Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs across various colleges, including Accounting Sciences, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Economic & Management Sciences, Education, Human Sciences, Law, Science, Engineering & Technology, and the College of Graduate Studies.

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• Accounting Sciences: Offers qualifications in accounting sciences, with a focus on research and engaged scholarship.
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• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences: Covers areas such as agriculture, environmental sciences, and natural resources, with an emphasis on research, community engagement, and postgraduate studies.
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• Economic & Management Sciences: Includes programs in economics, management sciences, and related fields, focusing on innovative teaching, research, and community engagement.
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• Education: Offers qualifications and research opportunities in education, with a focus on open distance learning, community engagement, and the development of educators.
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• Human Sciences: Encompasses a broad range of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on research, community engagement, and student retention.
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• Law: Offers legal education and research opportunities, focusing on community engagement, research, and the development of legal professionals.
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• Science, Engineering & Technology: Covers a wide range of programs in science, engineering, and technology, with an emphasis on research, innovation, and engaged scholarship.
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• College of Graduate Studies: Focuses on postgraduate studies, research support, and innovation, with the aim of advancing knowledge and addressing societal challenges.
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Research

The university is committed to research that has relevance and impact, with various initiatives and support structures in place for researchers.

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
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Specific Program: Conservation Ecology III - CEC3701

Description

This module is presented at the NQF level 7 and carries 12 credits. It is offered in English and is presented online. The pre-requisite for this module is CEC2601, and the co-requisite is COC2602. It is recommended that students also take CVM2601.

Purpose

On completion of this module, students can critically assess a variety of habitats (i.e., marine, estuarine, freshwater, and terrestrial) in the southern African context. The different zones and limiting factors of each habitat are identified, and the adaptations of organisms to survive in each are described. The value of each habitat as a resource is outlined, and Man's influence is assessed.

Details

• Diploma
• Semester module
• NQF level: 7
• Credits: 12
• Module presented in English
• Module presented online
• Pre-requisite: CEC2601
• Co-requisite: COC2602
• Recommendation: CVM2601