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Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

Entry Requirements

Description
At least 5 subjects with grades 1 and 11 prior to 1998 or 111 from 1998 at the CSEC (General Proficiency Examinations) or GCE 'O-Level' grades A-C. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, and two Science subjects (one of which must be Chemistry).Integrated Science is not considered as a Science subject for this programme.
Mature applicants (a minimum of 21 years of age) who do not possess these qualifications may be considered for admission provided they have a good general education, creditable work experience in the field and a passing grade at the University of Guyana's Entrance Examination. The Faculty will consider each application on its merit.
Any other qualifications deemed acceptable by the Faculty.

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MTH1101 Algebra 4
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I 1
BIO1100 Laboratory and Field Biology I 1
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry 3
BIO1102 Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms 3
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for Chinese course
ENV1102 Environment and Development in Guyana and the Caribbean 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 3
ENV1201 Tropical Ecology and Environmental Systems 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 3
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for Chinese course
GEO1206 Foundations of Physical Geography 3
ENG1203 Technical Communication 4
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 1

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BIO2106 Biology of Plants 3
GEO2109 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 This course replaces GEO2108 with effect from Academic Year 2018/2019
GEO2108 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3
BIO2108 Laboratory & Field Biology - Molecular & Cell Biology 1 BIO2108 replaces BIO2100 for all Cross Faculties with effect from academic year 2018/2019
PHY1191 Physics Laboratory I 1
BIO2100 Laboratory and Field Biology III 1
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics 4 This course replaces MST1101 which is no longer being offered with effect from academic year 2018/2019.
MST1101 Basic Statistics 4
PHY1104 Fundamentals of Physics 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV2204 Energy and the Environment 3
ENV2205 Introduction to Environmental Technology 3
MTH1202 Calculus I 4
AGR2203 Fundamentals of Soil Science 4
GEM2208 Environmental Geology 4

Third Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list SSC4101, ENV3107, GEO3111, CIV3101, SSC4103, FOR2104, FOR3103, FOR3105.
ENV3108 Environmental Chemistry I 3
WWW3101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list SSC4101, ENV3107, GEO3111, CIV3101, SSC4103, FOR2104, FOR3103, FOR3105.
ENV3111 Introduction to Environmental Modelling 1 3
ENV3109 Environmental Toxicology 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
YYY3201 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list GEO3209, ENV3210, ENV3207, ENV3208, ENV3206, GEO3208, SSC4203, FOR2203.
GEO3206 Fundamentals of Climate Change 3
ENV3205 Research Methods 4
YYY3202 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list GEO3209, ENV3210, ENV3207, ENV3208, ENV3206, GEO3208, SSC4203, FOR2203.
ENV3209 Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving 4
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV3300 Internship 4

Fourth Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment 4
ENV3105 Introduction to Environmental Policy and Governance 3
GEO4108 Natural Hazards and Disaster Management 3
ENV4106 Research Project 6
WWW4101 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
WWW4202 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department
BIO4202 Coastal Zone Management 4
BIO4215 Coastal Zone Management 3 This course replaces BIO4202 with effect from academic year 2019/2020.
WWW4201 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department
ENV4202 Research Project 6 This course is no longer needed. It has been replaced by electives. Approved at the Academic Board on February 9, 2021.