GRAS2614
Introduction to the module
Lecturer details
• Ms. Jamie Paulse
• Email – PaulseJW@ufs.ac.za
• Phone – 051 401 9720
• Office – 1.312 (3rd floor, Agriculture Building)
• Appointments – Please email for appointment. If
available, open-door policy
What you can expect from me
• I will provide communication on Blackboard when necessary. Please
make sure you continuously check your inbox for BB updates
• I will be available via email during Monday - Friday during office hours
(08:00 – 16:00) to answer questions you have about this module. Please
allow time for me to respond (24 hours)
• I am available to assist you when you struggle with the content of this
module (in class and via appointments only)
• I will provide feedback on your assessments and semester tests
• I will do my best to support you to be successful in this module
What I expect from you
• To attend lectures (80% class attendance)
• To work through the required content every week
• To complete your learning activities and assessments before the
stipulated deadlines
• To ask questions and reach out to the lecturer and fellow students if you
need clarification on the work
• To abide by the standards of academic honesty and produce original work
Module layout
• Vegetation- and wildlife species of South Africa
• Ecological aspects of pasture
• Growth and development of pasture plants
• Physiological approach to pasture utilisation
• South African pasture plants
• Indicator and problem plants
• The game industry in South Africa
• Wildlife production and ecological principles
• Herbivore game species - habitat requirements and diet selection
• Ecotourism, venison, legislation and management principles
Timetable
Time
Tuesday
Wednesday
12:10 – 13:00 (T)
• 13:10 – 14:00 (T)
• 15:10 – 17:00 (P)
Thursday
13:10 – 14:00 (T)
• T: Education
Auditorium
Venue
LG4
• P: West Block
LG4
202 / West
Campus
Please note: All practical sessions are compulsory. Failure to attend should be
supported by a medical/death certificate/affidavit. Assignment/test submitted during
practical's will contribute towards semester mark – Failure to attend will result in a
mark of zero
Assessment breakdown
Assessment
Type
Contribution to final
mark
Test 1
Written
22.5%
Test 2
Written
22.5%
Class activities/quizzes, etc.
Written
5%
Practical assignments
Written
5%
Practical tests
Written
45%
Assessment dates
Assessment
Date
Contribution to final
mark
Test 1
22 March 2023
22.5%
Test 2
19 April 2023
22.5%
Class activities/quizzes, etc.
During class time
throughout semester
Practical assignments
Throughout semester
Wildlife assignment – 3 May
Practical tests
Wildlife – 17 May 2023
Plants – 24 May 2023
Please note: Test dates are subject to change
5%
5%
45%
Credits and Notional Learning Hours
• Notional learning hours indicate the amount of learning
time taken by the ‘ student to achieve the specified learning
outcomes of the course unit or programme’
• This includes all learning relevant to achieving the learning
outcomes
• – e.g. directed study, essential practical work, group work,
private study, preparation and assessment
• This module has 16 credits requiring 160 notional learning
hours from students
Credits and Notional Learning Hours
This module has 16 credits, requiring 160 notional learning
hours from students
The module will be presented over 14 weeks
3 lectures per week = 42 hours spent for lectures
2 hour practical per week = 16 hours (8 practicals)
102 hours required for learning / 14 weeks
= 7 hours per week required to master the learning outcomes
Textbooks
• CILLIÉ, B., 2004. The mammal Guide of southern Africa.
Briza Publishers, Arcadia Pretoria.
• VAN OUDTSHOORN, F., 2014. Guide to the Grasses of
southern Africa. Briza Publishers, Arcadia Pretoria.
• BOTHMA, J. DU P. & DU TOIT, J.G., 2010 or 2015. Game
ranch management. Fifth/Sixth editions. Van Schaik
Publishers, Hatfield, Pretoria.