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Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg 2017/18FACULTY OF SCIENCEINDEX – POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESThe University reserves the right, at any time, should circumstance dictate, to make changes to, or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer.BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTech)Name of programmeBTech (Biotechnology) 112BTech (Food Technology) 112BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS (BSc Hons)Degree PROGRAMMESName of programmeBSc Hons (Applied Mathematics)BSc Hons (Biochemistry)BSc Hons (Botany)BSc Hons (Chemistry)BSc Hons (Computer Science)BSc Hons (Energy Studies)BSc Hons (Geography) / BA Hons (Geography)BSc Hons (Geology)BSc Hons (Informatics) / BCom Hons (Informatics)BSc Hons (Information Technology)BSc Hons (Mathematical Statistics)BSc Hons (Mathematics)BSc Hons (Physics)BSc Hons (Physiology)BSc Hons (Zoology)MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (MTech)Name of programmeMTech (Biotechnology) 116MTech (Chemistry) 116MTech (Food Technology) 117MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil)Contact the Faculty of Science for more information.Name of programmeMPhil (Energy Studies) Dissertation 0
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg 2017/18DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY (DTech)MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)Name of programmeMSc (Applied Mathematics) Dissertation 117MSc (Aquatic Health) Dissertation and Lectured 117MSc (Biochemistry) Dissertation 118MSc (Biodiversity and Conservation) Dissertation 118MSc (Botany) Dissertation 118MSc (Chemistry) Dissertation 118MSc (Computer Science) Dissertation 118MSc (Environmental Management) Lectured 119MA (Environmental Management) Lectured 119MSc (Geography) Dissertation / MA (Geography) Dissertation 119MSc (Geology) Dissertation 119MSc (Informatics) Dissertation / MCom (Informatics) Dissertation 119MSc (Information Technology) Dissertation 119MSc (Mathematical Statistics) Dissertation 120MSc (Mathematics) Dissertation 120MSc (Nanoscience) Lectured 120MSc (Physics) Dissertation 120MSc (Zoology) Dissertation 120Name of programmeDTech (Biotechnology) 121DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)Name of programmePhD (Applied Mathematics) 121PhD (Aquatic Health) 121PhD (Biochemistry) 121PhD (Biodiversity and Conservation) 122PhD (Botany) 122PhD (Chemistry) 122PhD (Computer Science) 122PhD (Energy Studies) 122PhD (Environmental Management) 122PhD (Geography) 123PhD (Geology) 123PhD (Informatics) 123PhD (Mathematical Statistics) 123PhD (Mathematics) 123PhD (Physics) 124PhD (Zoology) 124111
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg 2017/18FACULTY OF SCIENCEBACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTech)BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS (BSc Honours)Name of programme:Name of programme:BTech (Biotechnology)BSc Hons (Applied Mathematics)Admission requirements: National diploma in relevant field.Admission requirements: A bachelor’s Degree with Applied Mathematics asmajor, a minimum average of 60% in the final year of undergraduate AppliedMathematics.Duration of programme:Full-time: 1 yearDuration of programme:Full-time: 1 yearPart-time: 2 yearsContact details:Name: Ms Kalay Venugopaul / Tel: 011 559 6456 / Email: kalayv@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: Graduates of this programme are able todevise and apply specialised strategies and relevant management principles inquality control (QC) and research and development (R & D). They may work assupervising technicians and technologists in product and process development,and quality control. Employment may be in a laboratory, or production or salesenvironments.Contact details: Name: Mrs Sandra Geldenhuys / Tel: 011 559 2067 (morningsonly) / Email: geldenhuys@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: The Honours programme in AppliedMathematics) curriculum consists of NINE semester modules (own choice) anda short written project (compulsory). Semester modules are examined at theend of the semester in which they are presented. The project is supervised by alecturer and presented by the student as a lecture at a predetermined time. Theproject has the weight of one semester module, examined internally. The choiceof the semester modules is done in consultation with the Head of Department.Name of programme:BTech (Food Technology)Admission requirements: National diploma in relevant field.Duration of programme:Full-time: 1 yearName of programme:BSc Hons (Biochemistry)Contact details:Name: Ms Kalay Venugopaul / Tel: 011 559 6456 / Email: kalayv@uj.ac.zaAdmission requirements: A BSc Degree in Life and Environmental Sciences/Physical Sciences (or equivalent thereof) with Biochemistry as one of the majorsubjects. A minimum mark of 65% at third year level Biochemistry is required. Adhoc decisions may be made in meritorious cases, as well as for students fromdisadvantaged backgrounds.Brief description of programme: The Department of Food Technology equipsstudents with skills and knowledge of a wide range of areas related to foodscience and technology. This will include food production, food chemistry, foodquality assurance, food microbiology, food process engineering, food technologyand basic research skills.Duration of programme: 1 year full-timeContact details: Name: Ms Lynette de KookerTel: 011 559 2370 / Email: ldekooker@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: Admission to the Honours programme issubject to approval by the Department. A prospective candidate must have aminimum average mark of at least 65% for Biochemistry on the third year level.112
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg 2017/18The Honours programme in Biochemistry consists of four theory modules:Advanced Analytical Techniques Protein Biochemistry, Advanced Catalysis andEnzyme Technology and Current Advances in Biotechnology. Advanced theoriesin Biochemistry are dealt with. Practical work consists of selected advancedexperiments as well as a short Research Project (one semester module).Name of programme:BSc Hons (Computer Science)Admission requirements: An average of at least 60% in the final year of studyfor Computer Science in a relevant BSc/BCom Degree.Duration of programme:Full-time: 9 modules in 1 yearPart-time: 4/5 modules per year over 2 yearsName of programme:BSc Hons (Botany)Contact details:Name: Ms Simangele Msibi / Tel: 011 559 2839 / Email: simangelem@uj.ac.zaName: Ms Gugulethu Ndevu / Tel: 011 559 2967 / Email: gndevu@uj.ac.zaAdmission requirements: BSc with Botany as a major subject, or equivalent. Aminimum average mark of 60% is required in the final year.Duration of programme: 1 year full-timeBrief description of programme: The Honours Degree in Computer Scienceconsists of seven semester modules and a practical year project, or nine semestermodules. The scope of the practical year project is a minimum of 200 hours. Theyear project spans two consecutive semester modules. The continuation of theproject in the second semester is dependent on satisfactory progress during thefirst semester. The project must be developed strictly according to the projectdevelopment methodology as prescribed by the IT Academy.Contact details: Name: Mrs Maretha SchwimTel: 011 559 2436 (mornings only) / Email: marethas@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: Admission to the Honours programme issubject to approval by the Department. A prospective candidate must have aminimum average mark of at least 60% for Botany on the third year level.The Honours programme in Botany consists of six modules which mustbe passed individually. The modules for this programme are: Post-harvestPhysiology, Plant Biotechnology , Plant Systematics and Molecular Evolution,Scientific Methods , Advanced Plant Taxonomy and Economic Botany andProject. In addition, one or more additional modules may be required by theDepartmental Head. Participation in Departmental excursions may also berequired. The examination consists of written papers or reports in each section.All sections carry equal weight and must all be passed individually.The contents of the lectured semester modules are determined annually by theAcademy of Computer Science and Software Development. The contents of themodules are not included in the regulation book but may be obtained directlyfrom the Academy of Computer Science and Software Development.Name of programme:BSc Hons (Energy Studies)Admission requirements: Admission to the programme requires the approval ofthe Head of the Department and is subject to appropriate undergraduate studiesand experience in the energy industry.Name of programme:BSc Hons (Chemistry)Admission requirements: BSc Degree with Chemistry as major subject,minimum of 60% for Advanced Physical Chemistry, Advanced OrganicChemistry, Instrumental Chemical Analysis and Coordination Chemistry.Duration of programme: Part-time: 2 yearsContact details: Name: Ms Marcel ScottTel: 011 559 2433 (mornings only) / Email: mscott@uj.ac.zaDuration of programme: 1 year full-timeBrief description of programme: Admission to the programme requires theapproval of the Programme Co-ordinator of Energy Studies and the Head ofDepartment of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies andis subject to appropriate undergraduate studies and experience in the energyindustry. The BSc Honours in Energy Studies programme is only presented on apart-time basis (4 semesters).Contact details: Name: Mrs Eureka O’RourkeTel: 011 559 2363 (mornings only) / Email: eurekao@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: The Head of the Department must approveadmission to the Honours programme in Chemistry. The BSc Honours inChemistry programme consists of eight modules. A BSc Degree with a major inChemistry and at least 60% in third-year chemistry is required.113
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg 2017/18The programme comprises SIX modules. There is a written examination foreach module.Name of programme:123456Admission requirements: BSc (Geology) and a minimum average mark of 60%for all three years BSc core Geology modules.BSc Hons (Geology)Energy EconomicsEnergy TechnologyEnergy ModellingThe International, Geographical and Political Aspects of EnergyEnergy Policy FormulationResearch ProjectDuration of programme: Full-time: 1 yearContact details:Name: Mrs Elaine Minnaar / Tel: 011 559 4701 / Email: elainem@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: To earn an Honours Degree in Geology, astudent must successfully complete all nine modules outlined below or some ofthose, plus equivalent level modules from other related fields of earth or materialsciences (at the discretion of the Head of the Department) to add up to aminimum of 170 credits. A minimum of 60% in all geology core modules and forall three field schools (UJ students) is required in order to apply to be consideredfor the Geology Honours programme.Name of programme:BSc Hons (Geography) / BA Hons (Geography)Admission requirements: A B Degree with Geography as a major subject andan average pass rate of 65% for third year models. The Head of the Departmentapproves admission to the Honours programme.Duration of programme: Part-time: 2 yearsName of programme:Contact details: Name: Ms Marcel Scott / Tel: 011 559 2433 (mornings only) /Email: mscott@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: For admission to the Honours Programme, aBachelors Degree with Geography or Environmental Management as one major(65% average in 3rd year) is required. The Head of the Department approvesadmission to the Honours programme.BSc Hons (Informatics) / BCom Hons (Informatics)Admission requirements: An average of at least 60% in the final year ofstudy for Computer Science or Informatics in a relevant BSc/ BCom Degree.Duration of programme:Full-time: 9 modules in 1 yearPart-time: 4/5 modules per year over 2 yearsFive semester modules are required for the BSc Honours in Geography degree,of which Module 3 (Philosophy and Methodology) and Module 7 (ResearchProject) are compulsory. Each module has an equal number of credits.Examination is at the end of the semester of presentation, except Module 7,which is a year module. Module 3 and every other semester module must bepassed with 50% in order to continue with study towards the Honours Degree.Contact details:Name: Ms Simangele Msibi / Tel: 011 559 2839 / Email: simangelem@uj.ac.zaName: Ms Gugulethu Ndevu / Tel: 011 559 2967 / Email: gndevu@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: The Honours Degree in Informatics consistsof SEVEN semester modules and a compulsory practical year project IT28X87Project (2 modules). The following core semester module is compulsory: IT00247Ethical and legal aspects of IT.A student must pass at least two modules per semester. Semester modulesto be presented in a particular year of study are determined annually. Oneapproved semester module from an Honours Degree other than Geographymay also be followed in the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities orFaculty of Management.The scope of the practical year project is a minimum of 200 hours. The yearproject spans two consecutive semester modules. The continuation of theproject in the second semester is dependent on satisfactory progress during thefirst semester. The project must be developed strictly according to the projectdevelopment methodology as prescribed by the Academy of Computer Scienceand Software Engineering.114
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg 2017/18Name of programme:Duration of programme: 1 year full-timeBSc Hons (Information Technology)Contact details: Name: Mrs Lettie BothmaTel: 011 559 2852 / Email: lettieb@uj.ac.zaName: Mrs C Luke / Tel: 559 3741 (afternoons only) / Email: caroll@uj.ac.zaAdmission requirements: A BSc BSIT01/B2I01Q Degree or a BSc BSIT02/B2I02Q degree.Brief description of programme: The Honours Degree consists of adata analysis project (compulsory) and eight semester modules chosen inconsultation with the Head of the Department.A pass mark of at least 60% in Computer Science or Informatics in the final year.Duration of programme: The Honours Degree in Information Technologyconsists of SEVEN semester modules AND a compulsory practical year project.Full-time: 10 modules in 1 yearPart-time: 4/5 modules per year over 2 yearsName of programme:BSc Hons (Mathematics)Contact details:Name: Ms Simangele Msibi / Tel: 011 559 2839 / Email: simangelem@uj.ac.zaName: Ms Gugulethu Ndevu / Tel: 011 559 2967 / Email: gndevu@uj.ac.zaAdmission requirements: A student must have a Bachelors Degree,majoring in Mathematics and obtained at least a 60% average for the thirdyear Mathematics modules. Furthermore, a student must pass a departmentalentrance exam (internal candidates with an average mark of at least 65% inthe final year of undergraduate Mathematics may be exempt from writing theentrance exam, at the sole discretion of the Department).Brief description of programme: Please note: Applicants may be required topass a practical programming examination as set annually by the Academy.The following core semester module is compulsory: IT28X47 Ethical and legalaspects of IT.Duration of programme: 1 year full-timeThe scope of the compulsory practical year project (IT28X30 Project (3modules)) is a minimum of 200 hours. The year project spans two consecutivesemester modules. The continuation of the project in the second semester isdependent on satisfactory progress during the first semester. The project mustbe developed strictly according to the project development methodology asprescribed by the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering.The project development methodology subscribes to the software engineeringsystems life cycle as endorsed by the British Computer Society (BCS).The following phases are differentiated: Business modelling, Requirementselicitation, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation (Deployment) andImplementation (Deployment).Contact details:Name: Mrs Ria Uys / Tel: 011 559 2848 / Email: riau@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: The Honours programme in Mathematicsconsists of 9 semester modules and a short written project. The project isdone under the supervision of a member of the Department and must bepresented as a lecture. It has the weight of one subject module and is examinedinternally. Modules are selected in consultation with the Department and maybe exchanged with modules from other departments; for example from AppliedMathematics, Statistics and Economics and Econometrics.Admission to the Honours programme is subject to approval by the Department.A prospective candidate must have a minimum average mark of at least 60% forPure Mathematics on the third year level and pass an entrance exam as set bythe Department.Name of programme:BSc Hons (Mathematical Statistics)Internal candidates with an average mark of at least 65% for Pure Mathematicson the third year level may be exempted from writing the entrance exam, at thesole discretion of the Department.Admission requirements: Mathematical Statistics final-year modules arecompulsory prerequisites. Students who do not comply with this requirementmay be admitted at the discretion of the Head of the Department. Suchstudents may be required to do additional work as prescribed by the Head ofthe Department.115
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg 2017/18Name of programme:Name of programme:BSc Hons (Physics)BSc Hons (Zoology)Admission requirements: Admission to the Honours programme is subject tothe permission of the Head of the Department. A minimum summative mark of60% in Physics on NQF Level 7 (third year) plus 50% in Mathematics on NQFLevel 6 (second year) is the standard entrance requirement.Admission requirements: A BSc Degree with Zoology as major.Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 yearContact details:Name: Ms Thumeka Nakani / Tel: 011 559 2441 / Email: thumekan@uj.ac.zaDuration of programme: 1 year full-timeBrief description of programme: BSc Honours (Zoology) comprises 10modules. The Department determines the availability of modules. A restrictednumber of learners (approx. 12) will be accepted annually. This number isdetermined by the available places in the department. Final acceptance willbe based on final year results, obtaining a minimum of 65% in an Englishproficiency test and the outcome of a written easy type application, evaluated byacademic staff of the Department of Zoology.Contact details: Name: Dr Emanuela Carleschi (HoDTel: 011 559 2327 / Email: ecarleschi@uj.ac.zaBrief description of programme: Completion of the Physics Honoursprogramme requires passing the project and 9 additional modules, includingthose compulsory for the chosen specialisation. Not all modules may be offeredin any particular year.In the
Brief description of programme: The Department of Food Technology equips students with skills and knowledge of a wide range of areas related to food science and technology. This will include food production, food chemistry, food quality assurance, food microbiology, food process engineering, food technology and basic research skills.
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