Bachelor of Science in Geography and Natural Resource Management with IT
About the Programme
The Bachelor of Science in Geography and Natural Resource Management with IT programme intends to produce graduates who are:
- Well-grounded in the fundamentals of the earth in its entirety including the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and utilization of natural resources.
- Creative and innovative with the power of imagination for work in a governmental and nongovernmental organization, industry and academia qualifying them to be strong policy practitioners.
- Competent to undertake postgraduate work in Geography and Natural Resource Management and its related fields.
Programme Courses
Year 1 Semester 1
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Introduction to Geography |
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Map Interpretation |
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Introduction to Natural Resources Planning |
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Introduction to Earth Science Systems |
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Surveying I |
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Introduction to Environmental Studies |
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Foundations of Information Technology |
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Word Processing and Design of Presentations |
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Natural Resources and Development |
Year 1 Semester 2
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Fundamentals of Physical Geography |
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Spatial Organization |
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Introduction to Biological Resources |
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Image Interpretation Techniques |
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Renewable and Non-renewable Energy resources |
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HIV and AIDS Determinants, Prevention and Management |
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Computer Communication Systems |
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Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets |
Year 2 Semester 1
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Geographic Thought |
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Climatology |
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Remote Sensing |
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Principles of Geology |
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Cartography |
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Freshwater Ecology |
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The Internet and World Wide Web |
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Desktop Publishing Techniques |
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East African Environments |
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Environment and Development in Africa |
Year 2 Semester 2
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Elements of Structural Geology |
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Geomorphology |
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Agricultural Geography |
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Forestry and Forest Management |
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Economics of Natural Resources Management |
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Fundamentals of Hydrology |
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Computer Based Information Systems |
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Relational Database Management Systems |
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Rangeland Management |
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Agroforestry Systems |
Year 3 Semester 1
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Quantitative Methods |
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Interpretation of Geological Structures |
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Spatial Database Development |
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Population Geography |
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Water Resources Management and Development |
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Wetlands and their Resources |
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Management of Information Technology Projects |
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Multimedia and Graphics Systems and Applications |
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Geography of Kenya |
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Economic Geography |
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Geography of Energy Resources |
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Rural Settlements and Land Use |
Year 3 Semester 2
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Research Methodology |
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Fieldwork Project |
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Biogeography |
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Spatial Analysis Using GIS |
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Management of Mineral Resources |
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Natural Resource Managemen |
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Electronic Commerce |
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Statistical Data Analysis |
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Geography of Tourism |
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Soil and Water Management |
Year 3 Semester 3
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Industrial attachment |
Year 4 Semester 1
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Environmental Conservation |
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Integrated Natural Resources Management |
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Environmental Policy |
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Disaster Management |
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Environmental Impact Assessment & SEA |
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Groundwater management |
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Social and Professional Issues in IT |
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Information assurance and Security |
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Fluvial Geomorphology |
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Geography of Marketing |
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Medical Geography |
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Regional Development |
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Agricultural Meteorology |
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Political Geography |
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Arid and Semi arid Lands Resources Management |
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Fundamentals of Wildlife Management |
Year 4 Semester 2
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Urban Geography |
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Geography of Africa |
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Land and Soil Resources Management |
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Geoinformatics applied to Natural Resources Management |
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Watershed management |
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Environmental Law |
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Environmental Auditing |
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Human Computer Interaction |
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Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs |
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Geography of the Lake Victoria Basin |
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Applied Climatology |
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Global Food Production |
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Tropical Meteorology |
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Industrial Geography |
Year 4 Semester 3
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Industrial Attachment |
Admission requirements
The University common admission requirements shall apply.
- A candidate shall have scored at least a grade C+ (C plus) in Geography and a C (C plain) in Mathematics.
- Candidates with credit pass at ordinary Diploma in Environmental science or related courses from a recognised institution, qualify.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) academic years. Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practicals.