UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES UNISA S APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PHASES APPLICATION PHASE First-time students at UNISA must apply for admission on the prescribed form which is to be submitted together with the correct application fees, as well as the documents required for registration. Apply on-line: http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.asp? Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=16832 or contact the UNISA Contact Centre at 0861670411 / 0116709000. Once the data has been recorded the system will allocate a student number which will be confirmed via e-mail, sms or mail depending on the contact details indicated on your application form. A registration package containing the relevant information brochure(s) and registration form will be mailed to you. Students who already have a UNISA student number proceed directly to the registration phase. REGISTRATION PHASE Once a student number has been allocated to an individual, this student number will remain his/her student number at UNISA for all formal qualifications Honours students may apply on-line for registration after the registration period for the particular academic year has opened. However, masters and doctoral students cannot apply on-line and are advised to submit their applications directly to UNISA Muckleneuk Campus, P O Box 392, UNISA, 0003. Regional offices can only forward master and doctoral applications to the Muckleneuk Campus.
The registration form together with the minimum installment required for registration must be submitted before the relevant closing date. Students must please take note that certain degrees are by selection and have earlier closing dates than the normal registration closing dates. Any documents required for registration submitted must be included here, if not previously submitted. Kindly note that only certified copies of academic records issued by the Registrar of the University/Institution concerned are accepted for registration purposes. Degree certificates should not be submitted. All applications for master s and doctoral degrees will be referred to the Section: Postgraduate Qualifications where they will be assessed before being referred to the relevant academic department where the Executive Committee will rule on admission. If approved, students who have submitted their complete application (i.e. all required documents and minimum fees) will automatically be registered after admission has been approved. Other students will be informed of any remaining conditions to be complied with in order to finalise their registration. All other students will be informed of the outcome of their applications and, where applicable, the minimum study fees paid will be refunded. The process outlined above may be time consuming in some cases, especially when we approach the various closing dates when most applications are invariably submitted. It is, therefore, essential that prospective students apply well in advance, especially where deadlines set by employers and sponsors have to be met. 2
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The Department of Environmental Sciences offers Honours, Masters and Doctoral degrees in Environmental Management and Environmental Science. A HONOURS DEGREES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES: HONOURS BSc DEGREE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT HONOURS BA DEGREE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT HONOURS BSc DEGREE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MODELLING ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION REGARDING THE VARIOUS HONOURS DEGREES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. - General Consult the 2011 myregistration@unisa Postgraduate and the myrules@unisa brochures regarding the closing dates for registration, fees, documents which must accompany a student s application for admission, number of papers for which a student must register re-registration, duration of study, and other general information on registration and enrolment. - Concurrent registration for an undergraduate course/ module(s) for non-degree purposes A student may only with special permission of Senate register for not more than one undergraduate course or the corresponding number of modules on the same level for non-degree purposes (NDP) concurrently with an Honours course; provided that 3
the NDP course/module(s) has a bearing on his Honours studies, or he/she submits a written justification which is acceptable to the University. Please note that a student must apply before the closing date for registration for the undergraduate course/ module(s) for permission for concurrent registration. HONOURS BSc & BA DEGREE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 1 GOALS These two Honours courses have the following goals: 1.1 The primary purpose of these qualifications is to provide Honours BSc (Environmental Management) & Honours BA (Environmental Management) graduates with systematic knowledge, specialised skills and theoretical competence in environmental management. 1.2 A second purpose of these qualifications is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with professional environmental management graduates with appropriate skills, managerial and leadership acumen to reach sound and responsible environmental decision making in keeping with the precautionary principle and sustainable development principles. Such graduates can serve the country in a variety of important ways, in both the public and private sectors. 1.3 The third purpose is to equip graduates with innovativeness, problem-solving competencies, and the ability to operate in multi-disciplinary teams designed to manage environmental matters. Graduates are also expected to be able to carry out proper scientific research in environmental management thereby resolving environmental problems and contributing to new knowledge in the field. 4
2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students with a BSc degree, BA degree or any equivalent (NQF level 6) qualification are eligible for registration. Students with relevant work experience may be enrolled if they can produce an RPL portfolio. Given the wide access to this qualification certain modules may be prescribed for students not having the necessary relevant background relating to the environment field. All registrations are, however, subject to approval and conditions stipulated by the Chair of the Department of Environmental Sciences. 3 COURSE STRUCTURE 3.1 Number of papers for which students may register in their first year of study In addition to the formal admission requirements, the following stipulations also apply: 3.1.1 A student should have obtained 60% or more in the final course of the major subject. Students are strongly advised not to register for more than five papers (72 credits). In highly exceptional circumstances, for instance when a student takes a year study leave, the Chair of the Department may consider an application to register for more than five papers provided that a written justification, supported by documentary evidence, accompanies the student s application for registration. In order not to delay his/her studies, such a student must indicate for which five papers he/she wishes to register should his/her application be unsuccessful. 3.1.2 Students are strongly advised to include Research methodology (HESRMEC) in their first year of registration. 5
3.2 The detailed course structures HONOURS BSC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (course code: 05614) The Honours curriculum comprises eight or more papers (depending on which elective are selected) (120 Credits), seven of which are compulsory core modules and one elective module. Compulsory fundamental and core modules: Module name Type of module Credits Research Methodology (HESRMEC) fundamental 24 Project Management V (PMN501B) core 12 Integrated Environmental core 12 Management (HESIEM5) Impact Mitigation & Management (HESIMMN) Integrated Environmental Management Systems & Auditing (HESIMSU) Ecological & Social Impact Assessment (HESESAA) Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (HESERA8) core 12 core 12 core 12 core 12 6
Elective modules: The student has the option to enroll for one 24 credit or two 12 credit modules. Module name Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY)** Type of module Credits elective 24 Research Project (HESRPRX) elective 24 Environmental Monitoring* (HESEMOC) elective 24 Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling* (HESRSMY) elective 24 Ecotoxicology (HESETX5) elective 24 Conservation Ecology* (HESCEC6) elective 24 Geographical Information Systems (GGH4801) Climate Change, Man & Environment (GGH4804) Managing Archaeological Heritage (HARCH5J) elective 24 elective 24 elective 24 Environmental Chemistry (CHE4807) elective 12 Solid Waste Management (theory & project) (SWM401C & SWM4PJT) Water Treatment Technology (theory & project) (WTT401C & WTT4PJT) Waste Water Treatment Technology (theory & project) (WWT401C & WWT4PJT) elective 12 elective 12 elective 12 * These modules have a compulsory practical component. ** See Rule 4 & 5 7
Rules: 1. Compulsory modules: Research Methodology (HESRMEC); Project Management (PMN501B);Integrated Environmental Management (HESIEM5); Impact Mitigation & Management (HESIMMN); Integrated Environmental Management Systems & Auditing (HESIMSU); Ecological & Social Impact Assessment (HESESAA) and Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (HESERA8). 2. The Integrated Environmental Management (HESIEM5) module requires that a student compiles a portfolio based on compulsory participation in an existing environmental management project. 3. Students must select at least one of the following modules (1x 24 credits or 2 x 12 credits): Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY); Research project (HESRPRX); Environmental Monitoring (HESEMOC); Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling (HESRSMY); Ecotoxicology (HESETX5); Conservation Ecology (HESCEC6); Geographical Information Systems (GGH4801); Climate Change, Man & Environment (GGH4804); Managing Archaeological Heritage (HARCH5J); Environmental Chemistry (CHE4807); Solid Waste Management (theory & project) (SWM401C & SWM4PJT); Water Treatment Technology (theory & project) (WTT401C & WTT4PJT); Waste Water Treatment Technology (theory & project) (WWT401C & WWT4PJT). 4. **Students who have majored in Geography or Environmental Science or who have passed first year Geography and/or GGH103S may not enrol for Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY). 5. **Students who have not passed 1st year Geography and/or GGH103-S, or who have not majored in Environmental Science are strongly advised to select Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY) as elective. 8
6. Students wishing to select the Research Project (HESRPRX) as an elective should first have completed the Research Methodology (HESRMEC) module. 7. Students wishing to select Ecotoxicology (HESETX5) should have completed a full first year of study in Chemistry or have passed CHE111Q and CHE112R. 8. Students wishing to select Conservation Ecology (HESCEC6) should have completed either Zoology 2 or Botany 2 or Geography 3 or Environmental science 3 or equivalents are prerequisite. 9. Registration for GGH4801 is subject to regulation PSC6, and is subject to the approval of the Department of Geography. It should be noted that in GGH4801 substantial knowledge of geographical data sources and analysis, as well as mapping skills, are assumed to be in place. 10. Registration for GGH4804 is subject to regulation PA6, and is subject to the approval of the Department of Geography. It should be noted that in GGH4804 substantial geographical knowledge and skills are assumed to be in place. 11. Students wishing to select Managing Archaeological Heritage (HARCH5J) as an elective should have completed all the third year Archaeology modules. 12. Students wishing to select Environmental Chemistry (CHE4807) as an elective should have completed all the third year Chemistry modules. 13. Students wishing to select Solid Waste Management (theory & project) (SWM401C & SWM4PJT); Water Treatment Technology (theory & project) (WTT401C & WTT4PJT) or Waste Water Treatment Technology (theory & project) (WWT401C & WWT4PJT) should have both matriculation Mathematics and Physical Science or equivalents. 14. Conservation Ecology (HESCEC6), Environmental Monitoring (HESEMOC) and Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling (HESRSMY) modules have a compulsory 9
practical component. Students should contact the department for details regarding the arrangements for the practicals. Information regarding these practicals will be send to students. Important The codes, comprising seven symbols, which appear in brackets after the names of the papers, must be indicated on the registration form. HONOURS BA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (course code: 05592) The Honours curriculum comprises eight or more papers (depending on which elective are selected) (120 Credits), seven of which are compulsory core modules and one elective module. Compulsory fundamental and core modules: Module name Research Methodology (HESRMEC) Type of Credits module fundamental 24 Project Management (PMN501B) core 12 Integrated Environmental core 12 Management (HESIEM5) Impact Mitigation & Management (HESIMMN) Integrated Environmental Management Systems & Auditing (HESIMSU) core 12 core 12 10
Module name Ecological & Social Impact Assessment (HESESAA) Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (HESERA8) Type of Credits module core 12 core 12 Elective modules: The student has the option to enroll for one 24 credit or two 12 credit modules. Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY)** elective 24 Research Project (HESRPRX) elective 24 Environmental Monitoring* (HESEMOC) Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling* (HESRSMY) Geographical Information Systems (GGH4801) Climate Change, Man & Environment (GGH4804) Development Theories and Sustainable Development (DVASUS4) Managing Archaeological Heritage (HARCH5J) Solid Waste Management (theory & project) (SWM401C & SWM4PJT) elective 24 elective 24 elective 24 elective 24 elective 24 elective 24 elective 12 * These modules have a compulsory practical component. ** See Rule 4 & 5 11
Rules: 1. Compulsory modules: Research Methodology (HESRMEC); Project Management (PMN501B);Integrated Environmental Management (HESIEM5); Impact Mitigation & Management (HESIMMN); Integrated Environmental Management Systems & Auditing (HESIMSU); Ecological & Social Impact Assessment (HESESAA) and Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (HESERA8). 2. The Integrated Environmental Management (HESIEM5) module requires that a student compiles a portfolio based on compulsory participation in an existing environmental management project. 3. Students must select at least one of the following modules (1x 24 credits or 2 x 12 credits): Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY); Research project (HESRPRX); Environmental Monitoring (HESEMOC); Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling (HESRSMY); Geographical Information Systems (GGH4801); Climate Change, Man & Environment (GGH4804); Development Theories and Sustainable Development (DVASUS4); Managing Archaeological Heritage (HARCH5J), ); Solid Waste Management (theory & project) (SWM401C & SWM4PJT. 4. **Students who have majored in Geography or Environmental Science or who have passed first year Geography and/or GGH103S may not enrol for Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY). 5. **Students who have not passed 1 st year Geography and/or GGH103S, or who have not majored in Environmental Science are strongly advised to select Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY) as elective. 12
6. Students wishing to select the Research Project (HESRPRX) as an elective should first have completed the Research Methodology (HESRMEC) module. 7. Registration for GGH4801 is subject to regulation PA6, and is subject to the approval of the Department of Geography. It should be noted that in GGH4801 substantial knowledge of geographical data sources and analysis, as well as mapping skills, are assumed to be in place. 8. Registration for either: HGEDEVC or GGH4804 is subject to regulation PA6, and is subject to the approval of the Department of Geography. It should be noted that in HGEDEVC or GGH4804 substantial geographical knowledge and skills are assumed to be in place. 9. Students wishing to select Managing Archaeological Heritage (HARCH5J) as an elective should have completed all the third year Archaeology modules. 10. Students wishing to select Solid Waste Management (theory & project) (SWM401C & SWM4PJT); should have both matriculation Mathematics and Physical Science or equivalents. 11. Environmental Monitoring (HESEMOC) and Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling (HESRSMY) modules have a compulsory practical component. Students should contact the department for details regarding the arrangements for the practicals. Information regarding these practicals will be send to students. Important The codes, comprising seven symbols, which appear in brackets after the names of the papers, must be indicated on the registration form. 13
HONOURS BSc DEGREE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MODELLING (course code: 05568) 1 GOALS The Honours course has the following goals: 1.1 The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Hons BSc graduates with a systematic knowledge, specialised skills and theoretical competence in environmental monitoring and modelling. 1.2 A second purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with graduates who have an indepth knowledge of and the capability to conduct observation, measurement, and evaluation of environmental characteristics and their variation over time. 1.3 The third purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with graduates who will make valuable contributions to society in terms of monitoring the quality and state of the environment. Graduates are expected to understand and apply the principles and methods they learn in order to investigate and solve environmental problems as well as make responsible environmental decisions. 2 COURSE STRUCTURE 2.1 Number of papers for which students may register in their first year of study In addition to the formal admission requirements, the following stipulations also apply: 14
2.1.1 A student should have obtained 60% of more in the final course of the major subject. Students are strongly advised not to register for more than three papers (72 credits). In highly exceptional circumstances, for instance when a student takes a year study leave, the Chair of the Department may consider an application to register for more than three papers provided that a written justification, supported by documentary evidence, accompanies the student s application for registration. In order not to delay his/her studies, such a student must indicate for which three papers he/she wishes to register should his/her application be unsuccessful. 2.1.2 Students are strongly advised to include Research Methodology (HESRMEC) in their first year of registration. 2.2 Admission requirements Students with a BSc degree in fields like geography, environmental science, engineering, geohydrology, biological sciences, physics, chemistry, natural resource management or any equivalent qualifications in a related field of specialisation are eligible for registering for the qualification. To be admitted students should have an average of 60% in the final year of their relevant major subject. Registration of students will be subject to approval by the Chair of the Department: Department of Environmental Sciences. 2.3 The course structure The Honours curriculum comprises five papers (120 Credits), four of which are compulsory core modules and one elective module. 15
Compulsory core modules: Module name Type of module Credits Research Methodology (HESRMEC) 16 core 24 Ecotoxicology (HESETX5) core 24 Environmental Monitoring* (HESEMOC) Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling* (HESRSMY) Elective modules: core 24 core 24 Students must select modules equal to 24 Credits from the following modules: Module name Type of Credits module Integrated Environmental Management elective 12 (HESIEM5) * Impact Mitigation & Management elective 12 (HESIMMN) Integrated Environmental Management elective 12 Systems & Auditing (HESIMSU) Ecological & Social Impact elective 12 Assessment (HESESAA) Environmental Risk Assessment and elective 12 Management (HESERA8) Geographical Information Systems elective 24 (GGH4801) Research Project (HESRPRX) elective 24 Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY)** elective 24 * These modules have a compulsory practical component. ** See Rule 4 & 5
Rules: 1. Requirement for registration: All students enrolling for this qualification should either have completed a full first year of study in Chemistry or be enrolled for CHE111Q and CHE112R. 2. Compulsory modules: Research Methodology (HESRMEC), Ecotoxicology (HESETX5), Environmental Monitoring (HESEMOC) and Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling (HESRSMY). 3. Students must select any one of the following modules: Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY); Research project (HESRPRX); Geographical Information Systems (GGH4801) and Environmental Evaluation and Management (HGEMANP). Or two of the following modules Integrated Environmental Management (HESIEM5); Impact Mitigation & Management (HESIMMN); Integrated Environmental Management Systems & Auditing (HESIMSU); Ecological & Social Impact Assessment (HESESAA) and Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (HESERA8). 4. **Students who have majored in Geography or Environmental Science or who have passed first year Geography and/or GGH103S may not enrol for Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY). 5. **Students who have not passed 1 st year Geography and/or GGH103S, or who have not majored in Environmental Science are strongly advised to select Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes (HESFESY) as elective. 6. Students wishing to select the Research Project (HESRPRX) as an elective should first have completed the Research Methodology (HESRMEC) module. 17
7. Registration for GGH4801 is subject to regulation PSC6, and is subject to the approval of the Department of Geography. It should be noted that in GGH4801 substantial knowledge of geographical data sources and analysis, as well as mapping skills, are assumed to be in place. 8. Registration for HGEMANP is subject to regulation PSC6, and is subject to the approval of the Department of Geography. It should be noted that in HGEMANP substantial geographical knowledge and skills are assumed to be in place. 9. Environmental Monitoring (HESEMOC), Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling (HESRSMY) and Integrated Environmental Management (HESIEM5) modules have a compulsory practical component. Students should contact the department for details regarding the arrangements for the practicals. Information regarding these practicals will be send to students. Important The codes, comprising seven symbols, which appear in brackets after the names of the papers, must be indicated on the registration form. 4 WHICH PAPERS ARE OFFERED IN 2010? All papers will be offered in 2010. 5 WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF EACH PAPER? HESRMEC: Research Methodology Scientific Method Research Process Selecting a topic Literature review 18
Research methodology Research Proposal HESETX5: Ecotoxicology The emergence of ecotoxicology as a science The science of ecotoxicology: concepts and definitions Routes of toxicant uptake Toxicity testing and effects of toxins Factors affecting toxicity Metals, organic compounds & radiation Risk assessment Remediation measures Case studies Future perspectives HESEMOC: Environmental Monitoring Reasons for measurements Measurement of the Atmosphere Measurement of the Hydrosphere Measurement of the Lithosphere Measurement of the Biosphere Data logging Remote sensing The future. HESRSMY: Modelling Environmental Remote Sensing and Introduction to Digital Image Processing Remote Sensing and the Environment Monitoring the Environment Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Environments: Vegetation Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Environments: Soils, Rocks and Urban Areas Remote Sensing of Aquatic Environment 19
Detection of Environmental Change Using Remote Sensing Applications of Remote Sensing to Environmental Problem-solving Environmental Modelling Applications Data sets and sources of data Models of Environmental Variables Environmental assessment, decision-making, and management HESRPRX: Research Project This module is an independent research project under supervision of a study leader on an approved topic in the field of Environmental Sciences. Formulation of a problem that can be solved through research Writing a research proposal Conducting research Presenting the findings in a written report format HESFESY: Integrated Environmental Systems and Processes Environmental science and ecological principles Energy budgets, energy flow, material cycles The earth as a system Interaction between the four spheres Natural processes in the earth s spheres Atmosphere, Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere Sustaining natural resources Crustal, atmospheric, hydrological and biological resources Biodiversity Evolution and adaptation, dispersal mechanisms, extinction, utilisation of the ecosphere 20
Ensuring environmental quality Air, water and soil pollution, land use, waste PMN501B: Project Management (offered by the Department of Business Management) The generic principles of Project management, the project life cycle, suggested steps in the generic project life cycle, the role of the project manager and the project team are all covered in this subject. All of this is done within a South African context and by using generic, but South African examples. HESERA8: Management Environmental Risk Assessment and Hazards and risks: basic concepts Foundations of risk assessment and management. Regulatory frameworks for risk assessment and management: overview of international and national laws and regulations, corporate governance and the environment. Identifying, quantifying and assessment of environmental hazards: toxicity, ecotoxicity, radiation, effects, exposure, pathways, persistence, biodegradation, exposure and risk screening, consequence analysis. Evaluating and characterization of environmental risk: principles, processes, perceptions, tools, techniques - matrices, process-based models, cost-benefit analyses. Devising management plans: responsibilities, communications, documentation, awareness, training, reporting, monitoring, refining. Management decision-making: processes, tools, mitigation strategies. Case studies 21
HESIMMN: Impact mitigation and management Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Management Program Report Mitigation measures Definition and principles Measures Case Studies Rehabilitation Definition and principles Measures Case Studies Closure and Decommissioning HESIMSU: Integrated Environmental Management Systems and Auditing Environmental Management Systems and Standards Planning an EMS: review, vision, mission, values, policies, objectives, targets, plans, and documentation the principles needed to plan and implement an Integrated Environmental Management System Implementation and Operation of an EMS: responsibilities, communications, documentation, awareness, training, reporting, and emergency procedures/response Evaluating and Improving Performance of an EMS: monitoring, measurements, management review, continual improvement, corrective actions and auditing knowledge to operate and evaluate an Integrated Environmental Management System Types of Environmental Audits Audit process: initial review, planning, checklists, activities Identifying, quantifying and assessment of the environmental aspects for the audit Legislation and regulations Post-audit activities 22
HESESAA: Ecological and Social Impact Assessment Principles of ecological assessment Procedural steps of an ecological assessment Survey criteria, survey methods and evaluation of vegetation, terrestrial and aquatic animals and invertebrates Protected species in Southern Africa Habitats found in Southern Africa Value of social impact assessment Principals and guidelines of social impact assessment The process and methods of social impact assessment Link between environmental impact assessment and social impact assessment Case studies in ecological and social impact assessment HESIEM5: Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) Background, principles, and concepts related to integrated environmental management (IEM) Role of legislation in South Africa, key international conventions and agreements in IEM IEM as a decision-making strategy the adoption of a holistic and integrative consideration of numerous parameters to inform planning and decision making processes Basic tools of integrated environmental management, including EIA; CBA & SEA: Their background Definitions and guiding principles Dimensions and processes Future trends IEM as alignment of the environmental governance effort 23
HESCEC6: Conservation Ecology Importance and value of biodiversity Basic concepts of ecology (structure and functioning) Macro ecology Linkage between ecology and conservation International treaties and conventions Threats to species and communities Conservation principles and strategies Conservation areas Indicator, rare and endangered species Impact assessment and ecological monitoring The human dimension (social ecology and community based natural resource management) Case studies GGH4801: Geographical Information Systems (Registration for this module is subject to the approval of the HOD Geography Department) Nature of GIS (definitions, geographical concepts, functional elements, components) GIS data structures (raster and vector) GIS data acquisition (data sets, quality) Preprocessing (format conversion, data reduction and generalization, error detection and editing, merging, edge matching, rectification and registration, interpolation, photo interpretation) GIS data management (basic principles, efficiency, conventional database management systems, spatial database management) GIS data manipulation and analysis (reclassification and aggregation, geometric operations, centroid determination, data structure conversion, spatial operations, measurement, statistical analysis, modelling) 24
Output (types, hardware components) Remote sensing and GIS (historic overview, technology, image processing, interfacing remote sensing and GIS applications) GIS implementation and application (application areas, needs, project management). Cartography for GIS (For this paper a student will be expected to purchase a prescribed GIS (Geographical Information Systems) software package. Full detail (such as the name of the software package and the price) will be provided in the first tutorial letter for the module. Prospective students can also contact the department for full details. Students should also own (or have access to) a personal computer and a printer, both which satisfy the hardware requirements listed below: Pentium-based PC (Pentium 4 or higher recommended) running either Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or NT Minimum display of 1024 x 768 with 64,000 colours Minimum of 256 MB RAM (512 or greater is however recommended) 1 GB hard disk space CD-ROM drive for installation and a applicable mouse Colour printer (any graphics adapters and printer supported by the Windows system can be used). In addition, a student must possess basic computer skills, especially with regard to the current operating system). 25
HGEDEVC: Economic & Development Geography (Registration for this module is subject to the approval of the HOD Geography Department) Nature and development of economic geography Development and underdevelopment Cumulative development in space Spatial dimension of development on a global scale Spatiotemporal dimension of economic development Development strategy Evolution of the South African spatial economy GGH4804: Climate Change, Man & Environment (Registration for this module is subject to the approval of the HOD Geography Department) Overview of the climate system, climatic change and global warming, as well as perspectives in this regard Climate modelling Causes of climatic change Future climates Consequences of climatic change Reaction and decision-making regarding climatic change. DVASUS4: Development Theories and Sustainable Development To provide students with an overview of the meaning, complexity, dynamics and problems of development theories and of the debate on sustainable development. 26
HARCH5J: Managing Archaeological Heritage Defining Archaeological Heritage Management and/or Cultural Resource Management Heritage legislation and regulatory structures in South Africa (NHRA, NEMA, SAHRA, PRHA) International conventions (World Heritage Convention Act, NAGPRA, Burra Charter) and comparative legislation (Africa, USA, Australia and New Zealand) Conservation, mitigation and restitution (repatriation): ethical, social and legal issues Contract archaeology versus academic archaeology Public archaeology and archaeotourism Archaeological Heritage Management in action, evaluating case studies, preparing AHM reports and Conservation Management Plans CHE4807: Environmental Chemistry Chemical and allied industries in South Africa. Chemicals Processes Sources of chemicals Environmental aspects Environmental issues and the chemistry behind them atmosphere hydrosphere biosphere energy SWM401C: Solid Waste Management (theory) and SWM4PJT: Solid Waste Management (project ). Waste generation and storage Collection and transportation Site selection Site Operation and Management Waste Minimisation Closure, end-use and Rehabilitation 27
WTT401C: Water Treatment Technology(theory) and WTT4PJT: Water Treatment Technology (project) Water Properties Treatment Process Treatment Plant design Water Recycling, reuse, recovery and conservation Environmental Aspects Plant operation and Management WWT401C: Waste Water Treatment Technology (theory) and WWT4PJT: Waste Water Treatment Technology (project) Waste water Properties Treatment Processes Treatment Plant Design Environment Aspects Waste water Plant Design Project 6 RELEVANT UNDERGRADUATE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS If a student's undergraduate training differs markedly from what is offered at UNISA, a certain amount of supplementary work might be required. 7 STUDY PACKAGE, ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATION ADMISSION The study package for each paper comprises one or more of the following: prescribed textbooks and /or Reader/s recommended books articles from scientific journals a study guide 28
tutorial letters assignments The assignments may be of a theoretical and/or practical nature and consist of questions requiring written answers. No student will be admitted to the examination in a paper unless he/she has submitted a minimum number of assignments in which a satisfactory standard has been achieved. The minimum number of assignments and the admission credits that pertain to each assignment are decided on by the relevant lecturer. 8 CONTACT WITH THE LECTURER Students are welcome to visit the lecturers at their offices in Pretoria, provided that an appointment is made at least three days in advance. The department cannot guarantee that students will be attended to if they arrive in the department without an appointment. Lecturers' office hours are from 09:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. 9 ORIENTATION SESSION A voluntary orientation session will be arranged early during the academic year. 10 PRACTICALS Students who have enrolled for Conservation Ecology (HESCEC6), Environmental Monitoring (HESEMOC), Integrated Environmental Management (HESIEM5) and Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling (HESRSMY) must attend a week-long practical session for each or these modules. The details of the practical sessions will be communicated to students during the academic year. 29
11 GOAL ACHIEVEMENT An honours BSc degree in Environmental Management, honours BA degree in Environmental Management and an honours BSc degree in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling are sought-after by industrial and governmental sectors. This is justifiable in view of the high academic standards set and the relevance of the knowledge and skills acquired by the graduate. These honours degrees also provide a stepping stone to the Masters degree. However, the attainment of the Honours degree can only be achieved on condition that the student works in a disciplined and goaldirected manner with his/her shoulder set firmly to the wheel. NB: Any further administrative information you may require regarding postgraduate studies will be provided on request and is obtainable from: The Registrar Directorate: Student Admissions and Registrations P O Box 392 UNISA 0003 South Africa Telephone: 0861 670 411 International: +27 11 670 9000 Fax: 012 429 4150 E-mail (Honours enquiries): artes@unisa.ac.za 30
B MASTER'S AND DOCTOR'S DEGREES The Department of Environmental Science offers Masters and Doctoral qualifications in the following areas: MASTER S DEGREES MA in Environmental Management MA in Environmental Science MSc in Environmental Management MSc in Environmental Science DOCTORAL DEGREES DLitt et Phil in Environmental Management DLitt et Phil in Environmental Science DPhil in Environmental Management DPhil in Environmental Science General information To be admitted to the Masters degrees the applicants must have relevant Honours degree in the core discipline being followed at the Masters level or a four-year equivalent degree in related fields. Applicants should consult the myregistration@unisa Postgraduate and the MyRule@UNISAbrochures for relevant rules and important information. To be admitted to the doctoral degrees the applicants must have relevant Masters degree in the core discipline being followed at the doctoral level or related disciplines All the above qualifications are by full research on an approved environmentally relevant topic. Students are encouraged to orientate their research interest in line with areas of expertise or field of specialisation of staff members. The curriculum comprises 31
a research proposal module for which students first have to register and pass before they can register for the dissertation/thesis For enquiries on the above programmes, you may contact: Mrs R du Plessis University of South Africa Private Bag X6 UNISA FLORIDA 1710 Tel: (011) 471-2584 International: +27 (011) 471-2584 Fax: +27 (011) 471-2866 e-mail: dplesr@unisa.ac.za or the secretary to the Department Ms E Hart University of South Africa Private Bag X6 UNISA FLORIDA 1710 Tel: (011) 471 2213 International: +27 (011) 471-2213 Fax: +27 (011) 471-2138 e-mail: ehart@unisa.ac.za NB: Any further administrative information you may require regarding postgraduate studies please contact: Telephone: 0861 670 411 International: +27 11 670 9000 Fax: 012 429 4150 E-mail (M & D enquiries): mandd@unisa.ac.za 32
TEACHING STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PROFESSORS: O R Awofolu (011) 471-2655 awofoor@unisa.ac.za J Olivier (011) 471-2321 olivij@unisa.ac.za SENIOR LECTURERS: I T Rampedi (011) 471-3725 rampeit@unisa.ac.za M Tekere (011) 471-2270 tekerm@unisa.ac.za LECTURERS: R du Plessis (011) 471-2584 dplesr@unisa.ac.za M Jordaan (011) 471-3222 jordam@unisa.ac.za H J van Niekerk (011) 471-2325 vniekhj@unisa.ac.za ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Estee Hart (011) 471-2213 ehart@unisa.ac.za Fax number (011) 471 2138 Keneilwe Modiga (011) 471-3118 modigk@unisa.ac.za Fax number (011) 471-2866 UNISA 33