CURRICULUM
Master Program in Aquatic Resource Diversity and conservation
(International program)
1 | Training program | Master program in Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation |
2 | Code | |
3 | Coordinating unit | College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Can Tho University |
5 | Objectives | To strengthen students with deep knowledge on aquatic biodiversity, conservation biology, environment impact assessment and ecosystem management and facilitate them to be proactive, creative and able to work and do research independently to apply in practice for protection, conservation of aquatic biodiversity and resources for sustainable management of the ecosystems. |
6 | Expected learning outcomes (ELO) | Students at graduation will be able to |
ELO.1 | Master highly specialized knowledge on aquatic biodiversity and conservation | |
ELO.2 | Master highly specialized knowledge on aquatic ecology and ecosystem management | |
ELO.3 | Master highly specialized knowledge on environment impact assessment and management | |
ELO.4 | Assess the status of biodiversity and ecosystems | |
ELO.5 | Apply proficiently tools for assessment of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem management | |
ELO.6 | Propose measures for biodiversity conservat ion and management of aquatic ecosystems | |
ELO.7 | Self-organize research activities related to aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem management | |
ELO.8 | Be aware of importance of self- study and life-long study |
Program specification
The curriculum consists of 60 credits including 25 compulsory credits, 10 elective credits and 25 credits for research project.
No | Course codes | Courses | Cred. no | Com. | Elec. | Theory
(hrs) |
Practice
(hrs) |
Compulsory courses (25) | |||||||
1. |
AQ… |
Research methodology and advanced statistic in ecology |
3 |
3 |
30 |
30 |
|
2. | AQ… | Tropical aquatic ecosystems | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 | |
3. | AQ… | Conservation Biology | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 | |
4. | AQ… | Sustainable fisheries management | 3 | 3 | 30 | 20 |
No |
Course codes |
Courses |
Cred. no |
Com. |
Elec. |
Theo
–ry (hrs) |
Prac
–tice (hrs) |
5. |
AQ… | Bio-monitoring in aquatic
environment |
2 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
6. |
AQ… | Aquatic population genetics and
biodiversity |
3 |
3 |
30 |
20 |
|
7. |
AQ… | Aquaculture and biodiversity
conservation |
2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
|
8. |
AQ… | GIS application in aquatic
biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management |
2 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
9. |
AQ… | Policies and strategies for aquatic
resources |
2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
|
10. |
AQ… | Establishment of Aquatic resources
protected areas |
2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
|
11. | AQ… | Field study and seminar | 2 | 2 | 60 | ||
Elective courses (10) | |||||||
1. |
AQ… | Aquatic animal biology and eco-
toxicology |
2 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
2. |
AQ… | Impact of hydropower dam on
aquatic biodiversity |
2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
|
3. |
AQ… | Environment impacts and risks
assessment |
2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
|
4. |
AQ… | Fish stock assessment and fisheries
management |
2 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
|
5. |
AQ… | Climate change and ecosystem
management |
2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
|
6. | AQ… | Water quality modeling | 2 | 2 | 20 | 20 | |
7. | AQ… | Environmental ecology | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 | |
8. | AQ… | Water quality management | 2 | 2 | 20 | 20 | |
9. | AQ… | Graduate thesis | 25 | ||||
Total | 60 |
Training duration: Continuously 24 months
Study Language: English
Admission requirements:
Graduated from the fields of Aquatic resources management, Ecology or fields that taken the combination of basic subjects of (i) mathematics, biology, physics; (ii) mathematics, biology, chemistry, and attained grade of at least distinction at the undergraduate level (GPA>2.5/4.0).
English proficiency requirement:
o At application: IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent
o At enrollment: IELTS score of at least 6.0 or equivalent
(not required if being graduated from BSc degree instructed fully in English)
Entrance examination:
Open admission: For foreign candidates (application screening)
Entrance exam: For Vietnamese students as regulated
Application period:
Deadline for application submission: June 15th annually