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UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE

Vision

To be a leading Faculty of Science and Agriculture, nationally and globally, in a rural-based, comprehensive university, providing quality career focussed programmes through teaching, research, scholarship and community outreach. Mission

1. To provide access to students from diverse backgrounds to an enabling and caring

learning and teaching environment 2. To respond to the global demand for human resource development by training

graduates in relevant programmes 3. To generate knowledge through research in the pure and applied sciences and to

disseminate it through publications, teaching and development, in partnership with the community and other constituencies.

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EXECUTIVE DEAN : PROF RG ORI

Phone : (035) 902 6648

Fax : (035) 902 6428

E-mail : [email protected]

DEPUTY-DEAN : PROF OM NDWANDWE

Phone : (035) 902 6563

Fax : (035) 902 6317


DEPUTY-DEAN : MR BK RAWLINS

Phone : (035) 902 6419

Fax : (035) 902 6428


DEAN’S SECRETARY : MISS KM ENSLIN

Phone : (035) 902 6649

Fax : (035) 902 6428


FACULTY OFFICER : MR LE SHANDU

Phone : (035) 902 6282

Fax : (035) 902 6428


DEAN’S OFFICE : First Floor

Natural Sciences Building

POSTAL ADDRESS : THE EXECUTIVE DEAN

Faculty of Science and Agriculture

University of Zululand

Private Bag X1001

KwaDlangezwa

3886

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Executive Dean Prof RG Ori, BSc (Hons)(UNISA), MSc PhD (Univ of Colorado, USA) Deputy Deans OM Ndwandwe, BSc Hons (UZ), MSc (Unisa), PhD (UZ),

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (Natal), MSAIP BK Rawlins, BSc (Hons) (Exeter), MSc (UZ), Pr.Sci.Nat.

Secretarial Services

Secretary/Typist KM Enslin, National Diploma (Management Assistant) Typist BG Mkhwanazi, Diploma in Office Management & Technology Faculty Officer LE Shandu, Dip in Office Admin, Dip in Public Admin (UZ),

Cert in Stress Management

Agriculture

Associate Professor * PF Scogings, BSc (Env.Biol/Geo) (Natal), BSc (Hons), MSc

(Wildlife.Mgmt) (Pretoria), PhD (Pasture Sci.) (Fort Hare Senior Lecturers GE Zharare, BSc (Hons) (Zimbabwe), MSc (Reading), PhD

(Queensland) Lecturers N Kunene, BSc Agric (Swaziland), MSc Agric (Natal)

R Madakadze, BSc Agric (Zimbabwe), MSc – Horticulture (Michigan State), PhD (Horticulture) (Guelph) M Naidoo, BSc Agric (Hons) UZ, MSc (Wageningen) DMN Mthiyane, BSc Agric (UZ), BSc Agric Hons (UKZN), MSc Animal Nutrition (Aberdeen), PhD Nutritional Biochem & Physiology (Cambridge) GH Wilsenach, BSc Agric Econ (Hons), Hons (Bus Admin)

(Stellenbosch)

Admin Assistant RT Phakathi, Dip Public Admin (UZ) Senior Laboratory Assistant Vacant L Maupa, Nat. Dip Analytical Chem (N. Gauteng) Laboratory Assistant Vacant Farm Manager Vacant Farm Assistants A Biyela N Biyela X Mkhize J Mnqayi R Ngema Biochemistry & Microbiology

Professors ** TG Djarova, MD, PhD (SOFIA) AR Opoku, BSc (Hons) (Ghana), PhD (Manchester) Senior Lecturers AK Basson, MSc (PU for CHE), PhD (UZ) Lecturers WTS Ngubane, BSc (Unin), PhD (Wits) R McEwan, BSc (Hons) (PU for CHE, MSc (PU for CHE) Lecturers (temporary) JS Shandu, BSc (Hons), MSc (UZ) MS Mthembu, BSc (Hons) (UZ) NB Shange, BSc (Hons) (UZ)

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Senior Laboratory Assistants ML Mpila, BSc (Hons), Dip Public Admin (UZ) ZG Ntombela, BSc (Hons) (UZ) Laboratory Assistants RM Mthembu MLC Mkhwanazi Research Fellow SE Terblanche MSc (Agric), PhD (Biochemistry) (Stel), Pr Sci Nat

HW Nel

Botany

Professor * DP Ferreira, BSc Hons (PU for CHE), MSc (UPE),

BCom Hons (SA), PhD (UOFS) Senior Lecturers H de Wet, MSc, Hed, (UOFS), PhD (UJ)

AM Zobolo, MSc (UZ), PhD (UN) Lecturer NR Ntuli, BSc (Hons), MSc (UZ) Senior Laboratory Assistants MI Dahya, BSc (Hons) (UKZN) Temp Snr Laboratory Assistant T Lotz, BSc (Hons) (US) Research Fellows PE Reavell, BSc (SAIE) (Sheffield), MSc (Liverpool, Wits) AD Hutchings, MSc (UN) MR Jury, BSc (Florida), MSc, PhD (UCT) Laboratory Helpers ES Buthelezi

MS Khumalo

Chemistry

Professor * GA Kolawole, BSc (Hons), MEd, PhD (Ibadan), CChem, FRSC

(London) Associate Professor N Revaprasadu, BSc Hons (Natal), BSc (Hons) (Natal), MSc, PhD

(London) Senior Lecturers GD Peckham, MSc (Natal), UED

OA Oyedeji, BSc Hons, MSc (Uniport) PhD (Ibadan) MJ Moloto, BSc (Unin), MSc (Western Cape), PhD (UZ) Research Fellows SE Maree, BSc (Hons), MSc (Free State), PhD (Rhodes) AT Davidson, BSc (Rhodes), PhD (Cantab), Ch Phys, MSAIP Senior Laboratory Assistants T Xaba, BSc (Hons), M Sc (UZ)

ZR Myeni, ND (Cape Tech) N Gumbi, ND (ML Sul), B Tech (DIT) Laboratory Helpers N Khumalo MB Zibane SZ Mkhwanazi

Computer Science

Professor * MO Adigun, MSc, BSc (Hons), PhD (IFE) Senior Lecturer SS Xulu, BSc (Hons) (UZ), MSc (UCT), Dip Data (Unisa), PhD

(UZ) Lecturers GE Ojong, MSc (Loughborough), BSc (Hons) (London)

CN Nxele, BSc (Hons) (UZ) T Ndlovu, BSc (Hons) (UZ) MM Lalbahadur, BE (Mech) (India) HS Zulu, BSc (Hons) (UZ)

Administrative Assistant N Mdletshe Laboratory Technologist BF Nel, BSc (UOFS), Dip Datametrix (Unisa) Research Fellows GA Aderounmu, B Sc, M Sc, PhD (OAU Nig) TK Yesufu, B Sc, M Sc, PhD (OAU)

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Consumer Science

Professor * JM Kiamba, BEd (Home Econ) (Nairobi), MS, PhD (Lowa State) Lecturers CJ du Preez, B Home Econ (Stell), HDE (UNISA), MSc

(Wageningen Univ, Netherlands) J Benadé, BSc (Home Econ) (UOFS), B Home Econ (Hons)

(UZ) SM Ntuli, BSc (Hons) (Dietetics) (Natal), Dip Hospital Diets (Natal), MPH (Jackson State University, Mississippi) TP Kheswa, BSc (Home Econ) (Natal), B Ed, B Home Econ (Hons) (UZ), M Com Nutrition (University of Queensland, Australia)

PT Sabela, B Home Econ (Hons) (UZ), MPhil Housing (UCT), Gender Diploma (ILO), Housing Certificate (Oldenburg)

MA Letsoalo, B Home Econ (UZ), MSc Agric (Food Science) (U Tsukuba Japan) JICA Cert, in Vegetable Cultivation (U Tsukuba)

Laboratory Technician NK Ndwandwe, B Home Economics (UZ), Information Tech Diploma (Working World) Laboratory Assistant NG Mngoma, Dip Home Econ, Cert in Adult Ed (UNISA), Advanced Diploma Adult Ed & Train (UNISA) Laboratory Helper B Manana Geography & Environmental Studies Professors * Vacant Associate Professor ** Vacant Senior Lecturer Vacant Lecturers AT Mthembu, BEd, BA Hons, STD, MA (UZ)

NP Shongwe, BA (Hons) (UZ), MSc (Oklahoma State) GO Odhiambo, B Env. Sc (Hons) (KU), MSc (Nairobi), PhD (UKZN) C Tafangenyasha, MSc (Kharkov), MSc (Kent)

Admin Assistant SR Sibiya, Dip in Bus Mngmt (Tech Natal)

Human Movement Science Professor MF Coetsee, MA Phys Ed (Stel), PhD (UPE) Associate Professor Vacant Senior Lecturer ** GK Longhurst, BA HMS (Stel), B HMS Hons (Stel), M HMS (Stel),

HED (Unisa), PhD (UZ) Lecturers SA Nxumalo, BPaed (UZ), BA (Hons HMS) (UZ)

CJ Roux, PED (Graaff Reinet), HDE (Paarl), BA (Stel), BA

Hons (UDW),

M HMS (Stel) Det Lit (UJ)

TJ Ellapen, B Paed, BA (Hons) (UDW), B Sc (Hons) (UZ), MA (UDW), PhD (UZ) L van den Berg, BA (Hons), MA (Pufor CHE)

Senior Laboratory Assistant Vacant

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Hydrology

Professor * BEML Kelbe, MSc (Natal), PhD (Virginia) Senior Lecturers BK Rawlins, BSc (Hons) (Exeter), MSc (UZ), Pr.Sci.Nat.

GJ Mulder, BSc (Hons) (Potch), MSc (UZ) Part-time Lecturer JJ Simonis, MSc (Pret) Senior Technician Vacant Laboratory Assistant DBX Makhatini, B Admin (UZ)

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Hydrological Research Unit

Research Director Professor * BEML Kelbe, MSc (Natal), PhD (Virginia)

Mathematical Sciences Professor * A Beesham, MSc (Unisa), PhD (UCT), Dip Dat (Unisa) Senior Lecturers JM Kozakiewicz, MSc (UW Wroclaw, Poland), PhD (UKZN)

DS Lombard, BSc (Hons) (Natal), MSc (UCT) Lecturers Vacant

AA Ndou, BSc (Hons) (Univen) RG Lombard, BSc (Hons) (Natal)

S Krishnannair, MSc, BEd, (Kerala) J. Cloete, BSc, Hons (Natal) MV Netshidzivhani, B Sc (Hons), UED (Univen)

Nursing Science

Professors ** NJ Dlamini, B Cur(Hons), M Cur(UZ), RN, RM, PhD (UZ) Senior Lecturers TE Masango, BACur (Unisa), BCur (Hons) UZ, DNA, M Cur

(UZ), D Phil (UZ) BA Kubheka, BA Cur Hons (Unisa), Mscosc (Natal), PhD

(UZ), DipOrtho, RN, RM.

Lecturers ND Luthuli, BCur Hons (UZ), BCur (Hons) (Unisa), MCur (UZ),

LI.C (iiSA) IQA, R.N. R.M C.H.N, PhD (UZ) NF Khumalo, B Cur Hons, M Cur (UZ), RN, RM, Dip Psych, CHN T. Mdletshe, B Cur (Unisa), DNE, CHN, RN, RM

BS Simelane, B Cur Hons (UZ), B Cur (E et A), M Cur (UZ),Dip CNS, RN, RM, CHN LB Mthembu, BA Cur (Unisa), Dip Psych, DNI, RN, RM, M Cur (UZ)

AA Ngozi, B Cur E et A (UZ), DNE, RH, RM Typist/Secretary NT Makhoba, BA (Hons) (UZ)

Physics & Engineering Professor * OM Ndwandwe, BSc Hons (UZ), MSc (Unisa), PhD (UZ),

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (Natal), MSAIP

Associate Professors EJ Sendezera, BSc (Malawi), MSc (London), PhD (Wayne State) O Nemraoui, BSc Eng (Institute of Industrial Chem, Algeria) M Sc,

PhD (Paris Sud. Orsay, France) Lecturers PT Jili, BSc Hons (UZ), MSc (Atlanta)

B Kibirige, BSc Eng (M U K), MSc Eng (Wits) TG Nyawo, BSc (Hons) (UZ), N Dip Electr. Eng (Richtek)

Senior Laboratory Assistants TP Masango Laboratory Administrator NS Khanyile Typist NC Nzuza, Dip Secretarial (Working world)

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Science Development Programme

Manager DB Fish, BSc Hons (UCT), HDE Co-ordinator AJ Tsipa, BSc Hons (UZ) Laboratory Administrators R Nzimakwe

MT Nxumalo, B Tourism (UZ), Dip in Project Management (Exec.Ed), Dip in Tourism (UZ), N3 Cert (Tisand Technical)

Science Foundation Programme

Co-ordinator S Zietsman, BSc (Pret), BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD (UNISA) Senior Lecturer PP Pillay, B Paed (UDW), B Ed (UNISA), MA (UDW) J. Jugmohan, BSc (UDW), HEd (UNISA), BEd (UNISA),

MEd(UKZN) Lecturers A Malaza, BA (Hons) (Unizul) GS Pai, Med (Northwest) KM Swanepoel, BSc (Hons) (Potch for CHE), HDE, FGE (UJ) Y Rugbeer, PhD (UZ) ; MA (UZ) ; B.Ed (UNISA); BA (UNISA);

J.S.Ed Dip.(Springfield College) N N. Morojele-Mathibeli, MSc Ed (Southampton)

T Lakaje, MSc (UZ) P Pillay, BA (UDW), HDE (UDW) Zoology

Snr Professor and HOD * DP Cyrus, (cum laude) MSc, PhD (Natal) Senior Lecturers HL Jerling, PhD (UPE) RK Owen, PhD (Natal) Lecturer L Vivier, MSc (UP)

HM Mzimela, BSc (Hons), MSc (UZ), STD Temporary Lecturer M Greve, MSc (Stellenbosch) Senior Laboratory Assistant P Moloi, BSc (Hons) (UOVS) Senior Technician R Luthanda, BSc (Hons) (Ulimpopo) Typist S Nyawo, (ND Office Management and Technology) (DIT) Laboratory Assistant TSW Mahlinza, Dip Pub Admin (UZ) Laboratory Helpers M Mhlongo

JM Zondo

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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

The Faculty of Science and Agriculture, herein called the Faculty, is one of four Faculties at the University of Zululand. It consists of thirteen departments: Agriculture Biochemistry and Microbiology Botany Chemistry Computer Science Consumer Science Geography and Environmental Studies Human Movement Sciences Hydrology Mathematical Sciences Nursing Science Physics Zoology

QUALIFICATIONS

The Faculty offers the following qualifications in semesterised programmes. The final examinations for the various modules in these programmes are written in June and November each year. UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Qualifications (a) A three –year programme leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science and

denoted as BSc Degree. A student may pursue one of two routes to achieve this: (i) The double major route permits students to study certain combinations

of disciplines in accordance with their interests and requirements. Curricula may be designed so that graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to pursue careers in various fields.

(ii) The focussed programme route involves study around a field of specialisation which is indicated after the contraction BSc, e.g., BSc(Sports Science).

(b) A three-year programme leading to one of the following degrees: B Consumer Science(Nutrition), B Consumer Science(Hospitality and Tourism).

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(c) A four-year programme leading to the following degrees: BSc Agriculture, B Consumer Science(Extension and Rural Development), B. Cur., B Industrial Science.

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

Honours Qualifications. The Honours Degree (BSc Hons) or B.Consumer Sc(Hons))follows an acceptable first degree. It is a specialist programme of one year duration.

Masters Qualifications. Following the BSc Hons Degree one may pursue a Master of Science Degree (MSc). This can be done by following either a research programme of at least one year duration or, in some instances, by course work and research. In the former, examination is by dissertation while in the latter it is by coursework and dissertation, with coursework contributing a maximum of 50% of the total required credits.

Doctoral Qualifications. The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science follows a MSc Degree. It is of at least two years duration and based on a programme of original research. Examination is by thesis. All the above qualifications are accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Students are advised that even though a module or programme may be included in this Handbook the Faculty of Science and Agriculture is not compelled to offer it. Career Opportunities

Positions in the commercial and industrial sectors, education, government departments, research institutes. Please contact individual departments for information on career opportunities in specific fields. The Rules and Syllabi sections contain outlines of each qualification and programme offered by the Faculty.

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MEANING OF TERMS USED

Module - unit of study. Each such unit is given a code. The code structure is as follows: First letter Faculty indicator (S = Science and Agriculture) Next three letters Department or discipline indicator (BOT = Botany, CHM =

Chemistry, etc.) First number Year level (1, 2, 3 or 4) Second number Numeric to distinguish between modules offered in the same year

and semester (1, 2, 3, etc.) Third number Semester (1 = first semester, 2 = second semester, 0 = both

semesters) Elective (module) – a module selected from a given list. Prerequisite module - a module which must be passed before registration of the proposed module is allowed. Corequisite module - a module which must be passed prior to or in the same semester as the proposed module. Prerequisite (corequisite) requirement - a requirement which must be met before (during or before) the registration of a proposed module Curriculum - a list of modules leading to a qualification. Programme - structured curriculum leading to a qualification Assessment - the evaluation of a student’s work satisfying the requirements of his/her programme. This will include tests, seminars, assignments, projects, examinations (formal official evaluations) Continuous Assessment Mark (CAM) for a module - is the mark awarded to the module and arises from an assessment of the module but excludes the final examination. The syllabus indicates how this mark is calculated. Notional study hours - the learning time it would take for an average student to meet the outcomes for a module Credit points (credits) - one credit point is the value assigned to ten notional study hours of learning and assessment. This is sometimes abbreviated ‘cp’. Major – in a discipline consists of: 64 credits in modules in that discipline at year level 3, 32 credits in modules in that discipline at year level 2, and 32 credits in modules in that or a closely allied discipline at year level 1. Senate - Senate of the University of Zululand Institution - University of Zululand Year of study - a student will be deemed to be in the (a) First year of study if s/he has not yet obtained a minimum of 96 degree credits (b) Second year of study if, either

(i) in a three year programme, s/he has obtained a minimum of 96 degree credits but has not yet registered for such modules which if passed will lead to the completion of the degree, or

(ii) in a four year programme, s/he has obtained at least 96 degree credits but has not yet obtained 50% of the credits needed for the qualification

(c) Third year of study if, either (i) in a three year programme, s/he has registered for such modules which if

passed will lead to the completion of the degree, or (ii) in a four year programme, s/he has obtained at least 50% of the degree

credits required, but not yet registered for such modules which if passed, will lead to the completion of the degree.

(d) Fourth year of study if s/he is in a four-year programme and has registered for such modules which if passed will lead to the completion of the degree.

CURRICULUM DESIGN

(a) Each subject is made up of several modules each having a credit rating based on the number of lectures, practicals , tutorials and other related learning activity. A semester-long module is worth 16 credits points.

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(b) All three-year degrees require at least 384 credits and all four-year degrees require at least 512 credits. A student normally takes 128 credits per year.

(c) The choice of modules for a programme is subject to constraints of the time-table. If choice is available modules may be combined towards particular fields of study.

(d) Some modules have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements. These are listed under Syllabi below.

(e) Curricula must be designed to lead to level 2 and level 3 modules which are necessary for the completion of a qualification.

(f) In the first year of study students usually take modules in four different disciplines. At the second level of study students must choose modules from two or three different subjects (major subjects) which will then lead to two majors.

GENERAL RULES

The Rules contained in this Handbook and the relevant General Academic Rules of the University are applicable to all students registered in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture. Unless otherwise stated, any exceptions to these rules require Senate’s approval. Where there may appear to be a conflict between a Faculty rule and a General Academic Rule of the University, the latter will apply. S1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

(a) The minimum requirements for entry into the B.Sc programmes are (i) a full matriculation endorsement or its equivalent, (ii) a minimum of 30 matriculation points, and

(iii) a pass of at least 50%(D symbol) at the higher grade(HG) or 60%(C symbol)at the standard grade(SG) in Mathematics, and in at least one of Computer Studies, Physical Science, Biology or Agriculture in the Senior Certificate examination or its equivalent. In addition, for programmes incorporating SMTH111 and SMTH112 the requirement for Mathematics is at least a B symbol at SG.

(b) Candidates who do not satisfy (a)(ii) and/or (a)(iii) above, but have at least 26

matriculation points and a minimum of a higher grade E in mathematics and in one of Computer Studies, Physical Science, Biology or Agriculture may apply for entry into the BSc Augmented Programme. This programme leads to completion of a three(four) year BSc degree in no less than four(five) years.

(c) Candidates who do not satisfy (a) and (b) but who are in possession of a senior

certificate with a full matriculation endorsement and have attempted Mathematics and at least one of Computer Studies, Physical Science, Biology or Agriculture may apply for entry into the Science Foundation Programme. A pass in this Foundation Programme qualifies the candidate for entry into a BSc programme.

(d) The minimum requirements for entry into the B.Sc (Agriculture) programme are:

(i) a full matriculation endorsement or its equivalent, (ii) a minimum of 26 matriculation points, and (iii) a pass of at least 40 % (E symbol) at the higher grade (HG) or 60 % (C

symbol) at the standard grade (SG) in Mathematics, and at least one of Computer Studies, Physical Science, Biology or Agriculture in the Senior Certificate examination or its equivalent.

(e) The minimum requirements for entry into the B.Consumer Sciences programmes

are:

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B.Consumer Science (Nutrition) and B.Consumer Science (Extension and Rural Development)

(i) a full matriculation endorsement or its equivalent, (ii) a pass in Biology, or physical science or Home Economics/Consumer studies

or agriculture of at least D standard grade/E Higher grade, (iii) a pass in English at 40% (E) HG or D Standard Grade

B. Consumer Science (Hospitality and Tourism)

(i) a full matriculation endorsement or its equivalent, (ii) a pass in English at E Higher grade or D standard grade

(f) The minimum requirements for entry into Nursing Science programmes are B.Cur

(i) a full matriculation endorsement or its equivalent (ii) a minimum of 26 matric points. (iii)a pass in each of English and Biology of at least a D(HG).

B Cur (E et A)(3 year)

(i) a full matriculation endorsement or its equivalent (ii) current registration with the SANC as professional nurse and midwife.

S2 PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

(a) A three (four) year qualification may be completed in a maximum time of five(six) years.

(b) Candidates may register for a module only if all prerequisite requirements for that module have been satisfied.

(c) In all semesters of registration the maximum load will be 64 credits per

semester. Any deviation from this will require the Executive Dean’s approval. (d) Students may proceed to a

(i) level-2 module provided they have obtained at least 64 credits at level 1 including 32 credits which are compulsory for their chosen programme or major,

(ii) level-3 module provided they have passed all level-1 modules and at least two level-2 modules (32 credits) which are compulsory for their chosen programme or major.

(e) Students will not normally be allowed to register for two or more modules that

are in the same time-table block. S3 ASSESSMENT

(a) Final Examinations There shall be two periods for final examinations, one at the end of each semester. These examinations are normally written but may include oral and/or practical components.

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(b) Duly Performed(DP) requirements

Students will not be permitted to write the final examination in a module if they fail to satisfy the minimum faculty requirements: 30% Continuous Assessment Mark (CAM) and 80% attendance (or higher as specified by the department) at practicals, field work, tutorials, or as otherwise stated in the syllabus section, for that module. Departments may have additional requirements over and above these requirements.

(c) Pass Mark

To pass a module a final mark of 50% is required (a final exam has a subminimum of 40 %). The final mark is based on the final examination mark and the CAM. The components that contribute to the CAM for each module are indicated in the relevant syllabi. A sub-minimum mark may be required in certain components of the CAM as indicated in the syllabus for that module.

(d) Supplementary Examinations (i) Candidates who fail a module with a mark at least 40% shall be permitted

to write a supplementary examination in that module. (ii) If a student has been granted supplementary examinations in no more

than two modules and has failed another module with a mark of at least 30% then the student shall be permitted to write a supplementary examination in this module provided that passing all these exams will enable the student to graduate immediately thereafter or in the subsequent semester.

(iii) Students who write supplementary exams may not be awarded a final mark of more than 50 %

S4 ATTAINMENT AND CONFERMENT OF DEGREE

A three (four) year qualification must be completed in a maximum time of five (six) years. Students, who have satisfied all the academic requirements of the programme, including the corequisite requirements, will be deemed to have completed the degree. The conferral of the degree at a graduation ceremony will only occur once all administrative and financial requirements have been met in addition to the academic requirements.

S5 EXCLUSION RULES Students who fail to obtain the minimum credits at the end of each semester, as tabulated below, and are unable to propose an academic plan acceptable to Senate to obtain the minimum credits shall be excluded from the Faculty.

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S E M

MAINSTREAM YRS 2-5: 80 per yr with 32 per sem

YR 6: 128 with 64 per sem.

AUGMENTED YRS 3-6: 64 per yr with 32 per sem

YR7: 128 with 64 per sem

YEAR

1 2

16 64

16xxx 64xxx

1

3 4

96 144

96xxx 128

2

5 6

176 224

(64 at level-2)

160 192

(32 at level-2)

3

7 8

256 304

(96 at level-2 and 48 at level-3)

224 256

(96 at level-2 or level-3)

4

9 10

336 384

(3-year qualification complete) (4-year qualification: 96 at level-3)

288 320

(64 at level-3)

5

11 12

448 512

(4-year qualification complete)

352 384

(3-year qualification complete) (4-year qualification: 96 at level-3)

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13 14

448 512

(4-year qualification complete)

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(a) The number of semesters spent in other universities or faculties may be used in

the above calculations. (b) Excluded students may apply to the Executive Dean for readmission. This may be

granted under special circumstances and students will have to satisfy certain specified conditions. However, an excluded student will not be permitted to register for any module in the Faculty, unless required by a programme (in another Faculty) in which the student is registered.

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Degree of Bachelor of Science

S6 Structure of the degree

(a) The minimum duration of the qualification is six semesters. (b) The total credit value of the qualification is at least 384 (24 16-credit semester

modules), provided that (i) at least 128 credits (eight 16-credit semester modules are at year level 3

(NQF level 7), (ii) at least 128 credits (eight 16-credit semester modules are at year level 2

(NQF level 6), (iii) no more than 128 credits (eight 16-credit semester modules) are at year

level 1 (NQF level 5), and (iv) modules worth at most 32 credits may be chosen, subject to timetable

constraints, from any other faculty with the Executive Dean’s approval.

S7 External credits

Modules passed at another University, if deemed equivalent by the Dean, may count up to a maximum of 50% of the candidate’s curriculum. However, except with the permission of Senate, year level 3 modules may not be substituted for those passed either at another University, or in another faculty unless specified in the programme in which the student is registered. S8 Common Curriculum

Programmes offered in the Faculty are divided into three broad groups, the Life Sciences, the Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the Earth Sciences. In many cases students will pursue a qualification having majors that are in the same broad group but it is also possible for students to have majors from two different groups provided that this combination is deemed acceptable by the Faculty and that it is possible to study the subjects within the timetable. The Life Sciences incorporate the disciplines of Biochemistry, Botany, Human Movement Science, Microbiology and Zoology The Physical and Mathematical Sciences incorporate the disciplines of Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics The Earth Sciences incorporate the disciplines of Geography and Hydrology S9 Structure of Degree based on majors

(a) 64 year level 3 credits(NQF level 7) shall be in modules for each major subject. (b) Of the required 128 year level 2 credits(NQF level 6) 32 credits must be specified

for each major. Subject to availability and time table constraints, a further year level 2 module of 16 credits in the major subject may be chosen as an elective.

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S10 Major subjects offered by the Faculty

Applied Mathematics SAMT Biochemistry SBCH Botany SBOT Chemistry SCHM Computer Science SCPS Geography SGES Human Movement Science SHMS

Hydrology SHYD Mathematics SMTH Microbiology SMCB Physics SPHY Statistics SSTT Zoology SZOL

S11 Rules for combination of majors

The Faculty of Science and Agriculture recommends double major combinations as outlined in the following table. The recommended combinations will be accommodated within the timetable whereas other combinations may not be possible within the timetable. Advice should be sought before selecting a non recommended combination.

DOUBLE MAJOR COMBINATIONS

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND

AGRICULTURE

R Recommended combination

NR

Not Recommended but

possible

X Impossible combination

Applied Mathematics

Biochemistry

Botany

Chemistry

Computer Science

Geography B.Sc

Human M

ovement

Science

Hydrology

Mathematics

Microbiology

Physics

Statistics

Zoology

Applied Mathematics X NR X X R NR X R R NR R R NR

Biochemistry NR X R R NR NR R X X R NR NR R

Botany X R X X NR R X R NR R NR NR R

Chemistry X R X X R NR X R R NR R NR R

Computer Science R NR NR R X X NR R R X R R NR

Geography B.Sc NR NR R NR X X NR R NR X R R R

Human Movement Science X R X X NR NR X NR NR NR R NR R

Hydrology R X R R R R NR X X R R R R

Mathematics R X NR R R NR NR X X NR R R NR

Microbiology NR R R NR X X NR R NR X NR NR R

Physics R NR NR R R R R R R NR X X X

Statistics R NR NR NR R R NR R R NR X X X

Zoology NR R R R NR R R R NR R X X X

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S12 Prerequisites for Major subjects

Once a combination is chosen, students then must enrol for the prerequisite modules that are specified below for both these two major subjects taking note of the following points:. (a) If one of the major choices requires a service module (marked as bold) in a

subject and the other the module that forms part of a major in the same subject then the major module must be registered.

(b) If the same prerequisite appears for both subjects then this prerequisite module is only registered once.

(c) Students are advised to register for modules that form parts of major subjects instead of service modules since this will enable them to pursue a major in this subject.

Once the prerequisite modules are selected then empty spaces within the curriculum may be filled up with elective modules that do not clash on the timetable with those modules already selected. Students should choose their elective modules such that they increase their options and potentially they will then be in a position to then choose two majors out of three or four options when they progress to second year level. Refer to the tables of modules for information on the titles of these modules

* Module should be taken in the first year if both majors are any two of

Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology

Applied Mathematics

Year 1 SAMT111/112 SMTH111/112 Year 2 SAMT211/212 SMTH211/212

Year 3 SAMT311/312 SAMT321/322 Biochemistry

Year 1 SCHM121/122 SPHY121

SMTH120 SBOT111/112

Year 2 SBCH211/212 SZOL111/112 * Year 3 SBCH311/321 SBCH312/322

Botany

Year 1 SBOT111/112 SCHM121/122 SPHY121

SMTH120

Year 2 SBOT211/212 SZOL111/112 * Year 3 SBOT311/312 SBOT321/322 Chemistry

Year 1 SCHM111/112 SMTH120/122 SPHY121/122

Year 2 SCHM211/212

Year 3 SCHM311/312 SCHM321/322 Computer Science

Year 1 SCPS111/112 Year 2 SCPS211/212

Year 3 SCPS311/312 SCPS321/322

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Computer Science

Year 1 SCPS111/112

Year 2 SCPS211/212 Year 3 SCPS311/312 SCPS321/322 Geography B.A stream (Co-majoring with Majors within other Faculties)

Year 1 SGES111/112 Year 2 SGES211/212 Year 3 SGES311/312 SGES331/322

Human Movement Science

Year 1 SHMS111/112 SPHY121

SMTH120

Year 2 SHMS211/212

Year 3 SHMS311/312 SHMS321/322 Hydrology

Year 1 SGES111 SHYD112

SPHY121

SMTH120

Year 2 SHYD211/212 Year 3 SHYD311/312 SHYD321/322 Mathematics

Year 1 SMTH111/112 Year 2 SMTH211/212

Year 3 SMTH311/312 SMTH321/322 Microbiology


SMTH120

SBOT111/112

Year 2 SMCB211/212 SZOL111/112 * Year 3 SMCB311

SMED311 SMCB312/322

Physics

Year 1 SPHY111/112 SMTH11/112 Year 2 SPHY211/212 SMTH211/212

Year 3 SPHY311/312 SPHY321/322

Statistics

Year 1 SSTT112 SMTH111/112 Year 2 SSTT211/212 SMTH211/212

Year 3 SSTT311/312 SSTT321/322 Zoology Year 1 SZOL111/112 SCHM121/122 SPHY121

SMTH120

Year 2 SZOL211/212 SBOT111/112 * Year 3 SZOL311/312 SZOL321/322

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S13 Focussed Programmes

The following tables give the programmes of study for focussed programmes within the BSc degree. Modules for the first year of study only are indicated. Curricula for higher year levels will be provided in the 2009 handbook.

(a) BSc (Agriculture) Degree


SMTH120

SBOT111/112 SZOL111/112

(b) B Consumer Sciences Degree

Extension & Rural Development and the Nutrition Programmes

Year 1 SCNS111

SCNU112 SCHM131 SPHY132

SZOL121 SZOL122

AENG111 SCFH112 SCFS112

Hospitality Programme Year 1 SCNS111

SCNU112 SCHT111 SCFD112

AENG111 ASST112

AITO111 SCFH112

(c) B Cur Degree

Year 1 SNFN111

SNFN112 SNCH111 SNCH112

SNHA111 SNHA112

SNEP111 SNPR110

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LIST OF MODULES OFFERED WITHIN THE FACULTY

Please note that only Year 1 modules will be taught in 2008. Year 2 and Year 3

modules will be taught in subsequent years. All modules are 16 credit modules.

Year 1 Semester 1 Major Subjects

SAMT111 Discrete Mathematics

SBOT111 Introduction to Plant Cytology, Genetics and Physiology

SCHM111 General Chemistry 111 SCPS111 Introductory Computing

SGES111 Introduction to Physical and Environmental Geography

SHMS111 Human Movement Science 1A SMTH111 Calculus I

SPHY111 Classical Mechanics and Properties of Matter

SZOL111 Introduction to Zoology I

Year 1 Semester 1 Consumer Sciences

SCHT111 Introduction to Hospitality Management SCNS111 Household and Consumer Studies

Year 1 Semester 1 Nursing Science

SNHA111 Human Anatomy and Related Medical Biophysics SNCH111 Community Health Nursing and Related Microbiology 1

SNEP111 Ethos and professional practice

SNFN111 Fundamental Nursing and Nutrition

SNPR110 Nursing Practica

Year 1 Semester 1 Service Courses

SCHM121 Basic Chemistry 121

SCHM131 Chemistry for Consumer Sciences

SCPS121 Computer Literacy I SFLS111 Life Skills for Science Students

SMTH120 Mathematics and Statistics for Earth and Life Sciences

SPHY121 Classical Mechanics and Properties of Matter for Biological Sciences

SSTT111 Elementary Statistics

SZOL121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Year 1 Semester 1 Foundation Subjects (Augmented Programme)

SFBT111 Foundation Introduction to Plant Cytology, Genetics and Physiology

SFCH111 Foundation General Chemistry 111 SFCH121 Foundation Basic Chemistry 121

SFGE111 Foundation Introduction to Physical and Environmental Geography

SFLL111 English Literacy 1


SFMT111 Foundation Calculus I SFMT120 Foundation Mathematics and Statistics for Life and Earth Sciences

SFPH111 Foundation Classical Mechanics and Properties of Matter

SFPH121 Foundation Classical Mechanics and Properties of Matter for Biological Sciences SFST111 Foundation Elementary Statistics

SFZL111 Foundation Introduction to Zoology I

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Year 1 Semester 2 Major Subjects

SAMT112 Mechanics

SBOT112 Plant Morphology, Taxonomy and an Introduction to Mycology

SCHM112 General Chemistry 112

SCPS112 Introductory Systems Programming

SGES112 Introduction to Human Geography SHMS112 Human Movement Science 1B

SHYD112 Introduction to Geology

SMTH112 Calculus II SPHY112 Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics

SSTT112 Statistics

SZOL112 Introduction to Zoology II

Year 1 Semester 2 Consumer Sciences

SCFD112 Basic Food Preparation / Culinary Studies SCFH112 Food Hygiene and Safety

SCFS112 Introduction to Food Science

SCNU112 Introduction to Nutrition Year 1 Semester 2 Nursing Science

SNHA112 Human Anatomy and Related Medical Biophysics

SNCH112 Community Health Nursing and Related Parasitology

SNFN112 Fundamental Nursing and Nutrition

Year 1 Semester 2 Service Courses

SCHM122 Basic Chemistry 122

SFLS112 Critical Thinking Skills and Introduction to Ethics

SCPS122 Computer Literacy II SMTH120 Mathematics and Statistics for Earth and Life Sciences

SMTH122 Elementary Calculus

SPHY122 Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics for Biological Sciences

SPHY132 Elementary Physics for Consumer Sciences

SZOL122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Year 1 Semester 2 Foundation Subjects (Augmented Programme)

SFBT112 Foundation Plant Morphology, Taxonomy and an Introduction to Mycology

SFCH112 Foundation General Chemistry 112 SFCH122 Foundation Basic Chemistry 122

SFGE112 Foundation Introduction to Human Geography



SFMT112 Foundation Calculus II SFMT120 Foundation Mathematics and Statistics for Life and Earth sciences

SFMT122 Foundation Elementary Calculus

SFPH112 Foundation Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics

SFPH122 Foundation Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics for Biological Sciences

SFST112 Foundation Statistics

SFZL112 Foundation Introduction to Zoology II

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Please note that module codes and titles for year levels 2, 3 and 4 are subject

to change. These are given as a guideline so students will have an indication of

the modules offered at these year levels.

Year 2 Semester 1

SAMT211 Dynamical Systems and Mathematical modelling and simulation

SBCH211 Biomolecules and Enzymology

SBOT211 Plant growth and Development. Floral Propagation

SCHM211 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry

SCPS211 Data Structures and Algorithms SGES211 Global Landforms and Cartography

SHMS211 Adapted Physical Activity and Motor Learning

SHYD211 Introduction to surface Hydrology SMCB211 Classification of Bacteria and Fungi and Microbial Techniques

SMCB221 Procariots and Eucariots Ultrastructure and Water and Environmental

SMED211 Introduction to Viruses and HIV/AIDS

SMED211 Introduction to viruses and HIV/AIDS

SMTH211 Linear Algebra, Differential Equations SNCH211 Community Health Nursing

SNGN211 General Nursing Science

SNHP211 Human Physiology and related Biochemistry SNPR210 Nursing Practica

SPHY211 Intermediate Mechanics, special relativity and quantum physics

SSTT211 Distribution Theory

SZOL211 Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Evolution

Year 2 Semester 2

SAMT212 Introduction to Mathematical programming and methods of operations research

SBCH212 Metabolism

SBCH222 Biochemistry: Principles and Techniques SBOT212 Plant taxonomy and biodiversity, Plant Anatomy

SCHM212 Organic and Physical Chemistry

SCPS212 Introductory Software Engineering

SGES212 Medical Geography and Sustainable Development

SGES222 Hydrometeorology SHMS212 Sport Sociology and Psychology

SHYD212 Introduction to subsurface Hydrology

SHYD222 Geographical Information Systems

SMCB212 Identification of micro-organisms, Microbial growth, Clinical and Diagnostic Microbiology

SMTH212 Advanced Calculus

SNCH212 Community Health Nursing SNGN212 General Nursing Science

SNHP212 Human Physiology and related Biochemistry

SPHY212 Modern Physics Photonics and Waves

SSTT212 Statistical Inference

SZOL212 Animal Diversity: Invertebrates and vertebrates

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Year 3 Semester 1

SAMT311 Classical Mechanics SAMT321 Applied Mathematical Methods

SBCH311 Gene Expression and replication

SBCH321 Metabolic Regulation SBOT311 Cytology and Genetics, Plant biochemistry

SBOT321 Aquatic botany, lower Plant Taxonomy

SCHM311 Analytical Chemistry

SCHM321 Physical Chemistry

SCPS311 Advanced Programming Techniques SCPS321 Systems Programming (OS, Compilers)

SGES311 Urban Environment and Recreation Planning

SGES321 Atmospheric Pollution and Processes SGES331 Natural Resources Management

SGES341 African Climate and Weather Dynamics and Prediction

SHMS311 Exercise Physiology

SHMS321 Laboratory Technology

SHYD311 Surface water hydrology SHYD321 Groundwater Hydrology

SMCB311 Food Analysis and Food Microbiology, Food preservation and additives

SMED311 Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy SMED321 Immunology and Serology

SMTH311 Abstract Algebra

SMTH321 Nonlinear differential equations, Partial differential equations


SNMW311 Midwifery SNPC311 Pharmacology

SNPN311 Community Health Nursing

SNPR310 Nursing Practica SPHY311 Quantum and Statistical Physics

SPHY321 Electronic Circuits and Devices

SSTT311 Random Processes

SSTT321 Experimental Design

SZOL311 Eco-toxicology and Eco-physiology SZOL321 Animal Ecology I: Terrestrial and Freshwater

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Year 3 Semester 2

SAMT312 Introduction to Relativity Theory SAMT322 Numerical Methods

SBCH312 Recombinant DNA and Genetics

SBCH322 Biochemistry of nutrition SBOT312 People and Plants

SBOT322 Plant conservation and Management, terrestrial ecology

SCHM312 Inorganic Chemistry

SCHM322 Organic Chemistry

SCPS312 Distributed Systems Development SCPS322 Final Year Project

SGES312 Environmental Management

SGES322 Environmental Fieldwork and Research SHMS312 Kinesiology and Biomechanics

SHMS322 Sports Injuries and Research Methods

SHYD312 Fieldwork and Research Project

SHYD322 Water Resources and Modelling

SMCB312 Nutrition and Environmental Influences of Micro-organisms. Principles of Industrial Microbiology

SMCB322 Biotechnology SMED312 Clinical Biochemistry

SMTH312 Discrete Mathematics SMTH322 Complex Analysis


SNMW312 Midwifery SNPN312 Psychiatric Nursing

SPHY312 Nuclear Physics and Applications

SPHY322 Solid State Physics and Materials Science SSTT312 Linear Models

SSTT322 Multivariate Analysis, Time Series SZOL312 Research Design and Project

SZOL322 Animal Ecology II: Estuarine and Marine

Year 4 Semester 1


SNMW411 Midwifery SNPN411 Psychiatric Nursing

SNPR410 Nursing Practica

Year 4 Semester 2

SNGN412 General Nursing Science SNMW412 Midwifery SNPN412 Psychiatric Nursing Faculty of Science and Agriculture

First Year Syllabi for 2008 Title Classical mechanics and properties of matter for Biological sciences Code SPHY121 Department Physics and Engineering

Prerequisites None Co-requisites None Aim This is a non-calculus module meant for Biologists, Medical scientists

and those not following calculus based physics. The aim of the module is to encourage learners to have an appreciation of the

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physical world surrounding them, an understanding of principles governing the physical world as well as skills in handling and understanding the operation of general laboratory instruments most likely to be used in their future careers.

Content Kinematics: Displacement, distance. Vectors and scalars. Motion in one and two dimensions – circular and projectile motion. Dynamics: Concepts, inertia, momentum, force, weight. Newton’s three laws of motion. Friction. Rotational motion. Thermodynamics: temperature. First law. Heat capacity. Latent heat. Heat interchange. Radiation of heat by human body. Properties of solids and liquids: Thermal expansion. Elasticity. Viscosity. Diffusion, osmosis, surface tension. Bernoulli’s law. Waves and sound: Velocity of waves in elastic media. Intensity and level of intensity. Doppler effect. Ultrasonic waves and applications. Photometry: Fundamental quantities. Radiation energy. Light flux, light intensity, candela, illumination, Lambert’s law. Geometrical Optics: Laws of reflection and refraction. lenses, power of a lens. Optical systems, Lens defects. The eye and eye defects. Optical instruments: magnifying glass, microscope. Physical Optics: Interference, coherence. Diffraction, single and double slits. Gratings. Polarization: reflection and double reflection, polarimeter. Resolving power of optical instruments. Special microscopes: (polarization, ultra – violet, interference, phase-contrast). Practical: Laboratory sessions on precision calculations in experimental results, forces, mechanics, optics heat and properties of matter.

Assessment Continuous assessment mark (40% , 2x 2hr tests) , 1x3 h exam (60).

DP

Requirement

30% Continuous Assessment Mark 80% Attendance at practicals and fieldwork

Title Nuclear physics, electromagnetism and modern physics for Biological

sciences

Code SPHY122 Department Physics and Engineering Prerequisites None Co-requisites None Aim The aim of this module is to give learners the necessary grounding in

geology for the further study of geohydrology and physical geography

Content Electrostatics:..Coulomb’s law.. Electrocardiogram.. Dielectric media, electric polarization, induction field in a dielectric medium. Electrodynamics: Electric current and resistance. Ohm’s law. Temperature dependence of resistance. Circuits. Potentiometer.. Electricity. Electrical energy Joule’s law. Electrical power. Ionic conduction. Chemical effect of electric current. Conduction by gasses. Applications. Electromagnetism: Magnetic induction and flux. Force on moving charges in a magnetic field. Measurement of blood velocity using electromagnetic flow meters. Electrical instruments and measurements. Laws of Faraday and Lenz. Alternating current: Generation. A C circuit with resistance, capacitance and inductance. Transformer. Phases. Atomic physics: Rutherford-Bohr atom. Absorption and emission of energy by the atom. Stationary orbits and energy levels. Spectral lines of the hydrogen atom. Black-body radiation. Photo-electric effect and applications. Photomultipliers and stimulation emission of radiation. Lasers. X-Rays: Production of X-rays, continuous and characteristic spectra.. Absorption. Medical applications. Diagnosis and therapy. fluoroscope and image intensifier. Wave-particle duality e.g. light and matter. De

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Broglie waves. Compton effect. Electron microscope. Radioactivity: Natural radioactivity. Radioactive decay, activity, disintegration constant, half-life. Nuclear reactions. Production of radioactive isotopes. Medical applications. Practical: Laboratory sessions on precision calculations in experimental results, forces, mechanics, optics heat and properties of matter.


DP

Requirement


Title Elementary physics for Consumer Sciences Code SPHY132 Department Physics and Engineering

Prerequisites None Co-requisites None Aim The aim of this module is to give learners the necessary grounding

in geology for the further study of geohydrology and physical geography

Content Mechanics:: Units and measurements. Vectors, Pressure, kinematics, levers and center of gravity, work energy and power and machines. Heat and molecular structure Heat energy, expansion, properties of gases and molecular structure, transfer of heat energy, change of state Wave motion, light and sound: Waves, reflections and shadows, refraction, thin lenses and curved mirrors, optical instruments, electromagnetic spectrum, sound. Electricity Magnetism, electric circuits, magnetic effects of an electric current, Energy and power, Electromagnetic induction Radioactivity Radiation counters, ionizing radiation, nature of α-, β- and γ- radiation and the mechanism of emissions, Radioactive sources, radioactive decay, safety precautions and uses. Practical: Laboratory sessions on precision calculations in experimental results, forces, mechanics, optics, heat and properties of matter and electricity.

Assessment Continuous assessment mark (40% , 2x 2hr tests, assignments, practical test) , 1x3 final examination (60%).

DP

Requirement


DDEEPPAARRTTMMEENNTT OOFF SSCCIIEENNCCEE FFOOUUNNDDAATTIIOONN

BBOOTTAANNYY

Title Foundation Introduction to Plant Cytology, Genetics and Physiology

Code SFBT111 Department Science Foundation

Prerequisite None Corequisite SBOT111 Aim The student would be guided to master the understanding and

studying in order to answering main stream module of the following: structure of organic and inorganic compounds in plant metabolism and cytology. Metabolic processes within plants; Principles of heredity. Physiology experimental work; Basic genetics problem solving.

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Content Aspects to be studied will include: knowledge and application of: the chemistry of plants; essential elements, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; the plant cell structure function; plant cell division; chemical energy chemical reactions, enzymes energy carriers in plants; the movement of water solutes in plants; photosynthesis, transpiration, respiration the conditions affecting it Mendelian genetics.

Assessment Class attendance 10% Class tests 60% assignments (30 %)

DP

Requirement

A sub-minimum of 50% is a requirement for passing the course.

Title Foundation Plant Morphology, Taxonomy and Mycology Code SFBT112 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite SBOT12 Aim MORPHOLOGY and TAXONOMY

Students will be guided into mastering the content and answering the mainstream module of the following external structure of the Angiosperms their reproductive system. morphology of root, stems, leaves the reproductive system of the Angiosperm. different structures of the plants, explain their life cycle be able to identify, draw and label all plant material MYCOLOGY classification, general characteristics, reproduction economic importance of the main divisions of the fungi. life cycles of the different types of fungi, their role in the environment, their effects on plants human health.

Content Type of roots systems, origin of roots root modifications. External organization of the stem stem modifications. Dicot & monocot leaf structure, leaf modifications inflorescences. Flower morphology, including structure, floral diagrams and floral formulae. Pollination events leading to seed formation the classification of fruit. Classification, general characteristics, reproduction economic importance of the main divisions of fungi lichens. Life cycles of the different types of fungi, their role in the environment effects on plants human health. Microscope study of fungi lichens.

Assessment Class attendance 10% Class tests 60% assignments (30 %)

DP

Requirement

A sub-minimum of 50% is a requirement for passing the course.

CCHHEEMMIISSTTRRYY

Title Foundation General Chemistry 111

Code SFCH111 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None. Corequisite SCHM111

Aim To provide academic support to the mainstream module SCHM111. This module aims to introduce basic concepts in chemistry, terminology, laws and principles that determine

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chemical properties and behaviour of matter.

Content The nature of matter. Atomic structure and periodicity. Electron configurations and bonding. Types of chemical reactions. Chemical equations and the mole concept. The solid, liquid and gaseous states. Solutions. Thermochemistry. Chemical equilibrium. Chemical Kinetics. Redox equations and basic electrochemistry. Acids, bases and salts. Theory of acid-base titrations, including pH. Basic laboratory skills, including weighing and volume measurements. Gravimetric, volumetric, and qualitative analyses.

Assessment 2 x 1h00 interim assessments and 1 x 3h00 summative assessment.

DP

Requirement

As per Faculty rule/s.

Title Foundation General Chemistry 112 Code SFCH112 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite SCHM112 Aim To provide academic support to the mainstream module

SCHM112. This module aims to introduce the basic concepts, terminology, laws and principles that determine the properties and behaviour of organic and inorganic compounds.

Content Periodicity exemplified by the physical and chemical behaviours of elements in Periods 2 and 3, Groups 1, 2, 4 and first row transition metals. Introduction to coordination chemistry and free energy approach to extraction of metals. Isolation and purification of organic compounds. General properties and structure of organic compounds. The hydrocarbons – nomenclature, properties, preparations, and reactions. Introduction to functional group chemistry.

Assessment 2 x 1h00 interim assessments and 1 x 3h00 summative assessment

DP

Requirement

As per Faculty rule/s

Title Foundation Basic Chemistry 121

Code SFCH121 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite SCHM121 Aim To provide academic support to the mainstream module

SCHM121. This module aims to introduce the basic concepts, terminology, laws and principles that determine chemical properties and behaviour. The contents are similar to the General Chemistry 111 course but are offered at a less rigorous and less mathematical level.

Content The nature of matter. Atoms, elements and compounds. Electronic structure and bonding. Types of chemical reactions. Balancing chemical equations and the mole. The three phases of matter and the gas laws. Properties of solutions. Energy changes in chemical reactions. Chemical equilibria and kinetics. Electrochemical cell and electrolysis. Acids, Bases and Salts.


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Requirement


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Title Foundation Basic Chemistry 122 Code SFCH122 Department Science Foundation

Prerequisite None Corequisite SCHM122 Aim To provide academic support to the mainstream module

SCHM122. This module aims to introduce the basic concepts, terminology, laws and principles that determine the properties and behaviour of organic and inorganic compounds. The contents are similar to the General Chemistry 112 course but are offered at a less rigorous and less mathematical level.

Content The chemical and physical properties of Periods II and III. The chemical and physical properties of the s and p blocks. Transition metal chemistry. Saturated, unsaturated and aromatic hydrocarbons. The geometry of organic molecules and isomerism. Basic types of organic reactions.


DP

Requirement


GGEEOOGGRRAAPPHHYY AANNDD EENNVVIIRROONNMMEENNTTAALL SSTTUUDDIIEESS

Title Foundation Introduction to Physical and Environmental Geography Code SFGE111 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite SGES111 Aim This is a support module for module SGES111. The aim is to

provide Foundation students with entry-level knowledge and understanding of the global physical environment and environmental management.

Content Materials of the earth’s crust; rock types and rock cycle, the lithosphere; plate tectonics; volcanic and tectonic landforms; weathering and erosion; landforms and rock structure; land forming processes and landforms: fluvial, aeolian, coastal, glacial. The atmosphere, climate and weather, global circulation, precipitation, environmental problems causes by extreme weather conditions: tropical cyclones, floods, drought and El Niño, tornados, cold spells, heat waves; global warming. Origin and development of environmentalism and environmental management; seminal publications; environmental management as a tool for sustainable development; environmental crisis; Earth Summit and WSSD; first and second laws of thermodynamics; ethical and philosophical underpinnings; worldviews and environmental management approaches; environmental politics and social justice; environmental problems: resource depletion; the tragedy of the commons; air, water and soil pollution; global warming; solid waste; soil erosion; environmental problems in the MDCs, and in the LDCs and CITs; integrated environmental management in SA; environmental evaluation and description (photo analysis and interpretation).

Assessment Class tests and assignments (30%); 2-hour exam (70%)

DP

Requirement

None

Title Foundation Introduction to Human Geography Code SFGE112 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite SGES112 Aim This module supports module SGES112. The aim is to provide

Foundation students with entry-level knowledge and understanding

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of the geography of culture and of tourism on the global scale. Content Geography as a discipline; Geography traditions and philosophies;

geographical axioms; spatial distribution of people; population structures and dynamics; global cultural diversity; spatial patterns of cultures: language, religion, livestyle; urbanization; city chains and hierarchies; spatial models; the tourism industry; tourism and economic development; tourism and the environment; ecotourism; cultural tourism; social and economic impacts of culture; Afritourism; tourism in South Africa.

Assessment Class tests and assignments (30%); 2-hour exam (70%) DP

Requirement

None

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Title Life Skills for Science Students Code SFLS101 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite None Aim The aim of this module is to give learners some skills to manage

their lives, be successful in their studies and guide their conduct as scientists.

Content Communication skills: the communication process, language as a code system, different forms of communication including digital communication; the characteristics of groups, communication within groups, conflict management; physical health and

wellness: a healthy lifestyle; drugs as an addiction; the aetiology and epidemiology of HIV/Aids; the syndrome as an epidemic and a pandemic; HIV/Aids in Southern Africa; treatment and prevention; the infected and the affected; personal responsibility; financial life skills: the need to management your money, budgeting, interest and debt, important documents and records, basic banking skills, the debt trap.

Assessment Class assessments, written tasks, skills tasks, class tests, group work, role playing (40 %); 2 hour exam (60 %).

DP

Requirement

None

Title Critical Thinking Skills and Introduction to Ethics Code SFLS102 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite None Aim To introduce students to basic critical thinking skills, and their

practical application, as a preparation for an applied introduction to ethics in scientific research.

Content Critical thinking as thinking with arguments; the idea of a logical argument; how to recognize an argument. How arguments are put together and how they work. Recognizing arguments and parts of arguments in context; features of premises; features of conclusions. The language of arguments. The importance of clear thinking; using a dictionary and the problem of definition. Assessing arguments. Argument cogency tests; fallacies of reasoning. Applications of critical thinking: reading, writing, decision-making, problem-solving. What is ethics? ethics and morality; ethics and law. Key ethical concepts: good; rights; duties; virtue; character; ubuntu. Normative theories: utilitarian; deontological; virtue ethics. Ethics and research. Ethics in the workplace. The ethics of information. HIV/AIDS as ethical challenge. Ethics and the environment.

Assessment Together with multiple choice assessments, emphasis will be placed on language and writing skills.

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DP

Requirement

30%; 80% class attendance.

EENNGGLLIISSHH LLIITTEERRAACCYY

Title Science Foundation English Literacy 1

Code SFLL111 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite None Aim This module aims at addressing the low language proficiency of

students as well as equipping them with the knowledge and skills (speaking, listening and writing) required to be effective in all areas of their study.

Content Sentences (Subject and Predicate, Sentence Types)

Dictionary skills / Thesaurus

Paragraph writing

Essay Writing (Discursive Essay)

Graphic/ Visual Literacy

Concord

Essay Writing (Process Essay) Listening Comprehension; Debates

Assessment 40% continuous assessment (tests, assignments, orals) 60% Formal end of module examination (3 hours)

DP

Requirement


Title Science Foundation English Literacy 2

Code SFLL112 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite None Aim The course aims to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and

understanding English to enable students to apply language to scientific discourse and textual material.

Content Punctuation. Tense forms. Research Report. Comprehension. Essay Writing (biographical essay). Forum discussions. Public speaking.


DP

Requirement


Title Science Foundation English Literacy 3 Code SFLL121 Department Science Foundation

Prerequisite None Corequisite None Aim The course aims to equip students with essential skills to

communicate effectively and to write proficiently using scientific discourse and textual material.

Content Parts of speech. Common errors in English. Dictionary and Thesaurus entries. Spelling. Referencing.

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Curriculum vitae. Presentation of a scientific paper. Presentation of an autobiography


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Requirement


Title Science Foundation English Literacy 4 Code SFLL122 Department Science Foundation

Prerequisite None Corequisite None Aim To provide students with the necessary tools to improve their

proficiency in English and to write with precision and accuracy in scientific writing.

Content Prepositions Sentence construction Summary writing Note taking. Memorandum. Formal letter. Planning and designing posters. Abstracts. Argumentative essay Presentation of poster.


DP

Requirement


MMAATTHHEEMMAATTIICCAALL SSTTAATTIISSTTIICCSS

Title Foundation Elementary Statistics Code SFST111 Department Science Foundation Prerequisites None Co-requisites SSTT111

Aim Self contained short course in Statistics.

Content

Sampling theory – Types of data; Charts; Questionnaire design; Sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics – Frequency tables; Histograms; Polygons; Ogives; Measures of location; Measures of dispersion. Introduction to probability – Random experiments; Sample space and events; Venn diagrams; Counting techniques; Laws of probability; Conditional probability; Independent events; Probability trees; Bayes’ theorem. Random variables – Discrete and continuous random variables; Probability mass functions; Descriptive measures for populations; Expectation of random variables; Variance of random variables.

Assessment

40% Continuous Assessment Mark 60% Formal end of module exam (2 hours)

DP

Requirement

30% Continuous Assessment Mark 80% Attendance at tutorials.

Title Foundation Statistics Code SFST112 Department Science Foundation

Prerequisites None Co-requisites SSTT112 Aim Introductory course in statistics.

Content

Descriptive statistics and probability – Types of data; Frequency distributions; Graphical display of data; Measures of location; Measures of spread; Random experiments; Sample space

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and events; Counting techniques; Laws of probability; Conditional probability; Independent events; Random variables; Probability mass functions; Expectation and variance of random variables; Special discrete probability distributions. Inferential statistics – Normal distribution; Hypothesis testing for means; Hypothesis testing for proportions; Confidence intervals for means; Confidence intervals for proportions; Hypothesis testing using p-values; Contingency tables. Regression – Simple linear regression model; Correlation; Estimation.

Assessment


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Requirement


MMAATTHHEEMMAATTIICCSS

Title Foundation Calculus I Code SFMT111 Department Science Foundation Prerequisites None Co-requisites SMTH111 Aim To introduce differential calculus with necessary prerequisites from

logic and general algebra.

Content

Elementary Logic and Theory Of Sets: sets and subsets, Venn-Euler diagrams, basic set operations, sets of numbers, elementary logic. Functions: elementary functions, graph of a function, combination of functions, inverse functions ,exponential and logarithmic functions, relations. Limits, Continuity and Differentiation: definition of limit, continuity and the derivative Algebra: induction, vectors and vector algebra, dot products and cross products, introduction to matrices and matrix algebra, transpose and determinants, the adjoint matrix, invertible matrix and Cramer’s rule, complex numbers and De Moivre’s theorem.

Assessment


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Requirement


Title Foundation Calculus II Code SFMT112 Department Science Foundation Prerequisites None Co-requisites SMTH112 Aim The aim of the module is to further develop concepts in calculus

(integration, elementary introduction to differential equations) and to apply their techniques in problem solving.

Content

Differentiation: some differentiation formulas, the chain rule, implicit differentiation, the mean-value theorem and applications, some curve sketching, applications of derivatives. Integration and Techniques of integration: the fundamental theorem of integral calculus, indefinite integrals, some area problems, Transcendental functions: logarithmic, exponential, inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions. Elementary Introduction to Differential Equations: First order linear equations. Sequences: properties, limits.

Assessment 40% Continuous Assessment Mark

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60% Formal end of module exam (2 hours) DP

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30% Continuous Assessment Mark 80% Attendance at tutorials

Title Foundation Mathematics and Statistics for Earth and Life Sciences Code SFMT120 Department Science Foundation Prerequisites None Co-requisites SMTH120 Aim To supply basic mathematical knowledge necessary for life science

students.

Content

1. Basic general mathematics: powers, estimation and proportion. Numerical and algebraical skills. Equations, inequalities, systems of equations. Functions and graphs. Exponential and logarithmic functions. 2. Statistics: Frequency distributions and their graphs. Histograms. Mean, median, mode. Standard deviation, variance.

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Title Foundation Elementary Calculus Code SFMT122 Department Science Foundation Prerequisites None Co-requisites SMTH122

Aim To introduce elements of calculus using intuitive, informal approach.

Content

Limits, Continuity and Differentiation: definition of limit, continuity and the derivative, some formulas of differentiation, examples of application of differential calculus. Integration: the integral, integration of functions, integration formulas, some techniques of integration, applications of integral.

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Title Foundation Classical mechanics and thermal properties of matter

Code SFPH111 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite SPHY111 Aim This is a support module to a mainstream module SPHY111. The

module contains fundamental concepts in Physics and Engineering that prepares the student for later study in more advanced fields in the Physical Sciences. It contains basic concepts in mechanics, waves, optics thermodynamics, nuclear physics and modern physics. The module emphasizes an understanding of physics concepts and principles. It also gives the student to train himself in problem-solving skills. Examples used are taken from natural phenomena in the students surrounding. The student is thus encouraged to be observant of the physical universe surrounding him

Content Statistical concepts: Probability, distributions, histograms, standard deviation, propagation of errors. Units and measurement: Dimensions, SI-system of units, basic measurements in physics. Mechanics: Forces, moments, couples, Newton’s laws, circular motion, momentum, oscillations, momentum and impulse. Heat and thermodynamics: Mechanisms of heat transfer, heat

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capacity, phase changes, gases. Waves: Sound waves, light and light sources, laws of refraction, diffraction and reflection. Practical: Laboratory sessions on precision calculations in experimental results, forces, mechanics, optics heat and properties of matter.

Assessment 40% Continuous Assessment Mark 60% Formal end of module exam (2 hours)

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Title Foundation Electricity, magnetism and modern physics

Code SFPH112 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite SPHY112 Aim This is a support module to a mainstream module SPHY112. The

module contains fundamental concepts in Physics and Engineering that prepares the student for later study in more advanced fields in the Physical Sciences. It contains basic concepts in electricity, nuclear physics and modern physics.

The module emphasizes an understanding of physics concepts and principles. It also gives the student to train himself in problem-solving skills. Examples used are taken from natural phenomena in the students surrounding. The student is thus encouraged to be observant of the physical universe surrounding him.

Content Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb’s law, conductors and insulators. The electric field. Gauss’ law. Potential, electrical potential energy, line integral of electric field, Capacitance, dielectrics and properties of dielectrics, Electric circuits. Magnetic field and magnetism, motion of charges particles through magnetic fields, the cyclotron. Ampere’s law. Induced electromotive force, The R-L circuit and the L-C circuit. Magnetic properties of matter, materials, permeability, molecular theory. Magnetization and susceptibility. Hysteresis. Magnetic field of the earth. Magnetic circuits. Atomic Physics and radioactivity: Quantum theory of radiation. Wien and Stefan’s laws. Planck’s radiation formula. Radioactivity, natural decay series. Detectors of radiation, Nuclear reactions, conservation laws, reaction process, proton-induced, neutron-induced and other reactions. Q-values, alpha-.beta- and gamma-decay. Nuclear binding energy. Fission and fusion. Reactors, nuclear fuel, breeders. Cosmic radiation and fundamental principles. Practical: Laboratory sessions on precision calculations in experimental results, forces, mechanics, optics heat and properties of matter

Assessment 40% Continuous Assessment Mark 60% Formal end of module exam (2 hours)

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Title Foundation Classical mechanics and properties of matter for

Biological sciences

Code SFPH121 Department Physics and Engineering Prerequisites None Co-requisites SPHY121 Aim This is a support module to a mainstream module SPHY121. The

module contains fundamental concepts in Physics and Engineering that prepares the student for later study in more advanced fields in the Physical Sciences. It contains basic concepts in mechanics,

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waves, optics thermodynamics, nuclear physics and modern physics. The module emphasizes an understanding of physics concepts and principles. It also gives the student to train himself in problem-solving skills. Examples used are taken from natural phenomena in the students surrounding. The student is thus encouraged to be observant of the physical universe surrounding him

Content Kinematics: Displacement, distance. Vectors and scalars. Motion in one and two dimensions – circular and projectile motion. Dynamics: Concepts, inertia, momentum, force, weight. Newton’s three laws of motion. Friction. Rotational motion. Thermodynamics: temperature. First law. Heat capacity. Latent heat. Heat interchange. Radiation of heat by human body. Properties of solids and liquids: Thermal expansion. Elasticity. Viscosity. Diffusion, osmosis, surface tension. Bernoulli’s law. Waves and sound: Velocity of waves in elastic media. Intensity and level of intensity. Doppler effect. Ultrasonic waves and applications. Photometry: Fundamental quantities. Radiation energy. Light flux, light intensity, candela, illumination, Lambert’s law. Geometrical Optics: Laws of reflection and refraction. lenses, power of a lens. Optical systems, Lens defects. The eye and eye defects. Optical instruments: magnifying glass, microscope. Physical Optics: Interference, coherence. Diffraction, single and double slits. Gratings. Polarization: reflection and double reflection, polarimeter. Resolving power of optical instruments. Special microscopes: (polarization, ultra – violet, interference, phase-contrast). Practical: Laboratory sessions on precision calculations in experimental results, forces, mechanics, optics heat and properties of matter.


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Title Foundation Nuclear physics, electromagnetism and modern physics

for Biological sciences Code SFPH122 Department Physics and Engineering

Prerequisites None Co-requisites SPHY122 Aim This is a support module to a mainstream module SPHY122. The

module contains fundamental concepts in Physics and Engineering that prepares the student for later study in more advanced fields in the Physical Sciences. It contains basic concepts in electricity, nuclear physics and modern physics.

The module emphasizes an understanding of physics concepts and principles. It also gives the student to train himself in problem-solving skills. Examples used are taken from natural phenomena in the students surrounding. The student is thus encouraged to be observant of the physical universe surrounding him.

Content Electrostatics:..Coulomb’s law.. Electrocardiogram.. Dielectric media, electric polarization, induction field in a dielectric medium. Electrodynamics: Electric current and resistance. Ohm’s law. Temperature dependence of resistance. Circuits. Potentiometer.. Electricity. Electrical energy Joule’s law. Electrical power. Ionic conduction. Chemical effect of electric current. Conduction by gasses. Applications. Electromagnetism: Magnetic induction and flux. Force on moving charges in a magnetic field. Measurement of blood velocity using electromagnetic flow meters. Electrical instruments and measurements. Laws of Faraday and Lenz.

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Alternating current: Generation. A C circuit with resistance, capacitance and inductance. Transformer. Phases. Atomic physics: Rutherford-Bohr atom. Absorption and emission of energy by the atom. Stationary orbits and energy levels. Spectral lines of the hydrogen atom. Black-body radiation. Photo-electric effect and applications. Photomultipliers and stimulation emission of radiation. Lasers. X-Rays: Production of X-rays, continuous and characteristic spectra.. Absorption. Medical applications. Diagnosis and therapy. fluoroscope and image intensifier. Wave-particle duality e.g. light and matter. De Broglie waves. Compton effect. Electron microscope. Radioactivity: Natural radioactivity. Radioactive decay, activity, disintegration constant, half-life. Nuclear reactions. Production of radioactive isotopes. Medical applications. Practical: Laboratory sessions on precision calculations in experimental results, forces, mechanics, optics heat and properties of matter.


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Title Foundation Introduction to Zoology I

Code SFZL111 Department Science Foundation

Prerequisite None Corequisite None Aim To provide students with a basic Introduction to General Zoology

and Principles of Ecology.

Content This Science Foundation module provides support to the mainstream module SZOL111. Students achieving the objectives of this module will have a fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of the following aspects covered in Introduction to Zoology I: Origin of Life & Principles of Evolution General Taxonomy & Phylogeny Background to Procaryotes & Eukaryotes Cell structure, function and division Mendelian Genetics Interactions with the environment The growth of populations Communities & Ecosystems Pollution and Global Warming Land degradation & a sustainable world

Assessment Class tests, worksheets and class works Assignments, essays and seminars Formative and summative module tests

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Title Foundation Introduction to Zoology II

Code SFZL111 Department Science Foundation Prerequisite None Corequisite None Aim Continue from SFZL111 in presenting an overview of the study of

Zoology in the sub disciplines of animal behaviour, embryology and anatomy and physiology. This Science Foundation module provides support to the mainstream module SZOL112.

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To give students background in the above sub disciplines leading to more detailed study in subsequent years.

Content Animal behaviour Embryology Introduction to animal anatomy and physiology Structure and function of animal and cell tissue types Organs and organ systems Body cover Homeostasis Support and movement

Assessment Class tests, worksheets and class works Assignments, essays and seminars Formative and summative module tests

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Title Introduction to Zoology I Code SZOL111 Department Zoology Prerequisites None Co-requisites None Aim To provide students with a basic Introduction to General Zoology

and Principles of Ecology. Content Students achieving the objectives of this module will have a

fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of the following aspects of Introduction to Zoology I: Origin of Life & Principles of Evolution General Taxonomy & Phylogeny Background to Procaryotes & Eukaryotes Cell structure, function and division Mendelian Genetics Interactions with the environment The growth of populations Communities & Ecosystems Pollution and Global Warming Land degradation & a sustainable world

Assessment 20% Continuous Assessment Mark (15% Interim tests & 5% Practical Reports) 20% Practical Assessment 60% Formal end of module exam (3 hours)

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30% Continuous Assessment Mark 80% Attendance at Practicals.

Title Introduction to Zoology II Code SZOL112 Department Zoology Prerequisites Students must have

attended and written the assessments for SZOL 111.

Co-requisites None

Aim To Continue from SZOL111 in presenting an overview of the study of Zoology in the sub disciplines of animal behaviour, embryology and anatomy and physiology. To give students background in the above sub disciplines leading to more detailed study in subsequent years.

Content Students achieving the objectives of this module will have a fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of the following aspects of Introduction to Zoology II: Animal behaviour

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Embryology Introduction to animal anatomy and physiology covering; Structure and function of animal and cell tissue types, Organs and organ systems, Body cover, Homeostasis and Support and movement.


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Title Human Anatomy & Physiology I Code SZOL121 Department Zoology

Prerequisites None Co-requisites None Aim To provide students with the underlying theory of the different

Human Anatomy and Physiology components and processes associated with these topics. To discuss Clinical and Pathological concepts related to these topics. Students should understand and be able to apply the practical aspects of the different Human Anatomy and Physiology topics.

Content Students achieving the objectives of this module will have a fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of the following aspects of Human Anatomy and Physiology: Human anatomy in perspective Body tissues and covering Anatomy of the human skeleton Bone structure and development The human muscular system Blood composition and function The circulatory system The cardiovascular system Organisation, regulation and integration of the nervous system Special senses including; Chemical senses – taste and smell, the Eye and vision and the Ear – hearing and balance.


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Title Human Anatomy & Physiology II Code SZOL122 Department Zoology Prerequisites None Co-requisites None Aim To provide students with the underlying theory of the different

Human Anatomy and Physiology components and processes associated with these topics. To discuss Clinical and Pathological concepts related to these topics. Students should understand and be able to apply the practical aspects of the different Human Anatomy and Physiology topics.

Content Students achieving the objectives of this module will have a fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of the following aspects of Human Anatomy and Physiology: Respiration Digestion and metabolism Muscles and movement Renal system, homeostasis and osmoregulation Lymphatic system

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Immunology and body defense Reproduction: the continuation of Life Endocrine system


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