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Programme Name	Bachelor of Science (Forestry) [Revised- from 2017] (4201)
Department	Department of Forestry
Faculty	Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Admission Criteria	The Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture or its equivalent. OR The Certificate in Forestry from the Guyana School of Agriculture (with at least a Pass with Distinction) or its equivalent. OR At least five (5) subjects at the CXC General Proficiency examination [Grades I or II, (or III from 1998)] and at the GCE 'O' Level Examination (Grades A, B, or C) or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics plus at least one science subject. OR Four (4) subjects at the CXC General Proficiency Examination (Grades I or II, (or III from 1998) and/or 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. OR Any other qualifications are equivalent to the above. OR The Diploma or Associate in Forestry from the University of Guyana or equivalent qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.0. OR 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.
Tuition Fee	First Year - GYD: $228,448 \| USD: $5,711 Second Year - GYD: $228,448 \| USD: $5,711 Third Year - GYD: $228,448 \| USD: $5,711 Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 \| USD: $5,711

First Year

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA4104	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Use this slot to register for any of the following Chinese courses: CHN1100,CHN1101, CHN1102, CHN1200, CHN1201 or CHN1202
CHM1102	Introduction to General Chemistry	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	3
CHM1103	Chemistry Laboratory I	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	1
ENG1105	Introduction to the Use of English	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
FOR1102	Forest Biology	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
UGC1101	Computer Literacy I	Online	4
ZZZ1101	Elective (4 credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose either AST1102 or CST1102 after consultation with your Head of Department.

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA4204	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Use this slot to register for any of the following Chinese courses: CHN1100,CHN1101, CHN1102, CHN1200, CHN1201 or CHN1202
ENG1203	Technical Communication	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
FOR1201	Forest Surveying & Mapping	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	3
MTH1206	Forestry Mathematics	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4
PHY1200	Foundation Physics	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
FOR2101	Dendrology	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	3
FOR2102	Forest Mensuration & Inventory	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
FOR2103	Forest Engineering	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	3
FOR2104	Forest Ecology	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	3
MST1101	Basic Statistics	Not Specified	4
MST1102	Introduction to Statistics	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4	This course replaces MST1101 which is no longer being offered with effect from academic year 2018/2019.

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit
AGR2203	Fundamentals of Soil Science	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
FOR2201	Silviculture II	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
FOR2202	Forest Utilization	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
FOR2203	Forest Management & Planning	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
FOR2204	Forest Harvesting	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3

Semester 3
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
FOR2301	Attachment 1	Not Specified	2

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
FOR3102	Forest Resource Economics	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	3
FOR3105	Forest Conservation	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	3
WWW3101	Elective (3 or 4 credits)	Not Specified	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)	Not Specified	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)	Not Specified	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.
YYY3103	Elective (3 credits)	Not Specified	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.

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AGR3204	Experimental Design and Research Methods in Biological Sciences.	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
FOR3206	GIS and Remote Sensing Applications	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
ZZZ3201	Elective (4 credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose either FOR3203 or AGR3104 after consultation with your Head of Department.

Semester 3
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
FOR3301	Attachment 2	Not Specified	2

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year

Annual
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
FOR4100	Project	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	6

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
WWW4101	Elective (3 or 4 Credits)	Not Specified	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.
WWW4102	Elective (3 or 4 Credits)	Not Specified	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.
WWW4201	Elective (3 or 4 Credits)	Not Specified	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)	Not Specified	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
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA4201	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Select this slot for an additional course after consultation with your Head of Department.
FOR4201	Forest Concessions & Reserve Management Plans	Not Specified	3
FOR4203	Forest Policy And Laws	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4
WWW4203	Elective (3 or 4 Credits)	Not Specified	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.