313573 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 | |
| 312396 | v.1 | Conservation Biology and Sustainability 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313575 | v.1 | Diversity of Animal Life 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313576 | v.1 | Plant Diversity 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 302056 | v.3 | Community Restoration 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312395 | v.1 | Ecology 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312400 | v.1 | Biomonitoring 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313566 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 500 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312387 | v.1 | Environmental Impact Assessment 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312627 | v.1 | Quantitative Biology 501 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313567 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 510 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313620 | v.1 | Molecular Biology 500 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312399 | v.1 | Ecotoxicology 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313568 | v.1 | Climate Change and Adaptation 500 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313578 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 520 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
