Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry

a) Knowledge of chemistry at more advanced level than the Bsc. Level

b) Ability to interpret, evaluate and manipulate basic scientific information and results and to present them orally;

c) Basic chemical skills required in governmental and industrial laboratories and furthermore to introduce them to chemical research;

d) Good chemical skills that will enable them to teach the subject well at high schools and at Ordinary Diploma level in the Technikons

e) Opportunity to proceed into further postgraduate programme;

B SC. Degree in Chemistry or Higher National Diploma from Technikons with major in Chemistry.

Statement of Exit Level Outcomes

Exit Level Outcomes: B. Sc. (Honours ) Chemistry

The learner will be able to

1. Communicate effectively with peers, in a variety of ways, in the discourse of Chemistry.
2. Demonstrate responsible and effective time-management and organization of projects and research, meeting personal objectives and negotiated deadlines.
3. To interact with self-confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations in a management environment.

4.Exhibit a detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of discipline specific theories and comprehends both the interactions between chemistry and the natural science environment and the multi-disciplinary nature of science.

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in developing clear and deeper understanding of the specific areas of the subject.
2. Manage data and information effectively, through their collection, storage, analysis, synthesis, presentation and critical evaluation, using a variety of analytical methods and techniques.

7.Exhibit necessary skills to successfully carry out research of limited scope.

Assessment Criteria

The Learner can

1. Participate in class discussions; write and present mini-seminars; prepare assignments; participate effectively in oral presentation.
2. Submit assignments and reports in an acceptable format according to clear guidelines and deadlines.
3. Participate and interact intelligently in class discussions and presentations and in practical situations.
4. Critically read, interpret and analyze literature; participate in group discussions.
5. Do independent reading and information retrieval in the library and the internet; work with reduced supervision and show initiative.
6. Prepare assignments; improve computer literacy
7. Write a project proposal, highlighting the research problem

• Identify the research problem
• Describe the research methods/procedures and techniques to be followed
• Collect, analyze and interpret data
• Write up the results in clear, concise and acceptable manner.

Integrated Assessment

Formative assessment in the form of continuous assessment through assignments, tests, seminars and summative assessment.