Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Environmental Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Zoology) qualification serves multiple purposes:
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Personal Growth and Economic Activity: The qualification aims to equip graduates with advanced knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in various fields of zoological science. This not only fosters personal intellectual growth but also prepares them for gainful economic activities. Graduates are expected to make meaningful contributions to society.
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Leadership and Innovation: By producing Honours graduates in Zoological sciences, the program helps in building a local leadership base for innovative and knowledge-based economic activities. This contributes to the consolidation, strengthening, and widening of the nation's leadership in various sectors. These graduates play vital roles in areas such as fisheries, nature conservation, environmental management, and eco-tourism, among others.
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Education and Training: The qualification also aims to address the need for higher-level school teachers in South Africa. Graduates are expected to have a deep understanding of biological sciences, environmental education, and specifically zoological science. This knowledge equips them to pursue specific postgraduate teaching qualifications and contribute effectively to the education sector.
Outcomes
- Will demonstrate an in depth understanding of the fundamentals, and major principles and theories of Zoology and allied sciences as well as selected more specialized principles and theories###
- Will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the major and specialized course fields as a foundation for the sciences of these fields and will demonstrate an appropriate understanding of cross-disciplinary applications of this knowledge###
- Will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the practical techniques and applications appropriate to the major and specialized course fields###
- Will demonstrate competence in identifying, seeking, retrieving, synthesising and communicating information accurately###
- Will develop and demonstrate appropriate attitudes, values and an appropriate sense of responsibility as relevant to the component courses and modules.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment Criteria for B. Sc (Hons)(Zoology) Graduate
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The B. Sc (Hons)(Zoology) graduate will demonstrate the ability to select and use fundamentals, key concepts, and specialized principles in the analysis and interpretation of Zoological problems.
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They will apply laws and knowledge from major and specialized course fields to solve problems within those domains and will show proficiency in pursuing applications across disciplinary boundaries.
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The graduate will be adept at identifying and utilizing appropriate techniques and applications in solving basic and specialized Zoological problems. They will demonstrate the ability to execute basic and advanced experimental investigations, as well as undertake surveys and collections at a level befitting the degree requirements.
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The graduate will exhibit the skill to interpret their investigations by relating them to relevant comparative background information. They will be able to present their findings in verbal, graphic, and written forms, producing clear and concise reports on their investigations.
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They will conduct all investigations and surveys in a professional manner, adhering strictly to the principles of unbiased investigation using the appropriate scientific method.
Formative Assessment:
- Evaluation of background knowledge
- Ongoing evaluation throughout the module
- Demonstration of practical skills and know-how
- Review of drafts
- Appraisal of learner attitude
Summative Assessment:
- Assignments
- Class tests
- Report appraisal
- Examinations
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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