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Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management

At a glance

Program Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Duration 4 Years
College College of Forestry and Environmental Science
Department Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management (ITEEM)
Campus Visayas State University Main Campus
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Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management

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About the Program

Article II Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution provides that “The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.” It is within the context of this constitutional mandate that Visayas State University (VSU) is offering the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) program. In addition, the offering of the program in VSU is also anchored on the commitment of the Philippine government to the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and the priority agenda for action in the Philippine Agenda 21 (A National Agenda for Sustainable Development) which stipulates the integration of environment and sustainable development in the various curricula.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES), being a multidisciplinary field, is allied to a number of fields in the biological sciences, earth sciences, physical and social sciences. It also relates with mathematics, particularly in modeling and statistics. It is also allied to many fields particularly in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, energy and resource management, information systems, environmental design and planning, and environmental engineering and sanitation.

 

Program highlights

MAJOR COURSES:

  • Envi 11e (General Principles of Environmental Science) - Interrelationship among components of the natural world, environmental problem, the causes associated roles, preventive measures, and alternative solutions.
  • Envi 111e (Fundamentals of Environmental Science) - Nature and management of forest, agricultural, wetland, urban and marine ecosystems
  • Envi 112 (Environmental Geomorphology and Geography) - Landscape history and development and its relation to environmental issues
  • Envi 113 (Agroecology) - Examination of plant physiological ecology, population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem ecology within the context of agroecosystems; discussion of current research in agroecology; assessment of sustainability of cropping systems from environmental, economic, and social perspectives.
  • Envi 114n (Coastal and Marine Resource Management) - Principles and approaches of coastal and marine resources management
  • Envi 115n (Aquatic Resource Management) - Principles and approaches of aquatic resource management
  • Envi 116n (Watershed Management) - Regulation, conservation and administration of watershed resources for environmental and human welfare; sustainable production of forest products, and control of soil erosion, streamflow and floods
  • Envi 117 (Socioecology) - Human history, human impact on the environment and urbanization
  • Envi 118 (Environmental Monitoring) - Sampling techniques and analytical methods to measure environmental contamination in air, water, soils, and food. Emphasis on instrument selection and quality control, including documentation, calibration, and sample management.
  • Envi 119 (Land Use Policy and Planning) - Rural and urban land utilization: principles, methods and processes
  • Envi 120 (Environmental Chemistry) - Theory and principles on the chemical processes in the environment
  • Envi 121 (Natural Resource Economics) - Economic valuation on the use and allocation of environmental resources
  • Envi 122 (Environmental Health) - Impact of pollution on human health; prevention and control of pollution-related diseases
  • Envi 124 (Environmental Impact Assessment) - Methods and techniques on environmental impact analysis; processes and causes of degradation of the environment
  • Envi 198 (Research Planning & Manuscript Preparation)
  • Envi 199 (Undergraduate Seminar)
  • Envi 200 (Undergraduate Thesis)

TARGET CLIENTELE

  1. High School graduates who are interested in the biological sciences, earth sciences, physical and social sciences and will pursue it in VSU;
  2. Students from other fields who may want to change/shift curriculum program; and
  3. Professionals in private and government sectors who desire to acquire skills and engage in work related to air, soil and water quality management, energy and resource management, planning and design, waste management and environmental assessment.
  • BS Environmental Sciences Career Opportunities
  • BS Environmental Sciences Alumni
  • Philippine Aquilaria Seedling Propagation Research Site

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BSES program can be employed at the entry-level of science positions. They can engage in work related to air, soil and water quality management, energy and resource management, planning and design, waste management and environmental assessment. In particular, they can work as:

  • Environmental Impact Assessors
  • Environmental Officers
  • Conservation and Resource Management Staff
  • Project Planning Assistant
  • Program/Project/Technical Personnel in Private Companies, Non- Government Organizations and Government Agencies
  • Pollution Control Officer
  • Teacher
  • Research Analyst
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Environmental Consultants

BSES graduates are also encouraged to pursue graduate education for further specialization.

Notable Alumni

Contact

Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management (ITEEM)
College of Forestry and Environmental Science
Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte
Philippines 6521
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Phone: 563-7746
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