Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Five O’ level credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics; Bachelor’s degree in Forestry with a minimum of 3^rd class of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions; Bachelor’s degree in relevant areas from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions with a minimum of 3^rd class where the degrees are classified; HND in Forestry or relevant field from any recognised institution; In addition, a candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirement of the University. Any other qualification acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and the Senate of the University.

Courses

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Course Code	Title	Unit
FOR 701	Forest and Environmental Resources Conservation	3(2+1)
FOR 702	Agroforestry and Watershed Management	3(2+1)
FOR 703	Tropical Silviculture	3(2+1)
FOR 704	Forest Inventory and Mensuration	2(1+1)
FOR 705	Forest Economics and Management	3(2+1)
AGE 706	Research Methodology and Scientific Writing	2(2+0)
FOR 748	Seminar	2(2+0)
FOR749	Long Essay/Project	4(0+6)

Course Code	Title	Unit
FOR 707	Dry land forestry	2(1+1)
FOR 708	Tree Improvement	2(1+1)
FOR 709	Forest Protection	2(1+1)
FOR 710	Environmental Impact Assessment	2(1+1)
FOR 711	Forest law, Policy and Admin	2(1+1)