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*This programme is currently not being offered.

This programme, which is hosted under the M.Sc. Natural Resources Management umbrella, is designed as a "toolbox" for biologists working as part of a team of environmental managers. It is designed to provide a biologist with the necessary tools to conduct specific tasks in a team of environmental managers viz. collection, analysis and presentation of ecosystem data, identification of thresholds of ecosystem use, biological interventions for conserving species and habitats, and interpretation of ecosystem characteristics for the general public.

Programme Details

Duration:

Two years, taught over 4 semesters and 2 summer periods.

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Contact Time:

4 hours of lectures per week (5:30 - 7:30 on Tuesdays & Thursdays) plus 6 hours of lab on Saturdays.

     

Pre-requisite:

B.Sc. honours degree in a biological discipline from a recognized university.

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Fees:

May be paid in two installments, in equal parts at the start of each year during registration.

Topics Include:

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  • Concepts and Issues in the Functioning and Management of Tropical Environments,
  • Introduction to the Practice of Environmental and Natural Resource Management,
  • Research Methodology, Project Management and Technical Report Preparation,
  • Bioinformatics for Ecology and Conservation,
  • Biological Interventions to Conserve Species and Habitats,
  • Ecosystem assessment and monitoring.
 
 

 

Applying:
Application forms are available at the Office of Graduate Studies or online at http://www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad/documents/index.htm.
Please contact us as soon as you have submitted your form to Graduate Studies.

For additional information

Please contact:
The Programme Coordinator
M.Sc. TEAM
Department of Life Sciences
The University of the West Indies
Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica.

Email: lifesci@uwimona.edu.jm
Tel.: (876) 927-1202; 927-2753
Fax: (876) 977-1075

 

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