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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours: Chemistry

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17320	Bachelor of Science Honours: Chemistry
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 disciplines of Physical, Inorganic, Organic, Analytical and Polymer Chemistry.

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. Have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of the theory and principles underlying each of modern organic, physical, analytical, inorganic and polymer chemistry practice. 2. Be capable of designing an experiment through a level of skill in applying this theory and related concepts such that problems in organic synthesis, inorganic synthesis, analytical determinations and physical parameter measurements as commonly required in South African industry, academia and government sectors can be solved. Be able to perform synthesis to produce reaction products. Furthermore to purify and analyse these products using conventional analytical techniques and take these processes up to an industrial scale. 3. Be aware of the chemical literature and be able to access information in this corpus through appropriate search facilities. 4. Work effectively in a team to research and present a topic in chemistry. 5. Have the ability to report their results in an appropriate of scientific form of communication, both in oral and written form. 6. Manipulate instrumental responses so that these may be used to make analytical measurements. Aware of the hazards associated with the use of different types of chemicals. They will be able to take the necessary safety precautions to minimise deleterious impacts of these chemicals. Be able to operate the common instrumentation available in an analytical chemical laboratory. 7. Use knowledge from the physical, chemical and mathematical disciplines to solve problems across a variety of contexts. Graduates of the programme will be aware of: 8. Different thinking and learning strategies to solve problems using learning independence and resource management. 9. Participating in the community as responsible scientists, through, guest lectures on forensic and environmental chemistry and membership of professional bodies. 10. Demonstrating social and environmental awareness in dealing and reporting on Chemical issues, in particular, understanding the safety implications of the handling of a variety of chemicals. 11. The career opportunities available in the many fields which make up the discipline of Chemistry and their application in the community, through the tracking of job advertisements in the National press and through visits to local industries. 12. Entrepreneurial opportunities through exposure to examples in the community, of the application of Chemical knowledge and through the study of Chemical process development.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated Assessment Assessment Practice: Formative Outcome(s) Module(s) Literature assignments 1,2,3,5,7 All except CHR401, CHP403, CHI403, CHO403 Tutorial and calculation assignments 1,2,7 All except CHR401, CHP403, CHI403, CHO403 Practical experiments and reports 2,3,4,5,6 CHO403, CHI403, CHP403 Assessment Practice: Summative Outcome(s) Module(s) Research project report and presentation 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 CHP403, CHI403, CHO403 Industrial project, report and presentation 2,3,4,5,7 CHR401 Class tests 1,2,3,5,7 All except CHR401, CHP403, CHI403, CHO403 Course exams 1,2,3,5,7 All except CHR401, CHP403, CHI403, CHO403

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Subject specific outcomes Graduates of the programme will: 1. Have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of the theory and principles underlying each of modern organic, physical, analytical, inorganic and polymer chemistry practice. 2. Be capable of designing an experiment through a level of skill in applying this theory and related concepts such that problems in organic synthesis, inorganic synthesis, analytical determinations and physical parameter measurements as commonly required in South African industry, academia and government sectors can be solved. Be able to perform synthesis to produce reaction products. Furthermore to purify and analyse these products using conventional analytical techniques and take these processes up to an industrial scale. 3. Be aware of the chemical literature and be able to access information in this corpus through appropriate search facilities. 4. Work effectively in a team to research and present a topic in chemistry. 5. Have the ability to report their results in an appropriate or scientific form of communication, both in oral and written form. 6. Manipulate instrumental responses so that these may be used to make analytical measurements. Aware of the hazards associated with the use of different types of chemicals. They will be able to take the necessary safety precautions to minimise deleterious impacts of these chemicals. Be able to operate the common instrumentation available in an analytical chemical laboratory. 7. Use knowledge from the physical, chemical and mathematical disciplines to solve problems across a variety of contexts. Graduates of the programme will be aware of: 8. Different thinking and learning strategies to solve problems using learning independence and resource management. 9. Participating in the community as responsible scientists, through, guest lectures on forensic and environmental chemistry and membership of professional bodies. 10. Demonstrating social and environmental awareness in dealing and reporting on Chemical issues, in particular, understanding the safety implications of the handling of a variety of chemicals. 11. The career opportunities available in the many fields which make up the discipline of Chemistry and their application in the community, through the tracking of job advertisements in the National press and through visits to local industries. 12. Entrepreneurial opportunities through exposure to examples in the community, of the application of Chemical knowledge and through the study of Chemical process development.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Internal MSc. in the relevant sub-discipline External PhD and 5 years teaching experience in the relevant sub-discipline

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.

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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.