MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
HANDBOOK
2007/2008
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STAFF LIST
List of Academic staff
MUIENR has a strong, professional team of lecturers who teach the various courses. The staff
personnel include lecturers from, both within MUIENR and from other departments.
Associate Professor
F. Kansiime (Director)
Senior Lecturers
J. Okot-Okumu
Lecturers
E Kateyo
V. Muwanika
S. Mugisha
BSc., Msc. Env. Micro. (Dar), Msc. (San. Eng) (IHE,Delft),
Ph.D (Wageningen).
BSc., (Legon) Msc., (IHE, Delft)., Ph.D (Mak)
BSc.,Dip ed., Msc., Ph.D (Mak) Cert. Limnology, (Vien)
BSc., (Dar), MSc., (Mak), Ph.D (Mak),
BSc., MSc. (Mak)
Assistant Lecturers
D. Mufitumukiza
E. Godwin
BSc., (Mak), M.Sc. (ITC)
BSc., (Mak), M.Sc. (Mak)
Teaching Assistants
E. Natumanya
E. Kayendeke
BSc., (Mak), M.Sc. (UDSM)
BSc., (Mak), M.Sc. (ITC)
S. Nyakaana (Senior Lecturer)
J.M Kasenene
(Associate Professor)
BSc., Dip Ed. (Mak) Msc., (Wales) Ph.D (Mak)
BSc., Dip Ed. (Mak) Msc., (Mak) Ph.D. (Michigan)
Staff from Other Departments
Senior Lecturers
E.B. Kasimbazi
E. Twesigomwe
Lecturers
D. Mpairwe
G. Eilu
M. Muganwa
S.M. Byarujali
J. Wasswa
F. Muyodi
E. Kateregga
LLB (Dar), Dip.L.P. (LDC) LLM (Calgary)
B.Sc. (Mak), M.Sc. (Nairobi), Ph.D. (Mak)
B.Sc., Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Mak)
B.Sc., For., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Mak.)
MBChB., MPH., MSc., Dip. F.N., Rotheram (UK), Cert EMH
(Canada)
B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.Sc. (Mak) Psi. Dip., Cert. Limnology
(Vienna), Ph.D. (Mak)
B.Sc., M.Sc. (Mak)
B.Sc., MSc., Ph.D. (Dar)
B.A., M.A (EPP) (Mak), Ph.D (Gort)
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List Administrative and support Staff
Besides the academic staff, there are also administrative and technical staff who help in the
smooth running of the Institute as listed below:
Administrative staff and Technical Staff
J. Kayaga
Assistant Registrar
J. Akatukiza
Accountant
C. Tenywa
Secretary
B. Lutaaya
Secretary (Data bank)
G. Musinguzi
Systems Administrator
A. Mwesigwa
Librarian
A. Namukasa
Library Assistant
J. Kissa
Accounts Clerk
G. Murizi
Laboratory Technician
T. Naggayi
Lab Attendant/ Cleaner
D. Wesonga
Security Guard
E. Kaahwa
Cleaner/Messenger
M. Munyogoli
Security Guard
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Table of Contents
List of Academic staff ......................................................................................................... ii
List Administrative and support Staff ................................................................................ iii
Administrative staff and Technical Staff ........................................................................... iii
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About MUIENR ............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Location and Infrastructure ........................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 The National Biodiversity Data Bank (NBDB) .................................................... 2
1.2.2 Molecular Biology Laboratory .............................................................................. 2
1.2.3 Water and Wetlands Research Laboratory ........................................................... 3
1.2.4 Makerere University Biological Field Station (MUBFS) ..................................... 3
1.2.5 MUIENR Library/ Book Bank............................................................................... 3
1.2.6 ICT at MUIENR .................................................................................................... 4
2.0 Academic Programmes at MUIENR ............................................................................ 4
2.1 Research at MUIENR ................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Student general information .......................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Fees structure and breakdown for various courses offered at MUIENR ............... 5
2.2.2 Payment of Tuition fees ......................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Payment of Registration fees ................................................................................. 8
2.2.4 Refund of Tuition ................................................................................................... 8
2.2.5 Application for courses .......................................................................................... 9
2.2.5.1 Government Sponsorship Scheme .................................................................. 9
2.2.5.2 Private sponsorship ......................................................................................... 9
2.2.5.3 Short Courses .................................................................................................. 9
2.2.6 Rules and Regulations............................................................................................ 9
2.2.6.1 Student conduct ............................................................................................... 9
2.2.6.2Academic Integrity........................................................................................... 9
2.2.6.3 Examination Regulations .............................................................................. 10
2.2.6.4 Assessment of Examinations ........................................................................ 10
2.2.6.5 Course examinations ..................................................................................... 10
2.2.6.6 Moderation and external examiners .............................................................. 10
2.2.6.7 Examination papers ....................................................................................... 10
2.2.6.8 Grading of Results ........................................................................................ 11
2.2.7 Course outlines......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.7.1 PhD Programme ................................................................................................ 12
2.2.7.2 M. Sc. In Environment and Natural Resources................................................. 12
2.2.7.2.1 Admission Requirements ........................................................................... 12
2.2.7.2.2 Programme Structure ................................................................................. 12
2.2.7.2.3 Research and graduation requirements ...................................................... 13
2.2.7.3 PGD in Environmental Information Management ............................................ 13
2.2.7.3.1 Admission Requirements ........................................................................... 13
2.2.7.3.2 Programme Structure ................................................................................. 14
2.2.7.3.4 Courses offered .......................................................................................... 15
2.2.7.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ................ 15
2.2.7.3.1 Objectives .................................................................................................. 15
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2.2.7.3.2 General Regulations ................................................................................... 16
2.2.7.3.3 Admission Requirements ........................................................................... 16
2.2.7.3.4 Course structure ......................................................................................... 17
2.2.7.3.5 Examinations.............................................................................................. 18
2.2.7.3.6 Award ......................................................................................................... 18
2.2.7.4 Bachelor of Environmental Science (BEVS) .................................................... 18
2.2.7.4.1 Objectives .................................................................................................. 19
2.2.7.4.2 Regulations: ............................................................................................... 19
2.2.7.4.3 Admission Requirements ........................................................................... 19
2.2.7.4.4 Curriculum and Programme duration ........................................................ 20
2.2.7.4.5 Programme structure .................................................................................. 20
2.2.7.4.6 Examinations.............................................................................................. 22
2.2.7.5 Short courses ..................................................................................................... 23
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1.0 Introduction
This handbook describes the back ground, setting and gives a full coverage of the range of
undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at Makerere University Institute of Environment
and Natural Resources (MUIENR) together with other information that shall help the readers
acquaint themselves with information about the institute as they plan their degree programmes.
This handbook gives details of the fees structures, as well as the qualifications one has to have in
order to enroll for a particular course and the students' regulations once admitted in the institute.
Students are encouraged to read this book carefully so as to understand all the regulations to
avoid inconveniences. The handbook contains details of research and projects and activities ongoing at the institute. The book shall be useful to prospective students as well as current students
and we are sure you will enjoy the information package and be impressed with the unique design
and variety of our courses.
1.1 About MUIENR
The Makerere University Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (MUIENR) was
founded as an Institute in the Faculty of Science in 1987 to train personnel and carry out research
on all aspects of environment. With effect from 2001/2002 academic year, the Institute became
autonomous from the faculty of Science. MUIENR is engaged in research, teaching students at
all levels, advising on environmental issues and providing advisory and consultancy services to
the government and the general Ugandan community.
MUIENR's mission is to provide leadership in and knowledge for and about natural
resources, for human benefit and environmental protection.
MUIENR promotes training and research in many aspects of Uganda's environment and Natural
Resources. The Institute is headed by a Director, and has an interdisciplinary team of Academic
staff, support staff and researchers. The academic staff and researchers have expertise in Natural
Resource (water, landforms, soils, vegetation and wildlife), assessment, monitoring and
conservation. MUIENR now has students from Uganda, as well as international students From
Kenya, DRC, Tanzania, Rwanda and Sudan.
1.2 Location and Infrastructure
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The institute is based in the institute's main building on the left side of the science quadrangle
just after the Mathematics building opposite the Botany Department. The Institute conducts
lectures in its main lecture room at the institute and hires lecture rooms from other
faculties/departments as well. There are some specialised units within MUIENR including:
(a) The National Biodiversity Databank (NBDB)
(b) Remote Sensing/Computer Laboratories
(c) Molecular Biology Laboratory
(d) Water and Wetlands Research Laboratory
(e) Makerere University Biological Field Station (MUBFS)
1.2.1 The National Biodiversity Data Bank (NBDB)
The NBDB was founded in 1990. It monitors the national biological resources in Uganda and
provides information to conservationists, government agencies, NGOs, and others interested in
the conservation and sustainable utilisation of these resources.
1.2.2 Molecular Biology Laboratory
The laboratory is a teaching and research facility. The laboratory was established under the
auspices of DANIDA - ENRECA (Enhancement of Research Capacity) program with the aim of
training African scientists and generating scientific information necessary for conservation of
Africa’s wildlife resources. It is a teaching and research Laboratory that utilizes genetic
information in biological macromolecules (Proteins, DNA and RNA) to address numerous
questions and has a potential for application in a wide range of biological fields such as
molecular medicine, agricultural and livestock improvement and wildlife genetics. It is capable
of handling most molecular biology problems ranging from DNA and RNA extraction through to
sequencing, genotyping selected genes and gene cloning. Initially, research in the laboratory was
focused on documenting amount and distribution of genetic diversity in Africa’s large mammals
but has now expanded to include genetics major wildlife and livestock, pathogens, microbial and
plant genetics. The lab has recently received funding from the European Union under the
CONTRAST Project. The lab is connected to the local area network.
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1.2.3 Water and Wetlands Research Laboratory
The water and wetlands research (WWER) laboratory carries out assessment and monitoring of
water and wetlands resources with emphasis on wise use of these resources and pollution control.
It is equipped with moderate equipment for water quality and plant analysis. It is involved in
national and regional projects like the Lake Victoria Environmental Project (LVEMP) and the
East African Regional Programme and Research Network for Biotechnology, Bio-safety and
Biotechnology Policy Development (BIO-EARN), Developing tools for wetland ecosystem
resource management in East Africa (Ecotools) and the dynamics and evaluation of finger ponds
in East African fresh water ecotones using appropriate fish production (finger ponds). In addition
to the analytical equipment, the laboratory is connected to a local area network (LAN).
1.2.4 Makerere University Biological Field Station (MUBFS)
MUBFS is located in Kibale National Park. It is mainly involved in biodiversity and
conservation biology research but it is increasingly hosting short international courses in tropical
biology; as one of the students put it “ it is the only place where you can study and feel ecology”.
Originally most of the research at MUBFS was in primatology but over the years, the research
agenda has broadened to include ecological and behavioural research on other taxas, and socioeconomic studies. Its training and research programmes have been developed over 30 years and
have achieved international recognition, especially for research on forest primates, notably
chimpanzees, and other aspects of forest ecology. The station also offers facilities for holding
field courses, seminars and workshops in a quiet tropical forest environment. There is adequate
dormitory and guesthouse space for groups ranging between ten and sixty people.
1.2.5 MUIENR Library/ Book Bank
MUIENR has a well-stocked library with over 6,500 books and reports on a variety of
environmental and natural resources issues. The new books came from and continue to come
from a variety of sources mainly the University Book Bank scheme and development and
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academic partners. The library continues to be used extensively by students from Faculties of
Science, Law, Arts, Social Sciences and other stakeholders from the general public. The Institute
has a reading shade outside the library to accommodate up to 30 users.
1.2.6 ICT at MUIENR
The Institute has two computer laboratories with 39 computers connected to a Local Area
Network. In addition to other computer applications like processing documents, the labs are well
equipped with Remote Sensing and customized software and hardware. Remote Sensing and
Geographical Information System for natural resources planning and management was initiated
in 1992 by several departments of Makerere University when it was realized that a training
facility in Remote Sensing and GIS techniques for applications in the fields of natural resource
surveys and management was becoming essential for Uganda.
The laboratories are largely used by the students at the Institute for learning and research. The
first computer labs were supported by USAID and the recent support came from UNESCO IHE,
the Netherlands under the POWER Project (Partnership for Water Education and Research) and
the Rockefeller Foundation. The BioEarn project funded by Sida/SAREC established the first
LAN at MUIENR. The whole Building of MUIENR and its laboratories are connected to a Local
Area Net work and Internet. The Institute has two LCD projectors, a slide projector and three
overhead projectors. The lobby to the institute also has two data points where the students and
visitors to the Institute who have their own laptops can access Internet without entering the
computer labs. The Institute is in the process of installing several Internet hotspots.
2.0 Academic Programmes at MUIENR
Currently the institute offers an active PhD programme, One Masters Degree programme, Two
Post graduate Diploma programmes and one Undergraduate Degree Programme. MUIENR
offers the following programmes:
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PhD (Environment and Natural Resources)
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Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resource management
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Masters of Environment and Natural Resources
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Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Information management (PGDEIM)
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Postgraduate diploma in Environmental Impact assessment (PGDEIA)
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Bachelor of Environmental Science
MUIENR also
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Provides in service training to categories of people already working in fields related
to environment and natural resource management.
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Mounts community oriented programmes, stressing conservation and sustainable
utilization of natural resources.
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Carries out pre-and post-implementation assessment of impacts of projects and
policies on environment and natural resources there in.
MUIENR has achieved national and corporate recognition for exemplary teaching and research
in Environment and Natural Resource management.
2.1 Research at MUIENR
The institute has a number of research programmes. Research results are presented and published
at national and international levels, in workshops and journals. Many of our research efforts are
highly integrated with other university departments, faculties and universities in East Africa,
Sweden, and Netherlands. Many of these research projects provide training and funding
opportunities for our postgraduate students. Current research areas include: Forest and wildlife
management, Fuel wood needs assessments, Remote sensing and GIS applications for
community land use planning and management, land cover mapping, change analysis, planning
and analysis, Biodiversity studies of plants, animals and ecosystems, including the use of
molecular techniques in wildlife genetics, Analysis of biodiversity data for conservation
planning, Solid waste management, The limnology of lakes and rivers, Water quality assessment
and monitoring, Wetlands ecology and management, Appropriate technology for waste water
treatment, Predictive mapping of biodiversity data and Conservation Genetics.
2.2 Student general information
The information below about course fees, structure and regulations, examinations and course
requirements. Students are encouraged to read it carefully and to strictly adhere to it.
2.2.1 Fees structure and breakdown for various courses offered at MUIENR
a) PhD programme
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Item
Registration fee
Admin. Fee
Examination fee
Library fee
Tuition fee
Identity card
Ugandans (Ushs)
120,000=
200,000=
300,000=
20,000=
1,800,000=
15,000=
2,455,000=
Foreign students ($)
100
240
500
20
3,000
20
3,880
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
b) M. Sc. In Environment and Natural Resources
Item
Registration fee
Administrative fee
Examination fee
Library fee
Tuition fee
Identity card
Ugandans (Ug. Shs)
120,000=
200,000=
200,000=
20,000=
1,800,000=
15,000=
2,355,000=
Foreign students ($)
100
240
350
20
3,000
20
3,730
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
Other costs not indicated here are as in Post graduate Diploma functional fees as listed in the
table below:
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b) PGD in EIA and PGD in EIM
Item
Application fee
Late application
Registration fee
Administration fee
Examination fee
Library fee
Tuition fee (a) PGD in EIA
(b) PGD in EIM
Identity card
Re-examination charges
Change of programme/course
Late registration/surcharge
Graduation fee (on graduation)
Convocation (on graduation)
Certificate fee (on graduation)
Transcript fee (on graduation)
Academic document certification
Replacement of damaged
certificate
Ugandans (Ushs)
20,000
30,000
120,000
200,000
200,000
20,000
Foreign students ($)
50
65
100
240
350
20
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
15,000
20,000
5,000
30,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
20,000
3,000
50,000
20
20
10
60
100
50
10
50
Per course
Per copy
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d) Bachelor of Environmental Science (New Revised rates)
Item
Application fee
Late application
Registration fee
Examination fee
Library fee
Tuition fee
Research fee
Identity card
Re-examination charges
Change of programme/course
Late registration/surcharge
Mature age application fee
Graduation fee (on graduation)
Convocation (on graduation)
Certificate fee (on graduation)
Transcript fee (on graduation)
Academic document certification
Replacement of damaged
certificate
Ugandans (Ushs)
20,000
30,000
100,000
100,000
20,000
600,000
20,000
15,000
20,000
5,000
50,000
60,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
20,000
3,000
50,000
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Foreign students ($)
50
65
100
150
20
750,000 Ushs
10
20
20
10
50
100
50
50
10
50
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
P.A
Per semester
P.A
Per course
Per copy
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2.2.2 Payment of Tuition fees
The tuition fee should be paid either in full for the semester at the beginning of the semester OR
paid for the whole academic year.
In small installments such that by the end of the 6th week of the semester or at least 40% of
tuition fees have been paid by and by the end of the 12th week of the semester ALL fees for the
semester have been paid. The university policy on payment of Tuition fees is as follows:
1. All tuition fees and other University fees are due on the first day of the academic year. In
case, a student is not able to pay all the fees above by the first day of the academic year,
he/she must ensure that the fees for a particular semester are paid by the sixth (6th) week
of that semester in order for him/her to be registered and gain access to University
services and facilities.
2. Any student who is not able to raise the full semester fees may choose courses within the
first six (6) weeks and pay for the semester course load that he/she can afford in order to
be registered and gain access to university services and facilities. The minimum course
load permitted under this arrangement is 60% of the total credit units for that particular
Semester.
3. No student will be permitted to pay any fees and register after the sixth (6th) week of a
semester.
4. Parents/guardians, sponsors and the students are advised to pay fees either directly at any
Stanbic Bank branch on account number 0140019324501 or pay by bank draft in
honour of Makerere University Council.
2.2.3 Payment of Registration fees
Privately sponsored undergraduate students should pay registration fee currently
Shs.50, 000/= per anum within the first three weeks of the academic year. Privately sponsored
students who fail to pay the approved registration fee would not be registered for the academic
year.
2.2.4 Refund of Tuition
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Refund of tuition fees to students who have chosen to withdraw from programmes shall be done
as follows:
2.2.5 Application for courses
2.2.5.1 Government Sponsorship Scheme
Government sponsorship exists only for the undergraduate Bachelor of Environmental Science.
No government sponsorship exists for the post-graduate programmes. The government
sponsorship scheme admits student who have passed their A’ level examination and applied for
Bachelor of Environmental Science while filling their .JAB forms and passed with enough points
to accumulate the set cut-off points for admission to join the course.
2.2.5.2 Private sponsorship
Private students apply directly to the academic registrar’s office, Makerere University and must
meet the required cut-off points set for the course.
2.2.5.3 Short Courses
The Institute also organizes and runs short, tailor-made courses in subjects such as Introduction
to environmental science, Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resources Management,
Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity Conservation, Wetlands Ecology and
Management, and Environmental Economics.
2.2.6 Rules and Regulations
2.2.6.1 Student conduct
Students are governed by the general University rules and regulations on student conduct. These
rules are available from the deans office and are usually availed to students up[on admission.
2.2.6.2Academic Integrity
MUIENR seeks to foster a spirit of high integrity and honesty standards. Any course work or
research presented by students to the institute must be original and any attempt by any students
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to present work, which they have not honestly performed, is regarded as a serious offence and
renders the offenders liable to serious consequences including possible suspension.
2.2.6.3 Examination Regulations
Examination may take forms such as written papers, practical examinations; Take home essays,
timed essays, submission of project reports, or a combination of any of the above methods.
Students are expected to follow and obey university examination regulations and failure to
comply may render the offenders liable to serious consequences including possible suspension or
expulsion.
2.2.6.4 Assessment of Examinations
Continuous assessment (Course work)
Continuous assessment or coursework for the taught courses cover 30% of the total course marks
foe 3 Credit Unit courses and 40% for four Credit Unit courses. Continuous assessment may take
forms such as take-home essays, assignments, timed essays, group works, practical sessions,
presentations or fieldwork as determined in the specifications in course design.
2.2.6.5 Course examinations
All courses are examined as soon as possible after completion of teaching. An examination shall
be given during the last two weeks of each semester. Failure to sit an examination by any student
without acceptable reasons and permission means failure in that examination. The time allowed
for any written examination shall normally be three (3) hours
2.2.6.6 Moderation and external examiners
All question papers shall be moderated internally and where necessary externally by an external
examiner. In addition, an external examiner shll participate in vetting of questions and the
marking of scripts for all final examinations. They shall participate in the determination of
overall results and classification of degrees awarded to students.
2.2.6.7 Examination papers
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Examination papers shall be held during the last two weeks of each semester and each course
outlined in the syllabus constitutes a university examination. Each examination shall be written
on a special university examination answer sheet and students are not allowed to take any answer
sheets outside the examination rooms. University rules and regulations apply to any culprit
caught in the act of taking examination pares outside the examinations room.
2.2.6.8 Grading of Results/Progression
Normal progress
A candidate is said to have attained a normal progress if he/she attains a Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) of > 2.0.
Probational Progress
A student is said to be on probational progress if he/she has failed a course (s) and is to retake
that course or has missing marks foe a particular course
Discontinuation
A student is discontinued from a course when hes has lasted on it for more than………
Re-taking a course a
A student is made to retake a course if he/she has failed to attain a pass mark of 50% for that
particular course in a given semester.
Dead year and withdrawal from a course
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2.2.7 Course outlines
2.2.7.1 PhD Programme
This is basically a three-year programme involving research on any aspect of environment and/or
natural resources leading to the preparation of a thesis for the PhD. of Makerere University. A
Master’s degree of any environmental or natural resources background is required to enrol.
2.2.7.2 M. Sc. In Environment and Natural Resources
The MSc programme is well established with a two-year curriculum consisting of one year of
course work followed by a research project in the second year. Student research projects are
diverse and include topics such as: Water and wetlands resources, monitoring, assessment and
management, forest and wildlife management projects, fuel wood needs assessments, remote
sensing applications for land use surveys, GIS applications for community land use planning and
management, economics of natural resource use, biodiversity studies of plants, animals and
ecosystems, including the use of molecular techniques in wildlife genetics, analysis of
biodiversity data for conservation planning and solid waste management.
2.2.7.2.1 Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to possess a good honours degree from Makerere University, or an
equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution.
2.2.7.2.2 Programme Structure
Duration
(i)
The programme covers two academic years divided into four semesters.
(ii)
Students are required to have both theoretical and practical experiences in most of the
courses.
This two-year programme and the syllabus is cast in three parts: Part I consists of compulsory
courses, all of which must be taken, Part II consists of optional courses and Part III of a research
project. Currently, the options fall into three streams; each student selects three options from one
stream or two options from one stream and one option from another.
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Part One: COMPULSORY COURSES: (270 Contact Hours)
Contact hours
ENR 7101
ENR 7102
ENR 7103
ENR1 7104
ENR 7201
ENR 7205
Part Two
STREAM 1
ENR 7202
ENR 7203
ENR 7204
ENR 7205
ENR 7206
ENR 7207
STREAM 2
ENR 7208
ENR 7209
ENR 7210
ENR 7211
ENR 7213
STREAM 3
ENR 7214
ENR 7215
ENR 7216
ENR 7217
ENR 7218
Part Three
Research Methods and Data Management
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Geographic
Information Systems
Environmental Resources, Planning and Management
Environmental Economics
Environmental Ethics and Law
Field Course
OPTIONAL COURSES
RURAL AREA MANAGEMENT
Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS
Rural Land use and Soils
Vegetation Resources
Mineral Resources and Mining
Soils and their conservation
Human Population and Environment
BIODIVERSITY AND ITS MANAGEMENT
Introduction to biodiversity
Biodiversity of wetlands, open waters and mountains
Biodiversity survey and analysis
Conservation planning and practice
Wildlife conservation genetics
URBAN AND PERI- URBAN AREA
MANAGEMENT
60
45
Credit
Unit
4
3
60
45
30
30
4
3
2
2
45
45
45
45
45
45
3
3
3
3
3
3
45
45
45
45
45
3
3
3
3
3
Industrialization and the Environment
Water resources
Urbanization and the Environment
Energy and Environment
Environmental Health
RESEARH PROJECT
45
45
45
45
45
3
3
3
3
3
2.2.7.2.3 Research and graduation requirements
Students to be awarded a masters degree of Master of Science in Environment and natural
Resources should have completed their research and submitted their theses and done their viva to
the faction of the school of postgraduate studies of Makerere University.
2.2.7.3 PGD in Environmental Information Management
This one-year course equips students with skills to use in remote sensing and Geographical
Information Systems in natural resource management.
2.2.7.3.1 Admission Requirements
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A candidate is admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma Course if he/she possesses a good honours
degree or its equivalent from Makerere University or any other recognised institution of higher
learning. Knowledge of computing is an added advantage.
2.2.7.3.2 Programme Structure
The programme covers one academic year divided into two semesters. Each course consists of credit
units. A credit unit is defined as one contact hour per week per semester. One hour of lecture or seminar
is one contact hour. Two hours of tutorial, practical or fieldwork are equivalent to one contact hour.
Curriculum
(i)
Students are required to have both theoretical and practical experiences in most of the
courses.
(ii)
During the second half of the first semester, each student is expected to formulate an
individual project under the supervision of a member of staff. This project is carried out
and finished during the second semester and the results presented.
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2.2.7.3.4 Courses offered
The programme consists of 7 courses, one of which is an individual project. Course participants are
expected to take ALL courses as outlined below:
EIM
6101
Computing and Statistics
EIM
EIM
6102
6103
EIM
EIM
6104
6201
EIM
6202
Design of Information System
Introduction to Geographical
Information System (GIS)
Introduction to Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing for Environmental
Management
Geographical Information Systems for
Environmental Management
Project
EIM
6203
TOTAL
Contact hours
45
Credit Units
3
45
45
3
3
45
75
3
5
75
5
120
450
8
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2.2.7.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
This is another one year` course designed to train professionals in the art and science of
assessment of the impacts of developmental activities; one of the key requirements for achieving
sustainable development.
2.2.7.3.1 Objectives
2.2.7.3.1.1 General Objective
The general objective of this programme is to build an environmental management capacity with
practical orientation needed to conduct different levels of environmental impact assessment and to
ensure sustainable development in Uganda and the region.
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2.2.7.3.1.2 Specific Objectives
Specifically, the programme should produce graduates capable of:
(i) Appreciating the close link between environment and natural resources with
development and proficient at:
(a) Planning and undertaking of impact assessments
(b) Leading multi-disciplinary EIA teams
(c) Reviewing Environmental Impact Statements
(ii) Preparing Environmental Impact Statements
(iii) Undertaking environmental audits
(iv) Integrating EIA in project planning
(v)
Designing environmental management systems
2.2.7.3.2 General Regulations
The syllabus, examinations and organization of courses for the Postgraduate Diploma in
Environmental Impact Assessment are subject to the general regulations governing post-graduate
programmes in Makerere University.
2.2.7.3.3 Admission Requirements
A candidate is admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma Course if he/she possesses a University degree
or its equivalent in the physical, biological, health or social/human sciences from Makerere or any
other recognized institution of higher learning. Previous experience in environmental or natural
resources management sector is an added advantage.
(i)
The programme covers one academic year divided into two semesters, each of 17 weeks and
a recess term of ten weeks. Fifteen weeks of the normal semesters are reserved for teaching
and two for examinations. Each course consists of credit units. A credit unit is defined as
one contact hour per week per semester. A contact hour is calculated as being equivalent to:
(a)
One lecture hour
(b)
One tutorial/seminar hour
(c)
Two practical/laboratory hours
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(d)
(ii)
Four field study/internship training hours
Students are required to have both theoretical and practical experiences in most of the
courses.
(iii)
During the second semester, each student is required to participate in the formulation and
execution of a project under the supervision of a member of staff. This project is carried out
and finished during the second semester and the results presented.
2.2.7.3.4 Course structure
The programme consists of 14 courses, one of which is a project and four are optional. Candidates
are expected to take all ten core courses and two electives. The courses are outlined below:
Year One
Semester One
EIA 6101 Computing and Statistics
EIA 6102 Introduction to GIS
EIA 6103 Basic Ecology & Environmental Studies
EIA 6104 Introduction to EIA
EIA 6105 EIA Procedures & Methods
SEMESTER TWO (Three cores and two electives)
CORE COURSES
EIA 6201 Law, Policy and Institutional
Arrangements
EIA 6202 Organisational Aspects of EIA
EIA 6203 Project
ELECTIVES (to select two)
EIA 6204 Socio-economic Impact Assessment
EIA 6205 Strategic Environmental Assessment
EIA 6206 Health Impact Assessment
EIA 6207 Bio-physical Environmental Impact
Assessment
RECESS TERM
EIA 6301 Environmental Audit
EIA 6302 Research Ethics
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Contact Hour
Credit Unit
45
45
45
30
60
3
3
3
2
4
30
2
60
4
60
60
60
60
4
4
4
4
45
30
3
2
2.2.7.3.5 Examinations
2.2.7.3.5.1 Progressive Assessment
Progressive Assessment consists of assignments as well as practical work evaluation, where
applicable. Progressive Assessment contributes 40% of the total mark for each course.
2.2.7.3.5.2 Scheme of University Examinations

Semester one and two: At the end of the first and second semester, there are five and four
written papers respectively, each of three hours duration.

Recess Semester: At the end of the recess term, there are two written papers of three hours
duration and presentation of project reports. The project report and its presentation is
marked out of 100%.
2.2.7.3.5.3 Pass Mark
A candidate is deemed to have passed the course examination if he/she obtains a mark of 50%
(Grade point 2.0) in each paper individually.
2.2.7.3.6 Award
After satisfactory completion of the programme, candidates are awarded the Postgraduate Diploma
in Environmental Impact Assessment of Makerere University.
2.2.7.4 Bachelor of Environmental Science (BEVS)
This is a three-year undergraduate programme whose overall objective is to produce
environmental scientists with adequate knowledge, skills, concern and attitude in meeting the
challenges of environmental conservation.
The programme is designed to train students to re-orientate their conception of environmental
problems in order to appreciate the key role of science, economics, ethics, politics, human
ecology and sociology in environmental conservation.
In so doing, a new cadre of
environmental professionals will emerge ready to confront the challenges of increasing
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biological and material poverty and increasing human population. The underlying philosophy is
that human beings, having evolved the capacity to manipulate and transform the rest of nature,
need to be central in the solution of problems of misuse and degradation of our environment.
2.2.7.4.1 Objectives
General objective
The overall objective of this programme is to produce environmental scientists with adequate
knowledge, skills, concern and attitude in meeting the challenges of environmental conservation
and management.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives of this course are to:
i. Enable the students to acquire scientific knowledge of environmental systems
ii. Promote the use of scientific knowledge in environmental problem solving
iii. Make students acquire skills in environmental research
iv. Promote the use of appropriate technology in harnessing natural resources
v. Enable students acquire skills to effectively disseminate environmental knowledge
vi. Promote the use of inter-disciplinary approach in environmental conservation and
management
vii. Enable students develop the conservation ethics
2.2.7.4.2 Regulations:
The general regulations and statutes of Makerere University govern students and Examinations for the degree of
BEVS.
2.2.7.4.3 Admission Requirements
Admission to Bachelor of Environmental Science (BEVS) is through the following avenues:
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Entry Scheme
Applicants must have the necessary qualification for entry into Makerere University.
i
The essential subjects are the two best done of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agriculture,
Economics and Geography.
ii
The relevant subject is the third best done of the above subjects.
iii
The desirable subjects are General Paper and subsidiary mathematics
iv
Others include any A level subject.
Mature Age Entry Scheme
The candidate should have passed the relevant Mature Age Entry Examination of Makerere
University in aptitude and any of the subjects indicated above.
Diploma entry scheme
Holders of relevant Diplomas (at least a second class) in science related subjects from Makerere
University or other recognized institutions/colleges will be eligible for admission.
2.2.7.4.4 Curriculum and Programme duration
The BEVS Programme extends over a period of three years. Each year consist of two semesters. A semester is
seventeen weeks (17) whereby fifteen weeks are for teaching (15) and the last two weeks are for examinations. A
student is deemed to have finished the programme after accumulating a minimum of 112 credit units.
2.2.7.4.5 Programme structure
The programme is arranged into core courses, including Field Attachment and Research. All courses in semesters
one and two of Year 1 and semester one of Year 2 are core and must therefore be taken by all students. The rest of
the semesters have core courses and electives. The electives start from semester two of year two and are designed to
allow students acquire wide knowledge in environmental management.
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YEAR ONE: SEMESTER ONE (Core Courses)
ENR 1101 Earth Structure and Geo-processes
ENR 1102 Atmospheric Processes
ENR 1103 Soil Science
ENR 1104 Lower Plant Resources
ENR 1105 Human Ecology
SEMESTER TWO (Core courses)
ENR 1201 Invertebrate Resources
ENR 1202 Vertebrate Resources
ENR 1203 Environmental Microbiology
ENR 1204 Chemical Processes in the Environment
ENR 1205 Basic Ecology
YEAR TWO: SEMESTER ONE (Core Courses)
ENR 2101 Basic Genetics
ENR 2102 Computer Applications
ENR 2103 Vertebrate Resources
ENR 2104 Biodiversity
ENR 2105 Elements of Mathematical Ecology
SEMESTER TWO (Three Core Courses and Two Electives)
CORE COURSES
ENR 2201 Research Methods and Statistics
ENR 2202 Resource Economics
ENR 2203 Remote Sensing and GIS
ELECTIVES
ENR 2204 Waste Management
ENR 2205 Environmental Health
ENR 2206 Urbanization and Environment
ENR 2207 Sociology and Environment
ENR 2208 Ecological Modelling
YEAR THREE : SEMESTER ONE (Four Core Courses and Two Electives)
CORE COURSES
ENR 3101 Environmental Biotechnology
ENR 3102 Cleaner Production
ENR 3103 EIA and Environmental Standards
ENR 3104 Communicating the Environment
ELECTIVES
ENR 3105 Conservation Genetics
ENR 3106 Trade and Environment
ENR 3107 Agriculture and Environment
ENR 3108 Land Use Planning
ENR 3109 Energy Resources
SEMESTER TWO (Three Core Courses and Two Electives)
CORE COURSES
ENR 3201 Pollution Analysis
ENR 3202 Environmental Disaster Assessment
ENR 3203 Environmental Policy and Legislation
Credit Units (CU)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
ELECTIVES
ENR 3204 Wetlands Ecology and Management
ENR 3205 Integrated Water Resources Management
ENR 3206 Fisheries Resource Management
ENR 3207 Conflict Resolution in Natural Resources Management
ENR 3208 Advanced Atmospheric Physics
ENR 3209 Environmental Forestry
RECESS TERM (One Core Course)
3
3
3
3
3
3
ENR 3301 Field Attachment and Research
5
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2.2.7.4.6 Examinations
Progressive Assessment
Progressive Assessment is a University Examination, which consists of assignments, fieldwork as
well as practical work evaluation, where applicable conducted in the first 15 weeks of a Semester.
Progressive Assessment contributes 30% to 40% of the total mark for each course unit.
Scheme of University Examinations
Only registered students who have paid all the required University Examinations fees are
permitted to sit for the University examinations that are usually conducted in the last two weeks
of each Semester.
Pass Mark
A candidate is deemed to have passed the course examination if he/she obtains a mark of 50%
(Grade point 2.0) in each paper individually.
Award
After successful completion of the programme, candidates are awarded the Degree of Bachelor
of Environmental Science of Makerere University.
Graduation requirements
To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science, a full time
candidate is required to obtain a minimum total of 109 Credit Units within a maximum of 3
(three) years.
Degree classification
Fees Structure
The Tuition fees are 600,000/= per Semester for Ugandans and 750,000/= for Non Ugandans.
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2.2.7.5 Short courses
The Institute also organizes and runs short, tailor-made courses in subjects such as Introduction
to environmental science, remote sensing and GIS in Natural Resources Management,
Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity Conservation, Wetlands Ecology and
Management, and Environmental Economics. Institutions interested in such short courses for
their staff many contact the Director.
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