Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources Management
The program is designed to give professionals in environment-related activities a solid foundation in the art and science of environment and natural resources management, as well as a multidisciplinary perspective. It is intended for individuals without a baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, or related fields but who are involved in environment work.
Objectives
The program aims to:- Equip students with solid grounding in both the natural and social sciences as these apply to environmental management; and
- Enable students to undertake environmental advocacy and research, with an appreciation of the need to apply a multidisciplinary view to issues involving the environment.
Admission Requirements
The Diploma Program consists of 24 units of course work that can be completed in two years or four semesters.The Curriculum
The Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources Management consists of 24 units of course work, which may be completed in four semesters.Core Courses
ENRM 205 |
Biodiversity Conservation (3 units)Conservation and management of biological diversity with emphasis on tropical areas |
ENRM 222 |
Environmental Advocacy (3 units)Models, approaches, and strategies in the promotion of environmentalism |
ENRM 221 |
Socio-cultural Perspectives on Environment(3 units) Socio-cultural perspectives and models for understanding human-environment interactions |
ENRM 299 |
Environmental Research Methods (3 units)Critique of an array of research methods used in environmental analysis and management. Biophysical, chemical and socio-economic analysis of environmental components; landscape assessment; environmental audit; environmental prediction and evaluation; abridge life cycle analysis; environmental modeling |
Major courses (12 units)
ENRM 201 |
Principles of Ecology (3 units)Principles and basic ecological concepts; population and communities; human impacts on the environment |
ENRM 202 |
Forest and Terrestrial Ecosystem (3 units)Evolution, biogeography, and ecology of forests and other terrestrial ecosystems and their interrelationships and interactions (Prerequisite: ENRM 201) |
ENRM 203 |
Aquatic Ecosystem (3 units)Physical, chemical, biological characteristics, and dynamics of different aquatic ecosystems (Prerequisite: ENRM 201) |
ENRM 211 |
Environment Planning and Management (3 units)Principles and techniques in environment and natural resource planning and management |
