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Academic Programmes August 29, 2026

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

August 29, 20262 min read

Programme Description

This is a three-year programme training on skills and understanding of the Earth’s physical and chemical processes and develops an appreciation of the interaction between many different aspects of the environment. The programme also offers interdisciplinary insights into the study of environmental problems, stimulating the quest of applying scientific techniques in solving the problems. Graduates from this programme will have a thorough command of their subject matter as well as valuable and transferrable environmental skills that qualify them to enter the employment race or join postgraduate training.

Learning Outcomes

  • Knowledgeable in the interrelationship between man and physical, biological, and social environment as well as other pertinent environmental issues.
  • Skilled and practical oriented in solving environmental problems, including formulation and independent implementation of solutions.
  • Competent in matters of environmental legislation.
  • Effective communicators and ethically responsible.
  • Robust in character, self-motivated, and engaging in further research and career- related studies. 43

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
ES 111 Mathematics Core 1E+1
EE 113 Introduction to Computers Core 7.5
EE 112 Technical Report Writing and Documentation Core 7.5
LG 104 Communication Skills for Earth Sciences Core 1E+1
ES 113 Principles of Physics Core 7.5
ES 114 Fundamentals of Biology Core 1E+1
DS 104 Development Perspectives I Core 7.5

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
ES 121 Environmental Physics Core 7.5
ES 122 Introduction to Environmental Science Core 1E+1
ES 123 Introduction to Natural resources Conservation and Management Core 7.5
MP 122 Physical Chemistry for Engineers Core 1E+1
GI 120 Principles of Remote Sensing Core 12
ES 124 Fundamentals of Ecology Core 7.5
ES 125 Industrial Training I Core 7.5

Year 2

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
ES 211 Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Core 15
ES 212 Environmental Microbiology Core 7.5
ES 213 Environmental Statistics and Statistical Methods Core 1E+1
GI 212 Principles of GIS Core 1E+1
ES 214 Environmental Management Systems Core 7.5
EE 315 Environmental Chemistry Core 1E+1

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
ES 221 Meteorology Core 7.5
ES 222 Environmental Ecology Core 1E+1
ES 223 Toxicology and Risk Management Core 1E+1
ES 224 Pollution Science Core 15
ES 225 Water Resource Management Core 1E+1
ES 226 Industrial Training II Core 7.5

Year 3

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
ES 311 Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control Core Other 1E+1
ES 312 Environmental Policies and Legislation Core 1E+1
ES 313 Environmental Planning and Assessment Core 7.5
EE 314 Environmental Health and Epidemiology Core 7.5
MN 415 Entrepreneurship and Management for Engineers Core 1E+1
ES 315 Final Year Project I Core 7.5
ES 314 Environmental Horticulture for Sustainable Communities Elective 7.5

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
ES 321 Environmental Biotechnology Core 1E+1
EE 323 Solid Waste Management and Technology Core 1E+1
ES 324 Disaster and Risk Management Core 7.5
EE 423 Environmental Economics Core 7.5
EE 421 Occupational Health and Safety Core 7.5
ES 325 Final Year Project II Core 13
ES 322 Climate Change and Variability Elective 7.5
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