics
Econometrics
Development Economics
International Economics
Statistics III
Non-Parametric Statistical Procedures
Econometric Models
Special Topics in Statistics
Experimental Design and ANOVA
Time Series Analysis
Operations Research
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 2
WRB301
WRB302
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 2
WRMS301
WRMS302
10
10
90
Semester 1
Semester 2
EBM301
EBM302
24
24
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ECO301
ECO302
ECO303
ECO304
ECO305
ECO306
10
10
10
10
10
10
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
STAT302
STAT303
STAT304
STAT306
STAT307
STAT309
10
14
6
10
10
10
WRER301
WRER302
WRL301
11
11
10
120
366
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems 3.1

Semester 1
Semester 2
Language and Automata Theory
Semester 2
Credits Fourth Year
Total Credits
50
Faculty of Science
NMMU
NATIONAL DIPLOMAS
6.1
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT: NORTH CAMPUS:

FULL-TIME
Recommended NSC subjects
Economics, Agricultural Management Practices, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural
Technology, Life Sciences, Accounting
OR
A four-subject National Certificate (N3) with two languages at Grade 12 level.
Recognition of prior learning will be considered.
Additional criteria may be used during selection process at the discretion of the
HOD. Places on the course are limited and not any applicant who meets the
minimum criteria will be admitted.
APPLICABLE RULES
The following guidelines will apply:
A student will not normally be allowed to proceed with new subjects if he/she has
failed three or more subjects in the previous exam.
A student, who progresses at an unacceptable rate, may be refused further
registration on grounds of poor academic performance. Such students may be
referred to Student Counselling for consultation and evaluation.
If a student fails the same subject three times, he is normally not allowed further
registration on grounds of poor academic performance.
A student undergoing experiential training in the practical year has to pass:
o all the assignments;
o the oral examination at the end of the practical year.
DURATION
The National Diploma is a three-year full-time qualification of which two years are
spent at the NMMU and one year in practice undergoing experiential training.
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CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Production I
Computer Applications: Agriculture II
Plant Production I
Plant Production II
Pasture Science I
Computer Skills I
Credits First Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Agricultural Engineering I
Module A
Module B
Agricultural Management III
Agricultural Law I
Commercial Law - General Principles of
Contract
Labour Law and Capita Selecta
Personnel Management I (Agriculture)
Personnel Management
Communication
Select one of the following modules:
Animal Production III (option)
Plant Production III (option)
Credits Second Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Module
Code
Credit
Value
AAP1111
AAP2212
ACA2112
AGM1121
AGM2222
APO1111
APP1111
APP2212
APS1112
ASC2112
ASS1111
CCP1111
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
115
Module
Code
Credit
Value
AGE1120
AGE1221
AGE1232
AGM3330
ALA1120
12
12
24
12
12
Year
Semester 1
JHT1111
ALA1222
AMA1100
AMA1120
AMA1130
Year
Year
AAP3310
APP3310
24
24
120
18
6
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Faculty of Science
NMMU
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
APE3010
APM2210
APT2210
96
12
12
120
355
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Agricultural Practice III
Year
Year
Year
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
PREREQUISITE TABLE
MODULES
Agricultural Management II (AGM2222)
Agricultural Management III (AGM3330)
Plant Production II (APP2212)
Plant Production III (APP3310)
Animal Production II (AAP2212)
Animal Production III (AAP3310)
Soil Classification II (ASC2112)
Computer Application (Agric) II
(ACA2112)
APM2210)
(APT2210)
PREREQUISITES
Agricultural Management I (AGM1121)
Agricultural Management II (AGM2222)
Plant Production I (APP1111)
Plant Production II (APP2212)
Animal Production I (AAP1111)
Animal Production II (AAP2212)
Agricultural Soil Science I (ASS1111)
Computer Skills I (CCP1111)
Agricultural Management III (AGM3330)
Agricultural Law I (ALA1120)
Personnel Management Agriculture I
(AMA1100)
Plant Production III (APP3310)
or
Animal Production III (AAP3310)
Pasture Science I (APS1112)
EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

To fulfil the requirements of the National Diploma a student must complete at least
one year of applicable experiential training. In the curriculum the experiential training
is treated as three modules called Agricultural Production Management II,
Agricultural Production Techniques II and Agricultural Practice III.
Students may undergo practical training on their parents farms, other appropriate
farms or with companies and institutions involved in the agricultural sector. Although
the NMMU will as far as possible try to assist students with finding employment, in
the final instance the onus to obtain suitable employment will be on the student.
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6.2
NMMU
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT:

NSC achievement rating of at least 3 for Mathematical Literacy (40-49%) or 2
Recommended NSC subjects: Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Business
Studies.
APPLICABLE RULES
English Proficiency
Students will not be allowed to go on experiential training unless they have passed
Agricultural Management I, II and IIIA, Plant Production I, II and IIIA or Animal
Production I, II and IIIA.
SITE OF DELIVERY
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DURATION
The qualification shall extend over three years of full-time study.
Students will not be allowed to register for more than 120 credits per year.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Agricultural Law I Module A
Agricultural Law I Module B
Animal Production I
Computer Skills I
Plant Production I
Plant Production II
Pasture Science I
Credits First Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Computer Applications: Agriculture
Semester 1
Agricultural Engineering: Module IA
Semester 1
Agricultural Management IIIA
Semester 1
Agricultural Practice IIIA (Experiential Training) Semester 2
Semester 2
Personnel Management Module IA
Semester 1
Select one or both of the following modules:
Animal Production IIIA
Semester 1
Plant Production IIIA
Semester 1
Credits Second Year
SAL1111
SAL1122
SAP1111
SAP2112
SCC1111
SGM1111
SGM2112
SPP1111
SPP2112
SPS1112
SSC2112
SSS1111
Module
Code
12
12
10
10
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
119
Credit
Value
SCA2111
SGE1111
SGM3111
SLP3112
10
12
12
48
SLT2212
SMA1111
12
12
SAP3311
SPP3311
12
12
118
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
6.3
Agricultural Engineering Module IB

Semester 2
Agricultural Management Module IIIB
Semester 2
Agricultural Practice IIIB (Experiential Training) Semester 1
Semester 1
Personnel Management: Agriculture Module IB Semester 2
Semester 2
Select one or both of the following modules:
SGE1122
SGM3122
SLP3111
12
12
48
SLB2211
SMA1132
SPO1112
12
12
10
Animal Production IIIB

Semester 2
Plant Production IIIB
Semester 2
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
Major module (please refer to the General Prospectus).
SAP3322
SPP3322
12
12
118
379
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY: FULL-TIME

(NO NEW INTAKE)
NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics.
DURATION
Two years of full-time study at the NMMU followed by one year in-service training in
a suitable laboratory, which includes Chemical Industry Practical and Chemistry
Project.
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year Semester 1

Compulsory modules:
Analytical Chemistry I
Gravimetric Analysis
Semester 1
Module
Code
Credit
Value
ACC11M0
ACC13T0
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Presented
Volumetric Analysis
Chemistry 1
Semester 1
Chemical Science
Atomic Theory
Bonding Theory
Chemical Equilibrium
General Laboratory Skills
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1 or
Semester 2
Computer Skills
Physics I
Module 1
Module
Code
ACC13P0
CCH13M0
Credit
Value
5
GCC14T0
GCC15T0
GCC16T0
GCC17T0
GCC12P0
CCP1111
CCP1112
MFS11M0
2
2
3
3
3
5
Semester 1
MFS1101
5
Mathematics I
10
Semester 2
WIS1112
* In order to proceed with First Year Second Semester, at least 3 of the 5 subjects in the
First Semester curriculum must be passed. Promotion to Second Semester Chemistry
subjects is dependent on meeting the requirements as set out in the syllabi.
Module
Credit
Presented
Code
Value
Compulsory modules:
Analytical Chemistry II
ACC22M0
Titrimetric Methods of Analysis
Semester 2
ACC24T0
6
Potentiometry
Semester 2
ACC23T0
6
Analytical Chemistry II Practical
CAL21M0
Volumetric Techniques II
Semester 2
ACP21P0
5
Computer Applications I
Semester 2
ACP22P0
2
Potentiometric Analysis
Semester 2
ACP24P0
5
Inorganic Chemistry II
CHI23M0
Acid-base Chemistry
Semester 2
ICC21T0
2
Redox Chemistry
Semester 2
ICC23T0
4
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
Semester 2
ICC22T0
4
Dessication / Special Atmospheres
Semester 2
ICC24P0
2
Organic Chemistry II
CHO23M0
Introductory Organic Chemistry
Semester 2
OCC21T0
6
Physical Organic Techniques
Semester 2
OCC22P0
6
Physical Chemistry II
CPC23M0
Intermolecular Forces and Gases
Semester 2
PCC21T0
4
Electrochemistry I
Semester 2
PCC22T0
5
Physical Property Determination
Semester 2
PCC21P0
4
Physics I
MFS11M0
Module 2
Semester 2
MFS1202
5
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Credit
Value
Credits First Year
124
* In order to proceed with First Year Second Semester, at least three of the five subjects in
the First Semester curriculum must be passed. Promotion to Second Semester Chemistry
subjects is dependent on meeting the requirements as set out in the syllabi.
Module
Credit
Presented
Code
Value
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Analytical Chemistry III
CHA33M0
Presented
Electrochemical Analysis
Analytical Spectroscopy
Chromatographic Methods of Analysis
Thermal Methods of Analysis
Analytical Chemistry III Practical
Computer Applications II
Practical Spectroscopy
Analytical GLC
Electrochemical Methods of Analysis
Chemical Quality Assurance
ACC31T0
ACC32T0
ACC33T0
ACC34T0
CAL33M0
ACP31P0
ACP32P0
ACP33P0
ACP36P0
CQA22M0
6
6
6
6
Statistics for Analytical Chemists

Semester 2
Principles of Quality Assurance
Semester 2
Inorganic Chemistry III
Thermodynamic Aspects of Inorganic
Chemistry
Year
Descriptive TM Chemistry
Year
Inorganic Techniques: Synthesis and Character Year
Organic Chemistry III
SAC31T0
SAC32T0
CHI33M0
6
6
ICC34T0
ICC33T0
ICC34P0
CHO33M0
6
6
6
Hydrocarbons
Functional Group Chemistry
Chromatography (separations)
Organic Synthesis
Physical Chemistry III
Year
Year
Year
Year
OCC36T0
OCC37T0
OCC33P0
OCC35P0
CPC33M0
5
5
2
5
Thermodynamics
Electrochemistry II
Introductory Kinetics
Physical Aspects of Chemical Synthesis
Sub-total
Year
Year
Year
Year
PCC31T0
PCC35T0
PCC34T0
PCC34P0
4
2
4
7
112
Mathematics II
Chemical Process Industries
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 2
WIS2112
Semester 1
CPI2101
4
7
7
6
10
12
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NMMU
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
120
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Credits Second Year
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Chemical Industry Practical
Year
Chemical Project
Year
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
CIP2110
CJP3110
60
60
120
360
Third Year
For any intending B Tech students it is recommended that Mathematics II be
completed by the end of the third year.
(Qualifications will only be presented if registration numbers allow.)
TRAINING LABORATORIES
A list of possible employers in the Eastern Cape is obtainable from the Department of
Analytical Chemistry.
6.4
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY: FULL-TIME

Candidates shall only be permitted to register for any modules in the second level
of study (A2) if they have passed all of the Chemistry and Computer modules and
at least one of either Mathematics I or Physics I prescribed in the first year of
study.
Candidates who have not completed all of the first-year modules in the
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In order for candidates to be promoted to the 2 year of study (A3), they must
consult the relevant module pre-requisites and co-requisites. A candidate is not

allowed to carry more than one (1) module from the previous year of study.
Candidates who intend doing their final year of in-service training (IST) are
allowed to carry only one 2nd-year (A3) module. Under special circumstances, a
candidate may carry a maximum of two 2nd-year modules (A3) while doing their
IST. The candidate would have to apply and obtain written permission from the
program co-ordinator.
Candidates are required to complete their IST in a chemistry-related industry
(approved by the programme co-ordinator) for a minimum period of 12 months.
Under special circumstances, candidates may apply to the program co-ordinator
to consider an IST period of 11 months.
SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be presented on the Summerstrand North Campus of the
university.
DURATION
Two years of full-time study at the NMMU followed by one year in-service training in
a suitable laboratory, which includes Chemical Industry Practical and Chemistry
Project.
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
General Chemistry 1
Inorganic Chemistry 2
Organic Chemistry 2
Physical Chemistry 2
Mathematics 1
Physics 1
Computer Skills 1
Module
Code
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
ACC1001
GCC1001
ACC2002
ICC2002
OCC2002
PCC2002
WIS1111 or
Semester 1
WIS1112
Semester 1
MFS1201
Semester 1 or CCP1111
Semester 2
CCP1112
Credit First Year
24
16
24
12
12
12
7
7
5
119
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Analytical Chemistry 3A
Analytical Chemistry 3A Practical
Analytical Chemistry 3B
Analytical Chemistry 3B Practical
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Module
Code
ACC3001
ACC3011
ACC3002
ACC3012
Credit
Value
11
13
10
13
60
Faculty of Science
NMMU
Module
Code
Semester 1
ICC3001
Semester 2
ICC3002
Semester 1
OCC3001
Semester 2
OCC3002
Semester 1
PCC3001
Semester 2
PCC3002
Semester 2
WIS2112
Semester 2
SAC32T0
Semester 2
SAC31T0
Semester 2
CCP2222
Credit
Value
8
9
9
8
8
9
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Presented
Inorganic Chemistry 3A
Inorganic Chemistry 3B
Organic Chemistry 3A
Organic Chemistry 3B
Physical Chemistry 3A
Physical Chemistry 3B
Mathematics 2
Introduction to Quality Assurance
Statistics for Analytical chemistry
Computer skills for analytical chemistry
Credits Second Year
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Chemistry Industry Practical
Year
Chemical Project
Year
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
6.5
10
6
6
5
125
CIP2110
CJP3110
60
60
120
364
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: CHEMICAL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY: FULL-TIME

This programme has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education
Qualification Framework (HEQF).
Or
An N3 Certificate with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics and Engineering
Science and 50% for any other electives.
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Persons who do not meet the above criteria, but have proven expertise and
competence can apply for acceptance into the programme in line with the NMMU
and RPL policies.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of three years of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Mathematics I
General Chemistry
Introductory Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
Introductory Physics
Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
Essential Computer Skills I
Professional Skills I
Introduction to Process Technology
Basic Process Technology
Credits First Year
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Quality Assurance and Plant Performance
Applied Computing II
Professional Skills II
Physical Process Chemistry
Routes to Chemicals
Process Equipment and Operation
Process Control
Chemical Process Technology Laboratory II
Credits Second Year
Presented
Module
Code
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
WIS1131
GCC1101
GCC1102
MFS1211
MFS1212
CCE1112
OPS1102
GPT1101
GPT1102
Presented
Module
Code
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
CQA2101
CCP2101
OPS2102
CPI2011
CPI2012
GPT2101
GPT2102
GPT2200
Presented
Module
Code
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
GPP3102
GPT3102
CPI3011
GPL3101
Credit
Value
15
18
12
8
7
15
15
15
15
120
Credit
Value
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
120
Credit
Value
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Chemical Process Technology Practice
Chemical Process Technology III
Process Chemistry III
Chemical Process Technology Lab III
60
20
20
20
62
Faculty of Science
NMMU
Presented
Module
Code
Credits Third Year

Total Credits
6.6
Credit
Value
120
360
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FORESTRY: GEORGE CAMPUS: FULL-TIME

If an applicant presents with Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics,
additional modules may be added to the programme, which will extend the length
of the programme or he/she could be placed in an extended qualification.
Recommended NSC subjects: Physical Sciences, Life Sciences.
APPLICABLE RULES
English Proficiency
the practical period. The relevant plantation must be suitable for proper experiential
exposure of the student. A drivers licence is a prerequisite for students to take
part in their experiential training. Students without a valid drivers licence will
not be assisted by the university to find placement for their experiential
training.
FPA1121 (FOREST PRACTICE I)
Students have to pass all course assessment.
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SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Forest Botany I
Forest Conservation II
Computers in Forestry I
Forest Engineering Practice I
Forest Engineering Practice II
Forest Management I
Human Resource Management I
Forest Protection I
Silviculture I
Silviculture II
Credits First Year
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Presented
FAA1122
FBO1111
FCN2112
FCR1111
FEP1111
FEP2212
FMN1111
FMR1112
FPR1110
FSI1111
FSI2212
Module
Code
Second Year (Three months structured practical at George Campus)

Compulsory modules:
Forest Practice I
Semester 1 FPA1121
Forest Practice II
Semester 2 FPA2312
Organisational Effectiveness I
Semester 1 FWS1211
Credits Second Year
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Forest Engineering Practice III
Forest Management III
Human Resource Management II
Human Resource Management III
Forest Economics II
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
Module
Code
FAA1322
FEP3312
FMN3212
FMR2211
FMR3312
FOE2110
5
13
10
8
12
12
10
8
8
12
11
109
Credit
Value
60
60
10
130
Credit
Value
5
12
12
8
12
12
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Presented
Forestry Laws II
Semester 1
Forest Protection II
Semester 1
Silviculture III
Semester 2
Forest Mensuration II
Semester 1
Forest Utilisation II
Semester 1
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
Module
Code
FOL2111
FPR2211
FSI3312
FSM2111
FUT2111
Credit
Value
11
8
12
13
12
117
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THE SCHLICH MEDAL

This award is made annually out of the proceeds of a grant to South Africa, to
commemorate Sir William Schlichs valuable services to Forestry.
One medal is awarded each year to a final-year Forestry student who has had the
best performance in the class over the full three-year study period, provided the
average mark is not below 75% and provided further that a minimum mark of 70%
has been obtained in each module and with consideration of the candidates general
performance. Furthermore, the student must have earned the marks concerned
throughout his three-year study period at the first examination; that means that marks
obtained through re-examinations do not count for this award.
A silver medal is awarded if the student concerned has attained an average of 75%
to 79% and a gold-plated medal is awarded if an average of 80% or more is
obtained. This medal is minted annually, when awarded, by the Department of
Forestry (currently the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry).
6.7
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT: ADDO CAMPUS:

FULL-TIME
Recommended NSC subjects
Economics, Agricultural Management, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences,
Accounting
OR
A four-subject National Certificate (N3) with two languages at Grade 12 level.
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APPLICABLE RULES
A student will not normally be allowed to proceed with new subjects if he has
failed three or more subjects in the previous exam.
A student who progresses at an unacceptable rate, may be refused further
registration on grounds of poor academic performance. Such student may be
referred to Student Counselling and evaluation.
If a student fails the same subject three times, he is normally not allowed further
registration on grounds of poor academic performance.
DURATION
The National Diploma is a three-year full-time qualification of which two years are
spent at the NMMU and one year in practice undergoing experiential training.
SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be offered at the Addo Campus of the university (+- 50km from
the Port Elizabeth Campus). Accommodation is available at the Addo Campus. The
Head of the Department is based at the NMMU North Campus, Port
Elizabeth. Enquiries at telephone 041 5043527.
CURRICULUM
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Soil Science I
Computer Usage I
Game Ranch Management I
Game Science I
Game Science II
Rangeland Studies I
Credits First Year
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Game Utilization I
or
Game Utilization II
or
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
AGG1111
GCU1212
GER1212
GRE1111
GRE2212
GRM1111
GRM2212
GRS1111
GRS2212
GSR1111
10
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
118
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1 GER2311
Semester 2 GER3412
Semester 1 GGU1311
15
15
15
Semester 1 GLM1311
Semester 2 GGU2412
15
15
Semester 2 GLM2412
15
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Presented
Game Health Management I
Game Science III
Credits Second Year
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Presented
Module
Code
GHM1412
GRE3311
GRM3412
GRS3311
Credit
Value
15
15
15
15
120
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
PRE-REQUISITE TABLE
MODULES
Game Science II (GRS2212)
Game Science III (GRS3311)
Game Ranch Ecology II (GRE2212)
Game Ranch Ecology III (GRE3311)
Game Lodge Management II (GLM2412)
Game Ranch Management II (GRM2212)
Game Ranch Management III (GRM3412)
Year
GRA1011
Semester 2 GRA2012
60
60
120
358
PRE-REQUISITES
Game Science I (GRS1111)
Game Science II (GRS2212)
Game Ranch Ecology I (GRE1111)
Game Ranch Ecology II (GRE2212)
Game Lodge Management I (GLM1311)
Game Ranch Management I (GRM1111)
Game Ranch Management II (GRM2212)
EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

To fulfil the requirements of the National Diploma a student must complete at least
one year of applicable experiential training. Students may undergo experiential
training with any approved employer within the game industry. Although the NMMU
will assist students in finding suitable employment, the onus to obtain suitable
employment is on the student.
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NMMU
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT: GEORGE CAMPUS:

FULL-TIME
NSC achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy or 2
Recommended NSC subjects: Economics, Agricultural Management, Agricultural
Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting.
APPLICABLE RULES
English proficiency
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Game Health Management I
Game Ranch Management I
Game Science I
Game Science II
Rangeland Studies I
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GER1512
GHM1511
GRE1511
GRE2512
GRM1511
GRM2512
GRS1511
GRS2512
GSR1511
12
15
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
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Module
Code
NRG1112
Credit
Value
12
123
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
GER2511
GER3512
GRE3511
GRM3512
GRS3511
NSS1112
15
15
15
15
15
12
87
Semester 1
Semester 2
GGU1511
GGU2512
15
15
Semester 1
Semester 2
GLM1511
GLM2512
15
15
117
Presented
Computer Usage I
Credits First Year
Semester 2
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Game Science III
Soil Science I
Sub-total
A
Game Utilisation I
Game Utilisation II
OR
B
Credits Second Year
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
Module
Code
GRA1511
GRA2512
Credit
Value
60
60
120
360
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NMMU
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION: GEORGE CAMPUS:

FULL-TIME
(NQF CREDITS: 5, TOTAL NQF CREDITS FOR QUALIFICATION: 360)
Applicants who present with Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics will be
placed in the associated Extended curriculum programme.
Recommended subjects: Life Sciences.
APPLICABLE RULES
English proficiency
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
NAS1111
NAS2112
NCA1112
NCC1111
NCD1111
NCE1111
NPS1111
NPS2112
NRG1112
NRM1112
12
15
12
12
12
12
12
15
12
12
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First Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Studies I
Animal Studies II
Conservation Administration I
Conservation Communications I
Conservation Development I
Conservation Ecology I
Plant Studies I
Plant Studies II
Computer Usage I
Resource Management I
Credits First Year
70
Faculty of Science
NMMU
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
NAS3111
NCC2212
NCE2111
NCE3112
NPS3111
NRM2111
NRM3112
NSS1112
15
15
12
15
15
15
15
12
114
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Studies III
Conservation Communication II
Conservation Ecology II
Conservation Ecology III
Plant Studies III
Resource Management II
Resource Management III
Soil Science I
Credits Second Year
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Nature Conservation Applications I
Semester 1 NAP1111
Nature Conservation Applications II
Semester 2 NAP2112
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
6.10
60
60
120
360
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: POLYMER TECHNOLOGY: FULL-TIME

If an applicant has not taken the optional Mathematics topics, additional modules
may be added, which may extend the duration of study.
Students can migrate from Analytical Chemistry (3146) to Polymer Technology
and vice versa after the first six months of study, subject to space available in the
respective courses.
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Candidates will only be allowed to continue to the second level of studies (Year
1, semester 2) if they passed both ACC1001 and GCC1001.
In order for candidates to be promoted to the 2nd year of study, they must consult
the relevant module pre-requisites and co-requisites as listed below:
Year 2, semester 1
Module
PPA31T1
PPA31P1
WPT3111
WST2111
WSP2111
PPT3001 (PPT3211 + PPT3221)
PPP3001 (PPP3211 + PPP3221)
Pre-requisite
PPA21T2 + PPA21P2
PPA21T2 + PPA21P2
WPT2112 (WPT2122 + WPT2132)
and
WPP2112 (WPP2122 + WPP2132)
CHO22M2 (CHO22P2 + CHO22T2)
PPT2001 (PPT2212 + PPT2222)
and
PPP2001 (PPP2212 + PPP2222)
PPT2001 (PPT2212 + PPT2222)
and
PPP2001 (PPP2212 + PPP2222)
Year 2, semester 1
CAT3112
ACC1001 + GCC1001
CAP3112
CPR2222
WWST3212
WST2111 + WSP2111
WWSP3212
In-service training may only commence once all theory modules have been
completed.
Candidates who have not completed all of the first-year modules in the
DURATION
Theoretical training of 24 months at the NMMU and a further 12 months of practical
training in a related industry.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Compulsory modules:
Analytical Chemistry I
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
ACC1001
24
Semester 1 or CCP1111
Computer Skills I
5
Semester 2
CCP1112
General Chemistry I
Semester 1
GCC1001
16
Physics I
Semester 1
MFS1201
7
Mathematics I
7
Semester 2
WIS1112
In order to register for Second Semester of First Year, Analytical Chemistry I and General
Chemistry I must be passed.
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Module
Code
Credit
Value

Compulsory modules:
Organic Chemistry II (mother module)
Practical Module
Semester 2
Theory Module
Semester 2
Paint Technology II Practical
Semester 2
Paint Technology II Theory
Semester 2
Polymer Technology II Practical (mother module)
CHO22M2
CHO22P2
CHO22T2
PPA21P2
PPA21T2
PPP2001
5
5
10
10
Polymer Technology II Practical Rubber

Semester 2
Polymer Technology II Practical Plastics
Semester 2
Polymer Technology II (mother module)
Polymer Technology II Rubber
Semester 2
Polymer Technology II Plastics
Semester 2
Polymer Raw Materials II Practical (mother module)
Polymer Raw Materials II Practical Rubber Semester 2
Polymer Raw Materials II Practical Plastics Semester 2
Polymer Raw Materials II (mother module)
PPP2212
PPP2222
PPT2001
PPT2212
PPT2222
WPP2112
WPP2122
WPP2132
WPT2112
5
5
Polymer Raw Materials II Rubber

Polymer Raw Materials II Plastics
Credits First Year
WPT2122
WPT2132
5
5
129
Presented
Semester 2
Semester 2
Presented
Module
Code
5
5
5
5
Credit
Value
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Analytical Techniques III Practical
Semester 2
Analytical Techniques III Theory
Semester 2
Process Chemistry II
Semester 2
Paint Technology III Practical
Semester 1
Paint Technology III
Semester 1
Polymer Technology III Practical (mother module)
CAP3112
CAT3112
CPR2222
PPA31P1
PPA31T1
PPP3001
9
9
9
9
9
Polymer Technology III Practical Rubber

Semester 1
Polymer Technology III Practical Plastics
Semester 1
Polymer Technology III (mother module)
PPP3211
PPP3221
PPT3001
4
4
Polymer Technology III Rubber

Polymer Technology III Plastics
Polymer Raw Materials III
Polymer Science II Practical
Polymer Science III Practical
Polymer Science II
PPT3211
PPT3221
WPT3111
WSP2111
WSP3212
WST2111
5
5
9
10
9
10
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
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Polymer Science III
Credits Second Year
Semester 2
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory module:
Polymer Production Practice
Year
Total Credits
6.11
Module
Code
WST3212
Credit
Value
9
110
Module
Code
Credit
Value
CPP3110
120
359
NATIONAL DIPLOMA: WOOD TECHNOLOGY: GEORGE CAMPUS:

FULL-TIME:
Mathematical Literacy. If an applicant has Mathematical Literacy instead of
Mathematics, he/she could be placed in an associated extended qualification.
Recommended NSC subjects: Engineering Graphics and Design.
APPLICABLE RULES
English proficiency
FWT2110 (WOOD TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE)
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SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
FAA1122
FAD1112
FCP1111
FHS2112
FMD1111
FMS1110
FPH1211
FPI1111
FPW1101
FST2112
FTP1112
5
12
10
10
10
10
6
10
10
12
10
105
Module
Code
Credit
Value
FWS1211
FWT2110
10
60
70
Module
Code
Credit
Value
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Adhesive Technology I
Computers in Wood Technology I
Heating Systems: Timber II
Mechanical Drawing and Design I
Mathematics and Statistics I
Physics I
Production Engineering Industrial I
Properties of Wood I
Strength of Materials II
Timber Processing I
Credits First Year
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Presented
Second Year (Three months structured practical at George Campus)
Compulsory modules:
Organisational Effectiveness
Semester 1
Wood Technology Practice
Year
Credits Second Year
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Timber Preservation I
Timber Structures III
Management Timber Processing II
Management Timber Processing III
Production Engineering Industrial II
Timber Processing IIA
Timber Processing IIB (Advanced primary
processing)
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 1
FAA1322
FHP1111
FHS3111
FMT2111
FMT3112
FPI2212
FTP2111
5
10
15
12
15
12
11
Semester 1
FTP2121
11
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Timber Processing III (Saw Doctoring)
Semester 2
Timber Seasoning III (Drying)
Semester 2
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
Module
Code
FTP3112
FTS3112
Credit
Value
15
15
121
296
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (QUALIFICATION CODES: 20000, 20023, 20020,

20025, 20026, 20024, 20003, 20099 & 20022 A1)
APPLICABLE RULES
Unless Senate decides otherwise the degree shall be obtained by completing
modules with a total credit value of at least 368 (360 credits for students who
have passed all the modules WRFC101/WRSC101; WRFC102; WRA101 and
WRA102 comprising the first year of Computer Science and Information
Systems) of which
rd
o at least 120 credits are on NMMU 3 year and at least 240 credits on
nd
NMMU 2 year or a higher level;
o at least 338 credits are from the list of approved subjects below.
Two major subjects are required to qualify for the BSc. To obtain credits for a
major subject the student must obtain 30 credits for the first year, 40 for the
second year and 60 for the third year in that major subject. In those subjects that
have no first year, a major will consist of 40 credits at second year and 60 credits
at third-year level. A maximum of 30 credits from another Faculty may be
selected.
Exit-level major modules are those third-year modules which make up the major
subjects referred to in the previous bullet.
The exit-level modules in HMS modules as offered in Curriculum 20003 are
HMS359, 332, 333, 334 and 335.
Approved Subjects
Applied Mathematics (MAPM)
Biochemistry (BC)
Botany (BOT)
Chemistry (CH...)
Computing Sciences (WR...)
Geology (GGL)
Geography (Environmental) (GEN-GIS-GEO)
Mathematics (MATH)
Microbiology (BM)
Physics (F)
Physiology (BSP)
Statistics (STAT/STAE)
Zoology (ZOO)
Computer literacy: All BSc students must pass at least WRSC101 (8 credits) if
registered for Applied Mathematics 1 or WRFC101 (8 credits) (or equivalent) or
have passed an appropriate competency test or have received automatic
exemption for WRFC101/WRFC141 based on Grade 12 CAT marks.
Unless Senate decides otherwise, a candidate who has failed a particular module
three times shall not be allowed to re-register for that module.
Where modules have substantially overlapping outcomes, credit shall not be
given for more than one of those modules.
Candidates registered for a degree in Statistics may not accumulate more than
40 credits from second year modules and 60 credits from third year modules
presented by the Department of Statistics.
Candidates registered for a degree in Geography may not accumulate more than
60 credits from third year modules presented in the Department of Geosciences.
Maximum credits offered for the BSc: Unless the Dean decides otherwise,
students may not offer modules to a value of more than 380 credits.
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PROMOTION
A candidate shall be allowed to register for modules on the second-year level
only if he/she has passed first-year level modules in an approved programme
with a total of at least 72 credits.
A candidate shall be allowed to register for modules on the third-year level only if
he/she has passed modules in an approved programme with a total of at least
181 credits of which at least 60 are on second-year level.
Notwithstanding points 1 and 2 above, students who have not completed 128
credits at first-year level, must register for the balance of the 128 first-year credits
before they may concurrently register for any second-year level credits. In the
same way students who have not completed 120 credits at second-year level,
must register for the balance of the 120 second-year credits before they may
concurrently register for any third-year credits. In the case of timetable clashes
between higher and lower year level modules the student must complete the
lower level modules first.
DURATION
The programme shall extend over a minimum of three years of full-time study.
LINKED MODULES (NOT APPLICABLE TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
Groups of two or more specified modules in an academic year are linked.
For assessment purposes, certain modules offered by the Department in the Faculty
of Science are classified as linked modules. The pass mark for modules in the
Department is 50%. Linked modules, however, may be "passed on link" by earning a
mark of less than 50%, provided that the aggregate mark for all the linked modules in
the group is at least 50% and provided that at least a sub-minimum mark is achieved
for the linked module and provided that the marks for all the linked modules have
been achieved in the same academic year (including the reassessment period in
January of the following year). A "fail" result achieved in a linked module will be
amended to "pass on link" if the abovementioned conditions have been met.
CHOICE OF MODULES
Unless Senate decides otherwise, an approved curriculum shall consist of modules
satisfying the requirements of the applicable rules above and be such that there are
no lecture or examination timetable clashes at any stage and all prerequisites for
subsequent modules are satisfied.
Specific prerequisites for certain modules
Candidates must comply with the sub-minimum requirements for modules set out in
the Syllabus sections of the General Prospectus.
Summerstrand Campus: All modules for the BSc degree will be offered on the
Summerstrand Campus.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GENERAL: FULL-TIME

With majors chosen from Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics,
Mathematical Statistics and Physics.
The following curriculum is a recommended programme for the BSc degree in the
Faculty of Science. Other subject combinations are possible but not necessarily
sensible. Discuss any other subject combinations with the relevant Heads of
Department.
Minimum statutory NSC requirements for degree entry must be met.
APPLICABLE RULES
Please refer to General Faculty Rules.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
First Year
Compulsory modules:
A Botany 1
Plant Cell Biology

Plant Structure
Plant Ecology and Environmental Botany
Chemistry 1
Chemistry General
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Mathematics Special 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT110
BOT120
BOT130
BOT140
7
8
7
8
Semester 1 CHG101
Semester 2 CHI101
Semester 2 CHO101
15
9
6

Physics Special 1
Semester 1 MATA101
Semester 2 MATA102
8
8
Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Semester 1 FBB101
Semester 2 FBB102
7
7
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C
Geography I
Introduction to Economic and Settlement
Geography
Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology
Introduction to Geomorphology
Introduction to Geo-Information Science and
Cartography
Geology I
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
GEO111
GEN101
GEN102
7
8
8
Term 4
GIS101
Introduction to Earth
Semester 1
Mineralogy and Petrology
Semester 1
Physical Geology
Semester 2
Structural and Economic Geology
Semester 2
Mathematics I
Mathematics 1A
Semester 1
Mathematics 1b
Semester 2
Applied Mathematics I
Graph Theory
Semester 1
Mathematical Modelling
Semester 1
Mechanics
Semester 2
Numerical Methods I
Semester 2
Computer Science I (if Applied Mathematics selected)
GGL111
GGL112
GGL113
GGL114
7
8
7
8
MATH111
MATH112
16
16
MAPM111
MAPM112
MAPM113
MAPM114
8
8
8
8
Programming Fundamentals 1.1

Computing Fundamentals for Scientists 1.1
Computing Fundamentals 1.2
Computer Science I
Physics I
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
WRA101
WRA102
WRSC101
WRFC102
8
8
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
WRA101
WRA102
WRFC101
WRFC102
8
8
8
8

Statistics I
Statistics Probability and Distribution Theory
Introduction to Statistical Inference
Zoology 1
Semester 1 F101
Semester 2 F102
15
15
Semester 1 STAT101
Semester 2 STAT102
15
15
Animal Cell Biology and Histology

Animal Diversity
Principles of Animal Evolution
Animal Patterns in Time and Space
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
7
8
8
7
ZOO110
ZOO120
ZOO131
ZOO141
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Module
Code
Credit
Value
128
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Credits First Year
Second Year
Select three of the following groups corresponding to the modules selected in
the first year:
If Microbiology 2 is not selected together with Biochemistry 2, then BM251
must be selected instead of BC221.)
A Biochemistry 2
Term 1
BC211
10
Immunology
Term 2
BC221
10
Term 3
BC231
10
Lipid Metabolism
Term 4
BC241
10
B Botany 2
Semester 1 BOT210
8
Plant Ecology
Semester 1 BOT220
8
Project
Year
BOT250
8
Marine Botany
Semester 2 BOT230
8
Semester 2 BOT240
8
C Chemistry 2
Semester 1 CHA201
9
Chemistry Inorganic
Semester 1 CHI201
7
Chemistry Organic
Semester 2 CHO201
12
Chemistry Physical
Year
CHP203
12
D Microbiology 2
Microbial Genetics
Physiology 2
Principles of Human Physiology and
Control Systems
Zoology 2
Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Term 1
Term 3
Term 4
Term 2
BM210
BM221
BM240
BM251
10
10
10
10
Semester 1 BSP211
Semester 2 BSP212
20
20
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
10
10
10
10
ZOO211
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
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G
I1
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Geography II
Term 1
GEN211
Term 4
GEN212
Term 2
GEO212
Term 3
GIS211
Geology II
Palaeontology
Semester 1 GGL201
Structural Geology
Semester 1 GGL202
Mineralogy
Semester 2 GGL203
Semester 2 GGL204
Computer Science II
The following modules are compulsory for Computer Science majors:
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

Semester 1 WRA201
Semester 2 WRA202
Computer Architecture 2.1
Semester 1 WRC201
Semester 2 WRC202
Semester 1 WRI201
Semester 2 WRI202
The following additional modules are available as optional electives, and
primary interest to Computer Science non-majors:
Web Systems 2.1
Semester 1 WRWS201
Web Systems 2.2
Semester 2 WRWS202
Applied Mathematics II
Differential Equations
Semester 1 MAPM211
Numerical Methods 2
Semester 1 MAPM212
Transform Theory
Semester 2 MAPM213
Linear Optimisation
Semester 2 MAPM214
Mathematics II
Semester 1 MATH211
Semester 2 MATH203
Semester 2 MATH214
20
10
10
Multivariable and Vector Calculus

Linear Algebra
Real Analysis
Physics II
Optics and Thermodynamics
Mechanics, Modern and Nuclear Physics
Statistics II
Theory of Distribution
Topics
Credits Second Year
Semester 1 F210
Semester 2 F212
20
20
Semester 1 STAT201
20
Semester 2 STAT203
20
120/130
I2
J
8
8
6
6
6
6
are of
8
8
10
10
10
10
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Module
Code
Credit
Value
Third Year
Select two of the following majors corresponding to the modules selected in
the previous year:
A Botany III
Semester 1 BOT310
12
Plant Physiology
Semester 1 BOT320
12
Semester 2 BOT330
12
Semester 2 BOT340
12
Project
Year
BOT350
12
B Biochemistry III
H1
Protein Technology
Enzymology
Eukaryotic Genetics
Microbiology III
Physiology III
Semester 1
Semester 1
Term 3
Term 4
BC311
BC330
BC341
BC351
15
15
15
15
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
BM311
BM321
BM341
BM361
15
15
15
15

Semester 1 BSP311
Semester 2 BSP312
Chemistry III
Chemistry Inorganic
Year
CHI303
Chemistry Organic
Year
CHO303
Chemistry Physical
Year
CHP303
Geography III
Term 1
GIS301
Geomorphology
Term 2
GEN301
Term 3
GEN313
Term 4
GIS304
Geology III
Igneous Petrology
Semester 1 GGL301
Stratigraphy
Semester 1 GGL302
Semester 2 GGL303
Economic Geology
Semester 2 GGL304
30
30

10
11
Semester 1 WRAP301
Semester 2 WRAP302
20
20
20
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
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Module
Code
Semester 1 WRA301
Languages and Automata Theory
Semester 2 WRL301
Database Systems 3
Semester 1 WRDB301
Semester 2 WRUI301
Project
Year
WRR301
The following additional modules are available as optional electives:
Semester 1 WRMS301
Semester 2 WRMS302
Applied Mathematics III
Partial Differential Equations
Semester 1 MAPM311
Finite Difference Methods
Semester 1 MAPM312
Non-linear Optimisation
Semester 2 MAPM313
Dynamical Systems
Semester 2 MAPM314
Mathematics III
Advanced Linear Algebra
Semester 1 MATH311
Advanced Real Analysis
Semester 1 MATH302
Modern Algebra
Semester 2 MATH303
Complex Functions
Semester 2 MATH314
Physics III
Electrodynamics and Quantum Mechanics
Semester 1 F310
Crystallography and Solid State Physics
Semester 2 F321
Statistics III
Statistical Inference
Semester 1 STAT301
Semester 1 STAT304
Theory of Linear Modules
Semester 2 STAT305
Semester 2 STAT307
Operations Research
Semester 2 STAT309
Zoology III
Aquatic Ecology
Semester 1 ZOO311
Semester 2 ZOO322
Semester 1 ZOO334
Semester 2 ZOO342
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
Presented
H2
Credit
Value
10
10
7
7
9
10
10
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
30
30
24
6
10
10
10
15
15
15
15
124
368
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MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND PHYSICS: FULL-TIME
With majors chosen from Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics,
Mathematical Statistics and Physics.
sensible. Discuss any other subject combinations with the relevant Heads of
Department.
APPLICABLE RULES
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Mathematics I
Mathematics 1A
Mathematics 1b
Select three of the following groups:
Semester 1 MATH111
Semester 2 MATH112
Graph Theory
Semester 1
Semester 1
Mechanics
Semester 2
Numerical Methods I
Semester 2
Computer Science I (if Applied Mathematics selected)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Computing Fundamentals for Scientists 1.1
Semester 1
Semester 2
16
16
MAPM111
MAPM112
MAPM113
MAPM114
8
8
8
8
WRA101
WRA102
WRSC101
WRFC102
8
8
8
8
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Computer Science I
Physics I
Statistics I
Statistics Probability and Distribution Theory
Introduction to Statistical Inference
Credits First Year
NMMU
Presented
Module
Code
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
WRA101
WRA102
WRFC101
WRFC102
Semester 1 F101
Semester 2 F102
Semester 1 STAT101
Semester 2 STAT102
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
8
8
8
8
15
15
15
15
124/126
Credit
Value
Second Year
the first year:
A Computer Science II
Semester 1 WRA201
8
Semester 2 WRA202
8
Semester 1 WRC201
6
Semester 2 WRC202
6
Semester 1 WRI201
6
Semester 2 WRI202
6
The following additional modules are available as optional electives, and are of
primary interest to Computer Science non-majors:
Web Systems 2.1
Semester 1 WRWS201
8
Web Systems 2.2
Semester 2 WRWS202
8
B Applied Mathematics II
Semester 1 MAPM211
10
Numerical Methods 2
Semester 1 MAPM212
10
Transform Theory
Semester 2 MAPM213
10
Linear Optimisation
Semester 2 MAPM214
10
C Mathematics II

Linear Algebra
Real Analysis
Physics II
Semester 1 MATH211
Semester 2 MATH203
Semester 2 MATH214
20
10
10
Semester 1 F210
20
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Module
Code
Semester 2 F212
Credit
Value
20
Semester 1 STAT201
20
Semester 2 STAT203
20
120/130
Presented

Statistics II
Theory of Distribution
Topics
Credits Second Year
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Third Year
the previous year:
A Computer Science III
Semester 1 WRAP301
10
Semester 2 WRAP302
11
Semester 1 WRA301
10
Languages and Automata Theory
Semester 2 WRL301
10
Database Systems 3
Semester 1 WRDB301
7
Semester 2 WRUI301
7
Project
Year
WRR301
9
The following additional modules are available as optional electives:
Semester 1 WRMS301
10
Semester 2 WRMS302
10
B Applied Mathematics III
Semester 1 MAPM311
15
Semester 1 MAPM312
15
Semester 2 MAPM313
15
Dynamical Systems
Semester 2 MAPM314
15
C Mathematics III
Semester 1 MATH311
15
Semester 1 MATH302
15
Modern Algebra
Semester 2 MATH303
15
Complex Functions
Semester 2 MATH314
15
D Physics III
Semester 1 F310
30
Semester 2 F321
30
E Statistics III
Theory of Linear Modules
Semester 1 STAT301
Semester 1 STAT304
Semester 2 STAT305
24
6
10
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Module
Code
Semester 2 STAT307
Semester 2 STAT309
Presented

Operations Research
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
Credit
Value
10
10
124
368
Choosing the combination:

Year 1: Applied Mathematics 1, Computer Science 1, Mathematics 1 and Mathematical
Statistics 1.
Year 2: Applied Mathematics 2, Mathematics 2 and Mathematical Statistics 2.
Year 3: Applied Mathematics 3 and Mathematical Statistics 3
leads to a career in Industrial Mathematics which is the problem-driven blend of
Mathematics and Statistics that uses mathematical technologies to solve industrial
problems. Industrial mathematics is an independent field which studies all
mathematical methods that are directly relevant to industry.
Industrial Mathematicians apply their talents to:
Optimise and manage factory production.
Design and test products.
Ensure quality control and customer service procedure.
Strategic planning.
Risk management.
Perform statistical analyses.
Year 1: Applied Mathematics 1, Computer Science 1, Mathematics1 and (Mathematical
Statistics 1or Physics 1).
Year 2: Applied Mathematics 2, Computer Science 2, Mathematics 2.
Year 3: Applied Mathematics 3 and Computer Science 3
leads to a career in Computational Mathematics. Computational Mathematics is
an innovative, multidisciplinary program whose focus lies in the intersection of
mathematics and computer science. Graduates of the program will be able to
deploy effectively a wide range of mathematical and computational techniques to
solve problems in science and commerce; to develop, enhance and maintain the
relevant software tools; and to communicate results of complex modules and
simulations to end-users.
Computational mathematicians study:
Parallel processes and parallel algorithms.
Numerical analysis and complexity.
Artificial intelligence and neural networks.
Optimization and non-linear programming.
Numerical solutions to PDEs and large scale computations.
Mathematical problems too complex for paper/pencil solutions.
Coding and Cryptography.
Computational geometry.
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Year 1: Applied Mathematics 1, Mathematics 1, Mathematical Statistics1, Physics and
Computer Fundamentals.
Year 2: Applied Mathematics 2, Physics 2 and the modules MATH202, 203 and STAT201.
Year 3: Applied Mathematics 3 and Physics 3
leads to a career in Computational Physics. Computational physics is the study
and implementation of numerical algorithms in order to solve problems in physics
for which a quantitative theory already exists.
Physicists often have a very precise mathematical theory describing how a system
will behave. Physics problems are in general very difficult to solve exactly. Even
apparently simple problems, such as calculating the wave function of an electron
orbiting an atom in a strong electric field, may require great effort to formulate a
practical algorithm (if one can be found).In addition, the computational cost of
solving quantum mechanical problems is generally exponential in the size of the
system (see computational complexity theory).Seeing as a typical macroscopic
solid has of the order of 1023 constituent particles, it may be somewhat of an
understatement to say this is a bit of a problem.
Applications of computational physics
Computational methods are widely used in solid state physics, fluid mechanics and
image analysis in electron microscopy, amongst others. Computational physics
borrows a number of ideas from computational chemistry for example, the density
functional theory used by computational physicists to calculate properties of solids
is basically the same as that used by chemists to calculate the properties of
molecules.
Year 1: Applied Mathematics 1, Computer Science 1, Mathematics 1 and Physics 1.
Year 2: Physics 2, Computer Science 2 (and 40 credits from Applied Mathematics 2 and
Mathematics 2).
Year 3: Computer Science 3 or (Computer Science 3 and Physics 3)
provides for a combination of the problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
developed through Physics and Computer Science which is an interface between
science, technology and engineering and business. This combination provides a
powerful platform for entering a variety of businesses, banks, the government and
the military as well as various postgraduate programmes. Graduates in physics and
computer science can, and do, excel in a diverse range of situations and
occupation.
Year 1: Applied Mathematics 1, Computer Science 1, Mathematics 1 and Physics 1.
Year 2: Computer Science 2, Mathematics 2 (and 40 credits from Applied Mathematics 2
and Physics 2).
Year 3: Computer Science 3 and Mathematics 3
provides for a combination of the problem-solving skills, analytical thinking,
programming design and application development. This program provides a
powerful platform for entering a variety of employment opportunities in business. It
can also lead to various postgraduate programmes.
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AND PHYSIOLOGY: FULL-TIME
sensible. Any other subject combinations must be discussed with the relevant Heads
of Department.
APPLICABLE RULES
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany I
Plant Cell Biology
Plant Structure
Chemistry I
Chemistry General
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Computer Science I
Computing Fundamentals
Mathematics Special I
Physics Special I
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Module
Code
Credit
Value
BOT110
BOT120
BOT130
BOT140
7
8
7
8
Semester 1 CHG101
Semester 2 CHI101
Semester 2 CHO101
15
9
6
Semester 1 WRFC101
Semester 1 MATA101
Semester 2 MATA102
8
8
Semester 1 FBB101
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Module
Code
Semester 2 FBB102
Presented

Zoology I
Animal Diversity
Credits First Year
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Presented
ZOO110
ZOO120
ZOO131
ZOO141
Module
Code
Credit
Value
7
7
8
8
7
128
Credit
Value
Second Year
If Microbiology 2 is not selected together with Biochemistry 2, then BM251
must be selected instead of BC221.)
A Biochemistry II
Term 1
BC211
10
Immunology
Term 2
BC221
10
Term 3
BC231
10
Lipid Metabolism
Term 4
BC241
10
B Botany II
Semester 1 BOT210
8
Plant Ecology
Semester 1 BOT220
8
Project
Year
BOT250
8
Marine Botany
Semester 2 BOT230
8
Semester 2 BOT240
8
C Chemistry II
Semester 1 CHA201
9
Chemistry Inorganic
Semester 1 CHI201
7
Chemistry Organic
Semester 2 CHO201
12
Chemistry Physical
Year
CHP203
12
D Microbiology II
Term 1
BM210
10
Term 3
BM221
10
Term 4
BM240
10
Microbial Genetics
Term 2
BM251
10
E Physiology II
Principles of Human Physiology and
Control Systems
Semester 1 BSP211
20
Semester 2 BSP212
20
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F
Zoology II
Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Credits Second Year
Module
Code
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ZOO211
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
10
10
10
10
120
Credit
Value
Third Year
the previous year:
Biochemistry III
Protein Technology
Semester 1 BC311
15
Enzymology
Semester 1 BC330
15
Eukaryotic Genetics
Term 3
BC341
15
Term 4
BC351
15
Chemistry III
Chemistry Inorganic
Year
CHI303
20
Chemistry Organic
Year
CHO303
20
Chemistry Physical
Year
CHP303
20
Microbiology III
Term 1
BM311
15
Term 2
BM321
15
Term 3
BM341
15
Term 4
BM361
15
Physiology III
Semester 1 BSP311
30
Semester 2 BSP312
30
Credits Third Year
120
Total Credits
368
LINKED MODULES
For assessment purposes, certain modules offered by the Department of
Biochemistry and Microbiology in the Faculty of Science are classified as linked
modules. Linked modules are linked with their relevant couplet modules. The pass
mark for modules in the department is 50%. Linked modules, however, may be
"passed on link" by earning a mark of less than 50%, provided that the aggregate
mark for the linked module and the relevant couplet module is at least 50%, a mark
of 40% is obtained in an examination, and provided that at least a sub-minimum mark
is achieved for the linked module.
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The sub-minimum mark for linked modules is 40%. A "fail" result achieved in a linked
module will be amended to "pass on link" if the abovementioned conditions have
been met. Modules may only be passed on link in the same academic year.
CAREER OPTIONS
Industry (chemical, food, biotechnological), teaching, research (medical, agricultural,
chemical, sport, nutritional).
7.4

AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT: FULL-TIME
of Department.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany I
Plant Cell Biology
Plant Structure
Computer Science I
Zoology I
Animal Diversity
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT110
BOT120
BOT130
BOT140
7
8
7
8
Semester 1
WRFC101
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
ZOO110
ZOO120
ZOO131
7
8
8
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Select either Group A or Group B:
Geography I
Geography
Cartography
Geology I
Physical Geology
Chemistry I
Chemistry General
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Term 4
Module
Code
ZOO141
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
GEO111
GEN101
GEN102
7
8
8
Term 4
GIS101
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
GGL111
GGL112
GGL113
GGL114
7
8
7
8
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
CHG101
CHI101
CHO101
15
9
6
Mathematics Special
Mathematics Special
Physics Special I
Credits First Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATA101
MATA102
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 2
FBB101
FBB102
Presented
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany II
Plant Ecology
Project
Marine Botany
Zoology II
Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Module
Code
Credit
Value
7
7
7
128/129
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 1
Year
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT210
BOT220
BOT250
BOT230
BOT240
8
8
8
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ZOO211
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
10
10
10
10
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Module
Credit
Code
Value
Select one of the following groups corresponding to the modules selected in
the first year:
Chemistry II
Semester 1 CHA201
9
Chemistry Inorganic
Semester 1 CHI201
7
Chemistry Physical
Year
CHP203
12
Chemistry Organic
Semester 2 CHO201
12
Geography II
Term 1
Term 4
Term 2
Term 3
GEN211
GEN212
GEO212
GIS211
10
10
10
10
Geology II
Palaeontology
Structural Geology
Mineralogy
Credits Second Year
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
GGL201
GGL202
GGL203
GGL204
10
10
10
10
120
Presented
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Botany III
Semester 1
Plant Physiology
Semester 1
Semester 2
Plant Ecology and Environmental Management Semester 2
Project
Year
Zoology III
Aquatic Ecology
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
APPLICABLE RULES
BOT310
BOT320
BOT330
BOT340
BOT350
12
12
12
12
12
ZOO311
ZOO322
ZOO334
ZOO342
15
15
15
15
120
368
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES: FULL-TIME

of Department.
APPLICABLE RULES
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory module:
Computer Science I
Select four of the following groups:
A Botany I
Plant Cell Biology
Plant Structure
B Chemistry I
Chemistry General
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Geography I
Geography
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1 WRFC101
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT110
BOT120
BOT130
BOT140
7
8
7
8
Semester 1 CHG101
Semester 2 CHI101
Semester 2 CHO101
15
9
6
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
7
8
8
GEO111
GEN101
GEN102
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value

Cartography
Geology I
Physical Geology
Semester 1 MATA101
Semester 2 MATA102
8
8

Physics Special I
Semester 1 FBB101
Semester 2 FBB102
7
7

Zoology I
Animal Diversity
Credits First Year
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Term 4
GIS101
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
GGL111
GGL112
GGL113
GGL114
7
8
7
8
Presented
ZOO110
ZOO120
ZOO131
ZOO141
Module
Code
7
8
8
7
128/129
Credit
Value
Second Year
the first year:
A Botany II
Semester 1 BOT210
8
Plant Ecology
Semester 1 BOT220
8
Project
Year
BOT250
8
Marine Botany
Semester 2 BOT230
8
Semester 2 BOT240
8
Select either B1 or B2:
B1 Chemistry II
Semester 1 CHA201
9
Chemistry Inorganic
Semester 1 CHI201
7
Chemistry Physical
Year
CHP203
12
Chemistry Organic
Semester 2 CHO201
12
B2 Geography II
Term 1
Term 4
Term 2
GEN211
GEN212
GEO212
10
10
10
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Geology II
Term 3
Module
Code
GIS211
Palaeontology
Structural Geology
Mineralogy
Zoology II
Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Credits Second Year
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
GGL201
GGL202
GGL203
GGL204
10
10
10
10
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ZOO211
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
10
10
10
10
120
Presented
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
10
Credit
Value
Third Year
the previous year:
A Botany III
B1
B2

Plant Physiology
Project
Select either B1 or B2:
Chemistry III
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Chemistry Physical
Geography III
Geomorphology
Geology III
Igneous Petrology
Stratigraphy
Economic Geology
Zoology III
Semester 1
Semester 1
Year
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT310
BOT320
BOT350
BOT330
BOT340
12
12
12
12
12
Year
Year
Year
CHI303
CHO303
CHP303
20
20
20
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
GIS301
GEN301
GEN313
GIS304
15
15
15
15
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
GGL301
GGL302
GGL303
GGL304
15
15
15
15
Aquatic Ecology
Semester 1 ZOO311
15
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Module
Code
Semester 2 ZOO322
Semester 1 ZOO334
Semester 2 ZOO342
Credit
Value
15
15
15
120
368
Presented

Credits Third Year
Total Credits
7.6
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GEOSCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY:

FULL-TIME
of Department.
APPLICABLE RULES
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Computer Science I
Geography I
Geography
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1 WRFC101
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
7
8
8
GEO111
GEN101
GEN102
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Cartography
Geology I
Physical Geology
Select either Group A or Group B:
Chemistry I
Chemistry General
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Mathematics Special
Physics Special I
Botany I
Plant Cell Biology
Plant Structure
Zoology I
Animal Diversity
Credits First Year
Palaeontology
Credit
Value
Term 4
GIS101
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
GGL111
GGL112
GGL113
GGL114
7
8
7
8
Semester 1 CHG101
Semester 2 CHI101
Semester 2 CHO101
15
9
6
Semester 1 MATA101
Semester 2 MATA102
8
8
Semester 1 FBB101
Semester 2 FBB102
7
7
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
BOT110
BOT120
BOT130
BOT140
7
8
7
8
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
ZOO110
ZOO120
ZOO131
ZOO141
7
8
8
7
128/129
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Geography II
Geology II
Module
Code
Term 1
Term 4
Term 2
Term 3
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GEN211
GEN212
GEO212
GIS211
10
10
10
10
Semester 1 GGL201
10
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Module
Code
Semester 1 GGL202
Semester 2 GGL203
Semester 2 GGL204
Presented
Structural Geology
Mineralogy
Botany II
Plant Ecology
Marine Botany
Project
Zoology II
Animal Physiology
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Credits Second Year
Credit
Value
10
10
10
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Year
BOT210
BOT220
BOT230
BOT240
BOT250
8
8
8
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
ZOO211
ZOO221
ZOO231
ZOO241
10
10
10
10
120
Presented
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Geography III
Term 1
Geomorphology
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Geology III
Igneous Petrology
Semester 1
Stratigraphy
Semester 1
Geotectonics and Metamorphic Petrology
Semester 2
Economic Geology
Semester 2
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GIS301
GEN301
GEN313
GIS304
15
15
15
15
GGL301
GGL302
GGL303
GGL304
15
15
15
15
120
368
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE AND

BIOCHEMISTRY: FULL-TIME
of Department.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Chemistry I
Chemistry General
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Computer Science I
Human Movement Science I
Sport Coaching I
Anatomy
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Motor Control and Learning I
Exercise Science I
Sport Management I
Recreation I
Evaluation I
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
CHG101
CHI101
CHO101
15
9
6
Semester 1
WRFC101
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
HMS130
HMS131
HMS134
HMS135
HMS136
HMS137
HMS138
HMS139
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATA101
MATA102
8
8
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Select two of the following modules:

Human Movement Science I
Athletics (Field)
Athletics (Track)
Cricket
Dance
Gymnasium-based Training
Hockey
Life Saving
Netball
Rugby
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Credits First Year
Term 2
Term 1
Term 4
Term 3
Term 4
Term 2
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 3
Term 1
Term 4
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Biochemistry II
Lipid Metabolism
Microbial Genetics
Physiology II
HMS116
HMS117
HMS118
HMS119
HMS129
HMS121
HMS122
HMS123
HMS124
HMS125
HMS126
HMS127
Module
Code
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
128
Credit
Value
Term 1
Term 3
Term 4
Term 2
BC211
BC231
BC241
BM251
10
10
10
10
Principles of Human Physiology

Human Movement Science 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
BSP211
BSP212
20
20
Biomechanics I
Exercise Physiology I
Anatomy II
Exercise Science II
Human Movement Science II
Exercise Science Practice Specialisation
Sport Specialisation
Credits Second Year
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
HMS132
HMS133
HMS231
HMS236
8
8
8
8
Year
Year
HMS359
HMS360
16
16
128
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Third Year
Select A1 or A2
A1 Biochemistry III
Protein Technology
Enzymology
Eukaryotic Genetics
A2 Physiology III
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
BC311
BC330
BC341
BC351
15
15
15
15
Semester 1
Semester 2
BSP311
BSP312
30
30
First Aid
Semester 1
Exercise Psychology II
Semester 1
Sport and Exercise Psychology II
Semester 1
Motor Control and Learning II
Semester 1
Biomechanics II
Semester 2
Evaluation Methods II
Semester 2
Growth and Development
Semester 2
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
HMS140
HMS333
HMS334
HMS335
HMS332
HMS339
HMS340
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
116
372

Compulsory modules:
Human Movement Science III
LINKED MODULES
For assessment purposes, certain modules offered by the Department of
Biochemistry and Microbiology in the Faculty of Science are classified as linked
modules. Linked modules are linked with their relevant couplet modules. The pass
mark for modules in the department is 50%. Linked modules, however, may be
"passed on link" by earning a mark of less than 50%, provided that the aggregate
mark for the linked module and the relevant couplet module is at least 50%, a mark
of 40% is obtained in an examination, and provided that at least a sub-minimum mark
is achieved for the linked module. The sub-minimum mark for linked modules is
40%. A "fail" result achieved in a linked module will be amended to "pass on link" if
the abovementioned conditions have been met. Modules may only be passed on
link in the same academic year.
APPLICABLE RULES
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS: FULL-TIME

Specific prerequisites for certain modules
Candidates must comply with the prerequisites for modules listed in the Syllabus and
the "List of Modules", as well as with the sub-minimum requirements for modules set
out in the Faculty Prospectus.
APPLICABLE RULES
Unless Senate decides otherwise, the degree shall be obtained by completing
modules with a total credit value of at least 360 of which
o a minimum of 136 credits are on NQF level 5 and a minimum of 174
credits are on NQF level 6;
o a minimum of 246 credits are from the compulsory modules and 114 are
from the elective modules.
Unless Senate decides otherwise, a candidate who has failed a particular module
three times shall not be allowed to re-register for that module.
Where modules have substantially overlapping outcomes, credit shall not be
given for more than one of those modules.
CHOICE OF MODULES
Unless Senate decides otherwise, the approved curriculum shall consist of the
modules outlined below, satisfying the requirements and be such that there are no
lecture or examination timetable clashes at any stage and all prerequisites for
subsequent modules are satisfied.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Computer Science I
Computing Fundamentals for Scientists *
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
WRFC101
WRFC102
WRA101
WRA102
WRSC101
8
8
8
8
8
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B
C
* To be taken by students selecting Applied

Mathematics as elective instead of WRFC101.
Mathematics Special A1
Semester 1
Mathematics Special A2
Semester 2
Statistics I
Financial Mathematics
Semester 1
Business Statistics
Semester 2
Business Management I
Introduction to Business Management and
Entrepreneurship
Semester 1
Select any of the following modules to a total of 36 credits:
Graph Theory
Semester 1
Semester 1
Business Management I
Introduction to Business Functions
Semester 2
Economics I
Introduction to Microeconomics
Semester 1
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Semester 2
Accounting I
Accounting 101/
Accounting 101 (Non-Continue)
Accounting 102/
General Accounting 102/
Business Accounting 102 (Non-Continue)
Credits First Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
MATA101
MATA102
8
8
STAE101
STAE102
12
12
EB101
12
MAPM111
MAPM112
8
8
EB102
12
EC101
EC102
12
12
R101/
RNC101
R102/
Semester 2 RG102/
RNC102
Semester 1
10
14
120
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value

Computer Architecture Networks 2.1
Introduction to Business Systems
Web Systems II
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
WRA201
WRA202
WRC201
WRBA202
WRI201
WRI202
8
8
6
6
6
6
Web Systems 2.1

Web Systems 2.2
Semester 1 WRWS201
Semester 2 WRWS202
8
8
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Computer Science II
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Module
Code
Credit
Value
Mathematics Special II
Semester 1 MATB101
Semester 2 MATB102
Computer Science II
Semester 1 WRBP201
Semester 2 WRC202
6
6
Business Process Modelling

Computer Architecture and Networks 2.2
Statistics II
Probability, Distributors Theory and Estimation
Topics
Accounting II/General Accounting II
Accounting
Accounting
OR
General Accounting
General Accounting
Management II
Logistics/Purchasing Management
Economics II
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Credits Second Year
Semester 1 STAT202
20
Semester 2 STAT203
20
Semester 1 R201
Semester 2 R202
14
14
Semester 1 RG201
Semester 2 RG202
14
14
Semester 1 EBM201
Semester 2 EBM202
14
14
Semester 1 EC201
Semester 2 EC202
14
14
120
8
8
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
WRA301
WRAP301
WRAP302
WRDB301
WRUI301
WRR301
10
10
11
7
7
9

Management Information Systems III
Semester 1 WRMS301
Semester 2 WRMS302
10
10
Semester 1 WRB301
Third Year
Compulsory modules:
Database Systems
Project
Multimedia Systems III
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Module
Code
Semester 2 WRB302
Language and Automata Theory
Semester 2 WRL301
Semester 1 WRER301
Semester 2 WRER302
Statistics III
Non-Parametric Statistical Procedures
Semester 1 STAT302
Econometric Models
Semester 1 STAT303
Semester 1 STAT304
Experimental Design and ANOVA
Semester 2 STAT306
Semester 2 STAT307
Operations Research
Semester 2 STAT309
Semester 1 EBM301
General and Strategic Management
Semester 2 EBM302
Economics III
Presented
Public Economics
Semester 1
Economics of Financial Markets
Semester 1
Econometrics
Semester 1
Development Economics
Semester 2
International Economics
Semester 2
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
ECO301
ECO302
ECO304
ECO305
ECO306
Credit
Value
8
10
11
11
10
14
6
10
10
10
24
24
10
10
10
10
10
120
360
NOTE: Candidates must ensure that they comply with all the prerequisites for the
elective modules.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT: FULL-TIME

The following curriculum is based on the three cornerstone subjects in Science
(Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and provides an excellent basis for persons
wishing to teach physical science and/or mathematics up to senior secondary
level at school. It also offers a sensible subject combination for postgraduate studies
in these subjects.
This curriculum will also launch into a postgraduate programme at the NMMU in
Solid State Physics, Electron Microscopy, Crystal Growth, Optical Fibre studies and
Renewable Energy; all with an emphasis on materials development. In addition,
the programme provides a platform from which the student can enter the field of
materials science and engineering. Materials scientists develop and analyse various
alloys, ceramics and other novel materials. As such they play an increasingly
important role in adding value to the range of minerals mined in South Africa.
APPLICABLE RULES
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Chemistry I
Chemistry General
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Physics I
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
CHG101
CHI101
CHO101
15
9
6

Semester 1
Semester 2
F101
F102
15
15
Graph Theory
Semester 1
Semester 1
MAPM111
MAPM112
8
8
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Semester 2
Semester 2
Module
Code
MAPM113
MAPM114
Credit
Value
8
8
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH111
MATH112
16
16
Semester 1
WRFC101
8
132
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
MAPM211
MAPM212
MAPM213
MAPM214
10
10
10
10
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
CHA201
CHI201
CHO201
CHP203
9
7
12
12
Semester 1
Semester 2
F210
F212
20
20
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
MATH211
MATH203
MATH214
20
10
10
120
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Presented
Mechanics
Numerical Methods 1
Mathematics I
Mathematics 1A
Mathematics 1B
Computer Science I
Credits First Year
Presented
Second Year
A Applied Mathematics II
Numerical Methods 2
Transform Theory
Linear Optimisation
Chemistry II
Chemistry Inorganic
Chemistry Organic
Chemistry Physical
Physics II
Mathematics II
Linear Algebra
Real Analysis
Credits Second Year
Third Year
Select two of the following majors corresponding to the modules offered in the
previous year:
A Applied Mathematics III
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
MAPM311
MAPM312
MAPM313
15
15
15
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Presented
Dynamical Systems
Chemistry III
Semester 2
Chemistry Inorganic
Year
Chemistry Organic
Year
Chemistry Physical
Year
Physics III
Semester 1
Semester 2
Mathematics III
Semester 1
Semester 1
Modern Algebra
Semester 2
Complex Functions
Semester 2
Credits Third Year
Total Credits
Module
Code
MAPM314
Credit
Value
15
CHI303
CHO303
CHP303
20
20
20
F310
F321
30
30
MATH311
MATH302
MATH303
MATH314
15
15
15
15
120
372
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
8.1
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT:

FULL-TIME
(QUALIFICATION CODE: 4452 01/38)
An applicable three-year tertiary or equivalent qualification.
Academic qualifications, as well as relevant work experience, will be taken into
account during selection.
Students with less than two years' relevant experience will be required to write an
admission test.
DURATION
The Bachelor of Technology: Agricultural Management is offered on a block release
basis. This means that students attend two study schools of one week and two
weeks respectively per year. Students master the skills and knowledge needed by
means of self-study and project work. This method of delivery makes it possible for
working persons to register for the degree. On this basis, the duration of the degree
qualification is two years. If sufficient demand exists, the qualification is also offered
on a one-year full-time basis.
CURRICULUM
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
Year
Year
AGM4110
ASM4110
ALD2110
30
30
30
Year
AAP4110
30
Year
APP4110
30
120
Module
Code
Credit
Value
AGM4110
ASM4110
30
30
60
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Financial Management IV
Strategic Management IV
Leadership development II
Select one of the following:
Animal Production IV (Option)
Or
Plant Production IV (Option)
Total Credits
Presented
Block release
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Financial Management IV
Strategic Management IV
Credits First Year
Year
Year
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Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
AAP4110
30
Year
Year
APP4110
ALD2110
30
30
60
Presented
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Animal Production IV (Option)
Or
Plant Production IV (Option)
Leadership development II
Credits Second Year
8.2
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT:

Applicants must be in possession of the three-year National Diploma: Agricultural
Management or equivalent qualification. Although not a requirement, it is regarded as
desirable that an applicant has completed at least two years' applicable practical
service after having graduated. Candidates with less than two years' service will be
considered if their average mark for the final year of diploma studies is at least 60%.
APPLICATION, SELECTION AND REGISTRATION
Candidates must apply before 1 August of the preceding year. At selection, an
assessment is made of each applicants qualifications. It may, in some cases, be
expected of candidates to register for additional modules in order to be admitted to
the degree qualification. Selection of students is done in the first week of September
and applicants will be advised of the outcome by mid-September. Successful
applicants are required to confirm their selection before 15 October.
SEMINARS AND PROJECTS
As a general guideline, three to four major projects/seminars have to be submitted
per module and will contribute towards a qualifying module mark. A qualifying mark
of 40% must be obtained per module to qualify for admission to examinations.
Students need to arrange for access to information from a commercial farm/ concern
in order to do the projects/seminars for the module Financial Management
(Agriculture IV).
General note:
The Instructional Design is subject to change by the NMMU without prior
notice. Students concerned will, however, be notified of any changes or impending
changes as soon as possible.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over one year of full-time study.
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CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Financial Management Agriculture IV
Leadership Development II
Strategic Management: Agriculture IV
Animal Production IV
Plant Production IV
Total Credits
8.3
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
Year
Year
SFB4110
SLD2110
SSB4110
30
30
30
Year
Year
SAP4110
SPP4110
30
30
120
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

(NQF LEVEL: 7, TOTAL CREDITS FOR QUALIFICATION: 135)
The Bachelor of Technology: Chemistry qualification forms the fourth year of study at
the NNMU. The standard of this qualification is high and offers a high degree of
specialisation.
Entrance requirements for the B Tech Chemistry degree qualification are as follows:
National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.
DURATION
The qualification can be done full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) at the
university. The part-time qualification will only cover two of the subject areas within
each respective year. The course timetable is structured to accommodate the part
time student. The theoretical modules for a particular year are offered during two
evenings per week and one afternoon per week for the practical. The modules of
research methodology will be done in the first year and the research project that is
linked to the persons employment in the second year of study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time and Part-time

Compulsory modules:
Chemistry Project (Special topic and research
project)
Analytical Chemistry IV
Advanced Atomic Spectroscopy
Advanced Chromatography
Analytical Method Development and Validation
Analytical Practical Project
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
CMP4110
CHA4120
ACC41T1
ACC42T1
ACC43T1
ACC41P1
Credit
Value
24
6
6
6
6
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Inorganic Chemistry IV
Organometallic Chemistry
Year
Homogeneous Catalysis
Year
Bio-inorganic Chemistry
Year
Inorganic Practical Project
Year
Organic Chemistry IV
Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry
Year
Organic Practical Project
Year
Heterocycles and Natural Products
Year
Physical Chemistry IV
Advanced Kinetics
Year
Surface Chemistry
Year
Physical Practical Project
Year
Research Methodology *
Year
Total Credits
* Compulsory additional requirement for the degree.
8.4
Module
Code
CHI4120
ICC41T1
ICC42T1
ICC43T1
ICC41P1
CHO4120
OCC41T1
OCC41P1
OCC4101
CPC4120
PCC41T1
PCC43T1
PCC41P1
CRM4111
Credit
Value
6
6
6
6
14
6
4
8
10
6
15
135
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: FORESTRY: GEORGE CAMPUS:

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME:
(QUALIFICATION CODE: 4903 - 02/20)
INTRODUCTION
The B Tech: Forestry qualification offers the opportunity for students to specialise in
a specific combination of disciplines. In order to maintain a Forestry focus, one of the
following modules is compulsory: Silviculture, Forest Engineering or Forest
Management. The B Tech qualification is offered on both a full-time (1-year) and a
part-time (2-year) basis, with registration in January of the specific year.
Applicants must be in possession of the three-year National Diploma: Forestry or
equivalent qualification. Although not a requirement, it is regarded as desirable that
an applicant has completed at least two years' applicable practical service after
having graduated. Candidates with less than two years' service will be considered if
their average mark for the final year of diploma studies is at least 60%.
Prospective students who have not completed subjects in Management, Engineering,
Silviculture, Economics and Utilisation on a third-year level of study, with a specific
focus on the commercial plantation forestry sector, and who apply for admission to
the full-time BTech Forestry Programme, will be required first to do the third (final)
year of the Diploma in Forestry offered by the NMMU.
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Prospective students will not be allowed to register for any BTech subjects during this
year and all 3rd-year subjects must be completed successfully before a student can
commence to the BTech Programme. These students will be registered as
occasional students and will not be awarded the NMMU Diploma in Forestry.
Some students only apply for admission to the BTech programme after some years
of industry experience. In such cases, they apply for studies on a part-time basis.
The admission of these students will therefore depend on the duration and relevance
of their industry experience (minimum 3 years if the applicant did achieve an average
of 60% during his final year of diploma studies), as evaluated by the Programme Coordinator of the Forestry Programme and the Director of Schools: Natural Resource
Management.
Applicants must apply for acceptance to the qualification before 1 August of the
preceding year. Selection of students is done in the first week of September and
applicants will be advised of the outcome by mid-September. Successful applicants
are required to confirm their selection before 15 October.
As a general guideline, three major projects/seminars have to be submitted per
module and will contribute towards a qualifying module mark. Tests written during
block courses supplement such a module mark. A qualifying mark of 40% must be
obtained per module to qualify for entry to examinations.
General note:
The module design is subject to change by the NMMU without prior
notice. Students concerned will, however, be notified of any changes or
impending changes as soon as possible after implementation.
The B Tech degree qualifies a student to register for the M and D Tech degrees
in Forestry. Refer to the General Prospectus for more information.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over one year of full-time or two years of part-time
study. Students register part-time for two modules and full-time for four modules per
year. Logistics may impose constraints on the offering of module choices in a
particular year.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Forest Engineering Practice IV *
Forest Management IV *
Silviculture IV *
Select three of the following modules:
Applied Biometry IV
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
Year
Year
FEP4110
FMN4110
FSI4110
30
30
30
Year
Year
FAB4110
FBM3110
30
30
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Presented
Module
Code
FCO3110
FEM3110
FED4110
BMI4210
FWM3110
Credit
Value
30
30
30
30
30
120
Community Forestry III

Year
Environmental Management III
Year
Fire Management IV
Year
Human Resource Management IV
Year
Woodland Ecology and Management III
Year
Total Credits
*Any one of these modules is compulsory.
NOTE: The NMMU will not necessarily offer all ten subjects each year; sufficient
registrations are required to make the module viable. Students will be informed timeously on
which modules will be offered in the following year. At least two modules must be on fourthyear level. A total of four modules is needed to obtain the B Tech: Forestry qualification.
8.5
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT:

ADDO CAMPUS: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
An applicable three-year tertiary qualification or equivalent qualification.
Academic qualifications, as well as relevant work experience, will be taken into
account.
Recognition of prior learning will also be considered.
DURATION
The Bachelor of Technology: Game Ranch Management is offered on a block
release basis. This means that students attend two study schools of one week and
two weeks respectively per year. Students master the skills and knowledge needed
by means of self-study and project work. This method of delivery makes it possible
for working persons to register for the qualification. On this basis, the duration of the
qualification is two years. If sufficient demand exists, the qualification is also offered
on a one-year full-time basis.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Part-time
First Year
Compulsory modules:
Research Methodology
Game Ranch Management IV
Game Science IV
Credits First Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GMR4410
GRM4410
GRS4410
12
36
36
84
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Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GER4410
GSM4410
18
18
36
120
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GMR4410
GRM4410
GRS4410
GER4410
GSM4410
12
36
36
18
18
120
Second Year
Compulsory modules:
Game Ranch Economics IV
Game Ranch Strategic Management IV
Credits Second Year
Total Credits
Year
Year
Presented
Full-time
First Year
Year
Year
Game Science IV
Year
Year
Year
Total Credits
8.6
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT:

(NQF LEVEL: 7, TOTAL NQF CREDITS FOR QUALIFICATION: 120
Applicants must be in possession of the three-year National Diploma: Game Ranch
Management or equivalent qualification. Although not a requirement, it is regarded
as desirable that an applicant has completed at least two years' applicable practical
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The B Tech: Game Ranch Management qualification consists of five modules. All
these modules are compulsory.
Candidates must apply before 1 August of the year preceding the study
year. Facilities at George Campus are limited and this necessitates a selection
process. Selection of students is done in the first week of September and applicants
will be advised of the outcome by mid- September.
the year supplement such a module mark.
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A qualifying mark of 40% must be obtained per module to qualify for entry to
examinations. Students need to arrange for access to information from a commercial
game ranch in order to do the projects/ seminars for the module Game Ranch
Economics IV.
TUTORIAL MATERIALS
George Campus will endeavour to arrange that prescribed books are available for
each of the modules concerned. Candidates are, however, expected to obtain for
themselves the literature listed as prescribed in each module. Supplementary
reference material should be obtained through library services.
BOOKS AND TUTORIAL MATERIAL
The cost hereof will probably amount to between R500 and R700 per module.
GENERAL NOTE
The Instructional Design is subject to change without prior notice. Students
concerned will, however, be notified about any changes or impending changes as
soon as possible.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over one year of full-time study only (all instructional
offerings are compulsory).
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Game Science IV
Total Credits
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GER4510
GRM4510
GSM4510
GRS4510
GMR4510
18
36
18
36
12
120
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8.7
NMMU
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: NATURE CONSERVATION:

(QUALIFICATION: 4220 - 02)
Applicants must be in possession of the three-year National Diploma: Nature
Conservation or equivalent qualification. Although not a requirement, it is regarded
as desirable that an applicant has completed at least two years' applicable practical
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The B Tech: Nature Conservation qualification consists of six modules. Of these
modules, four are compulsory (marked with an asterisk).
Candidates must apply before 1 August of the year preceding the study
year. Facilities at George Campus are limited and this necessitates a selection
process. Selection of students is done in the first week of September and applicants
will be advised of the outcome by mid-September.
the year supplement such a module mark. A qualifying mark of 40% must be
obtained per module to qualify for entry to examinations.
TUTORIAL MATERIALS
George Campus will endeavour to arrange that prescribed books are available for
each of the subjects concerned. Candidates are, however, expected to obtain
for themselves the literature listed as prescribed in each module. Supplementary
reference material should be obtained through library services.
BOOKS AND TUTORIAL MATERIAL
The cost hereof will probably amount to between R500 and R700 per module.
GENERAL NOTE
The Instructional Design is subject to change without prior notice. Students
concerned will, however, be notified of any changes or impending changes as soon
as possible.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over one year of full-time study. Students register for
six modules per year.
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CURRICULUM
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
Year
Year
Year
NCM1110
NRE1110
NRS4110
NPS4110
12
12
36
36
96
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
NFB1110
NEE1110
NFW4110
NMC1110
NMP1110
12
12
12
12
12
120
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Conservation Management I
Research Methodology I
Resource Management IV
Plant Studies IV
Sub-total
Financial Management I
Environmental Education I
Fresh Water Management IV
Coastal and Marine Management
Principles of Management
Total Credits
8.8
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: WOOD TECHNOLOGY:

GEORGE CAMPUS: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Applicants must be in possession of the three-year National Diploma: Wood
Technology or equivalent qualification. Although not a requirement, it is regarded as
desirable that an applicant has completed at least two years' applicable practical
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The B Tech: Wood Technology qualification is offered on a part-time (block release)
basis over two years. Applications must be made by1 August of the preceding year
for selection in September of that year.
MODULE WORK
In addition to compulsory attendance of all block courses, candidates will be required
to submit projects and seminars in partial fulfilment of module marks as well as write
tests. A minimum module mark of 40% is required for entrance to examinations.
Note:
The module design described above may be changed by the NMMU without prior
notice. The NMMU reserves the right not to offer the module in any particular year if
it considers the number of candidates insufficient to make the module financially
viable.
SITE OF DELIVERY
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DURATION
study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Panel Board Production IV * (F-t students only) Year
Timber Processing IV *
Year
Timber Seasoning IV *
Year
Module
Code
FPB4110
FTP4210
FTS4110
Credit
Value
30
30
30
Applied Biometry IV
Year
FAB4110
30
Year
FBM3110
30
Environmental Management III
Year
FEM3110
30
Human Resource Management IV
Year
BMI4210
30
Production Engineering: Industrial III
Year
FPI3110
30
Timber Structures IV
Year
FHS4110
30
Total Credits
120
NOTE: Students must have at least one Timberrelated module marked with *. A total of
four modules are needed to obtain the B Tech: Wood Technology qualification. At least two
modules must be on fourth-year level.
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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS

GENERAL
The Department must approve all applications for renewal of registration annually.
The Department must approve the enrolment of a candidate for all the modules.
9.1
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS:COMPUTER SCIENCE AND

INFORMATION SYSTEMS: FULL-TIME
60% weighted average for at least all the following Computer Science modules
offered at third-year level. The total credits for qualifying third-year modules must be
at least 60.
WRAP301 and WRAP302 (or equivalent); and
WRR301 (or equivalent); and
Approved third-year Computer Science modules with a total credit of at least 16.
GENERAL
The Department must approve all applications for renewal of registration
annually. The Department must approve the enrolment of a candidate for all the
modules.
The Honours course consists of at least eight semester lecture modules with a total
credit value of at least 88 and a treatise on an independent project. Each module will
consist of a single topic taken over either one or two semesters. A two-semester
module contributes 22 credits, a one-semester module 11 credits and the treatise on
the project 32 credits. A total of at least 120 credits is required for the learning
programme. The final mark for the Honours course is an aggregate of the marks for
the module and the treatise, weighted according to their respective credit values.
RE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be re-admitted to the Honours programme, the candidate in the previous year:
must not have failed Honours modules with a total credit value of more than 33
credits;
must not have failed the treatise, WRHP412; and
must have passed Honours modules with a total credit value of at least 44
credits.
In order to register for the treatise, WRHP412, the candidate must have passed
Honours modules with a total credit value of at least 66 credits.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over at least one year of full-time study and a maximum
of three years of part-time study.
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CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Full-time/Part-time
Compulsory modules:
Information Systems Project Management
Semester 1 WRHV411
11
Treatise on the project
Year
WRHP412
32
Data Warehousing
Semester 1 WRDW411
11
E-Commerce
Semester 1 WREC411
11
Usability Engineering
Semester 1 WREU411
11
Select at least 44 credits from the following modules (not all modules will
necessarily be presented every year; presentation thereof will be determined by
student numbers and staff availability):
Design in the Digital Domain
Semester 1 WRDD411
11
Algorithmics
Semester 1 WRHA411
11
Graphics
Semester 1 WRHG411
11
Advanced Programming
Semester 1 WRHQ411
11
Compiler Construction
Semester 1 WRHW411
11
Research Frontiers in Computing
Semester 1 WRHY411
11
Business Intelligence (subject to pre-requisite
credit of WRER302)
Semester 1 WRBI411
11
Environment Information Systems
Semester 2 WREV411
11
Evolutionary Computing
Semester 1 WRCI411
11
Automata Theory
Semester 1 WRHU411
11
Capita Selecta
Semester 1 WRHZ411
11
Virtual Reality
Semester 1 WRVR411
11
Mobile Computing
Semester 1 WRMC411
11
Another Honours module which must be approved by the HoD of
Computing Sciences, subject to the condition that it should complement the
22
other modules in the programme. Approval is dependent upon
submission of request on appropriate form available in the
Department.
Total Credits
Minimum
120
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NMMU

(SPECIALISING IN ACCOUNTING): FULL-TIME
Unless otherwise approved by the Head of Department, and subject to General Rule
G3.6, the prerequisites for entry into the Honours modules are as follows:
A pass mark in Accounting 301 (R301) or General Accounting 301 (RG301) and
a pass mark in Accounting 302 (R302) or a mark of at least 55% for General
Accounting 302 (RG302);
A weighted average of at least 60% for Database Systems (WRDB301), Project
(WRR301), Management Information Systems 3.1 (WRB301), Management
Information Systems 3.2 (WRB302), User Interface Design (WRUI301), ERP
Systems 3.1 (WRER301) and ERP Systems 3.2 (WRER302);
provided that all these marks have been achieved in the two years preceding the
year of registration for the Honours programme.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over at least one year of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Business Research
Year
EBMR420
10
Treatise: A research paper of between 10000
and 15000 words in a publishable form on a
topic from the field of Accounting Information
Systems or an approved related field.
Year
WRPC412
36
Strategic Management
Semester 1
EBMH400
20
Semester 2
EBMJ400
20
Investment Management
Semester 1
EBMG400
20
Select five of the following modules (not all modules will necessarily be
presented every year; presentation thereof will be determined by student
numbers and staff availability):
Business Process Re-engineering
Information Systems 4
Software Engineering
Business Intelligence
Capita Selecta
Electronic Commerce
Data Warehousing
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
WRHB411
WRHI411
WRHS411
WRHV411
WRBI411
WREV411
WRHZ411
WREC411
WRDW411
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
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Total Credits
9.3
Semester 1/2
Module
Code
WREU411
Credit
Value
11
120

(SPECIALISING IN AUDITING): FULL-TIME
A pass mark in Auditing 301 (RO301) or General Auditing 301 (RGO301) and a
pass mark in Auditing 302 (RO302) or a mark of at least 55% for General
Auditing 302 (RGO302);
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Risk-based Auditing
Semester 1
RRO411
15
Information Systems Auditing
Semester 2
RIS412
15
topic from the field of Computer Auditing or
an approved related field
Year
WRPA412
36
Semester 1/2 WRHB411
11
Semester 1/2 WRHI411
11
Semester 1/2 WRHS411
11
Semester 1/2 WRHV411
11
Semester 1/2 WRBI411
11
Capita Selecta
Semester 1/2 WRHZ411
11
Electronic Commerce
Semester 1/2 WREC411
11
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Credit
Value
Data Warehousing
Semester 1/2
11
Semester 1/2
11
Total Credits
120
A person holding a BCom Honours in Information Systems with Auditing will be
allowed to do the following two international qualifications:
1. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
2. Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA).
Presented
9.4
Module
Code
WRDW411
WREU411

(SPECIALISING IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT): FULL-TIME
An average mark of at least 60% for the third-year Business Management
modules;
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Business Research
Year
topic from the field of Business Information
Systems or an approved related field
Year
Strategic Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Investment Management
Semester 1
Semester 1
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management
Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
EBMR420
10
WRPB412
36
EBMH400
EBMJ400
EBMG400
EBMI400
20
20
20
20
EBMN400
20
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Module
Credit
Code
Value
Semester 1/2 WRHB411
11
Semester 1/2 WRHI411
11
Semester 1/2 WRHS411
11
Information Systems Project Management Semester 1/2 WRHV411
11
Semester 1/2 WRBI411
11
Semester 1/2 WREV411
11
Capita Selecta
Semester 1/2 WRHZ411
11
Electronic Commerce
Semester 1/2 WREC411
11
Data Warehousing
Semester 1/2 WRDW411
11
Semester 1/2 WREU411
11
Total Credits
121
Presented
9.5
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS:

FULL-TIME
(QUALIFICATION CODE: 40508 A1/A2)
The entrance qualification for the Honours degree in Mathematical Statistics is a
Bachelors degree with either Mathematical Statistics or Statistics as a major subject.
Candidates who have not obtained an average of at least 60% in this major subject
will only be admitted to the Honours programme with the special permission of the
Department of Statistics, and on such conditions as may be determined by the
Department and approved by FMC. The same rules will apply to candidates joining
the programme after obtaining Bachelors degrees at other universities. For these
students, however, the Department of Statistics reserves the right to refuse students
with inadequate Mathematical and End User Computing skills.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over at least one year of full-time or two years of parttime study.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum normally consists of five modules chosen from the list
below. Candidates may replace some of these modules with other appropriate
modules with the permission of the Department.
Module Credit
Presented
Code
Value
Select five of the following modules:
Quantitative Data Analysis with Statistics
Year
WSA400
24
Categorical Data Analysis
Year
WSC400
24
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Presented
Sampling Theory
Stochastic Processes
Selective Topics in Actuarial Statistics
Treatise
Multi-variate Statistical Methods
Non-parametric Statistics
Credibility Theory and Econometrics
Project
Capita Selecta A
Regression Analysis
Analysis of Variance
Probability Theory
Queuing Theory
Measure and Integration Theory
Mathematical Programming
Capita Selecta B
Total Credits
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 1
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
WSD400
WSE400
WSG400
WSH400
WSI400
WSL400
WSM400
WSN400
WSO400
WSP400
WSQ400
WSS400
WSU400
WSV400
WSW400
WSX400
WSY400
WSZ400
WSR400
Credit
Value
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
120
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NMMU
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS

FULL-TIME: A1 - 1 YEAR
PART-TIME: A2 - 2 YEARS
(NQF LEVEL: 8 - TOTAL NQF CREDITS FOR QUALIFICATION:120)
CHOICE OF SUBJECTS
Senate may admit candidates to an Honours course in any of the following on the
recommendation of the Department concerned, and may require them to complete as
additional work a module or modules in any other prescribed subject:
Applied Mathematics (Qualification Code:
21513)
Biochemistry (Qualification Code: 21511)
Botany (Qualification Code: 21502)
Chemistry (Qualification Code: 21514)
Geology (Qualification Code: 21505)

Mathematics (Qualification Code:
21506)
Mathematical Statistics (Qualification
Code: 21507)
Microbiology (Qualification Code:
21512)
Physics (Qualification Code: 21508)
Computer Science and Information

Systems(Qualification Code: 21504)
(Qualification Code: 40509)
Geography (Qualification Code: 21517
Zoology (Qualification Code: 21510)
Information Systems)
(Qualification Code: 21518 - Environmental)
ADMISSION
Only candidates who satisfy Senate that they have attained an acceptable level of
competence in their studies for the Bachelors degree, shall be admitted to studies for
the Honours degree. In particular a student shall, in addition to special provisions in
departmental requirements as stated in the General List of Modules, have received
an average mark of at least 60% at third-year level for the subject he/she intends to
study at Honours level. Notwithstanding this requirement, FMC may grant a
concession in exceptional circumstances, on the recommendation of the Head of the
relevant department.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: APPLIED MATHEMATICS:

FULL-TIME
The entrance qualification for the Honours degree in Applied Mathematics is a
Bachelors degree with Applied Mathematics as a major subject. Candidates who
have not obtained an average of at least 60% in this major subject will only be
admitted to the Honours programme with the special permission of the Department,
and on such conditions as may be determined by the Department. Candidates must
in addition have completed the prerequisites for the modules which they select.
Note that the modules and focus areas offered in any year will depend on both the
availability of staff and student demand.
A candidate may, with the approval of the Department, obtain a maximum of 48
credits from modules offered in other Departments, provided that no substitutions
may be made in respect of the core modules for the chosen focus area.
The Honours programme consists of 120 credits, which are obtained from approved
modules selected from the list below. All MATH and MAPM modules are worth 24
credits at NMMU SAQA level 7.
The Honours degree in Mathematics is taken in one of the focus areas of Pure
Mathematics or Computational Mathematics. Candidates must take the core
modules in the focus area which they select. The core modules for the focus area of
Pure Mathematics are: MATH401, MATH405 and one of MATH411, MATH402, and
MATH404. The core modules for the focus area of Computational Mathematics are:
MAPM401 and MAPM404.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Finite Element Methods
Numerical Linear Algebra
Graph Theory
Continuum Mechanics
Numerical Analysis
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
MAPM401
MAPM402
MAPM403
MAPM404
MAPM405
24
24
24
24
24
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Presented
Methods of Applied Mathematics
Capita Selecta
Project
Biomathematics
Total Credits
10.2
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
MAPM406
MAPM407
MAPM408
MAPM419
MAPM410
Credit
Value
24
24
24
24
24
120
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: BIOCHEMISTRY: FULL TIME

To register for any Biochemistry level 4 module, 60 Biochemistry level 3 credits are
required with an overall average of 60%, or special permission from the department
and BC221 (40%). The curriculum consists of a number of modules of which the
candidates must pass the compulsory core modules and elective modules to obtain
120 credits before the degree can be awarded.
General evaluation
The pass mark for all modules is 50%. A general oral examination is conducted at
the end of the Honours programme.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Standard Practicals
Research Project
Mini-project
Sub-total
Analytical and Physical Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Medical Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Total Credits
Year
Year
Semester 1
Year
Year
BC411
BC441
BC450
BC460
BC470
12
12
20
40
12
96
Year
Year
Year
Year
BC431
BC480
BC490
BC421
12
12
12
12
120
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NMMU
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: BOTANY: FULL TIME

A BSc degree majoring in Botany is usually required for acceptance into any
fourth-year-level module.
Students will be subjected to a selection process.
Students may select from the following specialisation fields:
Conservation Biology.
Marine Botany.
Ecology.
Environmental Management.
Plant Physiology.
Systematic Botany.
Selected topics that may be chosen with any of the specialisation fields are:
Landscape Ecology and GIS.
Environmental Management Procedures.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Botanical Techniques
Selected topic 1
Selected topic 2
Selected topic 3
Project 1
Project 2
Oral examination
Total Credits
Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
BOT410
BOT420
BOT430
BOT440
BOT450
BOT460
BOT470
Credit
Value
30
15
15
15
20
20
5
120
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: CHEMISTRY: FULL TIME

BSc degree majoring in Chemistry.
At least 60% for CH300 or equivalent. Students with a mark lower than 60%
could be considered provided other criteria such as completion of the degree
within the minimum prescribed period are met.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
Year
Year
Year
CHA410
CHG410
CHG411
CHR410
22
22
22
10
76
Year
Year
CHI410
CHI411
22
22
Year
Year
CHO410
CHO411
22
22
Year
Year
CHP410
CHP411
22
22
120
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Analytical Methods
General Theory A
General Theory B
Industrial Chemistry
Sub-total
A Inorganic Theory
Inorganic Theory
Analytical / Inorganic Practical
B Organic Theory
Organic Theory
Organic Practical
C Physical / Polymer Theory
Physical / Polymer Theory
Physical / Polymer Practical
Total Credits
134
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NMMU
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: COMPUTER SCIENCE: FULL-TIME

60% weighted average for at least all the following Computer Science modules
offered at third-year level. The total credits for qualifying third-year modules must be
at least 60.
WRAP301 and WRAP302 (or equivalent); and
WRR301 (or equivalent); and
Approved third-year Computer Science modules with a total credit of at least 16.
GENERAL
The Department must approve all applications for renewal of registration
annually. The Department must approve the enrolment of a candidate for all the
modules.
The Honours course consists of at least eight semester lecture modules with a total
credit value of at least 88 and a treatise on an independent project. Each module will
consist of a single topic taken over either one or two semesters. A two-semester
module contributes 22 credits, a one-semester module 11 credits and the treatise on
the project 32 credits. A total of at least 120 credits is required for the learning
programme. The final mark for the Honours course is an aggregate of the marks for
the module and the treatise, weighted according to their respective credit values.
RE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be re-admitted to the Honours programme, the candidate in the previous year:
must not have failed Honours modules with a total credit value of more than 33
credits;
must not have failed the treatise, WRHP412; and
must have passed Honours modules with a total credit value of at least 44
credits.
In order to register for the treatise, WRHP412, the candidate must have passed
Honours modules with a total credit value of at least 66 credits.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over at least one year of full-time study and a maximum
of three years of part-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Semester 1 WRHV411
11
Treatise on the project
Year
WRHP412
32
Select at least four of the following modules (not all modules will necessarily
be presented every year; presentation thereof will be determined by student
Graphics
Semester 1 WRHG411
11
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Credit
Code
Value
Semester 1 WRHW411
11
Semester 1 WREU411
11
Semester 1 WRCI411
11
Virtual Reality
Semester 1 WRVR411
11
Semester 1 WRHQ411
11
At most 33 credits selected from the following modules must be offered (not all
modules will necessarily be presented every year; presentation thereof will be
determined by student numbers and staff availability):
Presented

Semester 1 WRDD411
Data Warehousing
Semester 1 WRDW411
E-Commerce
Semester 1 WREC411
Semester 1 WRHY411
Capita Selecta
Semester 1 WRHZ411
Mobile Computing
Semester 1 WRMC411
Another Honours module which must be approved by the HoD of
Computing Science, subject to the condition that it should complement the
other modules in the programme. Approval is dependent upon
submission of request on appropriate form available in the
Department.
Total Credits
Minimum
10.6
11
11
11
11
11
11
22
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY:

FULL-TIME
All students who wish to offer a BSc Honours in Geography must have passed
Geography as a major with an aggregate mark of 60%. The requirement applies also
to students who wish to offer BSc Honours in Geographic Information
Systems. However, at the Head of Departments discretion, students from other
backgrounds who wish to obtain a qualification specifically in GIS could be allowed to
register for the programme.
A two-pronged Honours programme will be on offer. This will comprise a BSc
Honours in Geography and BSc Honours in Geographic Information Systems. The
programme consists of 5 modules - four compulsory modules and one elective.
DURATION
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CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Research Project
Human Environment Interaction Elective
Environmental Impact Studies
Applied Physical Geography
Geographical Information Systems
Economic Geography Elective
Settlement Geography Elective
Urban Geography Elective
Total Credits
10.7
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Term 4
Module
Code
GEN411
GEN401
GEN402
GEN404
GEN405
GEN406
GEN407
GEO406
Credit
Value
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
120
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: FORMULATION SCIENCE:

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
A 360-credit post-school qualification at NQF level 7 from an accredited HEI with
majors in an allied science (biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, or pharmacy),
or chemical engineering, provided the 360-credit qualification includes a twosemester sequence of Organic Chemistry consisting of at least 20 credits. A full
study record must be submitted along with:
details of related work experience where applicable; and
a typed motivation of maximum 2 A4 pages (1.5 line spacing, font size 10) that
focuses on an applicant's ability to innovate and which will be evaluated by a
standing panel.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over at least one year of full-time study and two years
of part-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Product Analysis and Testing
Consumer Product Regulatory Frameworks
Formulatory Statistical Methodologies
Technology of Formulations
Formulation Science
Formulation Project
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
CHF410
CHF420
CHF430
CHF440
CHF450
CHF460
Credit
Value
12
12
12
24
15
36
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Presented
Full-time
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Total Credits
Year
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
CHF470
Module
Code
9
120
Credit
Value
Part-time
First Year
Formulatory Statistical Methodologies
Technology of Formulations
Formulation Science
Credits First Year
Year
Year
Year
Presented
Second Year
Product Analysis and Testing
Consumer Product Regulatory Frameworks
Formulation Project
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Credits Second Year
Total Credits
10.8
Year
Year
Year
Year
CHF430
CHF440
CHF450
Module
Code
12
24
15
51
Credit
Value
CHF410
CHF420
CHF460
CHF470
12
12
36
9
69
120
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

SYSTEMS: FULL TIME
BSc or BA degree with pass of at least 60% for Geography III, its equivalent or
permission granted by the Head of Department.
Students with a lower mark than 60% could be considered provided other criteria
such as completion of the degree within the minimum prescribed period are met.
A two-pronged Honours programme will be on offer. This will comprise a BSc
Honours in Geography and BSc Honours in Geographic Information Systems. The
programme consists of 5 modules - four compulsory modules and one elective.
All students who wish to offer a BSc Honours in Geography must have passed
Geography as a major with an aggregate mark of 55%. The requirement applies also
to students who wish to offer BSc Honours in Geographic Information
Systems. However, at the Head of Departments discretion, students from other
backgrounds who wish to obtain a qualification specifically in GIS could be allowed to
register for the programme.
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DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Cartography
Remote Sensing
Geographical Information Systems
Research Project
Select one of the following:
Environmental Impact Studies
OR
Any other module in The School of Environmental
Sciences with credit value not less than 24
Total Credits
10.9
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Term 1
Term 3
Term 2
Term 4
GIS421
GIS422
GIS423
GIS414
24
24
24
30
Term 4
GEN402
24
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: GEOLOGY: FULL TIME

Candidates who have successfully completed the BSc degree majoring in
Geology may apply for admission to the Honours Class.
Geology Honours students are required to register for 4 core modules: GGL401,
GGL402, GGL403 and GGL404. In addition to these, Honours students must
complete a written treatise on a geologic topic chosen in consultation with the
Department (GGL405) and one of the following capita selecta:- GGL406 or
GIS422.
Examinations
The examination consists of 5 written papers of equal weight (GGL401, GGL402,
GGL403, GGL405 and GGL406). The examination mark together with the classmark
will be used to calculate the final mark for each of the above modules.
Treatise
The mark for the treatise (GGL405) is equal to the final mark for one of the modules
for which written exams are held.
DURATION
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Faculty of Science
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CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Igneous Petrology
Structural Geology and Geotectonics
Economic Geology
Treatise
Groundwater and Geophysical Exploration
Total Credits
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
GGL401
GGL402
GGL403
GGL404
GGL405
GGL406
20
20
20
20
20
20
120
10.10 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS:

FULL-TIME
Only candidates who satisfy Senate that they have attained an acceptable level of
competence in their studies for the Bachelors degree, shall be admitted to studies for
the Honours degree. In particular a student shall, in addition to special provisions in
departmental requirements as stated in the General List of Modules, have received
an average mark of at least 60% at third-year level for the subject he/she intends to
study at Honours level. Notwithstanding this requirement, FMC may grant a
concession in exceptional circumstances, on the recommendation of the Head of the
relevant department.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
The curriculum normally consists of five modules chosen from the list
below. Candidates may replace some of these modules with other appropriate
modules with the permission of the Department.
Module Credit
Presented
Code
Value
Quantitative Data Analysis with Statistics
Sampling Theory
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
WSA400
WSC400
WSD400
WSE400
WSG400
WSH400
24
24
24
24
24
24
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Presented
Treatise
Project
Capita Selecta A
Capita Selecta B
Regression Analysis
Probability Theory
Queuing Theory
Total Credits
Year
Year
Semester 1
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
WSI400
WSL400
WSM400
WSN400
WSO400
WSP400
WSQ400
WSR400
WSS400
WSU400
WSV400
WSW400
WSX400
WSY400
WSZ400
Credit
Value
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
120
10.11 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: MATHEMATICS: FULL-TIME

The admission requirement for the Honours degree in Mathematics is a Bachelor
degree with a weighted average of at least 60% in either Mathematics or Applied
Mathematics as a major subject. Candidates who have not obtained an average of
at least 60% in this major subject will only be admitted to the Honours programme
with the special permission of the Department, and on such conditions as may be
determined by the Department. Candidates must in addition have completed the
prerequisites for the modules which they select.
The Honours programme consists of 120 credits, which are obtained from approved
modules selected from the list below. All MATH and MAPM modules are worth 24
credits at NMMU SAQA level 7.
The Honours degree in Mathematics is taken in one of the focus areas of Pure
Mathematics or Computational Mathematics. Candidates must take the core
modules in the focus area which they select. The core modules for the focus area of
Pure Mathematics are: MATH401, MATH405 and one of MATH411, MATH402, and
MATH404. The core modules for the focus area of Computational Mathematics are:
MAPM401 and MAPM404.
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DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Functional Analysis
Group Theory
Ring Theory
Topology
Set Theory
Capita Selecta
Modern Geometry
Foundations of Mathematics
Modern Applied Algebra
Abstract Algebra
Total Credits
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
MATH401
MATH402
MATH403
MATH404
MATH405
MATH406
MATH407
MATH408
MATH409
MATH410
MATH411
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
120
10.12 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: MICROBIOLOGY: FULL TIME

60% average for BM300 or 60% combined average for BM300 and BC300 or
consent of department and BC221 (40%).
GENERAL EVALUATION
The pass mark for all modules is 50%. A general oral examination is conducted at
the end of the Honours programme.
DURATION
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CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Techniques Course
General Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Industrial Microbiology
Seminars
Project
Total Credits
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
BM410
BM420
BM430
BM440
BM450
BM460
Credit
Value
18
12
12
12
6
60
120
10.13 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: PHYSICS: FULL TIME

BSc degree with Physics as a major subject.
MAPM211, MAPM212, MAPM213, MAPM214 or MATH211, MATH203,
MATH214, or a combination of these.
The BSc Honours course consists of Theoretical Modules:
F401: Quantum Mechanics
F402: Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
F403: Electrodynamics
The remaining theoretical modules consist of subjects on or relating to Solid State
Physics and will be one of the following modules as determined by the department:
F404: Solid State Physics
F405: Semiconductor physics
F406: Electron Diffraction and Image-Contrast Theory
F407: Module on topics in physics prescribed by the Department or taken in
conjunction with other Departments.
A practical module F408 based on experimental techniques and the utilisation of
advanced research equipment. This could include a mini-project which would be
written up as a treatise for external examination.
Seminars, which form an integral part of the BSc Honours curriculum. Students
are expected to submit their seminars in written format after presentation.
Prerequisites for BSc Honours in Physics:
BSc in Physics.
MAPM211; 212; 213; 214 or MATH211; 203; 214 or a combination of these.
DURATION
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Faculty of Science
NMMU
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Quantum Mechanics
Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Electrodynamics
Practical
Sub-total
Solid State Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Electron diffraction, image contrast theory
Courses as prescribed by the Department
Total Credits
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year
F401
F402
F403
F408
24
24
24
24
96
Year
Year
Year
Year
F404
F405
F406
F407
24
24
24
24
120
10.14 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: ZOOLOGY: FULL TIME

Bachelors degree with Zoology as major subject.
APPLICABLE RULES
Continuous assessment (CA) mark
Varies from module to module. Detailed information will be supplied at the start of
each module.
Exam mark
The right to write exams for a module is not automatic, but must be earned by
achieving a Duly Performed (DP) status. If you do not qualify for DP status, you are
not allowed to write the exams.
DP status requirements
Attendance of all lectures, field trips, excursions and other activities as indicated by
the Zoology Department, satisfactory performance in all assignments and a
continuous assessment (CA) mark of at least 40%.
Computation of final mark
The CA mark generallycontributes 60% and the Exam mark 40% to the final mark but
this may vary from module to module and year to year.
Requirements to pass
Each module has the same requirements, i.e. a final mark of 50% for the
module. Candidates must accumulate 120 Honours level credits from the list of
approved modules, and must pass ZOO411, ZOO415 and ZOO420.
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NMMU
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
Year
ZOO411
ZOO425
21
35
56
Year
ZOO472
16
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Semester 1
ZOO474
ZOO478
ZOO482
ZOO484
ZOO486
ZOO490
16
16
16
16
16
16
120
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Data Skills
Research Competencies
Sub-total
Select four of the following modules:
Sustaining Exploited Marine Resources
Coastal Zone Integrated Environmental
Management
Marine Predators
Conservation Biology and Planning
Ecology of African Animals
Applied Ecophysiology
Global Change and Biodiversity
Total Credits
145
Faculty of Science
NMMU
11
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY
11.1
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Further studies in Agricultural Management are possible as the M Tech and D Tech
degrees in Agricultural Management are available as study options. These are
researchbased qualifications.
A suitable degree at BTech level. A minimum of 60% weighted average must have
been obtained in the BTech qualification with a 65% mark in the major to be used as
specialisation for the MTech research project. Recognition of prior learning will be
considered.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of one year of full-time study or two
years of part-time study.
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Research project and dissertation
11.2
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
ADT5000
120
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (RESEARCH):

QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVE
To provide an opportunity for the student to undertake a research project in the broad
field of Agriculture. Candidates work independently under the guidance of a
supervisor with a view to writing a research dissertation that is acceptable for the
level of study. The dissertation must comply with the normal technical requirements
and rules with regard to scope, quality and layout. Students are expected to submit,
from their dissertation, one article for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Bachelor of Technology: Agricultural Management or equivalent qualification.
SITE OF DELIVERY
146
Faculty of Science
NMMU
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of one year of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
SMT5110
120
Compulsory module:
11.3
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
A research project in the form of a dissertation is submitted to a panel of experts for
evaluation. In addition to the research project, a compulsory qualification in
Research Methodology must be completed.
Bachelor of Technology: Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
APPLICABLE RULES
Candidates may be required to complete coursework to the satisfaction of the
supervisor in preparation of the research for the dissertation.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of one year of full-time study or two
years of part-time study.
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
11.4
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
CMT5000
120

DEVELOPMENT (COURSE WORK AND RESEARCH):
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Bachelor of Technology: Chemistry, BSc Hons or B Eng (Chem) or equivalent
qualification.
DURATION
study.
147
Faculty of Science
NMMU
CURRICULUM
Presented
Compulsory modules:
Research Project
Technopreneurship
Sub-total
Chemical Engineering for Chemists
Environmental Management
Marketing for Chemists
IP Management
Project Management
Statistical Experimental Design and Optimisation
(Process Development)
Statistical Experimental Design and Optimisation
(Product Development)
Quality, and Health and Safety Management
Laboratory Process Research and Development
Regulatory Matters
Technological Economics
Total Credits
11.5
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
Year
MRP5110
MTP5120
60
10
70
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
MCE5120
MEA5120
MFA5110
MFC5110
MIA5110
MPA5110
10
10
10
10
10
10
Year
MPC5120
10
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
MPD5120
MQM5120
MRD5120
MRM5120
MTE5120
10
10
10
10
10
120
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: FORESTRY (RESEARCH):

Bachelor of Technology: Forestry or equivalent qualification which includes the
subject Research Methodology.
QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES
In their dissertations, students must demonstrate that they understand a particular
problem and are able to make a proposal for the improvement/elimination of the
problem. The dissertation must comply with the normal technical requirements and
rules with regard to scope, quality and layout.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to submit one article for publication resulting from the
dissertation.
SITE OF DELIVERY
148
Faculty of Science
NMMU
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of one year of full-time or part-time
study.
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
11.6
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
FOR5110
120
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Further studies in Game Ranch Management are possible as the M Tech
qualification in Game Ranch Management is available as a study option. This is a
researchbased qualification.
Bachelor of Technology: Game Ranch Management or equivalent qualification. A
minimum of 60% must have been obtained in previous qualification.
DURATION
study.
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
11.7
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
GRP5510
120
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: NATURE CONSERVATION (RESEARCH):

Bachelor of Technology: Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification, which
includes the module Research Methodology.
To provide an opportunity for the student to undertake a research project in the broad
field of Nature Conservation. Candidates work independently under the guidance of
a supervisor with a view to writing a research dissertation that is acceptable for the
Master's level of study. The dissertation must comply with the normal technical
requirements and rules with regard to scope, quality and layout.
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NMMU
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of one year of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
NAT5110
120
Compulsory module:
150
Faculty of Science
12
MASTER OF COMMERCE
12.1

SYSTEMS (COURSE WORK AND RESEARCH):FULL TIME
(QUALIFICATION CODE: 41008 - A1)
NMMU
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for
the Masters degree in Computer Science and Information Systems only if they
hold an Honours degree in Computer Science and Information Systems and have
obtained a weighted average mark of at least 60% for all Honours modules in
Computer Science and Information Systems and at least 65% for the Honours
treatise (project), as well as complying with such other selection criteria as laid
down by the Department.
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall only be re-admitted to the
studies for the degree if they have satisfactorily completed at least two chapters
of the dissertation and, if applicable, passed at least one 9-credit Masters
module in the previous academic year.
The modules presented to Masters degree students in the Department are not the
same as the Honours modules. The Masters degree modules include additional
material, advanced case studies and practicals. The students are further required to
do related research in the subject area.
There are three options:
A dissertation on an approved topic with a credit value of 84 and approved
module(s) with a total credit value of at least 36 from the topics listed in the
Masters curriculum.
Masters curriculum.
With special permission the Department will allow a dissertation on an approved
topic with a credit value of 120.
Sub-code Name
WRMD502 Computer Science and Information Systems Masters Dissertation
102 credits (preferred option).
84 credits.
The modules comprise topics selected annually by the department from the list
below.
For the list of currently active modules, refer to
http://www.nmmu.ac.za/default.asp?id=2040andsid=andbhcp=1
DURATION
151
Faculty of Science
NMMU
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
WRHA5011
WRHA5021
WRHB501
WRHB502
WRHC501
WRHC502
WRHD501
WRHD502
WRHE501
WRHE502
WRHF501
WRHF502
WRHG501
WRHG502
WRHH501
WRHH502
WRHI501
WRHI502
WRHJ501
WRHJ502
WRHK501
WRHK502
WRHL501
WRHL502
WRHM501
WRHM502
WRHN501
WRHN502
WRHO501
WRHO502
WRHQ501
WRHQ502
WRHR501
WRHR502
WRHS501
WRHS502
WRHT501
WRHT502
Credit
Value
Full-time
1
Algorithmics 5
Business Process Reengineering
Theory of Computation
Theory of Database Systems
Expert Systems
Formal Languages
Computer Graphics
Human-Computer Interaction
10
Discrete Structures
11
Computer Aided Learning
12
Programming Languages
13
Multimedia
14
Data Communications and Networks
15
Operating Systems
16
17
Client Server
18
19
Logic Design and Interfacing
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
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20 Automata Theory
21
22
23
Artificial Intelligence
24
25
Capita Selecta
26
Electronic Commerce
27
28
Data Warehousing
29
30
31
Virtual Reality Environment Development

Total Credits
NMMU
Presented
Module
Code
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Year
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
WRHU5012
WRHU5022
WRHV501
WRHV502
WRHW501
WRHW502
WRHX501
WRHX502
WRHY501
WRHY502
WRHZ501
WRHZ502
WREC501
WREC502
WRDD501
WRDD502
WRDW511
WRDW512
WREU511
WREU512
WRCI501
WRCI502
WRVR501
WRVR502
Credit
Value
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
120
Registration for these modules only approved if candidate does not have prior credit
WRA301, WRHA411 or WRHA412 (or equivalent). Co-registration for (WRA301
WRHA411/WRHA412) and WRHA501/WRHA502 not permitted.
2
WRL301, WRHU411 or WRHU412 (or equivalent). Co-registration for (WRL301
WRHU411/WRHU412) and WRHU501/WRHU502 not permitted.
for
or
for
or
Topics in Artificial Intelligence: WRAI501 (20 credits)

This module is offered as an elective for the MSc (Computational
Mathematics). Students who have credits for any of WRL301, WRHU411, WRCI411
or WRCI501 are not permitted to register for this module.
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NMMU
PREREQUISITES
At least WRA202 or the ability to use MATLAB at the level expected of successful
WRA202 candidates. (Sixty lectures conventional face-to-face contact time.)
1. Structures, notation, terminology and regular sets.
2. Finite automata and regular languages.
3. Push-down automata and context fee languages.
4. Genetic algorithms.
5. Neural networks.
6. Tools: Simulations.
12.2

SYSTEMS (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
hold one of the following degrees: BCom Honours: Computer Science &
Information Systems, BCom Information Systems Honours, or equivalent; and
have obtained a weighted average mark of at least 60% for all Honours modules
in Computer Science and/or Information Systems and at least 65% for the
Honours treatise (project), as well as complying with such other selection criteria
as laid down by the Department.
NOTE: All candidates shall be subject to selection.
APPLICABLE RULES
The research project for the dissertation must be approved by the Faculty
Management Committee (Science).
See also general rules for Masters degrees in the General Prospectus.
DURATION
RE-ADMISSION
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall only be re-admitted to the studies
for the degree if they have satisfactorily completed at least 2 chapters of the
dissertation in the previous academic year. The Department must approve all
applications for renewal of registration annually.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
WRMD501
120
Compulsory module:
154
Faculty of Science
12.3
NMMU
MASTER OF COMMERCE: STATISTICS (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Bachelor of Science Honours: Mathematical Statistics.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
WS500 or
WSPE500
120
Compulsory module:
155
Faculty of Science
13
NMMU
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Except as otherwise provided below, the degree of Magister Scientiae shall be
awarded in accordance with the General Rules for Masters degrees.
ALLOCATION OF FINAL MARK FOR RESEARCH PROJECT
The mark for a Masters treatise/dissertation is calculated as follows:
The mark(s) of the external examiner(s) count at least 50% towards the final
mark. If there is more than one external examiner, the average of the marks
allocated by them constitutes the external mark. The same applies to the internal
examiner(s).
Where all the examiners pass the candidate, but there is a significant
discrepancy between the marks allocated by the external and internal examiners,
the Faculty Research, Technology and Innovation Committee has the discretion
to attach a greater weight to the mark(s) of the external examiner(s).
AWARDING OF THE DEGREE CUM LAUDE
A Masters candidate obtains the degree cum laude if he/she
In the case of a course work degree:
o Passes all the modules at the first attempt;
o obtains a weighted average mark of at least 75% for all the modules; and
o obtains a final mark of at least 75% for the treatise.
In the case of a research degree, obtains a final mark of at least 75%.
13.1
MASTER OF SCIENCE: APPLIED MATHEMATICS (COURSE WORK AND

RESEARCH): FULL-TIME
Upon recommendation by the Department, changes in the prescribed syllabus may
be considered.
BSc Honours: Applied Mathematics or equivalent.
Dissertation
The presentation of a dissertation on an approved research project.
The presentation of at least one seminar on an approved topic.
Additional courses or advanced lectures on current topics, which may be
prescribed by the Department in special circumstances.
The presentation of one article on the dissertation for publication in a recognised
journal.
DURATION
156
Faculty of Science
NMMU
CURRICULUM
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
MAPM508
60
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Minimum
MAPM501
MAPM502
MAPM503
MAPM504
MAPM505
MAPM506
MAPM507
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
120
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory module:
Treatise
Finite Element Methods 501
Numerical Linear Algebra 502
Graph Theory 503
Continuum Mechanics 504
Numerical Analysis 505
Methods of Applied Mathematics 506
Capita Selecta 507
Total Credits
13.2
MASTER OF SCIENCE: APPLIED MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
be considered.
BSc Honours: Applied Mathematics.
Dissertation
journal.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
MAPM500
120
157
Faculty of Science
13.3
NMMU
MASTER OF SCIENCE: BIOCHEMISTRY (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
be considered.
Bachelor of Science Honours: Biochemistry.
Dissertation
journal.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
BC500
120
Compulsory module:
13.4
MASTER OF SCIENCE: BOTANY (RESEARCH): FULL TIME

Except as otherwise provided below, the degree of Master of Science shall be
awarded in accordance with the General Rules for Masters degrees.
Bachelor of Science Honours: Botany or equivalent.
ALLOCATION OF FINAL MARK FOR RESEARCH PROJECT
The mark for a Masters treatise/dissertation is calculated as follows:
The mark(s) of the external examiner(s) count at least 50% towards the final
mark. If there is more than one external examiner, the average of the marks
allocated by them constitutes the external mark. The same applies to the internal
examiner(s).
Where all the examiners pass the candidate, but there is a significant
discrepancy between the marks allocated by the external and internal examiners,
the Faculty Research, Technology and Innovation Committee has the discretion
to attach a greater weight to the mark(s) of the external examiner(s).
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AWARDING OF THE DEGREE cum laude

A Masters candidate obtains the degree cum laude if he/she
in the case of a course work degree:
o passes all the modules at the first attempt;
o obtains a weighted average mark of at least 75% for all the modules; and
o obtains a final mark of at least 75% for the treatise.
in the case of a research degree, obtains a final mark of at least 75%.
The Department may prescribe additional courses in Botany or in any other
subject.
See also general rules for Masters' degrees in the General Prospectus.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
13.5
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
BOT500
120
MASTER OF SCIENCE: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Bachelor of Science Honours: Chemistry or equivalent.
APPLICABLE RULES
Candidates may be required to complete coursework to the satisfaction of the
supervisor in preparation of the research for the dissertation.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
CHM500
120
Compulsory module:
159
Faculty of Science
13.6
NMMU
MASTER OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION

SYSTEMS (COURSE WORK AND RESEARCH): FULL TIME/PART-TIME
(QUALIFICATION CODE: 22019 - A1/A2) (NO NEW INTAKE)
hold an Honours degree in Computer Science and Information Systems and have
obtained a weighted average mark of at least 60% for all Honours modules in
Computer Science and Information Systems and at least 65% for the Honours
The modules presented to Masters degree students in the Department are not the
same as the Honours modules. The Masters degree modules include additional
material, advanced case studies and practicals. The students are further required to
do related research in the subject area.
There are three options:
Masters curriculum.
Masters curriculum.
With special permission the Department will allow a dissertation on an approved
topic with a credit value of 120.
Sub-code Name
102 credits (preferred option).
84 credits.
The modules comprise topics selected annually by the department. Please consult
with the department regarding the list of active modules.
DURATION
160
Faculty of Science
NMMU
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
WRHA5011
WRHA5021
WRHB501
WRHB502
WRHC501
WRHC502
WRHD501
WRHD502
WRHE501
WRHE502
WRHF501
WRHF502
WRHG501
WRHG502
WRHH501
WRHH502
WRHI501
WRHI502
WRHJ501
WRHJ502
WRHK501
WRHK502
WRHL501
WRHL502
WRHM501
WRHM502
WRHN501
WRHN502
WRHO501
WRHO502
WRHQ501
WRHQ502
WRHR501
WRHR502
WRHS501
WRHS502
WRHT501
WRHT502
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
Full-time
1
Algorithmics 5
Business Process Reengineering
Theory of Computation
Theory of Database Systems
Expert Systems
Formal Languages
Computer Graphics
Human-Computer Interaction
10
Discrete Structures
11
Computer Aided Learning
12
Programming Languages
13
Multimedia
14
Data Communications and Networks
15
Operating Systems
16
17
Client Server
18
19
Logic Design and Interfacing
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
161
Faculty of Science
NMMU
Presented
Full-time
20 Automata Theory
21
22
23
Artificial Intelligence
24
25
Capita Selecta
26
Electronic Commerce
27
28
Data Warehousing
29
30
31
Virtual Reality Environment Development

Total Credits
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Year
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Semester 1/2
Module
Code
Credit
Value
WRHU5012
WRHU5022
WRHV501
WRHV502
WRHW501
WRHW502
WRHX501
WRHX502
WRHY501
WRHY502
WRHZ501
WRHZ502
WREC501
WREC502
WRDD501
WRDD502
WRDW511
WRDW512
WREU511
WREU512
WRCI501
WRCI502
WRVR501
WRVR502
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
9
18
120
WRA301, WRHA411 or WRHA412 (or equivalent). Co-registration for (WRA301
WRHA411/WRHA412) and WRHA501/WRHA502 not permitted.
2
WRL301, WRHU411 or WRHU412 (or equivalent). Co-registration for (WRL301
WRHU411/WRHU412) and WRHU501/WRHU502 not permitted.
for
or
for
or
Topics in Artificial Intelligence: WRAI501 (20 credits)

This module is offered as an elective for the MSc (Computational
Mathematics). Students who have credits for any of WRL301, WRHU411, WRCI411
or WRCI501 are not permitted to register for this module.
PREREQUISITES
At least WRA202 or the ability to use MATLAB at the level expected of successful
WRA202 candidates. (Sixty lectures conventional face-to-face contact time.)
1.
Structures, notation, terminology and regular sets.
2.
Finite automata and regular languages.
3.
Push-down automata and context fee languages.
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4.
5.
6.
13.7
NMMU
Genetic algorithms.
Neural networks.
Tools: Simulations.
MASTER OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION

SYSTEMS (RESEARCH): FULL TIME/PART-TIME
hold an Honours degree in Computer Science and Information Systems and
have obtained a weighted average mark of at least 60% for all Honours modules
in Computer Science and Information Systems and at least 65% for the Honours
APPLICABLE RULES
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
WRMD501
120
Compulsory module:
163
Faculty of Science
13.8
NMMU
MASTER OF SCIENCE: GEOGRAPHY (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

The General Rules for Masters' degrees are applicable.
A candidate must also comply with the requirements in the departmental policy
document regarding studies towards a Master's degree.
BSc Honours: Geology or equivalent.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Geography
13.9
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
GEN500
120
MASTER OF SCIENCE: GEOLOGY (RESEARCH): PART-TIME

The General Rules for Masters' degrees are applicable.
A candidate must also comply with the requirements in the departmental policy
document regarding studies towards a Master's degree.
BSc Honours: Geology or equivalent.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
GGL500
120
Compulsory module:
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13.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (COURSE WORK AND

RESEARCH): FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
DURATION
CURRICULUM
a. The curriculum consists of modules selected from the list below in consultation
with the Department and a treatise or dissertation on an approved topic. Candidates
may replace some of these modules with other appropriate modules with the
permission of the Department.
Module
Credit
Presented
Code
Value
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Treatise
Year
WSPB500
48
Treatise
Year
WSPC500
72
Dissertation
Year
WSPD500
96
Select modules to total 120 credits:
Year
WSC500
24
Year
WSG500
24
Year
WSH500
24
Semester 1 WSI500
24
Year
WSM500
24
Semester 1 WSN500
24
Year
WSO500
24
Project
Year
WSPA500
24
Capita Selecta A
Year
WSQ500
24
Capita Selecta B
Year
WSR500
24
Semester 2 WSS500
24
Regression Analysis
Year
WSU500
24
Year
WSV500
24
Probability Theory
Year
WSW500
24
Queuing Theory
Year
WSX500
24
Year
WSY500
24
Year
WSZ500
24
Total Credits
120
165
Faculty of Science
NMMU
13.11 MASTER OF SCIENCE: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
WSPE500
120
Compulsory module:
13.12 MASTER OF SCIENCE: MATHEMATICS (COURSE WORK AND

RESEARCH): FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Students wishing to register for this degree must be in possession of an Honours
degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and have demonstrated ability in the
chosen area of specialisation. They must, in addition, have completed any
prerequisites prescribed for the modules which make up their curriculum, or must
otherwise satisfy the Department of their ability to perform the work of the courses.
The Masters degree can be taken either by a dissertation only or by a combination of
treatise and course work. The following modules are offered by the Department of
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Each module has a weighting of 20
credits. The modules which are offered in any academic year will depend on student
demand and the availability of staff.
Students who take the Masters degree by a combination of a treatise and course
work must take three approved courses from the list below. They may, with the
approval of the Department, substitute up to 40 credits with courses offered in other
Departments, provided that such courses are of an acceptable mathematical
standard. Honours courses offered in the Department, which were not taken as part
of the Honours curriculum, may also be included.
DURATION
166
Faculty of Science
NMMU
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Compulsory modules:
Algebraic Topology
Near-ring Theory
Category Theory
Module Theory
Radical Theory
Capita Selecta
Total Credits
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Module
Code
Credit
Value
MATH501
MATH502
MATH503
MATH504
MATH505
MATH509
20
20
20
20
20
20
120
Pure Mathematics
A Treatise MATH510 (60 credits) on an approved topic and three (3) modules.
The topics for the dissertation or treatise will be chosen in consultation with the
department.
The modules may be selected from the list below:
Module
Module Description
Prerequisites
Code
(MATH405 and MATH411) or
MATH501 Algebraic Topology (20 credits)
(MATH402, MATH404 and MATH405)
MATH502 Near-ring Theory (20 credits) MATH411 or (MATH402 and MATH404)
MATH503 Category Theory (20 credits) MATH411 or (MATH402 and MATH404)
MATH504 Module Theory (20 credits)
MATH411 or (MATH402 and MATH404)
MATH505 Radical Theory (20 credits)
MATH411 or (MATH402 and MATH404)
MATH509 Capita Selecta (20 credits)
13.13 MASTER OF SCIENCE: MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Students wishing to register for this degree must be in possession of an Honours
degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and have demonstrated ability in the
chosen area of specialisation. They must, in addition, have completed any
prerequisites prescribed for the modules which make up their curriculum, or must
otherwise satisfy the Department of their ability to perform the work of the courses.
The Masters degree can be taken either by a dissertation only or by a combination of
treatise and course work. The following modules are offered by the Department of
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Each module has a weighting of 20
credits. The modules which are offered in any academic year will depend on student
demand and the availability of staff.
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Students who take the Masters degree by a combination of a treatise and course
work must take three approved courses from the list below. They may, with the
approval of the Department, substitute up to 40 credits with courses offered in other
Departments, provided that such courses are of an acceptable mathematical
standard. Honours courses offered in the Department, which were not taken as part
of the Honours curriculum, may also be included.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
MATH511
120
Pure Mathematics
A Dissertation MATH511 (120 credits) on an approved topic.
13.14 MASTER OF SCIENCE: MICROBIOLOGY (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Bachelor of Science Honours: Microbiology.
Dissertation
Project proposal seminar with defence to be delivered within the department.
Dissertation on research.
Examining will be done according to the rules of the Faculty of Science.
Preparation of one article in the dissertation for publication in a recognised
journal.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
BM500
120
Compulsory module:
168
Faculty of Science
NMMU
13.15 MASTER OF SCIENCE: NANO SCIENCE (COURSE WORK AND

RESEARCH): FULL-TIME
The minimum admission requirement is a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree
with a specialisation in one or more of the following: Chemistry, Physics or
Biotechnology/Medical Biosciences.
Applications will only be considered from students with at least 65% for the
Honours Degree.
Applications from persons with equivalent qualifications will be considered by a
constituted status committee in line with the University and Faculty regulations
Only 10 new NMMU students can be enrolled per year.
RE-ADMISSION RULES
As per the General Rules listed in the Prospectus.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over at least two years of full-time study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Full-time
Select one of the following groups A C:
A Nanophysics
Central Concepts in Nanoscience
Semester 1
Management for Nanoscientists
Semester 1
Nanoscience Research Project
2nd Year
Foundations of Nanobiomedical Sciences for NonBiologists
Semester 1
Foundations of Nanochemistry for Non-Chemists Semester 1
Advanced Nanophysics
Year
Experimental Techniques in Nanophysics
Year
Foundations of Nanophysics for Non-Physicists
Semester 1
B Nanobiomedical
Semester 1
Semester 1
2nd Year
Advanced Nanobiomedical Science
Year
Experimental Techniques in Nanobiomedical
Year
Foundations of Nanochemistry for Non-Chemists Semester 1
Semester 1
Module
Code
Credit
Value
FSS501
FSS502
FSS503
4
4
100
FSS513
FSS523
FSS531
FSS532
FSS533
4
4
48
16
4
FSS501
FSS502
FSS503
FSS511
FSS512
FSS523
FSS533
4
4
100
48
16
4
4
169
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NMMU
Presented
C
Nanochemistry
Semester 1
Semester 1
2nd Year
Experimental Techniques in Nanobiomedical
Year
Foundations of Nanobiomedical Sciences for NonBiologists
Semester 1
Advanced Nanochemistry
Year
Experimental Techniques in Nanochemistry
Year
Semester 1
Total Credits
Module
Code
Credit
Value
FSS501
FSS502
FSS503
FSS512
4
4
100
16
FSS513
FSS521
FSS522
FSS533
4
48
16
4
180
13.16 MASTER OF SCIENCE: PHYSICS (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Bachelor of Science Honours: Physics.
After satisfactory completion of the Honours course, a candidate may complete
his/her Masters degree by following a course which consists of the following:
A dissertation, completed according to the General Rules for Masters Degree as
published in the Prospectus of the NMMU.
Seminars, which form an integral part of the MSc programme.
It may be required of the student to register concurrently for one of the following
modules for non- degree purposes:
F405: Semiconductor physics
F406: Electron Diffraction and Image-Contrast Theory
F407: Module on topics in physics prescribed by the Department or taken in
conjunction with other departments.
Please Note:
A candidate may be required to present him/herself for an oral examination on the
contents of his/her dissertation.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
F500
120
170
Faculty of Science
NMMU
13.17 MASTER OF SCIENCE: TEXTILE SCIENCE (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME

Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of the following
minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:
Bachelor of Science: Textiles obtained at a local or recognised overseas
university; or
A diploma in Textile Engineering obtained at a recognised overseas Technical
High School or University, and recognised by the Department of National
Education as being equivalent to a Bachelor of Science Honours degree; or
A Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or
Mathematical Statistics.
Candidates may be required to pass a qualifying test in one or more fields in
Textile Science and/or Technology.
All candidates should be employed by, or have access to, a well-established
textile laboratory having the necessary research facilities.
FIELDS OF STUDY
One of the following fields may be selected for research:
Textile Chemistry (protein, cellulose, man-made fibre chemistry, detergency,
dyeing, finishing).
Textile Physics (Physics of fibres, yarns or fabrics).
Textile Statistics.
Mechanical Processing (carding, combing, spinning, knitting, weaving, nonwovens, etc).
Textile Engineering (machine manufacture).
Biopolymers and Bio-composites.
Textile Preforms.
Fire-retardancy of Textiles and Composites.
Medical Textiles.
Nano-fibres.
Computational/Applied Mechanics of Textile Materials.
The certificate for the degree shall bear an endorsement, signifying the field of
study.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
TT500
120
Compulsory module:
171
Faculty of Science
NMMU
13.18 MASTER OF SCIENCE: ZOOLOGY (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME

After satisfactory completion of the Honours degree, a candidate may complete his
Master's degree by:
submitting a dissertation as approved by the Department on a subject chosen to
satisfy the requirements and objectives of the Department;
submitting at least one satisfactory manuscript for publication on the dissertation;
presenting at least one formal research seminar on the dissertation;
satisfactory participation in Departmental academic activities.
A candidate may be required to present himself for an oral examination on the
contents of his dissertation.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
ZOO500
120
172
Faculty of Science
NMMU
14
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
14.1
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURE (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Further studies in Agricultural Management are possible as the D Tech: Agriculture is
available as a study option. This is a research-based qualification.
Master of Technology: Agriculture or equivalent qualification.
DURATION
Full-time:
Minimum period: 2 years
Maximum period: 4 years
Part-time:
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Research project and thesis
14.2
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
ADT6000
120
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
This qualification is awarded on completion of a comprehensive original research
project in Applied Chemistry.
Master of Technology: Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
DURATION
Full-time:
Part-time:
173
Faculty of Science
NMMU
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
CDT6000
120
Compulsory module:
14.3
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: NATURE CONSERVATION (RESEARCH):

Master of Technology: Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification.
Students must produce a thesis in which they provide proof of original and creative
thinking and problem-solving and make a real contribution in the field to which their
research applies. The thesis must comply with the normal technical requirements
and rules with regard to scope, quality and layout.
SITE OF DELIVERY
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over a minimum of two years of full-time or part-time
study.
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
NAT6110
120
174
Faculty of Science
15
NMMU
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The qualification shall be obtained by complying with the requirements set out in the
General rules for Doctors degrees.
15.1
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: APPLIED MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME
Master's degree in Mathematics.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
15.2
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
MAPM600
240
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BIOCHEMISTRY (RESEARCH):

FULL TIME/PART-TIME
Master's degree in Biochemistry.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
BC600
240
175
Faculty of Science
15.3
NMMU
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BOTANY (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Master's degree in Botany.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
BOT600
240
Compulsory module:
15.4
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: CHEMISTRY (RESEARCH): FULL TIME

Master's degree in Chemistry.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
CHD600
240
Compulsory module:
15.5
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION

SYSTEMS (RESEARCH): FULL TIME/PART-TIME
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the
Doctors degree in Computer Science and Information Systems only if they hold a
Masters degree in Computer Science and Information Systems, at a level
considered satisfactory by the Department, and have obtained a final mark of at least
65 for the Masters degree, as well as complying with such other selection criteria as
laid down by the Department.
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Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall only be re-admitted to the studies
for the degree if at least two chapters of the thesis have been satisfactorily completed
in the previous academic year.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
15.6
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
WR600
240
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: GEOGRAPHY (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME

Relevant MSc degree.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
15.7
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
GEN600
240
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: GEOLOGY (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Master's degree in Geology.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
GGL600
240
Compulsory module:
177
Faculty of Science
15.8
NMMU
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Master's degree in Mathematical Statistics.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
15.9
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
WS600
240
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Master's degree in Mathematics.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
W600
240
Compulsory module:
15.10 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: MICROBIOLOGY (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME

Master's degree in Microbiology.
DURATION
178
Faculty of Science
NMMU
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
BM600
240
Compulsory module:
15.11 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: OCEANOGRAPHY (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME

An appropriate Masters degree in Oceanography, Applied Mathematics, Botany,
Chemistry, Geology, Physics or Zoology. Alternately students may be accepted via
the NMMU Recognition of Prior Learning to be applied as per the policy.
RE-ADMISSION
Re-admission will be allowed as per the NMMU postgraduate policy.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
OCE600
240
15.12 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: PHYSICS (RESEARCH): FULL-TIME

Master's degree in Physics.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
F600
240
Compulsory module:
179
Faculty of Science
NMMU
15.13 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: TEXTILE SCIENCE (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of the following
minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:
An MSc degree in Chemistry, Physics or Textile Engineering obtained at a local
university or a recognised overseas university with at least two years' experience
in the textile research field; or
An MSc (Textiles) degree obtained at a local or recognised overseas university;
or
They must have passed the examinations on the grounds of which they will be
awarded a Masters degree by the University or on the grounds of which the
required status may later be granted to them by Senate.
All candidates where necessary shall be required to pass a qualifying test in one
or more fields in Textile Science and/or Technology.
All candidates should be employed by, or have access to, a well-established
textile laboratory, having the necessary research facilities.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over at least two years of full-time or four years of parttime study.
CURRICULUM
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
TT600
240
Compulsory module:
15.14 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: ZOOLOGY (RESEARCH):

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Master's degree in Zoology.
DURATION
CURRICULUM
Compulsory module:
Presented
Module
Code
Credit
Value
Year
ZOO600
240

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VISION AND MISSION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS: MICROBIOLOGY (21512)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BOTANY (RESEARCH) (22503)

VISION AND MISSION

Prof C W McCleland BSc (UPE), BScHons (UPE),

Ms N J Kato NDip (Com Adm) (PET), BTech (Com

SCHOOL OF BIOMOLECULAR AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES

Prof T I A Gerber BSc (UPE), MSc (UOFS), PhD

Summerstrand North Campus

2nd Avenue Campus

Dr N L O Cowley HED (UPE), BEd (UPE), BSc

Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

Prof G D Sharp BSc (Hons) (RU), MSc (UPE), PhD

Mr S Mangisa BSc (NMMU), BScHons (NMMU),

2nd Avenue Campus

Mr J M Simakani MSc (LimburgsUniv Belgium),

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Dr D R du Preez BSc (Wits), BScHons (Wits), MSc

Dr N L Webb BEd(TE) (UPE), MA (RU), MPhil

Dr G J Rossouw MSc (US), PhD (UPE)

Mr B Smit MSc (UP)

SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Lecturer & Programme Leader

Mr W J A Louw BSc (Hons) (Forestry) (US), MSc

Wood Technology Programme

Lecturer & Programme Leader

Ms M Lehmann BSc (Hons) (Agric) (UP), MTech

Nature Conservation and Game Ranch Management Programme

Prof E E van Dyk PhD (UPE), PrSciNat

Centre of Expertise in Forecasting

Coastal and Marine Research Institute

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Direct admission requirement for BSc programs: Admission Points Score of at

NAME AND QUALIFICATION CODE OF PROGRAMMES:

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective students will need at least a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or

Qualification Minimum Statutory Entry Requirement

PHASING OUT OF PROGRAMMES

FACULTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS

RE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Three-year (360 credits) programmes

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING SCIENCES

STATEMENT ON THE UNIVERSITY'S INTERVENTION IN THE EVENT OF

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN VELDFIRE MANAGEMENT: FULL-TIME:

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED):

DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (EXTENDED): FULL-TIME

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FORESTRY (EXTENDED): GEORGE CAMPUS:

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GAME RANCH MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED):

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: NATURE CONSERVATION (EXTENDED):

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: WOOD TECHNOLOGY (EXTENDED):

FWT2110 (WOOD TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE)

Third Year (Three months structured practical at George Campus)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: BIOCHEMISTRY,