University Of Zululand Geography Department, This qualification is aimed at producing graduates who intend to become atmospheric scientists. The qualification leads from a foundation in the mathematical, physical sciences and geographical sciences and is followed by a sound grounding in all aspects of atmospheric science and physics. With this qualification, the students should have the theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems in atmospheric science and physics.
Employment opportunities
This qualification provides the basis for employment in the technical workplace or will allow students to continue to further study in in atmospheric science or physics at postgraduate level. The graduates can also be employed as environmental officer. They can be employed by various government departments which deal with environmental issues like Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Other employers include the South African Weather Service and private companies. The graduates who are interested in teaching geography and physical science 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 or air quality studies for government and private sector.
Vertical articulation for higher degree studies
The graduates who have obtained this degree can pursue BSc Honours in Geography or BSc Honours in Physics. Those who are interested to pursue careers in teaching geography and physical science can register for Postgraduate Diploma in the Faculty of Education.
Horizontal articulation with other qualifications
This degree requires students to do majors in geography and physics. The students can switch their academic programme to BSc Geography and Hydrology 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 Hydrology.
Contact details for inquiries
Programme coordinator
Dr NB Mbatha, BSc (Physics), BSc (Hons) (Physics), MSc (Physics), PhD (Atmospheric Physics)
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 035 9026400.
Head of Department
Mr AT Mthembu, B Paed (Geography), BA (Hons) (Geography), MA (Geography),
Email:[email protected]
Tel: 035 9026329.
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| FACULTY | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE | |
| DEPARTMENTS: | GEOGRAPHY AND HYDROLOGY | |
| DEGREE(DESIGNATOR) | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | |
| QUALIFIER | ||
| MAJORS | GEOGRAPHY | HYDROLOGY |
| ABBREVIATION | BSC | |
| QUALIFICATION CODE (SAQF) | ||
| UNIZULU CODE | SBSC24 | |
| EXIT NQF LEVEL | 7 | |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | A PASS OF AT LEAST 50% (LEVEL 4) IN ENGLISH | |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | A PASS OF AT LEAST 50% (LEVEL 4) IN GEOGRAPHY | |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | A PASS OF AT LEASE 60% (LEVEL 5) IN MATHEMATICS (CALCULUS ELECTIVE) OR AT LEAST 50% (LEVEL 4) IN MATHEMATICS (OTHER ELECTIVES) | |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | A PASS OF AT LEAST 50% (LEVEL 4) IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE | |
| 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRO TO PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY | SGES111 H | M | 15 | 5 | ||
| EITHER ELEMENTARY STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS | SSTT111 E | C | 15 | 5 | ||
| OR PLANT CYTOLOGY, GENETICS & PHYSIOLOGY | SBOT111 E | E | 15 | 5 | ||
| EITHER CLASSICAL MECHANICS & PROPERTIES OF MATTER(BIO) | SPHY121 C | E | 15 | 5 | ||
| OR CLASSICAL MECHANICS & PROPERTIES OF MATTER | SPHY111 A | E | 15 | 5 | SMTH111(SLMH111) | |
| EITHER CALCULUS I | SMTH111 F | E | 15 | 5 | ||
| OR INTRO TO ZOOLOGY I | SZOL111 A | E | 15 | 5 | ||
| OR COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I | SCPS121 X | E | 15 | 5 | ||
| FIRST YEAR SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| INTRO TO GEOLOGY | SHYD112 D | M | 15 | 6 | ||
| INTRO TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | SGES112 H | M | 15 | 6 | ||
| EITHER CALCULUS II | SMTH112 F | E | 15 | 6 | SMTH111(SLMH111) | |
| OR MATHS & STATS FOR EARTH & LIFE SCIENCES | SMTH122 C | E | 15 | 5 | ||
| EITHER ELECTROMAGNETISM, NUCLEAR & MODERN PHYSICS | SPHY112 A | E | 15 | 6 | SPHY111(SLPH111) SMTH112(SLMH112) | |
| OR PLANT MORPHOLOGY, TAXONOMY & MYCOLOGY | SBOT112 E | E | 15 | 6 | SBOT111(SLBT111) | |
| OR INTRO TO ZOOLOGY II | SZOL112 A | E | 15 | 6 | SZOL111(SLZL111) | |
| OR COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II | SCPS122 X | E | 15 | 5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| INTRO TO SURFACE WATER HYDROLOGY | SHYD211 F | M | 15 | 6 | SGES111 | |
| GLOBAL LANDFORMS & CARTOGRAPHY | SGES211 B | M | 15 | 6 | SGES111 | |
| EITHER INTRO TO SOIL SCIENCE | SAAG211 E | E | 15 | 6 | ||
| OR ELEMENTARY STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS | SSTT111 E | C | 15 | 5 | ||
| OR ADVANCED CALCULUS | SMTH221 H | E | 15 | 6 | SMTH111(SLMH111) SMTH112(SLMH112) | |
| EITHER PLANT GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT | SBOT211 G | E | 15 | 6 | SBOT111(SLBT111) SBOT112(SLBT112) | |
| OR ANIMAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY | SZOL211 C | E | 15 | 6 | SZOL111(SLZL111) SZOL112(SLZL112) | |
| OR MECHANICS SPECIAL RELATIVITY & PROPERTIES OF MATTER | SPHY211 C | E | 15 | 6 | SPHY111(SLPH111) (SPHY121 60%)(SLPH121 60%) SPHY112(SLPH112) (SPHY122 60%)(SLPH122 60%) SMTH111(SLMH111) SMTH112(SLMH112) | |
| OR INTRO TO EXTENSION & RURAL DEV | SAAE211 D | E | 15 | 6 | ||
| SECOND YEAR SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| INTRO TO SUBSURFACE HYDROLOGY | SHYD212 F | M | 15 | 6 | SHYD112 | |
| HYDROMETEOROLOGY | SGES222 B | M | 15 | 6 | SGES111 | |
| EITHER GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS | SHYD222 X | E | 15 | 6 | SGES211 | |
| OR LINEAR ALGEBRA & DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | SMTH222 H | E | 15 | 6 | SMTH111(SLMH111) SMTH112(SLMH112) | SMTH221 |
| EITHER DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | SGES212 D | E | 15 | 6 | SGES112 | |
| OR MODERN PHYSICS, PHOTONICS & WAVES | SPHY212 C | E | 15 | 6 | SPHY111(SLPH111) (SPHY121 60%)(SLPH121 60%) SPHY112(SLPH112) (SPHY122 60%)(SLPH122 60%) SMTH111(SLMH111) SMTH112(SLMH112) | |
| THIRD YEAR SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| SURFACE WATER HYDROLOGY | SHYD311 A | M | 15 | 7 | SHYD211 SSTT111(SSTT122) | |
| GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY | SHYD321 C | M | 15 | 7 | SHYD212 | |
| ATMOSPHERIC PROCESSES & POLLUTION | SGES321 E | M | 15 | 7 | SGES222 | |
| CLIMATE DYNAMICS & WEATHER VARIABILITY AND PREDICTION | SGES341 G | M | 15 | 7 | SGES222 | |
| THIRD YEAR SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| HYDROLOGICAL MODELLING | SHYD332 A | M | 15 | 7 | SHYD211 SHYD212 S | HYD311 SHYD321 |
| WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | SHYD342 C | M | 15 | 7 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | SGES312 E | M | 15 | 7 | SGES211 SGES222(SGES212) | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDWORK AND RESEARCH | SGES322 G | M | 15 | 7 | SGES211 SGES222(SGES212) |