Environmental Sciences United Arab Emirates University

Overview

The Environmental Sciences coursework from United Arab Emirates University includes 4 credit hours of College of Science requirements (Ethics, Research Methods and Statistics), 10 credit hours of core environmental sciences courses and elective courses (10 credit hours) that allow the student to specialize in any specific topic relating to environmental sciences. Student progress is overseen by a research supervisor (and co-supervisors) and a thesis defense committee. The program is a fee-based program open for all students who meet the entry requirements.

Program Objectives

• Develop proficiency of basic concepts in cellular and molecular biology, ecology and environmental sciences, and general biology.
• Foster teamwork and improve oral and communication skills.
• Foster a student-oriented research program that results in professional publications.
• Embrace student-oriented teaching methods that nurture critical thinking abilities and apply their knowledge to solve theoretical and empirical real-life problems.
• Prepare students for future job market and careers.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Discuss contemporary issues relating to environmental challenges, ethics, and professional responsibilities.
• Describe relationships between environmental components and processes and the role of anthropogenic factors.
• Evaluate material from available resources on issues and challenges relating to environmental problems facing the UAE.
• Evaluate the means by which human society can conserve and restore the environment using approaches drawn from various sciences and fields of study.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Conduct scientific environmental research, and use quantitative methods to analyze results.