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Programme NameBachelor of Science (Forestry) [Revised- from 2017] (4201)
DepartmentDepartment of Forestry
FacultyFaculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Admission CriteriaThe 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
Persons of mature age (a minimum of 26 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.
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.
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 Online 4
FOR1201 Forest Surveying & Mapping Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
MTH1206 Forestry Mathematics Online 4
PHY1200 Foundation Physics Online 3
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 (Online and In Class) 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 Remarks
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
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
Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
FOR4100 Project Hybrid (In Class/Online) 6
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.