314013 v.1 Environmental Biology and Management Major (Master of Science)
Introduction
This masters program will allow candidates to refine their knowledge in the field of environmental sciences, by focussing on the understanding of ecological principles leading to the preservation of biodiversity and sustainability. A special emphasis is placed in environmental management, including available tools for evaluation of ecosystem rehabilitation and restoration. The candidates will develop professional skills in environmental degradation caused by anthropogenic activities. A research project in a selected field of environmental biology and management is an important component of the program.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 311700 | v.1 | Science Research Methodologies 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312357 | v.1 | Cell Biology 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 312220 | v.1 | Industrial Ecology 603 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 305581 | v.1 | Environmental Issues in Business 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312396 | v.1 | Conservation Biology and Sustainability 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312627 | v.1 | Quantitative Biology 501 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312399 | v.1 | Ecotoxicology 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312400 | v.1 | Biomonitoring 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314015 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 500 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314016 | v.1 | Community Restoration 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312387 | v.1 | Environmental Impact Assessment 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314014 | v.1 | Diversity of Animal Life 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314018 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 510 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314019 | v.1 | Plant Diversity 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312395 | v.1 | Ecology 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313568 | v.1 | Climate Change and Adaptation 500 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314017 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 520 | 12.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
