Curriculum
At the University of Lubumbashi, the SPIBES MSc. courses are divided into units, and the units are subsequently divided into modules. See table below for details:
Semester 1
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Module Code | Module Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISP2471 | Introduction to Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces | ||
| ISP24711 | Introduction to Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services | ||
| BSE2471 | Basic Concepts of Environmental Sciences | ||
| BSE24711 | Basic Concepts on Ecology and Biodiversity | ||
| BSE24712 | Basic Concepts on Climate Systems and Climate Change | ||
| BSS2471 | Basic Concepts of Social Sciences | ||
| BSS24711 | Basic Concepts in Environmental Social Sciences | ||
| BSS24712 | Basic Concepts of Environmental Economics | ||
| CAS2471 | Data Collection and Statistical Analysis | ||
| CAS24711 | Introduction to R | ||
| CAS24712 | Sampling Strategies, Data Management and Statistical Analysis in Biodiversiy and Ecological Studies | ||
| CAS24713 | Sampling Strategies, Data Management and Statistical Analysis in Social Sciences | ||
| RCS2471 | Writing and Communicating Scientific Data | ||
| RCS24711 | Scientific Writing | ||
| RCS24712 | Scientific Presenting | ||
| RCS24713 | Policy Briefs Writing and Analysis | ||
| IMT2471 | Field Immersion | ||
| IMT24711 | Study Trip : Practical Data Collection, Statistical Analysis and Reporting |
Semester 2
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Module Code | Module Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDD2581 | Basic Concepts on Sustainable Development | ||
| CDD25811 | Concept of Sustainable Development | ||
| CDD25812 | Concepts of Transformative Change | ||
| BCC2481 | Biodiversity and Climate Change | ||
| BCC2481 | Biodiversity & Climate Change and its Effects on Ecosystem Functioning, Ecosystem services, Nature Contributions to People | ||
| BCC2482 | Diversity of African Tropical and Subtropical Ecosystems in Changing Climatic and Social Contexts | ||
| GGE2581 | Environmental Governance and Management | ||
| GGE25811 | Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, International Climate Change Governance and Considerations at National Level | ||
| GGE25812 | Tools for Sustainable Management and Conservation | ||
| MIE2581 | Key Interdisciplinary Methods in Environmental Sciences | ||
| MIE25811 | Integrated Review and Assessment of the Values of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the context of Climate Change | ||
| MIE25812 | Indigenous, Local and Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Sustainable Management | ||
| BRS2481 | Good Practice in Scientific Research | ||
| BRS24811 | Ethics and Good Practice in Science and Gender Mainstreaming | ||
| BRS24812 | Introduction to Transdisciplinary Research and Knowledge Co-production | ||
| MSE2481 | Modelling and Environmental Sciences | MSE24811 | Use of GIS and Remote Sensing Tools |
| MSE24812 | Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Climate Modelling | ||
| ISP2481 | Writing and Presentation of a Research Proposal | ||
| ISP24811 | Writing and Defense of an MSc Research Proposal |
Semester 3
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Module Code | Module Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOB2591 | Biodiversity Modelling | ||
| MOB25911 | Introduction to Biodiversity Modelling | ||
| EDD2591 | Ecology Applied to Sustainable Development: Environmental Planning | ||
| EDD25911 | Application of Landscape Ecology and Planning | ||
| EDD25912 | Integration of Ecosystem Services Concepts into Existing Initiatives | ||
| EDD25913 | Urbanisation and Sustainable Cities in Africa | ||
| MEE2591 | Environmental Assessment Method and Tools and IPBES | ||
| MEE25911 | Environmental Assessment Methods and Tools | ||
| MEE25912 | Using IPBES Environmental Assessments in National Decision-making: Case Studies | ||
| MEE25913 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment | ||
| CNT25101 | General Soft Skills | ||
| CNT251011 | Interpersonal, Intercultural and Communication Skills | ||
| CNT251012 | Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Advocacy and Conflict Resolution | ||
| CNT251013 | Project Management, Leadership and Entrepreneurship | ||
| CNT251014 | Fund-raising and Job Market Preparation | ||
| ISP2591 | Defense of the Finalized MSc Research Proposal | ||
| ISP25911 | Writing and Defense of an MSc Research Proposal |
Semester 4
| Module Code | Module Title | Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Internship and thesis defense | - | Practical data collection in the field and analyses/dissertation/ defense |
