University of the Philippines Los Banos

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Environmental Studies & Ecology courses offered at UP Los Banos

Bachelor's courses
BS in Biology major in Ecology	details >
X close BS in Biology major in Ecology Duration: 4 years Admission requirements: Tuition Fees: P 20,000-25,000 per semester P 40,000-50,000 per year Last updated: February 2017 Note: This school is included in the Free Tuition Law
BS in Biology major in Wildlife Biology	details >
X close BS in Biology major in Wildlife Biology Duration: 4 years Admission requirements: Tuition Fees: P 20,000-25,000 per semester P 40,000-50,000 per year Last updated: February 2017 Note: This school is included in the Free Tuition Law Testimonials: R. K. studied Biology major in Wildlife Biology, graduated 2011 "Ambiance is nice as well as professors, but the school lacked in facilities and up-to-date equipment in the laboratory works...." read more »
BS in Economics with specialization in Natural Resource Economics	details >
X close BS in Economics with specialization in Natural Resource Economics Duration: 4 years Admission requirements: Tuition Fees: P 20,000-25,000 per semester P 40,000-50,000 per year Last updated: February 2017 Note: This school is included in the Free Tuition Law

Master's courses
MS in Environmental Science	details >
X close MS in Environmental Science Duration: 2 years Course description: A holistic and integrative Program, the Master of Science incorporates contemporary thinking on the relationship between nature and human society and how the relationship is influenced by such factors as local, national and global policies and structures, modes of production and others. This is an inter-college program designed to produce environmental researchers, teachers and managers. Areas of Specialization 1. Environmental Planning and Management Environmental Planning and Management as an area of specialization focuses on the following (1) environmental policy, (2) environmental program planning and administration, (3) environmental impact assessment, (4) urban and industrial ecology, (5) environmental monitoring and evaluation and (6) environmental planning approaches and methods. 2. Environmental Restoration Ecosystem restoration can be a tools for protecting biological diversity on the planet, it requires the recreation of prior structure and function including ecosystem services. Areas of focus include degraded forest and agro-ecosystems management, degraded aquatic ecosystems management, mined-out area restoration, volcanic debris restoration and riverbank stabilization. 3. Community-Based Resource Management CBRM is a process by which the people are given the opportunity and/or responsibility to manage their own resources. Areas of focus are (1) forest resource management (2) coastal resources management, (3) waste management, (4) mineral resource management and (5) agricultural systems management. 4. Protected Areas Management Protected areas, such as wildlife reserves, parks and nature reserves provide economic, ecological, educational and cultural benefits. Protected areas management considers social and demographic analyses of the local populations and the present and future threats to their sustainability caused by land use changes. Area of focus is the management of protected areas. 5. Environmental Chemistry and toxicology This program will enable students to understand the chemical nature, effects and detection of environmental problems as well as acquire basic skills in conducting water, soil and air quality analyses. Areas of focus are (1) method development on water/wastewater analysis, (2) water quality monitoring and assessment, (3) wastewater characterization and treatment, (4) wastewater utilization and pollution control, and (5) chemodynamics and fate of chemicals in the environment. 6. Environmental Biology This program is designed for a graduate student with a bachelor’s degree in any of the natural sciences who, after finishing the graduate degree, will be able to apply the basic concepts and principles governing organismic and ecosystem structure and function in relation to (1) environmental phenomena, (2) biological impacts and (3) biological concerns in environmental management. » Read the MS in Environmental Science description by FindUniversity.ph Admission requirements: Tuition Fees: P 4,200-15,000 per semester P 8,400-30,000 per year Last updated: March 2017
MS in Forestry major in Forest Resources Management	details >
X close MS in Forestry major in Forest Resources Management Duration: 2 years Course description: Graduate Program focusing on Sustainable Forest Management, Watershed Management, Forest Resource Economics, Marketing and Valuation, Tropical Forests and Climate Change, Ecotourism, GIS and Remote Sensing in Forest and Natural Resources Management, Timber Resources Production and Management, Production and Management of Non-Forest Wood Products. Opportunities Graduates serving as specialists/experts in local, national and International Organizations in the aforementioned fields of specialization; Alumni have distinguished themselves as forest managers, policy makers/advisers both in the Philippines and abroad. Areas of Specialization 1. Environmental Forest Management - Tropical Forest and Climate Change; 2. Forest Policy and Administration - Policy formulation, review, advocacy, implementation; effective governance 3. Forest Resource Economics - Economics of production, distribution and consumption of forest resources, goods and services. 4. Forest Biometry - Theories, concepts, modern approaches and recent developments in natural resources assessment. Students in this program are trained in the evaluation and assessment of efficiency and applicability of newly developed quantitative and other survey and measurement tools for natural resources planning and management. 5. Non-timber Resources Management - Sustainable development of NWFPs, their production and management in the natural forest and artificial plantation. 6. Watershed Management - Sustainable management of multiple resources in watersheds; planning, management, and conservation of watersheds; land-use planning, allocation; institutional and financial aspects of watershed management; enabling policies for improved watershed management Admission requirements: Tuition Fees: P 4,200-15,000 per semester P 8,400-30,000 per year Last updated: March 2017
MS in Natural Resources Conservation	details >
X close MS in Natural Resources Conservation Duration: 2 years Course description: The program is designed to produce graduates capable of innovating on and operationalizing the principles and concepts of natural resources conservation, natural resources informatics, conservation planning, and the different approaches to natural resources conservation. Graduates of this program are expected to be able to: (a) assess the conservation and restoration needs of natural resource areas or ecosystems; (b) design and implement research and development programs for the management and conservation of natural resources; and (c) undertake policy formulation and advocacy work for natural resources conservation. Opportunities With current thrust on climate change and natural resources management, graduates have tremendous potential to be of service to local, national and international organizations working on NRM. Areas of Specialization 1. Biodiversity Conservation - Planning and management of protected areas; conservation planning and management; 2. Parks and Outdoor Recreation Management - Approaches in planning, development and management of parks, outdoor recreation and nature tourism/ecotourism 3. Coastal Resources Management - Theories, concepts and approaches to coastal resource management including concepts on coastal and marine ecosystems. Students will be trained on practical approaches to CRM and evaluating coastal ecosystems to come up with the best approach to managing coastal resources. Admission requirements: Tuition Fees: P 4,200-15,000 per semester P 8,400-30,000 per year Last updated: March 2017
MS in Plant Genetics Resources Conservation and Management	details >
X close MS in Plant Genetics Resources Conservation and Management Duration: 2 years Course description: The MSPGR programs educates and mentors the current and future germplasm curators/custodians and staff in PGRCM in the region. The program prepares the students for successful careers through the existing curriculum offered at UPLB. It offers new concepts and applications of emerging technologies for use in all aspects of PGRCM. As well, it exposes students to the issues and policies surrounding PGR at the local, national and international levels. The needs of institutional and community genebanks are integrated into the curriculum providing the students with skills in both systems. Opportunities The graduate program in Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Management aims to equip the student with: 1. A comprehensive understanding of the PGR concepts, principles and strategies for formal and informal PGR conservation, development and management; 2. Capacity to manage genebanks, living botanical collections, natural reserves and in situ conservation areas; 3. Broad knowledge and understanding of policy issues relating to PGR conservation and use. Admission requirements: Tuition Fees: P 4,200-15,000 per semester P 8,400-30,000 per year Last updated: March 2017

Doctorate courses
PhD in Environmental Science	details >
X close PhD in Environmental Science Course description: The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in environmental science is a university-wide interdisciplinary program focusing on theoretical and methodological issues in environmental science and management. Graduates of this program are expected to deal competently with contemporary concerns in environmental analysis, planning and management. The resolution of environmental problems linking together several disciplines and organizing knowledge to have a holistic view of the factors determining environmental conditions in a given time and place. The ability to integrate biophysical, social and cultural information is crucial in analyzing and resolving environmental problems. The programs aims to sharpen the understanding of contemporary environmental issues and problems using analytic techniques, like case analysis, modeling and simulation. Objectives After completing the program, the student is expected to be able to: a. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the body of knowledge in his/her chosen area of specialization in environmental science; b. Undertake original and independent research on topics related to his/her area of specialization which would elucidate theories on the resolution of environmental problems; and c. Contribute to the body of knowledge and methodologies in environmental science by undertaking quality scholarly work Areas of Specialization 1. Environmental Security and Management– Provides advance training in policy and research methodologies related to the study of environmental impacts and threats to human and other populations, to communities and groups, and to their life-support eco-systems and how these can be regulated and controlled. 2. Protected Areas Planning, Development and Management– Provides advance training to develop courses in planning, managing and developing protected natural areas. 3. Social Theory and Environment– Provides advance training in the analysis of human-resource interactions and how these become the bases for designing environmental resource policies and programs. Admission requirements:
PhD in Forestry major in Forest Resources Management	details >
X close PhD in Forestry major in Forest Resources Management Admission requirements:

A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:

1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended

- Undergraduate transcript is required for maste'rs degree applicants

- Undergraduate and master's degree transcript is required for PhD applicants

2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;

3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail or handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope.

4. A nonrefundable application fee of Php 500

Payment Options

- direct cash payment at the UPLB Cashier's Office

- postal money order remitted to the Graduate School

- JRS and LBC courier services

The Graduate School and the individual programs reserve the right to require additional information or documents from an applicant when deemed necessary. All application materials become part of the permanent records of UPLB and will not be returned to the applicant.

Applicants from Foreign Countries

A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:

1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended;

2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;

3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail, handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope or a pdf file emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com.

4. Certification of that English is the medium of instruction in previous degree/s by the University Registrar or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

English Proficiency Examination

If English is not the medium of instruction or the TOEFL score is below 500, an applicant is required to take the English Proficiency Examination (EPE) in UPLB. This is to determine one's level of proficiency. The fee for EPE is P250. If the applicant’s level of proficiency is Level A, he/she is required to take the Level A English Intensive Course for a fee of P8000.

5. US$ 40 as application fee. Payment can be accepted through bank transfer to the Philippine National Bank with Account No.: 399-692-7000-21, Swift Code: PNBMPHMM payable to Graduate School. A copy of your bank transaction should be emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com as proof of payment, the original bank transaction must be presented upon admission together with the original documents (TOR, Diploma, etc). A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:

1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended

- Undergraduate transcript is required for maste'rs degree applicants

- Undergraduate and master's degree transcript is required for PhD applicants

2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;

3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail or handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope.

4. A nonrefundable application fee of Php 500

Payment Options

- direct cash payment at the UPLB Cashier's Office

- postal money order remitted to the Graduate School

- JRS and LBC courier services

The Graduate School and the individual programs reserve the right to require additional information or documents from an applicant when deemed necessary. All application materials become part of the permanent records of UPLB and will not be returned to the applicant.

Applicants from Foreign Countries

A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:

1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended;

2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;

3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail, handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope or a pdf file emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com.

4. Certification of that English is the medium of instruction in previous degree/s by the University Registrar or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

English Proficiency Examination

If English is not the medium of instruction or the TOEFL score is below 500, an applicant is required to take the English Proficiency Examination (EPE) in UPLB. This is to determine one's level of proficiency. The fee for EPE is P250. If the applicant’s level of proficiency is Level A, he/she is required to take the Level A English Intensive Course for a fee of P8000.

5. US$ 40 as application fee. Payment can be accepted through bank transfer to the Philippine National Bank with Account No.: 399-692-7000-21, Swift Code: PNBMPHMM payable to Graduate School. A copy of your bank transaction should be emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com as proof of payment, the original bank transaction must be presented upon admission together with the original documents (TOR, Diploma, etc).

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University of the Philippines Los Banos

Environmental Studies & Ecology courses offered at UP Los Banos

Bachelor's courses

Master's courses

Doctorate courses