BA Humanities (Code 01130015) (Faculty of Humanities) Total credits: 366 Undergraduate enquiries: Dr Nerhene Davis, nerhene.davis@up.ac.za UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMME If you are interested in Geography and Environmental Sciences but you do not meet the requirements for admission to a BSc degree this is the degree for you! BA Humanities (code 01130015, duration of study is 3 year) A minimum admission of 30 in Grade 11 and 2 in Grade is required. Applicants with an of 30 who do not comply with the subject requirements must write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). Geography combines very well with modules/electives from the departments of Anthropology and Archaeology; Historical and Heritage Studies; Sociology; Social Work and Criminology, Tourism Management and Political Sciences. Placement in the four year BA Extended Programme (code 011300) will be determined by the Faculty s Admission Committee, if a student does not comply with the required score. AIM 1 (Academic information management 1) 6 credits; AIM 1 (Academic information management 1) 4 credits; ALL 5 (Academic literacy for Humanities 5) 6 credits; ALL 1 (Academic literacy1) 6 credits; UPO 1 (Academic orientation 1) 0 credits. The following electives from the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology may be selected. GGY 156 GGY 6 ENV 1 WKD 4 GIS 1 GGY 252 GGY 266 ENV 301 GGY 356 GGY 361 GGY 366 Aspects of human geography Southern African geomorphology Introduction to environmental science Climate and weather of Southern Africa GIS introduction Process geomorphology City structure, environment & society Human-environmental interaction Sustainable development Environmental geomorphology Development frameworks 24 1 1 1 Job opportunities are unlimited! POSTGRADUTE STUDY PROGRAMME It is important to consult the Yearbook of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences or make an appointment with Dr Nerhene Davis (Nerhene.Davis@up.ac.za) of the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology regarding the credit values, presentation modes and possible prerequisites. A general rule to be followed in order to continue with postgraduate studies in Geography and Environmental Sciences, a student needs to do 6 semester modules or quarter modules in the discipline over the three years of study. Human Geography BSocSci (Hons) Geographical Sciences. Option: Geography and Environmental Sciences MA Geography D Phil Geography Environmental Sciences BSocSci (Hons) Geographical Sciences. Option: Geography and Environmental Sciences MA (Environment & Society) PhD (Environment & Society) Find the Faculty of Humanities Yearbook at www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/programmes
BSc Geography (Code 02133394) Total credits: 42 Programme in Geographic Information Science (GIS) Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology Undergraduate enquiries: Dr Daniel Darkey daniel.darkey@up.ac.za ; www.up.ac.za/ggm BSc Geography: Undergraduate study programme The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria. Grade 11 results are used for the provisional admission of prospective students. A minimum (Admission Point Score) of 32 based on Grade results is required for the BSc (Geoinformatics) 3-year degree. Afrikaans or English, Mathematics and Physical Science are Grade level prerequisites. Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the. Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc (Geography), may be considered for admission to the BSc Extended programme for the Physical Sciences. The BSc Extended programme takes place over a period of four years instead of the normal three years. 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 32 Bsc - Extended programme of the Physical Sciences: 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 26 Geography is a bridging science which links the human sciences with the natural sciences. Geography is also a spatial science, studying the location and distribution of cities and human activities, such as agriculture and tourism, as well as the processes, patterns, problems and potential answers associated with these activities. In addition, geography is a planning and management science aimed at improving the quality of life of all people. Geographers study the relationship and interaction between people and the environment. They specialize according to their interest and aptitude. This determines the nature of the problems on which they work and for which they seek solutions. There are three main career fields in geography, namely teaching, research and the application of geographical knowledge and skills in practice. Geographers can focus on environmental management; urban issues such as squatting; regional and rural development; or environmental issues, including pollution and the destruction of ecosystems through activities such as mining, agriculture and tourism. Geographers in the private sector are generally employed by real estate, planning, architectural and engineering firms, and by banks, tourism organisations, environmental conservation bodies and industry. Government departments involved with agriculture, forestry and fisheries, water and sanitation, rural development and land reform, environmental affairs, tourism and education and Statistics South Africa, also employ geography graduates. Many geographers are self-employed. They are mainly involved in areas such as marketing, planning, development, tourism, cartography, remote sensing, environmental analysis and environmental auditing.
BSc Geography: Core Modules A student must pass all the minimum prescribed and elective module credits as set out at the end of each year within a programme as well as the total required credits to comply with the particular degree programme. Curriculum: Year 1 Minimum credits: 0 - Fundamentals = ; Core = 60; Elective = 6 Curriculum: Year 2 Minimum credits: 4 - Core = 4; Elective = 60 Curriculum: Year 3 Minimum credits: 4 - Core = 0; Elective = 24 Electives can be chosen from modules in the following departments: Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, Plant Production and Soil Science, Chemistry, Plant Science, Physics, Zoology and Entomology, Geology, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Anthropology and Archaeology, Economics, History, Psychology, Sociology, Political Sciences. See Faculty Yearbook for list of recommended elective modules. AIM 2 (Academic information management 2) 6 credits; AIM 1 (Academic information management 1) 4 credits; UPO 1 (Academic orientation 1) 0 credits. LST 1 (Language and study skills 1) 6 credits; ENV 1 GGY 156 GGY 6 GMC 1 WKD 4 WTW 134 Introduction to environmental sciences 1 Aspects of human geography 156 Southern African geomorphology 6 Cartography 1 Climate and weather of Southern Africa 4 Mathematics 134 GGY 252 GGY 266 GGY 23 GIS 0 Process geomorphology 252 City structure, environment and society 266 Introductory geographic information systems 23 Geographic data analysis 0 24 ENV 301 GGY 356 GGY 361 GGY 366 GIS 3 GIS 320 Human environmental interactions 301 Sustainable development 356 Environmental geomorphology 361 Development frameworks 366 Geographic information systems 3 Spatial analysis 320 1 1 1 1 Find the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Yearbook at www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/programmes/
BSc Environmental Sciences (Code 02133362) Total credits: 42 Programme in Geographic Information Science (GIS) Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology Undergraduate enquiries: Dr Francis Nsubuga, francis.nsubuga@up.ac.za / www.up.ac.za/ggm BSc Environmental Sciences: Undergraduate study programme The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria. A minimum Admission Point Score () of 32 based on Grade results is required for the BSc (Environmental Sciences) 3-year degree although provisional admission is based on Grade 11 results. Life Orientation is excluded in the score. Afrikaans or English, Mathematics and Physical Science are Grade level prerequisites. For more programme specific information go to http://www.up.ac.za/en/yearbooks/2017/programmes/view/02133362 Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc Environmental Sciences may be considered for admission to the BSc or the BSc Extended Programme for Physical Sciences ( = 26). All first-year students are required to complete the Student Academic Readiness Survey (STARS) during the Orientation Week, which is used in combination with high school results () to identify students who may need academic or psycho-social support. 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 32 Bsc - Extended programme of the Physical Sciences: 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 26 The learner will acquire an adequate background to understand the environment as a dynamic interactive entity comprising physical, social and built environments. The environmental scientist studies processes, relationships and interdepen-dence in the natural environment and human impact on it. Most careers in this field focus on managing and monitoring the environment, as well as environmental planning. Legislation in South Africa concerning national environmental management provides that all bodies concerned with activities that have an impact on the environment shall develop an environmental policy. It also means that environmental impact studies have to precede all new developments. Environmental specialists act as consultants in the fields of environmental analysis and management, environmental law, environmental standards, environmental management systems and environmental auditing. In particular, they are needed by professionals in privatesector institutions involved with environmental issues, such as transport and civil engineers, town and regional planners and landscape architects. government departments, for example the Departments of Environmental Affairs, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Rural Development and Land Reform and parastatal organisations such as the SABS and the CSIR, also offer career opportunities in the various specialised fields related to environmental science. Graduates can furthermore pursue an academic career.
BSc Environmental Sciences: Core Modules A student must pass all the minimum prescribed and elective module credits as set out at the end of each year within a programme as well as the total required credits to comply with the particular degree programme. Curriculum: Year 1 Minimum credits: 0 - Fundamental = ; Core = Curriculum: Year 2 Minimum credits: 4 - Core = 4; Elective = 60 Curriculum: Year 3 Minimum credits: 4 - Core = 36; Elective = Students are advised to select elective modules based on the requirements for a second major or a theme of interest. Further electives may then be selected to complete the required number of credits. AIM 2 (Academic information management 2) 6 credits; AIM 1 (Academic information management 1) 4 credits; UPO 1 (Academic orientation 1) 0 credits. LST 1 (Language and study skills 1) 6 credits; BME 0 BOT 1 CMY 117 CMY 7 ENV 1 GGY 156 GGY 6 MLB 111 WKD 4 WTW 134 ZEN 1 BOT 251 BOT 231 GGY 252 GIS 1 GKD 250 ZEN 251 ZEN 261 Biometry 0 Plant biology 1 General chemistry 117 General chemistry 7 Introduction to environmental sciences 1 Aspects of human geography 156 Southern African geomorphology 6 Molecular and cell biology 111 Climate and weather of Southern Africa 4 Mathematics 134 Animal diversity 1 South African flora and vegetation 251 Plant physiology and biotechnology 261 Process geomorphology 252 Geographic information systems introduction 1 Introductory soil science 250 Invertebrate biology 251 African vertebrates 261 Students must select elective modules with a total number of at least 60 credits. Depending on a student s second major and other interests, the following modules are recommended: - Chemistry as a second major: CMY, CMY 23, CMY 24, CMY 25 ( 4) - Ecology as a theme: GGY 23, PPK 251, GMA 0, LEK 2 ( 55) - Geography as second major: GMA 0, GGY23, GGY 266, ( 52) - Geoinformatics as a theme: GMA 0, GGY 23, INF 2, GIS 0 ( 56) ENV 301 GGY 361 Human environmental interactions 301 Environmental geomorphology 361 1 1 Students must select elective modules with a total number of at least credits. Depending on a student s second major and other interests, the following modules are recommended: - Chemistry as a second major: CMY 32, CMY 33, CMY 34, CMY 35 ( 72) - Ecology as a theme: GIS 3, BOT 35, BOT 366, ZEN 351, ZEN 353, ZEN 362, ZEN 364 ( 1) - Geography as second major: GMA 320, GGY 356, GGY 366 ( 5) - Geoinformatics as a theme: GIS 3, GIS 320, GMA 320 (66 ) Find the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Yearbook at www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/programmes/
BSc Geoinformatics (Code 02133393) Total credits: 431 Programme in Geographic Information Science (GIS) Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology Undergraduate enquiries: Dr Christel Hansen, christel.hansen@up.ac.za ; www.up.ac.za/ggm BSc Geoinformatics: Undergraduate study programme The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria. Grade 11 results are used for the provisional admission of prospective students. A minimum (Admission Point Score) of 32 based on Grade results is required for the BSc (Geoinformatics) 3-year degree. Afrikaans or English, Mathematics and Physical Science are Grade level prerequisites. Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the. Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc (Geoinformatics), may be considered for admission to the BSc Extended programme for the Physical Sciences. The BSc Extended programme takes place over a period of four years instead of the normal three years. All first-year students are required to complete the STARS during the Orientation Week, which is used in combination with high school results () to identify students who may need academic or psycho-social support. 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 32 Bsc - Extended programme of the Physical Sciences: 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 26 Geoinformatics or Geoinformation Science integrates elements of various disciplines dealing with geographical data such as geography, cartography, computer science, geodesy, mathematics, remote sensing, statistical remote sensing. Geoinformatics can measure and supply information on how your behaviour impacts your immediate environment as well as how the environment influences your well-being. At undergraduate level there are two study options: BSc (Geoinformatics) focuses on the general GISc profession with geographical thinking and spatial analysis at the core, while BSc IT (Geographical Information Systems) focuses on computer science in GIS applications. (More information can be obtained at www.up.ac.za/ebit). Students gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to create and apply geographic information system methods and techniques to assist researchers and decision-makers in a variety of fields. Fundamental elements of developing and use of these GIS systems are scientifically approached. Graduates are trained to identify the needs and apply problem solving processes. If you are studying a degree in another faculty you can also enrol for a number of GIS subjects. Admission towards BScHons (Geoinformatics) requires a BSc (Geoinformatics) or an applicable BSc degree with relevant experience in computer programming, data management, geodesy, remote sensing and spatial analysis. After successful completion of the BSc (Geoinformatics) degree, graduates can apply for professional registration as a GISc Technologist with PLATO (South African Geomatics Council). With appropriate work experience (Work Integrated Learning) and PLATO complied exams the candidate can apply for registration as a Candidate GISc Practitioner to become a registered Professional GISc Practitioner. Graduates with a BSc (Geoinformatics) readily find work at organisations such as Geographic Information System (GIS) vendors (ESRI or Integraph), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), GIS consultants (AfriGIS, GeoTerralmage, GISCOE), civil engineering consultants (Aurecon, SSI), the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), South Africa's National Mapping and National Geospatial Information (NGI) or any municipality in the country. Many government departments (eg Environmental Affairs, Science and Technology, Statistics South Africa, Rural Development and Land Reform and Water and Sanitation) also employ GISc professionals.
BSc Geoinformatics: Core Modules A student must pass all the minimum prescribed and elective module credits as set out at the end of each year within a programme as well as the total required credits to comply with the particular degree programme. Curriculum: Year 1 Minimum credits: 156 - Fundumental = ; Core = 4 Curriculum: Year 2 Minimum credits: 3 - Core = 3 Curriculum: Year 3 Minimum credits: 132 - Core = 132 AIM 2 (Academic information management 2) 6 credits; AIM 1 (Academic information management 1) 4 credits; UPO 1 (Academic orientation 1) 0 credits. LST 1 (Language and study skills 1) 6 credits; ENV 1 GGY 156 GGY 6 GMC 1 INF 1 INF 154 INF 4 INF 171 OBS 1 OBS 4 WKD 4 WTW 134 WTW 6 WTW BER 2 FIL 251 GGY 23 GIS 0 GMA 0 INF 2 INF 5 INF 261 STK 1 STK 0 SUR 0 GIS 3 GIS 311 GIS 320 GMA 320 GMC 3 GMT 320 Introduction to environmental sciences 1 Aspects of human geography 156 Southern African geomorphology 6 Cartography 1 Informatics 1 Informatics 154 Informatics 4 Informatics 171 Business management 1 Business management 4 Climate and weather of Southern Africa 4 Mathematics 134 Linear algebra 6 Calculus Business law 2 Introduction to moral and political philosophy 251 Introductory geographic information systems 23 Geographic data analysis 0 Remote sensing 0 Informatics 2 Informatics 5 Informatics 261 Statistics 1 Statistics 0 Surveying 0 Geographic information systems 3 Geoinformatics 311 Spatial analysis 320 Remote sensing 320 Geometrical and space geodesy 3 Geoinformatics project 320 20 7 13 13 Find the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Yearbook at www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/programmes/ Asset Management Demographic Analysis Engineering Emergency Preparedness Environmental Site Selection Marketing Customer Services GIS Finance Compliance Land Management Logistics Operation Mobile Workforce
BSc Meteorology (Code 02133313) Total credits: 404 Undergraduate enquiries: Dr Thando Ndarana, thando.ndarana@up.ac.za / www.up.ac.za/ggm BSc Meteorology: Undergraduate study programme The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria. Grade 11 results are used for the provisional admission of prospective students. A minimum (Admission Point Score) of 32 based on Grade results is required for the BSc (Geoinformatics) 3-year degree. Afrikaans or English, Mathematics and Physical Science are Grade level prerequisites. Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the. Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc Meteorology may be considered for admission to the BSc or the BSc Extended Programme for Physical Sciences. All first year students are required to complete the Student Academic Readiness Survey (STARS) during Orientation Week, which is used in combination with high school results (APA) to identify students who may need academic or psycho-social support. 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 32 Bsc - Extended programme of the Physical Sciences: 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 26 Weather and climate is fundamental in people's lives since daily activities, such as agriculture, sport, travel and tourism, depend on it. In the long term it may even determine whether humankind survives or not. There is increasing concern that people's activities may irreversibly change weather and climate. Similar concerns exist on air pollution. Meteorologists and atmospheric scientists are interested in understanding how the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere work. Meteorology is the study of atmospheric phenomena. This not only includes the physics, chemistry and dynamics of the atmosphere, but also is extended to include many of the direct effects of the atmosphere upon the earth s surface, the oceans, and life in general. The goals of meteorology are the complete understanding, accurate prediction and artificial control of atmospheric phenomena. Undergraduate modules include physics and calculus, atmospheric structures and processes, climate and weather of Southern Africa, physical meteorology, remote sensing, geographic data analysis, dynamic meteorology, vector analysis and a weather forecasting module. The practical component is presented by a professional meteorologist using specialised software. Additional electives can be chosen from mathematics and applied mathematics, physics, statistics, chemistry, computer science, geography and geology. A BScHons (Meteorology) degree is required for registration as professional meteorologist (as prescribed by the World Meteorology Organisation). A MSc (Meteorology) and a PhD (Meteorology) are essential for an academic career. Careers. Professional meteorologists work as weather forecasters, researchers, climatologists and lecturers. Meteorologists are employed by institutions involved in the study, interpretation and prediction of weather and phenomena relating to the climate. The South African Weather Service (SAWS), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), some universities, agricultural institutions, municipalities and industries employ meteorologists who mainly practise as specialists.
BSc Meteorology: Core Modules A student must pass all the minimum prescribed and elective module credits as set out at the end of each year within a programme as well as the total required credits to comply with the particular degree programme. Curriculum: Year 1 Minimum credits: 2 - Fundamentals = ; Core = 1; Elective = Curriculum: Year 2 Minimum credits: 136 - Core = ; Elective = 4 Curriculum: Year 3 Minimum credits: 6 - Core = 90; Elective = 36 AIM 2 (Academic information management 2) 6 credits; AIM 1 (Academic information management 1) 4 credits; UPO 1 (Academic orientation 1) 0 credits. LST 1 (Language and study skills 1) 6 credits; PHY 1 PHY 4 WKD 155 WTW 1 WTW 3 WTW 4 BME 0 GMC 1 First course in physics 1 First course in physics 4 Atmospheric structure and processes 155 Calculus 1 Numerical analysis 3 Mathematics 4 Biometry 0 Cartography 1 Students must select elective modules with a total number of at least credits. Depending on a student s other interests, the following modules are recommended: - Geography or Geoinformatics: GGY 156, GGY 6, ENV 1 ( 24) - Mathematics and Applied Mathematics: WTW 115, WTW 152, WTW 2 ( 24) - Mathematical Statistic: WST 111, WST 1 ( 32) *Both needed for second year WST GIS 0 GMA 0 WKD 254 WKD 261 WKD 263 WTW 21 WTW 24 Geographic data analysis 0 Remote sensing 0 Programming in meteorology 254 Physical meteorology 261 Introduction to dynamic meteorology 263 Calculus 21 Vector analysis 24 Students must select elective modules with a total number of at least 4 credits. Depending on a student s other interests, the following modules are recommended: - Geography or Geoinformatics: GGY 252, GGY 266, GGY 23, SUR 0 ( 64) - Mathematics and Applied Mathematics: WTW 211, WTW 1, WTW 24, WTW 25, WTW 26, WTW 264 ( 72) - Mathematical Statistic: WST 211, WST 1 ( 4) - Physics: PHY 255, PHY 263 ( 4) ENV 301 WKD 352 WKD 361 WKD 366 Human environmental interactions 301 Atmospheric vorticity and divergence 352 Quasi-geostrophic analysis 361 Fundamentals of weather forecasting 366 1 1 1 36 Students must select elective modules with a total number of at least 36 credits. Depending on a student s other interests, the following modules are recommended: - Geography: GGY 356, GGY 363, GGY 366 ( 4) - Geoinformatics: GMA 320, GMC 3, GIS 3, GIS 311, GIS 320 ( 1) - Mathematics and Applied Mathematics: WTW 32, WTW 33, WTW 36, WTW 37 ( 72) - Mathematical Statistic: WST 311, WST 321 ( 36) - Physics: PHY 356, PHY 364 ( 72) Find the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Yearbook at www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/programmes/