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Biological and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences supports biological and environmental sciences, field learning and laboratory inquiry, student mentorship and 12 active programmes within School of Natural and Applied Sciences at the Main Campus.

Biological and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences supports biological and environmental sciences, field learning and laboratory inquiry, student mentorship and 12 active programmes within School of Natural and Applied Sciences at the Main Campus.

School School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Campus Main Campus
Academic Unit Code SONAS
Programmes 12

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

    Leadership

    Published academic leadership assignment for this department.

    Dr Living Ounyesiga
    Main Campus

    Dr Living Ounyesiga

    HOD

    Staff members

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    Main Campus

    Mr Saidi Ntambi

    Mr Saidi Ntambi

    Assistant Lecturer

    Ms Ainembabazi Perian

    Ms Ainembabazi Perian

    Administrator

    CF

    Christina Funke Toriola

    LECTURER

    DANIEL OMUNA

    DANIEL OMUNA

    ASST.LECTURER

    EDGAR PIUS MULUMBA

    EDGAR PIUS MULUMBA

    ASSISTANT LECTURER

    Mr Geofery Sekawu Kiwanuka

    Mr Geofery Sekawu Kiwanuka

    Assistant Lecturer

    Dr HAROLD OGWAL

    Dr HAROLD OGWAL

    Lecturer

    Mr Kazibira Musa

    Mr Kazibira Musa

    Lab Technician

    Assoc. Prof Manal Awad Khiry

    Assoc. Prof Manal Awad Khiry

    Associate Professor

    MO

    Mariam Oyedeji Amusa

    LECTURER

    Dr Mary Kamaa Musyoki

    Dr Mary Kamaa Musyoki

    Lecturer

    MM

    Mr Mfitumukiza Martin

    Teaching Assistant

    Assoc. Prof Mohammed Ibrahim Ribah

    Assoc. Prof Mohammed Ibrahim Ribah

    Associate Professor/ Deputy Director Quality Assurance and Monitoring

    Mr Moses Tusabe

    Mr Moses Tusabe

    Teaching Assistant

    Nalubega Annet

    Nalubega Annet

    DEC

    Prof Nyakaana Jockey Baker

    Prof Nyakaana Jockey Baker

    Professor

    DO

    Dr Oluwayemisi Dorcas Olaniyan

    Dr Oluwole Olusegun Akiyode

    Dr Oluwole Olusegun Akiyode

    Lecturer / HOD

    Mrs ORIEKOT ELIZABETH ABONGO

    Mrs ORIEKOT ELIZABETH ABONGO

    ASS.LECTURER

    Ms RUTH APIO

    Ms RUTH APIO

    Assistant Lecturer

    Ms Wakisa Sarah

    Ms Wakisa Sarah

    Assistant Lecturer