Asking UJ Computer Science Students their Matric Marks

[@AfikaMfiki]

Danko Gift , currently waiting for my results this video is inspiring ❤️

[@KholofeloTswai]

And it rejected many with 70s and 80s only 😂😂

[@LehlogonoloMakuwa]

They are doing extended

[@giftvarsitytv]

Askies

[@DV-Creator100]

Danko Gift 🔥Please do this at UCT!

[@giftvarsitytv]

Soon 😊

[@ThaboMavee12]

Forever Gift varsity TV...we get motivated

[@giftvarsitytv]

Yes yes😊

[@johnsfamilyadventures3896]

The range of marks in Math is very broad.

[@RosieRoset]

Some of them do an extended degree(4yrs) so the math requirement for that is 60%=

[@giftvarsitytv]

Yes😊

[@Kiki-s5z]

Hi Gift, please ask UWC dentistry students kea kopa hle…

[@sandisosenzo]

At this point I'd have to think coz I've forgotten most of my high school marks, especially since varsity taught me that my marks were only to gain entrance into uj😂 😂

[@Everythingmovies-s8c]

I will never forget them, those are the only marks that are not bad🤣🤣

[@sandisosenzo]

@@Everythingmovies-s8c 😂😂

[@giftvarsitytv]

😂😂😂

[@Kany.a]

The last humility is inspiring 🔥🔥🔥

[@MatthewNgoy]

How I never knew physics is not needed for computer science 😮

[@giftvarsitytv]

You should consult your prospectus sometimes they want maths only

[@sandisosenzo]

@@MatthewNgoy they only want physics if you'll be having it as an elective or compulsory module, e.g for bsc in applied maths and cs, the electives are stats and physics hence it's required. Same goes for bsc in ap maths and maths, bsc in maths and cs and bsc in computational science

[@MatthewNgoy]

N I ran to check after this video 😅

[@sandisosenzo]

@@MatthewNgoy do check the yearbook under the science faculty on the uj website they explain everything

[@sabinaha-sem]

can you please do a video on petroleum engineering 😢

[@MalieyNoo]

Heyy gift can you please interview IT students 😭i really want to know more about it im foing grade 12 and im stuck in between choosing between IT and CS To be honest i really want to do CS but people keep telling that i wont survive because its too hard so they recommend IT instead But listening to these interviews here i think i will be able to do it but...people say otherwise

[@KholofeloTswai]

I'm doing IT majoring in Computer Science and Informatics. I got distinctions for Maths and Physics

[@MalieyNoo]

@@KholofeloTswai which university?

[@MalieyNoo]

How is it though is it as tough is it manageable especially for someone like me who's has no experience working with computers or coding?

[@sandisosenzo]

@@MalieyNoo you'll notice that UJ calls it's degree IT but quite it's not really the one people are used to in other colleges and varsities where you'd get to do things like your Support Services etc. A tech degree at UJ is divided into 3: IT, CS and informatics and CS specialising in AI. Just to add an xtra info, BSc is divided into 4: a) IT, b) life and environmental sciences, c) mathematical sciences and d) physical sciences. So IT is both a division and a course so don't get confused there. So IT: 1. IT, u major in computer science and informatics but u don have much flexibility when choosing electives. First yr, it's your two majors with compulsory pure maths(maths taken throughout bsc) and some electronics(with business management). 2nd yr it's majors and pure maths(divided in two modules so it's 4 maths modules in a yr). 3rd yr it's majors. 2. CS and informatics(ifm), better flexibility in electives but the majors r the same as IT. First yr it's majors with pure maths then the 4th is an elective between applied maths (my personal major ♥️), statistics, geography and business management with electronics. 2nd yr it's majors and an elective from apm maths, statistics, geography, pure maths. 3. AI, it's majors(cs and ifm), stats and pure maths. 2nd yr it's cs, pure maths and u choose to do either stats or information management. Big difference is that their 2nd semester CS is different from the normal one n it's called Intro to AI techniques. 3rd yr they share cs 1st semester (called csc3a) with normal CS majors but the rest is different. They have machine learning project as the 2nd module in the 1st semester. 2nd semester it's advanced AI techniques and and AI project. Just to add on what's done in cs and ifm on a semester basis(meaning 6 modules for each semester in order for the 3yr degree): 1.CS Intro to algorithmic development (c++), intro to data structures (c++), advanced object oriented programming (java, also teaches GUIs and multithreading), data communications (or computer networking), advanced data structures and algorithms, computer systems architecture 2. IFM Intro to algorithmic development (VB), intro to data structures (VB), databases, e-commerce, software engineering, advanced software engineering. Pick your poison 😜 You'll notice that UJ doesn't have a lot of modules to do(unless u doing computational science or financial orientation) compared to other varsities but the credits speak for themselves, e.g CS 2A(1st semester 2nd yr) is 20 credits and in other varsities they'd have like 3 modules to make up that 20 or add up to 25 in some cases but the value is there after graduation in any school. So choose what u want

[@sandisosenzo]

@@MalieyNoo as a beginner to CS, it might be slightly weird and intimidating since it's not a normal thing but when u spend more time on it you'll notice that it resonates with nature and it's very intuitive such that even things we look at as just simple in real life it makes u think deeply about them, like maybe defining what 1+1 is so as to avoid getting 11 or 10 as an answer depending on what u want 😂😂, or mayb building something like a snake game😅. It's fun to play it but when u have to build it it's a slightly mind bending activity n yes, u might do it on 1st yr😂. Overall, having prior programming skills is a plus but even without you'd do just fine, especially if u find IT/CS interesting then yah. Even in class I've observed that more than 50% of my classmates were encountering programming for the 1st time n most did well. Those who tend to struggle with it tend to be those who r doing it as an elective for 1yr or as a 1yr compulsory module (like in bsc in actuarial science) Either way you'll survive. Just a few suggestions: be interested in it, UJ always hosts events both in engineering and science every month whether its a seminar or talk or a hackathon whatever but try to be involved coz you'll get to engage with industry people. Last yr we even had a visit from people from ICANN which is a big deal so u have to be involved. That'll expose u to what's available in IT. Make friends in class, especially the genius coz they tend to be nerds n find it hard to make friends 😂 n their influence on u will definitely motivate u n they'd learn a lot from u too. In tech, communication skill is a huge aspect such that it weighs almost as much as programming. The rest you'll figure out on ur own. The events I mentioned r normally sent via email to all bsc or engineering students but as the semester commences just go to the faculty n ask them to subscribe ur email to the faculty for those notifications in case they didn't, otherwise they should. Lastly, if u get a chance over December holidays, try out programming. If u gonna b at UJ, I'd suggest JavaScript. U not gonna do it in class but it's syntax is very similar to C/C++ and Java that you'll be doing in the degree but it's slightly less intense as the ones I mentioned, should be good to give u an idea. I'd say python but it's very different from these 3, it'd help u but I just choice something that'll be familiar. Plus u don really have to install any software to practice JavaScript (JS), u only need a browser unless u doing something fancy. Sorry for rambling 🤣. I only do that coz I love UJ 🤣🤣🤣

[@ReithabetseBooi]

Abuti Makgema we see you

[@BensonBurn]

Hello ma'am! Isnt supposed to be 'yours faithfully' when the person is not fimiliar with you, and with the opposite opposite being true?

[@dungrfGospel]

Hi Gift can you please go to Soltech and students that study Electric

[@AndileBandlelihle-e7x]

UKZN PMB NEXT PLEASE computer science

[@chloejantjies5842]

I wonder why people think gift has money to run around the whole country doing these interviews

[@TumeloShai-f4h]

@gift can you please interview someone who is or still studying orthotist, please brother

[@giftvarsitytv]

Sure

[@VutlhariMinyuku]

70🎉🎉🎉% bethunana

[@giftvarsitytv]

Yes

[@Ompiey]

Can you also ask meturllagy students

[@giftvarsitytv]

Sure sure 😊

[@smangawiseman7530]

Hi guys👍 which university is best for Computer science between UP,Wits and UJ ?

[@nompilomaphalala4700]

😂❤First!!!

[@giftvarsitytv]

❤❤

[@Neo-g4n]

The guy from kutlwanong 🥹❤️

[@Everybodylovestheunderdawg]

How did the first one got admitted with those 60s??? Uj has its favorites 🥲

[@sandisosenzo]

It's probably an extended degree coz mainstream is 70+ and extended is 60+ as long as u meet the required APS

[@sandisosenzo]

But yah they've rejected some learners with good marks b4😢, but at least u don pay anything for an application so I wouldn't complain much

[@ScabesihleHlengwa]

@@sandisosenzo oh yeah it is an extended degree

[@RosieRoset]

Some of them do an extended degree(4yrs) so the math requirement for that is 60%=

[@Langa77]

True