University Of Pretoria Zoology
We are a highly productive, research-oriented department with a strong focus on biodiversity, evolutionary biology, systematics and conservation of the southern African fauna, along with the classical disciplines of physiology, behaviour and ecology. There is a major emphasis on mammals from mole-rats to seals in the Mammal Research Institute (MRI), and also on elephants (Conservation Ecology Research Unit: CERU). Other research groups focus on animal and ecosystem responses to climate change, restoration ecology, avian ecophysiology and molecular zoology. Entomological research includes honeybee behaviour and conservation (Social Insect Research Group: SIRG), and biologically-based pest and vector managment.
Undergraduate
Programmes
The Department of Zoology and Entomology offers modules towards three Bachelor of Science programmes (Ecology, Entomology and Zoology) and two majors (Entomology and Zoology). The first and second year of each programme is similar, with students taking a broad range of modules to build a strong backgroud in the natural sciences. In the third year, students begin to specialise in their respective fields. All of our undergraduate modules include a balance of theoretical and practical work to provide our graduates with relevant knowledge and skills.
NOTE: While modules comprising programmes and majors are prescribed in the yearbook, some modules may be substituted for academic reasons following personalised advice from academic staff within the Department and the approval of the Head of Department where the university timetable permits.
For advice on undergraduate programme and module choices, and career prospects, contact the Departmental Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Dr Heike Lutermann.
BSc in Ecology
This programme is for students who want to understand how animals and plants interact with each other and the natural and human environment. In addition to modules on animals, students take a number of modules on plant diversity and ecology in the third year.
BSc in Entomology
This programme is for students with a fascination for insects, wanting to control insect pests of agriculture, forestry, and households, wishing to reduce transmission of vector-borne diseases, or want to become forensic entomologists, quarantine officials, or environmental consultants and managers. There is a focus on insect diversity and management, in addition to ecology, evolution, and physiology.
BSc with a major in Entomology
A major in Entomology comprises 72 credits at third year level. The modules counting towards an Entomology major must include ZEN 355 Insect diversity and ZEN 365 Applied entomology. The other two modules vary depending on whether a second major is taken in Biochemistry, Genetics or Plant Science, which are the only second majors currently accommodated by the University timetable.
BSc in Zoology
This programme is ideal for students with a passion for the biology, diversity, and conservation of wild animals. Students cover topics including physiology, behaviour, diversity and evolution, population and community ecology, and animal conservation in the face of human disturbance and exploitation.
BSc with a major in Zoology
A major in Zoology comprises 72 credits in ZEN modules at third year level. The modules counting towards a Zoology major vary depending on whether a second major is taken in Biochemistry, Genetics or Plant Science, which are the only second majors currently accommodated by the University timetable.
Modules
Module code and name | Credits | Semester/Quarter | Coordinator |
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First-year |
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ZEN 161 Animal diversity | 8 | S2 | Dr Carel Oosthuizen |
Second-year |
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ZEN 251 Invertebrate biology | 12 | Q1 | Prof. Kerstin Krüger |
ZEN 261 African vertebrates | 12 | Q3 | Dr Heike Lutermann |
Third-year |
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ZEN 351 Population ecology | 18 | Q1 | Prof. P. J. Nico de Bruyn |
ZEN 352 Mammalogy | 18 | Q1 | Prof. Chris Chimimba |
ZEN 353 Community ecology | 18 | Q4 | Prof. Mark Robertson |
ZEN 354 Evolutionary physiology | 18 | Q2 | Prof. Andrew McKechnie |
ZEN 355 Insect diversity | 18 | Q1 | Prof. Catherine Sole |
ZEN 361 Physiological processes | 18 | Q3 | Prof. Chris Weldon |
ZEN 362 Evolution and phylogeny | 18 | Q3 | Prof. Armanda Bastos |
ZEN 363 Behavioural ecology | 18 | Q4 | Prof. Christian Pirk |
ZEN 364 Conservation ecology | 18 | Q2 | Prof. Adrian Shrader |
ZEN 365 Applied entomology | 18 | Q4 | Prof. Kerstin Krüger |
Postgraduate
Postgraduate study in our Department opens more doors for employment and makes it possible for students to pursue a passion for animal biology and management. For example, an Honours degree is the minimum requirement for accreditation as a practising natural scientist and to work as an environmental consultant in South Africa.
Our Department offers postgraduate programmes in Entomology, Wildlife Management, and Zoology at the levels of:
- Bachelor of Science Honours
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
For further information on the Bachelor of Science Honours in Entomology or Zoology, contact Prof. Christian Pirk or Prof. Adrian Shrader. For Honours in Wildlife Management, contact Dr Mark Keith.
For general information on our MSc or PhD programmes, contact the Postgraduate Coordinator, Prof. Catherine Sole.
If you have an ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Scholarship through icipe and need help to link with a supervisor at UP, contact the ARPPIS Local Coordinator, (details to be updated soon).
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