• Doctor of philosophy in Environmental Science
Masters
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
Master of Science in Environmental Science programme intends to produce graduates who are:
- Well-grounded in the fundamentals of environmental science, able to use the acquired knowledge to contribute to management of environment for sustainable development.
- Creative and innovative with the power of imagination for work in research, industry, academia qualifying them to be strong policy practitioners.
- Consciousness of the needs and aspirations of the society and augment the sense of responsibility towards the same.
- Possess advanced scientific knowledge and research techniques to enable them take up careers in research and teaching;
- Competent to undertake Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental science and its related fields.
Programme Courses
Year 1 Semester 1
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NES 801 |
Research Methods |
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NES 802 |
Environmental Information Systems |
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NES 803 |
Environmental System Analysis |
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NES 804 |
Environmental Management Techniques |
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NES 805 |
Water Quality in fresh water ecosystems |
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NES 806 |
Earth Systems Science |
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NES 807 |
Principles of Environmental Modeling |
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NES 808 |
Environmental Management and Sustainable Development |
Year 1 Semester 2
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NES 809 |
Environmental Management Policy and Law |
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NES 810 |
Environmental Protection and Conservation |
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NES 811 |
Environmental Theory and Practice |
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NES 812 |
Integrated Natural Resource Management |
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NES 813 |
Environmental Disaster Management |
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NES 814 |
Land, Soil and Water Resources Conservation and Management |
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NES 815 |
Biological Resources Conservation and Management |
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NES 816 |
Economic Analysis for Environmental Decision making |
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NES 817 |
Solid Waste Management |
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NES 899 |
Research Proposal |
Year 2 Semester 1
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NES 899 |
Research/ Thesis |
Year 2 Semester 2
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NES 899 |
Research/ Thesis Submission |
Admission requirements
To qualify for admission to the Master of Science in Environmental Science programme, candidates shall be:-
- Holders of at least B.Sc in Environmental Science, B.Sc in Earth Science, B. Sc in Geography and Natural resource Management, B.Sc in Climate Change and Development, BA in Urban and Regional Planning, BA in Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with upper second class honours degree of Maseno University or any other recognized university.
- Holders of a lower second class honours degree of Maseno University or any other recognised University and Postgraduate Diploma of Maseno University or any other recognised University, or evidence of extensive research experience as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Pass degree with a post graduate diploma in the relevant areas.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) academic years. Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practicals.
- Master of Science in Urban Environmental Planning and Management
Master of Science in Urban Environmental Planning and Management programme intends to produce graduates who are:
- Well-grounded in the fundamentals of urban environmental science, able to use the acquired knowledge to contribute to planning and management of urban environment for sustainable development.
- Creative and innovative with the power of imagination for work in research, industry, academia qualifying them to be strong policy practitioners.
- Consciousness of the needs and aspirations of the society and augment the sense of responsibility towards the same.
- Possess advanced scientific knowledge and research techniques to enable them take up careers in research and teaching;
- Competent to undertake Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental science and its related fields.
Programme Courses
Year 1 Semester 1
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NES 801 |
Research Methods |
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NES 802 |
Environmental Information Systems |
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NES 803 |
Environmental System Analysis |
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NES 804 |
Environmental Management Techniques |
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NES 816 |
Economic Analysis for Environmental Decision making |
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NES 817 |
Solid Waste Mangement |
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NES 818 |
Urban Environnemental Management Issues |
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NES 819 |
Urban Environmental Planning and Management Techniques |
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NES 820 |
Sustainable Urban Land Use Planning |
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NES 821 |
Urban Housing Planning and Management |
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NES 822 |
Urban Governance and the Environment |
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NES 823 |
Urban Poverty and the Environment |
Year 1 Semester 2
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NES 809 |
Environmental Management Policy and Law |
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NES 824 |
Urban Environmental Planning and Management Studio |
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NES 825 |
Urban Environmental Participatory Methodology |
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NES 826 |
Urban Water Resources Planning and Management |
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NES 827 |
Sanitation and Wastewater Management |
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NES 828 |
Environmental Planning for Urban Transportation |
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NES 829 |
Sustainable Urban Energy Systems |
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NES 830 |
Urban Agriculture and Ecology |
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NES 831 |
Urban Air Pollution Analysis and Control |
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NES 832 |
Urban Disaster Management |
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NES 899 |
Research Proposal |
Year 2 Semester 1
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NES 899 |
Research/ Thesis |
Year 2 Semester 2
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NES 899 |
Research/ Thesis Submission |
Admission requirements
To qualify for admission to the Master of Science in Environmental Science programme, candidates shall be:-
- Holders of at least B.Sc in Environmental Science, B.Sc in Earth Science, B. Sc in Geography and Natural resource Management, B.Sc in Climate Change and Development, BA in Urban and Regional Planning, BA in Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with upper second class honours degree of Maseno University or any other recognized university.
- Holders of a lower second class honours degree of Maseno University or any other recognised University and Postgraduate Diploma of Maseno University or any other recognised University, or evidence of extensive research experience as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Pass degree with a post graduate diploma in the relevant areas.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) academic years. Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practicals.
- PhD
- Doctor of philosophy in Environmental Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science programme intends to produce graduates who are:
- Well-grounded in the fundamentals of environmental science, able to use the acquired knowledge to contribute to management of environment for sustainable development.
- Innovative in research techniques which can provide solutions to environmental problems nationally, regionally and locally.
- Possess advanced scientific knowledge to enable them take up careers in research and teaching in institutions of higher learning.
Programme Courses
Year 1 Semester 1
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NES 901 |
Advanced Research Methods |
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NES 902 |
Environmental Statistics |
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NES 903 |
Environmental Management Techniques |
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NES 904 |
Environmental Theory and Practice |
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NES 905 |
Natural Resource Use and Management |
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NES 906 |
Advanced Aquatic Ecology |
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NES 907 |
Environmental Toxicology |
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NES 908 |
Environmental Modeling |
Year 1 Semester 2
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NES 909 |
Environmental Policy and Law |
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NES 910 |
Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS |
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NES 911 |
Social Dimensions of Environmental Management |
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NES 912 |
Environmental Planning and Management |
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NES 913 |
Economic Analysis for Environmental Management |
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NES 999 |
Waste Management |
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NES 999 |
Research Proposal |
Year 2 Semester 1
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NES 999 |
Research only |
Year 2 Semester 2
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NES 999 |
Research only |
Year 3 Semester 1
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NES 999 |
Research/ Thesis |
Year 3 Semester 2
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NES 999 |
Research/ Thesis Submission |
Admission Requirement
To qualify for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science programme, candidates shall be:-
- A Master degree in Environmental Science of Maseno University or from any other recognized University.
- In addition to the above, applicants must meet the specific requirements of the Doctoral degree programme as approved by Senate.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall normally be three (3) academic years.
Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practicals.