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BA Honours Multilingual Communication Translation and Interpretation HMCTI

Module Code	Module Name	Description
HBTBC 101	Cell Biology and Microbiology	Introduces students to the structural differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Students will also be introduced to the fundamental aspects of microbial genetics, growth and pathogenesis.
HBTBC 110	Practical and Data Handling Techniques in Biochemistry 1	Introduces students to Good Laboratory Practice, Approaches to biochemical investigations, Making buffer solutions, potentiometric and polarographic techniques, pH and O₂measurements, centrifugation techniques, Spectroscopic techniques –UV/Vis, Chromatographic Techniques- Paper, TLC and Column.
HBTBC 104	Chemistry of Carbohydrates and Lipids	This course introduces the chemistry of carbohydrates and lipids. Biological relevance of carbohydrates, classification. Structure of monosaccharides, configuration and conformation as well as reactions of monosaccharides.
HBTCH 110	Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry	Introduces students to inorganic chemistry, the branch of chemistry that is concerned with the properties and behaviour of inorganic compounds, which include metals, minerals, and organometallic compounds
HBTBC 105	Chemistry of Amino acids and Proteins	Introduces students to properties and classification of amino acids, Titration of amino acids, Formation of peptide bonds, general properties of peptides and proteins, Ionic properties of proteins, Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, Protein primary structure, Secondary structure, super-secondary structures, Tertiary structure, forces that stabilise protein structure, Quaternary structure, Structure of haemoglobin and myoglobin, Effect of denaturation on protein structure and function, Protein extraction, Crystallization of proteins, Methods of Protein Determination, Glycoprotein structure and function, Proteoglycan structure and function
HBTCH 103	Organic Chemistry 1	Introduces students to the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds. Most organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen, but they may also include any number of other elements such as nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, phosphorus, silicon and sulfur.
HBTBC 111	Molecular Biology 1	Introduces students to the basic components of nucleic acids, the structural features of the DNA double helix, DNA denaturation, hybridization, A, B and Z forms of DNA. How mutations occur from DNA damage; how damaged DNA is repaired; and to learn about the basis of chemical mutagenesis. Eukaryotic DNA, Eukaryotic chromatin, Eukaryotic genomes including transposons and repeated and unique sequences. Prokaryotic DNA, plasmid and viral genomes. Replication of Prokaryotic DNA & amp; Eukaryotic DNA including synthesis of DNA from organisms with RNA genomes in a process known as Reverse transcription. Also covers protein structure and function including Translation as a component of the central dogma of molecular biology, Initiation of protein chain synthesis, elongation and termination, Posttranslational polypeptide modification, Protein synthesis inhibition, Porphyrin biosynthesis and catabolism, Haemoglobin and myoglobin formation and functions, Methods for determining protein structure, and the cytoskeleton.
HBTBC 108	Enzymes and Bioenergetics	Introduces students to chemical catalysis and activation energy, Characteristics of enzyme-catalysed reactions, Endergonic and exergonic reactions, High energy compounds, Order of a reaction, Order and molecularity, Determination of the order of a reaction, Dimensions of rate constants, Reversible reactions, Determination of first-order rate constants, Enzyme classification and nomenclature; Vitamins: cofactors and coenzymes Enzyme kinetics –K m ,V max , K cat , K cat /K m , Graphical representations of enzyme activity: Michaelis-Menten, Lineweaver-Burk and Eadie-Hofstee plots, Regulation of Enzyme activity
HBTBC 201	Practical and Data Handling Techniques in Biochemistry 2	Introduces students to immunochemical techniques, Chromatographic techniques HPLC, Chromatographic techniques GLC, Electrophoresis, Purification of biomolecules- Gel filtration, Purification of biomolecules-Ion exchange, Purification of biomolecules- Affinity techniques.
HBTBC 213	Metabolism Of Biomolecules:Amino Acids Proteins, Carbohydrates And Lipids	Covers the metabolism of amino acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Focus will be on the individual steps in the metabolic reactions
HBTBC 214	Molecular Biology 2: Gene manipulation and regulation of gene expression	Introduces students to the different classes of RNA, transcription, processing gene silencing mechanisms. Gene regulation, cloning and synthesis of gene libraries, screening and identification of candidate genes, Polymerase chain reaction, applications and in vitro mutagenesis.
HBTBC 206	Plant Biochemistry	Introduces students to Plant Biochemistry and covers topics including photosynthesis, carbon and lipid metabolism, nitrogen assimilation, production of secondary metabolites and also introduces students to the ways in which plants grow and deal with biotic and abiotic stress.
HBTBC 207	Immunology	Introduces students to basic concepts of immunology, terminology, components, immune cells and organs. Innate and & amp; Adaptive Immunity, Humoral and cellular Immunity. Structure and Function of Antibody, Antibody diversity. Interaction of Antibody and antigens. Generation of immune cells, Clonal selection and genetics. Cell-mediated immunity: Functions of T cells, T cell receptors, MHC restriction, MHC and CD proteins and other cells of the immune systems. Cytokines and Chemokines, and their receptors. The Immunology of HIV infection and AIDS. Adaptive immunity to infections Vaccination and Vaccine production. Production and characterization of polyclonal sera. Monoclonal antibody production and uses. Antibody fragments isolation and purification. Allergy and hypersensitivity. Autoimmunity and transplantation
HBTBC 208	Mechanisms of Enzyme Action	Introduces students to mechanism of catalysis in enzymes, graphs of the Michaelis-Menten equation, advanced enzyme kinetics including kinetics of multi-substrate enzyme mechanisms, deviation from hyperbolic enzyme kinetics, allosteric enzymes, Inhibition of higher order enzyme reactions, mechanism-based inhibitors, mechanoenzymes, reactions mechanisms of individual enzymes, use of isotopes for studying enzyme mechanisms, product release before completion of the catalytic cycle, experimental techniques for studying enzymes.
HBTBC 210	Membrane Biochemistry	Introduces students to Membrane Biochemistry which deals with the chemical composition of biological membranes and seeks to understand how the structure of various membranes is related to their function.
HBTBC 212	Enzyme Biotechnology	Introduces students to sources, purification, preparation and applications of enzymes in industry, Immobilisation of enzymes, Biosensors, and Analytical applications of enzymes.
HBTBC 370	Industrial Research Project	Introduces students to the working environment in industry. An attachment is a great way to gain top-notch experience in a professional setting. The student will spend time working in an appropriate industry with biochemical applications and developing their professional skills, awareness and ability.
HBTBC 380	Industrial Attachment	Introduces students to the working environment in industry. An attachment is a great way to gain top-notch experience in a professional setting. The student will spend time working in an appropriate industry with biochemical applications and developing their professional skills, awareness and ability.
HBTBC 401	Practical Techniques in Biochemistry 3	Introduces students to Radioisotope techniques, Freeze Drying techniques, Spectroscopic techniques: -Fluorescence, -Mass spectrometry, -Nuclear magnetic resonance - New techniques.
HBTBC 409	Bioinformatics	Describes how the sequencing data has been created and introduces students to the databases and computational tools available to analyse this huge wealth of data. The course covers next-generation sequencing; gene, genome and protein databases; genome annotation; alignment of DNA and protein sequences; DNA and protein motif discovery; phylogenetics and protein structure prediction. The students are also given examples of how these tools are being used to improve human health.
HBTBC 470	Dissertation Project	Introduces students to research project studies, ethics in scientific research, powerpoint presentations, research project proposal presentations, research project write-up.
HBTBC 414	Plant and Animal Biotechnology	Introduces students to genetic engineering, plant tissue culture, transformation, screening, applications, patenting and regulation of molecular biotechnology. New Breeding Technologies (NBTs) will also be covered. Covers the structural states of animal and human genomes under a variety of conditions, including cloning of specific genes to generate healthier transgenic animals and genome editing in human therapy
HBTBC 406	Natural Products	This course will introduce students to classification of natural products, structural and functional relationships, metabolism of natural products, starches, natural products as cancer chemopreventive agents, Methods of extraction of natural products, analysis of natural products, Use of online libraries for identification.
HBTBC 407	Plant Polysaccharides	Introduces students to celluloses, galactomannans, pectins, seaweed polysaccharides, bacterial polysaccharides, Mechanism of gelling in polysaccharides Viscosity of solutions of polysaccharide solutions, Applications of polysaccharides
HBTBC 415	Phytochemistry	This module covers basic principles of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry that are applicable to botanical medicines, isolation and purification of phytochemicals, bioactivities of phytochemicals, herbal product manufacture, and quality control solubility. Principles of synergistic action between constituents and herbal formulas or combinations the relevance and application of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry to the efficacy and viability of medicinal plants, herbal product production, clinical practice
HBTBC 101

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE (MPPG)

Module Code	Module Name	Description
MPPG501	Public Sector Reforms and Governance	Good public sector governance serves as the bedrock of national development. These concerns are echoed in national constitutions, national development strategies and global best practices. Chapter 9 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe of 2013 underscores the need for a developmental-oriented public administration that is anchored on high standard of professionalism. Education 5.0 and the National Development Strategy 1 underscore good public governance as key to propelling the nation towards industrialisation in line with Vision 2030. The need for good public sector governance is also critical when viewed against the background of the adoption of the seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which enjoin nations of the world to strive for a ‘future world’ that is anchored on fairness across generations and ‘leaving no one behind’ (UN 2015; UNDP, 2022). The 21^st century public sector is also under immense pressure to ensure just and inclusive transitions in response to Climate Change risks, Green Economy, Artificial Intelligence (A1) and Corruption. Students should also note that in the wake of transitions from Traditional Public Administration (TPA) to New Public Management (NPM) in the 1990s and then New Public Governance in the post-2000 era, public sectors are expected to maximise public value through networking, hybrid-governance, co-designing, co-producing, co-creation and innovation in service provisioning. Against this backdrop, the module provides students with an opportunity to reflect on the structural and situational challenges that are confronting African countries as they institute reforms in response to shifts in demands in the local and global environments. At the end of this module, students should be able to identify success factors for good public sector governance.
MPPG502	Public Policy Analysis and Research in Africa	This module is designed to introduce students to public policy analysis in a public sector setting. It will examine the various tools and stages of policy analysis and development that may be conducted in different governance contexts whether rational, advisory, or participative. The module will also review critical thinking skills associated with policy analysis work. The course will examine the value policy analysis provides to the government’s decision making and governance in general. The module has 250 Notional Hours equal to 25 Credits. The dissertation module will have 1000 Notional Hours equal to 100 credits. And will be taken in the final semester. Teaching constitutes 20% of the time allocated to this module; seminars and or practical work 30% and independent study 50%.
MPPG503	Public Finance and Resources Governance	Public finance and resources governance deal with the finances of the public as an organised group under the institution of government. The subject matter evolved over time, ferreting theories, concepts, principles, and precepts from a raft of disciplines; a process that lent a multi-directional approach to its study. Its macro concerns span issues relating to the rationale of public financing, value considerations as well as legal and institutional frameworks. At the micro level, the course adopts a practical thrust, examining strategies and practical challenges in the mobilisation, utilisation, and control of financial resources within government ministries and public bodies. Particular attention is paid to both tax and non-tax revenue sources as well as internal and external expenditure control systems. More importantly, the resource governance strand will also delve into the management of natural resources in socio-economic development. The role of international finance and efforts directed toward keeping public debts within sustainable limits are also interrogated and analysed. While Zimbabwe is used as the entry and main point of reference, issues of managing public finance should be appreciated within regional and global context, taking into cognisance international best practices of public sector finance and resources governance. The interdisciplinary and comparative-analysis approach adopted in this course is meant to ensure that students are more pedantically and pragmatically on a vantage point to critically relate public finance and resource governance scenarios in their localities to regional and global trends and practices.
MIDSB501	Information Digital Skills for Postgraduates (University Wide Module)	The module introduces students to the use of information technologies and their application in academic research.
MSSRM501	Advanced Social Science Research Methods (Faculty Wide Module)	The module aims to provide advanced skills in research methods for graduate students. It enhances postgraduate students’ knowledge and skills for conducting, analysing and interpreting research in the field of sociology, anthropology and gender studies. The module focuses upon both qualitative and quantitative techniques and the knowledge gained, will be useful for conducting research and as tools for professional practice. The module will also equip learners with the use of digital technologies in data collection, processing, analysis and management. Students to conduct gender sensitive research for the relevant government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs and communities to inform gender policies and programming.
MPPG505	Strategic Project Planning and Management	The module deals with more specifically, definition of objectives and deliverables in a project environment, proposal writing, planning methods including the work breakdown structure (WSB), importance of developing alternate plans and emergency procedures, graphical methods for presenting project schedules and plans, developing preliminary budgets and project controls, basic understanding of team dynamics and responsibilities and factors that influence project success and the introduction of risk will be emphasized
MPPG506	State, Policy Sustainability and Innovation	Policy sustainability and governance issues occupy a central place in the contemporary global development discourse. This module exposes students to the theories, principles and practices of policy sustainability and governance as well as State initiatives to institutionalise a culture of policy sustainability and governance in state institutions. Some of the critical questions at the heart of this module include: What are some the strategies of policy sustainability? What are the common challenges affecting policy sustainability and policy governance? How best can the state address constraints and challenges to policy sustainability and governance?
MPPG507	Leadership and Public Accountability in Africa	One of the decisive variables in driving national development and public sector performance is the aspect of public leadership. Following this realisation, this module gives special attention to the leadership question in the public sector, specifically focusing on how it has played out over time, theoretical paradigms that shape it, and how it can be re-shaped to suit complexities of public sector settings, particularly in Africa. The module further dwells on how public leadership upholds the governance tenet of public accountability. The module will benefit from references and in-depth study of case experiences and international best practices of leadership and public accountability
MPPG508	Public Policy, Politics and Governance	This is a senior module in the MPPG programme with special focus on public policy, politics and governance. As the module title suggests, the module stands on two pillars:politics and governance of public policy. Consequently, the module has a double agenda: exposing students to the institutional, political and ideological context and processes of public policy-making, in Zimbabwe and elsewhere; and ensuring that students are proficient in one or more techniques of public policy analysis – quantitative or otherwise. This twin agenda is based on the premise that effective policy development depends not only upon the effective use of state-of-the-art techniques but also upon an array of contextual forces which actively facilitate or constrain in any decision situation. Made aware of these opportunities and constraints, a public servant is better able to understand, cope with, and contribute to the policy field in which s/he operates.
MPPG570	Dissertation	Through their dissertations students will be able to show case their ability in conducting innovative research. Each student is expected to come up with a research topic, write the research proposal, clearly articulate either the qualitative research methods or the quantitative research methods or both, the research design(s), research tools, data management and analysis, presentation and discussion of research findings. This module will produce a graduate who is able to undertake research with recommendations that will enhance policy and programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

MASTER OF SCIENCE CLINICAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (MSCEP)

Module Code	Module Name	Description
EDU504	Curriculum Development, Innovation and Industrialisation	This module equips students with knowledge and skills to design, evaluate, and improve curricula that support innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial development. It focuses on aligning education with national development needs, technological advancement, and industry demands.
EDU505	Advanced Tools for Educational Research	This module equips students with advanced skills in using research tools and technologies for data collection, analysis, and interpretation in educational studies, enhancing the quality and rigour of research outcomes.
EDU506	Philosophy of Science	This module explores the foundations, methods, and ethical principles of scientific inquiry, helping students understand how knowledge is generated, validated and applied across disciplines.
MIDED501	Information and Digital Skills for Education	Develops students’ competencies in accessing, evaluating, and using information effectively, while fostering digital literacy skills for teaching, learning and professional practice.
EFEP511	Guidance and Counselling	This module develops students’ skills in providing guidance and counselling to support individuals’ academic, personal, and social development in educational and professional settings.
EFEP521	Assessment and Identification of Gifted and Talented Learners	This module equips students with skills to identify and assess gifted and talented learners, enabling the design of appropriate educational programs to nurture their abilities.
EFEP522	Assessment and Identification of Children with Disabilities	This module equips students with skills to assess, identify, and support children with disabilities using appropriate tools, strategies and ethical practices in educational settings.
EFEP523	Educational Psychology Internship	This internship provides practical experience in applying educational psychology principles in real-world settings, enabling students to develop professional skills in assessment, intervention and learner support.
EFEP524	Social Psychology	This module examines how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by social interactions, groups, and cultural contexts.
EFEP512	Educational Psychometrics	This module focuses on the design, validation and interpretation of educational assessments, developing skills in measurement, testing, and data analysis to support informed educational decision-making.
EFEP570	Dissertation	This module enables students to conduct an independent research project in their field of study, developing research, critical thinking and academic writing skills. Students identify a research problem, apply appropriate methods, analyse data and present their findings in a dissertation while adhering to ethical and scholarly standards.

MASTER OF ARTS ARCHAEOLOGICAL FORENSICS (MAF)

Module Code	Module Name	Description
MAF501	Fundamentals of Archaeological Forensics	The module is about the history of the application of forensic science to archaeology. Aims of forensic archaeology (understanding mortuary practices in the past, understanding causes of death in the past and the present, pathology and diseases, graves, mass burials and grave relocations), criminology and human behaviour, ethics and legal issues around human remains (the human remains debate, museums and human collections, colonial practices vs culture, return and reburials, genocides, coping with disease pandemics), natural and human caused disasters, e.g., cyclones, tsunamis, mining disasters, accidents. The investigative skills of the archaeologist readily suit cold criminal cases, homicides, etc. Although more focused-on human remains, archaeological practice in general can be considered a forensic science. Thus, key archaeological concepts such as stratigraphy, site formation and taphonomy are discussed.
MAF503	Human Anatomy, Evolution and Adaptation	This module explores how Archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in forensic context. Issues to do with human anatomy and anthropological analysis of human remains including ancestry assessment (evolutionary tree), age analysis and sex determination will be explored. Ethical issues surrounding the study of human remains will be explored. Key skills and knowledge to be delivered in this module includes: the ability to identify the human skeletal parts, to determine age and sex of a given skeleton, traumatic experiences and effects of various diseases on the human body. The module will be taught jointly with the Department of Anatomy.
MAF504	Field and Laboratory Methods for Forensic Archaeology	The module is aimed at equipping students with theoretical and practical issues in field archaeology. Field approaches and data collection techniques will be discussed and put into practice during site/field visits. Key skills and knowledge to be delivered in this module includes: Understanding context: documentation of context; Analysis of evidence (archaeological and recent); Crime Scene/ archaeological site investigation; Crime Scene Analysis using modern techniques; Site surveys, geophysical surveying, remote sensing, site planning, excavation techniques, data collection, sampling techniques, ethnographic knowledge; Preservation and conservation; understanding site formation, Understanding Context: stratigraphy, originality, associations, provenance, matrix; Detecting taphonomic processes; Documentation and Presentation of contextual information: drawings, 3D productions, mapping, surveying techniques; Excavating human remains; Sampling/collecting human remains; ethical considerations.
MIDAH501	Digital Skills for Masters	The Information and Digital Skills module for Postgraduate students introduces students to the tenets of conducting scientific research in alignment with the current scholarly communication landscape. Module aims to conduct effective literature searches and synthesise evidence, understand academic integrity and reference management, navigate the academic publishing landscape, effectively manage research data, collaborate in research and identify funding opportunities, and communicate research findings and track research impact.
MAF505	Archaeological Informatics	Field and post field data management requires knowledge and skills in ICTs. This module equips students with skills of utilising ICTs to document, analyse, manage, present and share archaeological data; 2D and 3D documentation; GIS applications, Multimedia and VR productions, Modelling; Students will learn on database development and management, digital analysis of data and creating digital products from their data through modelling and other forms of digital manipulations. The students may also be exposed to the HPC and other advanced techniques such as DNA Analysis and diagnostic imaging.
MAF502	Archaeological Theory	The module covers detailed discussion of archaeological theories such as social theory, agency, social transmission theory, costly signalling, decolonisation, coloniality and the contribution of data from archaeological forensics. These help in understanding decisions regarding working with, and disposal of human remains.
MAF506	Public and Contract Archaeology	This module will introduce students to the principles and practice of public archaeology and acquaint them with the main theoretical and practical issues of the field. The aim of this module is to explore the interaction and dynamic relationship between archaeology and the public and society to study the social and educational aspects of archaeological research and ultimately help students develop analytical and practical skills in heritage dissemination. The module allows students to discuss the public importance of archaeology, the nature of public archaeology, and how to engage the public in archaeological research, archaeological exhibitions and interpretation.
MAF507	Analytical Chemistry for Archaeology	The module explores the compositional analysis of natural and synthetic materials and residues. This includes human and other biological remains. By the end of the module, students should have comprehensively understood methods used in investigating organic residue analysis on archaeological pottery to reconstruct ancient diet; nutrition and resource use; analysis of ancient sediments and soils (geographic sources of procurement of raw materials), analysis of mummies including DNA and characterising the embalming agency through CT scanning, MRI, X-Ray, Ultrasound; analysis of skeletal remains; use of analytical chemistry in the conservation of archaeological materials.
MAF508	Community Project	Students work with remains from archaeological sites or from museums to determine that they are human remains, establish ancestry and race through forensic investigations. With known human remains, students should be able to investigate the cause of death and diseases. They should be able to solve genealogical problems.
MAF570	Dissertation	The project shall be on an approved topic and should be submitted at the end of Part 2 of the programme. The topic should satisfy the expectations of Education 5.0 by focussing on Archaeological Forensics, being able to solve community challenges or being innovative to cause communities to behave in certain beneficial ways. It may be on digital creations with educational, economic and social value or that enhances service delivery in relevant stakeholder institutions.