Aims

The BSc in Applied Statistics (Environmental Statistics) is aimed at training students at the degree level with skill of collecting, analyzing, interpreting and managing environmental data to draw appropriate conclusions on environmental issues such as climate change, pollution and global warming hampering the development of the economy.

Objectives

The objectives are for the learners to have the ability to:

  1. Equip students with conceptual and theoretical knowledge in Statistics as it relates to the environment;
  2. Equip students with analytical and practical skills in handling real world environmental problems;
  3. Train students to acquire ethical and professional skills in the realm of environmental statistics;
  4. Introduce students to conduct research into environmental challenges and emerging issues on environment;
  5. Provide students avenue to further education in environmental statistics.

Job Opportunities

Successful graduates from the BSc Applied Statistics (Environmental Statistics) programme will be able to take jobs in:

  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Research Institutions
  • Forestry Commission
  • Lands Commission
  • Lands and Natural Resources Commission
  • Cocoa Research Institute
  • Zoom lion Ghana Limited
  • Manufacturing Firms
  • Cocoa Research Institute
  • Lands Valuation Board
  • Academic Institutions

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted into BSc Applied Statistics (Environmental Statistics) programme, a candidate must, satisfy the minimum University and the Department of Statistical Sciences entry requirements.

Students Admission and its Equivalence

  1. WASSCE/SSSCE

Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/ A-D) in Three Elective Subjects and a pass in any of these subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology or Elective Mathematics with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study (including Agricultural Science or General Science or General Arts with Geography and Economics options or Business with Elective Mathematics option).

  1. MATURE STUDENTS

Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.

  1. WASSCE/SSSCE

Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D Respectively) in the following Three Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/ A-D) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study.

  1. ADVANCED LEVEL

Holders with credits in at least Five subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level obtained in Five years and above.

  1. HND (First Class or Second-Class Upper Division)

In Statistics or related area with a minimum of two (2) years working experience will be admitted to third year (i.e., 5th Semester). Candidates with Second Class Lower Division will have to attend an interview.

  1. Other Diploma Qualifications

relevant to the programme may also be considered and be admitted to second year (i.e., 3rd Semester).

  1. Mature Applicants

Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.

  1. All foreign applicants

Must provide their certificates which shall be referred to Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana (National Accreditation Board) Act, 2007 {Act 744 (2(2b)}).

COURSE STRUCTURE

 

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1

 

 

 

Course code

Courses

T

P

C

BSTA 101

Elements of Mathematics

3

0

3

BSTA 103

Statistical Methods I

3

1

3

BSTA 105

Introductory Probability

3

0

3

BSES 119

Introduction to Economic Theory

3

0

3

BCLT  101

Computer Literacy I

2

1

2

BCOS  101

Communication Skills I

2

1

2

BAFS  100

African Studies I

2

0

0

Total

 

18

3

16

 

 

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 2

 

 

 

Course code

Courses

T

P

C

BSTA102

Calculus

3

0

3

BSTA 104

Statistical Methods II

3

1

3

BSTA 106

Probability Distributions

3

0

3

BSES 130

Applied Macroeconomics

3

0

3

BCLT  102

Computer Literacy II

2

1

2

BCOS  102

Communication Skills II

2

1

2

BAFS  100

African Studies II

2

1

2

Total

 

18

4

18

 

YEAR 2, SEMESTER 1

Course code

Courses

T

P

C

BSTA 201

Statistical Inference

3

1

3

BSTA 203

Sampling Techniques

3

1

3

BSTA 205

Introduction to Statistical Computing I

2

2

3

BSTA 207

Design and Analysis of Experiments I

2

2

3

BSTA 209

Statistical Theory

3

1

3

BSTA 231

Differential Equations

3

0

3

Total

16

7

18

 

 

YEAR 2, SEMESTER 2

Course code

Courses

T

P

C

BSTA 202

Design and Analysis of Experiments II

3

1

3

BSTA 204

Sample Survey

3

1

3

BSTA 206

Statistical Computing II

2

2

3

BSTA 208

Nonparametric Methods

3

1

3

BSTA 210

Environment and Health

3

1

3

BSTA 240

Matrix Algebra

3

0

3

Total

17

6

18

 

 

YEAR 3, SEMESTER 1

 

 

 

Course Code

Courses

T

P

C

BSTA 301

Official Statistics I

2

2

3

BSTA 303

Regression Analysis

2

2

3

BSTA 305

Multivariate Data Analysis

2

2

3

BSES 335

Research Methodology

2

2

3

BSES 313

Introduction to Climatology

3

1

3

BENT 323

Venture Creation and Business Plan

3

0

3

Total

14

9

18

 

YEAR 3, SEMESTER 2

 

 

 

Course Code

Courses

T

P

C

BSTA 302

Stochastic Processes

2

2

3

BSTA 304

Time Series Analysis

2

2

3

BSTA 306

Official Statistics II

3

1

3

BSTA 308

Introduction to Spatial Statistics

3

1

3

BSES 310

Solid Waste Management

3

1

3

Total

16

8

18

 

 

YEAR 4, SEMESTER 1

 

 

 

Course Code

Courses

T

P

C

BSES 411

Introduction to Applied Econometrics (Environmental Economics)

2

2

3

BSES 413

Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment

2

2

3

BSES 415

Agro Ecology

3

1

3

BSES 417

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

3

1

3

FAST 419

Basic Programming

2

2

3

 

Total

12

8

15

 

YEAR 4, SEMESTER 2

 

 

 

Course Code

Courses

T

P

C

BSES 402

Environmental Resource Planning

3

1

3

BSES 404

Urban And Local Economics

3

1

3

BSES 406

Environmental Pollution

3

1

3

BSES 400

Project Work

0

12

6

 

Total

9

15

15

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