TUT Baccalaureus Technologiae BTech in Geology

BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: GEOLOGY

Qualification code: BTGE03 – NQF Level 7

Important notification to new applicants:

Students who intend to enrol for this qualification should take note that no new applications will be accepted as from 2020. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.

REMARKS

a.Admission requirement(s):

A National Diploma: Geology or an NQF Level 6 bachelor’s degree in Geology from a South

African university.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualifications may also be considered, but will have to apply about six months in advance for the recognition of such qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit an evaluation of their qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission. The Faculty reserves the right to assess these qualifications and the applicant’s suitability/ competence for admission to the programme. Proof of English proficiency may be required. Depending on the nature of such an equivalent qualification, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required.

b.Selection criteria:

Selection is based on an assessment by a departmental selection panel.

c.Minimum duration:One year.

d.Presentation:

Block-mode classes. This qualification is presented as a package. The Department reserves the right to limit or alter the selection and clustering of subjects; for example, in the case of uneconomical class groups.

e.Intake for the qualification:

January only.

f.Exclusion and readmission:

See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

g.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:

See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

h.Subject credits:

Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject.

CURRICULUM

SUBJECT/MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)

The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed syllabus is available at the Department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular subject/module.

On 01 August 2017, the syllabus content was defined as follows:

B

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (BMN121C)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences)

Management principles. Principles of financial management. Labour relations. Environmental management. Resources management and mineral economy. Entrepreneurial skills. (Total tuition time: ± 60 hours)

E

Case studies. Exploration techniques for engineering materials. Core logging. Geomechanics. Engineering geophysics. Seminars and self-study. (Total tuition time: ± 77 hours)

G

(Subject custodian: Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences)

Advanced hydrochemistry. Analysis of the appearance and movement of groundwater. Seminars and self- study. (Total tuition time: ± 60 hours)

M

MINING AND EXPLORATION GEOLOGY IV (MEG401T)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences)

Ore resources calculations and financial evaluation of resources. (Total tuition time: ± 120 hours)