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Ecotourism Resources Management
Forest Resources Management
Wildlife Resources Management

PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY

The Primary philosophy that guides the training of students is the production of skilled manpower that is adequately furnished with the comprehensive information required, for engaging in Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Management in an environment characterized by rural setting and adequate land endowment. Such knowledgeable professional manpower has to be produced in an atmosphere with the widest possible human and material resources, through the adoption of effective techniques of instruction, and exposure to the actual practice of forestry. Consequently, this programme provides opportunities for formal training at the undergraduate level for the acquisition of basic degree. These training programmes are mounted through classroom instruction, laboratory practicals, field demonstration, and workshop practice.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

(i) To produce graduates with sufficient practical background to create employment from utilization of Forestry, Wildlife and Ecotourism resources. The graduates are also expected to be able to undertake local sourcing of industrial raw materials, to produce animal protein through demonstration and ranching of farm wildlife and also engage in food production through agroforestry.

(ii) To produce the required manpower which will not only be used in staffing forestry and wildlife establishments nationally but which also would be able to carry out relevant, mission oriented researches into all aspects of Forestry Wildlife, and Ecotourism the yet unexplored benefits and products which can serve as bases for newer industries.

ADMMISSION REQUIREMETS

a) UTME

Candidate seeking admission into the five-year programme in Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Management must possess at least five credits in WASC, SSCE, GCE (Ordinary level), or equivalent at not more than two sittings in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics, English language and one of Geography, Physics and Economics. Candidate must have at least a pass in Physics. In addition, applicants must obtain an acceptable pass on Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

UTME Subjects: The U.M.E subjects are English language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics or physics.

b) Direct Entry

For  admission by direct entry (into second year of the programme), candidate must possess in addition to (a)above any of the following requirements:

• National Diploma (ND with Lower credit) or equivalent, or Higher National Diploma (lower credit) in Forestry or Agriculture from recognized institutions.
• GCE Advanced level or equivalent at one sitting in at least two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimum of 6 (six) points.
• Holders of National Certificates in Education with Agriculture double major and at credit pass level 

PROGRAMME DURATION

Theprogramme is normally for a duration of five (5) academic sessions for UTME candidates and four (4) academic sessions for direct candidates. A student should under normal circumstances spend five academic sessions to obtain the bachelor degree. However, if the student fails to graduate within the normal number of sessions, he/she will not be allowed to exceed a total of seven (7) academic sessions.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

To be eligible for the award of B.Agric.Tech. (Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Management) degree, students must have:

1. Passed all core courses prescribed by the Department, as well as the University and Faculty required courses and electives recommended by the department for specifications;
2. Accumulated a minimum of 194 course units for the five year programme or 1.50 course units for direct entry and obtained a CGPA of not less than 1.50; and for 2017/2018 session only and not less than 1.00 for subsequent session.
3. Successfully completed all field practical, Industrial Work Experience Scheme and undergraduate project based on supervised research.
4. Direct entry students (A/Level and JUPEB) are expected to register and pass the following general studies courses GST 101, 102, 111, 112 and 113. In the event that they fail any of the courses , they will have to register for and pass it.