Biological and Environmental Sciences
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences supports biological and environmental sciences, field learning and laboratory inquiry, student mentorship and curriculum delivery within School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the Western Campus.
The department is running six programmes
- Diploma in Environmental Management
- Bsc. Environmental Management
- Bsc. Wildlife management & Conservation
- Msc. Conservation Biology and Wildlife management
- Msc. Environmental Management
- PhD Environmental management
We have diverse specialisation such as
- Climate change
- Wildlife management
- Water resources management
- Environmental conflict
- Food security
- Health and security
- Urbanisation
- Environmental Conservation
Objectives
- To produce individuals who are able to understand, evaluate and provide solutions to the ever changing environmental challenges.
- To participate in global and national research on issues that promotes conservation and sustainability of the environment.
- To initiate and innovate projects and programs that provides solutions to community challenges through involving all stakeholders.
- To get involved in community activities and services.
Mission
To produce self motivated individuals with skills and knowledge for sustainable environmental conservation.
Vision
To be an excellent training department in Environmental management and Applied Biology for sustainable development.
Philosophy
We regard every student as having the ability to attain excellence through the acquisition of knowledge and moral values so as to become productive graduates capable of participating and developing knowledge to better understand the 21st century skills in science, technology, engineering and innovation, for the development of self, society and nation.
Core Values
- Respect for nature
- Integrity
- Commitment
- Innovative
Staff members
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Main Campus
Assoc. Prof Sande Eric
Associate Professor
Dr Sekandi peter
Lecturer
Prof Tarig Elsheik Mahmoud
Professor