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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Entomology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6947	Bachelor of Science Honours in Entomology
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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		Life 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 1141/23	2021-07-01	2024-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30		2028-06-30

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

1. To compound and expand the learners knowledge in the field of Entomology
2. To train learners to conduct research in the field of Entomology, including the ability to plan basic research programmes, experiments, surveys.
3. To be applied and conducted in the fields of conservation, pest management and fundamental scientific research.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

First Degree: B Sc (Entomology); B Sc (Zoology)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes:
A B Sc Hons (Entomology) graduate is able to:

Knowledge
The learner will acquire graduate level knowledge of research philosophy and research methods in entomology, insect systematics and evolution, physiology, ecology and pest management

Skills
The learner will have the ability to:

design experiments and sampling programmes

plan and conduct a research project, including the written and verbal presentation of a research proposal and research report

access, extract and synthesise multimedia sources

critically interpret and evaluate published scientific information

apply acquired knowledge to the solution of conservation and environmental management problems.

Values
The learner will have an appreciation for the environmental and social responsibilities associated with planning and conducting scientific research and communicating the outcomes thereof.
The learner will have developed a scientifically ethical approach to the collection, analysis, presentation and publication of research results.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes or oral and or written persuasion

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities

exploring education and career opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Laboratory/project work assessments (formative)
Tutorial exercises in problem solving (formative)
Practical (project) reports (formative and summative)
Computer based assessments (formative and summative)
Oral tests and presentations (summative)
Written tests
Written examinations
Oral examinations

Integrated assessment:
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Written project reports
Written scripts or seminars on insect projects/topics
Project proposals, reports and verbal presentations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
M Sc Zoology
M Sc Entomology
M Sc Biological Sciences
M Sc Wildlife Management

M Sc Zoology serves as an entry point to the related qualification
M Sc Entomology serves as an entry point to the related qualification
M Sc Biological Sciences serves as an entry point to the related qualification
M Sc Wildlife Management serves as an entry point to the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

Summative assessments: External additional examiner
Student access to all final test/examination answer books

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Ph D Entomology or
Ph D Zoology

Career experience required:
Undergraduate teaching and research experience

Other criteria:
Postgraduate guidance

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 Pretoria