Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Physical Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose of the Qualifications:
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Systematic Knowledge and Specialised Skills:
The primary purpose of these qualifications is to equip Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Environmental Management) graduates with systematic knowledge, specialized skills, and theoretical competence in environmental management. -
Professional Environmental Management Graduates:
The second purpose is to produce professional environmental management graduates with appropriate skills, managerial acumen, and leadership qualities to make informed and responsible environmental decisions. This is in alignment with the precautionary principle and sustainable development principles, benefiting South Africa and other countries. These graduates can play crucial roles in the public and private sectors. -
Problem-solving and Research Competencies:
The third purpose is to provide graduates with innovativeness, problem-solving competencies, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to address environmental challenges effectively. Graduates are expected to conduct scientific research in environmental management, contributing to new knowledge in the field and finding solutions to environmental problems. -
Working in Environmental Management:
The qualifications aim to enable students to work in the field of environmental management by providing them with the necessary knowledge and competencies. To be awarded the qualification, candidates must successfully complete all compulsory modules and demonstrate the ability to engage in the field of environmental management in an integrative manner. They should be able to handle various demands related to work operations effectively.
Outcomes
- Identify, analyse, formulate and solve convergent and divergent problems and issues related to the natural environment.
- Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community, and contribute to the group output in tasks within the field of environmental management.
- Manage and organise her or his activities and life responsibly and effectively, including her or his studies within the open and distance learning context.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, as required.
- Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and for written presentation, often in pieces of sustained discourse.
- Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health and well-being of others, in community, national and global context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation, and by acknowledging their responsibilities to those locally and the broader community.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Identify, analyse, and solve concrete and abstract problems within a discipline or across interdisciplinary lines
- Offer informed suggestions for solving problems at different levels
- Generate alternative strategies for problem-solving
- Critically evaluate theoretical standpoints
- Support views with evidence from various sources
- Analyse global, national, and local community problems related to science and technology
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Demonstrate respect for scientific opinions without bias
- Undertake theoretical and/or practical projects
- Use advanced scientific communication skills within a group
- Lead effectively within own competence limits
- Organise effective working groups
- Communicate group interactions through various reporting methods
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Organise study plans and practice effective time management
- Develop personal strategies suited to contexts
- Think independently and offer sustained theoretical evidence
- Assess strengths and weaknesses and develop organisational strategies
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Use library and computer resources effectively
- Integrate information from various sources
- Act responsibly as a researcher and scholar
- Follow discipline-related conventions and guidelines
- Apply relevant conventions to academic and personal purposes
- Critically evaluate theories and arguments within the discipline
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Use others' ideas responsibly without plagiarism
- Evaluate academic arguments
- Follow literacy and numeracy conventions
- Use appropriate organisation and presentation models
- Use statistics effectively
- Identify and illustrate discipline-specific jargon
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Select technology to suit individual or group needs
- Use natural resources sustainably
- Consider ethics in science and technology
- Show respect and responsibility towards psychological, health, and physical environments
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Use interdisciplinary methods for problem-solving
- Follow an integrated approach to learning and studying
Integrated Assessment:
- Formative Assessment includes various activities and assignments
- Summative Assessment includes examinations per module
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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