Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology

This qualification aims

• To compound and expand the learners knowledge in the field of Zoology.
• To train learners to conduct research in the field of Zoology, including the ability to plan basic research qualifications, experiments, surveys.
• To be applied and conducted in the fields of conservation, pest management and fundamental scientific research.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.

In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Science in Zoology, (NQF Level 7.

1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
2. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
4. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes or oral and or written persuasion.
5. Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any qualification of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
6. Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
7. Explore education and career opportunities.

The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes

• Design experiments and sampling Qualifications;
• Plan and conduct a research project, including the written and verbal presentation of a research proposal and research report;
• Access, extract and synthesize scientific information from multimedia sources;
• Critically interpret and evaluate published scientific information;
• Apply acquired knowledge to the solution of conservation and environmental problems.

Integrated Assessment

• Laboratory work assessments (formative);
• Tutorial exercise in problem solving (formative);
• Practical reports (formative and summative);
• Computer based assessments (formative and summative);
• Oral tests (summative);
• Written tests;
• Written examinations;

Integrated assessment;

• Written examinations;
• Oral examinations;

Other

• Written project reports;
• Written scripts or seminars;
• Project proposals, reports and verbal presentations.