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Bachelor of Science (Environmental Studies)

Entry Requirements

Description
At least 5 subjects with grades I or II prior to 1998 or III from 1998 at the CSEC (General Proficiency Examination) or GCE 'O'-Level grades A-C. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, and two (2) Science subjects one of which must be Chemistry or Integrated Science. Agricultural Science (Double Award) is also accepted for admission to the Programme
A Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture, with at least a pass with credit
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (ODS) - Chemistry, with at least a pass with Credit
A Secondary Trained Teachers Certificate and CXC/GCE passes in two Science subjects, one of which must be Chemistry or Integrated Science at the appropriate grades
A Diploma in Forestry from the University of Guyana
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 qualification equivalent to any of the above
Passes in five (5) subjects with Grades I or II prior to 1998 or III from 1998 at the CSEC (General Proficiency Examinations) or GCE 'O-Level' grades A - C. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and two (2) Science subjects.
Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture.
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (ODS)- Chemistry from the Government Technical Institute.

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4
ENV1103 Fundamentals of Environmental Science I 4
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese courses.
GEO1106 Computer Applications for Geoscientists 3
ENV1102 Environment and Development in Guyana and the Caribbean 3
MTH1101 Algebra 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV1201 Tropical Ecology and Environmental Systems 3
ENV2206 Environmental Education 3
GEO1206 Foundations of Physical Geography 3
ENV1202 Fundamentals of Environmental Science II 4
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese courses.
ENG1203 Technical Communication 4

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
GEO1108 Field Methods and Techniques 3
GEO2109 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4
AST1102 Introduction to Indigenous People of Guyana 4
ENV2102 Environmental Health 3
GEO2104 Human Geography: Population and Human Settlement 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV3300 Internship 4
ENV2204 Energy and the Environment 3
ENV2207 Nature Conservation and Management 3
GEO2206 Introduction to Quantitative Methods 3
GEO3206 Fundamentals of Climate Change 3
ENV2205 Introduction to Environmental Technology 3

Third Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
WWW3101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- GEO3110, ENV3108, ENV3109, ENV3110, ECN1100, FOR2106, SOC1100 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
WWW3301 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- GEO3110, ENV3108, ENV3109, ENV3110, ECN1100, FOR2106, SOC1100 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
ENV3105 Introduction to Environmental Policy and Governance 3
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- GEO3110, ENV3108, ENV3109, ENV3110, ECN1100, FOR2106, SOC1100 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
ENV3107 Introduction to Environmental Management Systems 3
AAA3105 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this course slot for any additional course ONLY after consulting your Head of Department.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
AAA3206 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this course slot for any additional course ONLY after consulting your Head of Department.
NNN3201 Elective (1 Credit) 1 Use this slot to register for ENV3208. ENV3208 must be done together with either: Two '4' credits courses or two '3'credits courses plus one '4' credit course all in semester 2.
WWW3201 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- ENV3211,ENV3206, GEO3208, ENV3207, ENV3210, GEM2208, ECN1200, TST2209, SOC1200 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
BIO4202 Coastal Zone Management 4
WWW3203 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Choose one of the following: ENV3211,GEO3208, ENV3207, ENV3210, ENV3206, GEM2208, SOC1200, ECN1200 or TST2209 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
WWW3202 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- ENV3211,ENV3206, GEO3208, ENV3207, ENV3210, GEM2208, ECN1200, TST2209, SOC1200 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
BIO4215 Coastal Zone Management 3 This course replaces BIO4202 with effect from academic year 2019/2020.
ENV3205 Research Methods 4

Fourth Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment 4
GEO4108 Natural Hazards and Disaster Management 3
ENV4106 Research Project 6
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV4203 Environmental Leadership/Innovation/Entrepreneurship 3
ENV4204 Introduction to Environmental Economics 4
ENV4205 Introduction to Environmental Law 3