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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (6204)
DepartmentDepartment of Environmental Studies
FacultyFaculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Admission CriteriaAt 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.
OR
Any other qualifications deemed acceptable by the Faculty.
OR
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.
Tuition FeeFirst 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 Chinese course
BIO1100 Laboratory and Field Biology I Online 1
BIO1102 Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms Online 3
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
ENV1102 Environment and Development in Guyana and the Caribbean Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
MTH1101 Algebra Online 4
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 Chinese course
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ENV1201 Tropical Ecology and Environmental Systems Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEO1206 Foundations of Physical Geography 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
BIO2100 Laboratory and Field Biology III Online 1
BIO2106 Biology of Plants Online 3
BIO2108 Laboratory & Field Biology - Molecular & Cell Biology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1 BIO2108 replaces BIO2100 for all Cross Faculties with effect from academic year 2018/2019
GEO2108 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Not Specified 3
GEO2109 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4 This course replaces GEO2108 with effect from Academic Year 2018/2019
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.
PHY1104 Fundamentals of Physics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
PHY1191 Physics Laboratory I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AGR2203 Fundamentals of Soil Science Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ENV2204 Energy and the Environment Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV2205 Introduction to Environmental Technology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEM2208 Environmental Geology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MTH1202 Calculus I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4

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

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV3108 Environmental Chemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV3109 Environmental Toxicology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV3111 Introduction to Environmental Modelling 1 Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
WWW3101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list SSC4101, ENV3107, GEO3111, CIV3101, SSC4103, FOR2104, FOR3103, FOR3105.
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list SSC4101, ENV3107, GEO3111, CIV3101, SSC4103, FOR2104, FOR3103, FOR3105.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV3205 Research Methods Online 4
ENV3209 Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
GEO3206 Fundamentals of Climate Change Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
YYY3201 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list GEO3209, ENV3210, ENV3207, ENV3208, ENV3206, GEO3208, SSC4203, FOR2203.
YYY3202 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list GEO3209, ENV3210, ENV3207, ENV3208, ENV3206, GEO3208, SSC4203, FOR2203.
Semester 3
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV3300 Internship Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4

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

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV3105 Introduction to Environmental Policy and Governance Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV4106 Research Project Hybrid (In Class/Online) 6
GEO4108 Natural Hazards and Disaster Management Online 3
WWW4101 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO4202 Coastal Zone Management Not Specified 4
BIO4215 Coastal Zone Management In Class 3 This course replaces BIO4202 with effect from academic year 2019/2020.
ENV4202 Research Project Not Specified 6 This course is no longer needed. It has been replaced by electives. Approved at the Academic Board on February 9, 2021.
WWW4201 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department
WWW4202 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department

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