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Not quite sure if this is the right forum to ask this but I figured here will be the most people with experience regarding this matter...

How does it work when one studies at UNISA in terms of exams and so on? When do you write as I'm planning on working next year while studying there? Also how many practical projects does one do through your studies?
 
Exams are in May/June and Oct/Nov. The number of practical protects would depends on what you are studying. I did a BCom which had no practical projects.
 
this depends on what you study.

If you do a BCom there will probably be very little to 0 practical work. Practical work in this sense refers to going into UNISA to get examined on how you do something - for theory based studies, its understandible that you wont do much in terms of practical work or exams. I did a BCom through UNISA and did 0 practical work. You might do some research proposals etc. but these arent really practical.

If you do a BSc, you'll do much more practical work. The problem with that is that the locations to do prac work is limited. For example, I know someone who is doing a sciences degree through UNISA in Cape Town, but has to travel to either Potch or Pretoria (depending on the subject) to do the pracs. Each prac lasts 1-2 weeks, and there are a couple for each year. It's tremendously inconvenient sometimes, but this is what you have to do if you want your degree.

In terms of exams, many sciences subjects were year-long subjects with exams in November/December. Commerce 'modules' were generally 6 month modules, with exams in May/June and November/December. I believe that they are now also trying to modularise many of the sciences modules as well. For Honors, you'll write in Jan/Feb only.

Hope this helps!
 
The "Windows, Word, Excel, IE" year-long module has two practical exams, an hour each. This is a required first-year IS module.
 
dequadin said:
If cbrunsdonza doesn't reply to this thread, maybe ping him.

He seems to be the local UNISA expert.
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Thanks for the compliment

Ipwn 4 said:
Not quite sure if this is the right forum to ask this but I figured here will be the most people with experience regarding this matter...

How does it work when one studies at UNISA in terms of exams and so on? When do you write as I'm planning on working next year while studying there? Also how many practical projects does one do through your studies?
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What are you going to study? Being first level (year) you will not really do projects as such, just assignments (homework). Also which modules do you plan to do 1st semster and 2nd semester???
 
cbrunsdonza said:
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What are you going to study? Being first level (year) you will not really do projects as such, just assignments (homework). Also which modules do you plan to do 1st semster and 2nd semester???
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BSc computer science.
Modules I have no idea as I haven't seen a list of the modules the offer, most probably the development oriented modules.
 
Then its a breeze :) (I'm doing BSc INF and about 70% complete)

You need to plan your modules that you don't end up doing a whole semester on one module as you have not meet the requirements to continue.
 
cbrunsdonza said:
Then its a breeze :) (I'm doing BSc INF and about 70% complete)

You need to plan your modules that you don't end up doing a whole semester on one module as you have not meet the requirements to continue.
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What the difference between CS and INF? I've read some thing but I'm not 100% sure
 
Ipwn 4 said:
What the difference between CS and INF? I've read some thing but I'm not 100% sure
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COS = Computer Science
INF = Informatics??

COS modules are more practical, coding, etc. INF are more theory, airy-fairy stuff. ;)
 
COS depends though. I have a COS module that uses c++ programming, and another COS which is theoretical computer science (maths set theory, boolean logic, truth tables and more). My one INF is visual programming in Delphi and the other INF is Human Computer Interaction. I have roughly 3 assignments per module a semester but as long as you follow the schedule and spend time working it is a breeze.
 
koeksGHT said:
COS depends though. I have a COS module that uses c++ programming, and another COS which is theoretical computer science (maths set theory, boolean logic, truth tables and more). My one INF is visual programming in Delphi and the other INF is Human Computer Interaction. I have roughly 3 assignments per module a semester but as long as you follow the schedule and spend time working it is a breeze.
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Why Delphi? I would like to do C# and java if possible to do both.
 
Ipwn 4 said:
Why Delphi? I would like to do C# and java if possible to do both.
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Firstly, if you have not yet applied to register, I think the deadline has just passed for first semester 2012. Just confirm.
I'm about about 80% done with my BSc ISE (basically your COS). I had Delphi on 'introductory' level, after that it seems to be mostly C++ (I think it was 5 C++ modules in total)
Unfortunately there is no c# or java.
 
renierp said:
Firstly, if you have not yet applied to register, I think the deadline has just passed for first semester 2012. Just confirm.
I'm about about 80% done with my BSc ISE (basically your COS). I had Delphi on 'introductory' level, after that it seems to be mostly C++ (I think it was 5 C++ modules in total)
Unfortunately there is no c# or java.
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Thats a bit of a fail IMO, I've done C# up to an advanced level but don't have anything to back my experience. ISE through UNISA? I'm doing ISE trough cti/Herriot watt. Sucks though!

Have confirmed I can apply for second semester in March next year for second semester.
 
Shouldn't make a difference what language you use although I do agree that the choice of Delphi in 2012 is a bit crazy. The language is still around and being released but certainly not one of the first choices for new projects. One big advantage it still has is compiling to native code and not requiring a JIT compiler or virtual machine on the target system. If I remember correctly, the only module that uses it is all about UI but they could use C# instead. This might have changed though since I studied there.

IMO as a programmer you should be versatile enough to work in any language, that makes you a valuable asset to any organization. I realize some people will disagree with me but I think it shows off your skills and differentiates you from others.
 
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