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Dear NAS students, and guardians and parents of NAS student 5 July 2021
The July exam session will start on 7 July 2021, and we wish all our students’ success in their
exams. There is no question that the year has been challenging (as it was in 2020), and that all of
us have had to adapt and make sacrifices to get this far. We commend you and our staff for the
resilience shown. In the end, NAS’ success depends on the success of the students, and we will
make every effort to support you. We also wish you a well-deserved break in early August. Stay
safe and look after your mental health!
There are a number of matters that I need to bring to your attention:
1. The format of our exams
Most of our exams will be conducted online and, in some instances, invigilated online. Make sure
that you follow the announcements of each module on clickUP and that you are well prepared for
what is expected of you. Please look at the UP Advisory on preparing all your devices and note the
IT help that will be available for the duration of the exam period. In the case of scheduled load
shedding, contact your lecturer/module administrator in advance of the exam to make
arrangements. Based on our past experiences, we developed a set plan for action for our course
administrators in the event of load shedding, to give you the best possible chance to succeed.
A small number of our exams had to be deferred to August (early in semester 2) and two have
been deferred to the November-December exam period. Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Geology,
Mathematics and Statistics will communicate with their students as soon as possible. In instances
where these modules are prerequisites for semester 2 modules, qualifying for exam entrance will
allow students to continue with second semester modules.
2. Covid
Please note that UP is obligated by the National Disaster Management Act to report Covid-positive
cases and Covid exposure to the DHET. Report forms can be obtained from the NAS Covid-
compliance Officer, Mr. Manfred Molomo, from the Faculty Student Advisors, or module
coordinators. All reports will be treated confidentially and should be forwarded to Mr. Molomo
Room 2-33, Level 2, Building
University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20
Hatfield 0028, South Africa
Tel +27 (0)12 420 4356
Email Gyebi.Duodu@up.ac.za
www.up.ac.zaat manfred.molomo@up.ac.za for monitoring and reporting processes. Students showing Covid
symptoms, testing positive for Covid, or being exposed to someone who is Covid positive, should
follow the Higher Health regulations as adopted by UP. With respect to writing exams, students
should take individual responsibility and seek medical attention and should not write exams when
they are not medically fit to do so. Please follow the normal procedures for applying for sick exams
as appropriate. Extended illness will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Students must follow this procedure if they experience Covid symptoms or have been exposed to
someone who tested positive:
3. Code of Conduct for Students
Students are reminded of the code of conduct that is applicable to all registered students, as
outlined in the UP General Rules and Regulations of 2021:
"The University of Pretoria’s Disciplinary Code:Students is based on, and informed by, the
principles of academic integrity and honesty, as well as appropriate behaviour within the wider
institutional context. These principles are at the core of the University’s everyday activities and its
main reason for existence, namely the academic education and training of students, as well as the
fostering of norms and values of excellence in a wider sense. The Code recognises the fact that
the safeguarding of the aforementioned principles is an inherent requirement for the preservation
of the integrity of the various qualifications awarded by the University. Safeguarding such
principles is essential for establishing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to sound
academic practices in general, and contribute to shaping individuals who will add value to society."
In the section on Examinations, Tests and other academic assignments students are also
reminded:
Page 2 of 5"Students may not act dishonestly in any way whatsoever. Dishonest conduct includes, but is not
limited to:
• dishonesty with regard to any assessment, whether it be a test or an examination, or with
regard to the completion and/or submission of any other academic task or assignment;
• plagiarism (using the work of others as though it is your own without acknowledging the
source);
• the submission of work by a student with a view to assessment when the work in question is
that of someone else either in full or in part, or where it is the result of collusion between the
student and another person or persons. The exception is group work as determined by the
lecturer concerned."
Students are also bound by the Plagiarism Prevention Policy (Document number: S 5106/19)
available here: https://www.up.ac.za/media/shared/1/ZP_Files/s5106-19-plagiarism-
prevention-policy.zp181077.pdf
In the circular from the VC’s office earlier today, he states:
“I also want to alert you all about the consequences of dishonesty and cheating in assignments
and tests, especially now that much of our academic work and testing is taking place online.
Cheating could open you up to criminal charges for fraud, and you can be disbarred from
professional bodies and your degree can be revoked if it is discovered after you graduate that you
cheated.”
I would like to thank the vast majority of our students who approach examinations with
integrity, honesty and a desire to prove themselves.
4. NATHouse
Student must not hesitate to contact NATHouse for help:
Website: https://www.up.ac.za/nathouse
Academic related enquiries: nathouse.academics@gmail.com
Mamelodi Campus related enquiries: nathouse.mamelodi@gmail.com
Personal and Professional Well-being related enquires: nathouse.ppw@gmail.com
5. Supplementary exams
Please note the module regulations in study guides with respect to qualifying for supplementary
exams. These Faculty regulations are aligned to UP regulations and will be adhered to.
Page 3 of 56. Sick- and extraordinary exams
Standard UP regulations (see G.12) will be followed where a student has to apply online (on the
student portal) within three days of the scheduled date of a particular exam to be considered for
an aegrotat (sick), or extraordinary exam. Valid sick notes, or other substantiating proof in the
case of non-illness related reasons for missing an exam, must be uploaded together with the
relevant application form. Students who feel uncertain must please contact Faculty
Administration at nas.undergradhelp@up.ac.za.
7. Reminder about non-academic support to students
The Faculty has five Faculty Student Advisors who have supported the students throughout this
semester. In addition, the Student Counselling Unit (studentcounselling@up.ac.za) is available to
offer additional professional psychological support. Students can also contact the DVC for Student
Affairs and the Director for Student Affairs.
Faculty Student Advisor Email WhatsApp Number
Dr Mpho Mmadi mpho.mmadi@up.ac.za 0660658179
Ms. Chandre Dreyer chandre.dreyer@up.ac.za 0660643923
Ms. Dolly Ayob dolly.ayob@up.ac.za 0660255425
Ms. Rebecca Fullbeck rebecca.fulbeck@up.ac.za 0660688379
Ms. Ntji Shabangu ntji.shabangu@up.ac.za
To access other student services, visit https://www.up.ac.za/student-counselling.
8. Plans for the second semester
Two departments (Agricultural Economics, Rural Development and Extension, and Physiology) will
continue fully online and most of our first- and second-year modules in the other 13 departments
that offer UG programmes in the Faculty, will largely be online. Please note the attached table for
the current plans for limited and some regular face-to-face activities on campus; more details will
follow from your department, but the table should give you an idea of what we are planning,
pandemic permitting. These plans will be implemented and adjusted in line with national and
DHET regulations. Students who have comorbidities, and dependent on the vaccination roll-out,
will be able to apply for exemption from on campus activities.
Page 4 of 59. Financial Aid I understand that many of you experience additional financial challenges due to the pandemic. If you are in need of financial aid, please register at https://www.up.ac.za/article/2894107/financial-aid. Registering here does not necessarily mean that you will receive financial aid. UP has a team of fund raisers actively engaging with potential donors to raise funds for needy students. When they are successful, they rely on this list of registered students to match student needs, and donor requirements. If you have registered on this list as a student in need of financial aid, it will not affect your ability to register or continue with your studies. I wish you all the best in your exams! Professor Barend Erasmus DEAN: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Next page: Table of semester two activities Page 5 of 5
Discussion
On campus Pracs once a classes/pracs/ Pracs/Tuts Computer
Dept/Module Field work
assessments month tuts weekly or in block labs
biweekly
Act Sci
IAS 121 X biweekly
IAS 221 X biweekly
IAS 282 X biweekly
IAS 353 X biweekly
FNH 700 X weekly
IAS 722 X weekly
LEW 700 X weekly
Maths
WTW 124 X X
WTW 220 X
WTW 224 Exam only
WTW 285 X biweekly
WTW 320 X
WTW 364 X biweekly
WTW 387 X
WTW 389 X
WTW 727 X X
WTW 762 X 6 lectures
WTW 763 X
WTW 764 X lectures
WTW 772 X consultation
WTW 776 X consultation
WTW 790 X
Stats
WST 321/STK320 X
WST 121 X
WST 221 X
WST 322 XDiscussion
On campus Pracs once a classes/pracs/ Pracs/Tuts Computer
Dept/Module Field work
assessments month tuts weekly or in block labs
biweekly
Chemistry
CMY 283 X 2 pracs
CMY 285 X
CMY 382 X X
CMY 384 X X
GGM
GGY 166 X X
GMC 110 X Own time
GIS 221 Own time
GIS 220 Weekly Q4 Own time
TRN 213 X Own time
SUR 220 X Own time
Scheduled
WKD 254 X X (Geography)
GGY 361/63 X X
GIS 320 Weekly Q4 Own time
GMA 320 X As scheduled
Scheduled
GMT 320 (Geography)
WKD 361 X X
Scheduled
WKD 366 X X (Geography)
Geology
August/Oct
GLY 266 Groenkloof
Aug/Oct
GLY 368 Parys
GLY 367 X X
GLY 369 X
Physics
PHY 263 Q4
PHY 364 Q4
FSK 700 X XDiscussion
On campus Pracs once a classes/pracs/ Pracs/Tuts Computer
Dept/Module Field work
assessments month tuts weekly or in block labs
biweekly
CFS
FST 360 Selected pracs
FST 361 Selected pracs
KLR 120 X X
KLR 221 X X
TKS 421 Limited pracs
VDS 121 X X
VDS 221 X X
VDS 232 X X
VDS 322 X
VVW 364 X
2 x 4 day
FST 701 blocks
DAS
DAF 200 Week Sept
DFS 320 X X
RPL 320 X X
KVK 420 X X
TLR 320 X X
VGE 320 X X
TLR 420 X X
VGE 411 X X
VKU 400 Seminar X
VXS 420 X X
DePSS
AGR 361 X X
BOT 366 X
PLG 363 X X
APS 461/761 X X
GKD 420/773 X X
HSC 420/780 X
OKW 413/PPR 712 X X
PGW 400/702 Oral exam X
PLG 462 X
PLG 463/785 ST only X
PLG 490/786 ST only X
AGR 785 X XDiscussion
On campus Pracs once a classes/pracs/ Pracs/Tuts Computer
Dept/Module Field work
assessments month tuts weekly or in block labs
biweekly
Anatomy
ANA 121/122 Prac test and exam Hatfield
ANA 126 Exam
ANA 226 Exam
ANA 247 CBT tests and exam Prinshof
ANA 324 Exam
ANA 347 CBT tests and exam Prinshof
BGM
BCM 367 X X
BCM 368 X
BTC 361 X
GTS 367 X
GTS 368 X
MBY 364 X
MBY 365 X X
DZE
ZEN 362 X X
ZEN 353 X X
ZEN 710 X
ZEN 712 X
ZEN 713 X
ZEN 782 X
ZEN 784 X
NLB 782 XYou can also read
