Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Forestry) [Revised- from 2017]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- The Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture or its equivalent.
- The Certificate in Forestry from the Guyana School of Agriculture (with at least a Pass with Distinction) or its equivalent.
- At least five (5) subjects at the CXC General Proficiency examination [Grades I or II, (or III from 1998)] and at the IGCSE/GCE 'O' level Examination (Grades A, B, or C) or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics plus at least one science subject.
- Four (4) subjects at the CXC General Proficiency Examination (Grades I or II, (or III from 1998) and/or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level Examination (Grades A, B, or C) or equivalent, together with the Ordinary Diploma in Science (Credit Grade) from the Government Technical Institute.
- Persons of mature age (a minimum of 21 years in the calendar year of entry to the University) who do not meet the requirements but who can satisfy the University with evidence of recent academic achievement and relevant experience will also be considered for entry.
- Any other qualifications are equivalent to the above.
- The Diploma or Associate in Forestry from the University of Guyana or equivalent qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for any of the following Chinese courses: CHN1100,CHN1101, CHN1102, CHN1200, CHN1201 or CHN1202 |
| CHM1103 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| UGC1101 | Computer Literacy I | 4 | — |
| ZZZ1101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose either AST1102 or CST1102 after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| FOR1102 | Forest Biology | 4 | — |
| CHM1102 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for any of the following Chinese courses: CHN1100,CHN1101, CHN1102, CHN1200, CHN1201 or CHN1202 |
| FOR1201 | Forest Surveying & Mapping | 3 | — |
| MTH1206 | Forestry Mathematics | 4 | — |
| PHY1200 | Foundation Physics | 3 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MST1101 | Basic Statistics | 4 | — |
| FOR2101 | Dendrology | 3 | — |
| FOR2104 | Forest Ecology | 3 | — |
| FOR2103 | Forest Engineering | 3 | — |
| FOR2102 | Forest Mensuration & Inventory | 4 | — |
| MST1102 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | This course replaces MST1101 which is no longer being offered with effect from academic year 2018/2019. |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR2204 | Forest Harvesting | 3 | — |
| FOR2203 | Forest Management & Planning | 3 | — |
| FOR2202 | Forest Utilization | 3 | — |
| AGR2203 | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 4 | — |
| FOR2201 | Silviculture II | 3 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR2301 | Attachment 1 | 2 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYY3103 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose 3 courses from the Elective list that are appropriate for the selected option after consultation with your Head of Department. Option in Timber Production: FOR3104,GEO3112,FOR3202,FOR3103 Option in Forest Management: FOR3101, FOR3107, GEO3112, GEO3206, GEO3209, FOR3103, ENV2207. Option in Environmental Forestry: ENV2102, ENV3109,ENV3107, ENV3105, GEO3206, ENV2206, FOR3103. |
| YYY3101 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose either FOR3106 or MST1101 for students who previously completed the 0401 programme after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| YYY3102 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose 3 courses from the Elective list that are appropriate for the selected option after consultation with your Head of Department. Option in Timber Production: FOR3104,GEO3112,FOR3202,FOR3103 Option in Forest Management: FOR3101, FOR3107, GEO3112, GEO3206, GEO3209, FOR3103, ENV2207. Option in Environmental Forestry: ENV2102, ENV3109,ENV3107, ENV3105, GEO3206, ENV2206, FOR3103. |
| WWW3101 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Choose 3 courses from the Elective list that are appropriate for the selected option after consultation with your Head of Department. Option in Timber Production: FOR3104,GEO3112,FOR3202,FOR3103 Option in Forest Management: FOR3101, FOR3107, GEO3112, GEO3206, GEO3209, FOR3103, ENV2207. Option in Environmental Forestry: ENV2102, ENV3109,ENV3107, ENV3105, GEO3206, ENV2206, FOR3103. |
| FOR3105 | Forest Conservation | 3 | — |
| FOR3102 | Forest Resource Economics | 3 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ3201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose either FOR3203 or AGR3104 after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| AGR3204 | Experimental Design and Research Methods in Biological Sciences. | 4 | — |
| FOR3206 | GIS and Remote Sensing Applications | 4 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR3301 | Attachment 2 | 2 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW4102 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose 4 courses from the Elective list that are appropriate for the selected option after consultation with your Head of Department. Option in Timber Production: SSC4101, FOR4105, FOR4106, FOR4206, FOR4205, SSC4201. Option in Forest Management: FOR4102, ENV4105, SSC4101, GEO4108, FOR4204, FOR4205, SSC4201, FOR4206. Option in Environmental Forestry: GEO4108, FOR4103, LAW3108, ENV4105, ECN2108, ENV4203, FOR4205, FOR4204. |
| WWW4202 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose 4 courses from the Elective list that are appropriate for the selected option after consultation with your Head of Department. Option in Timber Production: SSC4101, FOR4105, FOR4106, FOR4206, FOR4205, SSC4201. Option in Forest Management: FOR4102, ENV4105, SSC4101, GEO4108, FOR4204, FOR4205, SSC4201, FOR4206. Option in Environmental Forestry: GEO4108, FOR4103, LAW3108, ENV4105, ECN2108, ENV4203, FOR4205, FOR4204. |
| WWW4101 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose any 1 course from across the University that is not within your programme or similar to any of your programme courses after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| WWW4201 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose 4 courses from the Elective list that are appropriate for the selected option after consultation with your Head of Department. Option in Timber Production: SSC4101, FOR4105, FOR4106, FOR4206, FOR4205, SSC4201. Option in Forest Management: FOR4102, ENV4105, SSC4101, GEO4108, FOR4204, FOR4205, SSC4201, FOR4206. Option in Environmental Forestry: GEO4108, FOR4103, LAW3108, ENV4105, ECN2108, ENV4203, FOR4205, FOR4204. |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4201 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Select this slot for an additional course after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| WWW4203 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose 4 courses from the Elective list that are appropriate for the selected option after consultation with your Head of Department. Option in Timber Production: SSC4101, FOR4105, FOR4106, FOR4206, FOR4205, SSC4201. Option in Forest Management: FOR4102, ENV4105, SSC4101, GEO4108, FOR4204, FOR4205, SSC4201, FOR4206. Option in Environmental Forestry: GEO4108, FOR4103, LAW3108, ENV4105, ECN2108, ENV4203, FOR4205, FOR4204. |
| FOR4201 | Forest Concessions & Reserve Management Plans | 3 | — |
| FOR4203 | Forest Policy And Laws | 4 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR4100 | Project | 6 | — |