The environment supports life, and is an engine for socio-economic development given the requisite science and technologies. However, some of the current technological developments in Tanzania and elsewhere in the world do not adequately consider the social, economic, and environmental impacts on natural systems and renders the environment inhospitable. While this is the case, some programmes offered at higher learning institutions in Tanzania are theoretical and less relevant to the job market. Consequently, some graduates have found themselves trapped in a web of lacking adequate skills in undertaking research in environmental sciences and technology.
There is also a gap in some curricula of Tanzania in terms of translating science, technology and environment into entrepreneurial opportunities. In order to comprehend the environmental problems and how they are interlinked, it is necessary to produce experts who will be capable of succinctly scrutinizing environmental problems on a global scale and their relation to the social and economic development at national and local levels. Therefore, this program aims to produce environmental professionals (managers, scientists and technologists) who are capable of employing themselves as well as taking up posts in research and academic institutions, government, industries, NGOs, consultancy firms and other related institutions.
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Course structure under the MSc. Environmental Sciences, Management and Technology Degree Programme
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
Core Courses and their units/credit hours
|
Course Code |
Course Title Module Title |
Scheme of Study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
ST* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
MTH 600 |
Statistics |
40 |
15 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 601 |
Environmental Impact Assessment and Management |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 602 |
Environmental Chemistry |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 603 |
Environmental Biotechnology |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 620 |
Research Planning and Management |
30 |
15 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
7.5 |
|
Sub-total-Core |
190 |
95 |
30 |
65 |
95 |
47.5 |
|
Elective Courses and their units/credit hours
|
Course Code |
Module title |
Scheme of Study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
ST* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
EMT 608 |
Wastewater Treatment and Technology |
40 |
15 |
10 |
20 |
15 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 609 |
Environmental Instrumentation and Analysis |
30 |
0 |
20 |
10 |
15 |
7.5 |
|
GLG 652 |
Integrated Water Resources Management |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
LU 601 |
Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
LU 602 |
Geographical Information System |
30 |
15 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
7.5 |
|
Sub-total Elective |
180 |
75 |
30 |
75 |
90 |
45 |
|
|
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 1 |
370 |
170 |
60 |
140 |
185 |
92.5 |
|
Note: L* = Lecture, P* = Practical, S/T* = Seminar/Tutorial, AS* = Assignment, IS* = Independent Study/Research
SEMESTER 2
Core Courses and their units/credit hours
|
Course Code |
Module title |
Scheme of Study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
ST* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
EMT 604 |
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics |
40 |
20 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 605 |
Environmental Pollution and Control Technology |
40 |
10 |
15 |
15 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 606 |
Climate Change Science and Impact Management |
40 |
20 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 607 |
Environmental Disaster and Risk Management |
40 |
10 |
0 |
20 |
30 |
10.0 |
|
IPM 600 |
Research Innovations Management and Commercialization |
40 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
Sub-total Core |
200 |
70 |
30 |
100 |
100 |
50.0 |
|
Note: L* = Lecture, P* = Practical, S/T* = Seminar/Tutorial, AS* = Assignment, IS* = Independent Study/Research
Elective Courses and their units/credits hours
|
Course Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of Study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
ST* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
EMT 610 |
Environmental Microbiology |
30 |
15 |
15 |
0 |
15 |
7.5 |
|
EMT 611 |
Environmental Safety, Health and Management |
40 |
20 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 612 |
Integrated Waste Management |
40 |
15 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 613 |
Biodiversity and Conservation |
40 |
15 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
EMT 614 |
Environmental Law, Policy and Management Systems |
40 |
20 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
Sub-total Elective |
190 |
85 |
35 |
70 |
95 |
47.5 |
|
|
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 2 |
390 |
155 |
65 |
170 |
195 |
97.5 |
|
Note: L* = Lecture, P* = Practical, S/T* = Seminar/Tutorial, AS* = Assignment, IS* = Independent Study/Research
|
Course Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of Study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
S/T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
EMT 615 # |
Research Project Development |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
15.0 |
|
TOTAL FOR YEAR 2 |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
15.0 |
|
#This course allows students to prepare a research proposal, on a topic of their choice, that can be implemented in Year 2 as part of EMT 600 Dissertation.
Year 2
|
Course Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of Study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
S/T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
EMT 600 |
Dissertation |
0 |
50 |
0 |
0 |
400 |
45.0 |
|
TOTAL FOR YEAR 2 |
0 |
50 |
0 |
0 |
400 |
45.0 |
|
Note: L* = Lecture, P* = Practical, S/T* = Seminar/Tutorial, AS* = Assignment, IS* = Independent Study/Research
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants to MSc. Environmental Sciences, Management and Technology should have a bachelor degree (UQF level 8, with a minimum of second lower class or its equivalent) in physical or environmental sciences, environmental engineering or closely related fields from a recognized higher learning institution. Applicants with a PASS degree and postgraduate diploma in the relevant field will be considered for admission if they have exhibited academic potential through extensive fieldwork, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
The Admission regulations for Master Degrees as stipulated in "Regulations and guidelines for higher degrees" of Sokoine University of Agriculture shall apply.
See also: General Minimum Admission Qualifications for Postgraduate Studies
FEES
HOW TO APPLY
Online application through http://suasis.sua.ac.tz:9092/index.php/welcome . Make sure that all relevant academic and financial documents are attached before final submission is made
CONTACT
For further information, please contact
The Director,
Directorate of Postgraduate studies, Research, Technology Transfer and Consultancy
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3151, Chuo Kikuu,
Morogoro, Tanzania.
Telephone:+255 023-2640013,
Fax: +255 023 2640013
E-mail: postgraduate.students@suanet.ac.tz
Website: http://www.dprtc.sua.ac.tz/
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