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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73804  Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology 
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  Environmental 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
3473  Bachelor of Science Honours: Zoology  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
109864  Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology  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 the ability to carry out research under guidance and mastering the required experimental and technological skills and necessary fieldwork competencies require for this level.
  • with required level of intellectual and theoretical knowledge and insight into problems related to the fields of Zoology and of critical reasoning formulation, analysis and evaluation of specific problems in the fields of Zoology.
  • demonstrate reflexive competencies such as innovation, decision making, strategic thinking and organisational skills required for this level. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to:
  • Apply the scientific method both in theory and in practice
  • Identify and resolve biological problems
  • Acquire, analyse and interpret biological data
  • Present experimental results

    A learner shall only be allowed to register for the Honours degree in Zoology if he/she has obtained a B.S. degree or B.Tech. degree with equivalent core and fundamental modules.

    Recognition of prior learning:

    A learner who claims to have achieved entry requirements through experiential 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. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learners should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate their ability to identify and collect experimental data, interpret them in terms of current subject information; make inferences and recommendations on a specific zoological problem and critically assess the problem and present all the above in the form of a research report, seminars and written examinations.

    2. Demonstrate the ability to work together in groups when collecting, identifying and analysing zoological samples, data or issues and to reflect on the effectiveness of group activities.

    3. Take responsibility of continuous learning in terms of planning, managing and execution of a short research project, written report and oral presentations of results.

    4. Identify, locate and consolidate relevant literature on a short research project, seminars and study course material and generate, analyse and evaluate obtained experimental data.

    5. Use terminology correctly and informatively and analyse visual and mathematical data statistically and present results in the form of a written research report and an oral presentation.

    6. Use scientific and technological knowledge and skills effectively and critically in analysing zoological problems.

    7. Identify and resolve problems in a specific eco-region and reflect on the socio-economic impact that this specific eco-region has on the many interrelated systems in our biosphere.

    8. Explore and reflect on a variety of strategies, including critical and analytical thinking, in order to learn more effectively and to manage information regarding zoological issues.

    9. Participate in and take responsibility for the monitoring and maintenance of the zoological environment locally and nationally.

    10. The learner should be able to show sensitivity towards the conservation of he natural aquatic environment and be mindful of the anthropogenic, cultural and aesthetic influence on the environment.

    11. The learner should be able to explore possible educational and career opportunities in the filed of zoology.

    12. The learner should be able to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of zoology. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The learner can:

    1. Collect, identify and generate experimental data effectively and correctly interpret them in terms of current subject information, make appropriate inferences and suitable recommendations on a specific zoological problem and critically assess the problem.

    2. Effectively work in groups when collecting, identifying and analysing zoological samples, data or issues and reflect on the effectiveness of group activity.

    3. Responsibly plan, manage and execute a short research project, written report, and oral presentation of results.

    4. Correctly and effectively identify, locate, evaluate and consolidate relevant literature on a short research project, seminars and study course material and generate and correctly analyse and evaluate acquired experimental data.

    5. Subject terminology correctly and informatively and correctly analyse visual and mathematical data statistically and present results in the form of a written report.

    6. Effectively and critically use scientific and technological knowledge and skills in analysing zoological problems.

    7. Effectively identify and resolve problems in a specific eco-region and reflect on the socio-economic impact on this eco-region by local and national communities.

    8. Effectively explore and reflect on a variety of strategies, including critical and analytical thinking, in order to learn more effectively and managing information regarding zoological issues.

    9. Effectively participate in and take responsibility for the monitoring and maintenance of the zoological environment locally and nationally.

    10. Demonstrate sensitivity towards the conservation of the natural aquatic environment and be mindful of the anthropogenic, cultural and aesthetic influences on the environment.

    11. Explore possible educational and career opportunities in the field of Zoology.

    12. Explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of Zoology.

    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Learners are continually assessed by practical and theoretical assignments, informal class and module tests, experiments and during field visits.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of assessment at the completion of a semester by written examinations. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    1.Access to qualifications on a lower level
    Learners who are not in possession of a B.Sc with Zoology as major but a BSc. environmental sciences may gain access to a B.Sc Hons in Zoology after consultation with the department head.

    2.Access to qualifications on the same level:
    Learners who want to switch to another qualification at this institution, may do so after consultation with the department head. Articulation possibilities between this institution and another institution can be created after careful deliberation with the departmental head at that institution.

    3.Access to qualifications on a higher level:
    Qualified learners may basically continue with any other higher education program, pending approval and recognition of certain credits by the institution offering the latter program. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors knowledgeable in the field of Zoology are identified by the lectures and from the list two, three or four appointed as assessors.

    One or two external examiners from other tertiary institutions or from knowledgeable assessors in the field of aquatic health for each of the semester assessments must be approved by the head of department and the Dean of the Faculty. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Assessors preferably should have a Ph.D. in Zoology or a related field.

    Assessors from higher education institutions or from relevant fields in labour or industry should be knowledgeable in the field of Zoology.

    Assessors should have at least some experience to assess this qualification. 

    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 


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