Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Programme Description
The Bachelor of Science in Forestry programme seeks to develop professionals and specialists with sound knowledge and technical skills required to work in the Forestry sector. The curriculum is structured across five learning areas: foundational science, forestry production science, forest economics and entrepreneurship, natural resource management, and forest extension (with an emphasis on innovation). Each of these provides grounding in areas critical to sustainable forest production within a forestry systems framework. Hence, it focuses on such key areas as Forest Biometrics and Remote Sensing; Forest Soils; Forest Biology; Silviculture; Forestry Ecology and Conservation, Wood Science and Forest Economics/Entrepreneurship and Management. The programme also includes the development of broader competencies such as leadership, writing and communication, the use of technology innovation as part of their learning tools, problem solving, honesty and integrity. It will contribute towards increasing the qualification and skill-base of graduates from which lecturers, trainers, researchers and other forestry related professionals can be selected.
Prof Funso Kutu
Admission Requirements:
The minimum entrance requirements are:
NSC or IEB with admission for Bachelor pass.
- Admission Point Score of at least 30
- English (Home language or First Additional Language) at least level 4,
- Mathematics level 4,
- Physical Science level 4, and
- Two subjects from Life Science, Agricultural Science or Geography at level 4.
Curriculum Structure
| Module code |
Module description |
Credits |
Pre-Co requisite |
Semester |
NQF Level |
Core/
Elective |
| Year 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
| MLS101 |
Mathematics 101 |
15 |
None |
1 |
5 |
Core |
| BIO101 |
Biology 101 |
15 |
None |
1 |
5 |
Core |
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry I01 |
15 |
None |
1 |
5 |
Core |
| ECON101 |
Micro Economics 101 |
12 |
None |
1 |
5 |
Core |
| PHY102 |
Introductory Physics for Biological Sciences |
15 |
None |
2 |
5 |
Core |
| CHM102 |
Chemistry 102 |
15 |
None |
2 |
5 |
Core |
| BIO102 |
Biology 102 |
15 |
None |
2 |
5 |
Core |
| CSC102 |
End user computing |
6 |
None |
2 |
5 |
Core |
| ECON102 |
Macro Economics 102 |
12 |
None |
2 |
5 |
Core |
| |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
| Year 2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| FOR210 |
Introduction to Forestry Science |
12 |
None |
1 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR211 |
Introduction to Genetics |
12 |
None |
1 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR212 |
Introductory Soil Science and Soil Health |
12 |
None |
2 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR213 |
Anatomy and Physiology of trees |
12 |
BIO101 & 102 |
1 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR214 |
Introduction to Forestry Operations and Engineering |
12 |
None |
2 |
6 |
Core |
| STAT101 |
Basic Statistics |
12 |
MLS101 |
1 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR220 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship skills in Forestry |
08 |
None |
2 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR221 |
Agroforestry Systems and Practices |
12 |
None |
1 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR222 |
Wood Technology |
12 |
None |
2 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR223 |
The management of Planted Forests |
12 |
None |
1 |
6 |
Core |
| FOR224 |
Wood Chemistry and physics |
12 |
CHEM101, CHEM102 & PHY102 |
2 |
6 |
Core |
| |
|
128 |
|
|
|
|
| Year 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| FOR310 |
Forest Health and Protection |
12 |
None |
1 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR311 |
Nursery Production and Management |
12 |
None |
1 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR312 |
Wood and Timber Science |
12 |
None |
2 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR313 |
Saw Milling and Forest Product Development & Utilization |
12 |
FOR214 &FOR222 |
1 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR314 |
Silviculture: Principles, Theory & Practices |
12 |
FOR221 & FOR223 |
2 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR321 |
Soil Conservation and Land use Planning |
12 |
FOR212 |
1 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR322 |
Forest Economics |
12 |
None |
2 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR323 |
Forest Policy, Law, Planning and Administration |
06 |
None |
1 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR324 |
Forestry Extension Methods: Principles and Theory |
06 |
None |
2 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR325 |
Applied GIS and Remote Sensing in Forestry |
12 |
FOR221 |
1 |
7 |
Core |
| FOR326 |
Biometry and Research Methodology |
12 |
None |
2 |
7 |
Core |
| |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
| Year 4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| FOR470 |
Forestry Research Report |
30 |
FOR326 |
1 & 2 |
8 |
Core |
| FOR400 |
Work Integrated Learning, WIL |
50 |
None |
1 |
8 |
Core |
| FOR411 |
Advanced Methods for Forest Assessment |
10 |
None |
1 |
8 |
Core |
| FOR412 |
Advanced Studies in Timber harvesting and Marketing |
10 |
FOR322 |
2 |
8 |
Core |
| FOR421 |
Forestry Engineering and Infographics |
10 |
FOR214 |
2 |
8 |
Core |
| FOR422 |
Advanced Studies in Forest Ecology, Management, Restoration and Rehabilitation |
10 |
None |
2 |
8 |
Core |
| FOR423 |
Advanced Studies in Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement |
10 |
FOR312 |
2 |
8 |
Core |
| |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
498 |
|
|
|
|
Career Opportunities:
Graduates from the programme will be able to register and continue Postgraduate studies at UMP or another university or enter the workplace. Career opportunities for graduates from the programme will include the forestry industry, government Departments (National and Provincial), non-governmental or non-profit organizations, and training institutions as lecturer. Graduates may also continue to undertake research-based Master and doctorate degrees in the areas relevant to their field of specialization.