Bachelors of Science in Environment and Climate Studies
The Bachelors of Science in Environment and Climate Studies (BSc ECS) is a three year undergraduate degree programme. This programme covers issues related to environmental conservation, sustainable development and climate change resilience. It is a multidisciplinary programme which emphasises on paying attention to human interaction with the earth system, and interrelationship between and among other sciences such as social sciences, forestry and agriculture. The programme aims to develop in its students an interdisciplinary attitude that is conducive to integrated approach of climate change, sustainability and environmental issue management. It is especially designed for students wishing to find a job immediately afterwards. Therefore, developing analytical and critical thinking prior to finding a job is important.
Objectives
The programme aims to equip student with the ability to balance and deal with the environmental conservation, sustainable development and climate change adaptation issues in a holistic manner. Using knowledge and skills provided, students are expected to design and conduct scientific investigation to identify and resolve various issues related to the focus of the programme.
Curriculum Structure
The programme consists of 360 credits and lasts for 36 months. It comprises of 27 modules, an internship towards the end of 1st semester of 3rd year and a research project at the end of the 3rd years, 2nd semester. The mode of study will be full time in the college campus for the full duration of the programme.
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Year
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Semester
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Module Title
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Module Code
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Credit
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1
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I
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Introduction to Environmental Studies
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EVS102
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12
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Introduction to Sociology
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SOC101
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12
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Academic Skills
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ACS101
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12
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Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
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ICT101
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12
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Dzongkha Communication (Bhutanese students)
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DZG101
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12
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Bhutanese Society and Culture (international students)
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SOC102
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12
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II
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Dendroscience
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DEN102
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12
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Hydrology
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CLM102
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12
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Water resource Management
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NRM101
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12
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Geology and Soil Science
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GES102
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12
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Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology
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CLM103
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12
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2
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I
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Global and Regional Climate Change
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CLM204
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12
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Spatial Information Systems for Environment Studies
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GIS203
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12
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Integrated Watershed Management
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NRM306
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12
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Vegetation Dynamics
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NRM212
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12
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Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
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CLM205
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12
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II
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Applied Environmental Economics
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ECN204
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12
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Conflict Management in Natural Resources
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NRM213
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12
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Conservation and Ecotourism
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CSC203
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12
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Research Methods
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RES301
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12
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Statistics
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STS301
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12
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3
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I
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Pollution Abatement and Management
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EVS304
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12
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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
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EVS305
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12
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Environmental Policies and Law
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EVS306
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12
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Energy and Environment
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EVS307
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12
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Internship
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HAZ301
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12
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II
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Disaster and Hazard Management
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INT302
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12
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Climate Smart Agriculture
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CLM306
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12
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Environmental Impact Assessment
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EVS308
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12
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Research Project
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RES402
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24
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