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Biochemistry
What is Biochemistry? Biochemistry is the study of the molecular basis of life. Living organisms such as humans, animals, plants, fungi, bacteria and viruses are made up of unique chemicals. Because these chemicals are so different from the chemical compounds found in non-living systems, we call them biomolecules. By studying…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chemistry
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What is Chemistry? Look at the following video for an overview of chemistry and chemistry study fields at the NWU.http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physics
Physics
Physics attempts to summarise phenomena in nature according to scientific laws. Such laws are formulated to provide us with knowledge of the physical world. Physics, together with the subjects Chemistry and various divisions of Mathematics, form the basis of Science and Technology.The mission of the Physics Subject Group is centred on…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physical-and-chemical-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate Study: 3 year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period for a BSc degree is 3 years full time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combine the subject groups of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics into various programmes ranging from Chemistry and Physics to Physics and Applied Mathematics. Each…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/school-physical-and-chemical-sciences/careers
Careers in Physical and Chemical Sciences
Where can you work? Obtaining the qualification BSc in Physical and Chemical Sciences offers you diverse career opportunities available in various industries and organisations, such as: Petrochemical industry (SASOL, AECI, OMNIA, Sentrachem, SAB) Universities and secondary schools Government organisations (SABS, MRC, NECSA, MINTEK)…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/about-us
About us
Welcome to the School of Biological Sciences At the School of Biological Sciences, our vision is to provide relevant, value driven training and research of international standard that is focussed on proven expertise within the environmental sciences. We also offer a unique BSc degree in Tourism where subject specific disciplines of Botany,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/zoology
Zoology
What is Zoology? Zoology is the scientific study of animals, including their classification, physiology, behaviour, and distribution in their natural habitats. It encompasses various aspects of animal biology, ranging from molecular biology and genetics to ecology and evolutionary biology. Zoologists study animal diversity, structure,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/microbiology
Microbiology
What is Microbiology? Microbiology entails the uncovering of mysteries of microscopic life and the application thereof in modern society. The interaction of viruses, bacteria, archaea and fungi with the environment, their industrial application and clinical importance affects almost every area of human life. Undergraduate study in…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/botany
Botany
What is Botany? Plants form the bridge between the biosphere and its energy source, the sun. Plants are furthermore the source of oxygen, food, fossil and recent fuel, fibre, medicine and building material. Plants, such as cut flowers, are cultivated and planted for their esthetical value. Studies in the basic structure,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate study: 3 year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period for a BSc degree in Natural and Agricultural Sciences is 3 years full-time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combine the subject groups Botany, Zoology, Geology, Geography, Microbiology, Physiology, and Tourism into different curricula…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/careers
Careers
Obtaining a degree in Biological Sciences will allow you to choose from a wide range of careers. From lecturing, to research, to active field work in Exploration Geology where site work follows on research and modulation. Some career options include: Universities and tertiary institutions: lecturers and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geography-and-environmental-management
Geography and Environmental Studies
What is Geography? Different characteristics of the natural environment (e.g. climate, minerals, topography, oceans) lead to humans establishing different activities on the Earth's surface (e.g. a mine, a farm, a city or a resort). Different activities influence the natural and socio-economic environment in different ways (e.g…Prof Anja Franken’s research is focused on the in vitro skin permeation of platinum group metals and the different factors potentially influencing the skin permeability. Her focus has expanded to include the investigation of the skin as a barrier and workplace factors that may influence the effectiveness of this barrier. She is registered…
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Anja Franken
Prof Anja Franken’s research is focused on the in vitro skin permeation of platinum group metals and the different factors potentially influencing the skin permeability. Her focus has expanded to include the investigation of the skin as a barrier and workplace factors that may influence the effectiveness of this barrier. She is registered…Prof Anja Franken se navorsing fokus op die in vitro vel deurlaatbaarheid van platinum groep metale en die verskillende faktore wat moontlik die vel deurlaatbaarheid kan beïnvloed. Haar fokus het uitgebrei na die ondersoek van die vel as ‘n grens en werksplek faktore wat die effektiwiteit van hierdie grens kan beïnvloed. Sy is…
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Anja Franken
Prof Anja Franken se navorsing fokus op die in vitro vel deurlaatbaarheid van platinum groep metale en die verskillende faktore wat moontlik die vel deurlaatbaarheid kan beïnvloed. Haar fokus het uitgebrei na die ondersoek van die vel as ‘n grens en werksplek faktore wat die effektiwiteit van hierdie grens kan beïnvloed. Sy is…The main focus of Dr Linde's research is the assessment of total exposure to hazardous chemical substances that workers, in different industries, experience via all routes of exposure. These industries include mining and refining of chemicals, such as precious metals, and additive manufacturing. His teaching focuses on occupational hygiene and the…
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Stefan (SJL) Linde
The main focus of Dr Linde's research is the assessment of total exposure to hazardous chemical substances that workers, in different industries, experience via all routes of exposure. These industries include mining and refining of chemicals, such as precious metals, and additive manufacturing. His teaching focuses on occupational hygiene and the…Die hooffokus van Dr Linde se navorsing is die assessering van totale blootstelling aan gevaarlike chemiese substanse wat werkers, in verskillende industrieë, deur alle blootstellingsroetes ondervind. Hierdie industrieë sluit mynbou en verfyning van chemikalieë, soos edelmetale, en additiewe laagvervaardiging in. Sy onderrig fokus op…
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