Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences

FACULTY OF
PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

In November 2009 included among the nearly 3,000
graduands were 72 students from the Faculty of Pure
and Applied Sciences who successfully completed higher
degrees including 16 PhDs. The Faculty of Pure and Applied
Sciences provide the environment for postgraduate training
in , biotechnology, botany, chemistry, computer science,
disaster management, digital technology, environmental
biology, environmental management, experimental
biology, geography, geology, information technology,
integrated urban & rural environment management, marine
biology, , mathematics, natural resource management,
oceanography, occupational and environmental safety &
health, physics, plant production & protection, sustainable
urbanization and zoology.
The research (MPhil and PhD) and taught masters

programs in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences are of
relevance, and in response to national and regional needs.
For instance the diploma in plant protection, MSc in plant
production & protection and the recently introduced MSc
in will help to propel the growth, expansion and improved
PROFESSOR ISHENKUMBA KAHWA productivity of the agricultural sector. Research programs in
Dean, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences marine biology, oceanography and environmental biology
along with the MSc in marine & terrestrial ecosystems:
MESSAGE
assessment conservation & management and the MSc in
natural resource management will provide our scientists
We are delighted at your interest to do postgraduate study
and policy makers with the competence required for the
in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences at University
effective management of our coastal areas and other
of the West Indies, Mona. The Faculty of Pure and Applied
natural recourses which are integral to the development
Sciences is a remarkable place with a long history of
of the region with particularly importance for sustainable
quality education and research at both the undergraduate
tourism and other areas.
and graduate level. As a graduate student in the Faculty of
Pure and Applied Sciences you will have the opportunity
Interdisciplinary research in the faculty is greatly enhanced
to interact and network with stimulating academics many
by extensive collaborations with national and worldwide
of whom are leaders in their fields in the region. The
partners including faculties and campuses within the
faculty and administrative staff are committed to your
University of the West Indies, other domestic, regional
success through advance of your ideas, scholarship and
and international universities, research institutions, non-
professional development. You will have the opportunity to
government organizations, government ministries and s.
contribute to and be a part of the latest developments in
Faculty and graduate students have frequent opportunities
many exhilarating research areas of strategic importance
for networking and interactions with local and global
to the growth and development of the Caribbean region.
cohorts by publication of research in scientific journals
and presentation of abstracts at local and international
GENERAL
conferences, consultations, meetings and discussion
forums.
Currently the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences,
Mona, have 401 graduate students registered with 198 in
research programs and 203 in taught masters programs.
FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
G RA DUAT E S T U D E N T S IN F OR M AT ION GU ID E 2011/2012 2

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Areas of Research
Bauxite/Alumina Chemistry, Catalysis, Chemical
Head: Professor Helen Jacobs, BSc, PhD UWI Education, Computer-assisted Chemistry, Electro-
chemistry, Food Chemistry, Inorganic Reaction
The Department of Chemistry, with 16 faculty Mechanisms, Metal Organic Framework Materials,
members, is one of the largest academic departments Microbial Chemistry,Molecular Structure and Phase
and has one of the strongest research profiles on Transition, Nanomolecules, Natural Products,
the Mona campus. The department offers two Nitrovasodilator Studies, Nutrient Pollution, Organic
postgraduate degrees, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Synthesis, Organometallic Catalysis, Pesticide
and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), both of which are Degradation, Physical Chemistry of Interfaces,
research-based. Pollution Chemistry, Quantum-dots, Structural
Inorganic Chemistry, Structure and Properties
MPhil / PhD Chemistry of Electrochemical Interfaces, Supramolecular
Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Ultratrace Organic
Toxin Analysis.

Programme Objectives:
To produce a cadre of leaders in science for
academia (research and teaching), government Duration of programme:
and quasi-governmental organizations and industry:
exponents of science and technology and conduits MPhil approximately 3.5 years
for S & T driven change and development. PhD approximately 5.5 years
To generate new knowledge and publishable results Programme Structure:

Incoming graduate students register for the MPhil
To produce graduates with: and, in the first semester, take a compulsory four-
credit course, C60M (Research Methods). In the
thorough knowledge of their specific areas of research first and/or subsequent semesters candidates who
(current state, trends, prospects) and good familiarity intend to read for an M Phil take an additional two-
with allied high levels of technical and analytical skill; credit course; those who plan to upgrade to a PhD
ability to collect, collate and interpret large volumes must take courses (inclusive of Research Methods)
of information; the ability to communicate clearly which total nine credits.
and effectively, orally and in writing; the capacity
to establish independent research programs (PhD In the second semester each graduate student
holders). begins a research project in the program of his/her
chosen Supervisor(s). The research programs of the
Entry Requirements individual academic staff members in the Department
The prerequisite for entry to the MPhil (Chemistry) are, for the most part, executed by graduate
program is a BSc degree in Chemistry with a students. After 2-3 years of research a student is
minimum GPA $- of 3.00. Candidates holding expected to either write a thesis and graduate with
Masters degrees in Chemistry are admitted directly an MPhil or transfer from the MPhil to the PhD
into the PhD program, but the more general route to program; the latter process entails the production of
a PhD is via upgrading of registration from MPhil. a document comprising a report of work completed
and a proposal, delivery of a seminar and an oral
examination

COURSE (Core)
Course Course Name No. of Credits Assessment
Code
C 60M Research Methods 4 Two in-course tests - 20%
CHEM 6904 Computer exercise and
submission of spectra
- 15%Report - 40%
Oral presentation - 25%
COURSE (Electives)
Course Course Name No. of Credits Assessment

Code
C 60C Literature-based Project 2 Continuous Assessment - 15%
CHEM 6002 Written review - 60%
Oral presentation - 25%
C 61A Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2 Examination50%

CHEM 6101 Assignments (3) and oral
presentation (1) - 50%
C 62A Reaction Mechanisms 2 Examination - 50%
CHEM 6201 in Organic and Assignments (3) and oral
Bioorganic Chemistry presentation (1) - 50%
C 62B Organic Synthesis: Methods, Design and 2 Examination - 50%

CHEM 6202
Strategy Assignments (3) and oral
presentation (1) - 50%
/...

Graduate Course Description geneous catalysts. Catalytic actions using inorganic
catalysts.
C 60M CHEM6904: Research Methods
Chemistry of Materials - Bonding in solids, electronic
Introduction to the concepts of scientific research, conductivity - simple metals, insulators, semicon-
logical progression, methods of data collection and ductors; photoconductors; superconductors; low-di-
analysis, scientific writing and oral presentation, and mensional solids; laser, phosphor and quantum dot
research ethics. materials; inorganic polymers; clays; surface active
materials; biomaterials; ceramics; nano-materials,
Applications of computers in chemistry introduction dielectrics, electro-optics and ferro-electrics.
to some chemistry software packages available in
the department or online.
C 62A CHEM6201: Reaction Mechanisms in
Training in the use of instruments available in the Organic and Bioorganic
Chemistry

department: NMR, FT-IR and UV/Vis spectrometers.
The use of available software for data collection and
manipulation. Two of the following three modules will be deliv-
ered.
C 60CCHEM6002: Literature-based Project Physical organic chemistry and radical reactions
- Kinetic vs thermodynamic control of reactions.
Each student will choose a topic in an area of chem- Linear free energy relationships. Kinetic isotope ef-
istry undergoing new and continuing developments fects. Hard and soft acids and bases. Mechanisms
and, using original papers, reviews and books as of some free radical reactions.
source material, write an organized and comprehen-
sive review of the topic. Students will also deliver a Pericyclic reactions, photochemistry and singlet oxy-
short oral presentation which encapsulates the key gen - The principle of Conservation of Orbital Sym-
elements of the review. metry. Frontier Molecular Orbital analysis of elec-
trocyclic reactions, cycloadditions and sigmatropic
C 61A CHEM6101: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry rearrangements. Correlation diagrams. The Diels-
Alder reaction a detailed treatment. Properties of
Two of the following three modules will be deliv- photochemical excited states. Special features of
ered. photochemical reactions. Sensitization. Non-peri-
cyclic photochemical reactions of alkenes. Photo-
Bioinorganic chemistry - Coordination chemistry and chemical reactions of carbonyl compounds. Singlet
the role of metal ions in biology. Metal ions in me- oxygen: formation, properties, reactions.
talloproteins and metalloenzymes. Interactions of Reaction mechanisms in bioorganic chemistry - In-
metal ions with biomolecules. Metals in medicine. troduction to enzymes and coenzymes. Catalytic
Inorganic bio- transformations. Tuning of metals in activity of enzymes. Hydrolytic and group transfer
the active sites of proteins. Frontiers in bioinorganic reactions. Biosynthetic redox processes. Enzymatic
chemistry. carbon-carbon bond formation. Enzymatic addition/
Homogeneous & Heterogeneous Catalysis - Prin- elimation reactions. Selected enzyme-catalyzed
ciples of catalysis. Thermodynamics and kinetics of isomerizations and rearrangements.
catalytic processes. Homogeneous versus hetero-

C 62B CHEM6202: Organic Synthesis: Methods, To address the urgent and growing need for the de-
Design and Strategy velopment of a cadre of professionals with compe-
tencies in Occupational and Environmental Safety
The aim of this course is to enlarge and deepen stu- and Health (OESH).
dents knowledge of key methods in organic synthe-
sis and to equip them with the techniques for plan- To enhance the development, design implementa-
ning and designing their own organic syntheses. tion and management of complex OESH issues
Topics covered: oxidation and reduction; asymmet- both in the private and public sector.
ric synthesis; synthesis of alkenes; organometallics
in synthesis; carbenes and carbene complexes in To encourage functional awareness of the key is-
synthetic transformations; retrosynthetic analysis. sues related to environmental and occupational
safety and the development of a proactive attitude to
Department Contact Information: the expectations and demands of occupational and
The Department of Chemistry2 Plymouth Crescent environmental safety and health on governments,
The University of the West Indies Mona Campus environmental management, business enterprises,
Kingston 7 educational institutions, trade unions, workers and

Jamaica, West Indies the public.
MSc /MPhil/PhD Occupational & Environmental To ensure that issues of cultural and individual diver-
Safety and Health sity that are relevant to the Caribbean experience
are fully integrated into training and practice.
The Department of Chemistry, through the OESH
Programme, offers the following Graduate pro- Entry Requirements (MSc Occupational &Environ-
grammes: mental Safety and Health):
MSc Occupational & Environmental Safety and Applicants must have either a First Degree or its
Health (face to face, intense delivery mostly during equivalent in basic or applied sciences or related ar-
evenings, weekends and holidays) eas. Advanced placement will be made to applicants
with prior training in health and safety and suitable
MPhil/PhD Occupational & Environmental Safety work experience while arrangements will be made to
and Health (Research degrees) bring up to the required level the knowledge base of
those without prior OESH training or experience.
MSc Occupational & Environmental Safety and-
Health (MSc (OESH)) Areas of Research
Industrial hygiene, workplace safety, all aspects of
The objectives of the programme are: environment, ergonomics, toxicology, standards and
To develop advanced understanding of concepts policy development.
and issues of Occupational & Environmental safety
and Health Seminars
Research students are required to attend all semi-
To provide training in the recognition, evaluation and nars arranged by the programme
control of occupational and environmental safety
and health challenges

Duration of programme:
One year Full time: MScTwo years Part-time: MScTwo years: MPhil
Four years: MPhilThree years: PhDSix years: PhD
Programme Structure:
The MSc. in OESH will have; eight (8) - 4 credit- taught courses and two (2) one credit- seminars over two
semesters for full-time students and over four semesters for part-time students. A nine credit Research paper is
required to complete the programme.
Courses are taught weekday evenings and on week-ends and holidays as required.
SEMESTER 1 COURSE (Core)

Course Course Name No. of Credits Course

Code Weighting
SH60J/ OESH and Public Policy 4 50% Coursework
OESH 6000 50% Exam
SH61J/ Advanced Environ- 4 50% Coursework

OESH 6100 mental Health 50% Exam
SH62J/ Advanced Occupa- 4 50% Coursework

OESH 6200 tional Safety & Health 50% Exam
SH66J/ Independent Study 4 50% Coursework

OESH 6600 & Research Methods 50% Exam
SH63J/ Seminar 1
OESH 6300

SEMESTER 2 COURSE (Core)
Code Weighting
SH60K/ Advanced Topics in 4 50% Coursework
OESH 6010 OESH - A (Measurement Methods and 50% Exam
Ventilation)

SH60L/ Advanced Topics in 4 50% Coursework
OESH 6030 OESH - B (OESH Disorders) 50% Exam

SH60M/ Advanced OESH 4 50% Coursework
OESH 6040 Management Systems 50% Exam
SH60N/ Advanced Topics in 4 50% Coursework

OESH 6050 OESH - C (Ergonomics) 50% Exam

SH63J/ Seminar 1
OESH 6300
Summer (Core Courses)
SH67J/ Research Project 9 100% Coursework

OESH 6700
ELECTIVES
Code Weighting
SH60X Advanced Topics in OESH
(a series 4 50% Course
work of courses 50% Exam
offered on demand)


(SH60J/OESH6000) (OESH and Public Policy) SH66J/OESH6600 (Independent Study and
Research Methods)
Course Description: This course aims to; enable
students to develop an understanding of the Course Description: The course is designed to
complex, dynamic and delicate relationship between prepare students for a productive research Project.
business pursuits, public interests and public policy, Learning modules will include use of statistics, in
explore and analyze the process of public policy the collection, summarizing and analysis of data
development, formulation and implementation and for experiments on OESH and the application of
analyze the cost-benefit of OESH public policies. epidemiology concepts to the issues of occupational
The course will discuss and explain the legal basis and environmental health. The course will review
for OESH litigation, and expert witnesses and review all the principles involved in developing the
the principles which drive the development of a research paper from development of the critical and
viable business model for OESH consulting and extensive literature review, the development of the
ownership research question, research goals, objectives and
methodologies and ethics through to the results and

(SH61J/OESH6100) (Advanced Environmental their interpretation, discussion, conclusion and the
Health) citing of literature.
Course Description: Aims: This courses aims to SH6OK/OESH6010 - (Measurement Methods

provide students with a thorough knowledge of andVentilation)
contemporary concepts and issues of environmental
health and the impact of these are being impacted Course Description: The course is designed to provide
by key industries in the region- tourism, mining, oils/ students with extensive knowledge of the principles
gas, agriculture. The course will allow students to involved in air monitoring for toxic exposures. This
understand the roles of environmental professional will include the type of air contaminants, routes of
in recognizing and assessing environmental hazards exposure and the potential hazards they pose to
and how to source and use international guidelines, people in the work place. This course is designed
standards and regulations in addressing the issues to explore the use of engineering controls, such as
that arise. building design and ventilation systems, to reduce the
potential risks, while providing hands-on experience
SH62J/OESH6200(Advanced Occupational Safety) with the equipment used in air monitoring and the
interpretation of results from the monitoring.
Course Description: This course will enable students
to develop a deep understanding of advanced
concepts of occupational safety and hygiene. The SH6OL/OESH6030 (OESH Disorders)
course will review concepts for hazards, exposure,
toxicity and risks. These concepts will be used to Course Description: The course will provide
guide the recognition, evaluation and selection of students with working knowledge of the principles
control technologies to optimize occupational safety of Occupational Toxicology, the impact of select
and health as well as the evaluation of the role of toxicants on organ systems and how this knowledge
OSH professional and the resources available for may be to protect workers, the general public, and
their work the environment. The course will look at the nature
of the toxicity of various chemicals, the regulatory
framework in which these may be managed and

the existing standards which may guide how these Department Contact Information:
chemicals are handled. The course will also look at
the significance of HIV/AIDS as a workplace issue. OESH Programme,
SH6OM/ OESH6040(Advanced OESH Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pure and

Management Systems) Applied Sciences.
Programme Coordinator: Mr. Paul F. Brown
Course Description: The course will cover a Programme Director: Prof. Ishenkumba Kahwa
number of OESH management issues including, Programme Assistant: Ms Grace Hosang
land use planning, environmental conservation,
understanding the use of critical resources such MPhil / PhD Occupational & Environmental Safety
as water the management of Asbestos and other and Health MPhil (OESH) and
hazardous waste and Emergency Management.
The course will provide thorough knowledge on PhD(OESH))
the regulatory factors, inclusive of International
Environmental Conventions and Recommendations, Specializations/Options :

which impact OESH systems i) Environmental Safety and Health
SH6ON/OESH605(Advanced Ergonomics) ii) Occupational Safety and Health
Course Description: The course will review the iii) Occupational and Environmental Safety and
principles of Ergonomics or Human Factors, discuss Health
the interaction between people and physical and
psychological aspects of the work environment The objectives of the programme are:
and illustrate the application of ergonomics in the The Doctoral Programme prepares persons to
prevention of accidents job induced fatigue and work provide high level leadership in OESH research;
related musculoskeletal disorders. The course will policy design, implementation, analysis and
incorporate a working knowledge of specifics aspects evaluation; standards development.
of human anatomy as it relates to muscolo-skeletal
disorders, which will allow students to apply that Entry Requirements
knowledge to the improvement of peoples interaction Applicants must have an MSc, MPhil or equivalent
with products systems, and workplace environments. degrees. First degree or equivalent holders seeking a
Students should understand the concepts of PhD must first enroll in the MPhil degree programme
designing for human use, optimizing working and from which they can petition the Office of Graduate
living conditions to enhance effectiveness and Studies and Research for transfer of registration to
efficiency of work. the PhD. This is done following outstanding progress
on research the evolution and scope of which exceeds
Additional Information/Notes: requirements for the MPhil Degree, examination of a
The courses SH60K/OESH6010, SH60L/OESH6030 written report and its public oral presentation.
and SH60N/OESH6050 represent optional Advanced
Topics in OESH for which the course content could
be changed. Areas of Research
Industrial hygiene, workplace safety, all aspects of
environment, ergonomics, toxicology, standards and

policy development. MPhil or PhD Geography or Geology
Seminars Specializations/Options: Urban geography; Urban

PhD students will register for the Seminar Course planning; Agricultural geography; Rural sustainable
(1 credit) each semester, attend regular seminars livelihoods; Food security; Cultural geography;
arranged by the programme and make presentations Tourism; Geomorphology; Climate change;
once per semester. Environmental resource management; Natural
hazards; Disaster management; Sedimentology;
Duration of programme Petroleum geology; Palaeontology; Igneous
Minimum 3 years. petrology; Metamorphic petrology; Marine geology;
Hydrogeology; Industrial minerals.
Programme Structure Programme Objectives:
PhD students must complete a minimum of 9 credits
from the MSc OESH program and conduct research 1. To provide a strong understanding of the foundation,
leading to a thesis.

principles, and application of the substantive applied
areas of Geography or Geology.
Additional Information/Notes
Advice should be sought from Program Director 2. To train students with modern scientific equipment,
Prof. Ishenkumba Kahwa before applying for PhD tools, techniques and methodologies used in research
OESH degree. and development in Geography or Geology.
Department Contact Information: 3. To encourage the development of problem-

Department of Chemistry solving skills in the students area of specialization in
The Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences Geography or Geology.
Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica
Entry Requirements:
Programme Coordinator: Mr. Paul F. Brown Bachelors degree from the University of the West
Programme Director: Prof. Ishenkumba Kahwa Indies, or other recognized universities, with at least
Programme Assistant: Ms Grace Hosang upper second class honours.
Students must demonstrate aptitude in independent

research and have passed the core undergraduate
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY Geography or Geology courses.
AND GEOLOGY
Seminars
Head:Professor David Barker, BSc Wales, PhD Brist, 1-2 seminars per academic year per student
Dip Urb & Reg Studies Birm
Duration of programme
The Department of Geography and Geology offers 3-6 years part-time/2-4 years-full time for MPhil
MPhil and PhD degrees in Geography and in degree
Geology. 4-8 years part-time/3-6 years full-time for PhD
Collaborative projects may be done with other degree
departments or with other universities or
institutions.


COURSE
Course Course Name No. of Credits
Code
GEOL6001 Research Techniques in Earth Science 4
Additional Information/Notes: upon the James Seivright Moss-Solomon Snr.

Chair of Environmental Management endowed
Acceptance to the MPhil or PhD programmes also by the Grace Kennedy Foundation. It was formed
depends on the availability of a suitable supervisor. in response to the need for a greater promotion of
environmental management through capacity build-
Department Contact Information: ing. The programme promotes effective manage-

876-927-2728 or 876-927-2129 (Tel.) or 876-977- ment of environmental resources through research,
6029 (Fax). E-mail: geoggeol@uwimona.edu.jm graduate training and community outreach. It has
1. Professor David Barker Head of Department responded to national and regional needs in the fol-
2. Professor Simon Mitchell Graduate Coordinator lowing ways:
Programme Coordinator: Professor David Barker Research

The conducting of research and supervision of re-
search projects in various parts of the region and in
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT a range of environmental themes.
UNIT
Postgraduate Training
Director: Professor Elizabeth Thomas-Hope, MAAb- The development and delivery of a taught Master of
erd, MSc Penn, DPhil Oxf Science degree in Natural Resource Management,
which has been completed by approximately One
The Environmental Management programme was Hundred students in six cohorts since its inception.
established in September 1998 at the UWI, based This programme was initially supported by funds
upon the James Seivright Moss-Solomon Snr. from the European Union and the students have
Chair of Environmental Management endowed been drawn from across the Caribbean region. Two
by the Grace Kennedy Foundation. It was formed additional streams in Natural Resource Management
in response to the need for a greater promotion of Disaster Management and Sustainable Urbaniza-
environmental management through capacity build- tion, as well as corresponding Diploma programmes,
ing. The programme promotes effective manage- have been developed for delivery commencing in
ment of environmental resources through research, 2009.
graduate training and community outreach. It has of research degree programmes - MPhil and PhD
responded to national and regional needs in the fol- The development degrees in Environmental Man-
lowing ways: agement.
The Environmental Management programme was

established in September 1998 at the UWI, based

Dissemination of Information will focus on the development and implementation of
The dissemination of information and the promotion appropriate policies, institutional mechanisms, strat-
of public education through the mounting of interna- egies and techniques for sustainable use of natural
tional, regional and national seminars on various en- resources in the region, and for the protection and
vironmental topics, and the publication of literature management of the regional environment.
on current environmental issues in the Caribbean.
2. Sustainable Urbanization:
Consultancy Services:
Rapid (Urban and Rural) Environmental The main objective of this programme is the deliv-
Assessments ery of a comprehensive, applied programme that
Environmental Audits and Feasibility Studies produces graduates who understand the social, cul-
Resource Valuation (Coastal and Watershed) tural, political and economic dimensions of urban-
Waste Management Assessments & Audits ization and the ecological and other challenges and
Participatory Urban and Rural Planning opportunities these present. These graduates are
Environmental Curriculum Development at all levels equipped to advocate for improvements in the social
Environmental Impact Assessment and ecological conditions of Caribbean cities, and

Environmental Management Systems Implementa- possess the skills and competencies necessary to
tion implement their ideas.
Community Development/Community Based Man-
agement The modules comprising this stream will cover the
Environmental Information Management social, cultural, political and economic components
of urbanization, the ecological challenges these
MSc in Natural Resource Management present, and the practical tools required for address-
ing them. Although one of the courses in the stream
Specializations will address issues of urban and regional planning,
the overall stream ethos and syllabus is focused on
There are 3 MSc streams: the urban environment and is different from any oth-
er offered at any of the UWI campuses.
1. Integrated Urban and Rural Environmental
Management 3. Disaster Management:
2. Disaster Management The primary aim of this programme is to introduce

the basic principles and key concepts in Disaster
3. Sustainable Urbanization Management.
Objectives
1. Integrated Urban and Rural Environmental
Management: During this programme participants will:
The primary objective of this programme is to con- explore the philosophy behind the definition of and
tribute to sustainable development in the Caribbean approaches to disaster management in its ideologi-
region by training a cadre of professionals in environ- cal context.
mental and natural resource management. Training

examine key concepts in Disaster management Parks and Protected Areas
Environmental Health
evaluate disaster management in the ideological Community Resource Management
context Watershed Management
Coastal Zone Management
examine the rationale for Disaster Management Waste Management
within the context of sustainable development Water Resource Management
Children and the Environment
examine ideological approaches to disaster man- Eco-tourism
agement Environmental Law and Policy
examine the characteristic of the Disaster Cycle Seminars

At least one Seminar per year is required of each
Entry Requirements student in the MPhil and PhD programmes.
Applicable to all MSc Natural Resource Manage-

ment Streams: Duration of programme
A good honours Degree in a related subject (or Master of Philosophy (MPhil)Degree
equivalent qualifications and work experience) is re- The minimum period of registration for the M.Phil. is
quired for entry into the above MSc Streams. The two years full time, and three years for part-time. It
selection of candidates is made on a competitive ba- consists largely of work on a research topic which is
sis, owing to the constraints on the number of places examined by a thesis.
available.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
Areas of Research
MPhil and PhD degrees are awarded by thesis. Can- A PhD candidate will pursue research over a mini-
didates are required to have either a first or second mum of three calendar years as a full-time student
class honours degree in a related subject for entry or four years as a part-time student. The PhD thesis
into the Master of Philosophy programme. A first should make a distinctive contribution to the con-
or upper second class honours degree and an ap- tent and advancement of knowledge in the field of
proved Masters degree in an appropriate field are environmental management and show evidence of
required for a candidate to be eligible for admission originality.
into the PhD programme. The determination of ac-
ceptance into these programmes is also based upon Master of Science (MSc) streams
the candidates research proposal and adequate fa-
cilities for the particular work. Candidates will be re- These postgraduate programmes will be available
quired to pass several postgraduate taught courses on the basis of full-time or part-time registration:
up to twelve credits.
1 year for full-time registration
Some areas of interest for research include: 2 years for part-time registration, subject to review.
Biodiversity in Farmed Areas Programme Structure

Land Management and Food Security Integrated Urban and Rural Environmental Manage-
Disaster Management and Risk Mitigation ment
Urban Renewal

This MSc Stream Integrated Urban and Rural Envi- Total Credits: 40
ronmental Management will be available to full-time
and part-time students as follows: b) Part-time. Duration of the degree taken part-time
will be over 4 semesters and 2 summer terms.
a) Full-time. Duration of the degree by full-time Semester 1 & summer term - 2 core courses in se-
students will be 12 months over 2 semesters and a mester 1and 2 core courses insummer term (16
summer term. Semester 1 typically commences in credits)
January, semester 2 of the University year) and the Semester 2 -2 specialization courses (8 credits)
summer is regarded as a semester. Semester 3-2 electives (6 credits)
Semester 1-Four core courses (16 credits) Summer term 2 & semester 4 - Research Project
Summer term - Combined specialization courses (10 credits)
(14 credits)
Semester 2 - Research Project (10 credits) Total Credits: 40
Total Credits: 40 Disaster Management

b) Part-time. Duration of the degree taken part-time This MSc stream - Disaster Management - will be
will be over 4 semesters and two summer terms. available to full-time and part-time students as fol-
Semester 1 & summer term - 2 core courses in se- lows:
mester 1and 2 core courses in summer term (16
credits) a) Full-time. Duration of the degree by full-time stu-
Semester 2-3 specialization courses dents will be 12 months over 2 semesters and a
Semester 3-2 specialization courses14 credits com- summer term. Semester 1 commences in January
bined (semester 2 of the University year) and the summer
Summer term 2 & semester 4 -Research Project (10 is regarded as a semester.
credits) Semester 1 - 4 core courses (16 credits)
Summer term -2 specialization courses and two
Total Credits: 40 electives (14 credits)
Semester 2 -Research Project (10 credits)
Sustainable Urbanization
This MSc stream - Sustainable Urbanization - will Total Credits: 40
be available to full-time and part-time students as
follows: b) Part-time. Duration of the degree taken part-time
will be over 4 semesters and 2
a) Full-time. Duration of the degree by full-time stu- Summer terms
dents will be 12 months over 2 semesters and a Semesters 1 & Summer term 2 core courses per
summer term. Semester 1 commences on January semester (16 credits)
19, 2009 (semester 2 of the University year) and the Semester 2-2 specialization courses (8 credits)
summer is regarded as a semester. Semesters 3- 2 electives (6 credits)
Semester 1- 4 core courses (16 credits) Summer term 2 & Semester 4 - Research Project
Summer term -2 specialization courses and two (10 credits)
electives (14 credits)
Semester 2- Research Project (10 credits) Total Credits: 40

All the MSc Streams share the four core courses.
Philosophies, Concepts, and Issues in Environmental Management (4 credits)

Research and Project Planning for Environ- mental Management (4 credits)
Professional Skills for Environmental Management (4 credits)
Introduction to Environmental Planning and Management (4 credits)
COURSE
Code Weighting
EM 610 Philosophies, Concepts and Issures in Environmental 4 60% Coursework
Management 40% Exam

EM 616 Research and Project Planning for 4 60% Coursework
Environmental Manage ment 40% Exam
EM 617 Professional Skills in Environ mental 4 60% Coursework

Management 40% Exam
EM 618 Introduction to Environmental 4 60% Coursework

Planning and Management 40% Exam
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
COURSE
Code (Stream: MSc Integrated Weighting
Urban & Rural Environ-mental Mgt.)
EEM630 Integrated Environmental Management: 14 60% Coursework
40% Exam
1. Land and Water
2. Environmental Hazards and Disasters
3. Waste Management
4. Environment and Health
5. National Parks, Tourism and Recreational Amenities
Planning and Management 40% Exam

COURSE
Code (Stream: MSc Sustainable Weighting
Urbanization)
Not yet The Urbanization of Nature 4 60% Coursework
Assigned 40% Exam
Not yet Urban Land and Planning 4 60% Coursework

Assigned for Sustainable Development 40% Exam
COURSE

Code (Stream: Disaster Management) Weighting
Not yet Principles of Disaster Management 3 60%Coursework

Assigned 40% Exam
Disaster Vulnerability Analysis 4 60% Coursework

40% Exam
COURSE (Electives)
Code (Stream: Disaster Management) Weighting
Not yet Environmental Hazards and their Impacts 3 60% Coursework

Assigned 40% Exam
Not yet Techniques and Tools in Disaster Management 3 60% Coursework

Assigned 40% Exam
Not yet Disaster Information and 3 60% Coursework

assigned Communication 40% Exam
Not yet Community Disaster Manage- 3 60% Coursework

Assigned ment Planning 40% Exam
Not yet Health and Medical Issues in 3 60% Coursework

Assigned Disaster Management 40% Exam

COURSE (Electives)
Code (Stream: MSc Sustainable Weighting
Urbanization)
Not yet Urban Governance and Participation 3 60%Coursework
Assigned 40% Exam
Not yet Introduction to Urban Society and Space 3 60% Coursework

Assigned 40% Exam
Not yet Urban Architecture as Cultural Landscape 3 60% Coursework

Assigned 40% Exam
Not yet Transportation and Urban 3 60% Coursework

Assigned Design 40% Exam
1. MSc Integrated Urban and Rural

Environmental Management Stream Module 1 - Interpretations of environment and the
people-nature relationship; philosophies and social
EM610 Philosophies, Concepts and Issues in constructions of environment; environment in the
Environmental Management light of social theories; systems approach to analysis
of environment.
The course is intended to provide the conceptual
framework for addressing the issues involved in Module 2 - Communication and public education for
developing an integrated approach to sustainable environmental management.
resource management. It examines the people-
environment relationship in different cultural Module 3 - Concepts of development and sustainable
contexts and from different societal perspectives. development; political ecology.
Environmental ethics is introduced, and the concept of
political ecology discussed in light of the philosophical Assessed by: Examination 40% and Coursework
and pragmatic factors that influence the use and 60%
management of resources. An overview of physical
and human systems is presented and case studies are 616 Research and Project Planning for Environmental
used to demonstrate the interrelationships between Management
them and the processes that lead to environmental
change, including degradation and hazards. Students The goal of this course is to provide students with
will also be introduced to the concepts of sustainable a solid background in the philosophy of research,
development and limits to growth in addition to being research design, in modern methods of data and
given the opportunity to understand the principles of information collection, as well as in data handling and
environmental communication and public education analysis for environmental management. This will
for environmental management. include an introduction to the conceptual and practical
aspects of qualitative and quantitative research and

the types of topics for which each approach is useful. collection, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team,
Students will be introduced to various quantitative predicting impacts and recommending mitigation
and qualitative analytical methods including media measures. The course details the following:
and public education, participant observation,
participatory action research, media and textual The Project Management module is designed to build
analysis as well as a variety of software packages for the capacity among students to guide a project to its
data analysis. The modules will provide the student successful completion by using project management
with a broad range of research skills which can be methods and skills. Projects related to resource
utilized both for the specific Masters project and as management and developments (as it relates to the
a basis for more long-term projects (e.g., developing environment) are the principal focus of the course.
the use of documentaries for environmental public
education projects). The course also aims to develop This GIS module introduces basic concepts and
student skills in making oral presentations as well as techniques of Geographic Information Systems
writing for scientific papers and technical reports. (GIS). It provides both a background for further
theoretical inquiry into GIS as well as practical
Module 1 - Scientific procedures and setting expertise needed for capturing, processing and
up research questions and hypotheses; project presenting spatial data. The course consists of
proposals and planning. lectures, a set of assigned readings and a series of
practical exercises. Lectures are primarily oriented
Module 2 - Quantitative analysis; qualitative analysis; toward understanding theoretical aspects of GIS,
participatory research methods; data collection and while the practical exercises are devoted to hands
management. on learning. The GIS software package Idrisi
for Windows 2.0 will be used for this module. No
Module 3 - Data presentation for scientific papers previous exposure to GIS is necessary.
and technical report writing.
Module 1 - GIS
Assessed by: Examination 40% and Coursework Module 2 - Project planning and management
60%. Module 3 - Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA)
617 Professional Skills for Environmental Assessed by: Examination 40% and Coursework
Management 60%
The major components of this course are 618 Introduction to Environmental Planning and
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Project Management
Management and Geographic Information Systems
(GIS). This course will address the themes Resource
Economic, Laws and Policy for Environmental
The Environmental Impact Assessment module Management and Community Based Resource
introduces students to the process of environmental Management.
assessments and exposes them to the assessment
options available for varying types of projects, as The resource economics component is designed to
well as techniques EIA. During the course students introduce students to the fundamentals of economic
will learn the basic principles of conducting an EIA, analysis and their application to a range of natural
types of projects requiring EIAs, methods of data resource issues. Initially, this undertaking is through

a microeconomic approach with the selective Assessed by: Examination 40% and Coursework
introduction of wider policy-related issues. 60%
The law and policy module sensitizes students to EM 630 Integrated Environmental Management
the need for a policy framework for environmental (14 credits)
management. Students will examine and evaluate
the ways in which environmental policy becomes The objective of this course is to examine the
binding. The interdisciplinary nature and key principles involved in integrated environmental
concepts and principles of environmental law will be management, the underlying premise being that
introduced. Students will also examine the extent environmental management should enhance the
to which Caribbean environmental management is quality of human and ecosystem health.
driven by and is consistent with international legal The major components of this integrated approach
norms and obligations. will be:
Community-based resource management has Land and water

grown in popularity throughout the developing world Hazards and disasters
in recent years with the recognition that traditional Waste
top-down environmental policies have failed to curb Health
environmental destruction. This module examines National Parks, Tourism and recreational amenities
the underlying problems of traditional natural The approach addresses the integrating theme
resource management regimes, and provides of watershed and coastal management as well as
students with the capacity for evaluating community urban and rural environmental management.
level management to facilitate the sustainable use of Assessed by: Examination 40% and Coursework
local resources. 60%
The first part of the module consists of a review of 2. MSc Disaster Management Stream
basic ecological principles, with an emphasis on
how those principles related to the management Principles of Disaster Management (3 credits)
of renewable and non-renewable resources.
The next part examines the complexity of social, Aim
political and economic factors which interact with The primary aim of this course is to introduce the
environmental ones limit, enhance, or otherwise basic principles and key concepts in Disaster
affect the management of resources. Finally, the Management.
module examines various ecosystems and the
policies and programmes that are being adopted to Objectives
enable women and other disadvantaged groups to During this course participants will:
contribute more actively to the effective management explore the philosophy behind the definition of and
of the communitys natural resources. approaches to disaster management in its ideological
context.
Module 1 - Resource economic
Module 2 - Legislation, institutions and civil society examine key concepts in Disaster management
Module 3 - Community-based resource evaluate disaster management in the ideological
management context

examine the rationale for Disaster Management Syllabus Outline
within the context of sustainable development
Hydro-meteorological hazards cyclones, floods,
examine ideological approaches to disaster drought
management Geo-hazards earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides/
debris flow, volcanoes
examine the characteristic of the Disaster Cycle Technological hazards hazardous material spills,
Syllabus Outline: industrial accidents
Human-induced hazards
Concepts and issues in Disaster Management Climate change
Socio-cultural context of disaster management
Ideological context and approaches to disaster Evolution of Disaster Management in the Caribbean
management (3 credits)
Disaster Management Cycle Aim

This course reviews the hazard vulnerability of the

Environmental Hazard and their Impacts (3 credits) Caribbean region and highlights the legislative and
policy-response framework that have evolved for
Aim disaster loss-reduction in the region.
This course provides a review of major environmental
hazards and their impacts, particularly those to which Objectives
the Caribbean region is vulnerable. The focus is on During this course participants will:
the characteristics of these hazards including the examine the physical, social and economic
physical as well as social contexts in which they are vulnerability of the Caribbean region to hazards
generated. Their impacts on the social as well as on examine the impacts of disasters in the economic
the physical environment are also addressed. In this history of the Caribbean
context the course examines hydro-meteorological review the legislative framework and policy responses
hazards, geo-hazards, technological hazards, and initiatives that have emerged for disaster loss-
human induced hazards and the emergent issues reduction
related to climate change.
Syllabus Outline
Objectives
During this course participants will investigate: Environmental and socio-economic impacts of
the characteristics and impacts of hydro- disasters in the Caribbean and their underlying
meteorological hazards causes
the characteristics and impacts of geo-hazards
the characteristics and impacts of technological Legislative framework, policy response and initiatives
hazards for hazard risk reduction in the Caribbean
the characteristics and characteristics of human-
induced hazards Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (4 credits)
Aim
The ability to assess the impacts and potential
impacts of hazards on vulnerable systems is a

critical component of disaster management. In that Objectives
regard this course focuses on methodologies utilized During this course participants will:
in vulnerability analysis. The concept of analysis examine selected techniques commonly employed
provides the background for regional as well as in disaster management
social vulnerability analysis. Regional vulnerability evaluate tools utilized for disaster management,
focuses on the geographical as well as geological especially for the dissemination of disaster
factors that influenced the vulnerability of a site. information
Social vulnerability focuses on the socio-economic examine key tools that can be used for the effective
conditions that aggravate the susceptibility of society management of disasters
to the impacts of hazards.
Syllabus Outline
Objectives GIS in Disaster Management
During this course participants will: Hazard Mapping
examine the concept of hazard /disaster analysis Disaster Prediction Techniques
review methodologies used in Regional Vulnerability Disaster Scenarios Building

Analysis Disaster Imagination Game (DIG)
review methodologies in Social Vulnerability Public Education
Analysis
Syllabus Outline Disaster Information Management (4 credits)

Concept of Analysis
Regional Vulnerability Analysis Aim
Social Vulnerability Analysis The generation and effective dissemination of
information is probably the most critical component
Techniques and Tools in Disaster Management(3 of disaster management. This course highlights the
credits) strategies and principles of effective dissemination
of disaster related information, focusing on the role
Aim of hazard maps, of media as well as international
This course introduces some of the primary and inter-organizational channels for information
techniques and tools employed in the management sharing. The effectiveness of disaster information
of disasters. Geographical Information Systems is also influenced by underlying issues relating
(GIS) has emerged as a primary and powerful tool to human perceptions and behavioural patterns
for vulnerability assessment and analysis. This throughout the disaster cycle.
technique is essential to hazard mapping and various
disaster prediction techniques including the building Objectives
of disaster scenarios. The Disaster Imagination During this course participants will:
Game (DIG) is a recent technique that has emerged evaluate the role of information in crisis and response
in the Japanese disaster management environment management
and has the potential for transfer and application
in most regions of the world. The technique is cost evaluate and determine disaster and crisis
effective and simple and is therefore particularly information requirements
relevant to developing countries such as those in the
Caribbean region. examine information technology applied to crisis,
disaster and emergency management

examine cause and effects of information breakdown disaster management plan
during crisis and disasters Community disaster management planning in the
Caribbean: The CADM project
Syllabus Outline
Role of information in disaster management Health and Medical Issues in Disaster Management
Determination of disaster and crisis information (4 credits)
requirements
Information technologies in disaster management Aim
Common causes and effect of information This course addresses the importance of health and
breakdown medical management issues in involved in disaster
management. It introduces a range of medical
Community Disaster Management Planning and health issues that are inherent in emergency
(4 credits) management and discusses methods for integrating
medical, public health and psychological processes
Aim in emergency management.
This course introduces initiatives for disaster

management planning at the micro (community) Objectives
level. Community disaster management planning During this course participants will:
is emerging as a sustainable alternative to the examine medical and health issues that are inherent
long-standing emphasis on macro-level plans. The in disaster management
participation of local people in the development of evaluate the relationship among medical, public
their own disaster plans is regarded as the best hope health and psychological processes in emergency
for effective and sustainable disaster management management
planning.
Syllabus Outline
Objectives Health and disasters
During this course participants will: Health and medical issues in disaster management
evaluate the key principles in the development of a Medical, public health and psychological processes
community disaster management plan. in disaster management
examine the steps in the development of community

disaster management plans 3. Sustainable Urbanization
examine strategies for the involvement of locals in The Urbanization of Nature (4 credits)
community-based disaster management planning
Aim
Syllabus Outline This course examines the ways in which cities can
achieve a healthy interconnectedness between
Rationale for community-based disaster manage- economic prosperity and environmental well-being
ment planning in urban areas.
Basic consideration in the development of a Objectives

community disaster management plan This course will include:
Steps in the development of a community the relationship between urban population, income

and spatial growth and the environment commercial and industrial development
measurement of urban environmental quality Explore the determinants and dynamics of land
understanding the dimensions and scale of urban market demand and supply factors
environmental problemsways of creating mobility Enable participants to critically assess urbanization
and livability in citiesthe physical configuration of and its impact on housing markets in Jamaica
cities and the generators of urban form case studies Examine, using case studies and field assignments,
of best practices in sustainability initiatives in cities spatial patterns of population, urban development,
population density and the impact on housing in
Syllabus outline Jamaican and other cities
The relationship between cities and nature / the
environment Syllabus outline
Introduction to urban and regional planning
Cities as environmental problems or as environmental Urban land markets
solutions The urban housing crisis
Urban housing planning and urban development

Understanding and addressing urban environmental
problems Introduction to Urban Society and Space (3 credits)
City form and structure Aim

Implementation of sustainable development in cities This course provides a broad introduction to the
Environmental management tools for sustainable processes that give rise to and are manifested in
cities urban places. It will provide a compulsory introduction
for all students on the Sustainable Urbanization
Sustainability successes in cities MSc stream, as well as students on the Integrated
Urban and Rural Environmental Management MSc
Urban Land and Planning for Sustainable who wish to take one of the urban specialization
Development (4 credits) courses.
Aim Objectives
This course introduces key concepts in urban and During this course participants will explore:
regional planning. It examines the role of urban land the relationship between society and space, focusing
markets in shaping urban development outcomes, on the spatial outcomes of interactions between
urban land market demand and supply factors, people, and the linkages and inequalities that have
urbanization and housing markets in Jamaica, spatial developed locally and globally between economies
patterns of population, population density and urban and cultures
development. the manner in which these and other social issues
are expressed in different kinds of urban spaces
Objectives the relationship between people and their physical
environment.
Introduce the main concepts of urban and regional
planning Syllabus Outline
History of urbanization
Examine the role of urban land markets in determining The formation of urban space: the spatial outcomes
the location, density, price, and form of residential, of relationships between people

Principles of urban design Urban Architecture as Cultural Landscape
City images and imaginations: representing the city (3 credits)
Introduction to urban social theory
Urban social segregation (in Caribbean, USA, and Aim
UK) This course will address the topics of Architectural
Urban Ensembles, Architectural Heritage
Urbanization in the developing world Preservation, and Urban Cultural Tourism. The
emphasis of this course is to encourage the
Urban Governance and Participation (3 credits) participants to go beyond examination of architecture
as individual monumental pieces on the urban
Aim environment, but to process the architecture as
This course provides a comprehensive insight into a collection in the urban setting that represents a
urban planning, development and governance issues Cultural Landscape form. Case studies will be taken
in the Caribbean. It also provides participants with from towns and cities in the wider Caribbean region
financial management and other tools necessary for as well as other international urban settings for
effective urban planning. This option course will have working examples and further research.
wide relevance for all students in the university wide This course could be offered as an option course in
M.Sc. Natural Resource Management programme, alternate years.
and will be available for students on any of the
diploma programmes or Masters streams. Objectives
This course will:
Objectives Explore the nature and form of urban architectural
This course will: ensembles
Examine the principles of Urban Governance and
relate them to the Caribbean Examine the legal, historical, economic and theoretical
Analyze social movements within Caribbean cities aspects of architectural heritage preservation
and assess how development models impact these
movements Introduce techniques for locating, interpreting and
documenting historic architecture and sites
Introduce principles and techniques of financial
management, including mobilization of resources, The role of culture in tourism and the pre-conditions
expenditure planning and formulating recurrent and for successful integration of culture and tourism in
capital budgets, the role of the private sector in the cities
delivery of urban services
The impact of cultural tourism on cities
Syllabus Outline Techniques for sustainable management of cultural
Urban Governance tourism
Urban social movements in Caribbean cities
Social mobilization for sustainable development Syllabus outline
Urban financial management Dynamics of historic preservation
Documentation of historic architecture and sites
Tools and technologies in architectural preservation
The City as a resource in Tourism
Cultural Tourism as a tool to support urban

regeneration Designing Sustainable Transport Systems
Sustainable management of cultural Additional Information/Notes:

tourism Before applying to the MPhil/PhD Programmes,
candidates should contact the Director of the
Transportation and Urban Design (3 credits) Programme to discuss their proposed topic before
submitting an application. Email:
Aim
This course examines some of the fundamental Department Contact Information:
concepts associated with the planning, design, Contact person: Prof. E. Thomas-Hope Tel. 702-
creation and operations of sustainable communities, 4152, extn. 2834.
with focus on Jamaica. This course can be offered Programme Coordinator: Prof. E. Thomas-Hope
as an option in alternate years.
Objectives DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES

This course will:
Explore the intricacies involved in creating sustainable Head:Mona Webber, BSc, MPhil, PhD UWI
communities in Jamaica
The Department of Life Sciences seeks to realize
Examine the social, political, ecological and economic the Universitys mission by making available, through
dimensions of sustainability excellence in teaching, research and outreach, high
quality education and training for students of biology
Assess, with the use of case studies, major urban such that they are prepared to function as biologists
and transportation developments over the last thirty in the regional and global arena. In addition to the
years, to illuminate positive and negative aspects of BSc Level courses the Department offers research
development patterns in Jamaica programmes leading to the award of the MPhil and
PhD degrees in Botany, Zoology, Experimental
Examine the links between urban form and Biology, Environmental Biology or Oceanography.
transportation in order to design better places Registration for the research degrees may be on
a part-time or full-time basis. The Department also
Introduce and examine the concept of New Urbanism offers the taught MSc Courses in Plant Production
in the context of Jamaica and existing old patterns of and Protection and from September 2010 will offer
design in collaboration with the
Explore principles of sustainable transport systems Department of Management Studies the MSc in
design and the application of such principles Agricultural Entrepreneurship.
in designing green transportation networks for
Jamaican communities An MSc degree will normally take between 18 and
24 months and is done on evenings and weekends.
Syllabus Outline The MPhil degree normally takes two to three years
Sustainability and Jamaica of intensive research on a full-time basis, while a
Urban Form and Transportation PhD degree usually takes three to four years. For the
Automobility and Sustainability award of the degree, the student submits a thesis and
Elements of Urban Design for Sustainability defends this in an oral (viva) examination. Normally


research leading to a Ph.D would demonstrate
a level of originality beyond that of an M.Phil and 4. management of weeds, diseases and pests;
the research would incorporate an experimental
component. 5. techniques for evaluating the significance of
various factors affecting plant production and
Departmental Courses productivity;
Students are also expected to read prescribed
courses viz BL60C Research Methodology, Project 6. factors to be considered for harvesting, storage
Management and Technical Report Writing (4 and transport of produce.
credits) and BL60D Literature Review (4 credits).
The intention of these courses is to provide students Entry Requirements:
with research techniques and skills that will not only Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in the
help them to complete their current research topic, biological or agricultural sciences
but strengthen their practical application skills for life
after university. Duration of programme:

Two years part-time
The Department of Life Sciences offers the following
Graduate programmes: Programme Structure:
MSc Plant Production and Protection Year 1

MSc Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems: Assessment, BL60EResearch Methods in Biology
Conservation and Management BL62APlant Production and Propagation Systems
MSc Agricultural Entrepreneurship (4 credits)
MPhil/PhD (by research) BL62BPlants and Soils (4 credits)
Botany BL62CPlants and Climate (4 credits)
Environmental Biology
Marine Biology Summer of year 1
Oceanography & Zoology BL62DHarvesting and Post-Harvest Management(4
credits)
MSc Plant Production and Protection
Year 2
Programme Objectives: BL62EPrinciples of Plant Pathology (4 credits)
On successful completion of the programme, BL62FPlant Diseases and their Control (4 credits)
students will be knowledgeable about the following: BL62GThe Biology and Ecology of Insect Pests
ofPlants (4 credits)
1. production systems, productivity and propagation BL62HThe Management of Insect Pests of Plants(4
techniques; credits)
2. the influence of soil and climate on plant Summer of year 2

growth, production systems, and pest and disease BL61FResearch Project (12 credits)
development;
3. the significance of weeds, diseases and pests in

plant production systems;

COURSE (Core)
Code
BL 60E Research Methods in Biology 4
BL 62A Plant Production and Propagation Systems 4
BL 62B Plants and Soils 4
BL 62C Plants and Climate 4
BL 62D Harvesting and Post Harvest Management 4
BL 62E Principles of Plant Pathology 4
BL 62F Plant Diseases and their Pathology 4

BL 62G The Biology and Ecology of Insect Pests of Plants 4
BL 62H The Management of Insect Pests of Plants 4
BL 61F Research Project 12
Department Contact Information: ments for the MSc degree, would have the oppor-
tunity of obtaining the Diploma in Plant Production
Department of Life Sciences once they have satisfied the requirements.
4 Anguilla Close
UWI MonaTel: 927-1202Fax: 977-1075 Programme Objectives:
Programme Coordinator:
Professor Phyllis Coates-Beckford On successful completion of the programme, stu-
dents should be able to:
Diploma in Plant Production
1. show understanding of production systems, pro-
There are persons working in specialized areas of ductivity and propagation techniques;
the plant sciences, some with a higher degree, who
may desire or need to increase their knowledge in 2. evaluate the influence of soil and climate on plant
related areas in the plant sciences. A programme growth and production systems;
leading to a Diploma in Plant Production would offer
such an opportunity. 3. evaluate the significance of weeds and identify
management strategies for their control in produc-
The required courses for this Diploma are courses tion systems;
already approved for the MSc programme in Plant
Production and Protection. 4. evaluate the significance of various factors affect-
Students registered for the MSc in Plant Production ing plant production and productivity by utilizing vari-
and Protection, but who fail to satisfy all the require- ous techniques;

5. identify factors to be considered for harvesting, storage and transport of produce.
Entry Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in the biological or agricultural sciences
Time equivalent to three semesters - Part Time
A pass is required in four 4-credit core course and two of four 4-credit elective courses.
COURSE (Core)
Code

BL 62A Plant Production and Propagation Systems 4
BL 62B Plants and Soils 4
BL 62C Plants and Climate 4
BL 62D Harvesting and Post Harvest Management 4
COURSE Electives (if applicable)

Code
BL 62E Principles of Plant Pathology 4
BL 62F Plant Diseases and their Control 4
BL 62G The Biology and Ecology of Insect Pests of Plants 4
BL 62H The Management of Insect Pest of Plants 4
BL62A / Plant Production and Propagation Systems
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. recognise the biological features of agroecosystems and their varying levels of productivity
and sustainability;
2. describe the range and importance of cultivated plants;

3. differentiate between the various types of plant
production systems; BL62D / Harvesting and Post-Harvest Management
4. evaluate techniques of plant propagation;
5. outline means of improving cultivated plants and Course Description:
their roles in increasing productivity. Objectives: On successful completion of this course,
students should be able to:
BL62B / Plants and Soils
1. determine readiness for harvesting and describe
Course Description: harvesting practices for a range of plant produce;
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, 2. explain changes occurring after harvesting for the
students should be able to: main types of plant produce;
3. evaluate methods of storage and transport for
1. describe the basic characteristics of cultivated soil these types of plant produce.
and their measurement;
2. explain the influence of soil type on the availability BL62E / Principles of Plant Pathology
of water and nutrients to plants;

Course Description:
3. explain the concept of soil fertility, how it is Objectives: On successful completion of this course,
assessed and how it can be improved by fertilization students should be able to:
and other management practices;
4. identify soil factors that are constraints to plant 1.explain how plant diseases are initiated;
production; 2. explain how plant, pathogen and environmental
5. describe types of soil erosion and means of soil factors determine the extent of disease
conservation in plant production systems; development,
6. describe types of weeds, their significance in plant 3.explain the principles governing plant disease
production systems and methods of control in weed management.
management programmes.
(Course Code/Name)
BL62C / Plants and Climate BL62F / Plant Disease andTheir Control
Course Description:
Course Description:
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, Objectives: On successful completion of this course,
students should be able to: students should be able to:
1. explain how the energy balance in plants in

different situations determines productivity; 1. identify the symptoms of various plant diseases;
2.describe the various means by which light, 2. manipulate the causal agents;
temperature and rainfall determine plant growth 3. select appropriate disease management
and development, and how production systems strategies.
can be managed to make best use of climate and
microclimate conditions;
3. describe the effects on plant production by
extremes of climatic conditions and the means to
mitigate them.

BL62G / The Biology and Ecology of Insect Pests Diploma in Plant Protection
of Plants
There are persons working in specialized areas of
Course Description: the plant sciences, some with a higher degree, who
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, may desire or need to increase their knowledge in
students should display knowledge of: related areas in the plant sciences. A programme
leading to a Diploma in Plant Production would offer
1. the evolution and development of insect pests of such an opportunity.
plants;
2. the taxonomy, biology and identification of insect The required courses for this Diploma are courses
pests of plants; already approved for the MSc programme in Plant
3. the factors that regulate the population of insect Production and Protection.
pests.
Students registered for the M.Sc. in Plant
BL62H / The Management of Insect Pests of Plants

Production and Protection, but who fail to satisfy
all the requirements for the MSc degree, would
Course Description: have the opportunity of obtaining the Diploma
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, in Plant Production once they have satisfied the
students should be able to: requirements.
1.identify insect pests and related plant damage; Programme Objectives:

2. assess damage and determine the economic Objectives: On successful completion of the
status of insect pests affecting plants; programme, students should be able to:
3. select and integrate appropriate insect control
strategies; 1.demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing the
4. develop an integrated pest management development of diseases and pest problems before
programme for various cultivated plants. and after harvest;
2.evaluate the significance of diseases and pests in
Additional Information/Notes: plant production systems;
Students will receive some instruction in Biostatistics 3.identify management strategies for diseases and
in the course BL62C (Plants and Climate) but will pests;
be making use of experimental designs in other identify techniques for evaluating the significance
courses of various factors affecting plant production and
productivity
Department Contact Information:
Entry Requirements:
Department of Life SciencesUWI, Mona Campus, Bachelor of Science degree in the biological or
Kingston 7, JamaicaTelephone: (876) agricultural sciences
927-2752; (876) 927-1202)Fax: (876) 977-1075E-
Mail: Website: Duration of programme:
Time equivalent to three semesters - Part-Time
Programme Coordinators:
2008-2009 Professor Phyllis L. Coates-
Beckford2009-2010 Dr. Jane E. Cohen

A pass is required in four 4-credit core course and two of four 4-credit elective courses
COURSE (Core)
Code Weighting
BL62E Principles of Plant 4 One-sixth
BL62F Plant Diseases and 4 One-sixth
BL62G The Biology & Ecology of Insect Pests of Plants 4 One-sixth
BL62H The Management of Insect Pests of Plants 4 One-sixth

COURSE (Electives)
Code Weighting
BL62A Plant Production & Propagation Systems 4 One-sixth
BL62B Plants and Soils 4 One-sixth
BL62C Plants and Climate 4 One-sixth
BL62D Harvesting and Post Harvest Management 4 One-sixth
BL62A/ Plant Production and Propagation Systems
Course Description:
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1.recognise the biological features of agroecosystems and their varying levels of productivity and
sustainability;
2. describe the range and importance of cultivated plants;
3. differentiate between the various types of plant production systems;
4. evaluate techniques of plant propagation;
5. outline means of improving cultivated plants and their roles in increasing productivity.

BL62B / Plants and Soils 1. determine readiness for harvesting and describe
harvesting practices for a range of plant produce;
Course Description: 2. explain changes occurring after harvesting for the
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, main types of plant produce;
students should be able to: 3. evaluate methods of storage and transport for
these types of plant produce.
1. describe the basic characteristics of cultivated soil
and their measurement; BL62E / Principles of Plant Pathology
2. explain the influence of soil type on the availability
of water and nutrients to plants; Course Description:
3. explain the concept of soil fertility, how it is Objectives: On successful completion of this course,
assessed and how it can be improved by fertilization students should be able to:
and other management practices;
4. identify soil factors that are constraints to plant 1. explain how plant diseases are initiated;
production; 2. explain how plant, pathogen and environmental

5. describe types of soil erosion and means of soil factors determine the extent of disease
conservation in plant production systems; development,
6. describe types of weeds, their significance in plant 3. explain the principles governing plant disease
production systems and methods of control in weed management.
management programmes.
BL62F / Plant Disease and Their Control
BL62C / Plants and Climate
Course Description:
Course Description: Objectives: On successful completion of this course,
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
students should be able to:
1. identify the symptoms of various plant diseases;
1. explain how the energy balance in plants in 2. manipulate the causal agents;
different situations determines productivity; 3. select appropriate disease management
2. describe the various means by which light, strategies.
temperature and rainfall determine plant growth
and development, and how production systems BL62G / The Biology and Ecology of Insect Pests of
can be managed to make best use of climate and Plants
microclimate conditions;
3. describe the effects on plant production by Course Description:
extremes of climatic conditions and the means to Objectives: On successful completion of this course,
mitigate them. students should display knowledge of:
BL62D / Harvesting and Post-Harvest Management 1.the evolution and development of insect pests of
plants;
Course Description:
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, 2.the taxonomy, biology and identification of insect
students should be able to: pests of plants;

3. the factors that regulate the population of insect
pests. 1. identify Caribbean terrestrial and aquatic
communities and the processes which makes these
BL62H / The Management of Insect Pests of Plants systems unique.
Course Description: 2. appropriately use GIS, remote sensing, modelling

Objectives: On successful completion of this course, as well as other environmental tools in the study of
students should be able to: the environment.
1. identify insect pests and related plant damage; 3. outline environmental management strategies that
integrate biological, political, legal, social and ethical
2. assess damage and determine the economic issues as well as design appropriate interventions to
status of insect pests affecting plants; conserve threatened species and environments.
3. select and integrate appropriate insect control
strategies; 4. execute sound research for monitoring and
4. develop an integrated pest management providing solutions for problems related to the
programme for various cultivated plants. environment.
Additional Information/Notes: Entry Requirements:

Students will receive some instruction in Biostatistics Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in the
in the course BL62C (Plants and Climate) but will biological sciences
be making use of experimental designs in other
courses. Duration of programme:
Two years part-time
Department of Life Sciences Year 1 courses, 4 credits each = 16 credits
UWI, Mona Campus
Kingston 7, Jamaica BL60E Research methods in Biology
Telephone: (876) 927-2752; (876) 927-1202)Fax: BL63G GIS and modelling for aquatic
(876) 977-1075 scientists
E-Mail: Website: BL61A Ecosystem assessment and
monitoring
Programme Coordinators:2008-2009 Professor BL60F Statistics for graduate biology
Phyllis L. Coates-Beckford
2009-2010 Dr. Jane E. Cohen Year 1 Summer course: 4 credits
MSc Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems: BL63F Aquatic biodiversity and

Assessment, Conservation and biogeography
Management.
Year 2 courses, 4 credits each = 16 credits
At the end of this programme students will be able BL60A Concepts and issues in the functioning
to: andmanagement of tropical environments

BL63H Integrated coastal zone management
BL61D Biological interventions to conserve speciesand habitats
BL61E Biological resources for education andecotourism
Year 2- Summer project: 8 credits
BL61F Research project
COURSE (Core)
Code
BL 60E Research Methods in Biology 4

BL 63G GIS and modelling for aquatic scientists 4
BL 61A Ecosystem Assessment and monitoring 4
BL 60F Statistics for graduate biology 4
BL 63F Aquatic biodiversity and biogeography 4
BL 60A Concepts and issues in the functioning and management of 4

tropical environments
BL 63H Integrated coastal zone management 4
BL 61D Biological interventions to conserve species and habitats 4
BL61E Biological resources for education and ecotourism 4
BL 61F Research Project 8

Department of Life Sciences
4 Anguilla Close
UWI Mona
Tel: 927-1202Fax: 977-1075
MSc Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Entry Requirements
Entrants to this course are normally required to have obtained an honours degree (minimum GPA 2.25) or its
equivalent in agriculture, forestry, botany, biological, agronomy, chemical, environmental, or social sciences;

in rural development, development planning and management or a related subject. Applicants with other
qualifications and who have at least 2 years professional experience in a relevant field of agriculture and
development are also eligible to apply for admission to this course. Applicants who do not possess the requisite
qualification and experience will be required to do pre-qualification courses in agriculture/sciences and the
social sciences. References will also be taken into account.
Duration of programme: Eighteen Months
Programme Structure
Credit Structure MSc Agricultural Entrepreneurship:
Level 1/Pre-Semester (0 Credits Pass Requirement)
Science Graduates:
4 x 3 Credit Business Management Courses)
Or
Social Sciences Graduates:
4 x 3 Credits Agricultural Science, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Courses

Level 2 (27 Credits) Core
5 x 3 credit courses and 3 x 4 credit courses
3 x 3 credit courses
1 x 6 credit course Business Project
COURSE (Core)
Code
Qualifying courses for business major students
AGBU1002 Introduction to agro environmental management 4
AGRI1101 Introduction to agriculture, crop, and livestock production 4

AGCP3007 Post harvest technology Qualifying courses for science 4

major students
ACCT2017 Management accounting 3
MS62S Marketing 3
MS62Q Decision models for managers 3
MS61T Finance 3

COURSE (Electives)
Code
AGLS6003 Tropical livestock development 4
MGMT6161 The agriculture value chain 3
MGMT6162 International entrepreneurship in agricultural enterprises 3
BIOL6102 Standard and risk management in agriculture production 3

systems
BIOL61o1 Advanced crop production technologies 3

CHEM6501 Agro-processing technologies 3
MGMT6163 Market assessment and analysis 3
MGMT6164 New venture creation 3
BL60E Research methods in science 4
BIOL6103 Agricultural Seminar 1
ECON6045 The economics of farm and farming systems 3
MGMT6165 Agricultural marketing strategies 3
MGMT6166 Final Project 6

Course Description: economy, with special emphasis on the tropics and
Pre-Semester (Level 1): Specially Admitted: Basic the Caribbean. The relationship between agriculture
Courses for Business major students and food supply is considered. Special attention is
paid to the physical and technical aspects of agri-
Course Code: AGBU1002/AM17B culture and the relationships between the crop, live-
Course Title: Introduction to Agro-environmental stock, agro-processing, marketing and distribution
Management sub-sectors. Introduction to fundamental concepts
of crop and livestock production. Provides an over-
Number of Credits: 4 view of crop and livestock production and deals with
major species of livestock in the CARICOM region,
Course Description: along with the factors that affect their productivity
The role and importance of the environment for so- and profitability. Mode of delivery: Lectures 24 hours;
cial development and as a life support system. The Field Trip12 hours; Tutorials 12hours. Assessment:
nexus between agriculture and the environment. Coursework 40%-Oral presentation 10%, Field trip
Agro-ecosystems structure and dynamics. Eco- report 20%; One in-course test 10%; Final Examina-
nomic of environmental resources: market failure tion 60%; One three hour examination.
and environmental degradation, externalities and
public goods; optimal resource use/extraction and Course Code:AGCP3007/AC33A:
approaches for management of renewable resourc- Course Title: Post Harvest Technology
es. Concept of watershed as a management unit,
hydrology, soils, natural forest, biodiversity and land Course description:
use. The impact of agricultural practices on the en- The post harvest physiology and biochemistry of
vironment viewed from an ecosystem perspective; selected tropical fruits, vegetables, root crops and
deforestation, soil erosion/degradation, flooding, grains. The post harvest environment including
irrigation, loss of biodiversity and climate change. pathological agents, with particular reference to
Case studies of impacts related to various agricul- these crops. Physiological disorders. Post harvest
tural systems: crops and livestock, subsistence and handling systems. Introduction to basic equipment
plantation farming, hillside and erodible soils, pesti- used in evaluation refrigeration and storage systems
cide and chemical application, irrigated agriculture. and general post harvest produce management.
Integration of the concepts and issues discussed in Mode of delivery: Lectures 24 hours; Field Trip12
designing sustainable agro- environmental systems hours; Tutorials 12hours. Assessment: Course work
for the tropics; focus on small island states. Mode 40%, Field trip report 20%, Group report 10%, In
of delivery: Lectures 24 hours; Field Trip12 hours; course test 10%, Final Examination 60%, One three
Tutorials 12hours. Evaluation: Course work 40%; hour examination.
Field report 20%; Term Paper 20%; Final Examina-
tion 60%; One three hour examination. Course Code:ACCT2017;
Course title: Management Accounting
Course Code: AGRI1010/AG18A:
Course title: Introduction to Agriculture, Cropand Course Description:
Livestock Production This course examines the formulation of manage-
ment accounting concepts and techniques with ma-
Course Description: jor attention paid to how accounting information is
This course defines agriculture, traces its historical used by managers for planning, control and evalua-
development and describes its importance to the tion. This course also provides managers with the

basic tools for efficiently using the financial resources concepts and models to decision making under un-
of an organization and understanding the objective certainty and under conditions of relative uncertain-
of financial management. It focuses on the factors ty. This course introduces managerial concepts and
which govern the financial structure, cost of capital, techniques that can be used to achieve flexibility,
market valuation, sourcing of short and long term reliability, efficiency and total quality in operations.
funds and dividend, working capital policies of the Specific attention is paid to the role of forecasting,
firm and methods of capital budgeting. Mode of de- systems design production planning and scheduling
livery: Lectures 24 hours; Tutorials 12hours. Assess- and materials management. The use of information
ment: Coursework 40%; In course Test 10%,Term systems in planning, design and control of manufac-
Paper 10%,Group Work 20%, Final Examination turing and service organizations is introduced. Mode
60%. One three hour examination. of delivery: Lectures 24 hours; Tutorials 12hours;
Assessment: Coursework 40%; Final Examination
Course Code:MS61S 60%; One three hour examination.
Course Title: Marketing
Course Code: AGLS 6003;

Course Description: Course Title: Tropical Livestock Development
This course introduces the basic concepts in social
psychology relevant to the study and understanding Course Description:
of individual and group behaviour in an organiza- What is livestock development? Livestock classes
tional setting. It shows the managers how interper- including aquaculture and poultry, Sustainable live-
sonal and structural variables influence job and task stock development, Choice of livestock production
performance, individual and group productivity and technology breeding (AI, embryo transfer); feeds/
their impact on the achievement of consistent quality feeding system; feed/nutrition, health, housing,
in organizational outputs. This course also provides Livestock production systems, Integrated systems,
managers with an understanding of marketing con- Factors influencing livestock development, Live-
cepts, methods and techniques and how these are stock products /Harvesting practices Demand for
used to achieve organizational goals. It examines livestock products, Marketing of livestock products.
the marketing mix and its application in planning and Role of Government and Private sector in the live-
decision making in private and public enterprises. An stock industry. Mode of delivery: Lectures 24 hours;
emphasis is placed on improving the efficiency and Field Trip12 hours; Tutorials 12hours; Assessment:
effectiveness of sales, distribution and marketing Coursework 40%; Field trip report 20%; Group re-
programmes. Mode of delivery: Lectures 24 hours; port 20%; Oral presentation 10%; Final Examination
Tutorials 12hours. Assessment: Coursework40%; 60%; One three hour examination.
Project 20%; Case studies 10%; In course test 10%;
Final Examination 60%; One three hour examina- Course Code:BL60E;
tion. Course Title: Research Methods in Science
Course Code:MS62Q; Course description:

Course Title: Decision Models for Managers Concepts and philosophy of research; logical founda-
tion of research; scientific method, ethical concepts,
Course Description: Logical thought; Locating information for research.
This course examines how formal analytic tools and How to plan and conduct effective research, using
quantitative techniques are used or managerial deci- the on-line public access catalogue, abstracting and
sion making. It examines the application of statistical indexing services, library-based electronic resourc-

es, documenting sources-Chicago manual of styles chain such as input supply, production, handling,
etc., The thesis guide; Project planning and man- harvesting, processing, value addition, and distribu-
agement; logical framework, research proposal and tion and marketing.
budget, securing resources; Research process, data Value chain analysis and evaluation: students to
collection, data analysis and interpretation; Thesis identify and create successful strategies and solu-
structure, literature review; Technical report writing tions for their respective business environments.
and presentation; writing styles; Presentations: post- Limitations of value chain advantages
ers, audio-visual skills, power point. Tutorials. Mode Advantages of the agricultural value chain
of delivery: Lectures 24 hours; Student seminar pre- Identifying and developing agricultural value chains
sentations 24 hours. Assessment: One type written for selected agricultural commodities
dissertation/research proposal & literature review Identification and establishment of partnerships and
50%; Seminar (Oral presentation of research pro- collaborations
posal & review20%; Coursework Consisting of 30%;
End of course test 15%; Written assignments 15%. Identification of constraints
Supply chain category management
Course Code: MGMT 3231; Market intelligence Information gathering and de-
Course Title: International Entrepreneurship signing
Case studies/case analyses
Course Description: Group and individual presentation Mode of deliv-
Introduction: Entrepreneurship, Traits of an Entre- ery: Lectures 24hr; Tutorial/Case studies12hr; As-
preneur, Opportunity Seeking and Recognition; The sessment: Coursework:50% (Case studies 20%; In
entrepreneurial ventures business environment; As- Course test 20%; Oral Presentation 10%; Final Ex-
sessing business opportunities in the international amination: 50%;One three hour examination.
market; Strategies which entrepreneurial firms can
use to go international; Getting mature entrepre- Course Code:BIOL6102
neurial firms to go international; Acquiring existing Course Title: Standards and Risk Management in-
businesses in international markets; The strategic Agriculture Production Systems
management of the entrepreneurial firm; Managing
in a growing international firm; Cross cultural issues Ration Course Description:
in managing an international firm; Networks and the Measurements-soil, water, other parameters using,
internationalization of the entrepreneurial firm; As- chemical, instrumental and biological techniques,
sembling resources for international operation; Rais- PCR/ELISA, GIS, GPS and supporting ICT. Disease
ing financing for international business transaction; identification techniques.
Course review and examination preparation. Mode
of delivery: Lectures 24 hours; Tutorial 12 hours. As- Production standards: GAP, Global gap, Fair Trade,
sessment: Organic, Good manufacturing practices (GMP),
Coursework 50%, Project 35%; Essay 15%; Final HAACP/ ISO9000/14000; Traceability, Exploration
Examination 50%; One three hour examination and evaluation of the organization and operation of
complex diversified farming systems using tools and
Course Code: MGMT6161 perspectives drawn primarily from ecology, agrono-
Course Title: The Agricultural Value Chain my, sociology and economics. Determinants of read-
iness for harvest, harvesting practices, post harvest
Concept of the value chain. changes and loss of value, ripening and senescence
Structures and peculiarities of the agricultural value of fruits, preparation for storage, storage and trans-

port. The course contains a significant component etcetera) used in their production. Modern packag-
of fieldwork focused on farms, as well as supply and ing technology. Quality Control concerns. Records
distribution networks. Mode of delivery: Lectures and traceability. Waste Management. Mode of de-
24h; Laboratories 36h; Assessment: Coursework livery: 30 hours lectures, 9 hours tutorials; Assess-
50%; Laboratory report 20%; Course assignment ment: Coursework 40%; 3 written assignments30%;
10%; Field trip report 20%; Final Examination-50%; 1 oral presentation 10%; Final Examination:60%;
One three hour examination. One three hour examination.
Course Code:BIOL6101 Course Code: MGMT6164;

Course Title:Advanced Crop Production Course Title: New Venture Creation
Technologies
Course Description:
Course Description: This course allows the student hands-on opportunity
Production systems of crops/plants including veg- to use in a holistic manner the various techniques
etables, roots and tubers, tree crops, agroforestry, learned (agribusiness management and entrepre-

ornamentals, fibre crops and bio-fuels, forages, neurial techniques) to design and implement a busi-
pastures and turf, beverage crops, herbs, spices ness along the agricultural value chain. The new
and medicinal plants. Soil and nutrient management venture creation process provides an opportunity to
practices for crop production. On-farm water man- refine these skills and integrate them into a cohesive
agement/irrigation and drainage management. Pro- plan for a new venture. Additionally, communica-
tected agriculture-greenhouse, biotechnology and tions of a new business ventures strategy, business
plant breeding and propagation techniques. Agricul- model, and competitive advantage, no matter how
tural mechanization and use of ICT and GIS. Mode straight forward, can be a daunting task.
of delivery: Lectures 24 hours;Laboratories/Field
trips 36 hours: Assessment: Coursework 50%; One This class is designed to provide hands-on experi-
in-course test10%; Field trip/laboratory report 20%; ence of developing all of these skills while producing
In-course assignment 20%; Final Examination 50%; a viable plan for a new venture. Frameworks and
One three hour examination. guidelines that can be used to formulate strategies
relevant in the contemporary agri-business environ-
Course code: CHEM6501 ment. Emphasis will be placed on real world applica-
Course title: Agro-processing Technologies for tion in agribusiness theory through the building of
Entrepreneurs an effective business plan, case study analysis and
interaction with the agribusiness sector. Addition-
Course Content: ally, outside practitioners will participate, providing
Overview of unit operations. Raw material handling front line insight to the real life issues, challenges
& storage for the prevention of deterioration. Intro- and skills needed to fund and launch a successful
duction to material and energy balances; energy venture. Students in teams take a multi-disciplinary
utilization. Good manufacturing practices. Value- approach to the preparation and presentation of a
added agricultural products (with specific reference professional business plan. The teams will present
to products of local and regional significance: food, their plans to a group of venture investors, entrepre-
feed, fuel, fibres, essential oils) and processing tech- neurs, attorneys, and operating executives. Tutorial/
nologies (for example high and low temperature pro- Case studies 12hr; Assessment: Coursework: 50%;
cesses, distillation, dehydration, concentration, use Case studies 20%; In Course test 20%; Oral Presen-
of preservatives, fermentation, filtration, irradiation, tation 10%; Final Examination: 50%; one three hour

examination Course Code:ECON6045:
Course title:The Economics of farming and Farming
Course code:MGMT6163; systems.
Course title:Market assessment and analysis
Course outline:
Course Description:
Introduction to market assessment and analy- 1. Methodology in economics and the role of agri-
sis; Monopoly: Pricing, Rent Seeking, etc. Price cultural economics
Discrimination;Choice of Product Quality, Advertis-
ing, Efficiency;Oligopoly Model; Bertrand, Cournot, What is economics? The method of knowledge cre-
Stackelberg; Capacity Utilization; Conjectural Varia- ation (deductive versus inductive methods).
tion; Concentration, collusion.
Vertical Relations - Intra- and Interbrand Competi- The problem of value judgments.What economists
tion; Vertical Restraints; Bargaining; Buyer Power; do and should do?The task of a public economist.
Applications; Vertical Control; Market Power; Entry
and Exit Contestable Markets; Sunk costs;Strategic 2. Specifics of agricultural markets and the agricul-
Investment;Research and Development: Adoption; tural sector.
Patent Races; Patent Protection; Adoption and Dif-
fusion; Licensing. Mode of delivery: 24 hours of lec- Classification of markets and implications for ex-
tures; Tutorials 12 hours; Assessment: Coursework: change and its relevance for agriculture.
50%; Case study analyses 20%; Two written assign-
ments 20%; Oral presentation 10%; Final Examina- Transaction costs as a main determinant of produc-
tion: 50%; One three hour examination. tive interactions.
Course Code:BIOL6103; Specifics on the demand side and the relevance for
Course Title: Agricultural Seminars neoclassical approach to economics.
Course Description: Specifics on the demand side and the relevance of

Students in the MSc Agricultural Entrepreneurship neoclassical economics.
must present a seminar. The topic will be based on
a topic of the students choice and will be based on Specifics of price formation for agricultural products
some aspect of the agriculture value chain. The top- and factors.
ic has to be agreed on well in advance by the course Macroeconomic development and agriculture.
coordinator/lecturer. The seminar must be presented
to faculty and students and must reflect a compre- 3. Price formation on the land market.
hensive understanding of the subject. Students will
be evaluated for content and oral delivery. Audio vi- Price formation on factor markets: The neoclassical
sual aides are to be used in the presentation. Stu- theory and its limitations. The relationship between
dents are expected to give constructive responses product and land prices in a neoclassical world. The
to queries raised during the presentation.Attendance relevance of transaction costs. The relevance of ex-
is compulsory for group seminars.Assessment: Writ- pectation and uncertainty.
ten Report: 40%; Seminar critique report 10%; Oral The impact of selected policy instruments on land
Presentation: 50%. markets.

4. The impact of technological change on factor and duction Theory Unitary and Non-Unitary Models;
product prices and the adjustment of the agricultural Consumer Goods Characteristics Model; D. Data
sector. Sources and Issue; 2. Sample Studies of Consumer
Food Demand: A. Foods for Health;B. Nutrition and
Types of technical change. Health: The Case of Nutritional Labelling; C. Food
Safety: The Case of Food Irradiation; 3. Presenta-
5. Specifics of agricultural trad. tions of Report I; 4. Value Theory and Product Valua-
tion; A. Willingness to Pay; B. Willingness to Accept;
Definition of technological progress. The importance C. Divergence Issue: 5. Introduction to Economic
of technology from a macroeconomic view. The im- Experiments: Applications to Marketing: A. The Ex-
portance of technology from a sectorial point of view. perimental Method: B. Laboratory versus Field Ex-
Alternative Classifications of technological progress. periments: C. Designing Experiments; D. Elicitation
Sectorial effects of technological progress. In a Methods; E. Contingent Valuation; F. Experimental
close economy of a relatively small sector and rela- Auctions; G. Choice Experiments; 6. Presentations
tively small country; In an open economy of a relative of Report II Mode of Assessment: Coursework 50%;

small sector and relatively small country.6. Evalua- Case study analyses 20%; Group Assignment 10%;
tion of agricultural policies:The limits of cost-benefit Term paper20%; Final Examination 50%; One three
analysis based on traditional welfare economics; hour examination.
The importance of market failure; The importance
of governance; A framework for policy assessment. Course Code: MGMT6166;
Mode of delivery: Lectures 18 hours; Case study Course title:Final Project
analyses 6 hours, Field visits 12 hours; Assessment:
Coursework 50%; Case study analyses 20%; Group Special Topics: This creative component is in lieu
Assignment 10%; Field trip report 20%; Final Exami- of thesis and mandates all participants in the pro-
nation 50%; One three hour examination. gramme to undertake a final project which entails
the development and implementation of an agricul-
Course Code:MGMT6165. tural enterprise which has a real potential for real
Course Title:Agriculture marketing strategies world applicability. It will involve making a business
plan for the promotion of an agricultural enterprise
Course Outline with emphasis on some aspect of the agriculture
1. Analyzing Consumer Behavior/Market Demand value chain. This proposal will be presented to a
A. Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior/Demand: panel of judges who will determine whether or not
the idea is feasible. The project outline should in-
1. Economic Factors; 2. Non-Economic Factors; a. clude the following, title, preliminary questions or
External Influences of Lifestyles; Culture issues, context, literature review and methods. Per-
mission from instructor/coordinator is required prior
Values; Demographics; Social status; Reference to the development of the programme. Assessment:
groups; b. Internal Influences of Lifestyles The final project will be assessed by two examiners.
The candidate must have obtained an average mark
Perception; Learning and memory; Motives, per- of 70% or more to obtain a distinction.
sonality, and emotions; 3. Formation of Tastes and
Preferences;B. Neo-classical Theory of Demand;
C. Extensions to Neo-classical Model; Consumer
Demand with Variable Preferences; Household Pro-

Department Contact Information: Areas of Research
Biodiversity and conservation, Biotechnology, Coast-
Department of Life Sciences; al Zone Management, Coral reef ecology, Entomol-
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, ogy, Pest Management, Fish Biology, Freshwater
The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston Ecology Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forest Ecology,
7, Jamaica Horticulture, Marine Ecology, Molecular Biology, Par-
Tel: 1 (876) 927-1202 0r 927-2753Fax: 1 (876) 977- asitology, Animal Physiology, Plant Breeding, Plant
1075 Pathology, Plant Physiology, Terrestrial and Aquatic
Email:lifesci@uwimona.edu.jmURLhttp://www.uwi. Ecology, Tissue culture and Virology.
mona.uwi.edu/lifescience/contact.htm
Seminars
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Joseph Two/ Three (One per year)
LindsayAgriculture Unit
MPhil and PhD Programmes Two/three years full-time
Specializations/Options: Programme Structure:

Botany
Environmental Biology Year 1 Semester 1
Marine Biology BL60EResearch Methods in Biology
Oceanography & Zoology
Year 1 Semester 2
Programme Objectives: BL60FStatistics for Graduate Biology
students will possess advanced knowledge and Each student receives guidance from an Advisory
training in one or more areas of biology with more Committee that consists of a Supervisor, who is an
specific subject-related skills in one of these. expert in the area of research to be undertaken, and
the subject-related skills developed will be in an area at least two other persons with related expertise.
of applied biology.
students will develop significant information gathering
and analytical skills.
students will be able to take a critical approach to
any biological/environmental problems which they
may encounter.
Entry Requirements:
Entry level to the MPhil degree program is a first or
upper second class BSc (Honours) degree in the Life
Sciences. Candidates having a Lower Second class
Honours BSc may be considered for acceptance into
an MPhil. program following special recommendation
by the Department. Applications for transfer to a PhD
program from MPhil are encouraged where students
display exceptional promise.

COURSE (Core)
Code
BL60E Research Methods in Biology 4
BL60F Statistics for Graduate Biology 4
Department Contact Information: Entry Requirements:

Department of Life Sciences To be admitted to the programme a candidate should
4 Anguilla CloseUWI Mona normally have a Bachelors, BSc (Mathematics),
Tel: 927-1202 / Fax: 977-1075 degree from a recognized university with at least
Lower Second Class Honours. Candidates with
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Dale Webber lower qualifications may be considered but will be

required to pass qualifying courses, as prescribed
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS by the department.
Head: Professor Alexandra Rodkina, MPhil,PhD, Students must demonstrate aptitude in research/
DSc Moscow computer skills and must have passed the following
courses (or their equivalent): MATH 2125 Introduction
The Department of Mathematics offers the following to Mathematical Analyses, MATH 2160 Analysis and
Graduate programmes: Mathematical Methods, MATH 2110 Linear Algebra
MSc Mathematics
MPhil/PhD Mathematics (by research) Areas of Research
Stochastic Differential and Difference Equations
MSc Mathematics and Applications, including stochastic modeling and
numerical analysis.
Programme Objectives: Modelling Physiological Fluid Flows
The objectives of the programme are to: Differential Equations and Applications
Mathematical Physics: General Relativity, Quantum
Provide graduates with a comprehensive advanced Field Theory in curved Spacetimes, Differential
knowledge of important areas of mathematics. Geometry, Noncommutative geometry inspired
solutions of Einstein field equations.
Produce graduates with high level analytic and Numerical Methods
numerical skills required in a 21st century economy. Statistics
Enable graduates to function effectively as teachers,

at both the school and university levels. Seminars
MSc Programme: 1 one-hour seminar during the
Furnish graduates with the necessary background programme.
for further study in Mathematics, and enhance their MPhil and PhD programmes: 1 seminar per
research capability. semester.


Part time: 24 months
The MSc Mathematics is currently offered as a part-time programme over two (2) years, and an indicative list
of courses offered by the Department in the 2011/12 academic year is given below.
Year 1 (2011/12)
Semester I Semeter II
MATH6120 Theory of Integration MATH6110 Functional Analysis

MATH6621 General Topology MATH6193 Numerical Methods for Partial
Differential Equations

Course offerings for Year II (2012/13) will be decided at a later date, and will include a Research Project in
Mathematics.
The list of all core and elective courses available to the department for the MSc Mathematics programme is
given below. To fulfill the requirements for the MSc, students must take a minimum of 26 credits from the list
of core courses, which must include the Research Project, and sufficient further credits from the list of elective
courses to achieve a minimum credit total of 44.
COURSE (Core)
Code Weighting
MATH6110 Functional Analysis 6 70% Exam
30% In-Course test
MATH6120 Theory of Integration 6 80% Exam

20% In-Course test
MATH6310 Complex Variables 6 85% Exam

15% In-Course test
MATH6621 General Topology 6 60% Exam

20% in-Course test
20% group project
MATH6800 Research Project 8 100%

COURSE (Electives)
Code Weighting
MATH6193 Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations 4 60% Exam
40% Coursework
STAT6220 Multivariate Statistic 6 80% Exam

20% In-Course test
MATH6620 Topology 6 70% exam

30% in-course test
STAT6510 Stochastic Processes 6 70% Exam

30% Two In-Course
tests
STAT6520 Time series and Forecasting 6 70% Exam

30% Two In-Course
tests
MATH6010 Group Theory 6 70% Exam

30% Two In-Course
tests
MATH6220 Mechanics 6 70% Exam

30% Two In-Course
Tests
MATH6410 Algebraic Number Theory 6 70% Exam

30% Two In-Course
tests
MATH6420 Analytic Number 6 80% ExamTheory

20% Two In-Course t
ests
MATH6720 History of Mathematics 6 50% Exam

25% One In-Course
test
25% One In-Course
written paper
MATH6610 Geometry 6 70% Exam

30% Two In-Course
tests

MATH6110: Functional Analysis and residue calculus.
Functional analysis is mainly concerned with the MATH6620: Topology

study of vector spaces and operators acting upon
them. It provides powerful tools in handling several This course examines metric and topological
problems in applied mathematics and theoretical spaces, continuity, completeness, and compactness,
physics. It is also basic for the understanding and providing a theoretical foundation for further work in
development of very many other mathematical differential equations, probability theory, stochastic
theories like the Theory of Partial Differential processes, differential geometry and mathematical
Equations and the Theory of Operators. The first part physics.
of the course is devoted to a short introduction in the
theory of metric spaces and to a detailed study of MATH6621: General Topology
normed and Banach spaces and in particular to the
analysis of linear operators acting upon them. The Topology is the study of spaces and sets and can
second part of the course deals with Hilbert spaces be thought of as an extension of geometry. It is

and linear operators upon them, since they play a an investigation of both the local and the global
fundamental role in applied mathematics. Finally, we structure of a space or set. The foundation of General
look at some fundamental theorems for normed and Topology (or Point-Set Topology) is set theory. The
Banach spaces such as the Hahn-Banach theorem motivation behind topology is that some geometric
for complex vector spaces and normed spaces and problems do not depend on the exact shape of an
its application to bounded linear functionals; the object but on the way the object is put together. The
uniform boundedness theorem, and the closed course gives an up-to-date and modern overview of
Graph theorem the main concepts in General Topology. Topological
properties and several examples of topological
MATH6120: Theory of Integration spaces arising in several branches of mathematics
are studied to show how topology is a unifying theme
This course considers the limitations of the Riemann in different mathematical fields.
integral, and shows that it it necessary to develop
a precise mathematical notion of ‘length’ and ‘area’ MATH6800: Research Project in Mathematics
in order to overcome them. Thus we develop the
concept of measure, and use it to construct the Each student will work on a mathematical project
more powerful Lebesgue integral, and explore its under the supervision of a faculty member. The
properties. Finally we look at applications of measure project will culminate in an oral presentation to the
and Lebesgue integration in modern probability Department of Mathematics. The topic of the project
theory. will agreed upon by the student and supervisor.
MATH6310: Complex variables MATH 6193: Numerical Methods for Partial

Differential Equations
The course develops the properties of the complex
number system, treated as a generalisation of Preliminaries: classification of partial differential
the real number system. We explore the parallel equations; Well-posedness; Spatial differences:
analysis that results, with a particular emphasis central differences; Fourier analysis; Higher order
on differentiability, analyticity, contour integrals, difference approximations; Onesided differencing;
Cauchy’s theorem, Laurent series representation, Temporal errors: Concepts of stability and

accuracy; analysis of dispersive and dissipative error; STAT6520: Time series and Forecasting
Mostly explicit difference schemes: Forward Euler
in time, Central difference in space; Lax-Friedrichs; This course aims to introduce students to the
Leap-frog (2-2) and (2-4); Concept of artificial fundamental concepts requiring for the description,
dissipation; Lax-Wendroff; MacCormack’s scheme; modeling and forecasting of the time series data.
Runge-Kutta time stepping; Systems of equations:
Decoupling; disparate speeds; Implicit schemes: STAT6010: Group Theory
Backward Euler; Crank-Nicholson; compact 4-th
order approximation for spatial derivatives; implicit Poetically, “Group theory is the branch of mathematics
schemes for systems; Semi-implicit schemes: that answers the question “What is symmetry?”
Adams-Bashforth multi-step method; Parabolic (N. C. Carter). Various physical systems, such as
equations and methods for their numerical solution; crystals and the hydrogen atom, can be modeled
Numerical approximation of boundary conditions (for by symmetry groups. Group theory and the closely
parabolic and hyperbolic equations): Extrapolating related representation theory have many applications
boundary conditions; one sided differences; linear in physics and chemistry. We first start by consider
systems; Two-dimensional problems: Operator some main classes of groups such as permutation
splitting; Alternating directions implicit method; groups, matrix groups, transformation groups,
Anisotropic errors, 2-D boundary conditions. topological and algebraic groups. We will study
representation of groups and symmetry and the last
STAT6220: Multivariate Statistics part of the course is devoted to some applications
of group theory such as Lie groups and the study of
This course aims at introducing students to differential equations, and the Heisenberg, Lorentz,
methods of analyzing multivariate data. It introduces and Poincare groups, which play a fundamental role
students to the notion of principal components in modern theoretical physics.
factor analysis, various multivariate distributions,
analysis of variance, multivariate analysis of MATH6220: Mechanics
variance (MANOVA), multivariate regression and
multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis. At This course aims to introduce students to classical
the end of the course students would have also and quantum mechanics by means of a mathemati-
considerably improved their knowledge of applied cally rigorous approach. In the first part of the course
linear algebra and matrix theory and to be somewhat we shortly introduce Newtonian mechanics and de-
competent with at least one statistical software velop Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics on
package. manifolds with a particular emphasis on the under-
lying variational principles. The second part intro-
STAT6510: Stochastic Processes duces Quantum Mechanics in an axiomatic way and
is focused on the study of the spectral properties of
This course develops the ideas underlying modern, the Schrödinger Hamiltonian for different classes of
measure-theoretic probability theory, and introduces potentials.
the various classes of stochastic process, including
Markov chains, the random walk, jump processes, MATH6410: Algebraic Number Theory
the Poisson process, diffusions, and Brownian
motion. Their properties and applications are This course aims to present a historical develop-
investigated. ment of the subject area, leading to a significant par-
tial proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem

MATH6420: Analytic Number Theory MSc Computer Science
MSc Computer-Based Management Information
This course focuses on the analytic proof of the prime Systems (jointly with the Department of Manage-
number theory and the elementary theory of the Rie- ment Studies)
mann zeta function and Dirichlet’s L-functions. MPhil/PhD Computer Science (by research)
MATH6720: History of Mathematics MPhil & PhD Research Degrees
This course will provide teachers and students of Areas of Research

mathematics with the historical background of their Software Engineering, especially Component-Based
discipline. It will also enable them to further studies Software Engineering
in this area independently. Algorithm Animation and Visualisation
Amorphous Computing
MATH6610: Geometry Intelligent Networks
Engineering of Software Systems

Geometry is a branch of mathematics concerned with Knowledge Management Systems and Data Mining
questions of size, shape, relative position of figures,
and the properties of space. This course aims to in- Seminars
troduce students to the study of the above questions Each research student is expected to present at
in curved manifolds. To this purpose, basic concepts least 1 seminar per semester and to attend and par-
of differential geometry with a particular emphasis to ticipate in all our weekly seminars.
Riemannian and pseudo-Riemannian manifolds will
be introduced and applied to geometric objects such MSc Computer Science (Effective 2010/2011 aca-
as black holes and the Robertson-Walker universe, demic year)
which find their roots in the theory of general relativ-
ity, i.e. the geometric theory of gravitation. Specializations/Options:
Software Engineering
Department Contact Information: Systems, Security and Networking
Department of Mathematics, User Interface Design, Visualisation and Interactive
University of the West Indies, Media
Mona, Kingston 7,
Jamaica, W.I. Programme Objectives:
Meet or surpass standards of top international pro-
Programme Coordinator: Conall Kelly grammes
Attract increased interest, via specialisations and

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING courses that address current and future needs of the
industry Expose candidates to cutting edge develop-
Head: Daniel Coore BSc, MSc, PhD Massachu- ments in computing technology and contemporary
setts computing research
The Department of Computing offers the following Meet local and regional industry research and devel-
Graduate programmes: opment needs, plus the needs of candidates seek-
ing to pursue further academic research


Strengthen the core of the programme
Entry Requirements
First degree with a major in computer science from a recognised university.
Duration of programme: 2 years
The degree consists of 40 credits as follows:
1. A core of three courses (one general course in research methods and two computer science courses)
– 12 credits
2. Five computer science courses ( at least 2 in one specialization area) – 20 credits
3. A research project (industry-related or academic), including a report of publishable/professional
quality - 8 credits

Enrollment Option: Part Time
COURSE (Core)
Code Weighting
COMP6105 Object-Oriented Design 4 40% 3-hour written
(new) final
60% Projects/reports/
presentations
COMP6420 Topics in Advanced Algorithms 4 60% 3-hourwritten

(new) finals
40% Coursework
COMP6001 Research Methods and Technical Writing 4 50% Research

(new) Project
25% Technical
Reports
25% Presentations

COURSE (Electives)
Code Weighting
Software Engineering
COMP6410 Formal Methods of Software Design 4 40% 3-hour written

final60% Projects/
reports/presentations
COMP6110 Advanced Software Engineering 4 40% 3-hour Written
Systems, Security, And Networking final 60%
Projects/reports/
presentations
COMP6710 Advanced Operating Systems 4 60% 3-hour written

final40% Coursework
COMP6770 Advanced Computer Networks 4 60% 3-hour written

40% Coursework
COMP6720 Advanced Database Systems 4 60% 3-hour written

final40% Coursework
COMP6730 Cryptography and Digital Security 4 60% 3-hour written

final40% Coursework
COMP6420 Parallel Computing 4 60% 3-hour written

final40% Coursework
COMP6771 Wireless Networks User Interface Design,Visualisation 4 60% 3-hour written

and Interactive Media final40% Coursework
COMP6510 Topics in Advanced UI Design 4 40% 3-hour written

final
5% In-course tests(1)
5%Individual
project/report/
presentation
50% Group
project/report/
presentation
COMP6520 Educational Technology 4 40% 2-hourwritten

final60%Projects/
reports/
presentations
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS FOR DEGREE 40

COMP6105: Object-Oriented Design interfaces.
This course covers advanced object-oriented analy- COMP6520: E-Learning Design

sis, design and programming. It looks at the prin-
ciples behind current frameworks, and requires stu- This course is designed to introduce students to the
dents to apply them in software design. design and evaluation of educational technology. It
covers the established learning paradigms of educa-
COMP6420: Topics in Advanced Algorithms tional technology and the philosophical ideas behind
them, developments in the field, and design and
This course covers advanced data structures and evaluation methods.
algorithm analysis techniques that are not normally
covered in an undergraduate course. It presumes COMP6550: Web Design and Programming
that students have already been exposed to basic
data structures, such as lists, trees, stacks, queues, This course covers the technologies that enable the
binary heaps, and graphs, and aims to expose stu- creation of interactive websites that process and

dents to: applications in which combinations of these modify server-based data. This includes networking
basic structures are useful other data structures that technologies, data representation for the web, web
have good performance, but often require a reason- UI design and site design, client-server architecture
ing capacity to analyse them beyond what is nor- and client-side and server-side programming. It cov-
mally expected at the undergraduate level ers relevant topics in e-commerce, network security,
algorithm analysis techniques that are often covered ethical and social issues, and relevant software en-
only briefly, or not at all at the undergraduate level gineering concepts such as the three-tier architec-
ture and frameworks for the web. It also surveys mo-
bile web issues and web multimedia.
COMP6001: Research Methods and Technical
Writing COMP6540: Interactive Media Design
This course covers the skills and techniques used This course covers the technologies that enable the
in research and technical writing. The emphasis will creation of interactive media. This includes the prin-
be on practical skills that enable students to produce ciples and design of the various forms of interactive
professional and publishable reports and technical media, including multimedia, visualizations, and ani-
presentations mations.
COMP6510: Topics in Advanced User Interface COMP6730 (CS63Q): Advanced Computer

Design Networks
This course will introduce students to advanced This course covers the advanced features in wired
issues in the design, development, and evaluation networks starting from Frame Relay, Fast Ethernet,
of user interfaces for computer systems. Concepts Gigabit Ethernet, and ATM. Then it goes into traffic
in human factors, usability, and interface design will management and congestion control techniques in
be covered, and the effects of human capabilities both TCP and ATM. Finally, it introduces the student
and limitations on interaction with computer systems to various quality of service (QoS) tools such as In-
will be studied. Students will apply the concepts to tserv, Diffserv and MPLS.COMP 6771: Wireless
the design and implementation of graphical user Networks

COMP 6771 (CS61Q): Wireless Networks COMP6220 (CS62S): Expert Systems
This course covers wireless networking technolo- Here we apply AI techniques to the problem of ac-
gies and their protocols. It starts with the evolution of quisition and representation of expert knowledge for
wireless networking, transmission media, antennas problem solving in the experts domain.
and signal propagation. The course then covers the
Mac protocols, wireless network routing protocols, COMP6410 (CS63Z): Formal Methods of Software
mobile IP, mobile TCP and ends with Next Genera- Design
tion networking.
This course applies mathematical models to the
COMP6720 (CS61Q): Advanced Database specification of safety critical systems (i.e. systems
Systems that cannot be allowed to fail).
Here we explore some of the areas of current re- COMP6810 (CS68O): Research Project
search in Database Management Systems and ap-
ply techniques that have been recently developed Here students typically spend a semester (full-time)
for storage, retrieval and analysis of large quantities developing their main project of the course.
of data
Programme Co-ordinator: Ezra K. Mugisa (ezra.mu-
COMP6730 (CS61R): Cryptography gisa@uwimona.edu.jm)
This course is intended to explore modern crypto- Department Contact Information:

graphic algorithms, and the cryptographic tech- The Department of Computing
niques that may be used to protect stored data or Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
data in communication systems. The University of the West IndiesMonaJamaica,
West Indies
COMP6110 (CS62Z): Advanced Software
Engineering MONA INSTITUTE OF APPLIED
SCIENCES
This course covers modern topics in Software En-
gineering. The topics selected will vary from year to Executive Director: Howard Reid, BSc, EMBA,
year and will depend on the interests of the lecturer. PhD UWI
The topics covered in the past have included mod-
elling with UML, software architectures, design and The Mona Institute of Applied Sciences offers the
architectural patterns, software reusability, and soft- following Graduates programmes:
ware testing.
MSc Computer Science
COMP6210 (CS63S): Advanced Artificial Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Intelligence
MSc Computer Science
This course looks at advanced AI techniques that
can be applied to the solution of various kinds of f Relevant to students currently enrolled through the
problems. Mona Institute of Applied Sciences


COURSE (Preparatory)
To produce graduates with core knowledge and skills for computing, advanced knowledge of some selected
topics
Codein the science of computing, and research experience in computer science. Weighting
Entry Requirements
MIAS4117
0 (For the
Computer
60% Exam Particular Programme):
Architecture
40% Coursework
An honours first degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised University. Students
MIAS4213 Discrete Mathematics 0 60% Exam
may be required to do selected Preparatory Courses as determined by an Academic Advisor or Head of Depart-
40% Coursework
ment.
MIAS4501 Algorithms, Implementation and Analysis 0 60% Exam
40% Coursework
Two years part time
The Master of Science in Computer Science provides graduates with core knowledge and skills
COURSE (Principle)
for computing, advanced knowledge of some selected topics in the science of computing, and research experi-
ence in computer science. The courses are divided into four groups:
Code Weighting
Preparatory courses develop prerequisite knowledge necessary and assumed for students to progress into any
MIAS6121 Operating Systems 4 60% Exam
40% Coursework
MIAS6317 Computer Networks 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS6117 Database Systems 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS6226 Software Engineering 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS6218 Theory of Computing 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS6319 Artificial Intelligence 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS6815 Research Thesis 8 100% Coursework

COURSE (Principle)
Code Weighting
MIAS6219 Expert Systems 4 60% Exam
40% Coursework
MIAS419 Topics in Artificial Intelligence 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS6326 Formal Methods in Software Design 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS6122 Parallel Computing 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework

MIAS6118 Cryptography and Digital Security 4 60% Exam
40% Coursework
MIAS6121: Operating Systems
A comprehensive course covering the design and execution of operating systems manage system resources
for application processes.
MIAS4317: Computer Networks
This course introduces the structure, implementation, and theoretical underpinnings of computer networking and
the applications that have been enabled by that technology. It concentrates on the presentation and analysis of
fundamental algorithms and design principles which underlie communications protocols and their performance
characteristics.
MIAS6117: Database Systems
This course introduces the concepts and techniques of database system.
MIAS6226: Software Engineering
A study of the processes, structures, and management techniques required for the engineering of large
software projects. Technical and organizational methodologies are examined, as well as specific tools that
support software engineering.

MIAS6218: Theory of Computing software issues in parallel computing. Topics include
an introduction to the basic concepts, parallel
An examination of abstract models of computation, architectures and network topologies, parallel
including finite automata, regular expressions, algorithms, parallel metrics, parallel languages,
context-free grammars, pushdown automata, and granularity, applications, parallel programming
Turing machines. Decidability and indecidability of design and debugging. Students will become
computational problems. familiar with various types of parallel architectures
and programming environments.
MIAS6319: Artificial Intelligence
MIAS6118: Cryptography & Digital Security
There are five cornerstones to the construction
of artificially intelligent agents: powerful input The course introduces the principles and practice
processing, problem representation, search of network security and cryptographic algorithms.
strategies, contextual knowledge, and powerful Topics covered include the necessary mathematical
output processing. This course studies aspects
of two core components: problem representation background, cryptographic algorithms, and

and search strategies. Various techniques and cryptographic protocols.
algorithms are introduced, and some implemented
in a commonly used AI programming language. Department Contact Information:
MIAS6219: Expert Systems Mona Institute of Applied Sciences

4 Belmopan Close
The course gives a wide introduction to expert The University of the West Indies, Mona Jamaica,
systems: how they can be used and how they are West Indies
constructed, the main approaches to implement Telephone: (876) 970-2021 / 970-2042 / 512-
them, how to evaluate and compare systems and 3069Fax: (876) 970-0289
select the best one for the given problem. Email: Website:
MIAS6519: Topics in Artificial Intelligence Programme Coordinator: Mr. Julian Francis
An in-depth study of a chosen topic in Artificial Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Intelligence.
MIAS6326: Formal Methods in Software Design
To bring university graduates with degrees in
Formal Methods is a generic term for system disciplines other than Information Technology and
design, analysis, and implementation methods that Computer Science to a level between a good honours
are described and used with mathematical rigour. degree and an MSc in Information Technology.
The purpose is to construct, with high confidence,
systems that behave according to their specification To enable graduates to acquire hands-on applied
skills in information technology which are under-
MIAS6122: Parallel Computing girded by the theoretical foundation necessary to
master key concepts in information technology.
Parallel Computing is the study of the hardware and

Entry Requirements: 5. Operating Systems & Networks
Applicants must have a Bachelors degree from a Semester 3

recognized university. Students must have an interest
in information technology as well as programming. Electives
Duration of Programme: 1. Algorithms and Analysis

One year part time 2. Graphics and Multimedia or Introduction to
Database Principles
Programme Structure: 3. C Programming & Unix
4. Internet Computing
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
provides graduates with skills required to commence
a career in the Information Technology industry, or to
proceed to graduate study in a Master program. The

courses are divided into two groups:
Core courses
Elective courses
The Post Graduate Diploma in Information

Technology will be offered one year part-time, with
the core courses being taught in the first and second
Semester, and the elective courses being taught in
the third Semester.
Students are required to complete:
All five Core Courses

Two Elective Courses
Semester 1
Core Courses
1. Computer Architecture
2. Discrete Mathematics
3. Introduction to Computer Programming
Semester 2
Core Courses
4. Data Structures

COURSE (Core)
Code Weighting
MIAS4117 Computer Architecture 4 60% Exam
40% Coursework
MIAS4213 Discrete Mathematics 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS4101 Introduction to Computer Programming 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS4201 Data Structures 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS4317 Operating Systems 4 60% Exam Networks

40% Coursework
COURSE (Electives)
Code Weighting
MIAS4217 Introduction to Database Principles 4 60% Exam
40% Coursework
MIAS4301 Algorithms and Analysis 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS4619 Graphics & Multimedia 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS4401 C Programming & Unix 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework
MIAS4417 Internet Computing 4 60% Exam

40% Coursework

MIAS4117: Computer Architecture MIAS4619: Graphics and Multimedia
A study of the hardware components of modern A first course in algorithms and techniques for image
microcomputers and their organization. Evaluation generation. Geometric transformations, algorithms
and comparison of the various microcomputer for hidden surfaces and ray tracing. Programming
systems. with standard a graphics interface. The planning
and creation of interactive multimedia presentations,
MIAS4213: Discrete Mathematics developing a conceptual and practical understanding
of the components of media and their production.
The discrete mathematical skills fundamental to the
computing and information sciences. MIAS4301: Algorithms and Analysis
MIAS4101: Introduction to Computer Programming Design of efficient data structures and algorithms.
Analysis of algorithms and asymptotic time
A first course in computer programming, examining complexity. Graph, string and geometric algorithms.

the syntax and semantics of a chosen programming
language, including object oriented programming MIAS4401: C Programming & UNIX
techniques.
Programming in the C language in a UNIX
MIAS4201: Data Structures environment. The syntax and semantics of the C
language, with emphasis on features that make C
Data Structures used in computer programming to effective for applications. Study of some code libraries
represent domain objects and activities. Algorithms available to C programming. The user environment
for manipulating the data structures. Advanced object of UNIX, its file system and tools. Programming for
oriented programming techniques to implement the Unix through the system call interface, including
algorithms. internet programming.
MIAS4317: Operating Systems & Networks MIAS4417: Internet Computing
Introduction to fundamental concepts of operating Principles and practices used in creating interactive
systems and their implementation in UNIX, Windows. internet sites, using dynamic HTML, JavaScript,
Principles of computer network design, operation and the Common Gateway Interface. Effective use
and management. of search tools. Java Database Connectivity, swing,
applets, and servlets. Principles and practices used
MIAS4217 - Introduction to Database Principles in connecting web sites to back-end databases with
Active Server Pages, PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor,
This course provides students with an understanding JavaScript, Java servlets, and Java Server Pages.
of the importance of database technology in todays Internet programming with Python or Perl.
society and how they can use this technology to
manage their own data requirements. The course Additional Information/Notes:
will include a detailed discussion of database design
and the relational database model. Students exempted from any course due to previous
study are required to take replacement elective
courses.

Students proceeding to the MSc are required to take programmes shall be an Upper Second Class
the Algorithms and Analysis elective. Honours degree or its equivalent, unless the
Campus Committee in any particular case otherwise
Department Contact Information: decides.
Mona Institute of Applied Sciences Areas of Research

4 Belmopan Close
The University of the West Indies, Research is conducted in the following areas:
MonaJamaica, West Indies Physics
Telephone: (876) 970-2021 / 970-2042 / 512- Climate Studies
3069Fax: (876) 970-0289Email: Website: Alternative Energy
Programme Coordinator: Mr. Julian Francis Materials Science
Medical Physics
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Electronics
Circuits and Instrumentation
Head: Michael Taylor, BSc, MPhil UWI,PhD Mland Global Positioning Systems
Students undertake supervised research leading to
MPhil Physics/Electronics the production of the thesis.
Programme Objectives Seminars
The objectives of the MPhil program in Physics/ Students enrolled for an M.Phil. degree must
Electronics are: satisfactorily complete at least two research seminars,
one in each year, to be convened by the relevant
to provide advanced knowledge in Physics/ Head of Department, prior to the submission of the
Electronics beyond that obtained in undergraduate M.Phil. thesis. Assessment of the students seminars
programs must be included in their Progress Reports.
Minimum two seminars
to develop competence in the conduct of research, Students must given one seminar in the field of
within the framework of Physics/Electronics their research each year. In addition, full time
students must participate in all seminars given in
to provide opportunities for the design of discipline- the department, and part time students must attend,
based research projects that meet the needs and during their studies.
interests of individuals
Duration of programme
to provide an alternative to the honours program for
students who have previously completed a The MPhil degree is by thesis and must not normally
take more than 3 years (a departmental regulation).
BSc and wish to proceed to a research degree.
to provide an opportunity to undertake (or transferring Department Contact Information:
into) a PhD program.
Department of Physics
Entry Requirements The University of the West IndiesMona,
The minimum requirement for admission to M.Phil. JamaicaTel: (876) 927-2480 | Fax: (876) 977-1595


Email: Department, a detailed proposal of the research they
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mitko Voutchkov wish to undertake, within six weeks of notification
PhD Physics by the Registrar. Applicants who write satisfactory
proposals may be admitted as candidates for the
Programme Objectives: PhD.
The doctoral programs of the department are oriented Applicants for admission to the PhD who do not hold
towards fundamental and applied research and a Masters Degree are normally required to register
reflect the specialties of the faculty. The objectives of for the MPhil in the first instance. Applicants may
the programs are to give students advanced training have their registration transferred to the PhD after
for further research in universities or the private one year on providing evidence to the Board of their
sector. ability to undertake independent research.
Entry Requirements Students holding degrees from foreign universities will

be required to submit details of their undergraduate
The following are eligible to apply for admission to and/or graduate studies and research. In the case
PhD programmes: of students holding MSc by course work, proof of
research ability will be a normal requirement for
a) Persons holding approved graduate degrees direct admission to the
awarded primarily for research;
PhD programme.
b) Persons holding a taught Masters degree from
the UWI or another approved University, provided Areas of Research
that the Masters programme included a research
component of at least 25% of the total credit rating Research is conducted in the following areas:
and the applicant achieved at least a B+ average or
its equivalent Physics
Climate Studies
c) Persons registered in M.Phil. degree programmes Alternative Energy
of the UWI who have met the requirements for Circuits and Instrumentation
upgrading of their registration, as stipulated by the Global Positioning Systems
Board for Graduate Studies & Research; Materials Science
Medical Physics
d) Persons possessing such other qualifications and Electronics
experience as the Board for Graduate Studies & Circuits and Instrumentation
Research may approve. Global Positioning Systems
Admissions of applicants to PhD programmes without Students undertake supervised research leading to
prior registration for the MPhil must be approved by the production of the thesis
the Board for Graduate Studies and Research.
Seminars
Applicants for direct admission to the PhD
programme, are required to submit in writing to the Students enrolled for a Ph.D. must satisfactorily
complete three such seminars. Assessment of the

students seminars must be included in their Progress Reports. In addition, full time students must participate in
all seminars given in the department, and part time students must attend, during their studies.
The PhD degree is by thesis and must not normally take more than 5 years.
Department of Physics
The University of the West IndiesMona,
JamaicaTel: (876) 927-2480 | Fax: (876) 977-1595 Email:
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Mitko Voutchkov

MSc Digital Technology
The objectives of the programme are:
Analyze performance requirements and specify the technical characteristics and features of components and
systems necessary to meet given performance objectives.
Evaluate technical proposal for systems employing digital technology and recommend appropriate choices and
actions.
Manage the acquisition and implantation of integrated systems which use digital technology.
Entry Requirements:
The programme will admit applicants who are holders of a first degree from the University of the West Indies
(UWI) in any of the following: Applied Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Computer
Science. Applicants from other Universities will be considered on a case by case basis.
Two years part-time
The Digital Technology Masters will be offered as a two-year part-time programme. Where courses will be
conducted on one night during the week and all day class and labs on Saturdays. There will also be two full
time sessions during summer of each of the two year.

Year 1 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 1
0. Introduction to Digital Technology. 1. Micro Controllers (Architecture
and Programming).
1. Solid State Electronic Devices 2. Computer control of Machinery,
and Applications. Industrial Systems and Processes.
Year 1 Semester 2 Year 2 Semester 2

2. Digital Control Systems and 3. Digital Communication (Theories
Signal processing (Theories, Design and Design and Analysis).
Analysis).
Year 1 Summer Year 2 Summer

3. Communication Links (Design 4. Computer Networks.
and Implementation)
4. Project Management Fundamentals.
COURSE (Core)
Code
ELET 6400 Introduction to Digital Technology 0
ELET 6420 Digital Control Systems and Digital Signal Processing – 8

Design and Analysis
ELET 6430 Digital Communications - Design and Analysis 8
ELET 6450 Micro Controllers 8
ELET 6440 Computer Networks, Design and Implementation 8
ELET 6470 Digital Communication Links - Design and Implementation 4
ELET 6410 Solid State Electronic Devices 3
ELET 6480 Project Management Fundamentals 4

COURSE (Electives)
Code
ELET 6460 Computer Control of Industrial Machinery, 4

System and Processes
ELET 6490 Software Method for Electronics 4
ELET 6455 Microprocessors - Architecture and Applications. 8
ELET 6400: Introduction to Digital Technology applicable to digital communications. This module
will enable students to adopt a rigorous approach to

Course Description: practical applications in the field and will equip the
students, academically, to undertake more advanced
To provide general knowledge in electronics, studies in more specialized aspects of the subject.
communication and electronics, component, principle
of Microprocessor and controllers. This course was ELET 6455: Microprocessors -Architecture and
developed to enhance entry level knowledge and is Applications.
compulsory for all students.
It is 3 credit undereducated course, credits are not Course Description:
counted towards MSc programme.
To give students the knowledge and experience
ELET 6420: Digital Control Systems and Digital in the use of microprocessors in circuits designed
Signal Processing Design and to achieve digital control, communication or signal
Analysis. processing functionality.
Course Description: ELET 6450: Microcontrollers.
To provide a general foundation in the principles Course Description:

applicable to discrete data systems, digital control
systems and digital signal processing. This module To expose students to new advanced technology in
will enable students to adopta rigorous approach to microelectronics
practical applications in the field and will equip the To provide an understanding of microcontroller
students, academically, to undertake more advanced hardware and software.
studies in more specialized aspects of the subjects. To enable students to carry out design and
troubleshooting of the intelligent microcontroller
ELET 6430: Digital Communications - Design and systems.
Analysis
Course Description:
To provide a general foundation in the principles

ELET 6450: Computer Networks,Design and photomasking and ion implantation will be explained.
Implementation. The Static and dynamic properties of two-terminal
and three terminal devices will be introduced.
Course Description:
ELET 6490: Project Management Fundamentals.
To provide students with the knowledge and skills
needed to assess user requirements and to design Course Description:
and implement computer networks of any size or
configuration likely to be required by a Jamaican To provide students with the knowledge necessary
organization. to enable them to efficiently manage a technical
project.
ELET 6470: Digital Communication Links -Design
and Implementation. ELET 6490: Software Methods for Electronics.
Course Description: Course Description:

To provide students with the skills and knowledge To introduce students to a variety of software tools,
needed to enable them to design and implement which are use in the design, implementation and
digital communication links of any type needed in the testing of electronics.
current and future Jamaican commercial contexts.
ELET6460: Computer Control Of Industrial Department Contact Information:

Machinery, Systems And Processes.
The Department of Physics
Course Description: Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
The University of the West Indies, Mona Jamaica
To provide students with the skills and knowledge West Indies Telephone No. 927-2480
required to enable them to design and / or direct the URL:www.uwimona.edu.jm/physics OR
acquisition and integration of systems which would
facilitate the computer control of industrial machinery, Programme Coordinator: Dr. Michael Taylor
systems and processes.
THE BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE
ELET 6410: Solid State Electronics Devices.
Director: Professor. Mohammed H. Ahmad,
Course Description: BScBhagal, MSc, PhD IARI, New Delhi
The goal of this course is to introduce the physical The Biotechnology Centre offers MPhil and PhD
principles of semiconductor devices and their degrees in biotechnology.
practical implementation to beginning post graduate Collaborative projects may be done with other
students. The aim is to initially introduce elementary departments or with other universities or
semiconductor physics and fabrication technology, institutions.
including concept of the energy band diagram, carrier
concentration and mobility. The basic fabrication
processes- impurity diffusion, oxidation, epitaxy,


MPhil/PhD Biotechnology Duration of programme:
Programme Objectives: 3-6 years part-time / 2-4 years full-time for MPhil
Degrees
1. To provide a strong understanding of the foundation, 4-8 years part-time / 3-6 years full-time for PhD
principles, and application of the substantive areas of Degrees
biotechnology, with emphasis on plant biotechnology
and plant molecular biology. Additional Information/Notes:
2. To train students with modern scientific equipment, Acceptance to the MPhil also depends on the
tools, techniques and methodologies used in genetic availability of bench space at the Centre and a
engineering and biotechnology research and suitable supervisor.
development.
876-977-1828 (Tel). 876-977-3331 (Fax)
3. To encourage the development of problem

solving skills in the students area of specialization 1. Prof. M. H. Ahmad Director
in biotechnology 2. Dr. Marcia Roye (927-0304) Lecturer
3. Dr. Sylvia Mitchell Lecturer
Entry Requirements: 4. Ms. Karen Levy Administrator
Bachelors degree from the University of the West

Indies, or other recognized universities, with at least
an upper second class honours.
Students must demonstrate aptitude in independent

research and have passed the core undergraduate
biotechnology and biochemistry courses, including
molecular biology courses at the UWI.
Areas of Research
1.Plant Biotechnology
2.Molecular Genetics
3.Plant Molecular Biology
4.Plant Tissue Culture
5.Molecular Plant Virology
6.Bioengineering of tuber crops
Management of Diabetes through the use of Glycemic

Indices of Indigenous Caribbean Food
Seminars
1- 2 seminars per academic year per student

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FACULTY OF

PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

The research (MPhil and PhD) and taught masters

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To generate new knowledge and publishable results Programme Structure:

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Course Course Name No. of Credits Assessment

C 61A Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2 Examination50%

C 62B Organic Synthesis: Methods, Design and 2 Examination - 50%

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FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

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Kingston 7 educational institutions, trade unions, workers and

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SEMESTER 1 COURSE (Core)

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SH61J/ Advanced Environ- 4 50% Coursework

SH62J/ Advanced Occupa- 4 50% Coursework

SH66J/ Independent Study 4 50% Coursework

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SH60N/ Advanced Topics in 4 50% Coursework

OESH 6050 OESH - C (Ergonomics) 50% Exam

Summer (Core Courses)

SH67J/ Research Project 9 100% Coursework

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FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Course Description: Aims: This courses aims to SH6OK/OESH6010 - (Measurement Methods

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SH6OM/ OESH6040(Advanced OESH Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pure and

Environmental Conventions and Recommendations, Specializations/Options :

SH6ON/OESH605(Advanced Ergonomics) ii) Occupational Safety and Health

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Seminars Specializations/Options: Urban geography; Urban

FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department Contact Information: 3. To encourage the development of problem-

Students must demonstrate aptitude in independent

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GEOL6001 Research Techniques in Earth Science 4

Additional Information/Notes: upon the James Seivright Moss-Solomon Snr.

FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Programme Coordinator: Professor David Barker Research

The Environmental Management programme was

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Environmental Impact Assessment and ecological conditions of Caribbean cities, and

2. Disaster Management The primary aim of this programme is to introduce

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examine the characteristic of the Disaster Cycle Seminars

FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Biodiversity in Farmed Areas Programme Structure

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Total Credits: 40 Disaster Management

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Philosophies, Concepts, and Issues in Environmental Management (4 credits)

FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

EM 617 Professional Skills in Environ mental 4 60% Coursework

EM 618 Introduction to Environmental 4 60% Coursework

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Not yet Urban Land and Planning 4 60% Coursework

Course Course Name No. of Credits Course

Not yet Principles of Disaster Management 3 60%Coursework

Disaster Vulnerability Analysis 4 60% Coursework