| Qualification stream: | Plant Science |
| Qualification code: | 90082 - PLS |
| NQF level: | 8 |
| Total credits: | 480 |
| SAQA ID: | 99030 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
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Rules: Some of the pre-requisites and/or co-requisites outlined in this qualification may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum. |
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| Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with knowledge and skills to meet challenges facing agriculture and engage them in the initiatives aimed at solving problems facing agriculture in the country. A qualified learner will be able to: Use sustainable agricultural principles and practices in the agricultural environment and show an awareness of the social responsibility needed by citizens towards the environment; Provide leadership in general in the management of operations of agricultural sub-sectors; Solve problems affecting the agriculture sector using various skills and knowledge. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| BLG1501 - Basic Biology | |
| BLG1502 - Animal and Plant Diversity | |
| BOT1502 - Plant Biodiversity and Environmental Botany | |
| CHE1501 - General Chemistry IA | |
| CHE1502 - General Chemistry IB | Co-requisite:CHE1501 |
| CHE1503 - General Chemistry I (Practical) | Co-requisite:CHE1501 & CHE1502 |
| MAT1510 - Precalculus Mathematics A | |
| PHY1501 - Elementary Mechanics | |
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| AEX2601 - Extension Leadership and Group Dynamics | |
| ASP2602 - Plant Production Systems (Theory and Practice) | |
| ASP2603 - Plant Protection | |
| BCH2601 - Introductory Biochemistry | Pre-requisite:CHE1501 or CHE1502 |
| BLG1603 - Biology Practical | Co-requisite:BLG1501 & BLG1502 |
| BOT2603 - Plant Physiology, Water Relations and Plant Nutrition | Co-requisite: BOT1501 or BOT1502 |
| FNS2602 - Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods | |
| GNE2601 - General Genetics A | Pre-requisite:CHE1501 or CHE1502 |
| SSC2601 - Soil Pedology and Classification II | Pre-requisite:CHE1501 & CHE1502 (Not applicable to NDAGR & 90097). |
| SSW2601 - Irrigation and Water Management (Theory and Practice) | |
| SSW2602 - Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition | |
| STA1610 - Introduction to Statistics | |
It is recommended that students must first complete NQF level 5 and 6 modules before registering for
NQF level 7.
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| AEX3703 - Extension Programme Planning and Evaluation | |
| AGB3701 - Biometry | Pre-requisite:STA1610 |
| AME3702 - Agricultural Resource Economics | |
| AME3704 - Rural Agricultural Finance | |
| ASP3701 - Plant Genetics and Biotechnology (Theory and Practice) | |
| ASP3702 - Fruit Production (Theory and Practice) | |
| ASP3703 - Field Crop Production (Theory and Practice) | |
| ASP3704 - Post Harvest Technology (Theory and Practice) | |
| ASP3705 - Vegetable Production (Theory and Practice) | |
| BOT3701 - Plant Physiology | Pre-requisite:BOT2603 |
| GGH3708 - Environmental Awareness and Responsibility | |
It is recommended that students who are left with 1 or 2 modules on NQF level 7, may register up
to 2 modules from NQF level 8 modules (year).
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| ASP4801 - Advanced Plant Physiology | Pre-requisite:BOT2603 & BOT3701 |
| ASP4802 - Pomology & Olericulture | |
| ASP4803 - Advanced Field Crop Production | |
| HPAGR80 - Experimental Design and Layout | |
| HRAGR81 - Research Report | Co-requisite:HPAGR80 or HMAPD81 |