Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Physical Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge and competencies to understand and apply advanced methods and techniques in the field of Physics. This qualification is designed for individuals who aspire to pursue a career in Physics and for those who plan to further their education by obtaining higher research degrees. The in-depth understanding provided by this qualification is crucial for future research endeavors.
Rationale
The ongoing existence of this qualification is essential to ensure a steady supply of well-trained individuals who can contribute to the growth and advancement of skills and research within the field of Physics. The qualification has a long-standing history of successfully preparing learners for careers in Physics.
Departmental and institutional resources currently support the delivery of this qualification efficiently. These resources are deemed sufficient to sustain the qualification and meet the needs of prospective learners.
Overall, the qualification serves the purpose of nurturing talent, promoting research, and fostering the development of skilled professionals in the field of Physics.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss important definitions and principles of the theory of physics.
- Reasoning skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse and solve open/ended problems by applying the correct methodologies and techniques to the problems.
- Reasoning skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory.
- Reasoning, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge.
- Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret analysis, results and conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Ability to present and communicate the results of the research to general audience.
- Technical and communication skills to theorise about developments that contribute to scholarship.
- Ability to plan, conduct and report on research in the field of Physics.
- Knowledge of and ability in the practical techniques and laboratory skills needed for performing research in the field of Physics.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome:
- Assessing the critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques relevant to Physics.
- Assessing the ability to relate theory to practice and vice versa.
- Analyse complex problems and synthesise and independently evaluate quantitative data.
- Assess the ability to present and communicate the results of the research to general audience.
Formative Assessment:
- Test and assignments.
Summative Assessment:
- Examination.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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