Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Management (B.Sc. Enivronmental Management)
Affiliated to: Pokhara UniversityAbout Course
- Course Title : Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Management (B.Sc. Enivronmental Management)
- Category/Level : Bachelors
- Course Duration (months) : 48 months
- Cost Range (NPR) : NA
- Affiliated to : Pokhara University
Course Description:
Bachelor is Science (B. Sc.) Degree in Environmental Managemen is introduced for the production of qualified environmental management professionals with leadership quality and problem solving aptitude. The unique feature of this academic program is the integration of scientific, social, cultural economic aspects of the environment. The Environmental Management degree builds on the understanding of the planning systems and processes of environmental changes and offers training in the management techniques, required to put into effect the principle of sustainable development.
Objective
The main objectives of B. Sc. Program are to:
- provide understanding about environment, environmental issues, problems and it's interrelationship with other related fields
- to produce qualified environmental managers who can make decisions independently on diverse environmental issues
- apply the concepts of environmental management and environmental analysis in the professional areas
- familiarize and equip the students with environmental management tools and make them eligible for higher studies and research
Duration of the program
The program of study for the Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management is over a period of eight semesters (four academic years) covering a total of 120 credit hours. The academic year begins normally in the month of September each year.
Medium of Instruction and Examination
The medium of instruction and examination in this program shall be English.
Targeted Groups
- Students having intermediate degree and willing to enter into new academic program
- Individuals interested in acquiring abilities essential to face new challenges and wishing to gain more applied knowledge'
- Individuals working in various organizations including schools, governmental and non-governmental organizations as lower level officers
- Students seeking career in environment sector program
Career Opportunity
The candidate should submit the completed application form and two recommendation letters from the referees. Selected candidates will be invited to appear in the entrance examination. An entrance examination will be held normally during august of every fall semester. Following, the test the candidates scoring successfully in the entrance test are invited for an interview. The final selection will be made after the interview and the candidates are considered eligible for the academic program.
Admission info
Eligibility criteria for B.Sc. program
The prospective individuals with an Intermediate or 10+2 in Science, Forestry, Agriculture, Engineering and other related technical subjects or equivalent from a recognized institution are eligible to enter into the B. Sc. degree course in Environmental Management. Besides, the basic academic requirement, an entrance examination will be held.
Admission procedure
The candidate should submit the completed application form and two recommendation letters from the referees. Selected candidates will be invited to appear in the entrance examination. An entrance examination will be held normally during august of every fall semester. Following, the test the candidates scoring successfully in the entrance test are invited for an interview. The final selection will be made after the interview and the candidates are considered eligible for the academic program.
Syllabus
The Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management is spanned over a period of eight semesters (four academic years) covering a total of 120 credit hours. The academic year begins in the month of September each year.
Code |
Course |
Cr. Hr. |
First Year: Fundamental Knowledge Course (31 Cr. Hr.) |
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Semester I |
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16 |
GE 101.2 |
General English |
2 |
FM 101.3 |
Fundamental of Mathematics |
3 |
IB 101.3 |
Introductory Biology |
3 |
IC 101.3 |
Introductory Chemistry |
3 |
IP 101.2 |
Introductory Physics |
2 |
EGS 101.3 |
Environmental Geology and Soil |
3 |
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Semester II |
|
15 |
CTE 102.3 |
Communication and Technical English |
3 |
AM 102.3 |
Applied Mathematics |
3 |
EM 102.3 |
Environmental Microbiology |
3 |
EC 102.3 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
EES 102.3 |
Ecology and Environmental Science |
3 |
Second Year: Basic Course for Environmental Management (30 Cr. Hr.) |
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Semester III |
|
15 |
SE 203.3 |
Sociology and Environment |
3 |
FE 203.3 |
Fundamental of Economics |
3 |
AS 203.3 |
Applied Statistics |
3 |
BIO 203.3 |
Biosystematics and Biodiversity |
3 |
HM 203.3 |
Hydrology and Metrology |
3 |
|
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Semester IV |
|
15 |
ER 2.4.3 |
Environmental Resources and Sustainable Development |
3 |
EET 204.3 |
Environmental Economics and Trade |
3 |
EE 204.3 |
Environmental Engineering |
3 |
RM 204.3 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
PM 204.3 |
Project Management |
3 |
Third Year: Environmental Management Tools and Techniques (32 Cr. Hr.) |
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Semester V |
|
17 |
EG 305.2 |
Environmental Governance |
2 |
EPL 305.3 |
Environmental Policies, Laws and Conventions |
3 |
EMS 305.3 |
Environmental Management Systems |
3 |
EAT 305.3 |
Environmental Assessment Techniques |
3 |
BAC 305.3 |
Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation Techniques |
3 |
GIM 305.3 |
Geo-Information Management |
3 |
|
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Semester VI |
|
15 |
CEP 306.3 |
Comprehensive Environmental Planning and Conflict management |
3 |
LWM 306.3 |
Integrated Watershed Management |
3 |
AEM 306.3 |
Aquatic Environmental Management |
3 |
STM 306.3 |
Sustainable Tourism Management |
3 |
EH 306.3 |
Environmental Health |
3 |
Fourth Year: Specializes Courses, Research and Applied Env. Mgnt.(27 Cr. Hr.) |
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Semester VII |
|
15 |
DAR 407.3 |
Disaster and Risk Assessment Technique |
3 |
MES 407.3 |
Mountain Environment and Sustainable Development |
3 |
UID 407.3 |
Urban Infrastructure Development and Env. Mgnt. |
3 |
ET 407.3 |
Environmental Technologies |
3 |
ESP 407.3 |
Emerging Issues, Seminar and Proposal Writing |
3 |
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Semester VIII |
|
12 |
TH 408.12 |
Thesis (Research Work) |
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