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Excerpt from College of Health Sciences Handbok

Aim of module: On completion of the module, the learner will be able to know the detailed anatomy of the back (including the suboccipital region) and have a fair understanding of the anatomy of structures in the head and neck Content: Head and Neck: To expose students to structures in the region - it includes arteries, nerves, veins, lymphatics and muscles in the region, the mouth, tongue, palate, pharynx, larynx, the orbit and structures within, the nose and paranasal air sinuses, the ear and glandular structures. Back: A detailed study of back muscles, and of bones, joints and ligaments of the vertebral column and a detailed study of the suboccipital triangle.  Practicals: Study of prosected material 

Assessments in the module: 2 Class tests are in the form of written papers, 2 practicals (spotters) and orals (viva voce). No subminimum applies to any of the papers. CAM: An average of all marks of all class tests. Exam marks: An average of all the marks of the different components of that exam Final marks: ¼ of CAM + ¾ of Exam Mark. Minimum mark required to qualify for supplementary examinations: CAM greater than 60 or Final Mark equal to or greater than 40  DP Requirement: CAM of 40 or more is required. 

This module has a lecture, practical, tutorial, and seminar content that is specially designed for Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

Excerpt from College Hanbdook:

Aim: The purpose is to create an understanding of bioethical principles, human and animal experimentation touching on ethical and sociocultural issues.  Content: The module includes: Understanding the principles of autonomy, beneficence, justice, maleficence, human dignity and the sanctity of life; ethical and socio-cultural issues; human and animal experimentation; Section 8 of the National Health Act; Animal and Human Tissue UKZN Online course. 

Practicals: 2 x Field trips to state mortuary, 1 x field trip to Biomedical Resource Unit. 

Assessment: Formative: weekly Tutorial assignments + 1 x theory test – 40 % =CAM. Summative: 1 X 2 Hr written exam: Contributes 60% of final mark. Final mark: 40% of CAM + 60% exam mark, Pass mark: = 50%.  

DP Requirement: 40 % CAM. 

An introduction to ruminant nutrition

1. Over view
2. Feeds
3. Anatomy and digestion
4. Feed evaluation
5. Feeding systems