[OSGeo Africa] What software is currently used in South Africa tertiary institutions

[Franko Sokolic]

Hi Sindile, 

I teach the GIS component of the MSc in Integrated Water Resource Management at the University of the Free State and we only use QGIS for the practical sessions. However, I always emphasize that we are teaching GIS, not QGIS, and that the theory and techniques we teach are applicable to all GIS packages. UFS also has licences for ArcGIS and this software is used by the Geography department amongst others. 

Frank. 


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Subject: [OSGeo Africa] What software is currently used in South Africa tertiary institutions 

Hello List, 

Does anyone know what software is used by various South African tertiary institutions that offer a qualification in GIS whether it is accredited by SAGC or not. 
Are students exposed to both desktop and server tools during their studies? 

An internet search revealed the following institutions offer GIS in their curricula 

SAGC Accredited 
University of Cape Town 
University of Stellenbosch 
University of Pretoria 
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 

Others 
University of Johannesburg 
University of South Africa 
University of Venda 
University of Fort Hare 
Nelson Mandela University 
University of KwaZulu Natal 
University of Free State 
North West University 
University of Witwatersrand 

Thank you for your feedback. 

Regards, 
Sindile 







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