Bachelor of Science

Stream: Natural Sciences: Biochemistry and Physiology Stream
Qualification code: 02089 - NOP NQF Exit level: 6 Total credits: 360
Qualification offered until 2015, and ONLY for students previously registered for this qualification.
Admission requirements:NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics & English

First level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
BLG1501 - Basic Biology
BLG1502 - Animal and Plant Diversity
BLG1603 - Biology PracticalCo: BLG1501 & BLG1502
CHE1501 - General Chemistry IA
CHE1502 - General Chemistry IBPre: CHE1501
CHE1503 - Chemistry I (Practical)Pre: CHE1501; Co: CHE1502
CSS101H - Comprehension Skills for Science
EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
GGH1501 - Know Your World: Introduction to Geography
MAT1511 - Precalculus Mathematics B
MAT1512 - Calculus A

Second level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
BCH2601 - Introductory BiochemistryPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
BCH2602 - BioenergeticsPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
BCH2603 - Biopolymers of HeredityPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
BCH2604 - Biochemistry (Practical)Co: Any two of the following: BCH2601, BCH2602, BCH2603
CHE2612 - Physical Chemistry II (Theory)Pre: CHE1502 & CHE1503; Co: MAT1512
CHE2613 - Organic Chemistry II (Theory)Pre: CHE1501 & CHE1503
CHE2622 - Physical Chemistry II (Practical)Pre: CHE1502 & CHE1503; Co: MAT1512 & CHE2612
CHE2623 - Organic Chemistry II (Practical)Pre: CHE1502 & CHE1503; Co: CHE2613
FIS2601 - Digestion, Endocrine Control and MetabolismPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
FIS2602 - Respiration and ExcretionPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
FIS2603 - Physiological Defence MechanismsPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
FIS2604 - Physiology II (Practical)Pre: CHE1501 or CHE1502; Co: Any two of the following: FIS2601, FIS2602, FIS2603

Third level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
BCH3701 - EnzymologyCo: BCH2601
BCH3702 - Advanced MetabolismCo: BCH2602
BCH3703 - Molecular GeneticsCo: BCH2603
BCH3704 - Biochemistry (Practical)Co: Any two of the following: BCH3701, BCH3702, BCH3703
FIS3701 - Physiology of The Nervous System
FIS3702 - Cardiovascular System
FIS3703 - Membrane and Effector Physiology
FIS3704 - Physiology (Practical)Pre: FIS2604; Co: Any two of the following: FIS3701, FIS3702, FIS3703

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