Diploma in Environmental Science (R29)
Course Structure
To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course consists of foundation modules, core discipline modules, and specialisation modules.
Two options for specialisation are offered in the programme: - Sustainable Resource Management
- Environmental Biotechnology
The following table lists modules offered for the Diploma in Environmental Science.
Table 2: Course Structure for the DENV
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1)
Core-General
8 compulsory module units:
2)
Core-Discipline
14 compulsory module units:
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3)
Core-Specialisation
Select 4 from 6 module units:
4)
Electives
Select any 2 module units offered by the school.
5)
Freely Chosen Modules
Select any 2 module units offered by the RP Schools and Centres.
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Modules for DENV Specialisation Options
There are 6 core-specialisation modules offered by the DENV which can be seen in the course structure (Table 2). The core-specialisation modules may be taken in combination packages of 4 modules each, to focus on the following 2 specialisation options: (1) Sustainable Resource Management and (2) Environmental Biotechnology. Students may select any 1 of these 2 specialisation options.
The modules per specialisation option are as shown below:
Option 1: Sustainable Resource Management
A335 Energy Utilisation and Management
A347 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
A348 Water and Wastewater Treatment
A393 Membrane Technologies
Option 2: Environmental Biotechnology
A224 Recombinant DNA Technologies
A232 Genetics
A347 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
A348 Water and Wastewater Treatment
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