Programme Description
The Diploma in Forest Management and Nature Conservation is a two -year programme which is designed carefully to equip students with ability to solve terrestrial environmental and socio-cultural challenges that are facing communities and the country in general through the application of biological approaches. Natural forests are disappearing mainly due to anthropogenic activities such as charcoal production, lumbering, conversion of forest to settlements and clearing forests for agricultural production. Conservation of natural forests is important for ecosystem functioning. Forests are the sources of life for most terrestrial organisms through the provision of food, shelter, and water. Thus, conservation of forests is important for ecosystem functioning, including improvement of human livelihood. From the forest; human benefit from fruits, firewood, honey, timber, poles for construction, and collection of mushrooms. The programme is expected to meet the demand of important stakeholders including students. The course outlines have been clarified and instructors have been given adequate contact hours to plan and execute lessons and practical.
Learning Outcomes
- Show competence in the application of biological concepts in combating deforestation problems.
- Participate fully in programmes aiming at resolving biological challenges like forest degradation, soil erosion, food security, disease control, 323 pest control and wildlife management and conservation.
- Measure the biodiversity in both protected and unprotected habitats.
- Educate local communities on forest biodiversity conservation practices and nature conservation.
- Develop forest entrepreneurship for self-employment.
Programme Structure
Year 1
Semester One
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| FC 0111 |
Introductory Botany and Plant Physiology |
Core |
12.5 |
| FC 0112 |
Introductory Soil Science |
Core |
7.5 |
| FC 0113 |
Introductory Forest Ecology |
Core |
1E+1 |
| LG 0104 |
Communication Skills |
Core |
1E+1 |
| DS 0006 |
Development Perspective |
Core |
1E+1 |
| MT 0110 |
Introduction to Information and Communication Technology |
Core |
1E+1 |
Semester Two
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| FC 0121 |
Introduction to Forest Genetics |
Core |
12.5 |
| FC 0122 |
Forest and Hydrology |
Core |
1E+1 |
| FC 0123 |
Forest Biometry |
Core |
1E+1 |
| FC 0124 |
Agroforestry |
Core |
7.5 |
| FC 0213 |
Silviculture |
Core |
7.5 |
| FC 0126 |
Ecotourism |
Core |
7.5 |
| FC 0127 |
Restoration Ecology |
Core |
7.5 |
Year 2
Semester One
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| FC 0211 |
Forest Protection |
Core |
15 |
| FC 0212 |
Wood Anatomy |
Core |
12.5 |
| FC 0125 |
Logging |
Core |
1E+1 |
| FC 0214 |
Forestry Extension |
Core |
7.5 |
| FC 0215 |
Special Project |
Core |
12.5 |
| FC 0216 |
Introduction to Forest Survey |
Core |
7.5 |
Semester Two
| Code |
Course Title |
Status |
Credits |
| FC 0221 |
Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing |
Core |
1E+1 |
| FC 0222 |
Forest Resources Assessment |
Core |
7.5 |
| FC 0223 |
Introduction to Climate Change |
Core |
7.5 |
| FC 0224 |
Non-Wood Forest Products |
Core |
7.5 |
| FC 0225 |
Integrated Wildlife Management |
Core |
7.5 |
| EN 0206 |
Small Business and Entrepreneurship |
Core |
1E+1 |
| FC 0226 |
Forest Economics |
Core |
1E+1 |
Special Programme Requirements
• Students will have PT at the end of first and second years of study. • Students in the second year of study will be required to do a small research project. • There will be field excursions for the first and second year students. 325 326 2.8 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY (SoMD) The School of Medicine and Dentistry offers one undergraduate degree programme and two diploma programmes. These include: 1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) 3. Diploma in Pharmacy (DPHARM) 4. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMTL)
