Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs across various colleges, including Accounting Sciences, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Economic & Management Sciences, Education, Human Sciences, Law, Science, Engineering & Technology, and the College of Graduate Studies.

Colleges

• Accounting Sciences: Offers qualifications in accounting sciences, with research focus areas including auditing, financial accounting, and taxation.
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• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences: Focuses on agriculture, environmental sciences, and related fields, with research in areas such as agricultural economics and environmental management.
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• Economic & Management Sciences: Covers economics, management sciences, and related disciplines, with research areas including economic development and management practices.
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• Education: Offers programs in education, focusing on teacher training, educational management, and related fields, with research in educational technology and pedagogy.
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• Human Sciences: Encompasses humanities, social sciences, and related fields, with research areas including cultural studies and social development.
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• Law: Offers legal programs, with research focus areas including human rights law, commercial law, and legal practice.
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• Science, Engineering & Technology: Covers a broad range of programs in science, engineering, and technology, with research in areas such as biotechnology, engineering materials, and information technology.
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• College of Graduate Studies: Focuses on postgraduate studies, providing research support and resources for master's and doctoral students.
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Specific Program Details

Conservation Ecology II - CEC2601

• Diploma
• Semester module
• NQF level: 6
• Credits: 12
• Module presented in English
• Module presented online
• Pre-requisite: CEC1501 or CEC131S
• Purpose: Students will be able to identify both inter- and intra-specific relationships between species and describe the factors that influence population dynamics; describe the ecological characteristics of populations, as well as how energy flows through them; explain the ecology of succession in different ecosystems; identify the various climatic factors and different regions in southern Africa; compile climate diagrams and explain their importance in nature conservation management.
• Requirements: Students registering for this module are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet in order to download or read essential study material from the myUnisa module site and the world wide web.
• Presentation: This module will be presented online, and no study material will be posted for this module.

Research

The university emphasizes research with relevance and impact, supporting various research initiatives and innovation.

Research Areas

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
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• Research ethics
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Alumni and Library

The university values its alumni and provides resources through its library for both current students and alumni.

Alumni Engagement

• Stay connected with Unisa
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• Convocation activities
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• Illustrious Alumni
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Library Resources

• Access to a wide range of academic materials and resources
• Support for research and study
• Facilities for study and collaboration

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