Bachelor of Science Honours in Mining Geology
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Purpose and Rationale
Qualification: Bachelor of Science Honours in Geology
Purpose
This qualification aims to provide quality and focused geological education at a Bachelor of Science Honours level with the aim of improving the personal attributes of learners. It also seeks to create an enabling environment for life-long learning, recognition of prior learning, marketability, and employability of learners. Learners from this qualification will be able to respond to developmental needs and challenges of the international, national, and regional community in the field of geology. After completing this qualification, learners will be able to further their studies at the Masters level and also proceed to register for professional recognition with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
Rationale
South Africa has vast resources of minerals and natural reserves. It is imperative that a cadre of professional, competent, and skilled geologists is trained to lead the geology sector within South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and on an international platform to locate, efficiently mine, process, and remediate the sites. There is also an appreciation of the fact that to be competitive in global markets, the South African mining sector must cease importing skilled geologists from abroad to perform duties that can be done by properly trained local professionals. The necessary training must sharpen the skills of professional geologists by providing them with specialized knowledge in the field at the postgraduate level.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge within a particular geological field of interest.
- Research the literature and other available resources to gain a better insight in the at hand.
- Make decisions on ethical values and practices within the field of mining geology.
- Communicate effectively regarding topics within a field of mining geology.
- Make informed decisions on the types of methods and techniques available to execute, analyse and report on a research topic within the field of mining geology.
- Take responsibility for actions taken and decisions made.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Specialised knowledge within a particular geological field of interest is demonstrated.
- The correct use of terminology, concepts, principles and theories in written and/or oral communication is reflected.
- The critical appraisal of the relationship among concepts and principles of the geological discipline is demonstrated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Research the literature and other available resources to gain a better insight in the topics at hand.
- Explicit recognition of the diversity, complexity, and multi-dimensionality of a context and how that affects the particular work being undertaken is reflected.
- Various kinds of information resources, such as library, internet, and primary and secondary sources related to geology can be accessed.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Decisions on ethical values and practices within the field of mining geology are made.
- Ethical implications of various kinds of research are known.
- The impact of the mining activities on the surrounding communities is identified and clearly communicated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Communicate effectively regarding topics within a field of mining geology.
- Own opinions are clearly and coherently expressed.
- A position systematically using properly substantiated arguments is logically presented and justified.
- Capability in using different modes of communication (oral and written), discipline-specific conventions and an awareness of the audience is shown.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Standard procedures within the specific discipline such as experimental or computational techniques, or deductive or inductive reasoning are applied.
- Appropriate data is collected and recorded in the appropriate format.
- Valid conclusions are drawn and appropriately presented.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Responsibility for decisions made and actions taken is accepted.
- The ability to accept personal limitations and willingness to refer problematic issues to specialists is demonstrated.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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