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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Science Honours: Botany 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17294  Bachelor of Science Honours: Botany 
ORIGINATOR
University of Port Elizabeth 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
As indicated in the overall degree statement, with the focus on those skills and knowledge required in the discipline of Botany. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
As indicated in the general form. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Subject specific outcomes

Graduates of the programme will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts, principles and acquired knowledge in science - particular Botany - through independent thinking and critical evaluation.

2. Use scientific knowledge to design and test hypothesis and skills to solve problems in innovative ways, using appropriate principles, tools, techniques and logical reasoning.

3. Develop skills to investigate phenomena related to Botany and demonstrate an understanding of the changing and contested nature of knowledge in science.

4. Work effectively in a team, collaborating to develop commitment, respect, shared responsibility, interpersonal relationships and managerial skills, to achieve a set purpose.

5. Use oral and written modes of communication effectively in English, through the preparation, organisation and presentation of research.

6. Use science and technology effectively, critically and safely, while showing responsibility to the environment and the health of others.

7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world through the ability to transfer knowledge across contexts and integration of knowledge and skills.

Graduates of the programme will be aware of:

8. A variety of thinking and learning skills.

9. Being the consciousness of society in environmental issues.

10. Contextualising environmental issues in a cultural and social framework.

11. The career opportunities available in the many fields which make up the discipline of Botany and their application in the community.

12. Entrepreneurial opportunities through exposure to examples of the application of Botanical knowledge. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Integrated Assessment

Assessment Practice: Formative Outcome(s) Module(s)
  • Practicals 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 All except BOT450/460/470
  • Field trip 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 All except BOT450/460/470
  • Seminar presentation 1,2,3,5,7 All except BOT450/460/470
  • Paper presentation 1,2,3,5,7 All except BOT450/460/470
  • Project 1,2,3,5,6,7 BOT450/460


    Assessment Practice: Summative Outcome(s) Module(s)
  • Examination - Oral 1,2,3,5,7 BOT470
  • Examination - Practical 1,2,3,5,6,7 All except BOT450/460/470
  • Examination - Written 1,2,3,5,7 All except BOT450/460/470 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    As indicated on the general form, with:

    General Articulation After Successful Completion

    Qualifying graduates will have access to
  • Postgraduate teaching certificates, e.g. H.D.E. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Internal
  • BSc (Honours) in Botany


    External
  • PhD and 5 years teaching experience, in Botany. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.