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Academic Support & Policies
Graduate Fellowship
Research Findings
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Research Projects
Research Publications
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Master of Science in Climate Change and Disaster Management
Master of Science in Climate change and Disaster Management Programme prepares students to analyse factors and strategies that play a crucial role in states of emergency. The programme will also equip students with critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to lead in complex and dangerous situations. Students participate in different disaster simulations and learn to identify the different responsibilities of individuals and agencies during an emergency
Overview
Code: | MCC |
Duration: | 2 YRS |
Study Time: | Day |
Faculty: | Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (Namasagali) |
Department: | Department of Environmental Planning and Management |
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Entry Requirements
- Must have obtained at least a Second Class Honors (Lower Division) degree in Physical, Natural Sciences, or Human Sciences from a recognized institution.
- 1st degree in bio-physical sciences (Natural resource economics, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medical Sciences, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences)
- 1st degree in Managerial Sciences (Business Administration and Management, Social Sciences, Law, Mass Communication) and BA/BSc/B. Education
- Relevant engineering degrees
Accreditation Status
Accredited
Date of Accreditation | Date Due for review | Comment |
29th/June/2020 | June 2025 | Up to date |
Target Group
This programme aims at providing knowledge among individuals and groups to take actions to reduce their vulnerability to disasters and climate change .
Contacts
- Dr. Masaba Sowedi @ +256-772-518378
Course Details
LH Lecture Hours CH Contact Hours TH Tutorial Hours CU Credit Units
Year 1, Semester I Courses |
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S/N | CODE | COURSE TITLE | LH | TH | PH | CH | CU |
1 | MCC 8101 | Climatology and Climate Change | 30 | 20 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
2 | MCC 8103 | Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis | 30 | 90 | 60 | 4 | |
3 | MCC 8104 | Environmental Sociology | 30 | 20 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
4 | MCC 8105 | Applied Statistics | 45 | 20 | 15 | 60 | 4 |
5 | MCC 8106 | Hazard and Risk Assessment | 45 | 20 | 15 | 60 | 4 |
Elective course (choose one) |
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1 | MCC 8102 | Industrial Ecology | 30 | 20 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
2 | MCC 8107 | Resource and Environmental Economics | 30 | 20 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
3 | MCC 8108 | Early Warning Systems | 30 | 20 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
Total Credit Units | 21 |
Year 1, Semester II Courses |
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S/N | CODE | COURSE TITLE | LH | TH | PH | CH | CU |
1 | MCC 8202 | Research Methods | 45 | 20 | 15 | 60 | 4 |
2 | MCC 8203 | Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Assessment | 45 | 20 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
3 | MCC 8204 | Disaster Risk Planning and Coordination | 30 | 20 | 15 | 45 | 4 |
4 | MCC 8205 | Environment and Social Impact Assessment | 30 | 20 | 15 | 3 | |
5 | MCC 8206 | Project Planning and Management | 30 | 20 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
Elective course (choose one) | |||||||
1 | MCC 8201 | Mathematical Modeling and Econometrics | 30 | 30 | 45 | 4 | |
2 | MCC 8207 | Environmental Law, Policy and Governance | 45 | 20 | 15 | 60 | 4 |
Total Credit Units | 21 |
Year 2, Semester I & II Courses |
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S/N | CODE | COURSE TITLE | LH | TH | PH | CH | CU |
1 | MCC 9101 | Proposal Development | 0 | 0 | 225 | 75 | 5 |
2 | MCC 9102 | Dissertation | 0 | 0 | 450 | 150 | 10 |
3 | MMC 9103 | Graduate seminars | 0 | 0 | 45 | 15 | 3 |
Total Credit Units | 60 |