University of Zululand Unizulu Geography Department
Purpose of the programme
This qualification is aimed at producing graduates who intend to become plant biochemists or environmental managers. The qualification leads from a foundation in the mathematical, life sciences and geographical sciences and is followed by a sound grounding in all aspects of botanical science, geography and environmental management. With this qualification, the students should have the theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems in botanical and environmental field.
Employment opportunities
The graduates can be employed as environmental officer, plant physiologist or plant ecologist. They can be employed by various government departments which deal with plants and environmental issues like Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and the Department of Agriculture. Other employers include the nature conservation institutions, National Botanical institute and private companies. The graduates who are interested in teaching geography and biology can study for a postgraduate teaching diploma after this degree.
Entrepreneurial opportunities
The people with entrepreneurial interest can establish their business which will consultancy service such as conducting environmental impact assessments for government and private sector.
Vertical articulation for higher degree studies
The graduates who have obtained this degree can pursue BSc Honours in Botany or BSc Honours in Geography. Those who are interested to pursue careers in teaching biology and geography can register for Postgraduate Diploma in the Faculty of Education.
Horizontal articulation with other qualifications
This degree requires students to do majors in botany and geography. The students can switch their academic programme to BSc Geography and Zoology or BSc Botany and Zoology at second year level. The switch will require them to add one more year in their studies because they are required to add another major course in Zoology.
Contact details for inquiries
Programme coordinator
Dr I Moyo, BA (Geography), BA (Hons) (Geography), MA (Geography), PhD (Geography),
Email:MoyoI@unizulu.ac.za
Tel: 035 9026340.
Head of Department
Mr AT Mthembu, B Paed (Geography), BA (Hons) (Geography), MA (Geography),
Email:MthembuA@unizulu.ac.za
Tel: 035 9026329.
| FACULTY | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE | |
| DEPARTMENTS: | BOTANY AND GEOGRAPHY | |
| DEGREE(DESIGNATOR) | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | |
| QUALIFIER | ||
| MAJORS | BOTANY | GEOGRAPHY |
| ABBREVIATION | BSC | |
| QUALIFICATION CODE (SAQF) | ||
| UNIZULU CODE | SBSC11 | |
| EXIT NQF LEVEL | 7 | |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | A PASS OF AT LEAST 50% (LEVEL 4) IN MATHEMATICS | |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | A PASS OF AT LEAST 50% (LEVEL 4) IN ENGLISH | |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | A PASS OF AT LEAST 50% (LEVEL 4) IN LIFE SCIENCES | |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | A PASS OF AT LEAST 50% (LEVEL 4) IN GEOGRAPHY | |
| MINIMUM CREDITS FOR ADMISSION | NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE WITH DEGREE ENDORSEMENT WITH AT LEAST 30 NSC POINTS | |
| MINIMUM DURATION OF STUDIES | 3 YEARS | |
| PRESENTATION MODE OF SUBJECTS: | DAY CLASSES | |
| INTAKE FOR THE QUALIFICATION: | JANUARY | |
| REGISTRATION CYCLE FOR THE SUBJECTS: | JANUARY | |
| READMISSION: | SUBJECT TO PRIOR PERFORMANCE AND CURRENT APPLICABILITY OF PASSED MODULES | |
| TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE: | 360 | |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | SUBJECT CREDITS | NQF LEVEL | PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S) | CO-REQUISITE SUBJECT(S) | |
| FIRST YEAR SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANT CYTOLOGY, GENETICS & PHYSIOLOGY | SBOT111 E | M | 15 | 5 | ||
| INTRO TO PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY | SGES111 H | M | 15 | 5 | ||
| CLASSICAL MECHANICS & PROPERTIES OF MATTER(BIO) | SPHY121 C | C | 15 | 5 | ||
| BASIC CHEMISTRY 121 | SCHM121 G | C | 15 | 5 | ||
| FIRST YEAR SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| PLANT MORPHOLOGY, TAXONOMY & MYCOLOGY | SBOT112 E | M | 15 | 6 | SBOT111 (SLBT111) | |
| MATHS & STATS FOR EARTH & LIFE SCIENCES | SMTH122 C | C | 15 | 5 | ||
| HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | SGES112 H | M | 15 | 6 | ||
| BASIC CHEMISTRY 122 | SCHM122 G | C | 15 | 6 | ||
| SECOND YEAR SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| PLANT GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT | SBOT211 G | M | 15 | 6 | SBOT111 (SLBT111) SBOT112 (SLBT112) | |
| INTRO TO ZOOLOGY I | SZOL111 A | C | 15 | 5 | ||
| GLOBAL LANDFORMS & CARTOGRAPHY | SGES211 B | M | 15 | 6 | SGES111 | |
| INTRO TO SURFACE WATER HYDROLOGY | SHYD211 F | C | 15 | 6 | SGES111 | |
| SECOND YEAR SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| PLANT ANATOMY & BIODIVERSITY | SBOT212 G | M | 15 | 6 | SBOT111 (SLBT111) SBOT112 (SLBT112) | |
| INTRO TO ZOOLOGY II | SZOL112 A | C | 15 | 6 | SZOL111 (SLZL111) | |
| GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS | SHYD222 X | C | 15 | 6 | SGES211 | |
| EITHER DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | SGES212 D | EM | 15 | 6 | SGES112 | |
| OR HYDROMETEOROLOGY | SGES222 B | EM | 15 | 6 | SGES111 | |
| THIRD YEAR SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| CYTOLOGY GENETICS AND PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY | SBOT311 B | M | 15 | 7 | SBOT211 SBOT212 | |
| AQUATIC BOTANY AND LOWER PLANT TAXONOMY | SBOT321 D | M | 15 | 7 | SBOT211 SBOT212 | |
| EITHER URBAN ENVIRONMENT & RECREATION PLANNING | SGES311 A | EM | 15 | 7 | SGES212 | |
| OR ATMOSPHERIC PROCESSES AND POLLUTION | SGES321 E | EM | 15 | 7 | SGES222 | |
| EITHER LAND USE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | SGES331 C | EM | 15 | 7 | SGES211 | |
| OR CLIMATE DYNAMICS & WEATHER VARIABILITY AND PREDICTION | SGES341 G | EM | 15 | 7 | SGES222 | |
| THIRD YEAR SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| PEOPLE & PLANTS | SBOT312 B | M | 15 | 7 | SBOT211 SBOT212 | |
| PLANT CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT & TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY | SBOT322 D | M | 15 | 7 | SBOT211 SBOT212 | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | SGES312 E | M | 15 | 7 | SGES211 SGES222(SGES212) | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDWORK AND RESEARCH | SGES322 G | M | 15 | 7 | SGES211 SGES222(SGES212) | |
