Department of Forestry and Range Management
Bachelor of Forestry and Range Management
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Forestry Forestry and Range Management at Gomal University is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate program offered under the Faculty of Agriculture. Designed to address the growing need for sustainable forest management and environmental conservation, the program combines theoretical knowledge with practical fieldwork. Students engage in studies covering forest ecology, silviculture, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation.
Admission to the BS Forestry Forestry and Range Management program requires candidates to have completed FA/FSc or an equivalent qualification with at least 50% marks. The selection process is merit-based, considering the applicant’s academic performance.
The curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for careers in forestry, environmental consultancy, and conservation. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences, graduates are prepared to contribute effectively to Pakistan’s forestry sector and environmental sustainability efforts.
Program Features
- Duration: 04 Years
- Credit Hours: 133 Hours
- Semester: 08
- Campus: Main Campus
| Semester – I | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-101 | Biology | 3 (2-1) | |
| MAT-101 | Mathematics | 3 (3-0) | |
| CSC-101 | Introd. to Information and Communication Technologies | 3 (2-1) | |
| ISL-101 | Islamic Studies / Ethics for Non-Muslims | 2 (2-0) | |
| ENG-101 | English (Functional English) | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-101 | Introduction to Forestry | 3 (2-1) | |
| GSC-102 | Geology and Soil Science | 3 (2-1) | |
| Semester – II | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS-101 | Pakistan Studies | 2 (2-0) | |
| CPS-102 | English (Communication Skills) | 3 (3-0) | |
| IES-102 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-201 | Sociology | 2 (2-0) | |
| FRW-210 | Non-wood Forest Products | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-308 | Wildlife Management | 3 (3-0) | |
| Semester – III | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP-102 | Forest Pathology | 3 (2-1) | |
| STAT-102 | Elementary Statistics | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-205 | Forest Genetics | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-207 | Forest Ecology | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-209 | Forest Entomology | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-211 | Plant Taxonomy | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-213 | Forest Accounts and Procedure | 2 (2-0) | |
| Semester – IV | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-102 | Principal of Economics | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-204 | Biodiversity and Climate Change | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-206 | Participatory Forestry | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-208 | Forestry Extension | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-212 | Forest Engineering-I | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-214 | Integrated Land Use Management System | 3 (2-1) | |
| Semester – V | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRW-203 | Public Policy and Administration | 2 (2-0) | |
| FRW-301 | Energy Plantation and Biofuels | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-303 | Forest Policy and Law | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-305 | Wood Science and Technology | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-309 | Silvia culture-I | 2 (2-0) | |
| FRW-311 | Agroforestry | 3 (0-0) | |
| Semester – VI | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRW-302 | Forest Management | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-304 | Watershed Management | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-306 | Range Management | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-310 | Forest Biometrics | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-401 | Ecotourism and Park Management | 2 (2-0) | |
| FRW-405 | Silvi culture-II | 3 (3-0) | |
| Semester – VII | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRW-307 | Forest Survey and Levelling | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-403 | Forest Resource Economics | 2 (2-0) | |
| FRW-407 | Forest Carbon and Climate Change | 3 (2-1) | |
| FRW-408 | Research Methods and Scientific Writing | 4 (4-0) | |
| FRW-409 | Clean Development Mechanism and Carbon Credits | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-411 | Tree Eco-physiology | 3 (2-1) | |
| Semester – VIII | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRW-402 | Forest Management Plan-I | 3 (3-0) | |
| FRW-404 | Forest Management Plan-II | 4 (0-4) | |
| FRW-406 | Research Project / Internship | 4 (0-4) | |