Rhodes University Computer Science

The innovations brought about by Information and Communication Technology are radically altering our society by changing the way our economy, educational systems, and social and cultural interactions work.  This is particularly relevant to the kinds of activities that graduates encounter in their day-to-day personal and professional lives.

As this technological innovation progresses, it will become increasingly important to have a knowledge and an understanding of the nature of information and communication technologies, and how they are changing.  Anticipating these changes will enhance the choices you make in your personal and working life.  Naturally, the more knowledge you have, the more you will be able to exploit the power of Information and Communication Technology.

History of the Department

Rhodes University acquired its first computer in 1966, one which was housed in the Department of Physics. Computer Science was first introduced as a major subject under the auspices of the Department of Applied Mathematics in 1970 by the late Professor Rolf Braae. In 1972 the first post graduate courses were given. A separate Computer Science Department was established in 1980, but has continued to work in close cooperation with the other Mathematical Sciences Departments, with the Department of Physics and Electronics, and more recently with the Department of Information Systems.