Bachelor of Science Honours in Soil Science
The first purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with specialized knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Soil Science, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions society.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
160
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The first purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with specialized knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Soil Science, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions society.
The second purpose of this qualification is to provide Southern Africa with Soil Science specialist, who will have a clear understanding of the soil, based on the sound knowledge and understanding of mathematics, chemistry and physics.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation certificate
First degree
Other
BSc Soil Science or equivalent degree
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Overall learning outcomes
Learners will have in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of Soil Science as well as the advanced skills required for the management of the soil.
Critical cross-field outcomes
- Identifying and solving problems, using critical and creative thinking
- Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
- Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
- Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem-solving context do not exist in isolation.
- Exploring education and career opportunities
- Developing entrepreneurial opportunities
- Communicating effectively using visual mathematical and language skill in the modes of oral and written persuasion
- Demonstrating an understanding of the economic world in context as a dynamic interactive world that does not exist in isolation
- Demonstrating effective and responsible decision making
- Stimulating and developing thinking patterns involving creativity
- Interpreting information received via the media
- Remaining receptive and responsive to current trends and developments
- Using technology effectively and responsibly.
Associated assessment criteria
Assessment will include written, oral and practical examinations, moderated by internal and external assessors. Seminars, assignments, practicals, excursions and projects, with subsequent reporting, will also be assessed
Integrated assessment
Portfolios
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other: Tests, practicals, excursions, projects and assignments
Seminars
Interpersonal communication skills
Case studies
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
MSc: Soil Science
Other articulation possibilities
A BSc Soil Science programme gives access to a variety of Honours and Master's programmes in related fields
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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