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Diploma in Environmental Science

Course Structure

To fulfill the requirements for the full time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course structure follows RP’s typical diploma architecture of a foundational year followed by a second year of study dominated by core discipline modules. The programme is completed with a third year for specialization.

The following table contains a list of modules offered for the Diploma in Environmental Science.

Table 2: Course Structure for the DENV

1) Core-General
Select 10 from 10 module units

G101 Cognitive Process and Problem
Solving I
G102 Cognitive Process and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G104 Contemporary Issues in Culture and Aesthetics
G105 Enterprise Skills I
G106 Enterprise Skills II
   

Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)

G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

2) Core-Discipline
Select 10 from 10 module units

A101 Basic Sciences I
A102 Basic Sciences II
A111 Computing and Mathematical Methods I
A112 Computing and Mathematical Methods II
A201 Applied Chemistry I
A202 Applied Chemistry II
A221 Microbiology
A222 Molecular and Cell Biology
A223 Biochemistry
A301 Laboratory Management

3) Core-Specialization
Select 5 from 5 module units

A206 Environmental Science
A334 Pollution Control and Monitoring
A347 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
A348 Water and Wastewater Treatment
A364 Analytical Instrumentation

4) Electives
At least 3 module units chosen from the entire range of modules offered by the School of Applied Science such as:

A203 Applied Physics
A224 Recombinant DNA Technologies
A231 Immunology
A232 Genetics
A312 Applied Mathematics
A321 Proteomics
A322 Genomics
A335 Energy Utilisation and Management
A361 Bioprocess Technology
A381 Resource and Urban Biotechnology
A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology
A393 Membrane Technologies

5) Freely Chosen Modules

At least 2 module units chosen from the entire range of modules offered by the Schools and Centres.


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