Course Description
ENG101-ENG410 English Language III- VI
English Language Support Unit
Years I-III, Semesters I-II
As most textbooks and research books in Cambodia are written in English or French, foreign language acquisition is essential for professors and students alike. The development of students' knowledge base and research skills across all disciplines at the Royal University of Phnom Penh is an outstanding goal of this foreign language program.
Common Courses: B.SC. (PUES) & B.Sc. (NRM)
SES201 Introduction to the Environment
Mr. Spoann Vin, Mr. Hoy Sereivathanak Reasey, Miss Chea Eliyan, Mr. Kok Sothea, Mr. Yim Mongtoeun
Year II, Semester I
The increasing environmental degradation of todayís world, and especially of Cambodia, urgently requires the promotion of environmental issues leading to improved environmental protection. This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of environmental science which will enable students to successfully complete specialized courses. Following on from Foundation Year courses, this subject instills students with an interest and understanding of environment related issues, and arms them with the ability to explore practical solutions to environmental issues in their daily life. The course centers around two main streams, natural resources including water resources, and environmental pollution and demography. By studying this course, students come to understand some important terminologies, definitions, concepts, and issues of national, regional and global environment.
SES202 Environmental Chemistry I
SES209 Environmental Chemistry II
Mr. Yim Mongtoeun, Miss Chea Eliyan
Year II, Semesters I & II
A basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical processes is critical for an in-depth understanding of environmental science. This course provides students with adequate chemistry knowledge to prepare them for further courses in this degree, and for practice in
the field. The course runs over two semesters, with the first semester covering introductory chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, chemistry and the destruction of the ozone layer, air pollution, acid rain and climate change. Topics covered in the second semester include the chemistry of natural water, groundwater and soils, organic pollutants, and inorganic pollutants. In addition, students discuss the linkages between chemical substances within and between environmental compartments, as well as their functions and impacts. The course will include lab practicals to add to studentsí understanding of the chemical processes described.
SES203 Economics and Market Economy
Mr. Ham Kim Kong, Mr. Chhinh Nyda
Year II, Semester I
An understanding of economics and market economy is essential for an understanding of environmental economics and environmental impact analyses. Firstly, students are introduced to the basics of economics and the market, before focusing in-depth on some central elements of the economy, including supply and demand, elasticity, the market system and the private sector, market structure, economic efficiency and public policy. Once students are comfortable with these concepts, the course continues on to cover the public sector. Upon completion of this course, students should understand how the market functions in society, and have learnt some appropriate strategies for using limited resources through demand and supply approaches, improving their understanding of environmental economics and environmental impact analyses.
SES204 Statistics I
SES211 Statistics II and SPSS Applications
Mr. Var. Sovanndara, Mr. Mak Sethrith
Year II, Semesters I & II
In this course, students learn how to collect, summarize and interpret data, in numerical and figure form, and to draw conclusions from this data. The ability to draw conclusions from data is essential to the process of many professions and organizations. For example, government officials use conclusions drawn from the latest data on unemployment and inflation to make policy decisions. Production supervisors use manufacturing data to evaluate, control, and improve product quality. Politicians rely on data from public opinion polls to formulate legislation and to devise campaigns. This course continues over two semesters, and provides a conclusive study of the concepts, views and terminologies associated with statistics, and teaches students to read and interpret data, thus arming them with the ability to collect and use data effectively.
SES205 Ecosystems: Structure and Function
Mr. Hoy Sereivathanak Reasey, Mr. Kem Sothorn
Year II, Semester I
The planet on which we live is made up of a diverse array of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which are home to both living and non-living matter. Human activities impact on all these ecosystems, threatening some species with extinction. This course provides students with a basic understanding of ecosystems, and teaches them strategies for managing and conserving fragile ecosystems, especially in Cambodia. Topics covered in this course include general principles of ecology; limiting factors forming separate ecosystems; terrestrial ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems; management of ecosystems; ecosystems in Cambodia; the policies, laws, regulations and declarations relating to ecosystem management; and ecosystem-conscious approaches to natural resource management.
SES208 Environmental Economics
Mr. Ham Kim Kong Mr. Chhinh Nyda
Year II, Semester II
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of environmental economics, which is used to explain environmental problems and to find their solutions. Students learn about externalities, open-access resources and public goods; and explore why pollution, destruction of natural resources, and free riding of environmental resources are widespread problems. Students are then introduced to economic approaches to solving environmental problems, including internalizing externalities, enshrining property rights, and infusing private goods characteristics. Students discuss the role of environmental economics in policy formation, focusing on calls for less output production, less reliance on natural resources as new materials, less waste generation in production and promotion of recycling. It is shown that economics can act as a powerful instrument for environmental protection, when economic incentives and disincentives are appropriately utilized. Throughout the course,
students come to understand that economic policy instruments need to be complemented with environmental regulation and environmental education, which are collectively denoted as environmental management measures (EMM). After studying EMM, students can apply its main features in their own environments, and, by educating the community, further benefit the environment.
SES210 Environment and Sustainable Development
Mr. Kem Sothorn, Mr. Rath Sethik
Year II, Semester II
This course is designed to provide students with a conceptual and practical knowledge of sustainable development issues. Students are introduced to the concept of sustainable development, and how it relates to environmental change and to development projects. Students become acquainted with international conventions on environmental conservation and sustainable development, and the main policy instruments in natural resource conservation and management. Throughout the course, studentsí learning is geared towards the Cambodian context, and national conservation and management policies for sustainable development are discussed. An understanding of the complex issues relating to the environment and sustainable development enhances studentsí critical thinking skills, which will be helpful for their future career.
SES301 Fundamentals of GIS
Mr. Var. Sovanndara, Mr. Mak Sethrith
Year III, Semester I
A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based system that allows the study of natural and man-made phenomena with an explicit bearing in space. GIS allows us to enter and manipulate date and produce outputs that may teach us lessons about environmental phenomena. GIS technology is useful to many fields, including soil science, agriculture management, forest and water resource management, urban planning, mineral exploration, cadastre and environmental monitoring.
SES302 Environmental Ethics
Mr. Mak Sethirith, Mr. Chem Phorst, Mr. /Chhinh Nyda
Year III, Semester I
This course instills students with a deep respect for the role of ethics in environmental issues and their resolutions. The course covers both Western and Buddhist conceptions of environmental ethics, as both philosophical viewpoints are influential in Cambodia. Students are introduced to the concepts of environmental and economic ethics, and discuss their responsibilities to future generations, to the natural world and to animals, before considering varied non-anthropocentric and holistic systems of environmental ethics. The course then focuses on Buddhist conceptions of the environment, and discusses Buddhist viewpoints on the environmental crisis. The knowledge and reflection that students gain from this course will, hopefully, be carried on to their future careers, and within their everyday life.
SES303 Environmental Policy and Regulation
Mr. Lay Chanthy, Mr. Hoy Sereivathanak Reasey
Year III, Semester I
Addressing environmental problems requires good planning and management, with strong policy and regulatory systems. This course introduces students to environmental policies and regulations, focusing on the need to tailor policy programs to the socio-economic and environmental conditions of particular regions or nations. Students explore different types of environmental management, environmental policy characteristics and instruments, and environmental laws and regulations around the world, with a specific focus on Cambodian environmental policy and law. International laws and conventions are also briefly discussed. Upon completion of this course, students should be comfortable in their knowledge of environmental policy in Cambodia and around the world, allowing them to work with matters of environmental policy in their future careers.
SES310 Research Methodology
Mr. Kem Sothorn, Mr. Rath Sethik
Year III, Semester II
Familiarity with scientific research methods and skills in proposal writing are crucial for students hoping to conduct further research and receive funding support for future projects. This course teaches students both theoretical and practical research methods and skills in proposal writing. Students are taught to develop research questions, literature reviews and conceptual frameworks, with an eye on the many types of research designs available. Students are also guided through the process of structuring and writing research proposals, collecting data, sampling and calculating
sample size, as well as processing and analyzing data.
SES311 System Dynamics: An Introduction to Models of Complex Systems
Mr. Kum Veasna, Mr. Var. Sovanndara
Year III, Semester II
The interrelations between the environment and natural resource management systems can be extremely complex. In many cases, the policies implemented to solve an environmental problem have failed, exacerbating the exiting problem, and often creating a range of new issues. As such, the lack of integrated interdisciplinary approaches to environmental and resource management strategies has led to significant ecological and social imbalances. System dynamics (SD) is a set of conceptual tools that enables managers to understand the structure and dynamics of complex systems. SD is a rigorous modeling method that enables managers to build formal computer simulations of complex systems and use them to design more effective policies. This course is divided into two main parts, the first focusing on SD conceptualization techniques and the second on computer modeling. Students gain an increased ability to develop and shape responses to complex social and environmental problems at local, regional and global levels, through their ability to develop technical computer-based models.
SES312 Environmental Impact Assessment
Mr. Sour Sethy, Miss Chea Eliyan
Year III, Semester II
The tensions between economic development and environmental protection have been debated for several decades. Environmental Impact Assessments provide a system for understanding the context of proposed development projects, and generating relevant recommendations for environmental planning and management before approval for development is granted. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), the EIA process and the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders. Students also learn practical environmental quality standard assessment methodologies, environmental monitoring and analysis standards, and are guided through the process of researching, preparing and presenting an EIA.
SES317 Vacation Internship Program
Mr. Ham Kim Kong, Mr. Kem Sothorn
Year III, Semester II
This program provides students with an opportunity to gain practical working experience, and network with potential employers. Students match their interests with terms of reference provided by host organizations, and write an activity plan based on their choice. Students are then placed with their chosen Ministries or NGOs. The Department coordinates with the chosen organizations, which supervise and mentor the student during their placement. Upon completion of their placement, students make a presentation outlining the work they undertook, and the lessons they learned during their placement. The placement runs for two and a half month during semester break (July-September).
SES401 Problem Based Learning
Mr. Seak Sophat, Miss Ou Chouly
Year IV, Semester I
Understanding the ways that people learn is essential to successful interchanges of knowledge and skills. Conventional teaching methods consist of a one-way flow of information from teacher to student, with littler student interaction. In recent decades, however, student-centered teaching has been widely adopted around the world. A popular method of student-centered teaching is problem based learning, or PBL, which is successfully employed by academic institutions all over the world. This course introduces students to PBL, including its history, and engages students to providing examples of its application. Students also discuss the concept of a problem, learn how to formulate a problem in a way that allows for its solution, and explore ways of translating social or environmental problems into knowledge problems which can be solved. In addition, students build teamwork skills by organizing group work, practicing giving good feed-back and brain storming. This course also builds studentsí research skills, including library research techniques, internet search techniques, research paradigms and analytical frameworks, criteria for relevance and quality of data, identification of sources of information, research proposal format, and generating stakeholder analysis surveys.
SES402 Gender, Development and Environment
Mrs. Hor Sophea
Year IV, Semester I
In recent years the relationship between gender and the environment has become more explicit and apparent. Work performed by women, including subsistence agriculture, domestic chores and hired work, directly impact on the environment. Women also tend to bear the brunt of environmental degradation. Women must therefore play a crucial role in environmental management. This course provides students with an introduction to gender related concepts, terminologies and arguments, as well as a focused analysis of the relationships between gender and the environment. Students come to appreciate the significance of women to development and environmental management, and analyze the role of gender in environmental management case studies.
SES403 Project Management, Planning and Implementation with Environmental Considerations
Mr. Rath Sethik, Mr. Kem Sothorn
Year IV, Semester I
Project management and planning are crucial for the successful implementation of development projects. This course teaches students the fundamental concepts of project management processes, from planning to implementation. Students explore the process of project planning, scheduling, implementation, and monitoring, with a focus on implementing environmental impact assessments. Students also research case studies of successful project planning, management and implementation, taken from several national and environmental contexts. By deconstructing the success of these projects, students add to their knowledge and skills in project management, building their capacity to manage environmental projects themselves.
SES404 Thesis/ Research Proposal Development
Mr. Chhinh Nyda, Miss. Ou Chouly
Year IV, Semester I
This course prepares students to successfully develop a thesis or research proposal, to be implemented in the following semester. Students familiarize themselves with the required formats of research proposals and research reports, before being introduced to the necessary elements of a research proposal, including problem formulations, stated goals and objectives, literature review, research methods, scheduling and budgeting of research, data processing, analysis and report writing. This course is offered in parallel with the course Problem Based Learning, and studentsí final proposals will be a synergistic result of both courses, preparing them for the research report or thesis they undertake as part of their final semester.
SES409 Population, Environment and Development
Mr. Spoann Vin, Mr. Mak Sethirith
Year IV, Semester II
Rapid population growth, especially in developing countries, demands extensive resources and in turn generates enormous amounts of waste. This course raises studentsí awareness of the interrelationship between population, development and environment, with special emphasis on the current situation in Cambodia. As part of this, students study world population statistics, analyze population growth, migration, and variation, and examine the development challenges and environmental issues which arise from demographic change. Students then review the relevant policies and initiatives for managing demographic change in Cambodia, including family planning, and analyze their current and potential success.
SES410 Water Resources Systems & Management
Mr. Sour Sethy, Mr. Yim Mongtoeun
Year IV, Semester II
As world populations grow and develop, the demand for water increases. The sustainable management of water as a resource is therefore of the utmost importance. This course introduces trains students in the appropriate management of this essential resource. As part of this, students discuss central concepts in water resource planning and policy, including water demand analyses, environmental and socio-economic analyses and optimization techniques, modeling concepts, approaches and applications, water resource project planning issues, and policy and legal frameworks for water resource management. Students also discuss the potential issues of water resource management arising in the future. After successful completion of the course, students will understand the fundamental concepts underpinning water resource systems and their management, in preparation for employment in relevant projects.
SES412 THESIS
Mr. Chhinh Nyda, Miss. Ou Chhouly
Year IV, Semester II
To fulfill the requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree, students are required to conduct original research during their final semester. The research program or thesis allows students to build their research skills and experience, further preparing them for the job market. The majority of students undertake small group research, valued at 9 credits, and complete two additional courses, to the value of six credits. Outstanding students are invited to write an individual thesis, valued at 15 credits.
Major Courses: B. Sc. (PUES)
SES206 Urban Geography
Department of Geography
Year II, Semester I
This course teaches students about the demography of urban areas. Students are introduced to the process of urban growth and development, and the management of growth through zoning. They examine how changing land values affect land use in urban areas, and the traffic, housing and environmental problems which arise from such changes. Students study urbanization across the world, with a special focus on developing countries, and discuss some possible solutions for urban problems. By undertaking this course, students gain an overview of urbanism, urban organization and urban problems.
SES212 Urban Infrastructure and Services
Mr. Spoann Vin, Mr. Lay Chanthy
Year II, Semester II
The high cost of rapid urbanization often leads to a lack of infrastructure and basic services within urban environments in developing countries. This in turn undermines the quality of life of urban populations. This course allows students to examine basic urban infrastructure and services, including water supply and sanitation, waste collection, transportation and power supply, and the problems that can arise from their absence. Students analyze the various environmental, economic, social and political dimensions of urban infrastructure provision, and explore the issues of urban infrastructure management, including strategies for implementation, participation, and policy development to improve infrastructure and services in urban poor communities.
SES213 Urban Environment
Mr. Lay Chanthy, Mr. Spoann Vin
Year II, Semester II
Rapid development and expansion of urban areas, causes many environmental problems, often to the detriment of an entire geographic region. This is particularly so in Asia. Studied concurrently with Urban Geography, this course acquaints students with the most common urban environmental concerns, and introduces them to effective responses to these problems. After completing this course, students are able to analyze urban environmental problems, and project potential solutions to mitigate them.
SES304 Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Mr. Kok Sothea, Ms. Va Dany
Year III, Semester I
Air pollution has increased significantly since the industrial revolution, to the detriment of the worldís population. Public understanding of the causes and effects of air pollution is still very limited in Cambodian society, despite the growing energy consumption, transport and agriculture production that leads to increasing levels of emissions. This course furnishes students with a fundamental knowledge of air pollution and appropriate technological interventions. Students learn about air pollution on a global and regional scale, and review the types, sources, and effects of air pollutants including their historical development across the globe. Students are also introduced to fundamental air quality management systems, particularly the development of laws and legislations that manage air quality. In addition, the course explains effective air quality management tools including inventory, monitoring, modeling and control techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, students should have a firm grasp of the issues and challenges posed by air pollution, as well as the technologies and legislations utilized to overcome these challenges.
SES305 Solid Waste Management
Mr. Sour Sethy, Miss Chea Eliyan
Year III, Semester I
The increasing amount and complexity of solid waste produced in recent decades presents a significant threat to human health and environmental quality. Developing countries, and Cambodia in particular, have not successfully addressed this problem. This course provides students with detailed knowledge of how to safely and appropriately manage solid waste. Topics covered include solid waste characteristics and composition, sources and generation rate, collecting and cleaning services, transportation, and waste disposal including landfill design. Related laws and regulations are also discussed, with comparative focus between the Cambodian and Malaysian contexts. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a comprehensive knowledge of solid waste and of appropriate technologies to minimize and treat it.
SES306 Environmental Quality Management
Miss Chea Eliyan,Mr. Yim Mongtoeun
Year III, Semester I
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of environmental quality management systems. It builds on studentsí knowledge of environmental problems faced around the world, with a particular focus on the problems faced by developing countries, and introduces various environmental managements systems which have been developed to overcome these problems. Students explore environmental quality management concepts, and think critically about their potential impacts. They are also urged to share their knowledge with their communities, raising awareness of potential solutions to environmental problems within Cambodian society.
SES313 Environmental Pollution & Public Health
Ms. Va Dany, Miss Chea Eliyan
Year III, Semester II
Environmental pollution is an increasing social concern. Polluted air, water and land have an adverse effect on public health and the human environment. In many developing countries, including Cambodia, environmental pollution is the direct cause of many common diseases and ailments, some of which can be very serious. This course fosters an understanding of the relationship between environmental pollution and human disease, and encourages students to explore possible solutions to the ill effects of environmental pollution, including technological and social interventions. Topics covered include water pollution, waste water and sanitation, solid waste and chemical pollution. This course arms students with the knowledge and experience needed to work for water and sanitation related projects.
SES314 Energy and Environment
Mr. Kok Sothea, Mr. Saneth Vathna
Year III, Semester II
The increasing demand for energy, particularly for economic development, is remarkable in todayís world. Energy emissions have polluted our environment, producing air pollution, creating acid rain, depleting the ozone layer and contributing to climate change. This course arms students with an understanding of the worldís energy demands, briefs them on the conventional non-renewable and renewable energy sources that fill the demand, and introduces them to some technological and regulatory interventions devised to slow down the global rate of energy consumption.
SES315 Wastewater Pollution Controls
Mr. Kok Sothea, Mr. Saneth Vathna
Year III, Semester II
Rapid urbanization and industrialization have created a marked drop in environmental quality. Water pollution is a major aspect of environmental degradation. This course provides students with an overall view of the causes and characteristics of wastewater, the effects of water pollution, and possible solutions to wastewater problems. Students are introduced to both management and engineering aspects of this problem, gaining a broad understanding of wastewater pollution control and treatment processes. By the end of this course, students are familiar with wastewater pollution control methods, and are able to apply their knowledge to real-life case studies and examples.
SES316 Water Quality Management
Mr. Sour Sethy, Ms. Va Dany
Year III, Semester II
Water is vital for all life on earth. However, only a small proportion of the worldís water is useable in its natural state, mainly in the form of surface water, soil moisture, exploitable ground water and atmospheric vapor. The management and conservation of water for sustainable use is, therefore, crucial. This course introduces students to surface and ground water resources, the systems used to exploit them, and the hydrological cycle.
Students then discuss water quality issues including water pollution, before exploring water quality management methods, treatment technologies, the policy affecting water quality management, and ways to assess and monitor the effectiveness of management projects. Finally, students analyze the application of water resource management techniques in a case study of the Mekong Basin. After successful completion of the course, students will understand the concepts of water quality management and water treatment technologies, enabling them to work for any relevant project.
SES405 Waste Economy
Mr. Lay Chanthy, Mr. Sour Sethy, Mr. Spoann Vin
Year IV, Semester I
Not all waste is worthless, although, in many cases, its value is not recovered. This course introduces students to the concept of a waste economy, and its underlying principles. Students are acquainted with formal integrated solid waste management strategies, before exploring the importance of the informal sector in waste management, especially the roles of women and children. The course concludes with an investigation of decentralized community based waste management systems, and their potential problems and benefits.
SES406 Introduction to Cleaner Production
Miss Chea Eliyan, Mr. Kok Sothea
Year IV, Semester I
Cleaner Production involves the continuous application of an integrated preventive environmental strategy to various processes, products and services. It aims to improve eco- efficiency and reduce risks to humans and environment. Its application has clearly shown an increase in the efficiency of resource use, and a reduction of waste, in turn minimizing production costs and enhancing environmental quality. This course introduces students to Cleaner Production concepts, methodologies and tools. Students discuss energy efficiency, controlled water consumption and waste minimization. Throughout the course, students are presented with detailed case studies from selected industries. By completing this course, students gain a firm understanding of CP concepts, an appreciation of the importance of preventive measures and practical knowledge which will allow them to gain employment upon graduation.
Major Courses B. Sc. (NRM)
SES207 Biogeography
Department of Geography
Year II, Semester I
This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of geographical diversification and the distribution of plants in relation to different climate, soil and water conditions. Students learn the definition and importance of biogeography, and study global distribution patterns of flora and fauna. They also learn to classify soils and plants, and study the relationship between humans and their plant environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the extent of environmental diversity found on earth.
SES214 Marine Ecology
Department of Biology
Year II, Semester II
This course is designed to provide undergraduate students with basic knowledge and field experience in marine ecology, which is essential for understanding management and engineering techniques in marine resource conservation. The course focuses on the physical characteristics of various marine environments, including estuaries and salt marsh communities, and mangrove, coral reef, seagrass, soft-sediment and rocky communities. Students also study larval ecology, including recruitment and connectivity in marine communities, and examine techniques in the conservation and management of marine ecosystems.
SES215 Agricultural Environment
Mr. Kem Sothorn, Mr. Rath Sethik
Year II, Semester II
Increased food production depends on the judicious use of available agro-ecological resources. Maintenance of vegetation, management of pests, conservation of soil, water and nutrients and effective management of plant-residues is therefore essential. The selection of suitable crops and cropping systems requires knowledge of regional climatic, physical and biological factors. This course explains those climate and weather related factors that influence agricultural systems and land use practices, including cropping seasons, soil composition, moisture and nutrient fluxes, land classes, land-capability classifications, agro-ecosystems, environmental constraints in crop production, utilization of environmental resources
through judicious use of land, modification of physical components in agricultural ecosystems, concepts of agricultural watersheds and the need for sustainable management. The course also discusses short-term and long-term environmental changes, how they could be modified by land management practices, and their consequences for land productivity.
SES307 Aquatic Resource Management
Mr. Seak Sopha, Mr. Mak Sethirith
Year III, Semester I
Along with other natural resources, fish stocks have been over-exploited across the world. The decline in aquatic resources is of significant concern for their sustainability, and threatens the livelihoods of millions of people. A wide range of techniques and measures have been proposed and trialed in attempts to conserve aquatic resources for future generations. This course offers students theoretical and practical aquatic resource management techniques including both ëtop-downí and ëbottom-upí approaches, utilizing both state and community based fishery resource management systems, with a particular focus on the current situation of Cambodian fisheries. Students examine appropriate management of aquatic resources in natural waters, in particular fisheries resources, and learn about stock assessment, recruitment, population dynamics and productivity, sustainable yields, harvesting technologies, product processing and marketing, as well as the importance of effective management plans.
SES308 Sustainable Land Management
Mr. Kem Sothorn
Year III, Semester I
Rapid population growth, improper land use and over-application of modern technologies all threaten land resources and soil quality. Proper management practices, including the conservation of soil, water and nutrients are essential for sustainable land utilization. Effective land management considers both social and technical aspects, and requires a significant comprehension of the relevant issues. This course provides students with the knowledge of land-management procedures they need to improve current management practices. It focuses primarily on climate, geology, the formation and composition of soil, soil-water relationships, population and its interaction with land resources, agriculture, land degradation, concepts of land evaluation, and developing viable, holistic approaches to land management.
SES309 NRM Global Issues and Challenges
Miss.Ou Chouly, Mr. Hoy Sereivathanak Reasey
Year III, Semester I
This course familiarizes students with current NRM-related issues faced by managers around the world. Students address complex issues in NRM from local, national, regional and global perspectives, familiarizing themselves with issues they are likely to face in their research projects, theses and future careers. Lectures are given by distinguished experts, including experienced environmental managers and lecturers from various Government sectors, NGOs and universities. Lectures and discussions are further supplemented by a field trip within Cambodia, during which NRM issues are viewed first hand.
SES318 Marine Resource Management
Mr. Hoy Sereivathanak Rease, Miss Ou Chouly
Year III, Semester II
Oceans cover over 70% of the earthís surface. They provide habitats for thousands of known and countless unknown species. Oceans contain vast quantities of diverse natural resources, both in the water and on the sea floor. As demand for these resources increases, so does the need for successful marine resource management. This course provides students with essential knowledge and field experience in marine resource management, allowing them to verify necessary marine resources, understand their uses and implement necessary management tools.
SES319 Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management
Mr. Ham Kim Kong, Mr. Seak Sophat
Year III, Semester II
In the recent past, forestlands in Cambodia and the world have dramatically decreased, leading to an urgent need for effective forest conservation. Sustainable development and management of forest resources positively impacts on economic development, food security, community livelihoods and natural balance. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of sustainable forest management from different perspectives and approaches. Students explore forest resources and their uses, and study several methods of sustainable forest management including forest inventory, silviculture, and tree nursing. Throughout the course, students focus on the Cambodian forestry context.
SES320 Biodiversity Conservation
Miss. Ou Choul, Mr. Seak Sophat
Year III, Semester II
Biodiversity refers to the diversity of living organisms and the ecosystems they inhabit. Biodiversity is not only vital to sustaining life on earth, but also plays an important role in sustaining human livelihoods and contributing to national economies. Throughout the world, biodiversity has declined for a variety of reasons, including habitat destruction, overhunting and overfishing. This course offers students theory and practice for planning, monitoring, managing and assessing biodiversity conservation in Cambodia and elsewhere.
SES407 Integrated Natural Resource Management and Planning
Mr. Seak Sophat, Miss Ou Chouly
Year IV, Semester I
In recent decades, Cambodiaís natural resources have been threatened by unplanned development. If immediate action is not taken, some natural resources will soon be exhausted. This course trains students in the theoretical and practical planning techniques they needed to manage natural resources sustainably. Focusing on the South East Asian context, students explore the theory and practice of planning and managing the conservation of natural and environmental resources, including legal and administrative frameworks for conservation, planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and evaluating NRM projects, the importance of partnerships, stakeholders and local knowledge, conflict management, government policy, and strategies for involving the government.
SES408 Protected Area Management
Miss Ou Chouly, Mr. Seak Sophat
Year IV, Semester I
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Protected Area Management, complementing their understanding of Biodiversity Conservation. Students examine PAM in Cambodia and around the world by studying case studies and examples. Students discuss the definitions of PAM, the differences between modern and traditional PAM approaches and the different types of protected areas. Students then explore PAM policy and planning within Cambodia, including the criteria for PA establishment, designing a PA management plan and financing PAs. Students also learn various techniques and strategies used in managing protected areas, including intervention and non-intervention approaches, examine the theories that have led to the current PA situation, and examine scenarios for the future of PAM.
Contact Info
- Head of Department: Dr. Kok Sothea
- Tel: (+855) 78 66 50 66 / (+855) 87 35 53 66
- Email: kok.sothea@rupp.edu.kh
- Offfice: 112A & 311A, Campus 1
- Email: environment.info(at)rupp.edu.kh
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