UP Department of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education

UP Department of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education

The Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education at the University of Pretoria welcomes all prospective students who wish to pursue careers in Science, Mathematics and Technology education. You will be forming part of one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Education, renowned for rendering a valuable service to teacher education in South Africa.

Academic Programmes

Undergraduate

Biology (Only third-year students)
JBI 310 – Life Processes
JBI 320 – Animal Behaviour and Ecology
Botany
JPK 110 – Morphology and Anatomy
JPK 120 – Reproduction in Plants
JPK 210 – Plant Diversity
JPK 220 – Ecology
JPK 310 – Plant Biochemistry
JPK 320 – Plant Physiology
Chemistry
JCH 110 – Molecules and Compounds
JCH 120 – Reactions and Stoichiometry
JCH 210 – Atomic Structure and Chemical Periodicity
JCH 220 – Molecular Orbitals and Organic Chemistry
JCH 310 – Gases and Solutions and their Behaviour
JCH 320 – The Chemistry of Acids and Bases and Chemistry of the Elements
Computer Studies
COS 151 – Introduction to Computer Studies
INF 154 – Informatics I
INF 165 – Programming for Teachers
INF 273 – Informatics II
JIT 210 – Information Technology I
JIT 310 – Technical Computer Skills
JIT 320 – Information Technology II
Design and Technology
JOT 151 – Conceptual Framework
JOT 152 – The Design Process
JOT 120 – Design
JOT 251 – Project Management and Entrepreneurship
JOT 252 – Food Technology
JOT 253 – Soft Materials
JOT 254 – Textile Technology
JOT 310 – Electrical Systems and Control
JOT 353 – Mechanical Systems and Control
JOT 354 – Structures
General Mathematics
JAW 110 – Pre-calculus I
JAW 120 – Pre-calculus II
JAW 210 – Pre-calculus III
JAW 220 – Pre- calculus IV
JAW 310 – Consumer Mathematics and Geometry
JAW 320 – Statistics
General Sciences
JWT 114 – Matter and Materials
JWT 124 – Earth and Universe I
JWT 214 – Life and Living
JWT 224 – Earth and Universe II
JWT 314 – Energy and Change I
JWT 324 – Energy and Change II
Mathematics
JWS 110 – Pre-calculus I
JWS 120 – Pre-calculus II
JWS 210 – Calculus: Limits, Continuity and Differentiation
JWS 220 – Calculus: Integration
JWS 310 – Financial Mathematics: Statistics and Economics
JWS 320 – Geometry and 3 – D Vectors
JFG 120 – Fundamental Numeracy
Physics

• JFK 110 – Mathematical Introduction, Statistical Treatment of Experimental Data

Motion in one and two dimensions.
JFK 120 – Dynamics of a Point Mass, Dynamics of a System of Particles, Rotation
JFK 210 – Periodic Motion, Waves and Sound, Light and Optics
JFK 220 – Fluids in Rest and Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, The Kinetic Theory of Gases
JFK 310 – Static Electricity, Electric Current, Electric Circuits
JFK 320 – Magnetism, Special Relativity, Introduction to Nuclear Physics
Technical Drawings
JTT 110 – Descriptive Geometry I
JTT 120 – Engineering Drawing I
JTT 210 – Descriptive Geometry II
JTT 220 – Engineering Drawing II
JTT 310 – Descriptive Geometry – conclusion
JTT 320 – Engineering Drawing III
Zoology
JDK 110 – Cytology and Genetics
JDK 120 – Biodiversity Invertebrata
JDK 210 – Chordata
JDK 220 – Ecology
JDK 310 – Mammal Physiology I
JDK 320 – Mammal Physiology II
Methodologies of Learning Areas
JLS 253 – LA Natural Science
JLS 451 – LA Natural Science
JLT 254 – LA Technology
JLT 451 – LA Technology
JLW 252 – LA Mathematics
JLW 451 – LA Mathematics
Methodologies
JMC 300 – Methodology of Technology Education
JMN 301 – Methodology of Biology (only second- and third-year students)
JMN 304 – Methodology of General Sciences
JMN 305 – Methodology of Chemistry
JMN 306 – Methodology of Physics
JMN 307 – Methodology of Zoology
JMN 308 – Methodology of Botany
JMT 304 – Methodology of Technical Drawings
JMW 300 – Methodology of Mathematics and General Mathematics

Research Modules

JNM 311 – Research Methodology
JNM 321 – Research Methodology
JNM 451 – Research Project
JNM 454 – Research Project
 

Masters and Doctoral programmes

Science, Mathematics and Technology Education
Humanities Education
Early Childhood Education
 

Postgraduate

1. BEd Honours in Science and Mathematics Education
The Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education are offering an honours degree in Science and Mathematics Education from 2007. Prospective Science and Mathematics graduates including preservice and inservice teachers, curriculum developers and others with the necessary qualification (see below) are invited to register for this degree, which is offered on a part-time as well as full-time schedule.
Access to the qualification
Bachelor’s degree and teacher’s diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Education (eg. BSc + HED/ PGCE); or
Four-year composite degree in Science Education (eg. BEd FET Natural Sciences); or
M + 4 Teacher’s Diploma; or
M + 3 Teacher’s Diploma and a Further Diploma in Education (FDE) or an Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) (University or College)
Additional requirements for the elective modules
Mathematics Education – Mathematics II
Life Sciences Education – Biology II or Zoology II or Botany II or General Science II
Physical Sciences Education – Physics II or Chemistry II or General Science
Further details can be obtained from:
Dr JJR de Villiers
Tel: (012) 420 5529
E-mail: jjr.devilliers@gk.up.ac.za