About the program:
The Higher Diploma in Environmental Sciences - Environmental Sustainability track targets bachelor graduates in related disciplines, to contribute to the achievement of our country's goals, which include environmental development, protection and preservation. In addition, this program will provide graduates with a professional competitive advantage to join jobs related to environmental fields. The diploma is also suitable for teachers and students with disabilities
Public interest in contemporary environmental issues.
Program Goals :
Raising the level of environmental awareness, and identifying local, regional and international environmental issues, their effects and ways to deal with them.
Enhancing the role of the Faculty of Science at Tabuk University in developing skills and capabilities that meet the needs of the labor market.
Environmental management and control, and advocating the application of positive behaviors to achieve sustainable development.
Preserving renewable and non-renewable natural resources, preventing their deterioration, and mitigating all types of pollution and wasteful consumption of water and energy.
The use of clean energy, the transition to green buildings, the afforestation of cities, and the contribution to reducing the causes of climate change.
Habitat enhancement, biodiversity protection and conservation, and sustainable management of natural resources.
Program structure
Hours: 30 credit hours
Duration of study: one academic year (two semesters)
Study system: academic courses and field training
Study pattern: regular
Program admission requirements:
Obtaining a bachelor's degree in science, in disciplines related to environmental and biological sciences, from the University of Tabuk or any other university recommended by the Ministry of Education.
The applicant obtained a grade of at least (good).
Courses:
principles of environmental sustainability
economy in a sustainable society
Climate change and its relationship to environmental sustainability
Environmental values and ethics
environmental statistics
biodiversity sustainability
Environmental impact assessment
Remote sensing and GIS
Waste management for the sustainability of natural resources
Sustainable agriculture and food security
Sustainable management of natural resources
field traning
For more information, please contact us via e-mail
biology_dept@ut.edu.sa
