Bachelor of Science Honours in Entomology
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Environmental Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Entomology) qualification serves several key purposes:
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Knowledge and Skills: The qualification aims to equip graduates with advanced knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in various entomological science fields to foster personal growth, economic productivity, and valuable contributions to society.
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Local Leadership: By producing Honours graduates in entomological sciences, the program aims to bolster the nation's leadership in innovative, knowledge-based economic activities and scholarly pursuits. These graduates will play a crucial role in meeting the demands for skilled professionals in entomology, agriculture, conservation, biodiversity management, pest control, and related fields.
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Educational Contribution: The qualification also focuses on preparing high-level school teachers in South Africa. These educators will develop a deep and evolving understanding of biological sciences, environmental education, and entomological science specifically. This foundation will be further enhanced when they pursue specific postgraduate teaching qualifications, enabling them to effectively educate future generations in these critical areas.
Outcomes
- Will demonstrate an in depth understanding of the fundamentals and major principles and theories of Entomology 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 attitude, values and an appropriate sense of responsibility as relevant to the component courses and modules.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment Criteria for B.Sc (Hons) (Entomology) Graduate
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Analysis and Interpretation
- Utilizes fundamentals, key concepts, and specialized principles in analyzing and interpreting Entomological problems.
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Problem Solving
- Applies laws and knowledge of major and specialized course fields to solve problems within and across disciplinary boundaries.
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Technical Skills
- Identifies and uses appropriate techniques for solving basic and specialized Entomological problems.
- Conducts basic and advanced experimental investigations, surveys, and collections at the degree level.
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Interpretation and Communication
- Interprets investigations with relevant comparative background information.
- Presents clear, concise reports in verbal, graphic, and written forms.
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Professionalism
- Conducts investigations and surveys professionally.
- Adheres strictly to unbiased investigation principles and scientific methods.
Integrated Assessment Procedures
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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