FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES Calendar 2014 Part 1

DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMME RULES: DEPARTMENT OF BIODIVERSITY A. GENERAL RULES BIOD1 1.1 Departmental Rules should be read in conjunction with the University General Rules (G-Rules), Faculty of Science and Agriculture Rules (FSA-Rules) and School of Molecular and Life Sciences Rules (SMLS-Rules) and, except where otherwise stipulated by the Department, should hold good for all programmes and individual modules on offer by the Department. 1.2 Faculty is the custodian of all academic rules in the Faculty. All proposed academic rule changes at departmental level must, therefore, be approved by Faculty before implementation. DEGREE PROGRAMMES BIOD2 2.1 Before enrolment into any of the programmes or modules on offer by the Department, it is the responsibility of each student to acquaint him/herself with all applicable G-Rules, FSA-Rules and SMLS-Rules. 2.2 Every student shall follow a curriculum, approved by the Head of Department, for at least the minimum period prescribed for the qualification as specified under Rule G10 and Rule SMLS2. 2.3 Enrolment into any of the programmes on offer by the Department shall be subject to approval by the Head of Department and in line with the departmental enrolment planning. B. RULES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMME ENROLMENT AND COMPOSITION BIOD3 3.1 For into any programme or module on offer by the Department, Rule SMLS3.6 applies. 3.2 The curriculum shall extend over three year levels and be composed of a combination of modules that include at least two majors selected as follows: 3.2.1 Botany as major, with at least one of the following as joint major(s): Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Physiology or Zoology. A major from another School in the Faculty may be selected, but then only in consultation with the Head of Department and with the provisions of Rule FSA3.3 and Rule SMLS3.3. 3.2.2 Zoology as major, with at least one of the following as joint major(s): Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology or Physiology. A major from another School in the Faculty may be selected, but then only in consultation with the Head of Department and with the provisions of Rule FSA3.3 and Rule SMLS3.3. 3.2.3 For a degree majoring in Botany, credits of at least the following six (6) modules on offer by the Department must successfully be accumulated: SBIO011/SBIO000, SBOT012/SBIB000, SBOA021, SBOA022, SBOA031 and SBOA032. Additionally, SZOO012 is strongly recommended. 3.2.4 For a degree majoring in Zoology, credits of at least the following six (6) modules on offer by the Department must successfully be accumulated: SBIO011/SBIO000, SZOO012/SBIB000, SZOA021, SZOA022, SZOA031 and SZOA032. Additionally, SBOT012 is strongly recommended. 3.2.5 For a degree majoring in both Botany and Zoology, credits of at least the following eleven (11) modules on offer by the Department must successfully be accumulated: SBIO011/SBIO000, SZOO012/SBIB000, SBOT012/SBIB000, SBOA021, SBOA022, SZOA021, SZOA022, SBOA031, SBOA032, SZOA031 and SZOA032.

3.2.6 All modules on offer by the Department will be composed of a theory and a practical component, both of which contribute to the final modular mark as detailed under Rule BIOD4.2. Students are expected to attend both these components and Rule G13 will apply. 3.3 Students may repeat failed modules, only with the approval of the Head of Department, and then with the provisions of Rules G8.3.3, G12.2, G20.2 and SMLS3.5. ASSESSMENT AND RELATED ASPECTS BIOD4 4.1 These rules should be read in conjunction with Rules G12 to G23, FSA4 and SMLS4. 4.2 All modules in the Department are subjected to continuous assessment, with the final mark calculated as follows: average of formative theory assessments (35%), formative and summative practical assessments (25%) and summative theory assessment (). 4.3 Summative assessment of all final year modules (third year and Honours) will be subjected to external assessors as prescribed by Rule G18.3. 4.4 of all modules will be managed by departmental assessment policy and procedure. C. RULES FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY BIOD5 5.1 The rules contained under Sections A, C, D, E and F of the G-Rules, Sections A, C, D and E of the FSA-Rules and Section C of the SMLS-Rules apply. 5.2 Prospective students will only be registered and enrolled for postgraduate studies after consultation with and approval by the Head of Department. 5.3 Renewal of registration in subsequent years will only be allowed subject to approval by the Head of Department and the relevant Supervisor(s) concerned, and with provision of Rules G10, G31.1, G44 and G54. HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BSc (HONS) [HSCE01 / HSCH01] BIOD6 6.1 The programme is structured to extend over a period of one academic year 6.2 Programme : A BSc-degree with Botany/Zoology (average final year mark of at least 60%) as a major subject. Candidates with alternative qualifications may be admitted on special recommendation, after consultation with and approval by the Head of Department. 6.3 Programme structure: The programme consists of four (4) theory modules and a supervised Research Project, assessed by an external assessor. The duration for each theory module is eight weeks, inclusive of all assessment processes, as scheduled internally by the Department. 6.4 For the Botany qualification (HSCE01), the curriculum is structured as a fixed curriculum consisting of a Research Project (40 SAQA credits) and four (4) theory modules (20 SAQA credits each) totalling 120 SAQA credits. The Research Project (SBOT070) will be offered as a year module. The theory modules SBOA071 (Plant micro-propagation and its application), SBOB071 (Plant transformation), SBOA072 (Plant ecology and management of Savannahs) and SBOB072 (Plant responses to environmental change) are defined as core modules. 6.5 For the Zoology qualification (HSCH01), the curriculum is structured as a fixed curriculum consisting of a Research Project (40 SAQA credits) and four (4) theory modules (20 SAQA credits each) totalling 120 credits. The Research Project (SZOO070) will be offered as a year module. The theory modules SZOB071 (Parasitology), SZOA072 (Wildlife management in arid regions), SZOC072 (Biological systematics) and SZOB072 (Freshwater ecosystems) are defined as core modules. 6.6 Submission and assessment of the Research Project shall be completed in line with the final date as annually determined by the Department, but before the end of the academic year of registration. 6.7 Summative assessment of theory modules offered during Q1 and Q2 will be done during the mid-year (May/June) assessment cycle, and summative assessment of theory modules offered during Q3 and Q4 will be done during the end-of-year (November/December) assessment cycle.

MASTER OF SCIENCE: MSc [SBOA090 / SZOA090] BIOD7 7.1 Programme : A BSc (Hons)-degree in Botany / Zoology. 7.2 A candidate, who does not meet the requirement under 7.1, may be admitted on special recommendation, after consultation with and approval by the Head of Department. It may be expected of potential students to attain additional competencies, as required by the Department. 7.3 Programme structure: The MSc in Botany/Zoology comprises a dissertation (Rule G45.1) based on the results of an approved supervised research project presented in a form suitable for publication. 7.3.1 Depending on the field of research, an external supervisor(s) may be required to supply effective supervision of the project. 7.4 criteria: Apart from internal assessment by the supervisor(s), at least one external assessor (Rule G41.1), officially appointed by the University, will assess the dissertation. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: PhD [SBOA100 / SZOA100] BIOD8 8.1 Programme : An MSc-degree in Botany / Zoology. 8.2 A candidate, who does not meet the requirement under 8.1, may be admitted on special recommendation, after consultation with and approval by the Head of Department. It may be expected of potential students to attain additional competencies, as required by the Department. 8.3 Programme structure: The PhD in Botany/Zoology comprises a thesis (Rule G57) based on the results of an approved original supervised research project presented in a form suitable for publication. 8.3.1 Depending on the field of research, an external supervisor(s) may be required to supply effective supervision of the project. 8.4 criteria: Apart from internal assessment by the supervisor(s), at least two external assessors (Rule G59.1), officially appointed by the University, will assess the thesis.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BSC (LIFE SCIENCES: BSCA01) LIFE SCIENCES STREAM The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 3 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 7. Admission Requirements In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides for study at the University for first time entering students, the following applies for entry into this programme: 1. A National Senior Certificate with a minimum APS score of 22, calculated as follows: ANY TWO SUBJECTS WITH A MINIMUM APS OF 3 EACH AND 6 ENGLISH 4 LIFE SCIENCES 4 MATHEMATICS 4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES 4 Total Minimum APS 22 2. Any other qualification at least at NQF Level 4, verified by Higher Education South Africa (HESA) and approved by the Director of School. Curriculum Module Name Code Prerequisite Corequisite Major SAQA HEMIS Possible Credits YEAR LEVEL 1 (CURRICULUM OPTION 1: CHEMISTRY MAY NOT BE SELECTED AS A MAJOR) 1ST SEMESTER 1ST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES Health Education and Life Competencies I SHEL011 No 12 0.1 Introduction to Biological Studies SBIO011 No 12 0.1 General Chemistry for Life + SCHE011 Yes 12 0.1 Health Sciences Mathematics for Health Sciences SMAH011 No 12 0.1 1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Basic Physics 1A SPHY011 No 12 0.1 Elements Of Geology SGEL011 No 12 0.1 Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 60 0.5 2ND SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES Health Education and Life Competencies II Organic Chemistry for Life + Health Sciences SHEL012 No 12 0.1 SCHE012 No 12 0.1 2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Animal Biology SZOO012 SBIO011 Yes 12 0.1 Basic Physics 1B SPHY012 SPHY011 Yes 12 0.1 Elementary Physics for Biological Sciences SSPH012 SGEL011 Yes 12 0.1 Plant Biology SBOT012 SBIO011 Yes 12 0.1 Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 60 0.5 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1 120 1.0

YEAR LEVEL 1 (CURRICULUM OPTION 2: CHEMISTRY MAY BE SELECTED AS A MAJOR) 1ST SEMESTER 1ST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES Health Education and Life Competencies I SHEL011 No 12 0.1 Introduction to Biological Studies SBIO011 No 12 0.1 General Chemistry 1A SCHM011 Yes 12 0.1 Differential and Integral Calculus SMTH011 Yes 12 0.1 1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Basic Physics 1A SPHY011 No 12 0.1 Elements Of Geology SGEL011 No 12 0.1 Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 60 0.5 2ND SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES General Chemistry 1B SCHM012 No 12 0.1 Health Education and Life Competencies II Set Theory, Linear and Abstract Algebra SHEL012 No 12 0.1 SMTH012 Yes 12 0.1 2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Animal Biology SZOO012 SBIO011 Yes 12 0.1 Basic Physics 1B SPHY012 SPHY011 Yes 12 0.1 Biophysics 1C SSPH012 SGEL011 Yes 12 0.1 Plant Biology SBOT012 SBIO011 Yes 12 0.1 Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 60 0.5 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1 120 1.0 1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES YEAR LEVEL 2 1ST SEMESTER Biodiversity of Invertebrates SZOA021 SBIO011 & SZOO012 Essential Biomolecules, Signal Transduction SBIA021 SCHM011 & SCHM012 or SCHE 011 & SCHE012 Fundamental Microbiology SMIA021 SBIO011 & either SCHM011 & SCHE011 or SCHE011 & SCHE012 Inorganic Chemistry 2 SCHB021 SCHM012 Yes 10 0.1 Organic Chemistry 2 SCHA021 SCHM012 Yes 10 0.1 Plant Taxonomy and South African Flora SBOA021 SBIO011 & SBOT012

Systems Physiology I SPLA021 Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 60 0.5 2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Adaptive Biodiversity of Vertebrates SZOA022 2ND SEMESTER SBIO011 & SZOO012 Analytical Chemistry 2 SCHA022 SCHM011 Yes 10 0.1 Bioenergetics and Intermediary Metabolisms Environmental and Fungal Microbiology SBIA022 SCHM011 & SCHM012 or SCHE011 & SCHE012 SMIB022 SMIA021 Introduction to Biotechnology SBTA022 SBIA021 & SMIA021 Physical Chemistry 2 SCHB022 SCHM011 & SMTH011 Plant Metabolism and Stress Responses SBOA022 SBOT012 & any one module of first year Chemistry Yes 10 0.1 Systems Physiology II SPLA022 Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 60 0.5 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 2 120 1.0 1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Botany III - Ethnobotany and Plant Ecology YEAR LEVEL 3 1ST SEMESTER SBOA031 SBOA021 Yes 32 0.3 Ecology SZOA031 SZOA021 & any one module of first year Chemistry Yes 32 0.3 Environmental influences on the Human Body SPLA031 SPLA032 Yes 32 0.3 Industrial Biotechnology SBTB031 SBTA022 or SMIA021 Yes 32 0.3 Inorganic Chemistry 3 SCHB031 SCHB021 Yes 16 0.1 Physical Chemistry 3 SCHA031 SCHB022 Yes 16 0.1 Proteins, Enzymes and Biochemical Techniques SBIA031 SBIA021 & SBIA022 Yes 32 0.3 Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 64 0.5

2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES 2ND SEMESTER Analytical Chemistry 3 SCHA032 SCHA022 Yes 16 0.1 Conservation Genetics SZOA032 SZOA022 & any one module of first year Chemistry Gene Structure, Function, Molecular Biology Immunobiology and Immunotechnology SMIB032 SBIA021 & SBIA022 Yes 32 0.3 Yes 32 0.3 SBTA032 SBIA021 Yes 32 0.3 Occupational and Environmental SPLA032 SPLA031 Yes 32 0.3 Toxicology Organic Chemistry 3 SCHB032 SCMA021 Yes 16 0.1 Plant Physiology II- Growth and Reproduction SBOA032 SBOA022 Yes 32 0.3 Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 64 0.5 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 3 128 1.0 Total Credits: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 368 3.0 ADAPTIVE BIODIVERSITY OF VERTEBRATES SZOA022 The module comprehensively illustrates the diversity of animal life at vertebrate level (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia). Relationships among groups, basic body plans and adaptations to make the most of and be successful in their respective environments are examined. The module is based on review, morpho-functional and adaptation studies of vertebrates. Additionally, specific examples of poisonous and venomous animals in each group will be highlighted as well as their poisonous or venomous structures, effects and possible treatment. 4 2 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof GD Engelbrecht; Mr WJ Smit

ANIMAL BIOLOGY SZOO012 An introduction to Zoology at organism level, with a review of phylogenetic relationships, structure and function of selected invertebrate and vertebrate fauna. A comparative study of anatomy and physiology of selected vertebrate systems. Lectures and practicals are used to illustrate the multiplicity and diversity of animals in their environment. 4 1 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Mr DM Pretorius; Mr WJ Smit BIODIVERSITY OF INVERTEBRATES SZOA021 Systematic review and adaptive biodiversity of the invertebrates and non-vertebrate chordates: Animal-like Protists, Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenopohora, Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Nematoda and other minor pseudocoelomates. Coelomate phyla; Mollusca, Annelida, Arthropoda, Echinodermata as well as the minor coelomate phyla: Sipuncula, Echiura, Priapulida and Pogonophora. Non-vertebrate chordates; Urochordata, Cephalochordata and Hemichordata. The economic importance and effect on humans of parasitic forms will be highlighted. Poisonous or venomous animals in each group will be studied in terms of: the poisonous or venomous structures, type of toxin, effect on humans and possible treatment of toxin. 4 2 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof A Jooste; Dr MM Matla; Ms MA Modiba

BOTANY III: ETHNOBOTANY AND PLANT ECOLOGY SBOA031 Introduction to Ethnobotany, data collection and hypothesis, Collecting and identifying plants, herbarium specimens, phytochemical analysis and plant screening, participant observation, surveys and analytical tools, qualitative and quantitative ecological approaches, economic surveys of forest products, community and households, ethnobotancial research and community development. Background and basic concepts of ecology, species and communities as ecological units, environmental factors, major vegetation types of South Africa. 4 2 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Dr SM Mahlo; Ms HJ du Plessis CONSERVATION GENETICS SZOA032 Part of this course deals with the fundamental principles of evolution and evolutionary analysis. The accent in this part is on an introduction to basic evolutionary concepts, mechanisms of evolutionary change, Mendelian genetics in populations, evolution at multiple loci, adaptation, mechanisms of speciation, continental drift, the geological timetable and human evolution. The second part of this course deals with aspects of conservation genetics, particularly evolutionary genetics of natural populations, effects of population size reduction and applications from theory to practice. The last part of the course includes introductory aspects to biodiversity. 4 2 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof SM Dippenaar; Prof A Jooste DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS Limits, Continuity, Derivatives and Integration. SMTH011

4 0 3 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Ms NA Takalani Department: Mathematics and Applied Mathematics ECOLOGY SZOA031 (1) Basic ecology, in which the fundamental ecological concepts are illustrated with a balanced overview of the applications of these concepts in populations, communities and ecosystems. Animal associations are discussed as the relationships among members of populations and communities within an ecosystem. (2) Freshwater ecology: freshwater ecosystems with the emphasis on interactions among animal and plant species, structure, biotic and abiotic components and water quality standards. The role of fish in the ecosystem is studied from the point of view of resource partitioning, physiological adaptations, fish health and the ecosystem and pollution. (3) Wildlife Management: introduction to ecological principles of wildlife conservation and the rationale for conservation management. It deals with the practical applications of ecological principles in the design of management plans for conservation purposes and commercial wildlife farming. 4 2 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof A Addo-Bediako; Prof A Jooste; Mr DM Pretorius

PLANT BIOLOGY SBOT012 The diversity of plants in form, growth, habit, reproduction, ecology, metabolism, and genetic composition. The emphasis is on how the structure and anatomy of plants enable them to: carry out certain functions, adapt to certain ecological habitats, carry out different physiological processes; and modes of reproduction. 4 1 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Dr PW Mokwala; Dr SM Mahlo; Ms PT Mabulwana PLANT PHYSIOLOGY I - PLANT METABOLISM AND STRESS RESPONSES SBOA022 Water and mineral nutrition in plants (solute transport, hydroponics culture and its application). Plant metabolism: photosynthesis (light reactions, carbon metabolism, and translocation in the phloem); respiration and lipid metabolism; assimilation of mineral nutrients; secondary metabolites and plant defense against herbivores and pathogens. Plant stress physiology and biotechnology, responses to various abiotic and biotic stresses. 4 2 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof RV Nikolova; Mr F Nukeri PLANT PHYSIOLOGY II - GROWTH AND REPRODUCTION SBOA032

Basic aspects of plant growth, differentiation and development: Plant life cycle (sexual and asexual reproduction) - seed development and germination; root, shoot, flower (pollination, fertilization), and fruit development; senescence and programmed cell death. Different levels of control of plant growth and development: Intracellular (genetic control) - plant genome, changes in gene expression and protein synthesis; Intercellular (hormonal regulation)- plant growth hormones and their applications; Extracellular (environmental regulation)- photomorphogenesis, phytochrome, blue and UV light responses, control of flowering, photo- and thermoperiodism in plants. 4 2 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Dr PW Mokwala; Ms HJ du Plessis; Mr F Nukeri PLANT TAXONOMY AND SOUTH AFRICAN FLORA SBOA021 Concepts of plant taxonomy, sources of taxonomic information, taxonomy in practice, origin of the Angiosperms, the Monocotelydons, the Gymnospermae. Plant diversity in southern Africa (vegetation types and characteristics of each), plant diversity in South Africa (origin and affinity, biomes, veld types, rare and threatened species, plant endemism), plant diversity in Limpopo province (biomes, vegetation types, endemism), plant conservation (international conventions, local environmental laws, conservation status of SA vegetation types. 4 2 0 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Ms TG Mandiwana-Neudani

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BSC ECP: BSCD01 LIFE SCIENCES STREAM The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 4 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 7. Admission Requirements In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides for study at the University for first time entering students, the candidate must have obtained a minimum APS of 20 AND WITH the following minimum APS scores for the following subjects: ENGLISH 4 LIFE SCIENCES 3 MATHEMATICS 3 PHYSICAL SCIENCES 3 Total Minimum APS 20 Curriculum Module Name Code Prerequisite YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES Health Education and Life Competencies I YEAR LEVEL 1 YEAR Corequisite Possible Major Credits SAQA HEMIS SHEL000 No 24 0.1 Introduction to General SCHM000 Yes 24 0.1 Chemistry 1A Introduction to General SPHS000 Yes 24 0.1 Physics 1A Introduction to Life Science SBIO000 Yes 24 0.1 Studies I Pre-Calculus and Differential SMTH000 Yes 24 0.1 Calculus Total Credits: YEAR 120 0.5 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1 120 0.5 YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES Health Education and Life Competencies II Introduction to General Chemistry Introduction to Life Science Studies II Introduction to General Physics 1B Introductory Algebra and Integral Calculus YEAR LEVEL 2 YEAR SHEB000 No 24 0.1 SCHB000 SCHM000 Yes 24 0.1 SBIB000 Yes 24 0.1 SPHB000 Yes 24 0.1 SMTB000 SMTH000 Yes 24 0.1 Total Credits: YEAR 120 0.5 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 2 120 0.5

1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES YEAR LEVEL 3 1ST SEMESTER Biodiversity of Invertebrates SZOA021 SBIO000 & SBIB000 Essential Biomolecules, Signal Transduction SBIA021 SCHM000 & SCHB000 Fundamental Microbiology SMIA021 SBIO000, SCHM000 & SCHB000 Inorganic Chemistry 2 SCHB021 SCHB000 Yes 10 0.1 Organic Chemistry 2 SCHA021 SCHB000 Yes 10 0.1 Plant Taxonomy and South African Flora SBOA021 SBIO000 & SBIB000 Systems Physiology I SPLA021 Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 60 0.5 2ND SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Adaptive Biodiversity of Vertebrates SZOA022 SBIO000 & SBIB000 Analytical Chemistry 2 SCHA022 SCHM000 Yes 10 0.1 Bioenergetics and SBIA022 SCHM000 & Intermediary Metabolisms SCHB000 Environmental and Fungal Microbiology SMIB022 SMIA021 Introduction to Biotechnology SBTA022 SBIA021 & SMIA021 Physical Chemistry 2 SCHB022 SCHM000 & SMTH000 Plant Metabolism and Stress Responses SBOA022 SBIB000 & either SCHM000 or SCHB000 Yes 10 0.1 Systems Physiology II SPLA022 Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 60 0.5 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 3 120 1.0 1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Botany III - Ethnobotany and Plant Ecology YEAR LEVEL 4 1ST SEMESTER Ecology SZOA031 SZOA021 & either SCHM000 or SCHB000 Environmental influences on the Human Body SBOA031 SBOA021 Yes 32 0.3 Yes 32 0.3 SPLA031 SPLA032 Yes 32 0.3 Industrial Biotechnology SBTB031 SBTA022 or SMIA021 Yes 32 0.3

Inorganic Chemistry 3 SCHB031 SCHB021 Yes 16 0.1 Physical Chemistry 3 SCHA031 SCHB022 Yes 16 0.1 Proteins, Enzymes and SBIA031 SBIA021 & Yes 32 0.3 Biochemical Techniques SBIA022 Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 64 0.5 2ND SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Analytical Chemistry 3 SCHA032 SCHA022 Yes 16 0.1 Conservation Genetics SZOA032 SZOA022 & either SCHM000 or SCHB000 Yes 32 0.3 Gene Structure, Function, Molecular Biology Immunobiology and Immunotechnology Occupational and Environmental Toxicology SMIB032 SBIA021 & SBIA022 Yes 32 0.3 SBTA032 SBIA021 Yes 32 0.3 SPLA032 SPLA031 Yes 32 0.3 Organic Chemistry 3 SCHB032 SCMA021 Yes 16 0.1 Plant Physiology II- Growth SBOA032 SBOA022 Yes 32 0.3 and Reproduction Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 64 0.5 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 4 128 1.0 Total Credits: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 488 3.0 INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE STUDIES I SBIO000 Introduction to general laboratory procedures. Basic information on the origin of life and mechanisms of evolution. Introduction of basic microscopy skills. Basic fundamental concepts of cell division. An introduction to biology with the emphasis on the scientific method, introduction to fields of Biology, biological terminology, characteristics of living organisms, chemistry of biological molecules, classes of biological molecules, cell types and cellular structure, groupings of organisms and the Kingdoms of life, cellular transport, energy storage and release during chemical reactions, enzymes regulate chemical reactions in living organisms, ATP as primary energy carrier, introduction to the fundamental processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, mitosis and meiosis, Mendelian genetics and an introduction to developmental biology. 4 1 2 0

Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Ms MA Modiba; Ms MB Kekana; Ms KM Mathibela INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE STUDIES II SBIB000 Introduction of fundamental concepts of parasitology with reference to medical and pharmaceutical importance An introduction to fundamental concepts of ecology. An introduction to Zoology at organism level, with a review of phylogenetic relationships, structure and function of selected invertebrate and vertebrate fauna. A comparative study of anatomy and physiology of selected vertebrate systems. Lectures and practicals are used to illustrate the multiplicity and diversity of animals in their environment. 4 1 2 0 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Ms PT Mabulwana; Ms HJ du Plessis; Mr F Nukeri; Ms T Mangena; Mr WJ Smit NOTE: For information on relevant modules for Year 3 and Year 4 of the BSC ECP (BSCD01) qualification, refer to applicable modules of Year 2 and Year 3 of the BSC LIFE SCIENCES (BSCA01) qualification above.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BSC HONS: HSCE01 HONOURS The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 1 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 8. BOTANY STREAM Admission Requirements In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides for study at the University, the following applies for entry into this programme: An appropriate Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Botany and an average mark of at least 60% in third year Botany modules, or approved equivalent qualification Curriculum Module Name Code Prerequisite 1ST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES YEAR LEVEL P 1ST SEMESTER Corequisite Possible Major SAQA Credits HEMIS Plant Micro-Propagation and its Application SBOA071 Yes 20 0.167 Plant Transformation SBOB071 Yes 20 0.167 Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 40 0.334 2ND SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES Plant Ecology and Management of Savannas SBOA072 Yes 20 0.167 Plant Responses to Environmental Change SBOB072 Yes 20 0.167 Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 40 0.334 YEAR YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES Research Project SBOT070 Yes 40 0.332 Total Credits: YEAR 40 0.332 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL P 80 0.668 Total Credits: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS 120 1.000

PLANT ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF SAVANNAS SBOA072 Plant community development involving species structure and community processes in time, concepts such as carrying capacity, population management, species diversity, veld rehabilitation and succession, factors influencing vegetation change (African examples), ecological and other relevant survey techniques (the use, value, execution and interpretation), application and integration of the above concepts and techniques n the understanding and characterization of African savannahs, with specific examples from the vegetation of the Limpopo Province. 8 1 0 2 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof MJ Potgieter PLANT MICRO-PROPAGATION AND ITS APPLICATION SBOA071 Introduction to general techniques in plant cell culture (callus and suspension culture, protoplast culture and its application, the regeneration of plants from cultured cells and tissues), the bio-technological application of regeneration techniques, natural products and metabolites from plants and plant tissue culture. 8 1 0 2

Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof RV Nikolova PLANT RESPONSES TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE CHANGE SBOB072 Eco-toxicology and bio-monitoring, Pollution and its eco-toxicological consequences (agrochemicals, air pollution, sewage, heavy metals), bio-concentration of heavy metals in plants, heavy metal tolerance in plants, phytoremediation of metal-contaminated soils, phytomining, bio-indication with transgenic plants, environmental biomonitoring legal problems, bio-remediation. Climate change and the effect on plants. 8 1 0 2 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Dr SM Mahlo

PLANT TRANSFORMATION SBOB071 Purpose of plant transformation, Agrobacterium, T-DNA, plasmids, selectable marker genes, micro-projectile bombardment, silencing of genes, molecular biology of plants (organisation of plant genes, functional genes, gene isolation, cloning strategies, regulation of gene expression), manipulation of plant product quality and quantity (improving various aspects). 8 1 0 2 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Dr PW Mokwala RESEARCH PROJECT (BOTANY) SBOT070 Research project on an approved topic, based on the student s interest and in consultation with the Head of Department. 0 0 0 3 Summative 0% Weighting towards final mark 100% Minimum summative assessment mark 0% Weighting towards final mark 0%

Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof RV Nikolova; Dr PW Mokwala; Dr SM Mahlo; Ms HJ du Plessis; Prof GD Engelbrecht BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BSC HONS: HSCH01 HONOURS The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 1 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 8. ZOOLOGY STREAM Admission Requirements In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides for study at the University, the following applies for entry into this programme: An appropriate Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Zoology and an average mark of at least 60% in third year Zoology modules, or approved equivalent qualification Curriculum Module Name Code Prerequisite YEAR LEVEL P 1ST SEMESTER 1ST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES Corequisite Possible Major Credits SAQA HEMIS Parasitology SZOB071 Yes 20 0.167 Wildlife Management in Arid SZOA072 Yes 20 0.167 Regions Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 40 0.334 2ND SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES Freshwater Ecosystems SZOB072 Yes 20 0.167 Biological Systematics SZOC072 Yes 20 0.167 Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 40 0.334

YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES YEAR Research Project SZOO070 Yes 40 0.332 Total Credits: YEAR 40 0.332 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL P 80 0.668 Total Credits: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS 120 1.000 BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMATICS SZOC072 This module is an introduction to estimate evolutionary relationships among organisms through phylogenetic trees.the learning content of this module strives to introduce the student to the use of biological systematics in efforts to name and classify taxa. This is based on an understanding of the underlying evolutionary history among taxa and the usage of this knowledge in estimating relatedness among various levels of taxa. The module includes the following topics: cladistics, including aspects about parsimony, character matrices, character states, homology, homoplasy, fit and robustness; introduction to phylogenetics, including aspects about methods for creating trees, evolutionary models, gene trees and species trees, coalescent process, applications of phylogenies, molecular phylogenetics, sources of molecular information, techniques of molecular biology, sequence alignment, databases, genetic distance; introduction to phylogeography and bioinformatics and their uses. 8 1 0 2 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof SM Dippenaar FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS SZOB072 The focus of this component of the programme will be on the understanding and management of water bodies in Arid Zones as the LimpopoProvince, in particular, is situated in a region with a semi-arid climate. The module will look at an overview of freshwater ecosystems, types of wetlands, wetlands of arid regions, management of wetlands in the arid regions, biomonitoring and research and sustainable utilization, Fish Health Index (HAI) and an overview of freshwater biota with reference to fish, plants, invertebrates, amphibians and birds. 8 1 0 2

Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof A Addo-Bediako; Prof A Jooste PARASITOLOGY SZOB071 This module is an introduction to the interesting World of Parasites. Apart from their economic importance, an understanding of parasitic diseases is of considerable practical importance. Although the widest possible scope of parasites is dealt with, the emphasis will mostly be on parasites of freshwater fish. The course will focus on the following parasitic groups with reference to morphology (form and function), biology and economic importance: Protista, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes, Arthropoda, Minor groups (e.g. Acanthocephala, Pentastomida, etc). Applicable research techniques will be illustrated for different groups. 8 1 0 2 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof WJ Luus-Powell; Dr MM Matla WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN ARID REGIONS SZOA072 This unit of learning covers the main principles of ecological science and how this can be applied to solve issues of conservation and wild life management. The following topics form the basis of the study: biotic zones of southern Africa, identification and management of veld types and plant communities with special reference to the Limpopo Province, succession within veld types, planning and development of conservation areas, determining the composition and maintenance of wild life populations in isolated areas, carrying capacity, effects of isolation on: population dynamics, behaviour, predation. 8 1 0 2 Summative Minimum summative assessment mark

Weighting towards final mark Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Mr DM Pretorius RESEARCH PROJECT (ZOOLOGY) SZOO070 Students will undertake a research project of original research of the student s own choice of an approved topic within one of the following research programmes: Parasitology, Limnology, Small Mammal ecology, Avian ecology or Molecular Population Genetics. Please contact the relevant staff for available research projects. 0 0 0 2 0% Weighting towards final mark 100% Summative Minimum summative assessment mark 0% Weighting towards final mark 0% Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): Prof DG Engelbrecht; Prof WJ Luus-Powell; Prof A Addo-Bediako; Prof SM Dippenaar; Prof A Jooste; Dr MM Matla; Ms TG Mandiwana-Neudani; Mr DM Pretorius MASTER OF SCIENCE MSC: MSCA01 SCIENCE STREAM The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 2 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 9. Admission Requirements In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides for study at the University, the following applies for entry into this programme: Admission to master's studies in the School of Molecular and Life Sciences is dependent on the candidate being in possession of an applicable BSc (Honours) degree, or an equivalent degree qualification as approved by the Head of Department. The study will involve a research project with a dissertation under guidance of a qualified supervisor who will be an academic staff member of the relevant department. Potential candidates should contact staff members to discuss possible projects based on their own and the staff members research interests. Curriculum Module Name Code Prerequisite YEAR ELECTIVE MODULES YEAR LEVEL P YEAR Corequisite Possible Major Credits SAQA HEMIS Biochemistry SBIA090 Yes 180 1.0 Botany SBOA090 Yes 180 1.0 Microbiology SMIA090 Yes 180 1.0 Physiology SPLA090 Yes 180 1.0

Zoology SZOA090 Yes 180 1.0 Total Credits: YEAR 180 1.0 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL P 180 1.0 Total Credits: MASTER OF SCIENCE 180 1.0 DISSERTATION (BOTANY) The Master of Science in Botany comprises a dissertation based on the research results of an approved supervised research project in the field of Botany, presented in a form suitable for publication. SBOA090 0 0 0 1 0% Weighting towards final mark 0% Summative Minimum summative assessment mark 50% Weighting towards final mark 100% Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): HOD DISSERTATION (ZOOLOGY) The Master of Science in Zoology comprises a dissertation based on the research results of an approved supervised research project in the field of Zoology, presented in a form suitable for publication. SZOA090 0 0 0 1 0% Weighting towards final mark 0% Summative Minimum summative assessment mark 50% Weighting towards final mark 100% Min Final mark to pass (%) 50% Lecturer(s): HOD

DOCTOR OF SCIENCE PHD: DHSB01 SCIENCE STREAM The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 2 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 10. Admission Requirements In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides for study at the University, the following applies for entry into this programme: Admission to doctoral studies in the School of Molecular and Life Sciences is dependent on the candidate being in possession of an applicable Master of Science degree, or an equivalent degree qualification as approved by the Head of Department. The study will involve a research project with a thesis under guidance of a qualified supervisor who will be an academic staff member of the relevant department. Potential candidates should contact staff members to discuss possible projects based on their own and various staff members research interests. Curriculum Module Name Code Prerequisite YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES YEAR LEVEL P YEAR Corequisite Possible Major Credits SAQA HEMIS Thesis (Biochemistry) SBIA100 Yes 360 2.0 Thesis (Botany) SBOA100 Yes 360 2.0 Thesis (Microbiology) SMIA100 Yes 360 2.0 Thesis (Physiology) SPLA100 Yes 360 2.0 Thesis (Zoology) SZOA100 Yes 360 2.0 Total Credits: YEAR 360 2.0 Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL P 360 2.0 Total Credits: DOCTOR OF SCIENCE 360 2.0 THESIS (BOTANY) SBOA100 The Doctor of Philosophy in Botany comprises a thesis based on the research results of an original, approved and supervised research project in the field of Botany, presented in a form suitable for publication. 0 0 2 1 Weighting towards final mark Summative Minimum summative assessment mark PASS N/A N/A Weighting towards final mark 100%

Min Final mark to pass Lecturer(s): HOD PASS THESIS (ZOOLOGY) SZOA100 The Doctor of Zoology in Biochemistry comprises a thesis based on the research results of an original, approved and supervised research project in the field of Zoology, presented in a form suitable for publication. 0 0 2 1 Weighting towards final mark Summative Minimum summative assessment mark PASS Min Final mark to pass Lecturer(s): HOD N/A N/A Weighting towards final mark 100% PASS