Programme Type : Undergraduate Programme Duration : 3 Years Academic Unit : College Of Natural And Applied Sciences
Common Core Courses
Year |
Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
Core/Optional |
1 |
DS112 |
Development Perspectives I |
12 |
1 |
Core |
1 |
DS113 |
Development Perspectives II |
12 |
2 |
Core |
2 |
EV200 |
Environmental Science I |
8 |
1 |
Core |
Mapping of Core and Optional Courses for B.Sc. Wildlife Science and Conservation degree programme
First year
Code |
Course title |
Core/Option |
Semester |
Credits |
AC 102 |
Fundamentals of Accounting for non-business majors |
Core |
1 |
12 |
WS 101 |
Ecology and Utilization of Natural Resources |
Core |
1 |
8 |
ZL 121 |
Invertebrate Zoology |
Core |
1 |
8 |
BT 130 |
Evolutionary Botany |
Core |
1 |
12 |
MT 111 |
Mathematics for Biological and chemical Sciences |
Core |
1 |
8 |
BL 111 |
Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics |
Core |
1 |
12 |
CH 113 |
Chemistry for Life Sciences |
Core |
2 |
12 |
ZL 122 |
Chordate Zoology |
Core |
2 |
8 |
BL 113 |
Ecology I |
Core |
2 |
8 |
EC 116 |
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis |
Optional |
1 |
12 |
IS 131 |
Introduction to Informatics and Microcomputers |
Optional |
1 |
8 |
GE 245 |
Remote Sensing |
Optional |
1 |
12 |
MC 100 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
Optional |
1 |
12 |
CL 107 |
Communication Skills for Science |
Optional |
2 |
12 |
ZL 124 |
Developmental Biology |
Optional |
2 |
8 |
Second Year
Code |
Course title |
Core/Option |
Semester |
Credits |
ZL 215 |
Mammalian Biology |
Core |
1 |
8 |
ZL 210 |
Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I |
Core |
1 |
8 |
ZL 236 |
Introductory Entomology and Parasitology |
Core |
1 |
12 |
AQ 201 |
Aquatic Biology |
Core |
1 |
8 |
BL 215 |
Ecology II |
Core |
1 |
12 |
BT 225 |
Taxonomy of Higher Plants |
Core |
1 |
12 |
AQ 218 |
Aquatic Biology Field Course |
Core |
2 |
4 |
WS 200 |
Practical Training I |
Core |
2 |
8 |
WS 202 |
Biology of Birds |
Core |
2 |
8 |
ZL 220 |
Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II |
Core |
2 |
12 |
WS 204 |
Community-based Conservation and Extension |
Core |
2 |
8 |
ZL 214 |
Herpetology |
Core |
2 |
8 |
BL 234 |
Biostatistics I |
Core |
2 |
12 |
GE 251 |
Tourism and Leisure |
Optional |
1 |
12* |
WS 203 |
Management of Wildlife in Captivity |
Optional |
2 |
8 |
ZL 207 |
Ichthyology |
Optional |
2 |
8 |
WS 205 |
Biogeography |
Optional |
2 |
8 |
SC 215 |
Scientific Methods |
Optional |
2 |
8 |
ZL 202 |
Macro-Evolution |
Optional |
2 |
12 |
Third Year
Code |
Course title |
Core/Option |
Semester |
Credits |
WS 215 |
Range and Fire Ecology |
Core |
1 |
12 |
WS 301 |
Conservation Biology |
Core |
1 |
8 |
ZL 307 |
Animal Behaviour I |
Core |
1 |
8 |
BT 329 |
Plant Ecology and Phytogeography |
Core |
1 |
12 |
WS 321 |
Analysis and Utilization of Wildlife Populations |
Core |
1 |
12 |
WS 300 |
Practical Training II |
Core |
2 |
8 |
BL 390 |
Research Project |
Core |
2 |
12 |
WS 308 |
Animal Behaviour II |
Core |
2 |
8 |
WS 309 |
Reproduction, Growth and Nutrition in Wild Mammals |
Core |
2 |
8 |
GM 100 |
Principles and Practice of Management |
Core |
2 |
12 |
WS 314 |
Economics and Legislation for Wildlife Conservation |
Core |
2 |
12 |
WS 306 |
Wildlife Diseases |
Optional |
1 |
8 |
EC 375 |
Resource and Environmental Economics |
Optional |
1 |
8 |
ZL 336 |
Entomology |
Optional |
1 |
12 |
BL 313 |
Biological Impact Assessment |
Optional |
1 |
8** |
ZL 314 |
Environmental physiology |
Optional |
1 |
8 |
GE 352 |
Natural Resource Management |
Optional |
1 |
12 |
WS 310 |
Contemporary Topics in Wild Science and Conservation |
Optional |
2 |
8 |
ZL 338 |
Parasitology |
Optional |
2 |
12 |
BL 314 |
Biostatistics II |
Optional |
2 |
8 |
WS 311 |
Tourism and Recreation Management |
Optional |
2 |
8* |
GE 354 |
Environmental Assessment |
Optional |
2 |
12** |
GE 251* and WS 311*, one should take either of the two
GE 354** and BL 313**, one should take either of the two
Requirements Direct Entry: Two principal level passes at A-Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Nutrition, Agriculture or Geography Equivalent Entry: An appropriate equivalent Diploma approved by the UDSM Senate with an average grade of ‘B+’ or higher