| Qualification stream: | Chemistry |
| Qualification code: | 98052 - ECH |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 101233 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
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Rules: Some of the pre-requisites and/or co-requisites on PUB2606 & PUB3701 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: 1) To produce science graduates who have the following attributes - a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and an understanding of underlying concepts and principles; the ability to access and evaluate scientific information including knowing how scientific knowledge is created; a high level of cognitive and other generic skills including problem-solving, written and spoken communication and computer literacy and competence in applying knowledge through basic research methods and practice; 2) To provide every graduate with a sufficient depth of knowledge and skills that give opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth - including postgraduate study - for gainful economic activity in a range of careers and for rewarding and constructive contributions to society. 3) To provide society with science graduates who demonstrate initiative and responsibility, who are professional and ethical in their roles within the economy and society and who are able to be intellectual leaders within their society and 4) To produce graduates in all scientific fields in order to increase, widen and transform the leadership base in South Africa, both for innovation and science-based economic and research development and for the education of future generations of scientists, technologists, engineers and other professional people. |
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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 | |
| CHE1501 - General Chemistry IA | |
| CHE1502 - General Chemistry IB | Co-requisite:CHE1501 |
| CHE1503 - General Chemistry I (Practical) | Co-requisite:CHE1501 & CHE1502 |
| GGH1501 - Discover the world: Introduction to Geography | |
| GGH1502 - World Issues: A Geographical Perspective | |
| GGH1503 - Our Living Earth | |
| MAT1511 - Precalculus Mathematics B | |
| MAT1512 - Calculus A | |
Students who have completed GGH2603 are not required to register for GGH2607.
GGH2603 is not available from 2024 onwards on this qualification.
Students who have completed GGH2603 must register for GGH3703.
GGH3703 is in the process of being phased out until 2025.
GGH3703 will be available for the last time in 2025 ONLY to students who are repeating the module.
Students who have completed GGH2607 must register for GGH3710.