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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours: Physics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
22982	Bachelor of Science Honours: Physics
ORIGINATOR
University of North West
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

To provide South Africa, Southern Africa and Africa with a significant number of graduates with scientific knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in scientific fields of specialisation, that provide career and employment opportunities for personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity, meaning and rewarding contributions to society.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A student should have a BSc (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification in Physics.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Competence in the principles of Physics and application of these principles to solve scientific problems.
2. Competence in the utilisation of scientific method for conducting research in Physics.
3. Competence in the practical skills required for solving scientific problems.

Specific Outcomes:

1.1 Competence in the understanding of application of the principles in Physics.
1.2 Competence in identifying scientific problems and applying scientific principles to solve them.

2.1 Competence in identifying and defining research problems in Physics.
2.2 Competence in interpreting results and communicating scientific knowledge to relevant stakeholders.

3.1 Competence in the use of specific scientific software/information systems effectively.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1.1 Ability to recall and state important fundamental principles in Physics.
1.1.2 Ability to comprehend fundamental scientific principles.
1.1.3 Ability to select and utilise the scientific principles in a given situation.

1.2.1 Ability to identify scientific problems.
1.2.2 Ability to organise scientific knowledge effectively.
1.2.3 Ability to analyse complex scientific knowledge.

2.1.1 Ability to identify and define appropriate research problems.
2.1.2 Ability to collect and analyse scientific data.
2.1.3 Ability to do scientific literature searches.

2.2.1 Ability to organise results into patterns.
2.2.2 Ability to recognise the importance of the results.
2.2.3 Ability to present results as reports, graphs, posters and also orally.

3.1.1 Demonstrate competence in computer skills.
3.1.2 Demonstrate ability to use scientific computer software.
3.1.3 Demonstrate competence in using and interpreting databases.

Integrated Assessment:

A research project of a 40-credit weighting is expected to reflect competency in all the program modules. Each module will have continuous assessments by way of tests, assignments, written practical reports and examinations.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification articulates with other BSc Degrees in Agriculture, Science and Technology, can lead to an MSc in any of the scientific fields of specialisation, or enter the market place.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal second assessors and an examiner(s) will moderate all assessment. The program and qualification will be reviewed periodically by an external assessor appointed by the Senate of the University. This review will include teaching and learning methodologies, assessment practices, and the continued fitness of the program and qualification.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

University of North-West staff will be utilised as assessors in accordance with the quality assurance and promotion system of the University. Qualified external assessors appointed by the Senate of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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