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Geology and Soil Science
What is Geology? Geology is the study of the Earth. This field of study is concerned with the materials that comprise the Earth, rocks and minerals, as well as the processes that contributed to shape our planet, both internally and on the surface. Studying the physical and chemical characteristics of the earth materials is of great…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/urban-and-regional-planning
Urban and Regional Planning
What is Urban and Regional Planning? Planning is a dynamic profession that works to improve the welfare of people and their communities by creating more convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient and attractive places for present and future generations. Urban and Regional Planning concerns the planning, design, implementation and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geo-and-spatial-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate study: 3 year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period of a BSc degree in Natural and Agricultural Sciences is 3 years full time, except for Urban and Regional planning which is a 4 year degree only offered full time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combine subjects Geography, Geology and Planning.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geo-and-spatial-sciences/careers
Careers
Geologists and earth scientists are active in these fields: Environmental geology – these geologists are involved in problems associated with natural hazards/disasters (like earthquakes, storms along coastlines, landslides and the formation of sinkholes), social health (like asbestos poisoning, radio-active pollution of water), the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-science-and-information-systems
Computer Science and Information Systems
What is Computer Science and Information Systems? This program and curriculum is compiled in such a manner that students are qualified to enter the field of information technology with confidence and to render a valuable service to the industry in South Africa and elsewhere in the world. The curriculum was designed after planning sessions…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate study: 3year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period of a BSc Natural Science degree is 3 years full time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combines the subjects Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics. Each curriculum is compiled according to our stringent quality standards to…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/careers-computer-statistical-and-mathematical
Careers in Computer, Statistical and Mathematical Sciences
Exciting careers, especially on successful completion of postgraduate study awaits in a variety of institutions such as the: CSIR, NECSA, MINTEK, ESKOM, SASOL, Mittal Steel SA, SABS, DENEL, AECI, MNT and numerous industries and other organisations. There is a large demand for well-qualified teachers in Physical Science, Information Studies and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/quantitative-risk-management
Quantitative Risk Management
The importance of risk management at the highest levels of organisations is increasingly acknowledged these days, known in its broadest sense as Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM). The most important risk types are market, credit and operational risk. Market risk is the risk that changes in the financial market prices and rates will reduce…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/financial-mathematics
Financial Mathematics
Financial Mathematics is a flourishing area of modern science. Its numerous applications have become vital to the day to day functioning of the world’s financial institutions. As a consequence, a solid command of the principles and techniques of financial engineering is essential for a responsible approach to the trading, asset management…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/data-mining
Data Mining | Business Analytics
Business Analytics is a fast developing field with applications covering a wide range of industries. The field is ideally suited for those students who have an aptitude for mathematics and a keen interest in computer programming. Currently numerous job opportunities exist in various industry sectors, e.g. financial, industrial, communications,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-business-mathematics-and-informatics/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate study Baccalaureus Scientiae (3 years) REGISTRATIONS: FNAS R&O: https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/r-o-2022 FNAS Senior Registration: https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/senior_registration NWU R&O: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/first-years-2022?_ga=2.34607137.1496689956.1641456395-838842462.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-making/welding-and-sheet-metal
Welding and Sheet Metal
We can cut and bend up to 3mm in-house, but up to 12mm with industry partners. Metal sheeting can by rolled up to 1.2m wide and 2m tall. × × ×…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-making/expertise
Expertise
Our people were trained at well known specialist training centres including the CSIR and other industry leaders. This combined experience includes the design and manufacturing of high quality research equipment and other fields in the industry including tutoring, student projects, automotive testing, FMCG, pharmaceutical and medical…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-making/scientific-glassblowing
Scientific Glassblowing
What is it? Scientific Glassblowing is the process of creating glass instruments for use in research and production. Scientific Glassblowing differs from the art form in that they work exclusively with borosilicate glass and quartz, both of which have higher working temperatures than art (or "soft") glass and have the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-making/our-services
Our Services
We have worked in industries ranging from rifle manufacturing, mining equipment manufacturing and special equipment and design. Our staff is highly skilled and formally trained to address whichever need you might have. Design With the necessary 3D/CAD/CAM facilities we can design whichever equipment. CNC 3 and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-making/key-areas
Key Areas
Our key areas on which we focus are: Mechanical design, manufacturing and repair Metal hardening and tempering Plastic forming, bending and asercutting Electrical repair Basic electrical control circuit design, assembly and maintenance PLC Programming VSD (Variable Speed Drives) programming, fault…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/botany-publications