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1. Course title: Bachelor of Education Program in Biology
2. Degree title: Bachelor of Education (Biology) B.Ed. (Biology)
3. Faculty: Faculty of Science
4. Course objectives: To produce graduates who
4.1 Have sound morals; have an ethical and positive approach to their work; and have a responsible attitude towards their studies and society.
4.2 Have knowledge of the fundamentals of science and mathematics, particularly in the field of biology and are able to integrate this knowledge to themselves and their careers.
4.3 Have analytical, critical and integrative thinking skills; are able to apply these to scientific theories and the scientific method, particularly with regard to the biological sciences; and are able to apply this to the teaching of biology and so solve problems, create learning experiences, develop learners’ abilities and engage in research.
4.4 Have good inter-personal, leadership and team-working skills; and have a responsible attitude towards themselves and society.
4.5 Have the ability to use information and scientific technologies to research and build new bodies of knowledge in the biological sciences; show discretion in selecting teaching topics; and respond quickly and appropriately to learners.
4.6 Have expertise in managing learning experiences, integrating different learning styles to accommodate different learners’ needs.
5. Curriculum:
5.1 Total credits: Not fewer than 166 credits in total.
5.2 The curriculum is separated into the following subjects:
5.2.1 General education totaling not fewer than credits 30 and comprised of
5.2.1.1 Languages and communication studies 12-15 credits
5.2.1.2 Humanities 3-9 credits
5.2.1.3 Social studies 3-9 credits
5.2.1.4 Mathematics, sciences and technology 6-9 credits
5.2.2 Specialist education totaling not fewer than 130 credits comprised of
5.2.2.1 Professional training totaling not fewer than 52 credits and comprised of
5.2.2.1.1 Compulsory modules 33 credits
5.2.2.1.2 Optional modules Not fewer than 5 credits
5.2.2.1.3 Practical modules 14 credits
5.2.2.2 Core modules in biology totaling not fewer than 78 credits and comprised of
5.2.2.2.1 Core modules 68 credits
5.2.2.2.1.1 Compulsory modules 49 credits
5.2.2.2.1.2 Optional core modules 19 credits
5.2.2.2.2 Teaching 6 credits
5.2.2.2.3 Additional core modules Not fewer than 4 credits
5.2.3 Optional modules totaling not fewer than 6 credits
6. Careers after Graduation
6.1 Teacher (biology)
6.2 Researcher (private or public sector)
6.3 Researcher or officer (independent)
6.4 Laboratory technician
6.5 Biologist
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