Bachelor of Science in Forest Science
The BSc in Forestry programme of the College of Natural Resources has made a significant contribution in the development of forestry resources in Bhutan; especially in the areas of forestry extension, forestry management, environmental protection and wildlife conservation. The programme provides a wide range of theoretical and practical skills on forest administration, extension, research, conservation and protection, and production systems. The current programme is the result of a successful development of the forestry programme for about 30 years which was made possible through a series of improvement process that engage stakeholders.
Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively and conscientiously
- Develop analytical skills for problem solving and goal setting
- Demonstrate appropriate Bhutanese etiquette and traditional values
- Demonstrate the use of ICT for work efficiency
- Identify emerging environmental issues and develop measures to address/mitigate the issues
- Apply fundamental principles of climate studies in developing mitigation and adaptation measures of climate change impacts
- Explain the fundamental concepts of forest and wildlife management
- Assess and manage water resources, watershed, and its ecosystem
- Use various tools and techniques for effective natural resources management
- Plan and protect natural resources including enforcement of relevant laws and policies
- Assist rural communities in identifying forest resource management issues and help them in conflict management
- Develop plans in enhancing benefits to rural communities through ecotourism management in nature conservation areas
- Assist rural communities in establishing, operating and managing rural enterprises
- Apply conservation techniques and manage biological resources through resource assessment, management planning, and implementation.
- Identify resource management problems, develop concepts and conduct research in finding solutions to the problems
The proposed four year BSc programme consists of 492 credits, modules including field attachment and a research project in the 4th year. The mode of study will be full time.
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