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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2022/2023)
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.
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Mature applicants (a minimum of 26 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.
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Any other qualifications deemed acceptable by the Faculty.
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 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 Online 4
ENV1201 Tropical Ecology and Environmental Systems Online 3
GEO1206 Foundations of Physical Geography Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2100 Laboratory and Field Biology III Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO2106 Biology of Plants Online 3
BIO2108 Laboratory & Field Biology - Molecular & Cell Biology 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 In Class 4 This course replaces GEO2108 with effect from Academic Year 2018/2019
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.
PHY1104 Fundamentals of Physics Online 4
PHY1191 Physics Laboratory I 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 Online 3
ENV2205 Introduction to Environmental Technology Online 3
GEM2208 Environmental Geology Online 4
MTH1202 Calculus I Online 4
Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV3108 Environmental Chemistry I Online 3
ENV3109 Environmental Toxicology Online 3
ENV3111 Introduction to Environmental Modelling 1 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 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 Online 4
Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV3105 Introduction to Environmental Policy and Governance Online 3
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment Online 4
ENV4106 Research Project Online 6
GEO4108 Natural Hazards and Disaster Management Hybrid (In Class/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 Hybrid (In Class/Online) 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