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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
87072  Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
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
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 
As indicated in the overall degree statement, with the focus on those skills and knowledge required in the discipline of Zoology. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
As indicated in the general form. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Subject specific outcomes

Graduates of the programme will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of Zoology, with particular reference to the areas of evolution, anatomy, physiology, ecology, biodiversity and living resource management.

2. Use scientific knowledge and skills to design and test hypotheses, and to solve problems in innovative ways, using appropriate principles, tools, techniques and logical reasoning.

3. Conduct independent research in zoological and environmental phenomena and communicate their own understanding of these principles and issues.

4. Work effectively in a team to achieve a set purpose.

5. Be able to read, understand and synthesise relevant information effectively in English.

6. Use science and technology effectively and safely, while showing responsibility to the environment and the health of others, in the field as well as in the laboratory.

7. Be able to integrate their knowledge and skills across disciplinary boundaries.

Graduates of the programme will be aware of:

8. The application of the scientific method to real-life situations, particularly in the zoological field.

9. Their responsibility to the sustainable development of society through the application of zoological concepts and their potential to play a leadership role in this process.

10. Potential ecological problems, stemming from exploitation of the environment, particularly in respect of zoological and other environmental aspects.

11. Their ability to find employment in a broad range of career opportunities, using their zoological knowledge and skills.

12. Their opportunities and values of natural resources and their management requirements to ensure sustainable utilisation. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Integrated Assessment

Assessment Practice: Formative Outcome(s) Module(s)
  • Practicals 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ZOO410/444/454/464
  • Essays 1,2,3,4,5,7 All
  • Poster 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ZOO420
  • Presentation 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ZOO420/415
  • Project 1,2,3,5,6,7 ZOO420
  • Field Excursions 1234567 ZOO410/420/446/462/
    464/466/469


    Assessment Practice: Summative Outcome(s) Module(s)
  • Semester Tests 1,2,3,5,7 All except ZOO415/420
  • Examination - Practical 1,2,3,5,6,7 ZOO410
  • Examination - Written 1,2,3,5,7 All except ZOO415/420 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulation Possibilities

    As indicated on the general form, and:

    General Articulation After Successful Completion

    Qualifying graduates will have access to
  • Postgraduate teaching certificates, e.g. H.D.E.


    Specific Articulation After Successful Completion

    Qualifying graduates will have access to
  • undergraduate programs at Medical Schools
  • accelerated undergraduate Physiotherapy at University of Stellenbosch
  • Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, Pretoria 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Internal
  • MSc. in the relevant sub-discipline


    External
  • PhD and 5 years teaching experience, in Zoology. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    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. Nelson Mandela University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.