Department of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

Profound anthropogenic changes are occurring in the land, water and air around us and education needs to respond to these changes. Mankind is also challenged and urgently needs to co-operate to bring forward sustainable solutions to the threats of the pollution of water, soil, atmosphere, the degradation of land, the exhaustion of non-renewable resources and the loss of biological diversity.

This degree programme is designed to emphasise on problem areas in conservation and management of the environment. The role of technology in this curriculum emphasises on solving problems concerning human use, control and management of the environment. Or so that students can be knowledgeable on policy initiatives and issues pertaining to environmental science.
 

Aims

This programme aims to:-

To provide a comprehensive study of specific areas of technology To provide students with training so that they may tackle current development related environmental problems and participate in the development of future environmentally friendly technologies To provide a balance of communication and technical skills To emphasise on management and decision making skills for the application of science and technology to environmental problems To facilitate the development of appropriate environmental policy and legislation in sustainable environmental management A practical problem solving approach is central to this programme. An interdisciplinary approach will be emphasised because environmental issues have scientific, engineering, social, political, economic, literary and philosophical dimensions that must be addressed.

Qualifications for entry to programme

To qualify for enrolment, the prospective student must satisfy the entry requirements as prescribed in the General Academic Regulations of the University. A pass in Advanced Level Biology or Chemistry will normally be required together with passes in THREE Advanced Level subjects (or approved equivalent) chosen from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Geography plus and any other relevant subjects. The candidate must present at least 5 "O" level subjects with grade C or better in Physical Science, Geography, Biology or Chemistry. A candidate who holds at least a credit Diploma pass in Environmental Science and related fields may be admitted to the degree programme.
 

Programmes on Offer

Bachelor Of Science Honours Degree In Environmental Science Technology
 

Career opportunities

Graduates can be employed in the private and public sectors in areas such as Natural Resources management, pollution prevention and control, air and water quality monitoring and management, engineering, geography, biology, ecology, political science, sociology, chemistry and hydrology.
In addition students will be equipped with entrepreneurial skills.