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Degree Program

BS Environmental Sciences

FSc. pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, or DAE with at least 45% Marks.

For the successful completion of the academic session students will have to 124-136 credit hours spread over 44 courses, in eight regular semesters

The key objectives of this program include:

  1. Study and analyze the diverse ecosystems of Gilgit-Baltistan, including glaciers, mountains, rivers, pollution, biodiversity loss and forests.

  2. Equip students with knowledge on sustainable resource management (water, forests, minerals).

  3. Focus on eco-friendly tourism, renewable energy, and climate-resilient agriculture in GB.

  4. Study endemic and endangered species in GB’s unique habitats.

  5. Investigate glacier melting, water scarcity, and extreme weather events in GB.

  6. Understand national and international environmental laws relevant to GB.

  7. Conduct field-based research on GB’s environmental challenges.

  8. Use GIS, remote sensing, and data analysis for environmental monitoring.

  9. Prepare graduates for careers in environmental agencies, NGOs, research, and development sectors.

  10. Foster entrepreneurship in green technologies and eco-tourism.

  11. Integrate knowledge from ecology, geology, chemistry, and social sciences.

This program aims to produce skilled environmental scientists capable of addressing GB’s ecological challenges while contributing to global sustainable development goals (SDGs).

S#

Course Title

Course Codes

Credit Hour

Course Type

1

Introduction to Environmental Science

ENV- 301

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

2

Biology-I

BIO-301

3(2-1)

Allied

3

Basic Chemistry

CHEM-301

3(2-1)

Allied

4

Mathematics-1

MATH-301

3(3-0)

Allied

5

Functional English

ENG-301

3(2-0)

General Ed.

6

Islamic studies

ISL -301

2(2-0)

General Ed

Sub total

17

S#

Course Title

Course Codes

Credit Hour

Course Type

1

Introduction to Earth Sciences

ENV -302

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

2

Biology-II

Bio-302

3(2-1)

Allied

3

Statistic-II

STAT-302

3(3-0)

General Ed.

4

Anthropology/Sociology

GEN- 402

3(3-0)

General Ed.

5

Expository Writing

ENG-302

3(3-0)

General Ed.

6

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

PAK-302

2(2-0)

General Ed.

Sub Total

17

S#

Course Title

Course Codes

Credit Hour

Course Type

 

1

Application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

 

GEN-301

3(2-1)

General Ed.

2

Environmental Chemistry

Env-401

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

3

Environmental Physics

Env-403

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

4

Introductory Economics

ECO-401

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

5

Quantitative Reasoning-1

GEN-303

3(3-0)

General Ed.

6

Globalization

IR-400

3(3-0)

Allied

Sub Total

18

S#

Course Title

Course Codes

Credit Hour

Course Type

1

Fundamentals of Ecology

ENV- 402

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

2

Environmental Microbiology

ENV-404

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

3

Fundamentals of Glaciology

ENV-400

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

4

Climatology

ENV-408

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

5

Psychology

GEN- 402

3(3-0)

General Ed.

Sub total

15

S#

Course Title

Course Codes

Credit Hour

Course Type

1

Applied Ecology

ENV-501

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

2

Environmental toxicology

ENV-509

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

3

Environmental       Profile       of Pakistan

ENV-503

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

4

Population and Environment

ENV-510

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

5

Analytical Techniques in Environmental sciences

Env-505

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

6

Disaster Risk Management

Env-615

3(3-0)

Elective

Sub Total

18

S#

Course Title

Course Codes

Credit Hour

Course Type

1

Environmental Economics

ENV-502

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

2

GIS and Remote Sensing

ENV-504

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

3

Environmental       Management Systems

ENV-506

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

4

Biodiversity & Conservation

ENV-410

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

5

Environmental Monitoring

ENV-510

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

6

Soil & Environment

ENV-611

3(3-0)

Elective

Sub Total

18

7th Semester

Course Title

Course Codes

Credit Hour

Course Type

1

Climate Change

ENV-601

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

2

Environmental                Impact Assessment

ENV-603

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

3

Natural Resource Management

ENV-605

3(2-1)

Disciplinary

4

Research         Methods         in Environmental Science

ENV-607

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

5

Occupational safety health and Env.

ENV-609

3(3-0)

Elective

6

Solid waste management

ENV-613

3(3-0)

Elective

7

Digital skills and free lancing

3(3-0)

Elective

Sub Total

21

8th Semester

Course Title

Course Codes

Credit Hour

Course Type

1

Environmental Governance

ENV- 602

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

2

Public Health and Environment

ENV- 604

3(3-0)

Disciplinary

3

Forest and Range Management

ENV- 404

3(3-0)

Elective

4

Final Year Project/Internship

ENV-699

3(3-0)

Mandatory

Sub Total

12

Grand Total

136 credit Hours

Continuous Assessment                           60%

1. OHT (One Hour Test) 1 & 2

30%

2. Assignments (weekly/monthly)

15%

3. Presentation

05%

4. Quiz (Live)/physical

10%

Part-B: Final exam                                                       40%

Program Info
Degree BS Environmental Sciences
Department Department of Environmental Sciences