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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
73796	Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg
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	144	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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
3647	Bachelor of Science Honours: Chemistry	Level 7	NQF Level 08	144	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
109868	Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners:

With an understanding of fundamental scientific principles and methods as applied to the field of Chemistry.

With the intellectual and practical skills to apply the advanced theory and specialised experimental methods of Chemistry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of general concepts in organic, physical, inorganic and analytical chemistry

The ability to apply their knowledge of chemical principles to solve problems in the general field of Chemistry

General laboratory and instrument control skills

The ability to use a laboratory through the application of the correct procedures and safety controls

The ability to extract information from the chemical literature

The ability to process and interpret chemical data

The attitude of a self-motivated life-long learner with work ethic and the integrity to acquire and process chemical data in a professional manner and the objectivity to judge from a scientific perspective on the basis of facts only.

A potential learner should have obtained a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as a major and with an average of 60% for the third year Chemistry courses.

Recognition or prior learning:

A learner who claims to have achieved entry requirements through experimental learning will be assessed. If the student is found to be competent, the student may gain

access,

advanced placement

or recognition of degree status will be granted on condition of continuing education.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Design chemical projects, generates experimental data, evaluate and interpret the data, and arrive at appropriate deductions

2. Work harmoniously in interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with engineers, environmental scientists, technicians and other support staff

3. Plan activities, set targets and reach defined objectives in the time available, and use resources effectively

4. Find information in the appropriate chemical literature through classical and computerised techniques, evaluate it critically, retrieve the required procedures and perform the experiments described

5. Evaluate and integrate technical literature, and use appropriate and correct technical. Find language and terminology in the processing and presentation of information in reports, either written or oral form

6. Perform the practice of science and technology effectively, honestly and responsibly without endangering the environment or the well being of co-workers

7. Apply flexible independent and lateral thinking processes and an openness for new ideas

8. Keep up with the fast-growing body of chemical information as published in the literature

9. Play a responsible and informed role in the modern technological society

10. Demonstrate awareness of the impact of chemical science on a multicultural societal environment and the differing expectations and needs of society

11. Register as professional scientist and be aware of employment possibilities in the chemical industry and educational institutions

12. Recognise that chemists can be self-employed entrepreneurs.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner can:

1. Display sufficient theoretical skills to pass formal written or oral examinations, practical skills to perform prescribed practical experiments; integrated abilities to take undertake laboratory projects of limited scope

2. Display ability to work in small groups during practical part of the course and in working on assignments in the theoretical part

3. Preparation for practical work, assignments, tests and examinations is solely the responsibility of the learner

4. Find information in the appropriate chemical literature

5. Must be able to report on assignments and project results by written, oral or multi-media techniques

6. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate technology correctly, safely and responsibly through the awareness of the impact of chemicals on the environment and by demonstrating an ability to assess the risks and dangers involved in the use of chemicals and chemical technology.

7. Demonstrate the ability to approach problems in an interdisciplinary way

8. Demonstrate the ability to use all available sources of information effectively, including textbooks, libraries, electronic databases, computerised information systems and programmes

9. Demonstrate the role that Chemistry plays in providing employment, revenue for the government, problems with pollution and solutions to the destruction of the environment

10 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Chemistry in the development of the scientific method, philosophy of science, materials used in creating and preserving art, music and literature

11. Demonstrate knowledge of chemical and related industries where chemists are employed and how to market themselves professionally and effectively to those potential employers.

12. Demonstrate knowledge of the application of chemical principles in the design of novel and profitable enterprises.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Learners will be continuously assessed via informal class tests and formal semester tests (in written or oral mode), practical laboratory experiments and tests, short research projects and seminars.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of exposition to four written and/or oral examinations per year. Two in the first semester and two in the second semester.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Access to qualifications on a lower level:
B.Sc. with Chemistry as major subject from a recognised university.

Access to qualifications on the same level:
None

Access to qualifications on a higher level:
Study in related fields could be possible depending on entrance requirements.

MODERATION OPTIONS

All modules must be externally moderated and assessed.
At least one external examiner/moderator per module.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors should have:

M.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent is a minimum requirement.

taught at tertiary teaching institution or done research at research institution.

had experience of assessment practices at least NQF level 6 (B.Sc.) in Chemistry.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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 Johannesburg