Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science
Agriculture and Nature Conservation - Primary Agriculture
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification:
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with knowledge and skills to meet challenges facing agriculture and engage them in the initiatives aimed at solving problems facing agriculture in the country.
A qualified learner will be able to:
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Use sustainable agricultural principles and practices in the agricultural environment and show an awareness of the social responsibility needed by citizens towards the environment.
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Provide leadership in general in the management of operations of agricultural sub-sectors.
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Solve problems affecting the agriculture sector using various skills and knowledge.
Rationale:
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science is designed to provide learners with knowledge in agriculture and equip them with skills needed to meet the challenges facing agriculture.
This qualification aims to engage learners in sustainable practices aimed at solving problems that evolve around agriculture. Agriculture is a major area for growth. It feeds the nation and has the possibility of reducing poverty; it covers a range of important areas, such as preserving our pastures and combating erosion and food and nutrition security.
Qualified learners will contribute to advancing initiatives aimed at poverty reduction and household food security in the country and provide an opportunity to advance their studies by producing new knowledge.
They will be employable in the agriculture industry, in the farming sector, in agri-business, government departments, and Non-Governmental Organizations involved in the agricultural sector.
Outcomes
- Use sustainable agricultural principles and practices in the agricultural environment and show an awareness of the need for social responsibility towards the environment.
- Provide leadership in general in the management of operations in an agricultural sub-sector.
- Solve problems affecting the agriculture sector own skills and knowledge.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Demonstration of a sound knowledge of the theoretical background in core aspects of Agricultural Sciences.
- Demonstration of conceptual knowledge of principles, concepts, terminology, and theories in the field of study.
- Demonstration of knowledge of the inter-disciplinary relationships within Agricultural Sciences.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Application of skills required for the operation and application of a range of agricultural and scientific equipment, operations, and techniques.
- Identification and sustainable solving of various production and management problems in Agricultural Science or within agricultural systems using appropriate methods.
- Application of entrepreneurial skills to identify and explore commercial potential.
- Demonstration of a high level of ethical conduct when engaging with stakeholders, specifically when assessing, processing, producing, and communicating information.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Identification, analysis, and systematic addressing of problems based on theory and own practical skills.
- Undertaking of research and writing reports.
- Correlation and integration of information, learning concepts in a range of areas, and proposing valid solutions for a range of theoretical and practical problems.
Integrated Assessment:
- Achievement of the exit level outcomes of the qualification is necessary for the awarding of the qualification.
- Comprehensive and integrated assessment is required as evidence of applied competency for the learner to achieve the qualification as a whole.
- Continuous formative and summative assessment methods will be used, including written assignments, exams, and the supervision of a research project.
- Assessors will evaluate evidence of learning acquired through formal, informal, and non-formal learning and experience.
- Formative and summative assessment will be conducted following the institution's Assessment Policy.
- Assessor Practitioners will include module lecturers and external markers.
- Learner support will be provided in accordance with institution Open Distance Learning (ODL) and Learner Support policies and guidelines.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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