BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (B.Sc. ES)
The Environmental Studies degree programme is being proposed in order to train cadres skilled in environmental studies of importance to Tanzania development. The justification for this degree programme arises from the growing need for the expertise in the field of environmental studies. Graduates will be able to identify, assess and rectify environmental problems. The programme is designed to provide the scientific and managerial skills needed to tackle the environmental challenges of the 21st Century.
The programme will cover various areas of the environmental components including topics such as ecosystem management, resource conservation, and land use planning, natural hazards, various types of pollution to the environment, analytical methods towards assessment of pollution, and the policy dimensions of environmental issues. The programme will put special emphasis on areas in environmental issues which are related to the specific situation in Tanzania as identified in the National Environmental Policy, these are; Land Degradation, Pollution Management and Urbanization, Agricultural and Land Resources destruction, Deforestation, Destruction of Wildlife and Problems associated with mining activities.
Programme Summary
Programme Informations
Candidates must satisfy the general entrance requirements of the Open University of Tanzania for degree award. Besides the general requirements, the candidate must satisfy the special requirement.
The following shall be eligible for registration for the Bachelor of Science programmes in Environmental Studies:
- Science stream – BSc. Environmental Studies (Science) (i) Direct entrants.
- Management stream – BSc. Environmental Studies (Management) (i) Direct entrants.
The candidate should have a principal level pass at “A” level in two of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, or Mathematics.
(ii) Equivalent qualifications.
Appropriate Diploma with passes at “O” level in two of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Geography.
Candidates should have a principal level pass at “A” level in two of the following subjects; Geography, Economics, History. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology.
(ii) Equivalent Qualifications. Appropriate Diploma with passes at “O” level in two of the following subjects Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Ecomics, Mathematics.
B.Sc. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (MANAGEMENT)
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | UNITS |
| LEVEL 1 | ||
| OCP 100 | Computer Application in Enviromental Studies | 1 |
| OFP 017 | Communication Skills | 1 |
| OEV 101 | Principles of Ecology | 2 |
| OEV 112 | Environmental Management, Ethics and Philosophy | 3 |
| OEV 114 | Land Use & Urban System Management | 3 |
| OEV 116 | Environmental Education & Communication | 2 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
| LEVEL 2 | ||
| OEV 201 | Applied Statistics & Research Methods | 2 |
| OEV 219 | Natural Resources Management | 3 |
| OEV 218 | Environmental Pollution & Waste Management | 3 |
| OEV 210 | Environmental Economics | 2 |
| OEV 209 | Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
| LEVEL 3 | ||
| OEV 301 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 2 |
| OEV 316 | Environmental Policy & Law | 2 |
| OEV 318 | Environmental Resources & Development | 2 |
| OEV 321 | Environmental Field Special Project | 2 |
| Total Units | 8 | |
OPTION COURSES (ELECTIVES)
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | UNITS |
| LEVEL 1 | ||
| OEV 220 | Enviromental Geology,Hazards & Risk Assessment | 3 |
| OEV 221 | Acquatic Science and Limnology | 3 |
| Total Units | 6 | |
| LEVEL 2 | ||
| OEV 319 | Environmental Sociology and Gender Issues | 3 |
| OEV 320 | Environmental Modelling *(No In Offer) | 3 |
| Total Units | 6 | |
- Local Price: Tsh 2,260,000/=
- Foreign Price: USD 983.34
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The overall purpose of the Environmental Studies degree programme is to provide students from diverse backgrounds with a broad based contemporary program of study, which will produce graduates who are academically skilled, professionally competent and innovative to work as environmental professionals. The proposed programme in Environmental Studies will provide the needed knowledge and skills to accelerate attainments of the Tanzania Poverty Reduction Strategy goals.
In addition, graduates should be able to demonstrate transferable key skills:
- Intellectual, practical and fieldwork
- Communication, numeric and C & IT
- Interpersonal and teamwork
- self-management and professional development
Students’ understanding and knowledge in each topic shall be assessed by a student Portfolio and sitting for one timed tests (30%) and one examination (70%) and in addition, a practical and special proje4ct report shall be assessed.
The minimum pass mark for any course shall be the grade C or 40%
A student who fails a supplementary examination shall be allowed to repeat the course. In such an event, the grades obtained shall replace the failed grade in the calculation of the cumulative GPA and each grade shall be recorded on the transcript.
A student who fails to complete the programme in prescribed maximum period (5 years for intensive face to face learning and or 8 years for open distance learning) shall be deregistered.
Final Award Students who successfully complete their programme will qualify, upon approval by Senate, for the award of the degree of:
- BSc. Environmental Studies (Science) or
- BSc. Environmental Studies (Management)
