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Program: BScHons Biochemistry

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Code	Faculty	Department
02240701	Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences	Department: Genetics

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 jaar	Totale krediete: 135	NQF level: 08

Programme information
Kurrikulum: Finale jaar

Programinligting

Renewal of registration

Subject to exceptions approved by the Dean, on the recommendation of the relevant head of department, a student may not sit for an examination for the honours degree more than twice in the same module.
A student for an honours degree must complete his or her study, in the case of full-time students, within two years and, in the case of after-hours students, within three years of first registering for the degree. Under special circumstances, the Dean, on the recommendation of the relevant head of department, may give approval for a limited extension of this period.

In calculating marks, General Regulation G.12.2 applies.

Apart from the prescribed coursework, a research project is an integral part of the study.

Admission requirements

Relevant BSc degree
A weighted average of at least 60% in Biochemistry at final-year level
An admission examination may be required

Other programme-specific information

A pass mark is required for all the components of the honours programme and the average mark is calculated proportionally to the credits.
Additional modules can be prescribed to remedy shortcomings in a candidate’s undergraduate training.

Pass with distinction

The BScHons degree is awarded with distinction to a candidate who obtains a weighted average of at least 75% in all the prescribed modules and a minimum of 65% in any one module.

Minimum krediete: 135

Additional information:
Suitably qualified candidates may also apply for the interdepartmental BScHons Biotechnology (Code 02240393) with a registration in the Division of Biochemistry. For more information, please refer to the programme information for the BScHons Biotechnology.

Core modules

BCM 771

Scientific communication 771

Krediete: 15.00

Module-inhoud:
Students are guided to collect relevant and up-to-date literature on broad topics from databases using referencing software, and to select and condense relevant papers into the outline for a literature review. Critical reading of research papers, article discussions and presentations. Scientific writing and presentation skills.

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BCM 773

Research project and report 773

Krediete: 60.00

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BCM 774

Research methods 774

Krediete: 25.00

Module-inhoud:
Students are guided through the methodology of research planning and data handling. They are given hands-on and in-depth practical experience in a range of biochemcial and molecular biological techniques.

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BCM 775

Advanced biochemistry 775

Krediete: 20.00

Module-inhoud:
This module covers current topics in biochemistry, selected due to their applications in academia and industry. The course has a clear focus on research induction, providing students with the opportunity for individual learning in a laboratory environment. Ethical and philosophical issues in the broader field of the cellular and molecular sciences are also addressed.

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MLB 721

Molecular and cellular biology 721

Krediete: 15.00

Module-inhoud:
Principles and applications of recombinant DNA, and other novel molecular and genomics technologies, to address questions in the biological sciences and/or biotechnology. Strong emphasis is placed on the principles of research planning, including identifying suitable research objectives, formulating a research strategy and understanding the relevance and feasibility of research. The module is assessed by means of a research project proposal, conceived and formulated by each student. The proposal must focus on the use of molecular technologies in addressing realistic questions in biology and/or biotechnology. There is also an oral defense of the project proposal.
This module is jointly presented in the Departments of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology and Plant and Soil Sciences.

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