Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology
As indicated in the overall degree statement, with the focus on those skills and knowledge required in the discipline of Zoology.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Physical Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
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
As indicated in the overall degree statement, with the focus on those skills and knowledge required in the discipline of Zoology.
Entry requirements and RPL
As indicated in the general form.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Subject specific outcomes
Graduates of the programme will
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of Zoology, with particular reference to the areas of evolution, anatomy, physiology, ecology, biodiversity and living resource management.
- Use scientific knowledge and skills to design and test hypotheses, and to solve problems in innovative ways, using appropriate principles, tools, techniques and logical reasoning.
- Conduct independent research in zoological and environmental phenomena and communicate their own understanding of these principles and issues.
- Work effectively in a team to achieve a set purpose.
- Be able to read, understand and synthesise relevant information effectively in English.
- Use science and technology effectively and safely, while showing responsibility to the environment and the health of others, in the field as well as in the laboratory.
- Be able to integrate their knowledge and skills across disciplinary boundaries.
Graduates of the programme will be aware of
- The application of the scientific method to real-life situations, particularly in the zoological field.
- Their responsibility to the sustainable development of society through the application of zoological concepts and their potential to play a leadership role in this process.
- Potential ecological problems, stemming from exploitation of the environment, particularly in respect of zoological and other environmental aspects.
- Their ability to find employment in a broad range of career opportunities, using their zoological knowledge and skills.
- Their opportunities and values of natural resources and their management requirements to ensure sustainable utilisation.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
Assessment Practice: Formative Outcome(s) Module(s)
- Practicals 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ZOO410/444/454/464
- Essays 1,2,3,4,5,7 All
- Poster 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ZOO420
- Presentation 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ZOO420/415
- Project 1,2,3,5,6,7 ZOO420
- Field Excursions 1234567 ZOO410/420/446/462/
464/466/469
Assessment Practice: Summative Outcome(s) Module(s)
- Semester Tests 1,2,3,5,7 All except ZOO415/420
- Examination - Practical 1,2,3,5,6,7 ZOO410
- Examination - Written 1,2,3,5,7 All except ZOO415/420
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Articulation Possibilities
As indicated on the general form, and
General Articulation After Successful Completion
Qualifying graduates will have access to
- Postgraduate teaching certificates, e.g. H.D.E.
Specific Articulation After Successful Completion
Qualifying graduates will have access to
- undergraduate programs at Medical Schools
- accelerated undergraduate Physiotherapy at University of Stellenbosch
- Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, Pretoria
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.
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