Practical modules exist for all courses presented by the Department of Life Sciences, except for the most recent addition, Science for Society. These practical modules are only presented at the Potchefstroom University, which has well-equipped laboratories. Each module involves two examination papers. For each paper the students have four days to do the practical work and one day for the examination giving a total of 10 days. Botany III and Zoology III each includes a field excursion over 17 days.
Optimal use is made of technology.
Practical images of study material are available on CD and are available on video screens during practicals for demonstrations. It is the Department s objective to have all study material available on the WWW within the medium to longer term and an infrastructure has been developed for the creation of computerised study material.