An Introduction to BSc. Natural Resource Management and BSc Aquaculture

An Introduction to BSc. Natural Resources

Management &BSc. Aquaculture

Presentation By

ERIC KUMEH MENSAH

What is Natural Resource Management?

Natural Resources – a material source of wealth, such as timber, fresh water, or a mineral deposit, that occurs in a natural state and has economic value.

Management – the act of handling or managing something successfully.

Natural Resource Management is the science and act of managing material source of wealth, such as timber, fresh water, or mineral deposit, that occur in their natural state carefully in other to enhance posterity.

Types of Natural Resources

Non-renewable – resources that cannot be replenished after they have been used up.

Example Mineral (Gold, Diamond,…), Fossil Fuel

Renewable Natural Resources are resources that can be replaced after they have been exhausted. Example Forests, Wildlife, Fisheries, Soil

AQUACULTUREThe cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially

fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments for profits.

Who is qualified to offer Natural Resources Management?

General Science General Agriculture Biology General Agriculture Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics/Elective Maths Elective Maths

Integrated Science Core Mathematics English Language

CUT OFF

EIGHTEEN (18)

OR Diploma in Natural Resource Management

Where Can I Buy Admission Forms?

Post OfficesUniversity Main Administration Some selected Banks

E.G. Ghana Commercial Bank, Ecobank, Barclays, UBA, HFC, Cal Bank, etc.

What will I learn upon my admission?

Biological Chemistry Economics Meteorology Communication Skills Genetics Algebra Statistics Land Surveying Remote Sensing and Geographic Information

Systems Introductory Courses on the Various Departments Applied Courses in the Various Departments

Options in Natural Resources Management

AGROFORESTRY FISHERIES AND WATERSHED

MANAGEMENT SILVICULTURE AND FOREST

MANAGEMENT WILDLIFE AND RANGE MANAGEMENT WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Job Opportunities

Consultant Ministry of Food and Agriculture Ministry of Fisheries Forestry Commission Mining Industry Lecturer Range Manager Banks

Thanks For Your AttentionHOPE TO SEE YOU IN KNUST-FRNR

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