BS in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
 
Program Mission:
Our mission is to develop a generation committed to promote change towards patterns of climate resilient development that is economically feasible, ecologically viable and socially equitable through sustained efforts and implementation.
 
Degree Duration:
4 years
 
Program Offered For:
Male & Female
 
Admission Requirements and Eligibility Criteria
HSSC or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
 
Program Educational Objectives:
Sr. No. Statement
(1) To provide a strong interdisciplinary focus and diversified knowledge of sustainable development issues based on courses in the curriculum.
(2) To equip with analytical, computational and communication skills, project planning and management for problem solving and critical thinking.
(3) To train graduates to maintain high professional and ethical standards and stand out as examples for their peers.
(4) To cultivate outstanding individuals who contribute to their local community and society at large through the application of their professional expertise.
 
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO Description
(1) Understand the nexus between ecological, social and economic systems;
(2) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of climate science, including the Earth's climate system, climate variability, and the causes and consequences of climate change;
(3) Employ knowledge in sustainability principles and practices, including the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic aspects;
(4) Practice skills in problem solving the potential impact of decisions given competing information, perceptions, and goals;
(5)  Adapt and flourish in a rapidly changing world in order to work toward a better tomorrow.
 
Scheme of Studies
Code Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. Ct. Hrs.
T P T P
1st Semester
GEC-102 Functional English General education 3 0 3 0
GEC-111 Science of the Global Challenges General education 2 1 2 2
GEC-113 Quantitative Reasoning-I General education 3 0 3 0
GEC-114 Application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) General education 1 2 1 4
ESC-121 Introductory Climate Science Major 3 0 3 0
ESC-111 Introduction to Sustainability Major 3 0 3 0
2nd Semester
GEC-101 Introduction to Arts and Humanities General education 2 0 2 0
GEC-103/104 Islamic Studies/Ethics General education 2 0 2 0
GEC-112 Introduction to Social Sciences General education 2 0 2 0
FIN-120 Principles of Microeconomics Interdisciplinary 3 0 3 0
ENV-111 Environmental Pollution Major 2 1 2 2
ENV-160 Introduction to Earth Science Major 2 1 2 2
ENV-120 Fundamentals of Ecology Major 2 1 2 2
3rd Semester
GEC-205  Expository Writing General education 3 0 3 0
GEC-215 Quantitative Reasoning-II General education 3 0 3 0
ECN-417 Environmental Economics Interdisciplinary 3 0 3 0
ENV-221 Biodiversity and its Conservation Major 2 1 2 2
ESC-212 Health and Environment Major 3 0 3 0
ESC-213 Education for Sustainable Development Major 3 0 3 0
4th Semester
URC-201 Functional Arabic University Requirements 3 0 3 0
GEC-207 Civic and Community Engagement General education 2 0 3 0
GEC-206 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan General education 2 0 2 0
GEC-216 Entrepreneurship General education 2 0 2 0
LLB-201 Introduction to Legal System of Pakistan Interdisciplinary 3 0 3 0
ENV-213 Population and Environment Major 3 0 3 0
ENV-214 Climate Change Major 3 0 3 0
5th Semester
URC-302 Understanding of Quran University Requirements 3 0 3 0
ENV-350 Environmental Governance Major 3 0 3 0
ENV-351 Natural Resource Management Major 3 0 3 0
ENV-361 Geographic Information System Major 1 2 1 2
ENV-352 Environmental Management Systems Major 2 1 2 2
6th Semester
ESC-314 Sustainable Energy Major 3 0 3 0
ESC-331 Climate Change Mitigation Major 2 1 2 2
ESC-315 Water, Energy and Food Security Major 3 0 3 0
ENV-362 Remote Sensing of the Environment Major 1 2 1 4
ESC-332 Sustainability Assessment Major 2 1 2 2
INT-399 Field Experience/Internship Major 3   3  
7th Semester
ESC-433 Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Major 2 1 2 2
ENV-416 Research Methodology Major 3 0 3 0
ESC-423 Sustainable Cities and Communities Major 3 0 3 0
ESC -434 Climate Change Adaptation Major 3 0 3 0
TMPM221 Introduction to Project Management Interdisciplinary 3 0 3 0
8th Semester
ESC-424 Sustainable Consumption and Production Major 3 0 3 0
  Elective-1 Major 3 0 3 0
  Elective-II Major 3 0 3 0
  Elective-III Major 3 0 3 0
ESC-499 Capstone Project Major 3 0 3 0
 
List of Electives:
Name of Course Credit Hours
(Theory)		 Credit Hours
(Lab)		 Contact Hours
(Theory)		 Contact Hours
(Lab)
Occupational Health and Safety 2 1 2 2
Life Cycle Assessment 2 1 2 2
Energy Management System 2 1 2 2
Forestry and Environment 3 0 3 0
Eco-tourism 3 0 3 0
Carbon Sequestration 3 0 3 0
Geospatial Application in Hydrology 1 2 1 4
Applied Remote Sensing & Image Processing 1 2 1 4