UNIVERSITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SCHOOL OF NATURAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
STUDENT INFORMATION BOOKLET
2018
INTRODUCTION
We welcome you to the Flagship University of the Papua New Guinea- “The University of
Papua New Guinea”
Since you and family have designed and planned your future career in the field of physical
sciences, the staff and the School of Natural & Physical Sciences humbly embrace your
presences and look forward to working with you achieve the desired outputs in the long term.
The information provided in this booklet is designed to help you make firm and sound
decisions about your academic pathways whilst studying with the School of Natural &
Physical Sciences, University of Papua New Guinea.
The School congratulates you for being selected to study at UPNG. You are now officially a
member of the University community in the 2018 Academic Year. You have worked hard to
earn a place here. You must remain focus and set your priorities right to enable you to
achieve your dreams and contribute to the PNG vision as an important country in the world.
You will recognize that there will be many opportunities in the UPNG upon completing your
first year of study. As a first year student doing science foundation, you will be given a
chance at the end of semester two to discuss individual subject queries with members of staff
from different science discipline as part of your pre-registration into second year courses.
For students to graduate you have to complete a minimum of 96 credit points to complete a
Bachelor Degree Program and 48 credit points to complete a diploma program. Along with
that, students must also do 3 courses outside from their school as their broadening courses
and four enrichment courses throughout their four year study. You will have to study all
courses offered under the Program concerned, and select the courses from other divisions of
the same school or from other schools as indicated by the respective divisions and the schools
to make a total of 96 (minimum) credit points of study for the Bachelor degree program and
48 (minimum) credit points of study for a diploma program.
Failure to meet the above mentioned requirements will disqualify you for graduation. It is
imperative that all students are urged to understand this very carefully and start planning
yourself on courses to take in the near future.
For full information about gaining admission into SNPS Science Foundation Year at the
University of Papua New Guinea, please see our Admissions Policy which is available from
the UPNG website www.upng.ac.pg
The Staff and the School of Natural and Physical Sciences look forward to working with you
to achieve the desired grades and plan for your future.
Yours sincerely
Prof Chalapan Kaluwin
A/Executive Dean
School of Natural & Physical Sciences
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UPNG STUDENT ORIENTATION
All New students must take part in the University sanctioned Student Orientation Program.
This program introduces you to the University as a whole where you are made aware of the
facilities, people and the surroundings which will assist you during your study period with
UPNG.
PRIOR TO REGISTRATION:
New Students
1.
Successful selected Students would have received mailed acceptance letters and fee
invoices indicating UPNG Account Name and Number, and deadline for Payment of
School Fees.
2.
Successful applicants’ names would have also been advertised in the daily newspapers
together with UPNG’s required school fees, accounts name and number, and deadline for
payment of school fees in the daily newspapers.
3.
Selected Applicants must pay fees into UPNG BSP Tuition fee account within the
prescribed date. The UPNG Tuition Fee Account Detail for Students are as follows:
(a)
(b)
Internal Students
Account Name:
Account Number:
Bank:
UPNG Tuition Fee Account
1000584013
BSP
External Students (Open College)
Account Name:
Account Number:
Bank:
Distance Education Tuition Fees Account
1000585159
BSP
Continuing Students
4.
Check for your name under the list of students that have successfully met the minimum
GPA to progress into the next year of study on the School Notice Boards. The Notice
Board should have the School Board Approved Student Progress Condition posted.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
All Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 Students
5.
All students must go to the Biology Laboratory – Room Number 211 in the Science II
Building do your Online Registration. You will be guided by the School’s staff members
who will be present in the laboratory to assist you.
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SFY External – Registration Procedures
As a general guideline follow the steps outlined below.
6.
Students who have been accepted to register for science foundation through the open
campus and the continuing science foundation external students are to make sure all
processes and formalities are done correctly.
7.
Go to SNPS School Office to collect your registration form. Fill completely all sections
of the Registration Form. All students are to register for a maximum of 3 courses per
semester.
8.
Consult the School Office for course advising and to sign you in for each of the courses
you intent to register.
9.
Have the Accounts Officers in the Open Campus verify the Fees and clear you out. Make
sure Section three of the Registration form has the accounts stamp on it.
10. Have the Deputy Dean (Academic) or Dean of SNPS sign you in. If he or she is not in,
then leave the form with the SNPS School Office.
11. Have the Executive Officer to sign and give you your copy of the Registration form.
12. Make sure you have copies of your registration form and your receipts of payments.
POINTS TO NOTE:
13. Registration process will start on Monday 5th of February 2018 for those who can come
early and particularly those from NCD and students who are under the non-residential
category.
14. Normal registration process will start on Friday 9th of February 2018.
15. SNPS will register all those students who have paid up front the compulsory fee payment
and certified by the officers of the UPNG Bursary
COURSE VARIATION
16. After completing registration, students may want to change the course(s) they have
registered for. In this instance, Student must complete a Course Variation Form to make
changes to their registered courses. This may be due to timetable clash or as per the
advise from the Course Advisor.
17. Variation Forms should come in before the end of the third week of lectures after the
commencement of classes. At the end of the third week is when the Course Variation
process ceases.
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COURSE OVERLOAD
18. Students can complete an Overload Form to take additional courses if the Course
Advisor advises so. Four courses in a semester is a fulltime load for all upper years. Any
additional course that a student wishes to take on top of the four courses is an overload.
Permission or approval for a student to take an overload must come from the Executive
Dean.
19. Only Year 4 or final year students are allowed to take Course Overload. No students
apart from the final year students will be allowed for course overload.
20. All Science Foundation Students must register for 5 courses per semester. No student
should register for less than 5 Courses or more than 5 courses. Students must register for
5 Courses only.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to call into the School Office
and talk to the Executive Officer, or Admin Officer, or Deputy Dean (Academic & Student
Affairs), or the Executive Dean. We can also be contacted on one of these numbers: 326
7333, 326 7387 OR 3267319. You can also contact the Executive Officer on the email
address: pneimani@upng.ac.pg or the admin officer on depanna@upng.ac.pg
SNPS COURSE ADVISORS
Students are required to consult the respective course advisors listed in the table below to
assist you in choosing the courses you would want to register for in line with your program
interest. It is important that you seek guidance from these course advisors so that you are
choosing the right courses to register for and not registering for any course that is not relevant
to your program major.
Name
Robin Totome
Mrs Beatrix Waiin
Reddy Kuama
John Arabel
Dr Harrison Gedikile
Simon Kawagle
Dr Alfred Faiteli
Dr John Duguman
Sharon Torao-Pingi
Rock Abulaka
Moyap Kilepak
Michael Korimas
Manu Rawali
Professor David Mowbray
Room Number
S218
S279
S160
S178
S355
S361
KD123
S269
S315
S318
Physics Office
S163
S172
TB602
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Division
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences & Geography
Environmental Sciences & Geography
MSCS
MSCS
Physics
Physics
Physics
Sustainable Development
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STUDENT WITHDRAWALS
1:
Students who would want to withdraw from studies in any given semester must do so
within the first three weeks of the commencement of the semester. DONOT wait until
the semester is midway through. Your request for withdrawal will be rejected.
2:
The Deadline for allowing student to withdraw from studies will be on a Friday of the
third week after the commencement of classes. No request for student withdrawals
will be entertained after the third week of classes
3:
Students are to come to the school office and collect a student withdrawal request
form. Fill the form accurately, and completely. Attach any documentation as
requested by the withdrawal request form. Submit the form back to the School Office
and Check a week later for the School’s approval and proceed with your clearance
from the University.
4:
If you are going to withdraw after the third week of classes, it will have to be on
medical grounds. Your request for withdrawal on medical grounds must be fully
supported by a proper official medical documentation and a support letter from the
UPNG Student Counselor.
5:
The UPNG Student Counselor’s office is located in the Student Services Building.
STUDENT PROGRESS CONDITION FOR SEMESTER 1
At the end of the first semester of the academic year, your student progress condition will be
determined based on your calculated Grade Point Average (GPA). The grade point average
(GPA) is very much dependent on the grades scored for each of the courses you have
registered for in the Semester.
The School has approved and adopted the following policy to determine your student
progress condition at the end of Semester 1 and is subject to SNPS Academic Board
Decisions:
1.
Science Foundation Year (SFY)
1.1
GPA >= 1.75
Students who have scored a GPA greater than or equal to 1.75 will proceed on
with their studies into semester 2.
1.2
GPA >= 1.50 and GPA < 1.75
Students who have scored a GPA Less than 1.75 and greater than or equal to
1.50 will be allowed to proceed on with their studies into semester 2 With
Warning.
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1.3
GPA >= 1.00 and GPA < 1.50
Students who have scored a GPA Less than 1.50 and greater than or equal to
1.00 will be excluded from studies for one semester (X1). These students must
apply to re-enroll after they have served their exclusion period of one
semester.
1.4
GPA < 1.00
Students who have scored a GPA of Less than 1.00 will be excluded from
studies for three semester (X3). This lot of students must apply to re-enroll
after they have served their exclusion period for 3 semesters.
Re-enrolling SFY Students
2.
1.5
Re-enrolling SFY Students who score a GPA greater than or equal to 1.00 and
less than 1.75 will be excluded for three Semesters (X3).
1.6
Re-enrolling SFY Students who score a GPA less than 1.00 will be excluded
for five Semesters (X5).
Upper Years (Year 2, 3 and 4 Students)
2.1
GPA >= 2.00
Students who have scored a GPA greater than or equal to 2.00 will proceed on
with their studies into Semester 2.
2.2
GPA >= 1.50 and GPA < 2.00
Students who have scored a GPA Less than 2.00 and greater than or equal to
1.50 will be allowed to proceed on with their studies into Semester 2 with
Warning.
2.3
GPA >= 1.00 and GPA < 1.50
Students who have scored a GPA Less than 1.50 and greater than or equal to
1.00 will be excluded from studies for one semester (X1). This lot of students
must apply to re-enroll after they have served their exclusion period for one
semester.
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2.4
GPA < 1.00
Students who have scored a GPA of Less than 1.00 will be excluded from
studies for three semester (X3). This lot of students must apply to re-enroll
after they have served their exclusion period for 3 semesters.
Re-enrolling Upper Years (Year 2, 3 and 4 Students)
2.5
Re-enrolling upper year students who score a GPA greater than or equal to
1.00 and less than 2.00 will be excluded for three semesters (X3).
2.6
Re-enrolling upper year students who score a GPA less than 1.00 will be
excluded for five semesters (X5).
STUDENT PROGRESS CONDITION FOR SEMESTER 2
At the end of the semester, your student progress condition will be determined based on your
calculated Grade Point Average (GPA). The grade point average (GPA) is very much
dependent on the grades scored for each of the courses you have registered for in both
Semester 1 and in Semester 2.
The School has approved and adopted the following policy to determine your student
progress condition at the end of Semester 2 and is subject to the SNPS Academic Board
Decisions:
1.
Science Foundation Year (SFY)
The Science Foundation GPA is only calculated for Science Foundation Courses ONLY. Grades for
other Courses done by students are not included for SFY GPA Calculation. Students are required to
register for SFY Courses only in their first year of study.
1.1
GPA >= 1.75
Students who have scored a GPA greater than or equal to 1.75 will proceed on
with their studies into Year2.
1.2
GPA >= 1.00 and GPA < 1.75
Students who have scored a GPA Less than 1.75 and greater than or equal to
1.00 will be excluded from studies for one semester (X1). This lot of students
may apply to re-enroll after they have served their exclusion period for one
semester.
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1.3
GPA < 1.00
Students who have scored a GPA Less than 1.00 will be excluded from studies
for three semesters (X3). This lot of students must apply to re-enroll after they
have served their exclusion period for three semesters.
Re-enrolling SFY Students
2.
1.5
Re-enrolling SFY Students who score a GPA greater than or equal to 1.00 and
less than 1.75 will be excluded for three semesters (X3).
1.6
Re-enrolling SFY Students who score a GPA less than 1.00 will be excluded
for five semesters (X5).
Upper Years (Year 2, 3 and 4 Students)
2.1
GPA >= 2.00
Students who have scored a GPA greater than or equal to 2.00 will proceed on
with their studies onto the next year of study.
2.2
GPA >= 1.50 and GPA < 2.00
Students who have scored a GPA Less than 2.00 and greater than or equal to
1.50 will be excluded from studies for one semester (X1). This lot of students
must apply to re-enroll after they have served their exclusion period for 1
semester.
2.3
GPA < 1.50
Students who have scored a GPA Less than 1.50 will be excluded from studies
for three semester (X3). This lot of students must apply to re-enroll after they
have served their exclusion period for 3 semesters.
Re-enrolling Upper Years (Year 2, 3 and 4 Students)
2.3
Re-enrolling upper year students who score a GPA greater than or equal to
1.00 and less than 2.00 will be excluded for three semesters (X3).
2.4
Re-enrolling upper year students who score a GPA less than 1.00 will be
excluded for five semesters (X5).
NOTE:
Students are required to complete their undergraduate study program
within a maximum duration of 7 years after the first enrollment.
Students who repeatedly get excluded and prolong their study period to exceed more than
Seven (7) years will be requested to permanently withdraw from the School. The School
will automatically process their permanent exclusion from studies.
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STUDENT EXCLUSIONS
1:
Student exclusion letters will be generated based on the Student Progress Condition
approved by the School Academic Board.
2:
At the end of semester 1 of the academic year, the student exclusion letters will be
generated by the School and be made available for pick up by the students who are
placed on exclusion from studies.
3:
At the completion of the academic year, students who have performed poorly and are
placed on exclusion will have their exclusion letters posted through their postal
address or it can be picked up in person at the UPNG Student Administration and
Enrollment office.
4:
After serving your exclusion, you may apply to re-enroll into your study program.
Your acceptance is not automatic but will depend on School Committee Decision.
STUDENT APPEALS
Students are given an opportunity to appeal their end of semester exam results if they feel
they have sufficient grounds to support the reviewing of their Exam Marks.
The Appeals must be submitted to the School Office with the compulsory K12.00 Appeal Fee
receipt per course attached to the Appeal documents and lodged within the specified date as
indicated on the School Notice Boards. Appeals for each course must be done separately with
a fee payment of K12.00 per course.
Appealing for continuous assessment by students will not be entertained. Students have the
whole semester to consult the course lecture or the course coordinator for any errors or
anomalies in the continuous assessment items for that particular course.
SCIENCE FOUNDATION YEAR STREAMING
All Science Foundation Students will be required to stream into second year of studies in the
following year after successful completion of the Science Foundation Year.
Students are required to fill in the Online SFY Streaming Application Form through your
own personal email account. You will only access the Online Streaming Application form in
the inbox of your personal email account.
All SFY Students must have a genuine email Account. You can either have an UPNG email
account or a valid Gmail Account. Your personal email account must have your full name
and not some nickname.
You must not share your personal email account with another person. Your Streaming
application may be modified without your knowledge by the person you are sharing your
email account with.
If you don’t have one, you can create one or see the UPNG ICT Staff to create an email
account for you. This email account will also be used by UPNG to correspond with you.
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SFY External students who have not met the School’s requirement to stream onto second
year of studies will continue to enroll and register for courses they have failed or courses that
they have not done or courses they have got a “CP” grade from. They may apply to stream
after successfully passing all the Science Foundation Courses.
All Science Foundation Students must remember that you MUST complete all Science
Foundation Courses with a minimum “PA” grade to enable you to meet the minimum
required annual SFY GPA to Stream into Year 2.
The Required Science Foundation Courses are:
Course No
1.10801
1.10104
1.10202
1.10902
1.10501
1.12309
SEMESTER 1
Course Name
Foundation Mathematics 1
Biology 1A
Chemistry 1A
Physics 1A
Physical Geology
Foundation Geography
Course No
1.10802
1.10105
1.10203
1.10903
1.10503
1.12301
Semester 2
Course Name
Foundation Mathematics 2
Biology 1B
Chemistry 1B
Physics 1B
Earth History
Fundamentals of
Environmental Sciences
STUDENT GRADUATION
1:
Students are required to complete their undergraduate study program within a
maximum duration of 7 years after the first enrollment.
To graduate the students must satisfy the following:
a):
b):
c):
d):
2:
Complete a total of 4 enrichment courses and pass them all
Complete a total of 3 Broadening courses and pass them all
Obtain a minimum total of 96 Credit points for the four year study period.
42 credit points must be from the students’ major in his/her third and fourth
year courses. In other words a total of 75 credit points or greater
Post Graduate students are required to complete their program within 1 and half years.
Any extension of the period of study must be sought from the School’s Post Graduate
Committee.
All results must be submitted and approved by the Post Graduate Committee for
student to be listed for Graduation. Any result that is not submitted on time by the
student or his supervisor, the student will not be allowed to graduate.
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INDEX OF COURSES
1.
SNPS School Based Courses
2.
Biological Sciences
3.
Chemistry
4.
Earth Sciences
5.
Environmental Science & Geography
6.
Mathematics Statistics & Computer Sciences
7.
Physics
SNPS School Wide Courses
SEMESTER 1
Year
Course Number
Course Name
4
1.41002
Research Techniques & Skills
3
1.41001
Research Project
3
Credit Points
SEMESTER 2
4
Compulsory Enrichment Courses
SEMESTER 1
Course Number
Course Name
1.10821
Computer Literacy & Numeracy
3
4.13902
Communication & Life Skills
3
4.10105
Science Communication
3
4.23904
Civics & Ethics
3
1.10821
Computer Literacy & Numeracy
3
Credit Points
SEMESTER 2
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Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Major in Biological Sciences)
SEMESTER 1
Course
Course Name
Year
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Credit Points
Number
1.10102
1.10104
1.20101
1.20104
1.30101
1.30103
1.30111
1.30113
1.30114
1.30116
1.40102
1.40103
1.40106
The Biology Century and PNG
Biology 1A
Introduction to Ecological Processes
Origin and Diversity of Life
Invertebrate Biology
Plant Biology
Biology Work Experience
Ecological Plant Physiology
Microbiology
Biometry
Terrestrial Ecosystems and Management
Marine Ecosystems and Management
Evolutionary Processes
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1.10105
1.20102
1.20103
1.30102
1.30104
1.30112
1.30115
1.30117
1.40101
1.40104
1.40105
1.40107
1.40108
1.41003
Biology 1B
Introduction to Cellular Processes
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
Vertebrate Biology
Ecological Dynamics
Physiological Ecology of Animals
Approaches to Ethnobiology
Plant Diversity
Freshwater Ecosystems and Management
Fundamental and Applied Entomology
Applied Microbiology
Principles and Practice of Taxonomy
Biochemistry
Selected Topic
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
SEMESTER 2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
OTHERS
Program No
1.50150
1.50152
1.50155
7.60100
7.70150
7.70155
Program Name
Post Graduate Diploma in Science
Post Graduate Diploma Biodiversity & Conservation
Bachelor of Science Honours
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Science
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Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (Major in Chemistry)
SEMESTER 1
Year
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Points
1
1.10202
Chemistry 1A
3
2
1.20201
Chemistry IIA
3
3
1.30201
Chemical Principles
3
3
1.30202
Organic Chemistry I
3
3
1.30203
Inorganic Chemistry I
3
4
1.40201
Physical Chemistry II
3
4
1.40202
Natural Products Chemistry
3
4
1.40206
Chemical Professional Skills
3
4
1.40213
Analytical Chemistry II
3
4
1.40209
Special Topics
3
1
1.10203
Chemistry 1B
3
2
1.20202
Chemistry IIB
3
2
1.20205
Introduction to Spectroscopy
3
3
1.30204
Physical Chemistry I
3
3
1.30205
Organic Chemistry II
3
3
1.30207
Inorganic Chemistry II
3
3
1.30208
Analytical Chemistry I
3
4
1.40205
Environmental Chemistry
3
4
1.40208
Applied Organic Chemistry
3
4
1.40209
Special Topics
3
4
1.40212
Industrial & Applied Chemistry
3
4
1.40207
Applied Physical Chemistry
3
4
1.40214
Organometallic Chemistry
3
SEMESTER 2
OTHERS
Program No
1.50250
Program Name
Post Graduate Diploma in Science
1.50255
Bachelor of Science with Honours
7.60200
Master of Science
7.70200
Doctor of Philosophy
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Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Major in Earth Sciences)
SEMESTER 1
Year
Course Number
Course Name
1
1.10501
Physical Geology
2
1.20505
Sedimentology
3
2
1.20506
Photogeology & Geospatial Analysis
3
3
1.30508
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
3
3
1.30510
Field and Structural Geology
3
3
1.30512
PNG Resource Geology
3
4
1.40502
Mineral Deposits and Geochemistry
3
4
1.40503
Engineering & Environmental Geology
3
4
1.40505
Applied Geophysics
3
1
1.10503
Earth History
3
1
1.10502
Geology and Disaster Reduction
3
2
1.20507
Geological Mapping
3
2
1.20508
Rocks, Minerals & Microscopy
3
3
1.30506
Geology Work Experience
12
4
1.40507
Geology Special Topic
3
4
1.40504
Petroleum Geology
3
4
1.40506
Tectonics & PNG Geology
Credit
Points
3
SEMESTER 2
OTHERS
1.50550
Postgraduate Diploma in Science
1.50555
Bachelor of Sciences with Honours
7.60500
Master of Science
7.70500
Doctor of Philosophy
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Environmental Science& Geography
Bachelor of Science (Major in Environmental Science & Geography)
SEMESTER 1
Year
Course Number
Course Name
Credit
Points
3
1
1.12309
Foundation Geography
2
1.22310
Global Environment Change
3
2
1.22332
Rural Systems and Food Security
3
2
1.22351
Integrated Terrestrial and Coastal Processes
3
2
1.22380
Introduction to Demography and Population Studies
3
3
1.32306
Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing
3
3
1.32331
Urban Environmental Crisis
3
3
1.32355
Island Biogeography
3
3
1.32354
Fluvial and Coastal Geomorphology
3
3
1.32371
Resource Management & Environmental Sustainability
3
3
1.32373
Economic Geography
3
3
1.32374
Climate Law
3
3
1.32380
3
3
1.32304
Computer Applications for Demography & Population
Analysis
ESG Work Experience
4
1.42307
Selected Topics
3
4
1.42308
Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing
3
4
1.42331
Urban Planning and Management
3
1.42355
Catchment Hydrology
3
4
1.42377
Environmental Impact Assessment
3
4
1.42373
Comprehensive Hazards and Risk Management
3
4
1.42379
Biodiversity Conservation Strategies
3
3
1.42384
st
Migration in the 21 Century
3
1
1.12301
Fundamentals of Environmental Science
3
2
1.22318
Geographical Techniques
3
2
1.22354
Climatology
3
2
1.22353
Soils and Land Use
3
2
1.22361
Pacific Peoples and Environment
3
2
1.22383
Demographic Methods and Analysis
3
3
1.32305
Remote Sensing Technology and Application
3
3
1.32304
ESG Work Experience
3
3
1.32332
Challenges to Rural Environments
3
3
1.32355
Island Biogeography
3
3
1.32356
Integrated Catchment and Coastal and Island Management
3
3
1.32376
Environmental Governance
3
3
1.32375
Biodiversity Conservation, Policy and Law
3
3
1.32384
Demographic Research & Methodology
3
3
1.32385
MDGs & Human Development
3
4
1.42310
Project in GIS and Remote Sensing
3
4
1.42332
Rural Regional and Development Planning
3
4
SEMESTER 2
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4
4
1.42351
1.42354
4
4
4
4
4
1.42356
1.42378
1.42376
1.42383
1.42391
Oceans and Coastal Resources Management
Climate Change Variability, Impacts & Adaptation
Strategies
Spatial Analysis for Natural Resource Management
Protected Area Management
Pollution Science
Population and Development
Topics in ESG
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Diploma in Comprehensive Hazards and Risk Management
Semester 1
Year
2
Course
Number
1.22333
Course Name
1.22334
Comprehensive Hazards & Risk Management Research
Introduction to Disaster Risk Management (IDRM)
Credit
Points
3
Semester 2
2
12
Bachelor of Sustainable Development
Semester 1
Year
Course
Number
1.20401
Course Name
Introduction to Sustainable Development
3
4
1.40407
Sustainable Project Applications & Management
Green & Ecological Economics
Resource and Environment: Negotiations & Conflict
Resolutions
Sustainable Development: Work Experience
3
3
1.20411
1.30409
1.30413
2
2
3
Credit Points
3
12
Semester-2
Planning for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Law
Environmental Science and Sustainability Principles
& Policies
3
2
1.20402
1.20403
1.20412
3
1.30404
Service Improvement Principles & Techniques
3
3
1.30405
Sustainable Built Environment
3
4
1.40406
3
4
1.40408
4
1.40410
Principles of Green Environmental Engineering &
Cleaner Production
Special Topics in Sustainable Development
Applications
Sustainability Solutions
2
2
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3
6
3
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Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (Major in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science)
SEMESTER 1
Year
Course
Number
1.10821
Course Name
Computer Literacy &Numeracy
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
SEMESTER 2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
1.10801
Foundation Mathematics I
3
1.10803
Applied Finite Mathematics
3
1.20801
Calculus I
3
1.20803
Discrete Mathematics
3
1.20804
Linear Algebra
3
1.20811
Basic Statistics
3
1.30801
Calculus III
3
1.30811
Probability & Sampling Distributions
3
1.30821
Introduction to Databases
3
1.30823
Data Structures & Algorithms
3
1.30831
Ordinary Differential Equations
3
1.40805
Special Topics in Mathematics I
3
1.40811
Regression Analysis
3
1.40813
Survey Methods & Quality Control
3
1.40815
Special Topics in Statistics I
3
1.40821
Information Technology
3
1.40822
Networking and Operating Systems
3
1.40825
Special Topics in Computer Science I
3
1.40831
Numerical Methods I
3
1.40833
Linear Programming
3
1.10802
Foundation Mathematics II
3
1.10804
Fundamentals of Calculus
3
1.20802
Calculus II
3
1.20812
Statistical Methods
3
1.20822
Introduction to Programming
3
1.30802
Calculus IV
3
1.30803
Abstract Algebra
3
1.30804
Work Experience
3
1.30812
Inferential Statistics
3
1.30813
Estimation and Test of Hypothesis
3
1.30822
Systems Analysis
3
1.30824
Database Design & Management
3
1.30832
Partial Differential Equations
3
1.40801
Group Theory
3
1.40803
Special Topics in Mathematics II
3
1.40812
3
4
4
1.40814
Experimental Design & Variance Covariance
Analysis
Non-Parametric Statistics
1.40816
Special Topics in Statistics II
3
1
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3
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4
4
4
4
4
1.40817
Multivariate Statistical Analysis
3
1.40824
Object Oriented Programming
3
1.40826
Special Topics in Computer Science II
3
1.40832
Numerical Methods II
3
1.40834
Stochastic Processes
3
Physics
Bachelor of Science (Major in Physics)
SEMESTER 1
Year
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
SEMESTER 2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Course Number
Course Name
1.10902
Physics 1A
3
1.20905
Electricity & Magnetism
3
1.20906
Mechanics & Thermodynamics
3
1.20945
Essentials of Astronomy
3
1.30901
Thermal Physics
3
1.30909
Electronics
3
1.30914
Physics of Electronic Devices
3
1.30915
Introduction to Meteorology
3
1.30916
Quantum Physics
3
1.40903
Computer Interfacing
3
1.40911
Physics of Climate
3
1.40919
Photovoltaic Systems
3
1.40930
Applied Electromagnetism
3
Course Number
1.10903
Course Name
Physics 1B
1.20902
Radiation Physics
3
1.20903
Vibrations Waves & Optics
3
1.20908
Introduction to Electronics
3
1.20909
Physics of Materials
3
1.20946
Robotics & Automation
3
1.30908
Classical Mechanics
3
1.30910
Energy Development Technology
3
1.30911
Introduction to Climate Studies
3
1.30912
Computer Architecture
3
1.30913
Introductory Electronics Communications
3
1.30903
Work Experience
3
1.40902
Modern Physics
3
1.40905
Environmental Physics
3
1.40908
Signal Processing & Applications
3
1.40915
Robot Manipulators: Modelling & Control
3
1.40917
Automatic Control Systems
3
1.40920
Wind Energy
3
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Credit Points
3
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OTHERS
Program No
1.50950
Program Name
Post Graduate Diploma in Science
1.50955
Bachelor of Science with Honours
7.60900
MSc. Master of Science
7.70950
PhD. Doctor of Philosophy
SNPS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION STAFF
Prof. Chalapan Kaluwin
Acting Executive Dean
Phone: 3267319
Email ckaluwin@upng.ac.pg
Mrs Beatrix Waiin
Deputy Dean (Academic)
Phone: 3267387
Mr Pearick Neimani
Executive Officer
Phone: 3267333
Email: pneimani@upng.ac
Ms Mary Dep
Administration Officer
Phone: 3267333
Mr John Minei
Post Graduate Coordinator
Phone: 3267333
Email: jminei@upng.ac.pg
Mrs Agatha Vaso
Executive Secretary
Phone: 3267387
Email: vasoas@upng.ac.pg
Email: bwaiin@upng.ac.pg
Email: depanna@upng.ac.pg
If there be any queries, do not hesitate to call or send an email. For any
general queries forward them to the SNPS Office Secretary on this email
address: sfo.sec@upng.ac.pg
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S CONSULTATION TIMES
Student can also consult the SNPS Executive Officer weekly on any doubts or problems in relation to
any academic matters. The Executive Officer’s consultation times are posted on the School of Science
notice board and the SNPS Admin office door.
Students are strongly encouraged to frequently pass by the School Office and consult the Student
Notice Boards. Read the notices well and digest the information which will help you with your daily
academic life here at UPNG.
The consultation time for the Executive Officer is two hours per day as shown in the table below.
Times for
Consultation
MONDAY
2:00 – 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
10:00 – 12:00 PM
FRIDAY
2:00 – 4:00 PM
See the Administration Officer regarding Student Academic matters if the SNPS Executive Officer is
not available.
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The table below introduces you to the lecturers under the six different
Divisions of the School. Feel free to consult them at a time they are
available for student consultation.
No.
Lecturer
Division
Room No
1
A/Prof Mungkaje
Biology
S277
2
Beatrix Waiin
Biology
S279
3
Dr Katayo Sagata
Biology
S281
4
Dr Lawong Balun
Biology
S252
5
Dr Ralph Mana
Biology
Herb
6
Magaret Gabut
Biology
S282
7
Mark Kia
Biology
S275
8
Monica Sungu
Biology
S283
9
Mr. Pius Piskaut
Biology
Herb
10
Prof Simon Saulei
Biology
S265
11
Robin Totome
Biology
S218
12
Takis Solulu
Biology
S284
No.
Lecturer
Division
Room No
1
Dr Baro Gise
Chemistry
S158
2
Erley P. Tangalin
Chemistry
S155
3
Mr. Belly Asong
Chemistry
S157
4
Mr. John Arabel
Chemistry
S178
5
Mr. Michael Kiap
Chemistry
S159
6
Mr. Reddy Kuama
Chemistry
S160
7
Mr. Reynold Philip
Chemistry
S179
8
Prof. Topul Rali
Chemistry
S185
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No.
Lecturer
Division
Room No
1
Amanda Tevlone
Earth Sciences
S352
2
Dr John Banda
Earth Sciences
S359
3
Dr Harrison Gedikile
Earth Sciences
S355
4
James Wapyer
Earth Sciences
S369
5
Jerry Dunga
Earth Sciences
S365
6
Lara Asi
Earth Sciences
S367
7
Prof Russel Perembo
Earth Sciences
S370
8
Simon Kawagle
Earth Sciences
S361
10
Yako Tekopiri
Earth Sciences
S358
Lecturer
Division
Room No
1
A Prof. N. Miskaram
ESG
KD125
2
Clementina. Supru
ESG
KD112
3
Dr Gae Gowae
ESG
TB603
4
Dr John Duguman
ESG
S269/270
5
Dr Olive Baloiloi
ESG
TB609
6
Dr. Alfred Faiteli
ESG
KD123
7
John Genolagani
ESG
S254
8
Terence Simbiwen
ESG
TB605
9
Walhos Palisa
ESG
TB611
10
Joseph Irai
ESG
TB604
11
Stacey O'Nea
ESG
Toa 4 B13
12
Angela Mageto
ESG
TB610
13
Regina. Kiele
ESG
S278
14
Peter Samuel
ESG
Toa 4 C12
15
Pochon Lili
ESG
TB606
16
Jason Alonk
ESG
TB608
17
Lorraine Taram
ESG
KD108
18
Georgina Numbasa
ESG
TB5 600
19
Rosemary Korawali
ESG
Toa 4 B13
20
Freddie Alei
ESG
Toa 4 B15
21
Prof David Mowbray
ESG
TB602
22
Prof Graham Sem
ESG
TB607
No.
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No.
Lecturer
Division
Room No
1
Caspart Yoanes
MSCS
S312
2
Henrietta Simon
MSCS
KD326
3
Janos Suagotsu
MSCS
S316
4
Jimmy Keake
MSCS
S313
5
Joel Silas
MSCS
KD335
6
John Wamil
MSCS
S306
7
Len Aellen
MSCS
S322
8
Martin Waure
MSCS
S308
9
Mathew Kombuk
MSCS
S317
10
Micheal Toreu
MSCS
KD349
11
Moare Prihume
MSCS
KD324
12
Nori Fadri
MSCS
S324
13
Peter Drua
MSCS
S323
14
Rock Abulaka
MSCS
S318
15
Samuel Kiap
MSCS
S311
16
Sharon Torao-Pingi
MSCS
S315
17
Tau Boga Rea
MSCS
S310
No.
Lecturer
Division
Room No
1
Darlen Lovi
Physics
S174
2
Jeremiah Malaibe
Physics
S164
3
Julius Pano
Physics
S161
4
Manu. Rawali
Physics
S172
5
Michael Korimas
Physics
S162
6
Moses Taram
Physics
S177
7
Moyap Kilepak
Physics
S168
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