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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19261  Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
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  360  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 
a) Knowledge of chemistry at more advanced level than the Bsc. Level
b) Ability to interpret, evaluate and manipulate basic scientific information and results and to present them orally;
c) Basic chemical skills required in governmental and industrial laboratories and furthermore to introduce them to chemical research;
d) Good chemical skills that will enable them to teach the subject well at high schools and at Ordinary Diploma level in the Technikons
e) Opportunity to proceed into further postgraduate programme; 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
B SC. Degree in Chemistry or Higher National Diploma from Technikons with major in Chemistry. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Statement of Exit Level Outcomes:

Exit Level Outcomes: B. Sc. (Honours ) Chemistry

The learner will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively with peers, in a variety of ways, in the discourse of Chemistry.

2. Demonstrate responsible and effective time-management and organization of projects and research, meeting personal objectives and negotiated deadlines.

3. To interact with self-confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations in a management environment.

4.Exhibit a detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of discipline specific theories and comprehends both the interactions between chemistry and the natural science environment and the multi-disciplinary nature of science.

5. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in developing clear and deeper understanding of the specific areas of the subject.

6. Manage data and information effectively, through their collection, storage, analysis, synthesis, presentation and critical evaluation, using a variety of analytical methods and techniques.

7.Exhibit necessary skills to successfully carry out research of limited scope. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Assessment Criteria:

The Learner can:

1. Participate in class discussions; write and present mini-seminars; prepare assignments; participate effectively in oral presentation.

2. Submit assignments and reports in an acceptable format according to clear guidelines and deadlines.

3. Participate and interact intelligently in class discussions and presentations and in practical situations.

4. Critically read, interpret and analyze literature; participate in group discussions.

5. Do independent reading and information retrieval in the library and the internet; work with reduced supervision and show initiative.

6. Prepare assignments; improve computer literacy

7. Write a project proposal, highlighting the research problem
  • Identify the research problem
  • Describe the research methods/procedures and techniques to be followed
  • Collect, analyze and interpret data
  • Write up the results in clear, concise and acceptable manner.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Formative assessment in the form of continuous assessment through assignments, tests, seminars and summative assessment. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None internally, but qualifiers will be able to do further studies at other University. With other qualification (e. g., Bio-chemistry, etc), vertical MSc. and Doctorate is possible. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    2nd examiner and external examiner with qualifications as above (for 10) 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    All assessors are experts in their discipline working in the University or Research Institute and will usually have a Ph. D in Chemistry. 

    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: 
    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.
     
    1. University of Fort Hare 


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