GENERAL EDUCATION

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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.

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 today’s 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 students’ 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, students’ 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 students’ critical thinking skills, which will be helpful for their future career.

 

 

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