University of Balamand
Faculty of S c i e n c e s
Background
Over the past two decades, there has
been a growing interest in environmental
issues. This interest provided the energy to
accelerate what has been deemed necessary
by world opinion: a scientific approach to
environmental management.
The Lebanese natural environment has
been, and still is, under constant attack from
pollution, deforestation, sea filling,
indiscriminate and unregulated fishing and
hunting, quarrying… activities that will
eventually lead to permanent damage to the
Lebanese terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
In addition, it is widely accepted by
home and corporate environments
worldwide that the field of sound
environmental practices is essential to
reverse the negative impacts of human
activities on the biosphere. In order to
meet this growing trend, the need for
highly qualified Environmental Scientists
has become paramount.
Environmental Science
Department
Program mission
This program will equip students with
the tools and knowledge to spearhead,
implement, and contribute to national,
regional, and international efforts towards
sustainable development. Students will be
exposed to the many linkages between
humans and the environment, and thus
will develop a holistic and grounded
perspective of environmental issues and
resource management. Initiated in the
proper research and scientific approaches,
students will have the option of becoming
scientists, managers, planners, decision
makers, and community activists.
Year One
Year Two
Semester 1
Semester 3
Course Code
Course Name
Credit
3
BIOL 207
General Ecology
3
General Biology I Lab
1
BIOL 225
Animal Physiology
3
CHEM 202
Basic Chemistry
3
BIOL 226
Animal Physiology Lab
1
CHEM 203
Basic Chemistry Lab
1
CHEM 222
Analytical Chemistry I
3
CSIS 273
Personal Computing
for Applied Sciences
3
CVSQ 202
The Religious Experience: the Sacred
3
EVSC 201
3
ENGL 203
English Communication Skills III
3
Environmental Sciences: Creating
a Sustainable Future
MATH 203
Mathematics for Applied Sciences
Course Code
Course Name
BIOL 201
General Biology I
BIOL 202
Credit
3
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Courses and Requirements 3 years,
Semester 4
Semester 2
Course Code
Course Name
3
CHEM 240
Basic Organic Chemistry
3
General Biology II Lab
1
CHEM 245
Organic Chemistry Lab I
1
CVSQ 201
Early Formation of Civilization
3
EVSC 207
Coastal Zone Management
3
ENGL 204
English Communication Skills IV
3
EVSC 233
3
MATH 272
Differential Equations
for Applied Sciences
3
Pollution Sources
and Transport in Ecosystems
MATH 242
Statistics for Applied Sciences
3
PHYS 211
Fundamentals of Physics I
3
PHYS 212
Fundamentals of Physics I Lab
Course Code
Course Name
BIOL 203
General Biology II
BIOL 204
Credit
Electives
Credit
3
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16
1
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17
Summer
Course Code
Course Name
EVSC 211
Project Residency
Credit
3
Year Three
Elective Courses
Semester 5
Course Name
BIOL 251
Biochemistry
3
CVSQ 203
Introduction to Modernity
3
Course Code
EVSC 221
EVSC 237
Ecotourism Planning
and Development
3
EVSC 222
EVSC 239
Environmental Economics
and Development
3
EVSC 245
EVSC 247
Electives
Credit
I- Within the Department
IA- Aquatic Resources Concentration
Course Code
3
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15
98 credits
Course Name
Assessment and Management
of Fish Populations
Assessment and Management
of Fish Populations Lab
Marine Ecosystems
Environmental Risk Perception
Credit
3
1
3
3
IB- Land Resources Concentration
Course Code
EVSC 213
EVSC 219
EVSC 247
Course Name
Credit
Restoration and Reclamation Ecology
3
Wildlife Resources Management
3
Environmental Risk Perception
3
IC- Additional Electives
Course Code
Course Name
CVSQ 204
Contemporary Challenges
in the Arab World
3
Course Code
EVSC 209
EVSC 249
EVSC 251
EVSC 235
Environmental Communication
Approaches
3
II- Medical School Track
EVSC 241
Natural Resources Planning and Policy
3
EVSC 243
Special Topics
for Environmental Sciences
2
Semester 6
Electives
Credit
3
Course Code
CHEM 242*
CHEM 244*
PHYS 213
PHYS 214
* Replace CHEM
Course Name
Credit
Introduction to Aquaculture
3
Writing for Environmental Professionals
2
Protected Areas Management and Planning 3
Course Name
Credit
Organic Chemistry I
3
Organic Chemistry II
3
Fundamentals of Physics II
3
Fundamentals of Physics II Lab
1
240 (refer to department of Chemistry)
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III- Outside the Department
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Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Humanities
Mathematics
Physics
Options and Benefits
You can pursue graduate studies in:
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Medicine
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Environmental Sciences
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Environmental Engineering
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Environmental Risk Management
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Environmental Health
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Environmental Affairs
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Mass Media
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Climatology
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Aquaculture
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Public Health
You can be hired by:
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United Nations affiliated organizations
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Universities
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Research centers
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Consultancy groups
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Governmental bodies
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Health sector
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Industrial sector
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Tourism sector
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Media & communication sector
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Business sector
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Nature reserves
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Non-governmental organizations
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Community-based organizations
You will be eligible for:
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Financial aid
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Scholarships
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Benefits from UoB services and networks
You can participate in:
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Hands-on training with on-going projects
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Field research
For further information:
University Of Balamand
Faculty of Sciences
Tel: 961 6 930250 - Ext:3933 - 3936
Fax: 961 6 930257
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.balamand.edu.lb