Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Studies)
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- At least 5 subjects with grades I or II prior to 1998 or III from 1998 at the CSEC (General Proficiency Examination) or IGCSE/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 IGCSE/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.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese courses. |
| MTH1101 | Algebra | 4 | — |
| GEO1106 | Computer Applications for Geoscientists | 3 | — |
| ENV1102 | Environment and Development in Guyana and the Caribbean | 3 | — |
| ENV1103 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science I | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese courses. |
| ENV2206 | Environmental Education | 3 | — |
| GEO1206 | Foundations of Physical Geography | 3 | — |
| ENV1202 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science II | 4 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
| ENV1201 | Tropical Ecology and Environmental Systems | 3 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV2102 | Environmental Health | 3 | — |
| GEO1108 | Field Methods and Techniques | 3 | — |
| GEO2104 | Human Geography: Population and Human Settlement | 3 | — |
| GEO2109 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 | — |
| AST1102 | Introduction to Indigenous People of Guyana | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV2204 | Energy and the Environment | 3 | — |
| GEO3206 | Fundamentals of Climate Change | 3 | — |
| ENV3300 | Internship | 4 | — |
| ENV2205 | Introduction to Environmental Technology | 3 | — |
| GEO2206 | Introduction to Quantitative Methods | 3 | — |
| ENV2207 | Nature Conservation and Management | 3 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA3105 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | Use this course slot for any additional course ONLY after consulting your Head of Department. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ENV3107 | Introduction to Environmental Management Systems | 3 | — |
| ENV3105 | Introduction to Environmental Policy and Governance | 3 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA3206 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | Use this course slot for any additional course ONLY after consulting your Head of Department. |
| BIO4215 | Coastal Zone Management | 3 | This course replaces BIO4202 with effect from academic year 2019/2020. |
| BIO4202 | Coastal Zone Management | 4 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ENV3205 | Research Methods | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV4105 | Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment | 4 | — |
| GEO4108 | Natural Hazards and Disaster Management | 3 | — |
| ENV4106 | Research Project | 6 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV4203 | Environmental Leadership/Innovation/Entrepreneurship | 3 | — |
| ENV4204 | Introduction to Environmental Economics | 4 | — |
| ENV4205 | Introduction to Environmental Law | 3 | — |