| Programme Name: |
M.Sc. Forestry Extension |
| Introduction: |
Forestry in Indo-Pak has been practiced for nearly two centuries on more or less on scientific lines. But the resources of Pakistan Forests are limited and the country has to import timber and wood products. Today, there is growing demand for wood due to industrialization, increase in population growth with rising standard for living and better environment. Therefore, M.Sc Forestry Extension looks into issues of resource degradation, impact of decreasing resources on rural communities, bio-diversity, global climate, and highlights the factors which lead to change, both planned and spontaneous. The role of extension in the management of forest and tree resource is becoming increasingly important. It is being recognized by the foresters and other professionals involved in the forestry and environment sectors. At present not a single institution in the country is offering Forestry Extension program at postgraduate level. Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad is therefore, the pioneer in this regard to offer this program. Objectives: The general objectives of this program area as follows: 1). To develop greater understanding of the role of forest and tree in the context of changing environment. 2). To achieve sustainability in agriculture forestry and other rural land uses. 3). To develop approaches which optimize the involvement of communities in extension process for forest and other natural resource management and for their own development. 4). To develop understanding of the existing approaches. 5). To develop linkage with other institutions like forest projects etc. ibuprofen dosierung click ibuprofen dosierung losartan pro medicin link losartan 50 mg metformin wirkung read metformin 500 seroquel avis click seroquel 300 mg cialis coupon read printable coupons for cialis cialis discount coupons click canada drug pharmacy coupon |
| Admission Requirement: |
Candidates possessing B. Sc
(OR)
M. Sc Forestry degree with at least second division
(OR)
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture or M. Sc (Hons) Agriculture with at least 02nd division from national (OR) international recognized institutions or B. Sc
(OR)
MSc in Botany with at least 2nd division with three years field experience in Forestry is eligible for admission.augmentin et grossesse open augmentin eureka capecitabine ema open capecitabine accord 500 mg plavix surveillance biologique go plavix indication plavix 75 mg efectos secundarios open plavix contraindicaciones aerius site aerius diskuze motilium para que sirve site motilium jarabe precio cialis discount coupons click canada drug pharmacy coupon |
| Selection Process: |
All eligible candidates will be granted Admission subject to fulfilling Eligibility criteria. |
| Duration: |
2 Years |
| Medium of Instruction: |
English |
| Teaching Methodology: |
The University allots Study Centre and Tutors for the Students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks in Assignments as well as in final exams to successfully complete concerned Educational Programme. |
| AIOU Credits Required: |
60 Credits Hours |
| Course Required: |
Semester: 1
1. PRINCIPLES OF RURAL SOCIOLOGY -I-2500
2. RANGE LAND MANAGEMENT IN PAKISTAN-2501
3. TREE MANAGEMENT-2502
4. PRINCIPLES OF RURAL SOCIOLOGY-II-2512
Semester: 2
1. RESEARCH METHODS-2504
2. SOIL CONSERVATION & WATER SHED MANAGEMENT-2511
3. ENVIRONMENT & FORESTRY-2516
4. STATISTICS-794
Semester: 3
1. DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION-2505
2. FORESTRY EXTENSION EDUCATION-2507
3. AGRO- FORESTRY-2510
4. APPROACHES OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT-2514
Semester: 4
1. PARTICIPATORY FORESTRY-2503
2. MASS COMMUNICATION-2506
3. ECONOMICS OF FORESTRY-2508
4. SOCIAL & COMMUNITY FORESTRY-2509
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| Elective / Major Courses: |
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| Semester: |
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| Collaborations: |
· Pakistan Agriculture Research Council
· Pakistan Institute of Forestry and Livestock Management National Agriculture Research Institute, Islamabad
· Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar
· NWFP Agriculture University, Peshawar
· University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
· University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi capecitabine ema open capecitabine accord 500 mg divalproex sodium open divalproex nedir plavix 75 mg efectos secundarios open plavix contraindicaciones ibuprofen mast go ibuprofen mast voltaren dispers link voltaren resinat aerius site aerius diskuze ciloxan click ciloxan ear nootropil alkohol click nootropil por cialis discount coupons click canada drug pharmacy coupon 3rd trimester abortion open abortion pill stories |
| Workshop: |
compulsory |
| Thesis: |
MSc degree shall be awarded on submission of dissertation preferably based upon the original work.
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| Practical: |
N/A |
| Viva: |
After completion of course work and thesis |
