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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17385	Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda
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		Mathematical 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
Registered-data under construction		EXCO 0324/24	2024-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

1. To enable students to explore applied and applicable mathematics.
2. To enable students to acquire a sound mathematical basis for a broad range of subject areas and their applications to various fields of study.
3. To enable students to acquire computational and numerical skills needed for problem solving in real life situations such as industry, commerce or in academic career.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics OR

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics OR

Equivalent

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Students are expected to:

Have sound computational and numerical skills for solving mathematical equations (linear/non-linear) that arise in real life situations such as industry

Have ability to formulate, solve, analyse and interpret mathematical models that arise in industry, business management, commerce, etc.

Acquire insight and desire for advanced training study in Applied and Applicable Mathematics.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

Skills acquired will be of benefit for resolving related problems that are of mathematical type obtaining in theoretical physics, engineering, economics, business studies and mathematical biology.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

* Continuous assessment involving tutorials with tests and project in computational.
* Written examinations.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:

1. Simulations
2. Written examinations

Written tests and project work
Project in Computational Mathematics

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s):

M.Sc. (Applied mathematics)
M.Sc. (Computational Mathematics)

This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s):

M.Sc. (Theoretical Physics)

MODERATION OPTIONS

* A system of internal peer moderation of examination papers will be used before the papers are submitted to external moderation.
* As much as possible, (and in accordance to the university regulations), all modules will be externally assessed.
* External assessors comments on the papers will be discussed with the Head of department (and where necessary at departmental meeting), to ensure that the quality of the programme remains at an acceptable standard.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Internal Assessors: M.Sc or Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics
External Assessors: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics

Internal assessors must be at least of lecturer level (or better), and a minimum of five years university teaching experience in the relevant subject area.
External assessors comments must be at least of senior lecturer level (or better), and a minimum of five years university teaching experience in the relevant subject area.

For external Assessors:
* Evidence of active research work in related areas is an added advantage for an external assessor.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Venda